A Canoe Trip on the Norfolk Broads. Camping at a Derelict Abandoned Mill. Spam Fried Rice.

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  • Опубліковано 21 лис 2024

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  • @StraightMountainSurvival
    @StraightMountainSurvival День тому +129

    My God man...your eye and your ability to capture nature only conveys what a gifted content creator you are my friend. Cheers👊

    • @gpknowles7174
      @gpknowles7174 День тому +6

      Indeed!

    • @valerietiffany3420
      @valerietiffany3420 День тому +13

      Agree totally, you not only bring along our eyes, but all of senses that are rewarded with the grace of nature. Thank you for bringing us along as it’s no easy task when out in nature… cameras and nature don’t always get along.

    • @tentipiwildcamping
      @tentipiwildcamping День тому +6

      Superb location Simon, footage excellent as always, not sure about all that spam though 👍🏻

    • @robertdavis3604
      @robertdavis3604 День тому +8

      Agreed. The quality of the shots and the video as a whole is just outstanding. Thank you for this.

    • @needtokeepwalking
      @needtokeepwalking День тому +6

      Facts, as the kids would say nowadays

  • @MarkLines-g7p
    @MarkLines-g7p День тому +45

    Simon…..keep doing what you are doing……..fantastic footage that charges people’s batteries when they can’t get away !❤️

  • @lafonevc5663
    @lafonevc5663 День тому +54

    That whole opening sequence was simply magical. Great work and thanks for taking us on the water with you.

  • @dessiediamond7414
    @dessiediamond7414 День тому +25

    What an intro. You definitely caught the mood of an autumn morning by the river.

  • @lauriebloggs8391
    @lauriebloggs8391 День тому +21

    Everyone here has put it so well. Literally marvellous, thank you.

  • @davelucraft5825
    @davelucraft5825 День тому +20

    Autumn mists over the Broads and swans in full flight. Perfect.

  • @jonathanmarkbotterell1926
    @jonathanmarkbotterell1926 17 годин тому +3

    Hi Simon.......for years the BBC has paid many to achieve what you do on your own. Editors, producers, camera people, writers, narrators and directors.
    You and many others on
    u tube are fast becoming incredible film makers.
    The sun rise, drone shot, was just beautiful.
    Thankyou Simon for this quality series mate
    All the best Jonny 😎☯️🌱

  • @triciabuckling3385
    @triciabuckling3385 18 годин тому +3

    Loved the swans taking off and the sound of their wings beating.

  • @xaraxania
    @xaraxania День тому +16

    that was wonderful Simon , thanks for that , I love your films x

  • @Lightandlovetoyou
    @Lightandlovetoyou День тому +13

    Your videos are better than anything in tv or streaming !!!
    Truly you’re amazing
    BBC would be doing dang well to give you a tv series that’s for sure !

  • @1990westfalia
    @1990westfalia День тому +7

    One of the best openings that I've seen. Makes one want to be right there with you, watching the morning wake up, enjoying a cup of coffee, and a wonderful breakfast. Skillet

  • @Anita-rq9ev
    @Anita-rq9ev День тому +18

    You have such a delightful personality and it's always a joy to watch your adventures. Great work Simon and thank you for taking us along 👍

  • @davecooper9721
    @davecooper9721 День тому +14

    Thank God for you Simon
    This is a proper channel with great content
    And always worth watching. Thank you again just brilliant work

  • @petergarner
    @petergarner День тому +6

    Paddling solo on still, misty, water is something everyone should experience at least once in their lives. Simply magical. Thanks for taking us on this adventure, Simon. It was just what the doctor ordered (as it so often is).

    • @oldbloke204
      @oldbloke204 День тому +1

      We're going away soon and a mate is bringing his canoe which he built as well.
      Looks very like Simons.
      I doubt I will be getting up early enough to experience this but a paddle and fish on the river will be very nice.

