My former residence looked over Hob Moor between Holly Bank and Green Lane unfortunately the friends of Hob Moor had not been formed then, I had many happy years [25] enjoying the pleasures and watching others do the same of this much valued area of naturel beauty, from the windows I would watch the very illusive Kingfisher feeding on Sticklebacks in the stream, on the tall sunbleached grass on the landside of the beck I was fornunate enough to find and watch to fruition the nesting and the rearing of young of the harvest mouse, I have seen the Common Newt begin its courtship in the clearness of the water as the male sporting its red flash persued it future mate. You do see baby pigeons, in fact my wife Ann and I were privileged enough to see the show as the nest was only about 3metres from our bedroom window and were there when the single fledging left. Keep up the brilliant work FHB it would be such a loss to all both young and old.

Congratulations on a super website. I particularly like the photos.

Yeah I found it on my way home a couple of weeks ago it just frustrated me that I couldn't get in. Seen as though all I do at work is hunt for stupid stuff I had a look. Anyway got in touch with the owners, trying to make 'em give me a go.

Sam, I too remember the woods with the model railways. It was my favourite place to play, until they fenced it off for a load of "steam buffs".
Not to worry, me and your brother had at least 3 dens on the little moor. One of the dens being an arsenel of crab apples unrivaled on the rest of the moor.

Ps, your dog bengy was a right miserable mutt.

Stuart

Hi, Is the railway open to the public? I had a polite nosy at the area this evening but all seemed rather private and locked away. When I'd searched on the internet there was absolutely no history or evidence of the place what so ever...how strange!

Hi, I have just moved to the hob moor area and always remember as a child the small model railway in the woods. I wondered if you could tell me if this still exists.
Thankyou.