Hi Craig, I grew up on Sheppey and worked in the Port of Sheerness throughout my 20s. Spent many a night shift looking over at that Fort, wondering what it would be like to camp in it. You have made my night!! Check out the secret underground ww2 underground radio bunker at Hollingbourne in Kent. You'd love it. Some mental spiders down there though mate 😂
You’re such a lovely guy , very genuine . I suffer from PTSD since my army days and I think what you’re doing for the cause is great. I’d love to do this type of thing again and talk about mental health . Great content and good vibes 😊😊
Love your video,s. I,m a veteran and suffer from PTSD and I built my own gypsy wagon on a caravan chassis and spend most of my time traveling about in it. ( Mainly to get away from my nasty neighbour). Used to wild camp with my daughter years ago up in Scotland. Keep up the good work.
Thank you Craig - always a massive treat when a new clip drops…. Love the woodland based content but also the ‘specials’ ..abandoned boats …roundabouts (first clip I watched) …underground bunkers and now a sea fort Good to mix it up …classic content Your down to earth delivery, sense of humour and genuine love for the outdoors once again proves that bushcraft/wild camping is something that’s accessible to all …top blackberry picking tips as well !!! A guaranteed authentic experience every time - Legend! 🌲🔥🤙💯
I grew up in grain and have fished off it before, just be careful you don't get caught otherwise the coast guard come get you and take you back to sheerness
I have spent two years on a bike with a trailer and my best freind and I stayed at a lot of churches now and again something random. A lot in east anglia. But a memorable night in Abbotsbury In an old Abbey. Really thick walls was amazing with my uke. Shhhhh open all night.
I really enjoyed your video. Whole place is that rusty looks like it is about to fall into the sea. When stealth camping I take the old 27 Trangia. Good in the wind and no smoke small and light weight.. Cheers Steve from Aus.
Only found your videos last month but I must say that me and the missus are now big fans, we watch your videos every evening whilst eating our tea! We are keen campers and your camp outs have inspired us to try stealth camping I am now scouring boot fairs picking up lightweight items to use. Keep on camping Craig you're an ace inspiration x
i find it amusing seeing what other words you call things.. like we say leash instead of lead for dogs. We say slingshot instead of catapult lol..im in florida, i have a buddy who lives here whos from south london i gotta ask him if hes ever been out to these forts
Love this place many childhood memory's on grain fort when I lived out grain..never had the guts to camp out though..never used a ladder to climb up on the first bit though but I guess it's corroded a bit more as it's been almost 25 years since I last went out there..got to have the brewdog though top beer 🤣
I come from the isle of grain originally, I first camped out there when I was ten. Plenty of fishing trips out there and was even shot in the head with an air rifle when I was 14. In fact in the same part you were camping.
Just wanted say that’s a blast from the past! at 1.40 that old bunker/turret on the sea wall hasn’t changed one bit me and my mate used to fish there back in the 80’s, thank you bro
That's crazy, I had work in Isle of Grain a couple years ago and frequently walked along the coast during my breaks and wondered what this sea fort was like! Brilliant vid mate
That was a really enjoyable bit of time out with you there, I like it when the tide comes in a sort of secure feeling about it and now your base, the traffic from the river constant and interesting and a just really good site with a bit of the chill about it , but i can see what you mean about the night-time shadows lol . very good one 5 *****💂
spent many a night on there fishing back in the late 70s early 80s at one point if you was caught on there while the tide was in they would take you over too sheerness or so the rumour went it never happened to us in winter it did get fairly cold was often glad when the tide dropped so could get back into the warmth of the car for the trip home great to see your vlog as it brought back some great memories
Yes great place to visit , we have been out there our selfs and my mates have been night fishing out there , it is also reputed to be haunted so your not the only one who sees or hears things or just the isolation playing on your mind .
Great Video mate, I’ve known about this Fort for Several Years, I’m virtually Fixated with this place, even got a RUclips Playlist of videos, devoted to British Coastal Forts like this one!
