The Angles Way Long Distance Trail. Part 4 - Flixton to Diss. Hike and Wild Camp.

[@wired_0402]

DO NOT TRUST THIS MAN! Two years back, I was an XL, 50 something, happy-go-lucky, armchair bushcrafter. Fast-forward to today, I’ve literally spent thousands on tents, stoves, gear, ration packs, craft beer, rum and hot chocolate. Totally broke but fit as a flea and loving every minute! Thank you that Bloke!

[@nicolab2075]

Haha! Good for you!!! Whereabouts do you camp, if you don't mind saying?

[@aarde7036]

Sounds like you're a brilliant idiot 👍👏 obviously you had a price to pay to become happy. Maybe you could start your own channel now? You have the gear....

[@wired_0402]

Scottish Borders @@nicolab2075 I think most folk just fire on thru., on their way to the Highlands/ Islands etc. But, if you're able to go 'out' of the school holiday period, you can end up having the place to yourself. What with protected wild-camping, right-to-roam and such a beautiful area - there's just too much in the Borders and SW Scotland to pass by!

[@nicolab2075]

@@wired_0402 Sounds beautiful. As a kid we caravanned in the Lakes, Northumberland, Yorkshire etc, but never quite reached Scotland. Now I live in the Midlands and camp in Shropshire and Derbyshire - not wild, but lovely 😊

[@mfsdesign5641]

@@wired_0402 shhh it's our secret:)

[@43963]

Simon never fails to entertain us. Even in these dark and wet months of the year. Absolutely first class Simon!

[@CaroleFrenchFox]

After crap days at work and rubbish commutes, a Simon video is always such a relaxing treat. Thank you Simon. ❤

[@BethDoublekickChick]

In the midst of a brutal Australian heatwave (a whole week of 38°C) and tensions flying high in my household, this was a welcome peaceful video to help me "calm my farm" as they say 😅 Cheers Simon 🍻

[@guzgrant]

Who doesn’t like a spirit burner , lunch pit stop under a large oak tree ? I appreciate the intricacy of the way the sounds are captured in real time . From the variables in the depth of slosh or crunch of the boot steps you can almost feel how the pack weight compresses it. The nuance of passing cars , the low end of open fields to the tight middle tones of fence lined footpaths . These are all relatable sensory memories and conjure up experiences of days out side ….as opposed to days like today when I’m sat here procrastinating when I should in theory be working . A beautiful distraction nome the less . Simon a bucolic bloke in the woods

[@thomasmacias5032]

I know I already commented, but I just watched the video. I absolutely love it Simon, the way you talk about the old ruins it’s like going on a field trip for me. You’re absolutely a genius at what you do. Can’t wait for the next video already. thank you Simon, the bloke, you kick ass ass we absolutely positively love you here in Northern California

[@paulmaynard408]

That look on your face when you announced you’d got it wrong about the rain. Priceless. 😆👍 Thanks for taking one for the team Simon.

[@joanhuggett5164]

Beautiful, Simon. There's something about the mother country that wakens a longing in me that's especially touching in your videos. Thank you, lovely man.

[@NickRayLifeAfloat]

Another lovely film. I enjoy seeing the loveliness of our country and towns. So much intriguing heritage.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers Nick! We’re lucky to live on such a richly diverse historical group of islands - I’ll never tire of it - glad you enjoyed it mate.

[@9350mamamia]

❤ My first video with Simon was when he made his own tent, stitching every part with perseverance.....i was hooked! I loved every moment with Simon, Maggie and sometimes Tom. My heart skips a beat when I see he has a new video out!! Like I've said before...the music, scenery, food, tips, his outlook on anything at all, that perfect shot of him walking through treacherous conditions, i absolutely enjoy every moment of his videos ❤

[@kingrafa3938]

Like before watching 👍

[@pekkakoski6595]

Always.

[@Yorkshirelad84]

And comment 😊

[@paulwilson7234]

Absolutely. 👍

[@judithfaber2667]

Me too😊

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you! 😁

[@Phoeff99]

I felt the squelching every time you stepped into the muddy slop and then realized each of those shots means you did it three times!! Bravo sir.

[@chrisbardell]

The flooding around here in Mid Norfolk hasn't been fun, but it looks like half of South Norfolk is underwater. Thanks for another fine film.

