The Secret Naturist Handbook

[jbeegoode]

Ric wrote, "theres times when the farmland is pretty much deserted, what farmers there are about dont seem to worry what the public get up to provided they keep to the rights of way , respect other peoples property and dont leave litter."

That is often the case here, not fields so much, but the ranchers. They get people hunting, riding anywhere on quads and ATV's, tearing up things, partying getting injured, the cattle get scattered. If I'm just hiking, then it is generally no problem. There are some jerks who spend too much time in their own little world, there are reasonable folks. There are some, who just block access to public lands so that they have them to themselves; some make a kingdom out of public space and some are just renting our lands for grazing, but ignoring the tenants that conserve, as if it is their own to use up and destroy and don't want anyone to see it.

We got yelled at a couple of weeks ago, walking on private property in the San Pedro River, but he just wanted us to know that we were on private land (how you can own a piece of river, I don't get) and let it go, permission. We were nude, taking a picture at the time, when he surprised us. We wrapped up. He was in the picture before we even were aware of him. Just not a place to expect anyone. All cool,he said friendly, "You are golden, cowboy. Go ahead."
Jbee

[Greenbare Woods]

Around here almost all of the land is private property, and almost all is surrounded by miles of barbed wire fences with signs saying "No hunting or trespassing" on the fence every 100 feet or so.  Even much public land, like the Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge is surrounded by barbed wire with signs telling us that its federal government land, and NO Trespassing.  There is a little public access land but most of that is open range cattle grazing with money paid to the state.  Open range cattle can be dangerous if encountered alone on foot. 

On my own land, 20 acres, I took down the barbed wire and signs that previous owners had installed.  I don't mind walkers, but I don't like motor vehicles tearing up the vegetation. 

[nuduke]

You yanks sure love your barbed wire!
Mind you, it's also the deterrent of choice for most field enclosures in the UK too!
The other day, walking the fields, I got a bit lost and was forced to escape a field through the barbed wire.  Fortunately there was a 3-wire fence where the middle wire had dropped off along a short section so I was able to wriggle through without injury to self or clothing.
John

[jbeegoode]

Clothing caught is a problem with barbed wire. I've been very hung up with it. Awareness is critical nude, to avoid scrapes, but at least I know where the stuff is at and am extra cautious. I'd say that other than armor, nude is the better way to pass through the stuff.

I get dirty knees, reminders to loose weight, walk for extra distances looking for openings or disruptions. It also keeps me on track, if I'm not sure of my bearings. It keeps the damned cattle away from the creeks and flowers. It is part of the landscape with its benefits outweighing its problems, except the ones that have those "No Trespassing" signs on them.
Jbee

[jmf]

[Greenbare Woods]

Around here a legal "fence" has to have at least 4 wires.   If there are only 3 wires it may be a cattle pen, but in legal disputes it is not a "fence."  That apparently comes from the old west days when there were large legal disputes over cattle grazing area and how "fenced" they had to be.  Another old law says that being caught on someone else's land with a fence cutting tool has a sever penalty. 

3 wire cattle pens are usually quite a bit easier to get over or through.   I agree with JBee about getting clothing caught while trying to get over or through a barbed wire fence.  The barb can catch a  wayward wrinkle and end up tearing your nicest hiking outfit. 

[ric]

in uk 3 wire barbed wire fences are the norm , or single barb over some form of netting.   pretty sure its illegal to electrify barbed wire.    most of our farmers use electrified plain wire to contain cattle,  single strand for large cattle , 2nd strand at knee high for young cattle.  top strand is usually low enough for a 6 foot man to step over.... only short arxxes duck under.   over here a 5 mile leccy fence is a long one most are under a mile.

[John P]

In Austria they get by with only 2 strands. (Dan and Chris are holding up the fence with a pole, insulated somehow.)

[jbeegoode]

Nearly all are three strand here.

It is good to have a spotter, that holds the wire above. We rarely go over. It stands generally nearly chest high.

We look for weak spots and spread the wire. Sometimes we can go through with the other spreading two strands. usually we go under.

If I'm alone, I may have to take off the pack, lay down on the ground. Laying down in the desert means prickers above, but also below...very careful. The best places usually end up being little sandy washes to crawl under.

This piece of fence is gone, now.  It was old and on a friend's property. Sometimes these rusty old pieces will want to sway as one applies grace and dances over.

[jbeegoode]

Golf Courses: From The Secret Naturist Handbook

There are many habitats where the secret naturist can enjoy being naked in safety and you would be forgiven for thinking that a golf course would not be one of them. However, when you think about it where else can you find wide open spaces with carefully tended grass underfoot allowing you to comfortably walk barefoot. Where else can you go at night and be undisturbed for hours at a time? There are even bunkers for you to hide on the rare occasion you encounter someone. Okay, you might not be able to get naked there during the day, although it's not impossible, but when darkness falls just about every golf course in the land is yours for the taking.

Finding a golf course for a spot of secret naturism is quite easy, just get hold of any Ordnance Survey map and you will spot one easily enough. However, finding a suitable golf course will usually require some planning. To illustrate this I'll use a golf course not far from my home near Edinburgh.

At first glance the course immediately looked suitable for secret naturism. It was about a mile from the nearest town and screened on two sides by woodland and trees. While the other two sides had roads running parallel to them, the course itself was still reasonably hidden from view due to the lie of the land, and a few short hedges and some scrubs. Any buildings associated with the course were across the road and out of sight.

My initial reccy was done on the mountain bike. I first surveyed the course from the roadside trying to get an overall idea of the course layout, in this case a large rectangle and what areas would be hidden from the road. I then followed the path along the woodland edge to the north to see if I would be able to access the course from that direction, which I could. The main entry to the course was from the road near the driving range. I then looked for escape routes and although there were only two, one of which was the main entrance, I felt happy that I would not be disturbed here at night.

