Cotril Farm Campsite - Dalby Forest Walk & Campsite Tour

[@williamchanning9055]

Ive never done a wild camp, i prefer campsites; its all about personal choice. Love your vlogs fella.

[@LeisureBit]

We mainly use campsites and meets / rally’s etc for some of the reasons you stated and so you are permissive parking and much less likely to get moved on. Can’t whack a nice walk. I must get my fire pit up and running! 🔥 All the best, David & Rachel 👍

[@jasonnicol8302]

Nice and peaceful video Colin. Woodland walk is right up our street. Guessed the beer correct, I thank you. Defo pay for a campsite, need to have a shower and loo block, the good lady insists plus I do like to chat to other fellow campers. Each to their own though, wild camping not for us. NICE

[@Van-Ished]

Hi Colin, for me it’s about a 70/30 split campsite vs wild camp. Stonehenge was the first wild camp and it was amazing to wake up and see the views. Mike

[@jeffreybogue-collis7808]

Brilliant vlog bro, I’m Jeff so I’ve named our van Colin ! 😂 don’t tell the wife? 😂 No to the raptor paint , smooth and shiny is the way, just like my bonce 😂😂

[@davidbarber9892]

I’ve been going out in my van for 3 years now and never stayed on a campsite. I’m disabled/retired and go out a lot, probably 50/50 home and travelling the U.K. The whole point for me getting a camper was to be able to travel and not have the cost of staying somewhere, I just don’t have the money to do it anyway as it’s hard enough paying for van, fuel, insurance etc. I’ve never been moved on and never had any problems but I do keep myself to myself. Like your vids and I also watch Heaton and have a few of his signed photos hanging on my wall. I am the winner of fototripper 💩 box Sony a7rii 😍 which doesn’t work properly but I love it

[@DKVanLife]

Campsite security all day for us, we also only drink when camping so that’s another plus for us😃

[@irenedale5256]

Love the campsite - especially with no one else there - lovely countryside views. We always go on CLs/CS sites - especially since we now tow a caravan behind our camper -prefer to feel more secure and be able to have a drink. Thanks for sharing again- have a lovely weekend.

[@davidburn9472]

I can say I wild camp & stay on camp campsites, when I wild camp I arrive late, leave early & leave no evidence I’ve ever been there! Also I agree & also don’t drink alcohol! What I tend to do is sandwich my trips, first night wild, few nights on site then last night wild before heading home! Having a shower, toilet & a few beers is always NICE.

[@Wheres_wanda_wandering]

I prefer campsites but go to anything from just a water tap to the more expensive. I like the versatility of the van that we can do all different types of holiday but always have our accommodation. I like a fire pit but I’m happy without one too. Have no idea what a raptor on the front of your van would be so go for it if you want to. Take care Gill

[@barbsdee3831]

If you’ve never seen a clear river or stream you need to get out more 😂 🤦‍♀️ Aysgarth Falls to name one and in your part of the world it is stunning! Subscribed ✅

[@stephenrussell6074]

Small vans rule and with the fixed beds and shower rooms in larger vans you often have less living space. The parking and manoeuvrability are so much easier. They also get much better mpg.

[@he_finds_his_way]

I like both wild and campsites.. you sort of sum it up.. it’s the price of some sites now..

[@daviddring8692]

Hi Colin. I've often had the thought. Bet Colin will be coming up soon with a bigger van & converting it. Wouldn't have thought it would cost much. Perhaps nothing. Sell your van & that should be enough to purchase a van & convert it yoyrself Ive got a Renault trafic 2019 lwb premier edition van. Which is ideal for me (widower) But when you go on holiday. Especially with your daughter. Must be very claustrophobia Having said that. A lwb makes big difference Extra 400mm cupboard 400mm top 400mm living space And it's no more difficult to park. Mine is my car & never once had any difficulty parking

[@richardjackson7627]

Give Jamba,s ranch in Scarborough a visit you will love it 😊

[@rokerman]

I am a serial wildcamper - with a tent. Nothing beats (IMO) being on top of a mountain just under canvas (not really canvas, that would be too heavy!). Anyway, each to their own. Off grid in a van is exciting too. P.S. Keep looking out for you in Otley. I'll give you a wave in my T6.

[@Bob-_-Smith]

I’d always use campsites, firstly I like proper showers and secondly I don’t want to crap in a bucket.

