FREEZING BIVVY CAMP - Cathedral Cave + Hodge Close Quarry Lake District UK - SOLO CAMPING
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I just wanted to say a big thank you for all the inspirational content. I have been outdoors all my life until illness put me on the couch for a few years. Your channel and a few others have helped me get back to it immensely. I did 15 miles in the showers yesterday and tested my new Rab Kinetic Alpine 2.0. jacket. I enjoyed every step, largely thanks to you and Blue. Cheers.
How do you get on with the Columbia jackets zipper being on the wrong side? When I tried one on it felt like trying to write left handed and I didn't buy it...
Brilliant! Keep getting out there👊👊👊
Did you get the drone sorted?
Drone or not, your content is awesome. You and blue doing you is what it's about, mate.
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Many thanks Al for all your hard work in 2022 enjoyed every episode. Wishing yourself and Blue a happy, healthy and safe 2023, sending all my best from Wales.
Thanks buddy👊
Oh Mate! Only 10min in and I’m still mourning and cursing the drone damage. It says it all that you can lose that and the cost of replacement on your mind and still be positive to continue making a video AND be positive in yourself 😳 You’re one in a million. I think some of us watching would have sat and cried, cursed and come home 😂
The show must go on😂. Dwelling negatively is a waste of energy😉👍
Sub-Aqua dived in Hodge Close many many times. What's incredibly impressing is that the water is over 32 metres deep, crystal clear and had a couple of cars/vans on the bottom as I recall. Interestingly there are extensive tunnel entrances in the underwater cliff faces at around 20 metres I think. Never went in them as there had been fatalities in there when divers had gone in without trailing lines to find their way back out, kicked up silt and ran out of air trying to get out. It's very commiting place, probably off limits now, certainly regarded as an extreme dive site as it's also at altitude and requires possible decompression stops. I've also fallen off that ladder trying to climb down in full kit holding my camera in one hand - Doh! That puddle behind you when you were on the crane is in fact another tunnel entrance but you have to have full kit on to duck under the ledge and surface a few metres away in another cavern. Thanks for the video and sorry about the drone! Blue is fantastic.
All very interesting thank you. I’d love to explore the depths too😬
Incredible, I thought how on earth is he going to sleep out in those temperatures. As always very prepared for every eventuality. A lesson for us all, well done.
Thanks for all the great content in 2022 Al! Looking forward to what 2023 brings from yourself and Blue 💙👍
Bro I love seeing your videos pop up you're one of my favorites what I hate is all these people show cooking and show setting up their tent and all this stuff but I want to see somebody relaxing and chilling and you do that a lot you show us that, I envy you brother
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Merry Christmas Bushman and blue
I’m glad you enjoy the vids mate👊. I’ll be making many more of my adventures 😉
Sleeping in a quarry.......as you do 🤣
Brilliant 2022 Al, some unreal content and it's been enjoyable tagging along 😊
Stay safe and well mate,
Adge
Thanks for joining me mate👍👍👍
Nice one. Brought back some memories of climbing there about 45 yrs ago. Impressive place.
Absolutely loved watching you and the beautiful Blue wandering around the quarries 💖 not sure I would venture down into those dark caves 😅 looking forward to your next adventure 🤩
I gave up on drones after a string of similar failures. Hope you've had a good Christmas and thanks for all the excellent content!
Was a both of these about 2 Months ago stunning places. I retreated to the Langdale Hotel for a jacuzzi and a pint at Wainwright’s tho 😂😂😂tho
What a sickener but well done for keeping a positive attitude Al. Thank you for all of your brilliant videos over the past year. Looking forward to seeing you and Blue in the coming year. I hope it's a great one for you. 😊
Cheers Steve. Hopefully we can keep going😊
My favourite walk is a circular walk from Tilberthwaite farm and takes in both quarries ! You where very lucky to have them all to yourselves ! Cathedral is my favourite too! Apparently the big puddle in the first main chamber is a flooded tunnel ! I don't know if that's true or not though ! Awesome video ! Thanks ! 👍
It’s a lovely place to explore😬😬😬
Greetings and Salutations
I have been trying for a camping experience at the local quarry in my hometown, but it's becoming different because of the time I spend in mainland while visiting wisconsin it's in the Americas
Great upload 😊
Wow 😮that is awesome, how I envy you being able to see all this beauty
This is great content really well produced and engaging
Thanks Mick. Just filming what is there 😬
Al It's possible your drone IMU was confused due to satellite signal reflections bouncing on the walls of the quarry. My bet is the drone is fine, just choose to fly it in more open locations.
