A Winter's Night in the Campervan - Solo Female Travel in a Campervan - Vanlife UK

[@tobypace]

I’m also a widow, since July. I bought an old VW camper van and am SO happy to have since found your channel! I love your tips. You are a courageous woman. I will be travelling in your footsteps, except in Canada. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@CamperVanya]

Maureen, I’m sorry for your loss. I know it’ll be difficult still. I’m so happy then to read your comment and know that you get some benefit from the content on this channel. We are all courageous who grab the bull by the horns and head out solo after such a devastating, life-changing loss. It’s a real test in so many ways but with it comes great healing and personal growth in my experience. Best wishes to you on your van travels and if you’ve any questions/worries about heading out solo pls just ask and share. You’re not alone. Welcome to the channel. Take care, Sue 🤗

[@madformorgan7848]

Certainly looked a chilly one. Glad your heater was working ok. Thanks for sharing. Jeff

[@CamperVanya]

Not as glad as me Jeff! 😅

[@willar7179]

Gorgeous shot of the frosty tree shadows!

[@CamperVanya]

Never seen such a sight before. They were beautiful.

[@the-other-windsors]

Wow Sue! Never seen tree frost shadows before. They're truely beautiful and amazing. Thanks for sharing Nd here's to more adventures in 2023 😊🐕🚙

[@CamperVanya]

Thanks for watching. They were beautiful to see 😊

[@TRAVEL.WITH.JAFARI]

Hello my friend 🙋🤝🙋🇨🇭 Beautiful place 👍👍 Tank you for charging

[@CamperVanya]

Hello 👋. It’s free 😁 thanks for watching and commenting 🙏🏻

[@susanrockliff2182]

Good to see you back for 2023. I love the frosty tree shadows also.

[@CamperVanya]

Thanks Susan. They were pretty impressive weren’t they!

[@lammyfromlammypie.1996]

Nice to see you back in 2023. Absolutely love the frost shadows 😍

[@CamperVanya]

Thanks Lammy. Happy travels to you 😊

[@janmarie6434]

I'm also a widow, nearly 2 years now. I bought a vw camper last July and have had a few nights away, and lots of days out, my 12 year old daughter will not travel in the van due to extreme anxiety but I'm determined to keep trying with her. The last 2 years have been hell for me and my children but I feel at peace in my camper. The Johanne Borloff piano piece you played near the end of your vlog came as a bit of a shock, it was one of the songs I listened to repeatedly at around the time of my husbands death and brought me a lot of comfort, Anyway thanks for your vlogs, they are brilliant. All the best.

[@CamperVanya]

Hi Jan thanks for watching and leaving your comment. I’m sorry for your own loss, and fully appreciate the peace you say you feel when out in your camper. I have found the same over the last 2 years, it has proved an immense part of my ongoing grief recovery. So I hope you can continue and your daughter becomes more able to enjoy it with you. What a coincidence re the piano piece, it is beautiful isn’t it. I think I’ve used it before in another video too. It seems you were meant to stumble upon it ✨. Take care and happy travels, Sue x

[@gallivantinggalantes]

Hi Sue, a lovely village to have a walk around, nice river drone footage, a really nice camp site, nice your niece was visiting, your meal looked good. Lovely frosty morning photos of the tree shadows. Thank your for sharing x

[@CamperVanya]

Hi guys it was a lovely first little outing for the year. I’ll happily revisit & recommend this little site. Excellent location 😊 x

[@TheSlawsAdventures]

What a relaxing and peaceful vlog ❤ Stunning drone footage. Thanks for sharing Sue xx

[@CamperVanya]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it. Hope you’re both well xx

[@KayVASolutions]

Beautiful countryside, but a bit chilly 🥶 Thank you for sharing! 👋 from Northern California, USA 😎

[@CamperVanya]

Hello California Kay! 👋. Thanks for watching and commenting. It was chilly but the heater kept things toasty warm inside 😊

[@vanlifegoodies]

I like a simple site , everything I need in the van and a feeling of a wild camp but feeling safe

[@CamperVanya]

I know what you mean and this site certainly provided that. Thanks for watching commenting.

