Well done Richard on completing a great multi day adventure. No better feeling than battling the physical and mental challenges of a multi day hike. Enjoyed watching your adventure unfold
Thanks Anthony I was thinking about your recent thoughts about long walks and the concerns you have before you go. I hope your planning is going well. For me this was a tough section I just had to do so I can move on to next challenge. 42 miles on flat is different to hill walking but still pleased I made it 👍
Thank you - I did push myself but it’s amazing what you can do with a bit of grit and determination. I want to make the most of these legs whilst they are fit 👍🇬🇧😄
Thanks Bill glad you enjoyed it. It was tough I really was n’t sure if I would make it on the Saturday afternoon I seemed to lose all energy and will be press on 👍😄
Nice one. I did some of those stretches recently an enjoyable part of the walk. I'm now at the halfway point at Reading and hoping to get a few more miles in during the coming week. You got some good distances in I'm taking smaller steps 10-12 miles each week.
Hi Richard - I just thought this stretch was worth covering bigger distances due to lack of transport links. Other stretches I did tended to be 10-14 miles . Well done on getting to Reading. There’s much more to see as you approach London 👍
Only just found your channel but loving watching the adventures you go on. Well done on the journey you did. I can’t wait to see your other videos. Good job my friend. 👍
Great adventure and achievement. Thanks for taking us along and finding the time and energy to share. Nice to see your very basic but very effective setup. Tarp and bivi has to be the most versatile of all shelters. Only just subbed and look forward to viewing the rest of your content. All the best Pete 👍
Another fine adventure Richard 👏. I spent my earliest years living on a dairy farm, and have only just learned that cows can be dangerous 😳. Cow pats and electrified fences were more of a problem to me 😆. Condensation is a strange and unpredictable affair. I used to live in a van without heating, and condensation was always worst when the temperature dropped rapidly during the night, particularly if there wasn’t much of a breeze.
Thanks H.B. I think you have to try and judge the mood of cows before crossing the field. Never get between mother cow and her calf. Yes condensation is temperature differential and ventilation. There’s nothing you can do on certain nights to avoid it. Same in a boat or caravan. Thanks again for sharing 👍
Thanks Mark - it was a tough one but I was happy to do two wild camps and cover the miles. The snacks and food are little carrots on a stick to keep you going. You don’t know what it will be like until you push yourself a bit. Hope all is well with you - Richard 👍
Not bad for a Daytripper.😁 Terrific will power to continue after your earlier mishaps. Back on the horse mentality. I believe your stealth camping experience stood you in good stead. Congrats on your success. I hope when I start mine in September.
Trekking poles also help as a farmer will often shout and raise a stick 🦯 to them if they misbehave. They can sense fear so best to act ‘like you mean business’ 👍😄
Hi Shaun - as you can tell I don’t have strict plan so don’t know how far I’ll be at what time. If something is open when I’m there it’s a bonus but I had my own food with me regardless so was prepared anyway 👍
What an achievement, congratulations on yet another awesome adventure. We’re viewing on a TV in a traditional family home on a mountain side Jungle Tribal Patch, Cebu Island, Philippines. I so miss English Fish n Chips, they looked great. Thanks from us all for a great watch. 😎❤️🇬🇧🇵🇭
Thanks Keith - I did have one but the Thames has a lot of agricultural chemicals in it which I’m not sure would get filtered out. It’s different to filtering a penning spring, so I used water points which turned out to be sufficient thankfully 👍😄
I ordered on Amazon can’t remember brand but Chinese. Definitely kept water out for a few hours but feet slightly damp after then but maybe condensation 👍
Well done Richard on completing a great multi day adventure. No better feeling than battling the physical and mental challenges of a multi day hike. Enjoyed watching your adventure unfold
Thanks Anthony I was thinking about your recent thoughts about long walks and the concerns you have before you go. I hope your planning is going well. For me this was a tough section I just had to do so I can move on to next challenge. 42 miles on flat is different to hill walking but still pleased I made it 👍
Great video. Definitely a challenge. My bad knees keep me from doing those long walk hikes. Glad I could live through you.
Thank you. I definitely get some aches and pains but so far holding up. I’m pleased you can experience what it is like through my video 👍😄
Great film Richard. That was a nice peaceful section.
Thanks Grant - it’s very quiet for most of it. You have to be prepared 😄
Great video Richard! 42 miles in two days is a serious challenge. Thank you for sharing your experience. 🏆
Thank you - I did push myself but it’s amazing what you can do with a bit of grit and determination. I want to make the most of these legs whilst they are fit 👍🇬🇧😄
Excellent effort Richard, well done buddy, amazing what we can do with positive attitude. Big thumbs up.
