Exploring England: Border Country | Bicycle Touring UK
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- Опубликовано: 28 авг 2024
- Lake District: A big climb called “The Struggle” has an unexpected surprise for us in store. We get a great tip for one of the most beautiful camp spots in the UK. A converted railway line shows us a unique and picturesque perspective on the surrounding landscape. When we get stuck a local man helps us to get onto an old viaduct we have to cross. Scotland is close but first we have to navigate through a vast no man’s land. Our map shows a wilderness hut somewhere in the sea of green but is it really there...
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It’s a cracking place to go bikepacking. I went Bikerafting there on the packraft the other week to Wild Cat Island and got some amazing footage like you guys! 👍 keep up the great videos!
Totally agree! That sounds great. Thanks & Wishing you all the best, Tailwinds, E&M
Congrats! Btw, if you're riding you should wear an nta helmet like xnito or bern hudson, I see a lot of people wearing cpsc helmets, those don't really protect you
@@WheelstoWander cheers! 🏕 🚴
I think this might be your best video yet. It has everything: wonderful shots of scenery, interesting anecdotes, a bit of philosophy, good food, amazing campsites... my only (selfish) complaint is that it isn't longer; I could watch your videos all day. I love that you guys accepted the ride up The Struggle. As someone who would have probably said no out of pride, (knowing, as you mentioned, that there is a certain satisfaction in climbing it under your own power). But your lesson to us is that it's important to say "yes" when these experiences come your way. I'm sure the ride in the truck was at least as memorable pedalling up The Struggle would have been. I also really appreciate how respectful you are of the environment and your surroundings. So many people don't care; but our individual actions do make a difference. As always, thank you for your amazing work. Stay safe!
Thank you for your lovely and uplifting words Peter 🙏🏼😊 It was a lesson for me (eric) as well. To be able to say 'yes' and set my pride aside for a bit. Wishing you all the best 🍀
Breathtaking view of that bridge !!!
Thanks Guys 😊 Best wishes, E&M
Beautiful countryside.
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Absolutely beautiful, and the music matched the scenery perfectly.
Thank you, that is great to hear. We always try our best to pick something suitable. Best wishes, E&M
It’s the people and the pace you have when cycling to actually truly connect
We agree! It's a great way to see and meet the world :)
That's so spectacular Eric and Maudy! 🚴🚴🚴
Thank you Ika 🙏🏼 All the best, E&M
This is so awesome 🤩
I mean , I envy you two !
Life is good 😌
Thank you Aemilia 😊 Lovely to hear life is good! All the best, E&M
God your videos are always just so sublime. So enjoying the uk series. Envious youre still touring each year, but also always inspired! Loved the new transitions too, not noticed those before
Thanks so much Mat! Really happy to hear you enjoy the series so much 😊 Best wishes & Tailwinds, E&M
Nice! Beautiful place and the best videography! Thank you two!
Thanks so much Ken 😊 All the best, E&M
"Spend half as much money, and twice as much time." I love it!
Great advise isn't it :)
Northumberland countryside is always so recognisable, trees, trees, water, trees, lovely people, farmland, trees trees trees, oh and a wall 😅 glad you have enjoyed yourselves!
Haha, yeah that's pretty much it 😄 Good times!! All the best, E&M
This England video was the best one yet...The scenery !! Mahalo!
Thanks C K! That's just great to hear :) Best wishes, E&M
I visited the Lake District about 20 years ago. That place is a mood in itself, you feel you're out of time, perhaps in the 40s or 50s, and you might overlook fairies dancing somewhere. I find that with the current times, that place is a jewel.
We loved it and surely want to go back and explore the are some more. Great to hear you still remember it so well! All the best, E&M
Welcome to England! Really enjoyed watching, it is nice to see how our countryside is appreciated by visitors. Safe travels and I look forward to the next one 👍🏻
That is great to hear! Just a lovely place to ride 😊 All the best, E&M
What a beautiful landscape. Thank you for sharing.
