Hi I am Nathan J "Lark", my parnter in crime is Kelly "JAY". I Started some months after over 100 hikes to combat depression, SUBSCRIBE to a Brand New Channel for the best of Dorset and Hampshire hiking but also other locations from Yorkshire to Scotland*. *2025. We aim to make videos for the budget backpacker, Wild Camper, Hiker and those for whatever reason may not be able to get out into the wilderness anymore in as real and fun yet informative way as possible and hope to give those thinking of getting fit and healthy for body and mind by getting out into the great outdoors as much as possible, some inspiration. (that was a long sentence) Having both become very unfit ourselves, we take on the spirit of the wilderness via hikes and wild camps and occasional tours abroad while aiming to achieve a better balance of fitness all round. Get out more. Do yourself a favour guys! There will also be some charity events along the way.
I hope it is an environment issue, though it's mad that even fungi struggles. I had read, however, of so many issues with sweep foragers in the new forest. I only wanted to get enough for mushrooms on sourdough 😄
Like I said, mostly, I am an ass when it comes to 99.9% of fungi, so I have no idea there. You could well be right. I have gone over and had a look at the penny bun online. Great shroom. I'll keep a keen eye out next time.
I noticed this year,trees have been stripped bare of their fruits also. Nothing left for anyone Same with mushrooms it seems This forest looks weirdly bare 😮
Knowlton is the place , I live not far from here and if you look at the aerial photos of the place your see the iron age earthwork has many burial mounds around it too , Also the farm next to it was build in side a bigger earthwork but sadly no longer exists from the ground and can only be seen from above . I have found many ancient coins around the area before using my metal detector.
I feel it's a very overlooked site, we are so lucky in the uk to have an unfathomable number of ancient sites. Thanks for the added info, I'm learning a lot here. You found coins? That must feel amazing.
This is the first upload ive viewed and its great and refreshing looking forward for binging and i live down on the south coast near that tourist trap extortion ring of stones that midsummer's eve gets packed out... can you guess where? Kindest regards Liz
I'll be doing videos around your way very soon, I'll probably avoid the limestone doughnut, as I agree. It used to be easily accessible, less busy, and......free!
@@JaylarkOutdoors1 when it re ope8in the 2000s on midsummer being then within the 'resident zone my sister and I used to giup and enjoy ourselves,.. the visions of dozens of new age visitors invoking their' fertility rites' it was quite an eye-opening xx
Hey a new sub here 😊😊 what an excell4bit of background on ur channel page. Instantly subbed even before viewing any of ur amazing uploads. I suffer or suffered depression and issues and I salute you Bravo and keep up the awesomeness x
@thewhofan8020 😄 Yes, awesome location, and awful Vidiq thumbnail suggestion. I've since stopped using their "services" I will return the original thumbnail when I'm not so busy.
The ribbons on the yew tree are left in memory of a loved one or, as one lady said to me, as a ‘prayer’ offering for someone who is sick. The village of Knowlton was a few hundred yards to the west near the small river. Sadly it went out of use in the late 15thC after being decimated by Bubonic plague. There are over a 150 ring dykes within a mile radius.
Hi Nathan. Dad told me about you taking part in this challenge so I wanted to show you some support. OMG 😮. This is a huge amount of miles! Country walking magazine have a challenge to walk 1000 miles in a year and I thought that was a lot. How can I sponsor you? Do you have a just giving page? Looking forward to following you on your mission. Julie 😊
Certainly a little past a gentle stroll 😄 Thanks for your uplifting comment, it's needed! There is a link in the description for Alzheimer's Society. See you soon!
It certainly is a challenge, I have not even started yet on the appropriate amount of food intake, but will have to crack on with this sooner or later. Day 2 is on 3 hrs sleep (not clever), so all fun here 😄
When we were kids in the 80's we used to ride our bmx's from skipton to Bolton Abbey to swim in the river and jump the strid😮. We knew it's was dangerous but we thought it was shallow. Luckily no one fell in. Been back may times with my wife and kids for some beautiful walks.
Great video. I first found your channel when searching for films of the Purbecks. I am so pleased you are back walking the Jurassic Coast. Please keep them coming....I love your films
It's a tough game this youtube films game, but, hell, it helped me in so many ways, i really do enjoy doing it and folks like yourself make it 10 times better.
I heard you mention the dark places we can sometimes find ourselves in which, in full honesty, prompted me to subscribe, watch, like and comment to get the algorithm going because I support and admire anyone who with honesty & candour helps to bring this subject into the open. (Long sentence!) That aside, I have enjoyed the videos I have watched so far and the locations filmed are all places I also have visited over the years. Which is purely coincidental and not a sign from the gods, elves or wood fairies - I'm not that nuts! Well, not anymore. Keep it up and we'll keep watching, all the best mate.
Those algorithms can be a harsh beast, but at the least here, it's a pleasure to mess around and make use of a solitary hike. The real honour though, is having people like you on board. Always will be grateful 🙏
I can hear the emotion in your voice by just even being there. I think most people would be astonished by the level of industry that went on around those tops in years gone by and even as far back as prehistoric times. But I’m so glad it is now a place of beauty and peaceful solitude.
The last time I was there the ‘sun was splitting the flags’ as I heard a local describe it. Had a roll in the heather and a few jars, the mrs was driving! Beautiful memories
I have loved your videos around the village where I was born and bred! Not only did I go to school in what is now the Village Hall I passed my 11+ there in '65 !! My older sisters went there too as did my Mum as did her father!! There are so many things I want to say about the 50s and 60s there but sadly that village lifestyle has gone. The things that stick in my head are "the Winter of 62/63" , The Xmases in the British Legion hut (Yes! Holt had a British Legion!) and going to the dump behind what is now the heath to find bits to build a bike !! Happy Days !!
So, sorry I saw this so late, thanks for an amazing insight, its great when a video can connect with someone's life in some way and especially when it's a great yet little known location.
I wouldnt say it was the most dangerous but with the way it cuts inder the bank at an angle and all the caves and pockets worn out of the limestone it must come pretty close...Put it this way...Don't do anything that could lead to you ending up in there cause you 99% of the time won't get out again.
@@JaylarkOutdoors1 I used to live near it and even seeing it at different times of year and at really low water didnt make it any less scarey. I have seen it in flood so high the entire central channel and waterfall disappeared and equally on low water when the water is flowing through so slowly that side channels and tunnels were taking most of the water ...its not a thing anyone would jump across.
@@JaylarkOutdoors1 It is amazing, the water gets so churned up and there is so much air travelling down into the water you can actually feel the vibrations in the solid rock you're standing on....the rocks literally hum to the touch. Almost nothing would float in water like that
