We Walked by Hadrian's Wall to See What's Left of the Sycamore Gap Tree
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- We went on a hike along Hadrian's wall to the famous sycamore gap to sell the felled Robin Hood tree
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Welcome to my Channel,
My name is James and I live full time in my tiny van, however this is not just a van life channel. I enjoy travel, food and drink and making videos 🙂
When I turned 50 I decided I’d had enough of the rat race and working long hours just to pay rent and bills, life was passing me by and I needed a drastic change.
FAQ
Where is Helen?
Helen has a responsible full time job and two children so unfortunately she can’t join me on every trip. I really wish she could.
What equipment do you use?
My vlogging camera is a GoPro Hero 9 but I also use my pixel 6a phone and Lumix G80 camera for other footage
For editing, I used Premiere Pro on an old laptop but I’m saving to buy a more powerful computer.
Do you have children?
Yes I have a 6yr old daughter who lives with her mum but I see her quite a lot. I don’t usually put her on the vlogs and if I do, I block out her face for privacy reasons. I also have a grown up son.
How do you fund your lifestyle?
I don’t need as much to live these days since going full time van life but I receive a small percentage of income from the ads that TH-cam put on the videos.
Why the sponsored videos?
I only accept sponsorship from companies I use and trust, this is my fulltime job and my income, it’s how I support my family. (I have Patreon if you prefer videos with no ads).
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Please contact me here: james@bythecurb.co.uk
As I'm nearly 80 years old it would be impossible for me physically, to undertake this journey. Thank you for your time and expertise that enabled me to join you on this amazing walk.
You're welcome, thank you for watching 😊
It's about you two and the banter not just the hike. Enjoyed that guys thank you. Xx
I love the hiking videos. It gives me inspiration and ideas for future walks for myself. Having been through a tough 18 months due to my marriage breaking up and as a consequence battling depression and anxiety your TH-cam videos along with Wandering wheres vids have kept me going. .
Keep up the good work you and Helen. Look forward to seeing more hiking videos and maybe one day I'll see you on the trails.
Sorry to hear that mate, Hiking is wonderful for mental health, hopefully see you out and about sometime
As Wandering Where would say, get out there for a bumble you know you know! 😂
Their videos have helped me too.
Whilst I was immobile waiting for a couple of operations and recovering I was watching videos like these and felt better for it, I need to work on getting out and about more so like you say it’s inspiring.
Hope life’s improving for you 😊
@@bythecurb thanks mate and hopefully I will see yourself and Helen out and about.
I took my 8 yr old lad out last Friday (as half term) and we tried gecaching for the first time. It was great to be out and definitely does wonders for the mental health.
@@MissManifest369. thanks. They are great videos and it does help watching them, especially seeing new places for myself to visit. Hope you're on the mend and getting better. x
Two people with a great sense of Adventure really inspire others!
I really love the variety of your videos James. Seeing you and Helen out walking is just as entertaining watching you enjoy the pubs and chip shops how many different towns and cities! Your channel is quite simply the best of any others ive seen. Thanks both - you bring so much happiness to other people. 😊❤
Thanks so much 🙂
Lovely to watch. We used to do this sort of thing until my husband developed arthritis in his hip. As the NHS barely functions now due to this ruddy government, he can’t even get on a waiting list for treatment. So until something changes, I’ll be relying on you guys to take me hiking! Keep it up while you are able. ❤
I love watching your hikes. You remind me of the walks my husband and I do........only my hubby is the one striding ahead and I do the camera.
Great stuff 👍🏼
The tree from Robin Hood. Prince of Thieves 1991.
That was a great look at Hadrian’s Wall. I was devastated when I heard about the Sycamore Gap tree getting brutally chopped down. It was a symbol of Northumberland. Hopefully it will soon spring up with life again 🙏
Hope so, fingers crossed!
Mate u don’t have to apologise to those people that these videos aren’t to their liking - they can simply not watch them and u can go on entertaining those ppl that DO like them - keep up the great videos
Enjoyed the re visit, thank you.❤
Loved this one. We chuckled when you said you like a good muff. In Canada muff has the same double meaning as fanny has in the U.K.😊
Thanks for the walk ❤
I love all your videos be it hiking, city visits, holidays abroad whatever I have never missed one yet. I really enjoy the variety and it is this that keeps me watching... so I guess I am saying it is not all about the content but more about James and Helen's lovely personalities. All the best you two, David x
Thank you David, we really appreciate that :-)
Been catching up on all your videos from 1st great love em ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you so much :-)
Thanks for taking me along on that walk. I was the ghostly presence next to the two Roman Auxilliary ghosts grumbling about how cold and wet it is walking along this bloody wall where nothing exciting ever happens. Guard duty must be like being a cop... long periods of boredom occasionally relieved with moments of terror. Missed seeing Hadrian's Wall when I was in Northern England in 1973; beautiful scenery but a challenging walk!
