WILD CAMPING ON LEITH HILL

In the first of a new series of wild camps I plan to do, I was joined by an old friend by the name of Alex (he was in a few of my older videos), for a short walk up to the highest point in Surrey, Leith Hill.
It is also the second highest point in South East England (if you climb to the top of Leith Tower however, you are at THE HIGHEST point in South East England. But it was closed for winter!) and we decided to wild camp overnight on the hilltop.
It was VERY windy! But we had a great time! I used my OEX Foxx 1 man tent and I leant Alex my Jack Wolfskin Gossamer 1 man tent.
This was my FINAL wild camp of 2017, so excuse the pun, but I ended the year on a high!
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[@Blueparradiddle]

Great to see some wild camping down in the Surrey area- we are almost scared to do this 'Down South', because most of the land is owned by so few down and there does not seem to be many places to do this. The people who do the wild camps up the country don't seem to have to worry so much and though I could be wrong, It seems that most of the wild camp videos I have seen are from 'Up North' (meant in the best possible taste) I might be brave next winter and see if I can do a 'winter' wild camp down here and post it- I know it won't match The Lake District / Scotland etc, but It's about time someone gave it a go.

[@KentSurvival]

nice one as always mate.. made me look up what the highest point of Kent is haha

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

its Betsoms Hill but it's on private land, so this weekend me and Will are going to the 2nd highest point lol. welcome to join us if you want pal. if not, you'll see the video soon lol. cheers for watching mate.

[@Dominic_in_the_Outdoors]

Nice video pal, great idea to camp on all the highest points. Dominic

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

Domabventure thanks for watching mate. I'm looking forward to doing these.

[@fenlandladoutdoors6877]

Cheeky little camp Tom. Shame you didn't get the sunrise. I reckon the views up there would have been brilliant. 👍

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

shame i know, oh well. cheers pal.

[@PaulOutdoors]

A superb watch and listen Tom...impromptu camps always turn out the best for me. Paul :)

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

Thanks for watching mate, yeah they always end up the most memorable, kinda like spontaneous nights out I guess.

[@simonbarber8674]

Hi Tom another nice vid . I was working down that way in the summer , even though the company put me up in a hotel , I booked into Etherly farm camp site it was cracking with excellent walks direct from site around up to Leith hill , lovely pub up near there with great views as well.

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

outdoor guy si sounds like the sort of thing Alistair humphreys would do lol. So would i probably. Just got back from Toy's Hill in Kent and you can see leith hill from there too. Thanks for watching mate.

[@TheCoopsvids]

Nice one Tom and all the best for 2018 mate

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

Outdoor Coops cheers pal and to you too.

[@jennifermillardX]

Great last video of 2017 X Nice to see Alex again X Leith hill has fantastic views on a clear day X Great Camp X

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

thanks for watching. X

[@Andyb2379]

Great camp out. I was up there today. Being a clear day you could see the sea

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

sounds good mate. wish it was clear when we went. thanks for watching.

[@sconjaoutdoors7658]

Great stuff Tom. The wind and rain has been savage over xmas and new year down in Cornwall as well mate. My niece lives in kent bud so at some point I'll pop up for a visit with my sister and hopefully I'll be able to bugger off for a wild camp in the local area. Thanks for sharing Tom and I'll see you on your next one. Atb Sconja 👍

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

if you do mate, i might put together a box hill camp round there with a few locals. private message me the details and we'll sort something out. cheers pal.

[@beechwood74]

That Phoxx 1 packs down so small! Thanks for the video Tom. Happy New Year mate.

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

Ben H cheers for watching mate, I think it's a great little tent. You can still go pretty lightweight with it in a set up.

[@deersbrook4485]

Just watching your video while I wild camp at Pitch Hill, one of the peaks near Leith Hill. Being September it's a bit warmer than it was on your night!

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

I’ll have to look into that one and try it out, cheers. Enjoy.

[@southwestbushcraft9339]

Great video Tom nice to see Alex out again.

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

cheers mate.

[@benmarwood416]

Another good one Tom! Looks like you're spending more time out of the house than in - impressive this time of year. (Just a suggestion...you should check out Ivinghoe Beacon - nice pubs a couple of miles away in Aldbury). Keep up the good work in 2018!!

