Hiking the Angles Way Long Distance Trail. Part 3 - Beccles to Flixton. Tarp and Bivvy Wild Camp.

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7 ай бұрын

In this video, I am back on the trail again continuing with my hike along the Angles Way long distance footpath. Carrying everything I need, I am walking the 93 mile route from west to east, starting in Great Yarmouth and finishing in Thetford following the river Waveney on the Norfolk/Suffolk border.
In this episode, I pick up from where I ended the last section in the market town of Beccles. Joined by my buddy Martin (vildmark.co.uk) for the first couple of miles, I head off along muddy and flooded footpaths and across wide open fields, passing through the beautiful Suffolk countryside and its pretty villages and finally into Bungay. The river loops here, almost encompassing the town and gave it its unusual name derived from the the French words Bon Isle - this section was particularly beautiful despite costing me my dry feet!
My day ended near Flixton where I found a quiet isolated woodland to call home for the night, my tarp and bivvy giving me shelter from the heavy rain that filled the night.
In part 4, I continue along the Waveney valley heading ever closer to the source of the river, soaking up the sights and sounds and the pouring rain.
I hope you enjoy the video.
Thanks for watching.
Credits to Vildmark.co.uk for the drone footage - thanks mate!
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@davedurrant4161 7 ай бұрын

In a world of madness Simon keeping it real! Cheers

@sjwillis1137 7 ай бұрын

Well that's true .

@davedurrant4161 7 ай бұрын

Why would I want following?

@simonablokeinthewoods 7 ай бұрын

Cheers Dave 👍👍

@tobaccorich 7 ай бұрын

I do enjoy a nice Beccles Cake

@kingrafa3938 7 ай бұрын

Congratulations Simon for reaching the 200K+ subs! 👋👋👋👋👋

@simonablokeinthewoods 7 ай бұрын

Thank you mate!

@bazbarrow6160 7 ай бұрын

Absolutely love a Wednesday when I get this notification 🔔 👌😊

@paulwilson7234 7 ай бұрын

Indeed.

@manjeetbora21 7 ай бұрын

Hi! Simon...Such a nice country you live in. Every little detail has been captured to perfection in your content. Starting from the small gates to the cows. I wish I could camp with you someday. Keep posting such mind calming videos. Good night from India.

@mark.e.p 7 ай бұрын

You mean Countryside, not Country.

@Baron-Ortega 7 ай бұрын

I'm glad you think so. I do too but so many of my fellow countrymen talk it down.

@papajeff5486 7 ай бұрын

Ditto, from East Tennessee

@user-fd2rk7ug5y 7 ай бұрын

@@mark.e.pboth are correct, snooty ness sucks 👎

@mark.e.p 7 ай бұрын

@user-fd2rk7ug5y because our Country's rudderless at the moment - hence Countryside, and that's why it's great to escape and enjoy all the things it has to offer us, and Simon is a top bloke to show us how to enrich our lives in the wild.

@ahbenjamin2889 2 ай бұрын

Loved the comment " good afternoon " to the cows - could not stop laughing. Have missed seeing you here - I hope you are keeping well and that soon you will return.

@oliverwhitby4778 7 ай бұрын

Thanks simon i needed cheering up with one of your videos😊

@jamesellsworth9673 7 ай бұрын

It looked like this could just as well have been a CANOEING adventure. Thank you for covering another public foot trail.

@simonablokeinthewoods 7 ай бұрын

😂😂 I could have done with a boat on a couple of occasions! 💦💦

@Kenbur 7 ай бұрын

wet feet, rain, flooded trails, and a missed turn. YET the beautiful smile of a man who loves his adventures and explorations no matter the conditions or outcome. Here's to you Mate for another awesome leg of the Angles Way and much looking forward to the next and love being invited along on your trips.

