Rannerdale Knotts Wild Camp

[@lethalmizzle]

What an awesome spot. A brilliant video as always. More tea vicar!

[@danhold1]

Beautiful country, great video

[@GarethZoeWildcamps]

Lovely video Damian and very well put together, some serious work went into this we should imagine. The spot looked amazing for the views and apart from the wind the weather looked great too. See what you mean about the sheep comment you left on our video now lol. We like to cook with buddy burners/twigs ect but unfortunately we have to go to the dark side and take gas sometimes if its going to be too windy. Thanks for sharing the vid, we really enjoyed it. All the best, Gareth&Zoe Wildcamps

[@GwersyllaCnau]

Looked a brilliant camp. Lovely spot. "Wild camping is great if nothing goes wrong" lol. The camp my brother and I talk about the most and what we both consider as our "best" wild camp was when 2 tents got destroyed by the wind in the middle of the night and we abandoned camp at 3am walking back in torrential rain and waist deep melting snow. It was bloody AWESOME. ATB MARK.

[@ipaales7552]

Remember watching this wild camp 5 years ago and then did my first wild camp on rannerdale, had to bail .. however now more experienced and giving it another chance Tommorow cheers Damien brilliant 😃🏕⛰

[@tonyawhitfordcondon7638]

Beautiful! I always look forward to your excellent adventures.

[@trevpackerphotography]

That was a spectacular video, such a beautiful scenic view point. Thanks for sharing Damien.

[@JaybirdDoes]

Great video once again! Your area is beautiful! Thanks for taking us along

[@andrewdavis9223]

Hi there just like to say really enjoy watching your videos information and also a good laugh at times keep up the good work and hope there will be many more keep trekking

[@jeetts59]

One of the best videos on wild camping. Brilliant location, fantastic photography,. Just as well you don't sleep walk , camping in a ledge like that

[@howardshort7741]

Harold clark

[@shaunjones5172]

Thats one advantage to using a tent is that if its windy you can just cook inside. Great video! Looking forward to seeing a vid of you and Davey again :)

[@RhysTucker2603]

I get so excited when you upload! thank you Damien!

[@chrisec001]

love your wild camps because unlike other you tubers you don't only show the good you show both sides . Keep up the good work mate it looked beautiful.

[@lesliewoodmobile]

beautiful,stunning and amazing place to camp. Great editing of the video aswell. looking forward to next one😎👍

[@OlWhaleNZ]

First time viewing one of your videos. Very enjoyable with some very good editing. Haven't heard the Benny Hill music for a long time. Thanks!!

[@yellowcoolhandluke]

Thanks Damian, brilliant video! I have walked all those mountains and you are right, the most beautiful in the Lake District. Rannerdale Knotts is great but a steep descent! Keep the videos coming!

[@sidgreensides6709]

As usual your vids are Brill, entertaining, beautiful and inspiring,, bless you, thanks Sid.

[@lancechristy2595]

Not sure that I have ever committed on your channel....sure do appreciate the work you do on these videos

[@ellisholcomb2299]

thanks very nice place I appreciate you for taking us along with you enjoyed watching as always great job please keep up with your vedoes wish you all the very best until next time my friend

[@Welsh_YETI]

Another great video. Love watching you and your wild camps.

[@irmuggle]

This is the most amazing spot if I lived there that would be my number one!! Separate place for your cooking and "bedroom" up top amazing I think ur best yet.knot to mention your views.truly a blessed country

[@kenscrackofdoom599]

Really beautiful. The music was just spot on. More please, you have a real and natural talent for filming and conveying the beauty around you.

[@gailmitchell8147]

Awesome scenery and cool video. Thanks for the excellent entertainment. Your new friend and fan Gail

[@Paul_Turvey]

Hi Damian, I always watch your videos, and this inspired me to walk up Rannerdale Knotts yesterday, wow fantastic views from the top, and as in your video, thats a great place at the summit to shelter from the wind and yesterday some rain, I'm hoping in the future to do some wild camping with my 11 year old son, just got to get some more gear first :-) so keep up the good work mate,cheers.... and yes its all about the views and the peace and quiet :-)

[@BASHADweller]

Beautiful scenery and great choice of music. Shame about the wind and lack of sleep, but it didn't seem to spoil your experience too much. Thanks for sharing. Atb Shaun

[@bibsoutdoors4786]

Damien, your videos are getting to be masterpieces. Those time lapse shots are stunning. Your voice is a good pitch to listen to, making it very nice to listen to what you have to say. You go to beautiful places! I actually look forward to your next videos, before this one is done! Thank you Chief. All my best to you. Bibsoutdoors

[@starcatcatherinehale1893]

Absolutely beautiful views and a phenomenal video, thanks for sharing :)

[@CarlinoNegro]

Very beautiful landscape... A great video!! Many greetings!