Happy you enjoyed it Scott 😊 All the best, E&M
Thank you for the beautiful Landscape to see.❤Have a great Time on the Road and see you in your next Video✌🏻🚴🏼♀️🚴🏼♂️
Lovely to hear that Chris! Thanks & All the best, E&M
Absolutely loving watching your beautiful videos. You've really inspired me to get out and explore by bicycle. Thank you so much
Wow. What a beautiful area and some more great people. That rain didn't look like any fun. Bothy looked nice. Glad the chain problem got fixed. Take care, Al
The UK kept amazing us with lovely people and beautiful places 😊 Thanks & All the best Al, E&M
Absolutely beautiful episode. Would like to go there as well. Funny as you say it feels almost like home, with your stuff everywhere. That's what we do and say in every hut, albergue and more. When there's just the two of us, our bagage is all over the place within minutes. And then we say: it's arranged/furnished. We're home.😁 thank's again. Henk and Lucie.
Thank you Guys :) Haha, nice to hear you have the same experience 😉 All the best, E&M
Absolutely great content gang really enjoyable quality shines through keep up the great job
Thank you James 😊 We will try! All the best, E&M
You guys make some truly amazing film of this adventure. Wow just wow 😮
Thanks so much Andy 😊 Always appreciated from a fellow bike-tuber! Tailwinds, E&M
Great video! Nice to see you in this beautiful landscape and I look forward to the Iceland videos =) /All the Best
Thank you Sanjin 😊 Best wishes, E&M
Just a pinch of spices LOL. What a fabulous area! Could be a Bob Ross painting LOL Thanks!
Yes, Bob would paint the devil out of it 😉 All the best, E&M
Another beautiful video. You two give me hope to live another day and to let my bike take me to someplace away from here.
Thanks 😊 We hope you'll get to do that 🍀 Tailwinds, E&M
I think this was one of the best videos you made .
Beautiful 😻.
Thank you 😄
Having followed your travels around the world on RUclips, it's amazing to see you traveling the roads that I know so well, not too far from where I live. Kirkstone Pass is wonderful - leading down to Ullswater, one of my favourite lakes. I am so glad that you enjoyed you time in the Lake District and the Border Country. Thank you both for creating and sharing this and best wishes for the rest of your journey.
Thank you too 🙏🏼 The area is just fabulous! So much more to explore... We will be back 😉 Tailwinds, E&M
So far the only Vid on RUclips that has the right to say "Watch till end" ;)
Generally an awesome series. Cheers
Haha, sometimes a slip up is worth the wait 😉 Thanks & All the best, E&M
Good decision. The "struggle" is a beast !!!!!
😉 Thanks!
Beautiful video as always guys. I watch many channels similar to yours and I have to honestly say yours are right at the top for so many reasons. I love the way you tell stories along the way in terms of the people you meet etc. you must be giving off very good vibes as you seem to meet/ attract many cool people.
All the best and greetings from Australia.
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Thanks so much for your uplifting words Vincent! We always hope to bring some good vibes, glad it comes across in the videos. Best wishes, E&M
Fascinating scenes guy how lucky you are.Have fun.
Thank you for showcasing my area so well. We just discovered your channel and you two seem like a lovely couple with a great attitude.
Lovely to cycle there 😊 Thanks & Best wishes, E&M
What an amazing beautiful area! Nice filming too! Thanks!
Thanks Henk! All the best, E&M
You are having a great trip....especially at the end.
😉 You mean the "slip up", haha! Thanks!
I Like new tilt shift camera eefect in video.👌👌👌👌 Happy Riding.🚴♀🚴♀
Thanks you 😊 Not really sure what effect, where in the video you mean? All the best, E&M
I appreciate you bringing spices with!
We do too 😉 All the best!!
absolutly gorgeous ! thanks.
You too 😄 All the best, E&M
Good job, guys. Keep it up. High quality editing and footage. I'm learning a lot from y'all. ;)
Thanks Kody 😊 Wishing you all the best, E&M
What a beautiful episode, and location. Wonderfully done! Thank you both so much.
Thank you too fwc523! All the best, E&M
Hey team Velo of the loaded type,i luv your work - style - lightness.
Thanks soo very much for putting in the hard yards-going the distance with every video,your editing is the next level....
Go well and thanks once again 💫
Thanks Keef! That is just great to hear 😊 Hope your doing good, All the best, E&M
Hello guys, brilliant video. The kirkstone pass on the way down, is truly magical. A beautiful part of the country. Stay safe and enjoy.
Thank you Derek! You are right, such a magical place :) All the ebst, E&M
Love this stuff. Thank you. 🙂👍🚴♀️🚴♂️
Thanks you too Brian 🙏🏼😊
Wow, unusual closing! Very nice video.
Haha, yes! Sometimes I slip up 😉 All the best!!
