Wet and Windy Coastal Hike and Beach Camp. Norfolk Coast Path, Part 7 - Sea Palling to Caister.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 ม.ค. 2025
- In this video, I am finally back on the trail, walking the final leg of the Norfolk Coast Path. A very wet day and soaked to the skin, I make my way along the coastline, passing hundreds of Grey Seals gathered on the beach, through the sand dunes dotted with wartime bunkers and defences and finally past the popular seaside villages of Winterton, Scratby and Hemsby.
Cold, wet and weary and hungry, I eventually find a place at the back of the beach to set up my tent and take refuge from the weather - what a day! Some hot food inside me and I was ready to climb into my sleeping and get warm - the only option to dry out my wet clothing was to sleep in them - not a nice prospect, but at least they’ll be dry by morning.
Despite the weather, it was a fantastic walk - some of this stretch feels very wild - the dunes and sea to one side and stunted birch woodland to the other with the path finding through the rough ground between. The seals were also a huge highlight - gathered in large numbers - adults on the beach and their pups dotted along the sea defences and amongst the dunes.
In part two, I continue south, towards the busy seaside town of Great Yarmouth and beyond to the end of the trail at Hopton. And thankfully, much better weather!
I hope you enjoy the video, thanks for watching!
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Never apologize for having to use your Go-Pro to film Simon. The fact that you're out there living your life creating/sharing with us such fantastic content is very much appreciated.
Simon thank you so much for the hiking videos. First being a Texan in the US I am interested in the English countryside, which you feature nicely with good narration. However what is the most satisfying is the view of the trail from the chest mounted GoPro, and hear your footsteps. I have been in a wheelchair for almost four years since I lost my right foot. Your videos feel like I am exploring with you and it is wonderful. ATB !!!
I know most people love to go to the beach in the summer but there is something magical about the sea in winter. The seals are super cute.
What I love about your channel is that it's not just about the places you're sharing. It's about an overall respect for nature and time. That's inspiring. Keep it up!
Simon's seal of approval...👍👍
It’s a fantastic walk which I’d recommend to anyone. I did it a few years ago thankfully in slightly better weather. The seals were a highlight of the walk. My friends and I did cheat as we stayed in accommodation every night so full respect for braving the weather and then camping. Thanks for a great video.
I think you had the better idea - a hot radiator to dry my clothes on, a hot shower, a warm bed and a pint or two in the local sounds much nicer than sleeping in my soggy clothes in my soggy tent and waking up to frost over everything 🥶😂
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@@simonablokeinthewoods but Simon you get bragging rights for weathering the weather!
You’re welcome Simon. Hope you enjoyed the hot chocolate. Thank you for your hard work producing fantastic videos! I’m a big fan.
It was lovely! Thank you so much 🙏🏻
Such a delight seeing the seals! The scenery was very beautiful. Thanks, Simon, for braving the wintry weather to bring us this vid! Take care!
'Nutritional yeast whatever that is' ! I love your videos, but guess you don't hang out with any vegans. Nutritional yeast aka nooch is a wonderful addition to savoury meals, adding a cheesy/nutty flavour. It looks like fish food flakes, but honestly even for a meat eater will enhance your food. Sprinkled on beans on toast or avacado on toast it's lovely. Masses of B vitamins & zinc. Loved seeing the seals in this video and your no nonsense approach to it's freezing & wet but I'll camp anyway. Keep up the good work Simon; look forward to your future escapades.
Thanks Paul! I might give that a go, I think my daughter might have some - she is a (part-time) vegan 😁
Thanks for talking seal safety! I grew up on that coastline with family still there, and more and more people flock to see them every winter - not everyone cares enough or has the common sense to keep their distance, and the volunteer wardens can only do some much across that many miles. Still go camping at Waxham Sands most summers, and those dunes in Caister saw many nights of underage boozing when I was a teenager! Lovely to see it all on TH-cam watched by thousands. Great video.
Winter walking is surprisingly satisfying, getting the distances done in the daylight is hard, and makes for long evenings. But the rewards of few other people and battling the elements makes it well worth it. Great video Simon.