[@iloveunicornsish]

You must have put a lot of time and effort to release this video. Man you probably were not able to sleep on that gale and first thing in the morning back to your video again. What a dedication and we really appreciate your work and passion. Enjoy your wandering

[@welshrune7264]

Can't beat a w man tent and examine blocks mate but grated not ideal in windy weather. Always love your uploads, and learning a lot from you.

[@robbiegalt8064]

Your music selection on this vlog was spot on. Beautiful

[@robbiegalt8064]

Hi champ do you have Facebook or Instagram to follow.

[@slazbury15]

Great video Damian thanks for sharing.

[@marktaylor4674]

Great video. Stunning scenery. Always worth it for the views mate. 🤘

[@wayneofox1081]

Great film in a beautiful place. thanks for sharing

[@shanecadden8343]

another class video Damien keep em coming, tried thrunton woods with the other day with the bairn, he loved it, so cheers for the location ideas, all the best

[@derrickmurphy9988]

lovely spot.amazing place great to get out and enjoy nature.

[@nickuk9453]

Hi Damian. You just love it don't you? Thanks for beautiful time lapse of the evening sun. Spiritual stuff. Oh, nice fart too.

[@jbss7382]

Another great video and thank you for arrow ing Wainrights' peaks. Brilliant

[@widgybushcraft7998]

A beautiful vid, thanks ..... Wanting a stratosphere now !!

[@LancashireLad1980.]

great spot to camp, what a view to wake up to cheers for posting vids like this damien

[@JohnnyBareToes2]

Great video mate. Such stunning views. I genuinely laughed out loud at you chasing the sheep :)

[@yurinator7274]

Absolutely beautiful!! I'm always amazed that there aren't houses all around the lake. Here in America there would be houses lined all around the lake, boats and docks and such. It is not easy to find unspoiled beauty.

[@almontepaolilli4909]

Beautiful views of the mountains, countryside and Lakes. You are fortunate to live within a few hours of the mountains. Great production and editing. Keep them coming but I know it requires time and resources plus takes time away from your family.

[@stevebutler7156]

Epic vid that Damian, what a fantastic location. Great time lapses and well matched movie. It's the first wild camp vid that's bristled the hairs on the back of me neck. Brilliant 20 odd minutes worth . ATB Steve :)

[@sheepheroDarrengreen]

good video, and good to see what you pack sometimes i pack too much or not enough lol, thikking of camping up there myself sometime, looks a perfect spot

[@seanbunce720]

Stunning place Damien 🤘

[@steverolfe3276]

What part of leave no trace do you not understand burning the grass with your fire

[@outdoorslifestyle2900]

Great video Damien, looked like decent weather apart from the wind. My last wildcamp was rannerdale knotts and the wind was unreal then also, a good place to gain confidence and rest kit. Really enjoyed it pal hope you're good. ATB Steve

[@tonycurrie5009]

Love it. I camped lake side off the road near where you parked. I use a 1 man oex phoxx 1 highly recommend it

[@peteoxoutdoors1192]

Dont change bud, i like your style of camping, light and old school with the bivi and buddy burners, i love watching your videos mate. Going lite means you can cover more miles with ease, after all you are the fell wonderer 🤘🏻

[@andyrmac7733]

Superb. Thank you for sharing.

[@sconjaoutdoors7658]

OI DAIMO LEAVE THEM SHEEP ALONE 😂😂. Very enjoyable vid with some breathtaking views and the music chilled me right out. Cheers and thanks for sharing your adventures. Atb Sconja 👍

[@pauljohnson9347]

beautiful spot. Benny Hill classic lol can't stop singing it now.

