Freezing January Wild Camp

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I decided to head to the Peak District for my first wild camp of the year. From Edale, I headed along the Pennine Way and up Jacob's Ladder to the Kinder Plateau, where I camped at the Woolpacks. It was around -4 degrees celsius in the night and there was ice in puddles and massive icicles the next morning. Great to be out for the night, though!
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  • @daryld4457
    @daryld44574 жыл бұрын

    I've only just discovered your channel today, but I've been bingeing for the past hour and I absolutely love it. Keep up the good work :)

  • @jamieoutdoors
    @jamieoutdoors3 жыл бұрын

    These are ace! Loving the hiking/outdoors series you are providing.

  • @martincurtis6445
    @martincurtis64453 жыл бұрын

    I really enjoy your films Athena, such a sense of freedom! This one brought back many happy memories of rock climbing on Kinder south edges in my youth. Thank you!

  • @11004876
    @110048765 жыл бұрын

    Great video! You're inspiring me to forget about the temperature and to just get out there! Thank you for sharing.

  • @IcanMayBee
    @IcanMayBee4 жыл бұрын

    I love your videos! I keep looking at my hiking gear but hesitate, you certainly are motivating me. Thankyou

  • @Foxtrottangoabc
    @Foxtrottangoabc5 жыл бұрын

    Good vid, thanks for sharing,beautiful scenery ! looked like a good crisp ! wild camp to get the new year going ! 👍🙂

  • @captmainwaringuk
    @captmainwaringuk4 жыл бұрын

    It's great to see you having such fun! Another charming video, I like your relaxed style.

  • @turnermw602
    @turnermw6025 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for producing such a delightful film.

  • @carouselcraig4325
    @carouselcraig43254 жыл бұрын

    What a great video, i have walked and mountain bike this area all my life. So nice to see this and great job on leaving no mess behind and promoting that. As they say take only photos and leave only footprints

  • @jtb52
    @jtb525 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the walk. Brings back old memories. We used to live inside the park near Whaley Bridge. Beautiful but it did rain a lot.

  • @QuakerJones268
    @QuakerJones2683 жыл бұрын

    I enjoyed that, great video. Glad you managed to keep warm!

  • @TheBazFella
    @TheBazFella5 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video, Athena. Jacob's Ladder is a bugger in anything other than perfect dry conditions, so well done, girl. Count me in, and I hope your channel goes stellar. Stay safe.

  • @tibetangiant
    @tibetangiant5 жыл бұрын

    well said on leaving no trace you have a great attitude and mindset. carry it in carry it out looking forward to my next trip in May now after watching this video.

  • @matthewmclaughlin7472
    @matthewmclaughlin74722 жыл бұрын

    Loving you’re channel. Brilliant videos. I’ll be taking the big step soon enough. I’m v nervous but also v excited. Few more bits to get first and I’m a go go go. Lol. Peace to All. ❤️🙏

  • @stelley08
    @stelley085 жыл бұрын

    What a neat place to camp! Awesome morning views.. nice job 👍

  • @pipando
    @pipando5 жыл бұрын

    Lovely film with a genuine & traditional feel to it. I.e not over produced. I enjoyed your day out on Kinder and will lookout for more of your videos.

  • @TheMrsKKB
    @TheMrsKKB5 жыл бұрын

    Another brilliant video Athena! And it brought back memories for me as my BF and I hiked the same route up to Kinder Scout last spring and then down via the Grindsbrook Clough back to Edale. I remember all the beautiful heather and especially those two rocks where you camped - from a certain angle they look like kissing birds :) You are a true inspiration and I also loved your "leave no trace" shoutout. It's so so important! Thanks for sharing.

  • @RambleFamily

    @RambleFamily

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much! I absolutely love Kinder in Spring with all the heather around :)

  • @jkhebenton1520
    @jkhebenton15204 жыл бұрын

    Love this channel only just discovered it!! Binging now!

