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@adventurevanfreddie

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words, they're really appreciated by us both. Take care and all the best. Tony and Claire.

You should of gone to the blue John caverns below mam-tor its van life central we all meet up at weekends loads of other youtubers there. Iam always around #PeakDistrict love it

@adventurevanfreddie

4 жыл бұрын

Arghhhhh!!!!! I think we saw you from the top of the Mam Tor. We even captured it for the video but edited it out!! Bummer! Next time for sure, thanks for pointing this out. All the best, Tony.

@TheOffgridNomadUK

4 жыл бұрын

@@adventurevanfreddie lol

Was great to meet you yesterday at the res with the other lads won’t say what res just in case you have a blog coming out..

@adventurevanfreddie

3 жыл бұрын

Hi there Darren, likewise, great to meet you. We hope you managed to get some great shots, it sounded like you had. We ended up at Llyn Eglant res which was a beautiful place to stop, but not too much to take photographs of. Stay safe and all the best, Tony and Claire.

I really enjoyed the video..... the fits of laughter made me smile throughout the film 🍺🍷👍

@adventurevanfreddie

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris, yep Claire stole the show with her cackle's. Great weekend! Thanks for watching another one and for your support buddy.

Can’t believe you guys are in the Peak District, we are heading there at the weekend. Great vid 👍🏻

@adventurevanfreddie

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, what a stunning part of the world. Maybe next time we'll bump into each other lol. We've not seen many of your adventures recently, we really enjoyed the ones you have done. Hope to see more in the future. All the best and safe travels. See you on the road soon, Tony.

@gord281

4 жыл бұрын

Osty 300 we have both started new jobs recently and life has been somewhat manic, so our free time has just been that .... We will be back very soon and who knows a meet up in the near future? 👍🏻 Love your video’s, full of fun and travel, just what life should be about

@adventurevanfreddie

4 жыл бұрын

@@gord281 I know how you feel, life sometimes just gets in the way! Good to hear that you'll be back soon, we will look forward to it. A meet up sounds good buddy, let us know when you're heading out on the road and diaries permitting, we'll meet. Take care, see you on the road.... soon!

These seem to have been very modern knights back then. The guys even had solar on the roof. >> 11:52 :) Beautiful landscapes you have on your Big Island in the rain. Strangely, you drive on the wrong side of the road. Why? Did you take that from the Aussies? ;) Since we get problems as German drivers.

@adventurevanfreddie

4 жыл бұрын

Haha, hello again my German friend! Yes, compared to the rest of the world, we drive on the wrong side lol!! However, as you have spotted, our English Knights were very advanced for their time!! Because of these very same Knights and swordsman carrying their weapons in their right hands, we drive on the correct side 😉🍻. All the best, Alles gute, Take care!! Tony.

That headband scene was hilarious cant beat a bit of banter. Looking forward to the next vid.

@adventurevanfreddie

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, everyday is a learning day! Claire had to 'Google it' in the end lol. Thanks for watching buddy, all the best.

Nice video, were lucky to live on the Peaks border. People up north always say morning etc when out walking. It's wot we do. Hope you made it up Winnats pass. Like being on another planet. 👍

That’s what it all about lots of laughter and enjoying yourself, bravo Claire who needs makeup anyway lol great content as always until the next one 👍

@adventurevanfreddie

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Andy and for your continual support, I'll be sure to pass on your comments to Claire lol, she'll like them! All the best, until next time, Tony.

Really nice getting to see your adventures in the Peak. It's my favourite place to explore in the summer! :)

@adventurevanfreddie

4 жыл бұрын

Many thanks. Agreed, we need to go back ourselves and explore the area more. From what we did see, we loved it! Thanks again and all the best, Tony.

Thanks for the video. We are off to Castleton in a couple of days. been there many times. Up to the casle too. Lovely part of the world. Did you go up the 'Devil's Arse' A cave in Castleton.

@adventurevanfreddie

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. No, it seems we missed the Devils Arse!! One for next time. We just looked it up and it looks pretty cool, can't believe we missed it! Thanks for the tip/location, we've put into the journal as a reminder, cheers!!

Lovely part of the world. I live 12 miles south of where you were. This is a great time to visit as you can still have some decent walks before the snow comes. And it's not as busy as summer.

@adventurevanfreddie

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Simon. You're lucky living up that way for sure. Suffolk is beautiful, however it is far from as dramatic as the Peak District's rolling hills. Thanks for watching and for your support. Alll the best!!

Another entertaining video, It's as if i'm there too. Stunning countryside. Thanks again, oh and Claire you look lovely

@adventurevanfreddie

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dave, it's very much appreciated. I'll be sure to point out your compliment to Claire, she'll like it buddy! Thanks again and all the best, Tony.

lovely,love the tribute on the van im a big fan as well.

