Norfolk Coast Path. Part 5 - Cromer to Happisburgh. Trail Walking. Cliff Top Camp.

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  • Опубліковано 27 сер 2024
  • In this video, I am back on the trail, walking the stunning Norfolk Coastal Path from the seaside town of Cromer on the North Norfolk coast to the fast disappearing village of Happisburgh. A mixture of sandy beach walking, lofty cliff top trails and quaint, richly historical coastal villages, bring me finally to my camp spot on top of the crumbling cliffs, constantly under attack from the destruction of the sea beneath.
    I devour a well earned and needed dinner and relax before falling fast asleep to the sound of the crashing waves and the heavy rain as a storm passes over, all warm and cozy inside my bivvi.
    I ended up walking further than intended for this day, as my planned camping spots turned out to be unsuitable - sometimes the spot you see on the map and the reality when you get there are quite different. On the plus side, I’ll have a shorter walk tomorrow!
    I hope you enjoy the video and please tune in for part 2.
    Thanks for watching!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 368

  • @1967AJB
    @1967AJB 3 роки тому +129

    Anyone who’s prepared to zip themselves into a bivi bag after an exhausting day, then get out to switch the bloody camera off deserves our unflinching admiration.

  • @BrianthatiscalledBrian
    @BrianthatiscalledBrian 3 роки тому +22

    The things you do to keep us well entertained is very much appreciated, Simon. Cheers! 👍🙂

  • @janvaartjes
    @janvaartjes 3 роки тому +27

    Grabbed the popcorn. Children and wife away. Letssss enjoy Simon. Its Bloke time

    • @MHarenArt
      @MHarenArt 3 роки тому +4

      It' s not just you blokes who enjoy Simon's adventures! LOL!

    • @annebeginn2034
      @annebeginn2034 3 роки тому +2

      Here here Maggie 👍, well said 😂, us ladies love simons adventures, hints tips and reviews too 😊

  • @JoshuaJoshua0
    @JoshuaJoshua0 Рік тому +1

    Closest thing I can find in the US to the spicy cheese n jalapeno spread is 1oz MRE packets of jalapeno cheese. I can't believe I just bought 2 packets of O'Boy for $24 because of this channel. I love it so much.

  • @rodbennettakakampzite5448
    @rodbennettakakampzite5448 3 роки тому +6

    Another AWESOME Simon production!👍
    You always sign of with "Thanks for watching" while I am thinking thank you Simon, for making these marvelous videos of your stunning country and sharing your rich history...
    ATB

  • @AstroBioMan
    @AstroBioMan 6 місяців тому +2

    Coming back to this video to say I actually went to Cromer yesterday and retraced Simon's steps a bit down the beach and up the cliff path. I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that stray crab pot is still there.

  • @Over_the_Hill
    @Over_the_Hill Рік тому +1

    An informative & genuine look at the Norfolk coast path which I've been mulling over. Or the Hadrian's Wall path.
    After a great insight from Simon, showing how it is, I've learned enough to make a decision that's right for me.
    I hope his DSLR was ok

  • @maryhairy1
    @maryhairy1 2 роки тому +1

    Brilliant!

  • @G4RY1159
    @G4RY1159 2 роки тому +1

    Amazing stuff fella
    Massive Thanks to you

  • @LifeistooshortCK
    @LifeistooshortCK 3 роки тому

    Enjoyed that very much thank you 👍

  • @lgwjrwhite588
    @lgwjrwhite588 3 роки тому +19

    Simon i just want to say i think you have one of the best, informative,interesting , programs on u tube some of the best camera work to keep viewers intested ,fun wholesome programming love all you do always look forward to the next vid god bless (Northern Ontario Canada

    • @simonablokeinthewoods
      @simonablokeinthewoods  3 роки тому +3

      Thank you!

    • @margaretr5701
      @margaretr5701 3 роки тому +1

      Ontario here! But not from the northern part of this huge province! ... Originally from Norwich, Norfolk.

