Rainy Camping in the Cold ForestBen’s Hikes & Camps2026-09-30 | Rainy Camping in the Cold Forest6-MILE HIKE IN 3 MINUTES | Gritty London AdventureBen’s Hikes & Camps2025-01-19 | ...Can’t Find the Motivation to Get Outside? You’re Not AloneBen’s Hikes & Camps2025-01-12 | How do you feel motivated to camp or hike during these dark and cold winter months? I'm finding it pretty difficult at the moment - which somewhat surprises me after everything I put myself through on the Coast to Coast trail last summer! Perhaps on the long-distance hiking adventures, we're out all already so it's easier? Do get in the comments and let me know if you share my sentiments! I hope to have a hiking or camping video out for you soon. Thanks for bearing with me and thanks for watching. - Ben
Follow this channel on Instagram: instagram.com/benhikescampsCamping: Are Young People Missing Out?Ben’s Hikes & Camps2024-12-29 | The Scouts made me. It was pretty much a rite of passage to join the cubs and the scouts where I grew up. It provided so much opportunity but chiefly an introduction to the great outdoors and the world of camping. Are today's children and young people missing out on this or similar opportunities? In this video, I talk about how everything I am now is a direct result to camping as a child with the Scouts. Thanks for watching.
Join the @UKScouts in 2025: scouts.org.uk Follow this channel on Instagram: instagram.com/benhikescampsHiking for MILES in SOAKED Clothes & CONTINUOUS RAIN 😩🌧️🌧️Ben’s Hikes & Camps2024-12-23 | ...LOCAL By Alastair Humphreys - REVIEW 2025 | Why We Should Hike LocallyBen’s Hikes & Camps2024-12-22 | LOCAL by Alastair Humphreys follows a year-long experiment where a seasoned, global adventurer only explores locally to where he lives in SE England. It is truly surprising what he discovers and how the experience changes him. In a time of increasing land ownership concerns and depleting wild spaces in the UK, he challenges us to seriously re-consider environments closer to home. Should more of us be adventuring local?
Support this YouTube channel: buymeacoffee.com/benhikescampsFIRST EVER Hike in the LAKE DISTRICT- EPIC!! 🥾🥾Ben’s Hikes & Camps2024-12-21 | ...⚠️FELL + BANGED MY HEAD on DANGEROUS Wet Mountain Descent🌧️🌧️Ben’s Hikes & Camps2024-12-18 | ...HORRIBLE Wet Hike to Angle Tarn, Lake DistrictBen’s Hikes & Camps2024-12-16 | ...I WONT Wear a Womens Dressing Gown Hiking OR CampingBen’s Hikes & Camps2024-12-15 | Camping gear reviews? Why do I hardly do them on this channel? Also, why why would someone offer me a free paint roller for a hike? 😂 Thanks for watching. Instagram: instagram.com/benhikescamps⚠️Hunkering Down in a Shepherd’s Hut - LIVESTREAM Chat | STORM DARRAGH 🌧️🌧️Ben’s Hikes & Camps2024-12-08 | Storm Darragh is ripping into the UK!! It’s too cold and too wet to hike OR camp!! Plus a bit unsafe if honest…So… I found a cheap Shepherd’s Hut for the night and it’s definitely the right choice. I’m stocked up with supplies including ales, MINCE PIES…PLUS I have electricity!!! Posh shepherds hut. How are you hikers and campers riding out this winter?? Get in the chat and let me know. Also feel free to ask anything about hiking, camping blah blah. You know how this all works…👍📺👍I COULDNT STOP Reading this Book | The Way of the Hermit by Ken SmithBen’s Hikes & Camps2024-11-24 | The Way of the Hermit by Ken Smith tells the incredible story of a man who rejected society's norms and, despite the odds, pursued what he truly wanted to do in the great outdoors. I just couldn't stop reading this compelling true story. Here is my brief review of this book. Thanks for watching.
Instagram: instagram.com/benhikescampsSURVIVING 24 HOURS on Mystery Military Food ⚠️Ben’s Hikes & Camps2024-11-08 | In this video, I head deep into an unknown forest location with a mystery British Army ration pack. I don't know what's in the pack or where I'm going...
