A Wild Camper's Diary

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A Wild Camper's Diary

I am based in the UK and love taking a break from the busyness of life to wild camp. The aim of this podcast is for me to reflect on my wild camping experiences and to provide some insight and (hopefully) some inspiration along the way. I also run a YouTube channel called Ben's Hikes & Camps where I vlog my adventures: https://www.youtube.com/@benhikescamps

08/30/2023

Where Have I Been?

It's been a while. I'm sorry... So where have I been...and where am I going?Thanks for listening.-Ben's Hikes & Camps YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/londoneroutdoorsPeddars Way thru hike - episode 1:https://youtu.be/_xV6-IUELGc?si=9YO3s7TJRzZxHxo9Peddars Way - entire hike:https://youtu.be/T8Lcry1q5BQ?si=MF_ATPjMUxIsxoZoSouth Downs Way thru hike - episode 1:https://youtu.be/4GN795IK350?si=x2iiVZ-pKZf3TfXGSouth Downs Way 100-mile thru hike - entire journey:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RW2iBOi3yHISUPPORT this podcast and the YouTube channel:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benhikescamps - thank youCREDIT:Short Guitar Clip by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Artist: http://audionautix.com/

21 min
03/19/2023

First Thru-hike - FINAL PREP

It's not long until I head out onto the South Downs Way for my first every thru-hike. How am I getting on? Am I even ready for a 100-mile hike??? Join me for some hiking training on a spring day in Surrey! My apologies for the sound quality in parts of this recording.Thanks for listening.-Contact:Instagram: @londoneroutdoorsSupport the podcast or YouTube channel:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ldnroutdoorsLondoner Outdoors YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/londoneroutdoorsCredit:Short Guitar Clip by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Artist: http://audionautix.com/

8 min
01/15/2023

Dartmoor - My Thoughts

Alexander Darwall recently won a court case meaning that nobody can wild camp on his land on Dartmoor. The judge ruled that Section 10 (1) of the Dartmoor Act 1985 does NOT permit wild camping. What does this mean for the rest of the commons? Will other landowners follow? Is wild camping now banned on Dartmoor - an historic right lost?Thanks for listening.Want to support the fightback or find out more?https://www.instagram.com/thestarsare...https://www.instagram.com/right.2roam/UPDATE since this episode was recorded: Dartmoor National Park now strongly encourage all people to seek permission from the landowner to camp anywhere on Dartmoor.https://www.dartmoor.gov.uk/enjoy-dartmoor/outdoor-activities/camping-Contact:Instagram: @londoneroutdoorsSupport the podcast or YouTube channel:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ldnroutdoorsLondoner Outdoors YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/londoneroutdoorsCredit:Short Guitar Clip by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Artist: http://audionautix.com/

7 min
01/01/2023

New Year: I Need a New Challenge

It's 2023! Happy New Year everybody. In this episode, I make a special announcement about something new I plan to do this year. Just to clarify that I will still be doing my normal wild camping trips too.Thanks for listening.Contact:Instagram: @londoneroutdoorsSupport the podcast or YouTube channel:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ldnroutdoorsLondoner Outdoors YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/londoneroutdoorsCredit:Short Guitar Clip by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Artist: http://audionautix.com/

6 min
12/23/2022

We Can't Lose Dartmoor

Could we lose the right to wild camp without permission on Dartmoor? What exactly is going on? In this episode, I look at the legal challenge that had been brought by landowner Alexander Darwall. Why is it happening? What might happen next?Thanks for listening.Contact:Instagram: @londoneroutdoorsSupport the podcast or YouTube channel:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ldnroutdoorsLondoner Outdoors YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/londoneroutdoorsCredit:Short Guitar Clip by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Artist: http://audionautix.com/

12 min
11/05/2022

When Enough is Enough!

I bailed! Wind, rain and the approaching sea! Sometimes other things are more important than wild camping. In this episode, I talk about when enough is enough.Thanks for listening.Video of the wild camp I talk about in this podcast:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmX2QSIpwb4&t=118sContact:Instagram: @londoneroutdoorsSupport the podcast or YouTube channel:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ldnroutdoorsLondoner Outdoors YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/londoneroutdoorsCredit:Short Guitar Clip by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Artist: http://audionautix.com/

11 min
10/13/2022

Being Outdoors With Kindred Spirits

Slowing down with likeminded people outdoors...Is there a better way to spend an autumn weekend?Thanks for listening.Contact:Instagram: @londoneroutdoorsSupport the podcast or YouTube channel:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ldnroutdoorsLondoner Outdoors YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/londoneroutdoorsCredit:Short Guitar Clip by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Artist: http://audionautix.com/

6 min
09/11/2022

Looking to Autumn

Wet woodland walks, bonfires and the place to ourselves...The perfect time to wild camp! I also reflect on and pay tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II who sadly passed away just a few days ago.Thanks for listening.Contact:Instagram: @londoneroutdoorsSupport the podcast or YouTube channel:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ldnroutdoorsLondoner Outdoors YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/londoneroutdoorsCredit:Short Guitar Clip by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Artist: http://audionautix.com/

9 min

I am based in the UK and love taking a break from the busyness of life to wild camp. The aim of this podcast is for me to reflect on my wild camping experiences and to provide some insight and (hopefully) some inspiration along the way. I also run a YouTube channel called Ben's Hikes & Camps where I vlog my adventures: https://www.youtube.com/@benhikescamps

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Ben's Hikes & Camps
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2022 - 2023
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