77 Miles, Wild Camping & Photography | The Cumbria Way

It has been a while since I hiked any kind of distance and I feel like I haven't been wild camping for years, so I packed my camera and my hiking back and took on the challenge of The Cumbria Way. In 4 days I hiked 77 miles, wild camped in some beautiful locations and enjoyed a little bit of landscape photography. I hope you enjoy this micro adventure.
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[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

In this video I was praising the DJI Osmo Action. I take it all back as mine had a catastrophic failure mid trip. I was forced to buy a GoPro 7, which was my second choice, but so far I love it. It should be more reliable than the Osmo.

[@shrimpfarmer]

Thomas Heaton good choice. I have the 7 and a couple of friends are using the Osmo action. They have problems also.

[@medfrode]

No problems with mine. Been using it since the release!

[@JeisonJo]

I also had the same, Day 2 of my 30 day holiday abroad! Total brick to carry for the rest of the travels. I bought a Go Pro 7 the day after the failure.

[@mikeysteam]

It's why we started following you in the first place Thomas all those years ago.

[@kreygscott]

Same here.

[@astromanicdave]

Exactly. This is like going back to his roots

[@sheridanbutler_444]

Absolutely right

[@BordesFabian]

+1 on that!

[@klausschleicher523]

So true. My first Thomas Heaton video was: "Solo Wild Camping & Landscape Photography on Location - Lake District Cloud Inversion" years ago. I hope for more videos like this ;-)

[@jasongooding9101]

What a great video. As it happens someone from Carlisle City Council was watching - I’m the chief executive and I’ll try and get something done about the disappointing end of the Cumbria Way.

[@ChrisGouge]

As someone from Carlisle who will very likely also do this route one day, I am pleased to hear that

[@timothylatour4977]

Good for you Jason, all the way from the U.S.

[@Philobr]

The gate, the hat on sideways, and the confusion. Brilliant ending.

[@MrCochise71]

My favorite videos of yours. Hiking... looking for a capture. It's what got me hooked on your channel over a year ago. Superb. 👍

[@stulora3172]

only Thomas Heaton can walk past numerous gorgeous spots and breathtaking landscapes, and say, I just didn't find a scene I wanted to photograph....

[@sagaloo1]

Videos like this are one of the reasons I watch less TV and aspire to get into landscape photography, relaxing informative and amusing, brilliant, thank you.

[@henryfitzthum7563]

Was one of the main reasons why I subscribed to your channel Tom, Missed all the camping adventure photography series and then you kinda teamed up with Brandon trying to commercialize, I watched afew of those then lost interest could not view anymore haven't watched anything from you for maybe 8 months then I seen this title Wild Camping & Photography mate you got my attention again

[@seantomlinson3320]

I agree. I miss the older videos.

[@henrymc5733]

glad I am not the only one who thought BVS was a big mistake. And now Thomas is back in the groove!

[@henryfitzthum7563]

I followed both Thomas and Brandon and afew others before these 2 merged with their bright idea of offering photography workshops together, I then started to see these 2 change as greed start to take over they were only out there to line their own pockets, when they stated well people we can only post a vlog once a week every Thursday I believe that's when I stopped watching but still subscribed.

[@Adisa1992]

@@henryfitzthum7563 lol

[@ashzhu3085]

Honestly, I don't understand why I'm hooked to this video. No sharp images, no fancy transitions, the "only" photography is far from "absolutely stunning" (where the peak touches the sky on the left side of the image feels a little nervous), just a man hiking on a trail. Love it.

[@charlieg1029]

Followed you for years, love all your videos, but this one reminded me of the old days. Loved it! Thanks again Tom.

[@chrisbrennan6648]

Pretty much love every video you produce, this walk and wild camp remind me of why I subscribed from the start. Cheers Thomas

[@AirlinersLive]

Really enjoyed this video - thanks a lot!

[@hamsterneckliving]

The very last scene trying to go through that wrought iron gateway with your full backpack cracked me up! Ha!!!!

[@apocalypso1564]

I got up very early last May to catch the sunrise on Catbells. Just the sheep for company, low mist rolling through the valley on the far opposite shore of Derwent, and a setting dusty red moon in the other direction from a cloudless sky. Absolutely jaw dropping.

