207: Langsett and Midhope Reservoirs (Peak District 2023)

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207: Langsett and Midhope Reservoirs (Peak District 2023)

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PEAK DISTRICT WALK FEATURING LANGSETT AND MIDHOPE RESERVOIRS
"Langsett and Midhope Reservoirs”
Filmed 20th May 2023
Post-production completed 22nd May 2023
Filmed in the Peak District in the county of South Yorkshire. Locations include Langsett, Midhope Reservoir, Upper Midhope, Hingcliff Common and Langsett Reservoir.
Written, presented, researched, directed, camera and sound, edited and music by Patrick Leach.
Special thanks to Dennis and Jan Kelsall and Langsett Parish Council for their information used in my research for this film.
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"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.
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@mci6830 Жыл бұрын

Smashing day . What a difference the blue sky makes 👍

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

It certainly was 👍

@glennswalks7693 Жыл бұрын

Hi Patrick thank you so much for the shout out, I really do appreciate that it’s very nice of you. that walk you have just done was one I did back in 2011 and was a really nice walk, cheers Patrick atb mate Cheers Glenn , and once again its a 👍from me

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Hi Glenn, you are very welcome my friend. I thought of you straight away whilst I was in Langsett. Glad you enjoyed the walk, I know you know this area well. Thanks for watching, all the best to you 👍

@keeptrekking4685 Жыл бұрын

So great our Glenn got this shout out, great chanel, well deserved

@rdrelaxationmusic86 11 ай бұрын

Wow nice place dear friend. Have a nice day. Nice to meet you. Thanks for sharing 👌 🤝

@cathoutdoors523 Жыл бұрын

Good morning Patrick. That is a lovely reservoir. I loved your audience too. They were very curious indeed. Your right too about the toilets. We are the same too when we go anywhere. Enjoy the rest of the weekend. Looking forward to your next adventure. 😊 👍

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Hi Cath, I had a great audience indeed 😄 Glad you enjoyed the reservoir. Thanks for watching and have a great weekend too 👍

@richardchan9595 Жыл бұрын

Continue your current lifestyle, you'll be good for another 30 years. :) Thanks for a picturesque and informative walk!

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard, I plan to live forever 👍😄

@davidkeel Жыл бұрын

thanks for the nice video Patrick. What a lovely place again.. You are still looking young so that's good. It's nice to wake up to see and watch this on a Friday morning. Thanks.

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it David, thanks for watching. I'm still 30 years younger in my head so maybe that helps me 😊👍

@davidkeel Жыл бұрын

It must be doing Patrick. well done !

@russ3994 Жыл бұрын

Hi Patrick well what can one say yet again you pulled another great walk out of the bag brilliant lovely walk nice to meet your new friends as well Daisy, Buttercup and co !! Ha Ha 😅🤣😁👍

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it Russ. I made friends for life there 👍😅

@Greatoutdoorswalks2061 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful Langsett Lovely Walk Patrick Cheers

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Nice one, thanks for watching 👍

@user-kv1jk4bk4u Жыл бұрын

Hi Patrick. Thankyou for bringing us all along on your fabulous walks. I have just discovered your Channel and I am really enjoying catching up on all your walks.

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard! Thank you so much for your comments and for taking the time to watch 👍

@jeanwainwright598 Жыл бұрын

Hi Patrick thank you again for another beautiful walk, we love the cows so curious, and so glad the lamb was not hurt people don't seem to care, We love the scenery and the walk down by the water. Take care, regards Dave & Jean.

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Morning Dave and Jean, glad you enjoyed the walk again. Cows are often curious when you walk through their fields, but so far I've never had a problem with them. Thanks as always for watching and commenting 👍

@mickbutler9407 Жыл бұрын

Wow what a beautiful area this is all new to me I now need to do some walks around there thanks Patrick for bringing this to us

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Mick, thanks as always for watching and commenting 👍

@ericgeorge5483 6 ай бұрын

Another excellent walk. I know Barnsley well. Very under rated town so nice that part of this walk is within the district. Thanks again for your hard work and effort. Not just the walk, but post production too.

