WINTER Van Camping At An Abandoned Military Base | STEALTH CAMP UK

[@grunge_surf_witch_uk9130]

I stayed there in the 1989 me and my family in a VW camper all four of us as a teenager ..same colour too as that VW.. we stayed at the side of car park!! Looks like caravans on it now…Only had one cold tap and pitch black at night…I was terrified as there was a murder appeal picture in the shop window. My bro went to phone box at night to phone his gf … I went with him I was stood outside it,but my eyes started playing tricks on me in the dark and thinking it was the murderer …kinda ruined his romantic phone call with me freaking out and jumping into phone box with him 😂

[@neilsonwheels]

Pause video at 11:52. Brilliant 😂

[@blaydetube]

Was looking for this comment 😂 would have been a hilarious thumbnail 😂😅

[@josiejo-fh4ep]

The airfield was RAF Brawdy, I was born there when my Dad was posted there in the 70s. White Sands and Newgale beaches are my happy place - I always think that area is just like Cornwall but without the crowds. Very special place to me.

[@BrendanExplores]

Ahh wow! That's brilliant to hear 🙂 so was it operational in the 70s as well?

[@josiejo-fh4ep]

When we were there (71-73) it was Navy and Dad was there representing the RAF. They took it back over in ‘74 and finally closed down in the early 90s I think. The army took it on after that. We have close friends who live in St David’s and Solva so we visit often.

[@BrendanExplores]

@@josiejo-fh4ep thank you very much for the history of it mate 🙂 really appreciate it. Interesting to know 👍

[@The_Bearded_Wanderer]

You could have titled this "Brendan and Steve check out a huge organ" 😂

[@tinaashman1813]

We've been there used to watch this woman riding her horse on the beach everyday. Such a beautiful place. That back looks well nice but no tar with the tomatoe sauce rather brown sauce.

[@agrooy7737]

You, my friend are a legend, I enjoy your videos more than any other on KZbin, you provide great information about the places you visit, I love the food you cook and the park up info that helps us find decent places to stay, please never change mate, keep the food vids coming, even the mishaps. 😂

[@BrendanExplores]

That's a deal buddy 👍 I'm not changing 🙂 and thanks for those kind words! My videos never need outtakes because I leave them all in 🤣🤣🤣

[@brandonkelly5520]

If you ever feel like traveling up north my home town south shields has a car park on the sea front you can overnight in for the grand total of £3 lol thats where we will be testing out our van if i ever get her finished haha

[@BrendanExplores]

I'll definitely be getting up there at some point 🙂 thanks for tip mate and best of luck testing the van out 👍

[@Bikergirl_40]

I’ll be heading there when I finally start and finish a van. South Shields is lovely

[@stevesmonumentaladventure]

I am thinking of traveling to Newcastle U tyne this christmas as a tour of Stone henge

[@Bikergirl_40]

@@stevesmonumentaladventureyes my daughter and I want to go there too. For the winter solstice

[@Feistywench59]

Beautiful cathedral, but my God that music was horrendous. I was waiting for Dracula to show up. Great vlog as always

[@BrendanExplores]

It was indeed and that music really didn't set the scene in there lol. Thanks for leaving a comment and I'm glad you enjoyed the video 😁

[@sallymurray2147]

Great video brendan shame about Fishbourne liked the park up at the end that cathedral at St David's was nice

[@tooyoungtobeold8756]

St Davids became a city in 1995, after that plaque was put up. It is the smallest city in the UK.

[@graygoescampin]

Just discovered ur channel mate. Brilliant. Binge watching as we speak.

[@GoodOnYerMate]

Surprised at Fishguard, I thought it was a big busy town. Glad you sussed it out for me 😁I've now invested in a drone (dji mini 3 pro) because of your fantastic overfly shots. That will get a work out next June when I'm up your way. As usual video made me smile take care mate.

[@andrewsparrey154]

Brilliant video as always,,,loved the comment about the VW 😅😂😅 .have a great Christmas and more of the same next year

[@faustinofabro3408]

I love your country UK VERY BEAUTIFUL PLACE ❤️❤️❤️ again I can’t wait to see more places in UK….

