Lad Law is a corruption of Llad Low which I understand means the 'Slaughter Stone'. What was being slaughtered is a matter of conjecture... Great vlog, as a local I love climbing Boulesworth something about that moorland... 😊 Panelopee Keith did indeed live in Wycollor, my mate worked on her house years back. Incidentally, Boulesworth has the blessing of rarely ever being busy even in high summer!

@ChrisJB

4 ай бұрын

Cheers mate. I remember reading once that the name was summat to do with a slaughter stone, which would also fit with the rocks up there called the Druids Altar. There are several so called druids stones in the South Pennines but their formation is entirely natural. I suppose it was easier for our ancestors to claim them as druidical, before the processes of weathering and erosion were really understood. Thank you for confirming the Penelope Keith story.....it has always intrigued me that one! Best wishes, Chris

I'll tell you what. I follow a good few wild campers and hikers and you're by far the one I enjoy watching the most. Witty, funny, knowledgeable and those little bits of trivia like Penelope Keiths' "holiday home" (I did laugh out loud at that) make them even better. You even helped me with a query I had about flint around Winter Hill/Rivington which was greatly received. I look forward to the next one. Thank you. Tom.

@ChrisJB

3 ай бұрын

Hello Tom and many thanks for your generous comment. I am curious about your Winter Hill flint experience. Did you find something good? Best wishes, Chris

A nice little trip out that Chris, some interesting history and facts there. We planted a hawthorn in our garden a few years back. Mrs B teally like them. Take care Grant 👍.

@ChrisJB

4 ай бұрын

Cheers Grant. I love hawthorns too, one of my favourite trees. Bye for now, Chris

So much history, and Penelope Keith! Enjoyed that one, thank you!😃

@ChrisJB

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Carrie. I think the Penelope Keith thing is my favourite piece of info' I've shared on any of my videos. 😎👌

This is one of those areas I like to go back to time and time again- both Wycoller and Boulsworth Hill. The first time I went to Wycoller, every building was unoccupied, without windows or doors. I must have been in every single one of them. Not so any more of course. But I still enjoy going back there.

@ChrisJB

4 ай бұрын

Hello Michael. Someone once told me the valley was earmarked for a reservoir, hence the neglect, but I don't know for sure. It used to have a fantastic cafe but Covid finished it off I think.

@michaeldenham9681

4 ай бұрын

Yes, I believe it had been planned for a reservoir. I too heard the info about Penelope Keith having the big house at the entrance to the village. Pity about the cafe; we always enjoyed calling in there.@@ChrisJB

Enjoyed that Chris. Laughed when you produced that broccoli!

@ChrisJB

4 ай бұрын

Thanks David. Glad someone appreciated the broccoli moment. I might introduce that one again on future releases.....might get me a few more subs. 😎

Hi Chris - great that you had a weather window where you could get out for a wild camp! Pretty views of the countryside with long lines of snow … sure looked soggy to walk in some places. Beautiful old bridges, though the last two looked like they could be slippery- I wonder if the one always had such a steep angle?! Nice to see a caterpillar and a couple ravens along the way. Looked like a great spot there among the rocks. Steve and I saw 3 different flowering bushes this weekend, so we know spring isn’t too far away now! 👍👍😄 Cheers, Jen

@ChrisJB

4 ай бұрын

Hello Jennifer and nice to hear from you. This winter in the UK has been one of the wettest and dreariest I have ever known. I have found it so difficult to work up the enthusiasm for getting outdoors. I got a reasonable weather-window for this one however, even if I did get rained on a bit! I'm enjoying your wildlife photos on Instagram too🙂. Best wishes to you and Steve, Chris

Good to see you out Chris, this weather has been truly awful, non stop rain. A good walk in with some great history,loved those little bridges. Let’s hope the nice weather ain’t far away , TFS atb Dave ⛺️👍

@ChrisJB

4 ай бұрын

Cheers Dave. The weather has been dreadful this winter, I've really hated it. Aye, roll on spring mate. 🙏

Very watchable again Chris with crumbs of knowledge, nature and local history dropped along the trail. No surprise seeing the channel growth. Instant mash a winner I think for el cheapo camp food & needing minimal energy to make a hot meal. Maybe pre-mix with gravy granules for more flavour? Chuck in a pre-cooked sausage or two?

