What incredible stamina you have Sandy. Most people of our age would find that incredibly tough but you seem to take it in your stride. Great drone shot of the stones. Just magical
Hi Lonnie The average temps in the UK this time of year are around 40 to 45f so dampness just accumulates and things become very muddy. Back in the Roman times Brittania was a place they really didn't want to come to because of the damp and cold
I love all your Videos Sandy but I feel this one is extra special.Ancient Wiltshire is heaven on Earth to me. There is just something hard to describe about being in this sacred landscape. Maybe in our own past lives we were part of this landscape . Who knows but, it does something very deep in my soul. It feels like we are connecting to our past. My late Mother felt the same way too. She was born near Marlborough and used to visualize Roman Soldiers Marching across the Downs as a child. Thank you so much for these videos. I feel we are old friends.
Just to add to my previous comment. Your videos are some of the most relaxing videos I've watched I love the way you and JB outdoors and English Woodsman make your videos. I hope you don't mind me mentioning them but it's nice to see people who responsibly promote the hobby. Thanks again Al👍🍻
Haa Thanks Bjorn, The Algorythm does not like me because UA-cam never promotes my channel.I've been here for years slogging away and still a small channel. But channel size isn't the most important, I guess the real reason I am still here doing this is because I get a lot of pleasure and fun from making the videos. A bit more income from the channel would help though then I could buy better camera equipment:)
We’ll done Sandy! It’s easy to go camping in good weather, you’ve proved it’s just as easy to go camping in the rain, cold and inclement weather, love your transport!! Doing what it was made for. Keep safe. P
Great video. I'm lucky enough to live right on the edge of the Yorkshire Wolds, lots of ancient earthworks and Tumuli etc also only about an hour's ride up to the Jurassic coast around Whitby. Keep up the good work Cheers Al🍻
When i was working away from home in Reading , most weekends rather than go home (its bloody miles) i'd drive to Salisbury sometimes but more often i'd go to Avebury and do a fair old circular on foot around that area you've just shown . Always an interesting place . Bought back some good memories . Enjoyed the film 👍💚
Great film to start the year off Sandy. Some really nice views of the surrounding area. The good thing about the inclement weather usually means you get the place to yourself. Thanks for taking us on the trip with you.
Those views from the top of the Ridge are very dramatic, especially with the threatening skies as a backdrop. Nice pitch too, looked like a cracking night 👍
That was a great watch Sandy! The music, drone footage, great location, fab tent, fine dinner & hob nobs all worked 😊 The tent did really well in those conditions and it looked like a great trip to make from home. The advantages of a bike with bigger wheels to negotiate the terrain!! Lovely video - best wishes for 2023!! 😀
I'd struggle to get my Brompton to do a trip like this Miriam, definately an MTB ride. I'm very pleased with the tent, a wise purchase. Maybe not quite as well built as your Hilleberg though but Dave (Border Rambler) sold his Akto to buy a Helm compact 1 : ) Happy New Year Sandy
@@WiltshireMan Not a chance the Brompton could negotiate that mud without numerous falls 😀 Yeah I saw Dave sold his Akto and bought the Helm 1 - it definitely seems to be a good buy! I'm 5'8'' so the Akto isn't too bad for me. A few nights on the trot locked up in it wouldn't be pleasant but I'll be keeping it for now anyway 🙂 You made a great purchase!!
hahahahaha🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Possibly the best understatement of the year so far ....Its a bit grim outside so I will stay in here and formulate a plan ..... in other words ,,,Im staying in bed till it gets warmer !
Haaha Meal sure was simple and tasty Ken, and good fibre too. I'm enjoying a challenge even though I'm now in my 60's. Hope you had a good Christmas and all the best for the New year : )
Great video! I love the interesting facts and back stories to the places you go to. The new tent held up well too! Looking forward to the next video. 👍
Thanks Russ, I shall be doing a fair bit of wild camping, cycling and motorcycling over the coming year, so hopefully you will enjoy those videos Sandy
"The Devil's Den" The name was a way to put fear into locals and remind Pagans to convert to the ‘true faith’. Fantastic drone shots of an enigmatic spot. Wish you a peaceful, prosperous 2023!
