A Very Wet Overnight Camp in the Peak District. Wild Camp with East Anglian Bushcraft. Kinder Scout.

In this video, I am up in Derbyshire with Craig from East Anglian Bushcraft for a hill top camp up on Kinder Scout - the highest point in the Peak District.
A very wet ascent up Grindsbrook Clough takes up high up on to the Kinder plateau where we are met with misty low cloud and more rain - lots of it.
With poor visibility, we search for a reasonably firm spot to set up our tents and shelter from the worsening weather conditions.
Hot drinks and hot food are the order of the day, warming up in our tents and trying our best to be comfortable for the evening and to get some rest.
Despite the weather, it was great to be up there and spend the night and the morning rewarded us with tantalising glimpses of the sun, which slowly burnt through the clag to give us the views we had hoped for.
In hindsight, I made some poor choices on this little adventure into the high hills - most significantly that I let myself get soaked by the rain on the hike up. I should have put my waterproofs on straight away rather than hoping the rain would pass. The result was a damp and uncomfortable night sleeping in my wet clothes - I also wish I had taken some dry socks. Secondly, I should have taken a warmer sleeping bag - I chose a 2 season bag in favour of keeping weight down, but it cost me in warmth comfort (although, this was probably due more to my wet clothes than anything else) and finally, I wish I’d taken proper coffee for the morning - you’ve got to start the day properly folks!
I hope you enjoy the video.
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[@stephenlambert9826]

Always a good day when my favourite outdoorsman puts a video out,thank you!

[@Bennybushcraft]

I agree stephen😊

[@sam3317]

A tip for if you're going to do much Peak District camping is to keep your inner tent in a dry bag and just pitch an outer and a ground sheet first. It gives you more room to operate, you can dry out an not worry about getting everything wet. I like to keep my inner as bone dry as possible.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Good call! My inner got pretty wet when I first got in just from the water dripping off me until I took my waterproof off. 👍👍

[@andykjohnsonjohnson7622]

Absolutely 💯. All of the tents I own. Are outer shells first & inner's second.

[@lastspud7030]

thats a pro tip

[@bluemonkey227]

Great Video! A shame the weather was typical for Kinder on your 1st camp here. 😂 Hope to see you on another video here soon 😊The Hayfield side of Kinder is also worth a visit!

[@chrisponsano4378]

Simon is back. Good! I need a break.

[@jayo5483]

I honestly would love to be able to do what you do just as a hobby, to enjoy the outdoors and camp etc, im severely limited with my mobility due to MS so I feel unsafe to do such activities. But I find comfort and enjoyment watching your videos so great job Simon

[@AnimusZen]

You should. There are plenty of camp locations that don't require extensive mobility for exactly your reasons. Get a group together, split the chores.

[@maximusssmith6017]

The tutti fruity drink hot is propa nice love ur vids simon keep up the good work

[@thomasmacias5032]

Yay Simon is back thank you Simon for an awesome video. We love you here in northern California. You’re an awesome bloke. Thank you for your hard work.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you Thomas! 😁🙏🏻

[@robynmarler1951]

How cool is that?!?😎

[@lindagilbraith5644]

As someone also from Northern California, I agree. We love your videos.

[@qrplife]

Same here!

[@jimdunlap2769]

Here in the Philippines...two seasons..hot and hotter

[@BBQDad463]

Thank you for this video. Looks like somewhat sketchy conditions. That much wet and that much wind could be a serious combination. Thank goodness for good gear.

[@MegaSusanc]

Awesome as always, Simon. Looked like a cold 🥶 one, yikes 😬 😳 Thank you for sharing your awesome adventure. You're Awesome KEEP ADVENTURING GOD BLESS YOU.

[@vikingbushcraft1911]

To all Simon’s international viewers - how to kit-up for a camp in the British isles: 1) it’s raining 2) it’s about to start raining 😉 - great vid Simon as always and nice to meet you Craig (and that weather looked horrible!) hope to see more collaborations 🎉 👏

[@samhill3496]

Swimming in icy water lessons.

