A night in the Lake District sleeping in WARNSCALE BOTHY. 

SORRY I said the location was coniston when the location is call HONISTER SLAT MINE 😅😅 thank you for watching

That is the beauty of Bothys. They are essentially emergency shelters in times of bad weather. And the generosity of people leaving food parcels can mean life and death in these hills. I stayed in a bothy in the Cairngorms over 15 years ago. They are life savers. I met a couple of Rangers who stayed the night. They told a story of a local that took the journey on New Years Eve (and it was a ten mile journey from civilisation) and all the visitor brought was a bottle of whiskey . Single malt I believe. But merriement was guaranteed. I planned to camp six miles from Aviemore on a Drovers trail, from Aviemore to Braemare, but Google maps doesnt show you the boulder fields on the way to Braemar, and the the Bothy was half way through the journey. :) No space to pitch a tent. Always prepare for an extra night, take more food than you need. It was an Interesting night which added about, maybe six miles to the journey. But what an experience! :) We were prepared with army rations, we had planned ahead, so the extra night wasn't a surprise. But that is the thing about hiking/ camping. Don't take just what you need for the nights planned. Take enough with you to cover any forceable event. That means maybe a couple more hydrated meals. So it wasn't so bad (apart from the, erm, negative results of army rations! :). If the Bothy is full there should be space top pith a tent outside. If you ever spend time in a Bothy, leave a token. An energy bar, or something else to eat. You never know if the next occupants need to take an extended visit due to aberrant weather conditions. And that is what Bothys are there for. To allow shelter to travellers in dangerous weather conditions. My advice, for what it is worth, is to leave food in tins, or something that cannot be chewed, as the local inhabitants (mice) make short work of cellophane wrapped goodies! 🤣 I am an old boy scout. So be prepared. When you walk in the mountains, wear suitable clothing and extra food and water. Sorry. I know that many people on here are experienced campers. But so many day hikers aren't prepare if bad weather comes in. Safety first x

Happy new year Dan Stayed up in same bothy 9 years ago whilst training was for mountain leaders course,met a old guy in the bothy all he does all year round is travel from bothy to bothy in UK . between 6 of us gave him our spare food he could hardly carry it, brought back good memories watching this one, weather was horzontal rain 🌧️.once again have a good new year 👍

I think the mic is working well for you. Obviously you can hear the wind but It's not obnoxious at all. It mutes it just enough to still give you a sense of how strong the wind is. Thank you for the trip

Enjoyed this video. Looks amazing matey

Looks like typical Lakes weather! Nice video - thanks

Many thanks for a great end to 2023 ❤ As always, an awesome video EW Happy New Year to you and all your family Already looking forward to following your adventures in 2024

Excellent video of the gray hills.Those old shacks are a great place to get out of the weather and to enjoy a wild night in the middle of nowhere.Thanks for sharing 😊

Really enjoyed this one. Proper little adventure

Another good one mate!

Great video, well done Dan! It was so beautiful there, and I thank you for sharing this with us all., Enjoy the goodies you might find to eat...

Great video as always.

Love your videos

Nice one Dan 👍

That is a beautiful area.

Amazing landscape, great video thanks 👍

Fantastic views .. Wind is my kryptonite.. otherwise loved the trip Thanks for sharing

Thanks Dan for another great video bless ya for coming out in such bad weather yet ilove the wind love the hat bdw❤ and all the best for the new year will be watching all your videos for the 2024❤

Brilliant little bothy and the view from the window absolutely spectacular. Definitely need to get myself some of them bags and get the wife to prepare me a few meals. ATB Dan 👍 👍 👍 👍

Good video thank you, happy new year mate. 8-)

Have a fantastic new year Dan, Emma & your. family, thanks for uploading at this time of year, your my favourite youTuber ,👍🙏🏼

Happy new year to your good self too. Been with you since the beginning - Emma & Rick 🥳

Amazing views❤

Good one Dan Bothy not as good as the tent. Have a good New Year. Cheers. BK

The mike works really well. Happy New Year to you and yours. May 2024 continue to be successful for you and all your endeavors. Looking forward to your next video

Nice one mate. I was up on the highest peak of The Mendip Hills in storm Gerrit. 50+ mph gusts. The car park at the mines were £15.00 this year too, in the late summertime. All the best.👍🏾🇬🇧⛺️

Wow what a neat place and great views.

Happy new mate, see you next year 👍

Definitely want more videos like this champ 🙌

All the best for the new year, Dan.

Love it up there. Thanks for sharing. The lake to the far side of Buttermere is Crummock Water. Your bag must have been weighty carrying 10 fire logs!!! Happy New Year!

All the very best pal Famalam for the newyear 🍺👊🏽

Stayed there a number of times. Always a great night. Cheers Mick

Wow stunning views Thanks for sharing?:) I miss the mountains and hiking and watching Bears drink water in the streams . Clearity is amazing the gale force winds can nock you off your feet hit lower back and yes could hurt your bum badly.

Nice little bothy there...Happy New Year Dan, I will be back out camping from next week as worked over Christmas... ATB Chris.

Happy new year to you too buddy.

Enjoyed the video. Was going to say if it's the DJI MIC2 it has 32 bit float and records internally also. It doesn't peak so you could use the internal recording if needed. It will be Crummock Water behind Buttermere.

It looks nicer than some of the hotel rooms where you've been staying.

The blot outdoor show does a lot of Lake District wild camps it’s so beautiful

Great camp. Happy new year

What an amazing place to stay! Happy new year!

Great Video Dan thank you 🙏 my friend cheers 🥂 happy new year 🎆 🙏💙🇺🇸

Happy new year Dan to you and the family!

