Category Archives: Bivy Bag

Tripoint 23 – Cheshire – Derbyshire – Yorkshire

The tripoint of Cheshire – Derbyshire – Yorkshire sits at the confluence of the River Etherow and Far Small Clough, just below the A628 south of Holmfirth. My Bed For 12 Hours Cheshire is North of the River Etherow. Derbyshire … Continue reading

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Tripoint 22 – County Durham – Westmorland – Yorkshire

The tripoint of County Durham – Westmorland – Yorkshire sits at the confluence of the River Tees and Maize Beck south of Cow Green Reservoir at the bottom of Cauldron Snout in the North Pennines. My Bed For The Night … Continue reading

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Tripoint 21 – County Durham – Cumberland – Westmorland

The tripoint of County Durham – Cumberland – Westmorland sits at the confluence of the River Tees and Crook Burn north of Cow Green Reservoir in the North Pennines. My bed for the night Westmorland is South of the River … Continue reading

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Urra Moor (Round Hill)

Last night I spent my first night under the stars for two and a half years. I chose Urra Moor, the highest point of the North York Moors National Park for my return. North Riding Flag On The Summit of … Continue reading

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Glas Maol – Angus

Glas Maol is the county top of Angus County: Angus Highest Point: Glas Mol Height (ft): 3504ft Height (m): 1068m Grid Reference: NO166765 Dates Slept On: 20/21 September 2016

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County Tops Challenge – England and Wales

For those who are looking for an achievable challenge I share the County Tops Challenge – England and Wales. Helvellyn – Westmoreland On Monday 24 September 2012 I completed my  challenge to become the first person to sleep on all 52 … Continue reading

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Sleeping Under The Stars – Remote UK Locations

Sleeping under the stars in remote locations is one of the delights of life. In the UK I have slept on many remote uninhabited islands, at extreme points, tripoints and on the summits of counties. Boreray, St Kilda Take a look … Continue reading

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The Outdoors Calls

For the past three years my political life as an East Riding of Yorkshire Independent Councillor has meant I have had to put my outdoor life on hold. Turning 54 yesterday and getting fatter I decided there are things I … Continue reading

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Telegraph Hill

On 21/22 September I enjoyed the night on the summit of the New Forest National Park at Telegraph Hill. For those who have never visited this part of the country I highly recommend a visit.

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Tripoint 8 – Dumfriesshire – Peeblesshire – Selkirkshire

The tripoint of Dumfriesshire – Peeblesshire – Selkirkshire is 35m below the summit of Watch Knowe. The bivy bag is in Dumfriesshire, Peeblesshire is top left of the fence and Selkirkshire is top right of the fence. Counties: Dumfriesshire – … Continue reading

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