Wild Camping UK | Yorkshire Dales | Mallerstang Edge | Dales 30

A film documenting a recent trip through the Dales and walk and wild-camp up Mallerstang Edge, taking in my 29th 'Dales 30' hill/mountain.
Typically, most of my walks are solitary affairs so it was nice to have the company of ‪@AndrewBeavers‬ and ‪@PaulMessner‬ on this one.

[@ronpowell6372]

In your introduction Chris you pay yourself an injustice as you certainly are amongst the higher echelons of the outdoor camping KZbin flogging fraternity. Indeed, your knowledge and presentation is much better and more informative than any of your peers. Keep posting Chris. Cheers

[@ChrisJB]

That's very kind of you to say so Ron 👍. Cheers pal. 🙂

[@sshaw37]

Although I have watched watched videos by your walking partners I much prefer yours! Love the local knowledge and appreciation of the local flora and fauna!

[@ChrisJB]

Many thanks Steven, that's very kind mate. I'm very keen on knowing about the wildlife and landscapes I travel through so am glad you like it. 🙂. Best wishes, Chris

[@fraserconnell21]

Thanks Mr Cjb!! The dales are gods own country 🙏. Now, if one was to take a spade and raise a turf you'd see a rich dark treacle well up from beneath, a perfect addition to a Victoria sponge or, perhaps a nice trifle. 😊😂❤👍👍👍👍

[@ChrisJB]

You are welcome mate. I guess you are familiar with the old 'treacle mines' at Sabden? Closed down years ago alas. 😭

[@fraserconnell21]

​@@ChrisJB 😂😊

[@mattcarr3798]

Brilliant thanks Chris, loved the tale about the dream, was chuckling away at that, saving a sheep as well that's just fantastic, Keep up the great work 👍

[@ChrisJB]

Thanks Matt. I have some shockingly disturbing dreams sometimes 🤔. Let's hope the sheep survived. 🙏

[@JenniferLupine]

Windy, but a fun trip! Your tent is passing the test! 👌 Great to follow along and hear about your day and stops looking for flowers- wonderful meadow and sunshine to finish up!! 😄👍😄

[@ChrisJB]

Hello Jennifer. The night was a bit fraught at times but I survived! I'd say the flowers are at their peak now. Best wishes, Chris

[@paulhicklin1318]

Another great adventure, like the new light weight tent although I fancy a Scarp myself. What better company than Paul and Andy to have on a wild camp 👍

[@ChrisJB]

Thanks Paul. You won't go far wrong with a Scarp.....a great tent. Yep, it was great to join Andy and Paul.

[@paulb5140]

Liking the look of your new shelter Chris 👌,strange weather up there ,good to see you out with mr beavers and the messner⛺️👍

[@ChrisJB]

Cheers Paul. I had a great time. 🙂

[@paulryan2081]

Morning Chris. Sorry I was late for the premiere of the last part of the trilogy with Andy and Paul. I will always be late for school on Thursday as I attend an evening class. Whether you're aware of it or not, you have a great skill of drawing folk in with the opening shots of things we might overlook. Two different worlds with the weather on this one. It would have been easy to be unprepared for the summit conditions for the time of year. Well done for keeping your composure in your dream 😂. Not sure I'd have been so calm.😳 Atb, Paul

[@ChrisJB]

Interesting that you like my opening gambits Paul as when I check the YT analytics interest usually drops off quickly 😆.....so you might be in a minority. I might start the next one with some juggling and cartwheels to see if that helps 😎. As for the dream, I held it together quite well 😉. ATB, Chris

[@seasicksteve8089]

KZbin royalty!!! But I know who my money is on . Brilliant video mate!!

[@ChrisJB]

Many thanks Steve. 👍😎

[@mosestrod2856]

Nice one Chris 😀 Such a mysterious magical place that side of the valley. That weird climate time warp thing it has. Love it 👍👍

[@ChrisJB]

Cheers pal. Yes, not sure I've experienced weird weather quite like that before.

