CAVE solo BIVVY CAMPING in MIDGE HELL! Malham Cove Victoria Cave

CAVE solo BIVVY CAMPING in MIDGE HELL! Malham Cove Victoria Cave - Epic Drone YORKSHIRE DALES UK

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3 жыл бұрын

CAVE CAMPING IN MIDGE HELL!
Exploring 5 caves in the Yorkshire Dales along the Attermire Scar and finding one to camp in. Epic drone footage including Malham Cove showing the beauty of the Yorkshire Dales. The beauty was hard to see through the clouds of midges! It was completely horrendous!!! The worst I’ve ever been in and I’ve been to Scotland loads. Honestly… I’m not a quitter but I was soooooo close!
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Leave no trace!
BUSHMAN and BLUE
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@shawnal3027 Жыл бұрын

Poor Blue! I would totally have bailed, at least for his sake! You guys are troopers

@BUSHMANandBLUE Жыл бұрын

It was a tough night but once in the cave we were okay😬

@nialloutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Bloody midges! Itchy just watching this! 😖 Good to see you cooking some food and showing how easy it is to make a simple and filling meal, it's getting commonplace now to see all outdoor KZfaqrs using dehydrated meals. This is a refreshing change. Finally I was blown away with how Blue lay and let that cow sniff him. Outstanding behaviour, a credit to you both 👏👏👏

@BUSHMANandBLUE 3 жыл бұрын

If I need to cut weight I’ll use dehydrated meals but I feel I’m not getting enough goodness with them that’s why I’ll carry and add broccoli or similar to them. Blue is very well trained and he trusts me and I guess feeds off my ‘calm’ in those situations. Thanks Niall

@christinewood8331 2 жыл бұрын

Yes it was scary all those mums

@mytripUK Жыл бұрын

This landscape is fantastic👍👍👍👍❤❤❤

@DeanReadYorkshire 3 жыл бұрын

What a fantastic dog, your training and handling is amazing. great video to 👍

@BUSHMANandBLUE 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Between me and my dad we have the dog well trained. They do take time but it’s worth it in the long run. I feel for the people who have no control of their dogs so have to have them constantly on a lead and if not they just shout at them! I actually feel more sorry for the dogs 🤔😬

@angelalynch9584 Жыл бұрын

Well done you made it! 😁. The midgies looked horrendous. Your videos are brilliant. Thanks for all your hard work.

@BUSHMANandBLUE Жыл бұрын

Thanks Angela. That was one of the hardest nights being eaten alive

@slprn67 2 жыл бұрын

Blue surely is a very entertaining company. Love seeing him in your videos. Landscape is beautiful

@BUSHMANandBLUE 2 жыл бұрын

We are definitely a good team! Thanks my friend

@andyadventures2841 3 жыл бұрын

Greetings from fellow Walker, Really enjoyed this. Love walking in the Yorkshire Dales. . 💚 🙏

@BUSHMANandBLUE 3 жыл бұрын

The Dales are beautiful and generally not as busy as the lakes although a few places can be! Cheers.

@brendansweeney4963 2 жыл бұрын

Great video creidt to your family and you on your well trained dog blue all best to you and blue keep on tracking

@BUSHMANandBLUE 2 жыл бұрын

Yes training a dog takes time but it pays off👍

@joehusband8479 3 жыл бұрын

Oh man! Those midges were horrendous mate. You and blue did well to stick that one out. Great video 👍

@BUSHMANandBLUE 3 жыл бұрын

Next time I’m taking a wind machine or a flock of midge eating birds!😂😂😂

@morgs4mountains 3 жыл бұрын

Good to see the video after my friend and I met you above Malham. Have enjoyed watching your videos.

@BUSHMANandBLUE 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant thanks! It was lovely meeting you and well done on your trek. Shame we have to go back to normal life!

@nickoutdoors85 3 жыл бұрын

Haha brilliant Al, your best yet, had me in stitches. Made me feel guilty that I was cursing a few midgeys on my woodland camp last night! 😂 Glad you came through Midge Wars relatively unscathed, and look forward to the next instalment..

@BUSHMANandBLUE 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nick. I felt I was in the final of the SAS training and they won’t stop until I break 😂

@martincurtis6445 2 жыл бұрын

I've watched 5 or 6 of your vids now and I've got to say they are bloomin' brilliant! Keep 'em coming lad, and keep on enjoying yourself :)

@BUSHMANandBLUE 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Martin👍. I’m hoping all my videos will give something to people😬👊

@martincurtis6445 2 жыл бұрын

@@BUSHMANandBLUE They certainly do! Even when you're being attacked by midge hordes or having your tent battered by storm Arwen, your sense of adventure shines through it all. This is what it's all about. Long may you continue :)

@Causa_Mor 2 жыл бұрын

My head is now none stop itching ! Well played for sticking that one out mate !