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Instagram: instagram.com/benhikescamps MRE UK: ebay.co.uk/str/mreuk?_trksid=p4429486.m3561.l161211How to make gas canisters LAST AGES when hiking!Ben’s Hikes & Camps2024-10-27 | ...Avoid Blisters When Hiking - MY 3 TIPS THAT WORKBen’s Hikes & Camps2024-10-20 | ...AFTER THE COAST TO COAST - What Next?Ben’s Hikes & Camps2024-10-13 | It's now two months since I completed Wainwright's Coast to Coast walk. In this video, I brew up a coffee in the woods and chat about my thoughts post-adventure. I also talk about what I hope to do next... Thanks for watching!
Instagram: instagram.com/benhikescampsHiking the Coast to Coast UK - COMPLETE FILM | Epic 200-mile AdventureBen’s Hikes & Camps2024-09-30 | Hiking Alfred Wainwright's Coast to Coast Walk...This is an awesome, incredible and very challenging trail from the Irish Sea to the North Sea here in England. Join me as I walk, solo, 200 miles from St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay over 13.5 days. I carry everything I need, mostly camping as I go. Rain, wind, floods, sunshine, fog, cold, heat, and more rain! In this film, I show you everything: highs, lows and moments of utter despair.
This adventure was set up to raise money for @PancreaticCancerUK and in memory of my dad, who died of the disease in 1994 and my friend Amanda who also sadly died of pancreatic cancer in 2023. Please do consider donating a pound or two to Pancreatic Cancer UK (first link below) if you have enjoyed this film.
I want to say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported, helped or sponsored this project. I cannot tell you how much I appreciate it. And on behalf of @PancreaticCancerUK , thank you for making a difference with your generous donations.
Follow this channel's updates on Instagram: instagram.com/benhikescampsI Hiked 200 Miles Across England - Part 4 | COAST TO COAST 2024Ben’s Hikes & Camps2024-09-22 | Hiking the Coast to Coast Walk... In this final episode, I walk from Danby Wiske to the end point at Robin Hood's Bay. 192 miles - across England: this has truly been the most epic thing I have ever done. It has tested, wow'd and educated me in equal measure. But you know what? I'd probably do it all again AND I thoroughly recommend that you do it too! The feeling of accomplishment is immense.
I want to say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported, helped or sponsored this project. I cannot tell you how much I appreciate it. And on behalf of @PancreaticCancerUK, thank you for making a difference with your generous donations.
This adventure was set up to raise money for @PancreaticCancerUK and in memory of my dad, who died of the disease in 1994 and my friend Amanda who also sadly died of pancreatic cancer in 2023. Please do consider donating a pound or two to Pancreatic Cancer UK (first link below) if you have enjoyed this video or the series. Thanks so much - Ben 🙏
00:00 Day 11: Danby Wiske - Lordstones Country Park 11:15 Day 12: Lordstones Country Park - Blakey Ridge 18:04 Day 13: Blakey Ridge - Littlebeck 28:04 Day 14: Littlebeck - Robin Hood's Bay
Follow this channel's updates on Instagram: instagram.com/benhikescampsI Hiked 200 Miles Across England - Part 3 | COAST TO COAST 2024Ben’s Hikes & Camps2024-09-09 | Hiking the Coast to Coast Walk... In this episode, I walk from Kirkby Stephen to Keld, Reeth, Richmond and Danby Wiske. I finally leave the rainy Lakes and enter the stunning Yorkshire Dales. Weather vastly improves but new challenges arise.
