Transmitter

Access | History | What's it for?

Access:
The transmitter site is owned and operated by NTL. It is located near to the very top of Winter Hill and can be accessed either on foot or by car. Because it is on private land you should respect the owners' wishes regarding trespass and access.

By foot: There are several rights of way which criss-cross the moors surrounding the mast. These are well maintained and improved all the time. 

By car: Follow Chorley Road (B6226). Turn off onto Georges Lane and follow the road for about half a mile. Eventually you will reach some houses and will find a right hand turn which is located between two blocks of houses. There will be a small "NTL" sign low down on the far wall of this turning. Turn right and follow the road for about one mile, over two sets of cattle grids.

History:

Construction. A pictorial history:

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Over 1000 feet up - a unique view of the transmitter mast as it stands today. When repairs or modifications need to be made, someone has to climb up to carry out the work! With thanks to Marks and Spencer PLC and Flying Pictures for this aerial image.

What's it for?
The 1000ft mast is host to antennas which radiate television and radio for the North West of England. Analogue and digital terrestrial television and radio broadcasts are beamed from this location into millions of homes.