Hiking & wild camping in the South Downs
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- čas přidán 11. 06. 2022
- This was one of the most picturesque camping spots I have ever stayed at!
I plan on wild camping in all 15 of the UK's national parks, this time it was the South Downs; 13 down 2 to go.
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Hi Liam, just wanted to let you know that my son (8) loves your videos and we normally watch one just before bed time. Thanks to you we're going camping in a couple of weeks and if he likes it, we're doing a whole week during the summer holidays. He asks about a million questions for each video but I love that he loves your content. Keep doing what you're doing mate.
thats awesome, where you going in the summer?
@@bradd4607 South East Wales or maybe grandma's back garden in Derbyshire!
@@davidwatkins1734 nice! Where ever you go hope it’s a good time, I’m based up Scotland for work right now for a couple years so saving for a little van to do van camping around scotland
@@bradd4607 Nice one Bradd
Brilliant mate, tell him I said hi 👍 Cheers
I would legit wake up in the middle of the night for a piss, get out the tent and would just fall to my death forgetting that the tent is near the edge
Too funny! 👍
I was about to say…!
Nice video Liam, you made me laugh with those pies :) I live close to the South Downs so it is my common walking place, I would not recommend anyone camps or even gets too close to the edge like that, there have been numerous cliff collapses over the last few years!
Hi Liam, awesome video! However I think it's important to tell your followers, who may follow in your footsteps, that it's really dangerous to go anywhere near the edge of these cliffs; there is a lot of publicity from the park rangers, local news, local radio etc to ask people to please not approach the edge. There are very frequent rock slides, and bits of land breaking off the main section of cliffs, and there isn't often much warning, they'll just go from under you. Perhaps you could pin a comment or put it in the description as the vdieo is already published?
Is staying a metre away from the edge not enough?
@@adambaggins6662 no its actually not
@@georgemartin6389 I was paddleboarding along the cliffs yesterday and spotted various parts which were overhanging at least 1 metre.
@@adambaggins6662 You can get land slips where several meters worth of land will go in one fall.
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Good work Liam I saw an article today about you in the paper. I left the Royal Navy as a chef and struggled for job opportunities once I left the Navy. I see you left the Army as a chef. It’s good to see someone with a similar background to you do well. Keep up the good work 👍
Lol Liam your all over the news feed o browser for being a knob end on a cliff I had to laugh wen it kept popping up
Liam is that one youtuber who makes you want to leave your house, and go and a hike and wild camp. Great video as always Liam
I know the feeling. I just bought a load of camping gear to do just that. 😂There's a sale on at millets for a decent one person tent. I forget the name but its currently £70 and it's 5000HH. 👌🏼
@@adambaggins6662 Thankyou mate, will take a look & enjoy your trip
I love watching these videos with beautiful views, loads of useful advice and the narration is on point, it feel so calm and genuine.
A great video..but too close to the cliff edge.. dangerous..
randomly stumbled upon your channel about 6 months ago and i have to say you have an amazing energy and very calming personality. these videos make me want to travel around and explore the country i've lived in my whole life! love from another Brit
I just found your channel a few days ago. I have always wanted to go to England and haven’t gotten to yet. Love the way you make these and you’re inspiring me to go out and do have a go at my dreams too! You’ve got a fan here mate. Thank you for making these!
I enjoyed that. The beautiful colours. I paint, the blues, the white & green. Just lovely. The sounds, the sea, wind, bird song, so relaxing, fresh. Thank you.
This is only a tiny portion of the South Downs it starts at Eastbourne and goes all the way to Winchester. It is over 109 miles long.
Loved this. Such a nice chilled watch. Every little shot is perfect 🙂
It's the best when CZcams recommends channels like yours as I now have plenty of stuff to binge watch😅 all the best and keep up the great work mate👍
The most easiest & relaxing to watch channel on this app.
Liam (beautiful name) with a beautiful attitude. No pretense, no bullshit, just a lovely fellow on an amazing adventure. Thanks.
This man has no fear!
There's not a chance in hell I would ever camp that close to the edge of a cliff.
Nice one mate and a great video.
Keep up the good work. 🇬🇧🙂👍
I think he is just Thick and stupid and can not read all the signs
way too close, especially in the South Downs, with that cliff constantly being eroded...
@@IgnacioGlezCllo Makes my knees wobble seeing him walk so close to the edge.
The man is a prat.
@@phoebebrown2883 he seems a decent fella, but that was a prattish thing to do, far too dangerous
Love your videos mate. Perfect to watch and chill. Thank you
Great views, beautiful colours.............but a dumb pitch. I live in East Sussex and walk here often. I wouldn't walk anywhere near the edges of these cliffs because they crack and corrode all the time, let alone camp on the edge of them.
My thought also when I first watched this.
This was one of the better ones. Gorgeous and epic.
Love the way you direct your videos. Wonderful balance between the always entertaining chats with periods of silent camera work. Very impressive. I know the path well. There was a house near the cliff in the lighthouse area which they lifted up on wheels and moved it 100 yards inland. You missed that.