@solitaryrambler 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Eric. I don't know Barnsley town itself, but some of this walk fell within the Barnsley Borough. Glad you enjoyed the walk, thanks for watching and commenting👍

@peterh8970 Жыл бұрын

Patrick thanks for sharing another lovely walk. I really enjoyed your video. Hope I get such good weather if I ever pay it a visit! All the best.

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Peter, thanks as always for watching and commenting 👍

@lesleyborthwick3698 Жыл бұрын

This was brill Patrick, stunning scenery, such a beautiful walk. Aww the cows, curious about you, were lovely. So glad the lamb wasn't hurt or worse, some folk really are thick & uncaring. Thanks enjoyed this very much. 👍😃

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Lesley. Those cows were great weren't they. I was glad about the lamb too, just couldn't believe how dismissive of the situation the owners (particularly the woman) were. Never mind, thanks for watching 👍

@user-kw2bo5wp6o Жыл бұрын

thank you so much love your channel

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome, glad you enjoy it 👍

@keeptrekking4685 Жыл бұрын

Lovely walk, been up there more times than i remember, great to see you once again local to myself, loved as always, Jay 👍

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Jay, it's a lovely area as you know, thanks for watching 👍

@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling Жыл бұрын

Another beautiful walk, Patrick. People changing sign directions probably don't matter as much these days, but it would get annoying if you didn't have a SatNav. I've never been around Langsett Reservoir before. I've hiked from there up to Margery Hill and High Stones, but never your route. It is really beautiful. Thanks again for a wonderful hike, and thanks for sharing.

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Many thanks Chris. Yes strange how signs get rotated! I suppose people think it's funny at the time. This is a nice route around the reservoir. I've not done the walk to Margery Hill from there, but this one is certainly worth doing. Thanks again Chris for taking the time to watch and for your comment 👍

@shaunmckenna1923 Жыл бұрын

Hello Patrick , well you are on a roll with walks another outstanding walk the scenery was just beautiful its hard to beat the view with landscape and a water backdrop. Hahaha I think that field of Heifers thought you were about to bring lunch :) but a beautiful sight . Thanks Patrick.

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting Shaun. The landscape around here is pretty fab eh. As for the cattle, well I never knew I'd ever receive so much interest from such a group! 😊👍

@crazyherisson6500 Жыл бұрын

Many thanks, Patrick. Wonderful video, as always (from a homesick ex-pat).

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome, thanks for watching 👍

@michaeldenham9681 Жыл бұрын

Lovely area. We did part of that walk a couple of autumns ago, and I always enjoy that area. The young cattle - if you're in that situation again and have the time, sit down and you will find yourself in the middle of a perfect circle - and every animal will turn right round and back off the moment you jump to your feet. As for age, I've twenty years on you and I'm still trudging the moors.

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

I remember watching a video of you and Shanita at Langsett, lovely area. Thanks for the tip about the cattle, I never realised that. I've never normally had any issues, but if they are in a field by my path, I just carry on walking casually and they're fine. You've still got plenty of years to carry of trudging the moors Michael. I just think about it sometimes as my mother is in her late 70s and struggles to walk now, but then she never hiked in the past like you and I. Thanks for watching 👍

@Royalawg Жыл бұрын

Wow ! Fabulous colours and such well framed video photography. I enjoyed this so much. Belated birthday greetings ! 🤩

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Angus! 😊 Glad you enjoyed watching 👍

@Royalawg Жыл бұрын

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@alexmcghie4022 Жыл бұрын

Your recent walk inspired me to climb Mam Tor from Hope Valley and then walk back into Castleton 😅, thankyou for your great vlogs, love them. People who live in the Peak District are so lucky !

