2017 Roundup Thread

[krela]

I know a few people like to do a yearly roundup of their explores, so I thought I'd start a thread for it. Let us know what you've been up to with a few of your favourite explores & photos from the year.

 

[mookster]

Oooh good idea, I may as well start. My year isn't quite over yet with at least two more excursions planned but I've got no idea how they'll turn out so what the hell.

This has been my most prolific year of exploring to date - I've explored more, further, and wider than ever. Even though I only had one trip to the USA (which was bloody great) I managed to pack more explores in on home soil than I ever have done before. I have deliberately tried to distance myself from the overdone 'tourist' locations, and have discovered more new stuff this year than I ever thought possible - thanks in part to a large number of car graveyards I have shot and only one or two revisited locations. I also rediscovered a liking for abandoned houses - thanks mostly to Mikey, and there being a couple of absolute stonkers around this year - and my only regret is that this year I've done much less in the way of industrial locations, which is a shame.

Here are my ten (ish) favourite shots/locations/explores from this year, it was very hard to choose these as so many could have been shown.

 

[Mikeymutt]

Some nice pics there mate.deffo been a good year and some nice cars for sure

 

[The Wombat]

Hi all,

I've had a very busy year.. but limited time for exploring... but still managed to get out, and see a few things.
Some of these I have done a report on, and some not.

The Battery, Canada
One of my favourites this year



Fire thatched cottage



Godfarmers cottage


Logger's cabin, Canada


Folly, Lincolnshire



Derelict church, Cyprus



Collyweston Bomb stores, 2017 revisit


RAF Upwood, 2017 nerf gun revisit


Manor stables
(thanks to Hughie for this one)
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thanks, and look forward to seeing you all in 2018

 

[HughieD]

Some top images there Mr Wombat. Hope we can get out again in 2018...

 

[Mikeymutt]

You got some nice and unusual bits in there matey

 

[The Wombat]

Some top images there Mr Wombat. Hope we can get out again in 2018...

Thanks mate. Big yes to that, look forward to a trip out with you again

You got some nice and unusual bits in there matey

Cheers Mikey
Hope to see you again in 2018

 

[HughieD]

Managed to get through a fair few explores this year. Given a very busy job and family it’s always a case of what’s around when I’ve got the time. Always on the hoof, I get out when I can. Most of the time its alone and on a tight schedule. That said, I managed to do loads of exploring in HK this Summer and quite a bit in Italy at Easter. Exploring has been going through a funny phase in recent times with all these YouTube goons trying to seek fame and fortune via this covert hobby. Hopefully they’ll all disappear up their own GoPro’s and leave the real explorers to get on with…. exploring.

Here’s my Top 10 of 2017 (bar my fave place that I’m not going to do a report on).

1. Haddon Tunnel, Derbyshire
Did a few tunnels this year. This was my fave however as this one had it all. Big shout out to Tarkovsky for being such good company on this one.

img3927 by HughieDW, on Flickr

Report here: https://www.derelictplaces.co.uk/main/underground-sites/35638-haddon-tunnel-derbyshire-november-2017-a.html

2. RAF Newton, Nottinghamshire
You really can’t beat a good RAF base explore and this one has to be one of the most extensive. Really relaxed solo explore and this very photogenic place.

img0520 by HughieDW, on Flickr

Report here: https://www.derelictplaces.co.uk/main/military-sites/35038-raf-newton-notts-2017-a.html

3. George Barnsley’s, Sheffield
Hometown revisit and long overdue it was too. Nowhere tops GBs. Superb place. Now being cleared so glad I did the revisit when I did.

img2863 by HughieDW, on Flickr

Reports here:
https://www.derelictplaces.co.uk/main/industrial-sites/35471-george-barnsleys-sheffield-south-yorks-september-2017-a.html
https://www.derelictplaces.co.uk/main/industrial-sites/35475-george-barnsleys-2-sheffield-september-2017-a.html

4. Sha Lo Tung Uk ghost village, Hong Kong
Got through some explores in HK this Summer. Working my way through all the territories ghost towns. This was a new one for me and what a beauty it was.

img1656 by HughieDW, on Flickr

Report here:
https://www.derelictplaces.co.uk/main/overseas-sites/35457-sha-lo-tung-uk-ghost-village-tai-po-nt-hong-kong-august-2017-a.html

5. Yu Yuen Villa, Hong Kong
This place was a walk in and was almost too good to be true. Lovely solo relaxed explore on a very humid August day in HK.