    • @margaretr5701
      @margaretr5701 3 роки тому +1

      @@simonablokeinthewoods Thank you for your wonderful video's, Simon. I've followed you as a subscriber for a while...
      Love the Broads videos, the Norfolk beaches, I miss the sea so much having moved to Ontario, Canada. Beautiful lakes, rugged camping and hiking, but too fsr away from the Oceans, east or west. I miss that salty, bracing sea air! Thank you for bring it to me, until I can return to my homeland. Best wishes to you for 2021.

  • @RSmith-td4ty
    @RSmith-td4ty Рік тому +1

    Cool video. Good morning.

  • @momoneeee
    @momoneeee 3 роки тому

    On that cheese "Love to share".... Nope... that was f'n hilarious 😅😅😅

  • @bugnfront
    @bugnfront 3 роки тому +1

    From Colorado USA. At 10k ft. Altitude.....My main pack food is Mountain House..great stuff for sure. In the 70s my friend and I thought to try their new product...blueberry pancake . We added water and a monster grew out of the package. It foamed over everything and wouldn't cook...so we buried it a distance from camp. Next morning their was a blue blob trail over four feet from the whole down hill. We laughed it off as another trail memory and when we got back home watched a scifi classic.."The Blob" ....great memories to hou Simon..you did another great video! May your steps on the trail be sure and your fire warm at night!

  • @TheGardener54uk
    @TheGardener54uk 3 роки тому +1

    good video Simon , omg that's some walking lol, i love ya setup , and tarp

  • @meisterbisto
    @meisterbisto 3 роки тому

    Great start to my day. Thank you for the video

  • @mmm144
    @mmm144 3 роки тому

    A lot of work ! Thank you.

  • @ad-scaff2897
    @ad-scaff2897 3 роки тому +5

    Love these walking videos. The local history makes your videos so interesting to watch rather than just the same old cutting wood montage. Keep up the great work Simon

  • @mshirey2799
    @mshirey2799 3 роки тому +14

    It's silly, but I really enjoy when Simon uses "squeezy cheese" on trips. Here in the States, the squeezy cheese we have is Easy Cheez and it's just chock full of preservatives and is absolutely a "cheese food product" and not actual cheese, so many of us don't eat it, especially those of us who do wilderness camping. Seeing that the UK and other places have ACTUAL cheese in tubes is fascinating and is something I REALLY want to try some day. Thanks for sharing, Simon!

    • @nseight
      @nseight 3 роки тому

      :-)

    • @simonablokeinthewoods
      @simonablokeinthewoods  3 роки тому +7

      I wouldn’t call Primula a real cheese either, but it’s really good! 😋

    • @grantc5587
      @grantc5587 3 роки тому +2

      Simon, a bloke in the woods Primula .... as an expat my mouth is watering

    • @billyaitken1713
      @billyaitken1713 3 роки тому +3

      Primula had so many flavours about 25 years ago & had real pieces of the featured flavouring in it (garlic & herb, ham, shrimp, etc). It was good stuff but I recall it had to be kept at low temperatures otherwise it'd spoil.

    • @thcdreams654
      @thcdreams654 3 роки тому +1

      @@simonablokeinthewoods they owe you some advertising money because it looks delicious whatever it actually is

  • @denaredford6701
    @denaredford6701 3 роки тому

    Thanks for the walk .

  • @nicolejeanne
    @nicolejeanne 2 роки тому +1

    Grog is a drink against the cold , usually added of cognac or rhum or wiskey ... They could have called it : tisane 🤗

  • @Thedagda801
    @Thedagda801 2 місяці тому

    I Renner staying in a small 1930s beach house in Happisburgh in 1992, great vid

  • @modestadventurers
    @modestadventurers 2 роки тому +1

    Simon where’s the squeeze cheee, oh yeah, thanks 🙏

  • @ronaldvandenberg5938
    @ronaldvandenberg5938 3 роки тому

    Thanks great trip!