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Nice one, hope you enjoyed the walk. Thanks for watching as always 👍

@slimrockwrestlers7334 Жыл бұрын

Another incredible video , really enjoyed it

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Joseph, many thanks for watching 👍

@jamiestables4283 Жыл бұрын

Great video again Patrick. Totally agree that dogs should be kept on leads. Langsett is lovely. I went up onto the moors to try and find Crow Stones Edge, but went wrong somewhere and ended up overlooking Derwent Dam! 😂😂 I'll get there one day

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jamie. I love Langsett too. Not made it to Crow Stones from there, alhough once did Margery Hill many years ago from Ladybower side 👍

@jamiestables4283 Жыл бұрын

@solitaryrambler that's another hill I need to add to the list I think. One to do another day 🙂

@atrampinthehills.841 Жыл бұрын

57...What a young whippersnapper you are..i have 5 years on you and can't wait to retire...irresponsible dog walkers really get my goat, they seem to think that rules do not apply to them...i think i would have called them something a bit stronger than "Pillocks"...nice to hear Glenn getting a shout out, he is a lovely bloke.

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

I'm a mere boy at heart Steve. I can't stand irresponsible dog owners. I certainly had to bite my tounge when I saw them. Thanks for watching 👍

@CountrysideWalking Жыл бұрын

You chose a lovely day for your Langsett walk. Familiar to our walk along the reservoir lake side. Those cows were friendly but noticed the following behind which is quite unnerving. As long as no panic they usually mean no harm. Agreed about the nuisance dogs chasing lambs. So cruel ! ! Love your musical arrangements. One of your nicest compositions. Well done there. Much enjoyed watching and seeing familiar settings. Don't look the age declaration though 🙂

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Hi Shanita, yes it was a gorgeous day when I filmed this. I remember your video at Langsett. I've always been ok with cattle, but I can't deny I do get nervous. I just find as long as I carry on walking casually, I've never had any problems. The dog owners just baffle me. Thanks for your kind words on the music, glad you enjoyed this arrangement. I'm still trying to experiment with different sounds when I can. I may be my age in body, but in my head I'm still 30 years younger! 😊 Thanks Shanita for watching and commenting👍

@sylviarowley6668 Жыл бұрын

Wow! That was a picturesque walk Patrick, looked lovely & peaceful too! Shame about the people with loose dogs! People just don’t seem to have any respect these days. We were up in Derbyshire last week walking through Winnets Pass & met some people whose dog was lose which actually chased sheep onto the road in front of cars., car drivers didn’t help by blowing their horns at the sheep frightening them further! It’s a case of I can do what I want and I don’t care about you! Ethos today! So selfish. Anyway thank you for another amazing video. Looking forward to seeing the next! X

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it Sylvia. Yes too many people have no respect which is very sad. Can't believe that with the car drivers! Anyway glad you enjoyed the walk and thanks as always for watching and commenting 👍

@petercollins7848 Жыл бұрын

Lovely video Patrick, an area I don’t know, so great to see it. My advice is to retire a few years early as I did if you can manage it. I am 74 and still hiking. Indeed I am doing Kinder Scout in a few days time. Off to the Lakes in a few weeks time as well and very much looking forward to it. I have been blessed with good health still and I don’t take it for granted. Keep hiking, it keeps you young.

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting Peter, glad you enjoyed it. I can't afford retirement just yet as I've worked out the finances, but will certainly go sooner rather than later if I can. Good to know you still enjoy hiking. I did Kinder again 3 months ago and loved it. My mum is in her late 70's, but she struggles to walk now. However, she never went hiking in her youngers days, which I still intend to carry on doing. All the best 👍

@MrJud62 Жыл бұрын

crackin video pat,thanks for sharing.

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Ken, thanks for watching, much appreciated 👍

@claireEt9055 Жыл бұрын

Another really interesting walk, thanks Patrick. Hope you enjoyed your well deserved beer with your friends 🍻

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Thanks Claire, pleased you enjoyed it. We had a great evening for beer later thanks👍

@ffrancrogowski2192 Жыл бұрын

First of all Patrick, a happy belated birthday greeting to you. You are still a young person in reality, and we wish for you to continue to do these lovely walks for us all. Recently viewing some of your earlier videos, you have hardly ever changed in looks, and so keep it up. Now, about this video. This is a very pleasant walk around these two reservoirs in the Barnsley and Sheffield districts. Again, it's nice to see such lovely scenery just outside these built up places. Many thanks, Patrick, for showing us this northern side of the Peak District over the past few weeks. Keep well.

