It would be interesting to get a 'boots on the ground' feel for the place. Not sure if
@Strontium69 has replied to my interrogation questions about his (her?) trip there last night. I fully understand your trepidation, but I think if I were nearby I'd have to go. Nothing stopping you and there'll be others around.
My main question would be which houses might have had a view of running man? We don't know where he was but I'm wondering if he must have been seen from the red brick house in the car park.
Oh also... did you see the map I posted of the other two small ponds (not the splash pools)? Someone said they thought they were part of Croda and I'm wondering if there are railings between them and the park.
Hi there,
I have had a really busy day today, so sorry I haven't responded sooner or more directly to some of you!
A couple of quick answers:
* Yes Croda is completely fenced off. New metal fencing, not the old chain link stuff, is generally in good repair.
* There is no lighting in that area, it is pitch black round there! Most of the light is ambient light from the nearby industry.
I went round there at 8 this morning.
Then I went back this afternoon, and have just got in.
I've uploaded a few images;
IMG_8974.jpg: The 2 Police had some keys and were opening the doors of the boathouse.
IMG_8968.jpg: They also had a go at opening the shipping container that's sat there but couldn't get the door open.
IMG_8996.jpg: There was a second team in another part of the park, I stopped to chat to them for a bit while they had a lunch break.
IMG_9008.jpg: They were using power cutters to clear brambles in a part away from the pond.
IMG_9007.jpg: This team were chopping brambles at this second pedestrian entrance, which is accessible from Etherington Drive.
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