Thank you, it was a lot harder than we anticipated :-)
@@bythecurb Walking with Helen, reminded me of walking with [or should I say "behind"] my wife. She's always leaving me in the dust. 🙂
Romans had underfloor heating as well
Firstly you should check-out a book called Wainwright's Coast to coast book a well as Wainwright's Pennine Way.. The photograph's of Derry Brabbs are stunning!! I, myself, walked the Pennine Way from December , 24th, 1981 . I made it to Kirk Yetholm 16 days later - 9th of January , 1982. I was 15 years old......and wet. Just totally cold and wet. I spent the eve of the walk in a almost Summer's day Edale. It was gorgeous. From the wee, small hours at the beginning of the first day's walk it rained; hard. From start to finish it as-good-as rained. Due to my food, my rucksack, sleeping bag, tent and all my clothes being soaked I walked non-stop for a full 24 hours. ( I kid you not James and Helen ) I covered 52 miles in that period. The weird stand-out memory was a conversation I had while waiting for a coach in Kirk Yetholm. A local gave a long coverage of the travelling / gypsy community in Yetholm. ( I'm pretty sure he said that the camp site was owned by a gypsy king ). And, now , I find it quite ironic that, due to having been paralysed, I can't move one step without a mobility aid. Three walkers; seven manual wheelchairs; two electric wheelchairs; a mobility scooter; crutches and, of course, a flipping Zimmer frame. That said, I'm trying to learn to speak as well as read Korean for, some day , I'll open my eyes and realise that I'm walking along the coastline of South Korea. Hmmm. One day. Meanwhile, what a great video. And when you mentioned Tuck shops......made me smile. Made me smile a lot.
Thank you, I'm sorry to hear about your mobility problems, my dad's the same and a few other subscribers are. They tell me that they love the hiking vlogs as they can come along from the comfort of their own homes. We will do more of these this year :-)
Loved the video. Greetings from 🇨🇦 Canada. I've been to that part of the country several times. Brings back memories. Happy trails.
Just to say we loved the hike around Hadrians wall. Thank you we could never do it you both looked tired near the end. We both thought you have got your lovely cosy van waiting for you. All the best for now. Andy Pat from Norfolk.
What a load of old barracks !
great walk you should definitely join the national trust as there are lots of fantastic locations around the country and some amazing sites in your neck of woods
Helen, you are so well prepared. James I felt for you puffing and panting going up those steps😮 I wonder if rate my takeaway would climb all those steps, and put his table on the top.😊
I think he should try it, we're about the same fitness and both from Barnsley 😂
@bythecurb
Well, you have eaten a lot of fish and chips lately, James, its good training for a challenge. 😃 😀 😄 😁
View from the western end is stunning. It looks out towards the solway forth and the criffle.
OMG I was dying just watching that hike ... I need a lay down now 😮
Perfect vlog- banter, rude cows, waterproofs and pasty gap - you both warm my heart ;)
Thank you
What a lovely day you had today. And me watching. I felt like I was with you.
I absolutely loved every minute of it. And, as you, James .. love a good muff. 😊
Seriously, I don't get out much , as I suffer with depression and severe anxiety. So I'd love to do what you're doing. So this is next best thing.
Thank you 👍
You're welcome mate, glad you enjoyed it :-)
@bythecurb
I've got another little tip for you, James and Helen.
When you finished a long hike like today, get a bowl of nice warm water and add some Epsom salts. Then just sit back in comfort and soak your feet . you'll feel the difference 100%. Just give it a try.
So, just add a cup of Epsons to a bowl of nice warm water and relax 👍
Enjoyed that folks...more please
Omg the banter between you both is very amusing and always keeping it real. Great content as per normal James and Helen 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
I love going on hikes from the warm comfort of home ..lol....thank u..I would have freaked out coming face to face with the hairy beasts..you handled them well James..keep safe..happy blisters....
You two are a good advert for outdoor clothing in extreme muddy weather. Enjoyed the video. Hope you both recovered. Best wishes.
James and Helen, Ben nevis and fort William are the ultimate.
Fantastic scenery and chalenge.
Loving all your blogs.
Rotherham lad.
