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Dan posted an update: Late June 2024 For this camp, I had planned to follow […]

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:08:04 +0100

Late June 2024

For this camp, I had planned to follow the Lymington River until I found a suitable spot along the bank to hang the hammock.

That all changed when I encountered a fence and private land. The river disappeared and I couldn’t find a way around the fence in the time I had left, so I started to look for alternatives.

I ended up…

Dan posted an update: Late July 2025 Another hillfort, and the second […]

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:02:08 +0100

Late July 2025

Another hillfort, and the second highest point in Dorset.

I found this one a little tricky to reach, after deciding to park a few miles away in Broadwindsor. There’s plenty of signage at first, including the Monarch’s Way, but I began to doubt the route when the markers seemed to vanish. I later found a broken sign, dumped…

Dan posted an update: Late April 2026 […]

Thu, 28 May 2026 10:56:51 +0100

Late April 2026

What a cool place Cheddar Gorge is. I’ve driven through here a few times over the last year and always promised myself I’d come back properly to explore it and camp.

Here is the YouTube link to the kit video of everything I took, including why I went with the Nortent Skjul setup: …

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A Windy Night Above Cheddar Gorge (Skjul Bivvi Camp)

A spring walk and bivvi camp above Cheddar Gorge in Somerset, with cliff paths, goats, strong winds and a night in the Nortent Skjul.

Dan posted an update: Not every camp becomes a blog post. Some are just […]

Mon, 18 May 2026 13:00:44 +0100

Not every camp becomes a blog post.

Some are just a photo, a lesson learned, a sunrise view or a few thoughts from a night outdoors.

This is where I share them.

Dan posted an update: End of March 2026 […]

Wed, 13 May 2026 17:13:14 +0100

End of March 2026

My plan was to bag three or four trig points, then find a spot to camp using the Phoxx 1V2 tent.

I was north of the A31 this time, which is a new area for me, as all my previous wanders and camps have been south of it.

Here is the YouTube…

Dan posted an update: Early 2024 This was a spur of the moment camp […]

Tue, 12 May 2026 16:40:06 +0100

Early 2024

This was a spur of the moment camp on a crisp and clear beautiful night.

I have never camped in this area before and so I wandered around for a few hours checking the whole place out and looking for a suitable place for the bivi.

I took so long looking for a spot that it was getting pretty dark. I…

Dan posted an update: Late June 2025 A peaceful, albeit a […]

Tue, 12 May 2026 15:45:06 +0100

Late June 2025

A peaceful, albeit a windy night on Hambledon Hill.

This huge Iron Age hillfort in Dorset is one of the most impressive I’ve camped on, with stunning views in all directions. The sunset didn’t disappoint.

The hill is easy to reach, with several access points and plenty of space to camp.…

Dan posted an update: Early September 2024 This was the first […]

Tue, 12 May 2026 15:28:24 +0100

Early September 2024

This was the first camp on the South Downs Way on my walk from Amberley to Winchester.

This great little spot and I set up on the grass track behind a bush where I cooked a hot meal on a wet and rainy evening. I wasn’t disturbed and heard no one apart from cattle in an adjacent field.

Getting…

Dan posted an update: Late March 2025 The moment I arrived […]

Thu, 07 May 2026 09:21:55 +0100

Late March 2025

The moment I arrived and entered the grounds via the Roman Road, I felt a buzz. This place made me feel so good. I wasn’t sure why. The whole time I was there, I didn’t see another person until I returned to my car the next day.

I knew nothing about the area beforehand, so when I got home, I…

Dan posted an update: Late May 2025 This place is a real gem. It […]

Tue, 05 May 2026 15:45:02 +0100

Late May 2025

This place is a real gem. It offers beautiful woodland with winding forest tracks, plenty of open meadows, a river, and best of all – no people. I only saw one other person during my time there, and that was after I’d walked through the entire area and brushed the A340 and its car park, and that’s where I saw a dog walker. …

Dan posted an update: Early April 2025 Lewesdon hill is the […]

Mon, 04 May 2026 10:34:49 +0100

Early April 2025

Lewesdon hill is the highest point in Dorset at 279 metres, I thought it would be a good place to check out.