[@ColinTonkasdad]

lovely video and stunning views top man ... cheers

[@michaelsmith9307]

I like your presentations ,they are jolly amusing at points,also good snippets of practical advice ATB fae 55 degrees North

[@billymooney676]

Amazing place buttermere been going to the campsite there since I was a kid, really need to find some spots to wild camp there 👍

[@MrHuddas]

another top quality video Dude ... loved it ATB.. Paul

[@MintOutdoors]

Awesome views Damian. Was interesting to see how those bivvie's hold up in the wind. A bit flappy but seem reliable enough like.

[@Fell_Wanderer]

Thank you, I was surprised the bivy survived the wind, it took a bit of a hammering. Next time I will take ear plugs as it was a bit noisy. ATB

[@ipaales7552]

I remember camping on rannerdale Knott after watching this Damien amazing views unfthe heavens opened 50mph wind aswell 😂I also took the worst route up straight up from the road steep as hell but brilliant place cheers Damien 👍🏕️

[@Fell_Wanderer]

I took your accent route going up on the decent, what a beautiful location by the way. There aren't many places you will be disappointed with in the lake district

[@ipaales7552]

@@Fell_Wanderer agreed everytime I go in awe from the Bowes bypass through Penrith onto the fells shivers down my spine marra👍

[@AndyWardle]

Nice wee camp there Damien lad. I love that place the views are amazing from all angles. You shouldn't chase sheep. You might catch one lol 🐑 then what? You're right those meals are tasty but not enough of it. I sometimes stick 2 in. 🐷.. shame about this rotten wind like. It's been a right pain. Hopefully it'll drop soon. Loved the lapses as usual stunning sunset 🌅 you caught. Hope to see you soon mate. Keep on camping. You know it makes sense. Atb.

[@AndyWardle]

Ps there's a nice comment on my beach camp video. Apparently only morons use tarps. 🤔🤔

[@Fell_Wanderer]

I've replied, really I shoudn't bite but couldn't help it lol

[@Fell_Wanderer]

Its one of my favourite places (the western fells) and there is lots of parking in the Crummock water area so was a no brainer for me. Chasing sheep is fun, warms you up before getting in the sack. If your serious about bagging a sheep, the best way is by downhill mountain biking with wellies and baseball bat. Just start at the top and pick out several targets on the way down, once your good at it you'll get a few then take your pick but remember go for lamb as mutton is a bit tough, mutton dressed as lamb is somewhere in the middle and thats what I prefere. Top tip: wearing a mask is recommended incase someone spots you mind. ATB

[@AndyWardle]

Fell Wanderer pmsl. I'll write these top tips down for future use. Aye it's a great area over that way. Plenty places to camp left to do. I've climbed all the fells but not camped up them all. Great reply on that annoying comment like. People are strange... hopefully see ya next week wor kid.

[@Fell_Wanderer]

Ive sussed how to do the horns, copied and pasted from a text file but would like to know the keyboard shortcut to do it so let me know, enjoy your camp this weekend, ATB, 🤘 🤘 🤘 🤘 🤘

[@colb3590]

Another good vid Damian, I think its time to ditch those Buddy Burners and get yerself a small gas stove , there's loads on ebay for just a few quid . YOU KNOW IT MAKES SENSE 👍👍👍 ATB.

[@outsideedgebushcraft3017]

Loved the music on this one buddy, thanks for sharing ATB Pete

[@Dusty357]

the sheep worrier lol canny video there Damien thanks for sharing it marra off up too morwick the morn with the bairn on Ower bikes taking the tent, and talking a tents get ya sell a one bud, it's luxury compared to a bivvy reminds me Ower much of been on exercise piss wet thruw n claming, thanks again bud. Liam

[@levistubbs8949]

selection of background music first class, good taste Damien !

[@johnnorth5824]

Great video. Greetings from Canada!

[@Fell_Wanderer]

Thanks for your comment and for watching.

[@fenlandladoutdoors6877]

Some great time lapses Damien. I'd definitely put up with a flappy bivi for those views. Nothing like that down here in the fens. Have you ever thought above a gas stove. I know a jetboil is expensive but there are cheaper options alpkit brewkit, fire maple etc. Even if you kept your crusader cup and went with a msr pocket rocket type stove. You can refill the canisters with the right adapter if cost is an issue. I have a Coleman 442 featherlite petrol stove which lives in the car but in my opinion is still to big to take hiking. I'll be honest I like the fact your a traditionalist and stick to buddy burners but out on the hills they Can be an arse. Ha I'm waffling. Love the vid mate Kind regards Kai

[@Fell_Wanderer]

