Urban Wild Camp in the City of Sheffield

[@searchtripbooktripfly9386]

What a top bloke! More people like Pat in the world be a far nicer place. Keep the vidz comin!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks for kind comments much appreciated made my day thanks again Pat

[@S7EVE_P]

Brilliant video, Patrick you deserve your own telly show, really good presenting style.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi and thanks for those kind comments, much appreciated hope to be out camping in October away from the city next time, all the best Pat

[@kenboon1478]

Patrick Dickinson any places you know off to wild camp in skegness ?

[@derektrotter4287]

I find this with a lot of you tubers. Then put on the tv and you’ve got the most obnoxious cold egotistical twats being paid a fortune. Don’t know what these tv executives are thinking of

[@woodman9624]

Your wild camp foraging skills are astounding, Patrick. All I ever found were a few old mushrooms. Fish and chips WITH salt and vinegar. WOW!,

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Surprising what you can come across in the wilds of Sheffield, thanks Pat

[@borderlands6606]

The north face of the Homebase, epic stuff. Chips and ale too.

[@normathomas8276]

😀😀

[@anglobushcraft4614]

Fish and chips looked lovely, shame you couldn't find a mushy pea plant to go along with them.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi yes when your hungry food outdoors taste so nice, no cooking and no washing up, thanks for comments and watching Pat

[@MrPianoKnee]

This was one of the first of Pat Dickenson's videos that I watched. It was very worthwhile to re-watch this production, due to the concentration of information contained. In fact, rather than pacing back and forth waiting for Pat's upcoming masterpiece, I have been watching many of Pat's adventures again. Now that I know the outcome of the storyline, so to speak, I can focus on the information and details that Pat has selected to present. I realize that among his skillset are focus, splendid editing and willingness to make the required effort. The world simply does not have enough of this, these days. In this video I had a good laugh over the pub commentary, beginning around the 2:45 minute mark, and the description of the state one may achieve for twenty Quid in a good Chesterfield pub. Marvelous, Pat.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks I really appreciate comments like this makes making the vidio all worth while. I love researching the history of my great city and then actually making a vidio out of it, thanks Pat

[@ajs2120]

Always feel good after watching Pat's videos, a true inspiration. If I lived in your part of the world I would have a pint with you!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

That,s really nice of you to say, may bump into you one day, thanks Pat

[@pete2347]

Great video thanks Pat! I especially liked the fish and chips in the cemetery, priceless! The beer stops and commentary were excellent too. Good thing that tree was growing through that fence. Cheers!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes those fish and chips tasted so good, beer lovely as well what more could you ask for........ thanks Pat

[@ColinHarperSummerson]

Great video Pat, brilliant camera work and editing, oh my, didn't half want a pint when I seen you Suping the first pint and then the cod and chips , about finished me , true, could smell.em and the beer , 😂🤣, really good idea for camping , do like your style of humoure , thanks Pat forward some great , excellent entertainment 👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Colin, really nice comments, funny, I fancy some fish and chips now, all the best Pat

[@ColinHarperSummerson]

@@patrickdickinson6492 Cheers Pat 👍🙂

[@t1outabout275]

I used to live at the top of that lane above Homebase. Many moons ago. Fond memories of Sheffield. Moved there as a student and ended up staying 10 years. Good to see it again. Stumbled across your channel. Glad I did. Subscribed 👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi and thanks for sub, mainly wild camping but go off on a tangent a throw different stuff in. Great view from up there spent ages try to identify different buildings streets etc. Thanks for comments all thye best Pat

[@thegazblack]

Me too .... Around the corner on Cliffefield road. 1992 to 95. Great city and great memories. Great Video. I wonder if he flies Yorkshire Airways?

[@milesteg8627]

Bullshit. Lies and deceit I say.

[@malcolmwinter6797]

Only just started at looking at wild camp videos. I'm 67 now and did my first wild camp when I was 15 " 1965 " Went to Bridge Of Orchy, and wild camped by Loch Tulla. Cloth tent with tie front door, no sewn in ground sheet in those days, primus pump stove and being a Londoner never heard of the dreaded midge. Happy days, love your videos Patrick.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

malcolm winter hi Malcolm, yes and I bet you remember that camp like it was yesterday, those pump up primus stoves were great as well, an art to get one going with a roar, happy days, Pat

[@johnnyboy63100]

I live about two miles from this spot and I would never in a million years think about camping here. Nice one Patrick, love this vid...

