Wild Camping the Quantocks | Backpack Micro adventure

[@mischef18]

Funguys wild camping the Quantocks. Nice one bro. All the best

[@handsfree1000]

I live in Watchet, I took my motorbike with my grandson as pillion up to ‘dead woman’s ditch’ on the Quantock’s and there was about 20 ponies up there trying to get some of out picnic. Lovely video

[@larrybowers3861]

Many thanks for sharing, amazing morning view!!

[@mariaotero5601]

Absolutely beautiful and amazing place!!

[@darrensmith6999]

I want Banana custard now! Nice one guys thank you for taking me along. (:

[@mickytwoknives]

I just love this guy's love of life ....

[@PaulOutdoors]

Many highlights Sandy but the silhouette of the Jinx against the sky at 7:41 was magical. What a vibrant autumnal delight this was from start to finish. We live on a beautiful Island. Thank you. Paul 😊👍

[@mountains_and_moors]

I loved the shot of my silhouette too. Most amazing coloured sky 😉

[@DanOpdal]

Thank you for sharing your adventure!

[@peggie2999]

Another beautiful video Sandy 😀

[@TomSykesMedia]

Possibly the most beautiful and creative video you have made. Fantastic mate.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Tom. I caught the essence of autumn:)

[@tonypatey5669]

Thanks for taking us on your hike. Sure is nice to have a close friend to share in your journey. Thanks Tony

[@WiltshireMan]

Hi Tony yes it is good to have company, but sometimes solo can be good too.

[@chrislee-saunders1368]

Am local to this area and walk that route quite often. Lovely vid. Good skills 👏

[@mountains_and_moors]

Great micro adventure with you Sandy. Really enjoyed myself and you are always welcome, I enjoy your company. Hope to get my vid up tomorrow. Looking forward to the next one. ATB Ant 👍🏻😉

[@rialobran]

Slapper ;)

[@WiltshireMan]

Always great to get an adventure in with you and Si. Plenty more to come over the winter I'm sure.

[@fepowson]

Enjoyed this Sandy :) As a youngster (from about 8yrs) visited the Quantocks with my parents each year when visiting close friends in a Village nearby named "Bagborough", I was allowed to walk their dog named Spider (on a leash). Uncle George was never too pleased if he saw the Hunt on horseback with hounds chasing a Stag. Woodland tea superb :)) Cheers...Les

[@WiltshireMan]

There are stags still up there Les.

[@fepowson]

Good to know :)

[@abefrohman1759]

A nice peaceful outing. All the best to you and your family Sandy.

[@christophersmith7714]

Glad to see you drive a Citroen like me Sandy! We are so much better drivers than Audi, BMW, Mercedes and Range Rovers! :-)

[@kenscrackofdoom599]

Perfect viewing on a Sunday night. Much better than the rubbish on TV. Many Thanks.

[@WalterFox]

Always a pleasure to watch your walks in beautiful England! Thanks.

[@English.Andy1]

Nice adventure. Glad to see the lanshan holding up to inclement weather. Definitely something strong in that woodland brew 😂

[@swissenglishman7582]

Another great vid! Thanks!

[@KennethKramm]

Hi sandy. I always love your adventures...

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks for watching Ken. Autumn in full swing now. Lots of lovely fungi around:) Best wishes to you and yours Sandy..... Start it up man:))

[@ShireWitch]

Another lovely film Sandy, thanks 👍

[@stevetivy]

Being local, I have roughly figured out your wild camp site / route, so might give it a try myself for what could be my first wild camp!

[@almontepaolilli4909]

What beautiful colors in the woods and hills in the background. Nice one night camp. Breakfast looked delicious. Thanks for the video.

[@davebuts1921]

You were both right mate, it is natural beauty and it is one of our national beauty spots, one of many if people just look. Nice come with you on your venture Sandy. Thank you.

[@mikespencer8879]

going through a very low patch. thanks for raising my spirits Love Mike

[@AndyJarman]

Mike, as Churchil didn't say once: "When you are going through hell, keep going." Chin up.

[@PaulOutdoors]

Hang on in there Mike.