  • @ivecamperbuild_thomas4084
    @ivecamperbuild_thomas40844 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful view to wake up to in the morning .Thanks for sharing your adventure

  • @ronaldmcdonald9147
    @ronaldmcdonald91475 жыл бұрын

    So refreshing to see a real map in use. (In contrast with slavish attachment to electronics) That alone made my day, but it was just icing on the cake. Keep it up.👍

  • @TheRowlandstone73
    @TheRowlandstone734 жыл бұрын

    Love the naturalness and sense of freedom your videos have. I like the little touches of showing us you have no problems stirring your soup with a twig, and, after you get your shot, you don't edit out the part where you turn back to retrieve your camera! Good stuff.

  • @johnrevill1087
    @johnrevill10875 жыл бұрын

    great vid good to point out leave no trace look forward to youre future vids

  • @adamgobern7563
    @adamgobern75635 жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed this video. Good work Athena

  • @JRPOutdoors
    @JRPOutdoors5 жыл бұрын

    Great vid Athena! I often head over to the Lakes and hammock camp in the forests there but I have a new tent to test out so Kinder Scout might be a good shout.

  • @richardgray6603
    @richardgray66035 жыл бұрын

    Great video, I did that same wild camp back in October but we walked the other way round, can't wait to get back up there again:) cheers

  • @bandgeeklee82
    @bandgeeklee825 жыл бұрын

    Great video and such amazing scenery 👌

  • @markmurphy3989
    @markmurphy39895 жыл бұрын

    These vlogs are great examples of how easy it is to have an adventure if you pack the right kit and keep placing one foot in front of the other. Great stuff!

  • @RambleFamily

    @RambleFamily

    5 жыл бұрын

    Aww thanks! I hope they inspire others to get out :)

  • @WalksWithOlly
    @WalksWithOlly5 жыл бұрын

    Great to see another video from you and also to hear of your thoughts along the way. Well done for getting out there so early on in the year - and for braving the temperature (or lack of). All the best.

  • @RambleFamily

    @RambleFamily

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching again!

  • @markhorton7013
    @markhorton70135 жыл бұрын

    Stumbled across your channel and must say how enjoyable it is to watch as well as seeing the pleasure you gain from your Solo Wild Camping experiences. Great camera work and some beautiful pictures all blended with a perfect background music choice. You are very talented... look forward to seeing more.

  • @RambleFamily

    @RambleFamily

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Mark, that's very kind! There will definitely be more to come :)

  • @sconjaoutdoors7658
    @sconjaoutdoors76585 жыл бұрын

    Great vid Athena 👍. Loved the views from your tent when you first opened up the door in the morning 👌. Good shout with the leave no trace. I didn't realise just how big the icicles where till your hand came into shot 😲. Thanks for sharing. Atb Sconja 👍

  • @RambleFamily

    @RambleFamily

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @calummacdonald1300
    @calummacdonald13005 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant video, thanks! I live in Sheffield and would love to give this a go once invested in some proper gear ❄️

  • @simonworleycreative6636
    @simonworleycreative66365 жыл бұрын

    Really enjoyed that, well done Athena...subscribed 👍

  • @weller5290
    @weller52905 жыл бұрын

    What a great little video 👍

  • @FloatingOurBoat
    @FloatingOurBoat4 жыл бұрын

    Lovely vlog. We're now on the Peak Forest Canal and we're going to do our first wild camp on Kinder Scout this week. Thanks for showing us the way x

  • @forestdweller3210
    @forestdweller32105 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Thank you for sharing your adventure. I look forward to seeing more of your videos.

  • @RambleFamily

    @RambleFamily

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Danielle :)

  • @stevienicks8228
    @stevienicks82285 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant vid. Thanks for sharing 👍👍👍

  • @garthbigg7559
    @garthbigg75595 жыл бұрын

    Just subscribed from Canada. You sold me after seeing you wearing the Patagonia jacket and Lowe Alpine pack! That's my style! Lol Keep up the good work. :)

  • @garykirkham2972
    @garykirkham29725 жыл бұрын

    Hello Athena. Loved the footage you put together, along with the calming music. All the very best on your future wild camping adventures. Gary

  • @RambleFamily

    @RambleFamily

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @ChrisandCharliesAdventures
    @ChrisandCharliesAdventures5 жыл бұрын

    Looks cold, but stunning and peaceful!

