77 Miles, Wild Camping & Photography | The Cumbria Way
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- It has been a while since I hiked any kind of distance and I feel like I haven't been wild camping for years, so I packed my camera and my hiking back and took on the challenge of The Cumbria Way. In 4 days I hiked 77 miles, wild camped in some beautiful locations and enjoyed a little bit of landscape photography. I hope you enjoy this micro adventure.
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In this video I was praising the DJI Osmo Action. I take it all back as mine had a catastrophic failure mid trip. I was forced to buy a GoPro 7, which was my second choice, but so far I love it. It should be more reliable than the Osmo.
Thomas Heaton good choice. I have the 7 and a couple of friends are using the Osmo action. They have problems also.
No problems with mine. Been using it since the release!
I also had the same, Day 2 of my 30 day holiday abroad! Total brick to carry for the rest of the travels. I bought a Go Pro 7 the day after the failure.
It's why we started following you in the first place Thomas all those years ago.
Same here.
Exactly. This is like going back to his roots
Absolutely right
+1 on that!
So true. My first Thomas Heaton video was: "Solo Wild Camping & Landscape Photography on Location - Lake District Cloud Inversion" years ago. I hope for more videos like this ;-)
What a great video. As it happens someone from Carlisle City Council was watching - I’m the chief executive and I’ll try and get something done about the disappointing end of the Cumbria Way.
As someone from Carlisle who will very likely also do this route one day, I am pleased to hear that
Good for you Jason, all the way from the U.S.
The gate, the hat on sideways, and the confusion. Brilliant ending.
My favorite videos of yours. Hiking... looking for a capture. It's what got me hooked on your channel over a year ago. Superb. 👍
Was one of the main reasons why I subscribed to your channel Tom, Missed all the camping adventure photography series and then you kinda teamed up with Brandon trying to commercialize, I watched afew of those then lost interest could not view anymore haven't watched anything from you for maybe 8 months then I seen this title Wild Camping & Photography mate you got my attention again
I agree. I miss the older videos.
glad I am not the only one who thought BVS was a big mistake. And now Thomas is back in the groove!
I followed both Thomas and Brandon and afew others before these 2 merged with their bright idea of offering photography workshops together, I then started to see these 2 change as greed start to take over they were only out there to line their own pockets, when they stated well people we can only post a vlog once a week every Thursday I believe that's when I stopped watching but still subscribed.
@@henryfitzthum7563 lol
only Thomas Heaton can walk past numerous gorgeous spots and breathtaking landscapes, and say, I just didn't find a scene I wanted to photograph....
Videos like this are one of the reasons I watch less TV and aspire to get into landscape photography, relaxing informative and amusing, brilliant, thank you.
Pretty much love every video you produce, this walk and wild camp remind me of why I subscribed from the start. Cheers Thomas
Followed you for years, love all your videos, but this one reminded me of the old days. Loved it! Thanks again Tom.
Really enjoyed this video - thanks a lot!
What a fantastic video Thomas! What it "lacked" in photography it made up for in adventure by a long long stretch! Loved watching it, very inspiring.
Late to the party, but, Pro Tip: Get those Guy Lines tentioned up! It will seperate the inner and outer layer and shoudl help prevent the inner layer getting wet from the outside! Loved the video!
I am so grateful that you are showing the work and challenges behind going out and shooting in nature! People seem to forget that we do have to get to these places, and sometimes that means hours and hours of trecking just to have the weather fall through and have to head home empty-handed. It's nice to have someone showing the less fun glamorous side of things!
Nothing like having a little bit of solo time for 77 miles just to see what you will see on a hike and not knowing what you will find for photography inspiration everywhere what you will find who will know
Honestly, I don't understand why I'm hooked to this video. No sharp images, no fancy transitions, the "only" photography is far from "absolutely stunning" (where the peak touches the sky on the left side of the image feels a little nervous), just a man hiking on a trail. Love it.