That’s a really nice place to camp. I could just imagine a large settlement of folk living there sheltered from the wind thousands years ago. You did so well copping with those big puddles and videoing at the same time. All the best for 2023. Phil S. 🇬🇧
Hi Sandy Yes, the Helm 1 is a super tent. I took mine to the Isle of Man last year, and, despite not using the guy lines, it performed marvelously in 40+ mph winds and heavy rain. I recently purchased the helm 2 as I fancied some more space, and I will be using it very soon. Hope you didn't get too wet on your ride home.
Be careful Sandy, with those puddles, here in Yorkshire, we've had a problem on a stretch of road nearby, (over the holidays), where over 40 cars were damaged in one day, (before the police stepped in) by going through a "puddle",, and getting flat tyres, and underbody damage,, obviously there's no way of knowing how deep they are, until it's too late,, better safe than sorry,, all the best,, John ps,, luckily, I wasn't one of the poor beggars with car damage, but a friend of a friend was 😱
happy new year to you sandy what a cracking little vlog fascinating stuff about the neolithic stones i am so interested about the history of your travels and camps so enriching you are an amazing bloke sandy love your get up and go ethos thank you so much cheers russell
Nice atmospheric location and music, and what better way to unwind with a Bry episode and your longeding for rain on the tent. A lovely calm film. All the best mate. Harry.
Hi Sandy. I was drawn to your video by its title. I am also a Helm Compact1 owner, and like it more every time I use it. You made the wise decision to get the footprint ( I didn't). Your video is very easy to watch, and its a delight to see your cooking. Fair play to pitch where you did, I would be imagining all sorts if Id pitched there, I would be hearing all those ancient folk moving around at night👻. Hope that 2023 is good to you. Take care 👍
Happy New Year to you Sandy. Nice to see the Dolman Stone in winter. I think you took some drone footage there last summer when the farmer was harvesting. Interesting tent, maybe it might take a folded Brompton in one side of the porch? I’ve previously seen large rocks being split using Neolithic hand drills to create holes, then wooden wedges hammered in the rock to cause the rock to fracture apart.
Genuinely such a wonderful video, the simple pleasures of cycling and out camping. Beautifully edited! Thoroughly enjoyed every minute. Was wanting to get a tent so I can get out and about. Thank you for the inspiration! I'd like to say that rock had possibly cracked from water freezing. Keep up the great work 🙏
Great place to camp Sandy, good job the glacier that deposited those rocks is long gone...I'm sure you remember seeing it 🤣😂 That rock with the cut certainly looked to have been man made, hard to tell in the film for sure but I thought I saw two drill marks on the right hand side. The tent looks great, I've heard good things about it to.
Hi Si I'm well impressed by the Helm1 tent, it will be great for a dartmoor camp at some point. I'm without a car at the moment so only motorbikes and cycles for transport. I think the stone had been worked by man in the distant past, and aalso I'm sure there were many more stones scattered like this is surrounding land if memory serves, And yes, I am old enough to remember : )
Thanks Wozza David Ireland said he and you and John are doing the NC500 in April and he invited me and Dickie to join you guys. Tell him we would like to join you on this adventure, there will be one other and thats Harry, he's Dickies boss at work. We need some hard dates so Dickie and Harry can book time off. I think I have JP's email so will contact him that way also. Sandy
That’s a fascinating spot Sandy. And haven’t we have had so much rain ? Hoping all is good with yourself and all the family (esp. the new addition ❤). Your camera work is so professional - nice one Mate 🏕️😊👍
Thanks Giles, thats very kind of you, I do enjoy filming and the learning curve that goes along with it. Yes, it's been a very wet winter, I do enjoy camping in inclement weather though so I'm not complaining:)
@@WiltshireMan Not bad mucker sorry about no aerials ive not been on due to stroke messing with my sending ive developed a speech impediment in my fist lol but think its nearly sorted. Well have to organise a work party for you mate and get you back on the air but camping also good lol. Have a fab weekend mucker.
some great shots sandy, does the drone have some kind of follow mode, I would say the crack in the stone was caused by ice, nothing like the smell of bacon cooking in the open on a camping gaz burner, great video, all the best to you and yours for 2023!
