Hiking & wild camping in the South Downs

This was one of the most picturesque camping spots I have ever stayed at!
I plan on wild camping in all 15 of the UK's national parks, this time it was the South Downs; 13 down 2 to go.
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[@OldManRocketLeague]

Hi Liam, just wanted to let you know that my son (8) loves your videos and we normally watch one just before bed time. Thanks to you we're going camping in a couple of weeks and if he likes it, we're doing a whole week during the summer holidays. He asks about a million questions for each video but I love that he loves your content. Keep doing what you're doing mate.

[@bradd4607]

thats awesome, where you going in the summer?

[@OldManRocketLeague]

@@bradd4607 South East Wales or maybe grandma's back garden in Derbyshire!

[@bradd4607]

@@OldManRocketLeague nice! Where ever you go hope it’s a good time, I’m based up Scotland for work right now for a couple years so saving for a little van to do van camping around scotland

[@OldManRocketLeague]

@@bradd4607 Nice one Bradd

[@LiamBrown]

Brilliant mate, tell him I said hi 👍 Cheers

[@asminde]

I would legit wake up in the middle of the night for a piss, get out the tent and would just fall to my death forgetting that the tent is near the edge

[@slaphead2965]

Too funny! 👍

[@theodwyn4491]

I was about to say…!

[@stevesmith3990]

Nice video Liam, you made me laugh with those pies :) I live close to the South Downs so it is my common walking place, I would not recommend anyone camps or even gets too close to the edge like that, there have been numerous cliff collapses over the last few years!

[@janetmariaburke4208]

I enjoyed that. The beautiful colours. I paint, the blues, the white & green. Just lovely. The sounds, the sea, wind, bird song, so relaxing, fresh. Thank you.

[@Josephb1111]

Good work Liam I saw an article today about you in the paper. I left the Royal Navy as a chef and struggled for job opportunities once I left the Navy. I see you left the Army as a chef. It’s good to see someone with a similar background to you do well. Keep up the good work 👍

[@brohanime]

randomly stumbled upon your channel about 6 months ago and i have to say you have an amazing energy and very calming personality. these videos make me want to travel around and explore the country i've lived in my whole life! love from another Brit

[@Lena-mj3kr]

I love watching these videos with beautiful views, loads of useful advice and the narration is on point, it feel so calm and genuine.

[@JayManchester24]

Liam is that one youtuber who makes you want to leave your house, and go and a hike and wild camp. Great video as always Liam

[@adambaggins]

I know the feeling. I just bought a load of camping gear to do just that. 😂There's a sale on at millets for a decent one person tent. I forget the name but its currently £70 and it's 5000HH. 👌🏼

[@JayManchester24]

@@adambaggins Thankyou mate, will take a look & enjoy your trip

[@matthew_wellsdube]

I just found your channel a few days ago. I have always wanted to go to England and haven’t gotten to yet. Love the way you make these and you’re inspiring me to go out and do have a go at my dreams too! You’ve got a fan here mate. Thank you for making these!

[@asmerom3025]

Love the way you direct your videos. Wonderful balance between the always entertaining chats with periods of silent camera work. Very impressive. I know the path well. There was a house near the cliff in the lighthouse area which they lifted up on wheels and moved it 100 yards inland. You missed that.

[@daverich3352]

Great video, you're brave camping near the edge of those eroding cliffs, great big chunks of land do fall occasionally.

[@slaphead2965]

This man has no fear! There's not a chance in hell I would ever camp that close to the edge of a cliff. Nice one mate and a great video. Keep up the good work. 🇬🇧🙂👍

[@dmoonuk]

I think he is just Thick and stupid and can not read all the signs

[@IgnacioGlezCllo]

way too close, especially in the South Downs, with that cliff constantly being eroded...

[@slaphead2965]

@@IgnacioGlezCllo Makes my knees wobble seeing him walk so close to the edge.

[@phoebebrown2883]

The man is a prat.

[@ChubbyChecker182]

​@@phoebebrown2883 he seems a decent fella, but that was a prattish thing to do, far too dangerous

[@tesstessmarie6146]

Hi Liam, awesome video! However I think it's important to tell your followers, who may follow in your footsteps, that it's really dangerous to go anywhere near the edge of these cliffs; there is a lot of publicity from the park rangers, local news, local radio etc to ask people to please not approach the edge. There are very frequent rock slides, and bits of land breaking off the main section of cliffs, and there isn't often much warning, they'll just go from under you. Perhaps you could pin a comment or put it in the description as the vdieo is already published?

[@adambaggins]

Is staying a metre away from the edge not enough?

[@georgemartin6389]

@@adambaggins no its actually not

[@miguelpilgrim]

@@georgemartin6389 I was paddleboarding along the cliffs yesterday and spotted various parts which were overhanging at least 1 metre.

