Upper Derwent Valley Hike and Wildcamp

[@CharlesP69]

Brilliant! I was just saying to my wife in the pub last night that Pat hasn’t posted anything for a while and then this pops up today! That’s my Sunday afternoon viewing sorted 😊

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Good to hear Charles, the location was just perfect for a wild camp.....thanks Pat

[@CharlesP69]

@@patrickdickinson6492just watched it Pat and it’s was an amazing spot you chose. I’ve camped at Bull Stones a couple of times but never been to that part of the upper Derwent valley. I must do a hike up there before the winter comes! Thanks for sharing your adventure.

[@carolinehenderson1292]

Another brilliant video Pat and some stunning views. Looking forward to your next one 😊 x

[@richardwatts220]

Lovely walk and camp Pat, thanks for taking us along.

[@HarveyTaylor-s8b]

YES PAT IS BACK, MY FAVOURITE WILD CAMPER ON KZbin. THANKS PAT YOU LEGEND !!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Really nice of you to say……thanks Pat

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

Thanks once again Pat for taking us along with you and for the time you spend creating these genuine video productions. I always watch from the start to the finish out of respect for the effort and thought you put into each episode. I'm sure most viewers would agree that you are a national treasure 👍👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thank you so much, this was such a beautiful area to camp, feel so lucky to be able to camp in these places......thanks Pat

[@wizzynit]

Hi Pat, my dad, John Myers, told me about your videos. Got to say they are fantastic, I have so many great memories of some of the places you visit. You have a really natural presenting style and I love all the bits of local knowledge you have, you should be an ambassador for Sheffield! Looking forward to your next upload. Take care, Rich

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Rich, yes I have known your dad for many years, great to have you follow my adventures. Mostly wild camping but do tend to go off on a tangent when my interests change. Bleaklow is my present area to explore and camp, certainly wild up there……thanks Pat

[@davidjackson8829]

I love sitting watching these videos. They inspire me to get out and find those wild places, off the beaten track. Easy to listen to like an old friend.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Glad you enjoy it David, these wild places are definitely worth the hike to get there, can be hard going, but then you have a nice relaxing evening, just love it……..thanks Pat

[@kevinlangston8465]

Fantastic views, Patrick, from Shepherds meeting stones. Spectacular

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Many thanks Kevin and yes just beautiful up there…..thanks Pat

[@SoloSarahBX]

Hey Pat 👋🏻👋🏻 started watching your video on my night shift break and finished it after a little restful Sleep to try and switch the old body clock around. I really do love it up there. It’s certainly free of folk due to the effort it takes to get there. You’ve given me the itch to get up that way very soon. Thank you Pat. My favourite part was when you stood on the Shepherds meeting stones like the King of the world 🌎 MAGIC ✨ that’s what it’s all about 🌟Beautiful calming video and restful camp for you with some lovely filming as always. Best wishes, see you on the next one ❤

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Sarah yes a very wild remote place but somewhere you can walk all day and not see a soul, mind you it is hard going with only a few paths which have a habit of just disappearing, so its then walking through 2 foot high heather untill you find a path again, some form of satalite navigation is useful so you can pin piont where you are, WHEN you get lost. I,am slowly finding my way round with weekly walks up different rivers and cloughs, its exciting because its somewhere new and with summer kit you can walk further. Would like to camp up there in winter but may struggle carrying winter kit will have to see, at least i know we have Ringinglow and Houndkirk to camp at all year round. As for the midges I never want to see another one, I know you had a run in with them on your last camp, sort of puts you off summer camping, I certainly don't want to spend a nights camp with a net bag over my head, not alot of fun, anyway see you on the next one......Pat

[@SoloSarahBX]

@@patrickdickinson6492 it’s like a sweet shop having the pick and mix we have up on the eastern side like you say, all year round camps with easy access definitely have thee uses. As for the Derwent Valley, I camped at crow stones last year when I first started out and way before I started making videos. What an adventure it was tramping through all that heather getting lost with all weather seasons in one day. Certainly kept me on my toes and my satellite maps within easy reach. I remember following a sheep track from bull stones to crow stones as it was lined with sheep wool to pick it out. Follow the Dewent sheep 🐑 they know best 😅. One place I have yet to master is Bleaklow. I’m working my way up to that featureless land! More confidence is needed with my navigation skills, but I’ll get there. See you on the next one and enjoy all of your outings ✨