[@Yorkshirepoptopadventures]

I don't mind crapping in a bucket, as long as it's somebody else's bucket 🤣🤣🤣

[@steve_and_lolas_hikes]

A bucket....have you not heard of porta loos 🙄🤡

[@simonnewbound6225]

Bucket ...your posh I go in a field

[@Globetrotter-1]

I much prefer wild camping than at most campsites (although some very cheap farm campsites are ok and deserted during winter months). I never shit in a bucket! 😂 Disgusting and as bad as idiots putting dog crap in plastic bags. I always simply dig a hole and cover with soil afterwards. Leave no trace.

[@Ian_N05]

@@Yorkshirepoptopadventuresso it was you!!! 🤬🤣

[@WombleRCmodelsandhobbies]

Nice vid col looks like we just missed you in the lakes last weekend .gutted . Dolby has a good site in the Forest called stone close it's on a farm really nice you'd love it . . We're going to try castle Howard next thanks to your Vids . Any chance of a vid around otly site there to visit . Not that we're stalking you 😂😂 but it's a good excuse to visit modelsport aswell.

[@RichBarts]

Raptor painting your bumper would look awesome fella, do it! And a video as well! I am trying to convince the wife to do our Trafic, which we have blacked out. I’ve even suggested we have a decal Metallica Black Album styled ‘M’ on the back end… she doesn’t think that is as cool as I do. The scary bit I have is that I have just enough to do ‘stuff’ to the can but not enough to pay a pro to re-do it in case I mess it up!

[@779gooner]

Campsites all the way and Yes to Raptor 👍

[@bigmickphotography]

You need to come to old Hartley camping site ( near Whitley bay ) just been done out and is £46 with electric but you can watch dolphins from your van …. I live locally and they are jumping at the moment plus there’s a path that takes you along the coast past Whitley bay to tynemouth or go the other way to Blyth … loads of photo opportunities…. Nice

[@neilclayton6606]

VW transporters are plenty big enough enjoy the versatility 40mpg.❤😊

[@Ian_N05]

You’re doing well to get anywhere near 40mpg - even if I drive like the grandad I am, I’m lucky to break 30 on my T6 😩

[@debskeith]

Great video again Colin….just wondering if you have any plans to do the NC500 in the van at all👍

[@Yorkshirepoptopadventures]

Thanks so much.... there isn't anything in the immediate diary to do the NC500 sadly. Maybe one for next year ;)

[@annrimmington8690]

NICE

[@jonathangreenwood4393]

Thing is for me... Wild camping might be great for the camper, perhaps looking out at a great view, but you end up with many beautiful spots full of camper vans which spoils the place for everyone else! So I think it's definitely more responsible and considerate for camper vans to use camping sites whenever they can. Plus, like you, I like to crack a beer or bottle of wine and properly relax, which is more difficult (and potentially illegal) if you're wild camping and still on a public highway!

[@bryanturningthingsaround7374]

Hi Colin Great channel can you tell me what you think of your cadac. do you wish that you got a bigger one or even something different and the kitchen setup you have got to thank you Bryan

[@bryanturningthingsaround7374]

and sorry Colin are you at the malvern show tjs weekend

[@Yorkshirepoptopadventures]

@bryanturningthingsaround7374 hey buddy, Thanks so much... I love the Cadac still, but only really use it on longer trips where I'm not moving about much... We mainly use it on family trips alongside the smaller burner. But we wouldn't be without it. Still love it and still recommend it highly! Also, sadly ill not be at the Malvern show this weekend. Have fun if you are

[@kenbevis9678]

Hi Colin enjoy your adventures but can you help me? Your rug for outside where did you get it from. Thanks

[@Yorkshirepoptopadventures]

@kenbevis9678 hey, thank you! I got it from the outdoor matting company but I'm not 100% sure they can still sell the VW branded ones (they sometimes have them at festivals though)

[@jasonduncanscott9565]

If you go raptor route on the bumper, just be aware that if it gets scratched you cannot polish out. Similar with cleaning/polishing in general........ pain in the backside!