[@Buzzardgirl13]

A really beautiful video Sandy 💓

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks BG. I really enjoyed this trip. Beautiful area and more to see and explore. I will go back there again:)

[@nseight]

Lovely & enjoyable post *,especially liked the wee friendly "pat" for the mushroom :-)

[@WiltshireMan]

All mushrooms deserve a pat for they are lovely things:)

[@mr.nomadic]

Fantastic video sandy 👍 and HAPPY BIRTHDAY 😀🎉

[@martinfoy5167]

Beautiful woodland that sandy , looked like something out of the film labyrinth 👌

[@WiltshireMan]

It's an amazing place Martin about 90 minute drive from my home though.

[@steveoutdoorsuk1788]

Haha, great overnighter Sandy. Loved the banter and the outtake. Woodland tea.😂 Thanks for sharing mate. Atvb. Take care, Steve 👍👍

[@miffyonabike]

Went to a wedding in the Quantocks a few years back. Beautiful area, going to get back there as soon as I can. Great video, especially waking up to those remarkable views. Thanks.

[@WiltshireMan]

It sure is a beautiful place

[@citybee311]

Wonderful video as always

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Bee. I do love the Quantocks:)

[@stephensgate1]

Very entertaining. I was laughing with you both when at the end offering up some of that woodland tea. Well done guys! -Stephen, Ohio U.S.A.

[@ColinTonkasdad]

nice little adventure..cheers . love the outtake

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Colin.

[@BorderRambler]

Nice one guys , looked a great location with stunning views . not too sure about that woodland tea mind lol atb Dave.

[@BeercanBushcraft]

Excellent feel good factor video. Beautiful scenery. All the best to you and yours

[@rozza381]

Beautiful Sandy. I know Exmoor and you're right, very similar. Having not long moved to west wiltshire I think I'll have to get me gear and have a gander at the quantocks. I think your great mate and as someone else has stated, I love your zest for life. Thanks for sharing.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thankyou:) The Quantocks are not too far away and definately worth a look.

[@peteblackwell3]

Nice to see you out with Ant, Sandy . Only found your channel a couple of weeks ago but we are riveted. Awesome knife maker too . And I keep checking availability because it would be a privilege to buy one after seeing the care and skill that you put into your craft.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Pete glad you are enjoying my channel.

[@bushlore21]

I enjoyed your video Sandy!!! You guys had me laughing throughout the vid, love the ending, very entertaining - lol :D !!! Great views!! Thank you for bringing us along, have a good night!!

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Amante. I always have a good camp with Ant:)

[@bushlore21]

Wiltshire Man ... He’s was hysterical!! 😆 👍

[@bushlore21]

Wiltshire Man ... Hope Joe doesn’t see this! 😆 😇

[@BearKingchannel]

Wild camping is one of Your best features, Sandy!

[@anaberboff]

Hola 🙋‍ Sandy ! Muy lindo paseo! Hermosos lugares. La vegetación es increíble. Me encanta. Muy simpático el compañero. Un lugar realmente envidiable. Un abrazo desde Tucumán-Argentina 💝

[@WiltshireMan]

Thankyou Ana. Yes the autumn colours are amazing:) Take care Sandy

[@WyeExplorer]

Superb view Sandy and dramatic skies to. Enjoyed end to end. I think I like them Qauntocks to - something different like the woodland tea. Have a cool week. Mark

[@WiltshireMan]

There is a magic to the Quantocks Mark:)

[@WyeExplorer]

@@WiltshireMan It looks it Sandy. I enjoyed the feel of the area.

[@PeterSmithwoodsmith]

Hi Wiltshire Man. Ive been following your adventures for some time. Very inspiring stuff. I'm very keen on the Ridgeway ive walked it 6 times now. I do it every year in June. I just found your Knife channel today. Wow, you are a true craftsman. Love the little circle details in your handles. Thanks so much for all you do and keep posting content. Hope I bump into you on the trail one day. massive respect. Pete

[@WiltshireMan]

Hi Pete, Youve done the Ridgeway more times than me. Sofar I have walked it 4 times. Thanks for the comment. Are you local? I live on the outskirts of Swindon.

