VAN trip across the WILD Frontier of the ROMAN EMPIRE

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  • @danielcargill8019
    @danielcargill8019 Місяць тому +2

    Hadrian's wall path is 84 miles. Awesome history. It's terrible about what happened to Robin Hoods tree.🇬🇧🇺🇲🍻

  • @b.2221
    @b.2221 Місяць тому +5

    Your beautiful little dog is straight out of Tin Tin.

    • @LindaOvenstone-hg3gl
      @LindaOvenstone-hg3gl Місяць тому +1

      Ahhhhh yes,Herge's Adventure of Tin Tin 😂 she is a very sweet little dog

  • @charlotteminshull6686
    @charlotteminshull6686 Місяць тому +1

    Love little Fin so sweet and so well behaved bless ❤

  • @afacewithoutaname6830
    @afacewithoutaname6830 Місяць тому +1

    There's something oddly captivating about watching someone navigate a gate it's like a peaceful little ritual. The gentle rhythm of going in and out, almost like a meditation in motion. Who knew such a simple act could bring such calm and quiet joy? It's the kind of entertainment that reminds you to appreciate life's small, unnoticed moments. F*** that gate hater!

  • @duckypam
    @duckypam Місяць тому +1

    I so relate to the feeling of dread leading up to trips or events. I chalked it up to grief response from recently losing someone extremely close to cancer. I am determined not to let that feeling stop me though. It’s just a feeling. I so appreciate your waffling wanders

  • @hanneliewiese3477
    @hanneliewiese3477 Місяць тому +1

    Cute when Finnie makes her bed to get comfortable - she wants to sleep❤

  • @sharonrojas9569
    @sharonrojas9569 Місяць тому +1

    I walked on Hadrian's Wall with my husband and his mom in 1971 on a trip to England, Scotland and Wales. I was so excited to see that lovely wall again that I jumped for joy in my spirit. Brought back memories of that trip of a lifetime. I do not remember all of that grass growing on top of the wall then but then memories can be flawed. When we walked on top of the wall, there were no other buildings and I don't recall IF excavations of the area (we were near a mile fort, too) were happening when we were there but for the two hours we spent on and near Hadrian's Wall, we were the ONLY people walking the wall. There may have been spirits where we were because I remember hearing strange sounds floating on the air. BTW I love history too as did my first husband and I taught it for over 22 years. Also saw a Roman Well (still had water in it) in the basement of an Estates Office in either Exeter or Chester, probably Chester. Walked the wall around Chester too. 😎

  • @GaryMilburn-x4j
    @GaryMilburn-x4j Місяць тому +1

    Sorry to say my wife and I have just found your channel what have we been doing it's brilliant mate ,I am disabled but can still get about with my wife's help but you fetch these marvelous places to our front room it might seem crazy but we feel as though we are actually there with you you make our day mate and all the beautiful places you visit with your little dog .keep up the good work we love it

  • @Dagrdottir
    @Dagrdottir Місяць тому +1

    Absolutely loving this series and it is only episode one! Having Finn along is the cherry on the top.

  • @samwolf2539
    @samwolf2539 Місяць тому +11

    Glenn, please please get Finn a harness for the van ❤, it only takes one idiot to pull out on you, and she'll be off the seat and get hurt.

  • @CaroleFrenchFox
    @CaroleFrenchFox Місяць тому +8

    What a lovely surprise, a Black Crag video with Wonderful Finn's return!!

  • @juliesecker9405
    @juliesecker9405 Місяць тому +1

    Really interesting, Glenn. Please don't doubt yourself about these videos. We all love watching whatever you do because you just have that wonderful way. Love little Fin, too.❤

  • @frecklesforties
    @frecklesforties Місяць тому +1

    This video was so lovely, thank you. Finn is the sweetest little dog, such a star. Loving your videos. So sad to see sycamore gap. Can't wait for the next one! X

  • @mickymillersson4376
    @mickymillersson4376 11 днів тому

    Having had a border collie for years, in the 80s, I always said I’d never have a small dog. But Fin would do me nicely

  • @annwright1858
    @annwright1858 Місяць тому +2

    Love you and your walks Glenn. Keep doing what you are doing and don’t be worrying about it!

