The Coppice

Gayle · 14-11-2007, 20:04

Before we start, I would really appreciate this being a 'P' project free zone. Thanks.

The Coppice overlooks Accrington, it's a beautiful wild place with great views of the town but the monument is vandalised and a mess, as is the shelter and the paths are dangerous.

So, what should be done? Should the monument and shelter be removed completely as they are hazardous or should they be renovated and the pathways fixed up?

K.S.H · 14-11-2007, 20:10

Removed - NO
Renovated - YES
And remove some trees while your up there, far too many of them they spoil it

Uncle Mick · 14-11-2007, 20:12

Persomally I`d like the monument restored and the shelter demolished and replaced with some sort of seating as there are great views from there. Yes some of the paths could do with upgrading and I think this was done maybe 10 or 15 years ago. The main problem with the paths going up the Coppice is they are eroding because of water draining off the hill due to the drains put in at the same time. I would certainly want a bit of deforestation around the sides as both paths going up are very gloomy and uninviting especially to female walkers.

buttonsmum · 14-11-2007, 20:14

It's been there for so long, why take it away. I think it should be renovated.

Gayle · 14-11-2007, 20:18

BTW - I think that leaving alone is not an option as the monument and shelter are becoming unsafe.

Doug · 14-11-2007, 20:19

Renovate as soon as possible and because of its history and links to the serving men of Accrington and District I think a permanent memorial to the Pals should also be erected.

Eric · 14-11-2007, 20:23

Restore, restore ... for lots of good reasons, one of which is that I can remember them.

cashman · 14-11-2007, 20:27

the monument should be renovated no doubt in my mind, the shelter - debatable, if it can be made more vandal proof then yes,if not then remove, the paths need upgrading,and as others have said, get rid of them horrible trees.many things have been improved over the years,unfortunatly the trees were detrimental to a lovely view.

Bonnyboy · 14-11-2007, 20:32

The shelter that is there needs knocking down, perhaps being replaced by several sheltered "viewing areas" at different locations. Maybe some would think this a bit OTT but I think the monument should be replaced. A large statue as a tribute to the Pals as mentioned in an earlier post. Floodlight it. Make it stand out so that it can be seen for miles.

A few years back there was a "flame" or "torch" up there, was it for the millenium? can anyone recall ?

garinda · 14-11-2007, 20:35

I think it should be renovated, made safe, and be as accessible to as many people as possible..

WillowTheWhisp · 14-11-2007, 21:18

I'm definitely in favour of renovate. The shelter is very handy if it comes on to rain. We could maybe do with a few more benches and I do agree that we could do with a few less trees.

Bonnyboy · 14-11-2007, 21:32

I said in my post earlier that maybe several shelters could be erected. Might be me being a bit strange but although I like the views, I also like to stand at the far end and just watch the traffic on the Motorway.

MargaretR · 14-11-2007, 21:41

I must admit that due to my 'bad feet' I have never been up there, but I think I have missed out seeing this-

WillowTheWhisp · 14-11-2007, 21:43

It was even better before the trees Margaret.

Bonnyboy · 14-11-2007, 21:46

I know the trees seem to be unpopular are they not there tho to help prevent landslip or something