Terror on The Tower ! - Alport Castles 15KM + Grade 1 Scrambling - Peak District National Park

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[@SteveAggasild]

Excellent again, thanks for taking us along !!!!

[@MCMOutdoors]

No worries 👍

[@nohedes]

Another nice video Chris, thanks for sharing. FWIW, I don’t blame the ‘mainstream media’ for the current situation, I blame the idiots that leave a mess everywhere and show no respect for landowners, other outdoor enthusiasts or the environment, by not following the simple ‘leave no trace’ mantra that we all do, and you have done so much to promote.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thanks for watching mate, I think it's maybe a mix of both then? The people you mention plus the MSM not being able to differentiate between true "wild camping" and "trash camping" and not using correct terminology in their 'news reports' 👍

[@niceviewoverthere4463]

I'm another one. Once I could walk all over the roof of my house, checking and waterproofing any cracked tiles with silicone. Not any more. Anyhow, good to see you out again - and thanks for a look at the Peak District.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Strange isn't it - I have a blocked gutter, lots of people have said just go up on a ladder but it's not happening. ATB

[@TheOutdoorswithTonyNoble]

Mint!! I was getting vertigo just watching..!!😳 - Another top watch - Cheers Chris! T🙂

[@MCMOutdoors]

Cheers T - bit twitchy up there in the wind!

[@kennethcarter5720]

It gets worse for me as I get older. I reckon it’s that your more aware of your mortality as you age. Gone are the days I thought I would live forever Take care mate🔥

[@MCMOutdoors]

I think you're right Ken, I'll stick to the normal paths from now on ⛰️👍

[@scottfraser4781]

Great seeing you back out whoop whoop 🤘👏🏻👏🏻

[@MCMOutdoors]

Cheers Scott!

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Yeah, I read that people had been getting their cars vandalised in the Peak District, after coming back to their car after a wildcamp - not good if true. Great walk out, with some great scrambling and I cannot believe how quiet it was. The Tower reminded me slightly of your Sharp Edge in the rain video (still one of my favourite videos). I do know what you man about conquering fears and although I have been over Sharp Edge 4 times, I still want to do it again (with the GoPro) but at 66, I hope I still have the head for it. The haunted forest looked really good to me and nice to go in and out between the forest and the Fells. I hope you enjoyed your redox bath 🛀. Cheers Alan

[@MCMOutdoors]

I'll have a go at Sharp Edge again with you mate...... Can't guarantee I won't bottle it but I'll have a go. Was a cracking route that - thanks for watching Al 👍⛰️👍

[@AlanMETALMAN]

@@MCMOutdoors - nice one, I have filmed it 3 times but never been happy with any of them, so need to do it again. Conditions would have to be perfect - no Sharp Edge in the rain 😳

[@HobbiesAndSunshine]

Stunning scenery indeed Chris. Alport Castle, woah - too high for me so thanks for sharing that, ATB.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Cheers, thanks for watching

[@cumbriabornbred3690]

I'm exactly the same. Heights never bothered me when I was younger, now I get jelly legs. Great video Chris. Lovely part of the country. Was at Crummock Water last week, to be fair it was busy but didn't see much litter, A couple of old scorch marks on the lake side. Looks like folk are behaving responsibly.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Good to hear! Thanks for watching 👍

[@cairnscrow8713]

Totally agree with your take on the Media. I'm 57 now Chris and the vertigo thing is definitely age related in my opinion. Did Striding Edge last year and this year just to keep my hand in (a bit) but am feeling that's just about my comfort limit nowadays. Strangely I get more feelings of vertigo when I watch things in HD on screen etc than when I am actually there? Nice vid/ vlog as per usual.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thanks mate, I'll try Striding Edge later this year again - ATB

[@wendingourway]

I guess the media has its place...most times...But oh my, my vertigo...can just feel my legs giving way...have a low comfort level in my older age...such a great area...hopefully will be able to travel in that area sometime soon...but until then, thanks for sharing your great adventures!

[@MCMOutdoors]

Cheers, thank you for watching 👍

[@daviesjon]

Great vid mate! I'm a bit nervy around ridges too. Mainly when its windy though! I must admit, I do enjoy the Helvellyn Horseshoe. Love Striding and Swirrel edges. Cheers!

