Mountain Tarn Wild Camping | Peace and Solitude in the Lake District National Park
Mountain Tarn Wild Camping | Peace and Solitude in the Lake District National Park
In this video, I head up to a stunning mountain tarn in the Lake District National Park. I chose the TarpTent Stratospire 1 as my shelter as I wanted to keep the weight down knowing I was taking a lot of camera and audio equipment.
The weather was sunny and dry which was a nice change, although the breeze still had a chill to it. I pitched the tent next to the tarn and took in my surroundings, listening to nothing but the sound of the water lapping at the shore, distant sheep on the fells and Skylark singing on the wing.
Simple evening meal of pasta bolognese with a few craft beers made for a great evening out in the mountains.
A top night out and great memories mate - I hope you enjoyed the video - Chris
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Magic video mate. Loved the sounds, or lack of sounds!!, scenery and everything about the camp. Keep up the good work
@MCMOutdoors
Ай бұрын
Cheers mate!
A superb spot and superb video. Thanks for the content, keep it coming 👍
@MCMOutdoors
Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it & thanks for watching!
Good to see you back out enjoying yourself. Never camped in that spot it's usually busy. Great vid👍
@MCMOutdoors
Ай бұрын
Cheers Steve 👍
Great video, very soothing. ...I genuinely thought I was the only person who hiked in Ron Hills!
@MCMOutdoors
Ай бұрын
Always had Ron Hills, think they're great for hiking. Cheap too. ATB
@glynmorton55
Ай бұрын
@@MCMOutdoors Me too. Extremely practical, decent amount of water repellency and super-quick drying. But don't tell everyone, they'll get popular again and go up in price!
Finally got around to watching this. I’ve fallen a bit behind on my KZread que lately. Such a relaxing camp Chris! Always nice to have a really quiet spot next to a beautiful tarn. All the best buddy!
@MCMOutdoors
28 күн бұрын
Thanks mate - really enjoyed it. I'll be out next weekend and then who knows as it's schooo holidays so will have little free time. ATB pal
I also enjoy my own company it must be an age thing! 😂 once in awhile to escape the chaos of life for a night spent outdoors in a shelter, soaking up the peace and quiet definitely helps the mind. Very enjoyable Sunday evening watch 👍
@MCMOutdoors
Ай бұрын
Haha, maybe! Thank you for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed it 👍
Great vid as always mate, had a bit of a crappy week so this was a great escape. New tent looks wicked, just can see why mark loves it too! You got a new mic? Sound is FANTASTIC 🤌🏻
@MCMOutdoors
Ай бұрын
Great light weight shelter mate! Trying out something different with audio yes. Thanks for watching 👍
Mate,I,m 67 and I,ve been a single parent for 15 yes.during lockdown yourself amongst others inspired me to camp and hike.i tend to site camping and do longer hikes.loving it as I,ve become a lone wolf in that department as my friends prefer the 4 and 5 star instead of the real ones.😅cheers for your hard work and getting the likes of me out making my own little adventures,for me its a big deal.😊
@MCMOutdoors
Ай бұрын
Top man, glad to hear that - makes it all worthwhile 👊👍
Such a wonderful and very peaceful time out in awsome nature ❤❤❤
@MCMOutdoors
Ай бұрын
It really is mate.
Ey up me duck. I know what you mean fella. To be alone with one's thoughts in peace and tranquility is sometimes the only thing that keeps a person from just giving up. It's like a deep cleansing of the soul. Take care brother 🤜🤛
@MCMOutdoors
Ай бұрын
Absolutely, wise words there. Thanks for watching too.
Nice to see you got a OMM Chest rig to bud , there fantastic arnt they
@MCMOutdoors
Ай бұрын
Congrats on the win mate! Just waiting for the others to get in touch 👍
@Leeslost
Ай бұрын
@@MCMOutdoors thanks so much Chris 🤙
I moved from that tarn as it got too busy but I walked a few hundred yards down the outlet and found a better one. That was three years ago.