[@patrickdickinson6492]

@@SoloSarahBX Thanks Sarah

[@Lennymcgra]

I love the way you start each video like you have just scoped out a bank and you are about to rob it! Excellent as usual Pat.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Haha....must be how I look, a beautiful place up there......thanks Pat

[@OAKROADSKETCHES]

Keeps on giving the gift of Pat ..🎉

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Love sharing my adventures, so hopefully plenty of more to come……..all the best Pat

[@rhondaz356]

I love your videos. You make all of your trips, and experiences so interesting, and enjoyable. I really love to watch you preparing your meals, and enjoying your beverages, in your tent, out of the pouring rain.. You're an optimistic person, who seems upbeat, to me. **You go prepared, with your supplies, and let your wife know where you'll be, thankfully.🤗 Thank you so much, dear Patrick... another winner 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 great scenery 🖼 insects... YIKES 😵‍💫 🌊🤠🚶🙏🏻

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thank you so much Rhonda, it certainly is a wild and beautifil place up there, and so nice to relax in the tent, with no worries or pressures, as for the midges.....its enough to put you off summer camping forever......thanks Pat

[@markwheeldon164]

Newcastle, Australia and my wife is from Chesterfield. Thanks Pat for the adventures, they have a world wide impact!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Mark it’s great to share these amazing places, and hopefully remind you of the area you remember from your early years here in the UK……all the best Pat

[@rjrayner1972]

Pat. You are fascinating. I always look forward to your videos. Entertaining and informative in equal measure.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

That is really nice of you to say, much appreciated......thanks Pat

[@lessismore83009]

Top man! Makes for great viewing. Thanks

[@patrickdickinson6492]

A pleasure to share these beautiful places.....thanks Pat

[@James_and_Laura]

Brilliant Pat! Always a pleasure to watch 😊. Nice to see the whisky out too 🥃😁 All the best, James and Laura

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thank you to both of you, such a fantastic area to wild camp, the whisky was the icing on the cake…….thanks Pat

[@paulstockwell2441]

Great video Pat and thanks as always for taking the time to make these for our enjoyment. Cheers 👍🏻👍🏻☀️🏔

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Paul, love making the videos and sharing them with like minded people, it makes me get out and climb great big hills, which hopefully is doing me good.....all the best Pat

[@frederickridall628]

By heck Patrick, these videos of yours in the Dark Peak don't half fetch a lump to my throat. This area, together with the Alport, make up the crown jewel of the whole district in my opinion. Before my knees became knackered I was up there every chance I got, at least twice a month. Grinah Stones was my favourite perch. A wonderful video. One of your very best in my opinion. Thanks and take care.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Frederick, yes a fantastic area that has not changed much over the years and freedom to roam the area and not see a soul. Walkied up grinah and barrow the other day and some great pitches, definetly back up there soon, when the midges have gone preferably.....glad to share these views with you again......thanks Pat

[@bushcraftandastronomer.3775]

Hi Patrick. Summer camping is good when it's windy and no midges but when wind stops it's like those midges use chainsaws to get your blood. When midges are gone it makes camping better and fun. Great views and looks like it be good for winter camp. The places you visit and camp is what wild camping is all about the freedom and peace and quiet. I've tried some of their food summit to eat and never tried pudding but I think they do some good meals. I've tried other different company meals and they just so bland with no taste. Excellant wild camping video again and take care!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Nice to hear from you and yes this is a beautiful places to wild camp, been hiking round the Derwent valley last few months and found some great places to wild camp. One worry I have with winter is the weight of my pack, Bleaklow is a wild place in summer, never mind winter, but there is the challenge to get high up with my Soulo tent and I should be set for some great camps......all the best Pat

[@mickymillersson4376]