[@MHarenArt]

For those who like to hike, but don't want to hike the likes of Mt. Kilimanjaro, this looks like such a lovely peaceful place walk even though its well and true SOGGY!! How about flooded! LOL! The landscape is lovely, especially with the sky sunny and washed clean from some rain. LOVELY!!! Thanks for taking us along. Love spending 15 - 30 minutes with you each week or so! Stay safe and healthy Simon!

[@soulieobelissevan]

Your videos, voice and presence bring me much peace and joy. Thank you Simon x

[@nidfest]

Aaah! memories of East Anglia. Love from NZ

[@kevinthewanderingwoodchuck2586]

Thank you for welcoming us to your home town! What beautiful countryside. Hopefully no one e suffered property damage with all that flooding? We recently had horrible flooding here in Vermont. Millions of dollars in damage and many local businesses closed permanently. God bless and thank you so much for another great video.

[@sebastian2357]

Nice to see You Simon enjoying some Polish beers, cheers from Poland !

[@ratawai]

Story goes of an American WW11 airman stationed in the vicinity of Diss and tired of eating Bussels Sprouts, was asked what he was going to do when he returned home. "Go back to farming and grow a large paddock of Bussels Sprouts. And plough the whole lot under!" Marvelous viewing as usual. Kiwi Tim

[@arijitguitar]

Simon loves to keep us starved for these beautiful ones.... So Mean... 😁❤️

[@kjh789az]

Thanks for taking us with you, Simon! Sorry we add to your distance walked going back for the camera, but this footage makes it real for your appreciative viewers, despite our feet being warmer and drier than yours. Heroic work!

[@gailknowles3804]

It's a beautiful walk, Simon but I think maybe you should have brought your pack raft along. You go through a lot for this channel and you are greatly appreciated. I'm glad that you found a vocation that you enjoy but I can tell that you were a great teacher. By the way, my dad was a carpenter for most of his life and he loved it too. Thanks for another great video. It was just the ole job!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Gail! 😁

[@vikingbushcraft1911]

Arrgh - soggy boots 😫 - that ‘meh’ moment when your wet/dry kit becomes your not very dry/horribly wet kit ……the Hound of the Baskervilles in the farm yard and the Range Rover ‘advert’ cracked me up 🤣 great vid as always Simon 🎉

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks mate! 😁

[@unexpectedreaction9564]

Wow! love the video, its always a pleasure to watch your work! The airfield you walked across was home to the 446 bomb group, and the Bungay Buckaroos back during the Second World War, there's a memorial tucked away on the lane between St Margaret and Flixton church. An absolute pleasure to watch - thankyou :)

[@steveallen1635]

I'm a resident of the Brecks but a massive fan of North Suffolk and the "Wool Villages", it's like stepping back in time to the middles ages, if you dare venture into the heart of Suffolk!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Central Suffolk!!! Steady on now! 😂😂

[@steveallen1635]

@@simonablokeinthewoods Thinking about it, Lavenham is way south of me! 😂 😂

[@thomasmacias5032]

On my way to my daughters house for Thanksgiving finally made it she left for work. Of course I’m retired turned on her 60 inch flatscreen put it on my shows that I watch all the time which is KZbin camping and Simon the bloke is on had my phone in the backpack so I couldn’t hear the alert, thank you Simon so much we love you here in Northern California happy Thanksgiving my friend you kick ass Simon💙🙏🇺🇸

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Thomas! 😁🙏🏻👍

[@alanrobertson5497]

Top class Simon, great video, brave walking through flood water. Love watching. ❤❤

[@sleepypandamouse5984]

Thank you for the trip down memory lane; I grew up in and around Harleston in the 1980's and it was lovely to revisit. 🥰

[@jonathanmarkbotterell1926]

A great journey through beautiful English countryside. Cheers, I enjoyed that. Simon, you're a star mate. 😎☯️🌱

[@stephendavies923]

Excellent Simon. With the reputation that Diss has regarding Sprouts, it must be one of the most fragrant places in the UK.

[@Lightandlovetoyou]

You can tell how sweet kind and lovely Simon is by the way his eyes twinkle and sparkle when he smiles . Cannot be replicated Just very special You’re the best !! Thanks Simon

[@Anita-rq9ev]

Love your videos and your positive attitude 👍. Your videos are like a break from the reality of the world. Thank you for taking us along 🙏

[@glenhehir3833]

Ah Simon. Your vids always cheer up my day. Very nice even if wet. Oh. And I love my Brussels sprouts

[@tonyalso9508]

Nothing beats an upload from Simon lol!

