Adventure lovers, thanks for once again stopping by... This was a pretty chill adventure compared to some of my offerings. Personally I thoroughly enjoyed the change of pace, but for those craving the more hardcore stuff, do not fear: There are ambitious missions set firmly in the calendar this winter, so make sure you're subscribed and belled up so you don't miss the big stuff. Part 2 of this adventure will be out in 10 days time - Wednesday the 20th of December (or Tuesday the 19th on Patreon)

@alexrobson3595

5 ай бұрын

Its good to be back

@bajhi_

5 ай бұрын

wahoo

@kellerbailey4353

5 ай бұрын

I love these vids! I’ve always wanted to do it myself, but I live in the USA :(

@PPPaRaDoXiCaL

5 ай бұрын

Thank you for showing us the English countryside.. Greetings From The Netherlands

@wandertaxi

5 ай бұрын

Nice to see you're firmly on your way to becoming a long distance hiker. I was hoping that when you were on the AT in the US the virus would get to you.

tom is the embodiment of a grandma saying 'why would you want to go to Australia when there are parts of Birmingham you haven't seen yet?'

@mattpownall3097

5 ай бұрын

🤣

@frydemwingz

5 ай бұрын

I think all our grandmas knew each other.

@GiraffeFeatures

5 ай бұрын

I mean the UK outside of a few select cities is absolutely stunning.

@tdg6372

5 ай бұрын

Grandma ain't wrong.

@t0rn

5 ай бұрын

So true 😂

Can I just say, I find the aspect ratio for your adventure videos so oddly comforting and I'm not sure why.

@emjaybee1993

5 ай бұрын

you're not alone :D

@G0TUGAI

5 ай бұрын

It feels like a warm hug from both sides combined with his style of voiceover

@zndr9056

5 ай бұрын

Same

@tricolore31

5 ай бұрын

Same

@Charlie1776_

5 ай бұрын

Bro said Aspect Ratio 💀

"Just walking south to north" as he walks straight into the sun... Someone give that man a compass.

@jonb4020

3 ай бұрын

Yes, but walking through the countryside you have to divert. You can't do straight lines! 🤣🤣

@lukearts2954

3 ай бұрын

@@jonb4020 umm, 1: you missed the point of the video; 2: you missed the point of my comment hahaha

@jonb4020

3 ай бұрын

@@lukearts2954 I was trying to add to it actually - I see I failed - my fault. I saw you were joking... I was going to mention sunbeams but got called off the laptop.

One thing you could try is walking in Sweden during the summer. We have something called "Allemansrätten" here which basically means that you are allowed to walk pretty much everywhere as long as you're not disruptive or destructive. This even goes for private properties so you can cross someones yard for example as long as you don't mess up their flowers.

@johnmurray5573

4 ай бұрын

Difficult to get my head around that. Yes you have the right to roam but the Englishman's home is the castle and you cannot just walk beyond his moat.

@grantsipsey9173

4 ай бұрын

​​@@johnmurray5573And here in the united states of ass there's a coin toss of whether you get shot or not. Forgive my non-patriotic attitude, for I am not a patriot.

@petermcinnes6987

4 ай бұрын

We have similar in Scotland. The 'right to responsible access' means you can go where you're pretty much good to go as long as you're not being a complete idiot about it.

@Barbapojke

3 ай бұрын

​@@johnmurray5573 I believe the original poster is wrong on the part of crossing someone's yard or maybe I misunderstood them. To clarify, you are allowed to walk on most private property. However, there are exceptions, for example you are not allowed to walk through someone's garden or the area closest to someone's house or fenced in areas of work.

@b00ts4ndc4ts

3 ай бұрын

We have the same thing in Scotland but it's one every day of the year.

Americans: Lemonade is clear and bubbly in the UK (similar to sprite but nicer). We call your Lemonade “Cloudy lemonade”

@thefrogmagician9866

5 ай бұрын

cloudy lemonade is so bitter lol how can they stand it

@aidan4429

5 ай бұрын

@@thefrogmagician9866 heaps of sugar

@parlongs

5 ай бұрын

As an American I always forget lemonade is much different in England but better sprite does sound fantastic.

@livewiki341

5 ай бұрын

It honestly sounds delicious. Is it sweet, or is it more like a soda water with lemon?

@livewiki341

5 ай бұрын

Not really bitter, but very sour, unless we have different words for the same thing@@thefrogmagician9866

adventure time with tom is top 5 best things 🥾

@Kelpo45

5 ай бұрын

you better have his back if some shit happens to his channel after this

@daroldcarold3443

5 ай бұрын

Ugh get a life

@derk486

5 ай бұрын

Can you do something about scam advertising? Its an absolute disgrace how many adverts im getting with actual scams that are both misleading and offensive.

@rize7737

5 ай бұрын

Stop blocking ad blockers.

@CamMackay96

5 ай бұрын

​@@Kelpo45why would anything happen to his channel because of this video?

