STIHL Treetop Walkway: An Update
Work is continuing on the STIHL Treetop Walkway, which will give visitors an exciting new perspective on trees. The walkway is part of phase two of the Westonbirt Project.
Now that the main structure of the Walkway is finished the contractors have moved on to the finishing touches before work begins on the interpretation.
The Scottish larch for the decking has arrived!
Each piece of timber deck has a grip strip to reduce the chance of slipping in the wet or in icy conditions. The timber is thicker than normal decking to ensure it has a longer lifespan, although the timber has also been treated.
The contractors have started at the Silk Wood end of the Walkway and are making great progress. Each piece has been pre-cut to ensure the exposed timber has been treated but to also reduce waste.
Work will soon begin on the installation of the handrail, benches and the interpretation.