@BUSHMANandBLUE 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah thanks man! I’d survive any torture after surviving that. One to remember!

@margaretwebster2516 Жыл бұрын

Lovely filming, I've camped many times at Goredale Scar, best part of Yorkshire.

@MrBrianc1975 2 жыл бұрын

This video made me itch whilst sitting in my lounge!! Well done for persevering though it was a great video.

@BUSHMANandBLUE 2 жыл бұрын

It was probably my most uncomfortable camp ever😂. Midges are the seed of the devil.

@Redbeardcarpentryco 3 жыл бұрын

Jesus! Those midges are insane!! Fair play for sticking it out mate. poor blue he is a right trooper!! Loving the drone shots as well, the videos are getting better every time. 👍🏻

@BUSHMANandBLUE 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Steve! I’m trying my best. I’m very confident but I’m never one for being the centre of attention so getting use to the camera takes time.

@Redbeardcarpentryco 3 жыл бұрын

I can imagine mate. Your doing a good job though bud, you can see you are getting more comfortable with each video. Keep up the good work mate.

@BUSHMANandBLUE 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@cynthiagibson3069 2 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry Bush but all that bird stuff is hilarious 😂😆

@chrisbeetroot 3 жыл бұрын

Lord of The Flies! Great video mate. We’re heading into a third week of Lockdown 2.0 here in Sydney, so the new adventure was a welcome tonic. Poor old Blue. You’ll get him a midge net for next time.

@BUSHMANandBLUE 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you found my channel from way over there! Awesome!!! A dog midge net… 🤔 a money maker 😂

@petergriffiths799 3 жыл бұрын

You took one for the team there Al! Great video again.

@BUSHMANandBLUE 3 жыл бұрын

All for my subscribers 😂😂😂. It was torture but I’m not a quitter! 😬

@earndoggy Жыл бұрын

Al: Walk on. Blue: Are you nuts? I was BORN to do this! LOL

@BUSHMANandBLUE Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂he was

@jg2213 3 жыл бұрын

Wow that is one well trained dog, i'm sure dads calm voice helped. My labrador is gone the second they start mooing.

@BUSHMANandBLUE 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Me and my dad have both put time in to making sure he is well trained but it’s so worth it as it’s way easier with a well trained dog and safer.

@SupaPuffer 3 ай бұрын

Ive watched loads of your videos for days because Im depressed and unwelll. Had to stop and leave a comment on this 2 year old video because i havent stopped laughing at you trying to eat dinner in a blizzard of midges! First time ive laughed in weeks! Poor you, but thank you for making me laugh 😅

@patmatten 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Al. We finally made to Malham Cove today! The weather was patchy but the low cloud cleared as we arrived, so we got some good pictures and video of our walk down. Jen made it to the top with Crystal our husky. I stayed down with the children as it wasn’t safe for them in the damp weather. Thank you for inspiring us we were excited to be following in your footsteps. Take care and stay safe Pat, Jen and the family. 🇬🇧

@BUSHMANandBLUE 2 жыл бұрын

Well done ! A perfect family walk. Next time go in summer and take a picnic. 👍

@keithtanner2806 8 ай бұрын

One of my first caves along with Horseshoe, Jubilee and Attermire in 1951. Has the warning sign of roof collapse disappeared? Several years ago a 20ton slab of roof collapsed due to over a century of weathering as a result of the Victorians blasting the massive opening you see now. The original entrance is believed to be the narrow slit hugher up to the left of the current one. If you had gone to the right from the entrance you might have seen an opening just above head height and accessed over an awkward convex outcrop. A few yards in is a cosy sandy chamber perfect for a bivvy. I haven’t used it but I know of several who have. I am afraid caving without a helmet is not a good idea although Victoria is less likeky to give you a headache than most

@williammay6879 3 жыл бұрын

Christ, I got a some bites out on kinder last night but I won’t complain after watching that. That looked like room 101 level at times. 😂😂 Good on yer and the dog for sticking it out.

@BUSHMANandBLUE 3 жыл бұрын

That night I had all the midges in the UK. I’ve barely seen midges this year too but that night was horrendous!

@christinewood8331 2 жыл бұрын

You do choose some great music to suit the mood i enjoyed the surf waves at a beach

@julienolan5022 3 жыл бұрын

Amazed you saw that one out nothing worse than midges biting into you I was scratching my head just watching, great drone shots of the landscape.

@BUSHMANandBLUE 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It was honestly an endurance event of pain!

@andrewplatt 2 жыл бұрын

Blue is amazing with the cattle very well trained 👍

@BUSHMANandBLUE 2 жыл бұрын

Yes he’s very good! He obviously instinctively wants to chase everything that moves 👍

@js8971 2 жыл бұрын

😁... Amused... Thankyou... Strata and sediment.. You survived... Bring on the snow.