  • @IanTheOutdoorGuy
    @IanTheOutdoorGuy Місяць тому

    Great video Glenn. During the covid lockdowns I did a walking challenge for Hadrians wall and walked the equivalent of the entire length mainly on a treadmill. While watching youtube videos of hikers walking along it. It was pretty much where I became obsessed with walking and hiking.

  • @ConkerKing
    @ConkerKing Місяць тому +1

    They should set up viewing points around the Gap with a silhouette on glass of the Sycamore, so that when lined up right you can see it in the gap just as would have appeared.....

  • @UKMitchy
    @UKMitchy Місяць тому

    Ii remember the campsite at Beadnell from the late 80's when I camped at the entrance road. It was a very small site then. Obviously more vans than tents now. I took a trip out to the Farne islands and also walked to Sycamore Gap from the west. I went back about 5 years ago. It's changed a lot. Much busier, but still had a great time.

  • @rachelgrant2352
    @rachelgrant2352 Місяць тому +1

    So happy to see Finn again!
    Your commute to Northumberland is basically our commute to the Lakes which we love!
    Great video 😊

  • @richardkrcmar7821
    @richardkrcmar7821 Місяць тому

    I was at Sycamore Gap a few days ago. Still a magical place. I did the wall with my son last year, best thing we’ve done. I’d do it again but from east to west this time. Top tip, the bus from Newcastle to Carlisle or the other way round only costs £2. It was more expensive to get the metro from Wallsend into Newcastle. Anyway, I’m looking forward to next week.

  • @dominicrivron2306
    @dominicrivron2306 Місяць тому

    That Beadnell campsite always reminds me of an old friend who's parents used to go there in their campervan. He used to tell the story of how one of them once drove off in the van there, forgetting they'd attached the awning to it and set up their living/kitchen area under it! Total mayhem.

  • @crikeymos22
    @crikeymos22 Місяць тому +2

    his was a beautiful walk. Need to do this ASAP. Wish you wouldn’t doubt yourself with these trips. I’m loving them. Even better having Fynn with you. She is so bloody cute trotting along. Remind me of that song. I’m a happy, happy dog I’m a happy happy happy dog. 🐶 you know the one.

  • @cliffwalsh5519
    @cliffwalsh5519 Місяць тому

    Ace mate, we were in Northumberland trying out a Camper van in August for a week……stunning and not mobbed……bet it feels good to go back

  • @annemariewharton2797
    @annemariewharton2797 Місяць тому

    Thank you for a really excellent video. I get to see beautiful places I will never visit, listen to your friendly, cheery chatter and enjoy little Finn scampering along. ❤

  • @rodhepplewhite9722
    @rodhepplewhite9722 Місяць тому

    As you're thinking of walking the Hadrian's Wall Path, I would recommend you buy the pocket sized Cicerone book 'Walking Hadrian's Wall Path', by Mark Richards. Not only does it provide a guide to walk east to west as well as the west to east route taken by most people, you also get a 1:25,000 scale route map booklet. The book also provides lots of interesting snippets as you make your way.

  • @catherineevans6674
    @catherineevans6674 Місяць тому +1

    Visiting Hadrian's Wall takes me back to school trips in the rain with a soggy clipboard trying to answer questions as you walked around the fort. Still love it though. Fabulous video and lovely to see Finn back 😃

  • @willbo2000
    @willbo2000 Місяць тому

    Fantastic mate, Roman 'murder house' 😂 - hope you decided to delay the bus and went to the Salt Water Café! Amazing pork donation! All brilliant 👍

  • @CB-st6bo
    @CB-st6bo Місяць тому

    Great vid Greg and finn..Northumberland is a lovely place my family not far from there. Also I've been to them places there as I also worked in Berwick upon tweed at holiday site a few years ago and visited Holy island lighthouse and Lindisfarne excellent place buddy..