You arent going to believe this, but January 2023 i embarked on an almost identical adventure to you mate. I was staying with my uncle in Lichfield ( up the road from the cathedral) when i was bored watching TV day after day, so 8am i put on hiking boots, packed a lunch, water and 20 quid and headed somewhere id alwyas wanted to go - Wales. I didnt have a map and my phone went flat couple hours in so i relied on public maps in parks and locals giving me directions. I went north-west to cannock, through the cannock chase (lovely views but bloody creepy forests) to Rugeley where i had a few pints in weatherspoons, charged my phone and then walked west to Telford follolwing the A5. I slept under a random rail bridge for a few hours until i coudlnt bear the cold any longer and headed to Shrewsbury. I gave up from exhaustion after walking for more than 24 hours and took two trains back to Lichfield. Your video hit me in a time where a year later, im yearning for adventure again. Honestly would have loved to make it to Wales. Someday soon i'll make that adventure again and maybe we'll cross paths on our journeys. Good luck to you mate!

@Lousimart

3 ай бұрын

Really hope you make it to Wales on foot! You’d be more than welcome through our garden and even be welcome to sleep with the hens or ponies if you don’t mind the muck :)

@haruogiwara6286

2 ай бұрын

what a chad play mate. I salute you!

@gettingstuckin9205

Ай бұрын

That's hardcore

Losing the lemonade feels like the universe telling you that you needed water 😂😂

@pikuhana9406

2 ай бұрын

I noticed the bottle on the ground in the first frame that he lost it, I was just hoping that he started walking away for the film but I see now that hed forgotten it

@EmperorOfAjvar

2 ай бұрын

@@pikuhana9406 I saw it this second and instantly went to the comments to see if anyone else noticed xd

A friend and I were wandering the west coast of Sweden. We started in the Region of Skåne, from there we went north. We walked across cities and tiny villages, over rural roads and fields filled with cattle, through quiet woods and over stoney beaches. We slept in small tents or in bivouacs that had a fireplace. Every morning and evening we made coffee with an espresso maker, which was hanging on the side of my backpack, making rhythmic noises while wandering. Right from the beginning of our journey we set ourselves the mission to spread love and be as open as possible during our journey. We smiled, laughed, talked and hugged our way through Sweden! Every time we met people we greeted them or waved at them if they were across the street. And every time they reacted with joy and warmth. On a cloudy day we came across this tiny village right on the coast. This man was biking through the village, we smiled at him, he returned the smile and we continued to find a place to pee :D He must have overheard us speaking german, cause he approached us when we came back from the bushes. Turned out he was german too. He went to live in Sweden a couple of decades ago. We had a nice conversation and asked him where we could get some coffee. He told us that there is a cafe in the next village, a few kilometers up the coast. "But" he said "it is really expensive and I make a really good espresso at my place". So we did the only right thing in this situation. We went home with a stranger. At his place we were greeted by his lovely wife, she insisted, despite our stench from wandering in the same clothes for days and with the prospect of rain, that we would stay for dinner. She made pasta with mushrooms she picked from their garden. We stayed for a few hours, had good conversations and even were invited for a shower. The stench must have been really bad :D Before we were leaving they facetimed their daughter and connected us. At first she was like "Mom who are those strange random people you want to invite to my place!?" The mother gave us her phone so we could talk to her. Our excellent charm must have convinced her daughter or maybe the fact that we are two handsome young men (I don't want to be boastful, just quoting my mother). So she invited us to stay at her place in Göteborg for the weekend. After a good meal, a warm shower and this lovely company we went out into the cold again. Happy and confident that our journey would supply us with many more great memories. I could write about what happened in Göteborg but I think this text would be twice as long. Long story short: we had a blast. I don't know if anybody will read or enjoy this. I just wanted to share a story of complete strangers helping each other out, without expecting anything back. It is one of my favorite memories and it marks a great turning point in my life. Since this adventure I always try to be my best self, to radiate positivity and warmth and to be kind and helpful towards strangers. And I must say, it is really beautiful what the world and people around return to you ♥️

@flamah10n

4 ай бұрын

Yooooo dude! Greetings, I enjoyed Reading this!!! Hahahaha

@SevenOh7o

4 ай бұрын

This is my kind of life. Just walking and exploring the wilderness while coming across the most beautiful people. I would like to do something like this with a future girlfriend or wife. Cheers and God bless.

@disobeytoday4685

4 ай бұрын

What happens in Goteborg, stays in Goteborg

@gwentanamo

4 ай бұрын

Would love to know what happened in Göteborg

@georgev9352

4 ай бұрын

That’s very cool! Thanks for sharing I enjoyed reading

Massive shout out to the Shrewsbury Arms. I hope at least some of the people watching this video will seek out that pub and bring their custom as a thank you for that lady’s kindness.

@fredfred2363

5 ай бұрын

Thinking the exact same. 👍🏻

@JohnPretty1

5 ай бұрын

required by law.

@JohnPretty1

5 ай бұрын

@@fredfred2363 It's a legal requirement that English public houses give refreshment to travellers.

@yakob9672

5 ай бұрын

@@JohnPretty1 She was still nice and gave him some food which she didn't need to do.

@matthewblack2379

5 ай бұрын

@@JohnPretty1 Only to give a glass of water

26:45 nah that bird just opened so much childhood memories

@Frostbyte501

3 ай бұрын

i could guess what bird you would be referring to before i even got to that part of the video

@liam3128

3 ай бұрын

A pigeon? lol

@mrchralle9118

3 ай бұрын

@@liam3128pigeon yes. BUT you also Call Them “morning Dove” i heard him Yesterday and just closed my eyes😌🥹

@callumsykes1307

2 ай бұрын

Dont know why a pigeon sounds so nostalgic to me too but it does...

