Winter Vanlife Stealth Camping in the Peak District

I went to Hathersage in the Peak District
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Welcome to my Channel,
My name is James and I live full time in my tiny van, however this is not just a van life channel. I enjoy travel, food and drink and making videos 🙂
When I turned 50 I decided I’d had enough of the rat race and working long hours just to pay rent and bills, life was passing me by and I needed a drastic change.
FAQ
Where is Helen?
Helen has a responsible full time job and two children so unfortunately she can’t join me on every trip. I really wish she could.
What equipment do you use?
My vlogging camera is a GoPro Hero 9 but I also use my pixel 6a phone and Lumix G80 camera for other footage
For editing, I used Premiere Pro on an old laptop but I’m saving to buy a more powerful computer.
Do you have children?
Yes I have a 6yr old daughter who lives with her mum but I see her quite a lot. I don’t usually put her on the vlogs and if I do, I block out her face for privacy reasons. I also have a grown up son.
How do you fund your lifestyle?
I don’t need as much to live these days since going full time van life but I receive a small percentage of income from the ads that KZbin put on the videos.
Why the sponsored videos?
I only accept sponsorship from companies I use and trust, this is my fulltime job and my income, it’s how I support my family. (I have Patreon if you prefer videos with no ads).
How do I contact you?
Please contact me here: [e-mail]

[@El-Tel63-Terry.]

It was so nice to hear you ring your mum every day. I'm now 60 and rang mine every day until last July when she died. I take great comfort in the fact I told her I loved her every day... nice vlog as usual, James. 👍🏻🙂

[@bythecurb]

I'm sorry to hear that mate. I always tell her I love her. Helen lost her mum recently and wishes she could still call her.

[@TheChodax]

Feel your pain Terry, spoke to mine daily, lost her 16 months ago and lost without her.

[@TheChodax]

@@bythecurb That's the trick James, never be afraid to say it, I had a health scare at 28 and realised I rarely told her. It came as a shock when I started telling her every time we saw each other or spoke but I know it meant so much to her.

[@El-Tel63-Terry.]

@@TheChodax Thank you, I feel your pain too...

[@streetlife8461]

My late Father used to say to me, If you have a Mother, cherish her with care, You never know her value, Till, you see her vacant chair.

[@graemepatterson]

There's THREE types of viewer! Some of us enjoy both types of video!

[@bythecurb]

Haha oh yes!! 😂

[@shane4849]

As a fellow miserable Barnsley man.. I salute you James living the absolute dream 👍🏼

[@bythecurb]

Thanks mate 😂

[@MrKevinbrindle]

I don't care what anyone says, great Britain has some beautiful places, no matter what the weather!

[@edglue6138]

Just really expensive

[@nessah23]

Had#

[@giorgipiorgi]

Very true. I think the nicest countryside in the world can be found in the British isles

[@bythecurb]

Absolutely. We are so lucky 😊

[@gigglygirl74clare]

We do indeedy, no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing 😅😂

[@leeyoung9469]

Hi James, you really are a hero. My wife and I used to do six months or so stealth camping in our Pozl van. Fortunately after trying the UK - beautiful as it is - we decided that Spain and Portugal was much, much better. Not just the weather and cheap vino but also the aires some with electricity. All power to you amigo!

[@bythecurb]

Thank you, I love Spain and if I didn't have family here, I'd be off!! 😀

[@janninehodgson2815]

@@bythecurb would luv to see you and Helen on a van trip to Spain. Thanks for picking up some lazy buggers trash, we do the same when out in the van. Hi de ho from New Zealand.

[@sugaray7435]

Thank you for acknowledging and appreciating us watchers who enjoy a good ole fashion actually van life video. I enjoy watching the day to day routine and cooking, errands etc. not just talking, driving and a bunch of B-rolls! ❤ Thank You!!

[@kathleenpotts2296]

Love watching

[@katewilliams4876]

I am an American,who is an Anglophile. I love the UK, with a real affinity for Cornwall. I love that you take us all around. Miss your banter w Helen but enjoyed your vlog on your own. Happy trails.