Looking forward to seeing what 2024 brings Dan, all the best mate for you and the family 👍⛺️

Great That Dan mate thnx for the vids ATVB To you n yours for '24 🍻👍🏻👍🏻👌

The sound is excellent Mate under extreme conditions! That new mic and softie really makes the different doesnt it. :) I have been to Honister slate mine before. The tour of the mine is excellent, if anyone wants to partake. And the coffee in the cafe is not half bad either :) Such a sad story about the owner. Helicopter journeys through those hills and valleys, well, not a good idea in low cloud or extreme wind conditions. But a great place to visit. And you have Buttermere no more than, oh three miles ish. Well worth a visit. The most picturesque lake in the Lake district. I know that you have camped at Sykes Farm before. Lovely place and lovely beer! :) Happy New Year to you Sir. Keep fighting the good fight :)

Great video as usual Dan

Happy new year mate

great view through a tiny window !

Really good watch mate love your content looks dead cozy mate

Great video Dan.think I,d prefer being in a tent as well.views are incredible.hot tent camping is my fav.love you Dan.xxx

Another great video Dan. Think i saw you round langsett this morning when i for a walk with my family but got a bit starstruck and got in two minds whether it was you or not and whimped out of saying hello haha, sorry if it was you, happy new year mate, love all the videos.

Another very relaxing video, i've been binging your channel recently. So glad to have found it. I have had loads of motorbike trips & Lake district was such a fun one last time. I have subscribed & hope you hit your goal when you are ready

Was good to meet you 🤙 all the best and happy new year

I think you were worried if you fell asleep you might have woken the others by snoring. That's what kept you awake. Just an idea. All the best for 2024 and keep up the great videos. Here's to 100,000 subs.

Mental. You fellas are MENTAL for doing this type of hike in this kind of weather. Yet, the Woodsman comes up smiling!😀

Happy New Year!=8)

Looks like it might be worth doing the whole building up to how it was with three rooms.

Happy New year Dan and family @englishwoodsman 🎉🎊

Happy new year 🎉

Great hike my friend , Isn't it funny the people who you run into on long hikes , the old Bothy has seen better dats , and could do with some maintanance , looking foreward to the next . 🙂👍

You're more brave than me, I like fair weather. The views were grand.

I’ve been watching your videos so I subscribed today! I hope you reach your goal for this year 🙏🏼😘

Oh my gods… sorry man! You pop up on my Home Screen so often from watching your vids I thought I was already subscribed! 🤦‍♂️ … love your stuff man… love you… proper genuine gadgy 🤘🫶

Happy New Year Dan. Thanks for all the great videos and here's to many more in 2024. Much love and respect from Australia 😊

What a view

More beer and proper food missing it mate ❤

That's in my neck of the woods, always busy up there though, you should try Ennerdale valley at some point.

Nice to see out in gods own country again

Happy new year Dan from Canada 🇨🇦

the views are amazing.the last time i stayed in warnscale we thought we had it to ourselves until people came after midnight.atb 🍺

Congratulations on the 80K Dan.

That mic is amazing

Happy New Year to you Dan, great little vid, keep up the content next year. Maybe get a lanyard for your mic on a draw cord so you can alter the distance to your mouth plus it keeps your hands free for camera etc

15 squid for overnight parking, robbing barstewards,

😂😂😂 O. S. C. A. R, OUTDOORS, Scott thought covid had affected his breathing going up there. No, it's just as bad for you!!! Nice one Dan

get a pair of hiking poles mate, makes going uphill so much easier 4x4 hiking 😉

Big thumbs 👍👍👍👍👍 Catherine OZ 🤘☺️

we have camped a few times in coniston/in hodge close//take a look at the very deep quarry..

Happy new year Dan

Happy New Year Dan. 🖖

Happy New year dan

Happy new year 😊

its beautiful wish i was fit enough to do the hikeing can hear you fine love the hat looks real cosythat terran looks a bit scethey deep drops and stream seems fastnot for me cause as i got older i got more clumsey and no balance but love watching you take the challenge++++++

Good one Dan, I get the feeling you're not an indoorsy sort of bloke, happy new year mate 👍

This type of camping would be completely alien to anyone I know here in my part of the US. I can't imagine just chilling in a tiny cabin and then other people show up to take up residence in the cabin. I did enjoy the video though. Beautiful countryside.

I always carry 2 carrier bags to put over my feet for river crossings.

Just recently learned about bothys. They sound fascinating. I knew scotland has some but i didnt know they were in other places in the UK. Is there a map that shows their locations? I have always wanted to visit the UK and i would like to see a couple of bothys. Maybe some day i will be able to save enough to go there. I really enjoy your videos.

Im on the run too so as a fugitive I dont wish to be shown on camera either 😉

What a spot

Happy New Year 🙂

80K 👏 why don't you have any merchandise? You have a great strap line "be that person". I am sure you could make some good revenue to help the channel ? Anyway have a good one, happy new year.

Great vlog Dan. Happy New Year to you and family. Stay safe atvb 👍🦊

Happy New Year Dan when it comes. Keep those videos coming.

I think sleeping in a small hut with total strangers tends to make you sleep with one eye open..and the rat warning didn’t help! Happy New Year and we’ll see your new adventures in 2024 🇨🇦❤️🥳🎉

👍👍⛺️👍👍

Hello Dan , as requested some time ago , a spelling mistake at the beginning , lets GOT running ! , 🤔, The Microphone works very well mate .

The best way to get ahead is to get a hat 😂

Maybe you can't relax cos you are afraid of any of your snoring might offend the other fellas? I think id prefer my own tent to be honest, you're in your own space then. It was a bit of a windy walk! Thank you for the video. Have a good new year 🫡

Braking up at 4:12😂 Dan, the microwave meals. Can't you just leave them in there original packet? Thanks Dan, and a Happy New Year to you😊