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TQexplorer
31-08-2010, 10:22 PM
Passed here last week taking the long way back from visiting Winkleigh ROC Post. (http://www.urbexforums.co.uk/showthread.php/9634-Winkleigh-ROC-Post-Devonshire-Goup-26-08-10?highlight=winkleigh)
Its on the Tavistock-Okehampton road in Dartmoor and sits imposingly in the valley, well worth a look. You can even get into the chimney and while pushing against the sides you can climb it inside...I'll admit though, I got half way up and bottled it, not feeling confident about the 200 year old stonework!

http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af312/TQexplorer/wheal%20betsy/mine_sign.jpg

http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af312/TQexplorer/wheal%20betsy/mine_side.jpg

http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af312/TQexplorer/wheal%20betsy/mine_side_full_chimney.jpg

http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af312/TQexplorer/wheal%20betsy/mine_up_shot.jpg

http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af312/TQexplorer/wheal%20betsy/mine_back_shadow.jpg

http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af312/TQexplorer/wheal%20betsy/mine_valley.jpg

...just thought it was worth sharing for anyone who's never passed that way, cheers :)

TQexplorer
31-08-2010, 11:18 PM
That brings back memories, camped near there when I was kid:thumb

...good one, I'm glad I posted it now :thumb

boxfrenzy
31-08-2010, 11:30 PM
Coocl, I'm glad there are places like this littered around th country. I would visit here :thumb