[@jillcharnock4986]

The van looks amazing since it’s refit ……. The tea for £3.99 a bargain Please don’t let the rain spoil your blogs We are British and right there with you. The sleeping arrangements are just what the rest of us are trying to manage van life or not but we don’t enjoy the scenery you have this is a top video keep up the great work loving the trips feels like we are right there with you. Man bag and all xx Don’t you just love the man who rings his Mum daily ♥️♥️♥️

[@bythecurb]

Thank you Jill. I'm glad you enjoyed the video 😊

[@andrewcobb3960]

The weather is not your fault James it's England. Your content is always great 😊😊😊

[@julieclayton4675]

'I've swapped seats again' Chuckling. Great stuff James.

[@colinclarkesmusic]

That's what my dear old grandad used to say. When one door closes, another one opens, that's probably why he got kicked off the submarines. But I've got to say. Your van life videos are my favourite. I enjoyed it. 😊

[@bythecurb]

😂😂 Thank you

[@Freedom2Roam.]

Thank you, so cosy in your van. Nice scenery on your walk 😊

[@bythecurb]

Thank you so much :-)❤

[@Freedom2Roam.]

@@bythecurb You’re welcome.

[@kevjaffray]

Just 2 things missing for the perfect vlog, fish n chips and the lovely Helen. You sure packed a lot into that 30mins. Great to see the trip from Hillsborough through the Rivelin valley too, brought back memories. Your channel and St Christopher of Atlantis are competing for number 1 spot on my most loved channels list. Thanks for taking us with you 🤩

[@bythecurb]

You are welcome. I love Andy and Claire, top channel

[@heatherread5314]

Love Kenneth Williams 😂

[@antbasse]

Great vlog as usual mate. Top man for picking up them bits As we all say them people mess it up and then the signs appear No overnight parking Take care pal

[@MissManifest369.]

I’d 100% be letting than rain wash me pots! 🤣🤣🤣 I wouldn’t leave rubbish though, nice one for leaving it better than you found it 👍🏽

[@joannedibben2352]

Absolutley loved seeing you in the back of your wagon cooking something up makes me envious lolx❤

[@mikeclare5907]

James, i do like those few paragraphs just prior to the comments, a good update spot i think. I feel a top tip coming on as you finished your evening meal and it concerns cleaning dishes. Make up a spray (dont buy one just remember that the spray nozzle nearly always fits a pop bottle type screw, choose a small bottle and attach nozzle. Fill container with a half and half mix of white vinegar and water. It works a treat and the vinegar smell just disappears after a short while, nice clean dishes. Try it and report back :) Best wishes Mike in County Durham

[@bythecurb]

Thank you for the tip Mike, I'll try that

[@steveyjuk1]

I will be in Castleton in a few weeks . Always wondered what Hathersage was like . Now I know 🙂👍 cheers .

[@user-vm4tc8me3z]

You have got a lovely vannice and comfy😊😊

[@Orph3us]

The structure and style of your videos get better and better. We love 'em !

[@bythecurb]

Thank you, glad you like them

[@user-ei5os7vl6x]

Keep Vlogging love them.

[@georgewhite1972]

I had a few bottles of that coffee stout from Aldi a few nights ago. It was really nice.

[@lindyloolinda3079]

It's gotta b southerners moaning. I think ya sense of humour is great. Keep doin wat u n Helen r doin.x

[@johngrant5448]

Hathersage wasn't rammed when I was young. That place called Sangams used to be The Bradgate Buttery, and if you look up, you'll see a double B back to back . I worked there for a short while and watched an absolute craftsman create a coat of arms in plaster, on the back wall. John Little came from Hathersage, he was Robin Hood's right-hand man or Lieutenant (pronounced leftenant) . These men were opposed to king John who was a proper tyrant. They would roam the land and avoid being captured, and the area that they covered was vast . Loxley was relatively close to Sheffield, and today is within its expanding boundaries. The sheriff of Nottingham was a particular enemy of the band of outlaws. There's far more to the story than meets the eye, and many want to dismiss it as "legend " but don't forget that the wicked king John was eventually forced to sign The Magna Carter. History is repeating itself with tyrants today claiming that it's been repealed, but a Law carrying a king's signature cannot be repealed, ever.

