Hiking 180 Miles Across English Countryside! - American Reacts 

Here in England we have a quaint old word for the doors in the walls, we call them gates; crazy, I know. 😉

Most trails are on ancient rights of way. They are preserved for walkers and it’s widely accepted that you follow the countryside way :)

I bet when he called the sheep ugly. I wonder if the sheep were thinking "look who's talking".

Doors in walls? That had me laughing! (Surely you've heard of a gate?)

His accent is softer than Yorkshire so generally speaking you would plump for Lancashire in order not to offend (remember the Wars of the Roses?) 🤣

Love Liam's video! Although all I could think each time we saw him walking toward or away from the camera, was that he had to walk extra steps to set up or retrieve the camera once he'd filmed it!

It's called the right to roam and means there are lots of private lands you can walk across as long as you stick to the correct paths

To be fair, you'd want to walk the North Yorkshire Moors in summer, when all the heather is flowering, just a blanket of purple.

Absolutely love that lad Liam and his perspective on life. Finding peace and delight in the natural beauty... A truly human video.

I personally have completed this Hike twice both averaging 18 to 20 miles a day carying 30 to 40 pounds in weight with spare clothes, food and tent sleeping back and cooking equiptment camping most night in the middle of no where. Loved every minute of it.

03:18 scenes like that and throughout the video exist all over the UK and Ireland.

Ah, Liam Brown, another RU-vidr to whom I have subscribed. It's fascinating watching him hike through the countryside, and the views are indeed stunning, but that's something I'll probably never do because I dislike camping or hiking. Liam is a former soldier, by the way - his oldest videos about being in the Army is why I subscribed to him in the first place. So he's probably used to roughing it - no showers, ration packs, having to dig your own toilets etc.

Have a look a UK Walking trails,it will show the that the uk is covered, and I mean covered with public right of ways.

I could just see you walking with Liam, Joel. You'd make good travelling partners!

Liam's accent is more Mancunian (Manchester), not Yorkshire. In Scotland there is an established Right to Roam so you can walk and camp nearly anywhere. In England and Wales there are numerous public footpaths marked on maps and usually signposted. Legal rights are enshrined in the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CROW). Footpaths, bridges, stiles, signage etc is supposed to be maintained by County Councils who employ CROW officers, and farmers are also supposed to help keep them up and keep them open. It is fantastic to get lost in the countryside away from it all! I should add that most of these rights of way had existed for decades but were clarified, tidied up and brought together under a single piece of legislation.

I watched an American couple watch this same video they were in awe of the beauty of our countryside but the one thing I couldn't stop thinking of how many times he had to double back to retrieve his camera out more steps on his journey and carrying his drone as well hats off to him.

lol, just saw this same one on Natasha and Debbie show

How beautiful is that? It is the responsibility of the landowners to preserve the public right of way, including gates etc.

My guess on his accent would be lancastrian, maybe round Manchester area.

In the fairness of the channel, you should do a coast to coast walk in the US 😂

Watched this on the Natasha and Debbie show channel the other day Great Video! Couple of questions! who flew the drone as we see him walking down a path and the drone flies over! and all the walking away from the Camera does he do that then have to walk back and pick it up?

Liam, sounds like he’s from Warrington. You can hear hints of Liverpool and Manchester in his accent, that and I spent a lot of time in Warrington. Love his videos

Loved this - I knew you’d say you’d love to do this (I would too, I hitchhiked from the middle of England to the Mediterranean at 20 - that was an adventure! No hotels, no powerbanks - no mobiles - no internet!), but also know how you like cleanliness at all times - would you cope? Sometimes you have to ruff it, and I’ve not even touched on toilet needs (let’s not touch on them - lol). Also, as regards time, I haven’t had a watch since the 1980’s and I soon learnt you quickly adapt to sensing the time by the light and position of the sun. Springs are a great source of fresh water - sheep’s urine adds a certain je ne sais pas. Cumbria is the wettest area of England. Public footpaths are ancient walkways and often cross farmers fields where hedges have gone as fields have gotten larger. It’s an ongoing battle to preserve the right to use them, while landowners fight for the right to protect their land. There are also stiles and latch gates on walkways in London. I notice the sheeps’ there are docked, in the Cotswolds they keep the tails - hence the term Cotswold Lions. Brekkie and beer - hair of the dog. Cumbria, the Yorkshire Dales and the North York Moors are all awesome. That poor pebble will know no one, it’ll be all alone! haha

