Wild Camping Alone on Hilbre island, Middle Eye, Completely Cut of by the tide, Dangerous camping

A stealth Wild camp on a tidal island cut off by the tide overnight, using a bivi bag with no tarp.
Cooking an easy camping meal after exploring the islands , the islands are cut off from the mainland by the tide for hours at a time , you have to check the tides before walking to the islands.
The islands are about a mile from the mainland but its roughly a 2 mile walk to walk to the largest island.
The tide comes in very quickly and has caught many people out over the years.
The islands are full of wildlife and wild flowers , there are hundreds of grey seals in the area and rare sea birds.
The weather was perfect with no rain , the temperature dropped to around 5 degrees C overnight according to the BBC weather app but I was warm in my sleeping bag and alpkit Hunka XL bivi bag, using a cheap camping mat.
Thanks for watching
#hilbreisland #wildcamping

[@derekcoe9633]

I was there in December 2023 and I remember looking out to North Wales as the sun was going down, I thought to myself, you could be standing here 100,000 years ago and the view would be just the same.. a very atmospheric place.

[@GazianoOutdoors]

Yeah definitely mate , there is some interesting history to these islands, it definitely has an atmosphere there , really peaceful too, cheers mate, all the best 👍

[@hiking4nature807]

Perfect spot to camp and perfect weather. Thank you for posting :)

[@GazianoOutdoors]

Thank you , I loved this camp, definitely one of my favourites so far , I got lucky with the weather, it was so peaceful, thank you very much for watching, all the best 👍

[@BigHairyKev]

*You got some incredible shots here!* ⭐😃👍

[@GazianoOutdoors]

Cheers kev mate , it was a really good camp, loved it , nice one mate 👍 atb

[@huongtoituonglai24]

Great sharing my friend 😄 🍓 🍧🍧

[@GazianoOutdoors]

Thank you very much , I really appreciate that, atb

[@CowboyJojosAdventures]

Awesome adventure, loved these little islands. The sunset was beautiful, a perfect location to sit back and enjoy your meal and a cuppa. Hopefully you had a goods night rest and you were not too cold. Thank you for taking us along. Enjoyed it very much. Have a great weekend. 🙏🏽👍🏽🤗

[@GazianoOutdoors]

Thank you very much for watching and the nice comment, I really appreciate it, take care , atb 👍

[@MobyLife]

Wonderfully filmed, good trip, very beautiful places.

[@GazianoOutdoors]

Nice one mate , it's a beautiful area to hike and explore, all the best 👍

[@Traveler_Greg]

Great outdoor vlog. Beautiful island. Best regards my friend and thank you for sharing. Have a nice weekend. 👍

[@GazianoOutdoors]

Thanks mate , I really enjoyed this one it was a great location, cheers, all the best 👍

[@snowymatrix]

Nice simple set up for your bivvy Gaz just one island left to camp on 👍🍺🍺😎

[@GazianoOutdoors]

Cheers mate , yeah nice and simple for this one , love it when you can just jump in a bivi bag on a nice night , thanks snowy mate 👍 atb

[@thenaturemanadventures]

These islands are so unique and hiking to them at low tide offers wonderful views all the way around. Absolutely enjoy seeing your adventures brother, always calming and serene. 🤠🌲🙏

[@GazianoOutdoors]

Cheers mate , I love these islands , they are full of wildlife and it's a nice walk , so peaceful having the place to myself , thanks mate 👍 atb

[@wildsuburbiauk152]

A beautiful place and lovely weather too. Many thanks.

[@GazianoOutdoors]

Thanks mate , you'd like it here with all the birds and seals , you'd make a great video here with your eye for wildlife 👍 atb

[@vongtaynhanaikptt6066]

So beautiful my friend.

[@GazianoOutdoors]

Thank you very much for watching, all the best 👍

[@BURNWOODBUSHCRAFT]

It is awesome how you plan it out perfectly. I can only imagine how it feels being literally stuck and surrounded by water through the night. Beautiful setting and great video brother!!

