Report - Cliff Fort; Hoo, Kent. August 14

[Calamity Jane]

One from my back catalogue. I know it has been covered alot before, but I am trying to add my contributions. I love the search for a place, then the explore. Im not much of a photographer, but here are my photos anyway.

Cliff fort is a disused artillery fort built in the 1860s on the Hoo Peninsula. Its location on marshy ground caused problems, and the lower levels are submerged.

The fort saw 60 yrs of usage, from 1870 til 1927. Today is it derelict and decayed. and unaccessible to the public.

The fort was designed by by Captain Siborne , the same man who designed Shoremead and Coalhouse point. The fort is currently owner by owned by Brett Aggregates and its surrounding area. Though Brett Aggregates have done nothing with it and its left to rot. The Fort is on the "Heritage at Risk" register." structurally sound, but severe damage to parts.

The explore: It was a long walk, and a water front footpath trek. But overall was a pleasant walk about.

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[Old Git]

Hoo said its called Woo Jane. Woo sure?

 

[Calamity Jane]

Hoo said its called Woo Jane. Woo sure?

lol thanks I will amend lmao

 

[Calamity Jane]

Hoo said its called Woo Jane. Woo sure?

I did see that on review, but was so determined not to double up on pics, I forgot to edit title omg, so funny. Cheers @Old Git

 

[Ghosty1990]

This place is now guarded by quad bikes and security we attempted to visit this a week ago 26/7/17

 

[Wevsky]

Nice long wander down to this one,really enjoyed visiting myself,nice to see your take on it

 

[Calamity Jane]

This place is now guarded by quad bikes and security we attempted to visit this a week ago 26/7/17

Thatse a shame, its a great one to see. Surely bikes not at the sea front though or in the fort it self?

 

[Old Git]

Thatse a shame, its a great one to see. Surely bikes not at the sea front though or in the fort it self?

They wouldn't get in it or at the front Jane,exactly. Anyone got a pinch of salt?

 

[Calamity Jane]

They wouldn't get in it or at the front Jane,exactly. Anyone got a pinch of salt?

My thoughts exactly @Old Git

 

[Punk]

Always like seeing this
Good to see another report from you, nice to have a new member posting reports.
Must get down there and have a mooch myself, looks and interesting place to spend an afternoon.

This place is now guarded by quad bikes and security we attempted to visit this a week ago 26/7/17

Doubt it's an issue, all they can do is ask you to leave.

Im not much of a photographer, but here are my photos anyway.

That doesn't matter, this is an exploring forum, not a photography forum. You'll improve with time

 

[Calamity Jane]

Always like seeing this
Good to see another report from you, nice to have a new member posting reports.
Must get down there and have a mooch myself, looks and interesting place to spend an afternoon.


Doubt it's an issue, all they can do is ask you to leave.


That doesn't matter, this is an exploring forum, not a photography forum. You'll improve with time

lol Thanks again @Punk I was a lurker for years and years but have lost alot of my photos over the years. I started exploring around 12/15 yrs ago. So thought time to post and join properly. Now been here over 2 months so not bad with 10 reports up im trying

 

[Punk]

lol Thanks again @Punk I was a lurker for years and years but have lost alot of my photos over the years. I started exploring around 12/15 yrs ago. So thought time to post and join properly. Now been here over 2 months so not bad with 10 reports up im trying

I've lost a fair few photos over the years. You've been exploring longer than me lol

 

[Elcamino;)]

I went here Sunday last week and didn’t see security. However; we couldn’t get bellow the top level so we could only do the torpedo tower while hiding from a digger every 30 seconds