@adventurevanfreddie

4 жыл бұрын

Well done for spotting the tribute, it's also why we called him Freddie. When we went to pick the van up; as we drove off the forecourt and switched the radio on, 'Crazy little thing called love' was playing. The rest is history. All the best Eugene!

Fantastic place Tony , this is where we live but never cease to be amazed by the place.

I love photography and the positive thing when the light does not help is that is a good excuse to come back again. With the countryside like this close to your home base not wonder you guys have developed itchy feet. Thank you for sharing.

@adventurevanfreddie

4 жыл бұрын

It is the beauty of living on the small island of the UK. Everything is not too far away and is easily accessible. You're right about the photography side of things....yep, a great excuse to go back! Many thanks for watching and all the best, Tony.

Glad you enjoyed the Peaks as much as we did. It's a reasonable journey from Norfolk/Suffolk. Northumberland coast is awesome as well. We stayed in Warkworth near the castle. Craster to Dunstanburgh is a great walk and try to get to Seahouses and book a boat to the Farne islands where there are Puffin colonies.

@adventurevanfreddie

4 жыл бұрын

Great recommendations for Northumberland David, thank you; plotted on our 'adventure map' ready for us to explore! Yes, we loved our short visit to the Peaks and wish we could have stayed longer, definitely a location to revisit! Hope you are well, all the very best, take care. Northumberland, here we come!

@TUGMASTERUK1

4 жыл бұрын

@@adventurevanfreddie No worries, i can give you good info on the boat tour for booking etc. Just pm me on FB nearer the date. Cheers.

Now thats our neck of the woods! Off there this week, hope you enjoyed the Peaks

@adventurevanfreddie

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Pete. The Peaks were gorgeous and had a truly peacefulness about them. I can't believe that it has taken us this long to visit them; we'll definitely be coming back! Have a great time next week, hope the weather is kind! Thanks for watching another! All the best, Tony.

Love the PJ's Claire!

Snake Pass, Howden Dams and Blue Johns Cavern all my local haunts. You should check out the kite gliders at Winhill and the heights of Abraham in Matlock Bath. I lived in the Peak District all my life and can honestly say it's one of the most amazing places in the UK. Don't forget to to get some Bakewell tart while your here...and add your lock to the bridge....

@adventurevanfreddie

3 жыл бұрын

Your very lucky living there that's for sure, England at it best and simply stunning. Thanks for the tips, we'll be sure to check them out on our next visit; added to the Adventurevan bucket list! Many thanks, Tony.

Wish we had known you were up. We spend a lot of time up there, either in our van or in the static which is in Youlgreave near Bakewell. Would have been grand to meet up with you.

@adventurevanfreddie

4 жыл бұрын

Ahhh, typical! Maybe next time, I'll have to put a notice on here letting people know where we are heading. Always good to meet like minded people. All the best and thanks for watching, Tony.

great video guys, even though the weather wasnt kind to you , looks like you still had a laugh.

@adventurevanfreddie

4 жыл бұрын

We certainly did Malkie, laughing all the way my friend! Thanks for watching another one and all the best.

Great vid Tony enjoyed :-)

@adventurevanfreddie

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sean, a small road adventure but we'll worth it. Thanks again buddy.

Great to see a UK video. You should try Wyming brook. There are some great waterfalls there, great for photography.

@adventurevanfreddie

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the pointer Kevin! I've marked Wyoming brook on our 'adventure map' for the next time we visit; thank you! All the very best, Tony.

Really good video this one, enjoyed it guys! Looked like you had a good trip, and looks comfy in the van. Shame you forgot your make up though 🤦🏻‍♂️😂, all the best! - Joe 👍🏻

@adventurevanfreddie

3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for watching and for leaving the comment. A lovely area to explore and hike but yes, better if Claire had remembered her make up lol. Many thanks Joe, we appreciate your time watching. Take care out there and stay safe. All the best, Tony. 👍🍻

Thanks for another enjoyable video, you keep going to places we have been this year, we stayed in Castletown for 2 nights in May and visited the blue John mine and visited Eyam ( plague village), Matlock, Bakewell and walked some of the Monsal trail and walked through the tunnel at Monsal head, really great area to visit we shall return sometime hopefully in a campervan👍, look forward to your next video.

@adventurevanfreddie

4 жыл бұрын

Wow Phil, you certainly managed to fit a lot in! A stunning location full of different places to explore in a relatively small area. We will also definitely go back to the Peaks in the van and visit some of the places you mention. Again, I can't recommend the 'van thing' enough, it's an amazing way to explore and experience new locations. All the best and hurry up and get a van lol! Take care, Tony.

@philstoneman6427

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tony, I’m working on it.

If you want to see castles head north to Northumberland.

