Done some great walks in Kidlandlee but never heard of the Hunting Lodge. Interesting background information enhances your videos. Pleased you enjoyed your villiger and vino.
Great vid mate , love that area to explore , so much history around , definitely getting better with the jokes , great camp and bait , thanks atvb Deka 👍🏻👍🏻
Brilliant as always. Top gags, wine tasting and dreams. Brightened my day. Looking forward to seeing your next one. Btw will be sharing with my Mum #1 fan 👏
Great stuff as always Graham, that looked a stunning location to camp and the burgers looked tasty. Time out in nature, a drop of wine and a cigar, happy days. See you on the next one buddy
Thank you, spending time in the hills with a nice mug of wine, and a cigar was tremendous and really refilled my batteries. I recommend it! Cheers buddy, ATB, Graham 👍 👌
The whole area is worth exploring Adrian, I don’t think many except FC and a few hardy mountain bikers go up that way. The camping is hampered by very steep ground and rough forest mind.
Enjoyed that. I've walked past there numerous times and went in the house once as it was unlocked. Was in a bit of a state but was a load of pairs of skis there oddly enough. Glad your wife was a keeper 🤣. Keep the vids coming. Best regards, Mark
@@thegeordiewildcamper Damien’s style buddy burner is arguably even more flexible because he makes them in a loo roll that can be cut and sectioned. The tuna tin style suits my sort of camping though. I’m sure you could carry a bit of extra weight- anyone who does RUclips is used to carrying camera/ batteries/ tripod/power bank 😉👍
Another cracking video, Graham. Listening to bigfoot tales will have an affect on you , as it does me , lol . I have stopped listening to such podcasts and watching about them on RUclips at night and now listen or watch supposedly true horror stories. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us all, Graham.
You really need to stop eating wild mushrooms on your camps 😂😂 them dreams you have are strange looked like a cracking place nice bitof history on the area Graham loved the dad joke 😂😂 atvb Jimmy 😎😎👍👍
nothing more waterproof than wellies Graham 👍your wife definitely sounds like a keeper 😂 must admit i like a traditional leather walking boot for winter in the bogs but they can tire you out. just been looking at merrell speed strike 2 gtx boots 👌
Tbf those wellies were much more comfortable than I thought they would be- they might get another outing and as you say, nowt more waterproof. Cheers, Graham 👍
I get the distinct feeling it’s a relatively unexplored area and yes the bugs are definitely decreasing now, didn’t have to use my head net, cheers, Graham 👍
I love my Scarpa boots, but aside from the worst bog and snow it's my Hoka speedgoats that are the go to. So much more comfortable and wide fitting, at the expense of soggy socks every now and then, but would highly recommend
A proper trip down memory lane. Thanks. How did whiteburnshank look Graham? It was a crying shame when the forest company took the building off the trust. There was a lot of great work being done there with young people from SE Norrthumberland and beyond. Life changing. That forest where you kipped was an archery, bushcraft and team building area 8 years ago. The flat land in front of WBS was levelled by Masons of Rothbury to allow the youngn's to camp there. Great times.
WBS is overgrown, boarded up and with evidence of attempted break ins. Nothing much left inside apparently.My mate who I’m camping with remembers going there as a kid. Like you say, it’s a real shame. I believe it’s on the market now for £80k with half an acre. Thanks for watching, ATB 👍
Another great video mate, nothing wrong with an occasional cigar, that looks like a grand pitch, I need to find some wood land sites, I bet it is just a different atmosphere.