[@andypotts8062]

A very enjoyable video...inspite of the wind some great views and very good quality video. Many thanks

[@ChrisJB]

Cheers Andy, much appreciated. 🙂

[@DaveGoodman1959]

That sounded like a busy day even before the hike Chris, made me tired just listening 😅 Hey what fantastic company. TFS 🍺👍

[@ChrisJB]

How do Dave. I like to do a bit of gadding about before a trip, especially if there is some good wildlife or places of interest nearby 🙂. Bye for now, Chris

[@stompinsteve6066]

Another cracking Vid Chris, you always inspire me to get out on my own hikes and learn more about nature, and for that I'm truly grateful ps your in my top 3 you tubers! ATB Steve

[@ChrisJB]

Many thanks Steve for your kind words. Nature is a good thing.....it just adds a little bit extra to your walks. 🙂

[@philjones3335]

If i could do a 2 or 3 day hike in and around the Dales or Peak District with any body i choose, you and Andy would in my opinion be the best guys ever. Your knowledge of the area is fascinating and your love of botony and geology ir equally fascinating to me. Andy knows some really great history attached to the Peak District, so yeah you can keep your foreign holidays, I'll take camping with you two any day of the week

[@ChrisJB]

Many thanks Phil.....Andy and Paul were very good company. This time of the year is probably the peak time for waffling about wildlife as there seems to be so much life up on the tops. Bye for now, Chris

[@anthonypayne1]

Hob nobbing with KZbin royalty Chris! 😉 Whatever next?! Loving the evening shots with the mist rolling through, and the tent(s).That was certainly a full day you got in there! Have a great weekend👍👍

[@ChrisJB]

Ha ha! Yes....I almost tiled this film, 'Two Legends and a Muppet'😆! The weather was most odd Anthony. Mallerstang Edge certainly had its own climate that day. Have a great weekend too. 🙂

[@PaulMessner]

Brilliant Chris. As always learned a few things but I’ll probably forget tomorrow. I’ve seen a couple of orange tips since though. Thanks for letting me join you on this trip. Thoroughly enjoyed it despite of the strange weather band. Look forward to catching up with you on another one 👍🏻

[@ChrisJB]

Thanks Paul and well done on the orange-tips.....one of my favourites 👍. I should thank you and Andy for joining me. I had a great time with you both and would love join you on another one sometime. ATB, Chris 🙂

[@WyeExplorer]

666 meters Chris - just 11 meters short of the Hay Bluff across the way from us. So , a descent top that to pitch the new tent in wind. Passed the test I reckon. Good to find the rare plants but to also be out with the boys. I trust you had a good time. Not to good for dreams though eh? Al well there's always other hill tops try that out on. Good going. Mark

[@ChrisJB]

How do Mark. Yep, 666, the 'number of the beast' 😉 but apart from the weather, nothing too beastly on this trip. Being used to mostly going out alone it made a nice change to have a bit of company. As for the dream, perhaps too many Babybels in my picnic 🧀! Bye for now, Chris

[@WyeExplorer]

@@ChrisJB Yeah, a great Iron Maiden tune to Chris. Good to hear of the company. Watch what you put in your picnic.

[@WainwrightWalksWiaLocalLad]

Little Fell was my last Dales 30 and one of my last Nuttalls. I'm surprised Andy and Paul could keep up😲🤔 Another great video Chris, always enjoy your knowledge of the flora, fauna and geology 👌 Thanks for sharing, ATB Alistair 👍

[@ChrisJB]

Hello Alistair and thank you. I had it in my head that Little Fell would be my last too.....not sure why. Anyway, it's going to have to be Darnbrook Fell now. Bye for now, Chris

[@Hengists_Wild_Camps]

Top video Chris. That was an action packed day that you had, especially considering all the stuff which you did before meeting up with the dynamic duo. Also, your new tent coped well in those winds, I think that's the same tent as Dave Goodman has, so I know that it's a cracking tent. Finally, it was good to see you save that Beer for the morning. 🤣👍

[@ChrisJB]

