In this video, I am back on the trail again continuing with my hike along the Angles Way long distance footpath. Carrying everything I need, I am walking the 93 mile route from west to east, starting in Great Yarmouth and finishing in Thetford following the river Waveney along the Norfolk/Suffolk border.
In this episode, I leave my woodland home for the night and set off past Flixton and the old Bungay airfield towards the flooded river valley at Homersfield and on to Harleston. At this point, the heavens opened and my last few miles of the day were a soggy affair. Reaching a small woodland, I set up camp for night – a dry shelter, some hot food, a couple of beers and a good nights sleep to set me up for the final days walk to Diss.
I have thoroughly enjoyed the trail so far – it has proved to be varied and interesting – passing through ancient towns and villages, areas of historical importance and interest, stunning countryside and of course the delightful river Waveney and its flooded valley.
I am looking forward to continuing the trail to the end point in Thetford soon.
I hope you enjoy the video.
Thanks for watching.
Links
OS explorer map OL231
https://shop.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/map-of-southwold-bungay/
OS explorer map OL230
https://shop.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/map-of-diss-harleston/
Flixton aviation museum
https://www.aviationmuseum.net
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Music
A Call from the Sea – Walt Adams
Cattails – Thatched villagers – Kevin Macleod
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Delightful!! 👍😎🇨🇦
Great video. Thank you Simon.
That look on your face when you announced you’d got it wrong about the rain. Priceless. 😆👍 Thanks for taking one for the team Simon.
Aaah! memories of East Anglia. Love from NZ
Ah Simon. Your vids always cheer up my day. Very nice even if wet. Oh. And I love my Brussels sprouts
Brill . Squelchy but brill . ♡♡♡♡
Who doesn’t like a spirit burner , lunch pit stop under a large oak tree ?
I appreciate the intricacy of the way the sounds are captured in real time . From the variables in the depth of slosh or crunch of the boot steps you can almost feel how the pack weight compresses it. The nuance of passing cars , the low end of open fields to the tight middle tones of fence lined footpaths .
These are all relatable sensory memories and conjure up experiences of days out side ….as opposed to days like today when I’m sat here procrastinating when I should in theory be working . A beautiful distraction nome the less .
Simon a bucolic bloke in the woods
Thanks again Simon
Guess the driver of the car didn't see the no parking sign..
Good vid Simon. I'm sure some of my family has been there during WWII. Beautiful home town. Some very old areas. A lot of history in hand. People were there when others were writing about them selves being the only ones. Next time.
thanks..
I love his videos. I live in the city and I forget where I’m at for the entire video. Sometimes the paths look ancient and beautiful and I forget what century I’m in until I see a car pass by. Love seeing the horses and cows. It’s been about 20 years since I’ve been near one. 🐄🐴🥾
Sooo Simon, obviously East Angla is the UK centre of mud farming, but do you actually grow any vegetable crops too? 🙂
You don't need hiking boots as much as waders. You step off the bridge to find a lake.
what a lovely way to start my day, thank you Simon, i cant do long walks myself, my hips wont allow it, so watching your films has me feeling like i've been out enjoying nature, but i may do a little film myself some day, maybe even this weekend 🙂
I love your videos! I was born in the UK but my family immigrated to New Zealand when I was only 6, I’ve been back a couple of times but love the history, the countryside and buildings in England, so thanks for taking us with you!! I do love NZ as well 😁
I’ll echo so many of the comments already left here: this video made me feel happy 😊
Suddenly the streets of Diss fill with bushcrafty types, hoping to bump into a certain woodsman bloke.. 😅
Love the history detail Simon! Thanks for another flipping great video!👍
That look on Simon's face around ~13 mins says it all 😀 … Next time bring some rubber boots or even better, a canoe, haha! Thanks for the lovely video and getting out there during pretty bad weather. I wish u lots of sun on your next adventure!
Always love watching your uploads I’d love to do a camp like this well done Simon keep up the great work.
That deer looked like a muntjac to me. That's really special. What a treat!
Watching it soon
Cheers.
Lovely tranquil journey simon
Hi Simon, another fantastic video! 🙌🏼
Great advert for Land Rover 😁🤣
Just curious about the rucksack you’re using, what pack is it?
In the midst of a brutal Australian heatwave (a whole week of 38°C) and tensions flying high in my household, this was a welcome peaceful video to help me "calm my farm" as they say 😅 Cheers Simon 🍻
Hi Simon why have you stopped? I’ve seen this ages ago are you just repeating old videos now? I really miss your adventures but hope nothing bad. Eg illness has got in your way. Take care x
I couldnt help but think aa you wetexwalking through all thzt water, how do you keep yoyr feet dry? Looks like you don't. You must be tuff. Somehow walking all day then putting wet socks and boots on the next morning doesn't sound much like fun to me. Better man than i am. Love watching your travels. Thanks for the look at your country.
I'm thinking a pair of Wellies would have been handy for this walk…..
Another potential candidate for a BAFTA. In the style of "Detectorists", but it would beat it hands down.
haha not best in test but strong greetings from Poland! 😀 haha lol you took the most strong beeers from polish beer shelf haha I dont like them in terms of taste but you can get quickly drunk 😀
Thank you for the visit to your hometown and other sights along the way. Really enjoyed the video, look forward after each one for the next!
What a hike through flooded areas. Brave.
Hi Simon why do say coals when you Cook over Wood not Coal?
Superb stuff Simon, love that part of the world and all the history associated with it, especially the Second World War stuff. Beautifully filmed and edited together.
Shame the next town isn't called Datt.
@Simon a bloke in the woods… Splendid content. Thank you for taking me through this adventure. Again loved it 😊
what socks are you wearing?
lovely camera work in this one! had to go back a dozen times or more because i had just spaced out and was enjoying the walk as if i was doing it myself!
Enjoyed that, thanks Simon 👍
Soggy bottom, boy… 👍✌🖖🥃thanks for the video and work.
I think you must’ve been a duck in a previous life Simon mate
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Hey Simon!. Happy Thanksgiving to you!