A hike and overnight wildcamp at Shepherds Meeting Stones high up in the Derwent Valley. Fantastic views, the August heather in full bloom and a drop of whisky all add up to a great adventure......we won't mention the midges !!!!
Thanks once again Pat for taking us along with you and for the time you spend creating these genuine video productions. I always watch from the start to the finish out of respect for the effort and thought you put into each episode. I'm sure most viewers would agree that you are a national treasure 👍👍
Brilliant! I was just saying to my wife in the pub last night that Pat hasn’t posted anything for a while and then this pops up today! That’s my Sunday afternoon viewing sorted 😊
@@patrickdickinson6492just watched it Pat and it’s was an amazing spot you chose. I’ve camped at Bull Stones a couple of times but never been to that part of the upper Derwent valley. I must do a hike up there before the winter comes! Thanks for sharing your adventure.
Hey Pat 👋🏻👋🏻 started watching your video on my night shift break and finished it after a little restful Sleep to try and switch the old body clock around. I really do love it up there. It’s certainly free of folk due to the effort it takes to get there. You’ve given me the itch to get up that way very soon. Thank you Pat. My favourite part was when you stood on the Shepherds meeting stones like the King of the world 🌎 MAGIC ✨ that’s what it’s all about 🌟Beautiful calming video and restful camp for you with some lovely filming as always. Best wishes, see you on the next one ❤
Hi Sarah yes a very wild remote place but somewhere you can walk all day and not see a soul, mind you it is hard going with only a few paths which have a habit of just disappearing, so its then walking through 2 foot high heather untill you find a path again, some form of satalite navigation is useful so you can pin piont where you are, WHEN you get lost. I,am slowly finding my way round with weekly walks up different rivers and cloughs, its exciting because its somewhere new and with summer kit you can walk further. Would like to camp up there in winter but may struggle carrying winter kit will have to see, at least i know we have Ringinglow and Houndkirk to camp at all year round. As for the midges I never want to see another one, I know you had a run in with them on your last camp, sort of puts you off summer camping, I certainly don't want to spend a nights camp with a net bag over my head, not alot of fun, anyway see you on the next one......Pat
@@patrickdickinson6492 it’s like a sweet shop having the pick and mix we have up on the eastern side like you say, all year round camps with easy access definitely have thee uses. As for the Derwent Valley, I camped at crow stones last year when I first started out and way before I started making videos. What an adventure it was tramping through all that heather getting lost with all weather seasons in one day. Certainly kept me on my toes and my satellite maps within easy reach. I remember following a sheep track from bull stones to crow stones as it was lined with sheep wool to pick it out. Follow the Dewent sheep 🐑 they know best 😅. One place I have yet to master is Bleaklow. I’m working my way up to that featureless land! More confidence is needed with my navigation skills, but I’ll get there. See you on the next one and enjoy all of your outings ✨
I love your videos. You make all of your trips, and experiences so interesting, and enjoyable. I really love to watch you preparing your meals, and enjoying your beverages, in your tent, out of the pouring rain.. You're an optimistic person, who seems upbeat, to me. **You go prepared, with your supplies, and let your wife know where you'll be, thankfully.🤗 Thank you so much, dear Patrick... another winner 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 great scenery 🖼 insects... YIKES 😵💫 🌊🤠🚶🙏🏻
Thank you so much Rhonda, it certainly is a wild and beautifil place up there, and so nice to relax in the tent, with no worries or pressures, as for the midges.....its enough to put you off summer camping forever......thanks Pat
Hi Mark it’s great to share these amazing places, and hopefully remind you of the area you remember from your early years here in the UK……all the best Pat
Thanks for sharing Pat. Love that area up the derwent valley, we are so lucky to have it close by. It’s heavy going underfoot up there but totally worth it, & it’s quiet! Take care ATB Dave
Thanks Dave, yes really hard going especially across the open heather when the path just disappears , but it’s probably the wild remote area that attracts,definitely more places to explore up there…….thanks Pat
Yes the whole Upper Derwent valley is an amazing place to camp, so many new and exciting places to camp, and so good to finish a camp off with a drop my chosen whisky……..thanks Pat
Dear Pat. Another throughly enjoyable wildcamp. You are as effortlessly engaging as ever and the scenery is stunning. Only downside to watching your videos is a few days after I always seem to find myself wandering round go outdoors buying copious camping gear I don’t really need 😂! All the very best, Your friend, Steve
Hi Steve yes a beautiful area to hike and camp, I think we all like to treat ourselves to some new gear occasionally, hopefully a bit cooler on my next camp.....all the best Pat
Great video Pat and thanks for the map details (made the video more interesting). Some lovely views up there, stunning. Great wee camp location, your food , just the job with a wee nip.