As you can see the whole of England is totally overpopulated - where do these crazy notions come from! In our teens a group of 8 - 10 of us used to go hiking in the Lake District, Peak District, Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire National Park etc. We would camp or stay in Youth Hostels. The walks were carefully planned to land on a pub around lunchtime where we would have a decent lunch along with 3 - 4 pints of beer. We would then walk it off, land in a place near another pub in the evening and have a proper drinking session - 8 - 10 pints! Next day we would get up fresh as daisies and repeat daily for a week or two. If I drank like that now I'd be in a coma after the first day. The detox abilities of the young human body is mind-blowing 😂

I loved that. It was excellent. As it wasn’t over the top with editing, it felt very authentic and made you really believe you were walking with him (if that makes any sense). You should react to more of his walking videos - he has loads.

I must say, I can’t even begin to tell you how much I enjoyed this lovely video, and what a genuinely nice guy ❤

Wales needs some love! We have a stunning 870-mile long coastal path that covers the whole of the country! (We were the first country in the world to achieve this.) 'Rough Guide' have an excellent 10-minute video on 'Walking the Wales Coast Path', and 'Matt Walk Wild' gives an insight into what it's like to wild camp along just a part of it in his 'Solo Hike of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path' videos, of which I would probably recommend 'Week 2' over 'Week 1'. (They're both 10 minutes long.)

His smile brightens the cold gray day.

Fantastic video & reaction. Have not done the coast to coast trail but have visited all three of those National Parks. The North York Moors look better in Summer when the Heather is in flower. They look like they have been covered in a purple blanket then. Whitby is really worth a visit. Very picturesque seaside town with a lot of history. Famous for being one of the settings for Bram Stoker's novel "Dracula".

Probably a complete coincidence but I watched a reaction to this on the Natasha and Debbie show last night 😀

The national trails are the result of many years of painstaking negotiation between organisers and landowners. Some are ancient roadways and others are more modern. The National Trust is a charity that does a lot of this.

I watched this video on another reaction channel. I was so impressed with it that I've started watching Liam's other videos, well worth subscribing to!

The paths were there long before the farms or ownership of land. There is no civil trespass in UK like in USA. Footpaths cross all sorts of land. The only truly off limits areas are military type installations. Even so, you can walk across Salisbury plain, just take note of the signs warning of tanks and live training!!

Some nice places there. Joel, you should check out GeoWizard's channel. He does a lot of 'wacky' attempts. Like crossing the country in a straight line, or kicking a foot ball across the country. He's helped spur on a lot of other people to compete in the challenges.

Footpaths all over Britain some go back at Least 5000 years, When Madonna lived in Britain she bought a property with alot of Land and went to the High Court to get a Footpath which crossed her land closed, The court said no .Its an ancient right of way. Bet she wasn't happy. Money and fame are not everything in Britain.

Thats why they call Yorkshire Gods Country

you sometimes in summer see groups of teens hiking for many hours during the day across the countryside as they do there DoFe, Duke of Edinburgh expeditions. they have to walk so many miles per day with no phones on. only maps and compass fending for themselves with food brought with them and no café stops along the way.

The gateways, gaps and stiles are in many cases older than the farms they are on, since they form part of the infrastructure of the ancient Public Right of Way system in the UK. These are enshrined in law, and any landowner who attempts to do away with them will be prosecuted. So, less an agreement with the hikers, more an 'agreement' with the government! At one point you commented how 'desolate' the scenery was, and I was surprised. To me, it looked peaceful and natural, undisturbed, rather than bleak or lonely. It just shows that what your eyes are used to affects your response.

