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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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Marshall Meadow Bay
In 2009 my hobby of sleeping in remote locations changed focus from islands to extreme points and from Scotland to England. On 30/31 March 2009 I enjoyed my first night in a bivy bag in England at Marshall Meadow Bay, … Continue reading
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Bass Rock
In recent years I am only aware of one other person spending a night on Bass Rock. My night on the island on 2/3 September 2008 was a rather wet affair. This was compensated by the close up views of the … Continue reading
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