[@MCMOutdoors]

Striding was too bad as I recall it, may have a go later this year! Thank for watching pal

[@darrellwebb351]

Nice one Chris,what a great place,i'm sure Pat Dickinson camped on the top of the tower a few years back

[@MCMOutdoors]

He certainly did - what a legend! 👍

[@EskdaleHawks1]

Another great video Chris, nice to see you out again. 👍🏻🙂

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thanks very much for taking the time to comment 👍

[@EskdaleHawks1]

No worries. Not had time to get out with Starting a new position at work. 😕

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Stunning place as I’ve said I’ve never been to the Peak District and it’s only 45 mins away. Lol your a brave man getting up there pal, forget me coming up there with you and Tony, I’ll makes us all a nice cuppa at the bottom 😆. Yeah it’s a funny one this wild camping issue, I won’t be stopping that’s for sure but then again I look after the areas where I camp as you know mate and I’m certainly not a plonker like that not right who you know I’m talking about 👍

[@MCMOutdoors]

Haha, yes mate! I'll get you up that Tower no problem! Cracking walk mate, we can have a go one day 👍

[@Gordonafloat]

I am funny with heights. Perfectly happy on my own at 17,5000 feet over the Cairngorms in a sailplane but hate being on a hill with a precipice. The feeling is more severe if I am with other people as I imagine they are going to fall. Getting back into a sailplane and I am totally relaxed and have done ridge runs waving to walkers as I pass by.

[@angrycamping]

Chris, I stumbled on an insta post about this tower. Googled it, and your vid was top of search results. Nice one👊🏼 A good re-watch. Cheeky little ascent and great views.

[@spartantkd1970]

Yup...made me feel a little queasy those views. Older I've got, the worse I've got. It draws me in... My kids have to hold my arm now. Most odd. I can remember my honeymoon and poking my head over the Grand Canyon...not anymore. Good to see you out and fitness levels going up. Kevin

[@MCMOutdoors]

Getting there Kevin, thanks for watching 👍 strange this heights malarkey! ATB

[@daveberry7796]

I went up the tower myself last year and felt the same, my arse went and I got a bit wobbly legged at the top and had to be double careful coming down. Always good to see you hiking in the Peak District, Alport Castles is nice walk whichever route you take to get there.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thanks for watching Dave, ATB

[@jfjb1359]

Great video pal, totally agree with you about the media. They've got a lot to answer for 😡

[@MCMOutdoors]

Indeed they have pal - ATB

[@littlejobby1]

Top video Chris👍 thanks 🍺

[@MCMOutdoors]

Glad you enjoyed it Les - not a fan of heights anymore mate

[@moosteroutdoors88]

Great video was there couple of weeks ago awesome place and well done for getting to top it is a scary one but well worth it for views atb The Mooster🙏👍

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thanks mate, I'm not a fan of heights and sheer exposure anymore so it was worth it just to confirm I still hate it 🤣

[@simonclarke3271]

Great walk that one Chris. With the weather like that, perfection. Looks like you had it all to yourself too. Lucky. Thanks for sharing Chris.👍

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thanks Si, top area to explore - check it out. ATB, Chris

[@kamucho]

Yes!! Absolutely loved the 3d map in the intro! Great to see the full route in detail

[@MCMOutdoors]

Happy days mate 👍

[@markwinno]

What a lovely place. A great walk too. I don't ride my motorbike as quickly these days mate. Age = mortality. Take care pal.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thanks pal, appreciate the comment as always 👍

[@StreetsOfRage2]

Love this channel. You and Haze Outdoors are my favourite Outdoors channels, you're both absolutely spot on. I'm a North West lad too (Preston), so your content and personality resonates with me. Just watched your "tales from the tent" video, the story about shining tor. Laughed my head off when you shouted "Oi" at those weird sounds outside your tent. Funny as, hahaha. Your content is absolutely bang on. Well done. Hopefully those Subs will rocket soon.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thanks mate, appreciate the kind words!

