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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

Sunday 4 September 2011

Two Lads to Wilderswood via sportsman's cottage

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quick Blog entry just to get back out on Winter Hill 

 the Start - we have not run on Winter hill for two weeks
 Two lads and the pike
lots of heather at this time of the year
 Just started to rain

 someone added a seat ?
 looking towards the mast
 these are some trucks with motorized hang gliders in the back
 Philipson and son bricks
 some old bricks and debris from old buildings

 looking towards the mast
 the pike ,
 going towards crooked hill


 down to sportsman's cottage  I did some roly poly just  down from here !

 down towards wilderswood
 it was dark through the trees
 Note from dad Jake has multiple layer reflective 360 capability , Jake also has a extra spare torche on him,  the strobe light on the right has a 1 mile visibility range it is also reflective.
 running through Wilderswood near the old mine entrances
 it was getting dark back towards the two lads

Note from Dad : we are getting ready for winter and the dark nights ,Jake is already carry extra safety equipment , greater use of Hi viz but not winter grade equipment we normally carry full waterproof  from head to feet is carried. today was drizzle nice to be back on the moors !

Jake says Keep safe