Watching in early Spring, 2021. This is such a breath of fresh air. No quarantine, no “people” worries. Just you and Mother Nature. I love how the newest videos focus mostly on photography. Yet the hiking focus is a welcome departure. Thank you!
Also just watched it (March 2021). Felt the same way!
I've been watching your videos for years, but I don't think I've ever commented. All I wanted to say is that you truly inspire me. I've seen you progress, but never really lose who you are. You make, everyone who watches, lives better. Thank you so much.
I did this hike back in the late 1990s. The first day from Ulverston to Conniston was a horrendous. The day started with light rain and just got worse as the day progressed. I was so exhausted by the time I got to Conniston that only had enough energy to pitch my tent. I was thinking that if the weather stayed like this then I would have to give up. Anyway, I passed out in the door of my tent not having eaten and still fully dressed. I woke the next morning to birds cheerfully singing and the sun bursting bright. It stayed like this for he rest of the hike. Temps were in the high 20s/low 30s for the rest of the trip. I totally agree that the final day into Carlyle was extremely disappointing. But one there, it is a nice town where I spent serval days recovering. Thanks for bringing back the memories!!!!
Yes!! Thomas back doing it as he used to! Great vid Thomas 👍
Just what I needed after three months of quarantine and a long four days working and dreaming of wide open spaces.
Your solo hiking are my favourite videos Thomas Heaton, you achieve more intimacy in your images. Surely there is not distractions. I find many of your videos very helpful. Thanks.
I really enjoyed the last 15 seconds. Quite perplexing..... I hope you figured out safe passage.
The last few seconds alone would have made the video worthwhile! Great job again, thanks.
I've been saving this one for when I could give it my undivided attention. What a treat!
Brilliant, simply brilliant.
Great film, thank you for taking us along! About tent condensation - I did the TGO challenge in May (a 2-weeks hike across Scotland with 450 participant) and EVERYONE I met on the way had had condensation problems, regardless of their tent, or even tarp. I also had problems every single night I wild camped and was so surprised to hear it wasn't my tent, but that's the conclusion I came to.. The weather in the UK is really humid and there's only so much to be done about it: airing your tent out during the day is your best bet. To avoid the fly sagging you could consider adding an extra tieout point in the middle of the sagging panel, which you can then tie around one trekking pole (to pull it upwards) and then back to the ground. There's a video on youtube called "DIY bonded tarp pullouts" where you can see how it's done (I swear I don't know the guy who did it and I'm not trying to get him extra views...). However, you might have more difficulty reselling the tent after doing that, perhaps.
Doing a long distance trail to get decent images really is a game of chance. You do it primarily for the walk and photography comes second. I did the Pennine Way back in the late 90's before I got into photography and I couldn't even begin to imagine doing it again lugging my gear along. Having said that the trails that go deep into the wilderness could present opportunities that most people would never get.
Luxe Hex Peak is the best hiking/photography tent. Loads of room, loads of storage, packs down small, light, can use trekking poles as the pole, can get a 2 man inner.
Love this video! THIS is landscape photography. The struggle, the walking, the camping, the awesome nature and one OK photograph. It’s all there. We all know that if you do this often enough , you will be rewarded with great photographs. This is why I’m buying your calendar!
Just finished (2 hours ago) 3 weeks backpacking and photography trip through Carpathian mountains in Ukraine. Relaxing in accommodation and waiting for my "bear and burger". Thank you Thomas for film.
Haven't finished watching video, but I already feel all your pain, disappointment and struggle. I felt 100% the same all this 3 weeks of my hike.
Thanks Tom for the hike. Nice change of pace.
Thomas Heaton 77 miles the Movie, excellent and thanks very much, the downside is we will expect it all the time now. Seriously though "good show".
Brilliant brilliant brilliant welcome back Thomas we missed you .