I loved this. You just rode through my stomping ground - well, just the first 18 years of it! I rode from Bristol to Northumberland in the summer (June) and agree that some of the climbs were relentless. I had better weather than you though! Best wishes.
Great to hear Stephen! Glad the weather was good for you. We can't complain though, we had lovely weather most of the time 😉 Thanks & All the best, E&M
A beautiful video. Thanks.
Thank you too Mik 🙏🏼
I grew up on the outskirts of the Lake district and now live close to the welsh border. I've seen you cycle all over the world and never expected to see you cycle in the UK for some reason. I guess I thinks it seems boring compared to some of the places you've been. However, watching your trip has re-inspired me to get out and do some touring in the UK myself. I love the pace and easygoing nature of your videos. There's no 'message', just two people enjoying the process of cycling and interacting with people they meet along the way.
Thanks so much Ian! The UK has been lovely. Maybe not the wildest place but so much culture and history... and generous people everywhere 😊 Tailwinds on your UK tours & All the best, E&M
i told you on your last vlog how beautiful the lake district is. my yorkshire is beautiful but the lakes are something else. thankyou john the lorry driver and the viaduct guy for keeping britain great with your hospitality
Shout out to all the great people we met along our travels in the UK! We would love to visit Yorkshire one day too. Best wishes Graham!
I'd love to see some more about how you are keeping fueled! That meal looked good. Maybe a cooking episode?
That's good to hear Ken! A dedicated episode could happen... Thanks & All the best, E&M
Dit is écht een geweldige video 😍
Thx and safe trails 🍀
Dank je wel Ingrid 😊 Groet van ons!!
I Love your videos... 😊
Keep safe😊👊❤❤❤
Thank you Kayla 😊 Best wishes, E&M
Eric puts on the brakes hard at the end l😆l, another great video, love you guys be safe .
Haha, little rusty them brakes 😉 Thanks & All the best David!
The Lake District has the ability to make everyone weep when 'been there'!
It's such a stunning place! We hope to go back one day...
just looks so gorgeous! thanks for sharing :)
😊 You too!! All the best, E&M
So beautiful video, love both of you
Thank you Vikas 😊 All the best, E&M
Beautiful video!!!
I don't comment frequently on your videos but would like to say I've enjoyed every one. The UK can be a beautiful place away from the city and towns. If you can get off the roads and onto trails it opens up places with far fewer visitors.
I follow a few other bike tourists and the successful ones all have the ability to sort bike problems out without every time having to find a bike shop. You certainly seem able to do this.
Many thanks for sharing your videos.
We appreciate that Colin! The UK is fabulous for cycling in our experience. We think it's good to have maintenance skills to be able to fix mechanical problems. That way you are able to go out and be self reliant in far flung places. Best wishes, E&M
That was a nice fall. Hope you didn't hurt yourself. Waiting for the next video.
It must be the start of the next episode... mustn't it?
😉 It wasn't all that bad luckily! Next video in the making...
Maybe it is... 😉
Brilliant.
Thanks :)
Love enroute portraits of crosspaths people like the gate keeper. Also, loved the shot of Maudi commemorating 7/4;))) And, of course you document the land you’re rolling across beautifully.
Thanks Fredric! No independence from the nature for us 😉
Wow, what climb in the beginning. I might have died. Lol 😓 I'm proud for you two, getting to see such a beautiful area and I love the shelter you stayed at. That was wonderful.✌
Thanks Tony 😊 That was a tough one for sure, lucky us 😉 Bothies are a wonderful thing. Big thumbs up!! All the best, E&M
Stayed in my first bothy last month up in Scotland 👍🏻 loved it... Great series looks like your having fun 🍺
Ha, nice to to hear 😊 Thanks K D, Cheers, E&M
Fabulous video and so enjoy watching your travels and adventures. Your photography is wonderful and that drone footage over the viaduct was exceptional. And your open hearts encourage some very interesting interactions with the locals. Your engaging way of biking is truly an inspiration.
Thank you so much for your kind words Dennis 🙏🏼 A lovely experience cycling there. We hope you are well, all the best, E&M
Hello, I have enjoyed so many of your adventures. You story telling has gotten even better over time. The drone camera shots are amazing. The places you have been are amazing.
Carmen
Fargo, ND
Again, another wonderful video. You are a wonderful couple. Thank you for sharing some of your journey with us. Santé!
Thanks so much Joe 😊 All the best, E&M
Amazing!
