Wild Camp on the South Downs

แชร์
ฝัง
  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ก.พ. 2025

ความคิดเห็น • 79

  • @SimonOutdoors
    @SimonOutdoors 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Lovely intro mate, was so gonna do this location. Love the Decathlon meals, tasty! Si

  • @GraysOutdoors
    @GraysOutdoors 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great area the Cuckmere meander. Looked like a fab trip. 👍👍Grays

    • @benhikescamps
      @benhikescamps  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cheers Graham! Lovely area.

  • @o.bsoutdoors3871
    @o.bsoutdoors3871 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow what a pitch you had there! Stunning views at sunset and in the morning😊. We are so lucky to have so many beautiful places in the UK. We would love to visit here. Flying ant day, how annoying! And of course the other vloggers nemesis, wind noise!😆 fantastic video Ben, we really enjoyed this one. ATB Shell and Pete

    • @benhikescamps
      @benhikescamps  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you both as always! 🙏 Agreed, there are beautiful spots in the UK. 🐜

  • @treksntarps
    @treksntarps 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Stupendous views there bud . Looked a great camp. Fancy picking the day those ants hatch out 😂. Take care fella 🌄🏕

    • @benhikescamps
      @benhikescamps  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks, yes was such a lovely spot. Thanks for watching!

    • @treksntarps
      @treksntarps 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're more than welcome 👍 Atb

  • @rockabillycatz
    @rockabillycatz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Them flying ants Ben trillions of the little buggers good little camp as usual take care Ben ,👍👍

    • @benhikescamps
      @benhikescamps  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They were indeed little buggers John. Hope all well with you. 👍

  • @AndysEastCoastAdventures
    @AndysEastCoastAdventures 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I camped further round not far from this location above the sheep farm on my 2nd night on the seven sisters. This path was very busy even early mornings so thought i'd keep tucked away. It's a nice walk. Parked near the private school in Eastbourne then walked through Cuckmere haven as their is a bus stop on the road near car park that goes right back to Eastbourne. One of my favourite walks so far.

  • @nadra.klkotadumai3962
    @nadra.klkotadumai3962 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good conten thanks you sharing video

    • @benhikescamps
      @benhikescamps  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      No problem and thanks for watching.

  • @jim-bob-outdoors
    @jim-bob-outdoors 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Nice area, I was working around there today. The road bridge you crossed, nice lunches in the pub there. Short walk inland is Friston forest. Great location with a view over the estuary. Good video Ben. 👍

    • @benhikescamps
      @benhikescamps  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Cheers JB. I do love Sussex.

  • @CampLifeBushcraft
    @CampLifeBushcraft 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ants are edible, zingy flying citrus nibbles!
    Beautiful location to close out the season.

    • @benhikescamps
      @benhikescamps  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cheers Dan. Not sure I’m ready to ‘do a Bear Grylls’ with the flying ants just yet! Thanks for tuning in and hope all well. 👍

  • @ExploringWithEmAndStu
    @ExploringWithEmAndStu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a beautiful spot for a wild camp.. I remember the day the flying ants all came out to play it was quite bad up here in Norfolk too.. Fingers crossed we'll finally get to do our first wild camp of the year this weekend. Watching this has really got me in the mood for it again! Best time of the year for sunsets.. Keep up the great work 👍

    • @benhikescamps
      @benhikescamps  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks both. Was a top spot to end the summer camping season for sure. Hope you're both well!

  • @papaspage2001
    @papaspage2001 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful Views, Thumbs Up

  • @HardyTempestsWildCampsandWalks
    @HardyTempestsWildCampsandWalks 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Super spot Ben, stunner of a sunset. Atb. Hardy

    • @benhikescamps
      @benhikescamps  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Hardy. Sometimes we just find ‘those spots’. Golden moments.

  • @daveallen7982
    @daveallen7982 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awsome 👍

  • @paulsoutdooradventures1790
    @paulsoutdooradventures1790 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That gate at two minutes twenty is a favourite are for looking out over the sea the cliffs and land I think the gate itself maybe a little famous to lol. Did u stop off to see either of the two pill boxes or the deserted medieval village at

    • @benhikescamps
      @benhikescamps  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Definitely no deserted medieval village I saw on this route mate. You might be thinking of elsewhere? Didn’t have time to look at pillboxes on way in but saw one the next day when I left. Looked quite cool. 👍

    • @paulsoutdooradventures1790
      @paulsoutdooradventures1790 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@benhikescamps the old ruins of deserted village are. If ur walking towards the cliffs the pillboxon the and the village ruin is even more left of that I’ll send u a pic of a map that shows them mate

  • @morrislouiseeagle7161
    @morrislouiseeagle7161 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    just lovely ta for sharing this with us sending regards xx

  • @arranbailey4818
    @arranbailey4818 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brilliant video, and what a lovely spot for a camp.

  • @snorkherder
    @snorkherder 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great location Ben, Despite the ants a nice final summer camp :)

    • @benhikescamps
      @benhikescamps  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ants!! Hehe. Thanks Snork.

  • @treklinda1309
    @treklinda1309 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lovely spot. Beautiful film. I should try those Decathlon meals...

    • @benhikescamps
      @benhikescamps  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Linda. Yes, do give them a go!

  • @grahamscothern4319
    @grahamscothern4319 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great vid mate what a great view 👌
    Atb Graham

    • @benhikescamps
      @benhikescamps  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Graham. Was stunning.