Pat, it’s about time to steady up lad. I think I’ve got about 8yrs on you at 78. The last time I set about a biggish job was a built in wardrobe five years ago. Four years down the line and my knees are about buggered. My advice is, sod the DIY and stick to hiking for as long as you can. BTW lovely area. Spent many happy days walking in the Dark Peak. Thanks for helping keep my memories fresh.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Micky, no intention of slowing down , in fact getting older motivates me to do more, just to prove I can do it, nice to hear my videos bring back happy memories……all the best Pat

[@davidwalsh566]

A heroic effort Pat. You did well to keep your composure (on camera at least) while being midged. Goodonya for all the time and effort you put into these videos; your enjoyment in being out in the hills shines through.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi David yes loved the isolation and freedom up there, as for the midges there enough to send you mad, I,m staying well clear at the moment…..thanks Pat

[@dougie60892]

Great video Pat and thanks for the map details (made the video more interesting). Some lovely views up there, stunning. Great wee camp location, your food , just the job with a wee nip.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Dougie yes when I look at a video I like to know where it is so I like to include a map if its a lesser known area, the views were out of this world and I will be returning, once the midges have retired......thanks Pat

[@Blueparradiddle]

Thanks again Patrick for another great video. Totally with you on the Transistor Radio option, not tried whisky before, though if it's good enough for you 😂. Cheers, Michael

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Michael yes a little radio makes all the difference, especially as darker nights approach and more time in the tent……thanks Pat

[@jim.bambury]

Always an absolute treat when you post a video Patrick. Thoroughly enjoyed it, thank you.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Jim, certainly a great place to spend the night, so many other places to camp up there as well……thanks Pat

[@kennybrydges9084]

as usual.. brilliant Pat 👍🙏

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thank you so much Kenny 😀……thanks Pat

[@bram7659]

Good to see you back out. Hope the back is improving. I know all about it and very frustrating. Good to see more in the pipeline 🥃

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Bram pleased to say my back is a lot better, keeping clear of any decorating, but as we get older best take more care……all the best Pat

[@simonwoodings4349]

Great video, always look forward to your wild camps, some stunning views

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Simon yes the high places with the great views,that’s where I like to camp…….thanks Pat

[@shiralleehaggart72]

Brilliant video Patrick. I look forward to your camping videos each month and each one is so calm, relaxing and just yourself enjoying the camping and the scenery. The view of the Derwent Valley is stunning ansd the solitude is lovely as well. look forward to your next video and thank you for giving us viewers that much needed but of serenity each month. 👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thank you Shirallee, this was a perfect relaxing camp, easy meals to prepare and gave me time to relax in the tent, looking at the amazing views gave me so many thoughts of different places to camp, an amazing area......thanks Pat

[@shiralleehaggart72]

@@patrickdickinson6492 I wanted to jump through the screen an enjoy the serenity of that lovely place.

[@davebirds5667]

Thanks for sharing Pat. Love that area up the derwent valley, we are so lucky to have it close by. It’s heavy going underfoot up there but totally worth it, & it’s quiet! Take care ATB Dave

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Dave, yes really hard going especially across the open heather when the path just disappears , but it’s probably the wild remote area that attracts,definitely more places to explore up there…….thanks Pat

[@KarenG.-qs7wc]

Absolutely beautiful up there with all the heather. ❤ Fabulous filming Patrick.❤👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Karen, yes it would appear August is the best time to be in the Peak District for the heather, perhaps not for midges though......thanks Pat

[@mrjiggs3761]

Fantastic Pat, cheers. Nice to see a part of the Peak District less travelled by people, I must have a look later in the year as I make a great meal for midges and mosquitos. The scars on my limbs are testimony to that! All the best, Mr Jiggs.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes its nice to wander all day in isolated wild moorland and not see a soul, just loved it, and so many new places to camp........thanks Pat

[@lornahutchison6907]

Totally enjoy your camping expertise along with your voice it’s so calming 😊

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Lorna, so nice of you to say, I must admit I do feel very happy and relaxed when out in my tent, see you on the next one……thanks Pat

[@bennyhill4228]

Thank you, you don't know how much that rain sound just saved me thank Thank you

[@patrickdickinson6492]

You're very welcome!......thanks Pat

[@garrylockett]

