WILD CAMPING? NOPE! TIME TO BAIL, NOT A FAIL! TYPICAL BRITISH WEATHER!

This was NOT filmed in a storm or in conditions that would warrant a weather warning. Typical British weather! It was wet and windy, and the ground wasn't suitable for pitching a tent. It was fine for hiking but not camping. Embracing the elements isn't for everyone, I understand that. I always encourage others to take responsibility for their own personal safety based on their experience and competence. As a qualified Walk Leader with military experience and Steph being an Ultra Marathon/long-distance hiker, we know our limits. At NO point were we at risk, compared to any other hike we have previously done.
I've only added this short paragraph here because some people have misconstrued the situation. This was NOT a TSUNAMI situation. Yes, wind and rain are contributing factors that present additional hazards however at NO point was this a life-threatening situation, not sure how some people have come to that conclusion, probably because they didn't watch the whole thing and made an option based on the first 30 seconds. No need for drama, Llama!
Steph and I ventured up to the Peak District in early March 2024. The weather was foul but not in a weather warning zone, so we thought we'd see what the land is like up on Hathersage Moor. The ground was totally saturated and not suitable for pitching tents. Poor visibility with strong gusts of wind, however, not cold. This was our plan B after deciding against a camp up on Kinder Scout.
When we returned to the car, we booked into a local ale house called the Maynard in Grindleford. Got an excellent deal on www.booking.com for a twin room including breakfast. It's not something we'd normally do but playing it safe and following our gut was the best choice. The following day we did a day hike up to Kinder Scout from Edale.
A good Mirco adventure despite the last-minute changes.
Check out Steph's channel ‪@endurance-adventures‬
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Filmed on an iPhone XR
Edited using iMovie
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[@yasminshikingmission]

Hey Rachel 😊 such a gloomy day out but glad you still made the most of the walk itself. Shame the ground and wind wasn’t great for camping but definitely the best decision to bail on the wildcamp. We need more sunny days!

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Yes… roll on Spring time! Feels like winter is creeping on a bit too long x

[@theheightoflife]

Hi 👋🏻 Hope you're all good! Best decision that sometimes Rachel, when you're out there you get a feel for how things are and if it's a bail then that's what it is. Just means you'll have to go back and glad you were okay after the little slip hehe. Take care 🥰😊 Chris ✌🏼

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Hi Chris, thanks for stopping by and commenting. I'm really looking forward to the warmer weather now!

[@jeremymanning2132]

Hi Rachel. Such a shame the weather wasn't better after driving for hours. Glad to see you made the sensible call and didn't camp. Far too many 'youtubers' go out deliberately in those conditions just for the sake of video content. Better luck on future adventures. 👍👍

[@andybrockbank3027]

"Far too many 'youtubers' go out deliberately in those conditions just for the sake of video content" and they didn't? Give me a break - it's one thing to be caught out by weather and another to risk injury and the safety of others called out to help if injury does occur.

[@jeremymanning2132]

@@andybrockbank3027 What i was referring to was their decision not to camp. They made the right call to leave during daylight. Rachel & Steph took a day hike in wet weather, nothing wrong with that. As a former mountain rescue volunteer I have been called out many times to rescue folks who put themselves in peril by bad decision making. I have seen far too many videos of youtubers deliberately going up mountains in stormy or freezing conditions only to have to bail in darkness when equipment fails. Common sense is the greatest asset we have but all to often it is ignored just to make a dramatic video.

[@Francis-xl2gu]

​@@andybrockbank3027wild horses wouldn't get me out in those conditions, opening my door is bad enough, NAH not for me

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

It was ok for an afternoon hike, but wouldn’t have wanted to be out in it for much longer. Hathersage Moor is fairly easy to get on and off. We still had fun. 🤩

[@jeremymanning2132]

@@ramblingracheltrailtales Fun and enjoyment is what it's all about. No fun to be had stuck in a tent for 15 hours in bad weather. You made the right call. 👍👍

[@suepinington1537]

Oh Rachel. So pleased you and Steph didn’t break anything. Very intrepid!