@lucy_orangina 2 жыл бұрын

So just finished watch this one, and Thanks to you I exactly know where I will pitch 😄 .. I have on this Yorkshire route also gaping gill, but Google shows me that place is permanently closed to public. BTW both quotes , in gordale scar and here made me cry.. beautiful with drone footage and music so heart touching.. Oh I'm glad that i don't have to feel silly that I carry always fresh veggie and fruit with me 😆 love cooking part..

@BUSHMANandBLUE 2 жыл бұрын

Well if you need any tips for your adventure just ask. 👍👍👍

@malcolminstone4213 Жыл бұрын

Jackdaws not crows! Another brilliant film, love it.

@jacqueline7118 3 жыл бұрын

Good on you for sticking out those midges, they were terrible! We have blackflies and mosquitoes and I usually don't mind them while I am moving but when I stop a tent or bug shelter is a must, otherwise misery! lol The cave was really cool, enjoyed the history behind it. Thanks for sharing. :) :)

@BUSHMANandBLUE 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. To say they are tiny they are horrors! I’d prefer to wrestle one of the hippos in the cave than suffer midges like that!😂

@MrStompfest 3 жыл бұрын

wow midggy overload poor blue dog note to self never go cave camping lol love the use of medicine bottle lol another great video cheers mucker

@BUSHMANandBLUE 3 жыл бұрын

My mum came up with the medicine bottle! She’s very good at over coming problems. Thanks mate.

@charliebear2777 2 жыл бұрын

Great video mate. Respect for sticking that midge assault out! I bet you would have rather been out in 100mph winds like last week than that 😂👌 Blue is truly an amazing dog mate to be so calm as they approach him so close is stunning self control. Most humans wouldn't be able to not move away from that looming over you let alone a dog. Keep up the great content 💚🐶🙏

@BUSHMANandBLUE 2 жыл бұрын

This camp was actually 50 times more uncomfortable than the storm! I’d every time take a storm summit camp over that! Thanks CB

@mjojrjr6231 2 жыл бұрын

I should have watch this before I went last weekend for my 2nd wild camp. Those midges is indeed a pain.

@mickonthemove1272 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed this, great vid as usual. Found myself having flash backs to a camp on Ben Ledi with all the midgies you encountered. Nasty little sods they are.

@BUSHMANandBLUE 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Mick! That was the worst I’ve ever had! Next time I’ll be taking reinforcements!

@mickonthemove1272 3 жыл бұрын

@@BUSHMANandBLUE a lighter and a can of cheap deodorant ought to do it.

@BUSHMANandBLUE 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely!😂😂😂

@winstonsmith3690 2 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous intro.

@user-km7cu1bs6b 2 ай бұрын

My fave place ever up there. You walked right past Attermire cave its perfect for a bivvy I was in it 3 weeks ago on a circular from Settle to Cleatop woods then across the tops from Scalebar Force. There are some cool caves on the side of Giggleswick scar youd enjoy them. Need ropes for some of them near the quarry though. I love Settle❤️🥾

@lyonspainter 2 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous vidiography....

@BUSHMANandBLUE 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks pal. 😬

@LundysWildcampBushcraft 2 жыл бұрын

Blue is definitely a well trained dog them midges are a nightmare poor blue was covered great place for an adventure atvb jimmy 😎😎👍👍

@BUSHMANandBLUE 2 жыл бұрын

Yes that was an awful night for us both. Sort of loved it though 🤷🏻‍♂️😂

@twistedsister2568 3 жыл бұрын

Was at Malham last week hiking. Probably my favourite place on Earth.

@BUSHMANandBLUE 3 жыл бұрын

Just missed you! It is an amazing place. Goredale Scar is my biggest wow though 😬

@frederickridall628 2 жыл бұрын

One of your best. Really sympathize with you about the midges. They don't bother some people and until recently I believed those people didn't get bitten, but apparently everybody gets bitten the same; it's just that some people don't have a reaction. Lucky buggers. You must be so proud of Blue. His absolute trust and respect for you is palpable. You choose some lovely music for your videos. The first prelude from Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier featured in one I remember. I don't recognise the piano music near the start of this one. ATB

@BUSHMANandBLUE 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you mate for appreciating my work and my lovely dog 🥰. Midges come from a place deeper than hell😂

@angeladoms 3 жыл бұрын

I'd have spent the night with the midges before going into the caves (I've seen the decent) 😲 ... Fun shoot, and blue is amazing.

