Dartmoor - A Two Day Hike and Wild Camp on Sheeps Tor. Ancient Bronze Age Monuments.

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10 күн бұрын

In this video, I am amongst the rugged beauty and ancient history of Dartmoor National Park. Setting off from Princetown and bathed in beautiful bright sunshine (rare for Dartmoor!), I thread my way across the moors and Tors visiting several impressive features and ancient bronze age monuments before arriving at my wild camp spot for the night on top of Sheets Tor.
After setting up camp and enjoying a hot dinner, I am rewarded with the most stunning sunset - a perfect end to a perfect day exploring one of my favourite areas in England.
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@ronaldmoore2336 8 күн бұрын

I hope you know how much this means to us old guy when you bring us along? We can feel every step, every sunset and sunrise the wind in our hair and the sun on our face. So thank you. ❤

@utubetjc 8 күн бұрын

Well said. I'm 72 and can't hike anymore. This was splendid!

@MyVikinglife 8 күн бұрын

@@utubetjcI'm in the same situation but due to health problems. This is almost as good as being there.

@rogerminter3599 8 күн бұрын

This. I can't do much. I need this.

@robertcarpenter992 8 күн бұрын

What a lovely walk thanks for letting me tag along afraid I can no longer walk it these days 😊

@rodbagley1686 8 күн бұрын

That was so cool to see. Who and how did they put looks like trail markers out of concrete in? Middle of nowhere. Does someone maintain some of thise trails you were on? I give you a lot of credit doing whst your doing. Love to see those places and through you I and more people have. Thanks for doing what you do!

@anoksf216 8 күн бұрын

A timely reminder that there are still nice people out there…

@tonysmith4214 8 күн бұрын

Hello Simon. At the end of your videos you always say, thanks for watching. It's us that should do the thanking!!! Thanks for all your effort.

@tnetroP 8 күн бұрын

The older I get, the more I feel connected with my ancestors that walked and lived on this island.

@northernswedenstories1028 8 күн бұрын

You are an English gem Simon! Not sure what it is about your videos, but they are just relaxing!

@trylliumt5441 5 күн бұрын

Agreed!

@KazeNoSuke 7 күн бұрын

I agree with the previous comment. This channel is important. My son and I watch together. We get ideas on what to do next time we go on a hike or camping. Sometimes it's ideas on cooking, or gear. But it's also really nice to watch something POSITIVE for a change. Comments tend to be quite nice here too. Good job everyone. :)

@wired_0402 8 күн бұрын

Thanks for posting Simon, places I’d never normally see (or consider), there’s no other resource like this, gentle paced, informative and not too heavy. Please, keep them coming (more often)!

@simonablokeinthewoods 7 күн бұрын

Thank you! I’ll try 😁

@Hortonscakes 8 күн бұрын

Don't take this the wrong way, I never thought the UK had so much open land! It's beautiful! Thank you for showing us Americans the landscape!

@pyrosparkes 8 күн бұрын

unfortunately, although it is indeed beautiful open wilderness, dartmoor is actually a rough circle with a diameter of only about 20 miles, and i dont think it can compare to the vastness that is the US. of course we're from different places, and what the other has will always astound us more than whats on our own doorstep. the world is full of wondrous places to explore.

@ellenlyons1840 7 күн бұрын

Well, some U.S. citizens live and work abroad, so we know a few things (such as not conflating America - which includes every country in both N. and S. America - with the U.S.). I’ve lived in The Netherlands and the UK for the last 15 years, but decades before that we spent family holidays in the staggering beauty of Dartmoor, as well as Exmoor, the Lake District, Wales, the Durham Dales, and the South Downs National Park. The UK has wonderful open, peaceful, family friendly spaces!