I think I'll stay with buddy burners as I like being able to burn twigs so they last longer and less weight to take. I may try a small gas burner at some point if I do more hill camping but there are so many options out there. Thanks for the comments, ATB

[@thenorth-facewanderer6965]

That one measured on the richter scale...lol great vid bud thanks for sharing ATB Glen

[@markwood5853]

Great video - some excellent points to reflect on :)

[@stealthandy638]

bloody great video . thanks buddy . ATB

[@loneoutdoorsman]

Have you considered one of those small micro BRS stoves? they fold into hardly anything and have a little pouch. Okay, you need the gas cannister but it wouldn't be as bulky as the Coleman stove? I have the BRS stove and it's a cracking little piece of kit on a night out with lightweight gear. Fantastic video as always, some stunning scenery which is incredible. ATB.

[@Fell_Wanderer]

I will look into those little stoves you mention, thanks for the info and comments, ATB

[@almontepaolilli7531]

Beautiful views plus the company of sheep. Who could ask for more. The bivy seemed to be a good option here. I guess that a sleepwalker who have to pass on this location.

[@phillippayne8170]

love ur vids mate.........kind regards Phil from OZ

[@garnforaratch]

Nice one Damien.. loved the music and all the time lapses.. very special mate.. thanks for taking the time to edit and share.. hope to meet again soon.. you going on the 14th ? ATB.. R&D :) :)

[@Fell_Wanderer]

Thank you Roger and Diane, the area around Buttermere is one of my favourite places, I was lucky enough to have such fine weather to capture it. I won't be going this weekend, got too many things happening at home so will give it a miss but hope to meet up in the not too distant future, ATB

[@garnforaratch]

Ah.. sorry to hear that Damien..your vid inspired me to do even more time lapse than ever on our camp last night.. so cheers again PAL :) :) Diane

[@MOOSEDOWNUNDER]

Good effort lad, putting up with that slope and wind, lol. Cheers Moose.

[@PaulBissekerBushcraft]

Great Views Damien! Now iv'e seen a man sleeping in a Windsock.... LOL

[@Fell_Wanderer]

It was a bit drafty and looked quite roomy too once inflated, my worry was if it filled up with too much air it would float away with me in it lol..

[@k956upg]

Love that benny hill bit...keep that for your next vid... Still say the Dutch hooped biv is better...more leg room...not had any condensation yet even sleeping in the rain without a tarp. Thumbs up as always & keeping one eye open for the next video..

[@Fell_Wanderer]

The dutch bivi is more breathable and roomy plus you can get a large pack down at the bottom where your feet is. It's a bit heavier and not as small packed down though. I've heard the zips can fail and they come in used condition, I wasn't sure what kind of quality I would get as some come with professional repairs?. it was a hard choice, lots of plus and minus with both bivi's but I'm happy with the Stratosphere and I'm sure would have been happy with the Dutch bivi also, Thanks for your comment, ATB

[@davidcann6021]

Love the wind bivvy, have you not thought of chucking a tarp over the top to cover half of it up? Also take some ear plugs? Such beautiful views there, you're luck to get away :)

[@Fell_Wanderer]

I will try a tarp over as an area for cooking in the rain, I might even put the sleeping bag in the hunka bivi to keep dry when its too windy for a tarp.

[@davidcann6021]

Sounds good, keep up with your great videos :)

[@EVANDROTAVARESDASILVA]

Very very beautiful place

[@raymondm2717]

Another great video.

[@chrisk3488]

Very well put together movie - I am dead jealous.

[@chrisk3488]

Another vote for a Jetboil.

[@garethleyland4942]

10 out of 10. Really great place !!!

[@acedecs]

Great video Damien. Pleased to see you using the noodles again. I've stopped using the look what I found meals. And only use ilumi or British army boil in bags. Far better in my opinion. That's a great area but the views from Dale head or Dale tarn are great too you can pay £7 to park at honister slate mine overnight safe and secure you can see right out to the Irish sea through black sail pass in one direction and straight down newlands valley to Keswick in the other. Id give up with buddy burner in the hills and use a small gas stove or even better invest in a jetboil,expensive but pays dividends. 👍

[@Fell_Wanderer]

I'm getting sick of the look what we've found meals, the ilumi ones do taste better or maybe I'm just sick of eating them, especially meatballs. Thanks for the info on Honister parking, it can be hard to find a parking spot in the lakes. I'm gonna take a stove in future, makes more sense up in the hills where its usually windy, atb.