[@daverich3352]

@@adambaggins You can get land slips where several meters worth of land will go in one fall.

[@flintyoutdoors2201]

🙄

[@chrisberry4597]

Liam, great vid as always. You have an easy style of delivery, superb

[@IsaacsWalks]

Loved this. Such a nice chilled watch. Every little shot is perfect 🙂 It's the best when KZbin recommends channels like yours as I now have plenty of stuff to binge watch😅 all the best and keep up the great work mate👍

[@Fannybygaslight100]

And another Brilliant video. They just get better. Well done Liam

[@joegeldardd]

One of the best, most authentic channels on youtube

[@MillwallH22]

The most easiest & relaxing to watch channel on this app.

[@coneypark]

Love your videos mate. Perfect to watch and chill. Thank you

[@Straightupfacts-d9q]

This is only a tiny portion of the South Downs it starts at Eastbourne and goes all the way to Winchester. It is over 109 miles long.

[@jbiz6626]

Yes Liam!! You legend

[@sunset_days]

I cannot believe how deserted it was for you. I went on the 3rd from Exeat via East Dean to Beachy Head and then via Seven sisters back to Exeat and it was packed. The views are stunning so will need to go back when it's quieter.

[@audie-cashstack-uk4881]

Lol Liam your all over the news feed o browser for being a knob end on a cliff I had to laugh wen it kept popping up

[@luap1983]

This is literally living life on the edge! 😂 only just found your videos loving them! Wish I could do what you’re doing but my 3 kids wouldn’t be too happy😂😂

[@madcitywendy]

Stunning video. Adding to my list of places I would love to visit. I’m going to need a year long vacation in the UK. Love your channel!

[@hikesome]

Such a beautiful coastline and epic shots you created here Liam! Best dinner view ever and even for free. Just like Henry David Thoreau once said: “All good things are wild and free.” cheers, Mario

[@IngramCars]

My back yard, welcome Liam! Shame I didn't see you out and about. Banoffee pie was invented down the road in Jevington! Anyone visiting be very careful of the cliff edge, due to erosion there are constant cliff falls!

[@1dkappe]

This was one of the better ones. Gorgeous and epic.

[@Drumick67]

Yes mate ..nearly done I really like your vids mate watched them all thanks for putting the time in ....hates editing ..lol...all the best la Mick from LIVERPOOL

[@PTimbs]

I'm walking 100km across the South Downs in September. Looks amazing

[@me.my.son.and.i]

Great views, beautiful colours.............but a dumb pitch. I live in East Sussex and walk here often. I wouldn't walk anywhere near the edges of these cliffs because they crack and corrode all the time, let alone camp on the edge of them.

[@gh-vi9tk]

My thought also when I first watched this.

[@joenicoud5967]

LIAM WHEN I LIVED IN LONDON IN 1966 I VISITED FRIENDS THAT HARD A FARM AND WE WALKED THE DOWNS IN NICE WEATHER YOUR VIDEOS ARE WONDERFUL

[@OldFatherGaming]

Stop shouting mate

[@benhayes5096]

Hi Liam. Just wanted to say thank you. Your vids are an inspireation. Wishing you all the best in all you do. Your amazing dude!

[@chloejade93]

This series has been so good... really cool and relaxing to see all the beauty of the UK 😍So sad it's nearly the end though 😭

[@steadynumber1]

I live in Sussex. I knew Banoffee Pie was local. Despite having Steak & Kidney Puddings since childhood I had no idea they too were local. You've captured the views & the mood of the changing weather wonderfully. Thanks for sharing

[@markagent10]

Another great post, living in Sussex the best beer is Harvey's brewery from Lewes. Those cliffs have claimed a few lives having lived next to them for 40+years be careful I'd not get that close pal

[@Yorky222]

Watching you standing close to those cliffs gives me vertigo. Cliffs have been known to collapse.

[@garycrowther4912]

😮 can’t believe how close to the edge you camped 😱

[@patrickkelly6319]

These are getting better and better, cinemaphotography is really nice

[@liveforthenow]

nice video mate, beautiful part of the country. Me and the missus walked 70 miles of the south downs way a few weeks ago and wild camped most nights. Bit close to the edge for me would have made me nervy all night lol. But the wild camp gods do tend to give you the perfect spot just when you need it.

[@rileyhoffman6629]

Liam (beautiful name) with a beautiful attitude. No pretense, no bullshit, just a lovely fellow on an amazing adventure. Thanks.

[@Atomites]

Good stuff man! Been binge watching your content lately 😂

[@davidgayton]

Serendipity, a new Liam adventure......great job!