@adventurevanfreddie

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Callumat7, we're heading that way in a couple of weeks time. Bamburgh is on our list along with a few others. Many thanks for watching my friend! All the best, Tony.

@Callumat7

4 жыл бұрын

@@adventurevanfreddie Hi Tony. Let me know when you're up this way and I'll pop out for a meet. Callum.

@adventurevanfreddie

4 жыл бұрын

@@Callumat7 Well Callumat, we're here! Heading to Craster in the late morning to see if we can take a photo or 2. Parked up for the night, a bit windy and I think the weather is going to be cruel to us unfortunately! Maybe see you around.

@Callumat7

4 жыл бұрын

@@adventurevanfreddie Hi there. Sorry I missed your message as I have been at work. Are you about Sunday? Could meet you somewhere.Let me know. Callum.

@adventurevanfreddie

4 жыл бұрын

@@Callumat7 Arghhhh, sorry Callum! We had really bad weather in Northumberland and couldn't do any photography as the castles were lost behind flat grey clouds and rain. We stuck at it for a couple of days but decided to head to the Highlands, where the weather looked a little better. Depending on how long we stay up here, we may head back to the Bamburgh area on our drive south at the end of the week (into next weekend). If we do, I'll drop you another message matey. All the best, Tony.

Yes it's nice in Derbyshire most of my life in Brassington if you can drive on the roads in Derbyshire you can drive any were Take care both off you ,

@adventurevanfreddie

3 жыл бұрын

Hi there Robert, thanks for the comment. You're a lucky guy having spent a lot of your life in Brassington. A stunning area and we'll certainly be going back one day.... Hopefully. All the best and take care, Tony.

Great vlog... Get yourselves to North Wales and Snowdonia next

@adventurevanfreddie

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Neil, North Wales is definitely on the list and is also a great area close to my heart. Having spent 4 years of my life exploring the area, I'll definitely be back there soon with my camera and the van. Thanks for watching and for the kind comment. Cheers, Tony.

Is that one all with the headscarf/ hat label thing?! Great to see you guys out and about again. Scotland or Wales for your big trip.. can't advise either way because they are both amazing but I'll be sure to be tuning in. All the best guys 👽👍

@adventurevanfreddie

4 жыл бұрын

Haha, yep we're both evidently crap when it comes to wearing any type of head gear lol! Thanks for watching and for continuing to watch and support. We'll see you on the next one, not too sure where yet?!?! All the best, Tony.

You don't need the War paint Claire....a fresh face is much better lol Diesel Dave

@adventurevanfreddie

4 жыл бұрын

Claire say's 'ahhh thank you David, you made my day'. I tend to agree with you David because when she does remember it, I'm forever trying to put her products or makeup bag away lol! Thanks for watching buddy and thank you for your support. Tony.

@davidgloster319

4 жыл бұрын

LOL....My Ex used to bring a tonne of make up stuff and I never knew why, you're camping hill walking getting wet not night clubbing but you can't tell them. My T5 is well behind schedule but i'll get there and hopefully see you somewhere. Love the videos drone footage and top editing Tony so looking forward to the next one ...Diesel Dave

@adventurevanfreddie

4 жыл бұрын

@@davidgloster319 Thanks Diesel Dave, yes I agree mate; a time and place to look good, squatting in a van is probably not one of them. Yes, it would be great to meet up once you're on the road again buddy. All the best, Tony.

Hi Tony, great video’s as always. Any chance of a closer look at the ladder/bike rack and how you made it? Thanks

@adventurevanfreddie

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Steve, I think I show it better in the van tour video. However, if you would like more detail than shown, let me know and I'll do a little video on it. Cheers, Tony.

@marraaman

4 жыл бұрын

Okay Tony I will watch again and hopefully get inspiration from that. Cheers

Brilliant vlog as usual , peak District looks lovely , and Claire honestly you look fine without make up 👍

@adventurevanfreddie

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris. Yes, the Peaks were stunning, it was just a shame about the weather. You get an affectionate..ahhhh ♥️🍻 from Claire!! Thanks buddy, all the best.

Tony what camera gear do you use can't wait get my van Finnished

@adventurevanfreddie

3 жыл бұрын

Hi David. Many thanks for watching and for leaving the comment. The cameras we use are: (Tony) Canon 5D, 6D and 7D, (Claire) Nikon D810 and D850. For filming, GoPro 7 and 8 with a Canon M50. Yep, I bet you can't wait to finish your van and get out on the road, maybe we'll bump into you on the road sometime. Take care and all the best. Tony and Claire.

Loving the Van, great layout too. Who made your Explorer badges? They’re mint.

@adventurevanfreddie

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. I bought the badges off eBay ages ago. I did try and buy another one the other month but the seller (in China) doesn't stock them anymore. If I stumble across them again, I'll let you know. Sorry I can't help! All the best, Tony.

