Wet and Windy Coastal Hike and Beach Camp. Norfolk Coast Path, Part 7 - Sea Palling to Caister.
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- Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
- In this video, I am finally back on the trail, walking the final leg of the Norfolk Coast Path. A very wet day and soaked to the skin, I make my way along the coastline, passing hundreds of Grey Seals gathered on the beach, through the sand dunes dotted with wartime bunkers and defences and finally past the popular seaside villages of Winterton, Scratby and Hemsby.
Cold, wet and weary and hungry, I eventually find a place at the back of the beach to set up my tent and take refuge from the weather - what a day! Some hot food inside me and I was ready to climb into my sleeping and get warm - the only option to dry out my wet clothing was to sleep in them - not a nice prospect, but at least they’ll be dry by morning.
Despite the weather, it was a fantastic walk - some of this stretch feels very wild - the dunes and sea to one side and stunted birch woodland to the other with the path finding through the rough ground between. The seals were also a huge highlight - gathered in large numbers - adults on the beach and their pups dotted along the sea defences and amongst the dunes.
In part two, I continue south, towards the busy seaside town of Great Yarmouth and beyond to the end of the trail at Hopton. And thankfully, much better weather!
I hope you enjoy the video, thanks for watching!
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What I love about your channel is that it's not just about the places you're sharing. It's about an overall respect for nature and time. That's inspiring. Keep it up!
Drove up to that bit of coast the day that wet weather gave way to something much nicer. Glorious sunshine and a wonderful Wolf Moon rising in Earth's shadow over the North Sea just as the sun was setting. Amazing colours.
Never apologize for having to use your Go-Pro to film Simon. The fact that you're out there living your life creating/sharing with us such fantastic content is very much appreciated.
Simon's seal of approval...👍👍
Thanks for taking us along, that was great
Great video again Simon. Very inspiring. Keep it up.
That looked Epic !
Norfolk looks invitingly flat after many years of struggling up and down many of Devons hills and valleys,
Hemsby in winter makes Chernobyl look like the Maldives.
Simon thank you so much for the hiking videos. First being a Texan in the US I am interested in the English countryside, which you feature nicely with good narration. However what is the most satisfying is the view of the trail from the chest mounted GoPro, and hear your footsteps. I have been in a wheelchair for almost four years since I lost my right foot. Your videos feel like I am exploring with you and it is wonderful. ATB !!!
It’s a fantastic walk which I’d recommend to anyone. I did it a few years ago thankfully in slightly better weather. The seals were a highlight of the walk. My friends and I did cheat as we stayed in accommodation every night so full respect for braving the weather and then camping. Thanks for a great video.
I think you had the better idea - a hot radiator to dry my clothes on, a hot shower, a warm bed and a pint or two in the local sounds much nicer than sleeping in my soggy clothes in my soggy tent and waking up to frost over everything 🥶😂
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@@simonablokeinthewoods but Simon you get bragging rights for weathering the weather!
I know most people love to go to the beach in the summer but there is something magical about the sea in winter. The seals are super cute.
Such a delight seeing the seals! The scenery was very beautiful. Thanks, Simon, for braving the wintry weather to bring us this vid! Take care!
You’re welcome Simon. Hope you enjoyed the hot chocolate. Thank you for your hard work producing fantastic videos! I’m a big fan.
It was lovely! Thank you so much 🙏🏻
Another crackin video Simon. Your a brave man camping on the beach this time of year, I live in Caister... 10 mins from the beach. I would have put the kettle on if I knew you were coming lol
That would have been very welcome I can tell you!! 🥶💦😂
Hi Terry, small world, I grew up in Caister too, near the Haven!
What a great leg of the journey Simon. Thank you for taking us with you. We’ll done on carrying on. I think that weather would have put many people off. I assume you had a dry set of clothes for the following day? I so hate having to put wet, cold things on after you’re warm and toastie in your sleeping bag. Really looking forward to part 2. Thank you.
Thank you! I only had the clothes I was wearing, so I slept in them - a soggy night, but they were dry(ish) by morning 😁
Excellent video Simon. Can't wait for part 2, I remember many fantastic family holidays in Great Yarmouth. Such a beautiful part of our magnificent country.
Quite a jaunt on this leg. If we can't have Maggie😍, at least we have the seals. 😊 This whole Norfolk series has been a highlight of your channel over time! Did you NOT BRING a spare pair of dry woolen socks?
