Hiking Britain's 10th Best Trail: Relaxed Camping Adventure

In this video I take on number 10 of Britain’s Top 100 Walks. The Great Ridge to Mam Tor is a favourite hike for many and I start at the other end of the ridge, complete the hike and then follow up with a bit of a pub crawl in Edale and some relaxed camping. I hope you enjoy.
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[@amylangley9585]

We were pitched next door in the green alpkit (didn't want to hassle you!) Certainly couldn't hear you talking but that coughing was driving me insane!!

[@gazza1858]

That’s a slog up to lose hill from Hope so lucky to have such a beautiful place on door step.

[@buxton6038]

£15 for 8 hours camping in a one man tent, low season is taking the piss. I would have walked 50 yards towards ringing rodge and camped for free!

[@dcobblers]

Back in the good old days before covid knackered everything, It was a fiver for a tent or six quid in a van. New owners put a load of naff shabby chic signs all over the place, added online booking at tripled the price. It works for them, I suppose. Been a few years since I camped in Edale. It's just an expensive carpark nowadays.

[@TrevsOutdoorsandWellbeing]

Mate national trust as gone up to £17 in Langdale valley

[@TrevsOutdoorsandWellbeing]

Mate national trust as gone up to £17 in Langdale valley

[@GeekfromYorkshire]

@@TrevsOutdoorsandWellbeing even with the fiver off for being backpacker?

[@TrevsOutdoorsandWellbeing]

@@GeekfromYorkshire yeah mate they tried to charge me £22 thought I had a car

[@markhawkins2723]

pot noodle my god they are crap, glad you went for the food option

[@andrewblackledge6616]

Absolutely love it pal, great to see an experience on KZbin that most people hiking and camping have. Love the wild camping too and of course that's more entertaining but these videos are great too, keep up the good work 💪👍

[@munromicroadventures]

Grand video, Paul.

[@thegeordiefellwalker8878]

still looking forward to colobaration of the year you & the legend Patrick Dickinson 🍺🍺🍺🍺

[@PaulMessner]

That would be nice

[@fishandchipdiaries]

Yes to this!

[@beatbasher]

You having a chinwag with Patrick in his "pub" before going out on a camp would be great content, wink wink nudge nudge.

[@richardaddicott5228]

That was really great - thank you

[@woodchip2782]

Refreshing trip! It’s nice to do things differently once in a while. Thanks!😊

[@andykeast8920]

I did Edale to Mam Tor to Hope 2 weeks ago so similar but reverse. Weather was definitely better for you. I stayed in the Field Head Campsite you tried to get into but pre-booked with Charlie and Cassie (the owners) a couple of days in advance. My journey back to Basingstoke was a bit longer than yours to Sheffield. Amazing place the Peaks. We Southerners miss out. Thanks for all you do for us Hikers and Wild campers. Keeping it real

[@nigelhartle8306]

Really enjoyed this one Paul - back in what the Welsh call their Hiraeth! ( I was brought up for my first few years in Chapel en le Frith) I was intrigued by the workers walking from Castleton via Hollins pass to the mill in Edale - as a small child my Gran lived in the farm at the top of the Winnats pass and walked to and from school each day in Castleton! it was early 20th century - they don't make them hardy like that any more! good luck with your next trip out!

[@kynasf]

I love this route. It’s always been busy when we’ve walked it, which is great. Lots of families, etc enjoying the outdoors

[@grantgrow]

Another great walk and 'peak' bagging from you

[@Danw-he9fq]

Nice to have a bit of local history to go with the walk! Great video!

[@bernardscott1783]

I’ve been trying years to get blown off on a hill.!!!

[@Antarmy2]

Man after my own heart, I was on that straightaway 😂

[@adrianwatkins9629]

Wonderful watch and my ideal overnight. I’ll definitely follow your lead in the next few days, weather is looking good.

[@4053rubber]

I knew you'd be out yesterday Paul. We were at Derwent Edge at the same time you were on the Great Ridge. It was bloody windy up Derwent as well. One of my fave walks is the Great Ridge. Great vid.

[@Mike-zm5bf]

What a great real life video, I really like learning about regional histories, so please keep it up and real. Awesome.

[@martinashton5792]

Gosh memory lane or what , last time I was up there was 1976 , spent a week camping with school in my first year of secondary school, never forget the concrete factory just sat in the middle of everything, happy days

[@stig350]

I pitch up on mam tor facing edale looking down on the campsite. Its a great spot and sheltered from the wind.

[@gritstoneedge]

Great walking video today - you have to go to Mam Tor in non perfect weather to avoid the crowds! Really busy place.

[@patrickstanley8655]

Beautiful walk and I really liked the the historical notes and the burger was absolutely the right choice. Many thanks

[@lindleyca69]

I have some excellent memories from that campsite. Think I'm due another visit.

