Hi everyone, welcome to my channel, my name is Paul, i am a born and bred Cumbrian and i love being outside wild camping and fellwalking. Wether on a mountain in a tent, or in the forest in my hammock and tarp i love it all. Expect to see some awesome wild camping videos with amazing views, and some cool forest adventures, i will show you what kit im using, and what i like and dislike about it, what kit i love and what kit i would stay clear of. For contact with me please email woodlandsview@yahoo.co.uk I hope you enjoy the channel, all the best, Paul.
Just catching up as I've been away hiking myself mate! Well done to you both. It's way harder than it's made out to be and doing it in 4 days is a great achievement. Top work 😁 Adge and B
Cheers Adge, yeah it really caught us by surprise with the foot pain, way harder than the Cumbria way for sure, but we smashed it in 4 😁 been keeping up with your hikes on Instagram bro, well done, I definitely couldn't keep up with you 🤣🤣🤣 catch you soon pal, atb Paul 🙏🏕🏕🏕😁
Only for those that do the research, it's taken me years to find it, and as the plaque on the rock says, it was built for everyone to enjoy, atb Paul 🏕🏕🏕😁
Cheers buddy, glad you enjoyed it 😁 it was a great adventure for sure, full of great views and history...and sore feet 🤣🤣🤣 thanks for watching and commenting, it's really appreciated, atb Paul 🙏 🏕 🏕🏕😁
I really hope you're coming this year, it's my first one, I can really relate to you and hopefully get to shake your hand - must take some courage to stand up there and talk about what you've been through
Yeah ill be there this year matey, and once again speaking on stage, hopefully a little less nervous this time 😀 look forward to seeing you there 😁 atb Paul 🙏 🏕 🏕🏕😁
Banging video Mate. You definitely captured everything on this trip. It was brilliant and historical walk,kind of wish we could of taken our time in the middle section to take in more information and the history. But 90miles in 4 day was amazing. ATB Dan 👍 👍 👍 👍
Cheers Dan, although we challanged ourselves to complete it in 4 days, which we did, I agree it would have been nice to take in a bit more of the middle section for sure. As I've already said, I couldn't have done it without you brother 💙 see you soon, atb Paul 🙏 🏕🏕🏕❤️
well done guys, the 1st day looked brutal in that heat and all that road you had to walk , looks like you had good socks on as there were no moans of blisters , nice to see a bit of hadrians wall along the way , it's still annoying knowing that someone cut the tree down , some human beings are just vile , glad you both got to the end in one piece despite the very sore feet , thanks for taking us along , really enjoyed the watch
Cheers Stuart, yeah the heat on day 1 was savage, and really sapped our energy, I didn't get any blisters, Dan ended up with a couple at the end, its a real shame the tree is gone, I hope they get the book thrown at them 🤬 it was a good but hard challenge in 4 days, loads of views and history along the way 😁 glad you enjoyed it, atb Paul 🙏🏕🏕🏕😁
Hi bud , just came across your vid of the night cat lay flat hammock. I tried mine out this weekend and I totally agree with your review and comments on this thing. Belive me , it wasn't because you had a drink , it is naturally very unstable. In my vid I commented that you only had to twitch and you would capsize. Great vid , keep going 👍👍
Cheers buddy, yeah it's unstable for sure, but I think if you put the straps around a wide tree that would definitely help, to be fair to nightcat it's a great concept, it just needs a bit of work to make it more usable 👍 thanks for watching and commenting, it's really appreciated 🙏 atb Paul 🙏 🏕 🏕🏕😁
@ACumbrianladoutdoors just to add, the Trees I used were alot thicker than the ones in your vid. Yes great concept, but needs an upgrade , Stay Safe. I'm 50 same as you , stay strong dude 👍
Cheers Francis, it's my biggest and hardest hike so far, definitely well worth it for the views and history along the way 😁 thanks for watching and commenting, it's really appreciated, atb Paul 🙏🏕🏕🏕😁
Thankyou 🙏 WOW 48 hours straight must have been terribly gruelling, their feet must have been in bits 😳 Thankyou for watching and commenting, it's really appreciated, atb Paul 🙏🏕🏕🏕😁
Cheers buddy, glad you enjoyed it 😁 it's my longest and hardest hike to date, but well worth it for the awesome views and history en route, thanks for watching and commenting, it's really appreciated, hope you have an awesome week, atb Paul 🙏🏕🏕🏕😁
Hi. I have done parts of this walk mainly from carlisle going east then back again. I've said it should be renamed the hadrians coast 2 coast walk rather than the hadrains wall path. We'll done lads. You bashed in those miles though.
