Adventure lovers, thanks for once again stopping by... This was a pretty chill adventure compared to some of my offerings. Personally I thoroughly enjoyed the change of pace, but for those craving the more hardcore stuff, do not fear: There are ambitious missions set firmly in the calendar this winter, so make sure you're subscribed and belled up so you don't miss the big stuff. Part 2 of this adventure will be out in 10 days time - Wednesday the 20th of December (or Tuesday the 19th on Patreon)
Nice to see you're firmly on your way to becoming a long distance hiker. I was hoping that when you were on the AT in the US the virus would get to you.
One thing you could try is walking in Sweden during the summer. We have something called "Allemansrätten" here which basically means that you are allowed to walk pretty much everywhere as long as you're not disruptive or destructive. This even goes for private properties so you can cross someones yard for example as long as you don't mess up their flowers.
@@johnmurray5573And here in the united states of ass there's a coin toss of whether you get shot or not. Forgive my non-patriotic attitude, for I am not a patriot.
We have similar in Scotland. The 'right to responsible access' means you can go where you're pretty much good to go as long as you're not being a complete idiot about it.
@@johnmurray5573 I believe the original poster is wrong on the part of crossing someone's yard or maybe I misunderstood them. To clarify, you are allowed to walk on most private property. However, there are exceptions, for example you are not allowed to walk through someone's garden or the area closest to someone's house or fenced in areas of work.
A friend and I were wandering the west coast of Sweden. We started in the Region of Skåne, from there we went north. We walked across cities and tiny villages, over rural roads and fields filled with cattle, through quiet woods and over stoney beaches. We slept in small tents or in bivouacs that had a fireplace. Every morning and evening we made coffee with an espresso maker, which was hanging on the side of my backpack, making rhythmic noises while wandering. Right from the beginning of our journey we set ourselves the mission to spread love and be as open as possible during our journey. We smiled, laughed, talked and hugged our way through Sweden! Every time we met people we greeted them or waved at them if they were across the street. And every time they reacted with joy and warmth. On a cloudy day we came across this tiny village right on the coast. This man was biking through the village, we smiled at him, he returned the smile and we continued to find a place to pee :D He must have overheard us speaking german, cause he approached us when we came back from the bushes. Turned out he was german too. He went to live in Sweden a couple of decades ago. We had a nice conversation and asked him where we could get some coffee. He told us that there is a cafe in the next village, a few kilometers up the coast. "But" he said "it is really expensive and I make a really good espresso at my place". So we did the only right thing in this situation. We went home with a stranger. At his place we were greeted by his lovely wife, she insisted, despite our stench from wandering in the same clothes for days and with the prospect of rain, that we would stay for dinner. She made pasta with mushrooms she picked from their garden. We stayed for a few hours, had good conversations and even were invited for a shower. The stench must have been really bad :D Before we were leaving they facetimed their daughter and connected us. At first she was like "Mom who are those strange random people you want to invite to my place!?" The mother gave us her phone so we could talk to her. Our excellent charm must have convinced her daughter or maybe the fact that we are two handsome young men (I don't want to be boastful, just quoting my mother). So she invited us to stay at her place in Göteborg for the weekend. After a good meal, a warm shower and this lovely company we went out into the cold again. Happy and confident that our journey would supply us with many more great memories. I could write about what happened in Göteborg but I think this text would be twice as long. Long story short: we had a blast. I don't know if anybody will read or enjoy this. I just wanted to share a story of complete strangers helping each other out, without expecting anything back. It is one of my favorite memories and it marks a great turning point in my life. Since this adventure I always try to be my best self, to radiate positivity and warmth and to be kind and helpful towards strangers. And I must say, it is really beautiful what the world and people around return to you ♥️
This is my kind of life. Just walking and exploring the wilderness while coming across the most beautiful people. I would like to do something like this with a future girlfriend or wife. Cheers and God bless.
@@lukearts2954 I was trying to add to it actually - I see I failed - my fault. I saw you were joking... I was going to mention sunbeams but got called off the laptop.
As an American, there is something incredibly healing and euphoric about exploring videos. The fact he can just walk 20 paces and be in a new field is so nice. Just the idea of there being somewhere new to walk to and its not just more houses seems so serene.
Same here. A woods right next to where I live was destroyed in place of a neighborhood. Had only one recount where me and my sister explored it; there is an insurmountable amount of grief knowing that my all my opportunities to explore the area around me have been quelled.
yeah in america especially in the west theres pretty much just public parks, inhospitable wilderness, and places where youll get shot at for trespassing
This is the sort of Shlt you do in the early adolescent years whilst stoned and go out exploring, only to realise it’s basically pointless, boring af and not to mention lonely AF. I realised you need someone to share it with (nature) otherwise there’s no point. This guy has unrealistic expectations… ain’t no quests out there, only tractors, cows, sheep and farmers, Thorn bushes and the odd canal passing thru it all (also lame). Moral of the story is, England gets boring after a while…..
With that defeatist attitude it does. It sounds like you need a change of scenery. Even if there aren't any encounters, the serenity of mindlessly walking through the contryside is bliss, in of itself. @@Wil_Dsense
You arent going to believe this, but January 2023 i embarked on an almost identical adventure to you mate. I was staying with my uncle in Lichfield ( up the road from the cathedral) when i was bored watching TV day after day, so 8am i put on hiking boots, packed a lunch, water and 20 quid and headed somewhere id alwyas wanted to go - Wales. I didnt have a map and my phone went flat couple hours in so i relied on public maps in parks and locals giving me directions. I went north-west to cannock, through the cannock chase (lovely views but bloody creepy forests) to Rugeley where i had a few pints in weatherspoons, charged my phone and then walked west to Telford follolwing the A5. I slept under a random rail bridge for a few hours until i coudlnt bear the cold any longer and headed to Shrewsbury. I gave up from exhaustion after walking for more than 24 hours and took two trains back to Lichfield. Your video hit me in a time where a year later, im yearning for adventure again. Honestly would have loved to make it to Wales. Someday soon i'll make that adventure again and maybe we'll cross paths on our journeys. Good luck to you mate!
Really hope you make it to Wales on foot! You’d be more than welcome through our garden and even be welcome to sleep with the hens or ponies if you don’t mind the muck :)
Can you do something about scam advertising? Its an absolute disgrace how many adverts im getting with actual scams that are both misleading and offensive.
Massive shout out to the Shrewsbury Arms. I hope at least some of the people watching this video will seek out that pub and bring their custom as a thank you for that lady’s kindness.
I noticed the bottle on the ground in the first frame that he lost it, I was just hoping that he started walking away for the film but I see now that hed forgotten it
One tip that might help in future adventures. Churchyard and graveyards almost always have an outdoor tap for public use. Intended for those tending to graves but anyone can use them.
I love how popular Tom's videos are because he doesn't put on a fake persona or overdo it. It's just pure adventure, exploration and joyful content and I really appreciate it! Keep being an awesome guy Tom.
that's mostly right. However, when he dashed through the corn field, only one row over there was a cleared row for passage where he wouldn't have damaged crops. So right there, he definitely overdid it.
I've been in America for about 8 years now, and when you described your packed lunch as "a ham, cheese, and Branston pickle sandwich with a scotch egg and a pork pie" I just about died. If I could eat that for lunch right now I'd be the happiest Englishman in California!
I know the pain man - only been here in the US for four years myself, but I’d do anything for a nice Doner Kebab, Vimto and a pack of prawn cocktail crisps hehe
Came here to say exactly this. I could watch this style of 'adventure' video every day for the rest of my life. I don't really enjoy the secondhand anxiety from the straight line missions.
I once tried cycling from birmingham to newcastle in a day but ended up cold and wet at 11pm with no sleeping equipment. I ended up finding an empty stable near Kendal and managed to get a few hours sleep whilst being so paranoid I thought there was a horse staring at me. 10/10 would do again
I don't think kids do this so much nowadays, but as a teenager in the early 70s, I used to go cycletouring round England, staying at Youth Hostels during the school holidays. A few times, when plans went wrong, I'd have to overnight in a barn or an empty building. It was wonderful, all part of the adventure!