[@PeterSmithwoodsmith]

@@WiltshireMan Its wonderful to get the chance to communicate with you Sandy. Im from Essex. So alittle way away. Have you walked the Peddars ways. and the Norfolk coastal path? I did it with my brother last year. probably the easiest National Trail.

[@WiltshireMan]

I've heard of the Peddars way and seen videos of the walk on YT but no nothing about the Norfolk way which is a shame as my grand mother was a Norfolk person. I'll do some research.

[@PeterSmithwoodsmith]

@@WiltshireMan Its a lovely walk. I'm hoping next year to walk the Icknield Way and the Wessex Ridgeway Way. Like you say in your videos about these all joining up. This year I walked the Clarendon way. This was a lovely 30mile. Winchester cathedral to Salisbury Cathedral. I highly recommend it.

[@barrywebber100]

Nice trip in a lovely area, thanks for posting. Regarding showing car number plates, in your Paramotoring video you forgot to blur it out, but can malcontents really do much harm from knowing the number? Like someone else mentioned we all see hundreds of car registration plates all the time all about us.

[@FlyingHaggisFilms]

Such an outstandingly beautiful edit Sandy, riveting and in such good company, thanks for taking us along, more of the same please. Atb, Harry

[@WiltshireMan]

Thankyou Harry

[@Wessexphotography]

Now that was a stunning camp spot , what's not to like . Good going sandy . Atb Joe

[@WiltshireMan]

The Quantocks are awesome Joe and not so far away either.

[@mattstubbington8805]

Have walked the quantocks many a time, love it there and thankfully only a short drive away from home.

[@ronnronn55]

You put a lot of work into your videos. They are appreciated. Do you combine motorcycle riding with camping? Perhaps you have and I just haven't see that video.

[@WalksWithOlly]

Good to see you back on the Quantocks, Sandy. An area I also love and one that's often overlooked with other Moors and Beacons to be found not a million miles away. A good camp and hope you'll be able to get some more in before the temperature really drops. All the best.

[@WiltshireMan]

I shall be camping throughout the winter Olly

[@Nobby77]

Beautiful spot Sandy

[@gdreading9088]

Excellent.

[@DorsetPiper.]

Micro adventures are still lots of fun irregardless of miles or days done .... this looks like a great area that I know little about. Good to see you catering for Ant ... poor show of him to turn down the "woodland tea", maybe he knows what other fluids have been in the pot!!! Cheers.

[@mountains_and_moors]

Thinking we should do a winter camp here rather than the Mendips. Would you be up for it?

[@DorsetPiper.]

@@mountains_and_moors yep...1st weekend (Nov/Dec) or 3rd are clear... email me and the gang!

[@mountains_and_moors]

Dorset Piper - I’ll check out camping first and let people know 😉

[@WiltshireMan]

I will make you some Woodland tea when we next meet Elliot:) Your sure to like it:))

[@AndyJarman]

Dorset Piper : Yes, I saw that episode too!

[@DrLager2000]

Cheers Sandy - Just added the Quantocks to the list of amazing things in the Southg West that my job hasn't allowed me to experience yet!

[@LundysWildcampBushcraft]

Cracking video sandy the lanshan 1 is a great tent I've just ordered the winter inner for mine when you got to the edge of the woods and we could see the bay that looked like a great place for a camp atvb Jimmy 😎😎

[@WiltshireMan]

I may consider the 4 season inner. So far very pleased with the little tent.

[@virginiacopeland108]

Thumbs up!!! Clark

[@joegrange1962]

Thanks Sandy 👍🏻

[@DrKerr..]

Great video sandy!

[@SirWombat]

National or natural beauty both work for such a lovely place.

[@sosteve9113]

Another great outing,banana custard,never tried that before

[@cameronlewington3005]

Lucky boy, I wasn't allowed out this weekend!! 😂

[@mountains_and_moors]

Maybe you need to get your chores done big fella and then you’ll be aloud to go out and play. ATB Ant 👍🏻😉

[@cameronlewington3005]

‘The Jinx’ Hi Ant, I see that’s where I’m going wrong! Btw, just subbed to your channel...🤪

[@kimbullock475]

Brilliant Sandy...

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Kim. Hope your well and pleased you enjoyed the video.