[@GazianoOutdoors]

Nice one mate , it was a great location to camp , will definitely be back for another, cheers mate 👍 atb

[@welshboyoo715]

Gaz what an amazing place, I do remember the film you made on the big Island, I loved that. This however is another level up, beautifully filmed, you really do narrate well, not too much, not too little. Just a really involving and enjoyable watch. Thanks as ever, for taking us along with you 👍👍👍

[@GazianoOutdoors]

Thanks for the kind words mate , I really appreciate that , I loved this camp , one of my favourite camps so far with the unique location and being cut off by the tide, it was so peaceful and I got so lucky with the weather too , hope you are well mate 👍atb

[@jbojm9]

Beautiful place. I really enjoy tidal pools.

[@GazianoOutdoors]

It's a really nice place for rock pools and wild life , thank , all the best

[@bethm629]

What an amazing place to stay, nothing better than getting out there and trying new places!

[@GazianoOutdoors]

Thanks Beth it was a great camp spot, really enjoyed it , all the best 👍

[@LundysWildcampBushcraft]

I enjoyed your first camp on the big island and this one I wounder who was stopping on the big one nice sunset the meal looked good atvb Jimmy 😎😎👍👍

[@GazianoOutdoors]

Nice one Jimmy mate , yeah there was loads of people on there, I'm glad I camped on the smaller more peaceful island though, loved it, cheers mate 👍 atb

[@GrahamHazlehurst]

Nice one right on my doorstep, live in West Kirby 👍

[@GazianoOutdoors]

Cheers mate , I've always loved visiting West kirby , especially the islands , nice place to live mate 👍 atb

[@MilicaPetkovic]

That was a great adventure but if you ask me a little scary! The sunset is beautiful! Thank you so much Gaz for sharing with us this lovely video. I wish you a wonderful weekend! 🧡🙏👍64

[@GazianoOutdoors]

Thank you very much , it was so peaceful on the island , a bit strange being cut off but I really enjoyed this camp, take care , all the best 👍

[@MilicaPetkovic]

@@GazianoOutdoors 🌞🌞🌞

[@walkandcamp]

Cracking location for a camp, that. Brilliant. ATB mate.

[@GazianoOutdoors]

Nice one mate , it's a stunning area , especially at sunset and sunrise , cheers mate 👍 atb

[@AlanMETALMAN]

I remember when me and Mrs Metalman stopped 2 nights on Holy Island in Northumberland and when the tide came in you were completely cut off until it went out again, real funny feeling. Seemed a real rocky island so good you found a good spot and looked a canny tea as well. That setting sun was magical mind and defo lights out before dark there lol. Lucky with the weather on both days and through the night, which must have been a real bonus, cheers Alan

[@GazianoOutdoors]

Thanks Alan mate , yeah it's a strange feeling knowing you are cut off , I did get lucky with the weather though, no rain and not too windy , its usually very windy o these islands , cheers mate 👍 atb

[@LezleysAdventures]

I remember you doing a day walk to these islands, we discussed camping in that old building, didnt realise that one of them had so many buildings on it

[@GazianoOutdoors]

Yeah I did a video exploring it a few years ago and I've camped on the biggest island, I wasn't expecting there to be so many people in the buildings , but it was nice camping on the middle island , thanks lezley, all the best 👍

[@anthonypayne1]

Awesome place to camp Gaz👍Lovely sunset and views, can't beat a bit of sea air!

[@GazianoOutdoors]

Nice one Anthony mate , yeah the sea air was really nice on the island , really fresh and the sunset and sunrise were really good, gopro didn't do them justice, cheers mate 👍 atb

[@Hannahxx1971]

Walked there a couple of times a few years ago. Lovely!

[@GazianoOutdoors]

It's a really nice walk isn't it , especially if you get the weather, thanks for watching, atb

[@stealthandysteath1069]

Evening mate, nice one, what an adventure lol.. Great video mate cheers for sharing. Atb Andy 👍🔥😎

[@GazianoOutdoors]

Nice one Andy mate , I should visit these islands more often , cheers mate 👍

[@WyeExplorer]

Good to see you back out on the island Gaz. I liked your last camp but this one tops it for the sunset. That was an awesome evening fire show. I imagine you got the best rest again gaz. It's always the case in lovely remote spots. Good going mate. Have a cool week ahead. Mark

[@GazianoOutdoors]

Thanks Mark , I really appreciate that , I loved this camp , definitely one of my favourite so far , I was lucky with the weather too , I hope you have a nice weekend mate 👍

[@WyeExplorer]

@@GazianoOutdoors A pleasure Gaz. Good to hear of the camp. It's a great spot. My weekend? Home! Peace dude.