@@J75Pootle There's at least one Newcastle in Ireland too. 🤣It's a fairly common city name, and I always have this reaction when someone just says "Newcastle".
I lived in the UK from 90-94. 9-13 years old. We live just north west of London in the countryside, and I recall my own adventures down the country lanes and foot paths into unknown reaches. Best time of my life.
Not going to lie, the build up to xmas just isnt the same without a new GeoWizard adventure to follow. Leep them coming mate, they're some of the best videos on YT!
These adventure videos for the past couple years have always made my day so much better. Your style of editing, music choice, and relaxing narration feels so cozy. Honestly tom, you’ve really inspired me with these adventures to get out there and do them myself. As a 17 year old living in the boring state of Illinois with no car, it’s a bit tougher for me to do things like this, but I surely will someday, hopefully sooner rather than later.
I'm in the US and I used to explore all around where I live, finding ravines, streams, swamps; however, so many new housing developments have been built not everything is entirely walkable anymore, combined with my time being allocated to other things, I have not explored much recently. This video makes me want to explore just a little bit more, thank you.
I am an American, in my third year living in the UK. This video perfectly encapsulates why I want to stay. The wonder, the countryside, and the ability to walk to a beautiful place without worrying too much about who or what I’ll encounter. The quietness of the English countryside on a sunny day is something everyone should experience once in their lives.
@@njfish89I think it’s because, for most Americans, it’s a very car centric society. I’m sure you’ve seen the copy and paste suburban houses that go on for miles. It’s not like that everywhere, but it’s becoming reality for most Americans. I think there’s something different about the little imperfections here. The streets are narrow and windy, nothings symmetrical, you can find yourself lost in the little maze :) That’s just my thoughts, I’m not American but I’ve spoken to many and that seems to be part of their excitement
@@njfish89oh another thing as well is the density of everything. You can drive off from the city centre and find yourself on a county park, overlooking the same city, in about an hour
I hope you do get to stay. I have an American friend whos jumping through all the immigration hoops at the moment, it's very stressful for him. Our immigration policy is shockingly bad and unfair.
Hitting me hard with that nostalgia right from the start. I'm happy to know that I'm not the only one who has felt this inexplicable urge to head off into the great unknown, with no destination in mind except for perhaps something on the horizon that looks interesting, and just see wherever the path takes me... I call it wanderlust but even though it can be described with words, I don't think it can be truly understood unless you've experienced this feeling yourself. It may be boring to watch by some people's standards but there is something truly magical about the joy of exploration.
I vividly remember as a kid, me and a mate packing a lunch, jumping on our bikes and heading off to find out what lay at the end of Rockvale Rd. The excitement and freedom of not knowing what was around the next corner was wonderful. Even 40 years later, I still wonder what lies on that road beyond Rockvale, the furthest point we reached that day. Maybe one day, I’ll return and find out…
This is the first video of yours I've seen and it perfectly encapsulates both the wonder and the issues of rambling. The paths are not well maintained at all forcing you through the land of not particularly understanding farmers. One time I was waking to my mum's after work, a 4 mile journey in which the path disappeared and without knowing I was even on private land, I was attacked by a pack of 12 dogs. Fortunately they were jack russels and their bites didn't hurt at all but the fact this was even a situation I had to enter in the first place is a massive problem with the hobby.
Tom, this video is gorgeous. The first 10 minutes especially made me genuinly emotional. Im turning 18 in a week and all I want to do is escape, to expierence adventures such as your own. A light within has been awoken, one that was once trapped before discovering your videos. Basically what Im trying to convey is the genuine impact your videos have upon people. Thank you
Some of us are born to wander and explore. I fell into alcohol and other drugs to get that escape and adventure, but was never happy until I saved up for a few years and bought a one-way ticket to Mexico. I ended up sleeping on the street in Guatemala for a week until I found a job. Then I saved up to make my way to Canada for a girl I thought I loved... I got back home via begging family for a ticket from China. Since then I've done some other adventures and loved them all despite the setbacks and disasters. Even locally, I've now invested in some good camping gear and knowledge. I'll pick a spot on the map, do a quick google and get a topo map, then walk and sleep in the forest. Now I'm wiser, I always have a first aid kit and a PLBeacon.
but the questions is how.. im in a similar situation and the thought of such a drastic lifestyle change is throwing me off.. to say goodbye to the usual comfort i live makes me uneasy. going to a new place worrying about money and a place to stay and all that
My dream crossover is a Geowizard Beau Miles backyard adventure. Have watched both channels for years and only after this video have realised how similar your philosophies are - life is what you make of it. It doesn't matter if it's 5000 miles away or 5 minutes walk away, there's adventure to be had as long as you're willing to take that first step.
I’ve been watching you for a while, I didn’t know we lived so close. You walked straight past our family farm and through a few of our neighbours farms/fields. Our fields maybe be private land but aslong as you are respectful and leave nothing but footprints and take nothing but photos your more than welcome friend. Was such a pleasure to see our area on UA-cam.
But how would he put fake drama in his videos if he didnlt imply every farmer and landowner hates him? (Even though, like you, I suspect no one cares.)
I love that the emphasis in the preamble is on a more leisurely approach and sticking to paths…and yet by about 5 minutes in Tom is clawing his way through hedgerows and getting stung by nettles 😂
What an amazing journey man, so glad to see an abundance of friendly and generous faces out there too. Definitely going to get back out on the SWCP more, but I'll very likely cheat a little and take a tent... and debit card for the odd evening wander into a village pub
Tom, mate, this is exactly what I needed to round out my week. It's been a shit one and I've spent the last 40 minutes escaping to your lovely curious world of thousands of miles away. Cheers!
Pro tip: Almost all graveyards have an outdoor tap for watering flowers for graves. That little bit of knowledge has saved me many a long summer bike rides.
@@LS-ys8nrWhy? You realise that most bodies are not treated with formaldehyde before burial? It's not a necessary part of burial. In any case, why would the water in the outside tap be any less safe to drink than the water from the indoor taps?
This little trip reminds me of a show I used to watch a few years back. It is called "Nus et culottés.", which litterally means "naked and dressed" but also means "naked and bold". The 2 guys (french) always started out their trip naked in a forest somewhere, and had a goal in mind (for example go find a 4 leaf clover in Ireland) and they basically were forced to meet people to be able to achieve that goal (get clothes, food, transportation...). And of course, they always end up making surprising and wonderful encounters, which is, in the end, what this is all about ! No matter where you go or what you're aiming for, it's the trip and its surprise that make it all worth living and watching :) Keep 'em coming !
This constitutes adventure a hundred times more than a fancy celebrity survivalist with a patronage of a dozen cameramen and fancy behind-the-scene supplies. I just discovered this and am already a big fan for sure. You can sense the honesty, curiosity, and adventurous spirit.
I always get excited for these adventure videos! You have inspired me to wander around the peak district where i live, making up my own challenges ever since the OG Wales line. Can't wait for episode 2, it looks like you passed through Butterton in the intro, but could be wrong. Here's a tenner to fund the next one, keep exploring my dude.
I think the thing I respect the most about all of your adventures is how well you seem to have embodied and embraced the inherent feeling of wanderlust
Best youtuber on the planet. No money involved just pure adventure and exploration in the endless fields of the UK. Serious talent making these videos so compelling to watch and also inspiring for other adventurers alike.
I have to visit the UK, I am american but have always wanted to visit and explore and see the remote villages and just kind of wander around like this meeting people and seeing how it goes
As a lad that grew up around Lichfield myself I gotta say mate this was inspiring to watch, the UK is full of natural beauty and some people never see it in their lives, might do this sometime in the spring as you've inspired me.
the uk countryside is so beautiful, i am from a little town surrounded by villages and fields in the south and i have so many memories in those fields with my friends and family. as soon as I got onto study leave for a levels, I just started exploring from 7am to 11am everyday, it was some of the happiest times. we have so much beauty that people look over- a lilac creeping through a hedgerow, the dew rising off ferns in a little forest glen, a buzzard hovering over a copse of trees. love our country, people complain about the rain but i am so grateful for it and the thriving ecosystems it gives us
Every 4-5 weeks I come back to this video and start watching it over again. I love seeing the nice weather and the places you go, the countryside we have in England is top class.