[@McDale22]

I've been watching your videos for years, but I don't think I've ever commented. All I wanted to say is that you truly inspire me. I've seen you progress, but never really lose who you are. You make, everyone who watches, lives better. Thank you so much.

[@TobiasWeberRSA]

Love the fact that you kept this one long video rather than trying to please the KZbin and making 4 episodes. Much more engaging and interesting.

[@paultyson9070]

It was so AWESOME seeing Ulverston right at the beginning. That's where I was born. I've been living in Canada now for 44 years. And I do plan on returning to the Lake District for a visit whenever life and money permits.

[@nanshire2278]

Late to the party, but, Pro Tip: Get those Guy Lines tentioned up! It will seperate the inner and outer layer and shoudl help prevent the inner layer getting wet from the outside! Loved the video!

[@crystalgolden9492]

I am so grateful that you are showing the work and challenges behind going out and shooting in nature! People seem to forget that we do have to get to these places, and sometimes that means hours and hours of trecking just to have the weather fall through and have to head home empty-handed. It's nice to have someone showing the less fun glamorous side of things!

[@toureiro]

I've been saving this one for when I could give it my undivided attention. What a treat!

[@adss70]

Perfect! As awful as this might sound, seeing your disappointment about the weather not playing the game is the main reason that I got hooked on your vlogs. Don’t get me wrong, it is not seeing you gutted that I like, but it is your persistency and pragmatic aptitude that i love.

[@BrandonA]

The end got me going 😂 Great captures and brilliant music selection 👍

[@burnedbytheword]

Watching in early Spring, 2021. This is such a breath of fresh air. No quarantine, no “people” worries. Just you and Mother Nature. I love how the newest videos focus mostly on photography. Yet the hiking focus is a welcome departure. Thank you!

[@stefanmollmann8788]

Also just watched it (March 2021). Felt the same way!

[@ToastandJam52]

I did this hike back in the late 1990s. The first day from Ulverston to Conniston was a horrendous. The day started with light rain and just got worse as the day progressed. I was so exhausted by the time I got to Conniston that only had enough energy to pitch my tent. I was thinking that if the weather stayed like this then I would have to give up. Anyway, I passed out in the door of my tent not having eaten and still fully dressed. I woke the next morning to birds cheerfully singing and the sun bursting bright. It stayed like this for he rest of the hike. Temps were in the high 20s/low 30s for the rest of the trip. I totally agree that the final day into Carlyle was extremely disappointing. But one there, it is a nice town where I spent serval days recovering. Thanks for bringing back the memories!!!!

[@graysmith4732]

Yes!! Thomas back doing it as he used to! Great vid Thomas 👍

[@NatureBound]

Lmao, the gate at the end, to good. Sorry about the tent, frustrating spending good money on a product that doesn't work proper. Very well done video and thanks for bringing us along Cheers Eric

[@cgriggsiv]

Nothing like having a little bit of solo time for 77 miles just to see what you will see on a hike and not knowing what you will find for photography inspiration everywhere what you will find who will know

[@SunDevilPilot]

I really enjoyed the last 15 seconds. Quite perplexing..... I hope you figured out safe passage.

[@Mukheshseetaram]

Oh, the end is just perfect. Hilarious. Cheers, Thomas.

[@chrisscholter3399]

Ticks and OCD are the perfect match. Ferns are loaded with ticks. Nice video.

[@StarScaperPhoto]

What a fantastic video Thomas! What it "lacked" in photography it made up for in adventure by a long long stretch! Loved watching it, very inspiring.

[@kristoffersandberg5843]

Love this video! THIS is landscape photography. The struggle, the walking, the camping, the awesome nature and one OK photograph. It’s all there. We all know that if you do this often enough , you will be rewarded with great photographs. This is why I’m buying your calendar!

[@daviddobson2841]

Brilliant brilliant brilliant welcome back Thomas we missed you .

[@DanielMillerlife]

Awesome, I got out this summer and went camping, but watching this I want to get out to camp again before summer is over.

[@MichalOlender]

Now this is what I call an adventure!

[@KnightSkyFilms]

Really enjoyed that Thomas. Much needed distraction while in precautionary isolation from you-know-what. Planning trips for when the madness ends and this has been a brilliant source of inspiration. Cheers!

