Slightly further inland and lying just above the main track through the estate is a site I’ve used three times previously over the years. It’s a former wartime coastal defence complex i.e. two gun emplacements with a large admin/accommodation facility close by. These are substantial concrete structures providing solid overhead cover and protection from the wind and rain.
Once I’d got settled in the rain continued for a few hours and I was pleased I’d abandoned my original bivvy plan. Incidentally, 'settling in' at this site always involves sweeping accumulated dirt and leaves plus numerous cans and broken bottles out of the way before daring to put my sleeping mat down. The whole site is a favourite hangout of various local young crews and as a result there’s an ever-present (and growing) pile of empty cans, broken bottles and food wrappers, etc. discarded throughout the area. Fortunately, though, they’re strictly fair weather visitors and are nowhere to be seen in the winter.
Untitled by Jimmy G, on Flickr
Untitled by Jimmy G, on Flickr
Home Sweet Home by Jimmy G, on Flickr
Forth Railway Bridge just visible by Jimmy G, on Flickr
Untitled by Jimmy G, on FlickrIt was sad to see that one recent group of 'sophisticated' party-goers had gone to the trouble of lugging a small generator all the way in (to power their lights and sound system maybe?
) Evidently, they hadn’t seen the need to take it away with them afterwards and it’ll no doubt remain a permanent addition to the landscape.
Abandoned generator! 
by Jimmy G, on FlickrI had an undisturbed night and slept well. After a coffee and some biscuits, I packed up at a leisurely pace and rode home for a proper breakfast.
That’s 2 from 12 for 2025 and 86 consecutive BAMS.
Marvelous stuff again folks!