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi i,am about same distance so not far to walk, alot of uphill as you can expect in Sheffield but at least you get a view. thanks for comments and watching Pat

[@bram7659]

Thoroughly enjoyed this film Pat as I have the rest of your videos. I am genuine when I say that you are an inspiration! The effort you go to in making your films is tremendous. I’ve always been an outdoors persons after a scouting start but have ended a little soft in that we moved from camping to caravaning. Well, that was until I stumbled across you! I’ve ordered a small back packing tent and starting to put my kit together for some wild camping. Please keep doing what you’re doing! You’re s star!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Bram Booth Hi Bram like you my love of the outdoors started early then continued with joining the scouts, had some fantastic camps as a teenager. Hope you get out camping soon I ,m sure you will enjoy it, all the best Pat

[@oxFortyEight]

And in local news: Sheffield man impales himself on fence, following a lengthy pub crawl and a final feast of fish & chips.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Matthew I still have 2 puncture marks on my wrist from when I threw my rucksack over and the weight impaled my wrist on the fence, did show it hurt though, all the best Pat

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Paul, have tried a tarp occasionally, must admit I tend to only use my bivvy bag when I know it is not going to rain especially if cooking outside etc. I tend not to use a tarp because when I look at all the gear, poles etc I might as well take a lightweight tent.I use the bivvy bag when dry forecast and sleep with to unzipped, like you say gets a bit damp if closed in. Interesting comments thanks Pat

[@IsleofWightBushcraft]

very funny :)

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Isle of Wight Bushcraft must be the beer, all the best Pat

[@rrummage3641]

Plus the idea is to be as low profile and inconspicuous as possible. A tarp (often bright blue, though yes of course you can get military greens) would have been like having a giant flag on the hilltop saying "Heeey look at me up here" Then there's the fact that the slightest amount of wind will turn a tarp into a sail :O

[@waldinrobey6620]

Interesting video,brought back many memories.As a teenager I hitchhiked every where Yorkshire,Derbyshire ,Wales, Scotland, Lakes including Ireland. Two of us.Our overnights on all our trips in towns and villages was always their local graveyards.Generally good grass.Generally a water tap always a quiet night. Great days and nights. Enjoy your trips on the moors too. Waldo.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Waldo sound like you had a great time pity there was no KZbin then. Great to remember what you did when you were younger I,am still trying to carry on doing it now, thanks for watching and comments Pat

[@waldinrobey6620]

Patrick.Just penned a long reply and lost it. Here we go again. It seems our train runs on the same track. Just looked at your 1000 Subs vid 2016. Itoo was an apprentice elec. eng. EMEB 45yrs. now retired. I lectured many times at YEB Offices also Ashover if you remember that in Derbyshire. I still get out regularly .Viking Way this year. Dalesway2016, Coast to Coast Eng. . I completed 14 TGOChallenges the last one when I was 73 yrs.old I am 89 yrs. next .We shall have to chat some time. Spent all my early years in the Peak. Best Wishes Thanks for your prompt reply. Waldo

[@ronpownall2074]

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[@benny_mc]

Patrick, you sir are an absolute legend! Really enjoyed this one. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Loved making this video Benny..... all the best Pat 👍

[@davidbeckett3345]

Brilliant vid , thanks , in the 70,s me and my brother visited Tinsley T M D great day out , got a bus out to what seemed the middle of nowhere , and a few pints in a pub called The Raven , happy days , love your adventures

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Wow I remember the Raven from the 1970,s if it's the same one near West Street became Hornblower made out like a ship then Irish bar the demolished now, happy days, Pat

[@stepheneverett6131]

Brilliant as ever Patrick,proper covert camping ,Class .

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes Stephen, a proper stealth camp, just love being high up..... thanks Pat

[@briandoolally348]

finally got to view every video.awesome sir. love the pub crawl & homebase camp. ime inspired...

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Glad you like them!...they were two of my favourites, both very enjoyable to make and film ......thanks Pat

[@mattabouttrails]

Haha brilliant, camping above homebase ! Just goes to show you can have an adventure anywhere. I lived on Valley Rd and my local was the White Lion, 20 years ago before I emigrated to New Zealand. A trip down memory lane. Good work.👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Matt yes was a great location to camp, a little bit different. White Lion will not have changed, not as busy only seems to open after $-00pm and that was before lockdown. I understand it has not re-opened yet, like a lot of other pubs in last couple of weeks due to easing of lockdown, enjoy New Zealand, all the best Pat

[@TechGorilla1987]

@4:00 "You can get very merry for a tenner and you can get absolutely legless for 20 quid". I knew a girl like that once. I absolutely love your content, mate! Please don't ever stop.

[@garyeaton6172]

I still love watching your short very entertaining videos love your wild camps. I do the Ridgeway about every 2 years it’s about 87 miles but I do about 120 miles I wild camp along the way mostly woods, I used first few time a Jack Wolfskin stargazer tent lovely little solo tent but now I’ve gone for a lighter more expensive Hilleberg Enan lovely tent comes in at 1.1kg weight. Thank you for the enjoyment you bring. By the way yes I could smell those Fish n chips 🤤all best GARY

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Gary for the comments, the Ridgeway is one LDFP I would love to do, maybe one day, thanks Pat

[@teacherinthailan6441]

Excellent! I miss my home town Sheffield so this is great to watch. Keep up the fantastic work, as it's very much appreciated.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Your very welcome, some nice views of Sheffield western suburbs, with the hills in the background, all the best Pat

[@blackydon]

