Wonderful. This area is very special to me. From a young age my dad would take me walking and camping around this part of the South Downs. My passion for the outdoors was born in those very hills. Lovely video. Thanks for sharing.
Many moons ago, I lived at Brambridge near Colden Common and although for the most part I worked in Southampton, I did eventually end up working in Winchester, which is such a beautiful city. I used to spend many hours wandering around the south east of there and also sat on St Catherine's hill watching the steam trains running through to Newbury and beyond. The whole area has many fascinating corners and water meadows, places to spend an hour or two with a camera to record the passage of time hand in hand with all of natures wonderful things. I always enjoyed history, the local history mainly, in those days and still do, but in a totally new area for the past 50 years or so. Your videos are like a breath of fresh air, Jim, they revive long forgotten memories and this makes life more exciting. Well, I'll leave you to your huge flock of crows, thanks for sharing. Take care...
As i wandered through the woods as it was getting dark the crows were so noisy, really unsettled me, i felt there presence and i knew they were getting bothered by me so got out, man i couldn't believe how many took off, so glad i didn't camp there choosing the opposite hill instead. Hampshire is so beautiful full of villages and woodlands and yes full of history, the more i researched i couldn't believe it, i was always aware that Winchester used to be England's capital i think we covered that at school but why and when it moved to London was unknown so enjoyed reading up on it,
Crows! Oh that made me laugh I love your films, I feel as though I love our beautiful land of ours when I watch, your vid style is beautiful sincere not faked, thanks for sharing your escapades with us man
Thank you really appreciate your comment. We are very lucky in this beautiful land of ours so diverse each county has its own character and with the history as well. Those Crows were all settled for the night till i walked through the woods, man they made such a racket. Cheers mate and ATB. Jim.
I've just found your channel Jim and subscribed. Really enjoying your films. I love Old Winchester Hill. I live quite local to it myself and filmed my ramble and cookout there a couple of months ago. It's one of my go to places to chill out for a few hours. I think we might live in the same city.
Well what can i say Jim that was a cracking video mate.Old Winchester Hill sounds like a place i'd love to visit.Really like visiting places steeped in history like that & it was a great little history lesson right there you certainly know a bit.The views & scenery looked fab & the music in the vid seemed to fit in with the essence of the place.cracking job Jim thanks for sharing...ATB Andy.
Thank's Andy, there is so much History out there, and old Winchester Hill is an old favourite of mine but until i did some research i didn't realize just how much, very special place. Thank you for your comment really appreciate it. ATB Jim.
Jim this video inspired me to go visit the place. I've just got back from there just now and rewatched this....It turns out I followed the exact same route you did and even sat on that bench without realising it was the very one you camped behind! Cheers 🍻
Jim, enjoyed the walk, on the 26 we were in northern Wales, that night it blew and rained but cleared enough to get in a good hike towards Snowden. A week later we would be in Winchester, looking to return to that southern country. Thanks again fot the video!!
Thank's Paul, regular walk for me this one but the first time to do an overnight and have my camera, been meaning to film it for a while. Thank's for watching and your comment ATB Jim.
Jim, what can i say? "i really enjoyed that one as always" the music and the moment were in perfect sync, and hey glad you got out because you were dreading those nights the last time i saw you lol... i hope you're done with that now. nice one Jim looking forward to more ATB Mate.
Thank's Tony, so good to get back out and re charge, proper busy spell and yes the night's are done. Hoping to get out a bit more now that autumn is here. Good to here from you mate and hope to see you soon. cheer's Jim.
thank you Alfred.. I mean Jim! felt like I was there while watching. let us know when you plan the sdw, it looks like an escape from the hustle and bustle below. atb, tim
Nice one Tim, what a plonker getting Alfred mixed up with Alexander, ah well, made me laugh when i viewed it. Thank's for watching and comment Tim. ATB Jim.
Great video, walked the South Downs Way last year, you'll find that there are plenty of taps provided on the route, unlike many other walks. Watch out for the mixy rabbits though.
Thank's Mark, the only thing is you have to come down for the water, or am i wrong, are there tap's actually on the ridge? I did the south Dorset Ridgeway last month and it was day three before i came across water so used the cattle butt's on that walk. Did you film your SDW walk Mark?