[@michaelpotter4425]

Lovely looking place great vid 🍻

[@GazianoOutdoors]

It's a stunning area to walk and explore, cheers mate 👍 atb

[@musicnature007]

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[@wxpm]

In my younger days i did a lot of bivi sacking

[@GazianoOutdoors]

Always remember your llyn elsi bivi bag camp , that inspired me to camp there, Shame about those noisy sea gulls though 😂🍻👍

[@JamiedoesWildBikepacking]

Great camp there mate, some proper scenery. You can't beat camping by the sea.ATB mate

[@GazianoOutdoors]

Nice one mate , I was only thinking the other day that most of my camps are close to the sea, I'm always attracted to coastal areas , nice one mate , all the best 👍

[@JamiedoesWildBikepacking]

@@GazianoOutdoors I just got back from a beach camp myself. Nice change from the woods

[@BorderRambler]

Great location for a camp Gaz , king of your kingdom for one night lol deffo needed good weather for this one 😎👍 atb Dave

[@GazianoOutdoors]

Thanks Dave mate , I was really lucky with the weather , I wouldn't want to be on that island in a storm 😂👍, cheers mate 👍 atb

[@liamkatt6434]

Great video. I vaguely remember some story about guys camping in the Middle Eye i the 1930s and being kept up all night by some supernatural entity.

[@GazianoOutdoors]

I've heard of stories myself of giant crabs , sea creatures and other myths, there are noises of a night , seals mainly, they can sound quite eerie at times, I will definitely return here for another camp, I've got two other camping videos of camping here on my channel too., thanks mate 👍 atb

[@CarolinaChrisOutdoors]

Thanks for sharing the adventure! You got to see an awesome sunset! I suppose if the water had come all the way up to you in the middle of the night you could’ve floated back to shore on your sleeping pad, eh? 🤣😂🤣 Very nice job on your editing Gaz!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@GazianoOutdoors]

😂👍 yeah that would have worked nicely, cheers Chris mate 👍 atb

[@treksntarps]

Cracking spot there Gaz . Really enjoyed watching. Glad you didn't get "rescued" in the night mate 😂. Take care 👍

[@GazianoOutdoors]

😂👍, that was my biggest concern, some lifeboat turning up to take me back 😂, it was a cracking camp spot , I'll definitely be back again for another camp , so peaceful on that island, cheers mate 👍 atb

[@treksntarps]

@@GazianoOutdoors no worries mate . It did look a cracking place to explore and camp . Take care Gaz 👌

[@stubloggs6358]

I have a location that gets cut-off by the tide(have not been for a while now) its a great feeling to know you are totally alone. The sights and sounds of the coastline are hard to beat, you took a chance relying on the BBC weather forecast lol.......neat shelter that Gaz. I agree a stunning location for a meal and handy tidal pools if you need to wash-up, lovely sunset mate, lovely morning as well......another bonus with the coast is no or very little midge. Reckon you could have gotten away with a low profile tent in that location too................A very enjoyable watch mate.......ATB......Stu.....👌😎👍

[@GazianoOutdoors]

Nice one Stu mate , yeah bbc got it right for once , although the temp did drop to around 5 degrees c but I was warm enough , I really enjoyed this camp , looking forward to seeing you gey out on more camps mate, I've seen you camp in some cracking coastal spots, cheers mate 👍 atb

[@sperrinoutdoors7642]

Looks a cracking spot there Gaz nice one buddy

[@GazianoOutdoors]

Cheers mate it was a great little spot , really enjoyed this one 👍 atb

[@HikeCamp]

I seem to remember you doing an overnight on one of these islands before... Certainly a unique experience for sure!