@simonablokeinthewoods 7 ай бұрын

Thank you mate! 😁

@jackmitchell8756 7 ай бұрын

Woohoo looking forward to watching this when I get home from work. 😊

@KimberlyGreen 7 ай бұрын

Though there are _many_ enjoyable things about your videos, the bits of history you share continue to be my favorite bits. Just fascinating to think of all the past humans, including most of my ancient ancestors, being part of that land and history. Your journeys open a lovely window into my ancestral past.

@simonablokeinthewoods 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Kimberly!

@davidsayer3325 7 ай бұрын

I really enjoyed the video thanks Simon. So nice to see Beccles where I went to school and especially Geldeston Locks the village I was born in and spent my entire childhood. The Waveney valley holds a special place in my heart.

@simonablokeinthewoods 7 ай бұрын

Cheers Dave! It’s a lovely part of the region isn’t it 👍👍

@davidsayer3325 7 ай бұрын

@@simonablokeinthewoodscertainly is Simon 👍

@Fannin7 6 ай бұрын

So beautiful and peaceful an area. But hiking in the wet and cold makes me happy to be inside just watching you do it .

@aynsleycooper365 7 ай бұрын

Brilliant, shocking flooding... we love getting a notification from you.

@Hiltok 7 ай бұрын

Ah, the joy of Martin's little dog splashing through the wet! Wonderful. I enjoyed watching the rest of the journey, too.

@wendyhaddock451 4 ай бұрын

Hey Simon. I live in Beccles!!!! It's a beautiful place! Love your kids xxxx

@dyztanz6188 7 ай бұрын

You know you are in a bad spot when it says 'danger, flying golf balls' 😂

@jungletiger1900 7 ай бұрын

The best healthy mediational exercise in the world, thanks for sharing.

@striding_hedge 7 ай бұрын

Keep them coming fella 😀

@AffableGuacamole 7 ай бұрын

Best notification of the day, just as I finish work.

@sarkybugger5009 7 ай бұрын

Nice one, Simon. Congratulations on passing 200,000 subscribers! I see that Range Rover owners still can't park the damn things. 😁 All the best.

@simonablokeinthewoods 7 ай бұрын

Thanks mate! I think I can genuinely agree with you with this particular driver - the Range Rover belongs to my boss! 😂

@sarkybugger5009 7 ай бұрын

@@simonablokeinthewoods I trust a good ragging ensued. 😁

@icba4907 7 ай бұрын

My only complaint is that you don't upload frequently enough. 👍

@royflint3551 7 ай бұрын

Yay!

@insoleandlaces 7 ай бұрын

Great to see other parts of our country, many thanks for sharing your adventures.

@jeffreypopp6660 7 ай бұрын

So cool that you are walking near/through Bungay. It's where my grandmother is from. Married a soldier and moved to the US. Getting to see it vicariously through your video.

@simonablokeinthewoods 7 ай бұрын

Oh wow! That’s a nice link! Was he stationed nearby? 👍

@jeffreypopp6660 7 ай бұрын

@@simonablokeinthewoods Hardwick airfield was his post.

@yellowboot6629 7 ай бұрын

Beauty ❣️🤗 Thanks 🥃🏋️

@Diane-ue5mt 7 ай бұрын

Looked like a great section. Loved the cows!🍻

@p3ggy80 7 ай бұрын

200k you deserve half a million. All the best and thank you.

@craiglake6091 7 ай бұрын

Great video Simon. I loved the history of the area too. Cheers

@myvoiceyourstory9338 7 ай бұрын

Simon mate I’d watch a front facing view of you walking around for hours . Jjst the sound of your feet and occasional words or none at all That was a beautiful intro Thank you for all bro

@MHarenArt 7 ай бұрын

As always Simon, enjoyed spending this 30 minutes along with you on your hike. Saty safe.

@oddmanout98 7 ай бұрын

You probably won’t see this message as I’m late to the ’party’. But I’ll comment anyway. Al ways love it when I see you in places I walked/camped too. I think we must have just missed each other. When I walked through to the Licks inn, it was just before it was forced and had to close. I do hope they are getting sorted again now. Such great people and a community run pub! They deserve all the support they can get. That’s often a dinner or lunch stop when we stay at the @threeriverscampsite Always enjoy your trips along the Waveney. Good luck with it all. Atb Paul.

