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St George’s Church – Shirley, Croydon | Tap ID: #004
First time tracking the map? Check out the Tap Search Project Brief to see the rules of this scouting mission This spot was logged as pre-trip scouting to prevent another water-logged hike. Read about…
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Addington Methodist Church – Addington, Croydon | Tap ID: #003
If you’re wondering why I’m sneaking around church halls checking pipes, start with the Tap Search Project Intro. You can read about the heavy pack that triggered the whole project in the First Night…
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St Mary the Blessed Virgin – Addington, Croydon | Public Water Tap ID: #002
First time here? Catch up on the original Project Brief to see why I’m hunting down hidden plumbing in the dark. This specific location was logged during my pre-trip water scouting phase. To see…
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Squeaky Packs and Burrito Beds: Auditing the Kit for a Leaner Adventure (Part 4)
Before I set off on my next trip, I need to make a definitive choice about the exact style of camping I want to achieve. Cutting down on unnecessary equipment is the only way…
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Project Launch: The Tap Search
On my first night out in the woods, the single heaviest item in my pack wasn’t my shelter or my sleeping kit—it was water. At 1kg per liter, the three liters I last-minute panic…
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Holy Trinity Church – Cuckfield, Haywards Heath | Public Water Tap ID: #001
New to the journal? Read the Project Intro to see the 3kg water-packing mistake that started this whole search. This water source was mapped as part of my water scouting project prior to setting…
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Twinkling Canopies and Widow-Makers: Finding the Wild Two Miles from Croydon (Part 3)
Over the next few days, I refined the plan. In my gut, Saturday’s ridge spot didn’t feel right—it was too close to the animal path, the badger setts, and a couple of faint footpaths.…
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Leaving the Footpath: Overthinking My Way Through a Rainy Rec Walk (Part 2)
Over the past few days, I have been digitally scouting potential camping spots. I’ve used a mix of OS maps for contours and footpaths, Google satellite view, and Gemini to bounce ideas off of.…
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There is a Man in the Woods: Why I’m Terrified to Sleep Under the Trees? (Part 1)
I lost my daughter in November 2025. She was born prematurely at 23 weeks, lived for ten days, and passed away from an infection. Right now, I am sitting in my car waiting for…
There is a Man in the Woods 