I Hiked 200 Miles Across England - Part 2 | COAST TO COAST 2024

[@geoffdillon]

Angle Tarn looks beautiful - even on a “claggy” day!

[@benhikescamps]

Thanks! Yes, it was still impressive to see!

[@KiwiJohn1951]

I feel your pain, Ben. Kudos for continuing! 💪

[@KiwiJohn1951]

On serious hikes, I always take a glasses retainer cord. Saved my specs quite a few times when falling.

[@ScoutManSteve]

You've definitely had a battering on this trip so far. Nice of the pub to let you dry your gear out. Being wet that long would really grate my sh#$, but you have dealt with it very well for a Southerner. Nice to see that fall wasn't any worse and you could continue 👊

[@stehume]

looking forward to part three, a very well done to you so far. You put the videos together very well . All the best Ben Steve

[@o.bsoutdoors3871]

Hi Ben, We watched this on the telly on Sunday night, but always like to give it our full attention and enjoy watching instead of commenting as we go. This is honestly one of our favourite series on you tube at the moment, brilliantly put together despite all your struggles, we feel right there with you👊. We think you may have had one of the worst weather experiences (considering it was summer) for your first time hiking in the lake district ever 😫. We really felt for you when you took that tumble and banged your head🤕. And then to get to the highest point with absolutely no views, pretty demoralising, we do hope you forgive the lake district and return one day to see it in all it's glory (maybe to do the Cumbria way?🤗). Anyway, point is, you kept on going! Huge respect to you for that, not easy with wet gear, especially when you are on your own. We do enjoy seeing the people you meet along the way, and what a lift some kind words and a little bit of company gives you. We are just glad we know that you completed this as we watch, we aren't sure our anxiety could take it otherwise😂🙈. Bring on part 3!🙌 All the best, Shell and Pete 😊👊👍

[@benhikescamps]

Thanks both for tuning in and your TV and the kind words. Yes, I think hiked 3.5 hours from Patterdale to the summit of Kidsty Pike and no views!! It is what it is though and it’s all an adventure. When you’re in that, you do find an inner resilience to just focus and push on. I didn’t really have much other choice. Being cold motivated me to keep moving too. Thanks both. Part 3 on the way. 💻👍

[@liammullan2197]

Thank you Ben really enjoying this video series. You really bring out the fun, the beauty and the more challenging aspects! Your video skills are getting better and better. You inspire me to want to get out into the country!

[@michaelgatford6194]

Blimey Ben, you've certainly been through it all on this one. Beautiful scenery throughout. Laughed at the free-range children sign. I'm glad they have the freedom to run around, lol.

[@benhikescamps]

Yes, couldn’t resist filming that sign!! Thanks Michael 👍

[@colinboxall2692]

Enjoying the journey. Glad you appreciate the scenery as much as I do. I’m just back from fast packing the west highland way with a way too heavy rucksack! Wishing all the best on your C2C journey.

[@RickWright-s6j]

If things in life was easy they wouldn't be exciting, really enjoying watching your trip. I hope you make it to the end, ATB

[@benhikescamps]

Very true and thanks!

[@emperorsgrandads]

Did Angle Tarn to Shap in dry weather the other day and that was a slog. So massive credit for doing it from Patterdale in that weather.

[@benhikescamps]

Many thanks 🫡

[@emperorsgrandads]

@benhikescamps Could I ask you: what are some good campsites in Keld? Couldn't work out were you stayed...Really enjoying the content btw; watching it bit by bit as I progress myself (Kirkby now)

[@dwn2634]

Loving the story so far! Thanks for sharing.

[@benhikescamps]

Many thanks for watching. 👍

[@TheMikehepple]

I feel your pain, we did the C2C this time last year, Kidsty Pike was horrible and we had dry weather. Also the reservoir is never ending. We later found out that the high route is a lot better. Well done!

[@richardhunter7363]

To avoid the decent from Kidsty and the walk alomng Haweswater, we turned left and followed the ridge over High Style?, coming out about 2/3 way along the reservoir but with a much easier, and safer, decent.

[@benhikescamps]

Like the sound of that!

