Wild Camping Nightmare, Abandoned Quarry, The Peak District | midges & Ticks

I nearly threw this footage on the scrap heap but I've decided to post the video, this was from the summer heatwave , a solo hike and wild camp in the Peak District.
Things didn't go as planned on this one , I had a choice of locations in mind , Bamford edge , Mam tor , would have been perfect weather and a nice sunset.
I chose this location but when I got to my planned camp spot there were a group of young lads camping there , so i had to camp in a forest nearby before it went dark , it was full of midges , I got eaten alive and had to go into the tent early to escape them , i was disappointed in myself for not choosing another spot, bamford edge or mam tor. I ended up stuck in a small tent in hot humid conditions to escape clouds of midges.
I spotted a tick in my Tent crawling on the inner tent, I managed to kill it , but after having encephalitis brain infection last year from a possible tick bite or gnat bite and being in hospital for 3 weeks, it was a nightmare for me.
The hike up to the Quarry through padley Gorge, past mother Cap was a cracking walk with stunning views and Rock formations though.
I cooked fried duck and noodles but didn't get much footage because of the midges , I had to keep walking to try and avoid them.
The morning was stunning apart from the tick in the tent , misty forest and a walk through padley Gorge to cook breakfast, one of the best mornings but one of the worst nights I've had wild camping so far.
Definitely looking forward to some winter camps with less midges and ticks about.
Thanks for watching!
#wildcamping #thePeakDistrict

[@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling]

At least you had a wildcamp, Gaz. Mother Cap would have been good, though. Thanks for sharing.

[@GazianoOutdoors]

Thanks mate , the area around mother Cap was really nice , really nice scenery, cheers mate 👍 atb

[@shovelhead8]

It is Spamtember, so there is lots of Spam being cooked this month. Thank you for taking us along, Gaz. Stay safe and stay cool

[@GazianoOutdoors]

Can't beat a bit of spam mate , nice one , take care mate , all the best 👍

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Done that a few times, filmed a hike, looked at it then binned it, having said that, a couple of them I 'almost' binned turned out to get a lot of views🤔. Funny how sometimes despite good planning a camp/hike can go pear shaped and awful when that happens. Good to see you out in the Helm 1 again but a mare with the bugs and ticks are my worst nightmare. We used to eat spam all the time when we were kids, as it was so cheap, today it is almost a luxery item! Cheers Alan

[@GazianoOutdoors]

Thanks Alan mate , yeah definitely, I was disappointed where I ended up but the rest of the day was really good , after watching it back it didn't seem as bad , I'll definitely be glad when there's less bugs and ticks around soon, the midges were a nightmare, cheers Alan mate 👍 atb

[@benhikescamps]

The forest looked good but then the midges…. You made the best of it and that’s all you can do. Thanks Gaz. Ben

[@GazianoOutdoors]

Alright Ben mate , hope you're well mate , it was a nice hike and beautiful morning, Shame about the midges but looking back it wasn't as bad as thought at the time really, it's a nice area of the peaks this , cheers mate 👍 atb

[@Linleys]

Fantastic views from the high ground there. You found some excellent spots. Thank you for NOT chucking the footage in the bin - the clips have made an excellent video. The trees in the sunset at 6:15 looked so pretty. And the magical misty view at 11:00. Dammed shame about the midges. They are HORID, I hate them. Great breakfast. Thank you for sharing :)

[@GazianoOutdoors]

Thanks Warren mate, I really like you watching and the nice comment, cheers mate, it's a nice area to hike this, lovely scenery, take care mate 👍 atb

[@BourneOutside]

That lovely tree may be worth a go in summer when you may not need flame. What a spot if you could, Gaz. Disappointed, but all memories for the channel mate. Good and bad 😉👍🏼 The Gorge looked fantastic, Gaz 😉👍🏼

[@GazianoOutdoors]

True mate , it was a nice hike and a really nice day and the next morning was nice, having the place to myself , cheers mate, all the best 🏕 👍

[@MrJimJD]

Nice one. That's one of the few downsides to camping - midges and ticks (plus forgetting certain items of kit). That breakfast for fit for a king 👍. ATB

[@GazianoOutdoors]

Cheers mate , yeah it can be a nightmare forgetting kit , done that too 🤣, nice one mate 👍 atb

[@JohnCRV]

Nice outing Gaz. Have a nice Sunday. 👍

[@GazianoOutdoors]

Thanks mate , all the best 👍

[@BorderRambler]

Cracking camp despite the midge and dreaded ticks , roll on the cooler months for them to die off atb Dave ⛺️👍

[@GazianoOutdoors]

Definitely mate, I do enjoy a winter camp, less bugs and people about 🤣, nice one Dave mate 👍 atb

[@thenaturemanadventures]