@ChrisJB

4 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it mate. I like the gravy granules idea. I usually have an Oxo cube with me and I bet that would work too. ATB, Chris

We really enjoyed watching this. Thankyou.

@ChrisJB

4 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Best wishes, Chris

Top camp and video Chris! Just had a look at the Wycoller Hall engraving, Wow! what a place!👍👍

@ChrisJB

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Anthony. Yes, I only discovered the engraving recently. Best wishes, Chris

Missed this Chris! Love Wycoller, we did a great wild food foraging day there with a ranger when my youngest was younger. Awesome really interesting place. Brilliant video that, had my eye on that walk up Lad Law for ages. Good idea for snap

@ChrisJB

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Dave. Aye, been meaning to camp on Lad Law for yonks and it just seemed to work for this (unusual for me) Saturday camp. Wycoller is really nice, though I do miss the cafe, which didn't re-open post-Covid 😭.

An absolute pleasure to watch Chris, your knowledge and information on your camps and walks is fantastic too hear. Thanks for taking us with you 👍🥃

@ChrisJB

4 ай бұрын

Many thanks Chris. 🙂

A great journey Chris, very informative & interesting.

@ChrisJB

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Andy 👍

I remember the term `cold air sinks` from school, (probably before inversion was a word!) They are very noticeable on a motorbike going up and down valleys on the north york moors.

@ChrisJB

4 ай бұрын

How do Steve. Yep, I remember first coming across temperature inversions as a thing during my old college Geography days.

Great video! I have been up to Lad Law a few times and always visit Wycoller on the way back. I hadn't seen the old engraving of the great hall so I've just looked it up on Google. Wow!! ATB, Clare

@ChrisJB

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Clare. Yes, the engraving is pretty cool. I only came across it recently. Bye for now, Chris

Wycoller Hall, if I remember correctly, is reputed to be the inspiration for Rochester Hall re Jane Eyre.

How do Jepson. A while ago you were speculating on what your channel's niche was or USP. 🧐And I think its the information you give in each of your videos. Its the most informative outdoor/wildcamping channel from the wild life, plants and history of an area you are visiting. And my personal fav a bit of geology👌Always look forward to one of your videos ATB 😉

@ChrisJB

4 ай бұрын

Many thanks Johnny.....that's very kind of you. I think, subconsciously, I do films, the sort I like to watch, so it's nice to hear that others are interested too 👍. Hope you are well mate. ATB, Chris

Good stuff Chris, Crackin' bit of History at start there, quite interesting. Nowt wrong with whiskey in tea, that's how my Nan "helped us" drift off to sleep when we were nippers 😆 (she's Irish) Looked like you got the tent up just in time as the rain hit, not too bad a pitch either. Nice to know the difference (or non-difference 😆) between Cloud and Temperature inversion. Thanks for the explanation. You knowledgeable chap. Take care All the best D & B 👍

@ChrisJB

4 ай бұрын

Ta D and B. Yep, I found the whisky in tea thing to be just fine so one to do again 👍. I was hoping to avoid the rain completely but at least it came just at the right time. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. Best wishes, Chris

Finally the weather turned Chris and it turned out to be to warm. I think they powdered their wigs in that wall and the latter bridge had 12th c written on it but I don't know. What I do know is although it were a clagy camp it cheered you up in the morning. Result I'd say. Have a great week ahead. Mark

@ChrisJB

4 ай бұрын

Hello Mark. Yes, good to finally get a bit of a break in the weather, even if a bit of unforecasted rain came. Re the wig-powdering nook, someone has since told me that it could be a place for proving bread, a theory I like the sound of. Have a great week too mate. ATB, Chris

@WyeExplorer

4 ай бұрын

@@ChrisJB Yeah, it is a relief Chris. Now that the bread option has been submitted I might revise my view. I will have a good week. Peace.