  • @alanpodmore2023
    @alanpodmore2023 3 роки тому

    Very interesting something a bit different well done

  • @Scotland_my
    @Scotland_my 3 роки тому +1

    Sponge and custard! What a great idea I'm nicking that. 😉

  • @brindle2009
    @brindle2009 3 роки тому

    Great video again thanks for sharing

  • @gabijones2445
    @gabijones2445 3 роки тому

    Thank you Simon. Such beauty, and no, man will never master nature, no matter how hard he tries.

  • @rigbyUnbound
    @rigbyUnbound 3 роки тому +1

    simply splendid!

  • @andyrr30
    @andyrr30 3 роки тому +1

    Don't know how many times I said look at that, it's beautiful! Thanks for the time, effort and expense you go to to makes these videos, I enjoy every one of them. Stay safe and well

  • @robg521
    @robg521 3 роки тому +3

    I was born and bred in Norfolk and my fondest childhood memories are of being on this coast line, now while i live in another part the country’s it is wonderful to watch these videos you are making.

  • @SandybackOutdoors
    @SandybackOutdoors 3 роки тому +3

    Top drawer as always Simon 👍. Squeezy cheese for sharing, "Nope" 🤣. Many thanks for taking us along with you. Atb, J 👍.

  • @JJLock
    @JJLock 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks Simon
    I'm a Norfolkman from Costessey and I have been living in Thailand for the last 27 years, it's nice to see the old county and I really enjoy your trips up and down the Broads.
    Thanks for the memories.

    • @simonablokeinthewoods
      @simonablokeinthewoods  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks John! 👍

    • @ajlook5457
      @ajlook5457 2 роки тому +1

      How weird, I'm from Thailand but for the last 27yrs have lived in Costessey Norwich

  • @zzoee0
    @zzoee0 3 роки тому +1

    Hello Simon! My family and I always watch your videos and they bring us great joy. We always feel so happy and comfortable while watching your many adventures! We hope all is well and thank you Simon. ❤️

  • @ieonking1053
    @ieonking1053 2 роки тому +1

    I love watching you on your adventures, i have a kayak and will be kayak camping, i also have the trangia 27 and plan doing some canals near me like the chelmer in Essex.
    Keep up the interesting videos

  • @Kathy_Is_Blessed
    @Kathy_Is_Blessed 3 роки тому +1

    Excellent! 💖 So glad you didn’t stay down on the beach in case that tide came in waaay high.😮 Enjoyed this very much, and this history of the places and things you come upon is so appreciated as well. 🙏 thanks Simon!

  • @JEFLeb35712
    @JEFLeb35712 3 роки тому

    Nice hike and nice camp setup

  • @andyx8035
    @andyx8035 3 роки тому

    Thanks for another great video Simon.... And congratulation on reaching enough Subs to fill Wembley Stadium!

  • @abefrohman1759
    @abefrohman1759 3 роки тому

    Really enjoyed that Simon. ATB

  • @keviffr
    @keviffr 3 роки тому

    Great video very informative 👏

  • @Shane-Singleton
    @Shane-Singleton 3 роки тому

    It's fortunate that you found that little stand of trees to set up camp. Seems like a nice little stealth camp. There is no way you'd catch me setting up on the beach, lol. Knowing my luck even if i was higher up a storm would pop up and send a storm tide in and swamp me.

  • @ronaldmoore2336
    @ronaldmoore2336 3 роки тому

    Over here in the states seems like our country is gone crazy. There's anything I needed it nice time away with Simon the bloke in the woods.

  • @oddmanout98
    @oddmanout98 3 роки тому +2

    Great stuff Simon, thoroughly enjoyed that. Informative as always as well as keeping it "real" Best laid plans do not always work out and you showing that in your videos gives comfort to as all. Thank you! looking forward to part 2! Paul.

  • @ronwilkinson5158
    @ronwilkinson5158 3 роки тому

    Great work Simon

  • @kenthicks1165
    @kenthicks1165 3 роки тому

    Ain't no way Simon is a sharing his cheese NOPE. HAHAHA. I hope that chocolate custard concoction was as good as it looked.
    What a nice relaxing post to watch maybe not so relaxing for Simon.