Hey Brother ☺️ such beautiful country and soooo many wonderful places to camp. Sorry the spot you wanted was taken but that rock was perfect, natural table. Glad to see you out and about in nature. Take care and all the best my friend 🤠🌲🍃

[@GazianoOutdoors]

Nice one mate, I really appreciate you watching and the kind words , it's a stunning place the Peak District, hopefully I'll get to camp there again soon , cheers mate 👍 atb

[@Ash12530]

Always good to see you camping in my home county, Gaz. Still looked a good spot that did tbf in that birch woodland.. I was up on Derwent Edge the other week, the midges pounced on me as soon as I got out the tent, really didn’t expect that first thing in the morning! I use the Lifesystems EX4 to spray on my trousers/socks/shoes, does a really good job of keeping those nasty ticks at away - highly recommend it! 👍🏻 It contains Permethrin, and is even safe to spray on your tent if you so wanted… Unlike that horrible sticky Deet that will literally melt your tent.

[@GazianoOutdoors]

Nice one mate , thanks for the info too I appreciate it, it was just so humid and Warm stuck in the small tent , the midges were in my eyes and everything, think I was just so disappointed there were people in my intended location and I hadn't chose somewhere else , I had to pitch fast because didn't have much time to find anywhere else , ticks are my worst nightmare now since being ill last year from a possible time bite , nice one mate , all the best 👍 🏕

[@HikeCamp]

Seems that all the really nice places to camp are also liked by the biting bugs.. Your breakfast spot was quite nice..

[@GazianoOutdoors]

Thanks mate , it was a stunning morning, nice having the place to myself and a really nice morning 🌄 cheers mate 👍 atb

[@MobyLife]

Stunningly beautiful and ancient places and the spaghetti with meat looked incredibly delicious! But yes, you need to be very careful with ticks, take care of yourself.

[@GazianoOutdoors]

Thanks mate , I really appreciate you watching and the nice comment, cheers mate 👍 atb

[@MichaelR58]

Wonderful video and scenery, I dislike the bugs as well, thanks for sharing, God bless mate !

[@GazianoOutdoors]

Thanks mate , yeah I'm looking forward to some cold weather camps with less gnats and midges about 🤣, cheers mate 👍 atb

[@hercmike]

Stay away from the midges and ticks Gaz, we don't want you in hospital again. I hate the bloody things, you open a window and they head straight for the kitchen! The fried duck looked nice, but even better, SPAM. The 4 most important things in life are, love, friendship, coffee and SPAM! atb, Mike

[@GazianoOutdoors]

Thanks Mike mate , it's so nice spam , think I'm going to have it more on my camps , midges have been really bad this year , cheers mate 👍 atb

[@BurtonOutdoors]

I quite like that pitch Gaz, midges and ticks 😡😡 I've only ever found one tick on me but it was proper locked on too! I'm paranoid about them now. Lovely location though mate.

[@GazianoOutdoors]

Cheers Lee mate , it's a really nice area with some nice places close by , higger Tor, padley Gorge, stanage edge, I'd hate to find one attached to me like that , seem to be everywhere lately ticks , I've found them in my Tent a few times now, luckily non on me though , nice one mate , sorry I missed this comment, all the best 👍 🏕

[@WildlifeBirdsUK]

👍 #59 Hi Gaz,OMG the dreaded Midges. I really sympathise with you on this trip. If I could wipe out one species of living things in this world, I think Midges would just pip House Flies. I often get mobbed by both. Midges are an absolute day killer if they are 'on to you'. I like woodlands and streams and rivers etc, all those places get zillions of Midges, and the biters are out in force from the beginning of June. For some weird reason, Bluebottles mob my camera on the tripod and then mob my head! So I detest them too. And the young lads already at your spot was a bummer too. It happens to photographers too and often you wait forever to capture something and something happens with a person turning up, maybe a loose Dopg or noisy folks scare away the bird etc. Blimey, I have had a few Tick passengers on me too. Horrid beasties and the tiny ones are so hard to remove. ..... Those rock formations are amazing! A great walk across that cliff top, bisecting a young forest. I had a laugh at the Spam and beans... i used to have that often in my first ever flat, lol. Grilled Spam was half decent to be fair. Interesting video Gaz thank you. 👍◕‿◕

[@GazianoOutdoors]

I can imagine the frustration for you as a photographer if something disturbs the wildlife , I know it requires a lot of stealth and patience, it was disappointing that the lads had taken my pitch , but the midges were horrible, I ended up sitting in my small tent for hours , ticks are my worst nightmare, hope you have a nice weekend, all the best 👍

[@WildlifeBirdsUK]

@@GazianoOutdoors How annoying for you tho' forced into a forest of Midges and then being stuck in the tent much earlier than you would have liked. Hopefully, most the Midges will be dying off now, my friend. 👍◕‿◕

[@JimTimber]

Awesome looking formations there mate ! I've never explored the Peak District but it looks amazing ! I bump the ticks off using two coins.. place the tick between the coins and crush.. like a sammich innit ! lol I eat Spam straight from the can !! lol.. I love that meat with some Coleman's mustard !! Have a wonderful weekend Gaz bro !!