Another cracking camp, Chris. Those shots walking into camp were class. Feel the world slipping away. I agree about not mentioning specific spots. Just encourages armies of people to flood the same area when there's so many beautiful places to discover rather than flocking the same way. Looking forward to getting these STEERS Tags to their new owners ✊🏻
@MCMOutdoors
Ай бұрын
Nice one Max! Legend for supporting giveaway! 3 have come forward so far - will give it a few more days then chase them up directly 👍
Really enjoyed this one Chris, you really captured the moment and why we do it. Fantastic work 👍
@MCMOutdoors
Ай бұрын
Cheers Pete - glad you enjoyed it
Ahh, the peace of a solo adventure.. that's a cracking spot as well.. an olde favorite.. aye
@MCMOutdoors
Ай бұрын
Cannot beat it mate
Nice bit of shelter for the tent and it does look like a real idyllic spot indeed. I could not ever imagine living in a city, for me it's my idea of hell and I like my own company too but also happy to meet and be with people as well. Given the weather have been having most of this year, it looks like you hit on lucky with the weather as well as the search for peace and solitude, cheers Alan
@MCMOutdoors
Ай бұрын
Cheers Al, I couldn't cope living in a city mate - would destroy me. Thanks for watching 👍
Nice and relaxing mate. Sometimes does you good. Cracking pitch that. And the tent looked great. Send tent Send fishing rod send fox. 🦊
@MCMOutdoors
Ай бұрын
A good spot, but it needs a long rest. I felt like getting the canes, string and grass seed out 🤣 Send weary eyed barking snendle flies.
@lomino6478
Ай бұрын
Make sure you put something on the top of the canes so that people don't poke their eyes out. Nobody wants a colony of blind wildcampers wandering round frightening the sheep 😬
@MCMOutdoors
Ай бұрын
@lomino6478 🤣
Another stunning location Chris. Awesome video. I agree better than any hotel or B&B. Have a great weekend see you on the next adventure. 😊👍
@MCMOutdoors
Ай бұрын
Cheers Cath! ATB 😁🏕️
I prefer a solo camp. Always the better way to relax and unwind. Don't know about anyone else but I can see a one eyed face in the rocks @22.02 thru the tent mesh.. Glad it was peaceful and you had it to yourself!
@MCMOutdoors
Ай бұрын
I'll have to look back, sounds hideous 🤣 I was listening to a scary podcast too
100% get your comments Chris, stunning location buddy, fantastic solitude.
@MCMOutdoors
Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching mate
Nice and very peaceful 👍🙂
@MCMOutdoors
Ай бұрын
Cheers Stig 👍
Nice one Chris .. man its like that rockface was placed there just for ppl to kick back, lean back, and relax on..... Cheers
@MCMOutdoors
Ай бұрын
It's the beer sitting rock - carved out by glaciers for that very purpose 🍻 thank you for tuning in mate
Great spot .love it there
@MCMOutdoors
Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching mate
Nice one Chris Stunning spot mate 👌 Atb Graham
@MCMOutdoors
Ай бұрын
Cheers Graham - thanks for watching!
Just perfect. Ta!
@MCMOutdoors
Ай бұрын
Thank you for watching 👊👍🏕️
I cant believe your not on the West Highland Way! I'm so disappointed! 🤣 The Tarp Tent Stratospire has defiantly got my interest! Great stuff again 👍
@MCMOutdoors
Ай бұрын
I wouldn't have the time for that kind of thing just at the mo. Cheers for watching mate 👍
Absolutely amazing camping spot! It's like from Harry Potter where they zap to some secluded place & pitch a tent.....don't know if you've seen those movies.....anyway, thanks for another cool video. Great Sunday night cap. Cheers 🍻
@MCMOutdoors
Ай бұрын
Thanks Ted - great little overnighter!
I prefer solo camping....just me, the wildlife, stars and ones own thoughts. No expectations......
@MCMOutdoors
Ай бұрын
Best way, absolutely
Looks like a beautiful spot and great conditions. One of the memorable ones, I'm sure. 👍
@MCMOutdoors
Ай бұрын
Cheers Benny, total relaxation doing what I love 👍
Why your some blot outdoors lend us your leggings 😂😂😂 cracked me up mate lovely scenery
@MCMOutdoors
Ай бұрын
Haha, Ronhills! Can't beat em 👌
@TrevsOutdoorsandWellbeing
Ай бұрын
@@MCMOutdoors I’m going Rockport and adidas trackies La with a spray way jacket covers all environments 😂😂😂
Lovely chilled watch Chris 🥰… beautifully shot 😊 I’m liking the tent… 👌
@MCMOutdoors
Ай бұрын
Yeah, cheers - it's proving to be a cracking little light weight shelter! 😁
@Adventuring_in_northwales
Ай бұрын
@@MCMOutdoors … how does it hold up to wind - for example 35mph ?
Looked fantastic mate, good to see you enjoying yourself as always.
@MCMOutdoors
Ай бұрын
Cheers pal!
Love these escapism videos on a Sunday night.excellent as always.
@MCMOutdoors
Ай бұрын
Hopefully a decent end to the end of half term 😊🏕️
That spot looks excellent, great vid thanks 👍👍
@MCMOutdoors
Ай бұрын
Cheers Les 👍😊
Totally get where you’re coming from with the peace and solitude Chris. This was a cracking video to watch, really sells the outdoors and shows how much passion you have for it. Nice one mate 👌⛺️
@MCMOutdoors
Ай бұрын
Cheers Joe, sometimes worth lugging up all the extra filming gear. Just nice to be out, taking it all in. ATB pal!