@nicholaswelsh8486 7 ай бұрын

Ah, one of my favourite cycling stops from my home in Peasenhall. Sitting by the weir having a coffee from the Silo! Lovely clear water and a healthy river bed. Can't ignore the tradegy that happened there but its still a lovely place to just sit and clear the mind

@simonablokeinthewoods 7 ай бұрын

I remember the tragedy that happened there - very sad. Lovely spot though 👍

@loudoret353 7 ай бұрын

My, that was a wet one Simon! Really felt for you pulling on cold wet socks. Know that feeling, but usually it’s a cold wet swimming costume for me!

@mbrider56 7 ай бұрын

Great content simon, your walk looked lovely, if a bit soggy in parts..... great to watch though.

@mtoth1156 7 ай бұрын

Love the video. The country side is beautiful as always you get some amazing shots. Sorry to see England has had such major flooding. Tires me out just watching.

@a.y.t.a.s.494 7 ай бұрын

That’s all floodplain, been flooding for thousands of years.

@nicolab2075 7 ай бұрын

@@a.y.t.a.s.494I was brought up on the edge of the Fens, they had to raise the land to build roads, the land is so low and flat... Lovely to see East Anglia and fenland on Simon's videos 😊 11:07 I remember my dad telling me about Black Shuck, when I was little 😁

@a.y.t.a.s.494 7 ай бұрын

@@nicolab2075 yep, a lot of roads and rail lines are built up out of marsh, I think part of what Simon walked along in earsham was built up by the Romans, called “temple bar”. The black dog of Bungay can still be seen on dark and stormy nights if you know where to look 😄

@Tinytraveler 7 ай бұрын

It's very enjoyable to see your countries landscape. Fun to tag along with these videos as well. Great work, good editing as always! Here's wishing you the best on your next video!

@robertasellers7290 7 ай бұрын

Another great video as always

@thomhollyer4102 7 ай бұрын

Did the Bungay loop a couple of months ago with my parents, and just so happened to stumble across a great and quite impressive motorbike meet at the pub in Earsham, much to my dad's delight; so much so that he went back to the meet the following month on his BMW tourer!

@alanrobertson5497 7 ай бұрын

Great video, dry socks this time, love watching❤❤

@dianejacklin4338 7 ай бұрын

Lovely to catch up with your video and will watch the next one tomorrow. Lots of flooded areas and glad you had some dry socks.

@Anita-rq9ev 7 ай бұрын

Love your videos, they always make me smile😊. Only one problem: I need more videos😅😂. Thank you for your hard work, it's highly appreciated that you manage to make me feel relaxed 🙏

@simonablokeinthewoods 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🙏🏻

@cobscamping6909 7 ай бұрын

Thank you Simon, so enjoy your videos. Looking forward to the next one. ❤

@Curlew-Corner 7 ай бұрын

An interesting walk, thanks. A couple of extra pairs of socks wouldn’t go amiss 🤔. Looking forward to the next episode.

@stephentodd6936 7 ай бұрын

Lovely, walking my local paths. You missed a treat with your detour, Bath hills. X

@a.y.t.a.s.494 7 ай бұрын

Hello brother.

@simonablokeinthewoods 7 ай бұрын

I’ll head back sometime soon and walk along the proper route 😁👍

@a.y.t.a.s.494 7 ай бұрын

@@simonablokeinthewoods I’ll get the beers in, east Anglian bushcraft has a nice camping spot there too.

@williambowers7207 7 ай бұрын

Loved it absolutely Loved it👍

@markj1679 7 ай бұрын

Great video Simon ! I know how the wet boots feel I live Also in EA but on the border of the fens all my footpaths are under water but still enjoy getting the miles in

@billburr5881 7 ай бұрын

I think Simon enjoyed that chocolate with his rum!