[@joline2730]

Robin Hood and his Merry Men is a STORY ‼️ And like all good stories, has an element of truth to them. King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table is another STORY. However, I 'Grant' you, John, Dick Turpin actually existed ... along with his Horse. Pinocchio is a STORY too 😅😅😅😅

[@johngrant5448]

@joline2730 Oh for pity's sake! Why don't you stupid , uneducated fuktards give up flaunting your boundless lack of knowledge before the world? Do you not realise just how stupid and effing ignorant you are? There's more brain in a squashed dog turd. Do one Karen

[@johntoulson1009]

Buzzing off the 4k mate, watch all your videos since I discovered you and makes me want to join the van life, life haha you and Helen are great and I am maybe one of the younger viewers of 33, looking forward to you next video and hats off to sharing when you was attacked in Sheffield the bleeders, ... John from the mighty Barnsley 😅

[@leemacgregor]

Gotta say what a video ! i was glued to it ! well done James absolutely superb, i think what comes through is the reality of your van life, the in car footage was great, nice one mate a great video !

[@bythecurb]

Thank you Lee :-)

[@brianwalsh2419]

Great video. I felt the Derbyshire Breakfast was lacking one key component - a slice of white pudding

[@Catherine-zq1kb]

Nice, thank you.

[@mum-0217]

I also ring my mum every day and it's just something I have always done but you never know just how long you have left now that she is getting on, so I try to make the most of it. I like both the van life and the day trips but I hate to see people dropping litter and making lovely places become unsightly. James, thanks for the insight into Harthersage, much appreciated.

[@davidsally_pizzatony]

Still watching but while you mentioned it thought I’d comment, I like either style of vlog…

[@bythecurb]

Thank you :-)

[@bridiewright1519]

Hi we are going lake district then bakewell in March, never been so be interested to watch, hope you're not too cold at night in the van 😊

[@bythecurb]

No, Im toasty warm :-)

[@bridiewright1519]

@@bythecurb grand x

[@griswald7156]

Bakewell is nice i like Sainsburys…

[@Karl.Jayce-DE]

I love old graves with a story behind it... nice video, i like you🤭

[@davidfrance1666]

Absolute love these vlogs gotta love a man bag😂

[@johnconnick3796]

Thank you for the upload James 👍

[@bythecurb]

You're welcome :-)

[@dougie60892]

That looked scary in the fog☹, the stir fry looked lovely, your van looks superb now, a lot more room. Take care James.

[@jonathanfinan722]

Beans in a separate pot does my head in. There's no need at all.

[@karlos55555]

Fully agree, get 'em tipped out!

[@kathyhayden2499]

Me too.

[@bythecurb]

Seems we are all in agreement 😂

[@kathyhayden2499]

@@bythecurb yes

[@tonyandsummer]

Love it mate !! ❤❤❤

[@lucygale336]

Great up load what a treat thank you James 😊 love the van 👍

[@bythecurb]

Thank you :-)

[@johngodfrey-cw9ik]

hi like to meet you and helen when ever you come to nottingham keep up the good work james love your vidios john nottingham

[@nataliesmith303]

Fab looking breakfast 😊

[@kitchenworker446]

James, if you go to Poundland, you can pick up a 'grabber' with a long handle that you can use to pick up any litter (if you choose to!) they used to be a pound but of course they may well be more expensive now...thye are not very sturdy, but are fine for picking up other peoples' snotty tissues! Also as I know space is a premium in a small van, it won't take up too much room.

[@andywrong3247]

Great idea James coming to a town near you be sure to leave plenty of rubbish 🗑, he's got nothing better to do.lol.

