Two friendly gnomes are the latest fantastical creatures which have appeared along a section of the Transpennine Trail maintained by Sustrans volunteers in Yorkshire.
Sleepy John and Clumbsy were christened by local children Ruby Waite, Daisy Perry and Lily Burns, who won our competition to name the new additions to the ‘Magic Wood’ in The Dell, which is halfway between Bullhouse Bridge and Hazlehead.
Woodcarver Stephen Tarr created the gnomes from the stumps of two goat willows which volunteers felled to improve the soil and open up the view.
Kate Dobson, our volunteer coordinator for the Penistone to Dunford Bridge section of the Transpennine Trail said:
“We’re delighted to have names for the gnomes now and that so many more children know about them and the Dell. We hope it encourages them - and their parents - to get out here and explore! There’s now a gorgeous view from the bench and a big increase of sunlight to help wildflowers.”
Visitors to the Dell can step inside a mystical world of fairy doors, eyes on trees, money trees and an upside-down tree.
The Transpennine Trail is one our most popular coast to coast routes, and runs 215km from Southport to Hornsea.
There are many traffic-free sections, including the picturesque former railway line from Penistone to Dunford Bridge.
Find out more about volunteering with Sustransfrom News http://www.sustrans.org.uk/news/gnomes-appear-transpennine-trails-magic-wood
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