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I had tried many times but I failed after biking for one or two days. but after watching your videos, this is for the very first time when I biked for a week to my office and I'm feeling better about it. I trying to celebrate #No_Petrol_November for this year. I hope I'll manage this time. Keep Inspiring Us....
We hope you can keep it up Priyesh 💪🏼 Thanks & All the best, E&M
You two are amazing! These videos are top quality. After doing a 10,000 mile tour around the United States, I wasn't sure what was next. You've inspired me to do another 10,000 miles but in Europe this time. Currently in the planning stages!
Thanks Josh! That's just great to hear. We think you will enjoy Europe. So much to see and experience. Tailwinds 🍀 E&M
As always, great cinema. The pictures and moods you captured have reached me. Great. Thanks
Best regards
Bernard
Thanks so much Bernard 😊 Lovely to hear that! All the very best, E&M
I love to follow your adventures. I really like how considerate, respectful and kind you are ❤. Blessings
Thank you for your kind words too Luana 🙏🏼 Wishing you all the best, E&M
Haha! Nice blooper at the end. Wonderful, amazing and inspiring. Excellent advice on parenting too. Tho I imagine you two will make the best parents. So much love to give. Good luck!
Thank you so much for your kind words 😊 Haha, bloopers happen!! Best wishes, E&M
I believe the pub on top of Kirkstone Pass is the highest public house in England.
I was once told!
Beautiful area.
Thanks 😊 That is cool to know! All the Best, E&M
so happy you enjoyed the UK, I am in the North East not far from where you were, great vid, thanks guys
'Fantastic' is the word that comes to mind! Thoroughly enjoyed it 😊 All the best, E&M
Hey guys always look forward to your videos. Glad you enjoyed your time up here. Beautiful eh. We love when people like you come here, because you love and respect it here.
It's a fabulous place Mark! We are a bit jealous... will be back! All the best, E&M
geweldig om jullie te volgen !! Jullie blijven positief wat er ook voor jullie wielen komt. jullie maken geweldige video's . Fantastische beelden, heel professioneel. Bedankt voor de mooie verhalen enzo. Blijf gezond en veilig. groeten uit Tilburg
Dank je wel Ha! We doen ons best 😉 Groet van ons!!
Fantastic video, I know the area well to say the video was fantastic is an understatement, I enjoyed it so much and will watch it over and over.
Thank you both and all the very best.
Thanks so much Alex! Great to hear from somebody who knows the area 😊 Tailwinds, E&M
wow .. amazing place and tour
Thanks 👍🏼 All the best!
lovely video
Thanks Zeck 😊
Wow. Absolutely fantastic viewing. Great work guys. ❤️
Thank you Mark 😊 All the best, E&M
Lovely video and wonderful scenery. I have long wanted to travel to the UK to ride the Lake District; ever since reading the story of 'Swallows & Amazons' by Arthur Ransome as kid, and later as a young cycle tourist, Frederick Alderson's book "England by Bicycle'. But OMG, the Italians will be horrified! You BROKE the spaghetti into your pot. Sacrilege!😱😒A good camping cyclist should always cook the spaghetti whole, just softening it into the boiling water😉 Your videos are always fantastic, a delight to view, and I love your philosophy on bicycle-touring and travel in general.
Thank you Peter :) Haha, one pot spaghetti. It was affordable stuff from the super market, nothing fancy 😉 It saves so much gas this way and still tastes very good. Best wishes, E&M
Marmite.....in a curry.....Noooooooooooo! Fabulous video, thank you both.
I initially agreed.
But, after all, it is umami in a jar, much like anchovy paste and many other things. I have used it in a stew, so using it in a curry isn't so weird - a bit like using a beef OXO cube?
Haha, you'll be surprised Clive! Than again in a home setting we would be a bit more diligent with our curries. Perhaps the best food in the world...
Hoi Eric en Maudi. Heb weer met veel plezier naar jullie nieuwe video gekeken. Wat een prachtig gebied.
Leuk dat te horen Wim :) Echt heel erg mooi daar bij onze buren. Groet van ons!
C'était vraiment bien votre voyage, avec un très beau paysage.
Merci.
Merci Beaucoup funky & dadoo 🙏🏼
Great video as usual! Were you sponsored by the english tourism office? You are showing us so many beautiful places! ;)
Sponsorship? RUclips Valhalla
Haha, that would have been nice 😉 Thanks & All the best, E&M
Ah guys, I love your videos, always interesting and full of information, I like hearing your perspective and thoughts on my home country. It must be lovely to use the bovys and take shelter from the rain and wind, simple and effective and free..