Thanks James! Sadly, I didn’t take any spare clothing - I slept in all my wet gear and it was dry by morning 👍
Great video Simon, I'm not sure how you felt being damp in the tent but having experienced similar I was feeling cold just watching :-) Still it's the tough days that are remembered and clearly (and thankfully) you survived. I like your idea of a 3 course meal, I'm a fan of a cuppa-soup starter myself, warms you up a bit and passes the time while waiting for the main course. Looking forward to part 2.
Absolutely - can’t beat a cup a soup! It was pretty uncomfortable sitting there, all wet - shame their wasn’t any wood about - a nice fire would have been amazing! I ended up sleeping in my wet kit too - horrid, but dry by morning 👍
'Nutritional yeast whatever that is' ! I love your videos, but guess you don't hang out with any vegans. Nutritional yeast aka nooch is a wonderful addition to savoury meals, adding a cheesy/nutty flavour. It looks like fish food flakes, but honestly even for a meat eater will enhance your food. Sprinkled on beans on toast or avacado on toast it's lovely. Masses of B vitamins & zinc. Loved seeing the seals in this video and your no nonsense approach to it's freezing & wet but I'll camp anyway. Keep up the good work Simon; look forward to your future escapades.
Thanks Paul! I might give that a go, I think my daughter might have some - she is a (part-time) vegan 😁
Thank you bro for a great video I really enjoyed it last night I watched you and Andy in Norway I did not comment I have not been feeling well. Is really a shot in the arm to see all the bushcrafters out there I watch hours and hours of different bushcrafters all over the world. Thank you for your efforts the filming they haven't seen and all the time it takes me it's doing this I'm getting into Bushcraft. I'm 63 I'm retired this is a whole New world is it it's a whole new adventure really I feel brand new. I watched Andy with this with his channel Kent Survival. Many many times. Is very late here in Arizona. Until then stay safe leave no Trace and I'm with you in spirit your friend Arizona Dave
Unsure why but got a bit of a bad vibe from Hemsby, it was super busy the day we walked through it and was expensive to park, we were just having a look around that day.
On our last day before returning back to Glasgow we walked from Winterton along to Caister, went into the big caravan site and had a few beers and a cone for Kylo the dog, he loves a cone.
Was a decent walk there and back along the sea edge, well most of it and it was such a nice day - 16th September.
It was a bit of a culture shock when I got home, nice and peaceful down there.
Massive thanks again Simon
awesome video, thanks. Looked like you were shivering a bit; do you carry hand warmers? Loved seeing the seals, reminded me of my childhood. Take care, Be Well.
Great video. Have family living near that section of coast so nice to be able to go with you! What is the drink you make at 21.04?
Hello Simon, I know Waxham Sands/Horsey very well. Visited many many times when I had my Campervan. Also rented holiday homes in Sea Palling before that. Was visiting that area with my Girlfriend only a few mths back, after Yarmouth. Nice to see you got the seals on the beach in the video. Right time of the year. 👍👍🙂 Best, Gaz.
Go on Simon, hard as nails mate. Best thing is I can see how much you love doing what you do, I don't have much interest in camping but I love watching your vids regardless.
Hello, where are you from? The scenery is really beautiful. Is it an island?
This is the East coast of England in the county of Norfolk 👍
Once again a wonderful video. You have such a great knack of choosing the perfect music to set the mood. You are still, and have been for some time now, my favorite UA-camr. Keep up the great work. Thank you.
Thank you Chuck!
I love that you take us all on interesting places and sights with you . Thanks !
Winter walking is surprisingly satisfying, getting the distances done in the daylight is hard, and makes for long evenings. But the rewards of few other people and battling the elements makes it well worth it. Great video Simon.
How exciting to see the seals. Good call to keep a safe distance- they are strong, faster than we'd ever expected & protective! Gosh, so much rain!
Proper soggy! 💦💦💦
Gosh wet and windy Norfolk. Such a shame you got so wet. The seals were amazing. Thank you for sharing
Great vlog Si really enjoyed that! Being a Norfolk man it inspired me to do that walk 🚶♂️. All the best man.
