185: Millers Dale, Wormhill and Monk’s Dale (Peak District 2022)

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185: Millers Dale, Wormhill and Monk’s Dale (Peak District 2022)

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PEAK DISTRICT WALK FEATURING MILLERS DALE, WORMHILL AND MONK’S DALE
"Millers Dale, Wormhill and Monk’s Dale”
Filmed 3rd November 2022
Post-production completed 9th November 2022
*Contains some swearing*
Filmed in the Peak District in the county of Derbyshire. Locations include Millers Dale, Wormhill and Monk’s Dale.
Written, presented, researched, directed, camera and sound, edited and music by Patrick Leach.
Special thanks to Dennis and Jan Kelsall, Peak District Online and Let’s Go Peak District for their information used in my research for this film.
Click here for a map showing the route of the walk: explore.osmaps...
"The Solitary Rambler" is my series of amateur films of my journeys in the countryside accompanied by my own musical scores, which I compose and perform on my Yamaha keyboard.
Please note that, as with all the films I make, this is not actually intended to be an extensive guide to the area. This is a mini-movie of my personal journey along the walk, in which I often share some of my own personal stories.
If you are new to my channel, I strongly recommend reading the description under the “about” tab, which will provide a clearer understanding of what to expect in my films: / solitaryrambler
There is also a short “Introduction to the Solitary Rambler” video, which briefly explains what my films are all about: / solitaryrambler
DISCLAIMER: Although I work hard to ensure all information is correct to the best of my knowledge, I am only featuring information I have found online and/or in books during my research when putting this film together, so I cannot guarantee that there are no mistakes or errors.
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@TeaInValhalla Жыл бұрын

Loved reminiscing with you as your walk progressed, especially how this area has been such a special place for you for so long, and here you are living there now ❤️ ☕️👍

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

I enjoy sharing these memories when I can, glad you liked my reminiscing 😊👍

@michaeldenham9681 Жыл бұрын

What a far cry from the grim wet weather we have hd the past few weeks. So nice to see what it can be like.

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Always great to see the sunshine especially after the less than favourable weather of late 👍

@TeaInValhalla Жыл бұрын

Wormhill Church was nicely tucked away. What a fantastic tower ⛪️ ❤️

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Yes very well hidden and I loved that spire too 👍

@alisonmoxon7519 Жыл бұрын

Great vid Patrick..love it round there.. you've done the walks we cant do . Thankyou 👍

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Ali, thanks for watching as always 👍

@ruthduarte5194 Жыл бұрын

Happy New Year! All the best. Lovely walk Patrick. We loved this film. Here’s too many more in 2023.

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Happy New Year Ruth, thanks for watching and all the best to you for 2023 👍

@jeanwainwright598 Жыл бұрын

Hi Patrick,Thank you again for a lovely video Millers Dale was a place we never visited, it was great to see the viaducts and the magnificent victorian engineering , its a good job you was not holding the camara when you slipped down, you don't want many falls like that as you will be ending up like Jean having a knee replacement. Wishing you all the best, from Dave & Jean

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Morning Dave and Jean, glad you enjoyed the video. Millers Dale viaducts are great aren't they. Thankfully I don't slip too often, but I guess that goes with the territory of the great outdoors. Thanks for watching, all the best 👍

@ffrancrogowski2192 Жыл бұрын

A most excellent presentation, Patrick. Seeing Millers Dale takes me back to when I was a youngster, seeing the trains going through, it was just simply a busy line and easy to get to London St Pancras, too. The village used to have a pub just down the road from the station. It closed many years ago. Wormhill is a lovely little village, and that church is so unique with its unusual tower. The village did have a pub called The Bagshaw Arms, again that closed many decades ago. Monks Dale seems a great place to visit, as well. Many thanks for this video and the great music accompanying it.

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Ffranc, glad this brought back memories. So many pubs in these villages have closed now, a real shame. All the best 👍

@shaunmckenna1923 Жыл бұрын

Hello Patrick , great walk it is truly beautiful the amount of moss reminds me of the walks here we get a lot of rain also . I am looking forward to many more walks in 2023. Thanks Patrick.

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Many thanks Shaun, glad you liked it. All the best 👍

@walkinderbyshire Жыл бұрын

A beautiful varied hike. ❤Monks Dale and that whole surrounding area. Thanks for sharing Patrick.

