Gibbs Island, it was somewhere we had yet to explore we knew there was a dark spooky wood on it and it was FRIDAY 13th so after a few MAN UP TABLETS off we went. My friend and his son joined us and as this was their first wild camp I thought somewhere handy and not too far from the car would suit best so after reading Dowsers write up on Gibbs this would be the perfect spot and boy were we right, a nice bit of woodland to tuck ourselves into and stunning views out over Strangford.
We got pitched up and gathered in enough firewood for the night before the light faded.
Thirsty work this old setting camp so it was down to the shore to take in the views before dark and a quick beer before dinner, there was no pleasure in this it was purely for thirst!!!
It was standard issue when it got dark fire lit and dinner and a bit of fun around the fire.
This is when it all went a bit pear shaped these following pictures were not staged this really did happen we had a visit from the Gibbs Island lunatic wine drinking Phantom we were all lucky to make it through till morning but I don’t think any of us will be quite the same!!! ::)
All in all a first class spot for a quick overnighter but be warned ear plugs are a must as there are thousands of crows roosting here and at dusk and dawn they really let you know they are there.
Litter is a bit of a problem up the hill in the middle of the woods probably left from the summer BBB (blue bag brigade) but a quick clean up into a couple of bin bags made a bit of a dent in it. A very enjoyable night and will be back for lots more.
Glenn..