[@joshubrook324]

Loving the local history stories of how places get their name ❤

[@LeoManAndMountain]

That Mam tor burger definitely beats a pot noodle 🤣

[@UncleOutdoors]

Backpacking to a campsite is a new concept for me. I never imagined doing that, but it must be great to have a good meal, go to a regular toilet and such before heading out again.

[@jamescross4396]

I did a long stretch of the south west coastal path like this last summer and honestly made it so enjoyable. Some really nice campsites and great to end a really hard day with good food, a cold beer and a nice shower!

[@Roy-rr5ds]

@@jamescross4396 Sounds a lot more civilised.

[@daviemaclean61]

The midgies are looking out their knifes and forks Paul! ;-)

[@Randolf_Randolf]

We used to know it as Winn Hill to Loose Hill Farm. Still beautiful regardless of name :)

[@thepeakdistrictviking]

Great video. Despite what some sources say Edale was in the Parish of Castleton and the dead from Edale were buried in Castleton churchyard until 1633 when Edale got its own church. Love the info in the films and that new 360 camera is brilliant.

[@nevetsre7001]

I suspected you'd wind up at the Rambler Inn. I prefer a table under that big tree on the lawn on a sunny day. With a bank holiday coming up I might head up to Edale, although it could equally be Malham.

[@alanmacmillan6957]

nice to hear a bit of history of ancient Britain. cracking burger.

[@matty741]

My sister visited me in hospital today. She and her husband took their boys up there yesterday. All of them loved it. It is a very nice a easy hill. Although my nephew says it's vertical and a real mountain. I think once my ankle is sorted I'll take him up the devil's appendix in Wales. We did that in full kit (about 35kg) while I was still in the army a few years ago. See what he thinks of that trail 😂. Love the vids Paul, getting me through this crappy broken ankle time. 😅

[@Ash12530]

Good to see you finally out in a Bobcat, even if it was on a campsite 👍🏻 Need to get back out in mine…⛺️

[@VinceCollins-lt7er]

Great video - thankyou👍

[@chaseladdersltd]

Well earned beers and burger 👍🏻

[@daveandemmaoutdoors3171]

See some dirty scoundrel left a poop bag up at the rock 🤢 some people dgaf . Great vid as always Paul 🙂 .

[@ELUSIVEDARTMOOR]

Nice walk im camping soon first of the year video out by Monday hopefully take it easy 😁🤟🤟

[@Tom-eq6vo]

Nice little site there, have stayed on it many times, usually is my winter base. I’ll never forget going up that track to Lose Hill on a baking hot day a while back 🥵 thankfully the breeze on top cooled me down soon enough.

[@stevensawyer7731]

Haha I watched your health video and now this 🤣 Life's for living sod it 😂

[@carrier6517]

Great video as always Paul !! And it's nice to camp in a less windy place and to have a few creature comforts - nothing wrong with that I say. All the best mate from Adelaide, Australia.😊😊

[@littlegrandadoutdoors]

I always go in the nags head when in eadale... Though when I was recording my snow camp in January, I was gutted as it was closed for a cpl of weeks... I am still to camp winnets pass.. Will get to it soon though...

[@RobBob_Wales]

Nice on Paul , enjoyed that !

[@mamotorcycle]

Ive seen a few of your videos and have to say they are great. Well filmed, good content. Your videos have been getting better and better too. Great job. Enjoy watching.

[@carriehikes]

One of your better videos! Actually going out and hiking! 😀

[@MikeDay-kj4ei]

Check out the smidge forecast. I'm off to Bridge of Orchy next week fingers crossed 🤞 Thanks for the Vid.

[@lokischildren7862]

A beautiful walk Paul

[@waynecarter9575]

Paul as a fellow Sunderland fan you’re a legend the knars x

[@markcable41]

Hi Paul, another great video, nice to see you in a campsite looks really nice. Me and my wife are going to the Peak District for the first time this year really looking forward to it.

[@treforjonesmusicforvisuals]

Great stuff. Going to Edale on the weekend with my Bobcat. Many happy pints drunk in the Nags head.

[@iknowyoureright8564]

Make sure you have him on a lead mate….those things are dangerous. 😉

[@craoutdoors6827]

Very enjoyable watch paul, wish you all the best for the 7 day scotland hike, i m thinking the west highland way🤔 . Look forward to seeing it wherever you go

[@paulprosser4108]

Always think the peak district is like pre school. Then one day you have to move up to big school i.e. here in Wales. ☺Seriously Paul, looks absolutely beautiful. Another great KZbin post.

[@PaulMessner]

If I lived near Wales I guess THAT would be my playground 😂. I do love it there but it’s a long trek for me.

[@paulprosser4108]

@@PaulMessner My wife and I were in the Peak District last month, it really is a beautiful part of the country.

