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.  

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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