  • @gypsywine
    @gypsywine 3 роки тому +2

    What really outstanding camera work and editing, it makes for another wonderfully enjoyable video. Thanks for sharing the journey.

  • @Wessexecoenergy
    @Wessexecoenergy 3 роки тому

    Great work fella!

  • @christinearmstrong852
    @christinearmstrong852 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you Simon..it looks so peaceful and beautiful..👋❤🙂👍

  • @The_Stoic_PhilosopherAU
    @The_Stoic_PhilosopherAU 3 роки тому

    Hi Uncle Simon! Great video

  • @clifflanderwalkitoff7650
    @clifflanderwalkitoff7650 3 роки тому

    Love that hat bud

  • @ericstoever9577
    @ericstoever9577 3 роки тому +1

    Seems a wonderful walk! Thanks for sharing it with us!
    Be well, be safe and take good care.

  • @PaulCansdale
    @PaulCansdale 3 роки тому +1

    Great video Simon, I spent many childhood summers holidaying at the former Crown and Anchor pub and hotel in Trimingham run by my Grandad sadly destroyed by fire in 1984 and remember the cliffs removing part of the gardens back then

  • @aabbushcraft
    @aabbushcraft 3 роки тому

    Nice video Mate 👍Great Filming.

  • @terrypatterson1481
    @terrypatterson1481 3 роки тому

    I am wading through all of your Vlogs Simon - I've enjoyed everyone so far. You've put out more Vlogs than anyone I know.

  • @Viator19
    @Viator19 3 роки тому +1

    I spent a week up in N Norfolk this summer up from here in Devon and I had the fortune to end up at Waxham beach. In the summer sun it felt like Barbados. Stunning it was.

    • @simonablokeinthewoods
      @simonablokeinthewoods  3 роки тому +2

      Waxham is lovely isn’t it - used to camp (glamp 😂) there a lot when the kids were younger. 👍

  • @annebeginn2034
    @annebeginn2034 3 роки тому +2

    Mum and I wanted to come down to that neck of the woods purely for its fossil qualities. Maybe one year we will, also was planning to come down to stay on site so myself and hubby could play on the broads but Covid had other ideas. Perhaps next year 🙏. Lovely to see you out and about, thanks for sharing and for a small in sight into the area

    • @simonablokeinthewoods
      @simonablokeinthewoods  3 роки тому +2

      The Broads and the fossils will still be here long after this pandemic has burnt its self out, hopefully that’ll be sooner rather than later! 🙂

  • @jasonlund6770
    @jasonlund6770 3 роки тому +4

    Me and my family did this walk February this year, starting from the RNLI launch. Love this part of the world, and love fish & chips from Happisburgh even more 👍👍

    • @hamwhacker
      @hamwhacker 3 роки тому

      Great that there is a place called Happy. Thanks

    • @synchc
      @synchc 3 роки тому +2

      @@hamwhacker Pronounced Hays-borough unfortunately.

    • @simonablokeinthewoods
      @simonablokeinthewoods  3 роки тому +6

      Fish and chips on the coast - it should be law. 😁

  • @counterdebate
    @counterdebate 3 роки тому +1

    Great to see you out and about again 👍 stay safe m8

  • @UrbanSuburban010
    @UrbanSuburban010 3 роки тому

    Another excellent video. The only way to top that Lynch's Hot Apple Cider while camping on a cool evening is to add some good whiskey to it...maybe the best campfire drink there is.