I'm not a hiker at all, but thoroughly enjoyed this video. Stunning views, interesting information from Helen and many laughs. Thank you so much😊
"Breaking into the countryside"!! 😄 class 👏 Loved this video - I like every type of content you produce. Proper nice people you two are 👍 getting a bit worried I comment too much on your vids! But ultimately - it's good for the algorithm 🤗
Yes it is, please keep commenting :-)
Good one chaps! Not been since the tree has gone - glad to see you out and about in my area!
Thanks J&H. I'm presently waiting for a second knee replacement .But I was there, with you. Tagging along at the rear. In mind, if not body . Listening to your light hearted, grumpy commentary was cracking me up."Helen ,unlocking the countryside !". Best wishes JR
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it
What wonderful scenery, well done you two some of those climbs looked pretty steep to me. Hope you cleaned the boots before you got in the van😀😀
Hello there. They have nicked most of it over the years.
Another great video love the diversity of van life/town life/pub life/hiking life. You keep it interesting and the banter with you both is really entertaining 😂😊 keep it up it’s fab 👍🏻
Great video again, guys. Helen is fantastic as a guide. I missed doing Hadrian's wall when in Newcastle last. I'll definitely do it next time. Did you do the ferry from north shields to south shields? Very short but a lovely view of the city's bridges when on the Tyne. Looking forward to the next trip...😊
Loved this video. History, scenery, cooking, whingeing, and an intrepid sense of adventure ! Well done James and Helen. ❤🇦🇺
Lovely walk. Definitely on my todo list. Can’t imagine the mentality of someone who would cut down that tree. Beggars belief
While up in that area last April, I also thought i'd go look how they're getting on with Hadrian's Wall..., but it's still not finished.
Just the Sycamore has been removed..., I suppose that would be in the way, when they eventually do get round to finishing the build !!
I really love this part of the country especially, inland Northumberland, as well as it's largely unspoilt Coastline. Enjoy yourselves there, and take a minute to sit somewhere quiet and listen to nature, and soak up all that beauty..., NO James, not her, the countryside!
They are called Milecastles, every mile.
Great vlog!! I couldn’t do that walk now, so this was a wonderful way of experiencing it and the company was very entertaining. At one point I couldn’t even look as it was so steep, yes, I get vertigo watching from the sofa 😅.
I like all your vlogs just keep em coming about whatever you want to do 👏👏👏👏
Thank you! :-)
Great video James and Helen, what a fantastic hike! Great to have the info too. Keep at it guys xx
I would love to see Hadrians wall but don't think l will ever get there,so watching this video was great.We really like your hiking videos.
I have visited Hadrian's Wall when i was a boy, and still see it in my minds eye and thinking is this is all that's' this is a disappointingly low wall ! Thanks to your channel i appreciate the Wildness and felt the Romans soldiers sense of the how they were at the remote edge of everything Roman in the Wild windy back of beyond.
Like your hiking vlogs,.....makes a good change and diversication from the shops and others.😊
Great filming again James one of your hardest treks but you kept going great stuff keep it up😊
I'd like to see more of these videos! Especially archaeological sites I walk the ridgeway ( National Trails) and coastal paths. Helen, my kind of walker!
Fantastic video again. I hope you had the arnica ready.
Love the hikes, thanks for that. Still so angry about the sycamore tree. Cheers guys
Entertaining and informative with great views . ..win win 😊
…..the mud 😮😱. Beautiful historic location and great hiking trail. Thanks for sharing with us 🙏👌
Fantastic scenery, amazing and well done guys xx
As I'm very lazy it would be impossible for me physically, to undertake this journey. Thank you for your time and expertise that enabled me to join you on this amazing walk.
Absolutely brilliant guys. You’re up in my neck of the woods & it’s good walking country but some long, tedious stretches. Was laughing so much when you said “the depressing thing is we’re still walking in the opposite direction of the van” 🤣🤣 More hiking videos please!
Love the hikes. Northumberland is so beautiful. Tourist board should be thanking you.
I was fuming when that tree was cut down 😢, I watched that Robin Hood film a couple of weeks ago and was fuming again, aww it's so sad.
Loved this video, but like someone commented I knackered now 😊
Much more entertaining than the town history videos (in my opinion) , that was a good effort by you both considering you have not done a hike for 6 months ! lovely British countryside can't beat it ..... with just the faint echo of a old grump saying "are we nearly there yet " ...Helen earplugs are the answer !
Just read that whilst sat in Huddersfield filming a vlog in the rain! 😂
I love the hiking videos. I always enjoy the scenery wherever you go and I like the fact that you are not fitness freaks but regular people enjoying your walks, encountering mud and cows and enduring the burn 😀
Bring 'em on ❤
Lovely countryside and good banter
Different vid absolutely k- shattered watching it never been to Hadrian wall it was interesting to see from the warm and dry of my living room you definitely both deserve a well earned pint 🍺 👍
😢 sycamore gap was beautiful 😢some horrible people 😢
Oh Helen love you’re enthusiasm, great blog James
Guys please stay safe and don't take risks if you trip or fall and one of you twists your ankle and are unable to walk this could have some terrible consequences for you and also the cost of a mountain rescue turnout .. so Helen look after the old lad .. and yourself please ..