@12001markb 7 ай бұрын

Nice to see the honey stove still going strong.

@briankirkup 7 ай бұрын

Excellent Video Simon very nice walk that Shame you got wet boots HaHa. Well done. Take Care. B. K

@CaroleFrenchFox 7 ай бұрын

Always such a nice surprise to find a Simon video upload. It's been a while, you have been missed. ❤

@borrowox2886 7 ай бұрын

i have some fond memories of passing through Bungay as a kid on holidays up to Great Yarmouth. Stopped off at a cafe there that did the best homemade sausages. a couple of times my dad bought them in bulk from the cafe owner to take home and cook. and if i remember rightly there was always an impressive floral display as you enter the town. Also i ate my first ever red banana in Bungay. Funny how things bring back the oddest memories, cheers. :)

@papajeff5486 7 ай бұрын

Simon, I cringed when I saw you walking through that water in your leather boots. Oh, Buddy, not good. I’m willing to bet they’ve seen water before though. Wet socks and boots in the morning is less than ideal. So, GoPro has a design problem and won’t help you. Good to know. Makes me rethink buying a GoPro for my Appalachian Trail hike. I’ll be sure to tell my hiking buddies. We get a lot of rain in East Tennessee mountains and fording creeks and rivers is kinda normal. Yep, we’d rather have dry socks and shoes in the morning, heh, heh, which is almost never. A brisk walk warms everything up though. Thanks for sharing.

@simonablokeinthewoods 7 ай бұрын

Thanks mate! Leather boots are the best boots for wet conditions - as long as they are dried slowly afterwards and treated to a little pampering with leather balm 😁 The microphone cover is only on the media mod for the GoPro, so if you’re just interested in the standard GoPro, this won’t be an issue 😁👍

@rejnokarl2514 7 ай бұрын

In the Swedish army we were taught a neat trick on how to dry wet socks whilst on the trail. Hang the wet socks over your sholders (underneath all clothes so it contacts your bare skin) and during the march your body heat will effectively evaporate the water and dry your socks so that you can change to a dry pair every 2-3 hours depending on how hard your march is. I really like your walks Simon. Walking is the primal means of human transportation and resonates down the ages. Although, my favourite is the canoe episodes. Looking forward to your next leg (seems like it could be an interesting one). /Karl

@simonablokeinthewoods 7 ай бұрын

Thank you Karl! That is a top tip with the socks - I’ll give that a try next time 👍👍

@rejnokarl2514 7 ай бұрын

@@simonablokeinthewoods It works surprisingly well. You'll just have to put up with your smelly socks around the neck. But it also means that you can wash a pair of muddy socks (or other under garments) and then dry them during the day's march.

@jimmycleveland1373 7 ай бұрын

Great video Simon, as always! Thank you for sharing your adventures!

@eponder8876 7 ай бұрын

I like your videos because I get to see the beautiful countryside and some villages. Do not have footpaths in USA. Also I like you and Kent. You mesh well with each other.

@Buddingrose 7 ай бұрын

I wish the videos were longer. They are relaxing to watch.

@mrbulkerman 7 ай бұрын

Love the Locks Inn, been a while since I was last out there...

@vetworker 7 ай бұрын

Looks a lovely walk. I’ve done bits and pieces of it. Know Bungay, Geldeston very well as until recently had family living in that area. I drove to Bungay a couple of weeks ago and the Waveney had turned the flood plains into a lake. Great video as always. 😊👍👍👍

@davidbones8947 7 ай бұрын

Brother just found your channel greetings from oregon usa i dont walk well my knees i ride adventure motorcycles trails forest roads camping exploring, there is alot of peace and quiet out in the bush really enjoyed your adventure thanks

@tonyalso9508 7 ай бұрын

I love EVERY video! They are always spot on. Keep em coming Simon

@kristingrounds4163 7 ай бұрын

Great video and it looks like the next one is going to be more epic and wet LOL

@user-el4mn4dm2d 7 ай бұрын

Hello Simon Just very pretty countryside you walk in. Those bridges, gates are well 👌 maintained. The drone footage was great. Sorry about your GoPro part went missing hope 😔 you can fix. CHEERS F.NZ.😊

@ruchiramunjal6061 7 ай бұрын

Great Camping Adventure Simon !! Congratulations.