[@kajnielsenphoto]

Wow! Such a great video, Thomas. 44 minutes and not a minute too long. You're a great inspiration 👍

[@jonfischer9826]

Just what I needed after three months of quarantine and a long four days working and dreaming of wide open spaces.

[@raquelcreative]

hiking is when you find your soul. Hiking is what later inspires all of us outdoor photographers capture what the eye doesn't usually share...Thanks for the share

[@JamesStevensonPhoto]

@12.24 - I remember very well having this moment cycling around Iceland in 2016! I'd dreamt of epic walks on top of my ring-road circuit, finding great angles on the falls and views! The reality was exactly as you mentioned, I was very tired and the idea of detours and additional miles was scuppered by the need to rest! Really enjoying seeing your older uploads now in 2021, I missed quite a few of these at the time.

[@mauriziomigliozzi]

These kind of videos (Thomas, Music, Scenery, Photography, Hiking, United Kingdom) is why I thought you were unique and why I subscribed a few years ago. Hoping to see more of them.

[@paulrelf88]

That was a great video. Throughly enjoyed all of it. But that confusion on with the gate at the end has got my in stitches haha. Fantastic!

[@glennbooth7478]

Compeed blister plasters for the win. I loved watching this - I see all the frustrations of trying to do too much while covering too many miles! The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.

[@Hangs4Fun]

GREAT to see you back out there backpacking and exploring. I do also like your van adventures, but these are my favorite of yours :-) Have a great day Thomas, and be safe out there!

[@chrischristian7561]

Hangs4Fun and where was his F-Stop backpack he just did a video on? That looked like his Osprey backpack?

[@Hangs4Fun]

@@chrischristian7561I have been loving my F-Stop Shinn backpack. It's the only pack I've ever owned where I can carry all my backpacking gear along with filming and photography gear (and that includes a big 600 wildlife lens or full 3 axis motion controller setup for high res motion time lapses. I was really wanting see how that smaller 50L F-Stop worked for him

[@Hangs4Fun]

Your own conclusion towards the end around 42 mins of less distance and more time for exploring is my favorite. I find anytime I HAVE to be somewhere and there is a certain amount of distance to travel, that I dont enjoy it as much. Sometimes my best photos and experiences come from the exploring along the way. So over the years I have learned to put more value on the journey and allow time to explore versus having some end point or schedule to keep

[@MadsPeterIversen]

What a great video! Super interesting and good you at least got a shot in the end :)

[@timothylatour4977]

The last few seconds alone would have made the video worthwhile! Great job again, thanks.

[@donaldgould1293]

I just picked this video up having missed it, wonderful thanks Thomas. In Australia ticks are a serious problem. We use an ointment for scabes to treat ticks. Just apply ointment, leave ant tick is killed almost instantly. Never try to remove without otherwise they release their toxin. Happy walking

[@bradcampbell261]

Great Job Thomas. I enjoyed watching your hike along the Cumbria Way, very Stunnin views. I hope you get yourself a new tent and get rid of that mold trap.

[@GeoffreyCroker]

This is great. The content about being outside is rad 👍

[@jgjafo]

Brilliant, simply brilliant.

[@PamelaMarshall]

Actually snort laughed at the last 30 seconds. This is my kind of video. Hiking and more hiking. Love it. 😊👍🏻

[@markhyde1970]

Tom you're brilliant. You wear your heart on your sleeve, you keep everything real and don't fib. Enjoyed this from the start to the finish. So jealous. Excellent work. Yeah so, bye for now! ;)

[@alexandercorne6021]

Me: What's he talking about? KZbin hiking miles? Tom: *Walks back and picks up vlogging camera* Me: ooohhhhhh

[@FahrulZainuddin]

Yah, this is it. 👌👌👌

[@lakeswildswim5928]

This was a great watch, helps keep the feeling of freedom alive. Thanks 👍

[@bradzaruba9686]

Thanks Tom for the hike. Nice change of pace.

[@moviebufftexas5277]

Great to see you back doing what you do best. Welcome back to your home/niche/fan base.

