BIVVY BAG WILD CAMP | WALBERSWICK SUFFOLK COAST

I went for a solo walk and wild camp on the Suffolk coast at Walberswick, with an ultralight set up including my Rab Ridge Raider hooped bivvy bag.
The walk was only 4.25 miles long and the weather was mostly cloudy, with a little rain here and there. I knew the area fairly well, having been through there on the Suffolk Coast Path many years ago.
I visited the ruinous windmill situated in the middle of Westwood marshes, a World War II pillbox, the ruins of St. Andrews church in the graveyard of the present parish church, as well as a little look around the village.
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[@JohnRogersWalks]

Completely agree with your sentiment Tom that the great outdoors gives us memories we'll never forget, I think we walk them into the landscape to revisited in the future. Now you've made me want to go back to Southwold

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

John Rogers thanks for watching and listening mate. Go on, go back there. I'm taking Candice there for her birthday.

[@smerd1]

Great video. Love the info overlay 👍👍

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

Thanks for watching mate, much appreciated! Merry Christmas.

[@dazk6592]

Excellent!

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

thanks for watching!

[@createdezign1840]

Thoroughly enjoyable Tom. Thanks for taking the time to film and share with us. :) Think I'm going to take the time to document my walks in an arty abstract way in the next few weeks.... Again thanks for the inspiration.

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

The Architect cheers pal. That's sounds good, looking forward to seeing them. Thanks for the kind words.

[@pilgrim3387]

Great one Tom. Really enjoyed it.

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

pilgrim3 thanks for watching mate.

[@snowymatrix]

Good stuff! Some of my most memorable adventures are rucksack in the back of car and just go kind of trips without too much thinking or planning! :-)

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

snowy matrix agreed mate. Thanks for watching.

[@grahamchandler6064]

Tom, truly magestic sunrise! Cozy camp and interesting information. Thank you.

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

Thanks for watching mate. This was one of my favourite trips and in my opinion one of my best videos if I do say so myself lol.

[@SK-vc7jh]

Hi Tom just got home from there today a few really great days,stayed near and walked Southwold made my way back along the coast walberswick Dunwich heath and beach,Sizwell Thorpness and Alderburgh then Snape maltings Good walks from there along the marshes and sea wall . I stayed near Shingle street that coast is great! But I did stay in the my VW van with heating! also I have a Max 👍🏻 great enjoy yourself and make the most of life👍🏻

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

S K sounds great pal, been to all those places. I love the Suffolk coast. Did you park in that little free car park at the entrance to the beach at shingle street, right next to the coastguard station? Thanks for watching mate.

[@grahamchandler6064]

Beautiful video. Very enjoyable, as usual.

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

cheers mate, i liked this one, one of my favourite camps and i was pleased with my video. got another walk there to do soon, and i'll no doubt camp on the beach again.

[@KentSurvival]

loverly vid mate :) very chilled and an interesting church history. looked like you got a good spot too :)

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

Kent Survival cheers pal.

[@almontepaolilli4909]

Nice video.

[@English_Wanderer]

nice one mate

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

English Wanderer cheers pal.

[@vikingoutdoors8468]

Nice one mate got to love sleeping in a rab ridge raider! Made me chuckle when you found the no camping sign 😂.

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

haha cheers mate.

[@mrskinflint99]

Great video Tom - Just catching up on some of the back catalogue of Tom Outdoors. Really enjoying the informative down to earth style that you present. Nice one !! ATB - Paul

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

Cheers mate.

[@stubloggs6358]

I'd love to visit this area, looks great. Like the way you mix it up with your gear, you never replicate a camp which is tough to do when you do so many.................very enjoyable Tom.....cheers,Stu.

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

thanks mate, much appreciated, some people find it annoying. but maybe theyre just jealous that i have saved and managed to afford all my different gear. maybe. who cares. the reason i dont replicate IS because I do so many lol. it would get a bit boring very quickly. a wise person once said that you should try something different every time you go out wild camping. thanks for watching pal.

[@mischef18]

Liked the video bro and what an awesome sight to wake up too, sun rise over the sea is nothing better in my books. Looking forward to your next walking and camping adventure. ATB

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

Ken Allen thanks for watching mate.

[@sconjaoutdoors7658]

Spot on bud. There is something special about a coastal wild camp mate. Nothing wrong with a solo one nighter Tom I do luv a bit of me time. Thanks for sharing bud. Atb Sconja 👍

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

Sconja Outdoors 76 cheers mate. I needed it.

[@beechwood74]

Spent many holidays in my youth in Southwold area Tom. Great video. Thanks.

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

Ben H cheers for watching mate.

[@smerd1]

Smashed it again, great video and that sunrise was something else 👍🏻

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

Thanks mate, yes I remember this one well. One of my favourite walks and camps.

[@cjhobbyfly8597]

Another quality video Tom... love your passion for camping and history... keep it up :) (p.S if your ever stuck for historical info on a location let me know and i'll see if I can find anything out).

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

Two Plus Two thanks for watching mate. Much appreciated.

[@jennifermillardX]

Fantastic sunrise and view to wake up to X Church history was amazing as well X Great video X

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

it was pretty special, really enjoyed this one. everything went according to plan. thanks for watching, give my regards to Alan. X

[@jennifermillardX]

Alan said 'Hello' as well X

[@LifeofKev]

Nice one mate, enjoyed that! I should get on a few more solos! Thanks for sharing dude

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

thanks for watching mate.

