Easy Walks - Padley Gorge Jewel of the Peak District

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Eddie Skelson Peak District Photographer

Жыл бұрын

I promised followers of the channel an Easy Walk video of Padley Gorge after first visiting it and being blown away by the colours and shape of the area.
This walk through what at first glance may seem a somewhat dull winter scene reveals just how wonderful Padley can be in the most challenging season.
Later this year I promise to walk the Gorge again, in the Autumn, and you can have your senses blown too.

Пікірлер: 51

@janenoble1536 2 ай бұрын

A beautiful magical place.

@EddieSkelson 2 ай бұрын

It really is and I’m actually there right now!

@MASPomd Жыл бұрын

Being a middle age chap with dodgy knees, your enthusiasm is infectious and motivating, keep up the good work Eddie, loving it! Looking forward to the next episodes

@EddieSkelson Жыл бұрын

We shall not be the slaves of our KNEES!

@clivechandler8817 9 ай бұрын

@@EddieSkelson I will.

@chrismolson1821 Жыл бұрын

I visited here for my first time a couple of weeks ago and was blown away. What a beautiful place.

@EddieSkelson Жыл бұрын

Wait until autumn... just wait :)

@craig.yates_photography4907 Жыл бұрын

A very honest view of this location, yes there are certain parts that are not easy where you can slide down on your back side and end up with a waterfall in front of you. But sticking to the main paths gives you a very enjoyable easy walk.

@EddieSkelson Жыл бұрын

When in doubt, visit Padley Gorge :)

@Normanskie 7 ай бұрын

- 'If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough': by war photographer Robert Capa.

@Normanskie 7 ай бұрын

A few years ago I went to 'Surprise View' and was looking on the map and notice a waterfall not far from there, looing at on the computer this might have been the place I intended to visit.

@EddieSkelson 7 ай бұрын

Yeah, most likely the place! Definitely get yourself a visit planned!

@DavesEpicPhoneShots Жыл бұрын

Nice shot at 4:25, the colors really stand out and the Long Exposure effect makes it even better as always. I've watched 3 of your videos now just to be sure and have signed up. Great content Eddie, I hope you keep em coming and we are opposite when it comes to hiking, I look forward to the steep parts to keep me in shape at 55.

@EddieSkelson Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave! I hope to bring more to the Tube this year as I venture further out into Britain and also to offer what insights I have in surviving it all :)

@davidthomas670 Жыл бұрын

Loved your video Eddie , I coming over from Australia at the end of July for 4 mths Padley Gorge will be one of the first places I get to do some woodland photography so thanks for the video.

@EddieSkelson Жыл бұрын

Womderful! If you have the time, Wyming Brook is close to that location and also worth a visit.

@davidthomas670 Жыл бұрын

@@EddieSkelson Thank you Eddie Ime looking for good photogenic places tovisit :)

@alanlong1971 Жыл бұрын

Cracking place Eddie never got it in the right season due to work, just retired may have more luck now.Great vlog low your stuff

@EddieSkelson Жыл бұрын

Cheers Alan, definitely put this high on your list. Any season is worth the visit but the right time in autumn it is spectacular.

@malcpeart6659 Жыл бұрын

Lovely video Ed. Padley Gorge is beautiful

@EddieSkelson Жыл бұрын

It really is!

@alanwatkiss7993 Жыл бұрын

Magic place Edd, just re-watched this before sharing for my mates, I was up there on Tues this week some Nuppty and his wife and kids had lit a fire just at the bridge on the edge of the overhang. panicking how to put it out . Some pond life out there

@EddieSkelson Жыл бұрын

Absolutely one of the best places I've been too. Accessible, beautiful. Shame about the spectacle of people not playing ball with keep the place safe and tidy. You have to visit it in the autumn. Rest assured I'll be creating new vlogs there through this year. Also, not far from here is Wyming Wood. Well worth a visit.