One of the best, most authentic channels on youtube
Liam, great vid as always. You have an easy style of delivery, superb
Such a beautiful coastline and epic shots you created here Liam! Best dinner view ever and even for free. Just like Henry David Thoreau once said: “All good things are wild and free.” cheers, Mario
Great video, you're brave camping near the edge of those eroding cliffs, great big chunks of land do fall occasionally.
And another Brilliant video. They just get better. Well done Liam
Yes Liam!! You legend
Stunning video. Adding to my list of places I would love to visit. I’m going to need a year long vacation in the UK. Love your channel!
Hi Liam. Just wanted to say thank you. Your vids are an inspireation. Wishing you all the best in all you do. Your amazing dude!
I’m moving to West Sussex soon. Will definitely take on the South Downs walk.
Thank you for the content Liam.
Quality content Liam mate, only channel I consistently watch, keep up the videos and I can see your channel growing massively soon👌👊
Good stuff man! Been binge watching your content lately 😂
another awesome video. I haven't wild camped in ages and this brings back fond memories.
Watching you standing close to those cliffs gives me vertigo. Cliffs have been known to collapse.
I cannot believe how deserted it was for you. I went on the 3rd from Exeat via East Dean to Beachy Head and then via Seven sisters back to Exeat and it was packed. The views are stunning so will need to go back when it's quieter.
Mate that ending shot with the walk off, then the cliffs... 10/10
Serendipity, a new Liam adventure......great job!
AAAHHHAA!! Too close!! Ya know sometimes pieces of those cliffs just let go.I’m an old nervous guy. Great drone shots.
This series has been so good... really cool and relaxing to see all the beauty of the UK 😍So sad it's nearly the end though 😭
I'm walking 100km across the South Downs in September. Looks amazing
LIAM WHEN I LIVED IN LONDON IN 1966 I VISITED FRIENDS THAT HARD A FARM AND WE WALKED THE DOWNS IN NICE WEATHER YOUR VIDEOS ARE WONDERFUL
Stop shouting mate
Another great video mate! Keep them coming!
You know you can thumbs up Liams videos before even watching them, great work mate 👍🏼
My back yard, welcome Liam! Shame I didn't see you out and about. Banoffee pie was invented down the road in Jevington! Anyone visiting be very careful of the cliff edge, due to erosion there are constant cliff falls!
Known as babys heads in the millitary, due to the shape.
It is prone to land slip in this area. Try not to get to close to the edge.
Great vid. I love this walk. You did such a wonderful showcase.
thanks for sharing this video, really fun and relaxing to watch! and love your yellow shoes. looking forward to see more content 🤗
Nice one, Liam. That was great. 🙂👍🏕️
To close to the edge for my liking! My calf’s would be tensing in fact they are just watching! Glad you do not sleepwalk
😮 can’t believe how close to the edge you camped 😱
Incredible shots as per usual!
Best video yet! 🎉🎊 Loved all the drone shots in this one. I like that you're not a show-off or egotistical like many of the CZcamsrs get over time. You're just a laid back chill guy enjoying life 👌🏼
Some epic drone shots mate, another quality video. Thanks for sharing 👍
Yes mate ..nearly done I really like your vids mate watched them all thanks for putting the time in ....hates editing ..lol...all the best la Mick from LIVERPOOL
Thank you for sharing us so many fantastic WildCamping and views.
These are getting better and better, cinemaphotography is really nice
Your video make me feel so relaxed and comfortable, thanks 🙏
nice video mate, beautiful part of the country. Me and the missus walked 70 miles of the south downs way a few weeks ago and wild camped most nights. Bit close to the edge for me would have made me nervy all night lol. But the wild camp gods do tend to give you the perfect spot just when you need it.
Haha mate u just been mentioned on more radio for camping on the edge of beachy head and that someone called u an idiot 🙄
Liam, dude, what a "cliff hanger"! You'll have to "chalk" up all the media interest to experience! Only two national parks to go in the series, so see you in Scotland! Thanks for sharing the adventure!
One thing id recommend for any potential future visits or for anyone else is dont camp/sit so close to the edge of the cliff. As someone who lives local those cliffs are well known for just how soft and crumbly they are (they are made of chalk after all) and pieces always falling off.
Funny? story, When I first moved to these parts I went up on the south downs exploring at night as it looked really cool, the mist was so thick I could barely see anything past a few feet in front of me. somehow, (there was drink involved lol) I kept getting turned around and every direction i walked i would soon hear seaguls in front of me and come to the very edge of the cliff suddenly, Id walk in the opposite direction and the same would somehow happen again after a while lol. I ended up just laying down admitting defeat and sleeping it off there on the ground in the thick mist for a few hours until daylight
legend - Love your videos mate, keep it up!
I’m literally going here Saturday.. this video is perfect timing
Great views Liam. Keep up the videos. Fantastic!!!
Really enjoying these videos. Enjoy your strolls.
Another great video, always fantastic content cheers mate.
Why are you so close to the edge.
