I attempted to cross England in a completely straight line. (PART 1)

[@GeoWizard]

As usual thank you all so much for your patience while I edited this one up. As you can imagine with the arrival of the baby (who has now been born!) it was slightly more tricky, but with the help of my new editor (huge thank you to everyone who emailed btw!) we just about got it done in time. I want to make it clear that the fun and adventure will not be diminishing just because I’m a dad. Not only do I live for it, but entertaining you guys is my livelihood. I don’t intend to throw that away! On that note, if you could give this video a like to get the ball rolling views wise, I’d be so grateful to you all. Cheers all! 🍻

[@Jamesaa842]

congratulations tom!!! with all the adventures you’ll go on together in the future i can tell you’ll be a great dad

[@dec4dent]

Congrats on the baby Tom!

[@mrmrmusic123]

Congrats both!! Wish you all the best with your new little family 💪🏽❤️

[@guillermo.mserrano]

Congratulations, Tom!

[@SkateVictor98]

Congratulations Tom and Verity, that’s great news! Really hyped for this one ❤

[@oliverfeld3191]

Please never change this music. Every time an absolute pleasure to hear this sound and your voice. Thanks for those adventure masterpieces.

[@Leaferr]

100%, this music is very iconic to this series now, sets the vibe of adventure perfectly.

[@Liampieee]

I agree but I'm also ready for a sequel to the first album!

[@mloxard]

He's the one who made it. If he changes it, it's going to be just as good

[@jebjebison5750]

reminds me of something from old school runescape i love it lol

[@Bismarck-S]

I remember back in like 2019, in august or something, when I first discovered the straight line missions. The music made the episodes feel magical in a way. Like you were brought into some type of fairytale, a game, or a story straight out of a book. The narrating was perfect, and the obstacles and whole concept of adventure was something you imagined as a kid; "What if I were to just walk completely straight from here? Would I end up in China?". Someone brought the magical idea to life, and to the surface of the internet, and that someone was none other than out beloved Tom. The there was the more urband No Roads Mission, which also fulfilled some childhood ideas of mine! Best KZbinr I think.

[@maximusheaton8375]

32:27 I like how Tom treats farmers as if they are guards in a video game who have specific patterns

[@jonathananderson260]

They're the ultimate Dark Souls boss

[@trustnugget280]

Must have been the wind

[@Argoth100]

Whose footprints are these?​@@trustnugget280

[@doctor_gibbo1392]

And also farmers wives constantly sitting at the window surveying their domain like the Eye of Sauron

[@DannyRice01]

We do. Same thing every morning unless very hungover then it's 1 hour later on

[@Jordan_Cross]

Imagine being a Farmer, doing your daily work, and not realising you are the final boss with an inbuilt game pattern for some guy on a crazy mission across the country 🤣

[@jammiLad]

Make it a game!

[@CF1091]

Imagine how many farmers have seen you from far away and thought to themselves ‘what the f*** is that guy doing’ but just never bothered chasing you 😂

[@Creadeyh]

"Oh bugger, here goes another straightline nutter" 😂

[@lukemorris9857]

I reckon he's an urban legend down the farmers' local

[@detto1998]

@@lukemorris9857 That's such an entertaining idea

[@DougieL]

In Wales you do get a lot of military training, so possibly some farmers have just shrugged it off, thinking it was personnel out on maneuvers, perhaps?

[@danjeory3659]

@@DougieL I think he actually said that was one of the advantages of camo gear in Wales once.

[@Elias_Avraham]

Pro-tip: When using a torch at night, if you don't want to be seen put some red translucent acrylic over it, it will filter out all light apart from red light which has the longest wavelength and scatters becoming less visible at distance. Will also be safer travelling through the field of cows at night, as their sight is dichromatic - they only see blue and yellow wavelengths. Whilst they do see excellently at night, all sight requires some light or low light, and whilst they have a wide range of vision they only see well directly in front of them, in low light (or red light) conditions, it wouldn't be far at all. Something to keep in mind for future journeys to keep you from being hurt... Or worse, spotted! (P.S. Fantastic content and my sincerest congratulations on fatherhood!)

