Author Archives: andystrangeway
Nab, Elter Water
After spending a night on the summit of the Old Man of Coniston my third night at the extreme points of Lancashire was on the 29/30 September 2011 at Nab, Elter Water , the Northernmost point of Lancashire.
Walney Island
On 27/28 September 2011, less than a month after completing my challenge to sleep at the six extreme points of Great Britain on six consecutive, I started a new challenge to sleep at the five extreme points of Lancashire on … Continue reading
Lowestoft Ness
My third consecutive night as part of my Great Britain Extreme Point challenge was spent at Lowestoft Ness, Suffolk on 27/28 August 2011. Lowestoft Ness is the Easternmost Point of Great Britain.
Lowestoft Ness
My second night as part of my Great Britain Extreme Point challenge was spent at Holme Fen, Huntingdonshire on 26/27 August 2011. Holme Fen at 3m is the lowest point of Great Britain. Over many years drainage of the surrounding farm … Continue reading
Lizard Point
In late August 2011 I undertook a challenge to become the first person to sleep at each of the 6 extreme points of Great Britain, solo, on 6 consecutive nights. I started this at Lands End and completed it John O’Groats thus completing … Continue reading
Spurn Point
As Spurn Point is one of my favourite places in the East Riding I welcomed the opportunity to enjoy a night there on 29/30 January 2011 as part of my challenge to sleep at the seven extreme points of Yorkshire. The … Continue reading
Bishop Wilton Wold
Bishop Wilton Wold is within walking distance of my home and the highest point of the East Riding. I was grateful to be given permission by the land owner to spend a night on my local top on 28/29 January 2011 as … Continue reading
Whernside
The mountains of Whernside, Ingleborough and Pen-y-gent are collectively known as the Yorkshire Three Peaks. But it will come as a surprise to many that they are not the three highest peaks in Yorkshire. This honour goes to Mickle Fell, Whernside and … Continue reading
Greave Clough Head
For those who like their nights in a bivy bag rugged, bleak and challenging a night bedded down at Greave Clough Head, the Westernmost Point of Yorkshire, may appeal. I look forward to hearing from anyone who attempts it! My night there … Continue reading
Tyke’s Way
My first in a bivy bag in Yorkshire was on 30/31 October 2010 at Tyke’s Way, the Northernmost point of Yorkshire. Am I the first person to enter Yorkshire at its Northernmost point? Not that I recommend it. I walked across the … Continue reading





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