@BUSHMANandBLUE 3 жыл бұрын

😂 believe me the midges were worse! But yes it was very ‘decent’ like. Luckily I’m not scared. 🙈

@aynsleycooper365 2 жыл бұрын

Everyone eventually finds a personal Midge Hell - My own was in Scotland, By Aberfeldy, where it became clear that the scientists of Midge-i-5 had been told that my body chemistry contained the tools for a Weapon Of Midge Destruction. They collected samples accordingly, and I've never been back at the same time... Great upload!

@BUSHMANandBLUE 2 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂 to be honest this year I had my dose in one and for the rest of the year didn’t have many.

@ExploreAboveAndBelow 3 жыл бұрын

The midgies were mad in that, fair play for sticking it out.

@BUSHMANandBLUE 3 жыл бұрын

It was a mental test of keeping calm! I just made it!😂

@nottinghamforestsupporters8171 3 жыл бұрын

Watching as I speak,blue is a great dog isn't he? Does make me nervous sometimes but you have great control with him. Another great video Hope the old man's ok Jese them midges I don't think anyone would mind you baling on that Tc from the isle of wight

@BUSHMANandBLUE 3 жыл бұрын

Blue is brilliant! I love him dearly. My old man is still bouncing about like tigger. Cheers mate

@steveb4066 11 ай бұрын

A few years back we parked up outside St. Leonard's church in Chapel-Le-Dale to get changed before a caving trip down Mereghyll. Whilst we were underground the midges came out and our post caving changing experience was pure misery! Once we'd changed, the car was full of them. We had to drive back to Ingleton with all the windows wide open to try and get rid of them. Pure unadulterated misery!

@BUSHMANandBLUE 11 ай бұрын

😂😂😂 they are worse than bears and hippos

@NoviceWildCamper 3 жыл бұрын

Can't believe you continued with those midges. Think I might have bailed 😂 excellent vid buddy 👍

@BUSHMANandBLUE 3 жыл бұрын

I was close to quitting! It was torture! I survived though 😬

@NoviceWildCamper 3 жыл бұрын

@@BUSHMANandBLUE I've only bailed on one camp. My onetigris smokey hut collapsed on me on dartmoor in the snow.. was cooking inside too so lucky I didn't set it on fire 😬 not sure if you watch any of my vids but its a learning curve that one 😂

@BUSHMANandBLUE 3 жыл бұрын

Wow that could have been an epic fail! A bit like the guy on ‘alone’ who’s shelter burnt to nothing with most of his gear in. I’ll check out your channel.

@NoviceWildCamper 3 жыл бұрын

@@BUSHMANandBLUE cheers buddy. Atb 👍

@garethwiseman94 3 жыл бұрын

I’d go as far as saying midges are more pointless than wasps, great video and poor blue dog, he is so good. You also had me in tears with the drone shots at the beginning as they were of where me and my dog (also a blue mearle) had our last walk together :-(

@BUSHMANandBLUE 3 жыл бұрын

Oh wow! I’m sure you had an amazing time with your dog and I’m sure he/she is missed dearly. ❤️❤️❤️

@garethwiseman94 3 жыл бұрын

@@BUSHMANandBLUE missed like you would never believe every single day

@BUSHMANandBLUE 3 жыл бұрын

I bet! Not days I’m looking forward too. Always good memories though.

@Whooosh41 Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed another great vlog, the drone footage was really good, liked that but I don't know how you tolllerated the midges, you must be mad, 8 was even ithing just watching you. Hope you cleaned Blue several times!! Keep it up. Rob

@BUSHMANandBLUE Жыл бұрын

That was a tough night! I’ve never had midges like it

@Daniel-yj3ju 2 жыл бұрын

I had the exact same experience during my PhD fieldwork with mosquitos (after a flood in the area). They would bite through several layers of clothes even with very concentrated DEET repellent. I too had to eat walking with a mozzie net over my face. Horrendous. Well done staying positive (though I felt pretty sorry for Blue).

@BUSHMANandBLUE 2 жыл бұрын

I’d prefer to sleep with aggressive bears than midges 😂

@deice3 2 жыл бұрын

Reminds me of Lapland in summer, swimming in those midges. Its absolutely horrible trying to do anything when just opening your mouth gets you a mouthful of midges.

@BUSHMANandBLUE 2 жыл бұрын

They are the devils spawn 😂 horrible!

@cynthiagibson3069 2 жыл бұрын

I got EAT UP by midges once in a jungle. When I was younger.

@pbl7559 2 жыл бұрын

that cave has some of the same history as The Bone Caves of Inchnadamph in the Scottish highlands....found remains of Lynx,Brown Bears, Reindeer,Artic Foxes and even a polar bear, and the remains of 3 humans...all dating back to 470000 BCE....mad to think we had all those animals roaming round our country....great vid buddy

@BUSHMANandBLUE 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting! It is a mind blowing thought! It would have been wild camping back then👌

@thewhofan8020 3 жыл бұрын

Loved the video. Which valley was in the start of the video from the drone shots? Also, amazing control of your dog amongst the cows & calfs.