I just picked this video up having missed it, wonderful thanks Thomas. In Australia ticks are a serious problem. We use an ointment for scabes to treat ticks. Just apply ointment, leave ant tick is killed almost instantly. Never try to remove without otherwise they release their toxin. Happy walking
hiking is when you find your soul. Hiking is what later inspires all of us outdoor photographers capture what the eye doesn't usually share...Thanks for the share
@12.24 - I remember very well having this moment cycling around Iceland in 2016! I'd dreamt of epic walks on top of my ring-road circuit, finding great angles on the falls and views! The reality was exactly as you mentioned, I was very tired and the idea of detours and additional miles was scuppered by the need to rest!
Really enjoying seeing your older uploads now in 2021, I missed quite a few of these at the time.
Wow! Such a great video, Thomas. 44 minutes and not a minute too long. You're a great inspiration 👍
It was so AWESOME seeing Ulverston right at the beginning. That's where I was born. I've been living in Canada now for 44 years. And I do plan on returning to the Lake District for a visit whenever life and money permits.
WHAT a beautiful life you live. Love your videos...
The very last scene trying to go through that wrought iron gateway with your full backpack cracked me up! Ha!!!!
Bravo nizo veq vazhdoni
Ky osht talent qe lyp Zbulim ....
Veq perpara respect....🎉🎉🎉🎉
Oh, the end is just perfect. Hilarious. Cheers, Thomas.
Great Job Thomas. I enjoyed watching your hike along the Cumbria Way, very Stunnin views. I hope you get yourself a new tent and get rid of that mold trap.
Awesome, I got out this summer and went camping, but watching this I want to get out to camp again before summer is over.
Really enjoyed that Thomas. Much needed distraction while in precautionary isolation from you-know-what. Planning trips for when the madness ends and this has been a brilliant source of inspiration. Cheers!
Exquisite and a real reality check for every landscape photographer. Loving this!
As a blind landscape photography who very regularly fulls or twists an ankle I’d say there is definitely a art to fully probability
A very good listen/watch 👍
This is what you do best the reason I started watching you all those years ago you make it feel like we are along with you . Glad you didn't cut it up into two videos .
I got up very early last May to catch the sunrise on Catbells. Just the sheep for company, low mist rolling through the valley on the far opposite shore of Derwent, and a setting dusty red moon in the other direction from a cloudless sky. Absolutely jaw dropping.
This was a great watch, helps keep the feeling of freedom alive. Thanks 👍
Hey Thomas, can you please make lengthy videos like this one , documentary style ? watching your videos is lot better than watching TV. Your content is absolutely the best, don't get disappointed by negative comments.
Once again, thanks for sharing!
Love the fact that you kept this one long video rather than trying to please the TH-cam and making 4 episodes. Much more engaging and interesting.
The end got me going 😂 Great captures and brilliant music selection 👍
Great video Thomas. I think this is the longest TH-cam video I have ever watched to the end. That's great praise right there. The reason your inner and outer sheet are touching is because you have the tent set up too saggy, you need to tighten those guy (guide?) ropes right up after you've pushed down the tent peg. If the tent is taught enough the two sheets won't touch. I've got just a cheap dome tent and never had a problem with it. The reason you didn't have that problem in Iceland is that it has probably one of the lowest humidities on Earth.
24 miles a day is a very respectable distance. Really enjoyed this look at the English countryside. If you ever get down south over our hemisphere you’ll have to take a trip on our Alpine way. It doesn’t look too different but the tracks are only 1/4 the width. And no ticks. Just snakes and drop bears!
Lmao, the gate at the end, to good. Sorry about the tent, frustrating spending good money on a product that doesn't work proper. Very well done video and thanks for bringing us along
Cheers
Eric
This was one of the most relaxing videos I have ever seen on TH-cam. I love your patience and thoughful approach to photography and the trail was breathtaking. I hope we can see more of similar type of journeys from you :)
This is the reason I follow you. Raw content, a real sense of adventure. It feels like I'm with you on your hike. Love your content so much. Thanks for what you do!
Solo hiking videos are the best
Watched the video from start to finish; really enjoyed it. Essential to carry tick tweezers to remove any of the pesky critters that have attached themselves. Walking through bracken seems to be a good way to pick them up, speaking from experience!