On the night I decided to visit this location, all I needed to do was to arrive in the woodland to the north just before it got dark, giving me enough light to scan over the course to check that all golfers had left for the evening. When it got dark enough I was able to strip off, pack all my clothing into the rear rack bag and explore most of the course naked on the mountain bike. I was actually able to cycle home across a second golf course as well.

There are few problems with secret naturism on golf courses although those immediately next to habitation may be frequented by dog walkers and children playing. In such cases, the wee small hours are often the best time for your visit. You should also check out hiding places as golf courses are by their nature very open. Know the locations of bunkers, water courses, woodland and so on and plan accordingly.

Walking barefoot on a well tended golf course will present few problems although low lying ground thistles can be found and you might be unlucky enough to step onto a discarded golf tee. Scrub areas may also contain hawthorn bushes with their spiky branches and nettles, brambles and thistles are not uncommon in out of bounds areas. Other than that I would recommend golf courses for beginners but only at night or if sure there will be no activity on the greens. As a rule I never cycle across bunkers or greens, but keep to the fairways to avoid causing any damage. Not so when walking barefoot and I take some delight at leaving a trail of bare foot prints in the bunker sand.

[jbeegoode]

Desert golf courses are great places for bunnies and wildlife, greens, water are abundant. Predators of "course" know this, including rattlesnakes and scorpions. Not good in the dark.

Under the intense light of a desert full moon, the illumination is like walking in daylight.

I made many attempts, one successful, at my folks old place in the White Mountains during summer visits. There, houses lined the fairways and lights out didn't mean that people were not hanging out on their fairway back porches. Night time didn't assure me that others might be out walking the course, too. When it got late enough, the air would turn cold.
Barefoot was darn nice. I took many walks, lots of recon, although sometimes bundled up.

As a teenager in Michigan, we used to sneak out after curfew and wander Lakeview's suburbia. We ended up at BCC a few times. I did enjoy lying on a well tended green for the first time naked with my girlfriend. The summer evenings were nice there.

I believe that I'll leave this as a segue to Nudukes assessment of our trip liberating a more urban Scottsdale golf course in Arizona. A well accomplished....
Jbee

[yeldew]

This has reminded me that some of my earliest nude walks were at night on a golf course only 3 miles from the centre of town.
I haven't bothered with night walking since obtaining my light weight Sport Kilt and discovering the joy of daytime nude walking with suitable easily donned cover to hand.
Norman.

[jbeegoode]

Yea, I've switched to daylight. I did however take a walk last week with DF along the river with a bright moon. The route that we took petered out and we ended up in residential and the kilt came back on for a bit. Then back off. We found a public desert park with a labyrinth. Then, a car pulled up. Then, dog walkers. It was on and off. Still, it was a shuffle to get it on quickly. DF just kept her short sundress on, until we walked the labyrinth.

The warm evening has a wonderful sense to it. One must risk, or be on a higher alert in the more urban, suburban areas. A golf course is more pleasant with fewer pedestrians.
Jbee

[jbeegoode]

Home: From The Secret Naturists Handbook

"Habitat" Section:

They say the charity begins at home and as far as secret naturism is concerned so does nudity. What better place than your own home and garden to start your secret naturist career. If you are new to nudity your own home provides both privacy and security and it a great place to start getting naked.

What you do while naked at home and for how long, obviously depends on your own circumstances, living alone would be ideal and sharing a home with family can be the most restricting. Whatever your circumstances there are always ways of finding time to be naked. With my own situation I live with my partner, who tolerates my nudity if not done all the time and I keep the peace by generally being naked when she is out of the house or still in bed.

The most obvious time for nudity is when sleeping and if you do that you have already achieved nudity for a third of your time. Not bad for a first step. My current practice is to also stay naked in the mornings during breakfast, shaving, etc only getting dressed last, just before my wife gets up for work. Similarly in the evening before heading for bad, a quick shower gives the excuse to strip off and then I can stay naked for a while before retiring. There are also many jobs around the house that can be done naked and decorating is one of my favourites and it also saves on washing your clothing afterwards.

Before you start wandering naked around the house, you need to check and see who might be able to see you from outside. Luckily I'm this is not too much of a concern as only one window of the flat is overlooked but tends not to be a problem. I just make sure I don't stay in view for more than a few seconds when walking about. One good time is to have a set of clothing to hand in the room you are using. Very useful for emergencies.

Indoor Hints & Tips:
•   Net curtain provide good cover during the day but are useless at night when a light is on inside.
•   Blinds and curtain also provide suitable cover at all times. Remember to open again later.
•   Beware that relatives or family might walk in unannounced. Keep a pair of shorts handy in all rooms.
•   If surprised while naked, say you were just about to have a shower.
•   If cold at night place a blanket on top of the duvet quilt.

If you have a garden there might be possibilities for some outdoor nudity. Again, this depends if the area is overlooked by neighbours and some erecting some screening might just do the trick. Not having a garden, I have not had the pleasure of this facility but have made use of a relatives garden on various occasions when I had managed to engineer suitable occasions where I was alone and able to strip off. Of course, your garden might also be suitable during the hours of darkness.

Outdoor Hints & Tips:
•   Lattice screens are an easy way to provide privacy from the neighbours.
•   Consider grass or slabs rather than gravel for walking barefoot. Also less noisy at night.
•   Beware of garden hazards - spiky plants, hedgehogs, nails, broken glass and so on.

[jbeegoode]

Just getting in or out of the shower. I've used that one. Sometimes it is just worth a fib to save the hassle. I've also had people assume that, too.

I surprised and then, not so much that he had restrictions around the house. Somehow, I always assumed a single guy...don't know why.
Jbee