    • @petergarner
      @petergarner 16 годин тому

      @@oldbloke204 Friend, if the weather looks right, set your alarm and do it. You won’t regret it! :)

    • @oldbloke204
      @oldbloke204 14 годин тому

      @@petergarner I spent decades getting up early for work so when I stopped I decided to not set an alarm again.
      No doubt the bird chorus where we are will get us out of bed pretty early anyway.
      Should be a good trip.
      Cheers.

  • @danielunderwood4634
    @danielunderwood4634 День тому +12

    you've only gone and flippin done it again! fabulous video Simon!!! just keep getting better and better, thanks!

  • @phildyke7051
    @phildyke7051 День тому +11

    This is brilliant...as ever ... Well done

  • @joshtook3369
    @joshtook3369 День тому +22

    In a time of great anxiety and unrest your videos give us watching a period of calmness and peace. Many thanks Simon

    • @ek-nz
      @ek-nz День тому

      Well said

    • @Wearespurstv
      @Wearespurstv 21 годину тому

      There's only anxiety and unrest if your a liberal nut job.

  • @logger78
    @logger78 День тому +10

    Thank you, thank you, thank you for this beautiful episode of a bloke in the woods. I can't tell you how much I needed this, it's made my week. Lots of love and appreciation to you Simon. Can't wait for the next one. 🤙🏼❤️

  • @DiabloDave8605
    @DiabloDave8605 День тому +9

    What i love about you Simon and even Andy is you guys tend to reinspire me even in the cold to go out setup a campfire and enjoy the outside doesnt matter where as long its mostly peaceful

  • @9350mamamia
    @9350mamamia День тому +11

    I certainly love everything about your videos Simon. Scenery, adventure, music, angles and shots! You always have my full attention and support! Much love and respect.

  • @rialobran
    @rialobran 18 годин тому +1

    I have to say Simon, some of the best B-roll I've seen from a UK based YT'er. Brilliant.
    I've been sub'd to Hardy for years, very calm voice he'd make a great voice artist.

  • @Jimyjones333
    @Jimyjones333 День тому +10

    Loved watching this 👍

  • @anoksf216
    @anoksf216 День тому +7

    Hooray! Something and someone to watch that brings something good to life.

  • @louisejpage
    @louisejpage День тому +4

    Our dream to live by the broads - one day we will make it… you just make the whole place look amazing, we have had a fair few holidays up there and loved every moment of them ❤❤

  • @raycarpenter6466
    @raycarpenter6466 День тому +5

    Great video .. Wonderful place just surrounded by stunning scenery..😊

  • @luhman16afaintstar-q3y
    @luhman16afaintstar-q3y День тому +6

    One of my favorite guys on yt 😊

  • @theswede303
    @theswede303 День тому +4

    👋🏻 Thanks for another relaxing video Simon. We appreciate you a lot. Cheers

  • @willbennett6831
    @willbennett6831 День тому +2

    Love these videos especially with the relaxing canoe shots , these have kept me going through cancer treatment as I just immerse myself in the video and nothing else matters ! Thank you Simon , now subscribed to Hardy’s channel

  • @binkysullivan
    @binkysullivan День тому +3

    Georgious scenery in the intro of your video!
    Just stunning as always Simon.
    Take care,
    ❤ Lydia

  • @HardyTempestsWildCampsandWalks
    @HardyTempestsWildCampsandWalks День тому +3

    What can I say without resorting to hyperbole….. Just going to say what first comes in to my head . That was *!#%ing amazing mate. Im sure lots will follow including myself but none will do it the justice you have. Utmost respect shown for wildlife and the location , notice he didn’t camp there during nesting season and the fire was contained and above ground , the wood brought in.
    Take heed anyone visiting this special place.

    • @simonablokeinthewoods
      @simonablokeinthewoods  21 годину тому +1

      Thank you mate! Thank you for everything, it was a privilege to spend some time at that very special place and an honour to meet you in person! And that fried rice was perfection - you said it would be good! Spot on! 😁

  • @Dadofett
    @Dadofett День тому +3

    Love your sound track. And really enjoy your videos. They are so relaxing to watch. Thank you

  • @davidsayer3325
    @davidsayer3325 День тому +4

    What a fantastic video Simon, the filming was superb.