Thomas, next time take a small roll of clear packing tape for the ticks. We just grab the tape and stick the tick to it. The tick can't get away and the clear tape helps make it possible to identify it. You could have wrapped some tape around your hand and dabbed them off you. Just an idea.
I did Ulverston to Keswick last weekend and it was amazing. I'm going to go back when it's a bit warmer and do the full thing. I really enjoyed watching your experience.
Always inspiring, thanks Thomas
I really enjoyed that. Beautiful scenery in spite of not necessarily getting lots of photos.
We got "absolutely brilliant" and "absolutely gorgeous" comments, but alas, no "absolutely stunning." Oh Thomas, why do you tease us so? Bring it back!
Please, Thomas. Bring back tose absolutely stunning moments! :)
Brilliant! Thank you.
GREAT to see you back out there backpacking and exploring. I do also like your van adventures, but these are my favorite of yours :-)
Have a great day Thomas, and be safe out there!
Hangs4Fun and where was his F-Stop backpack he just did a video on? That looked like his Osprey backpack?
@@chrischristian7561I have been loving my F-Stop Shinn backpack. It's the only pack I've ever owned where I can carry all my backpacking gear along with filming and photography gear (and that includes a big 600 wildlife lens or full 3 axis motion controller setup for high res motion time lapses.
I was really wanting see how that smaller 50L F-Stop worked for him
Your own conclusion towards the end around 42 mins of less distance and more time for exploring is my favorite. I find anytime I HAVE to be somewhere and there is a certain amount of distance to travel, that I dont enjoy it as much. Sometimes my best photos and experiences come from the exploring along the way. So over the years I have learned to put more value on the journey and allow time to explore versus having some end point or schedule to keep
Absolutely stunning!
Oh, I enjoyed that, thank you - more about the joys (and trials) of walking than about making photos. Last year I walked on one of the Caminos in Spain for a couple of weeks. Travelling light was the key. Big cameras with interchangeable lenses stayed at home. My little Fujifilm X70 and my iPhone did the necessary. The walk was the real experience. Limiting myself in terms of equipment was a good photographic discipline as well as making the ascents physically easier. Photographs (and I did manage more than two!) were simply a bonus. I’ll be back on a Camino this autumn. Can’t wait!
Me: What's he talking about? TH-cam hiking miles?
Tom: *Walks back and picks up vlogging camera*
Me: ooohhhhhh
Classic Heaton at his finest!
This is the best video of yours that I’ve seen in quite a long while. Thanks for the adventure Tom.
Love that hike, right on my door step
Amazing video
Back to the roots👍🏻. I particularly enjoyed this one as your struggles were really relatable
You should definitely do more videos like this Tom. It reminds me of your videos when you first started TH-cam. Truly a memoir to the good old days. Thanks for sharing mate and God Bless.
I’ve been waiting for one of these videos. Just an old classic and peaceful vlog in the great British countryside. These types of videos are why I first followed, sure the “big” style away trips are beautiful but these are so much relaxing.
Hi Thomas love your videos and photography, have not seen this one before now. A small tip when using your ferro rod on your jetboil. Hold the striker length wise and still pull the rod towards you instead. This is more effective especially when a bit windy. Regards Adrian
Really enjoyed watching this. One of the main reasons I started watching your videos. Adventure plus photography :)
That was a great video. Throughly enjoyed all of it.
But that confusion on with the gate at the end has got my in stitches haha. Fantastic!
This video was pure joy ! And that ending light to gift you with that beautiful image of those mountains was so nice !
Funny ending sequence too !
Keep it up, Thomas, love your spontaneity !
My wife and I hiked the Cumbria Way in May. A week of blue skies in the lakes with some of the best scenery. You've captured it perfectly. Sidenote- I dropped her camera in the beck heading up Stake Pass. She hasn't forgiven me yet (but the replacement camera is fine🙄)
Thomas I will add that this is also my favorite of all of your videos. I just completed a 400 mile cycling trip last week with 6 nights of camping and I could appreciate some of your challenges along with your great attitude about them. Kudos to you.......your videos are really several steps above others on TH-cam!