[@kimbullock475]

Life is good at the moment Sandy. All children have left home and now have there own children... Time for grandad to teach the young ones the old ways... Can't wait till they grow up a bit... When my son comes over he always wants to fondle my Jacklore.... Future Bushcrafters I hope...

[@billrivenbark8983]

You should do an overnighter in those beautiful woods you hiked through!

[@DesmondsDonders]

Loved the outtake. We had some outtakes on our last trip but I think the YT blue pencil would have been busy LOL

[@moortolifeuk]

Looks like you walked up ladies edge to Bicknoller post.

[@cerismith9131]

your so lucky to get away.i dot count sheep when i sleep i count the drops of rain when i sleep

[@desrynne2720]

You must be able to see Minehead from your camp .

[@jamesgreig1301]

It's like u got ants in your pants always on the go👍

[@mountains_and_moors]

Trust me, I am never going near his pants. ATB Ant 🤣

[@thekingstone8632]

Sandy your video of the Quantock Hill Walk was lovely to watch,the fungi and the autumn fern colour really shone out , I have to say hello to " The Jinx " and all the tasks you had to do were as easy as " Falling off a Log " Lol Vodka in your flask ? haha blessings xxxSha

[@mountains_and_moors]

Hi Shaz. I hope you doing well 🙂

[@thekingstone8632]

@@mountains_and_moors Hi enjoyed your adventure with Sandy I am doing really well thanks, Have a great week ahead .. xxxShaz

[@WiltshireMan]

Hi Sharon, ANt is a great friend and good company. As for the quantocks....top place:)

[@thekingstone8632]

@@WiltshireMan The views are Wonderful xx

[@HardyTempestsWildCampsandWalks]

Amazing place , beautiful video. Atb

[@Anthonyinkz]

Strong stuff that woodland tea lol

[@bensoniype4796]

Hi mate, can you please suggest a car parking when we doing night camping at Quantock

[@MOOSEDOWNUNDER]

Strong that woodland tea Sandy. lol.

[@trevorcooper5876]

Another great video Sandy Your editting is first class , please can you tell me and your viewers what program you use also is it possible to list your photography kit as from your previous videos you are careful at selecting the best value and consideration for lightweight equipment Thanks. Look forward to you next posting.

[@WiltshireMan]

I use an old edition of power director 15. The computer freezes up and it takes me about 5 hours to edit a 10 minute video!! I only do it because I enjoy it and it's a hobby. Cameras are Panasonic Lumix g7 very tatty around the edges now and gopro hero7 black.

[@trevorcooper5876]

@@WiltshireMan Thanks Sandy. Take care

[@Exmoorblades]

The last hill you were pointing at is north hill minehead Sandy,Id love to show you secret exmoor/somerset 😀

[@WiltshireMan]

It was a nice spot thats for sure.

[@rialobran]

I thought that had to be Ant's red rampant rabbit ahead of you in the lanes. ANT!! WTF are you doing breaking the ONLY cardinal rule of camping with Sandy....NEVER DRINK FROM ONE OF HIS POTS! Nice one Sandy. Fay said she thought you seemed like a 'nice guy'.....at which point I had to inform her what WW stood for ;) I'll have a little hike coming together for the musketeers soon. :)

[@WiltshireMan]

Fay is right. I am a nice guy......sometimes:)

[@WiltshireMan]

Any way. Glad your back in Blighty and looking forward to a three musketeer camp out soon. I need to get a 4 season tent!

[@rialobran]

@@WiltshireMan I'm not glad to be back, but the thought of camping with you and The Jinx warms the cockles of my heart.

[@mountains_and_moors]

@ rhialobran - You need to have inside knowledge on Sandy’s p*ss pots. As far as I know he has only wee’d in his MSR Titan kettle and we were not using this. I am still alive and have not been ill so I believe all is well. BTW Welcome back 😜

[@rialobran]

@@mountains_and_moors Not a chance I'm willing to take, at least my kettle is cleaned with spit and polish...

[@Russell.Jolly.2023]

Woodland Tea. You don't know how good it is until you try.