Another cracking vid geezer! Would have a real laugh camping out with you! See some artwork in this vid, shocked it’s still standing strong and hasn’t been dogged!, love the content, stay frosty …
That was eerie, when you mentioned the noises through the night and all of a sudden there's an unexplainable clattering behind you with nobody about, and you're all cool calm and collected. I'd be outta there!! 🤣
Tell me you’re an ex squaddie without telling me you was a squaddie ….”it pays to be a winner” words that haunt every squaddies pt sessions 😂😂. First video I’ve seen from you and you’ve earnt a new sub.
What a cool place to stay! Thank you for sharing it with us! Solid choice on the Brewdog, they briefly had distribution here in Cali and I enjoyed every moment of it.
I grew up in the Grain area and went to school down the road back in the 70's and 80's. This was our local party location as a youth and I spent many nights tripping and smoking weed to acid house music while being surrounded by water. Had many encounters of the sexual kind up there, so many good memories. Back in the early 90's we had many raves up there, we organised them so the tide came up in the evenings so police could not shut it down. Also yes there was a brick road and the mud used to be lower than the road, girls used to walk up to that place wearing high heels so it was in a better state back then.
Loved this video. What a brilliant place to camp... great location for your bed roll, behind those concrete barriers to stop you rolling off into the sea! cant believe you havent taken a fishing rod....
Hahaha nice one Craig stealth is the key for sure they had no idea you were there would have been a laugh if you had jumped out and made a noise they probs would have shit themselves good camp mate take care and all the best 🔥🔥👌👍⚓⚓
Whe Hey' norbit 😳 what a place 💯🙏 brilliant bit of history, thanks for the info. Well funny when the scallywags unexpectedly arrived (ladder gone -boom 😳💯💯☺️ be sure to have a super blessed day ahead ✊🏼🤟🏻💯
Mice one , as usual Craig If you really wanna get freaked out , try camping at Thorpe Abbotts USAF WWII base , it's the most haunted airfield in England !! Cheers buddy Phil God Save The King
Haha😂😂 that knuckle dragger in the north face gilet lobbing that Boulder to impress his wenches.. priceless! 🍺
No wonder the pathway is in bits; it's gormless Twatts like him who are vandalising it.
No one is allowed to disturb me while I'm watching your latest video. I'm proper hooked. Thank you so much for all the effort you put in.
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Subbed to this channel a long time ago just re discovered the channel I’m hooked again 💯👊🏾
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Hi Craig,
I grew up on Sheppey and worked in the Port of Sheerness throughout my 20s. Spent many a night shift looking over at that Fort, wondering what it would be like to camp in it. You have made my night!!
Check out the secret underground ww2 underground radio bunker at Hollingbourne in Kent. You'd love it. Some mental spiders down there though mate 😂
You’re such a lovely guy , very genuine . I suffer from PTSD since my army days and I think what you’re doing for the cause is great. I’d love to do this type of thing again and talk about mental health . Great content and good vibes 😊😊
Thanks so much dude and keep on keeping on mate
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Love your video,s.
I,m a veteran and suffer from PTSD and I built my own gypsy wagon on a caravan chassis and spend most of my time traveling about in it. ( Mainly to get away from my nasty neighbour). Used to wild camp with my daughter years ago up in Scotland.
Keep up the good work.
I know it well, walked out my self a couple of times, great to watch the ferry boats run in and around
Thank you Craig - always a massive treat when a new clip drops….
Love the woodland based content but also the ‘specials’ ..abandoned boats …roundabouts (first clip I watched) …underground bunkers and now a sea fort Good to mix it up …classic content
Your down to earth delivery, sense of humour and genuine love for the outdoors once again proves that bushcraft/wild camping is something that’s accessible to all …top blackberry picking tips as well !!!