Yup, I reckon the occasional cigar is the mark of a gentleman 😬 I love a woodland camp but I avoid them until autumn/ winter. Those midges are swines, ATB, Graham 👍
Didn’t know about the zoo but it sounds about on par. Yes, the great gift of leylandii- cursed and praised in equal measure! 😂 I do wonder if that was him in the photograph- amazing if so, ATB, Graham 👍
Wonderful wee jolly mate.... Have to say that I had a good titter and the odd guffaw. Jancis eat your heart out😉I googled porcupine as a nosing, and only came up with an obscure South African bush BBQ 'expert' who was cooking porcupine. Jamie Oliver he ain't 😆😆
I looked after that area for a few years on behalf of the owner, we regularly found old tents, rubbish, beer bottles excrement etc and the lodge itself was broken into . I'm guessing you didn't have permission from the landowner either and so although I am sure you are a responsible wild camper I'm afraid you are probably encouraging less responsible " idiots" to do the same. Perhaps it's a pastime best kept to yourself.
Hi John, you raise some good points and I'm not sure I have a completely satisfactory answer. Firstly thank you for assuming I'm a responsible wild camper- that is indeed the case. Respecting the land, leaving no trace and always being willing to talk and engage with those working on the land and move on if asked, are important to me. I like to think through my videos that I'm setting an example to camp responsibilitly and anyone who is inspired to do so through my videos would do the same. It's a fine line to walk though and I'm not naive enough to suggest that a few irresponsible folk don't slip through. I understand the building has now been sold (at quite a good price) and I even considered it myself. That being the case, I'm sure the new owner, with new plans, will not want people (even responsible ones) camping near and It's now on my list of places not to go, and I shall be encouraging the circle of wild campers whom I know to do the same. All the best.
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Done some great walks in Kidlandlee but never heard of the Hunting Lodge. Interesting background information enhances your videos.
Pleased you enjoyed your villiger and vino.
@@peterbasnett3266 nothing like a good cigar- who taught me that 🤔 There’s a lot of history up there, being so close and accessible from Alwinton
Another great video Graham, thanks for sharing. Your gags went down well at work today and put a few smiles on Monday morning faces.
@@AlbertOutdoorsUK ah, thanks Albert, that’s made me smile 🙂👍
Great vid mate , love that area to explore , so much history around , definitely getting better with the jokes , great camp and bait , thanks atvb Deka 👍🏻👍🏻
@@dekacoombe4595 for sure, so much to explore over that way. Don’t worry, the dad jokes will soo get worse again 😂 thanks mate 👍
Good to have you back 👍 Thanks for sharing another trip and the wine tasting 😀
Thanks Mark. Wine was 👌
🙂
Another great one, thanks
Glad you enjoyed it!
Nice hike and camp Graham. Wishing you a great upcoming week 😊
@@NorwayHikesTrails thank you very much, you too friend 👍
Brilliant as always. Top gags, wine tasting and dreams. Brightened my day. Looking forward to seeing your next one. Btw will be sharing with my Mum #1 fan 👏
@@dpimperton Ah, thanks Double D, you’re a diamond amongst men 👍👍👍
Great stuff as always Graham, that looked a stunning location to camp and the burgers looked tasty. Time out in nature, a drop of wine and a cigar, happy days. See you on the next one buddy
Thank you, spending time in the hills with a nice mug of wine, and a cigar was tremendous and really refilled my batteries. I recommend it! Cheers buddy, ATB, Graham 👍 👌
Nice one Graham 👍
@@jimmy.mccutcheon.1961 thanks Jimmy. I really enjoyed this camp. Brilliant night 👍
Good to see you back out mate , nice vino and cigar!
@@macinthewild8116 thanks mate, catch up soon 👍
Hi Graham
Nice camp, not been on that hill
Cheers Adrian
The whole area is worth exploring Adrian, I don’t think many except FC and a few hardy mountain bikers go up that way. The camping is hampered by very steep ground and rough forest mind.
Tarp country young sir
@@northumberlandmountainhopper hahaha 🤣 of course! 👍
great video mate, loving the dad jokes.
