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Ron gives Charles away

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Alerted
by Ron,
Charles'
pursuers
close in

The three riders join the pursuit once more

"It's alright — he hasn't
got it"
Ellen to Sanders

 

Just as Charles considers himself safe, he is plunged into danger once more. Troubled by the warning that Charles is carrying 'a bad disease', Ron has alerted Sanders to Charles whereabouts — and once again his pursuers close in.

Looking
along the
front of
the farm

The scene in March 2003

March 2003

 

Description: The real-life location of Ellen and Ron's farm is Ilam Tops Farm, located just outside the village of Ilam in Derbyshire.

Where is it?: Ilam Tops Farm is reached by an unsurfaced track leading off the road between Ilam and Alstonfield. The entrance to the track (which begins with a cattlegrid) is located on the right hand side near the brow of the first hill after leaving Ilam. The track passes by Ilam Tops Farm before reaching Air Cottage a little further on. The avenue of trees is clearly visible on the right just past the farm.

Where's the best vantage point?: This shot is taken from the public footpath which passes directly in front of Ilam Tops Farm.

What about access?: The track which leads past Ilam Tops Farm is a public footpath, so as long as the path is kept to, there are no access restrictions.

There are public footpaths criss-crossing the area around Ilam and Dovedale, but these should be checked closely to avoid trespassing on private land. It is advisable to carry an OS map of the area when visiting these locations.

Anything else?: The farm dogs at Ilam Tops Farm can be both fierce and noisy — but are always chained up on the premises!

The line of trees from which the Sanders' gang emerge (on the right of the photographs above) is first seen a few scenes earlier — it is the same tree avenue in which Charles collapses.

There is no approved parking space at or close to Ilam Tops Farm. The very limited parking at Air Cottage is private, and prior permission should be sought before making use of it. Alternatively, park in Ilam and approach the area on foot. The walk from the centre of Ilam is a fairly steep 30-40 minute climb - either by following the road uphill or (for those comfortable using OS maps) taking one of the footpaths up over the fields.

 
 

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01 April 2003