Excellent as always Chris and I'd of never imagined you'd be using Penelope Keith in it either 🤣🤣🤣 Hope you and the family are well mate. Adge and B

@ChrisJB

4 ай бұрын

Cheers as always Adge. The PK thing has always intrigued me! Best wishes to you and the family too pal. 👍

Interesting video looks a great place 👍🏻

@ChrisJB

4 ай бұрын

Thanks pal. ATB, Chris

Fantastic Chris and you certainly did seem a little more chipper on this one, very interesting as usual and I just love the old Hawthorns especially a red one. ATB Chris 🏕️🍺👍

@ChrisJB

4 ай бұрын

Many thanks Dave. Yes, I think hawthorns are my favourite tree. I love the may-blossom. I was debating going out camping tomorrow but the forecast has put me off so I'll give it a miss👎. I'm very ready for spring now.

@DaveGoodman1959

4 ай бұрын

@@ChrisJB definitely ready for Spring 👍

So interesting to see familiar Wycoller. We know so many historic places including the bridges and ruins of Wycoller hall. Notice some snow still about on your walk route. We didn't do the climb up to Boulsworth Hill, so its good to see that part. Bad luck with the weather again but at least sheltered in your camping.

@ChrisJB

4 ай бұрын

Hello Shanita. If you do fancy a trip up Boulsworth Hill, I'd wait until the summer. It was extremely wet underfoot, which is hardly surprising considering all the rain we have had. It makes a nice circular walk from Trawden though. 🙂

@CountrysideWalking

4 ай бұрын

@@ChrisJB Its like that everywhere at the moment, extremely wet and muddy underfoot. It's getting to be a permanent weather condition.

For camping snap my favourite quick meal is bachelors beef super rice with pre cut up bacon (2 or 3 slices cut up with scissors and carried in). Take the handle off a cheap non-stick frying pan from home bargains or summat (use an ali pan grab instead) and gently fry the rice and bacon in butter for a few minutes then add water and cook it down. You can add a bit of pre chopped onion and mushrooms, whatever you want really, doesn't come to more than a couple of quid and ends up a big amount of food for one. Does me for tea and supper.

@ChrisJB

4 ай бұрын

That sounds great John, thanks. I think I just need to mix things up a bit. Aside from the price, I get a bit bored doing the same old thing. Bye for now, Chris

A fantastic video Chris. As well as the superb footage which you captured, your accompanying narrative was captivating, interesting, and also, educational. Great stuff mate, as always.👍

@ChrisJB

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Hengist mate. It's a good area and quite handy when I don't fancy travelling too far. Bye for now, Chris

Great video, very interesting 👍

@ChrisJB

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Carol 🙂

Nice one Chris. Looks a really interesting area. Not somewhere I've ever walked, so will have to give it a go some time👍

@ChrisJB

4 ай бұрын

Hello Des. Yep, you and Maria would really like it....got Haworth and the Bronte moors nearby too. 👌

Never really explored around that area myself, some interesting facts, loved them old bridges, thanks for sharing.

@ChrisJB

4 ай бұрын

How do Paul. It's lovely mate, especially in spring and summer..🙂

Morning Chris. I posted earlier but don't know what's happened to it? Anyroad, great video as always. I've not been to Wycoller for many a year. Being a history man, I was hoping that you might mention the small holes in the door jambs at waist height. They're 'wuzzin holes' and were used for drying yarn. A stick or pole was placed through a basket of wet yarn, positioned in the hole, held at the other end and spun. Wuzzin was the sound made by spinning. You may already be aware of them, but I thought it'd be right up your street. Could be a load of old guff but I thought it feasible and interesting. Thanks again, atb, Paul

@ChrisJB

4 ай бұрын

How do Paul and thank you. Oops, I didn't notice the wuzzin' holes at Wycoller. I am familiar with them though and come across them a fair bit on the older farms in the South Pennines. My auntie and uncle's farm above Todmorden had them too. It happens with me sometimes too, my comments mysteriously vanish!