[@jeetts59]

Certainly is a beautiful place, very similar to our Wilsons Promontory

[@TheMendipman]

Good times! Noel

[@wubba_chicken]

Anyone know what happened to hooped giving camper his channel vanished over night ? Great channel also

[@Raf-zu5le]

I was wondering too. Isn't it weird how you can follow someone, not know them, but feel connected? And yet worry when they just disappear? I hope all is ok

[@WiltshireMan]

Joe closed his channel down. It was taking up too much of his personal time.

[@wubba_chicken]

Thanks for letting us know shame we can’t rewatch his uploads. Also hope he reads this and I wish all the very best and to keep on camping. Thanks sandy also a great channel loved this upload all the best

[@ysgolgerlan]

Nice video, I noticed your friend's backpack is quite small considering he has to carry all the usual stuff for an overnighter - tent sleeping bag, stove etc. Does the Langshan 1 pack quite small ? I use a Vango Nevis 200 and sometimes my polish plash palatka.

[@WiltshireMan]

Yes the Lanshan1 does pack quite small. It is a good lightweight tent for someone on a budget and it works.

[@adelarsen9776]

Nice.

[@wnchillbilly1]

enjoyed it Sandy , , , : - )

[@nicholasterlecki8564]

That was a parasol mushroom, good eating ;)

[@SteveMrW]

Another goodie;-)

[@althiel01]

What is there not to love about autumn? 😊

[@AndyJarman]

Sandy, I'm a lightweight gear tragic. I noticed you haven't used that Branson pickle lid and wick stove you used on the Wainwright walk. Was there a drawback with it?

[@WiltshireMan]

Perhaps not as much heat output as the trangia burner but the lid stove did work well especially for the warmer months. and economical too.

[@AndyJarman]

@@WiltshireMan apart from the weight, the trangia type stoves allow you to save unburned fuel by plopping the lid back on and screwing it up. I remember reading on a website supplying trangia type stoves that had been especially soldered to prevent leakage. At the end of the day the heavier trangia type stove could actually prove to be lighter because of the fuel saving.

[@jbradshaw4236]

Nice rucksac Sandy, may I ask what model

[@WiltshireMan]

It's an Osprey exos 48

[@jbradshaw4236]

@@WiltshireMan thanks Sandy... hoping for a review perhaps ☺

[@davidhughes8661]

In a lot of your vids when you have someone with you they don’t like looking at the camera when you speak to them cheers Dave h. Sub ps why do you not mind showing the plate number of your car some channels block it out

[@madgardener5820]

This just showed up today in my recommendations. Has it really been a year?

[@WiltshireMan]

Yes ateast. Sounds like KZbin is finally recognising me:)

[@madgardener5820]

@@WiltshireMan Thought I should let you know that I watched it first time round 👍

[@billharris8263]

What's not like 🤗

[@frozenmist-w4k]

What a beautiful woodland indeed, yes i did laugh at you going arse over tit. Sounded like a nasty enough shower, the tents held up well. ATB.

[@BrianthatiscalledBrian]

So, do you add the milk first or after for woodland tea? 😋

[@WiltshireMan]

LOL

[@AndyJarman]

Depends if its phlegmish or not (apologies to Baldrick).

[@jadenhenson1366]

wondering if someone can help me out i want to camp on the quantocks but i’m under the impression you’re not aloud to wild camp up there any advice

[@WiltshireMan]

Practice responsible stealth/ wild camping. Most of the UK camping is not allowed yet thousands of people still camp. Most responsibly and some not so

[@jadenhenson1366]

Wiltshire Man Thanks for the advice

[@abumoto1]

What a beautiful place! Thank you for sharing! JP1QEC mot.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Mot and 73 Sandy G0VQW

[@abumoto1]

​@@WiltshireMan Thank you for replying! Your CW skills are my goal. I am learning everyday with your video. I hope to meet you someday on RF. JP1QEC mot.

[@eisvogel8099]

Why the Osprey the 48?

[@JXChin777]

I'm concerned for your personal safety with you openly showing your car number plate.

[@MOOSEDOWNUNDER]

why?.

[@leslieaustin151]

MOOSEDOWNUNDER Hmm, a strange reaction... Les

[@Sarah-no7lv]

Lol get a grip. You see number plates every day of your life

[@dekirk4101]

What is the alcohol proof of woodland tea?

[@WiltshireMan]

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