[@jonahtwhale1779]

If you can see the mountains - it is going to rain. If you can't see the mountains - it is forking raining!

[@lscblackwell9202]

@@jonahtwhale1779 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

That’s about right! 😂

[@UnPetitPique]

Yeah, sleeping in wet clothing, you know you're alive haha

[@markcummings6856]

Great camp out, Simon. Waterproof Bottoms or not, I always have a dedicated set of dry “sleep clothes” for such purposes. I noticed you stayed in your soaked trousers during your food prep scenes. Also, could have put your meal pouch “inside “ your jacket while rehydrating. Hyperthermia is no joke. Thanks for all your extra efforts in sharing under challenging conditions!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

I (rather foolishly) decided against taking any clothes to change into, in fact I rarely do, but I wish I had on this occasion! I did move it inside my jacket off camera - much toastier!

[@scruffysod]

Might be worth chucking a emergency foil blanket in your bag for these Simon . No weight and extra warmth if you need it . Great video Btw.

[@janeandmikewolf]

Simon, next time boil some water, put it in your bottles and use them in your sleeping bag to heat you and it up. The water can still be used the next day, plus, you need to always change out of your wet stuff into dry so that you will be warm.

[@tonyashton780]

Thank you Simon for entertaining us and thank you Craig for your service 🇬🇧.Awesome collaboration any more planned guys 👌🤞😁

[@Bennybushcraft]

Well said tony😊

[@jimhurley714]

Beautiful country side😮😮😮😮

[@markyoungman7267]

Normally I enjoy living vicariously through your adventures. This one, not so much 😂. You’re a tough Bloke! Cheers from Kentucky, USA.

[@NickRayLifeAfloat]

Another lovely video to watch Simon, thank you. Nothing like a wild weather trip to appreciate the simple comforts in life. All the best.

[@MsBfromtheD]

Spectacular views on the way down!

[@MargaretBassett-uf1fi]

Both times I went to Edale was on the train from Manchester, at 13 then in my 60s. First time we walked over Mam Tor to Castleton and hitched a ride back in a police car! Great area.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Happy days! I wonder if you’d be so lucky to hitch a lift with the Police these days!!

[@patriciaphelps5875]

Old stomping grounds for me when we still lived in the UK (emigrated years ago). These videos bring back memories of when I was younger and fitter.

[@brianevans8330]

Had to add a quick comment superb superb. God bless you both. 🙏🙏❤️❤️

[@mysticmeadowshomestead6209]

OMG! If you had gone the very next day, it would have been fair weather, blue skies, and great views. However, I'm so glad to see this video. Just a nice soft day. I have a lot of great memories of camping in heavy rain and gale-force winds. My tent would be pushed all the way down to the ground and against my face. When the wind would let up, the sucking sound and pop💢 as the tent would come of my skin, would wake me up every time. My philosophy: You never know how comfortable you are unless you're a little bit uncomfortable.

[@bertkelly7650]

Thanks for taking us on a soggy rainy day while I sit in my easy chair with the heater on sipping coffee. ; - )

[@atcay81]

Two of my faves ❤... Awesome Collab my friends and........ Woooooooohooo Simon aka blue eyes.... nearly 200k 💙👍☺️ ❤ Cat OZ 🤘🇦🇺

[@feckneddy]

Kinder Scout in the pouring rain , deja-vu .

[@CragScrambler]

In this sort of weather I always carry a dry bag with a set of merino wool base layers in there and my synthetic down jacket, Also I never use down items, living in the lakes I have found that even a couple odlf days of just damp weather really degrades their performance. ATB Simon, thanks for the video.

[@franmcintyre8823]

Oh Simon! I felt so bad for you, once you reached your destination for the night. You were so cold. Hope it didn't take you too long, afterwards, to warm up!

[@mentalneil]

Many thanks Simon, for taking me back nearly 40 years, to when I was doing my DoE Gold award expedition, up and over from Settle

[@MalcolmBuckley]

Bleak yet beautiful. Another cracking 'Bloke in the Woods' Video. That looked pretty tough going.