Hi Pat, another great video. Enjoyed watching from Perth Australia 🇦🇺

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Good to hear from you Gary, yes a great area to camp, one of the last wild areas near to where I live in Sheffield, will be back up there soon, when the midges have gone home for winter......thanks Pat

[@sjb9272]

Dear Pat. Another throughly enjoyable wildcamp. You are as effortlessly engaging as ever and the scenery is stunning. Only downside to watching your videos is a few days after I always seem to find myself wandering round go outdoors buying copious camping gear I don’t really need 😂! All the very best, Your friend, Steve

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Steve yes a beautiful area to hike and camp, I think we all like to treat ourselves to some new gear occasionally, hopefully a bit cooler on my next camp.....all the best Pat

[@leeholt563]

Fantastic camp Pat and always good to see you back out, it's a family event these days when a new video drops, my wife and teenage son are both fans too!! That whisky sounds a lovely drop, at least the titanium flask helps with the weight 😂. I look forward to the next video... And ur cooking! That meal looked OK, but you can't beat a nice rib eye 😂👌😋 All the best, Lee

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Lee it was a great place to camp with some amazing views, definitely will be returning to this area as there are so many un-discovered places to camp……all the best Pat

[@malcolmrichardson3881]

Thank you for some really stunning views - those banks of heather were breathtaking. Well done!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

I could sit and look at those views all day Malcolm, such a great location which also revealed so many more great places to camp.......thanks Pat

[@trooperwolfie]

Nice to see you out again pat, it's been a while. I managed to get out last night myself onto kinder scout after a scramble up crowden Clough, the blood red moon looked amazing last night. Thanks for taking us along on your walk/camp, take care Pat 👍🏻

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Crowden Clough does get steep at the top but then your up there.....usually have a video on each month, not sure wether youtube actually notify everone.....thanks Pat

[@GoblinKing13]

I know i shouldn't laugh but you and them midges made me spit me beer out lol cheers Pat soon be Rail ale mate.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

They nearly drove me mad, nearly enough to put you off camping in the summer months, terrible……. thanks Pat

[@BialekChannel]

Thanks for taking us along with ya Pat, great to see ya and your journey as always.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

A pleasure to share these adventures and amazing scenery, I will be back , but when the midges have gone home……..thanks Pat

[@psychokeef]

Yayyyyyyy Pat with a whiskey on his wild camp. Great video Pat apart from the pesky midges lol. Nice to see you back and can’t wait to see the next video👏👏👏👍🥃 #Thesheffieldlegend

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes pleased to say the whisky has returned, all part of a proper wild camp, the midges nearly drove me mad, going to keep clear until they clear off……all the best Pat

[@Cam-uo8ey]

Fantastic Pat. Looking forward to the next one 🍻

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hopefully a bit more urban in September......thanks Pat

[@blisterfeet]

Really great presentation. So well done, like you're chatting to friends.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thank you so much!...it does feel like I'am chatting to a group of friends.......thanks Pat

[@EdPotter-nr3qc]

Another great video Pat. I’m glad you’re still getting out there. I love the places that you find and I certainly hope I’m out wild camping like you are at your age. Keep doing what you’re doing Pat!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Ed 👍...good that there are some areas I have never camped at, it all adds to that sense of adventure when you are exploring new areas and new camp sites......all the best Pat

[@275simon]

Thanks pat, I’m a plasterer and I’m glad you told my wife how hard it is because I don’t get much sympathy after a hard days graft. ❤

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Well you have all my respect, a hard and skillful job…….all the best Pat

[@275simon]

@patrickdickinson6492 respect to you too pat for doing your own ceiling

[@nickarter]

Hi Pat, went up Friday walked up from Fairholmes, midges were bad so struck off on a path ( I say path, marked on map but waist deep heather )to Round hill, then Grinah Stones where there will still midges, so went on to Bleaklow stones where a small breeze kept em way! Came back via the shooting cabins in lower clough the middle of the valley under car stones is stunning, Rowens, Birch, stunted Oaks and all that heather, very similar to the mid wales river valleys, absolutely beautiful! So due to the midges I missed shepherds stones and the Howden watershed, so I’ll just have to go back and do it in September! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Nick yes a great area to hike and camp, I,am slowly getting to know the area , certainly wild and bleak, but some great places to camp, I have camped at Grinah and Bleaklow Stones in the past, amazing pitches. As you know I had same problems with midges, may wait for them to clear off……all the best Pat