  • @grimwulf8547
    @grimwulf8547 3 роки тому +2

    it's grim up t' north! Try the south west coastal path one day, especially from weymouth going west through the purbecks in dorset. Some beautiful scenery

    • @ajlook5457
      @ajlook5457 2 роки тому

      Norfolk is not up north

    • @grimwulf8547
      @grimwulf8547 2 роки тому

      @@ajlook5457 if it's past Salisbury they start to speak funny and it's up north

  • @alltheteam69
    @alltheteam69 3 роки тому

    Thx Simon, enjoy seeing a coast we know so well, means even more during lockdown. Love it

  • @roadrebel6919
    @roadrebel6919 3 роки тому

    Great video mate

  • @aramarsh
    @aramarsh 3 роки тому +1

    Good move not pitching camp on the beach! It looked like you would have been sand blasted Simon.
    These type's of vlog's are great, thanks for sharing.

  • @mbrider56
    @mbrider56 3 роки тому +1

    Nice one Simon, “made for sharing”......”nope”.....😂 excellent footage as always and a bit of drone footage as well 👌🏻

  • @holyflowerpots1400
    @holyflowerpots1400 3 роки тому +1

    I did large chunks of this path in September (inspired by your earlier videos), and enjoyed great fish & chips on the beach at Sea Palling. Thanks for bringing back memories of a great holiday.

  • @briancalkins8108
    @briancalkins8108 3 роки тому

    great video simon--your a great youtuber mate

  • @davidneesam2626
    @davidneesam2626 3 роки тому +1

    Great video Simon, good to see you back walking in Norfolk.

  • @tinaellis6067
    @tinaellis6067 3 роки тому

    Another great history lesson! Thanku😊

  • @utahjohnnymontana3373
    @utahjohnnymontana3373 3 роки тому

    Love these coastal path episodes. Its good to see you back out.

  • @SimonGough64
    @SimonGough64 3 роки тому

    Crackers and squirty cheese, my go to camping lunch :-)

  • @finger351
    @finger351 3 роки тому +1

    The cheese part reminds me of when they brought a spreadable version of seriously strong cheddar out, I used to butter the bread with it when I made seriously strong cheddar sandwiches...cheese and cheese is a good mix.

  • @magneto263
    @magneto263 3 роки тому

    Very enjoyable. Thanks for taking the time and trouble to record it for us.

  • @hazzardoutdoors
    @hazzardoutdoors 3 роки тому +2

    Cheese and crackers is my absolute favourite snack. With some pickled chillies. Glad you carried on your coastal route series, I enjoyed it. I've decided to break it up myself now.

  • @MHarenArt
    @MHarenArt 3 роки тому

    Nice to have something really satisfying to eat after a long day of outdoors and exertion! A super trek and thanks for sharing with us! Cheers Simon!

  • @Vildmark
    @Vildmark 3 роки тому

    Looks good. I’m put doing some more Suffolk coastal next week. If you ever want some more real turmat meals Simon let me know.

  • @rogerbond7811
    @rogerbond7811 3 роки тому

    Spend our 2018 holiday based at Dilham. Happisburgh was the nearest dog friendly beach, it noticeably eroded over the two weeks. One morning the electricity company turn up to more the power supply back. Don't know how long the car park will last. Thanks for the reminder a good holiday.

    • @simonablokeinthewoods
      @simonablokeinthewoods  3 роки тому

      Scary isn’t it! It’s changed a lot since I was last there three years ago!

  • @thizizliz
    @thizizliz 3 роки тому

    Beautiful locations & not another living soul! Wonderful.

    • @simonablokeinthewoods
      @simonablokeinthewoods  3 роки тому

      That was careful editing and patient waiting for people to pass before hitting ‘record’ haha.
      This coast is always popular with walkers, dig walkers, bird watchers etc. 👍

  • @Constructabeat
    @Constructabeat 3 роки тому

    Really enjoying this series thank you Simon!

  • @simmy3076
    @simmy3076 3 роки тому

    Love the "Nope" comment when the love to share bit came up on the tube of cheese, it tickled me did that 🤣

  • @syncrosimon
    @syncrosimon 3 роки тому

    Looks so wintery up there. Great video as usual Simon, thank you 👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧

  • @Tom_Bee_
    @Tom_Bee_ 3 роки тому

    Love the mountain house/coat hack. Very useful information. TFS

  • @rialobran
    @rialobran 3 роки тому +3

    I love the way you always check to make sure you haven't forgotten anything and always miss the camera ;)
    Not sure when you did this, but we had some high spring tides 2 weeks ago so the line may well have been from them. Looks like an interesting area to hike and not too taxing aside from sand.