Absolutely idyllic Chris 👌,awesome pitch up,didnt you fancy a dip 😂.
@MCMOutdoors
Ай бұрын
Christ no, I heard the screams of the odd wild swimmer during my stay - I also wouldn't have wanted to scare off any hikers.
@janeevans4758
Ай бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 @@MCMOutdoors
Stunning camp 👌🏻...I beat you in the singles ranking though...I'm 13 years single lol, just me, my son and daughter to think about, hopefully we'll be out next Saturday, and my daughter and I will be starting the Pennine way at the end of June (north to south) I can't wait for that. Those bla band meals are top dollar, I like the pouch shape, no messy fingers lol.
@MCMOutdoors
Ай бұрын
I guess sometimes, it's just how life is. Yes, they're quite hard to get hold of but the pasta bolognese for me is one of the best! Good luck for the Pennine Way! 👍🤞
@trooperwolfie
Ай бұрын
@@MCMOutdoors thanks buddy, I'll be uploading videos of our hike on my channel, watch this space as they say.
Hey Chris, looks like a cracking spot to get away from it all, how are you getting on with the Anorak (No. 8) - saw your review ?
@MCMOutdoors
Ай бұрын
Had the Anorak many years, love it! 😁
Class video Chris, one of your best! Mike
@MCMOutdoors
Ай бұрын
Cheers Mike! ATB!
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@MCMOutdoors
Ай бұрын
👌
Brilliant video as always Chris 👏
@MCMOutdoors
Ай бұрын
Thank you Si 👍
That spot looks amazing..can I ask where you parked the car overnight?
@MCMOutdoors
23 сағат бұрын
Small car park at Mardale Head
Beautifully filmed vid pal. One of my favourite places that and great to know there's actually fish in there. Tents looking fab, plenty of space in there. Good to hear your still enjoying Debbie 👍
@MCMOutdoors
Ай бұрын
Decent shelter mate! Yeah, would be perfect for the old fly rod! Nice one 🏕️
Thanks for taking us along on but another wonderful and peaceful adventure.
@MCMOutdoors
Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it mate and thanks as always, for taking the time to leave a comment
Great video. What jacket did you have on?
@MCMOutdoors
Ай бұрын
Cheers, it's an Anorak No. 8 by Fjallräven
Great video, love the Lakes. Which tarn did you camp at, would to try it. would leave no trace as will be on my own. cheers Steve
@MCMOutdoors
Ай бұрын
Hi Steve, as clearly stated early in the video - I don't name exact locations - for the right reasons. ATB
Great to see you back out for a proper camp, beautiful spot that Chris!
@MCMOutdoors
Ай бұрын
Thanks Steve, appreciate it
This might be my favourite video yet, perfectly capturing what it’s like to hike/camp and the bliss of doing it solo 😍
@MCMOutdoors
Ай бұрын
That's what I tried to capture - so all good 👌👍
I know the spot - very idyllic. And no - being comfortable in your own company is not anti-social Chris, i've often felt those who aren't happy unless they are surrounded by other people can be a little insecure sometimes
@MCMOutdoors
Ай бұрын
Cheers Matt, a lovely spot mate!
Brilliant video, I can see where you are coming from when you are on your own you are away from pressure, I’m looking forward to August for some wild camping in Lochnagar area, many thanks for the video x
@MCMOutdoors
Ай бұрын
Love the solitude of it. Thanks for watching - fingers crossed for a midge free Scotland trip for you! ATB
Nice tent! Haven't seen this model before.Been thinking about getting the Notch but this one is much more spacious. Did you have to import it or can you buy Tarp Tents locally in the UK?
@MCMOutdoors
24 күн бұрын
Had to import it mate. Only chance to get one in the UK is via the used market.
Great video Chris. It's nice camping by yourself mainly for the freedom as no compromise needed and secondly for the quiet. Don't think it's an antisocial thing and you doing these vlogs proves that you're not antisocial. Many thanks for bringing us along. Start of video fooled me because I assumed you'd be in Snowdonia and I did recognise the landscapes.