[@gordon1545]

Great tip. Headtorches, even basic ones like those by battery companies such as Energizer, often have a red light for these reasons.

[@Elias_Avraham]

@@gordon1545 I wasn’t aware some have red light as a feature, even better!

[@TheAngelsHaveThePhoneBox]

Another important benefit is that red light doesn't ruin you night vision (or at least not nearly as much as white light does). So if Tom needed to switch the light off, he wouldn't have to wait several minutes for his eyes to adapt to the darkness.

[@hw664]

@@TheAngelsHaveThePhoneBoxThis may not work for Tom covering long distances, but if you need to use any kind of light in pitch darkness, keep one eye closed, do whatever you need to do and then switch the light off. The closed eye will still be acclimatised to the darkness when you open it. 👍🏻

[@joaomarques4030]

Bro imagine you're just shoveling shit, doing your farmwork, and you randomly see someone in full camo coming out of a hedge

[@akf2000]

😅😅😅😅

[@Mcfc2Rich]

90% chance its a lunatic

[@EnterTheOrb]

There is a military base nearby (Spadeadam)

[@mariusnafe26]

The camo makes it so much worse 😅 I don't think too many farmers would mind someone hiking across their fields in normal hiking gear...

[@cameronstuart1397]

And he's been watching you and studying your movements for 15 minutes.

[@thesadnesswilllastforever]

I love how I said get in when Tom said that he will become a dad. Congrats to you Tom and Verity.

[@joshyaash]

Aww I kinda teared up and clapped! Huge congrats!

[@Fragenzeichenplatte]

"I love how I'm so witty and cool"

[@olivere5497]

I guarantee, 2 years from now, he will have a herniated disc. I speak from the future.

[@toomanysymbols]

the sadness will not last forever then apparently. i wish you a lack of sadness man

[@Nayte08]

waiting in a hedgerow for 13 minutes trying to study a farmer’s pattern whilst having a raised heart rate has to be one of the standout memories of this journey

[@TheGhoulGob]

And needed a shit

[@dranorter]

I feel like he said he had to walk across fields calm and confident, and then he immediately did this mad dart instead trying to dodge the tractor.

[@polLmAnNixX]

...whilst having a raised heart rate AND having to shit 😅

[@HarrySharry18]

metal gear solid moment

[@scipioafricanus5871]

@@dranorter Well you have a plan until you get punched in the face --- Mike Tyson

[@Hic_Rhodus]

Just started chemo a week or two ago. Spent a week with f-d up side-effects and ultimately in to A&E. Sitting in a hospital bed wrecked and low... needing to somehow escape... and then I turn on my KZbin to be greeted by that familiar comforting "16-Bit Adventure" sound of a new straight-line adventure about to begin! Saved me! Thank you!!

[@teddycuthbert]

I am wishing you the absolute best in your treatment. Get well soon. (And until then, I hope Tom’s amount of content allows for a ‘binge’ or two!)

[@Dhari1]

@Hic_Rhodus Get well soon! :-)

[@tobysimmonds487]

I'm wishing you the best, you've got this :)

[@jackpearson1499]

Wishing you the best! Keep fighting

[@matejgalfy9449]

Get well soon mate!

[@IAmUndersteer]

This man’s dedication to 4:3 and creating 8-bit chiptune soundtracks is one of the greatest things about this channel. Cheers to you and Verity, Tom!! Get in!

[@AsekiBekovy]

it's 16 bit though 😅

[@IAmUndersteer]

@@AsekiBekovy you right. Was trying to remember the name of his musical project. I assume these days that no “8-bit” or “16-bit” music is actually constrained that way, it’s just an homage to a style. But you’re right! “16-bit Adventure” is the name, and so too should’ve been my comment.

[@runninwithskiza8708]

Feel like I should go buy a CRT tv to get the full 4:3 viewing experience!

[@PiousMoltar]

16 bit! The Sega Mega Drive to be precise.