  • @wallyrator
    @wallyrator День тому +2

    What an idyllic scene to wake up to, Oscar rated show thank you.

  • @cgln8760
    @cgln8760 День тому +2

    The views in these films are truly unique and magical. What a place.

  • @lynnporter9440
    @lynnporter9440 День тому +2

    Fabulous. I've been watching and enjoying your videos for a long time. Never thought to comment or like before. Just everything about you and what you do impresses. Thanks Simon.

  • @LundysWildcampBushcraft
    @LundysWildcampBushcraft День тому +1

    Cracking video Simon what a place to camp Hardy is a top bloke with an amazing channel his video's are top class atvb Jimmy 😎😎👍👍

  • @richardmorgan9918
    @richardmorgan9918 День тому +3

    Thank you Zimon - an awesome bloke in the woods and on the water - really inspirational in so many ways 🤗💋

  • @nidfest
    @nidfest День тому +2

    One of your best yet! This thing is a piece of art. Love what you do, thought you were going to go full "African Queen" up that small channel. Thanks for giving us expats a taste of the best England has to offer. Best wishes, John in NZ

  • @WalksInCamera
    @WalksInCamera День тому +8

    Lovely, tranquil and atmospheric. I think the Broads are at their best out of season 🛥

  • @rtk3543
    @rtk3543 День тому +2

    The best outdoor channel on UA-cam ❤ thanks Simon.

  • @MalcolmBuckley
    @MalcolmBuckley День тому +2

    Those magnificent Swans & Geese certainly welcomed you into their domain mate. I could tell by the look on your face throughout, this was the perfect reset you needed it be. I too felt completely relaxed after watching it twice through back to back.

  • @eyezwideopen1889
    @eyezwideopen1889 День тому +3

    Absolutely class Sir! 👌

  • @pjfreddy1
    @pjfreddy1 День тому +3

    What a lovely tranquil camp Simon, thanyou for taking us with u. Lovely catching up with u the other morning. Nice job done.

    • @simonablokeinthewoods
      @simonablokeinthewoods  День тому +1

      Great to catch up mate, been a loooong time! Proper blast from the past that was! 😃

  • @robertasellers7290
    @robertasellers7290 День тому +3

    Going to enjoy continuing this trip with you Simon

  • @colincolwill1941
    @colincolwill1941 День тому +3

    Thank you Simon for a great adventure and what a lovely place to sleep.

  • @hansesselink9386
    @hansesselink9386 День тому +1

    Did I like the sound of the geese flying, after that @6,30 you can litteraly feel connected to nature. Humbeling to be so close to the water and beeing so vulnerable and yet so in control. Respect for and with nature at it purest.
    Good to see the old mills (with or without grinding stones) to be left there and occasionally beeing tended to.
    Good to see that Hardy will still come out while his child (and probaly wife) say please be home for the night. Also good to see that he still is good to be to be there. Respect for Hardy to be able to divede his time between family and anything else.
    Looks like a mirror the sunset with the trees and sun getting through the clouds. Very impressive and bless for Simon to be part o that and sharing it with the world

  • @SteveSeadog
    @SteveSeadog День тому +1

    If this doesn't inspire people to get out and immerse themselves in nature, nothing will. Another great watch, Simon.

  • @danieltaylor5231
    @danieltaylor5231 День тому +6

    Another lovely video Simon. Sorry to hear about Kent Survival cheating on you with T/A Outdoors.

  • @rogerminter3599
    @rogerminter3599 День тому +1

    Love, Simon. Thank you filming the Sopwith Camel, Snoopy would be proud.

  • @dave.6275
    @dave.6275 День тому +4

    Thanks Simon, wonderful to watch as always

  • @Of_the_House_of_Black
    @Of_the_House_of_Black День тому +2

    This man deserves more subscribers.