[@andys.7083]

That’s the way to go, more of that Mr. Heaton 😃

[@GjPeddy]

Great film, thank you for taking us along! About tent condensation - I did the TGO challenge in May (a 2-weeks hike across Scotland with 450 participant) and EVERYONE I met on the way had had condensation problems, regardless of their tent, or even tarp. I also had problems every single night I wild camped and was so surprised to hear it wasn't my tent, but that's the conclusion I came to.. The weather in the UK is really humid and there's only so much to be done about it: airing your tent out during the day is your best bet. To avoid the fly sagging you could consider adding an extra tieout point in the middle of the sagging panel, which you can then tie around one trekking pole (to pull it upwards) and then back to the ground. There's a video on youtube called "DIY bonded tarp pullouts" where you can see how it's done (I swear I don't know the guy who did it and I'm not trying to get him extra views...). However, you might have more difficulty reselling the tent after doing that, perhaps.

[@DiegoMcCartney]

Man I was in tears laughing at that final clip! What a weird looking gate? Loved this one Thom. Has a really old school feel to it. Thanks for sharing and putting together such a big production run time video for this one!

[@JamesMushroom]

Well in the end what matters most is the journey and what you come along in the way not the destination am i right ??? Beautiful Thomas keep on being simple and selective on your shots!!! thats why they are awesome!!!

[@jbairdexp]

Three things. 1 - great video. Makes me want to walk the West Highland Way again. 2 - I've also got myself stuck in a gate with my bag. 3 - Agree with your calculation of x1.2 for YT miles. 👍😀

[@anthonyclark725]

Hilleberg all the way Tom. Not cheap but well worth it. Nothing else compares.

[@trevorcrossley3054]

Thomas Heaton 77 miles the Movie, excellent and thanks very much, the downside is we will expect it all the time now. Seriously though "good show".

[@stenmartens7179]

Exquisite and a real reality check for every landscape photographer. Loving this!

[@BELGRANOization]

WHAT a beautiful life you live. Love your videos...

[@Jaydawg1250]

I really enjoyed that. Beautiful scenery in spite of not necessarily getting lots of photos.

[@kineticbe]

I wasn't here when you used to do this, only recently subscribed, but I wouldn't mind at all to see more of these video's. Enjoyed from start till end.

[@jagodabrie411]

This was one of the most relaxing videos I have ever seen on KZbin. I love your patience and thoughful approach to photography and the trail was breathtaking. I hope we can see more of similar type of journeys from you :)

[@mdmizanurrahman3190]

Absolutely Beautiful. Missed last 1 months contents. Now watching it all together. Thank you very much.

[@bunkermagnus]

Hi Thomas, I love this video, I’m not concerned about the lack of Photography , you have plenty of those videos already. Just following you on this lovely hike made my Sunday morning. Thank you for sharing this!

[@hanchesterman5661]

Back to the roots👍🏻. I particularly enjoyed this one as your struggles were really relatable

[@davidaylsworth8964]

This is the best video of yours that I’ve seen in quite a long while. Thanks for the adventure Tom.

[@Rich..]

what a great video! MORE of this please!!!! This is like original Heaton!

[@Viator19]

Doing a long distance trail to get decent images really is a game of chance. You do it primarily for the walk and photography comes second. I did the Pennine Way back in the late 90's before I got into photography and I couldn't even begin to imagine doing it again lugging my gear along. Having said that the trails that go deep into the wilderness could present opportunities that most people would never get.

[@alistaircorbett573]

One of your very best videos. I can only reiterate what others have said; these kinds of videos are the reason I started watching you channel (I think I've watched the 'Solo Wild Camping & Landscape Photography on Location' video about six times. It's the back-to-basics UK-based videos that I enjoy the most, and the ones I'm most likely to watch. Best wishes - Alistair.

[@petroverba6054]

Just finished (2 hours ago) 3 weeks backpacking and photography trip through Carpathian mountains in Ukraine. Relaxing in accommodation and waiting for my "bear and burger". Thank you Thomas for film.

[@petroverba6054]

Haven't finished watching video, but I already feel all your pain, disappointment and struggle. I felt 100% the same all this 3 weeks of my hike.

[@michaelhill3363]

Loved this Tom. Hiking & shooting = a few days well spent.

[@crzyevol]

Really enjoyed watching this. One of the main reasons I started watching your videos. Adventure plus photography :)

[@daykz69]

Yeeees old Skool vlog bloody brilliant to have a blast from the past type of video. The hiking and camping with photography was the reason I got started , inspiring stuff so thank you....oh and more of these please!