30 years ago I adventured like this in exactly the same spirit. I walked across Ireland (not in a straight line!), cycled every county and covered a lot of Europe by bike, train and thumb. Now I'm 54 and my legs are fucked I take enormous vicarious pleasure in watching Tom do his thing. This slower paced mission is a great idea. I'd say it's just travelling, actually, every bit as fulfilling as backpacking the Silk Road or roughing it through India. Everywhere you've never been is new to you! ;¬)
I love the chill nature of this one, it's quite nice not to be listening out for screaming farmers chasing you down for once, and INCREDIBLY reassuring knowing you'll circumvent any bogs 😂 Honestly I'd gladly watch regular hiking/camping videos if you did them; Just you out exploring, discovering cool new places, with all the lemonade you could wish for in your backpack.
Loving this format mate. Have a few bottles of water on me next time! Here's a random idea that keeps in the spirit of this format, how about inviting subscribers to go along with you for a similar adventure for a day or so in their local area occasionally? Chances are they're aware of local landmarks and other interesting "undocumented" features in the locale. Love your content!
Tom always keeps it real. No crazy thumbnails. No insane intros. No obnoxious over editing. The simpler, the better. Thank you for making original content and staying true to what makes you such a great youtuber. All of your viewers recognise the effort you put in your videos ❤
I'm an insomniac and I love Tom's videos to fall asleep to. There is something so calming and exciting about seeing him explore new places. I've been watching for a while and I think getting a water purifier would do really well for you! I know you like interaction and seeing what you can get for free, but if your ever in a tight spot a water purifier would work wonders for being hydrated!
I can so so relate to that. I grew up in a small Bulgarian town in northern Rhodope mountains. Out of my window all I saw was mountain peaks covered with tress, at sundown the low sun would made the shapes of the valleys easier to make out. I used to daydream about just walking there, until one day I just did it. Walked for like 12 hours my parents getting worries sick (this was before cellphones) but all my life I've been trying to top the feeling of that excursion
Your adventures, whether high-drama or low, continue to be the best content on UA-cam. This was wonderful, so cozy and relaxing to watch. This may be the one channel I wish would post even longer videos, I could legit watch it for hours. Thank you, Tom!
As an adventurous Scot, it saddens me that you don’t have the right to roam. It’s a reason why I appreciate your videos so much and couldn’t agree more with “fuck it” when walking on ‘private’ property. Keep smashing it man…my favourite you tuber! 🏴
There is a "Right to Roam" English campaign group but I doubt we will ever get our land back in England. It has been nailed down for almost 1000 years by the Norman aristocracy - ably shielded by their Conservative party. Got to keep fighting though, haven't you?
@@BizarreHistory24 it’s a shame. But here’s to hoping I can move. Also too be fair there are places similar to this video, such as small villages in the New England. But they tend to be split by highways and suburbs rather than paths and rolling hills!
These videos are in a sense only possible because of the 'taboo' nature of simply roaming the land of your country. It's sad seeing those lush rolling meadows and hills being laced with barbed wire fences and hedgerows, barren expanses of fields that are dotted with trigger happy farmers and spiked fences, public footpaths that dissolve into impenetrable overgrowth, etc. For a country known for its countryside, England is a sad reflection of the commodification of land.
Whilst you decided to walk north, I packed my car and drove north at the exact same time. I ended up on Orkney and driving the NC500. I spent an afternoon on a beach in Lairg and ate one of the best cheese toasties I've had. I drove empty roads that made me feel like the last person alive. I drove into mountains that made me feel small and insignificant. I love being out there, there's nothing else like it.
Yeah this is the good stuff that some don't get. I once hopped on my bike at 17, with a lifestraw and some bare neccesities. Cycling across europe on a crappy bike. When it gave out, I bartered with a local homeless man for a new one for a tenner and two packs of cigarettes. 2 weeks and 1100 Km later, having slept in crazy locations, having done quite the amount of dangerous things breaking some minor laws, just to continue the trip. Arriving at a Doof in the middle of a nature reserve, 2 countries further from where I left of. Only by coinscidence meeting people that lived 5 minutes from my house, from where I initialy left off. Who didn't mind me throwing stuff I gathered along the trip on top of their van. Hitching a ride back with the most free and souvereign people I had ever met at that age. Adventure starts when you decide it does. All you need to do is leave the door and set your mind to it.
I have to say that your storytelling and narration is very compelling. It's like listening to a bedtime story when you're 4 years old and tucked into bed. Great content as per usual. Good onya Tom!
The shop you got your lemonade from is one I go to every time I go to a farm down the road, so no doubt you ended up going through said farm to get there 😉😆
forgot to comment. This was a awesome experience, just taking in the foggy green fields and listening to your commentary. big props for this adventure.
I will never get tired of Tom's adventures. He could do an adventure video about going to get groceries and I would love every second of it. Truly next level in every way.
Your adventure videos always come out at just the right time. Whenever I’m overwhelmed and desperately need a breath of fresh air you always seem to pop up with another lovely video. We appreciate you and your energy Tom ❤
Im 28 and live not far from here in a place called Dudley. During my time before, i've lived in Huddersfield and Guildford. Listening to the first few minutes of this video reminded me so much of what I used to do years ago. Romanticise my adventures, enjoy getting lost, and living for the discovery and adventure before I ever knew what google maps was. I hope to start this again in the summer. Our entire lives can be an adventure. I enjoyed watching this and its inspired me to pick up where I left off. Thanks.
Straight line adventures bring the tension and the thrill How not to travel places restores your faith in humanity This series is just so relaxing and makes you truly appreciate nature (and make me longer for summer days to return!) Already can't wait for part 2!
i hope so much for more "tenner" videos!! they have the best vibe and maybe next summer i'll dare to try one of those adventures myself, even though i'm absolutely not comfortable doing things like that. but these videos give me the wish to become more comfortable in that. :)
That introduction was majestic. I've been following your channel for many many years now, ever since Wales 1. I can't really explain properly why this intro hit me so much. I believe because it's sort of relatable for me too, and because it was such a nice backstory that almost felt like it's from a book or a movie. I'm so glad you're finding ever more and more success at what you do and what you love. If you ever read this, and even if you don't, I wish you all the best for your future of pursuing childhood dreams. If only we could all be so lucky to be able to do that.
I am in love with the 4:3 video format 🤩, it balances the focus on people and landscape, so beautiful ☺️. And thank you very much for documenting and sharing your wonderful adventures!! ❤
It's 3pm in the afternoon, an unpleasant 33c outside and I've gotten ten minutes into this before thinking stuff it I'm going to get up and go outside and just walk in a direction. I'll come back and finish the video later. Cheers for the motivation Tom.
My god, Tom. I can say with complete certainty that there is nothing quite as inspiring as your adventures on youtube or anywhere else I can find. It's impossible to put in words how grateful I am for what you do. I really think you are the reason I started to look for adventure as well. And though maybe I have yet to experience its true form, the fact I am even striving to do so is all thanks to you. So thank you for that.
20:33 brings back momories of me wandering in the French countryside at night and snatching some grapes off vines growing on someone's fence. Those graps saved my ass since I had no more water left.
Grew up in Staffordshire, and you absolutely nailed the sense of exploration that living there gives you! i had woods on my door step, and as soon as i could i was in them, i learnt bushcraft and built shelters, less than a mile from home. Im currently about to move fo Scotland, all to emulate the nostalgic feeling of been small and lost in a forest again
if only the city were less terrible here in dallas texas, these terrible strodes and highways have contained me in the same general area for so long. Those grassy fields are dream-like hopefully one day i can go on my own journey.
Brilliant video, proof that it's not just the excitement and the thrills that make the adventures but also the commentary and the chance interactions... you could probably make a walk to the corner shop into an interesting video to watch! Also this really did capture the vibe of a long, cross country walk perfectly: the overgrown "paths", the slightly dubious ways around, and the constant emotional shifts you feel (but then look back on with nostalgia, even if you were bricking it at the time). Fingers crossed you get up to the Peaks as planned!