It has a follow me mode Garry but only when I ride the bike one handed and have the controller in the other hand. No in otherwords. It is the basic DJI Mini2, a great little drone for the money. Best wishes for the new year and I hope your new ebike which cost 999 cigs (Thats a lot of fags) doesn't break down! : ) Sandy
Came across you all by chance enjoyed your video I'm into motorbikes I have a triumph Bonville go camping with it motorbike rallys festivals sometimes do a bit of touring Scotland I live in the northeast but I'm very impressed in what you're doing you make me feel so humble one day I might do things your way instead
Thanks Sandy, your an inspiration. Good set up with the new tent. I had a friend lived in Devizes, cycled there from Leicester on one occasion. Its a great area Cheers 🍻
Great to see you out and about sandy that tent looks good you seemed to have a nice night in it that’s for sure keep safe and well and I’m with you with the 2023 thing 🤞😕😳🤔
Nice to see someone out, about and enjoying themselves - up here on the Fylde Coast its been nonstop rain 24/7 since Christmas - everywhere is saturated! In awe of the effort required to lift that capstone 5000 yrs ago, even today it would be a challenge, the tomb must have been for someone very special, shame it was despoiled, so much knowledge lost. Still checking daily for those Classics.
Hi Howard I've got a bunch of 3mm Classics in SF100 becoming ready in a week or two. These will be very beautiful knives. Yes the effort required by Neolithic people to move heavy stones must have been great
@@WiltshireManHi Sandy. What fascinates me is the motivation! The expense in energy must have been huge!! There must have been a 'Serious' reason for it!! - I'd give the stars and the moon to know why??
Happy New Year Sandy. That is an amazing place you camped at. Looks like there was something substantial there once, now laid flat by time. I do think there was marks from wedges in the top of that split stone. Harder to say when that happened. I like that tent, seemed like the light reflected nicely inside from your little lantern and it was nice and dry.
Hi Jim the inside of the tent is all white (alright :)) and therefore reflected the small amount of light very well. There's lots of split and worked rocks at Fyfield, it's close to Avebury stone circle too
You are so tough! I walked there a few days ago as Fyfield is my favourite place; my ashes will be scattered there ! It was tough walking let alone cycling! Normally there’s cows and occasionally a bull. The farmer is a friendly chap and probably wouldn’t have minded. Great video. In for hip replacement this week and will miss walking and cycling for a while but I’ll watch you 😀
Hi Dave I hope the hip op goes well for you and you are soon back on your feet. As for the farmer, glad to know he is a nice chap. I may return and camp there again at some point
What incredible stamina you have Sandy. Most people of our age would find that incredibly tough but you seem to take it in your stride.
Great drone shot of the stones. Just magical
Not a trip for the faint of heart. Looks as though you made the best out of what many would consider very miserable conditions
Hi Lonnie
The average temps in the UK this time of year are around 40 to 45f so dampness just accumulates and things become very muddy.
Back in the Roman times Brittania was a place they really didn't want to come to because of the damp and cold
I love all your Videos Sandy but I feel this one is extra special.Ancient Wiltshire is heaven on Earth to me. There is just something hard to describe about being in this sacred landscape. Maybe in our own past lives we were part of this landscape . Who knows but, it does something very deep in my soul. It feels like we are connecting to our past. My late Mother felt the same way too. She was born near Marlborough and used to visualize Roman Soldiers Marching across the Downs as a child. Thank you so much for these videos. I feel we are old friends.
They are indeed sacred landscapes Colin
Many a night I slept up near there. I need to start again . Beautiful videos ,really nice enjoyable viewing.
A great wild camp. The real article. Well done again and all the best for 2023
Hi, this was a very enjoyable watch. Thank you. I particularly liked the drone footage. 😊
Thanks Rachel, The drone really does give a gret perspective on things, glad you enjoyed my video.
Sandy
Hi a lovely video, such a nice place to visit, lovely and peaceful.
What a lovely video to start to your New Year of adventures. Lovely edit and moving music.
Thanks Robert, Happy New Year
Enjoyed that ATVB For 23 Sandy 👍🏻
Thanks for the video Sandy. Belated congratulations on becoming a grandad. Stay free mate. Martin WB
Thanks Martin and Yes!
Hi Sandy.
Great upload Thank you.
Think I'll have a bacon sarnie now.
🤣🤣
Cheers mate.
thoroughly enjoyable as usual Sandy - many thanks
Another great video Sandy thank you for sharing
Thank you for sharing your adventure! Beautiful country, Sandy. Cheers!