[@grahamseward112]

Another brilliant episode. Shame about the weather in the Lake District! I do a lot of hiking there and it can be brutal, amazing place though. Looking forward to part 3 👍

[@benhikescamps]

Thanks Graham! Part 3 should be a good’un! Currently in editing.

[@dazbass007]

Feel your pain over the lakes.i had 2 days of rain when I did it. Definitely tricky down from kids kidsty pike. Good going glad your OK after your fall atb daz

[@benhikescamps]

Many thanks Daz. Comforting to know someone has been there and gets it!!

[@paulamoreton6522]

Great stuff. Brings back memories. I finished solo backpacking the Coast to Coast 2 weeks ago. Stayed at many of the same campsites.

[@ksgonewild]

Oh bless you, really felt for you with that horrible weather and clag. So cr@p to climb to the highest point and not be able to see anything when you know it’s absolutely beautiful! Felt so sorry for you 😢 So so glad you didn’t injure yourself any worse than you did when you fell! It just makes me want to do this so badly! Maybe one day eh when my back is sorted and I’ve built my fitness back up! I’m just living following this adventure, thank you so much for taking us with you! Already excited for Part 3!🥰

[@benhikescamps]

Ah Karen mate. Thanks for those lovely words. So glad you’re enjoying it despite the lack of decent views and clag!! 😂

[@ksgonewild]

@@benhikescamps I’m not upset for me silly! You put the effort in, you deserve the rewards! Xx

[@scotbotvideos]

Great episode, Ben. With respect to your nutrition for your future hikes, can I suggest some other items which you may find beneficial. 1) Hi5. This is a slow-release maltodextrin energy powder which you can get in pre-prepared sachets or a large tub which you can then decant into your own bags. 2) Creatine. Take either in supplement form or again as a powder decanted into food bags. Both of these additions will help with respect to energy, but in the latter's case with maintaining strength.

[@stevesmith5717]

Wow Ben that was challenging but also amazing. That did look like a nasty tumble but glad to see you're ok Can't wait for the next episode ❤

[@richardhunter7363]

My advice - if its wet avoid the decent from Kidsty - follow the ridge parallel to Haweswater - the decent at the end is steep but grassy so less harmful if you do slip.

[@moyahaigh9593]

Great video . Despite the ups and downs you just keep going

[@nobbylad7598]

Another cracking episode 👍 Bloody shame about the weather. Looks like you had it way worse than us. Glad you're ok after the tumble. Looking to the next instalment

[@daveallen7982]

So good👏👏Those wet ferns along that lake🙃 a good few miles already, seems a world away from the start, all this and then that sign saying, "Robin Hood's Bay 126 miles"😲😲 brings home the reality!! 👏🏆

[@Hengists_Wild_Camps]

Nice one Ben. I'm glad that you didn't badly injure your head mate. Respect for doing that 20 stretch in one day, and I'll look forward to part 3.👍

[@benhikescamps]

Ah, many thanks Steve!

[@RichardShortland-Neal]

As much as I loved the Lakes I was so glad when I left them as they destroyed my feet.

[@benhikescamps]

I hear you! I was so done with the Lakes by the end.

[@barryconway]

nicely filmed and presented Ben. good job.

[@benhikescamps]

Thanks Barry!

[@thewiltshirewomble]

Really enjoying this Ben…. Love it…. ! Looking forward to part 3 👍. Cheers Mark

[@benhikescamps]

Many thanks Mark for that! 👍

[@manfredkrain6418]

Hi Ben, I'm looking forward to part 2

[@benhikescamps]

Thanks Manfred!

[@TheRealJasonSmith]

You're really putting together some slick videos, Ben. Really enjoying your Coast to Coast adventure. ATB

[@benhikescamps]

That’s very kind. Many thanks Jason 👍👍

[@KiwiJohn1951]

Well done, Ben. But......Never start a hike with adverse and dangerous weather conditions forecasted. It is always better to hunker down and wait for an improvement. My brother and I made a similar mistake in trying to beat the weather on the Tongariro Crossing here in NZ. After reaching the peak we were subjected to gale force winds and reduced visibility, while dropping down beside the Red Crater. Scary as! We were lucky, and rather silly.......