@ryand141 2 жыл бұрын

Alan, I think you should do a video with one of those emergency shelters by life systems. Take your proper gear but spend the night in one of those in the lakes (survival situation). Thx for the vids.

@BUSHMANandBLUE 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I thought about more of a survival video. One day mate😉👍👍👍

@paulplace4721 3 жыл бұрын

The only video you've done that i've watched so far, that i'd rather be in my own bed! Well done for sticking with it, temperament of a saint you have haha, and the dog too😇

@BUSHMANandBLUE 3 жыл бұрын

😂 thanks! I’m a very calm person but that was testing! I too wanted to be in my own bed.

@paulplace4721 3 жыл бұрын

@@BUSHMANandBLUE haha for a minute there i thought you were gonna say my bed😂! Great video again mate, and your control of Blue is fantastic with the cows..amazing dog🤘

@BUSHMANandBLUE 3 жыл бұрын

@@paulplace4721 any port in a storm of midges 😂😂😂😂😂

@paulplace4721 3 жыл бұрын

@@BUSHMANandBLUE 😂😂😂👍

@DaveDoesOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Well done mate - evil midges You did well so did Blue Exciting project back at home? Sounds cool Atb 👍🏽

@BUSHMANandBLUE 3 жыл бұрын

You’ll love my project! Anyone who likes cooking on a fire or amazing spaces😬

@danielcargill8019 2 жыл бұрын

We have Horseflys, Greenheads, sandflys(Midges) and black flies. They all bite hard.

@BUSHMANandBLUE 2 жыл бұрын

Horrible critters 🙈

@marksadventures3889 3 жыл бұрын

That brings back memories, was there last year with my pal. You've got to say if there was a god, the north of England - the Dales especially were where he showed off.

@BUSHMANandBLUE 3 жыл бұрын

It definitely is Gods own country! But why give midges 🤷🏻‍♂️😂😂😂

@marksadventures3889 3 жыл бұрын

@@BUSHMANandBLUE yeah well that's the sick humour side. Why wasps, ticks or slugs for that matter? Stay safe. Great video..thanks

@BUSHMANandBLUE 3 жыл бұрын

😂 food chain I guess🤷🏻‍♂️

@MCMOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Feel your pain mate - midges are the curse of the summer camper...... due to climate change, I fear they're heading south! Great vid - ATB, Chris

@BUSHMANandBLUE 3 жыл бұрын

I definitely prefer winter camping just because of midges! That was the worst I’ve ever had though. All the midges in the UK were there that night! Cheers Chris.

@garrygreen3210 3 жыл бұрын

Belter. Well done for not bailing! As a lightweight, I’d have bailed to a nice bed in Settle, and a few beers!

@BUSHMANandBLUE 3 жыл бұрын

It was on the cards! 😂 I’m not a quitter though.

@garrygreen3210 3 жыл бұрын

@@BUSHMANandBLUE Good for you, well said! It’s more of an adventure and challenge when it’s not easy, or as comfortable as perhaps one would want.

@BUSHMANandBLUE 3 жыл бұрын

I totally agree! We all need to get out of our comfort zone sometimes

@medievalladybird394 2 жыл бұрын

That one on Your skin looked very much like a tiger mosquito. I'm sick with Covid and can't leave my b&b till it's time to go home. So I'm watching vids of Yours I haven't seen yet. What a beautiful landscape!

@BUSHMANandBLUE 2 жыл бұрын

I hope you get back to it soon👍

@medievalladybird394 2 жыл бұрын

@@BUSHMANandBLUE me too

@jacquelinejunor9994 Жыл бұрын

Bushman & Blue, You've just reminded me to take my midge repellent on my next w camp Exped, I normally put 2 squirts on my neck, and they completely Stop biting me xx

@BUSHMANandBLUE Жыл бұрын

😂definitely take it👌

@jacquelinejunor9994 Жыл бұрын

I will, For Sure, B'man & Blue, it's Scottish Highland Midgies I will have to contend with on Thursday 😌

@BUSHMANandBLUE Жыл бұрын

A tennis racket too then covered in sellotape 😂

@jacquelinejunor9994 Жыл бұрын

@@BUSHMANandBLUE Ahhh, That's a Great idea B'man & Blue lol, I don't own a tennis racket, alas, but what I Do own, is a Squash Racket, I will Whack and Squash those insane little blighters whilst thinking of Bushman & Blues 2021 camp at those Caves where the 🐘🐘's and Hippo's once roamed until their Sad and untimely disappearance due to the Black Plague of MIDGIES 😌😵!!!