This video is an absolute treat to watch. I’m so jealous of the cool little places you find in rural england like the canals and peaceful farms. You just can’t do stuff like this in most parts of the US.
It’s quite similar in much of Europe. There are public footpaths everywhere. But the British countryside is definitely among the best to explore: you can always find a pub when you need a psychological boost!
The camera angle, the music, the soothing poetry and choice of words. These videos transport me back to the straight line videos and evoke such an unexplainable emotion from me. Happy times, thanks Tom
i do this often,my last adventure was a very unplanned cycle trip along the canals from liverpool to london to a near by HS2 camp. Didnt get any punctures had only my veg with me doing 12 hour days cycle did it in 4 days. Not spent a penny so many people where so nice to me along the canal,restored my faith in humanity. Love this just happened across your video. Lovely. :) Happy exploring.
Tom, as you can see from the amount of likes and comments that this video got in 2 hours, this is just something so blessing. Your adventures are by far the best videos on youtube (just evrything about it, topped with the amazingly and satisfyingly good comentating). Im just purely grateful for this. When its geowizards adventure times its the best times of the year for real. Also with these adventures im such a similar person to you and want to do almost everything you did on my own or with friends. Im 17 from Czechia and in the future i would like to support you on patreon. Thanks for the amount of work put into this and i realyy cant wait for the next episode. Bless you Tom!
I'd LOVE to do this when I'm older. I completed my bronze DofE last year, doing silver now, and now I crave that feeling of adventure and excitement all the time. My town's sandwiched in between two motorways, I'd love to live in the countryside proper and have the freedom to have such a fun and adventurous childhood.
These kind of videos are honestly my favourite UA-cam videos of all time. Tom’s personality mixed with his editing style (commentary) and filming skills are unmatched on UA-cam
I love these walks myself, growing up in nearby Shropshire i had similar experiences of hobbits feelings and heart adventure. Nothing better than wandering all day, so distratced by beautiful country around you cant feel the ache in your legs, especially with a bag of nice food
Genuinely couldn't get much better content. An adventure idea we all wish we tried with mad scrambling over fences, wholesome interactions and hilarious commentary to top it off. Keep up the excellent work, ya legend.
God I love this shit. I hope you're satisfied with the feeling you wanted to capture, because you've definitely captured something. It makes me want to do the same. I just spent like 12 hours working on a final paper, and i saw this on my feed while I was procrastinating. But I fuckin knew the second I was done this was what I'd be watching. Thanks for this 40 minute vibe.
I beg you to make more videos like this, it was a gift to me... It made me a new person (not kidding) cause it changed my perspective... It was magical
Hobbit-like is the word i love to use to describe the look of the country side of England, and the people who live there. I worry sometimes that its a bit presumptive to say such things without having gone there myself, so i'm happy you imagine countryside England when reading the hobbit. makes me feel like im somewhat on the money
I highly recommend 'Cider with Rosie' and 'As I walked out one Midsummer Morning' by Laurie Lee. If you're interested in reading more books in the vein of our friend here. They describe the English countryside very well and are also autobiographical books. They're not modern but they're really wonderful :)
I love the attitude of walk across "Private" woodland that should definitely be open land for all. I live near Knowsley Hall in Prescot, a beautiful estate with a large lake BUT it's private and owned by one family. No public access!
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Adventure lovers, thanks for once again stopping by...
This was a pretty chill adventure compared to some of my offerings. Personally I thoroughly enjoyed the change of pace,
but for those craving the more hardcore stuff, do not fear: There are ambitious missions set firmly in the
calendar this winter, so make sure you're subscribed and belled up so you don't miss the big stuff.
Part 2 of this adventure will be out in 10 days time - Wednesday the 20th of December (or Tuesday the 19th
on Patreon)
Its good to be back
wahoo
I love these vids! I’ve always wanted to do it myself, but I live in the USA :(
Thank you for showing us the English countryside.. Greetings From The Netherlands
Nice to see you're firmly on your way to becoming a long distance hiker. I was hoping that when you were on the AT in the US the virus would get to you.
tom is the embodiment of a grandma saying 'why would you want to go to Australia when there are parts of Birmingham you haven't seen yet?'
🤣
I think all our grandmas knew each other.
I mean the UK outside of a few select cities is absolutely stunning.
Grandma ain't wrong.
So true 😂
"Packed lunch consisting of ham, cheese and pickle sandwiches, a scotch egg and a pork pie"
Thats the most English thing I've ever heard
Every single ingredient made the assemblage worse and worse
One thing you could try is walking in Sweden during the summer. We have something called "Allemansrätten" here which basically means that you are allowed to walk pretty much everywhere as long as you're not disruptive or destructive. This even goes for private properties so you can cross someones yard for example as long as you don't mess up their flowers.
Difficult to get my head around that. Yes you have the right to roam but the Englishman's home is the castle and you cannot just walk beyond his moat.
@@johnmurray5573And here in the united states of ass there's a coin toss of whether you get shot or not. Forgive my non-patriotic attitude, for I am not a patriot.
We have similar in Scotland. The 'right to responsible access' means you can go where you're pretty much good to go as long as you're not being a complete idiot about it.
@@johnmurray5573 I believe the original poster is wrong on the part of crossing someone's yard or maybe I misunderstood them.
To clarify, you are allowed to walk on most private property.
However, there are exceptions, for example you are not allowed to walk through someone's garden or the area closest to someone's house
or fenced in areas of work.
We have the same thing in Scotland but it's one every day of the year.
A friend and I were wandering the west coast of Sweden. We started in the Region of Skåne, from there we went north. We walked across cities and tiny villages, over rural roads and fields filled with cattle, through quiet woods and over stoney beaches. We slept in small tents or in bivouacs that had a fireplace. Every morning and evening we made coffee with an espresso maker, which was hanging on the side of my backpack, making rhythmic noises while wandering.
Right from the beginning of our journey we set ourselves the mission to spread love and be as open as possible during our journey. We smiled, laughed, talked and hugged our way through Sweden! Every time we met people we greeted them or waved at them if they were across the street. And every time they reacted with joy and warmth.
On a cloudy day we came across this tiny village right on the coast. This man was biking through the village, we smiled at him, he returned the smile and we continued to find a place to pee :D
He must have overheard us speaking german, cause he approached us when we came back from the bushes. Turned out he was german too. He went to live in Sweden a couple of decades ago. We had a nice conversation and asked him where we could get some coffee. He told us that there is a cafe in the next village, a few kilometers up the coast. "But" he said "it is really expensive and I make a really good espresso at my place". So we did the only right thing in this situation. We went home with a stranger.
At his place we were greeted by his lovely wife, she insisted, despite our stench from wandering in the same clothes for days and with the prospect of rain, that we would stay for dinner. She made pasta with mushrooms she picked from their garden. We stayed for a few hours, had good conversations and even were invited for a shower. The stench must have been really bad :D
Before we were leaving they facetimed their daughter and connected us. At first she was like "Mom who are those strange random people you want to invite to my place!?" The mother gave us her phone so we could talk to her. Our excellent charm must have convinced her daughter or maybe the fact that we are two handsome young men (I don't want to be boastful, just quoting my mother).
So she invited us to stay at her place in Göteborg for the weekend.
After a good meal, a warm shower and this lovely company we went out into the cold again. Happy and confident that our journey would supply us with many more great memories.
I could write about what happened in Göteborg but I think this text would be twice as long. Long story short: we had a blast.
I don't know if anybody will read or enjoy this. I just wanted to share a story of complete strangers helping each other out, without expecting anything back.
It is one of my favorite memories and it marks a great turning point in my life. Since this adventure I always try to be my best self, to radiate positivity and warmth and to be kind and helpful towards strangers.
And I must say, it is really beautiful what the world and people around return to you ♥️
Yooooo dude! Greetings, I enjoyed Reading this!!! Hahahaha
This is my kind of life. Just walking and exploring the wilderness while coming across the most beautiful people. I would like to do something like this with a future girlfriend or wife. Cheers and God bless.
