I've just clicked the 100th like button! I found your videos and channel very inspiring, I've never done bike back packing and next year 2023 I will plan my first trip via the grand union canal to Birmingham then on to Liverpool and Southport. It should be an adventure, my first!
It's a grand park of the world to go exploring, and bombtrack probably the best tool for the job once you hit the hills. Some excellent singletrack to be had, but does get a bit cheeky so wise to be cautious, especially on your own