A Dawn of Day Walk in the Picture Perfect Cotswold Village of Hampnett

So, today we are out and about walking in the Cotswold village and parish of Hampnett. The village is located in the County of Gloucestershire, England. The Cotswold market town of Northleach is just 1 mile (1.6 km) away from Hampnett.
The church in the village is dedicated to Saint George. It is of Norman origins and built in the 12th century. The church was previously dedicated to Saint Matthew up until around 1740. The church is Grade I listed.
This might be the first gated village that we have seen whilst out on our walks. Springs are seen the village which are known to form the River Leach.
The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 under the name Hantone.
This walk was filmed the day after the rainy Compton Abdale walk and as what I believe to be a result of this, the camera lens starting fogging up on in the inside. It did not happen straight away on this walk but gradually as the walk progressed (probably as exiting the church it started to show). It was far worse in the original video than depicted here. To try and mitigate this somewhat I used a polarised effect in post production to reduce the effect of the fogging - it took over 70 hrs to export this video because of the 3rd party plugin used to reduce the fogging but on the flip side it really brought out the contrast in the sky. Hopefully it won't spoil your viewing pleasure especially as...well...dare I say it but this might just be on the of the most stunning walks so far in the heart of the Cotswolds on this channel.
Thanks for walking with me.
#cotswolds #englishcountryside #nature

[@jamesd0000]

Wow! That was the best. From the beautiful opening sequence, you knew this was going to be a special one. All captured so well! What a location! Thanks! 🙌🏻

[@OutandaboutWalking]

Thanks, James. I thought you would enjoy this one :). Have a good week ahead. All the best. OAAW

[@berylann1372]

Love the sound of the river at the bottom of the gardens!

[@longwaytotipperary]

Gorgeous! ❤️

[@OutandaboutWalking]

Good to hear from you. Thanks very much :)

[@euniceloy7120]

Wonderful! I can't believe how many weeping willow trees you have! I have only seen one here in the United States and I'm now 65. That was the one in my Grandparents yard. I have fond memories of that tree, playing under it as a child with my siblings and cousins. They get so huge and I use to love the long vines that reached all the way to the ground. One of the first videos of yours I saw one in the center of a road. But I'm just flooded that they are in so many videos! There in yards, parks along the road. You probably take them for granted. I truly miss that tree. After my Grandparents passed away, the house was sold and the new owner turned the house into a gift shop and they cut down the tree 😢

[@OutandaboutWalking]

Hi, Eunice. Lovely to hear from you. There is something quite special & magical about a Willow Tree, and when stood under one, it kind of makes one feel enshrouded & protected by it. Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful memory from your childhood. It’s just a thought but if you have a big enough yard and it is practical to do so, could you plant a Willow in it in memory of your Grandparents? To be perfectly honest I don’t take any tree for granted anymore, these walks have really opened my eyes up to just how important trees are and in so many different ways. Have a good evening. OAAW

[@leonesp7574]

Nice beauty england thank you very much🇪🇸🌷🌷🌷🌷♥️♥️♥️

[@OutandaboutWalking]

Good to hear from you Léon. Thanks for your support. All the best. OAAW

[@arunasubba4703]

...how much I am enjoying. Thank you. brilliant job

[@OutandaboutWalking]

Hi, Aruna. Good to hear from you. Thanks for your nice words. All the best to you.

[@janetryan9779]

At the risk of perhaps one day having to retract my words if an even more exquisite video comes out, I must say that this walk is my favorite yet, out of all that I have seen! Beautiful scenery, the sound of water, seeing the world at sunrise, the sound of the breeze in the trees, bird calls- it would be hard to improve upon this. I definitely wished that I could step into my iPhone and experience this one personally! It’s too bad that moisture caused you some filming woes, but it did not spoil this lovely video, and you are to be commended and thanked for putting in so much work (70 hours- Wow!) just to prepare and present this particular walk. Your efforts were appreciated by your viewers all over the world. : )

[@OutandaboutWalking]

Hi, Janet. Thank you so much for your kind words. You never know, as I have some nice walks already bagged plus a village which I drove through, which was jaw dropping, so cannot wait to see how that one goes 😀. I think the important thing is that you are enjoying the walks and I am so happy that you are. 😀. Many thanks. All the best to you. OAAW

[@janetryan9779]

@@OutandaboutWalking I will look forward to seeing those other walks that you spoke of. Have a great day! : )

[@mrredithhall7115]

Truely Beautiful captures the mood of Autumn season

[@OutandaboutWalking]

Hello. Good to hear from you. I am glad you enjoyed this walk. All the best to you.