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Many thanks Ffranc, I still feel 30 years younger in my head! 😄 Glad you enjoyed the video around this part of the Peak District. Thanks as always for watching and commenting 👍

@sirloin9668 Жыл бұрын

Handled those cattle well in that field Patrick, best thing to do walking away steadily and slowly, some fall in to the trap of running which makes them more likely to run at you,

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Thanks. I've got many years of experience of walking though fields of cattle, so it's definitely best to walk slowly 👍

@julianbeesley5059 Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the Moocs

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

👍

@stephmcghie8732 Жыл бұрын

Hi Patrick, thankyou for the lovely walk , some dog walker's are so irresponsible it's unbelievable! I'm glad that the little lamb was ok, if there are signs though??? Grrrrrrrr. I hope you got to have that ice-cream 😊? Have a great weekend 😊

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it Steph, thanks for watching as always. It is unbelievable especially when there are signs. I didn't find an ice cream in the end but had one another day. Have a great weekend too 👍

@mikeleach8242 Жыл бұрын

As always a lovely walk. As for retirement,I was in same frame of mind at 60, I took the plunge and retired early gave myself five years of good health to do all the walking and cycling I could do. I’m know nearly 68, Still going strong. No regrets . Just Go for it.

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Thanks for that. Once it's affordable for me to do so i will certainly seriously consider retirement 👍

@davidearl2038 Жыл бұрын

Great little wander Patrick. I always enjoy watching your videos. Totally agree about the dogs and their owners, some folk just couldn`t care less, probably related to all those that leave litter all over the place, just no respect for the countryside. Could do with some wardens patrolling a the weekends. Been around those reservoirs a few times, but usually walk the other direction along Langsett Bank first. ATB Dave.

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Pleased you like them Dave, thanks for taking the time to watch. Shame about dog owners and we could certainly do with wardens. Glad you enjoyed the walk, thanks for commenting 👍

@alisonmoxon7519 Жыл бұрын

Great vid Patrick..see you in sept.. happy belated birthday 🎈🎂 if i havnt said before... Think we pulled into langsett got a feeling on way to holmfirth... Loved it 👍😊 x

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Thanks for that Ali! 😊 Glad you enjoyed the video 👍

@kathrynbrock1558 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for another interesting walk Patrick, a new area for me . I too get a bit upset by the behaviour of some dogs and their owners. Wish some open spaces and tracks could be dog and cycle free.

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Kathryn, glad you enjoyed it. Yes I do get annoyed by these people 👍

@nuinmarnuinmar5321 Жыл бұрын

Lovely walk as always Patrick, thank you for sharing. PS: I'm disgusted by irresponsible dog owners too!

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Thanks Nuinmar 👍

@dellabestwick5668 Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful walk that was, Patrick,,you were very brave with the cows, they worry me,especially when you see posts on Facebook about people that have been tossed up in the air, or trampled on , it’s hard to remain calm, and I totally agree with you about the irresponsible dog owners, stupid people don’t realise how dogs can frighten the ewes into miscarriages, hope you had a good birthday, it was my 61st the other weekend, and I intend to keep walking as long as my legs keep moving lol

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Thanks Della. I'm used to cows in fields so it's rarely a problem I find. I do get annoyed with dog owners who don't put them on a lead in open country. I enjoyed my birthday thanks, hope yours was enjoyable for you too. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍

@quickclipsbyjmj 11 ай бұрын

Next time you're in the area, Patrick, detour via Kexbrough and stop off for fish 'n chips at Y-PAS chippy. Top notch and cooked to order.