[@danielbrehmer4912]

This was more of a hike with some photographing than the other way around. Really like it! I do like the more photographing-focused videos too, but this is more what I am doing myself. A pleasure to watch!!! But the tent ... what a dissapointment. I once thought of buying one of these myself, but thanks I did not. Instead I bought Hilleberg Enan and if I would recommend one single person tent, that is the one. The triangular construction at the ends, the ventilation it provides, the easiness to pitch and rather "spacy" for the wight (1,1 kg including all) makes it the ultimate one-person tent for me. Really do recommend it, though it is a little expensive. I will have a look at the action-camera you used. Seems interesting! Keep up your good work Thomas!!!! And buy a new tent 🤣!

[@kieranlehane]

Favourite video so far. Image at 38:55 is just amazing. Really cool seeing the ins and outs of trips like this

[@hajnal4755]

I'm going to watch it multiple times, because it's so beautiful, kinda therapeutic if I skip the tent issues. Please do more like this one in the future.

[@samb5506]

44 min? That’s a movie you gave us today! I loved it! Peaceful and contemplative somehow, appreciate the moment without taking picture or having an image in mind is great too :)

[@patriciastein9876]

This are the storys I love the most on your channel !

[@MrDazza64]

Hi Tom Lad, now I enjoyed that very much. Just like the Tom of old, one man, one little vid camera and nobody else around. No fancy b-roll, no drones and no bloody Square Space! Great stuff. Regards, Dazza. 🇬🇧

[@chrisnowellphotography]

As a blind landscape photography who very regularly fulls or twists an ankle I’d say there is definitely a art to fully probability A very good listen/watch 👍

[@augustincollie8500]

This video was pure joy ! And that ending light to gift you with that beautiful image of those mountains was so nice ! Funny ending sequence too ! Keep it up, Thomas, love your spontaneity !

[@arthurdorleans7784]

Fourth time i've watched this video and there's nothing more inspiring!!

[@kreygscott]

You should definitely do more videos like this Tom. It reminds me of your videos when you first started KZbin. Truly a memoir to the good old days. Thanks for sharing mate and God Bless.

[@OgetID]

I would like to say this is a landscape and hiking film Very good adventure Tom Love it

[@bollinmorris2]

Oh, I enjoyed that, thank you - more about the joys (and trials) of walking than about making photos. Last year I walked on one of the Caminos in Spain for a couple of weeks. Travelling light was the key. Big cameras with interchangeable lenses stayed at home. My little Fujifilm X70 and my iPhone did the necessary. The walk was the real experience. Limiting myself in terms of equipment was a good photographic discipline as well as making the ascents physically easier. Photographs (and I did manage more than two!) were simply a bonus. I’ll be back on a Camino this autumn. Can’t wait!

[@allandavies1187]

Congratulations Thomas, it’s a lovely wee walk. I did it in 1989. Loved it!

[@nixpixphotos]

This is the reason I follow you. Raw content, a real sense of adventure. It feels like I'm with you on your hike. Love your content so much. Thanks for what you do!

[@UnkemptBushell]

I did Ulverston to Keswick last weekend and it was amazing. I'm going to go back when it's a bit warmer and do the full thing. I really enjoyed watching your experience.

[@philipblair7307]

4 minutes in i realised it was a 44 min vlog. Had to go open a beer! Nice one Thomas!

[@patmcshane8976]

Thomas I will add that this is also my favorite of all of your videos. I just completed a 400 mile cycling trip last week with 6 nights of camping and I could appreciate some of your challenges along with your great attitude about them. Kudos to you.......your videos are really several steps above others on KZbin!

[@stephenjuk3238]

I’ve been waiting for one of these videos. Just an old classic and peaceful vlog in the great British countryside. These types of videos are why I first followed, sure the “big” style away trips are beautiful but these are so much relaxing.

[@WayneRobertsonPhotography]

Well done, I can appreciate all the physical and mental effort you put into this, not just the walking but the filming and editing too. Great job, and I can see why you got the camera out for the final image 👍🏻 As for ticks and midges - they are definitely the worst part of summer!!

[@joits]

Really enjoying these longer videos! Love watching them while i edit photos. Hope to see more.