Thanks Dan, I really enjoyed this adventure in an ancient landscape:)
@@WiltshireMan You're very welcome, my friend!
Arghhh you did the Unthinkable Sandy Dip those Hobnobs, half Your Drink will Dissapear lol.
Nice little Tent 👍
Haaa, I don't mind. I like dunked buscuits
Just to add to my previous comment. Your videos are some of the most relaxing videos I've watched I love the way you and JB outdoors and English Woodsman make your videos. I hope you don't mind me mentioning them but it's nice to see people who responsibly promote the hobby. Thanks again Al👍🍻
Bacon, mixed beans and hob nobbs. Food of the gods.
Cheap, simple and good:)
Wonderful
Blimey so alike I am looking at that tent for bikepacking cheers Sandy Hooe you and family well
It's a good winter tent Pete
Brilliant adventure 👍
Wonderful video! How you Brits camp in the rain and mud is so impressive!
We have no choice Jason, It rains a lot over here :)
This is one of the best of yours Sandy I’ve seen. Definitely the most chilled. Love that tent. Inspires me to have a go!!
It's a nice area to explore Mark
Thankyou again for your vid! Hope you’re getting loads of cuddles!! X
I can't wait or him to grow up a bit then he can come camping with me: )
@@WiltshireMan I know that feeling!! This summer I will be taking my grandson out and about. His mum??? Naaaaa! C
interesting valley, and nice looking tent!
Sandy I'm really like the new tent.
Nice to see you back out camping.
Another comment for the algorithm. Great video, as I said. The tent looks awesome. Your wild camping videos are the best.
Haa Thanks Bjorn,
The Algorythm does not like me because UA-cam never promotes my channel.I've been here for years slogging away and still a small channel. But channel size isn't the most important, I guess the real reason I am still here doing this is because I get a lot of pleasure and fun from making the videos. A bit more income from the channel would help though then I could buy better camera equipment:)
One of my favorite ares to ride!
We’ll done Sandy! It’s easy to go camping in good weather, you’ve proved it’s just as easy to go camping in the rain, cold and inclement weather, love your transport!! Doing what it was made for. Keep safe. P
Thanks P, I do enjoy bad weather camping, I find it relaxing and also fewer people are about. That suits me :)
big old beast that stone, when i saw your aerial shot
It must weigh a lot Robert
A wonderful video, thanks for sharing your adventures. Happy New year to you too.
One of the little joys of life eating a sweet treat when my two dogs are not begging at my feet.
Thanks for your video Sandy, really enjoyed it, and also congratulations on becoming a grandad. Looking forward to all your adventures in 2023
Thankyou David
Was cycling the ridgeway last week so much water up there great camping place ..
Great video. I'm lucky enough to live right on the edge of the Yorkshire Wolds, lots of ancient earthworks and Tumuli etc also only about an hour's ride up to the Jurassic coast around Whitby. Keep up the good work Cheers Al🍻
Nice footage from the drone as you rode through the valley of stone. Interesting and peaceful part of our world. Thank you.
Your video's are that good they should be on the TV 📺 😉
You are so kind GS
great video love the cinematography music that must’ve taken ages!
Yes, it takes a while to edit but I enjoy the process :)
When i was working away from home in Reading , most weekends rather than go home (its bloody miles) i'd drive to Salisbury sometimes but more often i'd go to Avebury and do a fair old circular on foot around that area you've just shown . Always an interesting place . Bought back some good memories .
Enjoyed the film 👍💚
Thanks, there are some lovely circular walks around there
Looks a good tent.
nice one
Great film to start the year off Sandy. Some really nice views of the surrounding area. The good thing about the inclement weather usually means you get the place to yourself. Thanks for taking us on the trip with you.
Luved this Sandy. Your delivery is so professional and the cinematography is just first rate.
Watching this once is never enough.
Thank you.
Neil
Thanks for watching Neil
Just what I needed Sandy. Great video. I need yo come and ride with you
We will have to have a meet up at some point this year Graham
Awesome video!
Those views from the top of the Ridge are very dramatic, especially with the threatening skies as a backdrop. Nice pitch too, looked like a cracking night 👍
Happy and Healthy new year Sandy…73
Bravo sandy, quel force de la nature. Vous êtes un modèle pour nous tous. Cheers!
