Report - Ridge Lea Hospital, Lancaster - Dec 21

[Knight Rider]

The Ridge Lea annex of the nearby Lancaster Moor hospital first opened in 1916 as a separate facility for more affluent patients than those being housed in the Moor buildings. The hospital was in use until 2014 for in house patients and then finally closed its doors in 2016. During my visit I noticed a letter signed by the County Council saying that it is due for demolition in March 2022, whether this happens or not we shall see.
For me the explore was a nice side trip as I was driving south from The Borders to Chesire for a wedding so it was a good excuse to stop off half way ish! There's a lot of damage and I did feel like some of my pics are attempts at polishing a turd but it was still good to get this place ticked off the list.
Hope you enjoy the pics!

 

[Mikeymutt]

Nicely done. I actually enjoyed this explore more than I thought I ever would. The decay and colours were lovely.

 

[Bikin Glynn]

Agree with @Mikeymutt there is still something about this place that is really nice imo

 

[Mikeymutt]

Agree with @Mikeymutt there is still something about this place that is really nice imo

I have been in far worse. At least it don't have loads of spray paint everywhere.

 

[Knight Rider]

@Mikeymutt @Bikin Glynn , yeah it was still a nice wee explore for sure! I particularly liked the big corridors. Was quite chuffed to get it done still

 

[Bugsuperstar]

There’s some great decay in there. Looks like a nice building too.

 

[Mikeymutt]

@Mikeymutt @Bikin Glynn , yeah it was still a nice wee explore for sure! I particularly liked the big corridors. Was quite chuffed to get it done still

Definitely worth a stop on route. I did the same going up to Scotland.

 

[Jane Doe]

Lovely decay ..great photos

 

[HughieD]

Like this. Not too far gone and a nice combination of stuff left and decay. Nicely photographed and good report. And who can't resist a Dutch gable end?

 

[Calamity Jane]

Nice looking building. Looks like a big explore. External fire escape stairs always attract me. I cant resist the climb to see if I can get a roof top shot or good chimney. Nice decay going on too.