The walk to the actual hill is less than a mile (1.6 km) from Broadwindsor, which is where I started. Komoot calls it an intermediate walk and it is uphill, but it is hardly a mountainous scramble.…

Dan posted an update: Early August 2025 Stubbled on the […]

Sun, 03 May 2026 14:17:38 +0100

Early August 2025

Stubbled on the beautiful little woodland on the edge of Fyfield Down. It had a great vibe from the moment I entered.

Here is the YouTube link to the kit video of everything I took with me, including a quick look at my Nortent Skjul Setup: No pillow!

I had wandered around this amazing area in the…

Dan posted an update: Early October 2025 My original plan wasn’t to camp […]

Sun, 03 May 2026 13:58:14 +0100

Early October 2025

My original plan wasn’t to camp where I eventually did. The intention was to head this way to bag the two trig points at Bishopstone Down and Compton Hut, then camp near Compton Badge. It didn’t quite go to plan.

Here is the YouTube link to the kit video of everything I took with me, including a quick look at my…

Dan posted an update: End of October 2022. I came across this rundown […]

Sun, 03 May 2026 13:41:24 +0100

End of October 2022.

I came across this rundown bird hide a long time ago and promised to return.

So tonight was the night. A rather blustery, wet and windy late October evening.

I had a litter pick around the hide and found a plastic bottle, a drinks’ can and some pallet strapping.

I stayed dry in the bird hide, and it was a wise,…

Dan posted an update: Early March 2026 From time to […]

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:41:00 +0100

Early March 2026

From time to time, I’ve driven past this location and thought that one day I’d love to camp up there and look down at the motorway. Well, tonight was that night.

For the full wild camping write-up, including photos and route details from St Catherine’s Hill, you can read the main blog post here: …

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M3, St Catherine’s Hill, Hampshire - OEX Phoxx 1V2 Motorway Camp

The last time I came through here, it was at the end of the South Downs Way. This time, I came back with a plan - to wild camp along the M3.

Dan posted an update: Mid March 2026 Good to be out for […]

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:22:37 +0100

Mid March 2026

Good to be out for the first time in a while with the Nortent Skjul bivvi on the Isle of Purbeck coast in Dorset. The weather was supposed to be dry and fine, but it was windy and rainy with lots of sea fog.

Full write-up here: Dancing Ledge Wild Camping (Dorset Coast Walk & Camp)

I…

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Wild Camping on the Isle of Purbeck Coast, Dorset – Dancing Ledge to Winspit Quarry

Wild camping on the Isle of Purbeck coast in Dorset, exploring Dancing Ledge, Seacombe Cliff and Winspit Quarry with a stealth approach.

Dan posted an update: Mid-March 2026 A […]

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:14:39 +0100

Mid-March 2026

A quiet, low-profile camp using the Nortent Skjul on exposed ground in Dorset.

Full write-up here: Melbury Down, Dorset – Low-Profile Bivvi Camp on Exposed Hills

I knew beforehand this area had very little in the way of cover. The exposed grassy hills are visible…

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Footpath, Bridleway, and Byway Maps | What a Walk

Find walking, riding, and cycling routes near you with our footpath map. View a map of all the footpaths, bridleways, and byways in your area.

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Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:19:32 +0100

OEX Phoxx 1 V2 in Wind (Real Coastal Test – UK)

I’ve used the OEX Phoxx 1 V2 on exposed UK ground, including coastal areas – this is how it actually handles wind in real conditions.

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Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:15:58 +0100

OEX Phoxx 1 V2 Condensation (UK Experience)

I’ve used the OEX Phoxx 1 V2 across multiple UK wild camps in different conditions – this is what condensation is actually like in real use.

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Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:34:48 +0100

Is the OEX Phoxx 1 V2 Too Small? (Honest Answer – Real Use)

The OEX Phoxx 1 V2 isn’t too small if you camp simply – but it will feel restrictive if you’re used to larger tents.

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Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:42:07 +0100

OEX Phoxx 1 V2 Dimensions (Real Use – UK Wild Camping Test)

If you’re looking for the exact dimensions of the OEX Phoxx 1 V2 tent – and how they actually feel in real use – here’s a quick breakdown.