Hi Dougie yes when I look at a video I like to know where it is so I like to include a map if its a lesser known area, the views were out of this world and I will be returning, once the midges have retired......thanks Pat
Hi Pat watching Tuesday morning, popped up yesterday evening. Full marks for the plastering, most diy wouldn't attempt it, particularly a ceiling. As said previously great video. Regards from Chester.
Hi Philip, yes the ceiling was a bit of a challenge but pleased when I had done it, hopefully never again, beautiful isolated area to camp up there, will be back at some stage………..thanks Pat
Thanks Paul, love making the videos and sharing them with like minded people, it makes me get out and climb great big hills, which hopefully is doing me good.....all the best Pat
Hi Pat, went up Friday walked up from Fairholmes, midges were bad so struck off on a path ( I say path, marked on map but waist deep heather )to Round hill, then Grinah Stones where there will still midges, so went on to Bleaklow stones where a small breeze kept em way! Came back via the shooting cabins in lower clough the middle of the valley under car stones is stunning, Rowens, Birch, stunted Oaks and all that heather, very similar to the mid wales river valleys, absolutely beautiful! So due to the midges I missed shepherds stones and the Howden watershed, so I’ll just have to go back and do it in September! Thanks for the inspiration!
Hi Nick yes a great area to hike and camp, I,am slowly getting to know the area , certainly wild and bleak, but some great places to camp, I have camped at Grinah and Bleaklow Stones in the past, amazing pitches. As you know I had same problems with midges, may wait for them to clear off……all the best Pat
Brilliant video Patrick. I look forward to your camping videos each month and each one is so calm, relaxing and just yourself enjoying the camping and the scenery. The view of the Derwent Valley is stunning ansd the solitude is lovely as well. look forward to your next video and thank you for giving us viewers that much needed but of serenity each month. 👍
Thank you Shirallee, this was a perfect relaxing camp, easy meals to prepare and gave me time to relax in the tent, looking at the amazing views gave me so many thoughts of different places to camp, an amazing area......thanks Pat
By heck Patrick, these videos of yours in the Dark Peak don't half fetch a lump to my throat. This area, together with the Alport, make up the crown jewel of the whole district in my opinion. Before my knees became knackered I was up there every chance I got, at least twice a month. Grinah Stones was my favourite perch. A wonderful video. One of your very best in my opinion. Thanks and take care.
Hi Frederick, yes a fantastic area that has not changed much over the years and freedom to roam the area and not see a soul. Walkied up grinah and barrow the other day and some great pitches, definetly back up there soon, when the midges have gone preferably.....glad to share these views with you again......thanks Pat
A heroic effort Pat. You did well to keep your composure (on camera at least) while being midged. Goodonya for all the time and effort you put into these videos; your enjoyment in being out in the hills shines through.
Hi David yes loved the isolation and freedom up there, as for the midges there enough to send you mad, I,m staying well clear at the moment…..thanks Pat
Good to hear from you Gary, yes a great area to camp, one of the last wild areas near to where I live in Sheffield, will be back up there soon, when the midges have gone home for winter......thanks Pat
Thanks again Patrick for another great video. Totally with you on the Transistor Radio option, not tried whisky before, though if it's good enough for you 😂. Cheers, Michael
Fantastic camp Pat and always good to see you back out, it's a family event these days when a new video drops, my wife and teenage son are both fans too!! That whisky sounds a lovely drop, at least the titanium flask helps with the weight 😂. I look forward to the next video... And ur cooking! That meal looked OK, but you can't beat a nice rib eye 😂👌😋 All the best, Lee
Thanks Lee it was a great place to camp with some amazing views, definitely will be returning to this area as there are so many un-discovered places to camp……all the best Pat
I love sitting watching these videos. They inspire me to get out and find those wild places, off the beaten track. Easy to listen to like an old friend.