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Leigh, thanks for watching and for your great comments. Catch you soon 👍

@claireEt9055 Жыл бұрын

Thank you as always Patrick for a great video. Very peaceful and interesting walk. Oops to the slip…. Love the fact you laughed about it 😂👍🏻

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Thanks Claire, glad you liked it. Had to share that outtake, but thankfully I got back up bouncing! 👍😂

@jeffreywinter2660 Жыл бұрын

Another great film and soundtrack thanks fo all your hard work Patrick.

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Many thanks as always, pleased you enjoyed it 👍

@jeffallinson8089 Жыл бұрын

What a lovely walk and I especially enjoyed seeing those absolutely magnificent viaducts; hats off to the Victorian and Edwardian engineers and the brave souls who constructed them. Look at the featureless bridges we construct these days and it puts into perspective just how amazing they are. Thanks for your effort Patrick and I had to snigger when you slipped over at the end. Hopefully only your pride was hurt lol.

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Those viaducts are amazing aren't they. Certainly better looking than the modern bridges we see today. I thought it would raise a smile or two leaving that outtake at the end. Thanks for watching Jeff 👍

@richardjohn7991 Жыл бұрын

👍👍. Thanks yet again Patrick. For another .Great. Mellow Vlog.

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Richard, thanks for watching as always 👍

@lesleyborthwick3698 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting Patrick, brilliant from start to finish. Very impressive viaduct, got one near where I live. Fab weather, really lovely liked this one a lot.

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Lesley. Yes the viaduct is great isn't it. Thanks for your great comments and for watching 👍

@walkandcamp Жыл бұрын

Lovely walk, cheers Pat.

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Thanks Terry 👍

@garyreeves30 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much lo e your videos there much appreciated and enjoyed you do a fantastic channel

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! Thanks for watching 👍

@TeaInValhalla Жыл бұрын

All good fun indeed Patrick, life does whizz past so quickly, so why not enjoy it and meet as many new people along the way as you can 😍 cracking walk and another super video, and well done for not falling over! have a great weekend, Ceri and Kat ☕️❤️👍🗺🧭

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Ceri and Kat, thanks for watching as always! Haha I tried not to fall over too much 😊 Hope you both have a wonderful weekend too ☕️❤👍

@ramblingracheltrailtales Жыл бұрын

Hi Patrick, what a lovely walk. So much to see along the way. I like the cafe at Miller’s Dale. The lime kilns & viaducts are impressive. It must have been an incredibly busy place during the mining and quarrying days. 😊

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Rachel. Yes a lot to see here. Still not been in the cafe at Millers Dale. That second lime kiln and the viaducts are amazing sights, worth visiting to see and learn how and why they got there 👍

@SetForAdventures Жыл бұрын

Another 22 minutes of bliss Patrick (a lovely walk and a great film ) Best regards Simon 😊🙏🏼 Spoke too soon m8t 🤭

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Simon, many thanks always! All the best 👍

@cathoutdoors523 Жыл бұрын

Hi Patrick another awesome walk stunning views I really do look forward to seeing your films. So nice to see the lovely countryside. Have a great week. 😊👍📹

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Many thanks Cath, much appreciated as always. All the best and have a great week too 👍

@cathoutdoors523 Жыл бұрын

@@solitaryrambler your very welcome Patrick. Looking forward to the next adventure 👍😊

@petercollins7848 Жыл бұрын

Fabulous video, thanks a lot. It brought back many memories of doing a similar walk before Covid locked us down. Monk’s Dale as you say is a bit hard underfoot, but fascinating. There is nowhere like the Peak District in my book!🥾🥾

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Peter, thank you for watching and commenting. All the best 👍

@Jonathan-lm5xt Жыл бұрын

Another great video Patrick! I always enjoy your great music as well. Cheers from Jonathan in Minnesota.

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Many thanks Jonathan, pleased you enjoyed it 👍

@Royalawg Жыл бұрын

Great walk, Patrick - loved it ! 🥰😁😇

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Cheers Angus 👍

@bigdave6246 Жыл бұрын

Another great video

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Thanks! 👍

@TeaInValhalla Жыл бұрын

Happy Friday Patrick 😊 👍

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Same to you Ceri and Kat, Happy Friday! 😊 👍

@endurance-adventures Жыл бұрын

Finally found the time to watch! I love the cafe on the trail, I’ve seen the kilns but didn’t realise you can actually go in them so I’ll have to explore further next time I’m there!