This adventure was set up to raise money for @PancreaticCancerUK and in memory of my dad, who died of the disease in 1994 and my friend Amanda who also sadly died of pancreatic cancer in 2023. Please do consider donating a pound or two to Pancreatic Cancer UK (first link below) if you have enjoyed this video. Thanks so much - Ben 🙏
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00:23 Day 7: Kirkby Stephen - Keld 09:55 Day 8: Keld - Grinton 20:13 Day 9: Grinton - Richmond 30:42 Day 10: Richmond - Danby Wiske
The Nine Standards by Kreuzschnabel: commons.wikimedia.org creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.enI Hiked 200 Miles Across England - Part 2 | COAST TO COAST 2024Ben’s Hikes & Camps2024-09-01 | Hiking the Coast to Coast Walk. In this episode, I walk from Grasmere to Kirkby Stephen across Grisdale Tarn, Patterdale, Kidsty Pike, Haweswater and Shap. And you guessed it, it's pretty much STILL raining. By this point, I was becoming fairly accustomed to the wet but found it can also grind you down mentally and make things slippery........
This adventure was set up to raise money for @PancreaticCancerUK and in memory of my dad, who died of the disease in 1994 and my friend Amanda who also sadly died of pancreatic cancer in 2023. Please do consider donating a pound or two to Pancreatic Cancer UK (first link below) if you have enjoyed this video. Thanks so much - Ben 🙏
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00:09 Day 4: Grasmere - Patterdale 09:11 Day 5: Patterdale - Shap 20:59 Day 6: Shap - Kirkby Stephen
Follow this channel's updates on Instagram: instagram.com/benhikescampsI Hiked 200 Miles Across England - Part 1 | COAST TO COAST 2024Ben’s Hikes & Camps2024-08-25 | The Coast to Coast Walk was created by Alfred Wainright in 1973. Last year, I decided that I would hike his famous route. In this episode, I walk from St Bees to Grasmere over three pretty gruelling days - this was much much harder than I imagined. On top of this, it rained and rained! This adventure was also to raise money for @PancreaticCancerUK and in memory of my dad, who died of the disease in 1994 and my friend Amanda who also sadly died of pancreatic cancer in 2023. Please do consider donating a pound or two to Pancreatic Cancer UK (first link below) if you have enjoyed this video. Thanks so much - Ben 🙏
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00:00: Welcome to the adventure 01:20 Day 1: St Bees - Ennerdale Water 10:04 Day 2: Ennerdale Water - Rosthwaite 21:19 Day 3: Rosthwaite - Grasmere
Follow this channel's updates on Instagram: instagram.com/benhikescampsHiking Wainwrights COAST TO COAST 2024 - TRAILER | EPIC 192-mile AdventureBen’s Hikes & Camps2024-08-20 | WATCH Episode 1 now: youtube.com/watch?v=FmaEQRgzhBs FULL MOVIE version: youtube.com/watch?v=Lu1-sf39XPo&t=36s Instagram updates: instagram.com/benhikescampsYou DON’T Need to Wild Camp | Hiking the South Downs WayBen’s Hikes & Camps2024-07-29 | ...LANSHAN 2 - PROBLEMS SOLVED!! (I think) | Second C2C Tent PracticeBen’s Hikes & Camps2024-07-24 | Special mention to @DaleyOutdoors for invaluable advice and expertise…First Pitch of the Lanshan 2 | School Night Test for the C2C - work in progress!!Ben’s Hikes & Camps2024-07-17 | The 3F UL Lanshan 2 is a very popular tent. Will it work for me though?? In this video, I go straight from work to the woods to do a first pitch test for my upcoming Coast to Coast adventure. Got any top tips for successful pitching?? Let me know please!
Thanks for watching.My Hiking First Aid Kit - 2024Ben’s Hikes & Camps2024-07-09 | It's a balance between being sensible, not over-doing it and personal preference! This is my current multi-day hiking first aid kit. It is slightly more geared towards the summer as a I have a big hike coming up on the UK's Coast to Coast Path. So you could reduce the items to suit your needs. I hope it helps.
