Thank you Peter! 👍😁

Haha - thanks Laurie! I really like Castle Acre too - loads of interesting history, a gorgeous river to splash about in and a great pub! Perfect! Atb, Simon

Good idea. 👍

Cheers Jeff! Glad the videos are helpful - it’s never too late to get out and enjoy the outdoors and makes for a richer life! Atb, Simon

Haha - always room for a couple more stoves! Ah, yes, lunch - must be the noodles you’re referring to Haha!

I have to admit, I always feel bad seeing you and Andy walking away from the camera to film yourselves knowing that you have to turn around and come back to get the camera! lot of walking!

Haha - I know - the church was well and truly locked! Not sure what pilgrims from days of old would have had to say about that!!

Cheers Carl - one of the reasons I didn’t bring her along - it’s one worrying about water for myself, but not fair to deprive her. Atb buddy, Simon

Thank you!! It’s been a lovely walk - not far to go now till I start to smell the sea air! Atb, Simon

Cheers, Atb, Simon

Cheers! Won’t Be long! Atb, Simon

Cheers Chris! Really glad you enjoyed it mate. Check out Tinny at Minibull Designs - it’s one of his stoves. Great little thing, I’ve had a few pop can stoves over the years, this one the best by far! Atb, Simon

Thanks buddy! The last instalment should be up in the next couple of days. Atb mate, Simon

Cheers Kevin! The final instalment will be up in the next couple of days! Atb, Simon

Cheers Thomas! Atb, Simon

Cheers John! I count my lucky stars every single day - very fortunate to live here. Atb, Simon

Thanks mate! Atb, Simon

Cheers Daren! Atb, Simon

Cheers Jimmy! It was such a generous gift! The u/q protector works really well, keeps the wind off, holds everything in place and traps a bit more air - it scrunches down to the size of a tangerine too! Atb mate, Simon

Cheers Joss! Great stoves, love mine - versatile and lightweight. Glad you enjoyed the walk! Atb, Simon

Thanks Simon, looked very similar terrain to the Sandstone Trail up here in Cheshire. Im new to your channel so that was the first video I watched so dont know if you have the grill adaptor for the Honeystove.. used it a lot this year and made some cracking camp meals with it.. a tasty one in this video👍 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jc6Gf8uJuZadqWQ.html

Cheers Joss! I’ve got the mesh grill that came with it - used that lots for cooking - I’ll take a wee peek at your vid later on - cheers!

Thank you Connie! I feel hugely privileged to have such scenery right on my doorstep, so to show it off to others is absolutely my pleasure!! 😁👍

Cheers John! 😁 Atb mate.

Haha - cheers Robert! Yes, that drink was rank! It wasn’t so much the fishy curry aftertaste as the artificial sweeteners - I can’t stand the taste of them! Next episode should be up early next week! Atb, Simon

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it. Atb, Simon

Cheers Dave! Yes, the filter needs some more use and abuse really before I can properly comment on how good it is, but the principle is good - it’s also got a nifty system built in whereby it simply stops delivering water when the filter has reached the end of its life. Also made in UK, which I should have mentioned. I’ll do a proper review once it’s had some more use! Atb, Simon

Cheers! Atb, Simon

Cheers Colin! It’s a lesson in not skimping on the water! Atb, Simon

Cheers Bill - worked well! Atb, Simon

Cheers Mike! It imparts a certain mysterious bonus to the flavour, I think! Atb, Simon

Cheers! It was a nice walk! Now for the Coastal path! Atb, Simon

Haha - very underrated is fishy noodle water! It - it was that disgusting orange drink that spoilt it! I learnt from my mistakes on that walk - you can’t necessarily rely on water sources - next time I’ll carry more! Thanks David, Atb.