@BUSHMANandBLUE Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@ChrisTankCrasher 3 жыл бұрын

Hats off mate, I’d of bailed. I could hardly watch you eating with those midges!!!

@BUSHMANandBLUE 3 жыл бұрын

It was the worst most uncomfortable meal ever! 😂😂😂 I hope I never get that again.

@ChrisTankCrasher 3 жыл бұрын

@@BUSHMANandBLUE extra protein tho!! Haha

@daleswildswim Жыл бұрын

Those midges!!! BTW - Attermire Cave is a bit of a sod to get at.... very high on the hilside and requires light scrambling and one rather airy bit on a ledge then a step across a gap (bit like on Jack's Rake). Fascinating once in.... remains of a Roman Chariot burial found in that one - and how on earth they got it up there in the first place is anyone's guess!

@BUSHMANandBLUE Жыл бұрын

I need to find it😉

@geraintowen2947 3 жыл бұрын

No way would I put up with those little sh!Ts. Id be out of there in no time. In fact I had to bail on my last camp Tuesday because of mosquitos. Spent several hours building an awesome shelter but had to bail. Ended up with 53 bites including 4 Horse fly ones and a shelter that will never be slept in. Enjoyed the video mate, new sub for you too!!

@BUSHMANandBLUE 3 жыл бұрын

Ace thanks and welcome to my channel.😬😊You’ll have to get back to the shelter and at least give it a night it deserves. Horse fly bites are the worst as they itch for days. I definitely prefer winter camping!

@geraintowen2947 3 жыл бұрын

@@BUSHMANandBLUE I will get back there, you're right it deserves it. Yeah winter camping is by far the best! Look after yourself and Blue out there fella! 👍

@margaretchadwick2080 3 жыл бұрын

Now then poppet,it's time for the boys

@BUSHMANandBLUE 3 жыл бұрын

Boys and a gazillion midges!

@AndyWardle 3 жыл бұрын

So that’s where all the midges are 😂 awful things. Allegedly essential part of the food chain. Feed the birds etc. Birds need to eat more. Love a bit explore in a cave. There’s a few over the lakes I’ve been in. Good attempt at the cooking 🧑‍🍳 chopping needs work 😂 get a lightweight chopping board fits neat in your pack weighs nowt. Saves fingers 😣 poor blue looked totally fed up with them midges. I felt for him. And so calm with the cows 🐄 well done as a lot of accidents with cows are caused by folks with dogs who panic. 👍 good example of how it should be done. Look forward to the next one. Atb 👍

@BUSHMANandBLUE 3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂 I was hoping to chop my fingers off so i would stop feeling them getting bitten! I have a chopping board but don’t often use it. Just extra weigh I lug around (about 15g 😂). I’m trying to show people with the dog just to take time to train them well as it’s so much easier and safer having a dog that listens and is calm. I had all the midges in the uk so you had a midge free night! 😂😂😂

@mjojrjr6231 2 жыл бұрын

Honestly, those midges even dive into our noodles the moment we switch off the gas fire.

@BUSHMANandBLUE 2 жыл бұрын

They are the most annoying living creature on earth! That night was the worst I’ve had.

@2E0RCS 2 жыл бұрын

i camped at Arncliffe with my D of E group and that was horredous, first time ever that i never saw any young people the whole night. made me itch just watching.

@BUSHMANandBLUE 2 жыл бұрын

Midges are the devils spawn 😭

@kimpotter3045 3 жыл бұрын

Well done on sticking it out. No way would I have stayed - I’d have been off! I can recommend Smidge - tried & tested at Mardale Head (also midge hell), no bites at all and best of all it doesn’t contain deet so won’t eat through your watch strap.

@BUSHMANandBLUE 3 жыл бұрын

Deet sounds hungry 😂! Thanks for the tip. I might buy some. It was actually midge hell.

@Sindrijo 2 жыл бұрын

You should camp out by Mývatn (Midge-lake) in Iceland then!

@BUSHMANandBLUE 2 жыл бұрын

😂 maybe not.

@tedsemonis7905 2 жыл бұрын

Well in south Florida the nates as we call them are annoying but I use to hunt in the everglades and we could get mosquitos like that. get your self a bug suit for your warmer weather hikes, they weigh about 2 ounces.

@BUSHMANandBLUE 2 жыл бұрын

😂 i think in the Everglades I’d be more worried about the crocodiles biting. 😂😂😂

@tedsemonis7905 2 жыл бұрын

@@BUSHMANandBLUE No but watch ///Florida Everglades Trail Camera Pickup /// Plus all the pythons

@angelaharvey2034 2 жыл бұрын

I was at Victoria cave on Wednesday minus the midges

@BUSHMANandBLUE 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely walk out especially with no midges😂

@hiking4nature807 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, midgies love black no idea why. Struggled to find the other cave too, but it is right round the other side high up above a scree slope. Long time ago but from memory there was a road not too far.