@paulryan2081

4 ай бұрын

@ChrisJB If you look back in the video, there were some in the stone jambs on the first door and lintel you pointed out. There's loads of em around the village. I wonder if they were used more generally for laundry, perhaps before mangles came along? 🤔 Thanks again, Paul

Smashing camp, I must get up there myself this year Chris. Your videos are always so entertaining, thank you.

@ChrisJB

4 ай бұрын

Cheers Phil. Glad you liked at mate. 👍

Excellent video Chris, you did indeed nail the exact spot i stay myself! I actually have the coordinates on my gps of the carvings you was looking for, ill email them. Hard to find! The little hole next to that fire is apparently a bread proofing thingy, about 5 years ago a guy from America came to visit and immediately said "thats for bread proofing, theres lots in America" so maybe it is who knows? Also the vackary wall....i was up near john o groats and seen the same walling up there!! Not something you see everyday. Glad you enjoyed it, phil 👍

@ChrisJB

4 ай бұрын

Hello Phil. I should've mentioned the carving to you beforehand, it might've helped. I did find the co-ordinates online (not sure how accurate they were?) and think I was looking at the right group of rocks but I didn't find them easy to examine closely. If the weather had been a bit better I might've been a bit more thorough in my searchings too. Ah, somewhere for proving bread, that makes perfect sense, next to a nice big warm fireplace too. I'm going with that idea! Thanks again pal for all your help re this trip. It made a big difference. ATB, Chris

@lessismore83009

4 ай бұрын

@@ChrisJB no problem, enjoyed the video, thanks. 👍

Only been up Boulsworth Hill once Chris... it's a Marilyn!... Walked up from Wycoller as I remember 🤔 Enjoyed the video...as always👌 Thanks for sharing, ATB Alistair 👍

@ChrisJB

4 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Alistair. I think Wycoller is probably the nicest place to start from, a very interesting place. Hope you are well pal. Bye for now, Chris

Glad you enjoyed your visit. Slap bang in my backyard. First camped up there in my early teens at the other end, near a rock called the 'Druid's Altar.' Over near the summit. We had an ex army pup tent and a primus paraffin stove. I've still got the stove. There are also a few pairs of Merlins up there.

@ChrisJB

4 ай бұрын

How do Lee. I've heard of the Druid's Altar. I've not seen merlin up here but have not so far away near Gorple. One of my favourite birds. Bye for now, Chris

Fairly local to me and one of my favourite spots for a wildcamp. Equally as good is the Dove Stones slightly further on from the trig point on the other side of Lad Law. Have had an enjoyable camp every time on these. All the best.

@ChrisJB

4 ай бұрын

Hello Harry. I've been over to Dove Stones, but a good few years ago now. I looked across to it this time and wondered about its camping merits. Thanks for the heads up.....one for the future perhaps. ATB, Chris

@wildcampingharry

4 ай бұрын

​@@ChrisJBHarry is my Border Terrier, he did find it amusing that you replied to him heh heh heh. Pitch spots at the Dove Stones can be a little difficult to find depending on how fussy you are but it's worth the effort. Looking forward to your next video. All the best. Lee.

@ChrisJB

4 ай бұрын

@wildcampingharry Thank you Harry.....and Lee. 😊

Another great video Chris, always interesting never boring ATB Dave

@ChrisJB

4 ай бұрын

Many thanks Dave. I sometimes wonder if I go a bit OTT with the extra stuff so appreciate your positive feedback. 🙂

Great stuff 😊. Great to see hear and watch another of your Brill films👍🏼. Now, I'm not sure whether I was told by family or if I read it somewhere but apparently the water that broccoli is boiled in should be chucked not used for anything else. I'll Google it tomorrow and let you know if there's any truth to it. All the best buddy 🙏

@ChrisJB

4 ай бұрын

That's interesting re the broccoli water.....I could be slowly poisoning myself! Maybe steam it next time somehow.🤔, Bye for now Fraser

Usual quality mate ... I come from that area ... I really must do Lad Law one day ... Mick