Glad you enjoy it David, these wild places are definitely worth the hike to get there, can be hard going, but then you have a nice relaxing evening, just love it……..thanks Pat
What a lovely area. Remote. Sorry about the midges. I hate them. There are limited clear routes between the cairn at the top of Cut Gate and Outer Edge trig. I camped by Margery Stones recently. Thank you for another very enjoyable video. A highlight for me today. 😊 Cheers. Warren
Hi Warren, hope your well and nice to the garden railway is progresing well. It is an amazing area up there, remote and wild, like its always been, looking forward to a few more camps in that area, thats when I recover from the shock of been eaten alive.....keep supping those great beers.....all the best Pat
Hi Patrick. Summer camping is good when it's windy and no midges but when wind stops it's like those midges use chainsaws to get your blood. When midges are gone it makes camping better and fun. Great views and looks like it be good for winter camp. The places you visit and camp is what wild camping is all about the freedom and peace and quiet. I've tried some of their food summit to eat and never tried pudding but I think they do some good meals. I've tried other different company meals and they just so bland with no taste. Excellant wild camping video again and take care!
Nice to hear from you and yes this is a beautiful places to wild camp, been hiking round the Derwent valley last few months and found some great places to wild camp. One worry I have with winter is the weight of my pack, Bleaklow is a wild place in summer, never mind winter, but there is the challenge to get high up with my Soulo tent and I should be set for some great camps......all the best Pat
Totally with you on the summer camp problems Pat, another reason I don't miss camping now that I've retired. Regarding plastering a ceiling... Paper it instead. Use good quality anaglypta and paint over. Much easier. Cheers, Stan.
Hi Pat, I'm a bit delayed in watchine this one but thoroughly enjoyed it 👌🏻. Very much agree with summertime camps (not a fan). Something very special about autumn light, cool weather and getting cosy in the tent. Looking forward to your next video. All the best ~ Alistair.
Hi Alistair, yes the midges basically finished me off, I now remeber now why I don,t summer camp too much, but otherwise a great location and the long daylight hours just made a longer time outdoors, hopefully the midges will of gone home on my next camp......thanks Pat
Greetings from Barnsley again Pat. Lovely video again. I was watching another video and yours popped up so as always i watch yours instead as they are far better and brill to watch. Yep, im a mozzy, Midge magnet come the summer, I hate the bloody things. Must be something in our blood they smell or the pheromones. Take care Pat. All the very best to ya, looking forward to your September camp ❤...
Hi Paul this is a beautiful area to camp and hike and feel so lucky to be able to have these adventures up there, as for the midges I,m staying well clear of the little devils……thanks Pat
Hi Pat, I recommend Knockando whiskey if you like Aberlour. Distilleries only a few miles apart, lovely stuff. Early sunrise of summer camping too. Great vid as always, All the best Jim.
Nice video again Pat! Sorry you're bitten by the midges. I'm lucky as they leave me alone. On the other hand, Kath not only gets bitten but itches for days afterwards. Drives her mad!
Hi Geoff, yes they drive me mad as well, that and the heat when climbing up, looking forward to cooler conditions, but the long daylight hours were great for a longer camp outside.....thanks Pat
Always look forward to your videos Pat! It is a specatacular location up there at Sheperds Meeting Stones. Looks like the trails are almost non existent, you did well to find your way to Outer Edge!
