Blackpool Tower Walk Of Faith www.highton-ridley.co.uk

highton-ridley, on October 11, 2007, said:

320 feet high! I decided to include my feet (=322 in total) in the shot so that it would be obvious to the viewer what was going on. No, I'm not plummeting to my death, feet first!

The 'Walk of Faith' is made of plate glass, with 320 feet separating your two from the ground. Visitors are encouraged to walk on it and their reaction can be very varied. Some people go at it with abandon, some put as much distance between them and the glass as possible. Some lean over to take a look, clutching the nearest support; some have to be cajoled by their partners into taking the plunge(!).

But children are just children; they dash on and off, playing games of 'dare' with each other.

wx, on October 12, 2007, said:

Impressive!

highton-ridley, on October 12, 2007, said:

;-) Thanks wx

Marilyn Whiteley, on October 13, 2007, said:

Thanks for your explanation--and observations. It took a few moments before the tension went out of my body! neat shot!

highton-ridley, on October 13, 2007, said:

Hi Marilyn :) I'm glad the photo managed to send a bit of a shiver down your spine!

Even though I did my best not to show it to my girlfriend, I did experience a little bit of trepidation as I stepped on!!

Marilyn Whiteley, on October 13, 2007, said:

I'm glad to know that you're human!

Vasco Pires, on October 14, 2007, said:

Great shot! It really makes me scary just looking at it. There's one place I have to go to someday.

©Franco Truscello, on October 17, 2007, said:

Hallo Mark. What a scary shot! I coudn't walk there, I have any chance...

Ciao, Franco

highton-ridley, on October 19, 2007, said:

Yeah, Franco - it's a weird feeling... your head tells your legs to move onto it but some prehistoric, deeply felt emotion, somewhere in your tummy, battles for control of your legs and, in the confusion, they turn a bit to jelly!!

highton-ridley, on October 19, 2007, said:

@Vasco: don't forget to take your camera!!

Nawitka, on October 19, 2007, said:

Oh man! The Calgary Tower has one of those things too! I couldn't bear to get on it, let along take a photo of my feet looking down. Good for you!

highton-ridley, on October 19, 2007, said:

Hi Nawitka :) Well, you've got to be brave in front of your girlfriend - not sure I would have done it on my own!!

A friend and his family went on holiday to Toronto and told me about it. I must check out google earth to see if there are any piccies there...

Piggy53, on March 4, 2008, said:

Your pic must have been taken a bit before mine.. If you look at mine (on Panaoramio) the small squre roof top infront of your feet has an outline of a body on it in white. Spooky..

Piggy53

Piggy53, on March 4, 2008, said:

ps It's 380ft not 320....Long way down..

There's a big yellow sign next to the window with drop on it.

highton-ridley, on March 8, 2008, said:

Hi again Piggy - wasn't the 380 the height to the top of the tower and the 320 to the plate glass? Or am I having a senior moment?

Piggy53, on March 27, 2008, said:

Sorry mate, Glass floor is 380 ft and top of tower is 158m or 518ft...

My pic has been refused entry to Google but yours is OK ???? Have sent them a message... After all its nearly the same pic.

Peter

highton-ridley, on March 27, 2008, said:

Ta for clearing that up, Peter - my first confirmed senior moment!! Good luck getting your piccy in :)

luke_manc, on October 26, 2008, said:

If that's 322 feet from the ground, why is the Tower said to be 520ft tall?

Hadrian_Briggs, on January 16, said:

Been on it few times, not that scary though. It's nice to know the toughned glass protects us from breaking our ankles, at the very least. Nice views from top though. Good shot:-)

pringo, on February 23, said:

the walk of faith was so scary wen i went on der bet it is still now lol:P

paulineg, on April 9, said:

Looks very scary, thanks all for the comments and info, I myself have never been to Blackpool, but am going just after Easter and intend to go to the top of the tower and the walk of faith, hope I have the guts.

highton-ridley, on April 9, said:

Hey Pauline, good luck, I'm sure you'll enjoy the rush!