Fantastic video. You need your own show. Very educational. Imam a camper and you always teach more. Thanks.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi I suppose we are always learning new thing especially with new items of kit and also looking at each others You Tube videos, part of the fun, thanks for watching Pat

[@alfredlawrence3182]

Below your camp location was an old brick quarry, where my Boss Walter used to have me burning PVC cable to weigh in for scrap copper. I was an apprentice spark. This was in the mid to late nineteen sixties. Nice documentary Pat-take care on your adventures.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Alfred yes I had read about the brickworks, although I never saw it. Always nice to hear local stories like this, I was born in 1955 so just a child when you were a apprentice, nice to talk to you, all the best Pat

[@birdie399]

Just got home from work and found this video. Very enjoyable way to relax and have a snack. Great idea for a wild camp and well photographed too. Thanks for sharing.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi yes thought of doing urban camp for a while it was just a matter of finding a location, looked at several until I found this one, I think I will be back on the moors next time, all the best Pat

[@shaunbishop1416]

I'm living in a beautiful place called, North cave in East Yorkshire. My house over looks the Yorkshire wolds. There are many great rural areas to see. With streams running through our area. I'm a life long blade, and my favourite brew is a farmer's on draught. When I go to see Sheffield United we call into a cafe and grab a brekky and a pint. Best cure for pre match nerves. Love been in Sheffield visiting family and friends. You should do a camp out near our area. I'll keep you fed and watered in our local. Loving all the videos you post. Great to see.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Shaun, sounds like you live in a idyllic spot, great that you still come back to Sheffield, we do have some nice beer though, all the best Pat

[@shaunbishop1416]

@@patrickdickinson6492 yes, it's grand. Well worth an explore. We have the old hull to Barnsley railway here abandoned. It runs parallel with the M62 the old brickyard was filled in and is now thee motorway pond in a village called Newport. Well worth a look and a tour to put on your KZbin channel. Also beautiful guest ales in the kings arms pub. I'd wait till the coronavirus has blown over and check it out 🙂

[@barriewilliams5006]

Fab urban camp pat funny plus informative 👍, top guy 😊

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Barrie 👍 remember this camp so much, amazing pitch, a few nice pints, and fish and chips......just perfect...... thanks Pat

[@BritishCoastline]

Great video Patrick, very enjoyable. I was half expecting you to get legless and sleep in the gutter.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

British Coastline Hi yes it could of gone that way if I had not got out them pub, still a great adventure, thanks for watching and comments Pat

[@smallpaulissmall5582]

I'm watching this from British Columbia, Canada and your cool, wet weather looks so very nice. Thanks for another video that makes me want to go out and explore every local nook and cranny.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Paul we get a bit fed up with our cool wet weather, would not be so bad if we got a decent winter like you do with plenty of snow to make for some great winter camps, but just stays cool and wet for a lot of the time, thanks for watching Pat

[@Telthecelt]

Great, interesting camp. I was shocked you were going cliff-side of the fence! I am glad there was space for your bivvy bag and that you had a harness for good measure: getting up for a pee and forgetting where you where doesn't bear thinking about. Yes, on balance the possibilities for dark skies probably rules in favour of LEDs. Some lights are oh so smart and only come on when walking by or standing in the bus shelter. Saves some energy at least. Fantastic video as always Pat. Atb,Terry

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Terry, each time I call at Homebase I look up to where I camped, that was a great adventure, maybe again one day. A few years ago the lighting would of showed up alot more with the old sodium lights, a warmer glow to the city, but LEDs, certainly more efficient, thanks Pat

[@oddwad6290]

Great economic case you made for Britain's choice to industrialize early . Your comparison of urban foraging to rural foraging . Very nice video and entertaining .

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Montie certainly different a urban camp,easy foraging for sure, thanks Pat

[@israeltrujilloe]

I really enjoy your videos! Thanks for sharing. Regards from México.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks for watching!....and great to hear from Mexico.....thanks Pat

[@automaticacidemer]

One of my favourite of your videos so far.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes I did enjoy making this one... thanks Pat

[@johnhigginbotham8291]

Absolutely brilliant video, Pat!!! Can't believe you would even think about staying there with that drop!!!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi John once at the campsite and fastened to my safety line felt very secure, was concerned if anybody saw me and managed to stay hidden in long grass, little bit different but still a great camp, all the best Pat

[@allanthompson9695]

Good stuff Pat. Interesting Entertaining nicely balance with humor and precarious places.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Great location, certainly a bit different love to try another one of these next year, thanks Pat

[@nodarkthings]

Hello from Hull! I slept on the streets (in a bush) of Sheffield one night about 25 years ago. Crazy days. Interesting video.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Matt Hopper Hi Matt the things you do when your young, no gear at all I ,am it bit more wary now but felt very safe on this camp, all the best Pat

[@archibremner2799]

Love what you doing Pat. Very entertaining and reminds me of some of the places I used to camp when I was younger. Bivvy bag and a few cans of beer.