[@chrisponsano4378]

Thanks, Simon. Keep it up, and we'll see you on the next one.

[@jessicabaxter4868]

Love these adventures Simon! Your filmmaking is growing so much! 😊

[@deeannh17]

I love his videos. I live in the city and I forget where I’m at for the entire video. Sometimes the paths look ancient and beautiful and I forget what century I’m in until I see a car pass by. Love seeing the horses and cows. It’s been about 20 years since I’ve been near one. 🐄🐴🥾

[@debbieosmond5018]

I love your videos! I was born in the UK but my family immigrated to New Zealand when I was only 6, I’ve been back a couple of times but love the history, the countryside and buildings in England, so thanks for taking us with you!! I do love NZ as well 😁

[@lafonevc5663]

I love the way you show the areas of the country with the big skies can offer an adventure as good as the lumpy bits.

[@geroldknoebel3836]

Very nice videos Simon. A beautiful landscape, definitely wonderful to hike there in spring and summer. Your descriptions and comments on the landscape and history are very good. You are doing very well. Have a nice time with your family and good weather. Greetings from Frankfurt

[@Arizona-Sonoran-Desert-Guy]

Thanks exceedingly for these walking tours (this one was especially wet). They are my favorite and can be watched and thoroughly enjoyed many times over. You, Simon, and Andy, too, should be appointed as ambassadors for English countryside tourism and outdoor adventure.

[@Yorkshirelad84]

Nice episode pal 😊

[@Wigglesway]

Certainly damp under foot! Really enjoyed that video and was well worth hanging around right until the end for the Brussel sprout fact! Keep up the good work 👍

[@chrislonsberry1974]

Great video! I love the bits of history you tuck into your episodes. I had to LOL at your comment when you showed the planes at the museum next to a pub: “planes and a pub, what’s not to love”! Classic! As always, looking forward to your next offering.

[@papajeff5486]

Rain and wet, very similar to East Tennessee. It’s been raining, off and on, for three days. It’s wet. You must love those leather boots; you’re sure not giving up on ‘em. I’ve gone to non-Gortex, low top, trail shoes. They’re light and dry quickly. Upside down and a squeeze, then hot rocks helps them to dry over night…not completely, but some. Good chow helps me to stay warm. It rains so much we all put our dry stuff down into plastic garbage bags or nylofume bags. Otherwise our stuff gets wet…not good. I have to say, your food has improved since your earlier KZbin days. My wife has found an excellent hot chocolate recipe, with or without coffee. You sure have some beautiful…and interesting, country there, wet and soggy, just like here, ugh. Thank you for sharing it with us.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Jeff! Yes, I do love those boots - they don’t dry very quickly with the linings, but they’re super comfy and I like the high support they give - I’ve now got some waterproof over boots so I can Wade through stuff like that without getting soaked! 😁

[@a.y.t.a.s.494]

Nice one. The bomber crew at flixton were called the “Bungay buckaroos” after the pub next to the museum, the flixton buck 🤓🎉

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

I love that! 😁

[@GoranMagdic]

I love the intro. Very old school. Excellent video as well.

[@paultracks2529]

Simon, you're being very stoic (at least on camera :o) about the VERY wet conditions! Nothing worst than getting into cold wet socks and boots first thing in the morning! Thoroughly enjoying viewing your past videos as I have only recently found your channel, thanks for all your efforts!

[@lorrainesimpkin8385]

Hi Simon you make me laugh you walk for miles I could watch you all day you and Andy from kent survivor 😊xx

[@bazbarrow6160]

As if putting my Xmas tree up with the kids and a beer wasn’t enough for a Wednesday, I got the notification of a new Simon video 🎄🤘💪🎅🏻😄 🏕️

[@mbrider56]

Superb stuff Simon, love that part of the world and all the history associated with it, especially the Second World War stuff. Beautifully filmed and edited together.

[@johnbiddal5951]

That Trail in Winter looks looks ideal for those with webbed feet..😀 Well done, another good video, Simon 👍

[@Uploaderization]

Thanks for the video man, always a pleasure! 👍🏻🙂

[@carpenterpilot487]

Thanks for sharing Simon I enjoy all the small towns, villages I like your home town nice. The black horse was neat beautiful. YES! I like it keep the video coming.

