My Brompton bikepacking trip to Dartmoor continues as I try to wildcamp and explore this rugged and wild landscape in South West England.
So far, I’ve cycled from Plymouth to a remote rocky outpost, where I camped overnight.
In this video, I go even deeper into the moors with my folding bike.
I discover one of Dartmoors most impressive sights. A stone circle thought to be over 3,000 years old. While Dartmoor as a few stone circles, this one is particulary impressive for its row of over 150 stones.
But this trip is a test of solo bikepacking endurance, as I try to hike and cycle over 150km around Dartmoor with all my camping gear and my Brompton folding bike. Can it be done?
Ma’s fudge recipe (good luck if you try it & let me know how it goes)!
Ingredients
110g butter
500g granulated cane sugar
1 can of condensed milk
Dash of vanilla essence
Method
Place all ingredients into a think based pan or pot
Stir consistently on a low heat (don’t let it boil) until the fudge turns a caramel like colour and crystalises around the edges of a pan.
Pour onto a flat buttered dish and leave for up to 2 hours before cutting into squares and serving.
Music by @epidemicsound
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Chapters
00:00 Coffee at the stone circle
09:20 Getting the Brompton ready to get back on the road and the Cycplus AS2 Pro Max.
15:00 Peter Tavy pit stop on National Cycle Route 27.
20:22 Finding somewhere to camp in Dartmoor
Setting up camp and heading to Okehampton station the next day.
27:35 Setting up an emergency camp
12 Comments
Well done Darin, you gave it a go !! Most of us never do…..
Way to go !
What a great little adventure, amazing views and nice background music, too! Loved the shots of the stones and horses; are you saying hello to all the sheep and cows you pass? Could you keep your phone in some kind of waterproof pouch to avoid the charging problem? Thanks for the video and the bonus fudge recipe – keep stirring!
Loved it excellent trip the bike may be small but your heart is big ,happy rides ahead
Those drones do some fantastic shots… I would have carried a medium to stiff small hand brush to get into the nooks and crannies to clean the bike off. Subbed …..Dartmoor has got a reputation so you have to be prepared for anything there…
Bromptons are an awesome travel companion – I bought one nine years ago and it is the best money I’ve ever spent. Your films are great – subscribed! 🤗
Another great adventure on a brompton. Electric pumps are great and so fast.
Which nemo tent do you use?
your videos are amazing and inspirational. I really like the music you always choose for your videos. Can I ask you what camera and drone you use?
loved the dream description a anxiety image
I enjoy watching your adventures. But why not a rugged phone for your rides?
The scenery is truly stunning and awe-inspiring adventure. Thank you for sharing💕✨
Hi Darin, I see you're not using the Vincita Nash trunk bag on this trip. Why? (too small)