[@steviewaywalker7930]

Another great vid, well done mate, the Peak district is one of my favourite places, i was on Kinder Scout on Saturday, could see Alport Castles over the valley and you could even see Pendle Hill 37 miles to the north and the rain held off all day, thanks for this 😁👍👍

[@MCMOutdoors]

Sounds like you had a top day out there Steve - thanks for watching mate ⛰️

[@ronwilkinson5158]

Great film thanks

[@MCMOutdoors]

Cheers

[@kamucho]

Keep up the geology bants! Ded interesting! ...I've recently bought two maps of the UK from the national geology society that map out the bedrock... Haha

[@MCMOutdoors]

Ace them mate hard to come by the original ones 👍

[@johnburton8457]

Great video ,love that walk

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thanks for watching John

[@fastacesus8499]

You did well there. I think the scramble up Alport Castles is tricky because of its mixture of turf and rock. I would have vertgo up there, as an ex rock climber never gave it a thought. As an old git though another thing. Great vid and a fine walk.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thanks for watching - it's a lofty old perch up there! ATB

[@lector3332]

Cool video once again love the peak district

[@MCMOutdoors]

Cheers, thanks for watching! 👍

[@theheightoflife]

Great video Chris looked amazing there and glad you had it very quiet! Last time I went in the Peaks the other week I felt like I may aswell of gone to Morrisons 🤣 I usually print off the sections of map of the area im going too if I dont have the actual full map, did it in my last few lake district hikes and lake district camp. Good idea I think 👌🏻 Loved that little blue tractor just sitting there haha, dont know why just looked cool lol. Great up Alport Castles you showed it off brilliantly 👍🏻👍🏻 Definitely gotta enforce LNT even more at the minute, me and a few others did a 14 mile circular round the Great Ridge / Kinder area and Edale Valley bank holiday weekend with litter pickers and bags. Got so much stuff off the floor, caught people wedging cans inbetween rocks and made them pick them up and carry them back down Jacobs Ladder, poo bags on the floor, the list goes on. Just dont get people I really dont. Glad you had a great walk mate and really hope all is well your end 🙏🏼👍🏻😊 Enjoy the rest of your weekend. ATB... Chris

[@MCMOutdoors]

Good on you for clearing up after others even though its not your job and also spreading the message - great to hear about pal

[@theheightoflife]

@@MCMOutdoors No worries, just hate seeing litter amongst the beautiful surroundings. Drives me nuts lol

[@walkandcamp]

Lovely video. Like a lot of the other comnents, the vertigo thing affects me too now I'm older... No more ridges for me. Totally agree about the media too. All the best mate.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thanks for watching, strange thing isn't it re the heights - ATB

[@daleyoutdoors]

Great vid 👍looked like an awesome route there mate

[@MrKrupp42]

Absolute belter video mate , thank you

[@MCMOutdoors]

Cheers! 👍🍺

[@andypollard8699]

Brilliant video Chris as ever. What an amazing walk you had, the peak district is glorious as you say. Stunning scenery along the way and breathtaking views. I bet you slept well that evening. Thanks for sharing your experience. 👍

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thanks Andy, certainly felt it in the old legs the next day! I was that tired it was hard to fall asleep. Thanks for watching mate.

[@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors]

Awesome Chris 👍 My wife gets vertigo really bad. I was really proud of her on our Eagle Rock Loop hike. There were some pretty sketchy areas. Hope the wild camping thing eases up for you

[@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors]

Do you ever run into or converse with Haze ?

[@MCMOutdoors]

Never bumped into him mate, he's over the East of the UK I think..... Yeah, the vertigo has hit real bad in the last few years - I don't know why, I'll keep on pushing it though and see how it goes! ATB pal

[@benny_mc]

I'm with you on the heights thing Chris. Difference is, I've never been into them. I don't mind big mountains but I hate sheer drops. I'll be up Blencathra on Saturday, needles to say, not via Sharp Edge! Looked like a good hike this one. Good to see you out. All the best.

[@ackosadventures2486]

Loved the video Chris you inspired me to get out walking more challenged myself to walk the dales 30 been so good for me can’t thank you enough 👍👍

[@MCMOutdoors]

Cheers Stu - good to hear and no problem!

[@ipaales7552]

Brilliant Chris I was the same the older I got the more I used to think about it where as when I was young never entered my mind the height and danger a stunning place somewhere I've never been all the best marra take care stay safe #leavenotrace 👍🏕️

[@MCMOutdoors]

Don't know what happened mate, it makes me feel dizzy and sick now - ill keep trying to see if I can get used to it again. ATB pal

[@A555-m1n]

Well done mate that took balls..I have a huge fear of heights so I know how u feel..we'll be doing this very hike soon.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Enjoy it 👍

[@A555-m1n]

@@MCMOutdoors Thanks chap..

[@KD__.]

Really nice video. I know the place well, Great walk. 👍

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thanks, a stunning part of the UK !