What happens in Goteborg, stays in Goteborg
Would love to know what happened in Göteborg
That’s very cool! Thanks for sharing I enjoyed reading
Can I just say, I find the aspect ratio for your adventure videos so oddly comforting and I'm not sure why.
you're not alone :D
It feels like a warm hug from both sides combined with his style of voiceover
Same
Same
Bro said Aspect Ratio 💀
"Just walking south to north" as he walks straight into the sun... Someone give that man a compass.
Yes, but walking through the countryside you have to divert. You can't do straight lines! 🤣🤣
@@jonb4020 umm, 1: you missed the point of the video; 2: you missed the point of my comment hahaha
@@lukearts2954 I was trying to add to it actually - I see I failed - my fault. I saw you were joking... I was going to mention sunbeams but got called off the laptop.
Americans: Lemonade is clear and bubbly in the UK (similar to sprite but nicer). We call your Lemonade “Cloudy lemonade”
cloudy lemonade is so bitter lol how can they stand it
@@thefrogmagician9866 heaps of sugar
As an American I always forget lemonade is much different in England but better sprite does sound fantastic.
It honestly sounds delicious. Is it sweet, or is it more like a soda water with lemon?
Not really bitter, but very sour, unless we have different words for the same thing@@thefrogmagician9866
As an American, there is something incredibly healing and euphoric about exploring videos. The fact he can just walk 20 paces and be in a new field is so nice. Just the idea of there being somewhere new to walk to and its not just more houses seems so serene.
Same here. A woods right next to where I live was destroyed in place of a neighborhood. Had only one recount where me and my sister explored it; there is an insurmountable amount of grief knowing that my all my opportunities to explore the area around me have been quelled.
yeah in america especially in the west theres pretty much just public parks, inhospitable wilderness, and places where youll get shot at for trespassing
This is the sort of Shlt you do in the early adolescent years whilst stoned and go out exploring, only to realise it’s basically pointless, boring af and not to mention lonely AF. I realised you need someone to share it with (nature) otherwise there’s no point. This guy has unrealistic expectations… ain’t no quests out there, only tractors, cows, sheep and farmers, Thorn bushes and the odd canal passing thru it all (also lame). Moral of the story is, England gets boring after a while…..
Perhaps @@Wil_Dsense
With that defeatist attitude it does. It sounds like you need a change of scenery. Even if there aren't any encounters, the serenity of mindlessly walking through the contryside is bliss, in of itself. @@Wil_Dsense
You arent going to believe this, but January 2023 i embarked on an almost identical adventure to you mate. I was staying with my uncle in Lichfield ( up the road from the cathedral) when i was bored watching TV day after day, so 8am i put on hiking boots, packed a lunch, water and 20 quid and headed somewhere id alwyas wanted to go - Wales. I didnt have a map and my phone went flat couple hours in so i relied on public maps in parks and locals giving me directions. I went north-west to cannock, through the cannock chase (lovely views but bloody creepy forests) to Rugeley where i had a few pints in weatherspoons, charged my phone and then walked west to Telford follolwing the A5. I slept under a random rail bridge for a few hours until i coudlnt bear the cold any longer and headed to Shrewsbury. I gave up from exhaustion after walking for more than 24 hours and took two trains back to Lichfield.
Your video hit me in a time where a year later, im yearning for adventure again. Honestly would have loved to make it to Wales. Someday soon i'll make that adventure again and maybe we'll cross paths on our journeys. Good luck to you mate!
Really hope you make it to Wales on foot! You’d be more than welcome through our garden and even be welcome to sleep with the hens or ponies if you don’t mind the muck :)
what a chad play mate. I salute you!
That's hardcore
adventure time with tom is top 5 best things 🥾
you better have his back if some shit happens to his channel after this
Ugh get a life
Can you do something about scam advertising? Its an absolute disgrace how many adverts im getting with actual scams that are both misleading and offensive.
Stop blocking ad blockers.
@@Kelpo45why would anything happen to his channel because of this video?
Massive shout out to the Shrewsbury Arms. I hope at least some of the people watching this video will seek out that pub and bring their custom as a thank you for that lady’s kindness.
Thinking the exact same. 👍🏻
@@JohnPretty1 She was still nice and gave him some food which she didn't need to do.
@@JohnPretty1 Only to give a glass of water
Can confirm she is a lovely lady as I used to work in the kitchen there.
I do wonder if he told her that he’s a youtuber?
Losing the lemonade feels like the universe telling you that you needed water 😂😂
I noticed the bottle on the ground in the first frame that he lost it, I was just hoping that he started walking away for the film but I see now that hed forgotten it
@@pikuhana I saw it this second and instantly went to the comments to see if anyone else noticed xd
Don't drink any drinks which have added sugar in them. It's so unnecessary
One tip that might help in future adventures. Churchyard and graveyards almost always have an outdoor tap for public use. Intended for those tending to graves but anyone can use them.
was gonna say that!
most often a spring nearby even
allotments too
true, however, not always drinking water - even if close. it can lead through the eye of the needle as well...
what the hell does lead through the eye of the needle mean@@TauNomm
@@MrCguy24 It probably means bowel distress
I love how popular Tom's videos are because he doesn't put on a fake persona or overdo it. It's just pure adventure, exploration and joyful content and I really appreciate it! Keep being an awesome guy Tom.
@@JohnPretty1couldn’t agree with you any more
@@JohnPretty1damn right hes not a bottom
that's mostly right. However, when he dashed through the corn field, only one row over there was a cleared row for passage where he wouldn't have damaged crops. So right there, he definitely overdid it.
26:45 nah that bird just opened so much childhood memories
i could guess what bird you would be referring to before i even got to that part of the video
A pigeon? lol
@@liam3128pigeon yes. BUT you also Call Them “morning Dove” i heard him Yesterday and just closed my eyes😌🥹
Dont know why a pigeon sounds so nostalgic to me too but it does...
Pigeons are everywhere lovely birds
I've been in America for about 8 years now, and when you described your packed lunch as "a ham, cheese, and Branston pickle sandwich with a scotch egg and a pork pie" I just about died. If I could eat that for lunch right now I'd be the happiest Englishman in California!
English food has to be the worst ever, right?
Literally you ask for that at a deli and they’ll just hear ham cheese pickle and egg
I know the pain man - only been here in the US for four years myself, but I’d do anything for a nice Doner Kebab, Vimto and a pack of prawn cocktail crisps hehe
A vimto is a classic choice lol
@@rulebritannia2500 The only logical one, and very unfortunately unavailable to any American or person living here… :(
Never thought a dude walking through country for 40 minutes could be so entertaining
Good job man :)
we're lucky to live on such a beautiful island
Awesome! I love the more relaxed style. Less stressful for you and to watch. Keep it up Tom. You're the best!
Came here to say exactly this. I could watch this style of 'adventure' video every day for the rest of my life. I don't really enjoy the secondhand anxiety from the straight line missions.
I once tried cycling from birmingham to newcastle in a day but ended up cold and wet at 11pm with no sleeping equipment. I ended up finding an empty stable near Kendal and managed to get a few hours sleep whilst being so paranoid I thought there was a horse staring at me. 10/10 would do again
Cold makes me paranoid too.
Sounds great
I don't think kids do this so much nowadays, but as a teenager in the early 70s, I used to go cycletouring round England, staying at Youth Hostels during the school holidays. A few times, when plans went wrong, I'd have to overnight in a barn or an empty building. It was wonderful, all part of the adventure!
Newcastle-upon-Tyne or -under-Lyme? Cause one of those is far more ambitious from Birmingham than the other haha
@@J75Pootle There's at least one Newcastle in Ireland too. 🤣It's a fairly common city name, and I always have this reaction when someone just says "Newcastle".
I lived in the UK from 90-94.
9-13 years old.
We live just north west of London in the countryside, and I recall my own adventures down the country lanes and foot paths into unknown reaches.
Best time of my life.
Not going to lie, the build up to xmas just isnt the same without a new GeoWizard adventure to follow. Leep them coming mate, they're some of the best videos on YT!
Couldn't agree more 👍
I had such a fun time watching the America series over the last christmas break. Can't wait for the next one!
@NUFCSuraj don't lie to me, that wasn't a year ago was it? Jesus Christ.