    • @simonablokeinthewoods
      @simonablokeinthewoods  3 роки тому

      Haha, I always check these days, having left many a bit of gear behind in the past!
      You might be right about the spring tide mark, I just got a bit concerned! 😁

  • @Nevisblau
    @Nevisblau 3 роки тому

    Thank you, Simon. This was a great time spent with you virtually on your day trip along Norfolk. Thanks for the bits of history in between. On the look out for part 2. 😎😎😎

  • @nickw123
    @nickw123 3 роки тому +1

    Great film as always, I kayaked Weybourne To Mundesley last month and plan to kayak the next leg so this is good to see what I will see next. Looking forward to part 2. Looks like you have a new stove surprised your not using the one made by your brother LOL.

    • @simonablokeinthewoods
      @simonablokeinthewoods  3 роки тому +1

      Hahaha! Maybe next time!
      A kayak tour of the coast sounds fun! Pull in to camp each night and a different perspective of the coast. 👍

  • @randal1470
    @randal1470 3 роки тому +2

    It’s a Canadian kit drink Simon...you add spiced rum and the “grog” translates nicely 😄

  • @sim-sam
    @sim-sam 3 роки тому

    Thanks for taking us with you. Looking foward to see the next part.

  • @Aby7799
    @Aby7799 3 роки тому

    Just when I was missing your new uploads. Thanks Simon, have a blessed day.

  • @eltel1952
    @eltel1952 3 роки тому

    👍 looking forward to part 2 thanks again for a brilliant video

  • @sueramsey8181
    @sueramsey8181 3 роки тому +1

    Mundesley of the smallest Museum has to be one of my most favourite places. For those who want to linger a while there are several cafes, fish and chips and ice creams to be found!!

  • @stucooper8159
    @stucooper8159 3 роки тому

    Sound effects with pudding and a cliffhanging wait for part 2 😄
    Great video !

  • @bilbocrackers3246
    @bilbocrackers3246 3 роки тому

    Thank you Simon. Stunning!

  • @alphagrafix
    @alphagrafix 3 роки тому +1

    I'm from Lincolnshire and don't know the Norfolk coast south of Overstrand, I didn't know the erosion was that bad. 😳 Really enjoyable video as ever Simon. 👍

  • @1968hvr
    @1968hvr 3 роки тому

    Another nice video Simon, I look forward each week to your videos, i can totally switch of my brain from the issues I'm having and relax.

  • @DominiquePelletier
    @DominiquePelletier 3 роки тому

    Always a pleasure to watch your videos. We would be happy to take you canoe camping around Ottawa and enjoy “Grog” with you !

  • @MrMeltedwellies
    @MrMeltedwellies 3 роки тому

    Nice one simon really enjoyed that looking forward to part 2 ATB Mark

  • @hikingwithrosy
    @hikingwithrosy 3 роки тому

    Thank you Simon. I always enjoy your videos. Very gentle but also interesting. I like your style of filming and production and am always trying to improve my vids so every day is a school day when I watch what you do! 😄
    - ATB, Rosy 👍

  • @derekmcmanus8615
    @derekmcmanus8615 3 роки тому

    Ah just what I need on this damp autumn evening...

  • @dianejacklin4338
    @dianejacklin4338 3 роки тому

    Another great video Simon. Looking forward to the next one

  • @nathanroberts2047
    @nathanroberts2047 3 роки тому

    So good to see this. Many great memories of similar adventures. Now, I realise what a privilege that was. Favourite game was to get visitors and American family to pronounce 'Happisburgh'! (Happys-berg vs 'Hayzbruh')

  • @alialmahanawi8409
    @alialmahanawi8409 3 роки тому

    It’s a fascinating and enjoyable trip , thank you very much Simon 🙏