[@user-uf8lp6ug8z]

man never change this music and the general style of the video. its so nostalgic for me thinking back to my life watching your first straight line crossing.

[@bendoherty3129]

Same. My life, like everyone's I guess has changed massively in these years. But watching these has remained a constant

[@regolyth]

You're going to be SUCH a good dad. Kid's gonna have the kind of adventure most could only dream of

[@Captainperfection]

Like thier dad, he or she will probably grow up to be a Bear Grylls style adventurer

[@regolyth]

@@Captainperfection true but the only difference is that Tom doesn't sleep in a hotel when the cameras aren't rolling 😂

[@Captainperfection]

@@WangoBango bit negative

[@aceman0000099]

​@@WangoBangoif it survives to 8 that is!

[@ike1660]

​​@@WangoBango From stress or his dad's genes ?

[@MagnitudeUK]

"She could be squeezing her out as we speak". You have a way with words here, Tom. xD

[@joshmorrow4186]

Every Geowizard video has a sentence that has surely never before been uttered in the history of humanity. #1 - "I made my inevitable Go-Pro strap swap a swift one, and ploughed deeper into the Cumbrian countryside"

[@aclark903]

#Cumbrian* Which leads me to say Oxford states the word comes from Welsh #Cymry- Welshman!

[@patavinity1262]

Thousands of sentences which have never before been uttered in the history of humanity are uttered every day.

[@joshmorrow4186]

@@patavinity1262 fairly irrelevant to my comment

[@towerseu]

@@joshmorrow4186 😂😂😂

[@slopdoge]

Tom's great writing adds so much to these vids

[@12345678910hugh]

Hi Tom, hope this gets to you.. Long time fan and more recently a patreon member.. Like most of the 'old school fans' I love it when you stumble across somewhere remotely near where we're from on geoguesser (Shropshire for me).. But more recently these real life adventures.. above all else are inspiring.. Long story short I've quit me job 😮 and travelling this summer mixed in with the euros in Germany.. Owe a lot of it to your videos, mostly the 'not how to travel Europe vids ' And the 'fuck it' attitude you have... Cheers for everything and congratulations on the little sprog

[@novamediapodcasts]

Make us Salopians proud!

[@2395ryan]

Dude you should make some videos if you are traveling

[@2395ryan]

Also a salopian 🎉

[@novamediapodcasts]

@@2395ryan if you want to hear many podcast episodes featuring a Salopian becoming the first person to do a motorcycle journey through every country in mainland Europe, you want Backpack Digital. (Me, by the way, a Salopian).

[@damienfenton3880]

Congrats Tom and Verity!

[@MostlyLoveOfMusic]

you're not an anti-natalist then?

[@50upss]

@@MostlyLoveOfMusic-_-

[@A312S]

@@MostlyLoveOfMusicare you?

[@BoterKat]

Saying it's like Mission Impossible is NOT exaggerated. Miles upon miles of dangerous farmland, awaiting an opportunity for 13 minutes straight, studying the rythms of farmers' actions before making a move, is just straight out of a movie I love this type of content. Everything feels so real, which is what i'm missing in other people's content where everything needs to go fast. Please dont change anything. The music, editing style and everything is just perfect

[@14jc47]

Saying it's like Mission Impossible IS exaggerated. Obviously

[@BoterKat]

@@14jc47 Certainly didn't feel exaggerated

[@jorritvanderkooi939]

@@14jc47”uhmmmm ackchyually 🤓🤓🤓”

[@McLoganator]

Its ironic how you decided to get a super early start on a Sunday morning specifically in order to avoid farmers, but you ended up seeing some of the most intense farm action you've ever had. Farmers really never rest do they.

[@cd55896]

On Sundays you have to get up and get the work done before you head to Mass/Church. Sunday mornings are probably the most hectic times for farmers.

[@mclarenrob2]

no we don't! You can't afford to when the weather is always threatening.

