There's no bunkhouse at Malehen Bridge. They might confirm that there is on the phone, but when you get there, they'll tell you there's no bunkhouse. I got the feeling that if you asked for stabling for your twenty camels, they'd confirm that this would be fine but you'd get a blank look on arrival.
A friendly farmer (plied with a substantial amount of tan-coloured liquid) said we could camp in his field "with the tups". The field is next to the bridge within hirpling distance of the bar. There's a couple of roadside spots down there too.
There's another ex-bunkhouse/hostel a little way South thats not there anymore either.
The tups were mainly harmless by the way although one of them did struggle a bit as I was trying to get him into the sleeping bag.

Feughside Inn - this is the camp site that you want Mr G - right next door!

Thanks, Phil.

BTW are you + mad bad + grandad on the wednesday night (before the Challenge)sleeper from Euston?

Gordon. In a moment of aberration I agreed to let that railway aficionado Alan "Fat Controller" Sloman arrange the travel, so there is a very fair chance. Almost certain I'd say.

I just hope he won't have a coffin with him this time

A chap with knackered kidleys should always be prepared for the worst, I say. The coffin might well come in handy. Fortunately it's already in Scotland, ready for when needed, so we won't need to smuggle it aboard the Sleeper this time.

We're meeting up in the "Bree Louise," next to Euston Station on the Wednesday evening, Gordon.

"Grandad" is the youngest in the party, I'll have you know.

CHRONOLOGICALLY!

Thanks for the superb replies.

I may well try to find a pitch by the road. Not sure about trying to stuff sheep inside my sleeping bag. Last time I tried that....................... But, knowing how knack I may be I could end up doing what Judith did. A good bed is great for recuperation.

I am one to talk about "Grandad". I've got a 14yr + 15yr + 10 weeks old.

Brie Louise shold be a hoot!