[@bythecurb]

Thank you for the idea. I'm going to get one 😊

[@oldmechanicguy4436]

Another great video as always

[@bythecurb]

Thank you :-)

[@grahampardner3241]

In that same church yard there is a grave of a famous cricketer of old can’t remember his name . You doing great mate take care

[@bythecurb]

Thank you mate

[@alanpunter8029]

Wonderful start you really are getting good at this. How beautiful is the countryside even at this time of year. Thanks again James

[@AnnaB-pm2kt]

Hi James it was lovely to see Hathersage on your vlog. Thank you. ❤

[@sunfire2354]

It's often concerned me, watching some of your videos if you ever got hit by a passing vehicle. Anyway I'm sure you know what you're doing sll, stay safe and keep making the great vids 👍

[@bythecurb]

Thank you, I am always thinking about that too so try to park where there's not much chance

[@blakey5993]

Another really enjoyable walk round, Cheers James👍👍

[@DianeNeedham-c7k]

If I ever win the lottery I'm going to buy you a beautiful motor home. I do love your present one but sometimes I feel bit sorry for you that your in such cramped space x

[@frankiepc8119]

Hi james , me and wife love watching your content and the colours in the wooded area in Grindleford look absolutely stunning . Might be very cold for you but your experiencing some lovely wonders of nature , keep up the good work , nice change from keep eating fish and chips . Regards Glenn and Marg 👍

[@bythecurb]

Thank you Glenn and Marg 😊

[@anitawalter5139]

Back in the early 60’s while I was at Sycamore school in Cantley Doncaster we went on a school trip and I remember going to Sherwood Forest and Little Johns grave. I would have been around 7 or 8. I can remember there being a wrought iron fence around Little John’s grave. Thank you for the memories. I was born in Doncaster but have lived in Canada since 1966. I am loving your videos.

[@bythecurb]

Thank you, I'm glad you like the videos. 😊

[@neilmorley7022]

James a true honest entertaining vid, and how do you find them gems of a walk amazing countryside we have thanks for your video

[@sk25974]

That walk up from the brdige is super slippy but not as steep as it looks and not so far. I had my friend with me, but you may have got muddy going up! Lovely to see Grindleford and the walk up. It was my first hike so memorable of how tough walking and slipping was. 😊

[@suz-x]

Great video as always James ... Have to say your van looks amazing now ... Living the dream, but the freedom must be amazing .. Best wishes always ;)

[@bythecurb]

Thank you, I love my little van and I'm very lucky to have such freedom

[@user-sq7yw7vp1l]

Hi James, a worth while watch on yt is Susanne Sunley, shes at the posh end of her version of van life. You might find it interesting. Totally different way to skin a rabbit.😅

[@bythecurb]

Thanks for the tip, I'll look her up

[@jimbhoy01]

Another good one James , i love seeing some of these little villages and towns you visit all from the comfort of my sofa , cheers mate you are a good man ..............................

[@bythecurb]

Thank you :-)

[@Tracylatham31028]

Sorry we late James it’s been manic recently so looking forward to catching up on ya vlogs ❤️😘💕love to you and helebobs

[@johnbellamy6449]

Another enjoyable watch . I like the same things as you , .vans like yours . comfy but not too big and cluttered with mod cons . my wife yesterday bought a heated throw blanket to help her arthritis .until the log burner has warmed up . buildings also . nature ,food , etc . went to Hathersage years ago ,saw Little Johns grave .my wife swears its genuine as she is from Nottingham originally . Robin Hood and all that . keep safe .

[@kristerhegsund5752]

I would suggest "Riddick". For your next movie. Or "Jupiter ascending". I think you would like them.

[@PaulO-mv6ku]

It's nice to see you out and about and on holiday but it's also nice to see the reality that crappy weather and dark days bring to the van lifer. The more mundane side of life is also interesting so keep it up.

[@user-kq9gq2xq2f]

Thats a great van you have.

[@bythecurb]

Thank you, I am very lucky :-)

[@jowoods8009]

I really hope I can get a van one day, that's so comfy. Got a diesel heater but your idea with electric blanket.. game changer.

[@artietheadventurebus]

Hi James my partner and i love watching your videos when we are cosy of an evening in our full time home on wheels. Love seeing both your cooking and the travels. Hope you are staying warm 😊

[@bythecurb]

Thank you, Im nice and toastie :-)

[@glasgowceltic2596]

1st time ive came across ur channel mate, i think its class 👍 u should come up to Sunny Scotland 😂🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@MrTerryb1956]

Loving your van mate

[@bythecurb]

Thank you :-)

[@heatherread5314]

Thanks James it was lovely walking around my old home town with you. It hasn't changed much.