[@ParrotHead1809]

Simon, a bloke on a soggy @ss walk 😆🤣😆 Great video as always. Love the history.

[@emilyeaton-q1y]

Just catching up on videos I've missed. I appreciate you! This was lovely.

[@marknthetrails7627]

Soggy bottom, boy... 👍✌🖖🥃thanks for the video and work.

[@DarrenVaughan-j6j]

Hi Simon. Wow. Wettest video ever. Love the history there. Awesome video as always. I never miss a vid. Thanks again for all of your hard work videoing. Absolutely love your channel.

[@RobotRangerGuy]

Thanks Simon, a precious break from the melee, ah the gentleness.

[@mikeyweaves]

Love the history detail Simon! Thanks for another flipping great video!👍

[@michaelreilly5940]

Seen about 80%of your video's just looking at Richard outdoors keep up the great adventures 👍

[@davidsayer3325]

I haven't walked that part of the Angles Way I might try that next year. Great video thanks Simon. 👍

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Some lovely stretches along this section Dave -well worth a stroll 👍😁

[@Baron-Ortega]

Thanks for the video Simon. Brilliant as always

[@RobertScholz-zp6er]

In comparison to you Britts we Yanks only hike in the rain if forced to. You and yours truly seem to enjoy it. Well done you!

[@moimeme725]

Simon, it was a treat to see so much farming country. Usually one is hiking in the mountains or paddling on the rivers or touring through the cities. I needed to be reminded that there is lots of farming in the U. K. as well.

[@zbigniewkrajewski7536]

Amazing video as always Simon, great you tried Warka beer, we like it here in POland in my region near Warsaw. Try also Perla with honey , or polish honey mead, warms up great. I really like when you caught on camera that beautiful deer. Great shots from beautiful Great Britain, stay healthy and please continue your great vids!

[@dianejacklin4338]

Just watched the video and I was half expecting you to do a Dawn French and go into a puddle up to your neck. Lots of water and felt sorry you had to put wet socks on twice. Thanks again for a great video.

[@unicornhal]

Simon, you really make me want to walk that tail myself. But alas I won can't travel and to can't walk that long. To be honest I can't walk 15 steps due to my bad health ( bone cancer ). I watch both you and Kent Survival. I have a very fun time. So thank you for sharing so much of your hikes and camps that you do.

[@Julie-g3u]

Sorry just thought of something, I always have a waterproof pack liner in my pack. ( like an orange rubbish bin, so if trouble you could wave in the air also put my sleeping bag in dry sack which I roll down

[@mariemiller8659]

Kudos for you for braving the weather ☁️. I wouldn't be able to do it

[@darrellpidgeon6440]

A long and soggy march finished off by heavy rain. Now for a wet run come the sunrise. Well, well. The rain certainly didn't dampen that bull's spirit. lol. Hope you have dryer days ahead.

[@ralphp3057]

Love the walk about !!! A little damp ! Never boring ! Nice ! Thanks Simon ! 😁👍

[@ruchiramunjal6061]

Great Camping Adventure Simon !!

[@leewalsh7490]

A great walk and an excellent film, thanks for the efforts you go to bring us along.

[@moucheroutdoors]

Beautiful countryside you have in your part of the country

[@hurleyflyer263]

You need to buy some sealskin socks, Simon. No more wet feet, only dry warm feet. Lovely place Norfolk, thanks for the views.

[@bluewiz28]

Love the running commentary of places and historic property around East Anglia. Hope you will cook a xmas meal this year. Looking forward to the next video. Regards from Devon

[@southerncooker6475]

Great video! Very interesting and informative! Be well and stay safe!

[@Julie-g3u]

Good one Simon, interesting walking for your trip. Love the deer & the photo shots. Different food. IAM very surprised you don't pack extra pants, set of clothing. Nice to see U.K. in all the different lights ( views) of the countryside. CHEERS NZ P.S. VERY WET OVER IN YOUR ABODE

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you! I took a pair of thermal long johns that I slept in and spare socks also for sleeping - extra clothes are just added bulk and weight which I had to omit in favour of filming gear. 😁

[@StevenKeery]

@@simonablokeinthewoods : I've been looking at reviews for the DJI Pocket Osmo 3, with the built in gimbal. Small, light seemingly good in low light but unfortunately not weatherproof. Otherwise it would seem ideal for your style of videos. When you came to that stream, I thought, what a shame he is going to have to turn back. However, you seem to be only the second person in history to have been recorded walking on water. What you go through to record these videos...medals in the post. I don't think I would have enjoyed putting soggy boots on the following day for more miles of walking, you are a star. Loved seeing the interaction with the animals, from the cows doing yoga stretches to the muntjac deer and the history lessons in between. I would have liked to have learned more about the bloody hand though, you skipped through that part too quickly. Wonderful videos, not quite 'Only Fans' but pretty good, looking at old planes and a few pints afterwards...bliss.