Never thought a dude walking through country for 40 minutes could be so entertaining Good job man :)

@craggerrs

2 ай бұрын

we're lucky to live on such a beautiful island

You deserve all the credit for having the ability to captivate a viewer for 40 minutes just by walking through the beautiful countryside and narrating it. True adventure. Good stuff as always Tom!

@markhynes157

5 ай бұрын

My sentiments exactly … was just about to post and I then is seen you’d already said it … I was captivated the whole way!

As an American, there is something incredibly healing and euphoric about exploring videos. The fact he can just walk 20 paces and be in a new field is so nice. Just the idea of there being somewhere new to walk to and its not just more houses seems so serene.

@Nobody-zn3yv

5 ай бұрын

Same here. A woods right next to where I live was destroyed in place of a neighborhood. Had only one recount where me and my sister explored it; there is an insurmountable amount of grief knowing that my all my opportunities to explore the area around me have been quelled.

@aster1sk294

4 ай бұрын

yeah in america especially in the west theres pretty much just public parks, inhospitable wilderness, and places where youll get shot at for trespassing

@Wil_Dsense

4 ай бұрын

This is the sort of Shlt you do in the early adolescent years whilst stoned and go out exploring, only to realise it’s basically pointless, boring af and not to mention lonely AF. I realised you need someone to share it with (nature) otherwise there’s no point. This guy has unrealistic expectations… ain’t no quests out there, only tractors, cows, sheep and farmers, Thorn bushes and the odd canal passing thru it all (also lame). Moral of the story is, England gets boring after a while…..

@JonSteven506

4 ай бұрын

Perhaps @@Wil_Dsense

@valk7rie390

4 ай бұрын

With that defeatist attitude it does. It sounds like you need a change of scenery. Even if there aren't any encounters, the serenity of mindlessly walking through the contryside is bliss, in of itself. @@Wil_Dsense

Tom always keeps it real. No crazy thumbnails. No insane intros. No obnoxious over editing. The simpler, the better. Thank you for making original content and staying true to what makes you such a great youtuber. All of your viewers recognise the effort you put in your videos ❤

I love the attitude of walk across "Private" woodland that should definitely be open land for all. I live near Knowsley Hall in Prescot, a beautiful estate with a large lake BUT it's private and owned by one family. No public access!

@Snoodle829

3 ай бұрын

Rich douchebags like that ruin adventure.

@moorshound3243

Ай бұрын

They do not own it they are just custodians of it, no one should be able to tell you where you can stay or walk.

One tip that might help in future adventures. Churchyard and graveyards almost always have an outdoor tap for public use. Intended for those tending to graves but anyone can use them.

@LaidBackApophis

5 ай бұрын

was gonna say that! most often a spring nearby even

@dabadoo7631

5 ай бұрын

allotments too

@TauNomm

5 ай бұрын

true, however, not always drinking water - even if close. it can lead through the eye of the needle as well...

@MrCguy24

5 ай бұрын

what the hell does lead through the eye of the needle mean@@TauNomm

@Mephitinae

5 ай бұрын

@@MrCguy24 It probably means bowel distress

I love how popular Tom's videos are because he doesn't put on a fake persona or overdo it. It's just pure adventure, exploration and joyful content and I really appreciate it! Keep being an awesome guy Tom.

@JohnPretty1

5 ай бұрын

Tom can't be topped.

@lije0668

5 ай бұрын

@@JohnPretty1couldn’t agree with you any more

@cooltwittertag

4 ай бұрын

​@@JohnPretty1damn right hes not a bottom

@lukearts2954

4 ай бұрын

that's mostly right. However, when he dashed through the corn field, only one row over there was a cleared row for passage where he wouldn't have damaged crops. So right there, he definitely overdid it.

Hitting me hard with that nostalgia right from the start. I'm happy to know that I'm not the only one who has felt this inexplicable urge to head off into the great unknown, with no destination in mind except for perhaps something on the horizon that looks interesting, and just see wherever the path takes me... I call it wanderlust but even though it can be described with words, I don't think it can be truly understood unless you've experienced this feeling yourself. It may be boring to watch by some people's standards but there is something truly magical about the joy of exploration.

This is the first video of yours I've seen and it perfectly encapsulates both the wonder and the issues of rambling. The paths are not well maintained at all forcing you through the land of not particularly understanding farmers. One time I was waking to my mum's after work, a 4 mile journey in which the path disappeared and without knowing I was even on private land, I was attacked by a pack of 12 dogs. Fortunately they were jack russels and their bites didn't hurt at all but the fact this was even a situation I had to enter in the first place is a massive problem with the hobby.

I once tried cycling from birmingham to newcastle in a day but ended up cold and wet at 11pm with no sleeping equipment. I ended up finding an empty stable near Kendal and managed to get a few hours sleep whilst being so paranoid I thought there was a horse staring at me. 10/10 would do again

@eekee6034

5 ай бұрын

Cold makes me paranoid too.

@justforthis3208

5 ай бұрын

Sounds great

@frglee

5 ай бұрын

I don't think kids do this so much nowadays, but as a teenager in the early 70s, I used to go cycletouring round England, staying at Youth Hostels during the school holidays. A few times, when plans went wrong, I'd have to overnight in a barn or an empty building. It was wonderful, all part of the adventure!