Another great video. I'm getting on a bit now and still thankfully able to get up the fells, but aware things inevitably change later in life. Keep doing what you do while you're able young man 😂
Hi John, I know how you must feel, I have noticed more ches and pains as I get older, but like you say just got push ourselves and get out there......thanks Pat
Nice one Patrick, a lovely hike and a great spot for a wild camp, shame about insect swarm on the way down. I use Avon Skin so soft spray its a surprisingly good insect repellent, and is used by people in the military too. The bugs hate citronella as well, Thank you Sir, see you on the next adventure. :)
Yes the whole area up there has so many amazing places to pitch, many I still have to try, might use skin so soft, but my thoughts at moment is to steer well clear of the little devils………thanks Pat
Great video mate, beautiful scenery 👍 I always use the summit to eat meals, I give them 10 minutes to rehydrate and a good stir before tucking in 😁 Nice footage of the wokka wokka ( army helicopter ) 🤙🏻 I hope your back is ok, stay safe. Pete👊🏻🤙🏻
Hi Pete yes it’s very wild but very beautiful as well up there, I.ll give them meals a bit longer next time, a least they filled me up…..see you on the next one………thanks Pat
Hi Elaine, yes really enjoyed it, such a great location with amazing views, and so many more places to camp in the is area, will be back soon once all the midges have packed up and gone......thanks Pat
Those midges look horrendous ! As a ex Sheffielder I will look forward to visiting old haunts on your urban video, I really enjoyed the camp that you did a few years ago above Homebase, Derbyshire Lane. 👍
Fantastic Pat ! I really enjoy watching your video you are a big inspiration to many people always a pleasure to watch your vlogs soon you post them. Very enjoyable thank you pat
Many thanks and great to hear my videos do inspire people, the upper Derwent Valley has so many great places to explore and camp…..definitely will be back……thanks Pat
Hi Pat Thanks for yet another one of your very interesting and enjoyable videos. It’s great to be able to experience with you all these beautiful & peaceful places that I will never be able to visit. The picture quality and sound quality are excellent as always & I don’t need subtitles! Thank you for all the time & effort you put into producing them. You must have to walk each bit three times! I’m sure yours are the best, but can you recommend any other wildcamper’s videos, like for example Solo Sarah? I found you through your Ladybower Plughole video.
Thank you for the kind comments, and yes feel very lucky to be able to hike and walk in this lovely area, none to recommend but there area a lot of people out there that are wild camping in Peak District……all the best Pat
Keep well & safe pat, those midges bit me once on a visit to to Scotland on the western isles! Well ,I had a swelling in a very awkward place, albeit I’m not complaining if u get my drift , I felt quite emasculated!
Those midges got you good!! 😞 I got eaten alive yesterday but luckily I had my head net with me (smidge doesn’t seem to work for me). Anyway a great video as ever in the unbeatable upper derwent valley. I’m surprised you found a flat spot at shepherds meeting stones. I’ve not camped there but would really like to camp at the Dean head stones
Hi Kevin yes the warm and still air made it perect for midges, finding my way round a bit more with weekly hikes up there, so many amazing places to camp, wandered over to Dean Head Stones, not many pitches for a tent but bivvy bag would be OK. I think this area is going to keep me occupied for next few years as long as we can park at Kings Tree for the forseeable future......thanks Pat
Brilliant work Mr Dickinson! Although -- I cannot fathom how a Sheffield lad like you could eat Beef stew without a splash of Hendo's. Very bad form my friend 😂 If you fancy a bit of an sub-urban trek, I can recommend the Sheffield Country Way route from Rother Valley Country Park, round to Dronfield or Totley. Its a cracking mix of scenery and there are a few strategically placed watering holes situated along the way. If you want a guide or some company, I am happy to oblige as I've done the walk (or parts thereof) several times. You should be able to get to RVCP on the tram from town and get a bus back from where ever you decide to finish. Stay safe n well Pat.
Thanks Andy certainly isa beautiful but wild area to camp, but that what attracts me, and a lot of it is all new and I,m looking forward to camping back up there again at the various rocks and hills, that is when all the midges have gone home. Around 10 years ago I did all the major walks in the area including Sheffield Country Way, nice to walk round your own city, but thanks for the offer. Looking forward to to many more camps wether local up Ringinglow or up on the moors of Kinder and Bleaklow…….thanks Pat
I once camped on Outer Edge, went up the Cut Gate path from Langsett. Never seen weather like it again. Glad i have good nav skills as it was a total white out with rain like stair rods. Luckily my laser comp handled the weather well.
Another great video Pat. I’m glad you’re still getting out there. I love the places that you find and I certainly hope I’m out wild camping like you are at your age. Keep doing what you’re doing Pat!