[@BrasherFox]

Well Patrick, I have now watched all your vids except the last two, from the start over the last week or so. My wife has a quote, "Daft as a box of frogs" and I must agree where your concerned, especially after the pub crawl, never laughed so much for a while. You seem to be haphazard but I know you plan these escapades and make them look as its just another jolly old walk. I would never do what seems so natural to you, I swore to my self, never to kip in a tent again when I left the army in 1972 and we did sleep in some very snowy cold places without modern sleeping bags etc. I have kept to that promise.:) I have never been to Sheffield and what impressed me from this vid, it looks like the houses are an after thought that take second precedence from trees. Absolutly brilliant and you don't see this from ground level. Whish we had fish and chip trees in my area, they are very rare. One thing we do have in common, is a love of real ale. Have you never considered doing the Wainright coast to coast walk and wild camping from start to finish? It would take some planning but what a series of youtube vlogs that would make. My very best regards, Brian the Wonderer.

[@AshinAsia]

Really good film this one Patrick, I enjoyed that. Don't think even with the rope I could sleep that close to the edge! Some great pubs around Heeley as well!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Pubs around Heeley are great, Crown, white lion, Two Brothers all great pubs and nice beer.The campsite was very safe would be difficult to fall off but rope as a precaution at night and just in case any local yobs thought they would throw me off for a laugh, thanks for comments and watching Pat

[@martintimothy1915]

Hi Pat great video :) I'm an old camper who started at about age twelve and kept at it as a journeyman rigger, scaffolder and crane operator, going all over Australia to construction and mining jobs for forty yrs, I never stayed in hotels or motels on the way to and from work and always camped out. One time I was sent to a power station in rural Queensland and since they never provided accommodation we were paid x$$ per day to find our own .. I found a spot along a similar fence line above a road embankment and slept there for nine nights, I had a shower in the Power Station before work every day .. it was one of the best times I ever had. The last trip was just on nine yrs ago I needed to go to Nimbin in New South Wales and camped out for two nights .. when I saw yr face and heard yr voice I wondered if we had ever met, I have never been to the UK so it would have had to have been in Australia .. cheers from Brisbane.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Martin nice to hear from Brisbane, likewise I have never been to Australia, perhaps one day. You sound like you have had a interesting working life travelling all over and getting plenty of camping bivvying in at the same time. i can imagine you saved yourself a fortune in hotel fees as well, sounds a great life, thanks for sharing your adventures all the best Pat

[@ianmedium]

I love that LED lighting reduces light pollution, that’s wonderful. I am new to your Chanel, grew up in Devon but moved to Canada in 1999 and now live in Austria so it’s lovely to see the U.K. countryside. Thanks Pat.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

ianmedium Hi Ian and nice to hear from you. Certainly moved about a bit, I,be never left Sheffield where I was born. The glow from the old sodium lights made Sheffield look like it was on fire,like the blitz in 1940 I would imagine,it did suprise me how little light is now visible, thanks Pat

[@61shotbeehive]

You have a very creative mind, Pat. I like how you see the wonder in the world around you and capture it. I have watched this video a few times, brings me back to when I was a kid and would camp in strange places around my home town. Thanks for sharing. Keep going, friend!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Cloud Nectar thanks for the kind comments, always loved the outdoors and this felt a real adventure as the location meant I had to keep hidden. Thanks for comments and watching Pat

[@mikhaillindan9091]

Urban camp is an interesting idea indeed, bravo!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

So many alternative places to pitch....thanks Pat

[@trufantom21]

Watching you walk near the edge of that cliff made me nervous. That fish n chips made me hungry. Thanks for sharing Pat.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

A great location felt very safe and secure..... all the best Pat

[@Jman21UK]

Loving your vids, been camping most places except the town I live in you've inspired me to give it a try, cheers.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Go for it!, there are some amazing campsites on your doorstep, thanks Pat

[@wayneofox1081]

Patrick I'm slowly working my way through your films and your fastly approaching as one of my favourite KZbin's,excellent work.Love your fish n chips supper while wild camping,that can't be beat along with the liquid refreshment on route haha.awesome stuff. Thanks for sharing!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Wayneo Fox hi Wayne and thanks for the comments, mostly wild camping but do try and vary the videos, thanks again for kind comments Pat

[@kerrywilliams4810]

@@patrickdickinson6492 5th night is

[@kerrywilliams4810]

@@patrickdickinson6492 byyu

[@davidpinkerton8740]

Hi Matt, was that your house next door to the pub, LoL, Another great video. keep them coming.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi David, if so I would never be out the pub, I could see my house from where I bivvyed though, all the best Pat

[@DeanRead]

That's a great spot Patrick. I'm not massively familiar with that part of city, I lived in Stockbridge for a year in my teens. I recognise the quarry from my many drives to GoOutdoors from Chesterfield along that road. Some nice cafes around where you live too, The Rude Shipyard being one of my favs :-) Thanks for sharing

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Dean, nice to hear from you, you can get some great bargains at Gooutdoors now they price match and knock 10% off, got some new boots recently a bargain. The west of Sheffield heavily populated difficult to find a nice site with a view, many I looked at had a public path running nearby. This site above Homebase was perfect as it was secluded and had a view. thanks for your comments all the best Pat

[@whocareswins3246]

I used to play in that quarry when I was a kid in the early 60's there was a very small pond down the bottom we used to frequent 'fishing' for sticklebacks and frogs with nets on a length of cane and a jar...…didn't need apps and smart phones in those days...