A guaranteed authentic experience every time - Legend! 🌲🔥🤙💯
Thanks so much for that awesome
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Such a chilled guy, wish I had the free time and the balls to do some of the things you do.
Thanks Wayne mate 👊
I grew up in grain and have fished off it before, just be careful you don't get caught otherwise the coast guard come get you and take you back to sheerness
Why do they do that?
@@moorshound3243 its actually private property because someone owns it so its trespassing.
I have spent two years on a bike with a trailer and my best freind and I stayed at a lot of churches now and again something random. A lot in east anglia. But a memorable night in Abbotsbury In an old Abbey. Really thick walls was amazing with my uke. Shhhhh open all night.
You had me at tidal military sea Fort.. ha ha
About 15 of us stayed on here a year or so ago. Well done staying on your own 😁👍
I really enjoyed your video. Whole place is that rusty looks like it is about to fall into the sea. When stealth camping I take the old 27 Trangia. Good in the wind and no smoke small and light weight.. Cheers Steve from Aus.
Gosh that was scary at night,you are very brave.
Definately spooky af!
Great video, enjoyable viewing!
Only found your videos last month but I must say that me and the missus are now big fans, we watch your videos every evening whilst eating our tea! We are keen campers and your camp outs have inspired us to try stealth camping I am now scouring boot fairs picking up lightweight items to use. Keep on camping Craig you're an ace inspiration x
Thanks a lot guys really appreciate that !
brewdog!!! my favourite beer man! good video keep it up!
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I love estuaries, so your film was a treat, thanks.
Great little video! Makes me wish I didn't live across the pond! Keep it up, friend 👍
Walked out there couple of years ago and did some metal detecting. Found some bullet casings and a couple of pre decimal pennies.
i find it amusing seeing what other words you call things.. like we say leash instead of lead for dogs. We say slingshot instead of catapult lol..im in florida, i have a buddy who lives here whos from south london i gotta ask him if hes ever been out to these forts
You let a dog off its leash, but you keep it on the lead, sling shot & catapult are two different things, David mashed up Goliath using a slingshot.
2.46 in and I'm already saying bloody hell fire to our lass...bloody hell fire mate quality job pal👍 right I'll keep watching 😀👍
Haha legend bud
Love this place many childhood memory's on grain fort when I lived out grain..never had the guts to camp out though..never used a ladder to climb up on the first bit though but I guess it's corroded a bit more as it's been almost 25 years since I last went out there..got to have the brewdog though top beer 🤣
I come from the isle of grain originally, I first camped out there when I was ten. Plenty of fishing trips out there and was even shot in the head with an air rifle when I was 14. In fact in the same part you were camping.
Yo dude that was me and my best mate out bait digging, funny shit you filmed us!! We look like trolls 😂
Nice to meet you tho bro
Already been said many times, discovered this channel not that long ago, great stuff. RUclips Gold 👍⚒️
legend in the making ...keep it going 👍👍💯💯
They do say that it is haunted so that might explain the footsteps etc as per usual great vid 👍
Respect! This spot is not for everyone... including me! Great video!
Thanks dude 🔥👊
Just wanted say that’s a blast from the past! at 1.40 that old bunker/turret on the sea wall hasn’t changed one bit me and my mate used to fish there back in the 80’s, thank you bro
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What a great vid bruv, Reminded me of when I was a kid going out an exploring the local forts an disused buildings, Great stuff! 👍😀
Thanks a. Lot mate 🔥👌👊
The sound near the end sounds like someone coming up the stairs 😱
The spider’s in your hair mate!😂
These are my favourite videos of you solo in unusual places... Reminds me when I first came to the channel ... Brilliant stuff
Thanks a lot mate
I love how you take time to film everything, even the smallest thing like a gull.
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The gull that robbed me for my last dohnut wasnt small
Such an interesting piece of history too
Haunted place this one. Had some amazing responses here really creepy on your own
Good too see you back,always uplifting when we see a new video of yours being sent,cheer mate.