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Steph, the lime kilns are certainly worth an exploration 👍

@russ3994 Жыл бұрын

Great video Patrick bring back some memories for me and wendy's visit there last year brilliant !!

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Russ, thanks for watching! 👍

@mickbutler9407 Жыл бұрын

Great walk Patrick love the walks around there must get back soon

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mick, all the best 👍

@nuinmarnuinmar5321 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this (as always!). Thanks for sharing.

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Nuinmar 👍

@TeaInValhalla Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful little pub on the river, idealic 😍

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Yes the Anglers Rest is fab beside the river there 👍

@luker2981 Жыл бұрын

Happy new year Patrick. All the best for 2023.

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Happy New Year to you Luke 👍

@stephmcghie8732 Жыл бұрын

Happy New year Patrick 🎉 another beautiful walk you took us on, thankyou. I did panic when the cows were behind you!

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Happy New Year to you Steph! 👍 Let's say I stood very still when those cows ran through the village!😂

@TeaInValhalla Жыл бұрын

Hello Gary 👋 📹

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

😄

@richardchan9595 Жыл бұрын

Happy New Year, Patrick! What a wonderful way to start 2023 with your video.

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Happy New Year Richard, many thanks and all the best to you too 👍

@peterdzelmanis4370 Жыл бұрын

Great watch as usual .

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, many thanks 👍

@CountrysideWalking Жыл бұрын

Not heard of Millers Dale. Another new area for me but looks a lovely. I have heard of the Monsall Trail though. Good job you have head for heights on the viaducts. Quite a lot of history attached to the area. Nice arpeggio piano and guitar arrangements. P.S. that fall at the end had my heart in my mouth!- a self prophesy! Well done !

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Thanks Shanita, yes it's very high when you look down from those viaducts, but worth seeing all the same. I love the remnants of history seen around Millers Dales. Pleased you enjoyed the piano and guitar score. Had to share that outtake at the end, it looked worse than it felt too! 👍😂

@TeaInValhalla Жыл бұрын

Wow, what an interesting walk so far, and a nice use of the old station 🎂 ☕️👍

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Millers Dale Station is looking good now since more restoration and a nice cafe 🎂☕👍

@DesGreene Жыл бұрын

Hi Patrick. A really lovely route. I'd never seen Wormhill church either, will have to pop in next time I'm in the area. Monk's Dale is so beautiful, but those slippery rocks are real ankle breakers aren't they? Nice to see some water flowing, as it was bone dry last time we walked it! All the best and take care 👍😊

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Evening Des, yes the church at Wormhill is very well hidden, certainly worth a look if you're up that way again. I've never enjoyed walking through Monk's Dale to be honest because of the rocks, fallen trees, etc, but it is indeed beautiful. It was good to see the water there too. Thanks for watching Des and all the best 👍😊

@SandVan Жыл бұрын

Lovely video ❤so informative and beautiful 🤩

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 🤗

@CarolandDerek Жыл бұрын

Another informative video and yes it is strange how you come across other KZfaqrs when you are out and about. 🙏👍

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Thanks Carol and Derek for watching 👍

@PeterWDell Жыл бұрын

Along monks dale there is a horizontal mine passage. When I was there in the early 2000’s. There was a time capsule in it. From the 70’s or 80’s I think

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

👍

@paulsstrollsnskywatching Жыл бұрын

Great stuff as always

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Thank you!👍

@kathrynbrock1558 Жыл бұрын

I’ve walked The Monsal Trail, did Millars Dale to Hassop and the the ends on a separate occasion. One of my favourite walks. So many memories. Thanks Patrick.

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kathryn as always for watching 👍

@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling Жыл бұрын

A beautiful little circular hike Patrick. I know what you mean about time. You are certainly right. I love the outtake. Did make me laugh. Did you manage any hikes in the snow at all at the end of the year? Look forward to the next vlog. 20 years, wow.