[@v.rudeboy9829]

True Detective series are worthy of a good coat of looking at.. xx.

[@Tracylatham31028]

Loved ❤ your trip to hathersage James thanks for sharing ur travels with us ❤️❤️😘😘

[@bythecurb]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@ufoman4468]

Heyup James , Enjoyed your trek around Hathersage .Nice Brekkie ect Lovely scenic Church not sure about Little Johns Grave . Just back to the start after you had your stir fry and you were on about duvets . I highly recommend one of those Heavy Blankets you can buy for about £40 They are as warm as toast .Also get your self a Onsie Like a fleasy overall with a hood again warm as toast and great value at £25/£30 Might look a prat with it on but who gives a s**t as long as its warm . Go for it . Luv to Elles Bells.Sithi.

[@bythecurb]

Thanks mate, I have got a weighted blanket. I need to get it out again!!

[@FabulousWanderers]

Great KZbin content James. Ps, total respect for showing total respect for the land. ✨🌟🧡🧡🌟✨

[@andrewmaurer6267]

Quality as always top man 👍🍺

[@janeevans4758]

Love the peak district and the villages are absolutely beautiful, Hope has to be my absolute favourite.

[@bythecurb]

It's beautiful, I'm always there 😊

[@SusanTurner-yo9lf]

Love watching your travelling but also love the van life vlogs and the challenges you face, washing the dishes must be a bit tricky and finding somewhere quiet to sleep! Looks so nice in the van when you are cooking then watching films.

[@bythecurb]

Yes, it's super cosy

[@35davg]

great vid as usual james, can i give you a wee tip, if u have some spare cash get some youtube stickers made up and any pub/restaurant you go to ,ask if they could display it with your channel name on it, worth a try m8. it definetely catches peoples eye and would increase the subscribers

[@bythecurb]

Good idea, I need to design some first 😂

[@allfornothing4116]

Great video James, Padley Gorge is a great place! They had one of them tents in Elsecar Heritage centre in December, they are good

[@kevinmulligan6858]

I REALLY ENJOYED THIS ONE (i like them all) but this is your bread n butter, the reason i got interested in following you. So many great places that many of us have never been to and that breakfast looked really appetising .. Keep it up James, sitthee!

[@bythecurb]

Thank you Kevin

[@pauper177]

Well it turned out to be a lovely day, we had a great time looking at all the old houses and a church and i'm originally from the home of Robin Hood (Nottingham)so it was good to see the grave of little John (real or not ! )...It is so good that you phone your mum everyday, stops her worrying about you.. See you next time !!!!!

[@Zephyrines]

Welcome to the Man-Bag Society... we have been expecting you James 😄 Soon you will be wondering why you didn't get one earlier, makes life so much easier when the weather is changeable and you are constantly switching from jeans to shorts and not having to transfer everything each time. I started using one about 10 years back when I needed to carry a small medical device with me all the time. All the best mate, David

[@bythecurb]

Haha thanks David, Helen read your message to me yesterday and we both had a good laugh!! 😂

[@Mikeymoonboots]

I live in Peak District ,nice to see my local area on the KZbin . Been chilly 🥶

[@JasonDodson-s9z]

Loving the Vlog James, it brings back many happy memories of walking from Edale to Grindleford Cafe with my two Weimaraners when I was in my late teens/early twenties. Fast forward to today and as a fellow Yorkshire man who entered his 50th year last year, I transformed my life in Tenerife in December by buying a man bag (fanny pack) and it is the most practical thing the modern man can have, all of my travel documents in one convenient place and plenty of space for my mobile, wallet and leatherman (if you haven't got one of them yet then you need to sort yourself out).

