Solo camp in the Peak District with uninvited dinner guests

[@thejourneytoasimplelife]

I can't remember who wrote this but I remember saying something like this: "You can tell if someone has a pure soul when animals aren't afraid of them." Great video!

[@StuartThow]

Thank you 😁

[@myzenlifeinnature]

Best visitors to have! Adorable

[@StuartThow]

Yes it definitely made it a memorable trip, better than being bothered by people 😂

[@hikesome]

Another great camping adventure Stuart. The attention to detail in this video is impeccable. It enhances the overall narrative without overshadowing the natural beauty on display.

[@StuartThow]

Thank you, very kind of you 😊 Thanks for watching 👍

[@KhurshidsChannel]

Beautiful hike video. Thanks for sharing. 👍61

[@StuartThow]

Thanks for watching 😁

[@JamieHarding5]

Great spot. Nice drone shots and music. Beautiful views. So funny when the sheep joined you😂👍

[@StuartThow]

Thank you Jamie, the sheep where the highlight of the whole camp 😂

[@WessexMan]

Loving the vids, none of this "I ALMOST DIED, MY TENT WAS DESTROYED" nonsense, just laid back camping and friendly sheep!

[@StuartThow]

Thanks 😁 , I go on camps to relax and enjoy being outside, not a big fan of some of the 'extreme' camping videos. If my tent gets destroyed in a storm then I've done something stupid 😂

[@AshleyIrons]

Great video Stuart. Looks an awesome pitch. Loved the sheep.

[@StuartThow]

Yeah after struggling to find somewhere out of the way I ended up finding a brilliant spot 😁 Thanks for watching and leaving a comment, really appreciate it 👍

[@Peter-gv2gn]

Really relaxing Video , thanks, some people are loud ( not their fault) but you Stuart seem very relaxed and engaging that draws the viewers in.

[@StuartThow]

That's very kind of you, thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment 😊

[@unclepeteswildadventures]

Yep you can get a bivy in almost anywhere. I like hoop bivis with front and rear mesh (like my Elan) so you can open your eyes and see the stars at night. A side loader is a game changer though. Much easier to enter and exit. Recommend a tarp to complement the bivi especially in rainy weather. I’d have left the beer in the fridge, too heavy😉 I’d heard of sheep worrying, but human worrying?🤣atb

[@StuartThow]

Yeah I really like the look of the Elan, I think I will probably add one to my collection eventually. The sheep though ... never seen them like that before 😂 they obviously like pizza 🤣🤣🤣

[@heidirobinson8734]

You camped directly on their path! Big oops! Good camp pizza recipe/ method! Beautiful setting! N nice drone shots!

[@StuartThow]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@natureafterhours1342]

I was so close to buying the midge repellent, so cheers for the confirmation on this dude, nice little spot you had there

[@StuartThow]

Yeah I thought it would do better than it did, I was in a nice sheltered area with practically no wind but the midge repellent didn't stop them from coming near me. I will give it another few goes, because even though it didn't get rid of them I only got 1 bite. Don't know if that was just down to luck though! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment 😊

[@asadbhatti1426]

Nice job .......

[@StuartThow]

Thank you 😊

[@DaveGoodman1959]

Hi Stuart What a brilliant spot I’ve never been there and seen so many people it’s certainly a popular pastime nowadays. Really enjoyed it. Cheers

[@StuartThow]

Yeah it seems to be getting more and more popular, took a while to find a spot that was tucked away from everyone else. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment, really appreciate it 😊

[@fraserconnell21]

Magic. The sheep were ace ! Never known sheep or a ewe with lambs to be so brazen around us bi-pedal humanoids. KZbin gold. Best wishes 😊👏👍🏼

[@StuartThow]

Yeah they where not fazed by me at all, all evening they kept coming back to see what I was doing 😂

[@fraserconnell21]

@@StuartThow Maybe you can make some dosh of the human sheep interaction? Was pure funny😁. Can utube mediators help you with that? Could generate more dosh for a new tent..🤔🫡👍🏼

[@StuartThow]

Hahaha I wish! 😀

[@GeoffGreenawayOutdoors]

Wow what a pitch, great place to put the bivvy down. Pizzas looked on point there. Not sure how I’d react to the sheep coming up so close.

[@StuartThow]

Yeah I got lucky finding that spot, turned out to be a perfect place for the bivvy. Sheep where pretty chilled apart from trying to constantly steal my food 😂. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment 😁

[@GAPTCHANNEL]

Hi Stuart... very nice hiking trail, the trail is clear, it looks like a very wide savanna and a place for sheep to graze, right...?, very good for camping or hiking, I like your videos Stuart...... nice to meet you, I'm Rudy from Indonesia...........

