As many of you may know, it was Katie’s wish to have a tree planted in her ashes as she wanted to become part of the carbon cycle - in her words she wanted to be,” A tree which would grow strong and tall. ”
After her death we looked around for a tree planting site we thought Katie would approve of and found a lovely planting site adjacent to the river near Bolton Abbey.
There were legal problems with the land ownership so we missed the last planting season.
However these are now sorted out and we have been given a date of 19th November 2007 for the tree planting (exactly 2 yrs to the day since she was diagnosed)
We have chosen a Field Maple for Katie, there will be no plaque on the tree but Katie’s details will be entered into a Remembrance Book which is kept in the Post Office at Bolton Abbey.
If you wish to see the tree once it is planted we can give you details or take you for a short walk from The Strid car park or Cavendish for longer walk and coffee.
To see the tree for yourself park at the Strid Wood car park and walk down to the River Wharfe.
Turn left and walk upstream to the Aquaduct. Take the steps to your left and cross over the Aquaduct. Now turn right and Katie’s tree is second on the left.
If you wish to park for free instead of paying at the Strid car park park by Barden Bridge and walk downstream to the Aquaduct.