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About Me

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

Thursday 2 September 2010

Explore the disused railway at Dochamps, Belgium two trips 29/8 and 2/9

a set of points

a expansion gap that  allows for hot weather

a bolt to hold the track and has the letter B on it ,I collected some of these.
level crossing sign


a railway sign
there were a lots of nettles we used a stick to clear the nettles
a bend on the track


I am standing on a bridge 



castle at la-Roche Belgium 2/9/2010

the gate house for the castle

inner wall



this is the highest point on the castle
this is the dinner room


this is a tower well it  used to be


this is a view of  the church  and La-Roche

Wednesday 1 September 2010

War Memorials and Tanks in Belgium


Mardassone war memorial at Bastogne.


Sherman tank at Bastogne.


SAS Belgian memorial at Hotton.


The German advance was stopped here, the River Meuse, Hotton.


Archillies tank destroyer in La Roche.


Sherman tank in La Roche.