Wild Camp on the Norfolk Broads. Tarp and Canoe Shelter. Mess Tin Roast Chicken.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 มี.ค. 2023
- In this video, I am out on the Norfolk Broads in my cedar strip canoe to explore Hickling Broad and spend an overnight wild camp in my hooped bivvy. The weather was not in my favour during the paddle, with a strong head wind and snow showers, but arriving at camp, I set up a tarp and canoe shelter to protect me from the weather.
A chilly, but very relaxed camp with a warming fire, good food and a few nice beers. The morning brought a sharp frost and the most stunning sunrise to wake up to, set against the calm mirror-like water.
I hope you enjoy the video.
Thanks for watching.
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Just recently found your channel. Have totally enjoyed your videos.I am a 70 yr old woman with bad health, and I love going outside in my mind. So you help more than you know.❤
70 y/o woman named Dale? Respect.
@@SmossyYT yes as in Roy Rogers and Dale Evans . Told you I'm 70. And my first name is Sue, but I prefer Dale.
I too am an avid armchair outdoors type, age disappears when Simon is on the move👌 He’s a great tonic!
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Hallo, Leute!
Es scheint also noch mehr Leute wie mich zu geben..! 😂👍
Fortunately, my heart is still good. But I’m still at 71. So long adventures like I used to do are no longer possible.
Just what I have needed during a stressful week full of GCSE mock examinations, thank you Simon for this lovely, tranquil and calming video you have done for us, your hard work is never unnoticed, thank you for everything you do! 🥰😁👍🏼
Best of luck with your exams in the future buddy, well done ✅
@@atcay81thank you! My last exam is maths tomorrow, and then all done until may - which is then the real things! 😬
I am a teacher. I feel your pain! Loved this film too.
Good luck with your exams. Also may I say what a wonderfully well spoken and articulate young person you are.
Look up Mr Bruff for your English GCSE, I'm a mature student but he turned my former D into a B by following his GCSE guide. It's things like using lots of different punctuation types and having your short story well practised.
Thanks for taking me on your adventures! Really enjoyed this one. The Broads are so beautiful and peaceful this time of the year. Your expert filming adds a feeling of presence. 😊
Really lovely episode Simon. What a wonderful spot! I bet the sense of solitude was amazing there. Also, your filmography has become something else. You tell a great visual story with your camera work and your editing. I could feel the wind and the ice rain as well as the gorgeous sunrise. Thank you.
I could just about smell that frosty morning.
Thanks Nick!
It’s lovely at this time of the year (before the hoards of holiday makers hit the broads, and everything else in their path 😂)
Hope you’re feeling better!
@@simonablokeinthewoods looms like you have been hot by scumbag scammmers...might be worth getting a warning out ...
@@simonablokeinthewoods are you following nick hes on a 12 month sea kayak trip around scotland in a kayak i made for him :)
The little twig cross seen as you panned across a few times makes me wonder if a beloved pet or something has its final resting place there. If so, it looks like a peaceful place to spend eternity.
I saw that as well, and it made me wonder.
spotted it as well also made me wonder......hopefully nothing blair witch-ey lol
I was thinking the same - perhaps a pet or even somebodies ashes scattered there by loved ones - like you said a beautiful spot to rest!
@@simonablokeinthewoods i thought you buried the chicken carcass there
@@TheWibbo lol
Lovely relaxing Saturday afternoon viewing. When I lived in England, (Bromley) as a young boy, in 1963 my parents, grandmother 2 aunts and uncle rented a cruiser and went for a holiday on the Norfolk Broads. It was comedy sketch in the making.- Dad and my uncle both NOT capable sailors, my Grandmother and aunt constantly asking for tea which they sipped from china cups and saucers, a sinking life dingy towed behind. My brother and I have great laughs looking at the photos of the adventure now. The location of your episode was a great reminder of those wonderful days...all but my 99 year old mum are gone. Thanks Simon, safe journeys!.
Love the Bushcraft ethic, but the canoe holds some of my best memories paddling the cedar rivers of South Jersey. Seeing this video brought back so many recollections of campsites and the pine forests that he rivers flowed through. I’m 84 now, but it seems like yesterday that I was paddling my Old Town Pathfinder on the River. Simon is one cool human being, and his humor and humility are refreshing and enduring. Glad I found him.