That was a great watch Sandy! The music, drone footage, great location, fab tent, fine dinner & hob nobs all worked 😊 The tent did really well in those conditions and it looked like a great trip to make from home. The advantages of a bike with bigger wheels to negotiate the terrain!! Lovely video - best wishes for 2023!! 😀
I'd struggle to get my Brompton to do a trip like this Miriam, definately an MTB ride. I'm very pleased with the tent, a wise purchase. Maybe not quite as well built as your Hilleberg though but Dave (Border Rambler) sold his Akto to buy a Helm compact 1 : )
Happy New Year
Sandy
@@WiltshireMan Not a chance the Brompton could negotiate that mud without numerous falls 😀 Yeah I saw Dave sold his Akto and bought the Helm 1 - it definitely seems to be a good buy! I'm 5'8'' so the Akto isn't too bad for me. A few nights on the trot locked up in it wouldn't be pleasant but I'll be keeping it for now anyway 🙂 You made a great purchase!!
hahahahaha🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Possibly the best understatement of the year so far ....Its a bit grim outside so I will stay in here and formulate a plan ..... in other words ,,,Im staying in bed till it gets warmer !
Haa yes it was a bit grim to be honest but once I got going it wasn't soo bad. Rain always sounds worse when your in a tent
Lovely little adventure Sandy ,,thankyou 👍🍺
You do like a challenge 😁👍. That meal hit the spot. Keep it simple and tasty 👍
Haaha Meal sure was simple and tasty Ken, and good fibre too.
I'm enjoying a challenge even though I'm now in my 60's.
Hope you had a good Christmas and all the best for the New year : )
A great video Sandy, Your knowledge of Neolithic Britain is impressive.
Thanks John and I hope we all have a good new year
Great video! I love the interesting facts and back stories to the places you go to. The new tent held up well too! Looking forward to the next video. 👍
Thanks Lynn,
Here in Wiltshire there is quite a lot of history and a few stories too:)
Sandy I was hoping to see a camping video thank you.
Lovely vid. What an amazing spot. Devils Den hardly gets any visitors. Such a fantastic area. Thanks for sharing.
It's quite remote and off the beaten track Steve
New subscriber and looking forward to you're videos , this one's great
Thanks Russ,
I shall be doing a fair bit of wild camping, cycling and motorcycling over the coming year, so hopefully you will enjoy those videos
Sandy
"The Devil's Den"
The name was a way to put fear into locals and remind Pagans to convert to the ‘true faith’.
Fantastic drone shots of an enigmatic spot.
Wish you a peaceful, prosperous 2023!
Stunning place to camp very enjoyable to watch sandy.
Thanks Andy
That’s a really nice place to camp. I could just imagine a large settlement of folk living there sheltered from the wind thousands years ago. You did so well copping with those big puddles and videoing at the same time. All the best for 2023. Phil S. 🇬🇧
Thanks Phil and all the best for the new year too
Hi Sandy
Yes, the Helm 1 is a super tent.
I took mine to the Isle of Man last year, and, despite not using the guy lines, it performed marvelously in 40+ mph winds and heavy rain.
I recently purchased the helm 2 as I fancied some more space, and I will be using it very soon.
Hope you didn't get too wet on your ride home.
Thanke LW. I did get a bit wet on the return journey but skin is waterproof...Up to a point!
Wonderful! Had a few of those deep puddles myself recently. Like your posistive commentary. Like everything! Many thanks.
Nice one Sandy, excellent choice of tent, really enjoyed watching.
Superb video Sandy. Thanks for going to all the effort that these videos entail, your efforts are fully appreciated. Happy new year to you all.
Thanks John it is a lot of work, but all good fun
Thank you Sandy....! I live in Washington state in the US. My Dad's mom is from NE England. I want to go there someday.
I love this type of video, all the relaxation of the feeling of being there.