[@wanderinwilds]

The site looked lovely in the morning with the frozen grass love mornings like those. It’s the sign of a good time when you forget to video looks like you had fun with your niece. Debs and Mark xx

[@CamperVanya]

It was a lovely day/night an great company. I always call the first night of the year my test run and everything was working as it should 😅. Happy travels guys xx

[@GENerationXplorers]

What a lovely tranquil spot you found Sue, can see why you returned. Fond memories of the Ribble Valley. Gosh the Church has been standing for a long time. mystery footpaths, squeaky gates, snowdrops, ducks, what a great village! Great spot you picked to pitch up with your neice. Delicious cooking and a lovely frosty start. Those early morning views are spectacular. Wow the drone ahots reminded me of the snowman cartoon, beautiful. A great start to 2023 overnights! 👍

[@CamperVanya]

It was a perfectamondo day/night stop 😊xx

[@kenpurnell4798]

I think a lie down was the reason of having so many children lol. I must say your vlog is excellent - a gentle pace with a relaxing and soothing voice-over.

[@CamperVanya]

🤣 fair point. Cheers Ken 👍🏻

[@edboyle5477]

Hi Sue just recently found your channel, I lost my wife to cancer six years ago, still get tearful but I try make them happy tears. Over the last few years I have been looking at campervans and a month ago I decided to bite the bullet and buy one, which I am due to pick up tomorrow (super excited).

[@CamperVanya]

Hi Ed I’m sorry to read of your own loss and I believe we will forever have tearful moments because they meant the world to us. We just get better at coping and creating another ‘normal’ I suppose Great news re the campervan, I’m really happy for you because I know once you pick it up the benefits will be incredible! All the best Ed, enjoy! Sue 😊

[@christinecoates2499]

Absolutely loved this Sue. You've reminded me of how beautiful the Ribble Valley Is even in Winter. Thank you x

[@CamperVanya]

You are so welcome, I’m glad you enjoyed it. Such a beautiful area all year round isnt it 😍 x

[@Wizardinthewild]

Sometimes it’s nice just to see where you get to. Great Church. Can’t beat a mystery footpath. We like to choose our pitch. Nice you met up with Liv. Glorious frosty morning too. Loved the drone shot of the frosty trees. Great you’ve done your first night of 2023 👍

[@CamperVanya]

Feel lucky to live in a place with so much to offer, every little escape makes all the difference 😊 x

[@Goldenretrieverandacampervan]

Good to see you back out there 😎

[@CamperVanya]

Thanks very much, both for watching and commenting 😊👍🏻

[@debbieabel3369]

What a lovely trip, I love the winter views thank you Sue 👏

[@CamperVanya]

It was the perfect winter weather and thank goodness my heater was working this time 😆

[@debbieabel3369]

@@CamperVanya 😂👍 absolutely

[@seanclegg2784]

Loved it sue

[@CamperVanya]

Cheers Sean 😊👍🏻

[@Chriswoodworker]

Just what I needed. One of your lovely videos. So relaxing to watch.

[@CamperVanya]

Ah thanks for such a positive comment. Much appreciated and I’m glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@steves7013]

Loved the tree ice shadows! Take care and stay safe x

[@CamperVanya]

Thanks Steve. I hadn’t realised the frost shadows were a thing until I spotted these that morning. Beautiful 😍

[@getawaygeese]

25 children - blimey now that’s a Christmas present nightmare 😂 Lovely frosty morning with the sun breaking Nice to see you out and creating content - nice drone shots - brilliant Take care

[@CamperVanya]

Thanks guys for watching and commenting. I’ve fallen behind with my viewing but it’s good to be back! I love the van in winter (when the heater’s working 😂). Take care both x

[@pamfreeman5197]

Thanks for sharing this. It was lovely and I've taken note of the campsite. Just perfect. I love your drone photography. I'm in the very far south and don't know your part of the world at all... but the filming really showed what a beautiful county you've got. Quite beautiful and I can quite see why you like to journey through and around it so much. Thank you again. Best wishes, Pam

[@CamperVanya]

Thanks very much Pam. Lancashire is often overlooked but there really are some beautiful locations, not least my hometown area in the Ribble Valley & Forest of Bowland. If you venture up and need any recommendations feel free to drop me an email! Best wishes, Sue.