Many thanks Hengist. I knew Dave was very happy with his tent which played a part in my decision really. And you are right, it's not very often I don't sup all my beer.....I'm not sure what was wrong with me! 😆

[@AndrewBeavers]

Enjoyed that one chris..you sure got some stuff done before we arrived & as i say a lot always pays to take note of whats around us & below our feet especially this time of year..the flowers geology & wildlife etc is fascinating.. Fair old blustery one this was & i was doing a piece to camera & laughing as i heard you say "its blowing a reyt gale" 😂 Strange weather werent it up top compared to valley but thats the beauty of nature..great trip pal we'll not leave it as long this time.. Hope that sheep pulled through 🤞

[@ChrisJB]

Thanks mate. Yep, if time allows I like to do a bit of gadding about beforehand. I love this time of the year, so much to see. It makes up for the bleakness of winter when all the wildlife has left the tops. I remember in your film commenting about me going on about 'blowing a gale' 😆! That weather was some of the weirdest weather I've experienced. Mallerstang Edge deffo had it's own climate that day. It was a great trip Andy and I look forward to us doing another sometime. 👍

[@stuoutdoors1961]

Excellent video Chris, loving the new tent. Stunning location as always.

[@ChrisJB]

Cheers mate. If you get chance I really recommend Mallerstang Edge. 👍

[@craigmorris6306]

Bad dream again lol 😂 I’ve told you about that 🍷 red

[@ChrisJB]

I know! They are really quite disturbing sometimes! 🤔

[@Flooky659]

Having lived in Shaw I am sure that's what your nightmare was about ! .Got to watch out for them Gorby's 😆

[@ChrisJB]

Shaw's just up the road from me. I'm in Milnrow. 👍 I often have very strange dreams on my camps.

[@peakfreak01]

Don't you be dissing the Mugshots young man! Food of the gods 😅 Grand video as always, Chris. I've done the Dales 30 now, but I keep toying with the idea of wildcamping each of them. Only problem is some of them are miserable summits (Rogans Seat) or a bit of a tedious slog to get there (Yockenthwaite). 😊

[@ChrisJB]

The way dehydrated meals are going, price-wise, I'll be eating more Mugshots 👍. The only one left I have is Darnbrook Fell. I've done the best ones a few times down the years but will absolutely not be doing Yockenthwaite Moor or Rogan's Seat again....or Dodd Fell for that matter. 😉

[@cairnscrow8713]

Great trip Chris, surprised you allowed the peasants to join you but hey 😆

[@ChrisJB]

Ha ha! Yes, I'm just too kind! 😆😉

[@unclepeteswildadventures]

Nice one Chris. Your videos are getting better and better. As always your knowledge of plants, geology and ornithology etc, makes your chats most interesting Nice Hercules flypast. I’ve still to do those tops. I may have done them as a teenager but that was a while ago 🙄Anyhow, about that dream. Probable cheese butty and ale mate 🤣🤣🤣. Atb.

[@ChrisJB]

Cheers Uncle Pete. I didn't realise it was a Hercules.....it came by again later too. I'd done High Seat a couple of times in the pas but Little Fell was a new one.

[@olr1home]

Brilliant! I do watch Paul and Andy on KZbin but I think some of your scenes are more considered. I occasionally buy outdoor clothing in colours that I feel may clash but I console myself with the thought that I know someone who is unfraid to wear those gaiters... Hope you are well !😀

[@ChrisJB]

Cheers Oliver. As for the gaiters, they are an American brand and I believe they are no longer available in the UK. I find this alarming as with my gormless-ness I am sure to lose them one day and they'll be irreplaceable.....😭. I am okay, thanks, hope you are too. 👍

[@Johnnygee10]

How do Jepson, Out with wild camping and youtube royalty you say. Well count yourself in that catogory👌Always a great watch one of your videos .... I smashed the like button and hit the subscribe 😂🤣 a while ago. Remind me not to say that again 🙄 😉

[@ChrisJB]

How do Johnny and thanks for the compliment 👍. And keep 'smashing' and 'hitting' them mate......just how I like it. 😉🙄

[@StuartThow]

Love the new tent Chris, looked like a cracking camp 👍

[@ChrisJB]

Cheers Stuart. A bit unseasonal at times but a good time was had.