  • @susannelambdin6399
    @susannelambdin6399 Місяць тому

    Enjoyed this video and view of Sycamore Gap and little sprouts at Hadrian’s Wall.

  • @SandraLeeSchubert
    @SandraLeeSchubert Місяць тому +1

    I enjoy all your videos, but a Finn one is especially delicious. Viewing Hadrian's wall is fascinating. I watch Time Team and other videos and just love the history. Here in the states our history is different. At least we had some Viking action. Maybe. You walk for those of us who can't.

  • @paulamoreton6522
    @paulamoreton6522 Місяць тому +1

    Great to see Housteads again. I walked The Hadrians Wall Path in May- West to East, prevailing weather behind. I camped near Twice Brewed. It's a great path to do.

  • @lesbeldon8299
    @lesbeldon8299 Місяць тому

    Lovely to see you exploring my home patch and we were able to arrange some lovely weather for you!

  • @antheaczarna2878
    @antheaczarna2878 Місяць тому

    Great video Glenn, I’m really enjoying seeing you “expand your horizons”. Seeing different parts of the UK while enjoying your special brand of waffle is an absolute joy.
    When I was in the UK last year I hired a car in Glasgow and drove to Carlisle. My first full day in England was spent at Sycamore Gap…. Just 6 days later I was in my accommodation at Windermere crying, watching the news reports that the tree had been cut down. I shed a tear now, seeing the reality of the empty gap in your video. I’m so lucky to have seen it when I did. And under skies as blue as they were for you 😊
    Looking forward to seeing what other great adventures you have in store for us.

  • @janeshort6108
    @janeshort6108 Місяць тому

    Aww fabulous vlog with fuzzy face Fin ❤
    I was absolutely heartbroken when the Sycamore Tree was chopped down 😢 great walk along the wall.
    Looking forward to the next vlog of the Northeast its my favourite Coastline ❤

  • @Collymillad
    @Collymillad Місяць тому

    Van vids with Finn are my favourite :D

  • @flyingvisit2
    @flyingvisit2 Місяць тому +1

    Fantastic so happy you have done this route, we visited Vindolanda not Housesteads just a little smaller and also walked a bit of the wall. Love Finns new name Finnius Maximus 😁 Love Beadnell Bay, they do lots of sail boarding and paragliding there. Thank you so much , I really enjoyed it. Glenn. 👌👌👌

  • @phillippalee1966
    @phillippalee1966 Місяць тому +2

    I am very lucky to live here in Northumberland - very near Hadrians wall. It is such an amazing part of the UK

  • @Davidsdigitalmemories
    @Davidsdigitalmemories Місяць тому +1

    Oh yes, you have became my staple Sunday evening watch.
    Must say I'm never really keen on van videos, but this one has a relaxing feel to it with some great views. Also it is so so so great to see Fin again. Just touching on your long distance walks, have you walked the west highland way or would you consider walking it sometime?

  • @davemayers9342
    @davemayers9342 Місяць тому

    Sight seeing road trips are fantastic. Getting to see parts of Blighty I've never been to, is great. Thanks Glenn.

  • @jimsmindonline
    @jimsmindonline Місяць тому

    What a shame indeed, so sad. (The Sycamore gap tree)
    What a fun walk though! 💜

  • @matthewburnley5100
    @matthewburnley5100 Місяць тому

    Awesome! Lovely part of the world. Good to see The Finnmeister on tour!

  • @Thewalkingphotographer1979
    @Thewalkingphotographer1979 Місяць тому +1

    Did Hadrians wall walk last year in that September heatwave. The middle section was a nightmare but loved the walk in general. You should do the full walk glen you would love it.