[@INSOLESandLACES]

Alway enjoyable, did have flashback of your last time on the Carneddau. It always a call when you put the wets on, especially when going up hill. It really telling how the cold can make and easy task much more difficult, Many thanks for sharing your adventures.

[@rodbagley1686]

I always look forward to a Simon video. Somehow getting in a sleeping bag with wet clothes on didnt seem like a good idea. Hard to stay warm when your wet. Happy you didn't get hypothermia. Thanks for taking us along.

[@duaneho555]

Heck of a video Simon. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@jamiepittman4855]

The wind would have driven me bonkers. The constant flapping of the tent would have kept me up all night. I would have least needed a few beers to put me to sleep. Excellent video mate. Keep them coming i look forward to every one.

[@joanhuggett5164]

Tough, wet, miserable conditions, made enjoyable for us by spending time with you, Simon. The hike down was lovely, beautifully filmed. Hope you don't come down with a cold. We'll check out Craig's video too 'East Anglian Bushcraft.' Love you Simon, ATB from a West Aussie family. Edit: next fortnight's video should see you at 200K :) so happy for you.

[@angelaknisely-marpole7679]

Lovely video - I always take some long johns and a change of long sleeve top for sleeping in plus dry socks! worth the extra weight! A much nicer way up is via Hayfield and Knder Low End :)

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Wish I had this time Angela! And maybe some of those lush tent booties 😁

[@andyking8797]

Enjoyed watching your video but I think your crazy! Beer and wine may help but I much prefer lying on a sun lounger and relaxing by the beach. However , 10 out of 10 for grit and determination!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

😂😂

[@davidbratley5318]

Kinder in the rain, what fun :), I think you were quite a way from the official high point, which really isn't much to shout about, but Kinder is beautiful, the art is locating the good camping spots

[@stevenvater2681]

You were proper cold ,be careful we enjoy your videos

[@keithmclaren1972]

i always have goretex trousers and jacket very top of bergen used to have to put wet clothes back on in the army learned my lesson great video thanks for sharing

[@EdithWeston]

yay my favorite two people... love you both, thanks for making this film.

[@TheFraser310]

Great show Great energy I'm older so I have to drive to the cafe for a full English breakfast. I really miss camping. No electricity No running water No toilets No cooking facilities Great days

[@munroist1]

2 legends together....brilliant! Pity about the weather!!

[@GAR85120514]

Brilliant way to split up the collaboration. Peace.

[@snick69z]

Was just thinking I haven’t seen a video from you in awhile. KZbin wasn’t notifying me! Glad to see the new video.

[@Ash12530]

It’s good to see you out camping in my home county, and up at my favourite place in Derbyshire for an overnight camp. The Kinder Plateau is vast, you would have to walk a full 26 kilometres to explore all of it up there! And pretty much all of those are above 600 meters too.. It is quite varied terrain visually once you come to know it, so I wouldn’t call it featureless at all, personally. I highly recommend you have a camp at the ‘Woolpacks’ next time your up this way! 👍🏻 The weather does close in up there fast and is very changeable, and you rarely get to see both a sunset and sunrise during an overnighter, especially this time of year..

[@summertime3773]

Lovely video again Simon and Craig but it was a shame that there was rain . Thank you for your hard work.

[@samhill3496]

Good vid. Tough evening

[@deborahneale7048]

I don't go backpacking anymore but this video is very reminiscent of my experiences. I do miss it.

[@malcoppock4255]

Your in Paul Messner land now. Great to see you both up here.