Gosh wet and windy Norfolk. Such a shame you got so wet. The seals were amazing. Thank you for sharing
Thank you bro for a great video I really enjoyed it last night I watched you and Andy in Norway I did not comment I have not been feeling well. Is really a shot in the arm to see all the bushcrafters out there I watch hours and hours of different bushcrafters all over the world. Thank you for your efforts the filming they haven't seen and all the time it takes me it's doing this I'm getting into Bushcraft. I'm 63 I'm retired this is a whole New world is it it's a whole new adventure really I feel brand new. I watched Andy with this with his channel Kent Survival. Many many times. Is very late here in Arizona. Until then stay safe leave no Trace and I'm with you in spirit your friend Arizona Dave
Drove up to that bit of coast the day that wet weather gave way to something much nicer. Glorious sunshine and a wonderful Wolf Moon rising in Earth's shadow over the North Sea just as the sun was setting. Amazing colours.
Once again a wonderful video. You have such a great knack of choosing the perfect music to set the mood. You are still, and have been for some time now, my favorite TH-camr. Keep up the great work. Thank you.
Thank you Chuck!
Unsure why but got a bit of a bad vibe from Hemsby, it was super busy the day we walked through it and was expensive to park, we were just having a look around that day.
On our last day before returning back to Glasgow we walked from Winterton along to Caister, went into the big caravan site and had a few beers and a cone for Kylo the dog, he loves a cone.
Was a decent walk there and back along the sea edge, well most of it and it was such a nice day - 16th September.
It was a bit of a culture shock when I got home, nice and peaceful down there.
Massive thanks again Simon
So glad to see you had a proper tent instead just a little bivvy. The weather was just too awful, so having a place to sit and be comfortable for the evening was essential. Your hikes are always so interesting and informative - love the little bits of history you share. Thanks for sharing Simon Cheers!
Thanks Maggie! Yes, I was very glad of the tent on this one! 😁
Great to see the final leg of this enjoyable series. Captured in the usual atmospheric and interesting way. ATB pal - Chris
Excellent video Simon. Can't wait for part 2, I remember many fantastic family holidays in Great Yarmouth. Such a beautiful part of our magnificent country.
Another crackin video Simon. Your a brave man camping on the beach this time of year, I live in Caister... 10 mins from the beach. I would have put the kettle on if I knew you were coming lol
That would have been very welcome I can tell you!! 🥶💦😂
Hi Terry, small world, I grew up in Caister too, near the Haven!
How exciting to see the seals. Good call to keep a safe distance- they are strong, faster than we'd ever expected & protective! Gosh, so much rain!
Proper soggy! 💦💦💦
Hello Simon.I've been watching your videos for a long time and they inspired me to start my own channel. It's had such a positive impact on me and my wellbeing I wanted to say a big thank you! How you manage to keep your content at such a high standard is amazing. I think most people recognise it's just you and not a full crew, so this makes it even more impressive what you produce. So thanks once more for the content and giving me the push to have a go myself. Cheers from South of the border. SAA
Fantastic Simon, I adore Norfolk in all seasons. So sorry you couldn't have a little fire, but hey. And Everyone - protect the Norfolk coast path by cutting your carbon and using your vote. Norfolk needs you urgently!
That looked a very bleak, wet and chilly old walk.
Finishing off the path ... you might say you've sealed the deal. 😜
😂😂😂 Very good! Thanks again for all those mountain house meals Kimberly, the chicken and mash was spot on! 😋
@@simonablokeinthewoods You're very welcome Simon 🤗 I'm glad they've been enjoyable for you. Might be time to get you a few other brands to try, like Backpacker's Pantry or PackIt Gourmet if your M.H. cache is running down.
No hanging about on this one that was like a Royal Marine pace 😳 looking forward to part 2 😁
Thank you for inspiring me to get outdoors even when the weather doesn't cooperate!
Great video, Simon. You have the best music👍🏼
Love the rainforest atmosphere you have going in the tent ! Living life large a three course meal camping!
What’s up Simon, thank you for the great distraction from the craziness of my life. Always appreciate what you put into your videos brother.
Wow! that took me back, as a boy we lived in Heacham, i'll always remember the bleak, desolate and as you said almost 'apocalyptic' nature of the winter 'off season' also the wind, sand and sideways rain lol, great job thanks.