Nice bivi camp and amazing quarries:)
Yes maybe although taking a hit may have caused it. Hopefully I’ll sort it👍
Happy New year Blue (and Alan.) i was going to write a large monologue, about caving as a youngster in Somerset and seeing Cumbria as a 12 year old and how it totally blew my mind . Height dramatic scenery, and what that gave me.. Freedom to dream. fears challanged upon Striding edge and clagged in on Scafell . it put in motion a hunger. Through you (and Alan) those wonderful moments i can visit once again, Thank you, thank you for all inspire and all you enable .You are an amazing man Alan. and Blue you simply astound me, Been a fantastic year because of your Dedication to inspiration. ATVB2U Scott Somerset
Thanks Scott much appreciated 👍👍👍
Brrrrrr at the inside of your bivi. We love quarries All. We have one right by us, which I have frequented from the age of 5 yrs. It was a working quarry those days, and it opened as a country park in 1977. Now there's another that's abandoned now so, we want to explore it. This was very welcome to watch as we arrived home from North East Yorkshire after having an amazing Christmas with family 👪
It’s always fun exploring old mines although sometimes come with dangers. They can be quite beautiful 😬😬😬
Happy New Year to you, your family and Blue! Thank you for all of your awesome videos and positivity in 2022. Here's to an amazing New Year!
Thanks Carla.
MEMORIES OF SCUBA DIVING IN THAT QUARRY 40 years ago 👍There's caves/tunnels underwater !
Yes it would be great to explore 👌
Big problem is when the fine dust is disturbed the visibilty is less than 2 feet ! PLEASE follow safety procedures ! Such as surface team, diver roped to surface, diving in pairs etc. EXPERIENCED DIVERS ONLY !
Yes I heard a few have died there over the years.
The feel your pain with the drone ive crashed 3 of them over the years and didn't replace it after the 3 loss
Your drone footage is always epic but it not what makes your channel great.
2022 has been brilliant watching your adventures and we look forward to seeing what you get up to in 2023
Enjoy the rest of Christmas and Happy New year guys
Thanks mate 👊. I’m looking forward to another year😬
Its Chrismas time guys ... Lets support Al and Blue a little bit ... So he can upgrade to DJI Mini 3 Pro ✌️❤️🧑🎄
😊 thank you. I’m hoping I can get the drone sorted
Season greetings
Merry Christmas Al, Thanks for all these videos, they have really helped me get active and out there again. Hope you have a great new year
Sweety, wonderful as always. Could you please do a whole post on Blue? ...maybe how you manage the connection with him and how you and your dad trained him?...and a compilation of his 'Best bits' from your various posts. I don't have a dog of my own but would dog sit him any day !!! xxx
Best wishes for the New Year darling and may you be blessed with even more exponential growth and success for your channel xx
I might do at some point as it’s important for people to get the most out of their dogs through training and adventure. He is awesome!
Just watching now. Nightmare about the drone!
As others have said the drone is definitely worth repairing first. I've replaced the gimble ribbon on mine. Also once lost don't forget you can use the find my drone on the App. Keep up the good work. 👍
Well drone is paused gonna have to invest in a nice small spinning reel rod and a nice lil Mepps spinner #catch&Cooksss
How waterproof are bivi bags ?