  • @BorderRambler
    @BorderRambler5 жыл бұрын

    A nice relaxed view and glad you enjoyed your Kinder trip , keep up the good work ATB Dave

  • @charliekneecap
    @charliekneecap5 жыл бұрын

    Great camp out , up there yesterday in the snow Amazing scene # Aqua stone throne 🤘

  • @davidlavelle1006
    @davidlavelle10065 жыл бұрын

    You hit the nail on the head when you mentioned that Kinder is so accessible. I live less than 3 miles from Hayfield, and after watching the video, I am now inspired to get back out wild camping.....well done !!!

  • @RambleFamily

    @RambleFamily

    5 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! I hope you do :)

  • @alantippett7602
    @alantippett76025 жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed this very much, keep it up, all the best 😊

  • @Paul-kx7gh
    @Paul-kx7gh5 жыл бұрын

    What an inspiration you are, wonderful scenery great video💪👍

  • @RambleFamily

    @RambleFamily

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @GraysOutdoors
    @GraysOutdoors4 жыл бұрын

    Nice one. I’d love to do that route some day but down in Surrey. So it’s the South Downs and North downs for me. Cheers for sharing

  • @travellingbru6747
    @travellingbru67475 жыл бұрын

    Really can’t wait to get out on our first wild camp too!!!

  • @tomosman
    @tomosman5 жыл бұрын

    Great video Athena! Moved to the area recently and have started to get out in the hills. Nothing better!

  • @RambleFamily

    @RambleFamily

    5 жыл бұрын

    Agreed! Have fun exploring them :)

  • @cameirusisu1024
    @cameirusisu10243 жыл бұрын

    nice video, I spend a night up there, on fairbrook naze on the north side of the plateau last week, stunning views.

  • @explora1804
    @explora18045 жыл бұрын

    All the best Athena getting out and about.....the lakes is where it's at...….Vids getting good...

  • @RambleFamily

    @RambleFamily

    5 жыл бұрын

    Lakes next time I reckon!

  • @sarahmercer3520
    @sarahmercer35205 жыл бұрын

    Another great video. Keep them coming. Taking a frozen tent down is a pretty painful experience on the hands

  • @RambleFamily

    @RambleFamily

    5 жыл бұрын

    So painful! My fingers were frozen. They don't take long to warm up though once I get walking.

  • @StevenSugref
    @StevenSugref5 жыл бұрын

    Great video! I too struggle with cold hands and the worst part is always putting the tent away in the morning, especially if it's cold AND wet! I need to get another wild camp penciled into my calendar soon!

  • @RambleFamily

    @RambleFamily

    5 жыл бұрын

    I was so cold when I put my tent away! My gloves were too big to do the fiddly bits so had to keep taking them off. Not fun!

  • @BlackCrag
    @BlackCrag5 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Looked like a fantastic place to camp 👌

  • @dessiediamond7414
    @dessiediamond74144 жыл бұрын

    Always a please to watch your trips. Your choice of music is marvellous. Your mixtapes would be interesting

  • @dean3323
    @dean33235 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely loved this video and the soundtrack (following on Spotify now). New subscriber and wild camper.

  • @RambleFamily

    @RambleFamily

    5 жыл бұрын

    Great! Thanks for watching!

  • @handymanalbert
    @handymanalbert5 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful name, beautiful countryside, beautifully filmed, awesome determination! You froze your butt but it was all worth it, wasn't it? Great work. Thank you Athena.

