2010
TL8464 : Sledging at St. Peter's Pit
taken 14 years ago, near to Bury st Edmunds, Suffolk, England
Sledging at St. Peter's Pit
This is the favourite sledging spot for Bury St. Edmunds - one of the few steep slopes with public access. St. Peter's pit is basically rectangular, but a fenced off private site occupies one side, and another side is lightly wooded. Despite the use of two routes at right angles there are few collisions. The fence acts as a final stop, and depending on footwear can provide a necessary help on the return climb.
As well as plastic, wooden and metal runner sledges, improvised versions included carpet squares, plastic bags (including one girl wearing one like a short skirt), a tarpaulin with 7 riders, a blow-up jetski, crates fixed to real skis, skateboards with wheels removed, surf boards, and the rather unsuccessful bread tray visible here (It's the wrong way round you idiot).
What a brilliant way for children to get serious exercise and to very clearly enjoy it. And a great way to socialise.
Houses in Grove Park and the West Suffolk College can be seen behind.
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