[@LynHanson-pb4vw]

Such a lovely vill age. Stunning walks all around here. Thank you

[@OutandaboutWalking]

You are very welcome, Lyn. Enjoy your day. OAAW

[@jaclynmwvasquez]

Sure enjoyed the new exploration, Sir🕶️. You really sparkled the church stained glasses, so obvious each tiny pane was hand set at an unlevel angle, imperfection many times gives off more beauty than precision. And, throughout Cotswold, magnificent Tolkien door hinges and Elven fauna draperies, Hobbitzie gardens. Curiosity doesn't kill the cat, nope, it makes its eye pupils grow huge; me own forest green irises disappear with each video. Keep'em coming!

[@OutandaboutWalking]

Good day, Jaclyn. Glad you enjoyed today’s mini adventure. The church sure is a beautiful building which Is adorned with many interesting features & details just like so much of the Cotswolds. But what a gem Hampnett is! And you know what? We are only just getting started with our explorations, we still have much to do :). Thanks for walking with me today. Enjoy the rest of your day. OAAW

[@fleetingsoul]

probably the best video you have posted...

[@OutandaboutWalking]

That is very kind, thank you 😊

[@michelepfaff5363]

That opening shot was majestic!!! The colors of the sky seemed to bounce off the landscape. I can't wait to walk those fields, hills & towns, including the "old schoolhouse". Mystical, magical, enchanting & always beautifully thoughtful. Thank you for taking us along with you again. Always so special. ❤🌲💚🌲❤

[@OutandaboutWalking]

Hi, Michele. Hope you had a nice weekend. Always really appreciate your lovely feedback. You know me,...norrmally I prefer cloudy and wet days but on this occasion the morning sunrise with the dramatic clouds were real eye candy and very much added value to the video. You are going to need about a year with so many villages to visit and see :) Wishing you all the very best. OAAW

[@michelepfaff5363]

@@OutandaboutWalking Good afternoon, yes, I also love the wet rainy days, especially this time of year but it was beautiful. Hope you have a lovely week. Always nice hearing from you. 🤗

[@yasminhelenendangeredspecies]

Like stepping back into the days of Pride and Prejudice! The Countryside is positively Romantic in scope and depth. The greens and blues: luschious. Sometimes the birds sound as if they are trying to outdo each other. I really Love this Walk! Thank You so much. This is the stuff of Dreams - Wild Irish Blessings to you 🍀💝🌺🐦 ~

[@OutandaboutWalking]

Hi, Yasmin. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am glad you enjoyed our walk in Hampnett. Please stay tuned for plenty more upcoming walks. Wishing you all the best & a wonderful day. OAAW

[@hellie_el]

just beautiful. thank you. ❤❤❤

[@OutandaboutWalking]

Thanks, Hellie. I put the camera in a bag of gels for 24 hrs and so far so good 👍. Have a good week ahead. OAAW

[@hellie_el]

@@OutandaboutWalking hope it works! 🤞🤞🤞

[@stephenburns8323]

Great cinematographic takes, keep it

[@OutandaboutWalking]

Thanks very much. All the best to you.

[@jagoturner]

You must be getting kind of bored of me remarking on the amazing colours of your videos. But this one is so beautiful that it knocked me sideways... Don't ask me why we get knocked sideways. It's one of those idioms whose origin has always evaded me. Anyway... Sideways I was knocked. The opener is perfectly positioned to make us want to keep watching and that misting brings about a real painterly quality. Quite incredible. I remain in awe of the beauty of your walks. Thank you for posting.

[@OutandaboutWalking]

Evening Jago. Hope you have had a good day. I don’t think I will ever get board of you remarking on the colours of the videos :). I think this one in particular probably stands out due to the polarising effect really making the contrast in the sky pop. I thought about putting a polariser on the lens but the trouble is can reduce the exposure by 2 - 3 stops, which is not ideal for when filming before sunrise as I often do. I really am thankful for your continued support, which means so much to me. All the best to you & hope to speak to you again soon.