What's inside the water should have gone for a swim 😂😂😂😂 🏊
Great video love the beautiful landscape
Hope you and blue have a great Christmas and a great new year
Very water proof generally but not ideal in the rain as you can’t move.
I'd imagine it was a little creepy at night, I always wanted to visit the Last of the summer wine Country
Love hodge close quarry on way to Coniston, never been to the cathedral
Great video I would love that quarry to be flooded then I could go scuba-diving in it.
Apparently you can already👍
I feel your pain on the drone front! Lost one on the the Cape Wrath then bought a replacement and it did exactly the same on its first flight. Just went off on its own! 🙁
Gutted. I’m hoping I can sort this one. 👍👍👍
@@BUSHMANandBLUE I think I have enough parts to build a new one 🤣
Are they the Columbia boots on here, Al? How are they holding up in the scrambling, woods and wading through standing water? HNY.
Yes. They seem a good winter boot as definitely warm. Comfy to walk in but not really a mountain boot although they are doing quite well
Great videos, is the drone not under warranty…also I’m pretty sure dji have service centres where you can send it off to be checked thoroughly….looks like loss of signal (only fly model fixed wing I’m afraid)
Sorry about the drone mate, did the first crash cause the fault?
Yes definitely 👍
You've been mint this year. When do we see bushman & Blue in Europe?
Definitely coming up mate👌👍
I looked it up.
Hi. LIKE. LIKE. CAMPING.
I almost caught up, then I lagged again. I'm determined to watch and comment on all the videos I subscribe to though. One day, I'll be watching them as they're released again 🤣
Hope the drone loss has subsided a bit by now. I don't fly mine half as much as I should because I'm scared of damaging or losing it, which is daft because why buy it if you're not going to use it. I suppose at least you gained a memory and a story 😉
Well I always feel there’s no point having things you don’t use so get stuck in😉. Keep watching mate 👍
As a larger fellow, I can't find an air mattress that is wide enough. It seems my arms always slide off the edge and get cold. Who makes a wide air mattress?
The wider ones are usually 25” but you can get 30”. Not sure which brand though. Maybe big Agnes or Sierra designs.
Given that's the 2nd drone, is there any chance it might be Operator error? Just asking. Lol
Sometimes 😂
I can imagine blu when he was led out by the fire, thinking, you can come and get me in the morning.
😂😂😂
Wow! The cave and the area is bloody Brilliant!
The drone may be repairable....
A lot less £’s than a new one.
Can you reboot the system?
Good call on the pint 🍺. You had to have one. It’d be rather barbaric not to.
It is definitely a place that is worth a visit👌👊
Hope DJI can fix your drone!
Put a scent on the drone it and train Blue to find it.
I probably could😂
How much is 1000 pounds in US dollars?
29:15. Завтра куплю пиццу.
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Is that a tree or a stalagmite?
Just a stone pillar
Is there possible to be a portal to the new world down there, down deep in the water, who knows maybe the gate through the ancient world, the lost world.
😂 there probably is
That blue is not another drone so there is a place for the dog and there's a place not to have a dog 🐕
Definitely
Merry Christmas, Al. You've done a cracking job this year with the channel. I wish you and your family a great 2023, and I will definitely be at the next patreon meet up, keep safe👍
Brilliant mate thank you😬
Great look round the caves Alan, they really are a good to explore, there’s something about bivvy camping in the winter, as long as you have the warm gear it’s spot on, what a place to wake up to 👌, great video mate, atb Mick 👍
Yes a Bivvy definitely makes for a good night under the stars👍
Wow that place is absolutely amazing.
Thank you for another brilliant video loved it.
Merry Christmas to you and blue .
🥂🌲♥️
I really enjoy your video and watching you and Blue navigate some pretty tough terrain and weather conditions. I had a similar experience with my drone, and I realized I hadn't recalibrated it after the first crash. Like yours, my drone had no visible damage, and it still flies as good as ever!!!