Cheers buddy 😁 it was definitely a tough challenge in 4 days, but well worth it, awesome views and history along the way, I agree it should be coast to coast 👍 thanks for watching and commenting, it's really appreciated 🙏 atb Paul 🙏 🏕 🏕🏕😁
well done lads 💪 me & my mate done it August last year in 4 days. the last day from about 1mile west of heddon to segadunam felt like the longest day of my life 🥴 hope your feet are feeling better 👍
Cheers buddy 😁 it was a tough challenge in 4 days for sure, the last day was the hardest day walking I've ever done, and the last 5 miles the most painful 😒 but well worth it, feet and ankles are just about back to normal now 🤣 thanks for watching and commenting, it's really appreciated 🙏 atb Paul 🙏 🏕🏕🏕😁
Absolutely buzzing you found the cave. What a unique place for a camp. Definitely looked more spacious than I thought it would be. I'm hopefully going to get there back end of the year. ATB Dan 👍 👍 👍 👍
@CampingDan85 cheers brother, it's a cracking spot for a camp, and I'd highly recommend you pay it a visit 😁 once you have squeezed in it's just spacious enough 👍 catch you soon bro, atb Paul 🙏 🏕 🏕🏕❤️
Unbelievable I know 😳🤣 to be fair they were good lads and we had a good craik. Thanks for watching and commenting, it's really appreciated matey, atb Paul 🙏🏕🏕🏕😁
The original door had a secret pull wire some eight feet to the right of the door which when pulled unlocked the swinging door. The door had rocks cemented to it which closed against some rocks to give the impression no door just a small rock fall. It also had a flexible chimney flue coming out further up the crag above. You can scramble further back inside and come out further up the crag on the right
As an avid explorer of jem’s in the lakes & a respectable wild camper woof cave has been on the list for me for a while, I’ve never been before however I am VERY good with directions & already know where it is. The problem is I fear it’s only a matter of time before this very well kept hidden jem becomes known to undesirables more frequently & I for one will not let that happen on my part so the secrets safe with me. I think I’ll visit this place mid week at some point when everyone’s at work probably in the winter months to really avoid the crowds too as I’d like to enjoy the place to myself for a night.. I tried with priests hole but that place is just a magnet for wild campers these days it’s occupied nearly every night of the week.
@heavycloud9545 I highly recommend you visit, it's a cool spot, I try to find the balance between sharing and just giving spots away to everyone. I hope when you go there you experience it at its best buddy, atb Paul 🙏🏕🏕🏕😁
Cheers Craig, I was lucky enough to get a park in the village just before the campsite 👍 apologies for the late reply, I'm currently on Hadrians wall multi day hikes. Atb Paul 🙏 🏕🏕🏕😁
Nice 1 Paul what a cracking find bet you were well chuffed! Bit gutted for you that u had company in such a small space, I'd have let you have it to yourself if it were other way round. U were a good sport about it though and it's all part of the fun with these shelters I know but always nice to get them to yourself!
Cheers Cat, yeah I was very excited to finally find it 😁 the lads were good craik, but I'll definitely be returning in winter for a solo 👌 cath you soon, atb Paul 🙏 🏕🏕🏕😁
wow paul what a cracking place you found , I bet it would if been nice in the morning to have had a dip in that river if you would have had time , it was a great watch especially whilst sitting on my balcony having a brew in Turkey, looking forward to the next adventure
Cheers Stuart, glad you enjoyed it, I was very excited to finally find the cave, and it was just as cool as I'd hoped for 😁 enjoy your holiday pal, apologies for the late reply, I'm currently on Hadrians wall multi day hike, atb Paul 🙏🏕🏕🏕😁
The last thing we want is "undesirables" in the Lake District, not respecting other people and the environment, and basically doing whatever they like and not accepting when they are wrong. Also, secret gems are no longer secret thanks to social media and RU-vidrs. Buiding their channel is far more important of course.
The last thing we want is to be trolled by hero keyboard warrior know it all's, but nevertheless here we are! I didn't give the exact location away by any means, and do correct me if I'm wrong, as you know everything, but I do believe the plaque on the wall says it was built for EVERYONE to enjoy! Go unplug your keyboard for a bit, have a nice cup of hot chocolate, and chill your beans. Love and light, Paul 🙏🏕🏕🏕😁
Found Woof Cave over 15 years ago, and the unwritten rule was to never share GPS co-ords or clear directions on how to find it. There's plenty of clues about on the internet on how to find it without video directions of it being plastered all over the place. Filming inside is great, but leave the mystery of finding it out of videos. I've got quite friendly with the local farmers / campsite owners in the area, and that's how they want it to remain.
@malesu1068 sadly there's very little respect for the locals of late, especially in Stonethwaite and Borrowdale in general. Insta and RU-vidrs are destroying Lakeland. Most are unintentionally doing so, but when anything is said to them you just get attacked for being a "troll", lol.