[@benhikescamps]

Thanks John. Good advice. In my case, I had studied the forecast and it was due to get a lot worse after i came down hence I left early in the morning. I would have definitely. Stayed if the weather was forecast to be bad earlier. Fortunately no really strong wind for me there just a lots of cloud and some rain. It was a learning curve though!

[@davidelliott3147]

Really enjoying the series, Ben! This episode was a particular joy, as Shap was where I spent many childhood holidays. My Great Aunt Doris and Uncle George lived there, and George was for many years the manager of the Co-Op. Amazing to see that it’s still in the hands of that organisation! Looking forward to the next instalment!

[@benhikescamps]

Wow, a really ‘memory lane’ for you! Many thanks for watching and the kind words.

[@CampLifeBushcraft]

Really enjoyed that episode. Thanks Ben.

[@benhikescamps]

Cheers Dan! Back to the editing now!

[@andsoistopped]

again, just amazing,

[@benhikescamps]

Thanks Tone 🫡

[@andsoistopped]

@@benhikescamps you’re an absolute legend.

[@Adventures_with_Sog]

Ey up me duck. Another enjoyable watch me owd, looking forward to Pt3 🙂👍

[@DayTripperAdventures]

Thanks Ben. Great effort really tough sections. So pleased you did not get seriously hurt after the fall

[@benhikescamps]

Thanks Richard. Was treacherous but got through!

[@grahamscothern4319]

Well done Ben that’s epic what you are doing 👏👏👍 Atb Graham

[@TheWalkingKev]

Some classic British weather. Looked a real slog at times, that kind of weather can really get you down after a while.

[@benhikescamps]

Very true. 👍

[@vickyking3408]

Its quite unnerving when the mist comes down in the mountains,when you dont know the terrain

[@fog360]

The weather 🌦️ has not been kind to You on this trip , but fair play you just keeped going. Enjoy this video. What a fantastic 20 miles done ✔️

[@garylawrence9347]

I have been looking forward to this one.

[@Bluemerlehikes]

A haze outdoors video and a benhikes video in the same day that was my night sort. Another good video ben your getting me excited for when I do it next year excited and nervous🤣 I'm doing the snowdonia slate trail next week last long distance trail before I do the coast to coast

[@snorkherder]

Great to see the progress your making Ben, Apologies for the late watch, my current schedule wont allow me much time for relaxing with the Y-Tube, My previous comments about your choice of footwear are not criticism of your choice, I'm just a yomper and love a good big sturdy boot :) , Shame about the tumble, not sure from the camera angle how you were descending on that bit, If in doubt, go down on your backside :), that's my old Mountaineering buddy who is no longer with us talking. Very impressed with your progress.

[@3180mick]

Done it twice and that descent off Kidsty howes followed by the never ending Haweswater is for me the worst day of the walk. Unfortunately you had bad weather to make it even harder

[@DartmoorPaul]

Can’t wait. Shame you didn’t hike in the summer though 😂🙄 I have the utmost respect for you continuing in those conditions when some of us would have thrown the towel in until another day.

[@benhikescamps]

I think knowing I was walking for charity was a big motivator on the low days!

[@DayTripperAdventures]

It was August so just shows you never know in Lake District.

[@benhikescamps]

@DayTripperAdventures very true!

[@endurance-adventures]

Wow you were unlucky with the weather! Kudos for keeping going, I’d have booked in some B&Bs! 😂 The descent to Haweswater from Kidsty Pike is horrid

[@thankyoudriver4219]

Is there an advantage to having your cap on beneath your waterproof's hood? Does it keep the rain out of your eyes better, or does it stop the hood going over your eyes? Curious of Stoke Newington.

[@benhikescamps]

Great question!! Kind of both really. Especially as a glasses wearer! Looks odd but kind of works for me. Thanks for watching Toffee 👍👍

[@RJ-pu8yh]

What time?

[@benhikescamps]

19:15

[@RJ-pu8yh]

@@benhikescamps thankyou