Thanks Ed 👍...good that there are some areas I have never camped at, it all adds to that sense of adventure when you are exploring new areas and new camp sites......all the best Pat
Hi Steve, interesting to know it’s gone back up, I dare say a different one maybe on sale now, whisky seems to fit well with wild camping, and nice in the tent at night…….thanks Pat
Great video Pat! The heather is looking stunning at the moment, seems a bit late this year!, guess it’s all that rainy weather we’ve had. Bloomin midges! We’ve just come back to Norfolk from a holiday in the Peak District & missing it already! Thank as always for giving us our fix of Derbyshire when we’re not there! ❤️xx
Hi Sylvia, yes the whole area was bathed in purple heather just beautiful, as for the midges, wel they could put you off siummer camping for ever,,,,,roll on cooler days......thanks Pat
Yayyyyyyy Pat with a whiskey on his wild camp. Great video Pat apart from the pesky midges lol. Nice to see you back and can’t wait to see the next video👏👏👏👍🥃 #Thesheffieldlegend
Yes pleased to say the whisky has returned, all part of a proper wild camp, the midges nearly drove me mad, going to keep clear until they clear off……all the best Pat
Beautiful Derwent Valley!! What a sweet camp. Dried meals are good as long as they are tasty! Oh those midges! You should have brought the head net Pat. Beautiful views. Great camp!
Fantastic Pat, cheers. Nice to see a part of the Peak District less travelled by people, I must have a look later in the year as I make a great meal for midges and mosquitos. The scars on my limbs are testimony to that! All the best, Mr Jiggs.
Hi Pat, thanks for taking us to the most remote of places, the views were absolutely superb. Interesting to see the stream running freely at the top, perhaps that was why there were so many midges. I can feel them in my hair as I type this, It didn't look much fun at all. Still at least you could camp undisturbed. Last week we went high up (4600') to a zone called el purche (the perch) to watch the Perseids shooting stars. I could have stayed there all night but it just got too cold with a light breeze blowing. Next day 40° but no midges!! Hope there's no more plastering on the horizon for you. All the best!!
Hi David yes we are suffering a bit with the midges at moment, warm humid conditions which they love, your, perch sounded nice with cool temps, don’t think I would cope with 40C, and no plans for anymore plastering, although both my sons are getting to the stage of purchasing houses !!………thanks Par
Nice to see you out again pat, it's been a while. I managed to get out last night myself onto kinder scout after a scramble up crowden Clough, the blood red moon looked amazing last night. Thanks for taking us along on your walk/camp, take care Pat 👍🏻
Crowden Clough does get steep at the top but then your up there.....usually have a video on each month, not sure wether youtube actually notify everone.....thanks Pat
Great video. I was up that way doing a hike and wild camp few a week back. Came over from Langsett and camped just up from Slippery stones but stayed by river rather than head up the hill. Midges were mental and got savaged in the morning. Learnt a big lesson.
Hi there yes I've camped by the river a couple of times, usually when forced down by bad weather, the midges seemed to have gone wild this year, roll on the cooler months......thanks Pat
Absolutely Fantastic Pat! A real joy to watch as usual Thank you 😊. We are heading up tomorrow for a few days and can't wait to get out on those moors. That heather looks beautiful, take care out there and we'll see you on the next one. 🙂
I,am sure you will have a great time, the heather is in full bloom at the moment and looks beautiful with rich purple colours, for some reason, warm damp weather the midges have gone a bit wild, they are enogh to put you off summer camping forever so be prepared, if that is possible. Have agreat trip......thanks Pat
Thanks Pat! We've just got back and we had a great time 😊. Your right the heather did look beautiful and we didn't have any midges (we didn't camp though). We have sent you a message on F/B when you get a chance to look. 😊
hi pat .brilliant camp mate .pleasure to see out out .thats my wild camping tent when i went with the sons good tent .shame about midges but you were finished.thank you for sharing pat very enjoyable .see you in September..old dave
Hi Sir Pat. That was such a hike in such a beautiful place. The camping site looked so calm and relaxing and it’s always nice to hear rain on the tent as it aids sleep. I saw the midges on the camera and they looked horrendous. Glad you escaped the little pests Great watching your videos on a Sunday evening as it’s better than what’s on TV. Stay safe out there.
Yes a very relaxing camp in a beautiful location, and looking accross to the far hills all I could think of was all those possible camping sites still to be discovered.....thanks Pat