Thanks Simon been waiting for u to finish the walk it's been very interesting learning about different things along the route looking forward to the last leg
Thanks for talking seal safety! I grew up on that coastline with family still there, and more and more people flock to see them every winter - not everyone cares enough or has the common sense to keep their distance, and the volunteer wardens can only do some much across that many miles. Still go camping at Waxham Sands most summers, and those dunes in Caister saw many nights of underage boozing when I was a teenager! Lovely to see it all on UA-cam watched by thousands. Great video.
Great vid looking forward to the pt 2 the final leg it’s good to see you championing Norfolk .
Lovely part of the world Simon. My wife is from Norfolk so we have spent many a holiday on that lovely coast. Loved the vid.
So interesting to see the coastline. Thanks for sharing!
Awesome hike, Simon!!💙
So happy to see you are finishing this big walk. The seals are spectacular too. Very nice video…music was perfect. Thank you so much!🙏 I’m looking forward to part 2.
Hello Simon.I've been watching your videos for a long time and they inspired me to start my own channel. It's had such a positive impact on me and my wellbeing I wanted to say a big thank you! How you manage to keep your content at such a high standard is amazing. I think most people recognise it's just you and not a full crew, so this makes it even more impressive what you produce. So thanks once more for the content and giving me the push to have a go myself. Cheers from South of the border. SAA
Thank you for inspiring me to get outdoors even when the weather doesn't cooperate!
Great video, Simon. You have the best music👍🏼
Wow! that took me back, as a boy we lived in Heacham, i'll always remember the bleak, desolate and as you said almost 'apocalyptic' nature of the winter 'off season' also the wind, sand and sideways rain lol, great job thanks.
ATB Pete
Desolate and bleak, but breathtakingly beautiful at the same time! My family come from around that area - Heacham and Docking 👍
Oh! absolutely beautiful during the summer we're there whenever possible, many happy holidays along that coastline.
ATB Pete
I use to live in Caister-on-Sea not far from the Never Turn Back pub 30 years ago. I use to walk from Gt Yarmouth to Hemsby a lot. Brought back memories.
Seals are awesome. Beautiful country side you have
Great to see the final leg of this enjoyable series. Captured in the usual atmospheric and interesting way. ATB pal - Chris
No hanging about on this one that was like a Royal Marine pace 😳 looking forward to part 2 😁
The particular stretch of coastline is probably my favourite place on Earth. Glad to see you enjoying Simon :)
Hi Simon oh my goodness I am so happy that I saw this and can’t wait to get in and see what’s going on. Always enjoy your videos. Meg from upstate New York in the Adirondacks
An epic video for an epic channel, I’ve throughly enjoyed your Norfolk videos along with all your other adventures be it on land or canoe,.
You are such an inspiration to me Simon, keep up the good work 👍 atb Pete.
Thanks Pete! 👍
Brrrrr, about caught a cold just watching 🥴
Enjoyed this
Looking forward to part 2
Another fine film. Thanks for braving the elements to bring us this, certainly looked a bit unrelenting. Hoping to do a wild bikecamp somewhere round there once it’s a bit warmer and I have a few more bits of lightweight gear. Looking forward to the next part. Thanks again, a consistently great channel. Stay well, all the best!
Thank you Chris!
Loved seeing all the seals in the video, they were beautiful. Couldn't help but think of all the extra work involved in those walk-past shots and low angles.
The music for your vids is always great too. All the best, take care of yourself, looking forward to the next installment.
Thanks Steven! The extra walking keeps me fit (and warm! 😂) 👍
Thank you Simon interesting great video as always an eye opener to the beauty of nature & escapism looking forward to part 2 can’t wait.
That looked a very bleak, wet and chilly old walk.
Good to see you again sir. That was a great video. Sometimes the best trips happen in the worst weather.
Thank you , Simon .
🐺Loupis Canis .
Love the seals.. was up at Horsey late last year.. a nice diversion to the Nelsons head and a great pint of Wherry!!
Sounds like a perfect day! 🍻
Brilliant to see the Seals Simon and I had no idea so many frequented Norfolk for their winter holidays 😉. The walk looks brilliant, I will have to do some of it this year in the summer. Thanks for taking us along and here's to part eight.
Thank you Simon for this amazing video. We have always watched you as a family, but this was a special one for us. We are annual visitors to this area for our holiday, but have missed the last couple of years due to the pandemic, so to see the familiar sights we have missed was strangely emotional. We have our fingers crossed to come back this year.