    • @grahamscothern4319
      @grahamscothern4319 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@benhikescamps
      I would like to go there to camp on my list as live in Uckfield not far 👍

  • @kevandrewsoutdoors
    @kevandrewsoutdoors 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I know exactly where this is awesome little walk. Iv thought about camping there and I do believe the national Trust have just taken over the area

    • @benhikescamps
      @benhikescamps  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's a lovely area to walk. Thanks for watching.

  • @My24hradventure
    @My24hradventure 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ha! Those pesky flying ants. Aaaaggggghhh! 😄

    • @benhikescamps
      @benhikescamps  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I know Jonathan. Horrible!

  • @rialobran
    @rialobran 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I must get over there sometime, so different to the landscape and seascape around me. Beautiful little estuary.

    • @benhikescamps
      @benhikescamps  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Stunning area. Thanks for watching as always 👍⛺️

  • @nseight
    @nseight 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I got a real sense of the feeling of freedom when you stood out looking at the sea :-) * A lovely camp , the coast is my special place** Thank you Ben for bringing us along*

    • @benhikescamps
      @benhikescamps  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I got that sense too nseight! Many thanks :-)

  • @wildtroutangler
    @wildtroutangler 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lovely location. Great final summer wild camp.

  • @billhighway5162
    @billhighway5162 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video, lived here all my life (except for when I went in the services). The forest would be a good spot for another time. Oh! It’s pronounced ‘cook’ mere. Lol 👍🏻🌊⛴

  • @bikeroffthebeatentrack
    @bikeroffthebeatentrack 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video. Cracking views. I used to work at an airport and, believe it or not, those flying ants were the cause of several diversions due to the amount of birds they attracted, who came to feed on them

    • @benhikescamps
      @benhikescamps  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Many thanks Biker. Interesting re the ants. Right pests!!

  • @WildC_AMPutee
    @WildC_AMPutee 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a fantastic spot :)

  • @jameshiggins.openworld
    @jameshiggins.openworld 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Camped at the Seven Sisters my self many years ago

    • @benhikescamps
      @benhikescamps  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great area. 👍

    • @jameshiggins.openworld
      @jameshiggins.openworld 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@benhikescamps it is walked all over the seven sisters and beachy head. And stayed in a campsite in the seven sisters park lovely place James

  • @DayTripperAdventures
    @DayTripperAdventures 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic Ben - lovely sunset and camp spot. I did same as you thinking I could just cross the estuary on my last section of SDW hike last summer. Such a long hike round around 3 miles I think. Anyway you got your hike in you wanted. Hopefully not last camp of the year but you are right season is changing fast 👍

  • @michaelgatford6194
    @michaelgatford6194 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the production on your videos Ben, the music in the background was great. Such a great location, I'm lucky I live on the south coast and access to these beautiful places. How was your meal? You didn't say much about it LOL Look forward to your next video

    • @benhikescamps
      @benhikescamps  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      HI Michael. Many thanks for that feedback. Yes, I realised afterwards I didn't give you a review of the mash! It DID thicken up after leaving it a bit longer. Wasn't too bad.

    • @michaelgatford6194
      @michaelgatford6194 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@benhikescamps Your welcome Ben, will always give feedback when it's due. Glad it wasn't awful. Their meant to be a good brand I understand.

  • @geoffminter2927
    @geoffminter2927 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice little video mate. Great views. I'm planning to walk the south downs way soon.
    I love the sound of rain in a tent. I take a small flat square sponge to dry the tent before I pack away ✌️

    • @benhikescamps
      @benhikescamps  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Many thanks Geoff. Yes, I sometimes use a small microfibre cloth for the wipe-down.

  • @MyVikinglife
    @MyVikinglife 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We have the same sun hat :)

  • @rowdy6743
    @rowdy6743 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It looked great to be there but was also great to watch! I definitely need to get a coastal camp factored in to my plans at some point.

    • @benhikescamps
      @benhikescamps  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Rowdy. Something special about coastal camps..

  • @BurtonOutdoors
    @BurtonOutdoors 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice one... I had a failed wild camp just over the hill... it was soooo windy it was impossible to stand up at times. Jonathan has also camped there where you were I think. What happened with the mash potatoe? Did it thicken up? I rate the Decathlon meals for the price but not tried that one. Perfect morning view Ben 👍 Lee

    • @benhikescamps
      @benhikescamps  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Lee. Didn’t know about the failed camp! Jonathan did attempt that area too but abandoned it. The mash did thicken up a bit after I left it. I think it’s too much water though that Decathlon recommend to put in. Such a cracking location. Lovely area. Thanks mate. Ben

  • @homeiswhereyoupitchit.
    @homeiswhereyoupitchit. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cracking location. Shame about the flying ants. Better than midges tho. 👍⛺

  • @moyahaigh9593
    @moyahaigh9593 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Stunning views.
    Shame about the flying ants. Fitting last camp of the summer.

  • @bigearsbridge4732
    @bigearsbridge4732 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cracking video and super location, shame about those pesky flying ants

  • @markharrison1807
    @markharrison1807 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another video but you need a dead cat, to block the wind noise.
    Beautiful location 👌

    • @benhikescamps
      @benhikescamps  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I unfortunately left my dead cat at home. Lesson learnt!

  • @MelanieRiley-lt2rl
    @MelanieRiley-lt2rl 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    😀