[@acedecs]

We’ve just returned from a cottage weekend in stainforth a totally undiscovered part of the country for me it’s amazing so many amazing walks and too many waterfalls to mention did some amazing walking around Ribblehead viaduct. Definitely going back. Great video Chris

[@ChrisJB]

Thanks mate. Stainforth holds a special memory for me Decs. It was the first time I got served ale in a pub. I was 16 (but looked about 12) and don't know how I got away with it! 🍺😎

[@Panos835]

Yorkshire is such a beauty Thanks for sharing Subscribed 👍

[@ChrisJB]

It is. Thank you for subscribing 🙂

[@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling]

I saw you commenting on Shanita's Countryside Walking channel so thought I'd pop across. I've only been hiking and vlogging for a year. Great channel. Loved the cloud inversion and the C-130 on it's final circuit of the UK. New Subscriber here.😊

[@ChrisJB]

Hello Chris and thank you for subscribing and the kind comment. Shanita and Michael live not far from me and we have met up for a couple of short, local walks in the past. We are planning to meet up later this summer too. Best wishes, Chris

[@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling]

@@ChrisJB I'll look forward to the collab.

[@seanmurphy6139]

Nice video as always Chris. A worthwhile trip even just to save the sheep. What I like most about your videos is that you are so enthusiastic and informative about the plants, wildlife, history and the environment of your trip. A lot of the big KZbin campers are more about merchandise reviews and growing their channel subscribers. Please don't change, Mate. P.S., The kid in that dream was Boris Johnson

[@ChrisJB]

Ha ha! If it had've been BJ I doubt I would've been able to hold back 😉. Thanks Sean....yes, I just love the countryside and most things about it. I think I'd probably go doolally if for some reason I was removed from it. As for changing.....I'm far too set in my ways for that 🙂 . Bye for now, Chris

[@geolockhart7644]

Nice to see you enjoyed yourself in one of my favourite places to walk, I never tire from being up along the edge & around that area. Just got back from the C2C walk so catching up & nice to sit & chill whilst watching this.

[@ChrisJB]

How do George and well done on the C to C. I did it during a red hot summer in 1989 and finished up with a lovely tan! I do like Mallerstang, possibly my favourite part of the Dales. 👍

[@geolockhart7644]

@@ChrisJB I did it just over 41 years ago before joining the military, a lot has changed in that time & Ive become a lot older but still enjoyed it immensely albeit some of the climbs in Cumbria were very hard with a dodgy ankle. Mallerstang and around that area definitely my favourite place in the Dales 👌

[@atrampinthehills.841]

Loved your video Chris..i am always impressed by your knowledge...Yeah i think you would have been better off walking down to the edge to camp, but still a good night out...your story of the sheep reminded me of a day out i once had...coming down off Selside pike in the lakes ...heading for Mosedale cottage where we were to spend the night, we found a sheep in a boggy stream, completely stuck and looking sorry for itself...Anyway my mate jumped in behind it and started pushing, as i got in front of it pulling it's horns trying to free it..after about 10 minutes of hard work we eventually got it out of the bog...As we walked away we heard it bleating to thank us...as we turned around the bugger jumped back in...we said sod yer...

[@ChrisJB]

Hello Steve and ta. Sheep aren't the brightest things are they? If this one managed to survive it wouldn't surprise me if it trotted straight back into the bog again 🤔. How long ago is it since you stayed at Mosedale Cottage? Is it any good? I quite fancy it but have heard it gets very busy nowadays.

[@BorderRambler]

Nice one Chris , recognised that edge from when I drive thru the valley below . New shelter looking good, always takes a few pitches to get the hang of it . Great stuff atb Dave

[@ChrisJB]

Cheers Dave. I love Mallerstang. My pa was a big train fan and I used to go there with him whilst he filmed the steam trains. I deffo need to get used to dcf.....very different from the stretchy silnylon. 😉

[@Voodoo_Ray]

You caught the final Hercules flight 👌

[@ChrisJB]

Ah right....brilliant thanks Ray. I saw it again later in the day.