  • @RambleFamily

    @RambleFamily

    5 жыл бұрын

    Definitely worth it! Thanks for the comment :)

  • @OutdoorIntrigue
    @OutdoorIntrigue5 жыл бұрын

    What an awesome video 😊 Looked a great little winter one nighter! 👌

  • @OutdoorIntrigue

    @OutdoorIntrigue

    5 жыл бұрын

    Also check out our vids sometime if you are bored, you might like them 😊

  • @adamhenry6754
    @adamhenry67544 жыл бұрын

    So cute ☺️... and I liked the piano music 🎶

  • @miket939
    @miket9394 жыл бұрын

    KZread RNG put you onto my home page and im so glad it did maybe 11 months late lol! but anyways camping on kinder scout in mid winter January like wow I'm so impressed your a tough girl for sure, iv walked kinder scout/ woolpacks many times its beautiful and awesome place to walk but in January? anyway iv now watched a few more of your videos and 'subscribed' your doing on youtube my fav thing in life hiking and camping … your videos are very good and you have a friendly clear voice and any information is easy to understand ((now for all the other videos there's a lot!

  • @OutandaboutwithSpencer
    @OutandaboutwithSpencer5 жыл бұрын

    Another great video, thanks for sharing 👍

  • @AndysEastCoastAdventures
    @AndysEastCoastAdventures4 жыл бұрын

    Well done, the nights must have seen long that time of the year. Spent 3days up their last week wild camping mermaids pool and the small woods on Kinder River. First time but will be back. Its a very special place!

  • @Stampistuta
    @Stampistuta5 жыл бұрын

    I agree, Kinders great if you’re travelling from a Manchester. Nice vid, subbed.

  • @YogawithSaskia
    @YogawithSaskia4 жыл бұрын

    I'm loving your channel! Makes me want to go out hiking and camping :-)

  • @mikeholt7881
    @mikeholt78815 жыл бұрын

    Hi Athena. Nice video! Was this 2 weekends ago as I was up there last weekend and it was blanketed in snow!

  • @chemendez9380
    @chemendez93805 жыл бұрын

    Really really awesome video! You have made me miss good ol’ kinder scout! Such a great peak for adventures! 😊 Could you do a video on your hiking kit or maybe put it into the description? Your jacket looks incredibly warm and lightweight, I’ve tried to find a decent one and despite almost breaking the bank, I am still awaiting to find a decent one! 🙁 Awesome video again. ITS SO NATURAL!!!!

  • @wrzlgummidge7663
    @wrzlgummidge76634 жыл бұрын

    great vid Athena, really enjoyed it. atb

  • @markbennett8904
    @markbennett89045 жыл бұрын

    Great Video Keep Them Coming

  • @tonymaries1652
    @tonymaries16523 жыл бұрын

    This video reminded me of a very foggy winter walk years ago with a friend. I think we must have been on Kinder and wanted to find the top of Jacobs Ladder. We navigated really carefully across the moor and amazingly found the path with no deviation whatsoever. I have just texted my friend to ask him whether he remembers it. I put all the contents of my hall outside the front door this morning so I could wash the floor. Popped my head out the door to see whether it is raining and several pairs of boots were flung about all over the place. Next door's cat was rolling about wrestling with a boot!

  • @seanthomasdowd
    @seanthomasdowd5 жыл бұрын

    brilliant vid and great to see a woman doing this kind of stuff, also brought back some pleasant memories for me, must be at least 30yrs since I was up there well past time I revisited the peaks

  • @RambleFamily

    @RambleFamily

    5 жыл бұрын

    You must head back soon! It's just as beautiful I'm sure.

  • @geoffreycheeseman5248
    @geoffreycheeseman52485 жыл бұрын

    Well done Athena - especially liked your plea regards not leaving rubbish behind - we need to escape from this plastic hell we are creating

  • @RambleFamily

    @RambleFamily

    5 жыл бұрын

    I'd like to inspire people to head wild camping more, but also to look after the areas we all love! That's really important to me :)

  • @stue2485
    @stue24855 жыл бұрын

    Inspiring. Ty athena. new subscriber. Look forward to more. 😃

  • @EventyrsorenDenmark
    @EventyrsorenDenmark5 жыл бұрын

    Great video.Enjoyed it a lot !!!

  • @markcarr9249
    @markcarr92495 жыл бұрын

    Firepot food is delicious, dall and rice being one of my favourites. Excellent choice! Great location too, the Peak District is on my doorstep.