@Hillbilly973 7 күн бұрын

@@Hortonscakes Exactly. "some US citizens" the vast majority of US citizens that leave comments on public platforms like this one (in my experience), show either a total wide eyed, or a disdainful ignorance and mocking dismissal of anything outside of "America" (as to your notions of conflation, millions of US citizens refer to their country as America and themselves as Americans, because, again, most US citizens believe that America IS the United States and the United States IS America).

@Hortonscakes 7 күн бұрын

@Hillbilly973 and @ellonlyons1840 I agree, I'm very open minded, love British culture, TV, etc. I didn't know I had to be specific to the region I live in, yes North America. I know every place on this planet can be absolutely beautiful. Being from a very large country, I don't expect the UK (as small as it is) to have such amazing spacious land that is uninhabited. That is all I'm saying. I really don't appreciate being considered small minded about being American. I'm not a dip chewing redneck. Thanks and have a nice day!

@DaleHodgkins0n 5 күн бұрын

@@pyrosparkes. True. But not really.... just about all of the land in the USA is privately owned, and that land that isn't is strictly administered as state parks.... there is about 8% in the UK that isn't privately owned (the Royal Family owns most of it).You're not likely to get shot for "wild camping" in the UK, but it's a distinct possibility in the US. I live in Sweden (because, I'm a lucky sod) and here there is "allemannsretten" or freedom to roam.... you can go any where, camp anywhere, and light a fire anywhere... the rule being: leave no trace. I will add here, I'm English, my sister lives in the US and, as I said, I live in Sweden.... so I know what I'm on about. A sad state of affairs when the experience of the beauty of nature should be a right for everyone.

@jimrogers1853 8 күн бұрын

Always my favourite vids. Sat on the train ride home from work watching Simon, then realising I'm wearing one of his excellent shirts. Life is sometimes perfect.

@simonablokeinthewoods 7 күн бұрын

Haha - thank you Jim! 😁👍

@JEBOOUTDOORS 8 күн бұрын

Pleasant surprise, Simon! An absolute Upgrade of my Day! thanks a lot for being there for us all!

@leisascott7971 8 күн бұрын

Thanks for coming to Dartmoor, This is where I live and it's a wonderful area. Glad you enjoyed it

@simonablokeinthewoods 7 күн бұрын

Love it on Dartmoor! I’ll be back 👍

@TheInfidel_SlavaUA 8 күн бұрын

Just when i thought bad weather and indoor confinement boredom is going to end my life....this video releases ..THANKS

@RichiRothschild 8 күн бұрын

You are a true British adventurer! You need your own TV show.. Well done and more please!

@user-tt7yq9nv4t 8 күн бұрын

I've been watching your videos for years Simon. Please never stop.

@phiddy55 8 күн бұрын

It always amazes and makes me remember how old your country is. Thank you for the history. For this disabled old lady in Canada, I so enjoy your videos. (I loved seeing the Dartmoor ponies!)

@MrOldnNature 8 күн бұрын

Sorry it took so long.... Andy's uploaded first. But I'm here now to enjoy another episode my friend. Thank you for carrying us along. 👊

@lscblackwell9202 8 күн бұрын

So incredibly happy to see the notification for this pop up! It's been so long since we've been able to enjoy any time outside, except caring for our critters. I love them, but it's not the same as just being out in the wild, enjoying peace and quiet. Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful scenery and your cheerful disposition with us. Amazing content! You always bring a smile to my face. Your efforts are always greatly appreciated by your fan base! Take care and be safe. Looking forward to your next adventure! 👍😊❤

@annenewton5403 8 күн бұрын

How exciting to find your video pop up, we got very excited to watch you as a family. It was very relaxing. Thank you Simon .

@tornado34 8 күн бұрын

Love the honesty in all your work Simon, to say the night wasn’t so nice added to the authenticity, especially in this Insta/false reality world we’ve ended up in. Another great vid - always makes me happy when you release new content, especially when it’s your solo adventures. Keep up the quality, it’s very much appreciated. 💪🏻💪🏻🙌🏻

@TheHylander27 8 күн бұрын

Great you got some lovely sunshine ☀️ to show off Dartmoor at it’s best!

