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Urban Ginger Hog

28DL Full Member
28DL Full Member
Having recently heard from a good pal, that the Reservoir was once again accessible I asked my buddy if he would like to join me in a visit. Having visiting this location many years ago with a team of other explorers, despite my fear of heights and having vertigo, I quickly liked this place so was happy to return once again. Parking was literally a stone throws away, and after ensuring I had my trustee Nikon D5500 and a few Olights, we were off. As soon as we arrived, it was evident that the immediate wooded area was much thicker now, left to the wonders of nature. Following a brief, uncomfortable climb over several fallen tree's and brambles, we found the entry point and proceeded inside. Although over the years I had pushed myself to overcome my fear of heights and vertigo, as soon as I was at the far end and looked down, the old vertigo hit me once more! You S.O.B!! My mate went first, and reminded me that he too didn't like heights, which was all I needed to get my backside in gear. A cheeky side step along a dodgy metal beam and I was at the middle bricked section to the water tanks/vaults, where I then climbed down a ladder and was back on firm ground. We spent approx. an hour in this place, trying out different ideas for photos, as well as putting my new Hoverair X1 to good use. Following a much easier climb back out, we chose rather than head straight back out, to climb down to the old large reservoir some hundred metres further down the cliff. This venture bordered on the ridiculous as we sweated our backsides off climbing over and under felled tree's, hawthorns, brambles, etc. Eventually we made it to the bottom, and decided to have a quick look at a few of the old derelict buildings at the far end of the old water board compound. There appeared to be some buildings still in use, so we avoided approaching them just incase any workmen were present. Not expecting to see much from the boarded up derelict buildings, a quick off piste walk round the back and we found a few open windows. I'm not sure what their function originally was for, so please feel free to leave any history in the comments box.

History
Construction work on the reservoir was completed on 2nd July 1866 and was used to supply water to a nearby soft drinks factory, in Folkestone. There are two tanks, each approx. 88ft long and lined with cement.

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I have chosen to not display any of the pics from the derelict buildings, as their a slightly different beast. Plus, I took them with my mobile in a hurry so were super cra#!! Perhaps I shall return there and take some decent ones and post later.

Till next time people, this is Urban Ginger Hog signing off.

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Springer27

28DL Member
28DL Member
Having recently heard from a good pal, that the Reservoir was once again accessible I asked my buddy if he would like to join me in a visit. Having visiting this location many years ago with a team of other explorers, despite my fear of heights and having vertigo, I quickly liked this place so was happy to return once again. Parking was literally a stone throws away, and after ensuring I had my trustee Nikon D5500 and a few Olights, we were off. As soon as we arrived, it was evident that the immediate wooded area was much thicker now, left to the wonders of nature. Following a brief, uncomfortable climb over several fallen tree's and brambles, we found the entry point and proceeded inside. Although over the years I had pushed myself to overcome my fear of heights and vertigo, as soon as I was at the far end and looked down, the old vertigo hit me once more! You S.O.B!! My mate went first, and reminded me that he too didn't like heights, which was all I needed to get my backside in gear. A cheeky side step along a dodgy metal beam and I was at the middle bricked section to the water tanks/vaults, where I then climbed down a ladder and was back on firm ground. We spent approx. an hour in this place, trying out different ideas for photos, as well as putting my new Hoverair X1 to good use. Following a much easier climb back out, we chose rather than head straight back out, to climb down to the old large reservoir some hundred metres further down the cliff. This venture bordered on the ridiculous as we sweated our backsides off climbing over and under felled tree's, hawthorns, brambles, etc. Eventually we made it to the bottom, and decided to have a quick look at a few of the old derelict buildings at the far end of the old water board compound. There appeared to be some buildings still in use, so we avoided approaching them just incase any workmen were present. Not expecting to see much from the boarded up derelict buildings, a quick off piste walk round the back and we found a few open windows. I'm not sure what their function originally was for, so please feel free to leave any history in the comments box.

History
Construction work on the reservoir was completed on 2nd July 1866 and was used to supply water to a nearby soft drinks factory, in Folkestone. There are two tanks, each approx. 88ft long and lined with cement.

1a77393b-9c4a-4162-a281-b7a5ac6269cc.jpg


e11e6e06-fdee-48b2-95b1-91e358dce2d6.jpg


e047e3f9-5583-46b3-9fce-2be3bade19d5.jpg


861ce88b-d470-4706-8e93-9dab2d62af13.jpg


bf479b57-f440-4b48-8361-99666c319274.jpg


f1dd7a01-37ea-479d-8002-2c9b43255058.jpg


a1b037c6-8df5-4bf7-88e6-60785e269722.jpg


29632ed7-bc2b-448e-9584-8e478fbacfbd.jpg


aa50c991-9f36-4d7b-be23-6782b7b52894.jpg


I have chosen to not display any of the pics from the derelict buildings, as their a slightly different beast. Plus, I took them with my mobile in a hurry so were super cra#!! Perhaps I shall return there and take some decent ones and post later.

