Wild Camping road trip 2016

This footage was first uploaded in the summer of 2016.
It was presented as four unrelated videos, but for me it was the best walking holiday ever. The plan was to record a week traveling to three national parks to walk and wild camp in each, just to explore and film whatever is round the next bend. I would drive through the night to arrive as the sun came up, sadly the weather was bad and each camp was overshadowed with grey wet and windy conditions but so so dramatic. Back then I was just happy to be out, free to go or stay, loving the adventure.
The Gower Peninsula
Scafell & Wild Camp on Yewbarrow pt1-2
Wild Camp at Gordale Scar
None of these videos are active on the channel anymore due to copyright, in fact the Gordale Scar was used on another channel. YT notified me that it was now under another name, but it was left to me to challenge the channel and get them to take it down but all I could really do was delete it along with all the copyrighted videos, twelve in all.
My decision was to re edit and re upload all twelve, but to edit them as they were originally filmed.
Back then it was all about growing the channel, lots of uploads on a regular. So when it came to the edit of this trip it felt right to separate them, maximise my reach and all that. Them days of ambition and vision are well behind me. Today it's much more about showing an area at it's best, and if the video runs for an hour, so be it. At the end of the day I'm creating digital memories so I'm over the Moon at the chance to look back and have another look, and this time get it right.
In many ways this channel has gone backwards since 2020, kinda lost the momentum and if I'm honest I've known deep down that it's probably over, but getting out with the camera and exploring is not something I'm ready to give up, just yet. New videos are on the way. My summer was spent in the Lakes, and there are three videos to come. These re edits will be uploaded in between just to keep things rolling along. I have another trip to the Lakes planned before the year is out and a trip to Wales in the New Year so I'm optimistic that I can turn it around.

[@eprohoda]

good day. what a amazing picture. see you soon!Jim! 🤙

[@JimHolden]

Thank you my friend.

[@Philippines-Anthony-Sandra]

I love your videos Jim, I’m still discovering lots of great places in the Meon Valley thanks to your earlier videos (Bere forest, Wickham railway, Old Winchester hill etc) and get a lot of satisfaction just being out there in nature. Eventually I will venture further afield. All of which inspired by watching your videos so on that note I’d like to say a simple but genuinely meant thank you.🙏

[@wayneofox1081]

Thanks Jim, fantastic watch as always. Thanks for sharing!!

[@jamiehancox]

It's not over Jim - I love these films.

[@JimHolden]

Thank you James, really appreciate it.

[@derekmurphy4017]

Thanks for the trouble you take Jim will love watching your videos again Derek

[@JimHolden]

Thanks Derek, no trouble at all, I love going over all the footage and editing. I'm very lucky as I can re live the adventure again. Thanks again my friend.

[@NotMyChannel1962]

Thankyou Jim for taken the time to film and edit them you have shown me places i have never seen before and one day I WILL visit them ALL. (well nearly all) One again Thankyou.

[@JimHolden]

Thanks Mark, really appreciate it.

[@davidsanderson1891]

Hi jim apologies for the late viewing. That was fantastic and I'm so pleased you brought it back to life. I remembered some parts Not all .I'm pleased you still have the same format to your videos. But now improved. The history and scenery are great .as I've said before. Your videos are so relaxing and a pleasure to watch .so pleased your adventures are continuing. Stay safe sir And thank you so much. Old dave (Sunderland).

[@JimHolden]

Thank you David, really appreciate that. I was a bit nervous about doing a new edit and upload, gotta be honest, but this trip set the standard for this channel and at the time it felt like the way to go, but once back and involved with the edit just couldn't do it, I had to split it up, but always regretted it. Now that those vids are deleted it felt like the right time to redo it, and I'm over the moon you enjoyed it, thanks again.

[@davidmclaughlin2796]

Great video and music as always Jim, thank you. David

[@JimHolden]

Thanks David, copyright free music this time. Really pleased you enjoyed watching. Cheers mate.

[@WelshGman1972]

Tranquil as always 🌳

[@JimHolden]

Thank you.

[@aaronjames0587]

I'm in the Gower now. camping at 3 cliffs! got here Wednesday the same time storm Agnus rolled in I was camping at cwm ivy was crazy lol! then up on Rhossil down and working my way round to mumbles it's been an incredible time! absolutely stunning part of the world!

[@JimHolden]

Totally agree Aaron, very unique area for sure, almost like going back in time. I walked the whole path back in the spring of 2019 just couldn't get enough. This trip from 2016 was my first visit and the start of my love for Gower. Thanks my friend hope the weather is being kind for the rest of your walk.

[@aaronjames0587]

@@JimHolden yes I remember the other videos you put up when you went to the caves by the heritage centre and camped at Rhossili by worms head cracking vids. been watching your channel for years. been through the hole back catalogue. great content. I'm back now weather was nice to me rest of trip, trains not so much lol. as with you Gower will always have a place in my heart. look forward to the next vid. all the best stay safe be well 👍

[@stevecedwards5393]

Great film Jim really enjoyed watching.. as I always do thank you.. hope all is well with you.. look forward to the next. Take care mate👍

[@JimHolden]

All good here Steve thanks and thank you for watching.

[@markvasquezphotography9306]

Awesome work buddy 👍

[@JimHolden]

Thanks 👍

[@thebuspasscamper3999]

Jim Holden`s true honest no bullshit videos how wild camps and hiking vid should to be but not any more your a minority mate thank God., absolutely exciting and enthralling loved every minute, Stay safe Jim, ATVB George.

[@JimHolden]

Bless you George and thank you. A very special trip this one, sits really well in my memory, really appreciate you watching my friend. Take care.

[@StansOutdoorAdventures]

I said oh great Jims put a youtube video out... My missus said you don't sound that excited when I text you 😅...

[@JimHolden]

Thanks Stan, hope the missus has calmed down.