@J75Pootle

5 ай бұрын

Newcastle-upon-Tyne or -under-Lyme? Cause one of those is far more ambitious from Birmingham than the other haha

@eekee6034

4 ай бұрын

@@J75Pootle There's at least one Newcastle in Ireland too. 🤣It's a fairly common city name, and I always have this reaction when someone just says "Newcastle".

Not going to lie, the build up to xmas just isnt the same without a new GeoWizard adventure to follow. Leep them coming mate, they're some of the best videos on YT!

@aht1981

5 ай бұрын

Couldn't agree more 👍

@NUFCSuraj

5 ай бұрын

I had such a fun time watching the America series over the last christmas break. Can't wait for the next one!

@alexg1778

5 ай бұрын

​@NUFCSuraj don't lie to me, that wasn't a year ago was it? Jesus Christ.

I'm in the US and I used to explore all around where I live, finding ravines, streams, swamps; however, so many new housing developments have been built not everything is entirely walkable anymore, combined with my time being allocated to other things, I have not explored much recently. This video makes me want to explore just a little bit more, thank you.

“I’ll see you next week”…. 10 days later. Tom still on missing list.

I've been in America for about 8 years now, and when you described your packed lunch as "a ham, cheese, and Branston pickle sandwich with a scotch egg and a pork pie" I just about died. If I could eat that for lunch right now I'd be the happiest Englishman in California!

@saljablo2767

5 ай бұрын

English food has to be the worst ever, right?

@whateverd

5 ай бұрын

Literally you ask for that at a deli and they’ll just hear ham cheese pickle and egg

@TheStolenBattenberg

5 ай бұрын

I know the pain man - only been here in the US for four years myself, but I’d do anything for a nice Doner Kebab, Vimto and a pack of prawn cocktail crisps hehe

@rulebritannia2500

5 ай бұрын

A vimto is a classic choice lol

@TheStolenBattenberg

5 ай бұрын

@@rulebritannia2500 The only logical one, and very unfortunately unavailable to any American or person living here… :(

Awesome! I love the more relaxed style. Less stressful for you and to watch. Keep it up Tom. You're the best!

@vegancam

5 ай бұрын

Came here to say exactly this. I could watch this style of 'adventure' video every day for the rest of my life. I don't really enjoy the secondhand anxiety from the straight line missions.

I remember having adventures like this with my younger brother when we were 12/13. I honestly miss living in the countryside so much. We used to build dens and sleep in them, create little stories for random items we'd come across. We walked from Emsworth beach all the way around the coast then over the bridge to Hayling Island and down to Funland, just to get some cotton candy. I swear the best adventures were had when my mum told us to go out and play. I feel for children growing up where that isnt a daily thing in the summer holidays.

I'm an insomniac and I love Tom's videos to fall asleep to. There is something so calming and exciting about seeing him explore new places. I've been watching for a while and I think getting a water purifier would do really well for you! I know you like interaction and seeing what you can get for free, but if your ever in a tight spot a water purifier would work wonders for being hydrated!

These adventure videos for the past couple years have always made my day so much better. Your style of editing, music choice, and relaxing narration feels so cozy. Honestly tom, you’ve really inspired me with these adventures to get out there and do them myself. As a 17 year old living in the boring state of Illinois with no car, it’s a bit tougher for me to do things like this, but I surely will someday, hopefully sooner rather than later.

@PeterMoore66

5 ай бұрын

No offence mate, but you don't need a car to just go out of your front door and walk!

@alexg1778

5 ай бұрын

​@@PeterMoore66in fairness though "just going for a walk" in America is a lot more dangerous than in the UK and I'm just talking about the wildlife.😂

@user-xk9ul5nx1j

5 ай бұрын

If you’re looking for more adventure inspiration check out c90adventures channel on here.

@jlt131

5 ай бұрын

@@alexg1778 i think i'd be more afraid of the landowners than the wildlife in the US! too many guns and people willing to use them!

@georgecarroll493

5 ай бұрын

I grew up outside Chicago, it's not quite the same exploring the suburbs by foot but it's still something

I vividly remember as a kid, me and a mate packing a lunch, jumping on our bikes and heading off to find out what lay at the end of Rockvale Rd. The excitement and freedom of not knowing what was around the next corner was wonderful. Even 40 years later, I still wonder what lies on that road beyond Rockvale, the furthest point we reached that day. Maybe one day, I’ll return and find out…

@StoicTheGeek

5 ай бұрын

PS. Round trip was 60km of hilly riding too - decent effort even by my standards today!

Hobbit-like is the word i love to use to describe the look of the country side of England, and the people who live there. I worry sometimes that its a bit presumptive to say such things without having gone there myself, so i'm happy you imagine countryside England when reading the hobbit. makes me feel like im somewhat on the money

@beccymalloy

4 ай бұрын

I highly recommend 'Cider with Rosie' and 'As I walked out one Midsummer Morning' by Laurie Lee. If you're interested in reading more books in the vein of our friend here. They describe the English countryside very well and are also autobiographical books. They're not modern but they're really wonderful :)

@tndrunning3328

Ай бұрын

That makes sense. Tolkien based the Shire on rural Worcestershire where he lived

Well this video was a good find in the midst of You Tube's negativity. Hope I can find the following one. Thanks for taking us along.