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yeah did the same myself in the ponds on the Porter valley great times and I,am sure we learnt a lot in those early adventurous days, great to hear from someone local to the area, thanks Pat

[@azee587]

Hi Patrick , Fantastic vidéo, great views, .. vous me faites voyager ! many thanks .

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Jean glad you enjoyed the video, all the best Pat

[@darkambience]

Half cooked at 5:20, brilliant. Instant subscribe. Going to start working my way through all your other vids now.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hope you enjoy them, nothing like a wildcamp to get some peace and quiet, all the best Pat

[@pilgrim3387]

Really enjoyed the video Pat. Very funny. You wouldn't want to have many more pints on you walking across that ledge. Lol.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi yes your right just a couple could not walk past them without a couple of pints, turned out a interesting camp, all the best Pat

[@iangorner]

Very funny ..love your dry wit. the foraged fish and chips was good too.

[@mcpjohnson]

Nice video Patrick. Brought back some fantastic memories. Born and brought up down Heeley, and then lived about 5 minutes from where you camped. Keep up the good work.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Michael Johnson Hi Michael glad the video brought back memories always nice took at somewhere that you are familiar with. My family was in Heely in late 1800 ,s so we have not moved far in last 150 years, nice to hear from you all the best Pat

[@mcpjohnson]

Patrick Dickinson Hi , I am interested in your videos, being born and brought up in that area. I Remember camping near Castleton in mid 60s at Christmas. With an old army bivvy tent and a massive polythene fly sheet bought from God knows where. Many layers on for the night, and a candle burning throughout the the night. No fancy survival stuff then.😉

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Michael Johnson yes Michael brings back happy memories, thanks Pat

[@shanelewis9568]

Fantastic that for an urban wild camp pat loved the video mate 🇬🇧⛺️🌲🍺👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Shane yes though I would do a different type of camp, still a mini adventure and easy for food and drink, thanks for comments and watching Pat

[@kayjay69]

Beltin' video Pat. You're a proper authentic character. Found your videos yesterday and now I can't stop watching them. :) They're both interesting and entertaining.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Kieran, great spot this, often drive past and look up there. Have thoughts of a similar camp to this so enjoyable. Hope to keep you entertained through. 2019 Pat

[@adrianmyas1754]

Pat I have watched a number of your videos and I must say they are very informative and also very funny. Anyone looking up at you would have thought you was a homeless guy camping out. I liked the video of you light painting and taking photographs in the disused railway tunnel. Keep up the great videos they are an inspiration to us all Atb..........Adrian

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Adrian, this was a amazing camp, not only for views. I always look up at this site when I drive past, all the best Pat

[@drguy2156]

You know how to live Patrick !! Another entertaining video, love the channel, thank you and looking forward to the tree camping too. Dr Paul.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

DrTeno Guy hi Paul different camp not far from home, all helped to make a enjoyable wild camp, tree camping Portaledge progressing well should have final part of build on next few days, thanks Pat

[@drguy2156]

Cheers Patrick.

[@mikegaffney8005]

Hey Patrick, Loved your video in Sheffield, as I am originally from Leeds, now living in NZ. I used to ski twice a week in Sheffield, great place. Cheers Mike

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi mike the Ski village burnt down about 4 years ago I did have a 2 hour refresher lesson there then it was gone, and we have had no snow for 2 years now. hope your enjoying NZ all the best pat

[@shaunbell5098]

Another great video, Patrick . Nice choice of pubs. Some of my regular haunts. Not sure about the Farmers Blond though.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Shaun yes, my favourite pubs and still visit the regularly, Broadfield and Norfolk Arms being favourites, and the Tap for meet ups. Yes Farmers Blonde,or Blande not the best but sometimes all that’s available ……..thanks Pat

[@shaunbell5098]

@patrickdickinson6492 was in the Crown last Friday on our annual Christmas pub crawl, great time had by all. Merry Christmas and Best wishes for the New Year

[@michaelsargeant5923]

One of the best videos on camping I've watched

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Michael Sargeant Hi Michael thanks for that, different sort of wild camp, have a new idea for wild camping coming up in a couple of weeks, certainly will be different, thanks Pat

[@NDKY67]

Good to see a Northern KZbin channel, very enjoyable. Looking forward to more.