ATB Pete
Desolate and bleak, but breathtakingly beautiful at the same time! My family come from around that area - Heacham and Docking 👍
Oh! absolutely beautiful during the summer we're there whenever possible, many happy holidays along that coastline.
ATB Pete
Thank you, Simon. I can't get enough of these tours. Love them. 👍🙂 Still can't believe we lost Ric Nagualero this week. 🙁
Thank you! A sad loss to the bushcraft community…😔
Hello Simon, I know Waxham Sands/Horsey very well. Visited many many times when I had my Campervan. Also rented holiday homes in Sea Palling before that. Was visiting that area with my Girlfriend only a few mths back, after Yarmouth. Nice to see you got the seals on the beach in the video. Right time of the year. 👍👍🙂 Best, Gaz.
Simon, the coastal views combined with the music, HOW WONDERFUL!!!! I could go for some fish and chips right now. Thanks for sharing. Texas
Even in bad weather it's always good to get out on an adventure 👍 thanks for sharing
I love that you take us all on interesting places and sights with you . Thanks !
Great vid looking forward to the pt 2 the final leg it’s good to see you championing Norfolk .
Lovely part of the world Simon. My wife is from Norfolk so we have spent many a holiday on that lovely coast. Loved the vid.
Seals are awesome. Beautiful country side you have
The particular stretch of coastline is probably my favourite place on Earth. Glad to see you enjoying Simon :)
U are like early sunshine after a cold winter's night, ur videos are so wholesome it rejuvenates me.
Thankyou and take care.
Thank you!
Simon says, "Amazing, the wonders of a hot drink." My version: "Amazing, the wonders of a hot man." :) Thanks for another fantastic video, Simon. That coastal path is wonderful, even in winter. And the seals! I will definitely be going to Horsey Gap!
"Fully togged up", that my friends is a true British person. Not only for using the phrase fully togged up but also by being fully togged up for a long coastal walk on a drizzly day.
Also as a fellow wilderness enthusiast, being driven off the beach by abundant wildlife is the ideal situation.
That was a real pleasure to watch Simon end to end. I've been meaning to make it over - glad I did. Only a few things to say. Hey, I carry a light weight brolly on my hikes. For those who feel that way it's no good for the image but for the practical types it's a real game changer. When the winds are favorable and its pissing down I'm happy as Larry under there and I prolong my gear. I have a video called: 5 Advantages of Using an Umbrella Backpacking - it's a good one. Well, them seals were awesome to see. I never knew Norfolk had so many. Fantastic hike - I look forward to part 2 now. Peace. Mark
That was a great video. The wind and the surf and your foot steps. I could listen to the surf all day. I am looking forward to part two.
Brilliant music...again! No wonder you walk so fast having to keep collecting the camera 🙂
For all the foul weather, yet again a lovely film for us sitting in the warm, thank you.
Thanks Simon....a beautiful place to hike and good music. Lovely time. 👍👍
Brilliant Simon .loved the seals ,sounds of crashing waves , the pup resting in the grassy verge and of course that consistent relentless companion ,La rain. looking forward to the next instalment. Thanks for sharing. ATVB2U . Scott. Somerset
Lovely looking stretch of coastline there, despite the weather . Nice to see the seals. Nice camp spot and I bet those fish and chips hit the spot . Nice one . Take care 👍
So interesting to see the coastline. Thanks for sharing!
What a great leg of the journey Simon. Thank you for taking us with you. We’ll done on carrying on. I think that weather would have put many people off. I assume you had a dry set of clothes for the following day? I so hate having to put wet, cold things on after you’re warm and toastie in your sleeping bag. Really looking forward to part 2. Thank you.
Thank you! I only had the clothes I was wearing, so I slept in them - a soggy night, but they were dry(ish) by morning 😁
WHAT A GREAT ADVENTURE…THANKS FOR SHARING THIS WITH US 👍🙏❤️
Thanks Simon been waiting for u to finish the walk it's been very interesting learning about different things along the route looking forward to the last leg
Great video! The seals were awesome!