@solitaryrambler 11 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

@paulbeachcroft3323 Жыл бұрын

Hi Patrick. I see that North America Farm was also used as target practice by tanks during the Second World War. Cheers Paul

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

OK thanks Paul 👍

@richardjohn7991 Жыл бұрын

Great vlog Patrick. I left a comment on the previous vlog saying .Get an ad blocker. I didn't mean you. I meant the moaning person who was on about ADS.👍

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard. I know you didn't mean me re the ad blocker. All the best 👍

@richardjohn7991 Жыл бұрын

@@solitaryrambler Same too you👍

@kky1970 Жыл бұрын

On your intro..do you mind sharing where the man made wind blown rock is please

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Singing Ringing Tree near Burnley 👍

@WyeExplorer Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed that one myself Patrick as I stretched for my swimming. Yeah, Victorian design is so appealing I fond. It has that gothic drama. A varied route around the area dropping down and then opening out top great views. Looked fairly forested but then we got views of the open moors. Ha, 'shoot em.' That's something my SAS family would say Patrick. These people are annoying - brain dead. As for retirement I'm sure you'll have it licked finances and all. All the best with it - you wanna be out on them hills. Well, good going. All the best as always. Mark

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Good bit of therapy having a stretch Mark. Yeah I love the Victorian design, one of my favourites, and the dams here certainly have that gothic look. It was a very varied route though fields, forests and open moors, a good 'un. That's what I think too Mark, shoot the owners not their pet dogs 😊 It just makes me sad that people clearly don't have our respect for the great outdoors. Retirement will come one day, although I don't want to wish my life away, but yeah more time on the hills for sure. Thanks for watching Mark, all the best to you too 👍

@WyeExplorer Жыл бұрын

@@solitaryrambler Oh for sure Patrick and injury prevention at our age. They are dramatic - you'd half expect Brandon Lee fans of the crow to be all over them. Good to hear of the variety once more - watched all this one Patrick. Enjoyed! Ha, yeah it's not the dogs - these people are a bit like fast drivers through slow estates. I hate em - shoot em. I say that 'don't wish life away.' Always a pleasure - have a cool week.

@kellyshaw7271 Жыл бұрын

People these days only care about themselves. Shame they are not fined and banned from the area, it's the only way to teach them a lesson. Totally ignorant and need a kick up the bum. Same with the litterers too. You've worked for many years now Patrick and you deserve an early retirement. Be nice if a TV channel gave you a series traveling around Britain. Then you could quit the daily grind. It was a super walk. The Victorians sure knew how to build. No expense spared. Such scenic views around the reservoirs and nice wooded areas too. A really lovely place for a days walk. Hope you got that ice cream, you deserved one. Cheers Patrick 😁

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

It is a shame Kelly, but there you go. There are always those who will be ignorant sadly. I'd love to finish work and spend more time on the film making if I could. The Victorians certainly made more impressive strcutures than many of what you see today, but then I just prefer their design. I had an ice cream another day, there was no van in the car park when I got back. Glad you enjoyed the walk, thanks as always for watching and commenting 👍

@Salamiboy2213 Жыл бұрын

This looks lovely, not as nice as barn lane

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

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@steveball1959 Жыл бұрын

Hi Patrick, as walkers we all respect that we are on someone else's property and the livestock in those fields is their livelihood, idiots that let their dogs run loose have no place in the great outdoors they deserve to get their dogs shot and then lock the bastards up, we've witnessed 2 dog attacks in recent years and they're not nice, my problem is I'll always say something if i see a dog not on its lead guess that's the old soldier in me, once one guy threatened to turn his dog on me, rant over. It must be an age thing talking to sheep and cattle, I always do it then I just get a look from the wife that I'm loosing it 😂. I've mentioned before the wife and I retired earlier this year, I'm 63 and she's 60 and it's the best thing we've ever done, my advise is if the numbers add up then do it, life's far too short. Anyway yet another great walk and a pleasure to watch, cheers mate.

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Morning Steve, yes I can't believe there are so many uncaring people in the world, so I do wonder how they'd feel once a landowner had shot their pet dog for chasing sheep. That's the problem I have, I want to say something, but I know from experience that people get defensive and can get really aggressive, despite them knowing they're in the wrong, so I tend not to approach them. As for the cows, well I've still got it for now, so I'm happy with that! 😂 I've done my calculations and there's no way I can afford to retire just now, but look forward to when I can. Thanks as always Steve for watching and commenting 👍