Winter Escape to a Remote Ancient Bothy by a River.

A five mile hike in winter conditions to a remote secret bothy next to a gorgeous river with snow melting from the mountains beyond. I cook a meal by a blazing fire in a cosy ancient bothy and spend a peaceful, if chilly night. The hike back is by the river where i enjoy (read endure) a frigid dip below the falls. What a fantastic trip this was!!!
#hiking #mentalhealthawareness #freedom #campfire #bothy
#wintercamping #pennines

[@davesgreatescapes]

My last two books are available on Amazon. Hopefully I'll have another by the end of 2024

[@danexitsstreetview3273]

Great video of The Shepherd's Hut. Fantastic that you didn't give away its location. I've been several times and was even lucky enough to share one evening with the group that maintain it. All loved the place and it's easy to see why. A special place, Cheers for the vid.

[@jonashubalekwhiskyandthewild]

Brilliant! The bothy and surrounding area looks great. Kind of stuff I enjoy doing too🙂 ATB for more trips

[@McCaff62]

A old fell walker from Alston i bumped into years back told me his grandad and great grandad had been going over to the bothy even before he was born and was saying he thought it was atleast 400 year old but obviously its had a new roof etc as there was no corrugated sheeting till 200 years ago, good to see you getting out regular again.

[@thegeordiefellwalker8878]

pleased you had a good night 🔥ive been going to that bothy for around 20 year. cheers for not giving its location . them sausages looked good 😋

[@debz554]

Great to watch on a really horrible very wet march morning. Fabulous scenery. I could definitely live in that bothy 😊

[@DaveGoodman1959]

That was a fantastic film Dave, your such an interesting character and an inspiration. I did think it was Crossfell but I’ve only been that way a couple of times so I’m not familiar with your route.

[@RIKKWEATHERLY]

Great video but have to correct something you said. Grouse can't be hand reared, all grouse on the moors are wild anybody who thinks different are misinformed.

[@dawnpulcinokuyal8344]

Great video

[@fraserconnell21]

Great film (as per) 👍🏼.

[@stigfloberghagenphotography]

Nice video 👍

[@macinthewild8116]

Nice one , cracking little Bothy , not 100% sure of the location !

[@flatfishy]

Not been to the Shepard's hut for a number of years now but it's my favourite bothy.