[@allanculbard165]

Just noticed you'd passed 200k subscribers today (I think) so let me be one of the first to congratulate you Simon, well deserved mate, cheers 🍻

[@mrtecsom6951]

Even though I am a normal suburban man who would probably die if I had to camp ⛺️ in my back garden for a night in August I love 💕 watched your channel (and Andy @Kent) plus a couple of hard core North Americans who take pleasure spending a week in neck deep snow ⛄️ I do enjoy my own company when required so mentally I wouldn’t have a problem in that respect I just wouldn’t have the balls to do stuff like this so I will have to settle for watching others underneath my duvet with the 🐈 😂

[@campingwithjosh]

Oh mate that looked brutal! Especially sleeping in wet gear. I look forward to seeing you lads in the woods soon!🔥

[@madamecampsalot6384]

Thanks Simon! That sun must have felt good after a wet night. A really beautiful place...

[@stellaswancounselling]

Crazy people. Loved it. ❤

[@nzdarkelf2451]

Simon and Craig - looking forward to your vids of the woodland camp and a bit of a fire side chat.

[@beer_advocate]

Cheers, Simon! Love your videos

[@laundonsloft4629]

That’s what I would call character building 😆, great vid 👍

[@outlaweric]

I love these videos! They take me to a place completely foreign to me. How people survived and thrived in that environment is completely baffling to me

[@davidbeck9979]

Loving the videos

[@stigfloberghagenphotography]

Great video and the light the second day looked amazing!

[@adampeach2047]

Great to see the godfathers of bushcraft holding it down in the Dark Peak, an amazing place rain or shine, nice one 🤙

[@keithadams1538]

Good video. I always carry a hot water bottle

[@darenkent6987]

Simon I’ve been following you for years . I’m thinking a travel lodge better tonight 🤣🤣🤣❤️

[@larryerickson3204]

A little soggy, the security of a little tent,priceless. Makes u value the amenities of a homestead . Love your videos, and your outlook on nature and life. Onward and upward bro

[@barryhynes6098]

Nice video tha thanks

[@Evasapprentice]

Simon I always love your video’s. As a nurse I have to say you looked a tad hypothermic, when you got in the tent there. It concerned me. Please don’t drink strong alcohol again, if you ever get that cold mate. It’s a recipe for disaster, stay safe ❤

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

I think I was starting to feel the effects of hypothermia, but I did warm up once in the tent with my jacket and wooly hat on - damp but warmish. 👍😁

[@anneli1735]

No chance to turn an alc into self responsible 🤷‍♀️ It’s a recipe for disaster, yes it is not the first time we already watched 😉

[@AndyWardpara]

What a coincidence to see this, we done the same this weekend only we stayed in the Woolpacks area of Kinder Scout it's a lot flatter and less boggy, and we had beautiful sunshine (sorry to rub it in 😅) yeah Fjallraven trousers in driving rain are about as waterproof as a flannel, great video as always Simon, hope the next one is dryer for you 😊

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Haha - you had a rare occurrence up there by all accounts! Cheers Andy!

[@hazzardoutdoors]

Had a very similar camp to kinder. Beautiful place but a tad wet and blustery...

[@erinwood9664]

Brilliant to see you out with Craig. It's been a long time coming. Canoe trip next time maybe? 😊😊

[@cdesfusa]

Thank you Simon

[@oddmanout98]

You certainly earned those views Simon. A tough call I’d say, stay damp overnight or have to put damp things on in the morning. I think I would have gone for the latter. Assuming you had dry night time things you could have changed in to? Just back from your home turf, Three Rivers again. Jodi send her regards. Thanks for taking us with you. Really love to join you in a canoe camp sometime if you fancy it? Atb. Paul.

[@amilton2128]

‘It was still nice to be up there’ .. Thanks Simon, but I’m not convinced.

[@falafel4618]

A wild, lonely place! Nice video Simon

[@scotthatch8862]

I can’t believe you wore your wet clothes to bed. That would make you miserable. Good video.

[@Kenbur]

WET AND WILD - an English campout in the mountains WITH SIMON AND CRAIG - talk about awesome! I love watching this sitting by my fire sipping my coffee a half world away!!!!!!! Thanks, guys great video Simon and as always when the video is done I have this huge smile on my face.