These adventure videos for the past couple years have always made my day so much better. Your style of editing, music choice, and relaxing narration feels so cozy. Honestly tom, you’ve really inspired me with these adventures to get out there and do them myself. As a 17 year old living in the boring state of Illinois with no car, it’s a bit tougher for me to do things like this, but I surely will someday, hopefully sooner rather than later.
No offence mate, but you don't need a car to just go out of your front door and walk!
@@PeterMoore66in fairness though "just going for a walk" in America is a lot more dangerous than in the UK and I'm just talking about the wildlife.😂
If you’re looking for more adventure inspiration check out c90adventures channel on here.
@@alexg1778 i think i'd be more afraid of the landowners than the wildlife in the US! too many guns and people willing to use them!
I grew up outside Chicago, it's not quite the same exploring the suburbs by foot but it's still something
I'm in the US and I used to explore all around where I live, finding ravines, streams, swamps; however, so many new housing developments have been built not everything is entirely walkable anymore, combined with my time being allocated to other things, I have not explored much recently. This video makes me want to explore just a little bit more, thank you.
2 bucks no pin and 7 likes? damn
@@britishbred52 its ok
I am an American, in my third year living in the UK. This video perfectly encapsulates why I want to stay. The wonder, the countryside, and the ability to walk to a beautiful place without worrying too much about who or what I’ll encounter. The quietness of the English countryside on a sunny day is something everyone should experience once in their lives.
im surprised but also really impressed to hear this from someone from USA. Considering the world class national Parks you have over there.
@@njfish89I think it’s because, for most Americans, it’s a very car centric society. I’m sure you’ve seen the copy and paste suburban houses that go on for miles. It’s not like that everywhere, but it’s becoming reality for most Americans. I think there’s something different about the little imperfections here. The streets are narrow and windy, nothings symmetrical, you can find yourself lost in the little maze :)
That’s just my thoughts, I’m not American but I’ve spoken to many and that seems to be part of their excitement
@@njfish89oh another thing as well is the density of everything. You can drive off from the city centre and find yourself on a county park, overlooking the same city, in about an hour
Thank you for wanting to live in the UK. I hope you find everything you want and need here for a wonderful life.
I hope you do get to stay. I have an American friend whos jumping through all the immigration hoops at the moment, it's very stressful for him. Our immigration policy is shockingly bad and unfair.
Mad props to Tom for being able to keep so many of us glued to our screens by simply just walking in the English countryside. Can’t wait for part two.
Yes, one if his many skills is awesome narration.
@@patrickpaganini And music as it seems
@@mixchief Music?
@@patrickpaganini Yes. I believe he makes most if not all music to his videos. Mainly in a chiptune style.
@@mixchief yes he always links his music at the end
Hitting me hard with that nostalgia right from the start. I'm happy to know that I'm not the only one who has felt this inexplicable urge to head off into the great unknown, with no destination in mind except for perhaps something on the horizon that looks interesting, and just see wherever the path takes me... I call it wanderlust but even though it can be described with words, I don't think it can be truly understood unless you've experienced this feeling yourself. It may be boring to watch by some people's standards but there is something truly magical about the joy of exploration.
I vividly remember as a kid, me and a mate packing a lunch, jumping on our bikes and heading off to find out what lay at the end of Rockvale Rd. The excitement and freedom of not knowing what was around the next corner was wonderful. Even 40 years later, I still wonder what lies on that road beyond Rockvale, the furthest point we reached that day. Maybe one day, I’ll return and find out…
PS. Round trip was 60km of hilly riding too - decent effort even by my standards today!
Tom, your forays in voluntary homelessness are an inspiration to adventurers like myself and many others!
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This is the first video of yours I've seen and it perfectly encapsulates both the wonder and the issues of rambling. The paths are not well maintained at all forcing you through the land of not particularly understanding farmers. One time I was waking to my mum's after work, a 4 mile journey in which the path disappeared and without knowing I was even on private land, I was attacked by a pack of 12 dogs. Fortunately they were jack russels and their bites didn't hurt at all but the fact this was even a situation I had to enter in the first place is a massive problem with the hobby.
Tom, this video is gorgeous. The first 10 minutes especially made me genuinly emotional. Im turning 18 in a week and all I want to do is escape, to expierence adventures such as your own. A light within has been awoken, one that was once trapped before discovering your videos. Basically what Im trying to convey is the genuine impact your videos have upon people. Thank you
Welcome to adulthood 👍
two words, dont wait
I feel the exact same
Some of us are born to wander and explore. I fell into alcohol and other drugs to get that escape and adventure, but was never happy until I saved up for a few years and bought a one-way ticket to Mexico.
I ended up sleeping on the street in Guatemala for a week until I found a job. Then I saved up to make my way to Canada for a girl I thought I loved... I got back home via begging family for a ticket from China.
Since then I've done some other adventures and loved them all despite the setbacks and disasters. Even locally, I've now invested in some good camping gear and knowledge. I'll pick a spot on the map, do a quick google and get a topo map, then walk and sleep in the forest. Now I'm wiser, I always have a first aid kit and a PLBeacon.
but the questions is how.. im in a similar situation and the thought of such a drastic lifestyle change is throwing me off.. to say goodbye to the usual comfort i live makes me uneasy. going to a new place worrying about money and a place to stay and all that
My dream crossover is a Geowizard Beau Miles backyard adventure. Have watched both channels for years and only after this video have realised how similar your philosophies are - life is what you make of it. It doesn't matter if it's 5000 miles away or 5 minutes walk away, there's adventure to be had as long as you're willing to take that first step.
Amen to that! 👍
Same here. I messaged them both on Instagram a few months ago suggesting it but no response. It would be epic.
So many people keep saying the same. One day maybe.
Well this video was a good find in the midst of You Tube's negativity. Hope I can find the following one. Thanks for taking us along.
I’ve been watching you for a while, I didn’t know we lived so close. You walked straight past our family farm and through a few of our neighbours farms/fields.
Our fields maybe be private land but aslong as you are respectful and leave nothing but footprints and take nothing but photos your more than welcome friend. Was such a pleasure to see our area on UA-cam.
But how would he put fake drama in his videos if he didnlt imply every farmer and landowner hates him? (Even though, like you, I suspect no one cares.)
@@Ginsoakedboy21 this guy has seen plenty of fields. If a farmer is nice that's lovely, but if they aren't it could be the worst case scenario.
Oi let the man take some fruits also hahaha
I love that the emphasis in the preamble is on a more leisurely approach and sticking to paths…and yet by about 5 minutes in Tom is clawing his way through hedgerows and getting stung by nettles 😂
What an amazing journey man, so glad to see an abundance of friendly and generous faces out there too. Definitely going to get back out on the SWCP more, but I'll very likely cheat a little and take a tent... and debit card for the odd evening wander into a village pub
Tom, mate, this is exactly what I needed to round out my week. It's been a shit one and I've spent the last 40 minutes escaping to your lovely curious world of thousands of miles away. Cheers!
Me too mate, been stuck inside all week and this adventure has lifted me up
Pro tip: Almost all graveyards have an outdoor tap for watering flowers for graves. That little bit of knowledge has saved me many a long summer bike rides.
I don’t think that’s meant for drinking. Probably has very high levels of formaldehyde from the bodies
@@LS-ys8nrWhy? You realise that most bodies are not treated with formaldehyde before burial? It's not a necessary part of burial. In any case, why would the water in the outside tap be any less safe to drink than the water from the indoor taps?
@@GeeEee75 the water is the same, but the pipes, fittings and hoses are not resistant to bacteria making it bad to drink.
This little trip reminds me of a show I used to watch a few years back. It is called "Nus et culottés.", which litterally means "naked and dressed" but also means "naked and bold". The 2 guys (french) always started out their trip naked in a forest somewhere, and had a goal in mind (for example go find a 4 leaf clover in Ireland) and they basically were forced to meet people to be able to achieve that goal (get clothes, food, transportation...). And of course, they always end up making surprising and wonderful encounters, which is, in the end, what this is all about ! No matter where you go or what you're aiming for, it's the trip and its surprise that make it all worth living and watching :)
Keep 'em coming !