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

We made the right decision to bail, it was foul up there! The weather the following day was much better. x

[@hikeandcampwildadventures]

Well done girls for getting out there. It’s been awful up towards the Dales and Lakes too. When will it end?

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

I know! Can’t wait for the drier and warmer months now. Thanks ☺️

[@NorthEastTrailRunner]

Great video. I actually like wild camping in that type of weather. I take a dry pair of socks, a pair of pyjamas and a beanie hat. It's lovely laying warm and dry in a sleeping bag in dry clothing, reading a book and listening to the rain on the tent.

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Hi ya, thanks for watching and commenting. I wasn’t confident the bottom of my tent would handle the saturated ground. The surface level water caused me concern and didn’t want to wake up in a swimming pool. If I had a Hilleberg or a Tera Nova, it would have been fine, but doubt my Night Cat tent could hack it. But we had a good hike and enjoyed the experience. Onwards and upwards ☺️

[@TheNottmLass]

Great video! Hope to see you both soon - perhaps at the NEC??

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Thanks for stopping by and tuning in. Yes, I'll be in B'ham Saturday for the show. If you see me about, do say hello. x

[@jonbroadsword7572]

Great Job, Ladies. So many KZbin hikers/campers feel like they've failed when they have to call off a camp because of the weather, but you and Steph had the right attitude and just walked away with a smile when the plan(s) didn't work out. Here's hoping for sunny skies on your next Ramble. 🌞

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Hi Jon, thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. We still had fun and had lots to laugh about, despite not camping out. x

[@carriehikes]

Well done ladies! The weather is a bit grim at the moment, it seems to have rained solidly from December!

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

I agree, its been a long wet winter and ready for Spring time to begin. x

[@Diana-qi1wt]

Hi Rachel Just think it will be summer soon enough. But like you said the landscape is beautiful in ant weather. I've just done my first ever wild camp , I went to Dovedale and it was fantastic. I had breakfast at Doves Hole cave ,loved it. I'm so excited for my next camp. And thank you for inspiring me to get out there. Take it easy Diana from Hawkins ward x

[@Diana-qi1wt]

Any weather not ant weather. Need a big keyboard 🙄

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Ahhh I love Dovedale! I love looking at all the little fossils on the flagstones and stepping stones. If you ever want to join me on a camp, drop me a message on Facebook or Instagram. 🤩

[@Diana-qi1wt]

That sounds great. I don't have Facebook or Instagram. I'll get something sorted then we can have a catch up .

[@GENerationXplorers]

Hi Rachel loving your energy you two in this, how you are still smiling and singing when carrying all that clobber and soaking wet then slipping in the mud is beyond us so bravo to you but when you said about plan c we were both shouting at the screen saying plan c = b&b 😂 good decision! Loving your latest thumbnails! We are wishing for less rain more sun so all this mud dries up but with the increased predictions of rainfall we are not hopeful and feel we will need to adapt to these conditions in order to carry on enjoying the outdoors 😳👍 hope you are having a nice weekend!x

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

I have to admit, a night in a B&B was very nice indeed. ☺️ Yes still had fun and went up Kinder Scout the following day. Not a wasted journey.

[@celineellis]

You ladies are crazy brave!! And still smiling at the end - awesome

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

😊 thank you. Always smiling and always laughing at our own misfortune!

[@AlanMETALMAN]

That weather looked absolute pants and when you were on the edge, I thought you were going to jump, yes this weather is so depressing. Fair play to you both for not letting it stop you getting out, I on the other hand hate the rain and the mud, so have not been out for ages. Not a day for views or for camping to be honest, so the right call on a bail oh and nice to see it is not only me taking a fall. Loved the pose on the rocks at the end 🤣, cheers Alan

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Hi Alan, thanks for tuning in. Steph and I haven’t had much luck with the weather this year. Roll on Spring time! X

[@solitaryrambler]

Sorry the conditions worsened for you both Rachel, and I'm so glad you had a soft landing! Weather's been pretty grim of late, so there must be something better coming for us soon. Glad you got out and enjoyed a little walk in the fresh air anyway. All the best 👍😃 xx

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

It wasn’t meant to be. Just still, we had a good walk despite the poor conditions. I don’t get much time to head up to the Peaks at present so make the most of it when I can.

