Hiking & Wild Camping - THE PEDDARS WAY - Pt 2

DAY 2 of my Peddars Way hike. A welcome hot breakfast, roads, roads and more roads...and then camping in a graveyard. Yes, you heard that right!
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[@JoshC1820]

I found it quite funny how the walk went from lovely views of fields or beautiful woodland to long stretches of boring repetitve road and then back again. Videos are great though looking forward to the next part.

[@TheWalkingKev]

Long, straight roads are tough walking, monotony for the mind and hard on the feet. Got to admit I did smile when you discussed your pitch 'It's the spot with the least graves...'.

[@benhikescamps]

😂

[@o.bsoutdoors3871]

This sparked quite the debate in our house, on whether we would camp in a graveyard or not 😂. Pete said absolutely not, i (Shell) on the other hand thought it would be a great experience! Plus water on tap, and permission to camp, what's not to like? Pete did seem to think i would change my mind in the middle of the night though 😂😱. We really love watching your through hiking adventures Ben, you have certainly found your groove now with them, some impressive mileage put in on this one😊👌. We do agree about the long straight roads, can definitely have a feeling of not getting anywhere, give us a hill any day! Although you did get a trig point😊👍. Another adventure nearly in the bag, bring on part 3😊🙌 Have a great weekend Shell and Pete😊👍👊

[@joel_short]

Keep slogging mate! Worth it in the end 👌

[@Wensmoos]

Awesome episode again ben!

[@benhikescamps]

Thanks Wens.

[@magicworldbyjorg]

...cool video keep up the great content.. Thank you…

[@Buffenmeyer]

Another excellent jaunt! Even though it was monotonous, the scenery was still amazing! And loved that angelic choir as you stumbled on the “Golden Arches”! I wonder if the Big Mac tastes the same in England as it does in the US. I couldn’t tell the difference when I tried one in Poland! 🤣😸

[@benhikescamps]

I’ve not had a McDs in US I don’t think so couldn’t tell you. It’s all pretty much the same isn’t it! Many thanks for watching Buff. 👍🇺🇸

[@kimberlym4289]

That's the most crowded campsite i've ever seen! I would not have slept a wink there. Well done👏

[@DartmoorPaul]

😂 You’re one brave man, Ben. I think from the comments you are amongst the few who would camp in a graveyard 😱 I get the heebie-geebies on Dartmoor 😂 Road walks are a mare, but I did watch HuckWasHere walking in Wisconsin USA and he had a 40 mile road section between trails on the Ice Age Trail. 😮 Love the series you’re putting together 👍

[@h.bsfaithfulservant4136]

Straight roads/tracks you can't get lost on, and graveyards to sleep in, plus Mcdoufers to eat in 😂...sounds like a great adventure to me 👌. You're an old hand at these through hikes now Ben 👍... you can thank the Romans for the good mileage you've done ✌️...if it wasn't for them we might still be without roads in Norfolk 😉😁

[@ExploringWithEmAndStu]

Nice to see you up near my neck of the woods, having walked small sections of the Peddars way myself it really does have some beautiful little place to visit along the way and is a lovely part of the County if not a little flat and featureless at times.. Sad to see in your part 1 that the pathways aren't being maintained too well, you'd think with it being such a well known national footpath they'd look after it abit better.. Anyway looking forward to seeing you continue up to Holme.. 😊

[@benhikescamps]

Thanks Em. Yes, I was surprised by how poor parts of the trail were. A different experience anyway!

[@crunch8484]

FYI, Costa, Greggs, supermarket cafes, and lots of other places have a published policy of refilling water bottles for free at all of their outlets. I don’t know about Maccy D’s but maybe they do too. Always worth asking! Also churches often have an outdoor tap for grounds maintenance.

[@benhikescamps]

Didn’t know that about the refilling policy so thank you!

[@HardyTempestsWildCampsandWalks]

The problem with the longer sleeping bag is it has the same amount of down as the regular. Great 2nd instalment and will watch the final later.

[@benhikescamps]

Thanks for the heads up Hardy and for watching Part 2 mate.

[@richardkibler3870]

Cadbury Everything,That's the way to do it,That's the way I would for sure,lol! & As long as the Hound of the Baskervilles doesn't show up at night,I see no problem with sleeping on hallowed ground,Afterall the history of the Country,there are probably human bones beneath most of the land there anyhow! A couple of pint cans of Boddingtons would put me in the correct mood to nod off.This is an interesting journey,Indeed! Cheers!!

[@ervinslens]

Brilliant atmosphere bud, definitely not my favorite spot for camping 😅 fantastic upload 👏

[@benhikescamps]

Thanks for watching and the feedback. ATB

[@moyahaigh9593]

Well done again 😊

[@BourneOutside]

Blimmin McDronalds everywhere 🤢😁 You do keep trekking on, Ben. I applaud you mate. A good result with the Church to allow you to pitch up there. A bit of a Joseph & Mary moment. Should have done it at Christmas 😆 All roads lead to Rome!

[@benhikescamps]

Was very hard to resist the yellow arches when hot breakfast and coffee staring at ya!! Yes, church option very much recommended. 👍👍

[@GodAtum]

yeah some parts of the SDW were a slog just field after field after field, or a long chalk track

[@frogmaster83]

I have done the same for an overnight, its the living that are the problem.

[@sharrison3974]

Really enjoying this series - hope you had a peaceful night's sleep!

[@pauledwards499]

Great watch, as was part 1. I recently did a few sections of the Wye Valley Walk, a very scenic route from Hereford to Chepstow. The section between Monmouth and Tintern started off nice until we reached woodland, then it went on and on... and on... and on and on for hours until I was sick of the sight of trees and desperate to see some open landscape. I'm imagining that's how you felt on that road.