Glad you enjoyed the video Joel, I really hope you make it back to the UK this summer 💕

there are short hike routes around robin hood bay and witby.

I’ve been to Robin Hoods Bay, but I drove. I also had scampi and chips for the first time in Whitby. Loved that part of the country.

Nice video, really enjoyed. His accent sounds Manchester or Lancashire.

It's an amazing long distance trail. It crosses three National Parks across the North of England. Each of the National Parks, quite different. All three, very beautiful.

Joel, we have a very impressive public rights-of-way PROW system that stems from ancient walking paths that are protected. He mentioned OS maps - that stands for Ordnance Survey - and all the PROW network is on these. And yes these paths do go over private land, a concept I know Americans find really weird. The Highways Authority and some National Parks are responsible for the PROW network and have maintenance agreements with contractors, landowners, volunteers etc. So, ultimately they are publicly funded footpaths and trails. We're so lucky.

Yorkshire is the largest county in England. We have Moors, Dales,Lakes and coast, with lots of stately homes and old ruined Abbey’s. I love it.

It's called Public Footpaths. They are part of the Right to Roam which had to be fought for in the 1930s by working class hikers doing mass trespasses to highlight the issue for parliament and clog up the courts with trespassing cases. It was a class issue at the time bcause walking in the country was one of the few forms of holidaying and recreation available to urban workers. Essentially a public footpath is established when hikers take a certain route across fences and walls and fields enough times that it can be registered with the local authority, usually a county council, and the Ordinance Survey maps can be updated. Then the parks department or the National Trust, whoever does conservation work, sets up marker posts, stiles and extra gates along the route so that subsequent hikers don't stray off it. There's always a certain amount of Nimbyism with it, and some landowners wanting to close them off and shouting at walkers, but it's generally peacefully resolved. But it's one of those things that's a moving target and an ongoing struggle between private property and the people. The other side of the deal is that walkers have to obey the Countryside Code, which is a literal rulebook like the Highway Code book is for drivers, that tells you have to control any dogs you bring with you, take adequate precautions against getting stuck out in the open overnight, never harm livestock, shut gates again behind you, not light fires or litter - stuff like that.

Most walking trails are from ancient times before the farmers and landowners owned the land. They are protected by law. The styles or kissing gates help the farmers keep livestock contained. Something called the country code helps you understand how to do your bit to protect these places and be respectful to farmers lands. Madonna bought a home and land with a protected trail, she tried to take it to court to get it closed to the public. She failed.

that was a great video Joel, i reckon we all pretty much enjoyed it too. Liam did a good job on this. thanks for bringing it to us

That's Liam believe it or not he is a former soldier... when he left the army started just doing these adventures always on his own he has a nice outlook on life and what he wants to do... so if you get a chance just watch his videos... seems a really nice man

I had to chuckle, his journey could have taken half the time if he didn't have to keep back tracking to pick up his camera. Great video though. It's a shame he didn't vlog his time in Whitby which is a place you should definitely consider visiting the next time you're in the UK.

I only watched another channel review this walk the other day and it was nice to see your opinion of it also so I watched it again. I'm glad you liked it, Joel.

I live in Windermere in the Lake District. The mountains are not the highest in the world and the lakes are not the biggest but I love it here. I travelled through 18 countries and this is where I stayed. Been living here for the past 24 years.

Ancient right of way , all farmers are responsible for to maintain the gates and trail making sure the assess is clear for walkers BUT walkers are also responsible not to deviate from the path and not destroy or change anything each side of the path / walkway THIS IS RESPECTED BY BOTH PARTIES AND ALL ARE HAPPY LITTLE VEGIMITES 🤣👏👍🤷‍♀️

I did this walk over 8 days in 1980. Wainright wrote a diary of his walk with drawings, informative text and hand drawn maps. If you can find a copy it's well worth getting. If you do the walk maps and a compass are essential. It's a beautiful walks and even now I have great memories of the walk.