@heathernisbet4136 7 ай бұрын

I always enjoy your walking videos, and the Angles Way looks amazing. Surprisingly, i dont think I've done any of it yet ! Your next episode looks exciting 😁

@simonablokeinthewoods 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Heather! It’s a nice route, well worth it for the river sections 😁

@debbieeames5232 7 ай бұрын

Hi Simon. Nice reflection shot at about 7 minutes 30 secs.! Deb from Oz

@sjwillis1137 7 ай бұрын

Always look forward to you .😘👍👍👍

@SumayahNajaar 6 ай бұрын

Simon dear You’re doing a brilliant job. Your English is excellent and your accent is pleasing and amenable. Please try to use more sweet English terminologies when describing your activities or talking about whatever you see in your walks. I’ve subscribed to your channel and am following your work to improve my English. Keep all the good work up and God Bless. Thanks a heap.

@almac2598 7 ай бұрын

It really is Big Sky Country. Thanks Simon.

@martystacey4429 7 ай бұрын

I was with you bro.... Top quality cinematography and chat.... #outstanding😎👌👏👊

@olejacobstalesen6558 7 ай бұрын

Just what I needed, a nice & calm video!

@jonathanwood9256 7 ай бұрын

I’ve said it before and I’ll say again and again… thank you Simon for your ace videos… i certainly appreciate the time and effort that you put into them…. They make me a happy little chap… ta buddy

@simonablokeinthewoods 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Jonathan!

@lscblackwell9202 7 ай бұрын

Always love your videos. No drama, just great, wholesome, relaxing content. ❤ Such beautiful countryside and you always just power through it, regardless of the conditions or weather. Sorry about your Go-Pro microphone cover. That's aggravating, especially when Go-Pro has to know it's an issue. At the very least, they should offer that part as a replacement for purchase. Certainly makes me pause about investing in anything Go-Pro. Looking forward to your next leg of this adventure! These videos get me through alot of stressful work days. 😊 I appreciate your efforts! Take care and be safe out there! 👍👍😊😊❤❤

@oscaren.voyage3094 7 ай бұрын

Hi Simon, a trick I use to do at the end of a canoe day with wet boots and socks was to put a pair of gore-tex socks on top of a pair of dry socks inside my wet boots - i.e. skin/dry socks/gore-tex socks/wet boots; it made the end of the day enjoyable and did not have to bring extra shoes/boots.

@cedarbrake1309 7 ай бұрын

Just a thank you for allowing us to enjoy your walks and camps. 🇨🇱

@patrickcarey7692 7 ай бұрын

Cheers Simon. Truly great. Stay with it man.

@johnmcphee2201 7 ай бұрын

a couple of plastic bags and a bit of string in your pack bag could save you getting wet feet if you get caught out. i really enjoy coming on your outings with you.

@matsfrisk3653 7 ай бұрын

👍👍

@Adamdunn1991 7 ай бұрын

Hey Simon !! Great video I live in beccles.gutted I didn’t see you !!😊

@ashwoodoutdoors 7 ай бұрын

Cracking video looking forward to the next instalment

@loupiscanis9449 7 ай бұрын

Thank you , Simon . 🐺 Loupis Canis .

@loupiscanis9449 7 ай бұрын

Wet socks , Old trick , carry a news paper in ya pack , Dont take up room , light , when ya hit the sack wrap ya soggy footbags in the paper , , oh and it also mean ya have tons of tinder and lots emerg ass-wipe , , YW , 🐺 Loupis Canis .