Mad props to Tom for being able to keep so many of us glued to our screens by simply just walking in the English countryside. Can’t wait for part two.

@patrickpaganini

5 ай бұрын

Yes, one if his many skills is awesome narration.

@mixchief

5 ай бұрын

@@patrickpaganini And music as it seems

@patrickpaganini

5 ай бұрын

@@mixchief Music?

@mixchief

5 ай бұрын

@@patrickpaganini Yes. I believe he makes most if not all music to his videos. Mainly in a chiptune style.

@misanthrope8803

4 ай бұрын

@@mixchief yes he always links his music at the end

"Packed lunch consisting of ham, cheese and pickle sandwiches, a scotch egg and a pork pie" Thats the most English thing I've ever heard

Very wholesome adventure, calming and refreshing change of pace from your other, more action-focused shenanigans! Looking forward to part 2 already!

I am an American, in my third year living in the UK. This video perfectly encapsulates why I want to stay. The wonder, the countryside, and the ability to walk to a beautiful place without worrying too much about who or what I’ll encounter. The quietness of the English countryside on a sunny day is something everyone should experience once in their lives.

@njfish89

5 ай бұрын

im surprised but also really impressed to hear this from someone from USA. Considering the world class national Parks you have over there.

@HPsawus

5 ай бұрын

@@njfish89I think it’s because, for most Americans, it’s a very car centric society. I’m sure you’ve seen the copy and paste suburban houses that go on for miles. It’s not like that everywhere, but it’s becoming reality for most Americans. I think there’s something different about the little imperfections here. The streets are narrow and windy, nothings symmetrical, you can find yourself lost in the little maze :) That’s just my thoughts, I’m not American but I’ve spoken to many and that seems to be part of their excitement

@HPsawus

5 ай бұрын

⁠@@njfish89oh another thing as well is the density of everything. You can drive off from the city centre and find yourself on a county park, overlooking the same city, in about an hour

@user-ck3uu8rj3x

5 ай бұрын

Thank you for wanting to live in the UK. I hope you find everything you want and need here for a wonderful life.

@biskitz86913

5 ай бұрын

I hope you do get to stay. I have an American friend whos jumping through all the immigration hoops at the moment, it's very stressful for him. Our immigration policy is shockingly bad and unfair.

Tom, this video is gorgeous. The first 10 minutes especially made me genuinly emotional. Im turning 18 in a week and all I want to do is escape, to expierence adventures such as your own. A light within has been awoken, one that was once trapped before discovering your videos. Basically what Im trying to convey is the genuine impact your videos have upon people. Thank you

@lordgemini2376

5 ай бұрын

Welcome to adulthood 👍

@foolhard

5 ай бұрын

two words, dont wait

@eleanorcrowther2316

5 ай бұрын

I feel the exact same

@machematix

5 ай бұрын

Some of us are born to wander and explore. I fell into alcohol and other drugs to get that escape and adventure, but was never happy until I saved up for a few years and bought a one-way ticket to Mexico. I ended up sleeping on the street in Guatemala for a week until I found a job. Then I saved up to make my way to Canada for a girl I thought I loved... I got back home via begging family for a ticket from China. Since then I've done some other adventures and loved them all despite the setbacks and disasters. Even locally, I've now invested in some good camping gear and knowledge. I'll pick a spot on the map, do a quick google and get a topo map, then walk and sleep in the forest. Now I'm wiser, I always have a first aid kit and a PLBeacon.

@Iugeer

4 ай бұрын

but the questions is how.. im in a similar situation and the thought of such a drastic lifestyle change is throwing me off.. to say goodbye to the usual comfort i live makes me uneasy. going to a new place worrying about money and a place to stay and all that

I knew an old boy who had landed on the D- Day beaches and fought in WW2. He would never damage crops, but if he met angry Farmers/ Landowners he would say ‘I fought for this land- ALL of it!’ and he would simply march on….

I am in love with the 4:3 video format 🤩, it balances the focus on people and landscape, so beautiful ☺️. And thank you very much for documenting and sharing your wonderful adventures!! ❤

Pro tip: Almost all graveyards have an outdoor tap for watering flowers for graves. That little bit of knowledge has saved me many a long summer bike rides.

@LS-ys8nr

3 ай бұрын

I don’t think that’s meant for drinking. Probably has very high levels of formaldehyde from the bodies

@GeeEee75

Ай бұрын

​@@LS-ys8nrWhy? You realise that most bodies are not treated with formaldehyde before burial? It's not a necessary part of burial. In any case, why would the water in the outside tap be any less safe to drink than the water from the indoor taps?

Tom, your forays in voluntary homelessness are an inspiration to adventurers like myself and many others!

@jamiepayton1574

5 ай бұрын

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This and part 2 was the best thing we’ve watched in a long time! Why can’t bbc or channel 4 commission you instead of the crap on tv. A brilliant and clever idea that just worked, we loved seeing the countryside and peoples attitudes and accents gradually change the farther up north you went! Being originally from Yorkshire now living in Wales, it was reyt good to hear that familiar down to earth Yorkshire accent. Well done Tom your personality and videos are addictive! WE WANT MORE! ❤

Although I don’t watch all the time you are probably my favourite KZreadr, the joy I get when I see one of your videos pop up always ends up in me binging whatever current adventure you are on. This videos sparked an interest to do something similar with my mate so I can only thank you. Looking forward to the next episode

My dream crossover is a Geowizard Beau Miles backyard adventure. Have watched both channels for years and only after this video have realised how similar your philosophies are - life is what you make of it. It doesn't matter if it's 5000 miles away or 5 minutes walk away, there's adventure to be had as long as you're willing to take that first step.