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Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:26:00 +0100

OEX Phoxx 1 V2 Review (UK Wild Camping Test) – Worth It in 2026?

This article explains why I chose the OEX Phoxx 1 V2 – a compact, one-person tent that fits my needs perfectly.

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Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:53:04 +0100

Wild Camping the Dorset Coast (Jurassic Coast, UK)

I’ve camped in a lot of places over the years, but this stretch – from the Isle of Purbeck across the Jurassic Coast – always feels special.

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Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:36:48 +0100

The Way I Wild Camp – Quiet, Stealth and Low Impact

My approach is simple. I keep things quiet, low profile and try to leave no trace or signs that I was ever there.

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Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:53:12 +0100

Dancing Ledge Wild Camping (Dorset Coast Walk & Camp)

This trip took me along one of the more rugged and interesting sections of the Isle of Purbeck coastline in Dorset.

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Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:03:59 +0100

M3, St Catherine’s Hill, Hampshire - OEX Phoxx 1V2 Motorway Camp

This was a return to St Catherine’s Hill in Winchester, but with a different motive this time.

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Sun, 29 Mar 2026 10:50:30 +0100

OEX Phoxx 1v2 Tent Review – Pros, Cons, Weight & Real UK Use

This is my honest review of the OEX Phoxx 1v2 Tent after around a year and a half of regular use in the UK.

Dan posted an update: Late November 2025 Here […]

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 17:30:02 +0000

Late November 2025

Here is the YouTube link to the kit video of everything I took with me, include my shelter of the OEX Phoxx 1v2 tent: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/nTbMTbXD8JA

I forgot to upload this one at the time. It was a spur of the moment camp, on a clear, sub-zero night. I parked up…

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Sat, 21 Mar 2026 16:20:21 +0000

Here’s the link to the YouTube kit list video of everything I took: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/jwb5uWAdIYc

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Ringwood Forest, Hampshire

Mid-December 2025

I needed a quick night out camping, plus the chance to bag another trig point, so I headed to some woodland […]

Dan posted an update: Late February 2026 Here's the link […]

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 16:03:05 +0000

Late February 2026

Here’s the link to the YouTube kit list video of everything I took: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/jPfq0MSH1EA

First camp out in a while. Recently, I left quite a few items of gear including my bivvy, tent, tarp, boots, and backpack at a place that got flooded. It took a while to clean…

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Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:36:00 +0000

Berghaus Repairhaus: How I Got Two Jackets’ Zips Fixed for Free

If you own Berghaus gear, Repairhaus is a great service to extend the life of your equipment. It saves you money, reduces waste to landfill.

Dan posted an update: Here's the link to the YouTube kit […]

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:12:33 +0000

Here’s the link to the YouTube kit list video of everything I took, including my Nortent Skjul bivi: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/gi9jmgidMGc

Headed back to Surrey for another forest camp. This time to Swinley Forest, which is a pretty large area and full of many wide and well-maintained tracks. It…

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Sun, 25 Jan 2026 06:57:01 +0000

Where It All Began: My Love Affair With Bivis

I often get complimented on my bravery, along with plenty of inquisitive comments about sleeping in a coffin.

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Sun, 18 Jan 2026 07:52:45 +0000

I give you the very rare green trig point – TP3411, Gore Heath 🌿.

#trigbagging
#goreheath
#trigpoint

#greatovens

And if you are interested in seeing a 360° view, then head over to the YouTube channel for 360° VIEWS, all about trig points.

Keeping it light-hearted, the first one had to be a special…

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Great Ovens’ Nature Reserve

Late December 2025

I didn’t feel like travelling far, but I did feel like I wanted a night out under the stars, so headed to a local […]

Dan posted an update: Great Ovens’ Nature Reserve Late December […]

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 07:44:32 +0000

Great Ovens’ Nature Reserve

Late December 2025

I didn’t feel like travelling far, but I did feel like I wanted a night out under the stars, so headed to a local forest a short distance away.