@@simonablokeinthewoods Sadly, increased abstraction of water from the ground for irrigation and livestock (unheard of when I was a kid, when irrigation was something I only knew the meaning of from geography lessons - particularly telling as my father was a civil engineer working for the Essex Rivers Authority) have taken their toll on surface water availability in the UK, and particularly East Anglia. The Environment Agency, with the loss of all the local knowledge that went along with centralising such things, have much to answer for in that respect, as they issue the abstrction licenses. Lack of objections to developmeent on flood plains have also reduced absorbtion of water, as it is mostly regarded as a problem to be got rid of via (now overloaded) drainage, and wasted out to sea even when it doesn't create flooding problems where none used to exist.

Thank you and thanks for the sub! The Peddars Way is a great footpath - the best trail in the area in my opinion - there are loads of good spots along the way for a crafty stealth camp which is useful when walking the route. I always try to arrive late and leave early, and adopt the usual ‘leave no trace’ approach, I’ve never had any problems but obviously, it’s not without risk - the land either side of the path is all privately owned or forestry commission. Have fun! Atb, Simon

Cheers Colin - it’s a beauty! The fire rope primer is brilliant and it’s stuffed full of carbon felt which absorbs the meths and regulates the burn. Great stoves -check minibulldesigns stoves here on KZfaq. Tinny, who designed and makes them is a real character!! Atb, Simon

Hahaha - well done with the water score! Good wild camp spots along the way. 😁🏕

Cheers Nicki! We share a lot of history between the uk and Denmark - the style of burial being one of them - we have lots of barrows, circles and structures that have influence from Denmark and Norse culture. Makes history interesting!! Atb, Simon

Simon, a bloke in the woods hi Simon Really glad it’s being used mate...I’ve now been in Scotland now for 9 days and it’s rained every day so no lack of water here ...catch ya later mate

Haha - yes, they take a bit of breaking in dont they!! 👍

Cheers Abe, me too, unless I’m too knackered! Atb, Simon

Haha - sounds like you had a close shave! He’s a character isn’t he - love his stoves! Atb mate, Simon

Cheers buddy! And huge congrats on the 2k subs! I got about 400ml during the evening - which you saw in the video. The rain overnight was disappointing - I got another 200ml or so. It’s a great method of collecting water - you just need the rain haha! Atb, Simon

@@simonablokeinthewoods Thanks for the congrats Simon much appreciated. I remember collecting water off a tarp in the jungle, we are able to collect litres and litres in 10-15 mins such was the rainfall! Keep up the good work buddy 👍

Superb mate - made good progress - yes, that bit after castle acre is a drag isn’t it!! Nice of those folk to come and pick you up - good service! I’ve camped at Anmer Mink before - there’s a little woodland to the west near the path that ain’t too bad. Hope the last leg went well! 👍😁

Cheers Roger - a couple of people have asked about gear and weight etc - I think I’ll do a kit video if that would be useful? Atb, Simon

Absolutely mate. Look forward to it. 👍

Cheers Stewart! Indeed, a showcase of the best of Norfolk’s countryside! Atb, Simon

Cheers Jason! Great read, Stu Barber sent me a copy and I’ve chatted a bit with Dave - top bloke! Hopefully going on a canoe trip to Stora Le next year, inspired by the book! Atb, Simon

Sounds fantastic Simon, Stu barber what a legend!!.Ill be seeing Stu next week for a catch up and a brew .Like a say Simon keep the videos coming , very enjoyable to watch ,gets the bushcraft juices flowing ..... Jason w

Thank you! It wasn’t quite as far as sedgeford - I was in a wood just off the trail and literally a stones throw from the northern tip of fring - a beautiful spot indeed!! I’ve tried the army flame less ration heaters - work really well - and I’m told the civi vertion is pretty good too - a good bet for your upcoming challenge! I know somebody else who’s talking g part in it too. Good luck!

Hahaha - now that is a scary thought! Mind you, she might at least have led me to a decent water source haha! Cheers Al!

