Imber Village

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DKL

4,480 posts

221 months

Sunday 29th December 2013
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Took a trip down today. The plain really is quite something - shame you can't get to more usually but then it wouldn't be the same if you could.
I was surprised at the relative lack of buildings - some obviously new. Had a nose around the old pub - wouldn't want to be under those metal roofs in the wind we have had recently.
Some sort of event on. Loads of motorbikes and a big meeting in the church. Old photos were good.
Roads were rather narrow and not for fast travel but not the point really. Not ideal for a 911 either but a nice trip all the same.

LordHaveMurci

12,034 posts

168 months

Sunday 29th December 2013
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DKL said:
Took a trip down today. The plain really is quite something - shame you can't get to more usually but then it wouldn't be the same if you could.
I was surprised at the relative lack of buildings - some obviously new. Had a nose around the old pub - wouldn't want to be under those metal roofs in the wind we have had recently.
Some sort of event on. Loads of motorbikes and a big meeting in the church. Old photos were good.
Roads were rather narrow and not for fast travel but not the point really. Not ideal for a 911 either but a nice trip all the same.
Was it OK for a 911 though? Thinking about going on New Years day.

DKL

4,480 posts

221 months

Sunday 29th December 2013
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Its not very clean now but otherwise unscathed! Single carriageway mostly and you aren't encouraged to go off road!

miniman

24,827 posts

261 months

Sunday 29th December 2013
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DKL said:
Its not very clean now but otherwise unscathed! Single carriageway mostly and you aren't encouraged to go off road!
I tried and failed to find that tank - where is it?!

Johnnytheboy

24,498 posts

185 months

Sunday 29th December 2013
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There are four of them on the north side of the road just before you begin descending into Warminster.

Saleen836

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11,061 posts

208 months

Sunday 29th December 2013
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miniman said:
DKL said:
Its not very clean now but otherwise unscathed! Single carriageway mostly and you aren't encouraged to go off road!
I tried and failed to find that tank - where is it?!
Enter from Warminster and you will pass lots of them on the road in!

DKL

4,480 posts

221 months

Sunday 29th December 2013
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Its a library pic, although I did take one of the signs as they are everywhere.
Apparently if you go from Warminster you'll find them wink

Pints

18,444 posts

193 months

Sunday 29th December 2013
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DKL said:
Its a library pic, although I did take one of the signs as they are everywhere.
Apparently if you go from Warminster you'll find them wink
Here's a pic I took.


IanV12

8,500 posts

157 months

Monday 30th December 2013
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We went through yesterday from north to south, was very strange and interesting, especially with cyclists everywhere.
When we eventually got the village it was packed, parked cars everywhere, motorcyclists as well as runners on the warminster side.
Roads were not too bad, even though the car is now covered in mud. Worth the trip

Sortie 10

724 posts

251 months

Monday 30th December 2013
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Another vote of thanks. I came in from the Heytesbury entrance (off the A36) - there was a frisson of excitement about driving in an area that is normally off-limits. About a mile of this route does not have a tarmac surface so was glad that I took the Passat & not the Z4. Left via Bratton - some big potholes were on this route too.
For those who have not managed the trip, I believe Imber remains open until next Monday. I'm considering a return trip at the weekend with the bike so I can explore all the roads that are open to the public.
Returned via Caen Hill locks at Devizes - another "must see"

Many thanks to OP - the power of PH smile

JontyR

1,915 posts

166 months

Thursday 2nd January 2014
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I went down here yesterday with another PH'er and despite the weather's best effort had a good look around. It is such a shame they demolished so many of the existing buildings. But what a playground they have there. Would make an excellent paintballing session! Did a similar session at Greenham common base before it was flattened to make way for the current Industrial Site.

Saleen836

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11,061 posts

208 months

Thursday 2nd January 2014
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For those that enjoyed a walk around Imber there is public pathways for walkers on the plain which bring you very close to the 'German Village'

This might be usefull...
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploa...

daddy cool

3,996 posts

228 months

Saturday 4th January 2014
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Thinking of going down there tomorrow morning (Sunday) - anyone local know if theres any major flood issues in the surrounding area? (we're coming from Berkshire)
ta.

Saleen836

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11,061 posts

208 months

Saturday 4th January 2014
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daddy cool said:
Thinking of going down there tomorrow morning (Sunday) - anyone local know if theres any major flood issues in the surrounding area? (we're coming from Berkshire)
ta.
I will investigate and let you know if there is any problems.

daddy cool

3,996 posts

228 months

Saturday 4th January 2014
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Cheers!

tuffer

8,849 posts

266 months

Saturday 4th January 2014
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I went up there today, no major issues on the Plain but the Upavon to Devizes road had some serious issues, passable with care but could be worse tomorrow. Can't wait to go back at Easter on my bike if the weather is better.

Saleen836

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11,061 posts

208 months

Saturday 4th January 2014
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daddy cool said:
Thinking of going down there tomorrow morning (Sunday) - anyone local know if theres any major flood issues in the surrounding area? (we're coming from Berkshire)
ta.
If you are driving to Imber via A303 then via Shrewton/Tilshead you shouldn't have any problems

daddy cool

3,996 posts

228 months

Saturday 4th January 2014
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That's great - thanks a lot!

S. Gonzales Esq.

2,556 posts

211 months

Saturday 4th January 2014
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I found the Plain more interesting than the village, but it's all worth a look. Plenty of tanks on the road in from Warminster:




Johnnytheboy

24,498 posts

185 months

Tuesday 16th December 2014
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Anyone know if Imber is open this Xmas?