@darrellpidgeon6440 8 күн бұрын

So nice to have a new release at last. I knew it would be a good one. Beautiful countryside, Dartmoor. Love the stony hills and fields.

@broomeroad1792 8 күн бұрын

13 thousand views in only 8?hour shows you how much we all love your trips and check hourly for your posts

@warren6899 8 күн бұрын

From South Africa frogs are a strong indicator of a robust and healthy eco environment

@MHarenArt 8 күн бұрын

Simon, I just love your hiking videos and all the little bits of history and the beautiful landscapes you bring to us on the way, so I'll take a few words here to say how much I appreciate all the camera work you have to do to bring us all that great scenery. Keep safe and healthy out there

@drummingriffin 8 күн бұрын

Very nice Simon, thanks for taking me along.

@normamurray4450 8 күн бұрын

I love tagging along with you on your trips Simon. I've never been to England and now I'm too old to venture that way. My grandparents emigrated from England in the 1920's and our family has kept up a lot of the English traditions, so I enjoy seeing some parts of their homeland through your eyes.

@cathybehle-ernst5796 6 күн бұрын

Thank you, Simon, for another adventure! Always much appreciated . . . . .

@Anita-rq9ev 8 күн бұрын

I was hoping you would upload and you did 🤗. Your vibe always cheers me up. Thank you Simon and stay safe 🙏

@tattooRGBharley 8 күн бұрын

Thank you for the beautiful country side walk.

@CaroleFrenchFox 8 күн бұрын

Yeayyyy a Simon video at last. I need this feel good therapy. ❤

@anndebaldo7381 8 күн бұрын

Another beautiful video! THANKS so very much! Your love of Dartmoor and the joy of the hike, well, thanks again for bringing so much beauty and history to us who will most likely not see it ourselves. ATB and looking forward to your next one.

@tracyl1368 8 күн бұрын

SO pleased you posted this, do miss the regular outbput, BUT am grateful for this thank you.

@eps0m1066 7 күн бұрын

Ditto, my words exactly. Many thanks 👏

@CMPInstructor 7 күн бұрын

The teacher in you really comes through in your videos. It’s a pretty special form of filmmaking. I really enjoy it.

@Bible.Jude1.25 8 күн бұрын

Greetings Simon! It's been several years since I last wrote you. It is Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024 @10:55am Mountain Time ( Boise, Idaho ) = about 6pm (local time in London. I enjoyed watching and "experiencing" the english countryside "Dartmoor National Park hiking trail and scenic panoramic views of your hike and camp on a good warm sunny day. Incredible beautiful summer sunset video photography! After more than, 15+ years of not owning any backcountry hiking gear, I received the good pleasure of the LORD to become interested in backcountry hiking and camping again, so with his knowledge and good counsel, I purchased a (new) Osprey Atmos LT 50L hiking backpack from an Oregon outdoor company in June. Great fun watching all your videos, especially the video of you preparing and enjoying a delicious homemade pizza over a firepit was a great cooking video where I learned how you made fresh pizza over a campfire. Well, farewell Simon . . . Dennis

@simonablokeinthewoods 7 күн бұрын

Thank you Dennis, happy trails!

@p3ggy80 8 күн бұрын

Such a lovely video as always Simon. The classy shot of you walking through the derelict building window was good. Solid B-roll and a bit of history. Bliss. Thank you.

@susanhartmann9786 7 күн бұрын

Thank you so much ,really lovely, taking us with you xxx

@KenStephens-xq3ny 8 күн бұрын

Simon, just spent the day kayaking with friends on Black Creek, Western NY. Then spent time watching your video. What a complete day it was. Can't make it to England yet but your videos bring me there. Sight and sounds ! Thank you .