[@Voodoo_Ray]

@@ChrisJB there was a 3 ship tour round the uk as they are being retired now

[@DesGreene]

Hi Chris. What a top crew for a wild camping trip! 👍😁 Strange weather, with that swirling mist in the evening! I never knew Jacob's Ladder was quite scarce. I've spotted it in a couple of places in the White Peak, and then again in North Wales recently. Is there anything more common I could have confused it with? I'll make sure to take some better pictures next time! All the best and see you soon👍

[@ChrisJB]

Hello Des and thanks. As for Jacob's ladder, the only thing you have to watch out for is that it isn't a garden escape. If it occurs on Carboniferous Limestone that is a good start. In the Dales or the White Peak, especially Lathkill Dale it us usually legit' 👌. Bye for now, Chris

[@gainesy_walks]

Cracking video Chris, lovely haze at sunset. Tent looks cool 😎. Made the most of the day, I'm a bit same. Youve got a surprise violent side to you n all 😂

[@ChrisJB]

Thanks Dave. If possible I like to wring as much out the day as I can....it's precious time really 🙂. Yes, I was quite taken aback with regards to my conduct in that dream.🤔😆

[@gainesy_walks]

@@ChrisJB it's very precious!!

[@Thebluedocful]

Another lovely video Chris. I wouldn't be following you and watching your videos if it wasn't for Paul. He's the reason I got into all of this, big big inspiration. And Andy is the only person from you tube I've met in the hills - in the Peaks and he was kind enough to stop and speak with me and my girls. Top blokes. Always enjoy your videos, love the variety. Could you disclose where you made your tent purchase?? Looks nice. Take care mate, Simon.

[@ChrisJB]

Thank you Simon. Yes, it was great to join Andy and Paul. They are thoroughly decent chaps and great company and it's clear why their YT stations are so well respected and followed. As for the tent, I bought it from Tarptent in the US and once again got stung for some serious import fees! 😭

[@Thebluedocful]

@@ChrisJB cheers Chris. I’ve also had some mental dreams in the hills… must be the altitude!

[@grantswheelstohills]

Looks like you had a great trip Chris, I like your new tent, I'm sure RS Outdoors did a video on mods to his Tent. If that's any help. I love the C 130 I had a look around one last year. I got buzzed by a really low Atlas on the Ridgeway recently...I got so excited I forgot to take a photo !! Thanks for the film atb Grant.

[@ChrisJB]

Hello Grant and thanks. I'm not that clued up on planes but I knew it was something good. I remember Ray's mods on his Notch Li. He didn't hang on to it for very long though so am guessing he wasn't that keen!

[@grantswheelstohills]

@ChrisJB you know the tent design well so that's all good. As you know it's a bit more difficult to pitch as it does not stretch. It can be louder in the rain. But it is the same weight when wet. It certainly looks smart. I like the look of them but being 6'1" and a bit of a lump I don't think I'd be able to stand up in one !🤣🤣🤣. Enjoy.

[@titothetroddler]

We can only have missed each other by a day or so Chris, think I got a bit luckier than you weather wise, I also dropped off the summit to the tarns near Lodge edge, was a world of difference to the wind on top, it really is a stunning place, I think I also got lucky as it was dry because it looks like most of the time there will be lots bogs to put your foot in, I should have sussed you went with Andy and Paul as I saw Paul’s video pop the other day. Looked like you had a great time mate. All the best Tito 👍

[@ChrisJB]

Yep, I gathered we can' have been that far apart Tito. The weather was very peculiar and caught me off guard a bit though the tent did its job. I do love Mallerstang area....even the valley is pretty cool, what with Pendragon Castle and I've seen red squirrels in the past near the little church at Outhgill. I also have happy memories joining my pa when he used to film the steam their too. 🚂