[@aceman0000099]

I wonder how many english farmers still head to church every Sunday, even in rural Cumbria

[@cd55896]

@@aceman0000099 I don't know, but I know Irish farmers still need to rush back from the land for Mass/Church. Even the young lads.

[@eljanrimsa5843]

An early start would have been 3 AM.

[@fieldhouseboys]

One hell of a good start! Glad to see you've come round to our support crew strategy 😉

[@Qaztar44]

You guys must already know if he made it huh

[@10thletter40]

Aww c'mon leave the poor sods alone, they already have to deal with knowing they can't handle our mans INSANE speed 😉 ​@@Qaztar44

[@tomwilliams191]

I think it's probably a necessity on a trip of this length

[@KJOK95]

It says a lot about you Tom that rather than complain or try and stop people from competing against you, is that you embraced and supported them. That's how a community is made and speaks volumes of your character. Plus the awesome content you made out of it. 😁

[@ConorHogan-ld8zf]

Music right up there with Summoning Salt, something so immediately recognisable! Love it!

[@Cubeforc3]

The only two channels where I'll watch every upload religiously.

[@DreHill1]

Summoning Salt ftw!

[@drivers99]

I just watched the Tetris one last night. And now this.

[@gem157a]

The difference is Summoning Salt doesn't make his own music

[@cabcalloway674]

As you've already realized, cut-proof gloves don't offer much protection against getting poked; they only prevent your hand from getting sliced open, so they aren't a good choice for working with thorns. I'd recommend a nice, thick pair of heavy duty leather gloves in the future.

[@hanswoast7]

The old slice vs. poke vs. magic damage :)

[@rjmcompsci]

Mission #7 and Tom still doesn’t understand gloves

[@chriswyatt9869]

I’m proud that Tom is actually wearing gloves at this point

[@Lockirby2]

@@hanswoast7 Can confirm, I bought the gloves to resist magic damage and they didn't help on my straight-line mission at all.

[@ailaya5127]

Actually, I have poke-proof gloves looking similar. You need to check the EN 338, it is a number combination somewhere on the gloves or the package. It looks like this: 3431X. The second position is cut resistance and the forth position is puncture resistance. So in the example, you have gloves with a high cut resistance (category 4), but with a low puncture resistance (category 1).

[@OrlandoTragic]

Truly some of the most iconic content on KZbin. I can never get enough of this stuff. Absolutely fascinating, Cheers Tom and congrats on becoming a dad!

[@QemeH]

One of these days you will get a comment like „cheers, mate. that was my farm you were running through in the end there. I had no idea you were this close when I brought in the hey.“ and it will be _glorious_

[@CampingRulesOkay]

I've been waiting for this for years and can't believe it hasn't yet! 😂

[@Falconhunter276]

​@@CampingRulesOkayI can, I've never met a farmer who was happy that someone is on their land. They're always very territorial.

[@slowaccord]

​@@Falconhunter276my buddie's grandparents done give a damn whos on their farm. Its surrounded by a river so theres always people on it and they know they cant do much about it so they just done care

[@DaedalusYoung]

@@Falconhunter276 Watch Archie Fieldhouse's first episode of the England straight line. They just walk straight up to the farmer, and the guy doesn't care.

[@jlt131]

are there many farmers that have time to sit around and watch youtube?

[@sk8forlife782]

Such a good feeling when a new Straight line mission drops

[@CampingRulesOkay]

So true!

[@flyingchimp12]

I’m not really sure why the KZbin algorithm hasn’t gotten these millions of views, you really deserve it and congrats on the baby, maybe one day she’ll join you on a mission or two.

[@gordon1545]

This. I haven't subscribed to the channel because I'm not interested in the geoguesser videos, but I've watched all of Tom's mad adventure videos - the country crossings, Birmingham offroad and the recent wonderful walk north from his home. KZbin should know I want to see this stuff but it never came up in my recommends, I came across it elsewhere. I think it's because KZbin fanatically rewards people who post new content constantly.