  • @RambleFamily

    @RambleFamily

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yes, so good!!

  • @markcarr9249

    @markcarr9249

    5 жыл бұрын

    #fulledbyfirepot

  • @mattstera
    @mattstera5 жыл бұрын

    Great effort and well filmed. I have two daughters aged 10 and 11 and have taken them on a few wild camps over the years, not that I’ve ever filmed, only taken photos. This video will inspire them even more. I’ve added you on Instagram. Keep up the good work.

  • @RambleFamily

    @RambleFamily

    5 жыл бұрын

    I hope I can inspire young girls to get out, that would make me happy! Thanks for the follow :)

  • @shaileshpatel3190
    @shaileshpatel31903 жыл бұрын

    Wow , just amazing. Good on u 👊🏽💓

  • @simonbru1
    @simonbru15 жыл бұрын

    I did the same thing last year. We had a foot of snow up there and it was fantastic. Got down to about -6 degrees. Nice video.

  • @RambleFamily

    @RambleFamily

    5 жыл бұрын

    Nice! I'm pretty keen to camp in the snow soon :)

  • @pauljones5066
    @pauljones50665 жыл бұрын

    very brave of you to do it alone imo! nice video thanks

  • @Welshchris13
    @Welshchris135 жыл бұрын

    Nice camp and Hike great video.. Atb Chris

  • @zdenekoldrichmarek2867
    @zdenekoldrichmarek28674 жыл бұрын

    Hi! I can not get meat pies from England here in the eastern edge of the CzechRepublic.You are lucky ! Thanks for the nice vid.

  • @skyblue2636
    @skyblue26365 жыл бұрын

    Hello from Alberta, new sub. This is some great vistas. Maybe a little blustery out, but cozy in the tent. Nice. :)

  • @thewatchman1078
    @thewatchman10785 жыл бұрын

    Lovely to watch as I sit on heaving commuter train. Stay free and enjoy.

  • @marleen7093
    @marleen70935 жыл бұрын

    Cool vid! And here I am cowardly waiting for spring to start my camping trips again. :p It must be really nice for you to live near these great hiking areas!

  • @RambleFamily

    @RambleFamily

    5 жыл бұрын

    Haha for some reason I keep being drawn to the cold.... It's great being near so many amazing parts of the UK :)

  • @MrMeltedwellies
    @MrMeltedwellies5 жыл бұрын

    beautiful video little squirrel xx

  • @paulr2244
    @paulr22445 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant and super cool 👍✌️

  • @alexmorgan3435
    @alexmorgan34355 жыл бұрын

    Snap! I have the same tent. Nice short video of your walk. Good music as well. Pity the sun wasn't out for you.

  • @RambleFamily

    @RambleFamily

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hopefully next time!

  • @beebeesfuntasticadventures6110
    @beebeesfuntasticadventures61105 жыл бұрын

    fantastic scenery. you are brave to do this.

  • @M0SZT
    @M0SZT5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video, hopefully it will inspire my youngest daughter to embrace the outdoors. Keep up the good work.

  • @RambleFamily

    @RambleFamily

    5 жыл бұрын

    I hope so! That would make me happy :)

  • @andrewgreen7996
    @andrewgreen79962 жыл бұрын

    Can't believe some people have put a thumbs down too this video I personally think her videos are brilliant 👏😀👌👍

  • @AntSurviveTheNight
    @AntSurviveTheNight5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing, an enjoyable video, subd 👍. I’ve yet to visit there, I think it will be one to add to our list of wild camps for this year for me and my son.

  • @RambleFamily

    @RambleFamily

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yes definitely! A fab place to wild camp

  • @garycasey7986
    @garycasey79864 жыл бұрын

    Hi, as lockdown started, I ended up searching for hiking videos on YT which led me to your channel. It also moved me to want to try wild camping. So I have a request, please can you do a video on how to pick a wild camping spot? Not so much the level ground, not across a footpath or in a dry riverbed bit, more what locations around the UK tolerate it and if there are places to avoid? I live just off the south of the Peak District so I am considering starting in the White Peak or Staffordshire Roaches. Thanks in hope 👍😁

  • @niks_healthy_lifestyle1691

    @niks_healthy_lifestyle1691

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's a great request. Do you know if one was made or have you come across a helpful video?