[@NNICKKK]

Loved it. You're a great ambassador for all things outdoors. Keep on keeping on Chris. Need to get out asap..!

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thanks mate, will do 👍

[@pauldavidmurray6531]

Lovely video, my first experience of being outside was in 1985 doing my DoE gold award first training expedition between Hagg farm to Crowdon via Alport farm, the footpath you mentioned about hagg water bridge was my first views many thanks 🙏

[@MCMOutdoors]

Nice one, top memories there and a lovely area. ATB Paul

[@beebeesfuntasticadventures6110]

You did good, nice video.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thanks 👍

[@joehusband8479]

That was a long day out Chris. I enjoyed the scenery on that one, it looks amazing around there and the footage certainly showed it off. Thanks for the video 👍

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thanks Joe - how's the handwarmer holding up?

[@joehusband8479]

@@MCMOutdoors the hand warmer is ace mate. It’s been great for warming up the sleeping bag and also first thing in the morning to take the chill off the hands. It’s also come in handy for topping up the phone. Battery seems to last ages. Well happy with it 👍

[@MCMOutdoors]

Good stuff mate, battery on mine lasts ages too! ATB

[@cathoutdoors523]

What a nice bank holiday treat. I've only been to the reservoir so nice to see. Made me feel dizzy just watching you. Another great video Chris. Thanks for sharing 👍😊

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thanks for watching Cath - quite exposed up there - the legend that is Patrick Dickinson slept on the top in a bivvy! :-)

[@cathoutdoors523]

@@MCMOutdoors I can imagine Chris. I've watched some of Patrick's videos but not seen that one. I'll look it up. He must have nerves of steel. 😊👍

[@MCMOutdoors]

Or 8 pints of real ale before he went 😱🤣

[@cathoutdoors523]

@@MCMOutdoors that's more like it. 😆😆😆 🍻🍻🍻I like his pub shed too.👍 Awesome

[@MCMOutdoors]

Haha, catch you on the next vid 👍

[@tonyhumes1329]

Great video. Haven't done much in the Peak District so might try this one in the next few weeks. I'm not good at heights either so might be a bit of a test!

[@MCMOutdoors]

Give it a go mate, see how you get on 👍

[@Indigenous-English-Man]

Fun Fact- Alport is the largest land slide in the uk. And Crookstone knoll which you cut across the road is actually a Roman road.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thanks for that top info 👍

[@richardgb]

As always, top notch stuff mate. Great video, I doubt I'd handle being that high up without being sick. Anyway, cracking video, and you look a very happy chap.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thanks for watching Richard, not a fan of the hugely exposed scrambling now but worth a try again just to see. ATB

[@CollierCraig79]

Great vid again mate, love scrambling might have to check that place out. I had 3 short eared owl stalking me beautiful creatures with piercing eyes. Would you do sharp edge again? That vid in the clag you done was terrifying. Also totally agree about the wild camping I've seen people building shelters and fires in the woods absolute shambles.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thanks for watching mate, never seen a Short Eared - always wanted to, maybe one day. ATB

[@paulaboyland2946]

Such a stunning walk Chris and very brave of you, to attempt that climb 😊💝🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Xxxxx

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thanks Paula, I wanted to see if I still hate exposed heights..... yes I do. Thanks for watching

[@davemitchell8756]

Enjoyed this Chris, quality as always 👍

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thanks for taking time out to comment Dave, always appreciated

[@rawdog314]

I always find if I haven't been up a mountain in a while,the first one back has me edgy (even if it's not exposed)I've had jelly legs a bit going up high street,the more I put myself in exposed scenarios the easier it becomes,good video mate👍🏼

[@MCMOutdoors]

Good to hear it's not just me mate - ATB and thanks for watching

[@rawdog314]

@@MCMOutdoors definitely not just you,people try and hide it but the eyes don't lie 🤣no worries 👍🏼

[@MCMOutdoors]

🤣👍

[@backpacksbruisessam7262]

Great to see you back out in the Peaks and revisiting the route. Seems an age since we were all up there enjoying the sunshine. Hopefully see you again on our fututure meets #backpacksandbruises 😁

[@MCMOutdoors]

Hi Sam 😁 Yep, was ace following the route, I went down a different way - was knackered! Plus the old scramble to the top seemed a bit scary this time! I hate huge drops and edges now 🤣 I'm defo tagging along on one of your hikes again 😊👍

[@TheOfficeChristian]