@CampingRulesOkay

5 ай бұрын

Amen to that! 👍

@karenironside6406

5 ай бұрын

Same here. I messaged them both on Instagram a few months ago suggesting it but no response. It would be epic.

@fredfred2363

5 ай бұрын

So many people keep saying the same. One day maybe.

I love that the emphasis in the preamble is on a more leisurely approach and sticking to paths…and yet by about 5 minutes in Tom is clawing his way through hedgerows and getting stung by nettles 😂

I don't know why this whole video made me so emotional it's everything I want in life at this point , especially the bit at the cricket ground, just took me back to my childhood spending the day with my Dad whilst he played cricket at village cricket clubs just like that one. I know exactly how you felt when you left Lichfield the escape from the city is everything.

Loved this, hope part 2 comes soon. 👍👍

I’ve been watching you for a while, I didn’t know we lived so close. You walked straight past our family farm and through a few of our neighbours farms/fields. Our fields maybe be private land but aslong as you are respectful and leave nothing but footprints and take nothing but photos your more than welcome friend. Was such a pleasure to see our area on KZread.

@Ginsoakedboy21

4 ай бұрын

But how would he put fake drama in his videos if he didnlt imply every farmer and landowner hates him? (Even though, like you, I suspect no one cares.)

@shwing1428

4 ай бұрын

@@Ginsoakedboy21 this guy has seen plenty of fields. If a farmer is nice that's lovely, but if they aren't it could be the worst case scenario.

@flamah10n

4 ай бұрын

Oi let the man take some fruits also hahaha

Tom, mate, this is exactly what I needed to round out my week. It's been a shit one and I've spent the last 40 minutes escaping to your lovely curious world of thousands of miles away. Cheers!

@james_crawford

5 ай бұрын

Me too mate, been stuck inside all week and this adventure has lifted me up

This little trip reminds me of a show I used to watch a few years back. It is called "Nus et culottés.", which litterally means "naked and dressed" but also means "naked and bold". The 2 guys (french) always started out their trip naked in a forest somewhere, and had a goal in mind (for example go find a 4 leaf clover in Ireland) and they basically were forced to meet people to be able to achieve that goal (get clothes, food, transportation...). And of course, they always end up making surprising and wonderful encounters, which is, in the end, what this is all about ! No matter where you go or what you're aiming for, it's the trip and its surprise that make it all worth living and watching :) Keep 'em coming !

This is exactly the type of video we all need in December. I live vicariously through this footage of early September! Miss the warmth. But the short days will pass, as they always do.

This constitutes adventure a hundred times more than a fancy celebrity survivalist with a patronage of a dozen cameramen and fancy behind-the-scene supplies. I just discovered this and am already a big fan for sure. You can sense the honesty, curiosity, and adventurous spirit.

@patsk8872

5 ай бұрын

The straight-line missions were amazing.

@mihedas

4 ай бұрын

you should watch his "how not to travel europe" series, its truly amazing

@TheVovozela

2 ай бұрын

@@mihedas Thanks for the suggestion.

I always get excited for these adventure videos! You have inspired me to wander around the peak district where i live, making up my own challenges ever since the OG Wales line. Can't wait for episode 2, it looks like you passed through Butterton in the intro, but could be wrong. Here's a tenner to fund the next one, keep exploring my dude.

@GeoWizard

5 ай бұрын

You are spot on with Butterton mate! Thanks so much 🙏

@ArunPlaysPiano

5 ай бұрын

xD@@EngineerRunner

@ItsIceyyy

5 ай бұрын

You shouldn't need any inspiration to walk around the peak district, that's just laziness.

@bloodflan

5 ай бұрын

@@ItsIceyyy You completely misread my comment... Happy holidays you Debbie Downer.

These adventure videos, like the straight line missions, are the best videos for me on youtube. They take me back to my youth, living in the countryside, doing the same thing but spontaneously without planning or thinking much about it. Thanks Geo Wizard

My favourite KZread video I’ve seen in months. Such good storytelling and so inspiring

I think the thing I respect the most about all of your adventures is how well you seem to have embodied and embraced the inherent feeling of wanderlust

Best youtuber on the planet. No money involved just pure adventure and exploration in the endless fields of the UK. Serious talent making these videos so compelling to watch and also inspiring for other adventurers alike.

@Miles26545

5 ай бұрын

Actually £10 involved

@Zach-vh1fv

5 ай бұрын

Couldn’t have said it better myself. Brilliant analysis. Tom is for everybody out there with hearts that want to travel

@irrelevant8639

5 ай бұрын

@Miles26545 £10 is pretty much worth nothing in this economy 😅

Fantastic Day 1! Impressive mileage, gorgeous country, and friendly folk, topped off with a not-terrible spot to sleep. Looking forward to the next one

I’m quite an adventuring Tom myself so this resonates with me so much. I feel that with a lifesaver water filter to drink from streams and rivers and dehydrated food in the backpack you could last so much longer and get so much further. Also, once you learn the technique to eat nettles, you’ll never starve in the British countryside again. Looking forward to seeing more of your adventures though. Keep it up my man!