[@nickarter]

@@patrickdickinson6492 👍

[@sylviarowley6668]

Great video Pat! The heather is looking stunning at the moment, seems a bit late this year!, guess it’s all that rainy weather we’ve had. Bloomin midges! We’ve just come back to Norfolk from a holiday in the Peak District & missing it already! Thank as always for giving us our fix of Derbyshire when we’re not there! ❤️xx

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Sylvia, yes the whole area was bathed in purple heather just beautiful, as for the midges, wel they could put you off siummer camping for ever,,,,,roll on cooler days......thanks Pat

[@chrissywissythewishwishfairy]

What at absolute treat. Thank you Patrick.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Its a pleasure to share this beautiful wild place......thanks Pat

[@markrobinson1458]

I fully understand your concerns if injured, I'm 66 and find it's the recovery times are longer, injured limbs now last longer. Take care Pat 🙏

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Mark yes got to be a bit more careful as we get older, don’t fancy sitting at home for months with a broken leg…….thanks Pat

[@celticwanderer6407]

Fantastic Pat ! I really enjoy watching your video you are a big inspiration to many people always a pleasure to watch your vlogs soon you post them. Very enjoyable thank you pat

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Many thanks and great to hear my videos do inspire people, the upper Derwent Valley has so many great places to explore and camp…..definitely will be back……thanks Pat

[@barryspade]

Another fantastic video Sir Patrick ❤

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Many thanks Barry....such a beautiful area to camp.......thanks Pat

[@chrissilcox7062]

You are a star pat just go for it 👍👍👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

My words exactly and hoping to go for it for many more years......thanks Pat

[@dannyhampshire2825]

You can tell that you put a lot of effort and research into in to these videos love them Pat

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes it keeps me busy with something I enjoy....thank you Pat

[@elainepepperrogers2968]

Great video,you look like you enjoying it x

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Elaine, yes really enjoyed it, such a great location with amazing views, and so many more places to camp in the is area, will be back soon once all the midges have packed up and gone......thanks Pat

[@davidberlanny3308]

Hi Pat, thanks for taking us to the most remote of places, the views were absolutely superb. Interesting to see the stream running freely at the top, perhaps that was why there were so many midges. I can feel them in my hair as I type this, It didn't look much fun at all. Still at least you could camp undisturbed. Last week we went high up (4600') to a zone called el purche (the perch) to watch the Perseids shooting stars. I could have stayed there all night but it just got too cold with a light breeze blowing. Next day 40° but no midges!! Hope there's no more plastering on the horizon for you. All the best!!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi David yes we are suffering a bit with the midges at moment, warm humid conditions which they love, your, perch sounded nice with cool temps, don’t think I would cope with 40C, and no plans for anymore plastering, although both my sons are getting to the stage of purchasing houses !!………thanks Par

[@paulstewart8571]

Greetings from Barnsley again Pat. Lovely video again. I was watching another video and yours popped up so as always i watch yours instead as they are far better and brill to watch. Yep, im a mozzy, Midge magnet come the summer, I hate the bloody things. Must be something in our blood they smell or the pheromones. Take care Pat. All the very best to ya, looking forward to your September camp ❤...

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Paul this is a beautiful area to camp and hike and feel so lucky to be able to have these adventures up there, as for the midges I,m staying well clear of the little devils……thanks Pat

[@Del213]

Great video. I was up that way doing a hike and wild camp few a week back. Came over from Langsett and camped just up from Slippery stones but stayed by river rather than head up the hill. Midges were mental and got savaged in the morning. Learnt a big lesson.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi there yes I've camped by the river a couple of times, usually when forced down by bad weather, the midges seemed to have gone wild this year, roll on the cooler months......thanks Pat

[@philipjones9458]