[@brettatkinson4325]

Good effort 👍

[@lilyformosa2709]

I am hearing the music of …. Wuuuuuuuuuuuuuuthering Heights…. Kate Bush’s haunting song “ Heathcliff, it's me, I'm Cathy, I've come home, I'm so cold…. “

[@Andrewoutdooradventures1550]

Thank you Simon for taking us with you on your amazing adventures , and stunning view cheers Simon and Craig 👌👍😊

[@jujujay]

Well done lads good film keeping it real. I’m used to the beauty of Irish weather for all my adventures and yes outside part of tent 1st… I did love your strong beers 😂less to carry huh… good tip. 🎉

It seems it was not the best day for Peak District adventure ... ^^ (i prefer woods to hills me ;)) Maybe not as well equipped (personal clothes for rain + cold + wind) as Paul Messner (he is very often there so it can explain the diifs :)) (it is important to fight against hypothermia caused by wet clothes)

[@judithfaber2667]

Congratulations 😂 you've got to 200k subscribers. It is so well deserved 😊

[@terry7907]

Almost 200K! Congratulations!

[@drummingearth5326]

Can watch these over and over again. Exciting to see each new upload.

[@trakyboy5128]

Well now, ain't that the way it can go !!!! Thank goodness for you it was a chance to really check ✅ it for leaks😂😮😅. It must have passed 😊!!

[@Bigskylawncare2008]

That is quite the ration pack it’s got everything but the kitchen sink!! 🤣

[@gud2go50]

Missed seeing you! Another great video! You have a fan here in Arkansas, USA!

[@maxmarbeya]

I'm not going to deny it,,, you guys give it 💯% to entertain us all,,, Respect guys and look forward to the next videos 😁👍

[@seanorrick8921]

So nice to see my 2 favorite youtubers in the same video.

[@davidsayer3325]

The Grindsbrook Clough is a great route whatever the weather I'll be doing that very route again next year 👍, thanks for the video Simon. You will soon have 200k subscribers.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Dave! Lovely up there isn’t it 😁

[@davidsayer3325]

@@simonablokeinthewoods you're welcome

[@mikedunning265]

reminds me of the south island of New Zealand.

[@jonathanmarkbotterell1926]

.....another great video. Always a treat.🍻👍

[@broomeroad1792]

Thanks Simon brought back memories from when I was 16 ,59 years ago wild camping round Edale😊😊😊 wish I was still able

[@deekelley891]

I think those wet clothes would have come off and the water proofs on and into the sleeping bag for me. I never warm up once damp, I AM old, so that might be part of it. Good video regardless and nice to see you!

[@macelven]

Agreed, as Simon was putting on the DRY packaway down jacket I was screaming, take off your wet top first! 😂

[@JT-gy5zx]

I enjoyed my bowl of hot stew all the more while watching you putting your ration pack inside your coat to help warm up 😂. Fabulous views on day two. Great video Simon. Keep up the good work 👍.

[@sjwillis1137]

Simon , l hope you didn't get a rotten cold after that . Sleeping in damp clothes ! 🙁 Do appreciate sharing in your adventures though . Keep up your stirling work . 👍

[@leilamuller1886]

😧😮😲😦😯 What a weather !!! 😥😓😢 😄😃 thanks from🇦🇹Vienna,Austria. Take care Simon , Craig

[@robertasellers7290]

Brilliant to see you and Craig together another great video

[@marshaHalewood]

yup that's a classic kinda camp, damp.

[@petemoggsy4072]

Enjoyed the video, well done 🤓

[@hetrodoxlysonov-wh9oo]

No sunbathing then. "I've sunbathed on Kinder, been burned to a cinder And many more things I can tell My rucksack has oft been me pillow The heather has oft been me bed And sooner than part from the mountains I think I would rather be dead" Ewan MacColl.

[@BeardedBrewingBotanist]

Awesome video buddy! You cant beat that Derbyshire weather 👀😂 Your Flextail should have a deflation setting too for whipping the air out of the mattress, makes life so much easier!

[@Ggriffiths81]

Been looking forward to this my two favourite you tubers 👍