James Boulter
@bpackingbongos.bsky.social
My passion is seeking out the remote seldom trod places. Backpacking and Wild Camping. Work in nature conservation. ME/CFS limits me these days.
A good sturdy stile.
November 8, 2025 at 5:10 PM
A good sturdy stile.
A nice quiet sit overlooking one of the biggest honeypots in England. I’ve not passed a soul since leaving the car. It’s heaving down there by the stepping stones even on a gloomy Thursday in November.
November 6, 2025 at 11:52 AM
A nice quiet sit overlooking one of the biggest honeypots in England. I’ve not passed a soul since leaving the car. It’s heaving down there by the stepping stones even on a gloomy Thursday in November.
A bit of weirdness in the woods today.
October 13, 2025 at 7:11 PM
A bit of weirdness in the woods today.
A very enjoyable afternoon wandering through the woodlands surrounding the Churnet Valley. Pleasantly surprised how nice this part of Staffordshire is. Could hear the screams coming from Alton Towers at times today.
October 13, 2025 at 5:18 PM
A very enjoyable afternoon wandering through the woodlands surrounding the Churnet Valley. Pleasantly surprised how nice this part of Staffordshire is. Could hear the screams coming from Alton Towers at times today.
Some Autumn colours brightening a dull overcast day.
October 13, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Some Autumn colours brightening a dull overcast day.
When I got in the car last night I got a face full of spider web. It was quite distracting having this beauty sitting above my head. I’ll be serving an eviction notice later today. Partly because there is no suitable food in the car and because we disagree on what music to play.
October 13, 2025 at 8:53 AM
When I got in the car last night I got a face full of spider web. It was quite distracting having this beauty sitting above my head. I’ll be serving an eviction notice later today. Partly because there is no suitable food in the car and because we disagree on what music to play.
Treated to a rather lovely sky this evening.
October 11, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Treated to a rather lovely sky this evening.
A very pleasant slow exploration of Rainster Rocks this afternoon. It’s just outside the Peak District National Park so not a soul about on this beautifully warm and sunny Saturday.
October 11, 2025 at 2:35 PM
A very pleasant slow exploration of Rainster Rocks this afternoon. It’s just outside the Peak District National Park so not a soul about on this beautifully warm and sunny Saturday.
What a beautiful Monday morning.
September 29, 2025 at 6:17 AM
What a beautiful Monday morning.
A stunning high pitch this evening on the Howgill Fells. There is barely a breeze and the temperature is dropping, possibly a frost by dawn.
September 28, 2025 at 6:48 PM
A stunning high pitch this evening on the Howgill Fells. There is barely a breeze and the temperature is dropping, possibly a frost by dawn.
Shapes and light in the Howgills.
September 28, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Shapes and light in the Howgills.
An acceptable spot for a good long sit.
September 28, 2025 at 1:02 PM
An acceptable spot for a good long sit.
A peaceful camp in an unfrequented valley last night. The rain came in heavy at dusk its sound lulling me to an early sleep. I lazed around until the sun hit the tent this morning. Its warmth didn’t come until quite late due to being at the bottom of a narrow steep sided valley.
September 28, 2025 at 11:36 AM
A peaceful camp in an unfrequented valley last night. The rain came in heavy at dusk its sound lulling me to an early sleep. I lazed around until the sun hit the tent this morning. Its warmth didn’t come until quite late due to being at the bottom of a narrow steep sided valley.
Quite possibly the only waterfall in Nottinghamshire.
September 22, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Quite possibly the only waterfall in Nottinghamshire.
No sunset but a good sky this evening.
September 9, 2025 at 6:41 PM
No sunset but a good sky this evening.
It’s a beautiful Autumn morning in Derbyshire, a bit of a chill in the air.
September 9, 2025 at 7:17 AM
It’s a beautiful Autumn morning in Derbyshire, a bit of a chill in the air.
A sunny Monday off of work so doing a beautiful gritstone walk in the Peak. A bit of a breeze up on the hill.
September 8, 2025 at 9:51 AM
A sunny Monday off of work so doing a beautiful gritstone walk in the Peak. A bit of a breeze up on the hill.
Having a nice peaceful sit on Haven hill enjoying the view. Not a soul around this Bank Holiday Sunday.
August 24, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Having a nice peaceful sit on Haven hill enjoying the view. Not a soul around this Bank Holiday Sunday.
Not a bad lunch spot.
August 10, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Not a bad lunch spot.
I found this little beauty in my tent porch.
August 9, 2025 at 12:27 PM
I found this little beauty in my tent porch.
It’s been four months since I last popped a tent in my pack and headed to the hills. Have pitched up in an idyllic spot, not a soul about since leaving the car. I was relieved to find a small patch of soft grass amongst the bog, tussocks and heather.
August 9, 2025 at 8:35 AM
It’s been four months since I last popped a tent in my pack and headed to the hills. Have pitched up in an idyllic spot, not a soul about since leaving the car. I was relieved to find a small patch of soft grass amongst the bog, tussocks and heather.
A beautiful sky at the campsite last night. Today’s it’s very hot in Costa Del Derbyshire.
July 11, 2025 at 11:55 AM
A beautiful sky at the campsite last night. Today’s it’s very hot in Costa Del Derbyshire.
Spotted this beautiful little spider this afternoon. Any spider experts out there? Possibly a Green Orb-Weaver?
July 10, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Spotted this beautiful little spider this afternoon. Any spider experts out there? Possibly a Green Orb-Weaver?
A sunset stroll yesterday up to Wigber Low. It’s outside the Peak District National Park but the views into it are great.
June 20, 2025 at 6:07 PM
A sunset stroll yesterday up to Wigber Low. It’s outside the Peak District National Park but the views into it are great.
Hiking in the Welsh Andes.
June 15, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Hiking in the Welsh Andes.