[@johnhewit3099]

Another great vid Brendan. Some lovelly places again mate.

[@BrendanExplores]

Thanks mate 🙂 yeh although the weather wasn't always on our side, we say some great places 😁

[@iancash4129]

Brilliant mate as normal most enjoyable 👍

[@BrendanExplores]

Thanks mate 🙂 really appreciate you leaving a comment as well 👍

[@GazHogan]

A friend of mine, work colleague, used to holiday in Fishguard with his family of four EVERY year. I was down that down way once so I thought, I'll pop in, and take a look,,,,,,hmmmmm ,,,,,,say no more

[@BrendanExplores]

It was a sad sight to see but maybe it perks up a bit in the summer possibly 👍

[@nemoscamperadventures7563]

Brendan, when you walked out of Fishguard and down to the sea, if you then went over to the other side where the Port was, that’s Goodwick not Fishguard, two different places buddy

[@BrendanExplores]

Ahhh ok then mate 👍 thanks for the info 🙂. Might catch the ferry one day

[@heatherpalmer]

I love all the food on your channel and the touring it’s a great mix 💯🥧🥮🍮🍨☕️☕️🥖🥖🥓🚐xx

[@BrendanExplores]

Thanks Heather, yeh I do love the adventure and food 😁 I'm glad you enjoy the videos 👍

[@Izzi-n5t]

Hi Brendan, been following you since the beginning, just recently had to change my user id 😢, I love your content. Your uploads I really look forward to. I’ve got no tv at home because nothing could ever match the quality of the content and reality we get from channels like yours. Thanks so much for your hard work and forethought on your videos. I’m loving the bigger van

[@tooyoungtobeold8756]

You need some small tongs for your bacon turning. Nice breakfast though. How are you finding the 20 mph malarkey?

[@BrendanExplores]

Your absolutely right mate 👍 might get a pair for Christmas 🙂. The speed limits are an actual nightmare buddy

[@imbek47]

I'm back watching your videos which is great! But I still can't figure out what video I left a comment saying "Suggestion: Add a mini smoke stack with a rain cap for cooking.". And also something to do with an oven hood as well..

[@ewanstevenson]

11:50 Did she think that you were trying to proposition her with a cheeky cinnamon swirl? That's basically a marriage proposal in some parts of Wales! 😂

[@BrendanExplores]

🤣🤣🤣 brilliant place to pause the video lol

[@graj0]

Sadly, the plight of Fishguard is not surprising. The boss of Stenna Line says the decline seen in Fishguard was because of the new trading relationship with the EU after December 31st 2020, which has led to a 30% drop in traffic in 2021 alone. Irish businesses and transport companies avoid the Ireland-UK-EU route preferring the longer time taken using the easier Ireland-EU route. The impact of this new trading relationship on Welsh ferry ports, including Fishguard, has been described as unsustainable and disproportionate, threatening the local employment and future opportunities in the area. It's very sad, but you have shown the effect of Brexit on Fishguard very clearly.

[@1akw]

Steve and brendan yes mate hope you both have a great Christmas and New year

[@BrendanExplores]

Cheers buddy and the same to you! Hope your new year is a good one as well 🙂👍

[@JamesWilliam70]

Thanks for sharing fella. You missed Fishguards main attraction, it's little harbour at the narrow one lane bit at the bottom of the steep hill. You just ended up walking at goodwick seawall near the ferry terminal for Ireland. At newport you could have walked across the estuary at low tide (with your trousers turned up) into newport or walked around the dunes which have vipers, then over the bridge to newport... It's all a national coastal walk BTW. @4:40 (that big lump of land poking out) is Dinas head which has two lovely beaches each side, one with an old church remain...