[@wserwalk.sleep.eat.repeat3978]

another awesome video. I haven't wild camped in ages and this brings back fond memories.

[@kurtsteiner8384]

Known as babys heads in the millitary, due to the shape. It is prone to land slip in this area. Try not to get to close to the edge.

[@foghornleghorns3244]

I’m moving to West Sussex soon. Will definitely take on the South Downs walk. Thank you for the content Liam.

[@ss-sh6nb]

You know you can thumbs up Liams videos before even watching them, great work mate 👍🏼

[@john101CT]

Liam, dude, what a "cliff hanger"! You'll have to "chalk" up all the media interest to experience! Only two national parks to go in the series, so see you in Scotland! Thanks for sharing the adventure!

[@dansait3611]

Enjoyed this one is where I live and walk.. Just a note of caution though. It might seem like you are at the edge of the cliff when in fact you are on an overhang. Loads of rock falls along there, its a lot more dangerous than it looks.

[@daz_on_earth]

Mate that ending shot with the walk off, then the cliffs... 10/10

[@billyinwaves]

I've watched this video a few times now, not least because it's about a place I walk a lot. I'm not sure I'd ever have the courage to go wild camping there - or that close to the cliff edge - but it's great to see that it is possible. There are a few places you'd be a bit more hidden, but then of course the scenery wouldn't be so dramatic. You also got lucky with the lack of wind that day. The other thing to add, for others seeing this video, is that the cliff edge is a bit crumbly, so don't go close to the edge. What happens in winter is the chalk gets waterlogged, and then, if it freezes, ice expands and then whole sections of the chalk can separate. Coastal erosion is a constant thing, and you can read about the other Lighthouse in this area, the Belle Tout, which has already been moved back from the cliff edge, but which is now at risk again.

[@alasdairmacmillan5359]

I've no head for heights myself...Just watching you stand so close to the edge...I felt nervous :) However, really enjoyed this walk; superb photography too. Take me back to walking trails in South Africa and Zimbabwe in my younger days. Good memories.

[@richardgadsby9060]

Great video Liam. Brings back fond memories of a little backpacking expedition I did over 40 years ago. I walked from Eastbourne to Alfriston via Beachy Head. Next day I headed off to Southease and the 3rd day I did something like 16 miles to Hassocks via Clayton Windmills. Highlights were leaning over the edge to get a photo of the lighthouse and getting caught in a lightning and hailstorm on Ditchling Beacon.

[@MythicDawn]

just got back today from doing my first ever wild camp. i stayed on beachy head the night and then walked to southease -- highlight was walking across the seven sisters at sunrise. I want to camp on ditchling beacon next time when i have better kit.

[@matrimhelmsgaard]

Watching the video right now in Hardangervidda on my hike from Oslo to Bergen. First and Only rain on the hike and so I'm waiting it out tonight and watching your hikes.

[@Sammy-vc3nu]

Quality content Liam mate, only channel I consistently watch, keep up the videos and I can see your channel growing massively soon👌👊

[@peteryates308]

Found this channel today and have binged. Actually tiring me out just watching! Great work.

[@rossuk1515]

legend - Love your videos mate, keep it up!

[@dantrodd7034]

Another great video mate! Keep them coming!

[@adambaggins]

Best video yet! 🎉🎊 Loved all the drone shots in this one. I like that you're not a show-off or egotistical like many of the KZbinrs get over time. You're just a laid back chill guy enjoying life 👌🏼

[@williammcknight4274]

Beautifully done young man, beautifully done. Nice job !

[@neilharding6092]

My local patch. Such a busy place though but you have given me hope to wild camp it. Nice video!

[@deanmc178]

A great video..but too close to the cliff edge.. dangerous..

[@JamporkFilms]

Great vid. I love this walk. You did such a wonderful showcase.

[@Aaron66667]

Allways look forward to watching your videos

[@tanyavince5086]

I know this is an older video (I've just started watching you) but if you're ever in East Sussex again, you can absolutely do the bottom of the cliff walk up to and past the light house at low tide; takes maybe four or five hours (it takes me that long anyway!). You can walk it from Hollywell in Eastbourne, around the bottom of the cliffs that you camped on, to Birling Gap. Once at Birling Gap, you come up from the beach and you're back on the Southdowns near Belle Tout lighthouse with views of the seven sisters. Lots of caves and climbing ledges to explore on route, as well as an up close of the lighthouse and some cool drift wood art. Leave Eastbourne a couple of hours before low tide.

[@jackedwards9878]

Watched a few of your videos now and always amazes me that you eat your “main course” and “desert” at the same time 😂😂

[@Satters]

impressive setup you have, could you do a rundown of the kit you use, shoes, clothing, pack, tent, sleep mat & bag etcetera?

[@Samjie]

Incredible shots as per usual!

