Wild Camping in Northumberland. The Harthope Valley.
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- Опубліковано 5 жов 2024
- The Harthope Valley. The Cheviot Hills. Northumberland.
I met up with Pete (madDog Bushcraft) and the original plan was to head up The Hen Hole but due to Pete twisting his ankle we camped in the valley at a spot I have always wanted to stay. Many thanks to Pete for a fantastic camp even if the weather wasn't the best. We will be back. Mick.
Music by All Them Witches.
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Nice one Mick, That wee spot next to the waterfall looked great. Bad luck to Pete on his foot, But fair play to him for putting up with it. All the best, peter.
Cheers Peter Yes great wee spot and after Pete slipped we thought better safe than sorry but your right fair play to him especially after hearing later he had broke two bones. Atb. Mick.
cracking spot mick done a circular taking in that spot few years back never gave it a second thought. (on my list now) cheers geordie
Cheers Geordie I've passed it loads of times and seen people camping there but this was first time for me. The flat grassy area used to be bigger but got washed away in a flood. Still a lovely spot for 2/3 tents. Atb. Mick.
Mick, that looks like one of the best campsites you could ever hope to find. A beautiful spot and a beautiful evening well worth the later rain ;-)
Thanks Gerry yes a lovely spot and one I will return too. Atb. Mick.
Hi Mick, Great stuff pal camping in a spot you always wanted to it looked perfect mate, shame about your pal getting an injury although I can relate to that trying the west highland way recently with Kenny, Dereck and Corrina and had to cut it short, but oh well nothing a bit of training cant sort out lol!!...cheers for the friendship on facebook pal i'm sure i'll be be up that way soon. ~ Ben
Thanks Ben how you doing bud, aye sorry to hear it cut short your trip with Derek & co. Always another time though, the trail will always be there. Hope to catch up with you again sometime. Take care. Mick
A great adventure in wonderful landscapes, very great, and the music I find really very good, it was a pleasure to look at it, I like it and the music to, great! Greetings from Germany Angela
Thank you Angela pleased you enjoyed watching. Take care. Mick.
Good footage of the Dipper at the falls Mick & perfect wee camp spot.Recharges the batteries.Good stuff.
Thanks Kenny yes enjoyed this one , nice chilled but eventful camp. Atb. Mick.
great video Mick and Pete hope Pete foot is better soon ATB Ann
Hi Mick...loved the footage of the dipper feeding its chicks..I did read you sat for 25mins for that footage...great wee pitch, nice location. That holiday cottage is to die for...thanks for sharing..ATB ..R&D :)
Thanks Roger&Diane. The dippers were great entertainment back and forth feeding the youngsters. Didn't want to get too close so as not to disturb them but they seemed happy enough with us there and just went about their business. Was chuffed with the feeding footage though, great how they hover to feed, not even landing. Thanks for watching and take care. Mick.
Enjoyed your wee adventure Mick, I never heard the Northumberland Cuckoo lol, nice camp spot & good footage of the dipper, great to see Pete with you, atb,Derek
Cheers Derek yes a cracking spot with plenty dipper action lol and we heard a cuckoo on the way out but it was tipping it down so we never recorded our cuckoo's haha. Atb. Mick.
What a wonderful trip you had--in spite of all! Great photography. Sometimes the best trips I've had have been those that were detours... What a gorgeous spot. Nice! Heavy loads--you've got better knees than I have (and more gumption!) Thanks for the sub, and for bringing me to your channel! Jules
Thank you Jules. The knees are starting to feel it as I get older lol but the rewards are worth it I think. I dread the day I cannot do this though. I look forward to checking out your channel too. Atb. Mick.
wired to hear proper Gordie .I understand every word but may near sub titles for south of the Tees..... loved the video .. I'm guessing you camped at Harthope Linn.. great spot ..same thing happened to me and a pal this year in Feb, I went down a hole up at Scotsman's Knowe torn ligaments in knee .. spent the night at Auchope mountain refuge.. down in the morning .. its proper wilderness ..
Thank you I had passed this spot many times and finally got a camp there, great spot. Not a good spot to do your knee in, must have been a painful descent. Atb. Mick.
Spot on Mick you got the dipper and the wagtail . great camp first of many more up there bud.Speak soon mate
Cheers Pete. Hope the foots not giving you too much pain. Aye sat through 25mins of footage for 10 seconds haha. Thank's for your company up there, have a great hol and see you soon. Atb. Mick
I have watched the accompanying "twin " video of Pete's to this one a couple of times. Nice to see a slightly different perspective sometimes. What isn't a matter of perspective however, is the choice of your overnight camping spot; definitely the Backpacker's ideal location, one that one dreams of when planning a trip somewhere in the hills. The little waterfall puts the final stamp of perfection to the whole setting.