I agree Chris, best laying off the camping for a bit. Shame the media have latched onto the yobs in tents stories.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thanks for watching Tim

[@iaintinsley3123]

Top video as per.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thanks mate 👍

[@Adventures_with_Sog]

A lovely walk Sir. 👍🤙

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thanks for watching it :) 👍

[@shirleyc285]

Well done, that was a fair trek. Yes I won't go near steep edges now , but it's perfectly fine. Oh I hate the main stream media esp what they've done with 'the recent disease'. Stunning views 👍

[@MCMOutdoors]

MSM are absolutely horrendous - I could do an entire video on them..... thanks for watching Shirley

[@johnfarthing7466]

Alport Castle is the UKs largest landslide. Stunning place, and iv done 2 camps there myself m8, lovely video.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Cheers John, thanks for watching

[@jonm4989]

You’re obviously not on your own with the vertigo thing. I’m now in my early 50s and I certainly don’t like the idea of taking risks anymore. I suppose as you get older the feeling of responsibility for family and your own health gets much stronger. Also just being in our wonderful countryside is enough joy in itself. Keep up the good work Chris and thanks for your efforts.

[@MCMOutdoors]

No problem Jon, thanks for watching and your comment

[@R6PhilOutdoorEnthusiast]

Good one that Chris, may have a go at this one. Been a while since I was last in the Peaks ATB Phil 👍

[@MCMOutdoors]

Cheers Phil, top walk that one - good couple of hours out

[@TheGardener54uk]

i totally agree , now am older , the vertigo kicks in big time , back in the day i ve done straight up the mountains at Snowdonia without a problem , or jumping in to the sea, from about 30ft+ , no NOT A CHANE am scared of heights its crazy

[@MCMOutdoors]

I've no idea how or why it happened - started after having children of my own I think - or maybe as you get older you get more risk averse..... I don't know - I'll maybe try Tryfan again in a few months and see how I get on ! ATB mate

[@verykeen2please]

nice video

[@MCMOutdoors]

Cheers 👍

[@ipi1mb]

Great video Chris thanks... supposed to be heading out Saturday with the lads, I’m not far from you so lakes snowdonia Peak District and Yorkshire moors all easily reachable... any recommendations for a walk with a bit of tree shelter so we don’t get soaked all day??!

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thanks for watching mate and have a good one. The Moors are totally exposed mostly, a lot of the peaks are too. There are some decent walks in the Lakes through forests, check out Whinlatter - really nice area too. ATB

[@ipi1mb]

@@MCMOutdoors thanks a lot! 👍👍

[@BulldogBadger]

I agree about leaving crib goch and the ridges.. they are not for me either, I get vertigo on a thick carpet

[@MCMOutdoors]

I get vertigo on the bog now mate 🤣

[@debbieeames5232]

Was that Hagwater or Haggiswater? I enjoyed that walk and scramble. Deb from Oz

[@MCMOutdoors]

Haha - thanks for watching Deb

[@BurtReynoldstash]

Hope your totally recovered from the COVID mate. My neck of the woods, bit of temperance needed in the peak. Lot of people taking the mick, not wild camping just fly camping.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Not 100% still, can't smell much and breathing not totally right but almost there - ATB pal

[@BurtReynoldstash]

@@MCMOutdoors take it easy mate, rocks and hills aren’t going anywhere

[@steveproud846]

Nice vid Chris

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thanks for watching Steve 😁

[@philjones3335]

Bit late to the party here😖. Been looking at alport castles for a camp and came upon your video. Can’t quite figure out where you started from, were you up by derwent res, past fairholmes.. or somewhere else🤷‍♂️. Thanks pal in advance

[@MCMOutdoors]

Started from Fairholmes mate 👍

[@johnd8538]

As we get older our centre of balance is meant to change, it's odd how we lose our head for heights. I was an industrial painter in the 80s, long before health and safety, we used to walk along girders 100 foot up and do all sorts of dodgy stuff looking back. 53 now and get vertigo on a thick carpet!! 😂. Not just that, when you've got kids and a phobia like that grips you, the first thing you think about is them. I reckon it's nature's way of prolonging your life to ensure the wellbeing of your offspring.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Makes sense that John, I might do a bit of research into it! ATB, Chris

[@andym2584]

Deffo makes sense that.

