Wild Camp at Drinkwaters Farm Ruin (Great Hill)
  August 2023

An August camp on the Moors above Drinkwaters Farm ruin on the approach to Great Hill, First decent days weather since early July


Approaching Coppice Stile on the ascent up Great Hill


And a new sign explaining what used to be here


Tent up and looking out over Chorley to the Ribble Estuary


Looking towards Great Hill


Preapring Tea, Garlic Sausage, Peppers and onions, I forgot the rice but had a cheese slice so melted that in.....Winner


Sun going down, but the hoped for sunset didn't materialise


Tea is served !!



Looking towards Winter Hill and a pint of Stella !!



Sky looking quite moody now, it chucked it down later !!!


Messy looking camp but very comfortable


5 Star accomadation

The Naturehike Cloud Peak 2 glowing in the dark. Winter Hill TV mast lit up in the background


The sign explaing about Drinkwaters Farm Ruin


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August 10th 2023