[@ragingrobsta2684]

Crossing through the farmers land in pitch black darkness dodging killer cows with commentary was like the most british blair witch project. Howling 😂

[@vestavind]

Yeah you don't mess with cows, they will trample you to death

[@theoharlow3022]

@@vestavindthe UK’s most dangerous animal !

[@grannyfpv]

get in, glad you remembered to record ❤

[@Patterrz]

Living in Northumberland all my life, I can't wait to watch this

[@Lavassin]

Tom studying the farmers movements like they're dark souls bosses is hilarious

[@LegitPicklez]

It is like Christmas every time Tom. Unbelievable quality and passion is put into every one of these. Thank you SO MUCH from the bottom of all of our hearts. Get in!!

[@GeoWizard]

Wow thank you Picklez that’s so nice of you!

[@owenmorris1177]

I first discovered your channel and the straight line missions two years ago while writing my undergrad dissertation. Roll on to today and I'm in the final week of completing my master's thesis. That comforting musical accompaniment of a Geowizard straight line mission is keeping me sane right now, just as it did then. Thanks so much, Tom

[@JellyBeansMystreyMachine]

"Oh a majestic hare", lol, I love this guy's content. Binged watched all of his videos while sick with COVID. Got me through a rough patch, thank you all you do to keep us entertained. ❤

[@Aniruddh-_]

the background music calms my mind so much, brings back my memory watching these straight line mission videos when life was not that easy tbh but when living was wat more fun

[@Trainens107]

The man, the legend is back. I have been watching this channel since I was 18 in 2019 and I am now 23 and I'm proud of how much the channel has grown. Till the day I die, these straight line videos will always be entertaining and fun to watch.

[@lewis8407]

as a Northumbrian myself, your pronunciation of Bam-berg is amazing 😅😂For future reference, it is usually pronounced, Bam-buh-rer instead of bam-berg. It is great to see this region documented and focused on more, as i feel Northumberland is definitely one of the least known/talked about counties in England so it's great to see.

[@RL-]

Thanks, I didn't know this. I've only heard its old name spoken of on The Last Kingdom 😂

[@adsheff]

Shhhh. The last thing we want is Northumberland to turn into the Lakes!!

[@dodsg]

Tom's pronunciation of place names has been a bit painful over most of his missions.

[@tomwilliams191]

@@dodsg It's worse when he pronounces Spanish names on Geoguessr

[@Bismarck-S]

15:38, No shot I also thought of "Going Under" and started to sing "I'm going under" in my head, when you said "going under". Your mind and mine went to the exact same place immediately. Evanescence man, such a great band. You're cultured in the best way possible Tom. I start to like you more for each video.

[@samjohnson3368]

I love the music. It’s a nostalgic feeling when I watch these videos. I started watching your channel just before your first straight line mission whilst searching up GeoGuessr videos to watch. I enjoy all of your content. These type of videos (missions) are my favourites, closely followed by Geo Detective, which is always really fascinating and of course I enjoy the GeoGuessr/Sporcle/Quiz videos too. Great work Tom, keep it up. Congratulations to you and Verity on the pregnancy! 🎉

[@Merle-wr1cg]

babe wake up geowizard dropped a new straight line challenge

[@Tribal260]

ok, let me wake the kids

[@Lucysmom26]

Wow, 5 years! I remember watching your adventure videos during lockdown here in Canada, thinking about adding some adventure to my own life etc. How lovely to have watched your progression, highs and lows - and now the news that you and lovely Verity (who has always been a steady, calm background presence) have had a baby! Congratulations and I am SOOOOO hyped about this latest adventure - could not believe it had been 35 mins already when the video ended.

[@ctroze]

I've been following for almost 6 years now, i cannot believe the effort and grit you put into all of your content. these adventure videos have got to be the best content available on youtube. you never fail to impress tom. cheers from michigan!

[@neeleyfolk]

Jesus, just what I needed. Can cancel therapist tomorrow. And congratulations to you & Verity, fatherhood will be your best mission ever.