This was more of a hike with some photographing than the other way around. Really like it! I do like the more photographing-focused videos too, but this is more what I am doing myself. A pleasure to watch!!! But the tent ... what a dissapointment. I once thought of buying one of these myself, but thanks I did not. Instead I bought Hilleberg Enan and if I would recommend one single person tent, that is the one. The triangular construction at the ends, the ventilation it provides, the easiness to pitch and rather "spacy" for the wight (1,1 kg including all) makes it the ultimate one-person tent for me. Really do recommend it, though it is a little expensive. I will have a look at the action-camera you used. Seems interesting! Keep up your good work Thomas!!!! And buy a new tent 🤣!
I wasn't here when you used to do this, only recently subscribed, but I wouldn't mind at all to see more of these video's. Enjoyed from start till end.
This was amazing to watch, Thomas! Thanks for bringing us along. Reminiscent of your earlier videos of photography and wild camping that drew me to your channel years ago. So good man!
Best video for ages.
Whilst touring Iceland is interesting, it's out of reach for most of us.
I'll admit, walking 70+ miles is equally out if reach, for me this is more realistic.
Keep up the good work, you are an inspiration
Great journey Thomas. Thank you for bringing us with you in this!
Absolutely Beautiful. Missed last 1 months contents. Now watching it all together. Thank you very much.
Perfect! As awful as this might sound, seeing your disappointment about the weather not playing the game is the main reason that I got hooked on your vlogs. Don’t get me wrong, it is not seeing you gutted that I like, but it is your persistency and pragmatic aptitude that i love.
Very nice. All along I was wondering where are all the Brits. I guess enjoying the heatwaves in France. Was riding my elliptic exercise machine the whole time. First time riding it for 71 miles. Hope you do that kind of video again. Thank’s for sharing.
Thinking of doing this soon and found this video very helpful and informative. Thank you, I hope you enjoyed making the film as much as I did watching it! Gave you the thumbs up 👍
Which I had been as careful as you...Fell on a hike at 4000mt here in New Mexico, broke my leg, had to make a splint with two branches and my shirt and hike down on a broken leg, which took 7 hours!!! Better that than becoming bear of cougar food...love your photographs and videos!
Hi Thomas, I love this video, I’m not concerned about the lack of Photography , you have plenty of those videos already. Just following you on this lovely hike made my Sunday morning. Thank you for sharing this!
Fourth time i've watched this video and there's nothing more inspiring!!
Great to see a UK video again. My daughter got bitten by a tick on a school outward bounds trip, discovered it on her foot in her sleeping bag in the morning. The doctors won’t treat you for Lyme unless you have a rash or other symptoms so it was then an awful waiting game as the symptoms can take weeks to appear, though some never get a rash. Luckily all was OK. I now take a totally different approach myself when out in the countryside where ticks might be, though they can also be in gardens. BTW don’t squeeze them, if you are successful you release the bacteria onto your skin, one of the reasons you shouldn’t use your nails to extract them.
Great video Thomas. When you said about being tired and in danger of a possible strain of break of an ankle if you were not careful, it made me think of the many times I’ve rolled my ankle just in the high street. I almost did it again this morning. That’s why I always make sure I have a fully charged phone with me and I tell my wife when I would expect to be back. The walking poles are something I must invest in. Shame about the condensation in your tent. Not good and not comfortable to sleep in. That’s the thing about landscape photography. If it was easy, every day would be a day with exceptional light and weather. We have to work harder than most in our neck of the woods due to such changeable conditions, but there in lies the challenge that we well and truly know.
Loved this Tom. Hiking & shooting = a few days well spent.
These kind of videos (Thomas, Music, Scenery, Photography, Hiking, United Kingdom) is why I thought you were unique and why I subscribed a few years ago. Hoping to see more of them.