@myvoiceyourstory9338 8 күн бұрын

Yesssssa !!!!!!! Rejoice for Simon guardian of the woods and land has returned with more blessings for us all Yesssss

@Christopher-ip2mp 7 күн бұрын

Another great vid Simon, thank you. I have a new baby so in the night as we do the feeds we watch your videos and tell my daughter how we’re going to camp in a few years. Thank you for all your hard work making these KZfaq adventures.

@brianlykins6663 8 күн бұрын

Thank you, Simon, for another nice video. You're showing us an area that we would never see from Texas. I truly hope you know how much we appreciate you showing us your travel areas. God bless y'all and stay safe on your travels. 👍👍

@susanwright6785 8 күн бұрын

Thank you so very much for sharing this particular adventure with all of us. Your country is very beautiful and so rich with history. Take care, stay well, and thanks, again, for bringing us along with you. See you on the next one!

@roccomoss35 8 күн бұрын

Thank you Simon another great upload . Cheers up mood in this gloomy weather ! 🍷

@markdattilo1209 8 күн бұрын

Simon, outstanding scenery and rich history. Thanks for bringing us along.

@eriktaylor5704 7 күн бұрын

Living in the oak and hickory forests of the US Ozarks, the moors look like a very different type of wild. Beautiful. Thank you.

@raytribble8075 8 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your journeys. As I watched your camp site… I could not help but imagine how many people have walked and camped there over all the years people have wandered the land. The “Panda Cows” at the nuns cross were hilarious. Safe travels sir.

@ufoman4468 8 күн бұрын

Buttercup says to the other ladies. Who is this silly man ? He walks past me, Goes on a while . Comes back on his self, Walks past me again. Picks something up.They call it a camera i think!!! Then he walks past me again and carries on . What a silly man... From a human point of view Simon , Always amazing tagging along with you on these epic trips albeit from my laptop in the kitchen.

@rockkhound943 7 күн бұрын

That place is amazing. There has to be so many artifacts in the ground there , so rich in history. Awesome place, thanks for sharing such a great show and you camera work and editing are top shelf sir .

@garydowdall1762 8 күн бұрын

Simon, thank you I really enjoyed that. I haven't been able to get out for few years now because of sickness and watching yourself and and Andy is just fantastic. You make such a great well filmed and I really feel like I'm there. I am planning and hoping I can get back out as soon as I can, but you have really, really helped me on not losing my way. Thanks again and can't wait to see your next adventure. You know how to do it Simon. 👍🇮🇪👍

@fbxn 8 күн бұрын

Get well soon❤❤❤

@garydowdall1762 8 күн бұрын

Thank you, really appreciate that. 😀🤞

@simonablokeinthewoods 7 күн бұрын

Thank you Gary! I hope you get better soon and can get back out doing what you love! 👍👍

@garydowdall1762 7 күн бұрын

@@simonablokeinthewoods Thank you very much Simon I really appreciate that. I will Definitely get there and now I have so many ideas from watching and learning from you. You really have an amazing Chanel. Thank you again Simon. 👍🇮🇪👍

@doc3356 2 күн бұрын

Another great one!! A set of foam ear plugs weigh nothing and go a long way to get some rest on nights like that!

@pyrosparkes 8 күн бұрын

amazing to see you down my neck of the woods! not wrong about the rare sunshine, the countless times ive felt it was a lovely day for a wonder, headed up and when you get there it starts hammering it down. one sad thing ive always felt about the moors, is the distinct lack of large woodland, and those there are, are plantations, but of course this doesn't detract from the amazing views and wilderness. im definitely blessed to live so close to such a place, and one we're still legally allowed to camp! not that it stops us in the places we're not...

@debradaniels936 8 күн бұрын

Thanks Simon. Yr so lovely. Bless yr heart xxx

@johnbiddal5951 8 күн бұрын

Terrific filming Simon, it's so nice to see the beautiful countryside. So many You Tubers film their daft faces yakking into the camera as they walk along..😊

@mdevine08 7 күн бұрын

Great stuff, Simon.. in sunny weather, the Dartmoor region is an amazing area to explore and enjoy. Superb area to walk and …slow down. Best greetings from Brisbane, Australia

@madamecampsalot6384 8 күн бұрын

Good to see you Simon. Thanks for the beautiful hike!