Strikes me also, that this was serendipity in reverse, but, paradoxically, still something of a positive result. (I am referring of course to Pete's twisted ankle).
Anyhow, whatever, but thanks for posting the video.
Nice spot there Mick .. Thanks for Sharing Take care
Cheers Korky you haven't been up there with any golf balls? Take care. Mick
Must have missed this one Mick. Lovely spot for a wild camp, have been wanting to do that one for ages next to the waterfall at Harthope Linn. Got a new tent to try out for hill walking as tarps aren't the best option, would have been a good test with all that rain. Thanks for sharing, atb, Damian.
Cheers Damian I have always wanted to camp there too, great spot I have passed many times with the added entertainment of the dippers lol. Atb. Mick.
lovely spot Mick, never been there before.
thanks Mark
Thanks Mark It's a great spot , nice and sheltered and real sun trap in The Summer . Atb. Mick.
Good video mick great spot I've had 2 or 3 wildcamp there and the dippers were there at the time great little bird. Shame about Pete foot man
Thanks Alan aye great spot, those dippers were back and forward non stop feeding their youngsters. Atb. Mick.
wow what a nice place to camp
steve
Thanks Steve. Yes a great spot, very relaxing. Atb. Mick.
Pity about Pete but better let it heal , get summits done another time.I should be trying a munro this sunday , i see how my foot deals with it.Its not getting better , i can live with a bit of pain but i hope i can still do munros , this be a test for it.You got your camp in ,you got to know Pete and its always good to be out. I see you and Pete in August.Take care.
Cheers Eddie. Yes real shock when he slipped on the stile and little did we know at the time but two bones broken. Aches, strains and slips all part of the game I suppose, this was my first time with a big pack after my shoulder probs and felt ok so hopefully thats sorted. We're not getting any younger and aches and strains seem to take longer to heal but as long as we can still get out and about we'll go for it. It's in the blood. See you in August. Have a great time Sunday and hope your foot is ok. Atb. Mick
blamhof Sounds like we'll be the walking wounded in August lol yeah we'll keep going until we drop i think. Stay safe , no more injuries !!
For the next weekend i have a [easy] Carn Dearg for you and me on my mind Eddie. Just above Newtonmore. If only for a hike to its lower slopes. And with your luggage + tent next to the campervan - just to keep you from mauling that foot any further ...
+Wilco de Jonge I going out in about an hour to try a munro so i'll know how my foot reacts later. I off next sunday from noon , all day monday and till tue 10pm.
Will foon you later ... if only to hear how your foot was doin' !
Great spot down there Mick! And good to check out your gear before we find you in the Cairngorms with it. Where did Pete twist is ankle? So he missed the Hen Hole then ... pity.
Thanks Wilco Yes good to give the gear an airing and no shoulder troubles so hopefully that's back to normal. Pete slipped on the stile just past the cottage so we thought best to stay low in the valley but still have a camp which was the right decision with him having broke two bones. The Hen Hole will be there for another day and we will return. See you soon bud. Off for an evening of Wilco vids : )
Pfff ... pity poor [foot of] Pete. 2 bones?!
Your great;)) Thank you for a good video. I LIKE YOUR VIDEO! # 18
Thank you for your kind comment and watching the video. Take care. Mick.
That's the real Harthope Linn right? I think there is supposed to be two small falls along there and most people get them mixed up. I was thinking of taking Islay there... is it a difficult hike for little legs? She's Cheviot and Hedgehope Hill obsessed after I took up Ros Castle but she's not got the legs for either of those yet... maybe next year. But I thought Harthope Linn might be a good one being at the base of Cheviot.
birdwatchers over here go absolutely ape when a dipper shows up.. ..its like with the paparazzi! you just have one at the campsite..
great spot, pity bout the weather and Pete's mishap, still very nice outing! cheers!
Thank's Mr. S Yes they were great entertainment All the Dutch ornithologists should head to The Cheviots, there's loads of em lol. Atb. Mick.
would you happen to know the name of the parking spot you parked at? cheers!
You park at the small bridge just before Langleeford. You turn off the Wooler road and head to North Middleton, then from there toThe Harthope Valley and Langleeford.