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Full list of items: One large dressing pad Small selection of different sized plasters (band aids) Compeed blister pads Anti-septic wipes x4 Tubular support bandage (trimmed down) Tablets: Ibuprofen Paracetamol Aspirin Antihistamine Small tube of high factor sun cream/screen Electrolyte sachets (7 days' worth) Smidge bug repellent spray Tick removal tweezers Small pot of Vaseline Small cork massage ball Small Swiss Army Knife
@PancreaticCancerUKCoast to Coast Hike Training…in Central London??? #dowhatyoucanBen’s Hikes & Camps2024-06-22 | ...200 Miles for @PancreaticCancerUK - Can You Help?Ben’s Hikes & Camps2024-06-17 | Fundraiser link: justgiving.com/page/benscoasttocoastHOVERAir X1 - Manual Control Footage | Hiking CameraBen’s Hikes & Camps2024-06-16 | I'm increasingly using the excellent HOVERAir X1 for filming my hiking videos. It's like having a camera crew in my pocket. Up to now, I've just used the preset flight modes. In this video, I test out the manual mode. It's not perfect but it does offer some freedom in case you need a particular shot or 'moment' that is harder to capture with the presets. Thanks for watching. 😎
Follow this channel on Instagram: instagram.com/benhikescampsCAMPFIRE IN A FOREST | Folding Firebox Stove (Gen 2)Ben’s Hikes & Camps2024-06-14 | ...Hiking with a Drone | HOVERAir X1 - Follow ModeBen’s Hikes & Camps2024-06-10 | @ZeroZeroRoboticsI NEED TO SLEEP | Nemo Switchback Sleeping Pad NOT For Me!Ben’s Hikes & Camps2024-06-09 | I can't take the Nemo Switchback Sleeping Pad on the Coast to Coast this summer. Here's why...
Pad spec: https://www.nemoequipment.eu/products/switchback
Thanks for watching.Coast to Coast - UPDATEBen’s Hikes & Camps2024-06-03 | ...Alpkit Tarpstar 1 - What I REALLY Think About this TentBen’s Hikes & Camps2024-06-02 | I bought the Alpkit Tarpstar 1 a few months ago with the possibility of it being my Coast to Coast hiking tent this summer. I have taken it on three wild camps and these are my final thoughts on this trekking pole tent. Thanks for watching 🤓
Follow this channel on Instagram: instagram.com/benhikescamps Threads: threads.net/@UC0n8ctI0E6rjc1bTy7EnxZwBAD DAYS on the trail are normal - pushing on through IS possible #backpackingBen’s Hikes & Camps2024-05-26 | ...Wild Camping in London | DD MC 3x3m TarpBen’s Hikes & Camps2024-05-25 | ...HOT Hiking & Wild Camping the Seven SistersBen’s Hikes & Camps2024-05-19 | The Seven Sisters are an incredible stretch of chalk cliffs along the south coast of England. The last time I hiked them was in 2023 at the end of my South Downs Way adventure. Last time I'd already walked 91 miles BEFORE attempting this cliff walk! It was a slog!
This time, I start at Eastbourne and head the opposite direction towards Seaford. I had managed to choose the hottest day of 2024 so far and, due to circumstances beyond my control, the hottest time of the day! The Seven Sisters are very exposed, as are a lot of the South Downs. Suncream, hat and plenty of water are essential.
This hike is part of my training for Wainright's Coast to Coast which I'll be doing in a 2-3 months' time. I'll be completing that trek in aid of @PancreaticCancerUK. To donate to that project, please see my JustGiving page here: justgiving.com/page/benscoasttocoast
Thanks for watching.👍Wild Camping Gear GIVEAWAY - fundraiser for @PancreaticCancerUK | Raffall for ONE WEEK ONLYBen’s Hikes & Camps2024-05-04 | Would you like some free camping gear courtesy of @southcoastoutdoorsuk6301 AKA Outdoor Gear Essentials? AND raise much needed money for @PancreaticCancerUK ?
