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The Cotswolds Gloucestershire
Early August 2025
Another week, another county, another hillfort. This time it was Gloucestershire. Like so many of my recent trips, it was another windy visit.
This place had a bit of everything: trig points, Iron Age Hillfort, wild areas and flat grassy sections. The views…
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Hilltop, Jurassic Coast, Dorset: Nortent Skjul Bivvi Camp
Late May 2025
I decided that on this camp, I was going to bag a spot I’d been meaning to camp on for a while. I didn’t get the weather I’d hoped for, so the sunsets and sunrises were saved for another day.
I woke up in a wet mist or low cloud, with poor visibility.…
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Jurassic Coast, Dorset: Nortent Skjul Bivvi Camp
Early May 2025
This was my third time camping along this stretch of chalk cliff tops of this stunning stretch of coastline.
There are plenty of large, grassy areas along this cliff top. I set up the bivvi and settled down. I twice heard a stamping sound. The second time, I looked out and saw the silhouette of a large deer – that wasn’t on…
More free parking which is closer. Address and coordinates: 3-5 Chydyok Rd Chaldon Herring, Dorchester DT2 8DL
50°38’55.2″N 2°17’42.6″W
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A Forest Edge Camp, Somerset | Nortent Skjul Camp
A Forest Edge Camp, Somerset | Nortent Skjul Camp
Late April
My first venture into Somerset was an enjoyable experience. I walked around the impressive Stourhead Estate and explored its amazing landscaped gardens and oddities such as the Grotto, the Pantheon and the Temple of Apollo.
I know there’s an entrance fee, but I’m not…
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Jurassic Coast, Dorset: Nortent Skjul Bivvi Camp
Mid-April 2025
This was my second camp on the chalk cliff tops along the Jurassic Coast, and it didn’t disappoint. The weather took a turn when I arrived, with temperatures dropping, which meant I pretty much had the place to myself.
I wandered up to Bat’s Head to watch the sun set over White Nothe.
There were a…
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