Brilliant video Simon. Real world Norfolk coast winter walking. Keep safe and warm. Paul and jilly. Sunny hunny ❤
Thank you Simon, I find your videos really therapeutic, you bring my beloved Norfolk closer to me, now that I live 250 miles North East of it. Please would you do a walking video one day, that incorporates the village of Sedgeford, I would be so grateful.
Thank you Kitty!
I walked very close to Sedgeford during my Peddars Way walk - lovely area!
That was a real wet and dreary beach camp but very entertaining good to see you on any occasion take care Simon.
Great to see you out and about again Simon. Lovely video, nice to see the seals, I was surprised to see so many, lovely.
You did look cold mate, the old hands shaking whilst you was assembling the stove, that's what happens I suppose when one gets soaked through.
"Beige diner" lol, that made me chuckle, lol, then you whacked a load of hot and spicy sauce on it, brilliant.
looking forward to the next instalment, brilliant.
Thanks for sharing Simon.
Atb, Paul.
I use to live in Caister-on-Sea not far from the Never Turn Back pub 30 years ago. I use to walk from Gt Yarmouth to Hemsby a lot. Brought back memories.
Good to see you again sir. That was a great video. Sometimes the best trips happen in the worst weather.
Thank you Simon for your audio & video experience. I hope people can appreciate how much work you put into all your shots & editing. You have a keen eye for photography. Looking forward to your next submission. Sincere Regards.
Thank you!
I spent many a summer holiday with my family back in the seventies clambering over the Winterton dunes and swimming in the North Sea, fish 'n' chips at Martham on the way home, happy days, thanks for sharing Simon.
Thank you Simon your walks gave me the inspiration to start walking 🚶♀️
Go on Simon, hard as nails mate. Best thing is I can see how much you love doing what you do, I don't have much interest in camping but I love watching your vids regardless.
I really want to take you on an Australian coastal walk. It will change your life, no exaggeration.
Thank you Simon interesting great video as always an eye opener to the beauty of nature & escapism looking forward to part 2 can’t wait.
A man on a mission! Awesome video, thank you! 👍😎🇨🇦🌊🌾
Fabulous walk! Love those areas, especially the Winterton Valley. So beautiful at any time of the year. 🥰
Loved seeing all the seals in the video, they were beautiful. Couldn't help but think of all the extra work involved in those walk-past shots and low angles.
The music for your vids is always great too. All the best, take care of yourself, looking forward to the next installment.
Thanks Steven! The extra walking keeps me fit (and warm! 😂) 👍
Aww, the seals were so sweet and gentle looking. They remind me of dogs when they look at you. I did hate to see you cold and wet tho, but that Honey stove is a honey!! ;). It’s lovely to see areas that are kept up and respected, not littered with trash or left to rot. You make me love England!! But that’s exactly what the weather is like here in Tennessee right now.
Brrrrr, about caught a cold just watching 🥴
Enjoyed this
Looking forward to part 2
Impressive stuff young sir!😀 Hope you had a good night.🤔 Catch up with you next week.😉 Be well Simon.😊
Glad to see the sun shined on you in the second day! Thanks as always for the great video Simon
My parents really enjoyed the UK Wales they liked the best. In the EU their fave was Portugal. Thanks for your walkabout. Yes I opened the door wide on our below zero super windy day while shoveling to blow out the bad HOPEFULLY. Awe so wonderful they are so wiggly cute...
aw man... what a cliffhanger...😀....so looking forward to it, can't wait
Great to see a part of the coast that i have never seen,thankyou.My top tip for drying out clothes is to have them between my sleeping mat and bivvy bag during the night.Even if they dont dry out 100%,they are nice and warm for when you change from your dry sleeping kit back into your daytime gear.Looking forward to the next leg!
Cheers Dom - I wore all my wet gear to bed - dry by morning, although not so comfortable for sleeping in! 💦
@@simonablokeinthewoods Result!
Thank you for another amazing video Simon, my wife and two children love exploring that part of the coast.
Hi Simon
Wow.. A great last leg to your Norfolk Coast Path walk.. Although rather wet and windy (what a shame).. But the seals were amazing..