[@StuartThow]

It's a fantastic place for hiking and camping , Thanks for watching Rudy 😊

[@GAPTCHANNEL]

@@StuartThow

[@StuartThow]

😊

[@Fellmandave1]

Enjoyed the video .Great spot! I have just bought the flextail too. Devastated that it's not effective with midges! Did you know Nortent are bringing out a bivy soon?

[@StuartThow]

Yeah I was a bit disappointed with its performance but I'm not giving up on it just yet, will use it on a few more camps and maybe try some different tabs in it. Wasn't aware that Nortent are bringing out a bivy, will be interesting to see what it's like! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment Dave, really appreciate it 🙂

[@TheWalkingKev]

Ended up being forced into finding a great pitch! Given how much you liked the bivi, it does make it a real bargain. I am tempted to use mine again at some point, but still have so many to use...

[@StuartThow]

Yeah got really lucky finding that spot, it was definitely worth the effort of searching round.

[@cheviot62]

Great that your plan went wrong but ended up better. The sheep are as bad as ever at scrounging. I had a sandwhich nicked by one at Kinder Downfall in the 70s. Surprised they haven't learned how to cook!

[@StuartThow]

Yeah it all worked out perfectly 😎 The sheep nicking your sandwich proper made me laugh...😂😂😂 They must be pretty brave sheep in the Peaks

[@MyCrazycharlie]

This was my favourite video! The pizza looked good (although where was the pudding?!) and your new sheep friends 😂 Stu the sheep whisperer can be your new nickname 🐑

[@StuartThow]

I know ... Nobody has made any cake or brownies to take with me for ages now! Stu the sheep whisperer ... 😂 errr hope that doesn't catch on 🤣🤣🤣

[@davebetts900]

Enjoyed that 👌 So I liked and subscribed

[@StuartThow]

Awesome, thank you! 😊

[@andrewgreen7996]

Just started watching your videos mate great by the way that area in the peak District is Seal Stones I think I could be wrong tho lol me personally save your money and get a oex bobcat great one man tent plus if you get the ultralight one it's even lighter never let me down yet!!!!

[@StuartThow]

The Bobcat is actually a tent I've wanted to try for a while, I really like the new OEX ultralight stuff too. Too many tents on my wish list 😂 Thanks for watching 😀

[@twiggyescapes]

Bet that was a Saturday night... Nice vid just found your channel... Going up kinder this Saturday might change plan. Subbed 👍😊

[@StuartThow]

It was on a Friday night ... but during school holidays, never seen so many tents in one area. Thanks for the sub 😁Just noticed you also have a channel, will sub and have a watch tonight 👍

[@twiggyescapes]

@@StuartThow Cheers for the sub too. Wow Fri is usually not too bad u fell unlucky there... Think I'm going to still go Saturday.. Its going to rain a bit... Only the hardcore will be there. ATB👍

[@StuartThow]

Yeah you can't beat bad weather camping 😎

[@lespickering5080]

First let me apologise for not commenting on your last vid but it was all tech about camping and I ain't got a clue what you were talking about but I liked it anyway...really enjoyed this one though...Brilliant but your dinner guests were very rude but funny...drone out again YEAH👍...so many campers up there...maybe they have all got a You Tube Channel...Congrats on 600 plus... Cheers Les🙂👍

[@StuartThow]

Hahahaha yes they wouldn't let me eat in peace 😂 I was so pleased to actually be able to get the drone out though, thanks for the support Les ... its really appreciated. Hope you are well 👍

[@lespickering5080]

@@StuartThow Fine thanks Stuart...Great to see you out and about.

[@andrewphillips3791]

Great video.

[@StuartThow]

Thanks Andrew, really appreciate it 🙂

[@GoneWildCamping892]

Hi Stuart, pizzas made on a ledge (inspirational). Ive got a Abisko lite 2 and really like it. Its low profile, so you can only really sit up where the sleep compartment meets the vestibule. But thats deliberate so it sheds the wind. Really robust tent in my opinion. If you enjoyed the Salamander Bivvy the lite 2 will feel like a palace. Loved the video and extra dinner guest's 👍

[@StuartThow]

Thank you 😊, I'm really trying to make an effort with my camp meals rather than just boil in the bag stuff. Tastes way better even though I'm a rubbish cook 😂 Hopefully I will get better though with practice! Good to know you like the Abisko, really really tempted with it, do you ever double pole it in winter?

