drakes

Situated in the heart of Plymouth harbour, Drake’s Island has hosted a military fortification since at least the Tudor period. Initially housing an artillery battery it was latter augmented by a larger garrison and during the Civil War the island played a key role in ensure Plymouth held out...

Situated in the heart of Plymouth harbour, Drake’s Island has hosted a military fortification since at least the Tudor period. Initially housing an artillery battery it was latter augmented by a larger garrison and during the Civil War the island played a key role in ensure Plymouth held out...

Just a quick little explore, few jumps off the pier and a little explore around a few of the bunkers that were easily accessible facing south. Had a plus one who we had to look after ! Such a fun little trip. Need to go and stay there overnight, plus get some good footage on the Gopro’s!

Early this morning, a friend and I decided to load the two man kayak into the camper van and go paddling into Plymouth Sound, without any real idea of where we would end up. After pottering around the Barbican for a few moments, we turned against the tide and headed out for Drakes Island. I've...

We last came here in 2012 (see previous report). This visit was again with my brother and a couple of new urban explorers. Drakes Island with all its underground tunnels, gun emplacements and abandoned buildings really is the business. We had fantastic sunny weather for this trip which made it...

So meant to go snorkeling there, but conditions were crappy and I had the camera with me.... Wasn't sure which category this belongs in, its been used for to many things! Pasted from Wikipedia (long but very interesting) Drake's Island is a 6.5 acres (2.6 ha) island lying in Plymouth...

As a first attempt at Urbex, this place was a great explore. Visited with my brother we spent a very enjoyable couple of hours exploring this island with all its underground tunnels, gun emplacements and abandoned buildings. We could have spent a lot longer there. This island has been a...

Originally suggested by Lillimouse, recced by OT and Riddlers. Funny one this. After doing Greenham Common we set off for Plymouth in the Landy, with tons of kit including a boat :rolleyes: After a bit of a nose around Plymouth, we found a place to launch the boat, and off we set to the...