Where do you use your Hennessy? (or other hammock)

[outdoorgirl]

Ok, so we all know that there aren't many trees in UK campgrounds. Who wants to share their hammock spots?

Ever since I got my Hannessy I've wanted to take it on every camp but always have to take my tent as well, as I rarely get to find a spot that has trees I can pitch the Hennessy in. The only place I've managed to use mine so far has been Merthyr Mawr!

The usual places I go are adventure centres or rough camping grounds (Kinver Edge), and the trees are either inappropriate or inaccessible!

I'm not lucky enough to have access to private woods, and we don't have a right to roam in England (that I know of), so come on, share your spots and give me some more ideas of where I can go!

 

[MagiKelly]

I am almost in the opposite position. I tent to camp in places where you could not pitsh a tent. Islands ov Loch Lomond or on steep valleys at the side of rivers.Also rarely are trees inappropriate they usually just need a solution, which is more often than not another piece of rope to form a loop round the large trunk.

 

[outdoorgirl]

I'm guessing you're a canoeist...

You're right about trees not really being inappropriate though - it is all a matter of solutions. I should take spare rope for those trees that are too far apart...

 

[MagiKelly]

I'm guessing you're a canoeist...

You're right about trees not really being inappropriate though - it is all a matter of solutions. I should take spare rope for those trees that are too far apart...

An open canoe, yes but the steep river banks are usually areas I am walking. Open canoes would not go through the sort of rivers I like to walk along and explore.

 

[fungy]

my hammock spot is at work , strung between two shelving units. I manage to use it every lunch time for about half an hour, just waiting for some spare cash to get a new and bigger one. My usual walking/camping place is in the ny moors not many trees about, but one idea I'm thinking about is to take a small caming device used for climbing, so you can use a stone wall or large boulder as one of the anchor points. Not tried it yet but it's a thought.

 

[KenC]

I know what you mean; though I've used mine wild camping in the Brecons to fantastic effect. Just a matter of planning a bit before I go to find a nice big wood.

 

[Squidders]

Up in the Peak District or dartmoor I have used a few cams and slung a hammock between two rocks. So don't limit yourself to trees.

 

[match]

Come to Scotland, with freedom to camp and roam and vast areas to do so in.

Alternatively, try to find somewhere forested, thats quiet, not overrun with dog walkers, and that has a good spread of older trees that would be hammock-bearing. As much as I wouldn't like to encourage camping on private property, there are a lot of 'public' spaces where walking etc is allowed, but camping isn't - and as long as you find somewhere out of the way, don't advertise your presence, and don't do anything damaging to the property (lighting fires/cutting down trees etc) you will probably find that people won't notice that you are there, or if they do, are unlikely to have any complaints.

Most public spaces that have 'no camping' rules and regulations are designed to stop people pitching tents/caravans, having parties, setting fires, leaving litter and generally damaging nature. And in many cases, most of the people whose responsibility it is to enforce these rules (rangers, park wardens, land owners) are often willing to bend them a little bit if you can convince them you are safe, responsible and know what you're doing...

 

[JimH]

My usual walking/camping place is in the ny moors not many trees about, but one idea I'm thinking about is to take a small caming device used for climbing, so you can use a stone wall or large boulder as one of the anchor points. Not tried it yet but it's a thought.

<FX> Slaps forehead </FX>

I'm an idiot!

You just made my hammock usable in the Peak District.

Thank you.

Further direction as to the Pope's religious persuasion and/or bears' toilet habits greatly appreciated, as I clearly have no brayne of my own...

Jim.

 

[Squidders]

JimH Just avoid overcrowded places like Stanage edge or burbage north...

If you're in the Peak District, there's a large wooded area in the middle of Stanage North, South and West, as you follow the river down from the bridge you can see it.

Also, the walk up to Stanage plantation has two reasonable wooded areas off the path, if you're careful you can sling a hammock there.

Before now, I have just slept under some of the boulders with a sleeping bag and a roll mat. A great place is directly under Careless Torque / Not to be taken away.

Hope this helps.

Joe

 

[Scally]

A few trees around millstone edge in the peak district just remeber to take the midge spray