  • @charlotteminshull6686
    @charlotteminshull6686 Місяць тому

    Im guessing u might be a big fan of Tin Tin lol because she reminds me of his dog 🐶 alot ❤

  • @LindyP
    @LindyP Місяць тому

    I hiked the complete Hadrians Wall Trail a few years ago. Sycamore gap was one of the highlights for me. I was so sad when I heard the tree had been cut down, glad to see it’s recovering

  • @christinejones2205
    @christinejones2205 Місяць тому

    Love the video! Had a meal in the same pub only 2 weeks ago on a trip there!

  • @SandraEdwards-f7m
    @SandraEdwards-f7m Місяць тому +1

    Fantastic video, love Hadrian’s wall and all the history, love the van trips…as well as all the walking videos…and especially love Finn ❤xx

  • @craigwilson1604
    @craigwilson1604 Місяць тому +3

    Nice to see you at my side of the country, cawfield quarry is a great place to park and walk along to whats left of the tree.

  • @alisonjarvis6213
    @alisonjarvis6213 Місяць тому

    Fins reply to 'i doubt she'd walk 20 miles a day' was ...'dad, it's called - you can carry me mate!'
    Don't like those buildings, but there was a gorgeous one overlooking the sea... you made me laugh, hubby full of covid, finally said 'im desperate for pie, chips and gravy' and then your dinner was brought out - classic!!excellent vlog...

  • @toniimrie8893
    @toniimrie8893 Місяць тому

    Great video! I nearly fell off my chair when you said ‘that’s what she said’ 😂😂😂
    Can’t wait to see Bebenburgh, is that how you spell it?
    Wonderful to see Finn and the two of you enjoying time together 💜🐶💜

  • @Raffaz2006
    @Raffaz2006 Місяць тому +2

    Great video. You're up my neck of the woods now. Me and the pup have walked the entire Northumberland coast in both directions, you will be hard pushed to find better coastline 🙂

  • @hazelduerdoth4333
    @hazelduerdoth4333 Місяць тому +5

    So happy to see the most pretty Finn back with you ❤️❤️❤️, and what happened to that tree was just simply disgusting 😡😡😥thing is it’s going to take hundreds of years for it to fully mature .

    • @b.2221
      @b.2221 Місяць тому +3

      The Acer Sycamore will easily fight its way back into nice shape within 30 years so don’t be so despondent over this crass act of vandalism all is not lost.

    • @LindaOvenstone-hg3gl
      @LindaOvenstone-hg3gl Місяць тому +1

      The Sycamore gap tree wasn't the only Great Tree to be felled another one got taken down just days after,there was an amazing tree that was about a thousand years old it was an ancient yew tree,why do people such horrible things it's like an attack on nature history and beauty...

  • @happycycleboy6807
    @happycycleboy6807 Місяць тому

    Stopped at Beadnell Bay Campsite about 2 weeks (17-19 September) ago....in my tent 2 nights. We had the full harvest moon then. Did the Coastal (or as the signs say, the English Coastal Path) walk to High Newton by the Sea...Nice pint or two in the Joiners Arms....then onto Low Newton....back along coastal path.....Beadnell is good for wind surfers...although on the video the bay looked like a mill pond.....
    Some fabulous houses overlooking the sea at Beadnell. Nice pub in Beadnell, the Craster Arms, good food and a beer.
    We were very lucky with rhe weather, baking hot on the walk.
    Wee dog, Finn, was like a puppy on the beach. Lovely to see.
    Very enjoyable video. Thanks for sharing.
    Liked the black clan/ mass info.

  • @rogertatham5608
    @rogertatham5608 Місяць тому +1

    Great video Glenn, would love to go to Hadrians Wall but never been…..and don’t over think things, your videos are always great whatever you are doing, climbing mountains, wild camping, van trips, whatever, we all love them 👍

  • @kaydunn8777
    @kaydunn8777 Місяць тому

    Great to see you out and about in Northumberland, a beautiful county to explore 😊 x

  • @duncanfairwood127
    @duncanfairwood127 Місяць тому +2

    Great video, thank you. Love the van. Hope you had chance to grab a Craster Kipper.