[@pshearduk]

Great to see you back out Patrick! A wild camp with a difference... excellent mate. Thanks for bringing us along. atb Paul.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes a wild camp with a difference that's says it all once settled on site felt more relaxed and turned out to be a great camp, although a little noisy with traffic , thanks for comments Pat

[@paulrudd1063]

"the trouble with urban wild camping"... classic! great video Patrick

[@patrickdickinson6492]

I did enjoy this camp, must do another one soon, thanks Pat

[@clivekibbler4578]

thanks Patrick . taken totally by surprise i would never have guessed . first class as always

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Clive nice to do something a bit different keeps my brain working coming up with different ideas, thanks for comments all the best Pat

[@hughesyhughes411]

Great video Pat. Always enjoy your adventures and sense of humour

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Hughesy, a little bit different although still a mini adventure, looking forward to getting back up on the wild moorlands for next camp, all the best Pat

[@conorwildadventures277]

Super video Pat. Great idea to camp in around the city. Always nice to have a few beers on the way too.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Conor had this planned for a while but just could not find a suitable camp, every where in the city is so public, the beers were nice as well all part of a urban camp, all the best Pat

[@rogerhowis]

Just brilliant would never of thought of urban camping

[@patrickdickinson6492]

One of the exciting types of camping, your sences are very alert, all the night.....thanks Pat

[@billyslittlebigadventurech9050]

Brill, and funny video again Patrick. Them urban foraged fish and chips smelled lovely. I have a thermarest mat like yours, and still use it.. See you in October

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Billy yes the smell of fish and chips just makes you want to go out and get some. Some bits of gear will last a life time you feel there expensive when you first buy them but if you get 30 years use then its a bargain. Hope to be out on the wild moorland in Oct, all the best Pat

[@forestdweller3210]

Great location and stunning views. It looks to have been a very enjoyable expedition. I like the idea of the 'foraging' and the pub stops. It's so important to frequent pubs where they offer discount to Camra members and also to call in at pubs you don't normally have the chance to visit!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Danielle Britton Hi Danielle this camp was a little bit different and great fun, the beer was very nice and discounted as well. The Crown at Heeley is one of those pubs that are difficult to leave, thanks for comments Pat

[@RM-io7qo]

Awesome bit of wild camping I've seen in a while and the foraging...well, it's the best one could ever wish to come across. Not sure that I'd feel 100% safe tethered to those railings no matter how high up they are. However, what a grand view. Thanks for sharing your superb adventure it's much appreciated. Take care...

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi John yes a little bit different this camp, once I was behind the fence hidden in the grass and secured to fencing I felt very safe, and could then enjoy the view, thanks for comments and watching Pat

[@thomaswalton992]

Absolutely Beautiful,,,,, Patrick you are one of a kind and absolute legend 😊

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Thomas, little bit different this locations, but great site and successful foraging trip, thanks Pat

[@swiggy03]

God ,Pat can’t believe this is 5 yr ago , I was working near there at the time ,and fancied having a go ! 👍🏻👍🏻🍺🍺🍺

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes time flies by, every time I go to homebase I look up there, thinking perhaps a different camp I could do with my portaledge ...... all the best Pat 👍

[@jamesnaylor2443]

Top vid that pat. I'm enjoying watching your video, mate. I'm new to your channel, so I'm just getting down them, and I can say very enjoyable watch fella and broadfeild Road brings back some memories I worked on there paved and planted all trees and layed all kerbs from end to end top video pal

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi James yes Broadfield Road is where all my family comes from si important , walked along it today, hope you enjoy my videos, although taking a break will be back in December....... thanks Pat 😀

[@jamesnaylor2443]

@patrickdickinson6492 im a darnall lad me pat andI'll look forward to it pat and I think the shed pubs brilliant mate and I see you spent a lot of time making sure the beers was a good temperature 😉 top vids 👍

[@benhoward4294]

Nice spot mate. Have you ever had a look on Parkwood springs? Loads of good spots. If you walk up the railway, takes you up to Wharncliffe side where the crags are also excellent for a wild camp.

[@damianjones7554]

That was fantastic, I used to enjoy going out urban camping, nice private spot you picked and a good vista

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Damien yes makes a interesting change from normal wild camping if you can find a nice spot, thanks Pat

[@pauldavidson2415]

Pat you're a legend. Im from Heeley and absolutely love your videos. Can't wait to shake your hand. All the best

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Paul may bump into you one day, often have a drink around Broadfield area, thanks Pat

[@clairependrous4512]

Very interesting to watch, thank you Patrick. Glad that you were not disturbed by any locals, especially teenagers. ...There again, in this day and age they'd be all tucked-up by that time with their ipads. ...Would have been very different in the '70s.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Claire had a nice undisturbed night, always aware that somebody could disturb me so I kept a low profile,can,t compete with mobiles etc, I,am glad I was brought up through the seventies, thanks Pat

[@MJ-mk8jg]

Hi Pat, Mark "City Hall" here. That was a great video, spent the last 20 minutes with it on pause looking for my flat, just found it. I've also been thinking about an urban camp but all the spots I've looked at so far would have just made me look homeless. I walked down from the moors last week at night & I noticed the view was much darker, didn't give it much thought but you are right it must be the led lights, cheers