[@boop3259]

Tom! Above all, congratulations! Fatherhood will be an adventure more testing than any straight line, and yet I’m sure it will be by far more rewarding. I could not be happier for you and Verity. Thank you for keeping the spirit of adventure alive and well in your content, and for going above and beyond what could ever be reasonably expected of a geography nerd on the internet (we’re underrepresented!). Your videos have helped me through more than you could know. Peace love and happy trails from Florida.

[@steplse]

Only videos on YT that I watch from start to end without fast forward. Keep Up!

[@Timooooooooooooooo]

It's here! I've been here since before the missions and I can't believe it's been five years already. Congratulations Tom and Verity!

[@LukesEnglishPodcast]

Congrats on the news Tom. Another adventure awaits 😄

[@adancein]

Thank you for taking us with you on your adventures. I still *love* your music, and I recommend to anybody seeing this to give the whole album on bandcamp a listen and maybe a pruchase. It's so soothing and mischievous at the same time.

[@dango9786]

I genuinely choked up a bit at the reveal of the impending baby. Congratulations Tom and Verity ❤

[@ZenPossum]

Solid start, that speed in the first few hours is unreal. The intro did a good job of conveying the sheer scale of the England mission compared to previously. Also big congrats to Tom and Verity

[@emmaingeneral2413]

Your videos are such a breath of fresh air in the current youtube scene full of highly over edited fast paced videos. I find this such medicine for my brain and strangely something great to watch before bed (even though some moments have me at the edge of my seat). I’ve been watching your videos since your first attempt at Wales and you’re a great guy.

[@MickeyValenz]

Tom watching his child walk in a non-straight line: 😮 Congrats to you and Verity! Thanks for letting us join your missions and adventures.

[@bleuemoone8710]

These videos are something special, every time. It's rare that a youtuber makes something so unique.

[@Nooticus]

You still have the best paced, best edited, and best planned lines out of all the straight line missioners out there (not most humorous though, that award goes to the legendary Marcus Gosling!). Cannot believe it’s been 5 years since the first, damn! You’ve created a movement, albeit niche, that has made a lot of people happy! Can’t wait to watch the rest of this incredible series, and so glad you finally have an editor you like. Mazal Tov and congratulations on the baby Tom!

[@bobprince1472]

Another classic mission. Far better filmed and edited than the competition! I eagerly anticipate the next episode. Judging by the preview you will be crossing forestry brash. I have probably given this advice before: Pick up two solid shoulder high sticks and use them as extra limbs. They need to be that long and no longer (too high and they catch overhead branches). You can chuck them away as soon as you have finished with them. This is by far the safest way of crossing that most treacherous of all terrain. Trust me, I'm a pensioner (that means I made it this far without injuring or killing myself on similar mad expeditions).

[@essengeebee]

I loved the pre-cope at the beginning. It made me very curious about what obstacles this mission might throw at you. Also, massive congratulations to Verity and yourself. It's wonderful news.

[@Nick_VA]

Being a dad is the best job in the world mate. Your lives have changed forever. Massive Congratulations - so happy for you both. Enjoy these special (and knackering) weeks. Great episode, really inspiring. Eagerly awaiting episode 2! Love and support from the Sussex south coast.

[@user-bt2od3yw1b]

Congrats Tom and Verity!. Also ending at Bamburgh Castle will be the icing on the cake

[@Meliquiades1]

Geowizard son of Geowizard

[@MostlyLoveOfMusic]

you're not an anti-natalist then?

[@milquetoasted]

@@MostlyLoveOfMusic will you stop bloody asking that??

[@maxv2798]

your storytelling, combined with your naughty, but at the same time, ambitious tone, makes this adventure a blast to witness ...

[@marthareis5873]

well said

[@jacksoda6529]

i dont even know why but i absolutely love those videos the concept doesnt get old for me at all

[@hyxlo_]

I just want to take a moment to appreciate how good your music is and how it fits the video so well, good work Tom!

[@x9x9x9x9x9]

I can't believe it's finally here. I have been waiting on this since the very first straight line mission. Also congrats on the baby!!!!! Thats awesome news.