[@BrendanExplores]

Thanks for watching mate and sharing some local info! Wish I had you with us for the guided your 😁. I'll definitely have to return to Pembrokeshire again at some point. Maybe in the summer 🙂

[@JamesWilliam70]

BTW the parking at Newport sands seems to be free from 7th november to 15th march... @@BrendanExplores

[@Maranatha-t9d]

My dad lives on the Knap in Barry, Wales. He'd love to meet you. On Pebbly Beach in Barry, near Cardiff airport I think you can stay over night. There's lots of restaurants and take aways on the broad street leading to the Knap. Beautiful sunsets and nice BBq areas.

[@BrendanExplores]

Definitely on the list for a summer adventure for sure! Might even bump into your dad eh 😁👍 thanks for the suggestion!

[@Maranatha-t9d]

yeah, he's planning to get a van to convert into a camper so it would be cool for him to get some tips from you. @@BrendanExplores

[@BrendanExplores]

@@Maranatha-t9d that's brilliant, I wish him the best of luck with it all 🙂 I documented my whole van build on the channel so hopefully he can get some tips 😁👍🤞

[@Maranatha-t9d]

@@BrendanExplores yeah Summer is best. It’s freezing cold and extremely windy on the Knap in winter.

[@duncancameron9734]

Great fun Brendan. Loved the cathedral. Is Matty ok, not seen him for a while?

[@BrendanExplores]

Cheers mate and the cathedral was beautiful wasn't it 🙂. Yeh Matti is all good mate, I speak to him regularly 👍 he's just not a fan of winter camping buddy

[@mobileupload4374]

At least the half moon was outside the van 😂

[@BrendanExplores]

Yes 🤣 made for a nice night light lol

[@DarthTribal]

OMG 21:14 has me in stitches!

[@BrendanExplores]

Nearly had brown pants in there mate 🤣🤣🤣

[@emmawhite677]

Looks like you only need to pay for parking between March-Nov

[@BrendanExplores]

Yes I think that's the case most tourist destinations 🙂 the parking is catered towards the holiday makers 👍

[@OutAndAbout-UK]

Mate, having read some of the comments on this post, I think the important thing is to do what YOU enjoy 👍 your content is very watchable and just good fun. Personally, I enjoy the food content and appreciate being shown the great park up locations 👌 Nice work

[@BrendanExplores]

That's very kind of you to say buddy and I appreciate that 👍. Yeh, I think your right, the minute I stop making videos I enjoy will be the minute all the character and soul leaves the channel. I'm glad you enjoy watching my ramblings though 🤣👍

[@corrinewood5609]

It seems that st David's was made a city in 1994. The plaque you saw was dated 1989, which means that at the time the plaque was given, it was still a town.. hope this helps. Love the vlogs

[@BrendanExplores]

Nice one on the info mate 👍 really appreciate that 🙂. That would make sense

[@stevenperrin6010]

Another great vid Brendan 👍

[@BrendanExplores]

Cheers buddy and thanks for leaving a comment 🙂👍

[@HoneyandMe]

Another fun video! Fishguard (sp??) was lovely. Sad it's in decline. The cathedral in St. David's was awesome! So unexpected. Not leaving a comment about the VDub, lol! Just as a side note on that...Where I live in BC, Canada, there is a man who buys these old broken down VW vans and completely redoes them. He hires people who need a hand up in life and teaches them as they help him in the restorations. I. for one, would LOVE one that he has done. Just sayin', lol! Beautiful spot to end your video!

[@BrendanExplores]

Thank you 🙂 yeh it was sad to see it so lifeless... But st David's definitely made up for it 😁. Not to worry about the VW comments 🤣 I'm sure their good vans really lol

[@train8459]

If you get a chance go to Marloes sands what an amazing beach its in my top 5 and I have done the entire UK coast also there is a farmer who lets you stay on a field with an amazing view its £10 has freshwater supply and elsan waste and a skip he is just before the council car park.

[@BrendanExplores]

Thanks for the suggestion 🙂 sounds brilliant! Does this campsite have toilets as well then?

[@train8459]

No its just a field but a great stop over for £10 great views and that amazing beach we always wild camp but this is worth the stop over fill your water etc@@BrendanExplores

[@gary6579]

Fishguard is a lovely place as is goodwick

[@BrendanExplores]

Never got chance to visit goodwick but I'll definitely be returning one day! 🙂👍

[@gary6579]

You were in it lol. That harbour with the long walk on the break water lol, when you where shouting come into the water

[@Desmond.TuTu.]