[@GoneWildCamping892]

@StuartThow It can be, but I don't go out in the harsher winter months anymore pal due to my asthma. I haven't double poled it, it seems to manage admirable when I've been in it. Being a tunnel tent I probably would think it a good idea if you got one and headed out in harsh winter conditions tho 👍

[@StuartThow]

@@GoneWildCamping892 I think this one is currently winning for being my next tent 👍 Just need to decide on the colour oh and to save up enough money 😂

[@Hengists_Wild_Camps]

Great video Stu.👍 I've noticed myself that those Sheep up on Kinder seem to be getting tamer. Your video demonstrates that lol. Also, that was a nice spot where you camped at. It was a good job that you took a bivvy with you for that location mate. I've heard from others, that those repellent gizmo's seem to work better on Mosquitos rather than Midges, dunno really, that was just something which I heard. This was an enjoyable Kinder adventure mate, cheers.🙂

[@StuartThow]

Thanks mate, yeah the Flextail didn't seem to do much, but saying that I only had 1 small bite the following day so it might have worked a little bit. Thanks for watching, really appreciate it 😊 Also looking forward to seeing what adventure you get up to next in the Peaks 😎

[@BlossomCrochet]

Still can’t believe that lamb trotted right across your bivi 😂

[@StuartThow]

Good job it wasn't expensive 😂

[@MSIOutdoors]

Great vid mate, them pizzas look mega, sheep thought so to 😂

[@StuartThow]

Hahahaha yeah they did seem desperate to give them a try 😂

[@johnetterlee1580]

Sheep don't eat meat. But they would’ve eaten the bread or tomato.

[@StuartThow]

They definitely wanted to have a taste of the pizza 😂

[@Moffatmountainadventures]

I’ve thankfully only ever had that once when I’ve not managed to get the pitch I wanted. Class video bud.

[@StuartThow]

Thanks mate, I couldn't believe how many people where out for a camp! Thanks for watching 😁

[@anonymous4201]

Just discovered your channel, nice video 👍. What are those pants hot and what stove you using? Thanks Btw loved the night time lapse.

[@StuartThow]

The trousers are Revolution Race GP Pro, and the stove I used on this camp is just a cheap Vango folding stove I picked up from Go Outdoors years ago. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment, I really appreciate it 🙂

[@shanefreaney3916]

Sheep in Ireland would never come up to you like that.That must be people , given them food all the time

[@StuartThow]

Yeah I think you may be right, never had them come up to me like that before

[@markexpose6108]

❤❤❤❤❤👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@StuartThow]

😊

[@chrishomer]

hahaha brilliant

[@StuartThow]

Thanks Chris, really enjoyed this camp. Views not as spectacular as Snowdonia but still good, and the sheep had me laughing all evening 😂

[@chrishomer]

@@StuartThow it’s really quite rare. I reckon your calm personality won them over! That or the pizza

[@DavidWoods-of2ct]

Use a short stick or get one cut from local wood shop

[@DavidWoods-of2ct]

I dont think their locals you hardly ever see anyone where you are 😮😊❤🎉😂

[@StuartThow]

Thanks for watching 😊😊

[@steppib.4598]

It's probably more you were not invited to have your dinner in their living room... Sorry, but the uninvited "guest" is you!!!🙂🙃🙂

[@StuartThow]

🤣🤣🤣

[@coolkitty2075]

😂

[@jimbomagee2950]

first off dont camp on an obvious animal track, and certainly not where they come to shelter. Second, dont camp near or in your case on the edge of a deep fall, you will get a terrible head ache if you stumble over. three a simple midge net in your pocket is a great help when you are attacked by the little bleeders. I hope that was not a can of beer you had, you brits dont seem to be able to do anything without a glass in your hand. Four did you ask permission to camp on the property, so if you were over time the rescue team would know where to look.Great views though.

[@StuartThow]

Well in the Peak District if you stay away from all animal tracks then you wouldn't have many places to camp, I do like camping near ledges because you often get the best views. I had a midge net and a flextail tiny repel for the midges. Not beer no but a couple of cans of lovely cider, can't beat it on a hot sunny evening. My location though I share with my wife before hand and then at camp I share my location again using my satellite communicator, which I can also use to call for help if I ever needed to. Thanks for your concern but I'm fine and know the risks, have plenty of experience in the outdoors. 👍

[@gb2983]

Camping without a tin or two? You sir, are a masochist. Please consider deleting your comment.

[@davidmotter5140]

Boy you are a real ball of fun aint ya ?!?!

[@CuantoSinSentido]

Calm down