Appreciate that mate 👊
That's crazy, I had work in Isle of Grain a couple years ago and frequently walked along the coast during my breaks and wondered what this sea fort was like! Brilliant vid mate
I've been lucky enough to climb around it and it really is very exciting to see
RUclips recommendations doing well for once... This was a good watch!
Loved the blend of urban exploring and camping. Looked like a really cool spot!
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I love that the first vid I see from this bushcraft channel is a stealth camp on a sea Fort XD love the content, subbed
Nice place to sleep over night in all places best so far just my opinion ✊✊✊
That would be a good place for a metal detecting, must be a lot of goodies in the area.
Lol those footsteps 🏃♂️💨 see ya 👋 😅
thanks for going back and re doing this craig honestly your best solo loved it 🫡
Thanks a lot bud 💚👊
Loved this Craig. I can imagine how spooky it must get with all those sounds and shadows playing tricks but I imagine you've been in much worse.
That’s the one mate 👊👊
Thanks for making this video, Craig! Always wanted to see Grain Tower Battery close up, having seen it in the distance my whole life
That was a really enjoyable bit of time out with you there, I like it when the tide comes in a sort of secure feeling about it and now your base, the traffic from the river constant and interesting and a just really good site with a bit of the chill about it , but i can see what you mean about the night-time shadows lol . very good one 5 *****💂
Thanks Peter ! 👊👊🫡
Brilliant upload, even better you drink "Tony Hopolonely". Awesome 😊
if you walk the Peddars, you must stay in Castle Acre, great little gem of a place.
spent many a night on there fishing back in the late 70s early 80s at one point if you was caught on there while the tide was in they would take you over too sheerness or so the rumour went it never happened to us in winter it did get fairly cold was often glad when the tide dropped so could get back into the warmth of the car for the trip home great to see your vlog as it brought back some great memories
Just found your channel. watching from Plymouth, Michigan USA.
Those binos look badass bro!! Rip Simon. X
Good bits of kit mate
Quality mate, really enjoyed watching
Yes great place to visit , we have been out there our selfs and my mates have been night fishing out there , it is also reputed to be haunted so your not the only one who sees or hears things or just the isolation playing on your mind .
I really enjoyed that. What an excellent video. Looks blissful when the tide finally rolls in. Subscribed!
Great Video mate, I’ve known about this Fort for Several Years, I’m virtually Fixated with this place, even got a RUclips Playlist of videos, devoted to British Coastal Forts like this one!
That’s Awesome
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Keep Well Mate Thank's Nice One
One of the best sleeps I've had has been on a thermorest out on the South Downs
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Another cracking vid geezer! Would have a real laugh camping out with you! See some artwork in this vid, shocked it’s still standing strong and hasn’t been dogged!, love the content, stay frosty …
A camp spot with a retractable moat. Excellent location Mate!
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That was eerie, when you mentioned the noises through the night and all of a sudden there's an unexplainable clattering behind you with nobody about, and you're all cool calm and collected. I'd be outta there!! 🤣
Nuts mate haha!!! 👊👊
Another brilliant video boi. Some of those shots are fantastic my man. Really enjoyed this episode
Thanks a lot mate 🏕☮️
Adventures had and shared, so awesome!! All except the "massive spider" Mate!! Gave me chills just thinking about it.......
Haha 👊👊🔥 cheers mate
Tell me you’re an ex squaddie without telling me you was a squaddie ….”it pays to be a winner” words that haunt every squaddies pt sessions 😂😂.
First video I’ve seen from you and you’ve earnt a new sub.
Hahahaha You legend mate nice one ! Swiftly followed up with a huuuurp before cutting 😂😂 cheers for the sub dude 🤙💚
You find crazy places and seem to enjoy solitude like myself love your camps and laid back chilled manner atb,david
Thanks David and it’s true mate 👊👌🔥
Awesome vid man and the grub looked fab.