Thanks very much! I do love a good dad joke! ATB, G
Enjoyed that. I've walked past there numerous times and went in the house once as it was unlocked. Was in a bit of a state but was a load of pairs of skis there oddly enough. Glad your wife was a keeper 🤣. Keep the vids coming. Best regards, Mark
Glad you enjoyed it! Skis? That’s really odd?! It’s up for sale for £80k now, need some doing up mind. ATB, Graham👍
@@grahamswildcamping yeah and in the container behind the house there was dozens and dozens of tent poles of all kinds.
@@MarkSweeting_ it used to be an outward bound centre used by scouts and others. It must have been snowier back in the day. Blame global warming 😂
Great vid mate
Thanks 👍
Enjoyed that mate, I remember seeing Damien making those years ago. I’m too soft to carry the extra weight 🤣
@@thegeordiewildcamper Damien’s style buddy burner is arguably even more flexible because he makes them in a loo roll that can be cut and sectioned. The tuna tin style suits my sort of camping though.
I’m sure you could carry a bit of extra weight- anyone who does RUclips is used to carrying camera/ batteries/ tripod/power bank 😉👍
Mais straight over when the burgers and cheese comes out 😂 looks like a cracking place
Aye, M knows good food when she sees it!
Great video Graham.👍
@@zCritic thanks very much, that’s much appreciated 👍👍
I’ll keep an eye out for other locations Graham. Must get out sooner rather than later!
Totally agree mate! Got a few ideas……🙂
Another cracking video, Graham. Listening to bigfoot tales will have an affect on you , as it does me , lol . I have stopped listening to such podcasts and watching about them on RUclips at night and now listen or watch supposedly true horror stories. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us all, Graham.
Thank you very much, I love the Bigfoot podcasts but do you have something else you’d recommend? ATB, Graham 👍
You really need to stop eating wild mushrooms on your camps 😂😂 them dreams you have are strange looked like a cracking place nice bitof history on the area Graham loved the dad joke 😂😂 atvb Jimmy 😎😎👍👍
I love the dreams! 😂 Thanks Jimmy, I reckon that was one of my better dad jokes, but they will get worse 😂 cheers marra 👍
nothing more waterproof than wellies Graham 👍your wife definitely sounds like a keeper 😂 must admit i like a traditional leather walking boot for winter in the bogs but they can tire you out. just been looking at merrell speed strike 2 gtx boots 👌
Tbf those wellies were much more comfortable than I thought they would be- they might get another outing and as you say, nowt more waterproof. Cheers, Graham 👍
@@grahamswildcamping & you don't need gaiters 👍my sister in law wears wellies for long dog walks & says how comfortable they are .
Nice video Graham. Really looking forward to exploring that area as never been that way. Craving a woodland camp now the bugs are on the decrease.
I get the distinct feeling it’s a relatively unexplored area and yes the bugs are definitely decreasing now, didn’t have to use my head net, cheers, Graham 👍
I love my Scarpa boots, but aside from the worst bog and snow it's my Hoka speedgoats that are the go to. So much more comfortable and wide fitting, at the expense of soggy socks every now and then, but would highly recommend
Thanks, that might be just what I need, I’ll check them out, cheers 👍
A proper trip down memory lane. Thanks. How did whiteburnshank look Graham? It was a crying shame when the forest company took the building off the trust. There was a lot of great work being done there with young people from SE Norrthumberland and beyond. Life changing. That forest where you kipped was an archery, bushcraft and team building area 8 years ago. The flat land in front of WBS was levelled by Masons of Rothbury to allow the youngn's to camp there. Great times.
WBS is overgrown, boarded up and with evidence of attempted break ins. Nothing much left inside apparently.My mate who I’m camping with remembers going there as a kid. Like you say, it’s a real shame. I believe it’s on the market now for £80k with half an acre. Thanks for watching, ATB 👍
@@grahamswildcamping hopefully someone will take it on and restore it to the fantastic facility it was.
@@paulmortal7611 can't say I haven't thought about it- but a bit too much money for me
Another great video mate, nothing wrong with an occasional cigar, that looks like a grand pitch, I need to find some wood land sites, I bet it is just a different atmosphere.