Only someone looking for a hard time goes up on the moors for miles without proper gear and provisions. You really need to give them the respect they deserve and then you will enjoy it. I say this as someone who spent most of today up there 😊

Hi Joel,another great video. When I was in my youth (quite a while ago now) I did a week walking around the lake district with a friend,we stayed in youth hostels each night. We do have some of the most beautiful countryside in the UK,hope to see you over here again this summer. Again thank you Joel x

The coast is no more than 72 miles from anywhere in the UK. There might be a mountain in the way, or a big city or town, but yes, only 72 miles.

Robin Hood's Bay is a good childhood memory. We often did this as a day trip from Scarborough where we kept a caravan for holidays and to rent out to others.

Joel, I was on top of Rosedale not far from Whitby yesterday in a pub called The Lion at Blakey Ridge. The views from the top are spectacular.....the beer was even better. 🍻 Fish and Chips in Trenchers, Whitby....that's the place to go.

OS (Ordnance Survey) maps often preserve folk names for places - hence _Robin Hood's Grave_.

My son ran the Transpennine Trail from Southport in Lancashire to Hornsea in Yorkshire, which was 207 miles over 7 days. He too found the last lap the hardest along a very straight ex railway line into Hornsea. But he thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience 👍

It’s such a shame that we never had mobile phone/digital cameras when I was young(er), when I was on my adventures. I’ve not long had a total hip replacement, so no more long hikes for me. I must admit, I love arching you lads and lasses carrying on the spirit. Have fun!

thank you for sharing this with us

I did Land's End at Sunset to Lowestoft (Top Gear) but missed sunrise by 20 minutes a few years ago. Really stressful actually so will give this a go in the Summer. Much more relaxing. Great choice and reaction, as ever, Joel. Thanks. Oh, and the lad who did this video was tops. Our version of you in a way.

There's a channel called 9B4M The family Adventures in which a American family document the lives living in England. They recently covered the subjects of ancient trakways. Also they did a series covering English county shows the best one is in Kent. They are similar to American state fairs.

I'm just a bus ride away from Robin Hoods Bay, Whitby and Scarborough. To do the route it's about £8:50 ($10:42) for unlimited bus travel for the day With train links at Scarborough, Whitby or Middlesbrough. You can travel by train from Middlesbrough to Whitby on what's known as the Esk Valley line which joins up with the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. Or, you can travel from York to Scarborough by train via Hull-on-Humber. Robin Hoods Bay is approximately half way between Whitby and Scarborough. Whichever way you travel, there's great views to be had and you're best of mixing your travel with train and bus. I've had great days out at both Whitby and Scarborough but will be making a trip to Robin Hoods Bay one day, it is only a small seaside village with step hills and few shops but I'm certain it'll fill up a good couple of hours with an extended visit inside a pub for a couple of pints and a meal! Cheers 🍺🍛🧆🍽️🐟🍟😊 ✌️

Thanks Joel, probably the best video you've reacted to in a while.

16:08. The trails are public footpaths. Public Footpaths provide means for the ordinary public and professional people such as doctors, soldiers, police etc, to traverse (usually desolate parts) of the UK landscape between key destinations using the shortest route. Consequently, public footpaths frequently cross through/over private land, such as farms, country estates and even military land. Public footpaths have existed in the UK since about 5000 BC. When a public footpath crosses private land such as a farm, the land owner by UK law (with the exception of certain footpaths on military land) must always allow access to the footpath 24/7 - 365 and also maintain the footpath. Equally, the people using a footpath across private land, such as a farm by UK law must stick strictly to the footpath and not trespass beyond the footpath into other areas of the private land the footpath is crossing.

Loved this ! Thanks for sharing 👍✨. I can see you doing this walk maybe, with a friend or a group?

I watched this video when it was released as I prepared to walk the route in Sept 22 - 14 days with an organised group - hotels at night and luggage transfers so only needing to carry what we needed for the day but still a great walk and an amazing challenge. I am lucky enough to live only 4 miles from St Bees, 6miles from Ennerdale so the start of the walk is familiar stomping grounds for me.