  • @KenStephens-xq3ny
    @KenStephens-xq3ny 13 годин тому

    Just put my canoe away for the winter. It was crushed by a willow tree 30 years ago. At the beginning of this summer I decided to repair it and make it a one person canoe. I love it. After so many years using the kayak I forgot the simplicity of the canoe ! Your videos are the inspiration for me wanting to get back out in the canoe. So keep them coming. Ken from Western New York.

  • @wendyevans3272
    @wendyevans3272 День тому +1

    Wonderful video and the misty morning was so evocative. Thanks Simon ❤

  • @southcoastoutdoorsuk6301
    @southcoastoutdoorsuk6301 День тому +1

    Stunning location , filming is next level , most awesome place to camp untouched for years …

  • @petercarparelli
    @petercarparelli День тому +1

    Videos like these are why I keep coming back to your channel Simon. Damn well done.

  • @peter236uk1
    @peter236uk1 День тому +1

    Love camp and scenery thanks Simon

  • @paulmaynard408
    @paulmaynard408 День тому +1

    I love the shot of the campfire and I only see your reflection on the water. 👍

  • @briankirkup
    @briankirkup 21 годину тому +1

    You are making some brilliant videos Simon fabulous ideas and locations. You are up there with the best. Looking forward to the next video. Take Care. B. K.

  • @madamecampsalot6384
    @madamecampsalot6384 День тому +1

    I love that you did the scootch and pull through the weeds! Reminds me of good ol' days. Thanks.

  • @fog360
    @fog360 День тому +1

    Fantastic and what a place to camp

  • @loocuss722
    @loocuss722 День тому +1

    Cool spot for a camp! Just the job Simon, thanks! 🫡

  • @r_creates6396
    @r_creates6396 15 годин тому

    The way you tackled that Spam was impressive. Brought back memories of school lunches.

  • @vetworker
    @vetworker 20 годин тому +1

    Your eye for detail is phenomenal. Love all the different camera angles.
    What an amazing place to spend the night. Great stuff 👍👍👍

  • @lscblackwell9202
    @lscblackwell9202 День тому +1

    I was stuck inside all day today and I was so incredibly happy to see this pop up in my feed. Thank you so much for sharing such wonderful, inspiring content. 😊❤

  • @Stuart-er8qz
    @Stuart-er8qz День тому +2

    It's...bootiful!ATB👍👍👍

  • @Thats_him_with_the_daft_hat
    @Thats_him_with_the_daft_hat День тому +1

    I am a green eyed monster! That is a beautiful location. Stunning. Thank you for capturing it for us.

  • @ingome2735
    @ingome2735 День тому +1

    First of all, thank you for sharing your experiences, what a beautiful view in the morning.

  • @aqbqeeqee
    @aqbqeeqee 19 годин тому +1

    Thanks, Simon. A great video! Added bonus: my youngest and I enjoyed sleuthing the OS Map to work out the location.

  • @leehayes70
    @leehayes70 День тому +1

    Thats the one for me. Perfect. Fire, spam and a beer. Thank you.🙏

  • @Civilisedperson
    @Civilisedperson 23 години тому +1

    Nice music, beautiful scenery & great 🎥 Absolutely Gorgeous 😊

  • @rahmanazad4810
    @rahmanazad4810 День тому +2

    Dear friend, your videos are always interesting and exciting and I enjoy watching them because I am unable to move myself

  • @christopherbutler7588
    @christopherbutler7588 День тому +1

    What am I amazing place to camp Great video thanks for showing. 😊

  • @DarrenVaughan-j6j
    @DarrenVaughan-j6j День тому +1

    Hi Simon. Really beautiful scenery!! Love the old mill. Great job capturing all the beauty of the broads!! Thanks for all of your hard work and bringing us along!!😊😊😊

  • @531c
    @531c День тому +1

    Thank you Simon. Just a marvellous, calming video. I concur with all the others commenting positively here. I do hope it's not too heavier yoke to bear. What a thoroughly decent man

  • @leewalsh7490
    @leewalsh7490 День тому +1

    An amazing place Simon, thanks for the adventure.