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Chris. I normally take a break from filming from November to March because of the shorter days and less favourable weather. I try not to give much away with future films, but I can safely say no hiking in the snow was involved! 👍😂

@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling Жыл бұрын

@solitaryrambler looking forward to the next instalment then. I'm sure you have a few more on the back burner.😉

@paulbeachcroft3323 Жыл бұрын

Well Patrick you did really well to cram all of that in, inside six hours. So much to see on this particular walk. It really was, in my opinion, one of the best films/walks of your more recent one's. Really enjoyed this one. All the best for 2023. 😂😂😂😂😂

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Thank you for that Paul, your comments are very much appreciated! 😊 All the best to you for 2023 too 👍

@kellyshaw7271 Жыл бұрын

Where that bloke be going with that tripod and camera. Me thinks he be up to no good. Some people do make me laugh. Lovely walk and the countryside has that autumnal look. Hope you got your cup of tea, it was well deserved. I adore your walks and it takes me back. As a youngster i would go with my parents to the buxton area for picnics. Back then it seemed the sun always shone and days were long. Now however time flies. Wonderful video as always and great fall at the end 😆😆😆 Cheers Patrick

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly Kelly! I can appreciate people wondering what's going on when they see me with a camera and tripod, but it's the fact that they often seem suspicious about it. I just have to get on with it really. Yes I love filming this time of year to capture those autumn colours. Pleased you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching as always, and I'm glad you liked my stunt at the end! 👍😆

@pam132cross Жыл бұрын

Im having to pause your videos a lot lately so that I can write down directions...we,re always wandering around that area but always tend to stay on the main well known paths. watching your videos is giving us thoughts of maybe venturing further..off the beaten path..

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

You shouldn't need to write the directions down as there is a link to a map in the description below the video. Many thanks for watching 👍

@ramblingracheltrailtales Жыл бұрын

Ouch!!!! That fall looked painful 😢

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

I actually looked worse than it felt! 👍😂

@christelbraune4530 Жыл бұрын

Oops, nothing happend. The hike was fun agin. Thank you for this Video. Happy New YEAR to you 🥂

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching. Happy New Year to you too 👍

@mci6830 Жыл бұрын

Happy new year. Keep on rambling.👍

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Happy New Year to you too, all the best 👍

@thematlockbiker Жыл бұрын

Great video Patrick, love the Angler’s Rest Forgotten just how much rain we had back in November. We certainly needed it. The reservoirs in Upper Derwent Valley are almost at full capacity now

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Ged, thanks for watching. Nice to see the water rising again 👍

@novicetrader555 Жыл бұрын

Another amazing walk.Thank you sir for doing this and happy new year to you and your family.

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Happy New Year to you too, thanks for watching 👍

@dellabestwick5668 Жыл бұрын

I’ve heard rumours about them relaying the track along the Monsal viaduct, which I know will take a lot of traffic off the roads, but I will miss cycling and walking along there if they do, it truly is a beautiful part of the Peak District

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Those rumours have been on and off for many years now. Thanks for watching 👍

@dellabestwick5668 Жыл бұрын

Hopefully they remain just rumours, always a pleasure to watch your videos

@ramaraobattu291 Жыл бұрын

Nice video

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@russ3994 Жыл бұрын

Recovered yourself very well Patrick that slip better than i did at Lathkill dale remember ?? Fractured ,dislocated finger and a badly bruised leg after all that and off work 6 weeks don't do things by half Patrick !! ha

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

It's all part of walking in the great outdoors Russ! 😂😂😂😂

@russ3994 Жыл бұрын

@@solitaryrambler thanks for that Patrick ha !!!🤣😂😎

@russ3994 Жыл бұрын

@@solitaryrambler would like to come back this year at some point Patrick what walk would you suggest for me and Wendy nice and easy please haha!! especially for Wendy !! ha

@kky1970 Жыл бұрын

May i ask how or what you use for stitching clips together..id like to try making a video but haven't a clue?

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

www.pinnaclesys.com/en/free-trials/

@kky1970 Жыл бұрын

May i ask..how far do you drive for your explorations..i have a limit of 90mins because after 1.30 hrs i personally consider too far

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

I'm sticking local for now due to time and cost. I also don't want to travel far before and after spending a 6-hour day filming a walk 👍

@kky1970 Жыл бұрын

That's it..im going to miller's dale..I know its called rambler but do you ever pushbike?

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

No not ridden a bike for a very long time now 👍

@jeanheys5327 Жыл бұрын

Re: random people questioning your filming: maybe you could have “business“ cards at the ready to offer, with your name and KZfaq channel. Possible new subscribers to your expertly-done, informative and lovely vlogs.

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

I must admit I have thought about some kind of business cards, so that may happen at some point. Thanks Jean for watching and commenting 👍