[@NunoSalvaterra]

It was August 2019 when I was served your first Wales video by the algorithm. I decided to click it and I was absolutely hooked. I was there with you in Wales. Since then, it has always been a blast following your adventures. And as in Wales 1, the first video in a new straight line mission is a magical moment for me. Thank you past Tom, for deciding to go on such an awesome adventure.

[@EnricoUniverse]

It's one thing doing these straight line adventures (many are doing that), it's another thing being an entertaining storyteller & having fantastic vibes while doing them. Your videos are the best content on KZbin, easily.

[@jlt131]

agreed. i really hope his new editor can match the style Tom's been providing us with all these years.

[@TheJayLordx]

I was on a hike the other day and was chatting to my sister wondering if this was something you'd ever attempt, and here we are 😂 And so it begins, looking forward to watching this!

[@miss_daisy3]

i JUST got into your travel series a few days ago, i’ve already binged a few playlists. how fortunate for me you upload now!! i’m stoked!

[@Mikemikemike33mk]

Amazing news man! Been watching since the first straight-line mission, and I'm also having a baby around the same time (due in around 7 weeks from now!). All the best and although the future missions may not be as long in the future, they will inspire the likes of me who hopes to bring his child up to have the sense of adventure you have!

[@smiley_abalone]

get in!!!! slight spoiler, but congrats on the baby both of you!

[@akash7101]

slight spoiler.. damn

[@aquilschutte]

How you commented a day ago, but video out for 1 minute

[@jazzinthevoid]

@@aquilschutte it was up yesterday for patreons.

[@_Terc_]

That is not what a "straight" challenge means Tom....

[@aquilschutte]

@@jazzinthevoid ooooh

[@malypejlou4914]

I'm a bit late, but Congratulations to you and Verity! Been here since your first straight line mission, which inspired me try something similar with my friends and ever since then my life was never the same. This year we hiked around 280km through our beautiful Slovakian nature, continuing the SNP route for the third year. I honestly don't think I'd do it if I hadn't find you, Tom. Keep being you and much love ❤❤

[@vekst]

The man, the myth, the legend is back! Good stuff Tom.

[@phoephoe795]

Baby Tom on the way! Congratulations mate!! If youtube is still going in 20 years time it'll be fantastic to see a Father and son/Father and daughter team

[@Blackadder75]

you can do this stuff in your early teens, maybe even better, so they don;t need to wait that long

[@JorisKeijser]

Hell yeah! Happy to see another mission! I check your channel every once in a while to see if you've started a new straight line mission or something else adventurous, and this time I'm lucky lol.

[@neilelkins5006]

Congrats to you and Verity on the baby. Top tips: sleep in shifts. If a friend or family member offers help, take it. Buy a baby sling - it's amazing how much distance you can cover whist your baby does baby stuff hugged tightly to your body (15 mile geocache hike in 7 hours is my record - with stops for feeds and nappy changes)

[@Zarslanian]

Tom and Verity, congratulations on your baby! As for me, my wife is due with our first daughter on June 15! You will love parenthood and I can tell you will make fantastic parents. Waiting with bated breath for the next episode of this epic mission!

[@skippysmom]

congrats to you! june babies are the best

[@thefufferfish]

Yeeeeeeees! Finally a continuation to the best KZbin series to ever exist. The music and vibe of the straight line mission series is absolutely flawless, please never change it :)

[@rtc2112]

Get tf in!!!! Let's go this is one of the best series in the past decade of KZbin! 🤘 Let's gooo

[@johnbendfeldt]

That Evanescence reference was perfect! "I'm going under!"

[@edwardhyde1633]

Can't express how much I looked forward to this! Thanks for undertaking this amazing, unique and great personal challenge again!

[@mynameisjames2077]

I am Welsh, First time I watched u was in my year 9 geography class watching straight line across wales, I am now about to graduate university and am still watching u. By far my favourite KZbinr, am so grateful for every video. Keep it up Tom, you’re crazy but that’s why we love u. Every mission across (x) is another great adventure u take us on, so grateful, keep going and Thankyou !!!!!