[@GazianoOutdoors]

Can't beat the good old spam bro , nice one mate 👍 atb 🏕

[@walkandcamp]

Looked a bit of a nightmare camp. At least the morning made ip for it. Great food. ATB mate.

[@GazianoOutdoors]

Thanks mate , I like the helm 1 but not good on a hot day to be sat in to escape midges , wish I'd have gone to Bamford edge , nice one mate 👍 atb

[@PaulBissekerBushcraft]

👍👍 Nice one Gaz

[@GazianoOutdoors]

Nice one Paul mate 👍 🏕 👍

[@anthonypayne1]

What a shame your idyllic camp spot was ruined by those pesky midges and ticks Gaz. Lovely morning to wake up to, I love the smell of spam first thing in the morning😉👍👍

[@GazianoOutdoors]

Nice one Anthony mate , hope you're well my friend , yeah the midges can be a right pain, the ticks are my worst nightmare 🤣,, cheers mate 👍 atb

[@robmartin4927]

You do seem to have bad luck with the biting insects, they are a real pain. I reckon you picked two of the worst possible places to camp though, bamford and mam tor, far too busy, wouldn't go anywhere near them to camp or walk, far to accessable to poeple especially in the summer. Good luck on your next camp and hope its a lot better.

[@GazianoOutdoors]

Alright mate , yeah really popular places , I have Done a few camps on them both but think I got lucky that there wasn't too many people about , I'm going to try and find some new locations in the peaks , nice one mate 👍 atb

[@robmartin4927]

I always try and go for the more wilder places as i like the solitude😅

[@GazianoOutdoors]

@robmartin4927 best way mate 🏕 👍

[@LezleysAdventures]

spray your tent inner as well lol, seemed a nice area of the peak district, woods looked nice, I always find them a bit cold, last time i went camping i took a small spray bottle of permethrin with me lol

[@GazianoOutdoors]

I need to do this , get that stuff and start spraying my clothes and tent , since I was ill I've developed a feer of ticks , didn't used to give them a second thought but they seem to be everywhere these days too , thanks lezley, all the best 👍

[@LezleysAdventures]

@@GazianoOutdoors I use to spray the inside of my sleeping bag as well lol

[@GazianoOutdoors]

@LezleysAdventures worth it if it stops the little pests , just incase they get in the tent 🤣🏕

[@magicworldbyjorg]

...cool video keep up the great content.. Thank you…

[@GazianoOutdoors]

Thank you , I really appreciate that 👍

[@magicworldbyjorg]

@@GazianoOutdoors Thank you very mutch... have a nice day.... see you….

[@WyeExplorer]

Now that's a bugger Gaz. You are spoiled with a good few pitches and you choose to bed down with midges and ticks. I have to say though mate the woods were a picture with some wonderful sounds and scenes in the morning - but still it was home to an invasion of monstrous little insects. Next time then bro. All the best. Mark

[@GazianoOutdoors]

The morning was so calm and misty , looking back now at the video it doesn't seem as bad , I was just tired and things didn't go as planned , but the morning made up for it , nice one Mark mate 👍 atb

[@WyeExplorer]

@@GazianoOutdoors Win some loose some Gaz. Peace.

[@SoloSarahBX]

Just subbed 😊you enjoy the same areas as I do, lovely to watch, thank you 🙏🏻 Sarah

[@GazianoOutdoors]

Thank you , I really appreciate that , I'll check out your channel too , thank you, all the best 👍

[@agesadventures]

It's too bad that you had all the midges! Could you have lit a fire there or is that not allowed. I've found the smoke can get a lot of them to leave. For the ticks, do the ticks there carry lime disease? That is one that I would not like to get. I thought it looked like a beautiful place, but I guess I'm glad I just watched it through video rather than being there😁

[@GazianoOutdoors]

Cheers mate , yeah fires are not allowed in the Peak District, they can be a nightmare at times midges , thanks for watching mate, take care , atb

[@wildyorkieoutdoors7271]

Least you where out in the wilds mate👍

[@GazianoOutdoors]

True mate , it was a nice day and hike and the following morning was stunning, cheers mate 👍 atb

[@WattoPhotos]

No better peace then being in the wild. I need to get in nature more the city is depressing.

[@GazianoOutdoors]

Definitely good for you to get out of the city once in a while , I don't get out as much as I used to these days either , cheers mate 👍 atb