I love the chill nature of this one, it's quite nice not to be listening out for screaming farmers chasing you down for once, and INCREDIBLY reassuring knowing you'll circumvent any bogs 😂 Honestly I'd gladly watch regular hiking/camping videos if you did them; Just you out exploring, discovering cool new places, with all the lemonade you could wish for in your backpack.

30 years ago I adventured like this in exactly the same spirit. I walked across Ireland (not in a straight line!), cycled every county and covered a lot of Europe by bike, train and thumb. Now I'm 54 and my legs are fucked I take enormous vicarious pleasure in watching Tom do his thing. This slower paced mission is a great idea. I'd say it's just travelling, actually, every bit as fulfilling as backpacking the Silk Road or roughing it through India. Everywhere you've never been is new to you! ;¬)

Been my absolute favorite channel on KZread for years, many thanks from Southern Middle Tennessee!

@GeoWizard

4 ай бұрын

Thanks picklez! Big love to middle Tennessee 🥰

I beg you to make more videos like this, it was a gift to me... It made me a new person (not kidding) cause it changed my perspective... It was magical

the uk countryside is so beautiful, i am from a little town surrounded by villages and fields in the south and i have so many memories in those fields with my friends and family. as soon as I got onto study leave for a levels, I just started exploring from 7am to 11am everyday, it was some of the happiest times. we have so much beauty that people look over- a lilac creeping through a hedgerow, the dew rising off ferns in a little forest glen, a buzzard hovering over a copse of trees. love our country, people complain about the rain but i am so grateful for it and the thriving ecosystems it gives us

@sirrathersplendid4825

5 ай бұрын

Spend most of my year abroad but every time I return I make a point of doing a long walk in the treasure that is the British countryside.

Your adventures, whether high-drama or low, continue to be the best content on KZread. This was wonderful, so cozy and relaxing to watch. This may be the one channel I wish would post even longer videos, I could legit watch it for hours. Thank you, Tom!

@RL-

5 ай бұрын

Same, it's awesome. I like the more relaxed stuff just as much as the more mental adventures.

Probably one of my new favourite videos on KZread ❤

love this mission type ❤ so comforting and nostalgic - the romanticised type of language you always use in the voice overs suits this type of adventure even more than any other

Would an adventure collaboration with Beau Miles ever be possible? I feel like your personalities would bounce off each other super well

@CampingRulesOkay

5 ай бұрын

The only question... Should they film it in the UK, Australia, or somewhere in-between? 🤔

@larsrytter1052

5 ай бұрын

They could do some sort of antipode adventure. See who can cross a distance or whatever the fastest in the same direction.

@rjlatham999

5 ай бұрын

combining to of my fav. youtubers

@RobinClower

5 ай бұрын

They've commented on each other's stuff before, so it's not out of the question!

@nerf7

5 ай бұрын

@@CampingRulesOkay Halfway point is probably somewhere around India. Last one to arrive buys dinner in Kolkata.

I can so so relate to that. I grew up in a small Bulgarian town in northern Rhodope mountains. Out of my window all I saw was mountain peaks covered with tress, at sundown the low sun would made the shapes of the valleys easier to make out. I used to daydream about just walking there, until one day I just did it. Walked for like 12 hours my parents getting worries sick (this was before cellphones) but all my life I've been trying to top the feeling of that excursion

This is the exact type of adventure video I was looking for. Fantastic story telling and I’m just in love! I was hooked from the beginning, thank you for making this 🙏

Words cannot describe how much I love these types of videos Tom. It really itches my craving for adventure from the comfort of my home, which is around the birmingham area which makes this type of thing even more personal to me. Sometimes when im on a walk up the local hills i imagine walking past a wild geowizard in camo, attempting to pick his way through the undergrowth haha. Good stuff mate

Whilst you decided to walk north, I packed my car and drove north at the exact same time. I ended up on Orkney and driving the NC500. I spent an afternoon on a beach in Lairg and ate one of the best cheese toasties I've had. I drove empty roads that made me feel like the last person alive. I drove into mountains that made me feel small and insignificant. I love being out there, there's nothing else like it.

Loving this format mate. Have a few bottles of water on me next time! Here's a random idea that keeps in the spirit of this format, how about inviting subscribers to go along with you for a similar adventure for a day or so in their local area occasionally? Chances are they're aware of local landmarks and other interesting "undocumented" features in the locale. Love your content!

@GeoWizard

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Piko!

Im 28 and live not far from here in a place called Dudley. During my time before, i've lived in Huddersfield and Guildford. Listening to the first few minutes of this video reminded me so much of what I used to do years ago. Romanticise my adventures, enjoy getting lost, and living for the discovery and adventure before I ever knew what google maps was. I hope to start this again in the summer. Our entire lives can be an adventure. I enjoyed watching this and its inspired me to pick up where I left off. Thanks.

I can't overstate how much I love Tom's videos, enjoying the adventure for some reason I wouldn't try myself. Tom if you see this I want to let you know I have so many hours listening to your 8-bit Adventure album on Spotify as well, we need another! My wife always trips up when I put it on and I tell her its GeoWizard, she's like "wtf he just randomly makes music" yes, yes he does...absolute bangers at that

I have to say that your storytelling and narration is very compelling. It's like listening to a bedtime story when you're 4 years old and tucked into bed. Great content as per usual. Good onya Tom!