I love you look at U.K. and it gives me ideas to visit

great reaction there Joel, I could see your eyes lighting up again at the sight of the Lake District. St Bees is on the rail network, it's n the route that runs right around the Cumbrian coast from Barrow in Furness to Carlisle on the border, that's a brilliant trip as for most of the way you are right on the shore, you can see the Isle of Man as you head past Whitehaven and Workington. I also noted your reaction to the mention of pubs...... Whitby is also on the rail network and a bus service connects it with Robin Hoods Bay as well as Scarborough, also on the railways. Have fun planning your trip, I like your idea of going to some of the the more rural parts of the country, enjoy 👍👍

Amazing variety of landscapes in the UK. England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Hello Joel. I was lucky enough to spend lots of time up on moors like that in Yorkshire as a kid. I grew up in a city that was in a bowl shaped dale, not far from where "Wuthering Heights" was set, which is where my family was from.

A FARMER CAN NOT BLOCK THE ROUTES THERE WAS SET UP MANY YEARS AGO ,THE GATES GET MAITAINED WHEN BROKEN.

Hi Joel, you really appreciate the beauty of nature which is awesome. 😊

you did a good job keeping your commentary to where it mattered - now I must also check out Liam's channel and the Welsh coastal path walks from the comments below -many thanks

Jps there is lots of England that looks like this. We are one of the luckiest nations on the planet. Not only in England but across the whole of the UK. We have some of the best views and countryside in the world. As for showers as you put it there are various places you can bathe or shower across the UK from public rest areas to mountain streams if needed. As for drinking spring water be very careful only to drink water high enough up a mountain to be careful of dead sheep or other farm animals who've fell into the stream and are decaying.

That bugger's not got a Yorkshire accent: sounds refined Birmingham to me.

Whitby is quite lovely. I hope you find a video on it. I’ve been there and seen the beach which I’ve mentioned already.

That was wonderful.

In August or early September the moors would be coloured purple with all the heather in bloom. By the way I think he may be from Lancashire, the next county over on the west of Yorkshire. I am from Staffordshire and have been in Yorkshire when the heather is in bloom and it is beautiful.

Love this walking video, love it.

Did that walk a few years back. Was pretty nice 👍

Great video and reaction Joel. 👌

Walked this in 1996 with mates. Absolutely loved it. Definitely recommend it

Most of the trails are ancient rights of way,and most of the styles and gates are maintained by the national trust. I was in Robin Hoods Bay last week,-4 centigrade. A bit bracing!

See this already was reacted by Natasha & Debbie reaction channel on sunday

Im from pickering live in Scarborough which is around 10 miles from robin hoods Bay. The moors are lovely at the same time not great cold and wet. The whole area around North Yorkshire is fantastic definitely the little villages. Steam train from pickering is amazing.

The UK is covered by some very good maps. Some of those maps are dedicated to hikers and will show all the footpaths that are accessible to the public to walk on.

'Hazeoutdoors' does a good version of the 'Coast to Coast' it's in 4 parts but well worth watching

Bear in mind that some roads still remain that the Romans built... The dales and moors are world renowned

For some reason water from a free flowing stream in the hills in the middle of nowhere tastes fantastic, refreshing and isca really good pick me up!

We have a huge network of footpaths across privately owned and public land. It's because there has been a public 'right of way', often for hundreds of years. The footpaths are all mapped out on Ordanance survey maps. A 'right of way' is sometimes lost if nobody uses it. Clearly a great young guy, really authentic, so very refreshing in todays world. Weather fairly typical, I think.......

I did the Pennine Way once, one of the best holidays ever.

Did the pennine way in 83 280 miles mozzies were a bstrd

So crazy how you said what I was thinking almost around the same time!! I’d would do that myself and u thought about showers too!!! Wow

Can't wait for you to come back to us and take a similar walk x

You should also have a look at the West Highland Way which takes you through the Highlands of Scotland through towns and villages. The route is about 154km or 96 miles from end to end and you can spend the night in a bothy.

His accent is from Manchester. (A Mancunian accent). It's a nice accent on the ears.