[@GazianoOutdoors]

It was about a year ago I camped on the large island , I really enjoyed this one too , thanks mate , atb

[@RobHuntersAdventures]

Great video Gaz, remember the last video where you camped on Hilbre island that was great too. Don't think I would be as brave as you to be stranded on a uninhabited island overnight ! Very nice view of the sunset, and the shot with the wild flowers and sunset at 17:30 was awesome. Great tour of the islands. All the best mate, have a good week.

[@GazianoOutdoors]

Nice one mate, it's nice to have camped on both the islands now , I'll definitely be back again for another camp, probably on the middle island again , cheers mate, atb

[@Outandaboutwithpoggy]

Hi, I read somewhere that RNLI staff live there between April and October, also there is a Bird Observatory on the Island that traps and ring birds, so people stay there weekends in the summer, the RNLI patrol the foot crossing during the summer to provide a quick rescue if required, haven’t been there for twenty years, but quite a magical place,

[@GazianoOutdoors]

Thanks for the info , I appreciate it , yes it's a stunning place so often over looked or people just haven't heard of it , but it's a really nice walk , beautiful islands and wildlife, cheers mate 👍 atb

[@jamesoutandaboutn.i227]

Looks a class spot mate. Well done

[@GazianoOutdoors]

Cheers mate it was a cracking spot to camp , nice one 👍 atb

[@shaunwild8797]

Great as always Gaz.

[@GazianoOutdoors]

Nice one mate , I really appreciate that , take care mate 👍 atb

[@paddy1437]

nice video pal. going to check that place out 👍

[@GazianoOutdoors]

Cheers mate , it's a really nice area to explore, nice one 👍 atb

[@hercmike]

Hi Gaz. I'm back in circulation...and playing catch up! Never been to these Islands, although I have seen them many times from a distance. There would be lots of photographic ideas there and I would love to capture that sunset, but staying there the night is not for me! Lol ATB Mike

[@GazianoOutdoors]

I'd love to see one of your videos of these islands mate , you'd get some cracking shots , they are a nice walk too , plenty of wildlife , cheers Mike mate 👍 atb

[@Linleys]

What a unique location there. A fun time exploring. Brave, being cut off with the tide. Take care if you do camp on the smallest island that the waves don't whoosh over the top! Nice video, thank you. Cheers, Warren :)

[@GazianoOutdoors]

Cheers Warren mate , I'm not sure I'm brave enough to camp on that small island , and have to be super stealthy if i did too , would be an experience though 👍 atb

[@richarddoyle1878]

What camera was this shot on mate, looks amazing!

[@GazianoOutdoors]

Thanks mate , I think it was gopro hero 10 black, cheers mate 👍 atb

[@WirralWill]

Is right Gaz, a cracking place as we both are well aware! For some reason, I was unsubbed to you mate, no idea why. Only just noticed because I ain't seen a vid of yours for a while so went to look for ya. Weird one, but I've subbed again.

[@GazianoOutdoors]

No worries mate and thank you for subscribing again I really appreciate that , youtube does that now and then it's happened a few times to me over the years. The islands are stunning mate , love visiting them , loved my camp i middle eye , cheers mate 👍 atb

[@ParaisoSensorial]

New friend here. Wonderful video. You have a fantastic channel. Have a nice day. 🔔52💝21:23

[@GazianoOutdoors]

Thanks for watching, I really appreciate it , all the best 👍

[@LezleysAdventures]

first lol

[@GazianoOutdoors]

😂👍 thanks lezley

[@BourneOutside]

What do you think of the Alpkit Hunka XL, Gaz? I didn’t like it. Too restricted and hard to get in and out of. I thought this place was the same as Wyldwoodweeds mentioned and, you had been here before 😁👍🏼 Great vid again mate!!!

[@GazianoOutdoors]

Cheers mate , yeah wasn't as big as I thought it was going to be space wise , it was OK though but the weather was really nice too although temperatures dropped a bit but was OK in the set up, I love these islands, always a pleasure to visit them , nice one mate , all the best 👍

[@BourneOutside]

@@GazianoOutdoors It’s like being born again getting out of it 😁 Murder if you are desperate for a wee too! Apologies for the late reply, Gaz 😊

[@GazianoOutdoors]

😂👍