[@pamfreeman5197]

@@CamperVanya xx thank you!

[@menopausalmotorhomer]

How fab were those tree shadows! Gotta love nature. You’ve also just reminded me that I need to order an egg pan 👍

[@CamperVanya]

Ooh yes, I love my egg pan! I hadn’t ever seen frost shadows from an aerial view before, it was a beautiful sight 😍

[@Scud_and_thesTig]

Great video again. Loved those frost shadows 👍💙❤️

[@CamperVanya]

Thank you, hope you’re good. They were pretty impressive weren’t they 😃

[@kimwade6249]

Those tree frost shadows are the first I have seen! 👍🏻😁

[@CamperVanya]

Me too. I was amazed by them 😍

[@petermurphy994]

aye up sue smashing vlog love happy 2023 looking forward to more adventures take care.

[@CamperVanya]

Aye up, thanks Peter. All the best 😊

[@CampervanTales]

Good to see you out and about again Sue. Mexican sounds good. Loved the drone footage, you got the birds again.

[@CamperVanya]

Thanks chaps it was good to be back out again xx

[@ladyintheskyuk]

HI Sue. Really enjoyed that road trip. The tree frost shadows were fantastic. Look forward to your next trip. X

[@CamperVanya]

Hi 👋 thanks for leaving your comment, it’s appreciated. I’m glad you enjoyed it. I’d never seen frost shadows like those before, they were impressive. More trips to come soon and I can’t wait to be back out in the van! x

[@Cloudwatcher-kw4nj]

My favourite campervan channel 👌

[@CamperVanya]

Oh wow, my favourite comment! ❤️

[@alanscott6088]

The perspective that the drone gives is fascinating. Without it, we wouldn't have seen the frost shadows and their reach. Thank you for sharing this. Have yet to have our first overnight 😀😀

[@CamperVanya]

It’s the first time I’ve ever noticed frost shadows and like you say it was only because of the aerial view. Bet you can’t wait to get out in your van for the night. Enjoy!

[@CoastalBird]

Late to catch up on your vlog but it was wonderful to watch. Thanks for sharing a couple of beautiful locations. Great drone shots, especially I was impressed by those frosty tree shadows in the morning!! Such a spectacular scene. Looks like you had great time. Best wishes.

[@CamperVanya]

Thanks Meraz. Just itching to get back out in the van now Hope you’re well. Take care 😊

[@lindsaybenison813]

What a beautiful setting and such a lovely calming video, thanks Sue, it certainly was well worth watching, we are just back... planning next route lol... take care my Lovely, thanks again, stay safe and enjoy your travels xx

[@CamperVanya]

Glad you enjoyed it, it was a lovely day/night in the van. Everything working fine and ready for more adventures. Im sure you’ll be scribbling away manically planning yours haha. Take care both xx

[@suzybeetravels]

Great to see you back on the road again Sue. Looks like you had a great time 😁💜x

[@CamperVanya]

It was a nice little escape. Hope you’re both well x

[@asaandthemarchharepart2903]

Lovely video Sue. Did someone say brewed own ale 🍺 😋 25 children, gee whizz. Stunning places to visit, so much history. Fabulous drone footage. Especially on a frosty morning. Tree frost shadows were amazing. Roll on future adventures. Safe Travels x

[@CamperVanya]

Hi, I could see once the sun rose it was going to be a stunner so i grabbed my cameras and headed back down to the river. Re. the pub brewery I think its called ‘the four mice’! Happy and safe travel to you too 😊

[@grayfreeman]

Gorgeous.

[@CamperVanya]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it 🙂

[@flibbertyj1625]

Like the look of that site. Great drone shots!