This must be one of the better ones even by your standards. And the postcard idyll of the morning, outrageously stunning. Thank you.
The sunset through the trees at 15:14 was beautiful!
There’s nothing better than coming home from a hard day at work and watching a relaxing video by Simon.Thanks Brother
Many of Simon's adventures compel me to ask myself, "could it get any better than this?" Those who make the effort to get to a spot like this will know.
Epic as always simon! Hats off for braving the cold 😆 also loving the rustic silver fox in the the woods beard, it suits u buddy! 😆👍
😂😂 Cheers buddy!
Simon, we've missed you doing this, your missions like this sustained us so much during the last couple of years. Lovely stuff. Thank you. J&A&B&T.
Sorry no Maggie
@@simonablokeinthewoods Maggie, you make an appearance as and when you feel like it, a senior dog may make that choice. We often watch your splash into the river 'lawn'... Maybe a cameo from Maggie as you load your kit?
Have you ever thought about getting a pair of gloves used with a scuba diving suit? They would help your hands to stay warm when you’re canoeing in the winter.
Ive tried neoprene gloves before, but didn’t find them warm at all - I use Buffalo pile and pertex mittens - they are the warmest things I’ve found 😁
Barrel full of wood... sounds interesting... had to re watch the cooking section, because it inspired me to start cooking while I am camping in my library.
Wow, Simon! You've just changed my life! I'm a bloke your age. Done some outdoorsy stuff when I was younger but got a bit lazy and stuck in the daily grind. Your video gave me new motivation and hope. Time to dust off the gear and get back to what I really love, now that Spring is coming 🙂. Thanks a lot, mate!
Simon is one of the most wholesome blokes going. Really inspires me to get outdoors more and camp but I wouldn't even know where to start.
Tough weather to paddle through. Glad you caught a break .Your cooking skills are fantastic !
Thanks for posting a fine canoeing/camping video. The scenery was OUTSTANDING!😍
What is not to envy , wooden canoe, peaceful camp area, IPA and most importantly spam for breakfast
😂👍😁
You are a fantastic camper sir! That chicken looked beautiful. And what a paddle! The wind looked brutal. Thanks for sharing!!
what a nice place to camp. i really enjoyed watching it
The unsung hero of the video... the coffee maker! That thing looks like it is worth its weight in gold 5 times over!
SO cool!! Nice to see the Laplander at work there.
The best 40 minutes of my day today, thank you for taking us all on your journey.
Thanks for another all inspiring adventures.
I suffer with severe anxiety even when just sitting indoors doing nothing to the point I hyperventilate. Your videos have helped me so much to calm my breathing and just the anxiety in general so for that I thank you. Keep doing the good work🙏💯
That was a lesson on its own getting that spam out of the tin, Hands up who shakes the life out of it trying to get it out LOL 🤪
Watching your resets become my own. Gorgeous vid, thanks for sharing.
What an absolute joy this video is from start to finish Simon, I watch it one year on or so from you completing it,super.
This weeks summer haul at Decathlon - canoe, paddles 😂Love this. Thanks for sharing!
AS A CHEF, YOU NEED TO BROWN THOSE BROWNS ! 🎉😂
Awesome vid Simon, waking up to that sunrise must have made it all worth it. Thanks for sharing.
Simon a bloke back in the boat! Excellent to see the boat out again. And in the snow.
Battling the weather in true British style, awesome paddling skills. Great video. Good work Simon. 🏴🏴🏴
Excellent peaceful adventure. I really like how your canoe and tarp make such a perfect shelter for your bivvy. Thanks for taking us along on this overnighter.
Relaxing to watch! Thank you!
Thanks for another great video! I throughly enjoy them.
Great little trip and camp, really enjoyed watching. Thanks for taking us along. 👍
Thank you so much for your art, they inspire my future adventures!
I never get enough from your videos always very inspiring. Thanks
Brilliant video as always Simon, you always inspire us to do more..
Good idea to sanitize your hands after handling chicken, we use isopropyl alcohol for det same purpose - it leaves no sticky residue at all, and is excellent for cookware for that same reason. Wipe off with paper/wet wipes, spray IA on it, job done.