[@Hiker1958]

Lovely video Chris. Nowadays , just watching someone on a high edge makes me feel queasy Watching you at the top of the Tower made me feel uneasy and I totally get why you felt like you did. Discretion is the better part of valour. All the best mate.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thanks Alan, felt really on edge up there - never used to be like that..... The exposure on the other side isn't good. ATB pal

[@RegOnTour63]

Chris, I’m a former 24 year Paratrooper and I’m still not good with heights, in fact I don’t do them and avoid them where possible, so good on you to ‘’know your limitations’’ as many don’t and are the reason, the mountain and rescue teams are needed. Great video, some stunning coverage and enjoyed. Keep safe buddy, keep them coming.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Sensible advice mate, thanks for watching 👍🍻

[@fishermansid8861]

😂😂Former Para yeah ok how did ya pass P company. I spent 10 years in Paras based at Browning Barracks Aldershot.

[@RegOnTour63]

@@fishermansid8861 what do you mean how I passed P/Coy ? As a Para you did not spend 10 years in Browning Bks at all. Which Batt was you ? Smelling a Walt.

[@oldprentonian7767]

Think I know where I'll be walking this Saturday.....

[@MCMOutdoors]

Enjoy 😊

[@oldprentonian7767]

@@MCMOutdoors will do chap, need to get some days in my Leaders walking Dlog after a year of not doing anything!

[@stevensironera]

We all get a little more cautious as we age but that’s fine 🦾🦾🦾

[@MCMOutdoors]

Cheers mate, you're right 👍

[@phyllisweaving13]

Hag is the Saxon word for Way, path. Had my heart in my mouth watching you scrabbling up the chimney. I worry one day the idiot camper who have fires and leave them thus burning the moors will burn wild campers.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thanks Phyllis, I did wonder about that..... I'll think it's because it's an area haunted by a hideous old Hag though 😉 Let's hope the trash campers can get abroad soon 👍

[@ronwilkinson5158]

Oh yes I can empathise with your reluctance for taking risks....me the same as a younger man have a go at most things but as got older, (and my job a paramedic) I have become far more risk averse, I, rather my body has learned the consequences of falling from height can have , it would appear we are all programmed this way , probs an in built natural protection?

[@MCMOutdoors]

You're probably right Ron, thanks for watching pal. ATB!

[@jasonrigby446]

Yeah, seems wild camping is being frown on, by media and the general public. A days hiking seems the safest bet at the moment.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Yes, cheers for watching Jason

[@poofthemagicfaggon5022]

Huff.. Meh.. Urgh.. Just employ the skills from that edutainment video.... "How Not to Be Seen".... From the 1970s'

[@jasonrigby446]

@@poofthemagicfaggon5022 Good point I think. I've only camped once in my life, and that was on a campsite on top of a Japanese mountain, with a cabin to buy drink and snacks, and they had proper toilets. Here in the UK, I'd like to be seen ( passing by ), just out for a hike and maybe a pub. I have my walking gear and small rucksack and just by seeing me, you'd think, yeah, hiker. But if I had a much bigger rucksack, then yeah, camper ( and not welcome ). So yeah I guess.

[@daveostlemountainman]

spot on about the mainstream media, everytime i drop into a conversation with people am thinking of wild camping a mountain i sense that 'looked down upon' rebuttle from them and im quite aware their whole knowledge of the subject is from 9 o clock news bbc one. its bad.

[@MCMOutdoors]

MSM are derisable mate - gutter worthy. Thanks for watching pal

[@bilaltahir9978]

Do you have the gpx file of this route?

[@MCMOutdoors]

I haven't mate, but if you look on OS Maps, there are plenty of routes taking in Alport Castles!

[@andym2584]

Witches, hags, Peregrine Falcons, Orc holes and the obligatory Meldrew rant. What’s not to like? I’m the same with exposure these days mate (45). I’ve been a climbing instructor, mountain leader, kayak instructor and all sorts. General Adrenalin nut as a youth with BMX/ skateboarding. Fearless, deranged nutter basically. 😆But I don’t know whether it’s age or having kids that just makes you more careful/ fearful/ respectful of dangers these days.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Good to hear it's not just me Andy, thanks for watching pal 👍

[@BulldogBadger]

1st 🤘😎

[@MCMOutdoors]

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[@paulstubbs1843]

No you’re absolutely right... they aren’t true Wild Campers any more than people who litter aren’t true hikers... just hooligans and Slobs with no respect for anything

[@MCMOutdoors]

Cheers Paul, ATB