[@CamperVanya]

A great little find of a site 👍🏻

[@blakes4ontour]

Loved those frost shadows. ❄️ That looks like a nice campsite. We would've chosen that pitch as well! Ju Xxx

[@CamperVanya]

Hi Ju, never noticed frost shadows until I got the drone they’re stunning aren’t they. Hope you’re well, thanks for watching xx

[@julieheywood8511]

Such a lovely stop over. Beautiful views and village x

[@CamperVanya]

Hi Julie it was a great day/night out in the van. My happy place! 😊👍🏻 x

[@annbletcher9410]

Nice little campsite there Sue and the frost shadows were stunning. Think I will be selling our camper as my husband has just been diagnosed with terminal cancer and I can’t see me being brave enough to continue on my own. I will continue to enjoy your videos though as they are brilliant. 💕

[@CamperVanya]

Oh my goodness Ann I’m so sorry 😞 Are you both still able to get out in it at all at the moment, even for little breaks? Before losing Bri, I would NEVER have seen myself doing this solo either and yet it has honestly been my saviour. There are lots of solo women doing this so you never know how you’ll feel. Take care 🙏🏻

[@Camperjazz]

Lovely spots, nice to see you back out on the road, happy travels x

[@CamperVanya]

Thank you. Good to be getting back out. Happy and safe travels to you too x

[@robgriesdoorn6611]

Nice to see you back out on the road Sue, we missed you and again a beautiful setting and such a lovely calming video.Thanks for sharing this can't wait for the next one☺☺☺...and you know Sue...On wordddddd 😉👍

[@CamperVanya]

Many thanks Rob, it feels like ages since i was out. Roll on lots more trips soon … ONWARRRD! 😉

[@robgriesdoorn6611]

@@CamperVanya Time goes fast right....can't wait for the next videos to come...have fun making the new adventures....☺☺☺

[@DesGreene]

Hi Sue. Nice morning's meandering and a lovely looking site👍 Those frost shadows were amazing! Don't think I've ever seen that before! All the best and take care 👍😊

[@CamperVanya]

Hi Des good to hear from you hope you’re keeping well. I’d no idea about frost shadows either until I saw these that morning. They were beautiful. Look forward to seeing where you get to this year. Take care 👍🏻

[@ColinOBear]

Good to see you back in the driving seat and what a first trip back out there! That camp site looked lovely - not too many people about and such lovely scenery around.

[@CamperVanya]

It was blissfully quiet and a beautiful location. A great start to a year of more ‘advantures’ 😊👍🏻

[@ColinOBear]

@@CamperVanya Am looking forward to seeing where you go next. If all goes to plan I hope to be over on your island and whizzing all around Wales - my favourite place on earth! 😍😍😍😍

[@davidrobinson630]

North is Ace👍 Lovely local magical mystery tour....stunning photography too. Pity you didn't visit the pub....or did you ?🍻🤔

[@CamperVanya]

Not this time, but I stayed at the pub last time. Lovely area.

[@sylviahead4397]

You have made me feel a bit more confident about wild camping I fitted out an oldbuilders van myself looking forward to this summers adventures

[@CamperVanya]

That’s great to hear Sheila. I’ve found it a gradual increase in confidence. Hope your adventures are soon underway 😊👍🏻

[@JP-gl2xp]

Good morning Sue hope you are well. That site looked a nice little spot. Another good video. Looking forward to more...Onward!!😄x

[@CamperVanya]

Good morning JP, it was a cracking little site. Lovely location 👌🏻 x

[@VanVibesandSibes]

Hi Sue! Wow I’ve never seen frost shadows like that!! You just wouldn’t have seen those without the drone. You’re making us want a drone even more than we already did 😂 Great video, thanks for sharing 😊x

[@CamperVanya]

They were pretty stunning to see. I’d never seen them before. Happy travels to you both and thanks for watching 😊 x

[@sylviapage8572]

That looked like a lovely trip out. Beautiful photography. You always make me wonder why I’m sitting in the house and not out in our van! Thanks for sharing.

[@CamperVanya]

I get out in the van at any given opportunity, even if it’s just to park up for an hour with a coffee somewhere among the peace of nature. Bliss!

[@sylviapage8572]

@@CamperVanya sounds perfect 😊

[@LeisureBit]

Looked like a lovely site and it’s nice to choose your own pitch (unless you’re the last one there then you wish you had one allocated of course😂. The frost on a morning is great isn’t it and the frost shadows looked amazing. Looks like you had a great time with your niece and always great to get out isn’t it and happy first night away for 2023! All the best, David & Rachel 👍

[@CamperVanya]

Hi both, yes its a great feeling to be out again and the company on this trip was an added bonus. Lovely to have heating again on such a frosty night. Hope you’re both well. Take care, Sue.