@si5883 7 ай бұрын

2 pairs of spare socks Simon. Then you can dry a pair attached to your pack or person somewhere have a pair on and pair in the pack. Just rotate. 👍

@waynepugh7844 7 ай бұрын

Hi Simon, thank you for a great channel, I really enjoy your videos, I've recently sumbled upon a couple where your cooking up a feast, one I think included your son? I too am a fan of the Opinel knives, they're amazing sharp, as a teenager I found out the hard way that the Opinel knives have that rotating locking ring at the base of the blade to stop it from folding back on you! I'm sure you know this but had noticed in several of your videos, that you hadn't utilised this feature, I would hate for you, your son or other patrons to come to grief as I did all thoughs years ago! keep up the great work!!

@stefan.5987 7 ай бұрын

Beautiful scenery Simon, so much water as well. 😂 See you soon and stay safe. 👍

@BrianthatiscalledBrian 7 ай бұрын

Love this content. Many thanks, Simon. 🙂👍

@ufoman4468 7 ай бұрын

Fantastic camera work as always Simon .Knarly ol trees etc matching knarly ol you after losing that camera part Really enjoyed tagging along with you on part 3 . See you next time .

@deeannh17 7 ай бұрын

Always a pleasure to come along with you and your friends on a walk via KZfaq 🇺🇸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🚶🏻‍♀️🥾

@terrymcdermott5276 7 ай бұрын

Add a couple of Tesco shopping bags to the pack. Put them over your boots when going through water. Nice dry feet.

@anoksf216 7 ай бұрын

When I was younger ( a long time ago now) those meadows in the Waveney used to flood in the winter and then freeze hard - we used to walk miles out across the ice, over the dikes and even the river itself sometimes - treacherous really but beautiful too in its way.

@simonablokeinthewoods 7 ай бұрын

Sounds like fun!! 😃

@anoksf216 7 ай бұрын

@@simonablokeinthewoods it was magical- especially at night with the moon shining - one year it also snowed and snowed and the whole of the valley from Homersfield to Mendham was white except for the bare black silhouettes of the trees. We used to trudge over the ice for miles.

@a.y.t.a.s.494 7 ай бұрын

Great video Simon. So nice to see my stomping grounds. Great editing and music too. 🎉

@chillaxorz 7 ай бұрын

So beautiful. Thank you for sharing and congratulations on 200k subs!

@MichaelAndersen_DK 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for bringing us along on your wonderful adventures. Martin's dog got me giggling. Talk about having fun in the water 😁

@cheryltucker6589 7 ай бұрын

What a great country you live in...to have so many quaint trails peeking out at small villages & commerce. USA should take notes on how clean your trails are. You're very fortunate. Designated footpaths (USA) are quite often trashed & garbage all over. Either we clean it up or ignore the mess. Guess other 'guests' don't like the Pack in -- Pack out method. Sad commentary for the US. Sorry, Simon...I'm trying to wake up my sleepy group to do the right thing. Great trek, Mate/Mister Simon 💓🏕️

@sjwillis1137 7 ай бұрын

Love you Simon ♡♡♡♡♡

@tinkersparkie10 7 ай бұрын

Great video I was born and grew up in bungay so know that area well as soon as I see you cross the narrow foot bridge I knew you'd gone off the track . Very soggy under foot definitely better in dryer weather.

@Thedagda801 7 ай бұрын

Excellent content as always! I used to never take a chair with me, now I can’t be without it.

@JasonMcCann841 7 ай бұрын

Filming is great Simon, that is also a lot of work back and forth for the camera all day. Enjoyed it.

@fireforger9192 7 ай бұрын

Nice video, if you put your socks into the sleeping bag with you next to your skin they should dry out for the next day as long as you wring them out. 🤞

@kevt7931 7 ай бұрын

Love it, love norfolk as well...from good old derbyshire.

@a.y.t.a.s.494 7 ай бұрын

I know exactly where you camped, good choice. Not far from the old flixton airfield, would have been great to camp there in ww2 and listen to the roar of the liberators queuing up at night. 😀