Jason Training Ride #2: Bet You Didn't Know This...

Рет қаралды 51

Ай бұрын

Jason heads out into the countryside and shares incredibly interesting insight into something...
This is all in preparation for the Big Midlands Bike Ride in memory of Barry Oak.
fourbloaksonbikes.co.uk

Пікірлер: 6

@FourBloaksOnBikes Ай бұрын

Green lanes represent a fascinating blend of history, nature, and rural tradition, maintaining a connection to the landscape's ancient past while continuing to serve modern recreational and ecological purposes. Here's 5 facts about green lanes: 1. Green Lanes as Boundary Markers: Many green lanes have historically served as important boundary markers. They often delineated parish boundaries and manorial limits. The existence of these lanes as borders is sometimes recorded in ancient documents, providing valuable insights into historical land ownership and territorial disputes. 2. Ancient Monuments and Sites: Along many green lanes, one can find ancient monuments, such as standing stones, burial mounds, and other archaeological sites. These features suggest that green lanes were not just routes of travel but also had cultural and spiritual significance, connecting various prehistoric and historic landmarks. 3. 'Hollow Ways' Phenomenon: Some green lanes have evolved into what are known as 'hollow ways' or 'sunken lanes'. These are paths that have been worn down over centuries, sometimes several meters below the level of the surrounding land. This erosion is caused by the repeated passage of feet, hooves, and wheels, as well as water runoff. The steep, banked sides of hollow ways can create unique microclimates and ecosystems. 4. Literary and Folklore Connections: Green lanes often appear in British folklore and literature. They are sometimes depicted as mysterious or enchanted places, reflecting their deep connection to the landscape and rural life. In literature, they can symbolise a journey, both physical and metaphorical, and have been featured in the works of authors such as Thomas Hardy and William Wordsworth. Folklore often imbues these lanes with stories of ghosts, fairies, and other supernatural occurrences. 5. Legal Protections and Modern Use: In the modern era, green lanes enjoy various degrees of legal protection. Some are designated as public rights of way, bridleways, or byways open to all traffic (BOATs). These legal designations help preserve the lanes and maintain their accessibility for walkers, cyclists, and horse riders. There is ongoing debate and management to balance the interests of different user groups and to prevent damage from motorised vehicles, which can threaten the historical and ecological integrity of these paths.

@ay-ok1810 Ай бұрын

What in the chat gpt is this ? ;)

@FourBloaksOnBikes Ай бұрын

@@ay-ok1810 I have no idea what you are talking about...