A big reason to head to Great Ovens, was to go trig bagging, and more specifically – to bag the very green trig point -…

Dan posted an update: Ringwood Forest, Hampshire […]

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 10:03:32 +0000

Ringwood Forest, Hampshire

Mid-December 2025

I needed a quick night out camping, plus the chance to bag another trig point, so I headed to some woodland not too far away. Ringwood Forest sits between Verwood and St Ives, with parts in Hampshire and parts in Dorset.

Looking at the images on…

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Sat, 06 Dec 2025 12:02:20 +0000

Misungsan - A Mountain I Keep Returning To

I’ve returned to a lot of places over the years, but Misungsan is different. I first found it by chance more than 20 years ago, and every visit back to this part of South Korea includes another climb.

Dan posted an update: Pewsey White Horse, Pewsey, WiltshireMid-September […]

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 14:06:56 +0000

Pewsey White Horse, Pewsey, Wiltshire

Mid-September 2025

I headed out to the Pewsey White Horse- which is on the side of a large, open hill with plenty of potential spots- and ended up camping in a not-so-ideal spot near the Giant’s Grave.

I’d walked from Pewsey to check out the White Horse first, and with the sun setting, I quickly headed over…

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Fri, 31 Oct 2025 05:15:48 +0000

I used the #nortent #skjul #bivvy for tonight’s camp.

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Foundation Rock/ West Bottom, Jurassic Coast, Dorset

Early May 2025

This was my third time camping along this stretch of cliff tops between Durdle Door and White […]

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Thu, 30 Oct 2025 18:15:16 +0000

I knew there was a forest nearby, with an east facing edge.

So I took the #ddhammock , and set it up perfectly, for the beautiful dawn sky

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Black Down/Hardy’s Monument. Portesham, Dorset

Early May 2025

I headed to the Hardy Monument, in the hope of catching some great views and seeing some historic sites. From […]

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Thu, 30 Oct 2025 18:11:12 +0000

With narrow paths, it was a perfect location for a #bivvy camp. I took the #nortent #skjul

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Golden Cap, Jurassic Coast Dorset

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 […]

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Thu, 30 Oct 2025 16:39:51 +0000

Weather was bad so I took the #oex #phoxx1v2 out tonight.

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Puddletown Forest, Puddletown Dorset

Early June 2025

A lovely, quiet forest and only a 15–20 minute walk from plenty of free on-street parking in Puddletown.

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Thu, 30 Oct 2025 16:38:59 +0000

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Thu, 30 Oct 2025 16:31:28 +0000

You can bag two #trigpoints on #cleevehill.

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Cleeve Hill, Cotswolds Gloucestershire

Early August 2025

Another week, another county, another hillfort. This time it was Gloucestershire – and […]

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Thu, 30 Oct 2025 16:19:29 +0000

My shelter for the night was the #nortent #skjul.

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Cleeve Hill, Cotswolds Gloucestershire

Early August 2025

Another week, another county, another hillfort. This time it was Gloucestershire – and […]

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Thu, 30 Oct 2025 16:17:28 +0000

My shelter was the #nortent #skjul tonight.

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Pepperbox Hill, Wiltshire

Late August 2025

I headed to Pepperbox Hill to bag a trig point and visit the Pepperbox, also known as Eyre’s Folly. From the […]

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Thu, 30 Oct 2025 16:15:58 +0000

My shelter for this camp was the #nortent #skjul

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Osmington White Horse, Osmington Dorset
Mid September 2025

This was an awesome spot – my camp was pretty much above the head of George III on the Osmington White Horse.

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Mon, 13 Oct 2025 17:23:25 +0100

Hardy Monument #folly

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Black Down/Hardy’s Monument. Portesham, Dorset

Early May 2025

I headed to the Hardy Monument, in the hope of catching some great views and seeing some historic sites. From […]

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Mon, 13 Oct 2025 17:17:33 +0100

The #trigpoint at the top of #goldencap.

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Golden Cap, Jurassic Coast Dorset

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 […]

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Mon, 13 Oct 2025 17:11:14 +0100

White Horse Hill #trigpoint .

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Osmington White Horse, Osmington Dorset
Mid September 2025

This was an awesome spot – my camp was pretty much above the head of George III on the Osmington White Horse.

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