[@mynameisjames2077]

Posted that before I watched the baby announcement, Omg congratulations 🎉 love u tom

[@Kylirr]

Something about that timeline seems iffy

[@feelsjeffman7787]

man, the music in these videos is always on point 👌

[@CampingRulesOkay]

I totally agree. I wish I could make music of my own for my videos like Tom but I have to make do without

[@donniev8181]

These straight line mission videos are some of my all-time favorite youtube videos!

[@Kaoru_Kensaki]

Congrats on becomming a dad! I am sure you will be a good dad. Also thanks for the good content! I always love to imagine how those farmers see you from their livingroom window and just wonder what kind of weird guy is running across their field :D

[@christianstahle1809]

Oh man, congrats on the big news Tom! Welcome to the club!

[@runmethat9909]

Thank You so much for this, I never thought I would see another after Wales like a multiple day challenge, the happiness this brings me, to just sit down for an hour now forget about the world and watch the first two parts is unmeasurable. Congrats on the Baby and I hope you make to the end. Best wishes from Ireland !

[@RickeGnool]

Congrats on the Baby!

[@MostlyLoveOfMusic]

you're not an anti-natalist then?

[@helloluvwantsometea5240]

​@@MostlyLoveOfMusicm8 wat

[@MostlyLoveOfMusic]

​ @helloluvwantsometea5240 what are you confused by?

[@helloluvwantsometea5240]

@@MostlyLoveOfMusic why r u asking people if they're anti-natalist when all they said was congrats ur being a fucking weirdo 😭

[@morgan3625]

@@MostlyLoveOfMusic weirdo

[@bbbbbblacknj]

Omg instant like! Keep it up Tom, you’re truly one of a kind

[@CampingRulesOkay]

Same. You just know it's gonna be good. No need to wait on the like button! 👍

[@OurResidentEccentric]

Yes! So excited for this, the Straight Line and Across Europe/America videos are genuinely some of the best on the entire platform. And a comfort watch for me now. This'll be my first Straight Line series I get to watch release to release!

[@jeroenl8352]

Congrats to you both!!

[@Android480]

I aways bite my nails to hell when watching these, totally unconsciously. For some reason I was also thinking about some bloke in the year 3400 watching this and learning more about our culture than their textbooks could teach

[@solhatten9869]

PLEASE NEVER STOP

[@stewzs9269]

watching bernardo silva crossing farm land stealthily is my favourite pastime😂

[@ScriptedLinks]

Crossing farmland in the UK: OI WOT YOU THINK YOU'RE DOIN? Crossing farmland in the US: Distant 12g shot immediately followed up by darkness

[@racheld.8312]

Thank you for coming back your straight line videos are a perfect adventure I can watch along while being my introverted homebody self lol. Congrats on the baby!!!🎉❤ I am rooting for you to conquer England!😊

[@Rewind787]

The green SAFEWAY baskets 🤣🤣 The nostalgia!

[@Kapitein2Stoot]

Let's go Tom! The best series on KZbin now has a new season!

[@JohnyG29]

A new series.

[@Admre]

The music really puts you in the mood

[@user-bt2od3yw1b]

I wish he would re-release the vinyl, cant even find it second hand on discogs

[@Phoenix0F8]

Absolutely one of the best channels I've ever found through random recommendations. Cheers from America, Tom!

[@Celari]

Your editing has gotten so much better over the years. I remember watching one of your first straight line mission years ago.

[@stephenoxf]

Leclerc wins, Leeds stay in the Championship, GeoWizard uploads.... what an awesome day. Edit: and the baby announcement. Incredible. Congratulations

[@plyjxcqb]

Happy for Charles on a side note from the mission

[@davidpacker7602]

Thx for spoiling that for me, Haha

[@Captain-Slowly]

Leeds are falling apart again

[@MostlyLoveOfMusic]

you're not an anti-natalist then?

[@WSavage-dcfc]

Top top day

[@blackdragoncyrus]

Glad to see you doing more of these - they're such an adventure to watch.