@BUSHMANandBLUE 3 жыл бұрын

I’ll take the kids back for an adventure and find it! I’ll wear white next time or an electrocution suit. 😂

@hiking4nature807 3 жыл бұрын

@@BUSHMANandBLUE this is the one I was thinking of, not sure if will help on your next adventure. It is a fantastic place. Smoking some sage in foil helps with midgies too. Only ever seen them that bad in Scotland dalesrocks.org.uk/geological-processes/cave-formation/attermire-cave/

@BUSHMANandBLUE 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant thanks. I’ll be checking it out next time I go. Packed with 10kg of sage from a distance looking like a drug dealer! 😂😂😂

@hiking4nature807 3 жыл бұрын

@@BUSHMANandBLUE 😂 😂😂(Rosemary and Sage, should have said)

@thegroove2000 3 жыл бұрын

Nice one I need to get up there. I enjoy a good cave. Im just learning how to edit videos with adobe premiere so I also may one day create a channel dedicated to showcasing my adventures

@BUSHMANandBLUE 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome mate get on and have a go! Editing my videos takes at least 8hrs for each. It does not pay well 😂😂😂

@thegroove2000 3 жыл бұрын

@@BUSHMANandBLUEThanks.

@doodoodum10 3 жыл бұрын

Well done that man, you did not cave in under duress.

@BUSHMANandBLUE 3 жыл бұрын

😂 😂😂 I had to sCAVEnge for some positivity to get me through!

@kathyoneill3980 2 жыл бұрын

don't know what's worse the midgies or the blow flies up at Roxbury downs our dog hopped out the truck got covered in flies jumped straight back in the truck 🇦🇺🙃

@BUSHMANandBLUE 2 жыл бұрын

Considering their size there isn’t anything as annoying!

@muffinman2889 2 жыл бұрын

Had few camps with the Scottish midges really not nice 😕 end up feeling there with you for days

@BUSHMANandBLUE 2 жыл бұрын

Yes this was the worse I’ve had and I’ve been to Scotland several times. They are the devil!

@muffinman2889 2 жыл бұрын

@@BUSHMANandBLUE you no it mate

@terrygreene1395 2 жыл бұрын

Along the Appalachian Trail in Virginia we have no-see-ums…..I think they are smaller than midges….but bite just as hungrily. There’s no net that will keep them out so we would stand in the smoke of the campfire for relief or slather ourselves in insect repellent and stink ourselves silly.

@BUSHMANandBLUE 2 жыл бұрын

Yes there’s nothing worse. I’d prefer to wrestle some bears😂😂😂

@MAJJJJJJ 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe if you braught a thermacell with you that would help with the midges or 3 of them yeah

@BUSHMANandBLUE 2 жыл бұрын

I think only a flame thrower or nuclear bomb would have helped in that. 😂. It would be interesting to see if it would make a difference though👍

@ronwilkinson5158 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid 👌 not my thing though

@BUSHMANandBLUE 3 жыл бұрын

It’s an acquired taste😂. One I like but not in that cave again!

@scorpiokitty9745 3 жыл бұрын

Midges, gnats, black flies, horseflies...they are all HORRIBLE this year!!!🤬 I've had to practically drown myself in gnat-oil when hiking and wild camping these last couple of weeks, -it's pure terror!!😤 Great video tho👌🇧🇻👋😊

@BUSHMANandBLUE 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve never had midges like that though! It was awful and I only just kept my smile! Thanks.

@scorpiokitty9745 3 жыл бұрын

@@BUSHMANandBLUE I know-it's extreme this year!🤬 Well done you for stickin' it out,-I would have run for the hills😂 Or rather-back to my house/car😁😅

@BUSHMANandBLUE 3 жыл бұрын

It was on the cards! I’m no quitter though!

@scorpiokitty9745 3 жыл бұрын

@@BUSHMANandBLUE I know...but sometimes one just PRAYS for a tiny cute little hurricane to appear...🌪️🦟💨😈😅

@BUSHMANandBLUE 3 жыл бұрын

That would have worked! 😂

@Hiker1958 3 жыл бұрын

I thought it was only Scotland that had midge plagues. Maybe they’re migrant Jock midges. Fair play Al, I’d have definitely baled.

@BUSHMANandBLUE 3 жыл бұрын

All the midges in the UK were there that night😂. It was a night I never want to repeat.

@blackydon 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have a S on your chest? You entered midge cit and stayed.😱 I really have no words. You are a very interesting strong amazing human. You make us realise what we have in life day to day. Thanks mate.