  • @seanspringett2914
    @seanspringett2914 Місяць тому +1

    Awesome, we spent this weekend in dent because of u lol. Thank u. Now bring on Beadnell, fellow patreon, look forward to the remaining videos

  • @Yorkshire_Dave
    @Yorkshire_Dave Місяць тому

    You have made me want to walk the full wall now 😁

  • @padanfain7466
    @padanfain7466 Місяць тому +2

    It had to be Bamburgh! YESSS! I am Uhtred son of Uhtred! Oh... i typed this when I started watching. Haha watching Last Kingdom to get in the mood. Cant wait.

  • @StephenThompson-c3n
    @StephenThompson-c3n Місяць тому +1

    Brilliant video really enjoyed watching and looking forward to the next one, if you haven’t already have you any thoughts on visiting the Outer Hebrides and the Isle of Harris? Could see you and Fin up there as the beaches look stunning, we are hoping to plan a visit next spring, Enjoy bud 😉 👍

  • @sheffycity
    @sheffycity Місяць тому

    Good morning Craig
    Than you for the wonderful drive through the countryside and the seaside to and I love the Adrian wall walk to witch I’ve never been to you should get yourself a nice motor home for yourself looking forward to the next one have a gd day 😊x

  • @suedurbin5566
    @suedurbin5566 Місяць тому

    Ooh. We now get to go on holiday with you. I’m really enjoying the ‘series of walks’. Definitely get some mead from Lindesfarne. Delicious! 😊

  • @scottruddick7984
    @scottruddick7984 Місяць тому +2

    49:09 “Done by The Fuzz..“
    Made me laugh, Glenn. Great vid, in my neck of the woods.
    Ps technically, she’s the Finnmeisterin ❤

  • @MicheleHannan-ln3es
    @MicheleHannan-ln3es Місяць тому

    Really enjoyed the pace of this video. Love those art deco buildings too. Your dog Finney is adorable!

  • @StephenPowell-s7t
    @StephenPowell-s7t Місяць тому

    Another great video Glenn, thanks for sharing and I'm looking forward to the rest of the series. Cheers, Steve.

  • @janehodgett959
    @janehodgett959 Місяць тому

    My childhood on that coastline Howick is a rocky sheltered beach and Craster Kippers yum!!!

  • @denisefoote647
    @denisefoote647 Місяць тому

    Loving your trip to my favourite place, my home county Northumberland. Looking forward to the next video.

  • @AlexT0412
    @AlexT0412 Місяць тому

    Lovely, and what beautiful weather! 🌝. We did part of that walk, including the sycamore back in March and whilst it was VERY cold I loved the wide landscapes and big skies. So looking forward to the rest of this series 😊

  • @westpoll1
    @westpoll1 Місяць тому

    I remember doing this walk, I had the same sort of weather as you had. Beautiful walk enjoyed every minute of it!

  • @jonathansutterby4081
    @jonathansutterby4081 Місяць тому

    Great vid. Hope you get some dark sky action - although with a full super moon might be difficult !

  • @hanneliewiese3477
    @hanneliewiese3477 Місяць тому

    Finn !!! ❤❤❤

  • @Alan-DPhotos
    @Alan-DPhotos Місяць тому +2

    Loving the journey so far 😁 We've been drawn to that coastline quite a few times now and the campsite we stay at is the CCC site at Dunstan Hill, Just off Embleton beach and quieter than the Beadnell site. Done bits and bobs of the walk you're doing but never all in one go. Always seem to get stuck in the pub at Craster or Low Newton by the sea 🤣

  • @johnmull59
    @johnmull59 Місяць тому

    Don't stress about your video content, it is very good and I enjoy the ramblings.
    On a side note, it must have been annoying being a legionnaire and having to pay £11.80 to get back in after a patrol!🤣

  • @SharonHabberley
    @SharonHabberley Місяць тому

    Loved it great video as always see you next week 😊

  • @jakehutchinson897
    @jakehutchinson897 Місяць тому

    Fantastic as always, can’t wait for the next episode 👌

  • @Kristanrg
    @Kristanrg Місяць тому

    What a smart way to secure a gas cap! Cool share 👍

  • @kookytoots6755
    @kookytoots6755 Місяць тому

    Yay an adventure with Finn

  • @ade3628
    @ade3628 Місяць тому +1

    Cool a road trip

  • @nigglemoth
    @nigglemoth Місяць тому

    Really enjoyed this and looking forward to the rest!