As an adventurous Scot, it saddens me that you don’t have the right to roam. It’s a reason why I appreciate your videos so much and couldn’t agree more with “fuck it” when walking on ‘private’ property. Keep smashing it man…my favourite you tuber! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@leod-sigefast

5 ай бұрын

There is a "Right to Roam" English campaign group but I doubt we will ever get our land back in England. It has been nailed down for almost 1000 years by the Norman aristocracy - ably shielded by their Conservative party. Got to keep fighting though, haven't you?

@MarchKatze

5 ай бұрын

At least he has places to trespass haha, in American it’s proven difficult

@FAS17589

5 ай бұрын

@@MarchKatze America….land of the free right? How did anyone ever let it get to the point where you can’t just walk around freely

@MarchKatze

5 ай бұрын

@@FAS17589 it’s a shame. But here’s to hoping I can move. Also too be fair there are places similar to this video, such as small villages in the New England. But they tend to be split by highways and suburbs rather than paths and rolling hills!

@gamblerofrats

5 ай бұрын

These videos are in a sense only possible because of the 'taboo' nature of simply roaming the land of your country. It's sad seeing those lush rolling meadows and hills being laced with barbed wire fences and hedgerows, barren expanses of fields that are dotted with trigger happy farmers and spiked fences, public footpaths that dissolve into impenetrable overgrowth, etc. For a country known for its countryside, England is a sad reflection of the commodification of land.

Just finished watching all your line videos, this has to be my fav because it's so simple! please do more like this

im unpatiently waiting for the next episode of this series. Eversince you uploaded this i have been walking to uni every day and talking new routes aswell. Lots of love from Freiburg, Germany. Would love to go on a walk one day haha..

Your adventure videos always come out at just the right time. Whenever I’m overwhelmed and desperately need a breath of fresh air you always seem to pop up with another lovely video. We appreciate you and your energy Tom ❤

Straight line adventures bring the tension and the thrill How not to travel places restores your faith in humanity This series is just so relaxing and makes you truly appreciate nature (and make me longer for summer days to return!) Already can't wait for part 2!

this is such a gorgeous video. i think my fav part is when u sat on that bench in the late evening. it just reminded me of every summer evening I ever felt all at once. it's such a lovely space to be in

There's something so enjoyable about your adventures that makes me watch these

This man delivers some of the best videos on KZread. The sense of adventure is so real. Someone needs to get him a TV show

@fredfred2363

5 ай бұрын

Yeah, but... TV is dead now. Will be gone within ten years. It's why we're all on here.

@Beardandbankrupt

5 ай бұрын

Check out bald and bankrupt

That introduction was majestic. I've been following your channel for many many years now, ever since Wales 1. I can't really explain properly why this intro hit me so much. I believe because it's sort of relatable for me too, and because it was such a nice backstory that almost felt like it's from a book or a movie. I'm so glad you're finding ever more and more success at what you do and what you love. If you ever read this, and even if you don't, I wish you all the best for your future of pursuing childhood dreams. If only we could all be so lucky to be able to do that.

@fredfred2363

5 ай бұрын

Yeah, the editing was just superb!

A magical adventure 😊! I owe you a lot my friend because I always feel better after watching your videos 🙏

The flashbacks set the scene! Adventures are always better when they begin right from your home town.

I will never get tired of Tom's adventures. He could do an adventure video about going to get groceries and I would love every second of it. Truly next level in every way.

@hikingsolo

5 ай бұрын

I'd pay to watch that.

@colinmackay92

5 ай бұрын

@@hikingsolo haha me too!

@fredfred2363

5 ай бұрын

Indeed!

When you had the conversation with the sheep - I smiled. I talk to other living things too, no matter what it is ❤

I watched this whole thing with a silly smile on my face ! There’s something just so innocent about it❤

Back watching this through for the second time already. Good one Tom. +1000

Man as always these videos fly by, I always get surprised when it's the end. Love this series so far.

The shop you got your lemonade from is one I go to every time I go to a farm down the road, so no doubt you ended up going through said farm to get there 😉😆

This guy embodies a part of me I've never been able to explore. I've always been passionate about having absolutely no destination. I've often found myself daydreaming about these experiences and journeys, but I've encountered no one with this same passion and, sadly, I have also never been able to act it out due to various circumstances

First time seeing this and it reminds me of all my hedge experiences in the past. Great Thanks!

My god, Tom. I can say with complete certainty that there is nothing quite as inspiring as your adventures on youtube or anywhere else I can find. It's impossible to put in words how grateful I am for what you do. I really think you are the reason I started to look for adventure as well. And though maybe I have yet to experience its true form, the fact I am even striving to do so is all thanks to you. So thank you for that.

Brilliant video, proof that it's not just the excitement and the thrills that make the adventures but also the commentary and the chance interactions... you could probably make a walk to the corner shop into an interesting video to watch! Also this really did capture the vibe of a long, cross country walk perfectly: the overgrown "paths", the slightly dubious ways around, and the constant emotional shifts you feel (but then look back on with nostalgia, even if you were bricking it at the time). Fingers crossed you get up to the Peaks as planned!

As someone who's from Walsall, I respect your exploration to the maximum! Fair play lad

missed these videos! amazing as always