@ChrisJB

4 ай бұрын

How do Mick. Cheers, hope you are well pal. 👍

Gut gemacht, interessant, danke 👍 Siggi und Anne 🎹❤️🔔

@ChrisJB

4 ай бұрын

You are welcome Siggi and Anne. Best wishes, Chris

Hi Chris enjoyed that as always mate, I love that area as you know, still tough to get out at the mo, was going to go next weekend but it looks pants again! The Bronte are reputed to have gone to wycoller a bit, that’s why I diverted to it when I did Bronte way, still feel the pain of going back onto that path you were on and having to find my way the great lights of Burnley 😅 was a tough one, certainly looks like you’ve got your mojo back which Is fantastic All the best Tito 👍

@ChrisJB

4 ай бұрын

Hello Tito. Yes, I can't recall a winter so unhelpful for getting out.....just seems to be crap weather whenever I'm free. One thing I have noticed, is that with the conditions curtailing my activities, my fitness levels have really taken a hit. I think I have a lot of work to do as spring draws nearer. Bye for now mate, Chris

@titothetroddler

4 ай бұрын

@@ChrisJB I’m with you on the fitness I’m getting back on the treadmill but blowing it on a weekend by filling my face and drinking too much wine 🍷 I badly need to get some timber off all the best 👍

Great video Chris

@ChrisJB

4 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Decs. Best wishes, Chris

Great video interesting video Chris👍I'm eating super noodles and adding hot dog sausage warmed together and always take a ginster and flapjack to snack on,it's cheap and filling😋 Look forward to the next video👍

@ChrisJB

4 ай бұрын

Cheers Steve. Hmm, that sounds decent, super-noodles and hot dogs......might try that one. Summer isn't so bad as I can usually just manage off butties and loads of snacks. 👌

Cheers Chris

@seasicksteve8089

4 ай бұрын

I’m looking at upgrading some of my gear this season. Do you ever use alcohol stoves? Would you use a tarp like a trailstar for example?

@ChrisJB

4 ай бұрын

I'm a gas man mate. I'm too gormless to use alcohol stoves. I could see me and the tent going up in a ball of flames 😬. I nearly hought a Trailstar once. The only thing that put me off was the big footprint. You'd need to consider whether or not you'd want an inner for it too. They look very good though. 👌

I can rest easy now that i know Penelope Keith had a house in Wycolor! Its those gems that make your vlogs so interesting. ATB, Roger

@ChrisJB

4 ай бұрын

Ha ha! Good little nugget of info' re PK. I often wonder which of the nice old properties was her's.

Always a pleasure to watch your wildcamps Chris and the history , wildlife and facts all add to it . Thanks for taking us with you !

@ChrisJB

4 ай бұрын

Cheers Jez mate. 👍

Don't know what happened here, only watched half of it, I never do that, especially with your vids Chris. I'll watch it through tonight.

@ChrisJB

4 ай бұрын

No probs Phil. Hope you like the rest. 🙂

@PhilWaud

4 ай бұрын

@@ChrisJB when I saw the bridges, I remembered it Chris, I don't remember the name but do remember the bridges. Going a bit doo lally I guess!

Apparently Charlotte Bronte used to visit Wycoller Hall on her way from Haworth to Read Hall

@ChrisJB

4 ай бұрын

It fascinates me all the Bronte history.

Excellent video and great pitch for camp. Great local history. You mentioned the Bronte Way..where I live in Northern Ireland, Loughbrickland, close by there is the Bronte Homeland Drive..features the history of Patrick Bronte, including the remains of the school he taught in. Many thanks and best wishes.

@ChrisJB

4 ай бұрын

Thank you Andy. Interesting re Patrick Bronte's early life in Ireland. I read somewhere that originally, his surname was 'Brunty'. ATB, Chris

Definitely looked very boggy in places I've come across a few of those walls in my time and often wondered why they were now I know lol.