  • @halo13ification
    @halo13ification Місяць тому

    It's worth stopping at steel rigg and taking in the view from there of the Whin Sill. Also there's the twice brewed pub and brewery there which is rather nice

  • @stephenrobinson7197
    @stephenrobinson7197 Місяць тому

    Northumberland. My favourite County 👌

  • @charlotteminshull6686
    @charlotteminshull6686 Місяць тому

    Haha anyway she so cute and a great travel partner on the road 👍👍👍👍🫶 🎉🎉

  • @clairethompson3238
    @clairethompson3238 Місяць тому

    Another great video, look forward to the next one.

  • @janettetaylor8760
    @janettetaylor8760 Місяць тому

    The Van ...lol 😂😆😂

  • @howardpotts5763
    @howardpotts5763 Місяць тому

    Northumberland one of my favourite places

  • @marpop99
    @marpop99 Місяць тому

    Great video. Love that part of the country.

  • @KevinMelb
    @KevinMelb Місяць тому

    Glenn could you share the details of the bus you took from Sycamore Gap as we are there soon and would like to do exactly as you did

  • @grahamtowler1761
    @grahamtowler1761 Місяць тому +4

    Must have been freezing at the fort in the Winter but they had some great views You'd have to be a special kind of stupid to want to cut the sycamore down, glad it's shooting away again.

  • @RoberthSagdahl
    @RoberthSagdahl Місяць тому

    Good vidio .😁. And Finn is so wonderful..

  • @andrease2320
    @andrease2320 Місяць тому

    Well done you walk some of the Pennines way. The short cut is through the nice farm house

  • @IonicH3art
    @IonicH3art Місяць тому

    Been their myself, beautiful place, great food too

  • @michaelatkinson8291
    @michaelatkinson8291 Місяць тому

    The weather is always that good here in the North East 😁

  • @nolslifegren
    @nolslifegren Місяць тому

    Damn i was there a week last tuesday , Beadnell , Bamburgh etc

  • @Reecemw
    @Reecemw Місяць тому

    Whats the name of the fleece hoodie you was wearing? It looks awesome!

  • @lesa1378
    @lesa1378 Місяць тому

    C2c is quite a challenging trek , dont underestimate it

  • @janettetaylor8760
    @janettetaylor8760 Місяць тому

    Those people who cut that's poor tree down I hope to god they have a guilty conscience within them for what they did..... I absolutely love tress and it broke me when it was reported what happened to this beautiful tree....

  • @gladiator22666
    @gladiator22666 Місяць тому

    A beautiful unspoiled part of the country……unlike parts of the Lakes have become .
    The last time I visited Coniston and Bowness-on Windermere I might as well have been in Blackpool …...not the sort of people I’ve been used to seeing in the Lakes . ( been a visitor to the Lakes over the past 30 years ) If it carries on its current path it won’t be long before they have a laughing clown , amusements and a Big Dipper !

  • @ashdowker4326
    @ashdowker4326 Місяць тому

    fantastic area i have family in amble know it well

  • @kaydunn8777
    @kaydunn8777 Місяць тому

    Ps the well was never an original feature i believe , so it was removed but before tree was cut down 😢

  • @mikewinrow364
    @mikewinrow364 Місяць тому

    No Glen the geese are arriving from the cold winter

  • @lorraine7056
    @lorraine7056 Місяць тому +2

    My neighbor did Hadrians Wall this Spring...as part of a tour (from the U.S)..so now I can tell her I did too! From my couch😂 Thank you!!👍Love your videos...made all the better because Finn is there with you❤