Thank you Luke! I hope you are able to come back this year - looks like things should be heading back to normality 👍
What's fun about some one getting wet through and getting in a sleeping bag 😂😂
That was a real wet and dreary beach camp but very entertaining good to see you on any occasion take care Simon.
Really enjoyed this video. The seals were amazing to see! One walk i’d def love to do in the future. I actually love the bleakness of it tho maybe not quite so much rain lol. Great effort 🥰👍
Great video Simon!
Nice to see some places I’ve also visited
Looking forward to part 2 👍
Lovely area Simon, shame the weather didn't do it justice. I did hear adders were a bit of a problem in the dunes around there, Are they less active this time of year?
Thanks Malcolm!
Yes, lots of adders apparently, although I’ve never seen one and I’ve spent lots of time in and around those dunes. They are elusive creatures that’s for sure!
Lovely looking stretch of coastline there, despite the weather . Nice to see the seals. Nice camp spot and I bet those fish and chips hit the spot . Nice one . Take care 👍
Aww, the seals were so sweet and gentle looking. They remind me of dogs when they look at you. I did hate to see you cold and wet tho, but that Honey stove is a honey!! ;). It’s lovely to see areas that are kept up and respected, not littered with trash or left to rot. You make me love England!! But that’s exactly what the weather is like here in Tennessee right now.
You never fail to impress, the overview of some of the locations on the walk is great to hear
Thank you, Simon. I can't get enough of these tours. Love them. 👍🙂 Still can't believe we lost Ric Nagualero this week. 🙁
Thank you! A sad loss to the bushcraft community…😔
So glad to see you had a proper tent instead just a little bivvy. The weather was just too awful, so having a place to sit and be comfortable for the evening was essential. Your hikes are always so interesting and informative - love the little bits of history you share. Thanks for sharing Simon Cheers!
Thanks Maggie! Yes, I was very glad of the tent on this one! 😁
Great video! The seals were awesome!
Simon, been waiting ages for the next instalment. The weather looked grim, but sometimes that is the best weather. (Makes you waterproof your kit in the future lol). Keep up the good work mate. Stay Safe. Jamie.
Finishing off the path ... you might say you've sealed the deal. 😜
😂😂😂 Very good! Thanks again for all those mountain house meals Kimberly, the chicken and mash was spot on! 😋
@@simonablokeinthewoods You're very welcome Simon 🤗 I'm glad they've been enjoyable for you. Might be time to get you a few other brands to try, like Backpacker's Pantry or PackIt Gourmet if your M.H. cache is running down.
Awesome and amazing video!
I’m totally, totally, totally nature friendly. However, bugs, especially biting bugs, spiders, snakes, and SEALS are evil.
I see appalling weather 😂
Great to see a part of the coast that i have never seen,thankyou.My top tip for drying out clothes is to have them between my sleeping mat and bivvy bag during the night.Even if they dont dry out 100%,they are nice and warm for when you change from your dry sleeping kit back into your daytime gear.Looking forward to the next leg!
Cheers Dom - I wore all my wet gear to bed - dry by morning, although not so comfortable for sleeping in! 💦
@@simonablokeinthewoods Result!
Hi Simon, 😊 thanks for another great video, we've spent happy years exploring the Norfolk coast, and had some great holidays, this whole series has been a walk down memory lane for my wife and I, and for that alone I thank you. Even though the weather in this video was grim you still seemed a happy chap, nice spot to pitch your tent, whith the sound of the sea in the background, I hope you slept well. We're looking forward to the next one, cheers mate, stay safe, best wishe's to you and your's, Stuart, Megan, Uk.
Thanks Stuart! 😁
Wow that was a wet one mate. Crazy, you brought back a great memory for me Simon too. The slide you showed us at Hemsby, I took Jake on that way back when he was younger. I remember walking down the main street back to the car. We stayed in Caister-On-sea in a caravan with my mum and dad. I paused the video because I thought I'd recognised it and I was right. Mad that mate ain't it.
Away, back to the vid. A great knowledge on local history you have, I didn't know that the old villagers planted such plants to stop the ocean taking the land back, very interesting.
The seals were bloody awesome to see, very cool mate. I'll look forward to the second part next week mate.
Thanks matey! Haha - that is awesome, glad it brought back some nice memories!
It was a beautiful walk - you’d love it!