Hi Maggie! Yes, there is a video on it - scroll down a bit, it’s there! 😁 Atb, Simon

Thank you! I use a Canon 700d as my main camera with an external Rode microphone and a GoPro (an old hero3). As for people, yes, passed a few - sections are used by dog walkers and people out for a stroll, met two on bikes who were doing the whole trail over two days. Definitely not crowded though! Cheers Simon

Thank you! I generally have a rough idea - I always spend time looking at maps before a trip - it’s a part of the planning that I really enjoy! I’ll look for spots that might be good for a camp and then see what’s it’s actually like when I get there - sometimes it’s ideal, sometimes I’ll find somewhere else. 👍

Cheers Paul! I’m not actually sure what it weighed but I cut down the weight as much as I could with the kit I have. I may do a load-out video of what I took - I’ll weigh it then!! Atb, Simon

Perfect for a sneaky stealthy wildcamp! And like you say very little impact! Mine isn’t the lightest setup, but it’s comparable to a tarp/bivvy bag combination setup but more comfortable!!

@@simonablokeinthewoods This idea is for when you next get booted out your own house onto the peddars way! Get yer own back!!

@@simonablokeinthewoods kzfaq.info/get/bejne/n76ag5yeqsq3fqM.html

Thanks Jonas! The last instalment is now up! Hoping to continue on another trail next year! Atb, Simon

Thanks Robin! I will check that out - sounds interesting - it’s such a good way of collecting quite a lot of water very quickly (assuming it’s raining haha!) cheers, Simon

Wish I’d taken a spare bottle - I did consider taking my dromedary bag, but ditched it at the last minute to save weight - ha! You’ll be fine on bikes buddy - I’ve cycled it several times, some stiles and kissing gates along the way and an up and over bridge, but nothing you can’t carry a bike over. Good luck and have fun!

The prickly things are sweet chestnuts - not quite ready yet, but it’ll be a good year for them! The red berries are haws from the hawthorn. The walk is just too long for Maggie - she can manage 8-10 miles, but no further, she’s a lump and struggles with distance - a shame, I’d have liked to have her along! Atb, Simon

Yes, it is a DD system - DD frontline in Coyote brown, DD 3x3 tarp in green (although I do have one in brown too) homemade whoopie slings, Henge Hammocks tree huggers, Dutchware titanium marlin spike toggles, homemade (not by me) goosedown underblanket and protector, Mountain Equipment skywalker sleepingbag.

Thank you! I carried my main camera (Canon 700d with Rode Videomic) fixed to its tripod in my hand the whole way, swapping from one hand to the other as fatigue crept in - I had to do that as I was stopping to set up shots etc very frequently. My GoPro was strapped to a chest harness and I packed batteries etc in my pack. So I didn’t count it in my pack weight. 👍

Cheers John - the earlier sound - like a bark, was a muntjac deer. Later, at the end of the video were owls - a barn owl I think and possibly a little owl (birds are not my strong point haha!!)

thanks for the reply Simon keep the videos coming friend!

That’s good advise - I wish I’d taken more!

Cheers John, the stove is packed with carbon felt which absorbs the meths, so if you extinguish it before it’s empty, the felt kind of holds the fuel. I didn’t have any leakage issues - it was just loose in the lid pocket of my pack. Probably better in a dedicated container though! Atb, Simon

Cheers Phil! Haha, not even a sighting!! Lots of flint along the way, probably a remnant of the Roman road built along the same route, although as you say, the route dates back to Neolithic times. I’m planning a bike ride along the Icknield Way for later in the year (probably not to film. Sometimes it’s nice not to have to worry about the camera all the time!)

No, can’t afford Fjallraven smocks! Hundreds of squids!! It’s a Paramo Velez smock - good old Paramo directional - best waterproof system there is (ventile excluded! But then I can’t afford that either haha!)

@@simonablokeinthewoods im ordering some factory seconds olive green ventile 23oz 154cm cut on the width on the yarn Have an idea to copy a no1 fjallraven smock with a few sas smock extras thrown in!! But my chief machinist has just mutinied after the making of my tent!! Which is still partially unfinished!! You just Cant get the 88yr old staff these days!! I shall have to buy a horse whip start laying down the law to get anything done arounds here!!