[@RamblingRuth]

What a beautiful little film! I’m really enjoying your channel and have subscribed. (I do a bit of basic camping in my Citroen Berlingo- just big enough for one!)

[@CamperVanya]

Thanks very much for that and for taking the time to leave a comment. Your Berlingo sounds like a nice n cosy micro camper 👌🏻

[@yaminthegrey]

Hari OM What a bonny place to start your travelling year! I relaxed just sitting with you on this side of the screen. YAM xx

[@CamperVanya]

Hi Yam, thanks for joining me around my hometown area 😊 xx

[@Kermit-Si]

Hi Sue, great to see you out and about again, your brave, that looked a mighty cold night, but a beautiful morning. I haven't braved a night away as yet but plenty of days out. Take care and stay safe. x

[@CamperVanya]

Thanks Simon. I don’t know whether you saw my ‘Campervan Nightmare’ video but that was the coldest night ever when my heater failed! On this latest trip it was working fine again and the van was toasty warm 😊

[@Kermit-Si]

@@CamperVanya Yes I do remember that it must have been a nightmare 🥶 I went to the show at the NEC last Friday, I'm itching to get away in the van now, I have to be careful because I was diagnosed with COPD last year. But I'm off to Eastern Europe for a month early this year. Being brave, first time abroad on my own. I'm excited, but nervous, it will be OK 🤞

[@CamperVanya]

@@Kermit-Si Wow. Good luck And enjoy! 😊👍🏻

[@jeffjones9792]

Hi. New to this site. I've subscribed... I'm not going to miss any more! Living the dream and taking us along with you. Thanks, and take good care.

[@CamperVanya]

Welcome aboard Jeff and thanks for coming along with me. All the best to you too, Sue.

[@annrimmington8690]

What a lovely little site Sue, one to try. Can’t get away till Easter but just booked for County Durham, can’t wait. Loved the drone footage as usual 👏

[@CamperVanya]

Hi Ann hope you’re well. Roll on Easter then! You’ll have to keep yourself busy planning. My Grandad came from Ferryhill in County Durham. I haven’t been myself. Yet! Enjoy x

[@viv-i-vangoesforth]

thats spooky ,Sue.....I was in there yesterday on a bimble in Viv-i-van doing a few videos with the gimbal at Sawley Abbey but its surrounded by scaffold. the other co-incidence is, my sister and bro in law have a posh holiday home at the Bowland Fell holiday park which is just a few minutes away from where you stayed. you made me want to bimble about a lot more there now! Welcome back and thanks for a fab video. Bessy regs as always-Kenny

[@CamperVanya]

Thanks very much Kenny. I never tire of that area. Everywhere is beautiful and so much history. Love the Ribble Valley! 👍🏻

[@cathkucukcan3228]

Hi there, I work in the care home in Sawley, the black and white building, just converting my van van so be parked up around there a lot, enjoyed your vlog 😀

[@CamperVanya]

Hi Cath. Thanks for leaving your comment. I’m glad you liked the vlog. I grew up in Clitheroe and love driving around the Ribble Valley in my van. Such a beautiful area. Good luck with your conversion! 😃👍🏻

[@cathkucukcan3228]

@CamperVanya - Solo Van Life UK yes you are so right Sue the ribble Valley is so beautiful, I'm in Barnoldswick , looking forward to getting out and about in my van this year, hopefully meet some new friends along the way 🙂

[@janetbowen7854]

Brilliant video, welcome back Sue. We camped just outside Canterbury last week, it was super. The Ribble Valley looks amazing, we will definitely plan a trip there some time. We're also adding an electric travel kettle to our camping kit to save on gas usage when on EHU. Looking forward to seeing more of your trips. Cheers and onward xx

[@CamperVanya]

Hi Janet. Thank you. Canterbury sounds lovely. I’m sure you’d enjoy the Ribble Valley too. Electric kettle is a must, mine is cheap n cheerful but does the job. Take care. ONWARD! 😄 x

[@gillsaward3233]

Looked amazing. I’m in Essex. It sure looks nice “up north “. 😘

[@CamperVanya]

It’s stunningly beautiful here oop North! 😊👍🏻

[@NBNatureTrailvan]