[@wellsgb1957]

Southwold and the surrounding areas, are wonderful places Tom 👍🏻 Lol, another good one mate, even if you are a Billy no mate. 😂😂😂😂😂 👍🏻

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

thanks for watching mate. magical place is the suffolk coast.

[@RedcoatsReturn]

Another superb and scenic history lesson...Thanks!😊 I shall refrain the obvious comment about bearded tits ! 😉 sorry to hear about your dog though ☹️

[@abaldieoutdoors]

Loving the content hoping it will inspire me to get out and try wildcamping. Keep em coming

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

TRY IT MATE, IT'S AWESOME! thanks for watching pal.

[@PHARRAOH]

oh hung out with a German woman Saturday, we went to a British pub, had some beers and fries(chips) talking youtube, she had seen your videos! :-)

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

PHARRAOH haha that's mad lol. Small world.

[@danielbardsleyjournalist7367]

Excellent video. I did the same walk from the AA book and slept last night in a similar place in a German army bivy. There are some good places beside the footpath on the dunes that are sheltered from the sea breeze. The landscapes in this area are terrific aren't they. Keep up the good work!

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

Daniel Bardsley Journalist did you get any photos or footage? Would be good to see mate. I love the Suffolk coast. Thanks for watching.

[@danielbardsleyjournalist7367]

Yes I tweeted a few photos earlier today at @danielbardsley1, but didn't take any video. If you ever head up to Norfolk, Burnham Overy Staithe is a good place for another coastal wild camp and the AA guide for Norfolk has a nice walk there.

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

Daniel Bardsley Journalist I've been there a few times but not to camp. Done the coast path and a few day walks. Got an old version of the AA Norfolk walks book. I don't have twitter but I'll try and have a look.

[@fepowson]

Enjoyed this video Tom, informative and the scenery was excellent, Thanks for sharing :) Good wishes.......Les

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

fepowson thanks for watching mate.

[@PHARRAOH]

I like the idea of sleeping in a bivi, always have but they are a bit confining. Snow white and I tried to double up in my O.R. advanced bivi but tore a seam before sun up. They relapsed it for free. life time guarantee!

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

PHARRAOH haha that's a funny mental image lol. Thanks for watching mate.

[@TheCoopsvids]

Nice one Tom enjoyed this one was nice not to have to share you. ATB mate, Paul

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

Outdoor Coops haha cheers pal. I know what you mean lol.

[@pdormer]

cracking area, I once bivied on someones beach hut porch, woken up by thousands of starlings

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

Paul Dormer haha eventful! Cheers pal.

[@richardcurant4929]

Had a nice holiday there. Southwold - The town that time forgot.

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

Richard Curant thanks for watching mate.

[@MarksGoneWalking]

Nice one Tom. Liked the narration along the journey.Have subbed and gave you a like. Just starting out on my own channel and hoping to do some wild camping ⛺️ so your channel seems right up my street. (Or Path should be 😀). ATB good choice of music too.

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

Mark’sGoneWalking ! Thanks for watching and subscribing mate! Hope you enjoy the channel. Good luck with your channel too. I'll see if I can add a link to it on my homepage if you'd like. I need to start doing shout outs again, so I can give you a mention if you want.

[@MarksGoneWalking]

TOM OUTDOORS Many thanks Tom for the sub and yes shoutout or link would be a big help. I’ve recently started doing them on my vids and it really helps. You’ll be mentioned on my next one - weather permitting Snowdonia in a couple of weeks. ATVB Mark.

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

Mark’sGoneWalking ! No problem at all mate and thanks. Look forward to it.

[@James-iw4fz]

might bike there then live 10 miles away near beccles

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

james billings lovely part of the world, worth it. Thanks for watching mate.

[@Galaxyofbrian]

Haven't had an argument with anyone 🤦‍♂️ 😂✌️Boss.

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

Haha only cos I'd done so many meet ups and then went solo!

[@timtim0007]

Have you use military kits before? Ie bergens etc. I wouldnt mind joining your group hikes

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

timtim0007 no mate. I tend to prefer lightweight and ultralight equipment because I do a lot of walking and it's just nicer having a simplified approach to equipment. If you're local we could organise a group meet up and camp in the near future.

[@timtim0007]

TOM OUTDOORS that would be great. I'm live in London but I'm very amateur. I like all your videos kit reviews.

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

timtim0007 that's fine mate, as long as you've got all the equipment you need. I'm thinking of doing some group meet ups with people who are new to wild camping, to give them the opportunity to try it out and have someone to go with. Need to plan it out first.

[@timtim0007]

TOM OUTDOORS thanks Tom, please keep me posted. I just purchased the AA 50 walks today. Thanks for your advice. You have instagram for direct PM.

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

timtim0007 will do mate. It'll be a group meet up if it happens.

[@Dorset_Phil]

Nice camp. Did you see any otters?

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

Philip Nicolson sadly not one lol. Cheers pal.

[@AndysEastCoastAdventures]

As long as you dont cause noise & nuisance and dont see why this would be illegal in england in any way. Done it plenty of times fishing in a similar manner and no one has ever said anything. Looking at doing something similar this year using my kayak on the river stour. Pulling up in some nook & crannie somewhere to stop overnight.

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

Sailing Harley Quinn that sounds like a good idea mate. Look forward to seeing a video if you film it. Thanks for watching mate.