I am starting off on my explore !
I am on a stone footbridge across one of the many streams,
this is a old farm ? we found on the way
this place is called Higher Hempshaws on the map
a old roof slate
a old mine trial near lead mines clough
mine adit at lead mines clough
where the water wheel (powered by water) was that pumped the water out of the mine at lead mines clough
war memorial to a bomber which crashed in WW2 ,I am tidying this up by putting some of the crosses back (above lead mines clough)
I am resting I am getting very tired nearly at the car !
the route we took,
http://www.sanoodi.com/routes/anglezarke-300726/
more information re this area
weather very windy, sunny -some tracks plus cross country , It was a long way (4.6 miles) for me !
This blog is about my adventures, exploring Interesting places around the United Kingdom and in other countries. I live close to Winter Hill in Lancashire, hence the title and a lot of our adventures are local to here. We don't just go running, we find places that are interesting, such as old mines, brickworks and other local historic sites. I hope you enjoy the blog and please feel free to make comments and I will try my best to reply :-) Dont Just run or Walk explore !
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About Me
- Jake of Winter Hill
- Winter Hill ,Horwich, UK
- About Me Jake ,I am 11 years old and have Autism. This Blog is about what I can do not what I cannot,sometimes people think I cannot because I have autism ,this blog is about challenging that!I have lots of special interests, in particular running, exploring and this blog shows a small amount of what I get up to! Please be careful as some of activities I do may look easy are not , I know Winter Hill very well I can get off safely and know what to do when the weather closes in ,to keep myself safe I use high performance clothing and footwear,waterproof/ breathable/reflective/thermal layers. in layers so I keep warm and dry , I take my safety seriously and I always take care when out exploring. My dad is very experienced on the fells he is teaching me how to keep safe.I can use a map and compass, the hills can be windy , very cold, be wet , misty and boggy. STAY SAFE! check out under my link's for advice on safety from Bowland and Pennine Mountain rescue. Try my Winter Hill Challenge http://jakeofwinterhill.blogspot.com/2011/02/10-or-14-peak-courses-on-winter-hill-by.html
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How kind of you to tidy up the crosses! I would have been tired on this walk too!
ReplyDeleteI live near here and just spent the morning exploring the place. We came across a ruin of a cottage I think? Do you have any idea what it was? It was northeast of the mast at the summit of winter hill, If you followed the footpath for about half an hour
ReplyDeleteAlso well done on tidying the crosses back up :)
Hi from Germany
ReplyDeletethere are some old farm buildings in this area but
It is not on my normal runs but
!http://jakeofwinterhill.blogspot.de/2011/04/belmont-to-new-chapel-lane-43-miles.html
there are lot of buildings for the water company ,
can you check this link, if not I will ask my dad
Jake