img1784 by HughieDW, on Flickr

Report here:
https://www.derelictplaces.co.uk/main/overseas-sites/35391-yu-yuen-villa-tung-tau-wai-hong-kong-august-2017-a.html

6. Wanli UFO village, Taiwan
This place was quite like no other I’d ever seen. Solo exploring in overseas countries can often turn out to be an adventure and so this one proved to be.

img2360 by HughieDW, on Flickr

Report here:
https://www.derelictplaces.co.uk/main/overseas-sites/35354-wanli-ufo-village-taiwan-august-2017-a.html

7. The Lost Lido, Derbyshire
This place was a cracker and quite like nothing else I’d ever seen before. Big up to Mikeymutt for this one.

img0773 by HughieDW, on Flickr

Report here:
https://www.derelictplaces.co.uk/main/leisure-sites/35057-lost-lido-derbyshire-june-2017-a.html

8. The Old Manor remains, Lincolnshire
Amazing how things can be just around the corner from you and you don’t know they exist. This place is magical and it was a pleasure to explore here with The Wombat.

img9118 by HughieDW, on Flickr

Report here:

https://www.derelictplaces.co.uk/main/rural-sites/34767-manor-remains-midlands-march-april-2017-a.html

9. Villa Sgaravatti, Abano Terme, Northern Italy
This place was trashed and long-gone but the architecture was fantastic and really did it for me on a fresh spring Italian morning.

img9773 by HughieDW, on Flickr

Report here:
https://www.derelictplaces.co.uk/main/overseas-sites/34833-villa-sgaravatti-albano-terme-northern-italy-april-2017-a.html

10. Old house, Ting Kau, Hong Kong
This was a random find in HK. Nothing extraordinary from outside but inside the decay made this one of the most photogenic places I’ve ever come across.

img2640 by HughieDW, on Flickr

Report here:
https://www.derelictplaces.co.uk/main/overseas-sites/35463-bowling-ball-villa-ting-kau-village-tsuen-wan-nt-hong-kong-august-2017-a.html

Here's to 2018 and big respect to all the regular contributors on here and to Krela for making it all possible.

 

[The Wombat]

Lovely stuff Hughie

A few I'm familiar with; Haddon, Newton & old manor...
And some cracking photos of the others.
Hmmmm, I'm sure I've seen the Taiwan photo on a music album cover somewhere ;0

 

[HughieD]

Lovely stuff Hughie

A few I'm familiar with; Haddon, Newton & old manor...
And some cracking photos of the others.
Hmmmm, I'm sure I've seen the Taiwan photo on a music album cover somewhere ;0

Cheers man....now what band could that be ;-)

 

[Brewtal]

2017 has definitely been a great year for me, missed out on a few places but managed to get about 50 done.


Doughty House:



Myself and H at St Brigids:



Shoreham Cement Works:



Oaklands Park House:



Coulsdon Deep Shelter on my bday with H:



Tullis Russel:



Shotgun blast in the wall at Featherstone House (report coming soon!):





Been a fun year and you guys have put up for great reports. Many thanks to Krela for running such a great forum and thank you all for all of your contributions. Have a great Christmas and New Year everyone!

 

[HughieD]

Some epic stuff there Brewtal.

 

[The Wombat]

Great shots Brewtal

 

[Mikeymutt]

Well it's been a decent year for me.seen some lovely old places this year.wanted to avoid houses more but still get drawn to them somehow.but there has been some great ones.highlights for me has been getting in sunny side asylum.i wished I could have done more industrial.really tried to avoid the tourist stuff.unless it was something that I liked the look of it.no point going somewhere just to say you have been.a lot of my summer involved my major railway project.lets hope for some more great derps next year and look forward to more great reports from you lot.here are a few of my favourite pics.

Burmha castrol oil.



Sunnyside asylum.



Echo cottage.



Commodore house.



Suffolk county court.



The jokers manor.



The orangery.



Thorn cottage.



The railway enquired room.



Swithland resevoir.



S Russell's iron foundry.



Essence house.



Tombstone manor.

 

[Brewtal]

So jealous both yourself and prettyvacant71 got to Sunnyside before me and it got sealed, she needs to get her pics up! Cant thank you enough for Jokers and Featherstone, two of my favourites despite Jokers being trashed. Thats 2 beers I owe you mate!

 

[Brewtal]

One I meant to post, my beloved H in St Brigids, my favourite pic of the year. Got a canvas print coming for her xmas because I love this pic so much!