Loved the walk&comedy 😅😂❤
Helen is fit a butchers dog 🐕 &you do good aswell James,even though you've eaten all that fish&chips,in the other videos😂😂
Missed these hiking vlogs guys, Helen loved yr commentary 😂and yr I go on the romans 😂. So sad about the sycamore gap tree. Haha Helen keeper of the styles. Bless ya James. Trench foot 😂. Seeetheee Maxx
Great video and I have liked all your hiking vids as well. Never seen Hadrians Wall before, cheers for the heads up guy's, take cares . 😊
We live just down the road from here and its very rare the wind will allow you to fly a drone up there by the fort. Love your vids, keep them coming thank you
Great vlog both, loved every minute of your adventure. We went to see the sycamore gap a couple of years ago and it was amazing. Your vlog brought back a lot of good memories so thank you. We really enjoy your hiking vlogs so keep up the good work😊
Breaking into the countryside! Only a townie would say that! LOL! Reminds me of when teachers took a gang of city schoolkids to the country, & saying 'those black & white things in the field are cows, so don't break them'.
So you’re walking towards Twice Brewed Pub and Brewery, easily accessible from the wall, just past Sycamore Gap. The Pub is visible as you came down the hill to the gap. Great food and Real Ales.
beautiful couple as always ♥♥♥
I went to Hadrians wall when I was at school, I loved it. Many moons ago. Great video thank you
Nice video. Thanks for sharing. Like 👍
Thank you James, always entertaining and informative 👍
Helen when I was a kid in the 80’s etc I used to unlock the padlocks and put them on other bikes. It’s so simple. It’s all about the tension.
I loved it XX
Love Northumbria and sycamore gap. Was so sad when it was cut down.
My mum used to make meat and potatoe Pastis. Way used to call um torpedoes. Spuds came from the garden and meat from the Slaughter house.
Great video well done
Fair play to you 2 James Helen has lost loads of weight since your first videos started mate well done and it was the Jordies that kept the scott's back king George's English men not that wall shame that wall wasn't build down Dover
Thank you both for taking me to a place I couldn't possibly get to now due to years of a misspent youth and gallons of ale, that was brilliant. If you ever go to Shrewsbury, Carding Mill Valley is not too far away. I'm sure you'd enjoy it. Thank you.
Reyt good effort. Thanks for taking us with you. 💙
Omg that looked hard work wore me out just watching very cold too by the look of things as for the hiking vids love everything you two do its awesome 👍😎
Even your hiking videos are getting loads of views now...people just love following you both, whatever you happen to be doing in your lives...😊
Also just had to mention how Helen really gets into 'the zone' when she puts her hiking gear on...She is really on a mission! You do too James, just in a more sedate way!😊
Haha yes, thats a good way to describe it :-)
Very interesting walk - no real sanitation of the route and no pub. If you choose to find a pub after this one you've earned it!
That was a brilliant hike, I’m gutted about that tree, an awful act of vandalism. Lovely scenery.
Enjoyed the hike . More please
OMG have you also googled the Sycamore story..., "upon discovering the approx. 200 year old felled Tree in Sept. '23, it was cut up and removed by crane for storage elsewhere on National Trust property, where attempts are being made to grow saplings from it"
And here's another sad story, it was at the Robin Hood tree where Helen and James could not decide on their continuing route, so parted company, never to......,
opps..., no they didn't, the Pubs had just opened! So, with a pint in their hands, they lived happily ever after, deciding, to go find that, "very very bad man".
Cheers!
I really enjoyed that video there’s another one added to my list. My list is getting longer. Just watching you and Helen. Thanks again
Looks amazing, would love to do this walk to the Sycamore gap and pastie gap! Love the natural banter guys. 👍🏻
Cracking Vlog James / Helen . Enjoyed it
Well done guy's enjoyed it nice footage james and very imformative,i can see you did your homework .
I love all the variety of vlogs you bring .
Well done for keeping up with helel she probably spoted a pub on the map mate. 😂
Thank you John, we like to keep mixing things up
Seen what shown on news great content
Helens well fit 😉..... Marching ahead. You two are just great ❤
I've never enjoyed a hike so much! The pasty waving got me. And my OCD appreciated it being exactly 1hour long.x