I rode my Planet X Bootzipper mtb the short distance of only 8 miles from home to Liddington.
Liddington is a local land mark and contains an Iron age hill fort, A very well known clump of tree’s and a “Starfish Bunker”.
The hill is visible for miles around and was a beloved place for two local authors Richard Jefferies and Alfred Williams.
I had intended to camp at the Hill fort but there were cattle there so had to move on a short distance to find another suitable camping spot.
I used my Terra Nova Laser tent and heated water for my meal on a Click stand stove.
The weather did not disappoint, I was looking forward to a rainy camp and I got one, also got soaked in the process of getting to camp which wasn’t so nice:)
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Great camp Sandy mate 👍
Today is Friday 27th, yesterday we had a MASSIVE storm, huge amount of rain, wind and thunder – didn't last long, but hasn't really stopped raining since!
Nice one mate 👍
Cheers and all the best to you and yours 🍻🍻🍻
Awsome 🙂
Great video Sandy, You do like to to have a struggle mate, its in your nature. Nothing to easy, can be as well enjoyed as something you've worked for bud, an't that true !
Best regards to one and all in the house of the Wiltshire man.
Moose
I loved what you said at the end of the video and so true, it's only when we get out of our comfort zone that you truely eel alive
I'd recommend a Hilleberg Nallo 2 as your next tent.
A great wee overnighter Sandy👌😎30 odd minutes of escape for us……Some challenges with the bike v weather eh? I used to play golf at Pollok in Glasgow and there was a place that rumour held it to be a witches mound/sacrificial area. I sliced the ball in to the small area once (40m circumference ) and whilst searching for the ball, I felt totally calm and centered . It can be seen opposite Pollok House. KTF🙏
I share your love for a little stormy rain therapy 👍🏼 Always a pleasure to catch one of your uploads Sandy, rain or shine 🌞
Thats some hard weather Sandy. Looks about the same here today.
Sandy you are lovely gentlemen I suffer from depression but thanks to you with your adventures has helped me a lot god bless ya 🙏❤️🙏
Absolute legend love your videos tuff as old boots 😊❤
dude i am not known for my tact,i tend to expect a direct answer to a direct question,just my way i guess but what is going on with your face-presume you had a stroke at some point-no offence and not judging (obviously alot of your subs will be horrified i asked the question but i aint asking them so their input is irrelevent to me) its just a question fella 🤷♂
I think you need some better waterproofs as you seem to get wet which can’t be comfortable, I where merino top and bottoms as they keep you warm and dry quickly . You are what they call a proper camper , I would not be there , too much for me bless you😊
Hi Sandy, you deserve a medal up on that hill in that weather. It's a good video this one. What a day for you,get some hot food in you, and have a swig of whisky. Keep warm if you can .
"Sacred place". I love it.
Great to see you out camping again Sandy great video and as usual very interesting content thanks. Brian Ireland.
I had a feeling you might be out in the storms Sandy. I was thinking that maybe we could all have a whip around & help you get a Hillyberg of your choosing? May a just giving page could be set up? You give us countless hours of entertainment so maybe we could help you get something in return. (YouTube seem to delete my original comment) thanks again Andy
Loved the video, Sandy. You are so right when you say that you feel that you have lived.
A lot of people don't feel the seasons anymore. Its important that we feel the cold and the heat . Also important that we feel thirsty and hungry, which is exactly what we get out of cramping and hiking in the wild.
Your an inspiration my good man!! 😃
Great effort Sandy and well done. Beats sitting in an armchair watching daytime TV don't you think ?
You are very adventurous, you make me feel cold😂 but we were concerned you could have got hyperthermia. Well done Sandy.
" The hard camps are the best"
Jeeeezzzz Sandy talk about been dedicated!! I take my hat off to you, sir. Brilliant watch and you stay in front of the camera , that's where we want you. Thank you so much for your enthusiasm!" Best wishes to Mandy and yourself . P & M .
great vlog sandy keep up the good work
Bit of a damp and windy one that sandy. Surrounded by history though 👍🥰♥️ cold and wet is not great so make sure to have the right gear with you as we want you kept in one piece please. Love to Mandy hope she’s feeling better ♥️♥️♥️👍👍👍👍
Well done and much respect🍻👍👍
Enjoyed that Sandy. Sacred.? These days that's football grounds, party conferences, wars, pharmaceuticals, not nature or spirituality. Keep it up Mate. Blessings ❤
Blimey Sandy you really were exposed up there, that Starfish site is really interesting, they used to spray high pressure diesel into an area and set it alight as a bombing distraction, no wonder they had a bunker,
There was (apparently) a false copy of Wroughton airfield in fields near the airfield that they used to light up as a distraction also🤷. Another great video, let’s hope you get less inclement weather next time 👍😎
You’re amazingly resilient, love to hear ingredients for this? Good job
I would have checked the weather forecast and stayed home.🤣🤣
I like your videos easy watching and inspirational also you speak sense 👍 glw the atko hunt
What a lovely, although weather exposed place to be put to rest Sandy…you explained it perfectly, sacred ground. I see the vandals have been spraying there too. And I was on a wild camp with my friend Chey (A friend of Vee's and one of the group lived in an old house in Dorchester. They had an old air raid bunker and there were loads of butterflies down there too…masses of them. Well overdue these downpours now…the ponds near mine are more than half empty, so I expect them to be filled soon…nature always finds a way. Liking that burner stand etc in titanium…Still looking on reviews on how well it cooks over other metals. Thanks for taking us along with you sir 🙏
Tough old bugger Sandy is oldies have to keep plugging away all best to Mandy . We must have a camp soon buddy
You're some man for one man Sandy. I've seen you wear those glasses on many a video. Are they a prescription lense?
Great adventure, I love Liddington. Hilleberg Akto is good, as is the Fjällräven Abisko Lite 1, though both still cramped in the same way.
Enjoy
your adventures…Doug St,Onge VE9DSO
Was that butterfly a bat?
That was a great video 👍
What a diamond geezer. ATB
They are your videos, if you want to be in the front of the camera thats up to you, Great video BTW
Great video! Love your camping videos
And the harder camps are more entertaining to watch.
WELCOME TO UK
Another excellent foul weather expedition by the inimitable Sandy. Never disappoints. Hats off to you Sir !
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Been busy 'honing' my gear after a recent 'fly-camping' weekend with my microlight. Definitely getting colder so a change of warm clothing and a pair of gloves and hat are now an essential part of my kit for when on the ground. Glad you enjoyed the adventure – I did too. Looking forward to the next one 🙂
Well done, Sandy – you are a man made of of stern stuff
brill you done any research on the Van Allen belts then ?
No pain, no gain, Sandy. 😁
If the weather was like that when I was heading out for a camp, I'd turn around and go home.
More power to your elbow.
All the best.
Fantastic video Sandy. Really enjoyed it. You captured the adversity of the rough weather well. I always like hearing the rain on the tent too. I was out in the biggest thunder storm I’ve ever encountered fishing the other week,with lightning flashing all round the bivvy. It was an exhilarating experience.
Couple of interesting friends in the tent at 16:30.
Not sure what the one on the left is. Better view of it at 19:48 . . .
No cows there anyway . . .
No problem seeing you – it's your vid and anyway we have Google Earth if we're really interested in the place.
Enjoyed the adventure, tent camping in the rain is relaxing