[@Billybob-xo5df]

@@paulprosser4108what’s Scotland then University 😂

[@Collected1]

A really enjoyable video. The walk and local area look stunningly beautiful. You took the complaint well. Sometimes all you can do is smile.

[@gregwojan1773]

I'm glad you have your priorities straight Paul -- keep it up!

[@mrjiggs3761]

I've cycled up mamnick and its a reyt chuff to cycle

[@preferredimage]

7:55 Hence forth you shall be known as Paul 'two sips' Messner!

[@abbottsadventures]

Great video paul

[@theozzy4717]

Try coffee bags Paul. Taylors of Harrogate make nice ones. Lyons do some that are cheaper.

[@antnewbon2673]

Thats gentalman jacks valley i belive. Her pit is the pwer station i think.

[@Nickydo111]

Death Man Stranding kit right there, very sci-fi.

[@sheer64]

Now you could of just pitched the tent in the pub and had an all-nighter.

[@SmithandWesson22A]

Carrying coffins that far! Wow.

[@michelgoosse2921]

Hello, santé , la bière c est bon pour la peau 😅 chouette video

[@michaeltranmer3022]

I went there today

[@AndyWragg]

Call 4 pints a session? Hold my beer 🤣 I love Edale, can't beat a walk with a pub crawl. I'm gong to have to try one of those burgers at some point. Outstanding. Did you get your barefoot boots replaced/fixed yet?

[@PaulMessner]

No mate. Not heard from Vivo

[@romon3989]

A really nice day out. Thanks for sharing.

[@poesaste]

Burger was the right choice 😎

[@mhuxaffarik4393]

Stink test experiment: please test...wash your hiking clothes (t-shirts, pants, socks underwear, hats scarfs etc whatever you shall be wearing, including shoes). Once done re soke everything in a large sink, bath etc in warm water which contains a good amount of baking soda for at least 30 min. Rinse. Spin in a washing machine, and leave to dry or use tumble dryer until dry. Before you go hiking put your feet in a small tub of water containing baking powder... And also put some baking powder under your arm pits etc. after some time say 10 min..dry your self etc...the idea is that baking powder is a natural germ killer and deodoriser. If there is no bacteria present on your clothes and self you should not stink.. at least not to quickly.. then go on your hike... Please test for how much longer you stay stink free.. thanks a fan from the tiny island of Malta

[@pauledwards499]

That looks like the perfect walk to me, a few beers and football thrown in! You should have done it on Thursday, you could have watched my team play Tottenham 😁 The campsites have all put their prices up, the one I use in the Shropshire Hills has doubled in price since covid. It's my back up plan for if my wild camp spot has been claimed.

[@pootlingalong8928]

I did LeJog (on a bike) June ‘21. Campsite prices for my bikepacking one man tent set up ranged from £6 to £25. Prices can be stupid now 🧐

[@stephenfletcher6464]

My old hiking grounds

[@Dr.D00p]

Have to say the Peak District is my very least favourite of all the national parks for wild camping. Farms seemingly every other field, blocked off with stone walls and very little cover for stealth camping, I always felt that someone had eyes on me. The Yorkshire Dales on the other hand is wild camping paradise..

[@mphgps7]

Loved the video as usual 👍 What watch face did you have on your Epix....i did like that 😎

[@BarnabyNutt]

Hanging around to find out the same…

[@chrisrogers1982]

Cant believe thats Coopers farm campsite. Last time i stayed there it wasnt much more than a muddy field with a toilet and tap

[@Dore60]

👍

[@HighlandMike325]

Hurry. There are zero midges in Scotland at the moment. Last time I was at Coopers in summer of 84 was during Miners Strike. Was full of poor miners giving kids a break. Our holidays to Rhyl had become this. It was £3 then, that's £12 now so I get the tariff. Beautiful, once you get Edale, you are set for life. Hello from tourist-central Scottish Highlands 😂

[@sambennellick8327]

“Mr can you please stop talking” , “Miss can you go and exchange your lung” 😂😂

[@MaylesTrails]

If that was the Bayern vs Real Madrid 2-2, you've churned out this video in record time! 👏I'm not sure if this is a good thing or a bad thing, but there's plenty of places to stop off for a pint on the WHW.... I managed about 8 miles per beer (MPB) 🍻

[@user-xj8ln5wc3q]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@martinmoss317]

Have you got your Avon skin so soft for the midges on the West Highland Way. headnet too?

[@greenbimoon]

Far superior

[@howardpotts5763]

Lager 🍺 🤦‍♂️🥊 get pissed and get the train back. Nags head is the best ! Was Jarvis in there ? I camped on top of lose hill in the Staika was ridiculously windy 🌬️

[@amfearliathmor9747]

£15 for a tent pitch. £15 for a overnight car park £15 for a Burger £15 for pint? £900-1000 for a backpacking tent. This camping malarkey is getting quite expensive and the peak district Kinder Scout is covered in toilet paper.

