This technique involves interlocking large stones, with their flattest side up to create small irregular steps that blend into the landscape. Due to its cost (approximately £100 per metre), this approach is only employed where the gradient is too steep for the other methods (i.e.those above 1:4 (25%)).

Drawing - Pitched path, click for larger image (Opens in a new window)

Stone pitching on Higger Tor

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• Drainage
• Landscaping
   
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