Wild Camp A Month 2018 Challenge

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10/10

Back down south 3 nights here then off to Canvey Island to get my van fixed.
 
Ok....just posting our October's stopover...that'll be our 10th.

The free Aire at Pelissanne, near Salon de Provence.

Approx 25 vans overnight.

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So we were planning a flight abroad to catch some sun, sea and local food, but we didn't see anything we fancied that wasn't hit by flash floods or hurricanes, so our back up plan was to get away for a fortnight in the van (good plan!!) but I didn't count on us being infected by the grandkids or me getting severe problems with my 'dicky' knee that prevented me driving. After sulking indoors for a few days, a quick check of the weather showed that we could get away locally for a few days before the storm due today and the weekend, so we headed off on Wednesday to Stonehaven, hoping the AWPR bypass had opened to make the journey easier; it wasn't, but Stonehaven had very few vans parked up and the weather was great, so we parked up for the night and got 10/10 for the 2018 challenge.

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Thursday morning was misty and uninviting, so we headed off to Aberdeen for something to eat and a quick shop for Pat; she doesn't do these things quickly, so by the time she got back to the van, we had been hit by strong winds and torrential downpours; the weather had been better back home so went back there and I am hoping that next week will improve, to allow us to do the NC500 or some of our favourite fishing villages above the black isle. :sad::sad:
 
10/10 😬😱

In a car park on the beach! The van is swaying and the sea is literally roaring . Just wondering whether to sit it out or move on!
 
Still standing

Well it’s morning and we are still here the sea a bit calmer but not much. I ventured outside to take a photo but could barely stand up! Off to find a cafe I think☕️14EB241F-611F-4B09-9102-07F111715441.jpg
 
Mid October round up

Alnwickist - 9/9
Herman - 9/9
Campervanannie - 10/10
Allen - Wints - 10/10
Eileen - Wints - 10/10
Suneye - 10/10
JohnClimber - 9/9
Brucews - 10/10
ScoTTyBEEE - 9/9

5 down 4 to check in.

I'll be out on my own on Friday night in North Wales before Pack Rafting training day on Saturday.
Then out with Mrs Climber for 2 nights the weekend after up in the Lakes. This will be 12 months to the day since we got Beethoven :rockroll:
 
October

Several this month and more to come.
Enjoyed the peace and quiet in a reservoir car park and the walking around it so much we stayed 2 nights
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We did have some traffic problems though :)

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Currently in a layby up a quiet lane above Betws y Coed - 10/10
This time solo leaving Archie and Mrs Climber at home.
Had a few beers with mates and going for a pack rafting paddle tomorrow morning in this area of North Wales.

Photo to post here when I fire up the laptop when I'm home

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Alnwickist - 9/9
Herman - 9/9
Campervanannie - 10/10
Allen - Wints - 10/10
Eileen - Wints - 10/10
Suneye - 10/10
JohnClimber - 10/10
Brucews - 10/10
ScoTTyBEEE - 9/9


Peteabix 9/9

Just one weekend left in the month people
 
ben very ill this year but hopefully god willing next year if i am spared
bill
 
JohnClimber said:
Well if you make it to January ;-)
You'd better make it until the completion of 2019....
Or else there will be trouble ;-)
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if thing go well we usually spent every weekend wild camping only thing is i haven't met anyone from this forum wild camping
bill
 
10/10
Somewhere on the Lleyn peninsula passed Nefyn.20181023_174038.jpg

Porth Ysgaden.
 
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10/10 Scots pine shelterbelt west of Kelso

Was starting to run out of enthusiasm for this micro-van camping lark.

Why do I want the hassle of driving off somewhere to sit in the front seat of my van when I could be much more comfortable at home?

But I didn't want to give up on this 2018 challenge so late in the game - and last night I had a reminder why this can be great!

Strong winds, but mild weather, I headed over the border for a POI near Newton St Boswells. Not far from that destination, I passed a small Scots pine shelterbelt, and I noticed an overgrown hard track running through it. I explored it on foot first, and realised was a perfect wild camp spot. Tucked out the way, but not too far out the way.

So glad. It was a perfect evening. The trees sheltered the van, so I sat out until after 10pm having cooked supper and copious cups of tea.

I love falling asleep to the sound of trees around me - as long as not so strong that I fear some dropping on my roof!

Luckily, the wind dropped considerably overnight, but was still interesting enough to keep the trees chattering amongst themselves.

Big sky view across the adjacent field.
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Gorgeous sunset - like drinking my tea by a fireside.
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Brilliant full moon - didn't need a torch to enjoy the view and watch for wildlife.
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Beautiful sunrise, still mild, only a gentle breeze - perfect for cooking breakfast.
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Two more to go.... xA
 
Would any of the gang like to check back through this thread to see if missed any others who have done 10/10 so far that I've missed when counting back please?
 
JohnClimber said:
Yep, spotted that, thanks

But have I missed anyone other then the gang of 9 who are up to date from Jan to now?
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Think it's up to folk to shout out if they've been missed - you do regular updates mid- and end-month - which are much appreciated! xA
 
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