[@grahamseward112]

Great video Ben. Sleeping in a graveyard?........have you ever seen a horror movie!? Looking forward to the next installment......if you made it through the night! 🤣☠👻

[@MR-ly4xt]

Well done, Ben. I'm really enjoying your videos of this walk. I agree with you about constant straight roads. Gets a bit boring! Camping in a graveyard - hmm..not sure I would fancy that, but I'm sure it was the best option for you rather than walk another 7 miles. I'm amazed it was allowed though, there's no way my local church would have allowed it! 👏

[@snorkherder]

Well done, a good long slog to a spooky campsite. nice one Ben :)

[@Dug_Out]

I know this area well due to living here. And that Castle Acre to Gt Massingham stretch is just long & undulating. I've ridden it & that was hard going for me! The Peddars Way skirts beside Massingham which is a shame because it's a typical, gorgeous quintessential English villiage. It's beautiful with a great many, well kept ponds. That stone was knocked down earlier in the the year. About 6 months ago I was on deliveries, heading from Castle Acre to Gt Massingham and I stopped on that bend. I took some snaps of it which are on one of my community posts from back then. Only a tractor or truck could have done that, and my money is on a tractor. Hopefully they'll re-set it again. But this is Norfolk & things tend to happen slower here. Great job. Looking forward to the last section👍

[@mhpupacios]

Not sure I could have slept there either - would be super alert to the slightest sound in the night !

[@benhikescamps]

You do what you gotta do eh!

[@rambling_rob7035]

Hi, Ben. I've been watching your videos for about a year now. I was curious what you listen to, podcasts, music, or books? Enjoying this trek.

[@benhikescamps]

Music = anything Podcasts = outdoorsy and politics Books = travel writing 👍

[@shabingly]

I think I'd personally really struggle solo walking an arrow straight and flat trail. I need some kind of mental stimulation. Wife and I finished the (south to north) Limestone Way on Thursday evening (well, a section from Fenny Bentley to Castleton we split into 3 days, 11 to 14 miles each) and the first day was quite frankly dull and made it a proper slog: and we had someone else to have a chat with. You can do more miles on the straight and flat I guess, but of their not enjoyable then I can't see the point personally.

[@benhikescamps]

It can certainly be a challenge for sure. Glad I loaded up with podcasts and music to push through the slog.

[@shabingly]

@@benhikescamps yeah, that'd make it better. Good idea getting the permissive camp in, but I can see why it'd put some off. Honestly, spoilt for choice of farm campsites round Derbyshire/Yorkshires, if yer prepared to do a mile or two off route.

[@stevemitchell7101]

Hi Ben. I'm with you on that feeling of no progress when it's the same scenery. Like you're stuck on the same page of a book, and just want something different. I also have the Alpkit Pipedream 400, and find that too short too. Shouldve been labelled small and regular, rather than regular and long! Anyway, I hope it gets better, as been considering that after I've done the Icknield Way. 👍

[@wobba1981]

Another great adventure!, may I ask if you have seam sealed your tent? I have the same tent but haven’t sealed it yet 😬 would you do a video showing us how it’s done?? Keep the videos coming! 👍

[@benhikescamps]

Hi. Yes I seam sealed it all around 18 months ago. I basically followed a tutorial on KZbin. I’ll see if I can find the link for you. Thanks for watching!

[@benhikescamps]

I’m 90% certain this is the video I used: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHS7aYh4nal6p6c

[@benhikescamps]

And I used this product: McNett Seamgrip Seam Sealant amzn.eu/d/dFU62C2

[@wobba1981]

Many thanks, much appreciated. I’ll be giving it a go before the weather turns to sour!, However, we’re quite fortunate here in north kent 👍

[@benhikescamps]

It’s worth setting aside around 1.5 hrs to do it and then several hours for it to all dry. Mine went away in a cupboard for a year afterwards but it was all fine still when it came out. Haven’t experienced a full on shower yet to test it, only light showers. All ok though.

[@janetwhite3768]

My mother said don’t ever be concerned about the dead…..they’re dead. The living ones are the problem. You are doing so well…..walk on Sir, walk on! 😊

[@benhikescamps]

Good advice and thank you for watching!

[@DayTripperAdventures]

I know what you mean Ben by long straight road walking. It’s very demoralising and hard on your feet. When you have mountains and valleys to look at it’s much easier to stay motivated. It must have been a real long slog people watching the video probably don’t know how many hours you have to walk on these. A brave camp it would n’t be my first choice I think I may have slept in the entrance porch instead

[@geoffgafford5182]

On a long hike, I often look out for remote churches to camp by. Arriving late, there’s rarely anyone else around. I wouldn’t do the Peddars Way again for the reasons you give. Not enough variety in the route.

[@derekmcmanus8615]

5'8" 🤔 You look much taller in your videos 😉

[@benhikescamps]

Camera trickery Derek!

[@hArtyTruffle]

Don’t think I’ll be doing this one ever then, what with all that repetitive road walking.

[@DaleyOutdoors]

I’d rather crawl the extra 7 miles in the dark than sleep in a graveyard. Hat’s off to ya Boss 🫡

[@benhikescamps]

27 miles in a day might have been pushing it!! I went for chicken and rice with the deceased!

[@malls886]

The residents are really quiet though! Camped in a churchyard on the Coleridge Way earlier this year and had a good night’s sleep!😊

[@benhikescamps]

@malls886 yes, non late night parties. I slept very well!

[@adriancaldwell]

Utter respect Ben that is a scary spot I’d rather camp on the South Col 🫡