[@susancrone5670]

Absolutely gorgeous morning light and sky! Good morning from chilly Colorado ☕❄️

[@OutandaboutWalking]

Hello Susan. Hope you had a pleasant weekend. Thanks very much, I am glad you enjoyed this one. Got plenty more relaxing walks on the way. Stay safe & warm. Many best wishes. OAAW

[@juliea.7292]

This is paradise❤❤❤

[@OutandaboutWalking]

Hi, Julie. Great to hear from you. I'm glad you enjoyed the walk. All the best to you.

[@FarahAicha-ey2ow]

Bonjour cher ami toujour en bon emeur avec des beau image cest calme sa fait peur merci thank you. Aicha. 😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤🌹🌹🌹🌹🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️👏👏👏👏

[@OutandaboutWalking]

Hi, Aisha. Lovely to hear from you. Thank you for your comment. Have a good week. All the best to you.

[@malitaus5672]

I love these videos!

[@OutandaboutWalking]

Hello. Good to hear from you. Your continued support is greatly appreciated. All the best to you. OAAW

[@bruce9601]

Beautiful dawn sky. So colourful. Am always impressed with how well kept all the stone walls are. Everywhere you go. Grateful for your videos. Saw the wooden crate Paradise Run ?? What were they? Saw you eyed the big puddle, one soaker or two?lol As before, God Bless and Take care my YT Bud. 😊🍁🇨🇦🎄

[@OutandaboutWalking]

Hi, Bruce. I hope you had a nice weekend. Thanks for your support on this one too. I absolutely love the Cotswold stone walls, there is just something about them. I’m not sure about the crate 🤔. The puddle was definitely a two soaker 😆. Enjoy the rest of your day my friend. OAAW

[@GrcZoulira]

quelle beau jour bonjour cher ami je suis très contente de te revoir un vidéo magnifique je te souhaite une très bonne journée. Aïcha. ❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🇸🇩👍🇩🇿😂😂😂😂😂

[@OutandaboutWalking]

Hi, Aisha. Lovely to hear from you this evening. It is good to hear that you enjoyed this new walk. All the best to you. OAAW

[@srk8360]

Fantastic..👌👌💙💙

[@OutandaboutWalking]

Thanks very much SRK. Hope your weekend is going well. OAAW

[@godstemplar46]

One day I would love to go to England to see where my family came from. To walk these quiet roads. Is there a video where you see the inside of that church and maybe the inside of some of those houses?

[@philia1147]

🥰🙏🥰💫

[@OutandaboutWalking]

Many thanks 🙏

[@ianhamblin6059]

I got 3 generations in that village my father went to thatschool no more all scattered

[@michaeltichael]

Stunning skies, OAAW. I wonder what's causing the lens to fog up so bad. Could it be faulty seals? Have you tried taking the unit to be serviced by DJI technicians? The diffuse glow which begins towards the end of the church footage adds a dreamlike quality to this walk. Thank you for sharing

[@OutandaboutWalking]

Thanks, Michael. I think the lens can't be sealed correctly for it to be fogging up on the inside like it was, however the camera did get wet the day before on the Compton rain walk and DJI do state that these cameras are not waterproof. No plans to send in for repair due to the amount of time I would be without it (I couldn't face going back to using the P2 even for a short while), however I do plan on purchasing a second unit of this camera (will keep this dodgy one for rainy days only:)). Enjoy the rest of your day and thanks again. OAAW

[@michaeltichael]

@@OutandaboutWalking Perhaps you could bury it in rice (or any other dessicant) to get rid of excess moisture inside the unit. A moisture controlled cabinet for cameras and lenses also works. What strikes me as odd is that in the beginning of the walk, it wasn't foggy to the same degree.

[@OutandaboutWalking]

@michaeltichael I sealed the camera up in a bag the with Silca Gels the other day (Tip from Hellie), left it for 24 hrs, so far so good. Maybe the fogging is due to a variation in temperature but not sure. All the best.

[@RawMilkEnthusiast]

What equipment do you use? Whatever microphone you use sounds insanely clear - especially in some of the rainier videos in the morning when all you can hear is birds and rain.

[@OutandaboutWalking]

Hello. Thank you for your comment. I use a DJI Pocket 3 camera and for thr audio I nearly always use Roland Binaural microphones CS-10em which are plugged into a Zoom h1n audio recorder. Hope that helps. All the best to you.

[@arthurperry4675]

I’m curious as to the glass and wood framed “message boards” you see mounted on various walls - what kinds of notices are posted there?

[@OutandaboutWalking]

Hi, Arthur. It could be anything to do with the village in terms of events, classes or groups etc or any other information that is pertinent to the village. Many thanks. OAAW