May thanks 🙏BUDGET Backpacking Meal For £2 😲 | SAVE MONEY When HikingBen’s Hikes & Camps2024-05-01 | Don’t get me wrong. I see and understand the convenience of pre-made camping meals. It’s just that the prices aren’t always agreeing with my hiking budgets, especially if out on a multi-day adventure. Some meals can be up to £12 a pouch! In this video, I start to explore cheaper alternatives using items you could probably pick up from convenience stores on the trail. Or you could just take a week’s worth of sandwiches…..😉
Thanks for watching! instagram.com/benhikescampsSo falten Sie ein Pop-up-Zelt zusammenBen’s Hikes & Camps2024-04-28 | Fällt es Ihnen schwer, Ihr Pop-up-Strandzelt wieder in die Tasche zu stecken? Du bist nicht allein und Hilfe ist verfügbar ... In diesem kurzen Video zeige ich dir, wie du Zeltwut in nur DREI EINFACHEN SCHRITTEN vermeidest. Danke fürs zuschauen. 👍
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instagram.com/benhikescamps2-Day Hike & Wild Camp in Heavy Rain | Surrey 3 Peaks Challenge | Tarpstar 1Ben’s Hikes & Camps2024-04-25 | The Surrey Three Peaks Challenge is something I’ve thought about for a while. Okay, they’re not mountains! BUT they do have a collective elevation of more than 1000 metres - quite a bit in one day! The idea is you hike to the top of Box Hill, Leith Hill and Holmbury Hill. I gather you can start at any point (circular hike) as long as you return to where you began. I also added a wild camp pit stop to spice it up a bit and to try out some new camping gear. Top tip: maybe don’t do Box hill first; it’s a killer! There’s also a secret ‘fourth peak’ that doesn’t get advertised! It was all good training for my Coast to Coast walk this summer though. Enjoy. 🥾🥾😎
Thank you.This was a difficult video to makeBen’s Hikes & Camps2024-04-11 | Thank you for watching this video. I am determined to reach my fundraising target for @PancreaticCancerUK
Thanks everyone - Ben‼️Camping in Torrential Rain | Alpkit Tarpstar 1Ben’s Hikes & Camps2024-04-08 | ...WILD CAMPING IN A BIVVY BAG | Alpkit Hunka XLBen’s Hikes & Camps2024-03-31 | ...20-MILE HIKE IN MUD + BAILED Wild Camp 2.0 | Coast to Coast TrainingBen’s Hikes & Camps2024-03-24 | The Big Blean Walk is a 29-mile circular walk in Kent. It passes through beautiful woodland and fields. Ordinarily, it would be quite straightforward but mud and flooding continues to be an issue in this part of England. Many thanks to friend and subscriber Mike who joined me for this one. It was a good 20-mile training session for our long-distance hiking projects this year. Mike is getting ready for tackling the West Highland Way and I've now officially started my training for Wainright's Coast to Coast. Despite the bail, all walking and hiking is good training so definitely not a fail! Many thanks for watching.
Follow this channel on Instagram: instagram.com/benhikescampsAlpkit Tarpstar 1 - FIRST PITCH + HONEST (OVERNIGHT) REVIEW | Coast to Coast Shelter?Ben’s Hikes & Camps2024-03-03 | Pitching the Alpkit Tarpstar 1 - does it have the potential for long-distance hiking? In this video, I pitch this pyramid tent (two different ways) for the first time. I also camp in it overnight and give my honest first impressions. Thanks for watching.
00:00 Introduction 00:37 Pitching the outer first 03:21 Pitching the inner first 05:13 Spare pegs solve the problem! 07:11 Tour of full setup inside 09:45 Campfire and dinner 10:58 Overnight thoughts 13:06 The pros 14:34 The consAlpkit Tarpstar 1 - UNBOXING | BUDGET Sub 1kg Tent for Backpacking??Ben’s Hikes & Camps2024-01-28 | The Alpkit Tarpstar 1 one-person pyramid tent is under 1kg and (currently) less than £150. Can it compete with UL hiking tents from bigger brands? In this video, I unbox (un-bag) this tent after researching it online. I provide a bit of an overview and why I think this tent might be a good budget shelter for my Coast to Coast adventure this summer. Thanks for watching.
@alpkit Tarpstar 1 alpkit.com/products/tarpstar-1⚠️I Abandoned this Hike & Wild CampBen’s Hikes & Camps2024-01-14 | The Beeches Way: some adventures are just not meant to be completed. Thanks for watching 👍