Your vloggs are truly amazing .. Thank you
Another great video Simon. I love how relaxing it looked the next morning after all the bad weather the previous day. It's so good to just get away and enjoy the simple pleasures in life. Thank you for bringing us along.
So very relaxing to go on your trips out in the wild …really enjoying yout videos, keep them coming
Yay, so good to see you back!!😊
Absolutely awesome little trip. True grit paddling into that wind.
Delightful, I love this sort of camp when you canoe, thank you for taking us on your journey.
Great video, had all the elements of a fun Winter Camp Trip.
Thanks for all the videos as always and what a stunning sunrise , thats a magic spot
What a lovely place - brilliantly filmed, thank you.
Sweet setup Simon, as always!
Simon, fair play to you for braving the elements - another great video - Thanks!!
I JUST LOVE THAT ENTRY SOUNDTRACK.🫠😌🎧💛
Thank you for another excellent video as always such a high standard
You’re making an All American Breakfast today. Both items came from Minnesota, USA. Beautiful set up and looks both relaxing and fun. Cheers! Skillet.
Love how you set up camp . You make it look so easy
Love the broads, thanks for the relaxing time again xx
Simon,another great video!!! Nice see the water and your canoe again!!!!
Really enjoyable, and relaxing to watch. Love all your content. Thank you for putting it out here. That canoe is beautiful!
Another awesome video Simon just so peaceful!
Great views with beautiful colors! Really enjoyed this video, thanks!
Great photography and a very enjoyable video, good to see the cedar strip canoe out and about again.
Thanks for this one......
Another great trio and meal!
Loved that. Really great spot and camp. Thanks Simon. Les
Thank you, Simon, for taking us along with you on another great video.
The weather going up wasa bit cranky, looked perfect going back.
Really appreciate all you do to bring us on these adventures with you.
Looking forward to seeing you again soon on another trip.
Take care, stay safe and God bless ya'll until we see you again.
Fantastic. That was really enjoyable to watch and so well filmed as usual.Thank you.
Great video Simon. What superb scenary you shared with with us! So peaceful (except the blustery bits!).
That was a beautiful morning. Thank you for taking us.
Absolutely deadly, amazing stuff 💖🙏
Incredible adventure,so beautiful. Brings back fond memories when we did trips like that. Thank you so much Simon !
Great video Simon 👏. Such a huge fan of yr work, as it always leaves me smiling at the end. Many thanks for posting and definitely worth the wait, cheers mate.
Great video as always, love seeing how you deal with the elements and the safety cleaning your hands after handling chicken. Thanks 👍✌🖖🥃
Another awesome episode Simon 👍…always grateful for the effort you put into sharing with us 👌🍻
Nice to see you out and about in the canoe again
Simon, a wonderful adventure. Felt like I was right there. I can’t wait for spring.
Always so enjoy your videos Simon. Cheers from Canada
Brilliant video to watch on a Wednesday night.
Great video. I used to work in the broads,brought back a lot memories
Simply superb!
Just brilliant that was Simon, perfect spot for an overnighter too!
Thanks for taking me along.
Thank you Simon for another great video.
,Mother nature ,good food and a cold beer can't beat that ...
Greetings from US
Just loved this video Simon 👍
Top notch stuff love all the kit you have 👍👍🇬🇧👍
Very inspiring thanks Simon
So glad you uploaded a new video today Simon 👍
Loved this adventure!
Wow! Epsoluly in amazing video. I could watch it over and over. Great job 👏
Wow what a great wild canoe camp at the North Broads, Simon chicken and sweet chilli looks mouth watering thanks Simon for amazing video 😊👍
Beautiful shelter. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Simon, great adventure, cheers!
I remember years ago u paddled the narrows and broads. It was a great day. Thanks for bringing back the memories
I can't wait to get back in my kayak seeing you paddle, still yet to take the tent, great watching your adventures
Loved the video ,thxxx for sharing ,good to see you again 👍👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👌👌👌
Many thanks for a great video, very enjoyable 😊
You found an outstanding place... Land locked. ⛺️ excellent video as always!
WOW !! Great Wild Canoe Camp Adventure Simon. Beautiful Sunset . Roast Chicken looked Amazing.
Thanks for sharing Simon. Cheers!
That was a great video Simon. Loved the scenery around the Broads. Definitely wild camping in the snow brrr