@@simonablokeinthewoods it works out at about £28 per metre instead of £35 -38

@@simonablokeinthewoods im thinking of making a pair of ventile walking pants too with gosseted crutch reinforced knees etc Inner ankle areas but ive heard ventile can go very stiff when wet So last thing you need is to be walking like frankenstein whose cakked his pants in a rainstorm with 5miles still left to go and you cant move yer legs for stiff rigid ventile cotton goes sets like cardboard when wet! Can be stiff until worked in weatherised

Hahaha - sounds like an exciting project!

Well, that was a question out of the blue hahaha! Yes I did! Geography 1992-95! I’m assuming you were too?

I thought so, I was on the same course. I have been watching your videos for a few weeks thinking I know that face! Anyway keep up the videos, take care Marcus.

MAW Adventure Outdoors - Haha! Well, that is a coincidence! Good old Wapping! Never really did anything related to Geography haha, I taught for a bit, but design and technology, not geography! Now I’m a carpenter! Still got my Global Geomorphology text book though. Atb mate, Simon

I, like you, have not used the Geography Degree. Instead I moved into people management and I have remained in this sector ever since. Funny that you mention Geomorphology as I have kept the text and it is still one of my favorite words. ATB Marcus.

Haha - it always catches up with you! The elastic is still there on the outside, I just ran a length of paracord inside between the two wee loops at each end of the bug net - works a treat for hanging stuff, like you socks or book etc.

Food of the gods! 😂👍

Phenomenal.

Thanks Thomas! 😁👍

Thanks, I didn’t time it, but as an estimate I’d say 4 minutes to boil 500ml - pretty fast for such a tiny stove. Cheers, Simon

not bad. Don't you use gas stoves?

TheFastmozg - sometimes, but I prefer the simplicity of a meths burner with a stove I can also burn wood in. Gas is quicker though for sure!

It's a good thing, but I don't like liquid fuel. I used to use gasoline Primus, but switched to gas. As well as using homemade stoves for wood chips. One classic, made of 1 liter stainless mug. And the second more serious, made according to the original scheme of one inventor, called "UFO burner". kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rp-Be8aY19O1dHU.html

Cheers Paul! Snow already? Is that normal for Alberta this time of year? I’ll check Brasslite out, always on the lookout for nice stoves - it’s a condition for which there is no known cure! Atb, Simon

It's Canada eh! Next month it could be +30C! Or -30C:( We don't like it, but hey, if you haven't cooked over a fire at -40C, you haven't lived, I guess! Oh yes, I have stoveitis as well!

Paul Gibson - Haha! I need to visit Canada! I contacted Brasslite and got a price for shipping to UK - that’s right there on my Christmas list! 😁 look like great stoves - and they’re made from brass - win, win!

If you get one, please let me know what you think! Thank you. Paul

Will do Paul!

Haha, I’ll get my razor out.

@@simonablokeinthewoods no, don’t touch those eyebrows! I enjoyed seeing them, you are usually wearing your wool beanie over them. Your eyebrows add so much to your smile. They add such character to your facial expressions. You make me smile so often while watching your videos.

Hahaha! Felt pretty flat for most of the walk! A bit too long for Maggie, bless her - she can do 8 or 10 miles max - then she needs to sleep for three days! Atb, Simon

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Извините, у нас здесь много странных имен - это как Средняя Земля от лорда, если кольца!

Unexpected like from the author) "Peddar "in Russian consonant with the word denoting" homosexual " in the abusive version (bugger maby).

TheFastmozg - Ah! I see what you mean now hahaha!!! That could put off some of my Russian viewers.

I don't think so, it's just funny words

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Thanks, there really isn’t much more action I can put into a video about walking haha! As for the talking, you’ll just have to skip those bits if you dont want to hear me talking - most people are interested to hear about things I pass and the things I do. Cheers, Simon

@@simonablokeinthewoods get some right nobs on here making stupid arsed comments.