@freestyletowers2617 Жыл бұрын

Lovely to see your passion in the video Eddie on padley gorge, great video all the best John ☺️

@EddieSkelson Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much John. Ironically I daren't take the dog because she's still a nutso pup and would almost certainly damage herself, or me... :)

@freestyletowers2617 Жыл бұрын

@@EddieSkelson good point Eddie, a bit rocky for dogs paws 🐾🐕

@phild5454 3 ай бұрын

If you go in the same entrance and turn left and walk about 50-100 metres and head left into the wooded area up towards the road there is a large millstone up against an oak tree. Or pass the entrance - walk down the road looking over the wall -there is a big drop the first place where you can climb over the wall you will get to. Its a secret so don't tell anyone. Iv'e never seen a photo of it. Best taken when the foxgloves are flowering.

@EddieSkelson 3 ай бұрын

Brilliant. This is the kind of top secret info a KZfaqr can definitely be trusted with. :)

@louisaklimentos7583 10 ай бұрын

A lovely walk through the Woodlands . You can’t get lost . I have been on many walks in Australia from easy to moderate. Sometimes you have to walk up many steps such as The Grand Canyon loop at the Blue Mountains . I felt tired towards the end but it was very pretty . My next adventure will be at Colo river at Wollemi National Park . This is true raw wilderness but I want to join a bush walking group to do this one . I like to visit the Peaks District . It is simple , pretty and not so strenuous walk . Thank you for this lovely video !

@EddieSkelson 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment. It sounds like you are enjoying the incredible breadth of nature that’s out there. Brave too, Australia makes me think that even the trees are out to get you. :)

@louisaklimentos7583 10 ай бұрын

@@EddieSkelson The trees haven’t got me yet lol

@EddieSkelson 10 ай бұрын

@@louisaklimentos7583 it’s a matter of time. They’re patient.

@louisaklimentos7583 10 ай бұрын

@@EddieSkelson 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@chiphawkins42 8 ай бұрын

Great cafe at Grindleford train station

@EddieSkelson 8 ай бұрын

It sure is!😀

@murielneve7974 8 ай бұрын

what kind are the twisty trees?

@EddieSkelson 8 ай бұрын

Mostly they will be Oak. There are some incredible shapes formed by these across most the UK's woodland.

@iannuttall4644 4 ай бұрын

Is it dog friendly? Any sheep around?

@EddieSkelson 4 ай бұрын

There are occasional sheep wandering on the outside, also deer are situated there, however I do see lots of people walking dogs. So long as your friend is leashed or properly responsive to your call I’m sure you’ll be fine.

@shafhussain929 4 ай бұрын

Location for this parking spot pls?

@EddieSkelson 4 ай бұрын

B6521 roadside parking which wraps around the upper part of the Gorge

@shafhussain929 4 ай бұрын

@@EddieSkelson thank you. Brilliant video mate 👍🏽

@EddieSkelson 4 ай бұрын

Cheers 🎉

@mrspinballpotter2299 Жыл бұрын

Title reads “easy walks” not sure how easy it is by the looks of the video 🤣

@EddieSkelson Жыл бұрын

It's definitely down to your level of fitness but it also refers to ease of access to the places I visit. You can literally park next to Padley Gorge at either end and just stroll along the defined pathway until you feel the going is a bit too rough. You would still encounter the incredible trees, the brook and much of what makes it worth the trip. I'm unfit. I'm overweight, 56 years old, dodgy knees and have issues breathing when exerting even mildly because I'm a tub of lard, so I would never recommend these walks to people whose ability is hampered by my sorry state of affairs coupled with any extra disadvantages, such as a disability that would affect their balance, anything that affects stamina, and of course if you have a fear of squirrels these places are no go... So, 'easy' is always going to conditional. BUT! Do consider them. If you do have health or fitness concerns at least stepping a toe into nature can be beneficial for many. I'm not saying climb Everest, but maybe take a chair and sit on the edge of a great forest, accessible from a road. It's LOVELY! (bring snacks)