Glad i came across this channel great content 👏👍 keep it up liam amazing work💪
Cool video I've not done the South downs yet so it was nice to see what it's like🤘
If camping by the sea it's good to wash your tent down when back home as any salty air ruins the waterproofing and also draws moisture out the air making them go moody when packed away
Another great video liam with some brilliant views 👌
Allways look forward to watching your videos
Quality video,stunning views,cheers Liam.
I've watched this video a few times now, not least because it's about a place I walk a lot.
I'm not sure I'd ever have the courage to go wild camping there - or that close to the cliff edge - but it's great to see that it is possible.
There are a few places you'd be a bit more hidden, but then of course the scenery wouldn't be so dramatic.
You also got lucky with the lack of wind that day.
The other thing to add, for others seeing this video, is that the cliff edge is a bit crumbly, so don't go close to the edge. What happens in winter is the chalk gets waterlogged, and then, if it freezes, ice expands and then whole sections of the chalk can separate. Coastal erosion is a constant thing, and you can read about the other Lighthouse in this area, the Belle Tout, which has already been moved back from the cliff edge, but which is now at risk again.
My local patch. Such a busy place though but you have given me hope to wild camp it. Nice video!
Another great post, living in Sussex the best beer is Harvey's brewery from Lewes.
Those cliffs have claimed a few lives having lived next to them for 40+years be careful I'd not get that close pal
I live in Sussex. I knew Banoffee Pie was local. Despite having Steak & Kidney Puddings since childhood I had no idea they too were local. You've captured the views & the mood of the changing weather wonderfully. Thanks for sharing
Watched a few of your videos now and always amazes me that you eat your “main course” and “desert” at the same time 😂😂
Thank you Liam really appreciate your vids 👍
Found this channel today and have binged. Actually tiring me out just watching!
Great work.
Enjoyed this one is where I live and walk.. Just a note of caution though. It might seem like you are at the edge of the cliff when in fact you are on an overhang. Loads of rock falls along there, its a lot more dangerous than it looks.
Awesome!! I have enjoyed this video.
Great video Liam mate✌🏻
If you knew how much of the cliffs break away on a regular basis 👀 most people won't even stand there lol
Beautifully done young man, beautifully done. Nice job !
Watching the video right now in Hardangervidda on my hike from Oslo to Bergen. First and Only rain on the hike and so I'm waiting it out tonight and watching your hikes.
Lovely photography. You really did it justice.
Mate, that opening shot is money! Time to put on the kettle 👍
Tell you what mate, these vids really help 👍🏽
Good to hear mate, appreciate you watching!
Great video Liam. Brings back fond memories of a little backpacking expedition I did over 40 years ago. I walked from Eastbourne to Alfriston via Beachy Head. Next day I headed off to Southease and the 3rd day I did something like 16 miles to Hassocks via Clayton Windmills.
Highlights were leaning over the edge to get a photo of the lighthouse and getting caught in a lightning and hailstorm on Ditchling Beacon.
just got back today from doing my first ever wild camp. i stayed on beachy head the night and then walked to southease -- highlight was walking across the seven sisters at sunrise. I want to camp on ditchling beacon next time when i have better kit.
Loving the videos mate. So inspiring for me. Please keep them goin :)
Must be quite surreal waking up, feeling good with the world and drinking a coffee overlooking a place where 1000's have ended there lives, beachyhead is beautiful but very dark......
Amazing video - you’ve inspired me to, despite chronic illness, build my distance back up and set some goals - Snowdon is my goal for a years time :-)
Loving the channel mate. Fair play to you , it looks like a lot of fun, inspiring and really life affirming. 👍
Can you do a vid showing us your choice of wild camping kit and why?
He already has
Only Scotland to do.You are gonna Love it !! Keep em coming Liam.👍
I've no head for heights myself...Just watching you stand so close to the edge...I felt nervous :)
However, really enjoyed this walk; superb photography too. Take me back to walking trails in South Africa and Zimbabwe in my younger days. Good memories.
Wholesome wholesome wholesome enough said.. I keep thinking can these vids of yours get any better m8! One day I’ll find some constructive criticism but for now, another flawless video bud! Keep exploring 😘
Top spot that.
Food looked awesome too.
Oh and the alcohol version of that IPA on draught is 10/10.
Another cracking camp but stay away from the edge, you had me a nervous wreck!
Glad to see you living life after college Liam all the best kristien
There is another beach to the east of the light house (Bell Toute Lighthouse), but the beach you're looking at is only accessible by Boat/Kayak. And let me tell you, looking up at Beachy Head from the bottom is crazy. Craning your neck, can't even fathom how tall it is. Loved this video as I live near here, but every video is infectiously positive :)
I know this is an older video (I've just started watching you) but if you're ever in East Sussex again, you can absolutely do the bottom of the cliff walk up to and past the light house at low tide; takes maybe four or five hours (it takes me that long anyway!). You can walk it from Hollywell in Eastbourne, around the bottom of the cliffs that you camped on, to Birling Gap. Once at Birling Gap, you come up from the beach and you're back on the Southdowns near Belle Tout lighthouse with views of the seven sisters. Lots of caves and climbing ledges to explore on route, as well as an up close of the lighthouse and some cool drift wood art. Leave Eastbourne a couple of hours before low tide.