[@titothetroddler]

@@ChrisJB sounds like a place close to your heart mate, I am definitely going to mod the notch Li when I get round to it, just good to get out my friend, I can’t wait for next trip 😊

[@mickfitzvalleyandhill]

Usual great video Chris. I think your new tent could do with some extra pegging points mate. That run down the sides is just too long. My Duplex was the same. It's rock solid since I added them. I did a video on it. BTW I'm still off the road. Likely an operation on the foot soon! ... Mick Fitzpatrick

[@ChrisJB]

Aye, I've seen a few add tie-outs along those long edges. I used it last night too and an improved pitch helped as well! Hope the foot op' doesn't keep you out of action for too long Mick. 🤞

[@CountrysideWalking]

Good to see you out with a few mates on your wild-camp walk. It certainly looked like a good hike in distance. My goodness you certainly had plenty of stop offs on your way up. Nice to have good weather for a change though noticed your thicker anarak up on moorlands. Those tents did look flimsy though- probably wouldn't keep me warm. Do you have summer and winter tents? p.s. I wonder what that dream meant!!!

[@ChrisJB]

Hello Shanita. It was good to have companions as I tend to go it alone. I do have a couple of tents to suit the conditions. The one I used this time is new and conditions were probably better suited to my other sturdier tent.

[@Karen-dq8nw]

Interesting to see your Notch Li in that wind. I no longer take mine when I know I'm camping high and in a potentially windy area. It does hold up for sure, but the long edges just never stop flapping. I even put some hem edge loops onto it and extra stakes, but that tent just prefers to be in the trees. So now I take my Moment DW to the high places. I hope your summer has warmed up since your hike!

[@ChrisJB]

Hello Karen. You are right about the long edges. I've seen folk put another tie out on them, though others say they can distort the dyneema so I'm just not sure. I used it last night in better conditions and it was fantastic.

[@MrJud62]

great video as always chris,just in the middle of a gardenin project at the min,got a week off second week in august so hoping to get to laddow rocks and maybe edale weather permitting,fingers crossed.

[@ChrisJB]

Thanks as always Ken. Hope the gardening project is going well pal. ATB, Chris

[@stevewilson8844]

Great video Chris!!👍you keep looking at Wild Boar,have you not done it yet?did my fifth wild camp up there a couple of weeks ago and its never let me down winter or summer!! Keep the videos coming,really look forward to them!!

[@ChrisJB]

Cheers Steve. I have walked WBF three times but have yet to camp on it. Me and a mate might give it a go this summer. Five camps up there is very impressive!

[@stevewilson8844]

Fantastic place for a camp! I'll look forward to the video.👍

[@danexitsstreetview3273]

Always enjoy your videos Chris and this was no exception. Lucky man getting out with Andy and Paul and those views just topped it off. Wow! Cheers.

[@ChrisJB]

Hello Dan and thanks pal. Yep, Andy and Paul are a great couple of blokes......I really enjoyed their company. 🙂

[@thewanderingforester]

Been looking forward to this since Paul and Andy released their versions of the trip. Really enjoyed it. New tent looks good.

[@ChrisJB]

How do Roger and thanks. Not the best conditions for putting up a new tent but I got there in the end. 👍

[@michaeldenham9681]

That view along the cliff at Mallarstang certainly looked impressive. Great pictures. Despite the conditions on top at night, it looked as though you had fine weather the rest of the time - good conditions for photography.

[@ChrisJB]

Thanks Michael, It's quite a place. The valley is very interesting too with Pendragon Castle and the old church at Outhgill.

[@Olan...]

I will be very disappointed if i found out that you 3 didn't parachute in to start this trip out of that Aircraft in the opening scene Chris !!!

[@ChrisJB]

We didn't this time.....but I'll see what I can sort out for the next one. 😉😎

[@Olan...]

@@ChrisJB You have made your bed now mate :)

[@pluffer96]

Your dream Chris sounds like London on a good night?

[@ChrisJB]

Ha ha! Yes, I can see that too. 🤔