Does anybody know of any good, accessible quarry mud in the UK like the mud in the old download dreams vids? Can be anywhere but if you know of any in the midlands area that would be great! Cheers!
sxmud said: agreed, plus the recent lockdown hasn't been too kind on them as the lack of work on the sites means they have dried out. The few i visit are completely dry at the moment. Google maps is a good starting point. zoom out a bit on the photo map, and look for orangy/sandy coloured spots on the map.
Is there a general rule of thumb on what's a good time to go and what days? I can't imagine them being easy to get Into!
From my experience locating good spots, Google Earth has the time line feature. Most of the maps are being uploaded to 2020 so you can get a closer view of whats about. I've explored much of the Essex, Southeast, N London and Dorset Spots. There are still as of this year many sinking spots.
You can add a pin to each location found on google earth too. A quick search for quarries in the earth search bar is a good start. Also Bing maps is a good start for a sometimes more updated view.
In terms of access I use https://footpathmap.co.uk/ much easier to find a bridleway that runs parallel to the quarry, normally a low accessible fence or a gap. Never been caught that way.
Unfortunately I agree a couple in North Wiltshire are completely dry and they are dynamic places. I help scout a film maker on here. I live in Dorset and would be grateful if anyone has been to Binagear one as they is a utube video of a massive silt lagoon being emptied. Lots of sloppy mud. There is a new one just off the A338 not on Google maps.
Yes Messy2021 I went 3 weeks ago to explore picking an sunday afternoon. Parking is a bit of a whohar and quite a walk as didn't want to go hiking through the scout camping area just in case. Walked all around the area, maybe 4 miles in total along Puddletown and into the bridleways behind. I took a bit of rubber matting as I recall a friend mentioning that some of the fencing was sharp and has been repaired. If you dont mind of the mid evening fox screaming then I can certainly say where the best spots are at the Suez pits.
I'm up for anyone wanting to come along on the next outing. I tend to aim for weekends, especially sundays as thats when the site is actually closed.
Otherwise there is another site at Crossways and one near Lewell but you definitely need directions to avoid the security huts.
I do like to make a day of exploration, some areas are local but others are Kent(essex) and Dorset/Bournemouth areas. Know about 20 active clay pits still operating in 2020.
I'm near Worcester and although the sand pits round here have gone I know a couple of muddy areas which are not bad (see my vids to get an idea). Be happy to show you them one evening
Love you, too