Yup, I reckon the occasional cigar is the mark of a gentleman 😬
I love a woodland camp but I avoid them until autumn/ winter. Those midges are swines, ATB, Graham 👍
My scarpa were great for many years, but if you struggle at all, try Altberg in Richmond, Yorkshire. Made on the premises & repaired too if required.
Thanks for the suggestion, it’s a canny drive but if I’m in the area I’ll take a look, cheers 👍
looks like an amazing place. great video mate, I have in boxed you regarding wild camping with the wife pal
Thanks very much, it’s a nice little corner of the Cheviots- worth an explore 👍
Some hunting lodge that😮. Try looking at Barefoot boots/shoes really wide foot box so you foot can spread naturally. Lovely bit of woodland. 👍👍
@@ChrisPaul1892 thanks Chris, that sounds like the type of footwear I’m looking for👍
@@grahamswildcamping I'll send you a link on Facebook
@@ChrisPaul1892 cheers 👍
Another interesting video mate. I always like to do some research about the area and things you talk about in it - some of the jokes need work mind!
@@Dawrin2009 thanks Chris but I have to disagree about the jokes: they’re my best work!
Nice spot Graham, I’ve passed that spot literally hundreds of times and I hate the hill up to it 😂
It’s a canny shank up isn’t it?
As I was going up nearly got flattened by to mtb’s coming down 😂👍
@@grahamswildcamping 😂
Do i detect a new drone mate ? Noticed a couple of follow snippets!
@@davidmorris4142 ha! Good eye you’ve got there! 🙂😂
You certainly do, a nice little DJI Neo. Really like it so far 😂
T'riffic 😊. One shall post n'other comment upon concluding viewing what we're sure will be a charming filam😊
@@fraserconnell21 haha, thank you! 🙂👍 hope you do like it!
@grahamswildcamping great dad jokes and posh burgers to boot. Great stuff Graham 🫡😁👏👏👍🏼
@@fraserconnell21 ah, thanks! Glad you liked it!
Thank you! 🙂👍
If it was the same Leyland from Haggerston .He squandered his cash on private zoo and other things.But left the Leyandi to be remenbered by
Didn’t know about the zoo but it sounds about on par. Yes, the great gift of leylandii- cursed and praised in equal measure! 😂
I do wonder if that was him in the photograph- amazing if so, ATB, Graham 👍
Wonderful wee jolly mate.... Have to say that I had a good titter and the odd guffaw. Jancis eat your heart out😉I googled porcupine as a nosing, and only came up with an obscure South African bush BBQ 'expert' who was cooking porcupine. Jamie Oliver he ain't 😆😆
Haha, glad you liked it. Good old Jancis- she knows her stuff! Thanks very much!
I looked after that area for a few years on behalf of the owner, we regularly found old tents, rubbish, beer bottles excrement etc and the lodge itself was broken into .
I'm guessing you didn't have permission from the landowner either and so although I am sure you are a responsible wild camper I'm afraid you are probably encouraging less responsible " idiots" to do the same. Perhaps it's a pastime best kept to yourself.
Hi John, you raise some good points and I'm not sure I have a completely satisfactory answer. Firstly thank you for assuming I'm a responsible wild camper- that is indeed the case. Respecting the land, leaving no trace and always being willing to talk and engage with those working on the land and move on if asked, are important to me.
I like to think through my videos that I'm setting an example to camp responsibilitly and anyone who is inspired to do so through my videos would do the same. It's a fine line to walk though and I'm not naive enough to suggest that a few irresponsible folk don't slip through.
I understand the building has now been sold (at quite a good price) and I even considered it myself.
That being the case, I'm sure the new owner, with new plans, will not want people (even responsible ones) camping near and It's now on my list of places not to go, and I shall be encouraging the circle of wild campers whom I know to do the same.
All the best.
'wild' camping. lol
@@standingbear998 thanks for taking the time to comment 👍