@davidfitnesstech 8 күн бұрын

Enjoy your vids from the U.S. Whenever I can, I follow along with your travels on Google. I actually found your tent spot on Sheeps Tor. I appreciate your production and soundtrack choices as well. I love how relatively 'undeveloped' the UK remains in relation to it's 'age', as well as the quaint, cozy villages. Look forward to more.

@jackiemorrissey8250 7 күн бұрын

Hi, Simon! Watching you set up your tent on top of a windy mountain made me flash back to your WINDY, SNOWY mountain camp in Wales when your tent pole snapped from extreme wind! Ohmygosh! Even though you had lots of flapping, at least your tent held! Thanks for sharing this wonderful adventure! Best to you always.

@chrislonsberry1974 7 күн бұрын

Great video Simon! I have missed your videos but understand the needing to take a break. Thanks for sharing your experience!

@JasonMcCann841 8 күн бұрын

Looked like a great spot for a hike and a wild camp. Love to hear and see the history, even from here in Newfoundland Canada!

@user-ki9md9fo3j 8 күн бұрын

I Simon we miss the lovely dog ya had every time I watch your camping I think about your dog

@mtoth1156 8 күн бұрын

Absolutely gorgeous Thank you for sharing this.

@RoamingQuinn 7 күн бұрын

Spent a lot of time up on that moor in my former career. Seen some strange things up there, things I couldn’t explain to this very day. A testing environment, even on a good day. Thank you for bringing its beauty to your channel Simon.

@scottculver 4 күн бұрын

Just as enjoyable to watch Simon. Your enthusiasm translates well to screen as your viewer walks along with you. It's awesome to see someone else enjoying the journey. I'm from Canada and the window to your country that you provide leaves me in awe of it's beauty. Thank you.

@thizizliz 4 күн бұрын

I love seeing England through your walks. I'd mostly only seen cities so it's wonderful to see the countryside and all the amazing old stuff. Thank you for taking us along, Simon. Most enjoyable.

@KimberlyGreen 8 күн бұрын

Really fascinating to see the Bronze Age monument and get a bit of background. Thanks for taking us there!

@simonablokeinthewoods 7 күн бұрын

Thanks Kimberly!

@sharontouchstone7400 Күн бұрын

It’s beautiful! So much history. Thank you Mr Simon!❤

@bradlafferty Күн бұрын

Enjoyed that, especially the standing stones site. Thank you for taking us there and around Dartmoor!

@Ash12530 5 күн бұрын

I’ve done lots of wild camping down there in the South on the Moor over the last few years, so it’s great to see Dartmoor again! Truly the last place in England you are officially allowed to wild camp freely… But for how much longer I do not know!? I’ve done half a dozen camps up on Sheep’s Tor, it’s always blowing a hoolie up on there!.. Thanks for taking me along.

@damogranheart5521 5 күн бұрын

Thank you very much for taking me along on a pleasant trek across Dartmoor. Here in Minnesota, we also have a city named Plymouth. That itty bitty stove is a little gem!

@margaretbagur3553 8 күн бұрын

I grew up out in the country with gravel roads. Indeed a bit harder walk and hard on boot leather but I have to say that at 63 years I still love the sound of gravel crunching under feet and under tires.

@heffyhoff 5 күн бұрын

Brilliant Simon, your living the dream. Always look sp chilled and relaxed. Whatever your doing it's working for you.

@86beeman 5 күн бұрын

So nice to see you Simon and to go along on this brilliant hike. Places like that just fire the imagination of what went on there over time and generate respect for the people who lived there long before any modern conveniences. It would be great to hike and camp somewhere I didn't have to hang my food in a tree! I'd love to go there. Thank you

@viviansmith7201 3 күн бұрын

Simon,love your videos .it's not just cutting wood and cooking .Thank You from,Pennsylvania, USA...