“It’s only really money, that’s all”
Mate I respect this so much. There’s 2 resources we can spend in life, money & time. You can always earn more money, but you’ll never get a second back that you waste. Love that even though you wanted to be mad you still had a smile on your face pal
We live and learn eh :)
Definitely mate👊. I just hope people who watch my videos get some inspiration to make more of their time👍👍👍
@@BUSHMANandBLUE definitely mate. From personal experience there’s been many times when I have the intentions of going out camping on a Saturday. But by the time I finish work I find myself trying to talk myself out of it - I draw on your “just get out the door and get outside” philosophy, and always feel glad I did
It’s sometimes tough for me too to get out but you are always so happy you did👌
@@BUSHMANandBLUE that’s it mate, the hardest part it stepping out the door but it’s worth it every time
what a cracking location , the quarry views were stunning , it was such a shame you had problems with your drone, I bet you would of captured some more great footage , looking forward to your next adventure , merry Christmas
I love your dog brother he is so smart and very obedient. You did a hell of a job training him.
Yes he’s a pleasure to have as a pet👍
Merry xmas to you and to your family, Allan! What an epic place! I am very sorry for your drone. Best wishes from Germany Viola
Happy Xmas mate contact DJI about the drone I sent mine off and they asked for flight logs and said the drone had a fault and sent me a new one didn’t even have refresh package
I feel your pain and disappointment. Having my drone crash, fly away or land in water are probably my biggest fears when hiking and wild camping. I've not had that happen to me, but i've had a few scary moments.
Sorry about the drone but, I enjoyed your adventure with Blue. I must say that as for me, the pint, pizza and pub were more to my liking (and my old bones).
I enjoy viewing your travels and occasional travails. I hope Blue and you have many more adventures to share with us!
A couple of years back someone had put an old upright piano in the centre of cathedral cave, it was out of tune and had some keys missing but it still sounded eerily good as it echoed around
That would be amazing 👌
My fiancé and I watch you and Blue everyday and we absolutely love you both! We love Blue, he’s a cheeky boy and makes me want a third dog!!!
You don’t need a drone either, your content without is more than enough so don’t worry too much about that! Merry Christmas 🎄 😊
😊 thanks Amy. I’m glad you are enjoying the videos. A third dog😂. Madness😬
Cheers Al, you deserved a pizza and a pint and Blue seemed to be loving that fire. Thanks for taking us exploring again. All the best for the new year and look forward to new adventures with you and Blue soon 💙
Happy Christmas, thanks for another great video
Awesome place, I love cathedral cave, I've visited twice now, but I wasn't aware you could get down the small tunnels that start under the abseil wall, thanks for pointing that out Al. I had some mates abseil down the wall outside, I bottled it and opted to be camera man 🤣 I hope your having a great Christmas 👍🏻
😂 I’d love to abseil there👌
Those drones Defo don't like u 😫😫
Those places bring back memories. I learnt how to abseil and prussick on the large face down to the pillar dividing the tunnel at Hodge Close. That was around thirty years ago.
Great vid, I expect the drone just needs a recalibration, worse case scenario there are good firms fixing drones online for not much £££. Happy New Year to you and Blue 🙂
You know, you can justfit in a Disco ...... I'm fat and 6" and I did ....... (grin)
Yes I set up a bed often in it. It’s like a double bed in the back.
Wow…what a gorgeous place. I need to go vacation over there and do some photography 🥰 beautiful. So sorry about the drone. Would of loved to see some views from there. Do you ever go canoeing? That lil water would of been fun to take a lil canoe on 😝. Hope you had a great Christmas 🎄
I kayak. There are some lovely lakes to explore by canoe👍👍👍
Merry Christmas Al and blue thanks for a year of fantastic vids and great dontent that you do well done mater and blue boy
Ever since I've seen this quarry and Cathedral Cave on YT I've been wondering why I can't remember them. Having lived not far away we would definitely have gone there. So I asked mr Knowall Goggle and it seems that Hodge Close was still a working quarry when we left England in 61.