Hi Pat watching Tuesday morning, popped up yesterday evening. Full marks for the plastering, most diy wouldn't attempt it, particularly a ceiling. As said previously great video. Regards from Chester.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Philip, yes the ceiling was a bit of a challenge but pleased when I had done it, hopefully never again, beautiful isolated area to camp up there, will be back at some stage………..thanks Pat

[@jimbryan2271]

Hi Pat, I recommend Knockando whiskey if you like Aberlour. Distilleries only a few miles apart, lovely stuff. Early sunrise of summer camping too. Great vid as always, All the best Jim.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks for the tip Jim, always nice to try a new whisky…….thanks Pat

[@suebt8794]

So excited to see you have posted. Always a pleasure x

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Sue, always a pleasure to share these adventures......thanks Pat

[@mboutdoors_uk]

Lovely stuff Pat! Always a good day when a video of yours drops mate. All the best, Mark 👌

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Mark, a really enjoyable camp in a beautiful area……thanks Pat

[@עופרצור-ש5ר]

Great Video. I Love multi-day treks and camping. Your love for nature is admirable. Also really like the simplicity of the trips

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes sometimes the simple things in life are the best, these wild camps certainly are, in the perfect environment………thanks Pat

[@blackydon]

Hi Sir Pat. That was such a hike in such a beautiful place. The camping site looked so calm and relaxing and it’s always nice to hear rain on the tent as it aids sleep. I saw the midges on the camera and they looked horrendous. Glad you escaped the little pests Great watching your videos on a Sunday evening as it’s better than what’s on TV. Stay safe out there.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes a very relaxing camp in a beautiful location, and looking accross to the far hills all I could think of was all those possible camping sites still to be discovered.....thanks Pat

[@alistaircorbett573]

Hi Pat, I'm a bit delayed in watchine this one but thoroughly enjoyed it 👌🏻. Very much agree with summertime camps (not a fan). Something very special about autumn light, cool weather and getting cosy in the tent. Looking forward to your next video. All the best ~ Alistair.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Alistair, yes the midges basically finished me off, I now remeber now why I don,t summer camp too much, but otherwise a great location and the long daylight hours just made a longer time outdoors, hopefully the midges will of gone home on my next camp......thanks Pat

[@philiph6488]

Excellent as always

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thank you! Cheers!….nice of you to say…….thanks Pat

[@johnblackmore7558]

Always look forward to your videos Pat! It is a specatacular location up there at Sheperds Meeting Stones. Looks like the trails are almost non existent, you did well to find your way to Outer Edge!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi John yes so many great camping spots up there and still many to be discovered , I love the remoteness and isolation of the area………thanks Pat

[@kevinstark4294]

Those midges got you good!! 😞 I got eaten alive yesterday but luckily I had my head net with me (smidge doesn’t seem to work for me). Anyway a great video as ever in the unbeatable upper derwent valley. I’m surprised you found a flat spot at shepherds meeting stones. I’ve not camped there but would really like to camp at the Dean head stones

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Kevin yes the warm and still air made it perect for midges, finding my way round a bit more with weekly hikes up there, so many amazing places to camp, wandered over to Dean Head Stones, not many pitches for a tent but bivvy bag would be OK. I think this area is going to keep me occupied for next few years as long as we can park at Kings Tree for the forseeable future......thanks Pat

[@martinwarner1178]

Great video Pat. I know what you mean about midges, but they have eat too. Peace and goodwill.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

They were terrible, enough to put you off summer camping…….thanks Pat

[@TheCoopsvids]

Well done Pat enjoyed that mate just one more and caught up lol Atb Coops 👍🏻🍻

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes amazing area up the Derwent Valley, very difficult terrain but some great places to camp…..all the best Pat

[@Casoncasoncasoncason]

Hi Pat Thanks for yet another one of your very interesting and enjoyable videos. It’s great to be able to experience with you all these beautiful & peaceful places that I will never be able to visit. The picture quality and sound quality are excellent as always & I don’t need subtitles! Thank you for all the time & effort you put into producing them. You must have to walk each bit three times! I’m sure yours are the best, but can you recommend any other wildcamper’s videos, like for example Solo Sarah? I found you through your Ladybower Plughole video.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thank you for the kind comments, and yes feel very lucky to be able to hike and walk in this lovely area, none to recommend but there area a lot of people out there that are wild camping in Peak District……all the best Pat