You do drop down off the ridge occasionally and as I remember there is a water tap on a daily basis. But yes they are on the SDW route. I've only started filming my stuff this year (Last Christmas actually ) but if you do take water from a drinking trough, open the box and take it from the water inlet, if there's pressure it's mains water, if not use some chlorine drops to make it good.
Cheer's Mark that's what i do, my sister live's on a farm in Cornwall and iv'e helped her husband do work on them so i only take from the main's supplied one's. ATB for 2017.
Nice one mate. Enjoyed the insight in to your gear. I live down the road from there and I've never been, I will go and check it out for sure. Sometimes I find your music can be a bit melancholy, which I don't mind because it's always nice music, but this episode it was a bit more upbeat.
Thank's Ted, i thought of you whilst doing the gear review, my kit is simple really that's why i don't review it much. The music choice is a bit tricky because of copyright law's so it's limited to what you can use, i try to find something to match the visual's. Solo in an atmospheric landscape can be a bit melancholy but i kinda like that. ATB Jim.
Most enjoyable, if you do the South downs way, my camp is on route through it, so if you fancy a cuppa and a bite to eat, give us a s shout Jim, more than happy to host buddy. Atb, Trev PS that was some Murder of Crows!
I wanted to camp at the fort but too many people then i thought the wood's but too many crow's, just about to give up and thought this will do. Didn't see a soul while the tent was up but was ready to go if i was caught.
Winchester Hill, local you say, that's not at all a Hampshire accent, I guess you live here down south now then. Fine scenery there, I do a bit of trout fishing that way from time to time, the Itchen, and have done bits and pieces of the South Downs Way. Am off to Lulworth again in a few weeks, will finally get to visit Tynham this time, after watching your wild camp vid from there I had to check it out, first time I went earlier this year the village was out of bounds, the firing range, this time I'm OK though. Thanks mate.
I moved to Portsmouth in 79 when i was 17 my mum is from here, my accent has never changed. Looking forward to doing the South Down's Way next year, i had planned to do it this year but run out of time, need longer day's i think as it's a big walk. Tynham and the Dorset coast line is somewhere i will visit again love that area. Hope you enjoy your visit James, thank's for watching and your comment. ATB Jim.
I lived in Portsmouth for a year a while back, ( I'm from London and I'm back here now ), a little place called Beck Street which is just off of Queens Street not far up from the harbour. I go back here and there, weekends there in Portsmouth and/or Hayling Island, and little trips to the Isle Of Wight also. Like The Still And West at the harbour entrance there, great place to sit and enjoy a pint when the weathers good, watching the boats go in and out of the harbour, ah yeah!!! Thanks again Jim mate and all the best to you too.
Thanks for posting this. I have been looking for somewhere local to Southampton for some weeks to try out my first "wild camp", so your video inspired me to go and give this location a go myself. I put together a three-part video blog, of which you can find part two here - ruclips.net/video/xdN4y5yeC-U/видео.html Thanks again for sharing - love our videos and style.
Thank you, there are so many hidden gem's in Hampshire and OWH is one of my favourite's, so glad my vid has inspired you, that is what it's all about. I will check out you vid thank's for the link. ATB Jim.
Well done mate great video I have many happy memories of Winchester 😀😀😀
Wonderful. This area is very special to me. From a young age my dad would take me walking and camping around this part of the South Downs. My passion for the outdoors was born in those very hills. Lovely video. Thanks for sharing.
Thank's for watching Robert, so pleased you enjoyed it, lovely area of Hampshire. Cheer's mate.
Some stunning cinematography...............thanks for taking us along.
Thank's for watching and comment. ATB Jim.
Many moons ago, I lived at Brambridge near Colden Common and although for the most part I worked in Southampton, I did eventually end up working in Winchester, which is such a beautiful city. I used to spend many hours wandering around the south east of there and also sat on St Catherine's hill watching the steam trains running through to Newbury and beyond. The whole area has many fascinating corners and water meadows, places to spend an hour or two with a camera to record the passage of time hand in hand with all of natures wonderful things. I always enjoyed history, the local history mainly, in those days and still do, but in a totally new area for the past 50 years or so. Your videos are like a breath of fresh air, Jim, they revive long forgotten memories and this makes life more exciting. Well, I'll leave you to your huge flock of crows, thanks for sharing. Take care...