@richardjennings2708 Internet troll, definition...when someone posts online negative comments deliberately to upset or provoke others. You deliberately pick out what you perceive to be negative about my videos, and no positives. Your opinions differ to mine, and that's fine, we can still be polite to each other. My channel is small, and likely will stay that way, I do this because I absolutely love it, and I am not chasing fame or fortune in any way, shape or form. Unfortunately the great Alfred Wainwright has brought more people (therefore more damage) to the Lake District than I would do in a million lifetimes. I'm a genuine lad just doing what he loves, simple as that. I'm also human, so therefore I'm capable of lapses of judgement on the odd occasion. Now if you genuinely check out my back catalogue of videos you will find that 99.9% of it is genuine wholesome camping videos, which promote all the good stuff. No one is perfect all the time, but I do try my best. Let's both try and be better. Much love, Paul 🙏🏕🏕🏕😁
@@ACumbrianladoutdoors Paul, I appreciate your honesty, and I agree, you do come across polite and a nice lad. However, having a fire on top of a slate spoil heap is the most dangerous place to have one. Plus, fires are illegal in the Lake District. If you had replied in the right manner, and took the advice onboard, then we would've had a better conversation. Sadly though there was no admission on your part, and you called me a "keyboard warrior". Is that really what you think I am, really? I go out and clean up litter and fire pits all over the Lake District, so no, I don't sit at a keyboard. I volunteer for NT, and my wife works for them. I photograph and update the authorities on a regular basis, and I also educate people on protecting the environment. Do I still sound like a keyboard warrior? For people like myself it is absolutely heart-breaking and very frustrating that RU-vidrs don't acknowledge when they've made a mistake.
The most dangerous place to have a fire in the Lake District is on top of slate. Air gaps and centuries of rotting vegetation are the worst mix of all. You have decided to have a fire on a protected historical site owned by the National Trust, with no regard to the environment or for anyone else visiting the area. People like yourselves treating the Lake District in this way will result in a total ban on wild camping. It will then be the people who respect the environment that will suffer from your actions. Open fires in the Lake District are illegal. Simple, so have some respect for the volunteers and locals that clear up after your selfish actions!
Thankyou for your comment, and of course you do have a point, that is why I asked the question in the video. Firstly I might say the area we camped in is not owned by the national trust, it is a farmers land. Secondly I might add that if you check out more of my videos you will find that I always leave no trace, and more often than not end up taking other people's rubbish home with me, check out my Easedale tarn vid 👍 on this very very rare occasion I decided to have a very very small fire in a long established fire pit of at least 10 years old. We cleaned the area and made very sure the fire was out before leaving, we left it better than we found it. Although no doubtedly you have a point, I do genuinely feel you have been a tad harsh with your words there buddy. Love and light, Paul 🙏🏕🏕🏕😁
@ACumbrianladoutdoors Firstly, it is owned by the National Trust, believe me, I do know. Secondly, I don't care what you've done on previous so called "wild camps". It isn't a small fire. Fires spread, and become bigger due to stupidity like this. So if the fire pit was only one year old, you wouldn't have had a fire? What a stupid comment! So you cleared the fire pit away then? Just like I cleared this 10 year old pit away last year? So I have a point? Me? What do you think the land owner thinks about this? Well I showed him (them) this video yesterday and it's been reported to the police. What do you think the fire brigade think? Do you think they have a point, or are you just bothered by the fact you think I'm being harsh? The couple who live at Hodge Close have a point also, but do you care? What about the volunteers btw, who often clear up these fire pits? Do they have a point? I doubt you even care after seeing your response!
@richardjennings2708 of course I care, like I say we left the place looking better than when we found it, and made sure the fire was completely out before we left. Other than when at my permission I think this is the only fire I have had in the lakes. You are entitled to your opinion, and so am I, I know I'm a responsible camper, always have been and always will be. You have a great day my friend 🧡
Great video Paul, I visited Cathedral Cavern and Hodge Close Quarry for the 1st time a few weeks ago, really impressed. There is a 2nd cavern in the tunnel that was flooded, I went in, it was pitch black, luckily had my head torch.
Cheers Peter, yeah that whole area is very cool, ill have to go back when it's been a bit drier and go to the 2nd cavern 😁 glad you enjoyed it mate, catch you soon, atb Paul 🙏 🏕🏕🏕😁
wow mate , those caves are stunning as is the whole area , I agree you were right to have a fire to try and sort the midges out and you know what you're doing , great watch mate 👍
Cheers Stuart 😁 yeah that whole area is very cool, I'd definitely recommend you visit it 👌 it's not very often at all that I'll have a fire, it definitely helped the midge situation 🤣 glad you enjoyed it mate, catch you soon, atb Paul 🙏 🏕🏕🏕😁
I found you from watching Dan. English Woodsman is one of my favourite camp channels. I love his cooking on twig stoves. I’ve subbed. This was a great camp video.
Thanks very much for the sub, I hope you enjoy my content. Dan is a great guy, I've camped with him a few times now, one of the most genuine people I know. Atb Paul 🙏 🏕🏕🏕😁
glad you had a goodnight with lads to celebrate your 5oth , shame the hammock didnt go to plan , lets hope nitecat take another look at it and listen to your comments and others and try to sort the problem out , it does look like a good bit of kit otherwise , looking forward to your next video mate
Cheers buddy 😁 it definitely didn't go to plan, but that hammock definitely has potential, and hopefully Nightcat do listen like you say. Glad you enjoyed it matey, catch you soon, atb Paul 🙏 🏕🏕🏕😁
🤣 I would like to point out it was a very weak mix, as I'm in training for Hadrians wall 👍 yeah tactical duck was awol for a bit but showed you in the end 🤣 glad you enjoyed it matey, thanks for watching and commenting, it's really appreciated 🙏 atb Paul 🙏 🏕🏕🏕😁
