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KingElvis
07-05-2010, 12:20 PM
Wow, over that way working today and "dropped" into RNAD Broughtom Moor. This site is HUGE, over 1000 acres and 300+ buildings.

have to say this place is fabulous. I want a full day here. It was built over old mines in WW2 and then used by the US up until the end of the Cold war in 1992.

For an idea of scale and loads of information click HERE (http://www.visitcumbria.com/wc/broughtonmoor.htm)


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superkev
07-05-2010, 07:45 PM
Excellent stuff, wish I'ld new you were in the area, you could've pm'd me. Ild love to see this place again. never had enough time to see the full extent of the place previously :(

did you bump into any of the new gamekeeper/ nature reserve people on their quad bikes?

evilnoodle
07-05-2010, 10:21 PM
Wow.........this place looks good :)

evilnoodle
07-05-2010, 10:27 PM
Looks good does that,wouldnt mind a full day around there myself,:):thumb

Another big day out? :)

Runner
07-05-2010, 11:49 PM
Some great shots there KE, been looking at the maps for it - huge!
I feel a roadtrip coming on :)

boxerheaven
08-05-2010, 11:59 AM
very interesting stuff :)

andym
08-05-2010, 12:36 PM
Keep meaning to go and have a look at this place, looks ace:)

TripleSix
08-05-2010, 01:38 PM
Just google earthed it.

Wow, what a place!

TCCI
08-05-2010, 02:32 PM
Great pics looks like a real cool place :thumb

superkev
08-05-2010, 08:38 PM
Another big day out? :)

can anyone feel a plan coming together?????:secret

superkev
12-05-2010, 06:34 PM
NEWS UPDATE
With regards to the future of the site......................
http://www.timesandstar.co.uk/firms-shortlisted-for-derwent-forest-revamp-scheme-1.707182?referrerPath=home

coops
12-05-2010, 09:35 PM
What a place ..think mite have to have a trip here

nugget44444
13-05-2010, 11:14 PM
Nice explore there mate cracking pics :thumb

evilnoodle
08-06-2010, 04:51 PM
I had a look recently, don't know if this were evident when everyone else visited, but surveying has been taking place;

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4042/4682409954_e5cd83e010.jpg


It'll take 'em a while tho.........the place is feckin huuuuge :lol: