How do Stevie and thanks. Pendle must be pretty local for you. In fact you have some good moors that way on Boulsworth Hill (always fancied a camp on this one), Widdop, etc. Best wishes, Chris
brilliant video [ as always ]..loved listening to your stories and well done on taking some scruffy buggers rubbish down with you...loved the Steve Austin clip
one area ive had half an eye on this chris ill have to get up there this summer hopefully..that well was a great little find history round every corner if you look for it..great stuff..really enjoy you're opening clips mate always bring a little chuckle tfs mate.
Pendle is a decent one really Andy, especially when the weather further north isn't up to scratch and the well is a real bonus. I've been eager to get further up to more northern fells but the weather just isn't working out when I'm free. Thanks for watching and the encouraging comments as always. Cheers, Chris.
Magic😃👍. A fantastic spot on the gatepost!! And our George's well💥. I've never seen water as clear as that on any peaty hill/fell. Thanks for bringing us along Chris. Atvb pal, Fraser 👍
Very good video chris, thats my local hill. Nice area and good views and a great spot for a wild camp. I have had many a brews from that well supplying my water. I have also camped at that spot up Pendle quite a few times 😁👍🏼
Hello Dan. I wouldn't call it local but Pendle isn't too far either. It is a tremendous wild camping hill though. I'm a big fan. Thanks for watching and commenting. Best wishes, Chris.
Great again Chris, views are fantastic up there.Good place to see Dotterel in April/May.I think Downham was used in the film 'Whistle down the wind' with Hayley Mills in the 60s.Keep em coming mate👍
The chained metal cup inside the well when you lifted the cover was a surprise. I saw one like that on a walk years ago in the Vercors, not under a hatch but chained to the rock face, with water gushing from a pipe. I'm sure there must be others, but that is only the second one I've seen. I love the view over Barley, and seeing the field pattern radiating outwards towards Pendle Hill, rather like the spokes of a wheel. Another enjoyable film.
Thanks Michael. I've done Pendle many times down the years but only recently heard of Fox's Well. I was up there a few weeks ago with the family and after a cursory look was unable to find it. However, having more time this time I was able to. Should you wish to find it on your next visit, let me know and I'll give you directions. It's quite easy to find really. Best wishes, Chris
Great video Chris, that well was brilliant. Wild campers leaving rubbish like that. Can’t understand the logic, brings us all into disrepute. Good on ya for tidying it up.
How do Nathan, hope you are well pal. I was chuffed with the well.....what a handy thing for wild campers. It was very disappointing about the rubbish though. Best wishes, Chris
@@ChrisJBI’m not too shabby mate, not been out since I last saw you. The covid spectre hit our house.( only my mrs, me & kids didn’t catch it) The mug on the chain, absolutely brilliant. I bet many a human or k9 has had a much needed quenched thirst from that. Every TH-cam wild camper makes a point of the leave no trace ethic. Baffling anyone would do that really. Enjoyed the fossils & piece about the local church.
History, camping and great photography, excellent video as always. I liked the Steve Austin reference but younger viewers will think you mean a wrestler not the 6 million dollar man. I have a kind of similar story about seeing my Grandad after a long hike, thought he would be impressed but he just asked why I didn't get the bus!
Ha ha! Grandad's are a bit like that! I was obsessed with the Six Million Dollar Man as a little lad Sean. I'd forgot about 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin too. 🙂
Cheers Ben and thank you for the kind comments. 'Classy' filming doesn't come natural to me so your comment is very pleasing! Hope you are well. Cheers, Chris
More magical scenes. I remember seeing the eye of god with you on our way down. I liked the crinoids but i loved the well. How fantastic! Is there a better drinking spot in the Pennines? Yes we were somewhat naive with our camp. Funny. It was still an improvement on when I had gone to bluebell woods at Ogden with Tommo and a bin bag. I wonder why we were so skint? It was only the conkers that kept us going i think.
I worked out the milage the best I could remember of our route home the other day, it was just over 28miles. I'd be lucky to do half that these days. Fox's Well was just brilliant. Perfect for wild campers.
Thanks Anthony. The wrestlers I'm more familiar with were called things like Skull Murphy and Scrubber Daly, etc, though I have heard of 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin. Not a patch on the Six Million Dollar Man though. 🦾
Really enjoyed that one ‘Steve’. The bionic man run had me chuckling! I have had Pendle Hill in my sights for the last few months, going to tackle it in a couple of weeks. Think I’ll do the same route as you as I want to see the George Fox plaques. Enjoyed your “long walk home” tale too, did something similar in my own distant past. Yours has become my favourite walking/wild camping channel. All the best from Haworth. 👍🏼
Hello Lee. I was mad on the Six Million Dollar Man as a little lad 😎. I enjoyed the route from Downham. It's a bit longer than from the Barley side but there is more variety. Thanks for the generous comment too. There are a lot of high quality YT wild camping and walking channels out there and I don't find it easy trying to carve my own little niche but I'll keep plugging away. Your words offer me encouragement! I like Haworth and the Bronte moors. I bet you have a few wild-camping options up there. Best wishes, Chris
Ha ha! Yes, I was puffing and wheezing like an old wind-bag after that shot Dave! I was such a fan of the Six Million Dollar Man as a lad. Thanks and best wishes, Chris
Evening Chris, Gopro mode did really well, good footage and audio! It is hard to find your legs after a week of two rest 🥵 the well was a good find! I'm with you on the arachnophobia, that's a deal breaker! 👌 Did the where grant super powers? 🤔 Wild Camping Man! The newest super hero coming to a hill near you 🙌 amazing video as always, really enjoyable. Thanks so much for sharing your experiences with us, have a great weekend, Ceri and Kat ☕ ❤ 🗺 🧭
Hello Ceri and Kat. Yep, once upon a time I could go a fair way between walks and suffer little effects....nowadays, less so😄! As for the spiders, I'm the worst arachnophobe I know. I love wildlife as you know but big spiders, no way Jose 😬. The well water actually tasted like diluted sheep droppings but I felt I had to paint a rosier picture.....I jest of course, it was lovely! As always, thanks for your generous comments and enjoy the weekend too. Cheers, Chris
Hello Chris and good video 👍. That well is great. That water must taste good. Better get me some of that water to make me into a new man Lol. Lovely wild camp spot Chris and good memories. Really enjoyed watching. Atb Steve 👍
How do Steve. Yep, I was chuffed to bits with Fox's Well......really handy it was. I wasn't being very honest thought, the water tasted like sheep's piss really....ha ha! I'm only joking of course, it was very nice 😄! ATB, Chris
Hi Chris. Got a stinking cold and was about to go to bed when I got the notification. Been up there a couple of times recently in similar conditions. Entertaining and educational as always, and gave me a pick me up, take care. Paul
@@ChrisJB fantastic views has you know. It a while sin I was up on top. I go over the nick at least 4 times a year and it's still a nice view and quite a bit lower.
Aye up Chris….hope ur OK. So just catching up on your posts again and thank you for all the info you’ve provided. That well is unbelievable. My dad was from Littlington in Sussex and he took me back when I was a nipper to where he was raised and spent his childhood. He talked about a similar spring on the South Downs near Cuckmere Haven that had fresh spring water. I think I was about 11 in 1971 and we went down on buz from Donny via Victoria to stay with family. Mi dad took us on a walk through Cuckmere Haven and bloody ‘ell he dropped on the spring. No filters in those days and it was a hot July day and I’ve never tasted water so fresh in my life. On the Quaker issue we’ve got Ackworth School close to us and also the old Quaker v Wesleyan issues being so close to Epworth. On those fossils….I’ve seen them before but always thought it was a licen….just shows you what I don’t know. Keep posting Chris….oh and greetings from Thailand Im diving and nudibranch recording for the next 2 weeks. Bessies… Ron
Hello Ron. Aye, Fox's Well is a really cool feature......not that easy to find but I did a lot of homework beforehand. I'd imagine the springs on the South Downs to be brilliant, with the water filtering through chalk 👌. I like that area of north Lincolnshire you describe and have visited some of the nature reserves nearby, eg Far Ings, Alkborough, etc. Have a good time in Thailand mate.....recording nudibranchs sounds like a great way to spend your time. 😎
Great film Steve 💪, great stories and info, could do with a well like that at a few spots, looks a good flat pitch that too, shame about the rubbish. TFS David
Steve Austin was just awesome. I feel sorry for today's kids not having that on the telly! Fox's Well was very handy too. ATB from the Six Million Dollar Man. 🏃♂
@@ChrisJB haha yeah he was, I was a bit disappointed you didn't make 'the sound' when you were running, used to do it when he was lifting stuff too - you know the one 😂
@@gainesy_walks I do know the one...the ee...ee...ee...ee...ee-type thing! I still watch the opening credits now and again on YT for old time's sake. 😎
Cracking spot Chris , I always have a good look as I pass below on the train (clitheroe side) . Would love a hike up in better weather ie warmer lol . Hope your well atb Dave ps still haven’t done a camp myself this year 😂😂 weather ain’t helping .
Thanks Dave. It was a good spot but I bet it gets some hammer in summer. I know what you mean about the weather....it really is a nightmare. Hope you are well too pal. Cheers, Chris
Looking at doing my first wild camp on Pendle hill next weekend, funny enough I went on the weekend just gone and more or less found the exact spot on a pre wild camp place to camp lol. Great video!
Hello Joseph and thanks for the kind comment. I think Pendle is a great choice for a first wild-camp. Yes, the spot I camped is quite popular I think. Unfortunately, as you saw in the film, it isn't always treated very well, what with litter, etc. Have a great trip mate. 👍
@@ChrisJB Thanks for replying. Have seen lots of wild camp TH-cam vids and will be leaving no trace. Going to watch the rest of your videos and look forward to new videos, new sub here!
Hello Murray. I know and have a fondness for Lad Law, stemming from being a lad myself, being the highest point on my old OS Outdoor Leisure map. I've walked it a few times, mostly from the Widdop side and also Trawden. It definitely is on my radar for a wild-camp. It's not too far for me to get to either. Thanks for watching and commenting, Chris 🙂
Hi Chris, looks like similar weather to what I had last week, another good video pal, love the Steve Austin and love the stupid long walk home, done a few of them over the years, the wonderful stupidity of youth, always planned to do Pendle Hill since I saw a photo of my grandad up there, still not done it, there is a Quaker Cross in a wall in. Stanbury, he started quite a movement did George Fox , have a good time next week, you spend more time this side of the hill than you do yours, make sure you get your passport stamped 😂 Take care TTT
I was well into the Six Million Dollar Man Tito. The streets used to be deserted of young lads when it was on. I've just Googled the Quaker site at Stanbury. I'll have a look next time I'm over that way. I've had a bit of an interest in the Quakers ever since I once read that there is a 'Jepson' Quaker burial ground at Heysham (the Jepson's are my mum's side of the family). I do like the idea of you walking in your granddad's footsteps too. Have a good weekend mate. Cheers, Chris
Really enjoyed that one Chris. Oh yeah I'd take my water from that well to. How awesome! I've just been checking out the location - it's right near some big towns. My question is? Where is Molborough? Is it Molborough? Well, where is it in relation to Pendle. North East South or West. I wanted a fix on your walk all that time back. Great story - you had me gripped. Cheers Chris - top rate. Mark
How do Mark. It is my local accent that is causing a bit of confusion....sorry. The place is Milnrow (locally pronounced Milnra). It's where I grew up and still live. It was a great place to grow up but it is sadly slowly being consumed by Rochdale now and all the old characters are just in people's memories these days. My walk home went from Pendle, via Burnley, Worsthorne, Todmorden, Littleborough and home to Milnrow should you wish to trace it on a map. I should do it myself really to get a more accurate distance. Thanks for taking an interest and have a good weekend. Chris
@@ChrisJB Alright Chris, hey thanks for the clarity. I was trying to suss out your route - so the info will help. I wnated to connect with the story. Ah, the urban sprawl eh? We've lost some things down here to. Take care mate.
Brilliant again. Nice to hear the Wards Stone shout out- my local. Had one of the hardest camps I have had there this weekend. I went out knowing the weather was bad by my god it was grim. I survived though and it was great being in a solid tent during the winds and rain last weekend. Those moors though have an otherworldly bleakness at this time of year. I love it but it tests you! Atb!
Hello Nick. I'm so glad you mentioned Ward's Stone as it it somewhere I have had my eye on for an overnighter. Can I asked where you set off from? I've considered Jubilee Tower but get the feeling my car might be vulnerable there (I've had my tyres slashed in the past near a grouse moor). Thanks for watching and the kind comment. ATB, Chris
@@ChrisJB hi Chris no problem. I set off from the Lancaster side, from the main Rigg Lane car park and take in Clougha Pike and Grit fell on the way up. It's a bit of a slog but on a good day, worth it. There are some risky bogs to cross at the foot of Wards stone, but the plateau on top is nice. Great views on a clear day of course. Takes about 2hrs to get up there. I haven't tried coming up from the jubilee tower straight to Grit Fell but that would be faster, still a bit of a slog tho.
@@NNICKKK Awesome, thanks Nick. Will have a look at the map and see if I can piece a bit of an itinerary together as I'd love to camp on Ward's Stone sometime. Best wishes, Chris
@@ChrisJB no probs! Can't seem to PM you on here (I'm not on social media other than here!) but will find away to send some other info and pics from camps I have had there if I get a mo 👌
You so have to put the 6 million dollar man music on your running bit next time. I still do the dt dt dt do do arm lifting noise when I pick up something heavy. Anybody below 55 looks blank! Very entertaining Chris. Cheers old chap. Ps , don't know about you but when I see the inside of someones Scarp 1 I always get a shock like 'what are they doing in my tent?'. Pps except the outside of my tent looks nothing like yours because you still not have changed those red side guys for matching ones!
Whenever I pitch the Scarp, I now always think of your discomfort when you see those red guy lines Dave 😄! The poor kids of today not having the Six Million Dollar Man in their lives....I feel sorry for them. I still watch the opening credits on You Tube now and again for old time's sake. Hope you are well mate and thanks for watching and commenting. Chris
Hello Matthew and thanks for watching and the generous comment. Yes, the rubbish was very frustrating. One tiny consolation though was at least it was bagged up and easy to carry down 🤔! ATB, Chris
Chris...you should have more subscribers. Great channel. Just rewatched some of your videos. It's the scarp 1 and the Peaks that draw me to your site. Thanks for your earlier information on your hard shell. 1. What is the green hooded puffy you wear? 2. I see you like to use gaiters - which ones work for you? 3. Do you have a general kit list? Kind regards Imran
Many thanks Imran for your continued support. I'll answer your questions in order: 1. The puffy is a Rab Microlight with hood. 2. The gaiters are RAB Hispar ones. 3. I use two tents, the Tarptent Scarp 1 and the Tarptent Notch. My rucksack is an Atom Packs Mo 50L. Sleeping bags are the Criterion Ultralight 350 (summer) and the Mountain Equipment Helium 800 (winter). The sleeping mat is a Sea to Summit Etherlite XT Insulated (regular)....in winter I put a foam mat underneath it. Hope this helps. Best wishes, Chris
Many thanks. I'm sure others will ask as your channel undoubtedly grows so having a preprinted list or a link to a gear video might save you time :) Is your rab micro light a down jacket and not synthetic? Does humidity not affect the rab microlight? Cheers.
@@trytheoutdoors Yes, you are right, I should have a gear list really. If I make it to 1000 subs I might see if there is sufficient interest in my gear and sort something out properly. The RAB is down though if I replace it I think I would go with synthetic. I like the look of the Patagonia Micro Puff hoody. 👍
We did Pendle Hill a while ago but from the Barley side trail path. It certainly looked misty up on top but recognised the trig point. You mention switching to gopro due to weather changes, do you use other cameras whilst filming? I'm curious to know which ones. Have to say I have never seen a water well like that before. Thank goodness you weren't out wild camping during Storm Eunice !!🥾🧑🏻🦯
Hello Shanita. My main camera, if the weather is fine, is the Sony ZV-1. I find it very good for close ups of wild-flowers and things. Though the downside is, it was quite expensive and not as robust or as weatherproof as the GoPro. We did a family walk up Pendle a few weeks ago too and I had a cursory look for Fox's Well but couldn't find it but did so this time as I had more time. If you go again and want directions for it, let me know. It's quite easy to locate. Best wishes, Chris
@@ChrisJB Thanks for that Chris. The only disadvantage of my GoPro is no zoom function on videos, so movie cameras compensate for this. I will certainly check out where Fox's Well if we return again to Pendle Hill. Cheers. All the best.
Thanks Imran. It is a Montane Pac Plus. I've only had it about four months but I really like it. ATB, Chris montane.com/collections/pac-plus-jackets/products/montane-mens-pac-plus-waterproof-jacket#
Not reyt int th'ead 'im - that's what I thought. But a different take on pendle. I've only camped up there once, it wasn't the best experience, I lived in Blacko then.
Whilst wild-camping is not technically allowed in England, providing you pitch late, leave early and absolutely leave no trace, as long as you are well away from habitation it is generally tolerated and permission is not needed. Pendle is a great one for your first wild-camp. 👍
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Thanks 😊
“Steve Austin”. Takes me back a bit does that Chris
I was obsessed with The Bionic Man. The streets used to be deserted of kids when it was on.
Great vid mate, I'm from Burnley, thank you😁👍👍
How do Stevie and thanks. Pendle must be pretty local for you. In fact you have some good moors that way on Boulsworth Hill (always fancied a camp on this one), Widdop, etc. Best wishes, Chris
brilliant video [ as always ]..loved listening to your stories and well done on taking some scruffy buggers rubbish down with you...loved the Steve Austin clip
How do and thanks Steve. Steve Austin was my hero as a little lad! 🏃♀
one area ive had half an eye on this chris ill have to get up there this summer hopefully..that well was a great little find history round every corner if you look for it..great stuff..really enjoy you're opening clips mate always bring a little chuckle tfs mate.
Pendle is a decent one really Andy, especially when the weather further north isn't up to scratch and the well is a real bonus. I've been eager to get further up to more northern fells but the weather just isn't working out when I'm free. Thanks for watching and the encouraging comments as always. Cheers, Chris.
Magic😃👍. A fantastic spot on the gatepost!!
And our George's well💥.
I've never seen water as clear as that on any peaty hill/fell. Thanks for bringing us along Chris.
Atvb pal, Fraser 👍
How do Fraser mate. The well was just brilliant....really handy. Cheers for watching and the supportive comments as always. 👍
Very good video chris, thats my local hill. Nice area and good views and a great spot for a wild camp. I have had many a brews from that well supplying my water.
I have also camped at that spot up Pendle quite a few times 😁👍🏼
Hello Dan. I wouldn't call it local but Pendle isn't too far either. It is a tremendous wild camping hill though. I'm a big fan. Thanks for watching and commenting. Best wishes, Chris.
Loving the Steve Austin impression Chris!
I was mad on the Six Million Dollar Man Oliver. I had a toy one and everything!
Brilliant as usual Chris, 👌
Thanks Matt. 🙂
Great again Chris, views are fantastic up there.Good place to see Dotterel in April/May.I think Downham was used in the film 'Whistle down the wind' with Hayley Mills in the 60s.Keep em coming mate👍
Hello Andrew and thanks. I saw my first ever dotterel on Pendle, must be twenty or so years ago. A great birding memory. ATB, Chris
The chained metal cup inside the well when you lifted the cover was a surprise. I saw one like that on a walk years ago in the Vercors, not under a hatch but chained to the rock face, with water gushing from a pipe. I'm sure there must be others, but that is only the second one I've seen. I love the view over Barley, and seeing the field pattern radiating outwards towards Pendle Hill, rather like the spokes of a wheel. Another enjoyable film.
Thanks Michael. I've done Pendle many times down the years but only recently heard of Fox's Well. I was up there a few weeks ago with the family and after a cursory look was unable to find it. However, having more time this time I was able to. Should you wish to find it on your next visit, let me know and I'll give you directions. It's quite easy to find really. Best wishes, Chris
Great video Chris, that well was brilliant.
Wild campers leaving rubbish like that. Can’t understand the logic, brings us all into disrepute. Good on ya for tidying it up.
How do Nathan, hope you are well pal. I was chuffed with the well.....what a handy thing for wild campers. It was very disappointing about the rubbish though. Best wishes, Chris
@@ChrisJBI’m not too shabby mate, not been out since I last saw you. The covid spectre hit our house.( only my mrs, me & kids didn’t catch it)
The mug on the chain, absolutely brilliant. I bet many a human or k9 has had a much needed quenched thirst from that.
Every TH-cam wild camper makes a point of the leave no trace ethic. Baffling anyone would do that really.
Enjoyed the fossils & piece about the local church.
History, camping and great photography, excellent video as always. I liked the Steve Austin reference but younger viewers will think you mean a wrestler not the 6 million dollar man. I have a kind of similar story about seeing my
Grandad after a long hike, thought he would be impressed but he just asked why I didn't get the bus!
Ha ha! Grandad's are a bit like that! I was obsessed with the Six Million Dollar Man as a little lad Sean. I'd forgot about 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin too. 🙂
Great camp Chris. Loved that opening shot of you waking towards us from over the moor. Classy bit of filming. Thanks and ATB - Ben 👍
Cheers Ben and thank you for the kind comments. 'Classy' filming doesn't come natural to me so your comment is very pleasing! Hope you are well. Cheers, Chris
More magical scenes. I remember seeing the eye of god with you on our way down. I liked the crinoids but i loved the well. How fantastic! Is there a better drinking spot in the Pennines? Yes we were somewhat naive with our camp. Funny. It was still an improvement on when I had gone to bluebell woods at Ogden with Tommo and a bin bag. I wonder why we were so skint? It was only the conkers that kept us going i think.
I worked out the milage the best I could remember of our route home the other day, it was just over 28miles. I'd be lucky to do half that these days. Fox's Well was just brilliant. Perfect for wild campers.
Another enjoyable camp Chris. The water find was impressive. Glad there were no black widows in there! Steve Austin.. isn’t he a wrestler? 😆
Thanks Anthony. The wrestlers I'm more familiar with were called things like Skull Murphy and Scrubber Daly, etc, though I have heard of 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin. Not a patch on the Six Million Dollar Man though. 🦾
glad you got out again chris, still not had the chance for an overnighter up here, its killing me...lol
Hello George. The weather has been just awful for wild camping hasn't it? Roll on spring! Best wishes, Chris
Another belter 👍👍👌👌 thanks for sharing your adventures with us Pal 👍 I’ll look forward to your next one
Thanks Jon. Hope you are well mate. 👍
Great adventure ...love your video
Thanks for watching and the generous comment. 🙂
Really enjoyed that one ‘Steve’. The bionic man run had me chuckling! I have had Pendle Hill in my sights for the last few months, going to tackle it in a couple of weeks. Think I’ll do the same route as you as I want to see the George Fox plaques. Enjoyed your “long walk home” tale too, did something similar in my own distant past. Yours has become my favourite walking/wild camping channel. All the best from Haworth. 👍🏼
Hello Lee. I was mad on the Six Million Dollar Man as a little lad 😎. I enjoyed the route from Downham. It's a bit longer than from the Barley side but there is more variety. Thanks for the generous comment too. There are a lot of high quality YT wild camping and walking channels out there and I don't find it easy trying to carve my own little niche but I'll keep plugging away. Your words offer me encouragement! I like Haworth and the Bronte moors. I bet you have a few wild-camping options up there. Best wishes, Chris
Great video Chris. Loved the story of you and your mate. Much of my childhood was spent camping with crap gear but brilliant times and memories.
Hello Decs. Its those childhood experiences that shape us mate I think. I do look back on those days with much fondness. Best wishes, Chris
Yep, you Will need rebuilding running around the moors like that.
Top vid and super interesting Chris.
Thanks and tek care.
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Ha ha! Yes, I was puffing and wheezing like an old wind-bag after that shot Dave! I was such a fan of the Six Million Dollar Man as a lad. Thanks and best wishes, Chris
Chris J-B, a man barely alive! 😂 Yep, you've still got it mate!👍 Great camp, and really interesting stories!👍
I felt 'barely alive' after all that running about. I cut out the bit where I was lolling on the wall, wheezing. 🙄😄
@@ChrisJB 😂
Cracking vid Chris. 👍🏼
Cheers AaMaF. Hope you are okay. ATB, Chris
Always really interested to hear your snippets of info and history mate. Love the cheeky water find too ☺️
Stay safe,
Adge
Cheers Adge. Yep, Fox's Well is pretty cool. ATB, Chris
Loving the thoughtful, interesting style, Chris. Fabulous stuff!
Many thanks for the generous comment Denzil. Best wishes, Chris
Nice one Chris 👍🏼 Might have to do a camp up there myself soon enough
You should Chris. It's a great area, somewhere very different. ATB, Chris 🙂
Awesome ! I've never managed to find the Well, and I've been up loads of times lol xXx
This was my second attempt so am quite happy 🙂. I Googled it and got a grid reference which helped. Thanks for watching and commenting. 👍
Evening Chris, Gopro mode did really well, good footage and audio! It is hard to find your legs after a week of two rest 🥵 the well was a good find! I'm with you on the arachnophobia, that's a deal breaker! 👌
Did the where grant super powers? 🤔 Wild Camping Man! The newest super hero coming to a hill near you 🙌 amazing video as always, really enjoyable. Thanks so much for sharing your experiences with us, have a great weekend, Ceri and Kat ☕ ❤ 🗺 🧭
Hello Ceri and Kat. Yep, once upon a time I could go a fair way between walks and suffer little effects....nowadays, less so😄!
As for the spiders, I'm the worst arachnophobe I know. I love wildlife as you know but big spiders, no way Jose 😬.
The well water actually tasted like diluted sheep droppings but I felt I had to paint a rosier picture.....I jest of course, it was lovely!
As always, thanks for your generous comments and enjoy the weekend too. Cheers, Chris
Hello Chris and good video 👍. That well is great. That water must taste good. Better get me some of that water to make me into a new man Lol. Lovely wild camp spot Chris and good memories. Really enjoyed watching. Atb Steve 👍
How do Steve. Yep, I was chuffed to bits with Fox's Well......really handy it was. I wasn't being very honest thought, the water tasted like sheep's piss really....ha ha! I'm only joking of course, it was very nice 😄! ATB, Chris
Hope you took some home. I could do with some for wor lass, it might hit her randy Parts. You never know. 😂👍
@@stevesdaysoff2759 Ha ha ha!
cool channel. greetings from switzerland.. what amazing nature :D i like
Thank you. Best wishes, Chris 🙂
Hi Chris.
Got a stinking cold and was about to go to bed when I got the notification.
Been up there a couple of times recently in similar conditions.
Entertaining and educational as always, and gave me a pick me up, take care.
Paul
Thanks Paul. It's nice to know the film gave you a little boost. Hope you are feeling better. Best wishes, Chris
This is my neck of the woods. There's always a lot of people up yonder.
Not too far from home for me too Henry.
@@ChrisJB fantastic views has you know. It a while sin I was up on top. I go over the nick at least 4 times a year and it's still a nice view and quite a bit lower.
Aye up Chris….hope ur OK. So just catching up on your posts again and thank you for all the info you’ve provided.
That well is unbelievable.
My dad was from Littlington in Sussex and he took me back when I was a nipper to where he was raised and spent his childhood. He talked about a similar spring on the South Downs near Cuckmere Haven that had fresh spring water. I think I was about 11 in 1971 and we went down on buz from Donny via Victoria to stay with family. Mi dad took us on a walk through Cuckmere Haven and bloody ‘ell he dropped on the spring. No filters in those days and it was a hot July day and I’ve never tasted water so fresh in my life.
On the Quaker issue we’ve got Ackworth School close to us and also the old Quaker v Wesleyan issues being so close to Epworth.
On those fossils….I’ve seen them before but always thought it was a licen….just shows you what I don’t know.
Keep posting Chris….oh and greetings from Thailand Im diving and nudibranch recording for the next 2 weeks.
Bessies… Ron
Hello Ron. Aye, Fox's Well is a really cool feature......not that easy to find but I did a lot of homework beforehand. I'd imagine the springs on the South Downs to be brilliant, with the water filtering through chalk 👌.
I like that area of north Lincolnshire you describe and have visited some of the nature reserves nearby, eg Far Ings, Alkborough, etc.
Have a good time in Thailand mate.....recording nudibranchs sounds like a great way to spend your time. 😎
@@ChrisJB Cheers Chris. It’s a nice undertaking here in Thai, but I’m missing the onset of an English spring !!!!
Great film Steve 💪, great stories and info, could do with a well like that at a few spots, looks a good flat pitch that too, shame about the rubbish. TFS David
Steve Austin was just awesome. I feel sorry for today's kids not having that on the telly! Fox's Well was very handy too. ATB from the Six Million Dollar Man. 🏃♂
@@ChrisJB haha yeah he was, I was a bit disappointed you didn't make 'the sound' when you were running, used to do it when he was lifting stuff too - you know the one 😂
@@gainesy_walks I do know the one...the ee...ee...ee...ee...ee-type thing! I still watch the opening credits now and again on YT for old time's sake. 😎
Cracking spot Chris , I always have a good look as I pass below on the train (clitheroe side) . Would love a hike up in better weather ie warmer lol . Hope your well atb Dave
ps still haven’t done a camp myself this year 😂😂 weather ain’t helping .
Thanks Dave. It was a good spot but I bet it gets some hammer in summer. I know what you mean about the weather....it really is a nightmare. Hope you are well too pal. Cheers, Chris
Looking at doing my first wild camp on Pendle hill next weekend, funny enough I went on the weekend just gone and more or less found the exact spot on a pre wild camp place to camp lol. Great video!
Hello Joseph and thanks for the kind comment. I think Pendle is a great choice for a first wild-camp. Yes, the spot I camped is quite popular I think. Unfortunately, as you saw in the film, it isn't always treated very well, what with litter, etc. Have a great trip mate. 👍
@@ChrisJB Thanks for replying. Have seen lots of wild camp TH-cam vids and will be leaving no trace. Going to watch the rest of your videos and look forward to new videos, new sub here!
Love Pendle, but as a local, may I recommend 'Lad Law' on Boulesworth Hill as a more remote and in some ways mysterious place to camp..? 😊
Hello Murray. I know and have a fondness for Lad Law, stemming from being a lad myself, being the highest point on my old OS Outdoor Leisure map. I've walked it a few times, mostly from the Widdop side and also Trawden. It definitely is on my radar for a wild-camp. It's not too far for me to get to either. Thanks for watching and commenting, Chris 🙂
Nice video Chris. Take care and see you again soon. atb
Thank you. I hope you are well. Best wishes, Chris
Hi Chris, looks like similar weather to what I had last week, another good video pal, love the Steve Austin and love the stupid long walk home, done a few of them over the years, the wonderful stupidity of youth, always planned to do Pendle Hill since I saw a photo of my grandad up there, still not done it, there is a Quaker Cross in a wall in. Stanbury, he started quite a movement did George Fox , have a good time next week, you spend more time this side of the hill than you do yours, make sure you get your passport stamped 😂
Take care TTT
I was well into the Six Million Dollar Man Tito. The streets used to be deserted of young lads when it was on. I've just Googled the Quaker site at Stanbury. I'll have a look next time I'm over that way. I've had a bit of an interest in the Quakers ever since I once read that there is a 'Jepson' Quaker burial ground at Heysham (the Jepson's are my mum's side of the family). I do like the idea of you walking in your granddad's footsteps too. Have a good weekend mate. Cheers, Chris
Steve Austin lol 😆 that took me back 💪
Wasn't it a great telly programme Darren? I loved it. ATB, Chris
@@ChrisJB classic Chris I loved the start of it. “Gentlemen we can rebuild him we have the technology” 👍👍
@@Darrenfive0 I've just watched the opening credits on YT for old time's sake. Just fantastic.
Really enjoyed that one Chris. Oh yeah I'd take my water from that well to. How awesome! I've just been checking out the location - it's right near some big towns. My question is? Where is Molborough? Is it Molborough? Well, where is it in relation to Pendle. North East South or West. I wanted a fix on your walk all that time back. Great story - you had me gripped. Cheers Chris - top rate. Mark
How do Mark. It is my local accent that is causing a bit of confusion....sorry. The place is Milnrow (locally pronounced Milnra). It's where I grew up and still live. It was a great place to grow up but it is sadly slowly being consumed by Rochdale now and all the old characters are just in people's memories these days. My walk home went from Pendle, via Burnley, Worsthorne, Todmorden, Littleborough and home to Milnrow should you wish to trace it on a map. I should do it myself really to get a more accurate distance. Thanks for taking an interest and have a good weekend. Chris
@@ChrisJB Alright Chris, hey thanks for the clarity. I was trying to suss out your route - so the info will help. I wnated to connect with the story. Ah, the urban sprawl eh? We've lost some things down here to. Take care mate.
Brilliant again. Nice to hear the Wards Stone shout out- my local. Had one of the hardest camps I have had there this weekend. I went out knowing the weather was bad by my god it was grim. I survived though and it was great being in a solid tent during the winds and rain last weekend. Those moors though have an otherworldly bleakness at this time of year. I love it but it tests you! Atb!
Hello Nick. I'm so glad you mentioned Ward's Stone as it it somewhere I have had my eye on for an overnighter. Can I asked where you set off from? I've considered Jubilee Tower but get the feeling my car might be vulnerable there (I've had my tyres slashed in the past near a grouse moor). Thanks for watching and the kind comment. ATB, Chris
@@ChrisJB hi Chris no problem. I set off from the Lancaster side, from the main Rigg Lane car park and take in Clougha Pike and Grit fell on the way up. It's a bit of a slog but on a good day, worth it. There are some risky bogs to cross at the foot of Wards stone, but the plateau on top is nice. Great views on a clear day of course. Takes about 2hrs to get up there. I haven't tried coming up from the jubilee tower straight to Grit Fell but that would be faster, still a bit of a slog tho.
@@NNICKKK Awesome, thanks Nick. Will have a look at the map and see if I can piece a bit of an itinerary together as I'd love to camp on Ward's Stone sometime. Best wishes, Chris
@@ChrisJB no probs! Can't seem to PM you on here (I'm not on social media other than here!) but will find away to send some other info and pics from camps I have had there if I get a mo 👌
@@NNICKKK That would be great Nick. My email is jepsonbrown@hotmail.com if you want to do it that way? 🙂
You so have to put the 6 million dollar man music on your running bit next time. I still do the dt dt dt do do arm lifting noise when I pick up something heavy. Anybody below 55 looks blank! Very entertaining Chris. Cheers old chap. Ps , don't know about you but when I see the inside of someones Scarp 1 I always get a shock like 'what are they doing in my tent?'. Pps except the outside of my tent looks nothing like yours because you still not have changed those red side guys for matching ones!
Whenever I pitch the Scarp, I now always think of your discomfort when you see those red guy lines Dave 😄! The poor kids of today not having the Six Million Dollar Man in their lives....I feel sorry for them. I still watch the opening credits on You Tube now and again for old time's sake. Hope you are well mate and thanks for watching and commenting. Chris
Great Video live in Southport and never done it but i am going to make the effort, would be safe to go up in the dark
Cheers Philip. Aye, Pendle is pretty straightforward, even in the dark. Take a head torch though. 🔦 🙂
Great video mate as always, inspired me to get the boots on and trek up Pendle myself. Such a shame about the oiks leaving their rubbish 🙄
Hello Matthew and thanks for watching and the generous comment. Yes, the rubbish was very frustrating. One tiny consolation though was at least it was bagged up and easy to carry down 🤔! ATB, Chris
Chris...you should have more subscribers. Great channel. Just rewatched some of your videos. It's the scarp 1 and the Peaks that draw me to your site. Thanks for your earlier information on your hard shell.
1. What is the green hooded puffy you wear?
2. I see you like to use gaiters - which ones work for you?
3. Do you have a general kit list?
Kind regards
Imran
Many thanks Imran for your continued support. I'll answer your questions in order:
1. The puffy is a Rab Microlight with hood.
2. The gaiters are RAB Hispar ones.
3. I use two tents, the Tarptent Scarp 1 and the Tarptent Notch. My rucksack is an Atom Packs Mo 50L. Sleeping bags are the Criterion Ultralight 350 (summer) and the Mountain Equipment Helium 800 (winter). The sleeping mat is a Sea to Summit Etherlite XT Insulated (regular)....in winter I put a foam mat underneath it.
Hope this helps. Best wishes, Chris
Many thanks. I'm sure others will ask as your channel undoubtedly grows so having a preprinted list or a link to a gear video might save you time :)
Is your rab micro light a down jacket and not synthetic? Does humidity not affect the rab microlight?
Cheers.
@@trytheoutdoors Yes, you are right, I should have a gear list really. If I make it to 1000 subs I might see if there is sufficient interest in my gear and sort something out properly. The RAB is down though if I replace it I think I would go with synthetic. I like the look of the Patagonia Micro Puff hoody. 👍
We did Pendle Hill a while ago but from the Barley side trail path. It certainly looked misty up on top but recognised the trig point. You mention switching to gopro due to weather changes, do you use other cameras whilst filming? I'm curious to know which ones. Have to say I have never seen a water well like that before. Thank goodness you weren't out wild camping during Storm Eunice !!🥾🧑🏻🦯
Hello Shanita. My main camera, if the weather is fine, is the Sony ZV-1. I find it very good for close ups of wild-flowers and things. Though the downside is, it was quite expensive and not as robust or as weatherproof as the GoPro.
We did a family walk up Pendle a few weeks ago too and I had a cursory look for Fox's Well but couldn't find it but did so this time as I had more time. If you go again and want directions for it, let me know. It's quite easy to locate. Best wishes, Chris
@@ChrisJB Thanks for that Chris. The only disadvantage of my GoPro is no zoom function on videos, so movie cameras compensate for this. I will certainly check out where Fox's Well if we return again to Pendle Hill. Cheers. All the best.
Lovely video. Thank you so much. May I ask what your outer rainproof shell is?
Thanks Imran. It is a Montane Pac Plus. I've only had it about four months but I really like it. ATB, Chris montane.com/collections/pac-plus-jackets/products/montane-mens-pac-plus-waterproof-jacket#
Not reyt int th'ead 'im - that's what I thought. But a different take on pendle. I've only camped up there once, it wasn't the best experience, I lived in Blacko then.
My ma used to say I wasn't 'reyt in th' ead' too 👌. Nice looking village Blacko.....always fancied nipping in the Rising Sun for a pint.
@@ChrisJB Pendle Inn does proper Moorhouses bitters - slurp!
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Hiya, I'm trying to get into wild camping as a
teenager. If you need permission to camp there
who do you have to contact?
Whilst wild-camping is not technically allowed in England, providing you pitch late, leave early and absolutely leave no trace, as long as you are well away from habitation it is generally tolerated and permission is not needed. Pendle is a great one for your first wild-camp. 👍