Till next time people, this is Urban Ginger Hog signing off.

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I would love to go with you next time? I live in folkestone and am so interested in tunnels etc that folkestone is hiding. And my friend aren't prepared to go hunting with me. 😠
 

Exploring With Pride 🌈

Exploring with pride in more ways than one
28DL Full Member
Having recently heard from a good pal, that the Reservoir was once again accessible I asked my buddy if he would like to join me in a visit. Having visiting this location many years ago with a team of other explorers, despite my fear of heights and having vertigo, I quickly liked this place so was happy to return once again. Parking was literally a stone throws away, and after ensuring I had my trustee Nikon D5500 and a few Olights, we were off. As soon as we arrived, it was evident that the immediate wooded area was much thicker now, left to the wonders of nature. Following a brief, uncomfortable climb over several fallen tree's and brambles, we found the entry point and proceeded inside. Although over the years I had pushed myself to overcome my fear of heights and vertigo, as soon as I was at the far end and looked down, the old vertigo hit me once more! You S.O.B!! My mate went first, and reminded me that he too didn't like heights, which was all I needed to get my backside in gear. A cheeky side step along a dodgy metal beam and I was at the middle bricked section to the water tanks/vaults, where I then climbed down a ladder and was back on firm ground. We spent approx. an hour in this place, trying out different ideas for photos, as well as putting my new Hoverair X1 to good use. Following a much easier climb back out, we chose rather than head straight back out, to climb down to the old large reservoir some hundred metres further down the cliff. This venture bordered on the ridiculous as we sweated our backsides off climbing over and under felled tree's, hawthorns, brambles, etc. Eventually we made it to the bottom, and decided to have a quick look at a few of the old derelict buildings at the far end of the old water board compound. There appeared to be some buildings still in use, so we avoided approaching them just incase any workmen were present. Not expecting to see much from the boarded up derelict buildings, a quick off piste walk round the back and we found a few open windows. I'm not sure what their function originally was for, so please feel free to leave any history in the comments box.

History
Construction work on the reservoir was completed on 2nd July 1866 and was used to supply water to a nearby soft drinks factory, in Folkestone. There are two tanks, each approx. 88ft long and lined with cement.

1a77393b-9c4a-4162-a281-b7a5ac6269cc.jpg


e11e6e06-fdee-48b2-95b1-91e358dce2d6.jpg


e047e3f9-5583-46b3-9fce-2be3bade19d5.jpg


861ce88b-d470-4706-8e93-9dab2d62af13.jpg


bf479b57-f440-4b48-8361-99666c319274.jpg


f1dd7a01-37ea-479d-8002-2c9b43255058.jpg


a1b037c6-8df5-4bf7-88e6-60785e269722.jpg


29632ed7-bc2b-448e-9584-8e478fbacfbd.jpg


aa50c991-9f36-4d7b-be23-6782b7b52894.jpg


I have chosen to not display any of the pics from the derelict buildings, as their a slightly different beast. Plus, I took them with my mobile in a hurry so were super cra#!! Perhaps I shall return there and take some decent ones and post later.

Till next time people, this is Urban Ginger Hog signing off.

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We didn't trust the beams so didn't venture inside far enough to see the ladder lol
 

Urban Ginger Hog

28DL Full Member
28DL Full Member
I would love to go with you next time? I live in folkestone and am so interested in tunnels etc that folkestone is hiding. And my friend aren't prepared to go hunting with me. 😠
Sorry amigo, I normally fly solo or with folks I've known for some time! There's plenty of hidden gems for you to find in the area
 

CrazeeCouple

28DL Member
28DL Member
Went last week. Very interesting and clean building, hope it stays that way.
I think the here-say that the tanks were for the soft drinks company are incorrect. The lower level outside reservoir somewhat pre-dates this structure, and a water supply for the town was already established. The attached article of the era explains that there was not enough water pressure, so the upper brick structure was built to supply water to the town.

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gatopretorockey

unhealthy fascination with drains
28DL Full Member
Went last week. Very interesting and clean building, hope it stays that way.
I think the here-say that the tanks were for the soft drinks company are incorrect. The lower level outside reservoir somewhat pre-dates this structure, and a water supply for the town was already established. The attached article of the era explains that there was not enough water pressure, so the upper brick structure was built to supply water to the town.

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I love stuff like this and could read it all the live long day, thanks for posting
 

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