[@robkruitbosch4654]

Amazing spot! I am so jealous. My country (the netherlands) is as flat as a pancake. ATB

[@crazyandy2008]

Amazing as always . As said in previous comments a small hexi/gel stove works wonders aswell as being very light . Check out the new British army issue stove I can't fault mine. Plus can pick them.up quite cheep ATB

[@Fell_Wanderer]

I have a hexi stove and tablets and they are better than wax burners. Its in my bug out bag in the car and keep that for emergencies. I like making buddy burners and have lots to use up so tend to go with that option, the thing is I took the wrong stove on that occasion as I have the Coleman 533 petrol stove and although a little bulky and heavy is brilliant for the hills. Thanks for your input, ATB

[@RC-pz5jz]

@fell wanderer Just a thought, I wonder if you could dig a small hole with a folding trowel to concentrate heating and stop wind!? (As long as there is some air flow obviously). Cheers for the vids 🍻

[@Fell_Wanderer]

A hole in the ground or Dakota fire pit would have worked great, thanks for the tip, ATB

[@RC-pz5jz]

Fell Wanderer ahh interesting, hadn't heard of a Dakota fire pit but just googled, looks like a right idea 👌🏻 bit more digging like ha. A rabbit hole maybe... ha

[@Fell_Wanderer]

The key is getting a good supply of oxygen otherwise the fire smolders and goes out. It was too rocky where I was to dig a hole and it didn't matter where I had the wind shield, the flame was blowing out in all directions

[@littlebull8881]

Very good! I enjoyed very much Damian ATB Davie

[@SJ-js2kj]

Great video as always Damian, what editing software do you use?

[@Fell_Wanderer]

The editing software is Adobe Premiere Pro, ATB

[@SuperDuddy12]

Alreet mate awsome vids can a ask what hydration bladder/pack you use and also I've seen a lot of weird goings on up at harwood forest and area im the gritter wagon driver for rothbury area and I've seen some radg stuff at the dead of night

[@Fell_Wanderer]

Hi Martin thanks for your comment, I have the Karrimor SF Sabre 35L pack with the Camelbak mil spec 3L Antidote hydration bladder. There is some strange stuff going on in the Harwood area as a few people have told me things in the past and have seen stuff myself, pm or email me if you want to share what you know at [e-mail]

[@mikeyg679]

Another great video Damien, Stunning scenery and a bit of weather to contend with, if you had been wearing wellies you would have caught that sheep haha, keep them coming

[@Thelegend-gt5lb]

Must thank you for taking the time and extra walking to place the camera and walk past and go back and get it again just for our pleasure and viewing

[@pacermanrocks]

Pmsl nice sound effects great spot for a camp

[@bipedal_shenanigans]

stunning, stunning timlapse sequences you'll be giving Terry Abrahams a run for his money at this rate

[@capricorncamper]

Great video again mate. Ear plugs, that’ll sort them blustery nights out and give you some sleep.

[@Markwildcamp]

are you heading to the do on the 14th? great spot that mind, I'm still to do my first proper bivi without a tarp, that location could be a contender thanks for sharing

[@Fell_Wanderer]

Sorry Mark missed this message, I didn't go on the trip. Try a hooped bivy, they are much better than an open bivy as they have a bug net and you can have it open when the weather is fine so you can lay under the stars. ATB

[@chuckyzzz]

Stunning

[@natureisallpowerful]

Love the videos pal

[@tonyphilbin197]

Stunning views again Damian but I prefer you in the woods. Nevertheless you still inspire me to do a bit of wild camping coz you know it makes sense atb

[@alanshort7253]

fantastic as always mate, what do you use for timelapse, your getting a dab hand at the video editing, ive just been updating some of my backpacking gear as i want to take some photos from the lakeland peaks, give me a shout if you fancy some company next time you go up that way

[@Fell_Wanderer]

Thanks Alan, for timelapses I use a Gopro Hero4 Silver and a Panasonic HC-X900 camcorder. The camcorder is the more expensive camera but the Gopro takes much better lapses, to get the best footage use protune and raw/flat settings and decent software like Premiere Pro, ATB

[@melonheadr5719]

that sheep looked like it had saw you before.The way it was running away lol

[@ursamajor6546]

Fantastic!!!