Thank you so much. Yes it’s about getting out there and having a go 👍😄
Nice going and well done. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks it was a tough one but I got there in the end 👍🇬🇧😄
That was a brilliant account of your trip Richard and not far to go now untill the source. Youre a real Adventurer. 👍
Thanks Dave - a real Day Tripper 😂 it was a tough section, very remote countryside which is amazing when you think it’s in the heart of England 👍
Cool little adventure
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Thanks Bill glad you enjoyed it. It was tough I really was n’t sure if I would make it on the Saturday afternoon I seemed to lose all energy and will be press on 👍😄
Lovely adventure thanks for sharing
Thanks - it was tough but fun at the same time 👍
Nice one. I did some of those stretches recently an enjoyable part of the walk. I'm now at the halfway point at Reading and hoping to get a few more miles in during the coming week. You got some good distances in I'm taking smaller steps 10-12 miles each week.
Hi Richard - I just thought this stretch was worth covering bigger distances due to lack of transport links. Other stretches I did tended to be 10-14 miles . Well done on getting to Reading. There’s much more to see as you approach London 👍
Only just found your channel but loving watching the adventures you go on. Well done on the journey you did. I can’t wait to see your other videos. Good job my friend. 👍
Thanks Kieron - it’s great you can join 👍😄
Great adventure and achievement. Thanks for taking us along and finding the time and energy to share. Nice to see your very basic but very effective setup. Tarp and bivi has to be the most versatile of all shelters. Only just subbed and look forward to viewing the rest of your content. All the best Pete 👍
Thanks Pete. Yes I think once you get used to the idea Bivvy is the best. You can’t blow off a mountain in one 👍
Another good watch
Thanks Alan - hopefully easier to watch than it was to walk 😄
Another fine adventure Richard 👏. I spent my earliest years living on a dairy farm, and have only just learned that cows can be dangerous 😳. Cow pats and electrified fences were more of a problem to me 😆. Condensation is a strange and unpredictable affair. I used to live in a van without heating, and condensation was always worst when the temperature dropped rapidly during the night, particularly if there wasn’t much of a breeze.
Thanks H.B. I think you have to try and judge the mood of cows before crossing the field. Never get between mother cow and her calf. Yes condensation is temperature differential and ventilation. There’s nothing you can do on certain nights to avoid it. Same in a boat or caravan. Thanks again for sharing 👍
Very good hike Richard wet feet and all. I like saviors like that on a long walk. Can't beat water when thirsty. Full view. Good going. Mark
Thanks Mark - it was a tough one but I was happy to do two wild camps and cover the miles. The snacks and food are little carrots on a stick to keep you going. You don’t know what it will be like until you push yourself a bit. Hope all is well with you - Richard 👍
@@DayTripperAdventures A pleasure Richard. Yes, knowing what we have by running on empty can be very sobering. Peace!
Not bad for a Daytripper.😁 Terrific will power to continue after your earlier mishaps. Back on the horse mentality. I believe your stealth camping experience stood you in good stead. Congrats on your success. I hope when I start mine in September.
Thanks Steve. I hope yours goes well 👍
well done mate i enjoyed that...i was impressed with the way you dealt with those cows...act like you mean it....i shall try and remember that
Trekking poles also help as a farmer will often shout and raise a stick 🦯 to them if they misbehave. They can sense fear so best to act ‘like you mean business’ 👍😄
Fair play to you Sir. I recently discovered and subscribed to your channel. Keep the great videos coming. Greetings from Murcia, Spain.
Thank you Colin most appreciated- lots more coming all being well 👍
Fantastic! I'd always check whether the pub was open before planning on eating there.
Hi Shaun - as you can tell I don’t have strict plan so don’t know how far I’ll be at what time. If something is open when I’m there it’s a bonus but I had my own food with me regardless so was prepared anyway 👍
A hard walk, I think. Well done
I was seeing how far I could go preparing for Coast to Coast but there are no hills on Thames walk
What an achievement, congratulations on yet another awesome adventure. We’re viewing on a TV in a traditional family home on a mountain side Jungle Tribal Patch, Cebu Island, Philippines.
I so miss English Fish n Chips, they looked great.
Thanks from us all for a great watch. 😎❤️🇬🇧🇵🇭
So glad you all could join this one. It was tough but very satisfying finishing it. I’ve still got it in me, like you 👍😄❤️
Another good video, I'd recommend maybe a water filter to give you more options for drinking water.
Thanks Keith - I did have one but the Thames has a lot of agricultural chemicals in it which I’m not sure would get filtered out. It’s different to filtering a penning spring, so I used water points which turned out to be sufficient thankfully 👍😄
The only thing I find that gets rid of condensation is a fire near your tent. Not too close but able to heat the area your camped in.
Thanks Dominic- I suppose that heats the air outside to the same temperature as inside so no temperature differential 👍
@@DayTripperAdventures The only problem then, is the smell, and sight, of smoke will give away your position!
Great video and great adventure! Well done!!! P.S. What waterproof socks do you wear?How they perform on long walks?
I ordered on Amazon can’t remember brand but Chinese. Definitely kept water out for a few hours but feet slightly damp after then but maybe condensation 👍
@@DayTripperAdventures Good to know. Thanks!!
Mabe a grayl water filter love mine
Thanks Shaun - I have the Katadyn Be Free which is good but I did n’t fancy using it with the Thames Water with agricultural chemicals in it
@@DayTripperAdventures I used my grayl many times on the Thames still breathing lol happy camping dude