[@bythecurb]

They're the future 😊

[@rigman70]

Thanks for putting these places on the map James. Great vlog as per usual keep doing what you’re doing pal its fantastic. 😊

[@bythecurb]

Thank you

[@nicksimms100]

For an accurate forecast, I find the met office site get it right, 9 times out of 10

[@andywright3450]

Hi JAMES wonderful video matey .. I still live with my mum and look after her too U only get one mum ... Great breaky too mate great video cu on next one

[@rickyjulian496]

Ninja pretty awesome for cooking though it's a little on the bulky side. pans a doddle to clean.. Wonder if they do a mini sized 3 in 1 pressure, slow cooker, saute. Can proper cook from scratch with a ninja. Can even bake a loaf in it. British army strength ninja.

[@bythecurb]

I need to get one of those, I keep putting it off!

[@lynnramsay315]

Love that you call your van Dorothy, thats my mums name ,I ring her every day and shes 86 on Sunday.. Great vlog as usual 😊

[@bythecurb]

Thank you, Happy birthday to your mum 🙂❤

[@gingerali]

Thanks for taking me along with you on this journey of yours. mate, stay safe .

[@airlessmean]

at 16:45 you could go swimmin in thAT pot hole lol ive started going round the peaks in my car doing caar camps and its been 1 hell of a experince! quite nice to do ha!

[@bythecurb]

We love the peaks :-)

[@airlessmean]

@@bythecurb yea same feel solitude when I'm there :)

[@user-vh7dc7go7h]

New subscriber, love seeing the old villages. Moved from kent to florida 20 years ago, miss all that.

[@bythecurb]

Thank you for the sub 😊

[@michaelventola5020]

Adorable town. Loved it. Thank you James.

[@suerawson8034]

Love the sound of rain on van/tent/window 😴 & the variation of location 🙋‍♀️.Thanks for showing highs n lows of living van life, you can do the ‘Bronte’ walk up from Hathersage church. Sue, S8 xx

[@bythecurb]

Thank you Sue 😊

[@johnterri620]

Stunning place you was at this week been many times .

[@chrishesketh-k8d]

Great blog james as usual the van and travel blog works just as well combined or individual, hathersage & surrouding area is a hidden gem keep them coming , lok forward to the next one

[@bythecurb]

Thank you 😊

[@user-xn3ks1tl1f]

Good to see you’re a member of the ‘mucky b*ggers club’ like me James. That looked a fascinating tented cafe/pub you we’re in, it’s a shame it’s going soon, it was unusual & added some character to the village. So off you were living your Van life in the cold, wet and fog. Lovely. Hathersage was pleasant - I bet in the Summer it’s really nice to visit. Thanks again James for a good video. Never mind the bad weather, it happens in Winter, even on the South Coast. 💕💕💕💕

[@bythecurb]

I love crisp winter days when it's clear skys and crunchy under foot.

[@anthonydevono8833]

Dinner looks good can hear the rain on your van at least it should shift the Fog!

[@Jimmiburn]

Would like to see you and helen on a narrow boat James think that would make for an interesting blog especially when you two have been down the pub 😂 great video...

[@bythecurb]

We're hoping to try the Norfolk broads this year 😊

[@kathyhayden2499]

Thank-you James lovely vlog .

[@rachelshonahague5718]

You'll love the Broards you two but try not to go in session as it gets busy.👍

[@sandrapaterson8678]

Hi James another great vlog, the music to the changing of the seats was epic lol. That was a posh breakfast but looked really tasty 😋 the Dune film was really good but books even better. Glad the blue sky's came out for you 😊

[@Jennifer-ep1sr]

Great video. Loved the mossy rocks and waterfall. Am looking up G.H.Lawrence. Nice walk around, thanks. ❤🇦🇺

[@kaikito7662]

As soon as I receive notification of your latest video I become both curious and impatient. Why? Your intros. Actually , your ' soundtrack', too. You never fail to surprise; you never fail to entertain our ears. You have become a maestro, young man!

[@bythecurb]

Thank you so much I really appreciate that

[@lcfcgrayforeverafox3603]

I must admit there's something very appealing about van life you look very cosy me and the mrs have been to matlock and stayed at the spa hotel we love it 😎

[@bythecurb]

Best thing Ive ever done is van life