Thankyou : )
Be careful Sandy, with those puddles, here in Yorkshire, we've had a problem on a stretch of road nearby, (over the holidays), where over 40 cars were damaged in one day, (before the police stepped in) by going through a "puddle",, and getting flat tyres, and underbody damage,, obviously there's no way of knowing how deep they are, until it's too late,, better safe than sorry,, all the best,, John
ps,, luckily, I wasn't one of the poor beggars with car damage, but a friend of a friend was 😱
Ah thats not good, yes you don't know how dep they are or whats in the bottom of them
👍👍👍👍👍
What a superb video - so atmospheric and thought provoking
Thanks Rob
@@WiltshireMan you are welcome - I look forward to these - they are relaxing and up lifting
Hi Sandy another very enjoyable video, always look forward to your adventures .best wishes Roy ( Oz)
Thanks Roy
Well sandy if you can't be seen they will surely will smell the cooking,,cheers and happy new year,,,,
happy new year to you sandy what a cracking little vlog fascinating stuff about the neolithic stones i am so interested about the history of your travels and camps so enriching you are an amazing bloke sandy love your get up and go ethos thank you so much cheers russell
Thanks Russel
Thanks, Sandy. Loved the cinematic opening shots. 🙂👍🚴♀️
Glad you enjoyed it Brian
Wish you all the best for 2023 Sandy.
Greetings from 🇩🇪
Nice atmospheric location and music, and what better way to unwind with a Bry episode and your longeding for rain on the tent. A lovely calm film. All the best mate. Harry.
Thanks Harry and all the best for the new year
Hi Sandy. I was drawn to your video by its title. I am also a Helm Compact1 owner, and like it more every time I use it. You made the wise decision to get the footprint ( I didn't). Your video is very easy to watch, and its a delight to see your cooking. Fair play to pitch where you did, I would be imagining all sorts if Id pitched there, I would be hearing all those ancient folk moving around at night👻. Hope that 2023 is good to you. Take care 👍
Thanks Andrew, yes the footprint was a wise buy. As for the ghosts, they must have all been blown away by the wind :)
Injoyed that sat at home with covid brilliant filming from drone as you cycling away though valley of the stones
Many thanks and A Guid New Year to all the family . all my aerials on the ground hope to get them up again soon been too cold and wet
Thx Sandy for another great video.... I needed that..... talk later GRANDPA
Haaa Yes old Grandad here now : )
That is hardcore camping in that weather Sandy! Another great video ,loved the drone footage of the Neolithic site.
HNY Sandy, a great camp. atb for 2023 amigo
HNY Paul and lets hope it's a good one
Happy New Year to you Sandy.
Nice to see the Dolman Stone in winter. I think you took some drone footage there last summer when the farmer was harvesting. Interesting tent, maybe it might take a folded Brompton in one side of the porch?
I’ve previously seen large rocks being split using Neolithic hand drills to create holes, then wooden wedges hammered in the rock to cause the rock to fracture apart.
Genuinely such a wonderful video, the simple pleasures of cycling and out camping. Beautifully edited! Thoroughly enjoyed every minute. Was wanting to get a tent so I can get out and about. Thank you for the inspiration!
I'd like to say that rock had possibly cracked from water freezing.
Keep up the great work 🙏
Hi Gary thanks, Glad to know you have enjoyed the video. Someone else also mention water freeze cracks rocks
Wonderful video. But it's terrible that you are not allowed to camp like here in Norway.
Hi Bjorn
The UK especially in England and Wales camping is mostly illegal, so ijn this video I actually broke a stupid law!:)
Great place to camp Sandy, good job the glacier that deposited those rocks is long gone...I'm sure you remember seeing it 🤣😂
That rock with the cut certainly looked to have been man made, hard to tell in the film for sure but I thought I saw two drill marks on the right hand side.
The tent looks great, I've heard good things about it to.
Hi Si
I'm well impressed by the Helm1 tent, it will be great for a dartmoor camp at some point.
I'm without a car at the moment so only motorbikes and cycles for transport.
I think the stone had been worked by man in the distant past, and aalso I'm sure there were many more stones scattered like this is surrounding land if memory serves,
And yes, I am old enough to remember : )
Sandy 10/10 The journey of a true Wildcamper.
A good camp video to start off 2023 bro ya sure have some interesting places up your way. Safe travels
Great video sandy .
Thanks Wozza
David Ireland said he and you and John are doing the NC500 in April and he invited me and Dickie to join you guys. Tell him we would like to join you on this adventure, there will be one other and thats Harry, he's Dickies boss at work. We need some hard dates so Dickie and Harry can book time off. I think I have JP's email so will contact him that way also.