[@onemanhisbackpack8571]

Colin mate. Don’t you mean wild glamping? I love being in my van, but we both know wild camping is really getting up in the mountains for the night😄. Talking of which, as much as I love your Pop Top Campers each week, isn’t it long over due that you and Steve do another Jovial Camper vid?……I do🤣

[@Yorkshirepoptopadventures]

Haha you're utterly correct matey, it is overdue though. I might do a campsite and a wild camp with steve (in the proper tents) in the not too distant future... we need the weather to get rubbish first 🤣🤣

[@ewanstevenson]

A few beers and no fear of being moved on... they didn't catch you playing air guitar in your shreddies after said few beers then? 🤘😂

[@suewheeler5795]

Where do you find your campsites? I'm not a van wild camper (I do backpacking) but I like the security of a campsite

[@Yorkshirepoptopadventures]

@suewheeler5795 hey Sue.... I search on Google mainly, just zoom in to an area you want to visit and then in the search box type campsites and it will show all of the sites in that area ;)

[@simonmumford5044]

With your campfire, do you use logs or do you just burn Kinderling?

[@Yorkshirepoptopadventures]

@simonmumford5044 hey, I use Kiln dried wood chopped up in to about 3inch logs so it burns well without too much smoke. The kindling just gets it going and gives a good base, the longer it burns, the larger the blocks of wood I can put on. Hope that helps

[@andyblake1849]

You must walk as far as a dog, backwards & forwards with all those walk bys 😂

[@jbrislen1]

Campsites for me....suppose i would do the odd wildcamp but we are with you. Firepit and glass of wine and no fear of being moved on or offending the local population 😐

[@bragg2012]

Nice! Would you say that walk is pushchair friendly?

[@Yorkshirepoptopadventures]

@bragg2012 100% you'll have no issues at all with a pushchair :)

[@bragg2012]

@@Yorkshirepoptopadventures awesome! Thanks Col!

[@hyphenphotography]

Looks a nice site, but again sadly, as part of the campsite tour, no mention if it's open all year, or if not, when the open season is :(

[@Yorkshirepoptopadventures]

@hyphenphotography I'm rubbish aren't I 🤣🤣! I'm ahead of myself video wise, but in a few weeks I'll adjust to add it... I've even made a note in my diary 🤣🤣

[@robinscott8662]

Just an observation, have you moved your microwave?

[@Yorkshirepoptopadventures]

@robinscott8662 yes buddy, I have popped it in the cupboard so it's out of the way ;)

[@russellnewton6660]

It’s free versus 25 quid plus, so you’re only a kid on Yorkshireman 😂, actually 18 quid isn’t bad Colin.

[@adamodell9088]

If you wild camp and are asked by police to be breathalysed you can be done for drink driving even if the van isn’t running etc as you are classed as being in charge of a motorcar , on a site it’s private land and can’t! My mate was in a pub .. had more than he intended so went back to put his soft top up as the weather turned and he would need to leave the car and get a taxi .. and he got done for drink driving ! Also someone I know slept in his car on his drive as lost his door key on a night out, concern neighbours called the police seeing a body in the car .. they came to check and again got done for drink driving as he had his keys on him! Therfore in charge of the vehicle! Neither of them actually drove but treated and charged exactly the same ! So I’m for sites only

[@Dmab2007]

Do what u want to do never mind what the subscriber thinks.🔔 end

[@stephenrussell6074]

Always use campsite, wild camping is not legal in much of UK and even in Scotland the wild camping is actually for tents only. Wild camping in tents I fully support and have done frequently when younger. However once you are in a vehicle campsites are the only way. Just think if you would like people pulling up in front of your house and staying the night.

[@lindarich3317]

We tend to be a bit 70/30 more wild than site. I’m not up for paying stupid money for sites and if I’m staying on a site I would want a fire pit

[@jonathanparkes1603]

Second

[@hulmedav]

ITs not camping unless fires lit and awnings up so I do prefer sites.

[@steve_and_lolas_hikes]

Campsites suck... especially family ones. Wild/stealth camping all day long...😎

[@davidbarber9892]

I’ve been going out in my van for 3 years now and never stayed on a campsite. I’m disabled/retired and go out a lot, probably 50/50 home and travelling the U.K. The whole point for me getting a camper was to be able to travel and not have the cost of staying somewhere, I just don’t have the money to do it anyway as it’s hard enough paying for van, fuel, insurance etc. I’ve never been moved on and never had any problems but I do keep myself to myself. Like your vids and I also watch Heaton and have a few of his signed photos hanging on my wall. I am the winner of fototripper 💩 box Sony a7rii 😍 which doesn’t work properly but I love it

[@Van-Ished]

Hi Colin, for me it’s about a 70/30 split campsite vs wild camp. Stonehenge was the first wild camp and it was amazing to wake up and see the views. Mike