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

i've heard of there, didn't know it was so close, will have to give it a go then! cheers pal.

[@mischef18]

Great video guys so thanks for posting bro. Be awesome views on a clear day. ATB

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

thanks for watching mate.

[@shanewinfrow7810]

great vid tom nice and windy enjoyed watching all the best shane

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

thanks for watching mate.

[@shanewinfrow7810]

your camping vids are fun to watch pal

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

cheers mate.

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Really enjoyed watching mate.. Amazing views too Thank you for sharing Atvb Mike

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

Black Country Woodsman cheers for watching mate, much appreciated.

[@FuchsiaShock]

I have that tent too. Not sure why but I really like it.

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

i agree, i can't put my finger on it, it's just nice! thanks for watching.

[@stubloggs6358]

Im afraid i've got way behind on your stuff again mate, snowed under with work just now.................i've been watching but not had the time to put any input down, will be back to put that right as soon as I can.......................cheers, Stu.

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

Stu Bloggs no problems at all mate. You haven't missed much lol. Work this time of year is mental for me too, all the new year new me people in the gym lol. Thanks for watching mate.

[@AndysEastCoastAdventures]

Is their much in the way of water sources in this area? Looking to do a 2 day camp near here and don;t want to have to carry water if I can collect & filter

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

not on the summit but there is a waterfall nearby that you can do a stealth camp at apparently. if not nip to a pub.

[@dhexistentialist5215]

Cool, did you get my email the other week about Leith Hill and the waterfall?!?! Nice one!

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

I did mate, but I totally forgot about it, I must admit. I had this one planned for a while along with my other summit wild camps. I'll have to take Candice up there once the warmer weather arrives and check out this waterfall. thanks for watching mate.

[@dhexistentialist5215]

No worries mate, I know you're busy and what it's like replying to everyone! Cheers, have a good one!

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

i'll re read your email and put it back on the spike of things to do in summer! lol i'll give you a mention when I do it. cheers pal.

[@dhexistentialist5215]

Nice one :) I grew up in Gravesend so your latest videos have hit home and bought back great memories of exploring the marshlands and forts, a few near death experiences climbing, getting stuck in mud etc. You had a close escape with that fall! Anyway, have a good one. Cheers.

[@neilwhitaker]

Great video. I see you mostly use the oex phoxx 1. Will you be getting the oex phoxx ev 1 the latest model

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

Neil whitaker nah , this works fine for me. Same ting ain't it?! Lol.

[@PHARRAOH]

Tom, you ought to check in with Paul foxy51 and the camp bazza guys, then find out where they're doing a camp out and do a walk through meet and greet. that would be cool and if you do, have them add links to you and you each of them. Massive growth right there! Some of their meet ups hold over 100 guys! Many of them have great videos. Something to consider.

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

PHARRAOH cheers for the advice mate. They're more into bushcraft and prepping I think. Not too much walking. It's not a direction that I really want my channel to go in. But I understand where you're coming from. Cheers.

[@PHARRAOH]

What I mean, is they plan to camp your area as well as many others and Scotland, Just walk through, spend a night, exchange links and move on, promote eachother and everyone grows. I do this all the time.

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

PHARRAOH I think I've got a slightly different motive for my channel then. Whilst the subscribers and views etc are nice, I'm more interested in just documenting where I go for myself to remember. And exploring all the places I have planned to see. If the channel grows it grows. If it doesn't but I get to keep my integrity and do what I want to do then that's great.

[@dinloshwaggins356]

The camp bazza lot are very cliquey and some are quite nasty with there comments and views

[@lawrencemcintosh]

lovely place tom just down the road from me wish I'd known I'd have met up with you buddy boxhill is also lovely mate

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

we could do a box hill wild camp meet up if you want mate. private message me. cheers mate.

[@lawrencemcintosh]

TOM OUTDOORS will do tom how do I find private messageing

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

i think its on my About page. if not let me know here and i'll pm you.

[@willstonvelo8100]

Er Tom you gonna dig a tunnel!💣

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

wtf?! lol

[@willstonvelo8100]

TOM OUTDOORS it's the balaclava, stealth mode!😂

[@wellsgb1957]

👍🏻 nice one mate 👍🏻

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

cheers pal.

[@LOFIGSD]

Were there any mountain bikers charging through there at night?