 

[SlimJim]

This year seems to have been rather quiet for me, although I've been doing a lot more Euro mooching (for obvious reasons) and ourdoor persuits. Saying that, summer was pretty mad. I've vowed to try and be a bit more active with exploring next year, now that I'm more settled abroad.

My top 10 Explores & Moments in some kind of chronological order...

Vogelsang
Now becoming thoroughly wrecked as the Germans make way for some naff new development no doubt. The beginning of the year was pretty dull for me, but luckily Dick Derpin dropped by for a visit and we ended up hitting this place. I did a couple of re-visits over the rest of the year.

Kraftwerk Vogelsang
Exploring and brewing up at a battle damaged, wartime era power station...what could be better? Also getting typsy at the hotel and chatting to the receptionist was pretty funny, as well as having an "Urbex Safari" in the old Lieberose training area.

Berlin Rooftop
I dropped into Germany for a weekend and some Berlin roofer kiddy recommended this one, so Me and Conrad had a stab. It had been so long since I'd done a roof, but this one was mighty refreshing. The external stairs were pretty freaky though, but the experience was very rewarding.

Rangsdorf
Hit this one with Conrad before a garden party. Decent mooch n a half.

West Malling Ack Ack Tower
Every man, dog and ginger bearded type have been in here, but it was deeply satisfying to set up the rope ladder and slings and proceed to out-climb a couple of teenagers and get onto the roof. Hermit chum Chris also made a surprise appearance with his drone. It's proper OTT sealed now, with spikes along the hoarding.

The Grain Tower Camp Out
Done to death, but still a great place to doss for the night. Even better when you've got a BBQ, some beers and a ton of meat!

Lydden Spout Deep Shelter
I'd wanted to do this one for eons and it was super over due. Felt great to finally get it done.

Fuel Store
This gooey, smelly, hazy place completed my summer. Fantastic derp and huge.

HMS Forward
I'd tried to get into here about 2 or 3 years ago, but missed the boat. Managed to get in and get it done just before I flew home though - result! Scratch another one off the list.

Verdun/Le FIESTANK RALLY 2K17
Verdun's forts are nothing short of pure quality. Best derp forts I've ever seen. DD and I payed a little visit while flying through for the weekend.

Honourable Mentions...

This Bell End
Who got his numpty wagon stuck in the mud and blamed us.

Tory Boy
The random people you meet underground...

Hospital Lulz w. Ballz
The chapel was swag. The incident control room was even swagger. So much for "keep this door locked at al times"

Here's to more great splores next year! Definitely needs more camping, odd encounters, bants and general hilarity!

Cheers,

SJ.

 

[Mikeymutt]

I forgot this one.the day me and man gone wrong and janovitch went out.now janovitch likes to shoot models in derps and had not done one for ages.so me and man gone wrong decided to be his models for the day.it was a emotional and bonding moment

 

[Conrad]

Pictures of varying quality far too many taken on my phone,

Met up with Jim and DickDerpin several times for the traditional underground stuff plus this cool college,

Had a few highs,

A few of the highs were industrial,

looking back it's been quite an industrial year,

Went to Europe, met up with Mr. VampiricSquid for some Belgium dereliction, featured below.

Happy Christmas all, here's to a fun and peaceful 2018 <3

 

[jsp77]

Well, you guys have certainly been to some great places


I have had a good year, been to some lovely places and met some really nice people along the way. Been quite eventful getting caught a few times and playing hide and seek, but all ads to the fun.

Had a memorable camp out on the old fort with a few beers and BBQ was such a good night(we need to do a few more next year)

1, 8 x 8 wind tunnels
https://flic.kr/p/CYKz8F

2, coke works
https://flic.kr/p/21xabVy

3, keepsake
https://flic.kr/p/22z8HK1

4, tombstone
https://flic.kr/p/21gYyWk

5,
https://flic.kr/p/EuwPF7

6, kings hall
https://flic.kr/p/CYL1bX

7, chamberlins
https://flic.kr/p/EuwDnb

8, beeby farm
https://flic.kr/p/21x9GnS

9, music manor
https://flic.kr/p/HFbsXz

10, royal infirmary
https://flic.kr/p/22z8aC5


My first from overseas whilst on a family holiday in Spain

https://flic.kr/p/22z85Hq


This has to be one of my favorite photos i took last year

Mullard at sun set
https://flic.kr/p/21gXN2k


Thanks for looking and Happy Christmas to you all​