Sandy
@@WiltshireMan we going 7th April John got details 😉 I booked you a3 pitches on first campsite.
Bletarn farm campsite nr Carlisle Airport.
@@wozamotorbikeadventures7855 Cheers Woza, Yes I know, David contacted me. Looking fwd to it so is Harry and Dickie, it should be a great adventure:)
That’s a fascinating spot Sandy. And haven’t we have had so much rain ? Hoping all is good with yourself and all the family (esp. the new addition ❤).
Your camera work is so professional - nice one Mate 🏕️😊👍
Thanks Giles, thats very kind of you, I do enjoy filming and the learning curve that goes along with it.
Yes, it's been a very wet winter, I do enjoy camping in inclement weather though so I'm not complaining:)
Thanks for the cracking upload mucker, as always a great watch.
Thanks Gareth, hope your doing OK. No antenna's here at the mo, weather brought them down!
@@WiltshireMan Not bad mucker sorry about no aerials ive not been on due to stroke messing with my sending ive developed a speech impediment in my fist lol but think its nearly sorted. Well have to organise a work party for you mate and get you back on the air but camping also good lol. Have a fab weekend mucker.
some great shots sandy, does the drone have some kind of follow mode, I would say the crack in the stone was caused by ice, nothing like the smell of bacon cooking in the open on a camping gaz burner, great video, all the best to you and yours for 2023!
It has a follow me mode Garry but only when I ride the bike one handed and have the controller in the other hand.
No in otherwords. It is the basic DJI Mini2, a great little drone for the money.
Best wishes for the new year and I hope your new ebike which cost 999 cigs (Thats a lot of fags) doesn't break down!
: )
Sandy
Thanks for the video Mr W. Looked like a great adventure, keep them coming please 👍
Came across you all by chance enjoyed your video I'm into motorbikes I have a triumph Bonville go camping with it motorbike rallys festivals sometimes do a bit of touring Scotland I live in the northeast but I'm very impressed in what you're doing you make me feel so humble one day I might do things your way instead
I also ride a motorcycle Ian
Thank you. Best for 2023 :D
Thanks Sandy, your an inspiration. Good set up with the new tent.
I had a friend lived in Devizes, cycled there from Leicester on one occasion.
Its a great area
Cheers 🍻
Great to see you out and about sandy that tent looks good you seemed to have a nice night in it that’s for sure keep safe and well and I’m with you with the 2023 thing 🤞😕😳🤔
Hi Marcus I had a lovely camp in the Helm1. Happy new year to you and Rachel
Nice to see someone out, about and enjoying themselves - up here on the Fylde Coast its been nonstop rain 24/7 since Christmas - everywhere is saturated! In awe of the effort required to lift that capstone 5000 yrs ago, even today it would be a challenge, the tomb must have been for someone very special, shame it was despoiled, so much knowledge lost. Still checking daily for those Classics.
Hi Howard
I've got a bunch of 3mm Classics in SF100 becoming ready in a week or two. These will be very beautiful knives.
Yes the effort required by Neolithic people to move heavy stones must have been great
@@WiltshireManHi Sandy. What fascinates me is the motivation! The expense in energy must have been huge!! There must have been a 'Serious' reason for it!! - I'd give the stars and the moon to know why??
Happy New Year Sandy. That is an amazing place you camped at. Looks like there was something substantial there once, now laid flat by time. I do think there was marks from wedges in the top of that split stone. Harder to say when that happened. I like that tent, seemed like the light reflected nicely inside from your little lantern and it was nice and dry.
Hi Jim the inside of the tent is all white (alright :)) and therefore reflected the small amount of light very well. There's lots of split and worked rocks at Fyfield, it's close to Avebury stone circle too
Great video again , happy New Year and God Bless you and your family
Hi Dan, happy new year
You are so tough! I walked there a few days ago as Fyfield is my favourite place; my ashes will be scattered there ! It was tough walking let alone cycling! Normally there’s cows and occasionally a bull. The farmer is a friendly chap and probably wouldn’t have minded. Great video. In for hip replacement this week and will miss walking and cycling for a while but I’ll watch you 😀
Hi Dave I hope the hip op goes well for you and you are soon back on your feet.
As for the farmer, glad to know he is a nice chap. I may return and camp there again at some point