[@claireEt9055]

You guys really embrace the outdoors. It’s great to watch your adventures. Thanks for sharing 👍🏻

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Thanks for watching! 👀

[@Adam-zh4hm]

Im from Settle and i camp anywhere and never had a problem

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Hi Adam, thanks for watching. I guess we all have to gauge what we feel comfortable with at any given time. To be honest, it was rather nice staying in a local B&B in Grindleford. I wouldn't say we encountered a problem, simply made a choice not to camp and had a good hike instead. Being hunkered down in a tent for over 12 hours, without a break from the rain would have been dull. On and off rain, that's ok. Have a good week.

[@maxlutz3674]

Sometimes it´s just not meant to be. A ncie smile despite the need to bail is inspirational. There is no shame in having some limits. I hope you have better luck next time.

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Hello, sometimes the weather has the final say 🤨

[@trickofthetrail]

Oh isn't the Peak District a delight in those conditions Rachel? Don't blame you bailing. Looks like you both still had a cracking time regardless. Look forward to the next one.

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

We always make the most of it, even when it doesn’t go to plan. Thanks ☺️

[@oldbaldmansadventures]

Hi Rachel, enjoying the channel, now subscribed. Good to see you bailed, it would not have been much fun to spend the night up there. It has been a bleak winter.

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Hi, thanks for subbing. I apprepiate it. Sometimes, it doesn't work out! We found a nice B&B in Grindleford which was an adequate alternative to a tent. x

[@DaveGoodman1959]

It was rough weather Rachael but I trust you had a good weekend anyway. Best wishes to you both. 🏕️🌈

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Thank you! You too! Let’s hope for better weather soon

[@atrampinthehills.841]

Good to see you getting out and braving the element....hopefully there are better days around the corner.

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Yes… getting fed up of the mud!

[@mywalksUK]

Well done for braving the weather for as long as you did.

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

It was foul weather. Thankfully we found a twin room in Grindleford.

[@trendtraderx]

Smartest move.

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

I had a gut feeling it wasn’t meant to be, but still, we had fun exploring the area and looking at the interesting rock formations. The following day was much better. Thanks x

[@endurance-adventures]

That weather was something else wasn’t it! Surely we’re owed a sunny and dry camp now!! 😂

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Come on sunshine! 🌞

[@endurance-adventures]

@@ramblingracheltrailtales 🤞🤞

[@Adventures_with_Sog]

Nah then, ey up me ducks. Couldn't hear much of what you were saying in that wind so had to lip read and all I got was "damn this rain, I hate this wind, I need a cup of tea" and "shall we bugger off to the pub." 😉 😂 Anyroad, tis always a pleasure seeing you and the now regular Steph on your walks. Reading in the info you say you're a walk leader, do you still lead walks? I was wondering if you're a walk leader in the Ramblers and if so which group are you with? Also, did you get to try the grub at the Grindleford station cafe? *Tis proper food. Ay a good'un 👍🙂

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

I do lead walks for different groups and independently, but not the RA. The can’t get to their walks, they don’t fit around my schedule unfortunately. Yes the wind was blowing a hoolie! Sorry about the sound quality, in need to get a proper mic a some point. We did have a fun hiking even if there was no camp. ⛺️

[@1982Noddin]

Looked fun that! Shame you didn't get a camp but seems you had a good time! So behind on watching KZbin stuff!😊

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Hi Dan, we returned to this location on Sunday just gone. We had a great camp and the weather was an improvement. X

[@WorldSurvivalist]

Had a few camps like that myself, not ashamed to say I've also bailed out on more than one

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Hi, thanks for stopping by and tuning in. Like the old saying, when it stops being fun, it's time to quit and turn back. There will be more camps in the future. Where abouts do you camp?

[@Snowdonguy48]

I don’t blame you for bailing. What pleasure can any body get from camping in such wet gloomy depressing weather?

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

This is true. Being hunkered down in a tent for 12 hours due to heavy rain wasn't the plan. I don't mind rain but when its persistant and the ground is saturated, it's a different ball game all together. Thanks for watching. Have a good week. x