[@alialmahanawi8409]

Very fantastic journey, thanks Simon for sharing ❤

[@markshaw9342]

Nice little series this. Looking forward to the next episode.

[@JohnBennett-j4j]

Nice work man. Great mini series 👊🙏❤️

[@stuartb9194]

A moist excellent adventure

[@robertasellers7290]

Relaxing watching your video really enjoyed it thank you

[@vetworker]

A rather damp walk. Your face was a picture 😂. Great video with lots of interesting facts. Will be doing this walk myself at some point. 😊👍😊

[@barryhynes6098]

Another great video thank you very much

[@KimberlyGreen]

I'd say the theme word for this segment was: sloshy. (That little deer was cute too.)

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Sloshy - yep, that about sums it up! Hope all is well with you Kimberly 😁

[@samhill3496]

Good vid Simon. I'm sure some of my family has been there during WWII. Beautiful home town. Some very old areas. A lot of history in hand. People were there when others were writing about them selves being the only ones. Next time.

[@peteashworth8882]

Hi Simon alway like your videos n your music. Sure like be there cheer's from Ontario Canada

[@andyfoden8400]

Loving the content mate , way better than eastenders lol . . . Keep on keeping on 🎉👍🏻👍🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@chrisavalon6198]

Great outing Simon (haha)that squeeze cheese makes everything better.Thanks for another awesome video

[@phys.ed74]

I'll second a visit to the Norfolk & Suffolk Aviation Museum at Flixton as being worthwhile and if you like that sort of thing whilst you're in the area the Norfolk Tank Museum just outside Norwich and the Muckleburgh Collection on the North Norfolk coast at Weybourne are both good too. I think the latter gets a mention in the Norfolk coast path series of Simon's films. Another top video 😊

[@davidkidwell736]

Thanks, from a thankful follower!. Dave

[@eddiekeylon323]

Thanks again for another awesome video. I so very much look forward to every video. I sure am glad your Mrs. understands. Please tell her all of us appreciate her support so much!!!!

[@Simon_W74]

Cracking Video once again. I often used to pass Flixton Air Museum as we were not allowed to drive through Bungay on our way to Harleston. I bought my first diesel car from a Garage in Harleston, a couple you years after leaving the Army. Been through a few of the places that you walked though on this leg of the trip. sadly not on foot but in an Artic, taking anything from Turkeys, Tuft and roof tiles.

[@ryandavis8904]

I love your videos! Keep up the great travels! I’m from Colorado you would love camping in our mountains!

[@Curlew-Corner]

I visited Diss in September while staying with my niece in Suffolk. Unfortunately we went on a Monday and most of the shops were closed. I did enjoy a small museum in the square at the end of your film which was full of interesting things. You certainly had a soggy trail to follow on this leg. Thanks for sharing.

[@kevinmathis1278]

Planes & Pints. That would be a stellar name for an airfield pub.

[@TamaraVelasquez-je3bh]

I love your videos Simon! You all are so blessed to not have to worry about ferocious animals attacking you. Here in America we have way too many! It’s nerve wracking! You all have so much beauty and peaceful woodlands which I truly admire. Thank you for sharing your journey. God bless you and family. Much love from Kentucky! 🙏

[@fm7319]

Nerve wracking, 😂 Thankfully you've got (way too many) electronic entertainment devices.

[@TamaraVelasquez-je3bh]

It is nerve wracking! Many hikers have been attacked by mountain lions, bears etc. A 87 yr. old grandmother and her dog were recently attacked and killed by a crocodile in Florida. Many more too! It’s not very peaceful to enjoy nature when one knows they are out there.That’s what I meant. Good I made you laugh though. 😁

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Humans are the only thing we need to worry about here 😂 thanks Tamara!

[@TamaraVelasquez-je3bh]

well, yeah, I never thought of that 🤣🤣🤣

[@GearSkeptic]

I love Brussels sprouts!