[@PaulMessner]

Didn’t cost you a penny though 😉. Same as everyone else…I earn my money and spend it on what I want to 👍🏻

[@amfearliathmor9747]

@@PaulMessner Jocks Road and Glen Doll and Glen Clova were pretty much one of my stomping grounds but even here they have introduced car parking charges of £3 , which is a disgrace so rarely visit there now. Tom Buidhe, Glen Doll 12:10:19

[@alanclarke2503]

Your videos are normally cracking , but this one had us rolling about 4 pints and neighbours telling you to keep it down, Jo won’t let you come to Scotland now .

[@PaulMessner]

Glad you enjoyed it. I'm already packed 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@scottyplug]

That there is my kinda camping! Say, do you like the Aluft? I have the Exped Mega and it is AWESOME. But a bit heavy for UL. But man, it's nice inside the hood of my Zenbivy. . .

[@PaulMessner]

Would love to try out the Zen Ivy. the new pad especially looks awesome

[@scottyplug]

@@PaulMessner I've got the Big Agnes Rapide and it is sooo comfortable. But I have indeed heard great things about the new Zenbivy pad. Love your channel, mate. Cheers from SoCal USA

[@bluenetmarketing]

Great video and trip. Your camera system that makes it appear to be so far away from you is unusual. How is it done?

[@irenefitt9108]

I really enjoyed the vid thank you for sharing Make the burger a veggie one and I would have done the same Males in my household would definitely have loved that the footie was on In fact I would have asked if they had any room 😂

[@irenefitt9108]

Rooms 🙄

[@paperodiabolicovideo]

Regarding the campsite silence rules: I really think tent manifacturer should start working on quiet zippers

[@paulamoreton6522]

Loving the 360 camera. Great video.

[@marcusroof2977]

Hi Paul love Ur vids I go hiking lots and wild camping love watching Ur vids it helps me with anxiety and my worries so thankyou say hii to Joe for me

[@user-ul5yu5hk9k]

That looks so fun. The walk. The food, the beer 🍺 it’s a win all around mate!

[@garyh3228]

Notice when packing up there looked like there was no insulation in the two outside tubes of the mat

[@PaulMessner]

That’s right. Same as the Rab one. They do a wider one should you prefer even more insulation. I’ve not experienced any problems though with either pad.

[@northernswedenstories1028]

When will you do an overseas trip? Many great hiking trail in Europe

[@user-wx8sl3zs2z]

I absolutely love these type of videos where you show us more of your country and it's history! Thanks

[@IvanDP1967]

Great video again Paul. I do go up there quite regularly, and although my passion is driving, not hiking, I do like to camp when I'm there, so seeing some of the campsites and their nearby facilities is always a bonus. Could I ask one thing.... what was the solar panel you used on this trip?

[@PaulMessner]

Thanks mate. Glad the video helped. This is panel I used. Happy so far and taking it on the west highland way amzn.to/3y1VdYN thinks there’s 15% off at the moment 👍🏻

[@IvanDP1967]

@@PaulMessner Awesome... Many Thanks 👍

[@superseacrow9463]

DOES THAT WOMAN KNOW WHO YOU ARE!!!!!! Brilliant video Paul. Love it when there's some history and folklore about an area. Definitely going to have to visit that camp site.

[@martinmills135]

So bloody what if she “doesn’t know who he is”? I wouldn’t want some lagered-up vlogger nattering away at my chosen campsite either. Love Paul’s vids, but there’s no issue with someone asking you to please keep quiet at night.

[@superseacrow9463]

@@martinmills135 It appears irony and sarcasm are lost on you. Just go back to watching your Mrs. Browns Boys box sets.

[@martinmills135]

@@superseacrow9463 Non-obvious sarcasm doesn’t work well in the comment section, as many have noticed. But if you actually agree with me, why don’t you say so?

[@eddyarundale1566]

👋🏼

[@thistles4u]

Lord stones I mean

[@Gordonafloat]

Are you using the new insta360 X4 in this video Paul?

[@PaulMessner]

For some of the shot. DJI for the majority though.

[@trendtraderx]

Base camp camping the only way.

[@the_woodland_man]

Great video Paul, what’s £15 eh 😊 especially when the local ale and a Mam Tor burger is thrown in the equation! thanks for sharing and it’s going to be on my list of a next camp for sure, instead of trying to find a pitch on top with every other Tom, DICK and Harry 😂 👍🏻 keep up the good work, thoroughly enjoy your videos.

[@StevenKeery]

There appears to be a break in the link with your Flextail Zero Pump. It keeps bringing up a 404 code.