Category Archives: Extreme Points

Lizard Point

Posted on March 14, 2013 by andystrangeway

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

Posted on March 13, 2013 by andystrangeway

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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Whernside

Posted on March 13, 2013 by andystrangeway

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

Posted on March 12, 2013 by andystrangeway

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

Posted on March 12, 2013 by andystrangeway

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

Posted on March 12, 2013 by andystrangeway

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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Soay, St Kilda

Posted on March 11, 2013 by andystrangeway

My second night in a bivy bag was on Soay, St Kilda. The island had not been landed for over five years when I spent the night on the island on 28/29 August 2007. Since the previous landing there had been a … Continue reading →

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Bound Skerry – Shetland

Posted on May 9, 2012 by andystrangeway

Bound Skerry is the most Easternmost point of Scotland. Dates Slept At: 2/3 August 2009 Slept In: Bivy Bag

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Out Stack – Shetland

Posted on May 6, 2012 by andystrangeway

A rare view from Out Stack the most Northernmost point of the UK. This photo is the only known photo in the public domain taken from Out Stack. Date Landed: 8 August 2009 When I landed Out Stack I became the … Continue reading →

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