I am guilty of writing about how wonderful my experiences are in nature. whether climbing a mountain or camping by my local river, time spent in the outdoors fuels me for the rest of my daily life, it is intrinsic to my mental and physical wellbeing. However, it is also fair to say that, although I may consider myself hardened to some of the discomforts I don’t always prefer them to the comforts of home. 

A couple of weeks ago I went out for a 20km circular walk in my “local” hills, the Chilterns, with the intention of spending a peaceful night out on a hill, watching the stars and replenishing my mind and body as I often do.