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steeljack 29-07-2011 16:59

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never understood why the Council (Borough/County) never built an access road and a paved car park on the top of the Coppice to make it more available to the folks , even rent out a plot to a roach wagon (mobile food truck) its just empty unused land , same with the top of Pendle Hill , doesn't seem fair restricing access to one or two hikers and Mountain bikers :eek: :eek:

Bernard Dawson 29-07-2011 17:14

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Originally Posted by steeljack (Post 922186)
never understood why the Council (Borough/County) never built an access road and a paved car park on the top of the Coppice to make it more available to the folks , even rent out a plot to a roach wagon (mobile food truck) its just empty unused land , same with the top of Pendle Hill , doesn't seem fair restricing access to one or two hikers and Mountain bikers :eek: :eek:

Cars on the top of the Coppice and Pendle Hill. That's heresy that is.

garinda 29-07-2011 17:22

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In second place, after the clog idea, how about a giant Burberry baseball cap, or a Pit Bull, straining on some string lead?

steeljack 29-07-2011 18:18

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Originally Posted by Bernard Dawson (Post 922192)
Cars on the top of the Coppice and Pendle Hill. That's heresy that is.

Why is it heresy ? , so access should only be restricted to a few kagool wearing loony tunes ? , sure lots of the older folks who are no longer as fit as they used to be would enjoy a chance to check out the views ;)

Bernard Dawson 29-07-2011 18:48

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Originally Posted by steeljack (Post 922208)
Why is it heresy ? , so access should only be restricted to a few kagool wearing loony tunes ? , sure lots of the older folks who are no longer as fit as they used to be would enjoy a chance to check out the views ;)

I understand what you're saying. The footpaths going up the Coppice are a lot better now. But I'm afraid they still have to be walked.

garinda 29-07-2011 19:06

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Originally Posted by Bernard Dawson (Post 922211)
I understand what you're saying. The footpaths going up the Coppice are a lot better now. But I'm afraid they still have to be walked.

You know how lazy those lard arse Yanky Doodle Dandies are.

It's all moving pavements, and cable cars over there.

Apparently you can hire an illegal Hispanic to give you a piggy-back to the top of Mt. Rushmore.

:rolleyes::D

katex 29-07-2011 19:07

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I understand what you're saying. The footpaths going up the Coppice are a lot better now. But I'm afraid they still have to be walked.

It's not a bad idea though, Bernard, could always approach from the back way, off the King's Highway.

Could have a ski lift or mountain railway ... mmmmm, funding, forgot about that... :rolleyes:

Haha, just seen your post, Garinda, ....yeh, meant cable car or donkeys even.

garinda 29-07-2011 19:11

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Originally Posted by katex (Post 922218)
could always approach from the back way, off the King's Highway.

You'd need a bridge across though, as the motorway cuts the two places off from each other.

Bernard Dawson 29-07-2011 19:34

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Originally Posted by katex (Post 922218)
It's not a bad idea though, Bernard, could always approach from the back way, off the King's Highway.

Could have a ski lift or mountain railway ... mmmmm, funding, forgot about that... :rolleyes:

Haha, just seen your post, Garinda, ....yeh, meant cable car or donkeys even.

We've had cars on in the past. But they were mainly burnt out ones. And that would be one of the problems if ever it came about that cars were allowed on the coppice. Difficult to control who might drive up there.

garinda 29-07-2011 19:40

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Difficult to control who might drive up there.

Could we not hold a rally, and drop a bomb, once all the boy racers are all up there?

A eco-friendly bomb, which won't damage the grass?

:rolleyes::D

Margaret Pilkington 29-07-2011 19:44

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G...would a bum bomb be eco friendly?
It would fertilize the grass....especially if it was a cow bum bomb.:D

garinda 29-07-2011 19:44

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We could extend Blackburn Road to the top of the Coppice.

Put double yellow lines down.

Tell the traffic wardens never to venture up there.

Soon be loads of people up there, enjoying the privilged view.

:rolleyes:

mobertol 30-07-2011 08:34

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I very much like Burnley's Singing Ringing Tree.

I don't know if people would go there more than once to see it.

Hard to tell, as it's already a popular spot for walkers, and with doggers.

Thought this sounded a bit "Enid Blyton" - it looks a bit like the Magic Faraway Tree!
Think I would go there once just to hear the sounds it makes in the wind...

mobertol 30-07-2011 08:47

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Mobertol Good pics. I urge you to visit the helter skelter at the end of the M55 when next in Blackpool. In Fleetwood you missed the replica of the famous statue in Piccadilly Square ( the name of which is on the tip of my tongue)

Something made of stained glass, in the style of Tiffany, would be appropriate but perhaps not practical.

Thanx for the idea Bob -will try to check out both next time i visit my Aunt in Cleveleys. Being a total culture vulture I actually went to Fleetwood for a trip on a tram and to sample the fish'n'chips at the North Euston Hotel which are reputed to be the best in the area...:p
Have enjoyed looking up the sculptures on internet (see helter skelter attached), tried to find the futuristic metal violin they put on a roundabout here in Cremona but haven't managed to find it unfortunately:(
The Tiffany/Stained Glass idea isn't bad -perhaps it could figure a clog...

Neil 31-07-2011 16:47

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Originally Posted by katex (Post 922218)
It's not a bad idea though, Bernard, could always approach from the back way, off the King's Highway.

They closed off the parking area up there as well.


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