That’s such a lovely video Sue - that is the life!!! And such a beautiful place. We visited Ribchester last year. The Ribble is gorgeous. Loved the mists and the Sunrise. Special. Hope you’re doing well We just put a deposit down on a van 🙃 Inspired by guys like you 🙏🙏🙏

[@CamperVanya]

Hiya that’s great news re the van. You definitely won’t regret it! Days, nights, and peaceful mornings like this one are what I live for these days. Just Bliss! I’m doing ok thanks hope all is well with you. Take care 😊

[@DesmondsDonders]

Great that you got away. I was going to tell a couple of jokes about the 25 kids but I am going to be both YT friendly and a gentleman LOL Lovely video.

[@CamperVanya]

😂 I can only imagine! 😂. Thanks for watching.

[@FreeBirdUKVanLife]

Good to see you back, hope your doing well? Brr looks way chilly, but very pretty. I think they did enough laying down, more like they were ready for a rest. 🤣🤣 Take care x💜

[@CamperVanya]

All fine thanks just been a hectic time. Should be slowing in a few weeks 🤞🏻 I was thinking with all those kids running around they maybe had to, erm, you know, while on the go 😂 x

[@FreeBirdUKVanLife]

@@CamperVanya 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@skyrunner000]

Lovely, loved the shadows from the drone, well captured. Hope you don’t mind the ask but do you add the narration separately or whilst walking about? Keep up the good work.

[@CamperVanya]

Hi Richard thanks for the comment. I speak while filming and also add some voice over when editing.

[@patwilliams9390]

HI sue I'm new to your channel and really enjoyed this video nice little site love the tree shadows. Would it be possible to tell us how much each site costs per night. 💕

[@CamperVanya]

Hi Pat, thanks for joining the channel and leaving your comment. The frost shadows were beautiful weren’t they. It was £22 for the night and I do mention the site and pitch cost details at the end, around 11:07 in the video for info 👍🏻 All the best, Sue 😊

[@mandy5370]

Fantastic as always Sue, the best vlogs on KZbin! thank you x

[@CamperVanya]

Wow thanks Mandy, glad you enjoy the content 🙏🏻 x

[@chrisfox3161]

Lancashire lad meself. Hail from Accy. So know the area well. Or did umpty years ago before moving out at 17 and joining the RAF. Now hitting our pension we've put money down on a van and will be out and about before summer gets here. Your diary has been very useful. What's possible. Where to go. Hopefully see you out on the road. Our van will be called Timmy. Full show name " Non timetis messor" Dont fear the reaper.. Well according to Terry Pratchett anyway.

[@CamperVanya]

Hiya, I’m glad my vlogs have proved useful as I do enjoy making them. It’s given me a much needed focus. That sounds like a very wise future investment you’re making. Can’t put a price on the riches of experiences a campervan brings 👍🏻

[@AnomalyResearchersUK]

Sue, do you leave your diesel heater running on low, all night in winter?... (- Dawn) x

[@CamperVanya]

Hiya. I don’t tend to. I have left it ticking over low for a while then switched off. I’ve never been 100% sure whether to leave it on all night but I know some people do x

[@AnomalyResearchersUK]

@@CamperVanya I feel nervous about leaving it on....so we tend not to.... but, as you say...some do... x

[@da-hv3qf]

Fabulous

[@CamperVanya]

Cheers for watching Dean! 👍

[@garymc8978]

This is the most common fault on nearly all VW group products. I have a newish Golf 8 with the same issue. They are replacing the module under warranty, no arguments. Take it in to the dealer under warranty!

[@CamperVanya]

Thanks Gary. I’ll have to try another dealership next week 👋

[@pamfreeman5197]

And 25 children?! Goodness gracious me...!

[@CamperVanya]

I know! 😳

[@sheilamoss3723]

Are you ever scared being on your own .

[@CamperVanya]

No Sheila in all honesty I don’t feel scared when out in the van 😊

[@campervangaz]

Always good to get away. Looks like a good find there Sue. Are you chasing the birds again with your drone..?? 😂😂

[@CamperVanya]

Those geese kept circling and you would NOT believe the effort involved in capturing those few seconds! 😂

[@campervangaz]

@@CamperVanya 😂😂