This constitutes adventure a hundred times more than a fancy celebrity survivalist with a patronage of a dozen cameramen and fancy behind-the-scene supplies.
I just discovered this and am already a big fan for sure. You can sense the honesty, curiosity, and adventurous spirit.
The straight-line missions were amazing.
you should watch his "how not to travel europe" series, its truly amazing
@@mihedas
Thanks for the suggestion.
I always get excited for these adventure videos! You have inspired me to wander around the peak district where i live, making up my own challenges ever since the OG Wales line. Can't wait for episode 2, it looks like you passed through Butterton in the intro, but could be wrong. Here's a tenner to fund the next one, keep exploring my dude.
You are spot on with Butterton mate! Thanks so much 🙏
xD@@EngineerRunner
You shouldn't need any inspiration to walk around the peak district, that's just laziness.
@@ItsIceyyy You completely misread my comment... Happy holidays you Debbie Downer.
Youre so lucky you have such walkable, pretty countryside in the UK. In russia its mostly dirt and bugs and weeds taller than you...
I think the thing I respect the most about all of your adventures is how well you seem to have embodied and embraced the inherent feeling of wanderlust
Best youtuber on the planet. No money involved just pure adventure and exploration in the endless fields of the UK. Serious talent making these videos so compelling to watch and also inspiring for other adventurers alike.
Actually £10 involved
Couldn’t have said it better myself. Brilliant analysis. Tom is for everybody out there with hearts that want to travel
@Miles26545 £10 is pretty much worth nothing in this economy 😅
I have to visit the UK, I am american but have always wanted to visit and explore and see the remote villages and just kind of wander around like this meeting people and seeing how it goes
As a lad that grew up around Lichfield myself I gotta say mate this was inspiring to watch, the UK is full of natural beauty and some people never see it in their lives, might do this sometime in the spring as you've inspired me.
the uk countryside is so beautiful, i am from a little town surrounded by villages and fields in the south and i have so many memories in those fields with my friends and family. as soon as I got onto study leave for a levels, I just started exploring from 7am to 11am everyday, it was some of the happiest times. we have so much beauty that people look over- a lilac creeping through a hedgerow, the dew rising off ferns in a little forest glen, a buzzard hovering over a copse of trees. love our country, people complain about the rain but i am so grateful for it and the thriving ecosystems it gives us
Spend most of my year abroad but every time I return I make a point of doing a long walk in the treasure that is the British countryside.
Every 4-5 weeks I come back to this video and start watching it over again. I love seeing the nice weather and the places you go, the countryside we have in England is top class.
30 years ago I adventured like this in exactly the same spirit. I walked across Ireland (not in a straight line!), cycled every county and covered a lot of Europe by bike, train and thumb. Now I'm 54 and my legs are fucked I take enormous vicarious pleasure in watching Tom do his thing.
This slower paced mission is a great idea. I'd say it's just travelling, actually, every bit as fulfilling as backpacking the Silk Road or roughing it through India. Everywhere you've never been is new to you! ;¬)
I love the chill nature of this one, it's quite nice not to be listening out for screaming farmers chasing you down for once, and INCREDIBLY reassuring knowing you'll circumvent any bogs 😂 Honestly I'd gladly watch regular hiking/camping videos if you did them; Just you out exploring, discovering cool new places, with all the lemonade you could wish for in your backpack.
the background vehicle humming from 29:17 that changes in pitch every cut, is almost the Hit the Road Jack bassline
Loving this format mate. Have a few bottles of water on me next time!
Here's a random idea that keeps in the spirit of this format, how about inviting subscribers to go along with you for a similar adventure for a day or so in their local area occasionally? Chances are they're aware of local landmarks and other interesting "undocumented" features in the locale. Love your content!
Thank you so much Piko!
Tom always keeps it real. No crazy thumbnails. No insane intros. No obnoxious over editing. The simpler, the better. Thank you for making original content and staying true to what makes you such a great youtuber. All of your viewers recognise the effort you put in your videos ❤
I'm an insomniac and I love Tom's videos to fall asleep to. There is something so calming and exciting about seeing him explore new places. I've been watching for a while and I think getting a water purifier would do really well for you! I know you like interaction and seeing what you can get for free, but if your ever in a tight spot a water purifier would work wonders for being hydrated!
I can so so relate to that. I grew up in a small Bulgarian town in northern Rhodope mountains. Out of my window all I saw was mountain peaks covered with tress, at sundown the low sun would made the shapes of the valleys easier to make out. I used to daydream about just walking there, until one day I just did it. Walked for like 12 hours my parents getting worries sick (this was before cellphones) but all my life I've been trying to top the feeling of that excursion
Your adventures, whether high-drama or low, continue to be the best content on UA-cam. This was wonderful, so cozy and relaxing to watch. This may be the one channel I wish would post even longer videos, I could legit watch it for hours. Thank you, Tom!
Same, it's awesome. I like the more relaxed stuff just as much as the more mental adventures.
Just found your channel,who would have thought,a walk in the countryside would be so entertaining 😊🇮🇪
As an adventurous Scot, it saddens me that you don’t have the right to roam. It’s a reason why I appreciate your videos so much and couldn’t agree more with “fuck it” when walking on ‘private’ property. Keep smashing it man…my favourite you tuber! 🏴
There is a "Right to Roam" English campaign group but I doubt we will ever get our land back in England. It has been nailed down for almost 1000 years by the Norman aristocracy - ably shielded by their Conservative party. Got to keep fighting though, haven't you?
At least he has places to trespass haha, in American it’s proven difficult
@@MarchKatze America….land of the free right? How did anyone ever let it get to the point where you can’t just walk around freely
@@BizarreHistory24 it’s a shame. But here’s to hoping I can move. Also too be fair there are places similar to this video, such as small villages in the New England. But they tend to be split by highways and suburbs rather than paths and rolling hills!
These videos are in a sense only possible because of the 'taboo' nature of simply roaming the land of your country. It's sad seeing those lush rolling meadows and hills being laced with barbed wire fences and hedgerows, barren expanses of fields that are dotted with trigger happy farmers and spiked fences, public footpaths that dissolve into impenetrable overgrowth, etc. For a country known for its countryside, England is a sad reflection of the commodification of land.
Whilst you decided to walk north, I packed my car and drove north at the exact same time. I ended up on Orkney and driving the NC500. I spent an afternoon on a beach in Lairg and ate one of the best cheese toasties I've had. I drove empty roads that made me feel like the last person alive. I drove into mountains that made me feel small and insignificant. I love being out there, there's nothing else like it.
Yeah this is the good stuff that some don't get. I once hopped on my bike at 17, with a lifestraw and some bare neccesities. Cycling across europe on a crappy bike. When it gave out, I bartered with a local homeless man for a new one for a tenner and two packs of cigarettes. 2 weeks and 1100 Km later, having slept in crazy locations, having done quite the amount of dangerous things breaking some minor laws, just to continue the trip. Arriving at a Doof in the middle of a nature reserve, 2 countries further from where I left of. Only by coinscidence meeting people that lived 5 minutes from my house, from where I initialy left off. Who didn't mind me throwing stuff I gathered along the trip on top of their van. Hitching a ride back with the most free and souvereign people I had ever met at that age. Adventure starts when you decide it does. All you need to do is leave the door and set your mind to it.
I have to say that your storytelling and narration is very compelling.
It's like listening to a bedtime story when you're 4 years old and tucked into bed.
Great content as per usual. Good onya Tom!
The shop you got your lemonade from is one I go to every time I go to a farm down the road, so no doubt you ended up going through said farm to get there 😉😆
forgot to comment. This was a awesome experience, just taking in the foggy green fields and listening to your commentary. big props for this adventure.
That Schmeichel keeper kit in the old footage takes me back
I will never get tired of Tom's adventures. He could do an adventure video about going to get groceries and I would love every second of it. Truly next level in every way.
I'd pay to watch that.
@@hikingsolo haha me too!
Indeed!