Hope you are keeping well and hopefully we might meet up again soon
Take care and stay safe.. 👍👍
Cheers Phil! It was a lovely little stroll 😁
Hopefully catch up for a paddle at some point soon 👍🛶
Fine weather? Norfolk in hope! Well done for soldiering through...💧💧💧💧💧💧💧💧💧💧
Awesome hike, Simon!!💙
So happy to see you are finishing this big walk. The seals are spectacular too. Very nice video…music was perfect. Thank you so much!🙏 I’m looking forward to part 2.
No better feeling than spending a cold and wet day outdoors and then being able to create a warm and comfortable bed for the night while listening to it howling outside. Gives you good confidence in your kit too knowing it can cope with the conditions.
Long walk ! I've done Hemsby to Caister . Along the beach . Also Hemsby to Winterton along the beach. A bit bleak in that Wintery weather . I think I know the crackers you had there . We like the black pepper and sea salt ones . The rosemary ones are nice too . I didn't know that about the marram grass . 👍👍👍 A complex root system 🤔.
You never fail to impress, the overview of some of the locations on the walk is great to hear
Looks so nice, but you look cold Simon. Stay safe and dry and warm. Would hate for you to pick up a cold while trying to finish. Best of luck and Take Care. 👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks Gail!
It was cold and damp that’s for sure, but day two improved hugely!
An epic video for an epic channel, I’ve throughly enjoyed your Norfolk videos along with all your other adventures be it on land or canoe,.
You are such an inspiration to me Simon, keep up the good work 👍 atb Pete.
Thanks Pete! 👍
Simon, another great vlog! A theme you carry through most of your videos was taught to me over 40 years ago. If you want to hook someone on the great outdoors entice them with smell and sounds of good food. Yup you did it even from a pouch! Oh and the pressure cooker lamb stew in a previous was out of this world.
That made me cold just watching it! Does the soul good to be out in the weather. Nice vid Simon - cheers!
The one seal kept looking at you with puppy eyes! Thanks for the virtual hike, Simon. When I saw the notification that your video was up I thought I'd snuggle down on our 1 degree F night and see where you would take us. I can't say the video warmed me up - but I did enjoy it! 🙂Thank you!
Brilliant to see the Seals Simon and I had no idea so many frequented Norfolk for their winter holidays 😉. The walk looks brilliant, I will have to do some of it this year in the summer. Thanks for taking us along and here's to part eight.
Lovely video, we always look forward to seeing you on your adventures.
Quality production.
Thanks for all your videos Simon , always a lovely thing to look forward to .
Can’t for you to get safely home. We miss seeing Maggie on your adventures. Interesting breakwaters.
Wow that was a wet one mate. Crazy, you brought back a great memory for me Simon too. The slide you showed us at Hemsby, I took Jake on that way back when he was younger. I remember walking down the main street back to the car. We stayed in Caister-On-sea in a caravan with my mum and dad. I paused the video because I thought I'd recognised it and I was right. Mad that mate ain't it.
Away, back to the vid. A great knowledge on local history you have, I didn't know that the old villagers planted such plants to stop the ocean taking the land back, very interesting.
The seals were bloody awesome to see, very cool mate. I'll look forward to the second part next week mate.
Thanks matey! Haha - that is awesome, glad it brought back some nice memories!
It was a beautiful walk - you’d love it!
Quite a jaunt on this leg. If we can't have Maggie😍, at least we have the seals. 😊 This whole Norfolk series has been a highlight of your channel over time! Did you NOT BRING a spare pair of dry woolen socks?
Thanks James! Sadly, I didn’t take any spare clothing - I slept in all my wet gear and it was dry by morning 👍
Thanks for taking us along with you. GoPro in rainy weather is fully sufficient.
Very interesting to see all the Seals, a great vlog as ever from you, always interesting and entertaining.
Very nice filming. Nice to have a beautiful stretch of beach mostly to yourself!
Well that gets my Seal of approval! (Apologies 😂) looked hellish wet but still beautiful. Those seals were awesome! Looking forward to part Deux!
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Had some Great Hollidays down there as a kid ...Cheers Simon 👍👍👍
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Ladies and Gentlemen, here we have Simon after his Christmas Dinner!
Cheers Mate. Happy New Year!