@MCMOutdoors
Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching, appreciate it mate 👍
Same here ,love my own company, I've been single/divorced 23 years and just love it. Probably is anti social but I'm not really mithered how people judge me,my son is 27 and that's about it. Got plenty of friends but as I have got older I just see them on special occasions now,Weddings, christenings,funerals etc I just prefer my own solitude. Great video once again pal 👍
@MCMOutdoors
Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching pal and agree! ATB
An ace little camp Chris, you remain a true ambassador for the great outdoors. There is nothing wrong with enjoying being alone away from people. I am 48 and only recently started to enjoy my own company, when out camping. For some of us, hell is just other people, apart from our loved ones and friends of course. ATB
@MCMOutdoors
Ай бұрын
Thanks Michael, appreciate it. Keeping the content focused on a love for the outdoors and nature - they're the stars of the show and always will be. ATB, Chris
Nice soulfood for a Sunday evening. Thanks, mate.
@MCMOutdoors
Ай бұрын
Nice one Stu - always appreciated it pal
Great video as always mate, I also l enjoy my own company mate but for me due to losing my wife to leukaemia 11 years ago now, I point this out not fishing for sympathy but to say at various times on our lives we adapt to whatever life throws at us and hopefully find a way to enjoy what we have going on at these different stages along our brief journey. Great to see you making the most of it mate, carry on making these vids as it really is a great watch. 👍
@MCMOutdoors
Ай бұрын
Thanks Darren - I'm sorry to hear that mate. Life has some pretty horrendous ways of testing us, but I guess it's how people deal with and recover from adversity that matters. ATB and thanks for taking time out to comment 👊👍🏕️
Peace & Quiet. Good to see you back out. ATB
@MCMOutdoors
Ай бұрын
Cheers, a very relaxing night in the mountains. ATB, Chris
Awesome pitch fella, I have pitched just to the left of you up above 😂, such a quiet place, thanks for sharing this mate and great to see you back, take care
@MCMOutdoors
Ай бұрын
Cheers Mark, thanks for watching 👍
This is perfect. Loving your video (as I always do). I know you keep saying you're waffling when you talk about what it means to do it and the benefits of it, but for some reason it also relaxes me as a viewer and it's good for me winding down the day and it always reinforces why we should experience the outdoors in a healthy way like this. So don't stop with the talks 🙂👍🏻 Thank you for the brilliant content mate. I've had my first 'serious' wild camping tent delivered and I'm going to prepare to go on my first solo wild camp in the Lakes and this is inspiring for me - your experiences and also the talking 🙏
@MCMOutdoors
Ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback mate - glad you found this one inspirational and enjoyable! That's what it's all about. Sounds quality that you're building your kit up pal!
very nice video 🙂
@MCMOutdoors
Ай бұрын
Thank you - glad you enjoyed it 🏕️
Done many a camp here mate, I also carried my rubber dinghy to the top one time and had a row around. Wish I could share the pics. Atb best mate great video as usual.
@MCMOutdoors
Ай бұрын
Cheers pal, yes an idyllic spot!
So good Chris, thanks for another absolutely cracking video. It is hard to grab in film a peaceful location but you damn well did in this one. Cheers, Warren :)
@MCMOutdoors
Ай бұрын
Cheers mate - in the era of click bait, I'm trying to keep things real and true to wild camping - ATB
Thanks
@MCMOutdoors
Ай бұрын
Thanks very much for your support of the channel! 👍🙏
What is the table you use in the tent ? th.
@MCMOutdoors
Ай бұрын
Talu Mini by Trekology
@kenken-ss7jn
Ай бұрын
@@MCMOutdoors Thanks
Fantastic video Chris Looked a fantastic location, my last camp was next to a Llyn with brown trout in, And I won Winner winner chicken 🐓 dinner 🍽️ 🤙🤙🏕️
Thank you for this very nice video. Very beautiful images. I think the Tarptent Stratosphire is a great tent. Still haven't bought it though. Want to use it with my large medium dog. And I don't know if there's enough room for me and him Tarptent says that you can lower the inner tent, and then a second sleeping mat would even fit in. Do you know if that is correct?
@MCMOutdoors
Ай бұрын
Hi, thanks. Yes, you can drop the inner, which allows it to spread out slightly, creating more width. You can actually purchase a kind of side cot which goes in one of the vestibule..... Maybe the dog could sleep in that? There's also the 2 person version of the tent too. I really enjoy using it. ATB
@raymondlogister6828
Ай бұрын
@@MCMOutdoors Thank you for the answer.
@MCMOutdoors
Ай бұрын
@raymondlogister6828 no probs, best of luck with the purchase!
Well chuffed to see a new video up when I got home from work… Nice little treat after a long day! 🙏🏻 Is that fold out table you’ve got a Soto? Cheers
@MCMOutdoors
Ай бұрын
Good stuff mate! Links and info in the description pal, it's by Trekology 👍
@justinwright2045
Ай бұрын
@@MCMOutdoors 🙏🏻
Get the beers cooling 🙂
@MCMOutdoors
Ай бұрын
The natural craft beer fridge