👍 and not a pineapple or back door pizza in sight 👍

[@BrendanExplores]

🤣🤣 I'm sure they will make a return lol

[@rumblebumble1196]

Oh I popped in for all the dubbers comments 😂 obviously they are all out mending their vans 🤣 great video as always, and you managed to get me to comment.... keep safe fella 😊

[@BrendanExplores]

Obviously 😉🤣 thanks for the comment mate and being able to take a joke 👍 not many people can these days. Have a good week mate!

[@Maranatha-t9d]

It would look more cozy without the bright lights, maybe more of a natural light would be better inside

[@BrendanExplores]

I agree 👍 might have to get a little lamp in here 🙂

[@Dee-B82]

Some brilliant one liners in this one B, just the laugh I needed 😊 so thank you for taking us on another great camping trip ❤x

[@BrendanExplores]

Nice one Dee 🙂 glad you enjoyed it 👍 and I hope you enjoy the next one!

[@DCD-b5b]

Time for bru & Brendan explores! 👍

[@BrendanExplores]

Nice one mate 😁👍

[@xIDarkSideIx]

Need some brooooon sauce on that bacon 😂

[@BrendanExplores]

Your damm right sir! Love a bit of brown 😁

[@xIDarkSideIx]

Ruddy phone cut my comment of.. Would you recommend those ridge monkeys also btw? Been looking at getting one for when I'm fishing cheers 👍👍

[@Davey25]

The van looks really cosy mate do you live in it fulltime?

[@BrendanExplores]

Yeh it's proper cosy when it's cold and wet outside 🙂. No I don't live in the van mate thankfully. I live in Shropshire 👍

[@Davey25]

@@BrendanExplores More n more people are turning to van life fulltime and i really do think its the way to go, there are some really smart campers out there, i really do like yours👍🏼

[@tooyoungtobeold8756]

How are you finding the 20 mph malarkey?

[@BrendanExplores]

A nightmare to be fair... Too slow to be in third gear and too fast to be in second... It makes sense outside schools etc but in general, it causes more dangers than it solves

[@greenjacket66]

just Google it you'll find the trip routes

[@jackjack3902]

Hi what size of leisure battery do you have I have 2 x110amp batteries and my 5kw will still say E1 not enough power ned to start van to get it going .can you help lol

[@BrendanExplores]

Yeh absolutely, I have a 150ah titan lithium battery 👍 great piece of kit. If you Google titan lithium batteries and drop them a line, they will suggest a solution to help 🙂. Tell them I sent you as well 😁

[@jackjack3902]

Thanks for the reply first person to do so 👍 I'll look into that but a bit cold in Scotland for lithium battery up here they die in the cold lol

[@BrendanExplores]

@@jackjack3902 my pleasure mate and you'll be glad to know Titan also have a range of heated lithium batteries as well 🙂. Ask to speak to a guy called Chris and tell him I sent you 👍

[@vtecbobby]

It would't be a Brendan Explores vid without him dropping his food in the van! lol

[@BrendanExplores]

It's becoming a staple tradition now 🤣🤣

[@Maranatha-t9d]

IF YOU EVER COME INTO THE bARRY AND cARDIFF AREA LET ME KNOW

[@BrendanExplores]

Definitely going to be exploring more of South Wales next summer 😁

[@pete8398]

Ketchup on first!? 🤯😩🤢

[@BrendanExplores]

I know right!? 🤣🤣

[@pete8398]

@@BrendanExplores it’s on the lines of adding milk and boiling water before the tea bag 😂😂😂

[@willhas8416]

Your saying about people surfing and u r knocking them , and you’ve got the I’m a follower of the hair cut

[@steve_and_lolas_hikes]

£699 fir a water filter/heater.....Im out 😅😅

[@steve_and_lolas_hikes]

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[@robertmurray6021]

Brendan, your videos would be better if you stopped swearing.😢