@ChrisJB

4 ай бұрын

Very wet underfoot mate. Ready for some dry conditions now Craig! ATB, Chris

First hill my Dad took me up to introduce me to the outdoors. Next was rock climbing at Widdop Rocks

@ChrisJB

4 ай бұрын

How do Steve. There's some good big outcrops above Widdop. 👍

Serves me right for not watching the video to its conclusion before posting a comment! Got the name of the hall wrong also.

@ChrisJB

3 ай бұрын

Ha ha! I do that sometimes then have to hastily make a revision! 🙂

Do like your videos Chris, always dead informative. Don’t know if you’ve ever tried mylar foil bags, but i’ve just recently got to know about them and find them great. Put left over stew, chilli, owt really in and just iron the seal. Not as lightweight as dehydrated meals but who gives a shit🤣. I just put unopened bag in boiling water for 6 or 7 minutes and eat out of bag. Good food and cheap… whats not to like👍👍

@ChrisJB

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Phil. I've not tried mylar bags but do like that idea. Does sealing them with an iron give you enough confidence? I'd be a bit worried about the bag bursting all inside my rucksack! Have you got a link to where you buy them from? Cheers, Chris

@philjones3335

4 ай бұрын

@@ChrisJB thats what i thought but i tried squishing it a bit and nowt happened so all good

@philjones3335

4 ай бұрын

Sent you the link on messenger coz no bloody idea how to send it on here😖

@ChrisJB

4 ай бұрын

@@philjones3335 Cheers Phil. Will have a look. 👍

Hi Chris, great to see you out and about again mate. Love the history lessons. What set up were you using?

@ChrisJB

4 ай бұрын

How do Steve and thanks. Which set up are you referring to mate....my filming one?

Hiya Chris. It's 'Druid's slaughter stone' not 'altar stone'. Sorry. Fed you some duff info there !

@ChrisJB

4 ай бұрын

Not to worry mate. There's lots of druid's, altar, slaughter stones, etc, in the South Pennines....they all mean the same sort of thing. 🙂

Really loved that Chris. So interesting. I was up Gt Knoutberry last Tuesday night. Cold night. 10 kg pack (Atom). What was your pack weight? Again super video mate. Atb

@ChrisJB

4 ай бұрын

Thanks UP. I watched your Great Knoutberry vid' 👍. I'm not sure about pack weight but I do try to keep things quite light. I'd be surprised if it was over 10 kg. Hope you are well pal.

@unclepeteswildadventures

4 ай бұрын

@@ChrisJB yeah pal I’m good. Look forward to your next. 🫡

hi brilliant video, im lucky to live within 3 miles from ladlaw and have been up a few times,also camped there twice, have seen some great sunsets going down over pendle, also woke up for a pee one morning about 5am and was lucky to see and film two tawny owls hunting on the hill top,( i usuaaly camp near the trig ) one flew about six foot directly over me what a experience i managed to film them for about 3 mins ish with my phone so not brill quality but still aweome, again video and channel, the video is on my vsmall channel hope you dont mind me linking the video here, kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZpuFz8xxodmqo8Y.html

@ChrisJB

4 ай бұрын

Many thanks Derek. I just watched your vid', what an experience. You are right in the film, they are short-eared owls, which are a classic moorland species. I've never seen them up Lad Law but seen them not far away, nearer to Widdop. ATB, Chris

Hi mate. Your camping setup

@ChrisJB

4 ай бұрын

Ah right, sorry mate. The tent is a Tarptent Scarp 1, my rucksack is an Atom Packs Mo 50L, my sleeping bag is a Mountain Equipment Helium 800 and my sleeping mat is a Thermarest Neo Air Xlite. Hope this helps Steve.

What was the dinner like?

@ChrisJB

4 ай бұрын

How do Ross. I wouldn't go further than adequate but much better than Super Noodles and Mug Shots. I'd eat it again but not every time!

@rossontinternet

4 ай бұрын

@@ChrisJB I know it’s still not cheap but it’s buy one get one half price in go outdoors, works out about a tenner for two……or you could get a hydrator and some of those heat seal bags and do your own ones! Not sure how quickly that would pay back though, but you’d get a video out of it 🤣