[@mikeljakson997]

Thank you for sharing us so many fantastic WildCamping and views.

[@WestGoesEast]

Time it right with the tides and you can walk to lighthouse at sea level from Eastbourne. I've done it and it's epic up close and a great walk too!

[@BenHikesOutdoors]

Some epic drone shots mate, another quality video. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@Mjbiker83]

I’m literally going here Saturday.. this video is perfect timing

[@lawrencevanintoy3551]

Lighthouse is there for IALA. Safety of navigation at night... I used to pass english channel and saw those white cliffs. Amazing view from sea.

[@nw_wolf_kb]

Great video Liam mate✌🏻 If you knew how much of the cliffs break away on a regular basis 👀 most people won't even stand there lol

[@smiffysmrs]

Jesus man, that is WAY too close to the edge. Coastal erosion is a very real danger. My husband is a coastguard officer and knows only too well what can happen. I wouldn't even walk that close let alone pitch a tent there!

[@smiffysmrs]

The drone at night was probably the police checking out reports of someone being a narna at the edge of the cliffs! A notorious suicide spot.

[@r2dadizubz]

Top spot that. Food looked awesome too. Oh and the alcohol version of that IPA on draught is 10/10.

[@Fishandchips9028]

Cool video I've not done the South downs yet so it was nice to see what it's like🤘 If camping by the sea it's good to wash your tent down when back home as any salty air ruins the waterproofing and also draws moisture out the air making them go moody when packed away

[@stever7066]

Really enjoying these videos. Enjoy your strolls.

[@dominictaylor2431]

Another great video, always fantastic content cheers mate.

[@jocky2]

Lovely photography. You really did it justice.

[@BrianthatiscalledBrian]

Nice one, Liam. That was great. 🙂👍🏕️

[@Hoppy91]

Another great video liam with some brilliant views 👌

[@harduphiker]

I've been wild camping on the South Downs Way (overnight for several nights, walking from Cocking to Botolphs) - I know that area well, near Beachy Head. I am going back to do the whole of the SDW (hopefully) probably later this week.

[@thepiscatorsjournal]

Hey Liam, once the national parks are done have you thought about doing the Isle of Wight costal path? About 70 miles all in

[@KentishMaid]

Amazing video - you’ve inspired me to, despite chronic illness, build my distance back up and set some goals - Snowdon is my goal for a years time :-)

[@dfabella85]

That old saucony shoes is amazing

[@yvonnebailey9973]

Great views Liam. Keep up the videos. Fantastic!!!

[@jezlanejl]

Must be quite surreal waking up, feeling good with the world and drinking a coffee overlooking a place where 1000's have ended there lives, beachyhead is beautiful but very dark......

[@ILCJ1]

Tell you what mate, these vids really help 👍🏽

[@LiamBrown]

Good to hear mate, appreciate you watching!

[@guessit.813]

Your video make me feel so relaxed and comfortable, thanks 🙏

[@TonyDaniel-c4d]

Mate, that opening shot is money! Time to put on the kettle 👍

[@KristinaAdventures]

thanks for sharing this video, really fun and relaxing to watch! and love your yellow shoes. looking forward to see more content 🤗

[@matthewjoy4244]

Liam - I've been wanting to do wild camping for quite a while now, but always have some nervousness of some angry farmer kicking off me off their land. Truth be told, I should probably just get on and do it.. I noticed a lady walk past your tent while you was pitching it. Do you ever get nervous that someone will dob you in for being on private land? Judging by how close you camp to cliff's edge, I imagine you have absolutely no fear whatsoever lol, but all jokes aside, what planning do you ahead of your trips? Or is it just free styled?

[@mariannejacot1668]

it is the second one of your videos i watch but it will not be the last one. would never eat a pie with kidney in it, but good for you. very near the edge you are, maybe a bit too near. where i live in eatern germany we have a white cliff on the island of rügen where unfortunatley sometimes some of it comes down and there have been accidents.

[@anthonyjames3712]

Glad i came across this channel great content 👏👍 keep it up liam amazing work💪

[@christianboutell7112]

Quality video,stunning views,cheers Liam.

[@zachariahopkins9221]

I wild camped there before, did the South Downs trail across a few days. Just bivvy bagged that one as well. Definitely one worth doing if you want another big video, was a great trip

[@leeoconnor123]

I can't believe you picked a spot just there!!! omg!!

[@fr.andrewrowlands-smith663]

Liam thank you! Once again a brilliant video. Keep up the great work you bring me so much pleasure and I get to see all these places through your eyes! Once again thank you👍🏻👍🏻

[@LiamBrown]

Thanks for watching mate!

[@Grumpy-Bollocks]

I shat my pants when you sat on the edge! You have balls of steel mate.