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

Don't remember mate I did this ages ago.

[@LOFIGSD]

@@TOM_OUTDOORS its common in Surrey Hills at night, they bomb through the woods at night in some places with powerful lights.

[@jasmineslade7147]

Hi Tom, To get to this location did you just put leith hill into your satnav?

[@jasmineslade7147]

Also how long is the walk?

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

i can't remember the name of the car park but it was a free one in the woods at the bottom of the hill. we didn't do an actual circular walk on this one, we just followed the OS map from the car park and made our way up the hill to the summit. it didnt take us long even with camping gear, maybe 30 mins tops. it was a long time ago so i can't remember.

[@davidwilson6635]

There are a few carparks close to Leith Hill. Tom walked from one side but you can also park in Coldharbour and walk from there, or one two other carparks

[@zoetoulson2062]

Is this actually allowed? My friends and I want to try but we don’t want to get into trouble?

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

You're not allowed to wild camp anywhere really period. But as long as you remain relatively stealthy and arrive late and leave early and leave no trace you'll be fine.

[@KaylynnStrain]

Good stuff you 2

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

thanks for watching.

[@WildCamper]

Ha was up there a few days ago and did a video one of my subs said you had camped there . So thought I would sub and check your channel out! ATB Rob

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

Wild Camper haha wow, small world! Lol. I plan on returning there in the summer with a bivvy bag and minimal gear and camping in a different spot tucked out of the way more. Thinking of doing it as a group meet up if you're interested. Thanks for watching mate.

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

And thanks for subscribing too!

[@dhexistentialist5215]

I've never tested this but if you read the National Trust byelaws the fine is £20 for infringing them and then an additional £2 for each additional day you're in breach. Not bad value I reckon, unless there's court costs etc. The byelaws made by the National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty in pursuance of the powers vested in the National Trust by the National Trust Acts with respect to land held for the benefit of the Nation clearly state that no erections of any kind are permitted, this includes but not limited to tents, booths, windbreaks, poles, clothes-lines, buildings, sheds, posts, fences, and railings. To sum it up... basically you're only permitted to walk but only walk in certain places at certain times and be quiet about it. If you want to make a racket on National Trust land then you need to join a fox hunt or 'trail hunt'. No erections guys, be safe.

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

D so to sum up. Leave the porn at home. Bugger.

[@dhexistentialist5215]

Well, it's £20 for the first day of wan-king and then £2 a day after.

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

D getting paid too. Better than going to sperm donation banks. Christmas and birthdays are becoming an issue. I'll have to build a fence and railings to go round my huge bonfire next time. Me and will love the national Trust!

[@dhexistentialist5215]

either way it's good value :) btw, if you want a location for camp on the highest point in West Sussex drop me an email, got an awesome spot with great views.

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

i'll bring a portaloo in that case too next time. ok mate, will do, cheers.

[@snowymatrix]

You can never have enough ThruNite torches I always say, mate :-)

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

haha i know, they are good. thanks for watching mate.

[@norfolkskies5243]

TOM OUTDOORS , Thank you for sharing all your day walks, wild camps and gear reviews over the last year. I have enjoyed them all. Great to see you in my neck of the woods recently at Aylesford and Trosley. Keep up the good work 👌Happy New Year and all the very best to you and Candice for 2018.

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

thanks for watching. should put a group meet up together if youre local sometime.

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

yes it does mate lol.

[@paulsoutdooradventures1790]

If I had known u were here tom I would of met u up there I'm always in the areab

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

read the comment from lawrence above mate. we could do a box hill meet up. cheers pal. private message me.

[@paulsoutdooradventures1790]

TOM OUTDOORS mate I can’t see the comment if u guys arrange wot ur doing and pm me where when etc I shall try be there aswell 👍🏻

[@paulsoutdooradventures1790]

TOM OUTDOORS there’s realy is some amazing walks in Surrey mate defiantly msg me if u doing some would love to join u

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

Paul's Bushcraft camping n cooking I'm thinking of buying a 50 walks into surrey book or similar , so I'll message you if and when I get it and we'll go from there mate.

[@paulsoutdooradventures1790]

TOM OUTDOORS sounds perfect mate 👍🏻👌

[@chunkyleejones3831]

👍

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

cheers mate.