Its always good to have a long walk in any parts of UK Simon :-) I love my walks around Scotland on the West Coast, some nice deserted beaches up north including Sandwood Bay in winter :-) Looking forward to next part...Hope your well...All the Best in 2022 Simon :-)
Sounds lovely up there! 👍👍
That was a real pleasure to watch Simon end to end. I've been meaning to make it over - glad I did. Only a few things to say. Hey, I carry a light weight brolly on my hikes. For those who feel that way it's no good for the image but for the practical types it's a real game changer. When the winds are favorable and its pissing down I'm happy as Larry under there and I prolong my gear. I have a video called: 5 Advantages of Using an Umbrella Backpacking - it's a good one. Well, them seals were awesome to see. I never knew Norfolk had so many. Fantastic hike - I look forward to part 2 now. Peace. Mark
The post apocalyptic world of the winter seaside town with it's closed funfairs and the deserted rain soaked streets...the valley, mans valiant but ultimately futile attempt to hold back the tide, as he probably did in not so far off Doggerland 7000 years ago.
Nice, and aside from the weather easy walking coast path. Went to Great Yarmouth in 1985, never again...
I live in Sea Paling during the summer months for a couple of years beautiful beach in the summer.
Love sea palling mate beautiful beach
Great vlog as always with magnificent scenery......thank you SO much.....
Thanks Simon....a beautiful place to hike and good music. Lovely time. 👍👍
Good video Simon, when I get back home to the UK I may do this trail, normally Im a mountains and hills type, always looked on Norfolk as just being boating holidays, Keep up the good work,
It’s a lovely stretch of coast Gary, flatter than you are used to, but beautiful. 😁
@@simonablokeinthewoods I will agree with you on that, and looking forward to giving it a try
Brilliant video Simon. Real world Norfolk coast winter walking. Keep safe and warm. Paul and jilly. Sunny hunny ❤
Cracking video Simon always a pleasure watching your video's, excellent mate 👍
Thank you Simon for your audio & video experience. I hope people can appreciate how much work you put into all your shots & editing. You have a keen eye for photography. Looking forward to your next submission. Sincere Regards.
Thank you!
Nice one Simon, what a nice coastline, you passed my mates caravan park too... Take care and looking forward to part two... Chris.
My parents really enjoyed the UK Wales they liked the best. In the EU their fave was Portugal. Thanks for your walkabout. Yes I opened the door wide on our below zero super windy day while shoveling to blow out the bad HOPEFULLY. Awe so wonderful they are so wiggly cute...
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Love your videos just watched Andy Kent Survival his 100 camping with friend love all the pretty scenery.
Impressive stuff young sir!😀 Hope you had a good night.🤔 Catch up with you next week.😉 Be well Simon.😊
Brilliant Simon .loved the seals ,sounds of crashing waves , the pup resting in the grassy verge and of course that consistent relentless companion ,La rain. looking forward to the next instalment. Thanks for sharing. ATVB2U . Scott. Somerset
Good video . The dinner !! ??? This is very interesting . What was the chicken texture like ????? I think I walked by your camping spot today. Not far from the Californian steps .? Lovely beaches. Alas, sometimes you come across dead seals . Not good . We came to this neck of the woods by accident . We wish to leave.
Great video Simon. Reminds of the walk I did on the coastal path in Kent a few weeks back. Rain, fog and 30mph winds! Also not as flat as Norfolk!! Fun on top of the White cliffs!
Also nutrional yeast is a dry flake with a cheesy, nutty taste that vegans use. Also known as nooch!
I know those hills in Kent well (Dover/Folkestone area) - very exposed up there!
Thanks for the info on the nooch! 😁
@@simonablokeinthewoods that's where I was, walking to Folkestone ( and back! ) From my hometown of Dover.
I shall have to come and walk the Norfolk coastal path. Looks fantastic.
Excellent as always Simon, I asked for and received some hiking gear for Xmas and will be starting on a 8km hike next weekend, thank you for inspiring me. Regards from George, Melbourne Australia
Loved the seals! When I was in Canada they were referred to as ‘Rock Sausages’ or ‘Orca-derves’ 😉
Orca-derves hahaha - I like that! 👍
Happy New Year Simon, thanks for sharing the final stages of your Norfolk Coast hike. The weather looks very grim hats off to you for braving a cold wet night in your tent. The seals look happy.
I bet it looks completely different in the summer months.
Dave B. Thailand.