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi mark nice to talk to you, I had same problem trying ti identify my house took ages as the telephoto lense seem to compress all the houses together found it eventually but could only see the roof. See you in Tesco some time all the best Pat

[@peterrutter7332]

Patrick that was a great vid well done I am liking the Urban Camping

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Peter Rutter Hi Peter and thanks for comments a bit different but still enjoyable camp, thanks for watching Pat

[@Sammonkeyfist]

Now this is the best kind of wild camping. Couple of beers before hand 👍

[@chucky2316]

Patrick another amazing video and adventure, jeez you have balls of Steel you wouldn't get me no where near that drop lol. Wild camp yes fish and chips yes beer yes. But sleeping a few yards from that drop no. Sheffield looks different to how its portrayed on Tv looks like a great city I know it has a great history and heritage, I've only ever seen it on traffic cops usually featuring pc Tim Scothern chasing youths through the Manor Estate. Thanks for the vids I'm really enjoying them.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks for those comments great. Sheffield is a fantastic city probably one of the greevpnest about with all our parks and green places. I hope I portray it as it really is, thanks again Pat

[@chucky2316]

Yes you did pat its a smaller city than I imagined it to be, looks very well wooded as well, it's a shame on programmes like traffic cops they portray places in a bad light, well worth a visit but I don't think I would sleep on a sheer drop lol.

[@chucky2316]

I've seen alot of the Doncaster area also thanks to another you tuber jack striker he walked over a huge viaduct in one of his videos. Of course living down in Devon we had the great brunel and his works on the GWR line. Even his retirement home in Torquay sadly he died before he himself completed it, his foundations and built to his design more a less. I imagine if brunel had have done it himself it would have been a magnificent home. Grander than what it is now

[@lancashirelad2742]

Thanks Pat that was a refreshing change from the norm on KZbin great I really enjoyed it I've tried Farmers Ales in Edale in peak District when I got the train back home I found a pint Glass dumped on Edale station it had the mill stone on it i still use it most days Atb Geoff .

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yeah Geoff its a nice glass they have, been meaning to do urban camp for a while but not easy finding that perfect location, hidden but with a view, thanks for comments all the best Pat

[@fraserconnell21]

Heyup Pat!!!, always important to remain hydrated...at all times!!…. I'm always reinforcing this message on my co-worker,only at work,it's tea..and not brown beer..great funny film mate.. n Sheffield's a special city far as the UK goes buddy

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Fraser Connell Hi Frazer and thanks for great comments, I will follow your advice to the letter, all the best for 2018, Pat

[@lawsonrichards6251]

Great vid pat. Can't fault the price of the beer . Like the views and the Fish and chips' made me hungry . Cheers Lawson much appreciated

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Lawson Richards Hi Lawson, great camp this with easy food and drink, thanks for watching Pat

[@davidkeel]

I always enjoy your videos,. Even an urban camp which I'm probaly not going to do looks interesting when you do it Patrick. Youve got a good calm way of talking too. The view of the morning sun made the cityscape look really inviting. Best wishes, David.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi David yes I just wanted to try something different, once hidden from view the camp was more relaxing and also a interesting view try to identify all the building etc, back on the moorlands of Kinder and Bleaklow for the next one, all the best Pat

[@davidberlanny3308]

Hi Pat, If thats what you can find when forraging then I'm off right now to find some dinner!! It dreads me to think what the price of a pint is today in the UK. Here in Spain the volume of alcohol isnt regulated as such you usually ask for a caña (normally a small glass - I used to think it was akin to a thimble!!) or a tubo (maybe half a pint). In the Granada area they have a lovely custom of provided a tapa (a small snack) with the drink, in some places you can choose from a menu. If you go and do a wild camp in the New Forest then dont forget to go forraging in Ringwood at Price's Fish and Chip shop (Its my nephews shop!). Good luck from Spain!!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes you don,t always get as tasty food as this when foraging, pity I had to eat them in a grave yard, but it was a stealth camp. Price of a pint of hand pulled ale is around £3-50 to 4-00 a pint in Sheffield while lager a bit more, one plus point is we have a great choice now with many pubs having 4 or more hand pulls as it's popularity increases... . thanks Pat

[@AsItReallyIs]

Absolutely brilliant Patrick, thank you once again. Please keep them coming

[@davidgoodison7438]

Great views over the area..well done..take care..