Thank You again for all Your work, looking forward to next year's videos
Elvira
Great video. Just wondering did you do the compass calibration and IMU calibration as that is one thing that can throw DJI drones off. The IMU one should be done away from any metal surfaces and on a flat surface. The compass calibration should be done every time you move location as it helps the drone.
I will definitely be looking after any future drones👍
We have recently been on a camp where a herd of around 17 cows decided to investigate our tents, meanwhile we are inside terrified of being trampled, they were licking, scratching and tripping over our guy lines. We made an escape leaving our other fellow camper in his tent alone surrounded by cows... our tent became unpegged and now has a snapped pole and ripped fly sheet (fjall raven abjsko dome 2) so that will also cost us a packet but at least we weren't injured and can live to tell the tale of an incredible experience that has created a very meamorable memorie! The joys of wild camping 👍🏼
😂 they are very inquisitive. Great story though👍
Been in the cathedral cave with my then 10 year old son , didn't hang around though as on way back from slaters Bridge, he was tired, shame we didn't explore more cos those tunnels look amazing! I've marked down as a place to go to next year on my adventures over the lakes , again great video allen and blue
Definitely worth going again👌
I was thinking of getting a drone but I’m having second thoughts, they do appear somewhat fragile 😢
They are great but don’t like crashing😂
Merry Christmas 🎄🎄🎄. I would have cuddled with Blue and slept in the SUV!
So would I, there is no way I'd have left my Dog and gone that far away from him ....sleeping in the SUV would've been perfect.
Happy Boxing Day! What a cool place to explore and camp.
I've visited that cavern a couple of times , always wondered how deep that pool of water in the corner is ?
I’m not sure. It doesn’t look deep but you never know
Brass monkey 🐒 weather!! Thanks for sharing and Merry Christmas
Brilliant video! Sorry about your drone. Hope it can be fixed. With or without your drone your footage is absolutely A1. Those caves! Reminds me of the days I went adventure caving and potholing in Cheddar 🥰
Good shout with the pizza and pint. Looked so cosy in there. Well done with the minus temps bivying. Were you on the Thermarest Xtherm? Can't wait to see your next adventure. Take care 🏕😊🙌
It was the xtherm. The pizza was definitely needed😬😬😬
Crowd fund a new drone? Surely loads will chip in.
I’m going to see if I can sort it. 👍👍👍
@@BUSHMANandBLUE I'll defo chip in 😉
You’re a good man U P👍
Very cool and beautiful place! The quarries near me are not as beautiful, that is for sure! Hope you and Nicola and Blue have a wonderful New Year and that 2023 brings you all many awesome adventures!
Thanks 😊
Hi Al🧔 and Blue🐺 Great video blog again Loved it. Sorry to see you broke your drone hopefully it mite be a cheep fix fingers crossed .All the best from Tommy Yorkshire. 😊👍✨✨✨✨✨✨
Really cool adventure Al 👍 sorry about the drone. At least it didn't snow ❄️ be safe my friend. Hope your holidays are going well
Cheers Norm. Enjoying some family time for definite 😬
I’m interested in Bivys. I would , we would, love a gear review from you on your experience with them- what works and what does not. Thanks!
Fantastic geography…the rock wall cavities are so unique…sorry about the drone…stay safe…
that old saying push on tomorrow will be better sorry about the drone... you work it out excellent tour of mined you had me doing stills to look at the rock thanks lol Happy New Years Allen and Blue
I'm sure you can get the drone fixed.. and if you need a replacement, approach some manufacturers for exposure or sponsorship...
Great vid use to sauna dive there was scary going dow ladle with diving bottles 😎👍👍👍
sorry to hear you had drone trouble. Ours decided to go straight up into some trees but the nice men at the Drone Doctor managed to mend it. Looks like you had a good evening and night!
Ha ha..Was there last week. Slept out on the summit above Cathedral Caves. Have dived that quarry as well
33:15 Incredible photography!!!
sorry merry christmas to you and beautiful blue ❤️❤️