  • @chrisbardell
    @chrisbardell День тому +1

    Beautifully shot. Amazing place. Thanks as always.

  • @ossirioth
    @ossirioth День тому +1

    Smoke me a kipper, Skipper; I'll be back for breakfast. Awesome video as always, there's little in life to match a misty morning on a river!

  • @robertwells1993
    @robertwells1993 День тому +2

    Worth the effort to reach the Mill, thank you for sharing Simon, appreciate you Sir.

  • @eliworley6804
    @eliworley6804 День тому +1

    Simon what an amazing adventure. Such beautiful scenery and all the bird's as well.

  • @nealbe
    @nealbe День тому +1

    Great video Simon, I really enjoyed it. Thank you 👍

  • @taurota1554
    @taurota1554 День тому +1

    Outstanding and awesome content as always.Thanks for sharing and taking us along.

  • @trudiswanson9855
    @trudiswanson9855 День тому +1

    Simon that was so uplifting to watch. You caught some simply beautiful scenes! All the best.

  • @anneperry9014
    @anneperry9014 День тому +1

    Marvellous to watch. So calming, beautiful!🤗❤

  • @Kenbur
    @Kenbur День тому +1

    Sitting watching the snow fly past my window. Watching also the creative and beautiful video by Simon once again taking us with him on a great adventure to a new place. Thanks mate. It is always an honored privilege to "spend time" with you through your camera lens. All the best till we see you again.

  • @gpknowles7174
    @gpknowles7174 15 годин тому

    I love exploring old buildings. This mill is amazing. That jacket hanging on the wall is a story. I don't know what it is but there's a story there! Yes, Andy two-timed you but he got his truck stuck in the process so it evens out. Thanks again, Simon for taking us along with you. Great Video!

  • @jeffstevens763
    @jeffstevens763 День тому +1

    Stunning Simon I love the misty mornings and the way you captured it what a spot to camp too love both vids cheers

  • @nicoofczarek1930
    @nicoofczarek1930 День тому +2

    lovely as always. every week I'm looking forward to your videos, they're a well needed reset in the middle of a worl week!
    thanks mate!

  • @gene_takavic57
    @gene_takavic57 День тому +1

    Quite a trip! Thanks for showing us this fantastic journey.

  • @shabchowdhury4877
    @shabchowdhury4877 День тому +1

    Your best video yet Simon!
    Amazing

  • @peterfagley772
    @peterfagley772 День тому +1

    Great intro music and better photography, thank you for the trip.

  • @alexdetrojan4534
    @alexdetrojan4534 День тому +1

    Magical place.

  • @mickbutler9407
    @mickbutler9407 День тому +1

    Another great video Simon what a fantastic place so beautiful thank you for sharing this with us

  • @andrewgeddes72
    @andrewgeddes72 День тому +1

    Excellent video. Many thanks

  • @Johnathan-ib3qh
    @Johnathan-ib3qh День тому +1

    Fabulous video mate!! Thanks so much for your time sharing your adventures with us!! I am so glad to have you back but glad you're balancing your life also sir. Very important...

  • @danozeman26
    @danozeman26 День тому +1

    What a lovely place!

  • @martinfinch3401
    @martinfinch3401 День тому +2

    Cup of coffee, bit of cake..... time to relax and enjoy 🛶

  • @Andrewoutdooradventures1550
    @Andrewoutdooradventures1550 День тому +1

    Thank you Simon for absolutely enjoyable video and taking us on your amazing adventure cheers Simon .

  • @anthonyfisher1670
    @anthonyfisher1670 День тому +1

    This brings back memories when i came here many years ago , at a part called swan bend !

  • @rappermusician
    @rappermusician 21 годину тому +1

    Thanks a very lovely video - -splendid place

  • @antnewbon2673
    @antnewbon2673 День тому +1

    Nyt norfolk may your year be peaceful and prosperouses. ❤