  • @garycasey7986

    @garycasey7986

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@niks_healthy_lifestyle1691 I have this on my Watch Later list but not seen it yet.. kzread.info/dash/bejne/kaGstaeIcamrj7w.html

  • @niks_healthy_lifestyle1691

    @niks_healthy_lifestyle1691

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@garycasey7986 thanks, I've seen this one. He's full of info & quite chilled & easy to watch.

  • @tabs5375
    @tabs53755 жыл бұрын

    Love a good camp on Kinder. If you go back up, you should try near the waterfall (Kinder Downflow). It's beautiful on a clear, windless night. I'd recommend the walk down Crowden Clough on the way back too, just like Grindsbrook but a little more challenging in my opinion :)

  • @RambleFamily

    @RambleFamily

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the recommendations! Will try those for sure.

  • @wilswood8137
    @wilswood81375 жыл бұрын

    Just found your channel 👍🏻 Great video , full respect to you , well done :) I live in Disley and have the wonderful view of kinder and the downfall from my front room window and bedroom . Mountain bike all around there often but I'm not brave enough to camp in January -3 😄 Brilliant x Subbed

  • @RambleFamily

    @RambleFamily

    5 жыл бұрын

    Nice! You're lucky to live so close!

  • @filmic1
    @filmic15 жыл бұрын

    Great sound track! I find it endearing that you have this terrific kit for a walk-about and wild camp and you're stirring your soup with a twig! That minced meat pie looks delish. Nice reward.

  • @TheTonstar1
    @TheTonstar15 жыл бұрын

    Really enjoyed that nice one

  • @WyeExplorer
    @WyeExplorer5 жыл бұрын

    You're going to be a superstar Athena without any effort at all on youtube. There's nothing I can add. This place is going to get swamped and the dialogue between you and I simply won't exist. All the very best to you. Mark

  • @RambleFamily

    @RambleFamily

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, that's kind! I've been pretty overwhelmed with the response so far :)

  • @WyeExplorer

    @WyeExplorer

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@RambleFamily That's alright Athena. Here we go then! If you want to watch a Wye Explorer adventure feel free in the free will universe bit.ly/2FOxL3Q Peace!

  • @grahamambridge2856
    @grahamambridge28563 жыл бұрын

    Looking at one of your older vids. Try Buffalo mittens..... Warmest, lightest things I've ever worn. Dry quickly, warm even when wet. Made in Sheffield. Some people say size up in them. Hope you enjoying howgill. I think I'll end up moving to the lakes way in a couple of years too.

  • @kwoody1986
    @kwoody19865 жыл бұрын

    Nice wild camp would love to get back up there one day but its 5hrs in a car. And I've got Dartmoor only 30mins away. Take care Cheers Karl

  • @RambleFamily

    @RambleFamily

    5 жыл бұрын

    Nice! I'm keen to wild camp on Dartmoor soon :)

  • @mannipearce3357
    @mannipearce33575 жыл бұрын

    Nice little video Athena. Well done. Might give that area a go sometime. I’m going to do a few wild camps myself this year and get a few vids on KZread.

  • @RambleFamily

    @RambleFamily

    5 жыл бұрын

    That's great! Would definitely recommend the area.

  • @DG-dh2lt
    @DG-dh2lt4 жыл бұрын

    Very nice video, peaceful

  • @mauricehartley4167
    @mauricehartley41674 жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed that a lot Great !!!

  • @1967AJB
    @1967AJB5 жыл бұрын

    Lovely film, lovely attitude and a beltin’ pie!

  • @RambleFamily

    @RambleFamily

    5 жыл бұрын

    Twas a great pie!

  • @1967AJB

    @1967AJB

    5 жыл бұрын

    Athena Mellor Keep up the good work.

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