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[Closed] Tools for path clearing

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Me and the spaniel enjoy a bit of exploring round the local area, looking for new bits of path / trail to make the walks more interesting. There are plenty of informal paths that get a bit overgrown and need some maintaining to keep them walkable

There are a couple of paths that I actually go out and strim occassionally with a cordless strimmer, but these are well established paths that no one else bothers maintaining. What I'm thinking of is a couple of hand tools for clear small patches that get overgrown with weeds

A folding saw is obvious for branches and the like and pretty easy to carry, but it would be pretty useless for clearing weeds. Any suggestions, preferably something less scary than a massive bill hook or machete!

 
Posted : 24/09/2021 12:37 pm
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I usually carry a folding saw, secateurs and this year have invested in a long handled folding sickle

 
Posted : 24/09/2021 12:52 pm
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I vote for @Tracey to now be known as Getafix!

Getafix with sickle

 
Posted : 24/09/2021 2:42 pm
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If you do go for a sickle, be sure to wear a long, black hooded robe while carrying it

 
Posted : 24/09/2021 4:49 pm
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If you do go for a sickle, be sure to wear a long, black hooded robe while carrying it

Shirley that's a Scythe?

 
Posted : 24/09/2021 6:07 pm
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A good stick,

and maybe a small pair of secateurs in your pocket.

 
Posted : 24/09/2021 6:15 pm