[@bobultimateoutdoors]

Great vid Pat. I'll be giving that route a go! Had it marked on my map but never got round to doing it!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Great views from all the high ground round there, can get hard going and wet and boggy in places, but definitely worth walking the area…….thanks Pat

[@petekeightley2973]

Another good video. Thanks Pat!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Pete, such a great place to hike and camp……..thanks Pat

[@PuncturedBicycle-wy4po]

Hey Patrick, You’ve inspired me to try Aberlour A'Bunadh. I love wild camping, my ancestral home the UK, and whiskey. So here in Australia, on special, it’s $130 a bottle, around 65 quid. Ah well, maybe I’ll treat myself. Keep it up, you live in a wonderful part of the world. I love countryside.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

A great whisky to try and why shouldn’t you treat yourself once in a while………all the best Pat

[@RoberthSagdahl]

Good to se you on hike in the nature. Very good vidios you make.🤠👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Glad you like them and thank you…….Pat

[@DaveP668]

Respect to the hiker who takes a nosing glass on his trip!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Oliver, but little things like that makes all the difference, just perfect in the tent at night…….thanks Pat

[@hobit43]

Nice to see you out again Pat, lovley veiws, and as always brilliant content, see you in september.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes it was a lovely area to hike and wild camp and amazing scenery , looking forward to coming back here in the near future…..thanks Pat

[@garrygreen3210]

Fantastic Pat lad. Always a pleasure to watch, and especially in the Peak! Nice to see a new whisky too. Cheers!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Garry it was a lovely relaxed camp in a beutiful area and looking for ward to returning......thanks pat

[@Jimyjames73]

Great views Pat - Thanks for showing 😊🚂🚂🚂

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes just amazing up there and so many new places to explore......thanks Pat

[@EamonAdams]

Thanks, Pat. Another great video. You were in great chatting form... really enjoyed watching. Glad you escaped the midges!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes it was a nice relaxed camp and a pleasure to chat to my viewers, like chatting to old friends,,,,,,,,thanks Pat

[@alredders5174]

Brilliant to see you back again Pat,always enjoy your content.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thank you kindly...always nice to share my adventures.....thanks Pat

[@Peteablokeoutdoors]

Great video mate, beautiful scenery 👍 I always use the summit to eat meals, I give them 10 minutes to rehydrate and a good stir before tucking in 😁 Nice footage of the wokka wokka ( army helicopter ) 🤙🏻 I hope your back is ok, stay safe. Pete👊🏻🤙🏻

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Pete yes it’s very wild but very beautiful as well up there, I.ll give them meals a bit longer next time, a least they filled me up…..see you on the next one………thanks Pat

[@jimbellas459]

Nice video Pat, beautiful spot to wild camp. Enjoyed watching it, see you in the next one. Cheers Pat 👍😊

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Jim yes a lovely area, a wild moorland that has not changed for years, and hopefully will stay that way......thanks Pat

[@johnl5439]

Another great video. I'm getting on a bit now and still thankfully able to get up the fells, but aware things inevitably change later in life. Keep doing what you do while you're able young man 😂

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi John, I know how you must feel, I have noticed more ches and pains as I get older, but like you say just got push ourselves and get out there......thanks Pat

[@richardevans6655]

Mate so good to see you again beudeeful

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Richard great to share this beautiful area with you......thanks Pat

[@dixiecup3928]

Beautiful Derwent Valley!! What a sweet camp. Dried meals are good as long as they are tasty! Oh those midges! You should have brought the head net Pat. Beautiful views. Great camp!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes a beutiful relativly unspoilt area just lovely, a net is OK but not a great way to spend your time up there, roll on cooler temps......thanks Pat

[@stephenshipley2631]

Fantastic video Pat ,enjoyed it, nice one.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Good to hear, and thank you Steven……..thanks Pat

[@snorkherder]

Nice one Patrick, a lovely hike and a great spot for a wild camp, shame about insect swarm on the way down. I use Avon Skin so soft spray its a surprisingly good insect repellent, and is used by people in the military too. The bugs hate citronella as well, Thank you Sir, see you on the next adventure. :)