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes lovely spot, overlooking the western suburbs of Sheffield, thanks Pat

[@SoloSarahBX]

I’m from Woodseats Pat 😂born on Derbyshire Lane. You were looking over my old childhood playground on Tadcaster 🙌🏻 I watched this a few years ago, had to revisit 😊 I played in the quarry before Homebase was built in the 1980’s-90’s building dens so effectively I got there before you (for once) 😁Sarah

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Sarah, yes know the area well, read about the quarry while trying to find the history of the Homebase camp, great childhood back then when you could roam about, playing in the woods etc, probably sowing the seeds for the future.. I think 2024 is going to be a great year for future adventures for both of us.....all the best Pat

[@abrasdwe]

Glad you've uploaded again, was at the bottom of kinder scout a couple of weeks ago, completely attacked by flying ants, never seen anything like it, made it to kinder downfall though, lovely views down the valley, all the best Lee 👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi lee can,t wait to get back up on Kinder not camped up there for a while, usually avoid it in summer due to midges. Thanks for comments and watching Pat

[@noriz4me]

When we were kids there were newts in a pond where Homebase is. Good watch Patrick, my legs went a bit wobbly when you were close to the edge. The council will probably be out now to chop down that tree!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi i can ,t remember what was there, read about the brickworks which I guessed must of closed around the 50,s, pretty safe on the edge sometimes looks worst that it is, thanks for comments and watching Pat

[@trevorwright6165]

that fish and chips how dare you scoff that in front of us that was an interesting camp site patrick and glad you were safe cheers trev and chris

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi those fish and chips were beautiful. Starting to feel hungry now. Great site with a view, all the best Pat

[@sirloin9668]

You're a living legend mate, great vid

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Much appreciated Peter.....remember this day out, just amazing....thanks Pat

[@ChrisAuton]

Another enjoyable video, although whenever you are around that end of Sheffield my mouth starts to water at the thought of some Moonshine from the Abbeydale Brewery. Just don't see it often enough in places for my liking! Thanks again for taking us on an awesome camp. Finally got my first bivvy camp/test out of the way. You've opened up a whole range of extra options now!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Chris glad you got your gear and camp sorted. that Moonshine is one of my favourites I like to try different beers but always come back to moonshine. I know they have it at robin Hood at £3-15 a pint, also at Norfolk Arms,Prince of Wales, The Broadfield to name a few great pint. nice to talk to you all the best Pat

[@frankstuart1267]

Hello Patrick Dickinson, I've been watching your explorations and adventures and I share many memories with the places you visit. I lived at 333, Gleadless Road, went to Carfield Junior School and have always been very familiar with Heeley/Meersbrook. Referring to your video 'Urban Wild Camp in the City of Sheffield', Sep 6 2017, I used to see the graffiti you were referring to (about 55 secs in) on the river wall on Broadfield Rd when I travelled on the number 9 inner circle route to Brincliffe Grammar School in 1959. The graffiti was then in massive 4'+ letters, and it said. 'MOSLEY WILL WIN'. At 11 years old I had no idea what this all meant but I do now! I have many more details of the areas around the 1960's.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes Frank interesting graffiti that about Mosley, lucky he did,nt win, nice area with some nice pubs, my family all lived in the Broadfield area in the late 1800,s, Cutts Terrace of Broadfield Road, the cobbled street is still there but buildings gone tears ago, thanks Pat

[@dissyduster]

Another Great Vid Patrick,,Im in North east Essex,,,Would be great thing if Sheffield Steel opend mate,Back in the day,,thats where full monty film was based on,Still a great vid mate,Thank you for giving a top insight look at it all,Chaz..Nice one,,Great camra work too,you should have yr own show,

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Chaz great film recognised all the film locations, afraid our famous steel industry has gone for ever, now Meadowhall shopping centre, Pat

[@dissyduster]

Hi ,Patrick,All so,Sheffield have had some great boxes,I live in hope that british steel will open again one day,and we make cars etch,Live in hope,But in the mean time loving your vids,iv got a bike and make a bite of lunch ,have a few hide up places I go,like the idear of winter camp,Big thanks to you and insight etc,Take care,Chaz.

[@yorkshireman6650]

Hi pat i knew you could camp in urban areas I’m going to try do some urban wild camp grate video had always like your sense of humour it comes across in your videos

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi yes amazing camp on my doorstep and close to the pubs as well. Urban camping is great, just be careful were you chose to camp, felt very safe here but some places I would not as felt as comfortable, all the best Pat

[@yorkshireman6650]

Patrick Dickinson I’ll keep that in mind when i find something near me I’ll film it

[@joolz1967]

Super Video Patrick, You're a lucky man having nice Beer at £2.50 a pint. As for me, living just ten miles north of St. Albans, the Camra HQ, I've had to suffer more pints of Greene King IPA than any other Brew. When I started drinking it, it was 76p a Pint ! It's the local Brew around here, can be quite good sometimes. Yes, you're right London beer prices are terrible, having said that you'd love 'The Lamb' pub in conduit Street, near Great Ormond Street Hospital in London. Very nice Youngs Ales. Cheers, all the best, Julian.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

joolz1967 Hi Julian the Lamb sounds a nice pub, we have a great selection of real ales in Sheffield average price is round the 3.60 Mark , If you shop around usually find it for £3.00 a pint with discounts in the afternoon and on Mondays. I ,am older but my first pint was 1 shilling and 8 pence around 1968, that's about 11p in new money, mind you my wage packet was about £12.00 a week for 40 hours, interesting all the best Pat