@ek-nz 7 күн бұрын

So. Enjoyable. What a great film maker, to be able to connect with us all so thoroughly and take us along on these wonderful journeys with beautiful camera work and perfect editing and music.

@sethjames7511 7 күн бұрын

Lovely, lovely, lovely perfect Video. Thankyou so much for spending the time to bring us along with you. I really enjoy seeing you appreciate all parts of the day, the old, the new, the natural and the man made. The light aircraft, the RF Mast in the distance, waiting for the lights of Plymouth and the 3000 year old stone arrangement. Absolutely perfect

@bartjames100 6 күн бұрын

So much land so little trees. Your a beast Simone,hiking with you would be a marathon for me. Well done.

@martincaveney7601 2 күн бұрын

Thank you Simon for another engaging video. I did a similar walk last year across Dartmoor but the weather was more “normal” I.e. raining and wind. But like you it doesn’t dampen my spirits as the moors give more back than they take. I too camped on Sheep’s Tor in the Lea of the wind, thankfully it didn’t change direction for me. Thanks again for reminding me of my adventure on the moors, I think another trip beckons. Keep up the good work.

@user-eg3yv3xr7s 7 күн бұрын

I can really see why you love this place so much !! There is just something about it that captures your heart !

@kccox3446 6 күн бұрын

❤❤❤Simon what a walk through history ❤ thank you for taking me there through your Lens!!! WoW!!! The animals ,Land Ancestral history show❤❤❤Just Loved every second of this ❤

@trudiswanson9855 6 күн бұрын

Hi from Queensland. Loved the serene countryside and rocky outcrops. The prison on Dartmoor takes me to happy memories of "The Goon Show" radio show Harry Secombe, Spike Milligan and company. Loved your walk. Thankyou. 🙏

@marianneellman1139 7 күн бұрын

Simon this walk was absolutely fantastic....the moors look to be am amazing landscape. And l really enjoyed seeing those tadpoles...took me back to my childhood.❤ They are not easy to find. Obviously it is clean country there. Again thank you..🌲🌲🌲

@thomasmacias5032 8 күн бұрын

Very excited to see Simon absolutely 💯 love this Bloke 🙏💯🇺🇸🇬🇧🏕️

@MoonShadow74 7 күн бұрын

Yeah, your vids like a light in the darkness.

@nattydred2593 5 күн бұрын

Nice shot of you walking past the door of the ruined house at 7:56. You can imagine the past lives on the Moor.

@AnnaButrim 5 күн бұрын

We love all of your videos Simon. Thank you for another great adventure and for showing us your beautiful country.

@timec2002 7 күн бұрын

Just when we were starting to think you’d taken another break, another glorious video appears. I’ve spent time on Dartmoor with the army and as a civvie, it can be unforgiving, but it has so many things to see, some of which you visited. Keep them coming Simon. All the best. 👍🏻

@James-stone 8 күн бұрын

Ooooh, Bacon Grill. Now you're talking. The smell of that cooking and wafting across the hills 👌

@cedarbrake1309 8 күн бұрын

Once again, thank you. 🇨🇱🇺🇸

@jonathansmythe6273 8 күн бұрын

I love Dartmoor. Such variety.

@thebairdhaslanded 8 күн бұрын

nice video. thanks for going so we can visit this place lol

@jonathanmarkbotterell1926 8 күн бұрын

Lovely mate .....a real feast for the eyes. All the best. 😎☯️🌱

@leejose9649 8 күн бұрын

Dartmoor wow spent many a happy times there and Whistman woods Primeval Oak woodlands. Weather was on your side 😊

@IanTarrier 6 күн бұрын

Thanks Simon for the video, it's one of my favourite hikes on Dartmoor. I've been walking and camping there for many years it's my place to go and reset.