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes the whole area up there has so many amazing places to pitch, many I still have to try, might use skin so soft, but my thoughts at moment is to steer well clear of the little devils………thanks Pat

[@evscope]

Great video Pat. Stunning location 😊

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Many thanks!.....just amazing scenery up there, and so many more places to camp in the follolwing months........thanks Pat

[@europa1387]

Good one Pat. I prefer autumn and spring as well mate.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes they are the best times, the heat of summer and those midges, terrible, roll on Autumn……thanks Pat

[@duncanmcmahon278]

Excellent thank you Pat

[@patrickdickinson6492]

My pleasure to share these adventures in this amazing area……..thanks Pat

[@Dore60]

Great views,thanks for sharing 👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

A pleasure to share this wild and beautiful area, will definitely be back…….thanks Pat

[@JBarnesoutdoors]

Brilliant video as usual pat 👍👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thank you such a lovely area to camp in.....thanks Pat

[@CaravanningwiththeMrs]

Cheers, Pat, lovely spot, crappy weather, but oooh, that whiskey looked nice 👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes the whole Upper Derwent valley is an amazing place to camp, so many new and exciting places to camp, and so good to finish a camp off with a drop my chosen whisky……..thanks Pat

[@PaulandSadie]

Absolutely Fantastic Pat! A real joy to watch as usual Thank you 😊. We are heading up tomorrow for a few days and can't wait to get out on those moors. That heather looks beautiful, take care out there and we'll see you on the next one. 🙂

[@patrickdickinson6492]

I,am sure you will have a great time, the heather is in full bloom at the moment and looks beautiful with rich purple colours, for some reason, warm damp weather the midges have gone a bit wild, they are enogh to put you off summer camping forever so be prepared, if that is possible. Have agreat trip......thanks Pat

[@PaulandSadie]

Thanks Pat! We've just got back and we had a great time 😊. Your right the heather did look beautiful and we didn't have any midges (we didn't camp though). We have sent you a message on F/B when you get a chance to look. 😊

[@williamdodds1394]

Brilliant Pat enjoyed it and the scenery and what a handy man you are too putting that ceiling up its saves money too to get tradesmen in these days is wild money .

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks William, yes amazing views makes the climb up all worthwhile, glad the plastering is finished……all the best Pat

[@bluestormcloud791]

Glad that you made the extra effort to do this wild camp.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes, had it all planned so no backing out, and it was such a great location…..all the best Pat

[@TheBlueOwl21]

Those midges look horrendous ! As a ex Sheffielder I will look forward to visiting old haunts on your urban video, I really enjoyed the camp that you did a few years ago above Homebase, Derbyshire Lane. 👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

The midges were terrible, enough to put you off summer camping, an urban camp may be best, least I will avoid the midges……thanks Pat

[@missmaryhdream6560]

Well I just jumped to watch this x I'm settling in now x thank you Pat x lovely treat for me x God bless you and keep you

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hope you enjoy it Mary, it is a beautiful wild area to camp in, and there looked like lots of other great places to pitch in the area……thanks Pat

[@PeterFairhurst-v3e]

Wonderful video Pat. Been looking forward to the promised August wild camp and you never disappoint. Please keep it up mate.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Its a pleasure to share these adventures Peter, especially as the heather was in full bloom and some amazing purple colours, just got it right for the heather, not sure about the midges......thanks Pat

[@pault7280]

Great content. Beautiful scenery !

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks paul, yes an amazing area with so many areas I still have to discover, just beautiful.......thanks Pat

[@TheDavewatts]

Superb filming and adventures as always.,😁👍🏻

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Dave a great place to camp, fantastic scenery and I loved the isolation……thanks Pat

[@davidsanderson1891]

hi pat .brilliant camp mate .pleasure to see out out .thats my wild camping tent when i went with the sons good tent .shame about midges but you were finished.thank you for sharing pat very enjoyable .see you in September..old dave

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Dave, yes the tent performed very well, kept all those nasty midges at bay, but they got me eventually……all the best Pat