When you had the conversation with the sheep - I smiled. I talk to other living things too, no matter what it is ❤
Your adventure videos always come out at just the right time. Whenever I’m overwhelmed and desperately need a breath of fresh air you always seem to pop up with another lovely video. We appreciate you and your energy Tom ❤
Im 28 and live not far from here in a place called Dudley. During my time before, i've lived in Huddersfield and Guildford. Listening to the first few minutes of this video reminded me so much of what I used to do years ago. Romanticise my adventures, enjoy getting lost, and living for the discovery and adventure before I ever knew what google maps was. I hope to start this again in the summer. Our entire lives can be an adventure. I enjoyed watching this and its inspired me to pick up where I left off. Thanks.
Been my absolute favorite channel on UA-cam for years, many thanks from Southern Middle Tennessee!
Thanks picklez! Big love to middle Tennessee 🥰
Straight line adventures bring the tension and the thrill
How not to travel places restores your faith in humanity
This series is just so relaxing and makes you truly appreciate nature (and make me longer for summer days to return!)
Already can't wait for part 2!
i hope so much for more "tenner" videos!! they have the best vibe and maybe next summer i'll dare to try one of those adventures myself, even though i'm absolutely not comfortable doing things like that. but these videos give me the wish to become more comfortable in that. :)
That introduction was majestic.
I've been following your channel for many many years now, ever since Wales 1.
I can't really explain properly why this intro hit me so much. I believe because it's sort of relatable for me too, and because it was such a nice backstory that almost felt like it's from a book or a movie.
I'm so glad you're finding ever more and more success at what you do and what you love.
If you ever read this, and even if you don't, I wish you all the best for your future of pursuing childhood dreams.
If only we could all be so lucky to be able to do that.
Yeah, the editing was just superb!
This man delivers some of the best videos on UA-cam. The sense of adventure is so real. Someone needs to get him a TV show
Yeah, but... TV is dead now. Will be gone within ten years. It's why we're all on here.
Check out bald and bankrupt
I am in love with the 4:3 video format 🤩, it balances the focus on people and landscape, so beautiful ☺️. And thank you very much for documenting and sharing your wonderful adventures!! ❤
It's 3pm in the afternoon, an unpleasant 33c outside and I've gotten ten minutes into this before thinking stuff it I'm going to get up and go outside and just walk in a direction. I'll come back and finish the video later. Cheers for the motivation Tom.
My god, Tom. I can say with complete certainty that there is nothing quite as inspiring as your adventures on youtube or anywhere else I can find. It's impossible to put in words how grateful I am for what you do. I really think you are the reason I started to look for adventure as well. And though maybe I have yet to experience its true form, the fact I am even striving to do so is all thanks to you. So thank you for that.
20:33 brings back momories of me wandering in the French countryside at night and snatching some grapes off vines growing on someone's fence. Those graps saved my ass since I had no more water left.
Man as always these videos fly by, I always get surprised when it's the end. Love this series so far.
Grew up in Staffordshire, and you absolutely nailed the sense of exploration that living there gives you! i had woods on my door step, and as soon as i could i was in them, i learnt bushcraft and built shelters, less than a mile from home.
Im currently about to move fo Scotland, all to emulate the nostalgic feeling of been small and lost in a forest again
if only the city were less terrible here in dallas texas, these terrible strodes and highways have contained me in the same general area for so long. Those grassy fields are dream-like hopefully one day i can go on my own journey.
Brilliant video, proof that it's not just the excitement and the thrills that make the adventures but also the commentary and the chance interactions... you could probably make a walk to the corner shop into an interesting video to watch!
Also this really did capture the vibe of a long, cross country walk perfectly: the overgrown "paths", the slightly dubious ways around, and the constant emotional shifts you feel (but then look back on with nostalgia, even if you were bricking it at the time). Fingers crossed you get up to the Peaks as planned!
This video is an absolute treat to watch. I’m so jealous of the cool little places you find in rural england like the canals and peaceful farms. You just can’t do stuff like this in most parts of the US.
It’s quite similar in much of Europe. There are public footpaths everywhere. But the British countryside is definitely among the best to explore: you can always find a pub when you need a psychological boost!
My uncle David use to play cricket on that lovely flat pitch and is now, unfortunately, buried in Abbots Bromley churchyard x
Would an adventure collaboration with Beau Miles ever be possible? I feel like your personalities would bounce off each other super well
The only question... Should they film it in the UK, Australia, or somewhere in-between? 🤔
combining to of my fav. youtubers
They've commented on each other's stuff before, so it's not out of the question!
@@CampingRulesOkay Halfway point is probably somewhere around India. Last one to arrive buys dinner in Kolkata.
was just thinking this, that collab would be awesome lol
The camera angle, the music, the soothing poetry and choice of words. These videos transport me back to the straight line videos and evoke such an unexplainable emotion from me. Happy times, thanks Tom
i do this often,my last adventure was a very unplanned cycle trip along the canals from liverpool to london to a near by HS2 camp. Didnt get any punctures had only my veg with me doing 12 hour days cycle did it in 4 days. Not spent a penny so many people where so nice to me along the canal,restored my faith in humanity. Love this just happened across your video. Lovely. :) Happy exploring.
Tom, as you can see from the amount of likes and comments that this video got in 2 hours, this is just something so blessing. Your adventures are by far the best videos on youtube (just evrything about it, topped with the amazingly and satisfyingly good comentating). Im just purely grateful for this. When its geowizards adventure times its the best times of the year for real. Also with these adventures im such a similar person to you and want to do almost everything you did on my own or with friends. Im 17 from Czechia and in the future i would like to support you on patreon. Thanks for the amount of work put into this and i realyy cant wait for the next episode. Bless you Tom!
I'd LOVE to do this when I'm older. I completed my bronze DofE last year, doing silver now, and now I crave that feeling of adventure and excitement all the time. My town's sandwiched in between two motorways, I'd love to live in the countryside proper and have the freedom to have such a fun and adventurous childhood.
I didn’t want this video to end! What a lovely thing the right to roam is. If I tried this in my country I feel like I’d be arrested or shot!
These kind of videos are honestly my favourite UA-cam videos of all time.
Tom’s personality mixed with his editing style (commentary) and filming skills are unmatched on UA-cam
These videos are so cozy. It feels like we're both on this adventure together
I love these walks myself, growing up in nearby Shropshire i had similar experiences of hobbits feelings and heart adventure. Nothing better than wandering all day, so distratced by beautiful country around you cant feel the ache in your legs, especially with a bag of nice food
Genuinely couldn't get much better content. An adventure idea we all wish we tried with mad scrambling over fences, wholesome interactions and hilarious commentary to top it off. Keep up the excellent work, ya legend.
God I love this shit. I hope you're satisfied with the feeling you wanted to capture, because you've definitely captured something. It makes me want to do the same.
I just spent like 12 hours working on a final paper, and i saw this on my feed while I was procrastinating. But I fuckin knew the second I was done this was what I'd be watching. Thanks for this 40 minute vibe.
I beg you to make more videos like this, it was a gift to me... It made me a new person (not kidding) cause it changed my perspective... It was magical
Hobbit-like is the word i love to use to describe the look of the country side of England, and the people who live there. I worry sometimes that its a bit presumptive to say such things without having gone there myself, so i'm happy you imagine countryside England when reading the hobbit. makes me feel like im somewhat on the money
I highly recommend 'Cider with Rosie' and 'As I walked out one Midsummer Morning' by Laurie Lee. If you're interested in reading more books in the vein of our friend here. They describe the English countryside very well and are also autobiographical books. They're not modern but they're really wonderful :)
That makes sense. Tolkien based the Shire on rural Worcestershire where he lived
I left the uk a few years back. Man this video is so nostalgic for me 😅 thanks so much for documenting the countryside that i too enjoyed
Another great series. Looking forward to summer in the Shire now. It's on our doorstep.
Thank you 🙏 and happy adventuring!
I love the attitude of walk across "Private" woodland that should definitely be open land for all. I live near Knowsley Hall in Prescot, a beautiful estate with a large lake BUT it's private and owned by one family. No public access!
Rich douchebags like that ruin adventure.
They do not own it they are just custodians of it, no one should be able to tell you where you can stay or walk.
@@moorshound3243 Me after breaking into somebody house and sleeping on their couch:
@@shaeby8123 pardon?
Probably one of my new favourite videos on UA-cam ❤