And the further north you go, I think you'll find the landscape and scenery will just get better... Enjoy and thanks for sharing 🙂✌🏻🚲🚲
That is lovely to hear Paul! Thanks 😊 We are already planning some more cycling in the Isles... Tailwinds, E&M
Phew…. Glad you didn’t injure yourself!!😱
Another great video….. 😀😀😀
Thanks Mike! Haha, yeah, that was a bit clumsy 😉 All the best, E&M
I believe they are called Bear and Grizzly (not exactly sure) they have portable collapsible foldable fire pits too. Also if you'd like to stand up in your tent North Face, MSR, Big Agnes, and Kelty brands have cabin tents anywhere from 6-13lbs. Beginning size for a cabin tent; 4 persons. Sharing...(lol) the fall from Eric. I was walking my dogs last week on regular grounds (cement) and I fell too. I would like to go into detail about the fall, but I won't all I have to say is that the INNER FOLD likes to RUSH people's movements at times.
wonderful video as always thanks for sharing take care and stay safe your fan from north africa
Thank you Slimane 🙏🏼 Wishing you all the best, E&M
well done guys! another great one
Thanks Mark 😊 Tailwinds, E&M
Love your videos! You're amazing ❤
Thank you Artūras :) All the best, E&M
Excellent vid Eric and Maude,as always. . .I love the bothies. 🥰.I have stayed in many over the years. I have never cycled the lake district though. I think i need to make sure that happens pretty soon! All the very best to you both. xx
Thanks Micheal, that is great to hear! We hope you'll enjoy the Lake District. Tailwinds, E&M
@@WheelstoWander
I always enjoy your videos
I live in the south west UK and often travel to Holland and Scotland to cycle but you have got me thinking about going to the Lake District next year I have visited before but think I need to visit and cycle very soon
Thanks great video guys
That is great to hear! The Lake District is very special, we sure want to explore the area some more. All the best, E&M
I enjoy watch your video ..ty erik n maudy ..
Greeting from indonesia
Thank you Ben 😊 All the best, E&M
Your welcome..i hope you someday..visiting indonesia
You guys now see where Tolkien got his inspiration from with the magic of the lake district, one of my favorite places ever..
We can totally imagine that, he must have! Lovely to hear you like it so much. All the best, E&M
Lovely seeing you cycle my homeland. The Lake District is really beautiful!
Would you mind telling me what pot you use to cook in around 3:49 ? Is it the Boundless Voyage 3l?
Thanks!
Such a magical place!! Yes, it's from Boundless Voyage (2,9L) Tailwinds
@@WheelstoWander- Wonderful! Thank-you!
nice ending 🐧
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Great. I heard the guy that lives there sometimes lets people through. No luck with me so far with my bikepacking gear lol The road detour is very hilly! It's a hilly area round there, the old railway is the only flat bit!
Yeah, very hilly we noticed! The railway line was so nice to cycle along. Really a sweet man, hope he is there to help you too some day. Tailwinds, E&M
Have loved discovering your videos over the last few months. Great to see you passed through Bristol a few weeks ago too - would love to have seen you, so do shout if you're ever coming this way again. I think your plan is to end in Edinburgh on this particular tour, but if you have any extra time at all, please please please consider cycling the Hebridean Way in the Outer Hebrides. It's pretty damn special.
Thanks & great to hear Tom! We already have the Hebridean Way marked on our bucket list 😊 Such a blast to cycle in the UK. Wishing you all the best, E&M
Nice of that man to give you a lift. 20% is steep.
Yes, really nice of John to give us a ride up! It would have been very tough getting up there. All the best, E&M
Wonderful video guys, you really are doing a very professional job with them. I was cycle touring in the district of Northumberland in July but we didn't pass each other, one day perhaps.
Thank you Tom! Perhaps one day we will... Best wishes, E&M
Industrial heritage in County Durham and Northumberland is extensive. The oldest railway line in the world and the first ever viaduct built in the world. Well worth a visit to Beamish Museum. Buildings taken down brick by brick and rebuilt there from around the region. Roman roads, Hadrians wall and many Roman settlements. Durham Cathedral too.
That is just incredible. When we go back we will be sure to visit! Thank you for the tips. All the best, E&M