Love your channel thanks for the shout outs thetford mates massive
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Please feel free to have a look at what footage we have been shooting and leave us a comment if you like
I hope you will like the dragonfly trail
What a cool place to spend the night. Another great video!
Another cracking video. Couldn't wait to get home so I watched it during lunch break at work. Top job bro.
Haha ahh nice one mate !! 👊
Love watching your uploads mate - Always a positive experience roaming around with you.
What a cool place to stay! Thank you for sharing it with us! Solid choice on the Brewdog, they briefly had distribution here in Cali and I enjoyed every moment of it.
I grew up in the Grain area and went to school down the road back in the 70's and 80's. This was our local party location as a youth and I spent many nights tripping and smoking weed to acid house music while being surrounded by water. Had many encounters of the sexual kind up there, so many good memories. Back in the early 90's we had many raves up there, we organised them so the tide came up in the evenings so police could not shut it down. Also yes there was a brick road and the mud used to be lower than the road, girls used to walk up to that place wearing high heels so it was in a better state back then.
Mate that’s awesome 👌👌👌🔥
That place looks so sick man...awesome views ov the surrounding area..some fya graff on there too..
I'm from Kent. Nice to see you venturing down, some good spots here
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Loved this video. What a brilliant place to camp... great location for your bed roll, behind those concrete barriers to stop you rolling off into the sea! cant believe you havent taken a fishing rod....
Cheers Barry !
Cool camp and location!! Thanks for sharing and best wishes. Ax.
Cheers dude
Love this maaate! Keep em coming, me and the mrs love watching your vids.
Thank you so much 🔥🤙😎
Thanks for a Thursday treat you legend, appreciate all the hard work you do, keep em coming 🔥
Thanks mate 😎
Hahaha nice one Craig stealth is the key for sure they had no idea you were there would have been a laugh if you had jumped out and made a noise they probs would have shit themselves good camp mate take care and all the best 🔥🔥👌👍⚓⚓
Hahah yeah true man 😎😎😎👌💚
Another great video Craig.😊
Nice choice of beer
This is IMPRESSIVE!
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30k subscribers! Smashing it Craig. Remember the single figure early days. What a journey.
Thanks Rich !! 👊👊👊
Nearly got bumped there mate lol good effort on your own I’d of shat me sen 😂
Another cracking video 👍
Thanks dude !!!
That looks like a very cool place, I'm definitely inspired mate
Another top notch video dude please keep um coming 👍🙏👌💯
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Thank you as always you big "legend" you
Big love man
wicked spot, would make a great night up there with a set of observation binoculars
Whe Hey' norbit 😳 what a place 💯🙏 brilliant bit of history, thanks for the info. Well funny when the scallywags unexpectedly arrived (ladder gone -boom 😳💯💯☺️ be sure to have a super blessed day ahead ✊🏼🤟🏻💯
Thanks a lot mate have a wicked weekend 💚🤙👊💪
Another brilliant video, what a fantastic location :)
Thankyou so much 🤙🔥✌️💚
Mice one , as usual Craig
If you really wanna get freaked out , try camping at Thorpe Abbotts USAF WWII base , it's the most haunted airfield in England !!
Cheers buddy
Phil
God Save The King
👌👌👌 I’ll look that up mate !!
not even 2 mins in and i already love your content, keep it up dude.
Mate this is awesome!! Fair play for going out there 👏 stay safe bro
Had to comment. Love what you listen to 🔥🔥🔥
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Nice one, now just imagine that in a sunny climate with views.
I Say banging cool transmission Old Chap! Proper stealth and behind enemy lines. Glad the "Victory" Candle made it in the bag 😁🇬🇧🙏✌️♨️
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What a legend, So glad we could see you enjoy it. I'd be shitting it camping there!
Thanks mate !! 👊💚
You are going to have a hard job topping this adventure ;-) Keep up the good work!
Thanks dude 🤙😎