As i wandered through the woods as it was getting dark the crows were so noisy, really unsettled me, i felt there presence and i knew they were getting bothered by me so got out, man i couldn't believe how many took off, so glad i didn't camp there choosing the opposite hill instead. Hampshire is so beautiful full of villages and woodlands and yes full of history, the more i researched i couldn't believe it, i was always aware that Winchester used to be England's capital i think we covered that at school but why and when it moved to London was unknown so enjoyed reading up on it,
Crows! Oh that made me laugh
I love your films, I feel as though I love our beautiful land of ours when I watch, your vid style is beautiful sincere not faked, thanks for sharing your escapades with us man
Thank you really appreciate your comment. We are very lucky in this beautiful land of ours so diverse each county has its own character and with the history as well. Those Crows were all settled for the night till i walked through the woods, man they made such a racket. Cheers mate and ATB. Jim.
Excellent video!! Great history and beautiful scenery.
Thank you really appreciate you popping by, ATB Jim.
I've just found your channel Jim and subscribed. Really enjoying your films. I love Old Winchester Hill. I live quite local to it myself and filmed my ramble and cookout there a couple of months ago. It's one of my go to places to chill out for a few hours. I think we might live in the same city.
Well what can i say Jim that was a cracking video mate.Old Winchester Hill sounds like a place i'd love to visit.Really like visiting places steeped in history like that & it was a great little history lesson right there you certainly know a bit.The views & scenery looked fab & the music in the vid seemed to fit in with the essence of the place.cracking job Jim thanks for sharing...ATB Andy.
Thank's Andy, there is so much History out there, and old Winchester Hill is an old favourite of mine but until i did some research i didn't realize just how much, very special place. Thank you for your comment really appreciate it. ATB Jim.
Jim this video inspired me to go visit the place. I've just got back from there just now and rewatched this....It turns out I followed the exact same route you did and even sat on that bench without realising it was the very one you camped behind! Cheers 🍻
Thanks Ted, such a great place this, proper atmospheric with loads of history, hope you had a great day. Cheers.
Jim, enjoyed the walk, on the 26 we were in northern Wales, that night it blew and rained but cleared enough to get in a good hike towards Snowden. A week later we would be in Winchester, looking to return to that southern country. Thanks again fot the video!!
Such a beautiful county Hampshire and so much history all around Winchester. Thanks for watching and comment really appreciate it. Cheers.
Nice video Jim. Very reflective and contemplative. 👍
Thank's Shane, it's been such a busy time lately, nice to soak up the beauty and re charge. Cheer's mate. Jim.
Stunning footage there Jim ,had me in a trance, great stuff. .atb Paul
Thank's Paul, regular walk for me this one but the first time to do an overnight and have my camera, been meaning to film it for a while. Thank's for watching and your comment ATB Jim.
Hi Jim,
Your videos are getting better and better mate - loved this one.
Thanks for sharing
ATB Mike
#StayCornish 😬
Thank's Mike, getting in the swing of it now, only prob is work keep's getting in the way. Thank's for your comment my friend. All the best, Jim.
Jim, what can i say? "i really enjoyed that one as always" the music and the moment were in perfect sync, and hey glad you got out because you were dreading those nights the last time i saw you lol... i hope you're done with that now.
nice one Jim looking forward to more ATB Mate.
Thank's Tony, so good to get back out and re charge, proper busy spell and yes the night's are done. Hoping to get out a bit more now that autumn is here. Good to here from you mate and hope to see you soon. cheer's Jim.
thank you Alfred.. I mean Jim!
felt like I was there while watching. let us know when you plan the sdw, it looks like an escape from the hustle and bustle below.
atb, tim
Nice one Tim, what a plonker getting Alfred mixed up with Alexander, ah well, made me laugh when i viewed it. Thank's for watching and comment Tim. ATB Jim.
Great video, walked the South Downs Way last year, you'll find that there are plenty of taps provided on the route, unlike many other walks. Watch out for the mixy rabbits though.
Thank's Mark, the only thing is you have to come down for the water, or am i wrong, are there tap's actually on the ridge? I did the south Dorset Ridgeway last month and it was day three before i came across water so used the cattle butt's on that walk. Did you film your SDW walk Mark?