@theangrygingerthebananavan4207

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, appreciate the response

We recently found you channel and are thoroughly enjoying your adventures and content. We are two thirds of the way through a camper build and can’t wait to get on our travels. Do you mind us asking where you got your green bedcover from? It looks perfect for snuggling up on those cold wet nights. Keep up the terrific work. Robbie and Pauline

@adventurevanfreddie

3 жыл бұрын

Hello there Robbie and Pauline, we both hope this finds you well!! Firstly, many thanks for your very kind comment and support, it's very much appreciated. Not at all, Claire bought the green blanket from Dunelm and are called 'Teddy bear' throws. These are super comfy and are brilliant for manipulating so the bed looks neat. We bought them for our first van where the bed folded in half and these throws held form (if you know what I mean) as they stretch a little. It was these throws that determined that the new van would also be green lol. I'm not too sure if you can still get the green ones??? Anyway, here you go, put this in your browser: www.dunelm.com/product/teddy-bear-throw-1000162540?defaultSkuId=30287423 All the very best and thanks for your support, Tony.

@DevelopFromWithin

3 жыл бұрын

@@adventurevanfreddie is so kind of you to reply with the link. i'm sure Pauline will be on the car at Dunelm, so she can get the van 'girlified". watching your vlogs, we can't wait to finish the van and head out on our adventures. so many places we want to go, but Scotland looks favourite early into the new year if lockdown allow. Once again many thanks.

@adventurevanfreddie

3 жыл бұрын

@@DevelopFromWithin No problem at all. I can't recommend Scotland more for an adventure. It can be a 'slog' getting up there (depending on where you live), however once you hit Glencoe area, you know that it was totally worth it; best place in the UK for campervan life?....West Coast of Scotland for sure! Take care and I hope the rest of your van-build goes well. If you need any mechanical/electrical advise, don't be afraid to ask if you are unsure; it's my trade. All the best, Tony.

@DevelopFromWithin

3 жыл бұрын

@@adventurevanfreddie it will definitely be a slog, as we live near the North Norfolk coast. thats why it was nice to see you explore Holkham and the surrounding area. But we see travel as more of an adventure than a slog, we are both keen photographers, so we are used to travelling stupid miles to photograph sunrises (that invariably don't happen) so we will savour every moment. thank you for the offer of mechanical/electrical advice. I may well take you up on that. we noticed you got stuck in the mud with the Freddie at Holkham, and you were very wary about parking up in Scotland on waterlogged ground. we have been thinking about putting all terrain tyres on our Peugeot Boxer. I understand you lose some MPG though. is this something you have considered?

@adventurevanfreddie

3 жыл бұрын

@@DevelopFromWithin Hi, it's good to hear that we're not the only ones travelling to get that perfect sunrise....only to be disappointed more times than not lol. As for getting stuck in the mud, we now have Goodyear All Terrain tyres that are loads better, although yes, we do suffer from mpg loss. However, it is peace of mind when we take the van off the beaten track. Thanks for the reply, and the next time we're in Norfolk, look out for us; we're up there on the coast loads. All the best, Tony.

What size is the van ? I'm looking to start a coversion next year . Is it l3 h2 cheers in advance

@adventurevanfreddie

4 жыл бұрын

Certainly is, L3 H2 Professional. All the best and good luck with the build!! Tony.

@daysout8533

4 жыл бұрын

@@adventurevanfreddie cheers hopefully goes ahead

Fantastic place Tony , this is where we live but never cease to be amazed by the place.

@adventurevanfreddie

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Ken. To be honest, we came away from the Peak District kicking ourselves for not having visited sooner, what an absolutely stunning part of England; you're very lucky to be living there. It's hard to believe that it is surrounded by large towns and cities and that the land has not been developed! Fantastic, we'll definitely be coming back my friend!! All the very best and thank you for watching and for your support. Tony. 🍻

@kenredgate3690

4 жыл бұрын

@@adventurevanfreddie we run a small BnB up here in a place called Higham near Matlock . People come up for the weekend and find it's not long enough . So many things to see and do .

@adventurevanfreddie

4 жыл бұрын

@@kenredgate3690 Oooo! We know where to stay now if we fancy a night out of the van! Very nice area, I stayed overnight near Matlock many years ago whilst on my way to Woodford; I slept near a reservoir in my first van. All the best.

@kenredgate3690

4 жыл бұрын

@@adventurevanfreddie that would be Ogston reservoir , we overlook it . Your always welcome here mate , I feel I know you both quite well .

@adventurevanfreddie

4 жыл бұрын

@@kenredgate3690 It's a very 'small world'!! That's incredibly kind Ken, who knows, you may have a 6 meter 'Freddie' van on your drive one day. Thanks again mate, you're a true gentleman. All the very best, Tony.