@BUSHMANandBLUE 2 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂 yep an S for Stupid😂. It was actually torturous! Thanks mate.

@blackydon 2 жыл бұрын

@@BUSHMANandBLUE Far from stupid. You are living your life to the full. You can’t go wrong. Stay safe.

@BUSHMANandBLUE 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah we all can live our lives better. We just need to take control of them and make good positive decisions.

@David_Avidmind 3 жыл бұрын

I have just came in from picking raspberries in the garden, getting completely eaten up by mosquitoes. I thought I would come in, relax, watch you tube and see what you and blue were up to. Now I am even more itchy. Get a thermacell, a can of Deet, and some pet dragonflies.

@BUSHMANandBLUE 3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂 yeah definitely itchy! Or scratchy?! I’m camping out now but no midges but a can of spray in my bag just in case

@David_Avidmind 3 жыл бұрын

@@BUSHMANandBLUE I used to spray my dogs down with DEET too, they both lasted a lot longer than their supposed expiration dates. (Avoid where they lick)

@BUSHMANandBLUE 3 жыл бұрын

Deet is quite a poison but works great especially against the sand flies in NZ. I think I’ll make him a full body midge net!

@leevww 2 жыл бұрын

What drone do you use,, just came across your channel, this has taken me back 40 years,,tremendous..many thanks for the memories.

@BUSHMANandBLUE 2 жыл бұрын

It’s nice to remind people of these places👍 it’s the DJI mini 2

@leevww 2 жыл бұрын

@@BUSHMANandBLUE thank you. much obliged

@jenniferpickering9247 2 жыл бұрын

Hi please could you tell me where you finger hot grab is from can only find larger hand ones? Love your videos ✌✌✌

@BUSHMANandBLUE 2 жыл бұрын

Well I have one from IKEA which is pretty good and small but the orange one I use is from ‘GSI outdoors’. I think you can buy it on its own but my two came in a cooking kit. Thanks Jen

@jenniferpickering9247 2 жыл бұрын

@@BUSHMANandBLUE thanks so much for your fast reply getting out again this weekend! Can't wait 😁😁

@thegroove2000 3 жыл бұрын

CAVEMAN STYLE.

@BUSHMANandBLUE 3 жыл бұрын

My dad is known as the ‘caveman’ but it definitely felt I was living 11000 years ago.

@thegroove2000 3 жыл бұрын

@@BUSHMANandBLUE ha ha.

@yvonnebailey9973 3 жыл бұрын

I suffer from claustrophobia so seeing you in the caves was a bit off putting. Blue is a credit to you though. How you managed to carry on with all those midges ??? Take care and thanks for sharing.

@BUSHMANandBLUE 3 жыл бұрын

Well I won’t be doing many cave camps so keep watching 😬😂. It was a complete nightmare in those midges!

@meateggsmilk 3 жыл бұрын

I did an ultra on the 18th June… feet are still minging 😜

@BUSHMANandBLUE 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah mine was the 12th. My first one and I came 3rd without training but that’s why my feet are still feeling it.

@meateggsmilk 3 жыл бұрын

@@BUSHMANandBLUE beast 💪🏼

@1951woodygeo 2 жыл бұрын

2 smidge nets will do it .

@BUSHMANandBLUE 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I’ve just bought one as my last one was rubbish!

@TimmyBobinson 3 жыл бұрын

Smudge fire in the cave entrance?

@BUSHMANandBLUE 3 жыл бұрын

A massive hoover sucking them all in to a fire! 😬😬😬😬😬😬

@martinhornsey1126 3 жыл бұрын

Oh mate ffs i couldnt stay with that many midges. Hows your hands?

@BUSHMANandBLUE 3 жыл бұрын

I was hoping my knife slipped and chopped them off 😂! It was awful but we made it through. Pretty ridiculous though!

@markbillington3671 3 жыл бұрын

The Troglobyte episode?

@BUSHMANandBLUE 3 жыл бұрын

I’m not sure I’d live there though! 😂😂😂 only if forced too.

@corrvisuals 2 жыл бұрын

Wot ! No broccoli ?

@BUSHMANandBLUE 2 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@ajw6715 Жыл бұрын

You made the wife nervous going into the narrow caves. she wouldn't watch it. Lol.

@BUSHMANandBLUE Жыл бұрын

😂 sorry

@ajw6715 Жыл бұрын

@@BUSHMANandBLUE Don't be it is your life. I love going with you on your camping trips. I like the camping trips better then movies.

@BUSHMANandBLUE Жыл бұрын

No big budget for my films😊

@maggi666 2 жыл бұрын

Watching this a second time, made me realise that by god, it's horremdous and i laugh at the word cack because that's what we were asked as kids by our parents in the early 50s, for have you moved your bowels! Lovely history in there too ey?