You do drop down off the ridge occasionally and as I remember there is a water tap on a daily basis. But yes they are on the SDW route. I've only started filming my stuff this year (Last Christmas actually ) but if you do take water from a drinking trough, open the box and take it from the water inlet, if there's pressure it's mains water, if not use some chlorine drops to make it good.
Cheer's Mark that's what i do, my sister live's on a farm in Cornwall and iv'e helped her husband do work on them so i only take from the main's supplied one's. ATB for 2017.
Nice one mate. Enjoyed the insight in to your gear. I live down the road from there and I've never been, I will go and check it out for sure. Sometimes I find your music can be a bit melancholy, which I don't mind because it's always nice music, but this episode it was a bit more upbeat.
Thank's Ted, i thought of you whilst doing the gear review, my kit is simple really that's why i don't review it much. The music choice is a bit tricky because of copyright law's so it's limited to what you can use, i try to find something to match the visual's. Solo in an atmospheric landscape can be a bit melancholy but i kinda like that. ATB Jim.
Most enjoyable, if you do the South downs way, my camp is on route through it, so if you fancy a cuppa and a bite to eat, give us a s shout Jim, more than happy to host buddy. Atb, Trev PS that was some Murder of Crows!
Nice one Trev, look forward to that, hopefully April time just after the clock's go back, ill give you a shout. Cheer's mate. Jim.
Jim Holden Look forward to it buddy.
Thats near me been round there a fair few times. Camped there im amazed u dident get moved on.
I wanted to camp at the fort but too many people then i thought the wood's but too many crow's, just about to give up and thought this will do. Didn't see a soul while the tent was up but was ready to go if i was caught.
Hi Jim just a thought,iff you need any company on that South Downs way next year give us a bell,never been down that way,regards KEV
Nice one Kev ill keep you posted, were are you based ?
Winchester Hill, local you say, that's not at all a Hampshire accent, I guess you live here down south now then. Fine scenery there, I do a bit of trout fishing that way from time to time, the Itchen, and have done bits and pieces of the South Downs Way. Am off to Lulworth again in a few weeks, will finally get to visit Tynham this time, after watching your wild camp vid from there I had to check it out, first time I went earlier this year the village was out of bounds, the firing range, this time I'm OK though. Thanks mate.
I moved to Portsmouth in 79 when i was 17 my mum is from here, my accent has never changed. Looking forward to doing the South Down's Way next year, i had planned to do it this year but run out of time, need longer day's i think as it's a big walk. Tynham and the Dorset coast line is somewhere i will visit again love that area. Hope you enjoy your visit James, thank's for watching and your comment. ATB Jim.
I lived in Portsmouth for a year a while back, ( I'm from London and I'm back here now ), a little place called Beck Street which is just off of Queens Street not far up from the harbour. I go back here and there, weekends there in Portsmouth and/or Hayling Island, and little trips to the Isle Of Wight also. Like The Still And West at the harbour entrance there, great place to sit and enjoy a pint when the weathers good, watching the boats go in and out of the harbour, ah yeah!!! Thanks again Jim mate and all the best to you too.
Can't beat it. I live on Portland having relocated from the midlands and I love it.
I live over the other side of the harbour now but get the same view of all the ship's coming and going.
Nice one Philip, hoping to do chesil beach one day followed by the south Dorset ridgeway, big walk but worth doing, lovely area.
Hi Jim Peak District (Buxton), regards KEV
hi jim wonderful film,very relaxing,really enjoyed.
just out of interest,what was the music with man and woman singing.it was beautiful
The last song is by Will Cookson, Summer Lullaby. I downloaded it from Audio Network loved it first time i heard it, thank's for watching. ATB Jim.
Thanks for posting this. I have been looking for somewhere local to Southampton for some weeks to try out my first "wild camp", so your video inspired me to go and give this location a go myself. I put together a three-part video blog, of which you can find part two here - ruclips.net/video/xdN4y5yeC-U/видео.html
Thanks again for sharing - love our videos and style.
Thank you, there are so many hidden gem's in Hampshire and OWH is one of my favourite's, so glad my vid has inspired you, that is what it's all about. I will check out you vid thank's for the link. ATB Jim.
Well done mate great video I have many happy memories of Winchester 😀😀😀
Thank you Derek, yes a wonderful area. ATB Jim.