Although
Winter Hill is a wonderful “playground” and a place of great
beauty and fascination for many of us, we should always be aware of the
hidden dangers at all times, and do all we can to minimise them.
Unfortunately, many of us like the bleakness and solitude of the place,
and often go wandering around on our own – and at times when there is
perhaps nobody else around on the moors – and in the most appalling
and what we choose to do – and we would defend our right to do just this
– so long as we are all aware of the possible dangers and we dress and
equip ourselves to minimise the
risks.
In poor weather never underestimate Winter Hill. The bogs really ARE
there. The visibility really CAN vanish totally within 60 seconds. The
dressed, really CAN drop to –10C or more on top of the Hill.
DO take care on Winter Hill ….. but enjoy it! Remember. It CAN bite!
taken from Dave Lane
new safety videos/advice
I have included the above links for people who need to understand the risks,
Leo had full body cover, duel fleece and waterproof ,
we kept to well defined paths , we know the area, Evie and Jake have multiple layers on them ,
Jake and Evie have considerable experience in this weather and environment, we always treat this area with respect ,Both Evie and Jake enjoyed this walk, please enjoy but understand and manage risks
the weather consisted of driving rain , waterlogged paths, swollen streams,
Very high wind chill
see the stats for the mast
Evie looking at the mist and looking for flowers
walking up the hill
walking towards the path
This shows the mist and rain rolling in
Leo looking around
I keep a eye on dad – i have my walkie talkie
by Holden’s plantation
we walked along the bank as the path was like a stream
This was deep too deep for my boots
I helped Evie to cross this
a old brick from Hole bottom
walking towards hole bottom
using the gate to cross the water
Evie standing on one of the sinks made at Hole Bottom
the tramway
Leo looking at Evie -can you see me ?
the old mines which used the tramways
Leo fell asleep , he always sleeps on this side no matter how many times dad moves him
me and Evie on the Bridge
yes the mud is deep my dad helped me and evie off the bridge without getting wet
on our way back along the road – a snack !
a old mine pit
a little pool of water – old mine ?
the two lads !