English Historic County Top...No 15...Cornwall...Brown willy.

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2 ай бұрын

What a great day we had bagging our 15th Historic English county top.......Brown Willy [ possibly from Cornish Bronn Wennili meaning "hill of swallows" or from Cornish Bronn Ewhella meaning "highest hill" ] is a hill in Cornwall. The summit, at 1,378 feet above sea level, is the highest point of Bodmin Moor and of Cornwall as a whole. It is about 2+1⁄2 miles northwest of Bolventor and 4 miles southeast of Camelford. The hill has a variable appearance that depends on the vantage point from which it is seen. It bears the conical appearance of a sugarloaf from the north but widens into a long multi-peaked crest from closer range.

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@lespickering5080 2 ай бұрын

Brilliant yet again Steven and Karen...It was the Neolithic and Bronze Age history that made me watch this 3 times now...Excellent...15 done...Congrats, so far my favourite County Top by you...Cheers Les.🙂👍

@atrampinthehills.841 2 ай бұрын

Hi Les...so much history down there...it's such an ancient land...thanks so much for the 3 watch's...im impressed.

@gritstoneedge 2 ай бұрын

Lovely walk on a great day for weather. Thanks.

@atrampinthehills.841 2 ай бұрын

Thanks...it was a perfect day

@erikalfan1027 2 ай бұрын

beautiful place, a suitable place for us to walk there with beautiful nature

@atrampinthehills.841 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Erik

@areleesdelites1 2 ай бұрын

That is some beautiful scenery , great sharing, blessings ❤

@atrampinthehills.841 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Arelees

@inbetween-days 2 ай бұрын

We are enjoying your holiday videos. Gate of the week made us smile. Spectacular views. What a wonderful area. Must have been hard going when you were thirsty. Thank you for sharing this. Best wishes Dave and Dawn ❤️

@atrampinthehills.841 2 ай бұрын

Hi Dave and Dawn...back home now, but a few more videos in the bag.

@thepeakdistrictviking 2 ай бұрын

Anothet great film. Love the history it always fascinates me, and youve got to love the names we give places 😂😂

@atrampinthehills.841 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Stuart...yes History at every turn around that part of the world....cheers mate

@ruthharper-ep9lu 2 ай бұрын

Wow guys that looked hard work…but the archaeological stones were just amazing ..the history surrounding them stones 😮the views were pretty spectacular too …but running out of water guys worried me a bit …but thank you so much for sharing your holiday with us ..beautiful..tgat bath looked very inviting lol 😂 bit of radox bubble bath 😀anyway guys thank you for another entertaining video 😊

@atrampinthehills.841 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Ruth...it was a hot day and running out of water left me exhausted...you learn by your mistakes...thanks for watching and commenting Ruth

@Adventures_with_Sog 2 ай бұрын

Nah then, ey up me duck. I really liked this one, very chill in lovely sunshine and lovely scenery. Ay a good weekend me owd 🙂👍👣

@atrampinthehills.841 2 ай бұрын

Ey up me owd...this was a special day out...these are the days we never forget

@peakyplodders 2 ай бұрын

Another good on there Steven. Looks a beautiful area to explore. Excellent vlog as usual 👌

@atrampinthehills.841 2 ай бұрын

Cheers pal...it was a cracker of a day

@NorwayHikesTrails 2 ай бұрын

Nice route, thank you for sharing 😊 👍

@atrampinthehills.841 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and commenting buddy

@SetForAdventures 2 ай бұрын

Really cool area Bodmin Moor and so forgotten by people it seems 👌🏻🤠 Super view from the county too too 👌🏻 You and Karen have the weather gods with you Steven 🙏🏼 ATB Simon 🤠👍

@atrampinthehills.841 2 ай бұрын

Yes it's a lovely area Simon...i had been once before in bad weather and no views, this time really made up for it...cheers mate.

@outdoorstours 2 ай бұрын

Hi my dear friends. How are you? Just beautiful area there for hiking. Thanks for sharing! Like 19 ♥

@atrampinthehills.841 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for visiting...real kind of you to comment and like.

@wendingourway 2 ай бұрын

Wow, that really is quite the vast expanse for sure! One beauty of a day to follow the rocky way! I'm sure the stone bridge wasn't placed there yesterday...very cool!! Indeed, time to laugh as you've got another in the books!

@atrampinthehills.841 2 ай бұрын

Ha...thanks Bruce..a day i shall remember for years to come..sometimes you have to laugh...beats crying !!

@vs123 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful place

@atrampinthehills.841 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for visiting...it sure is.

@PhilipOlsen11 2 ай бұрын

Great walk Steve. I went there last year and like you I hadn’t realised how vast the area was. Stunning place

@atrampinthehills.841 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Phil...i had been before but on a real misty day...great to see the bigger picture

@NBNatureTrailvan 2 ай бұрын

Wonderful. And what a day for it! What viewpoints. A bit of a leg breaker up those rocks though. We did a high point further West a few years back and could see both coasts like you did. Love to see all those prehistoric sites. There are so many down around there. King Arthur’s Hall is amazing! And that huge Stone Circle! Tough one but now 15 down. Brilliant you two. Top stuff!!

@atrampinthehills.841 2 ай бұрын

Thanks...yeah so many old sites down there to visit...wish we had 2 weeks as 1 is nowhere near enough.

@TheDalaiLamaCon 2 ай бұрын

I can see Rough Tor from about 1/4 mile away from my house. Been there many times for the shrooms! The locals pronounce it the same way that Slough is pronounced. Thanks for a great vid.

@atrampinthehills.841 2 ай бұрын

Cheers..i had no idea it was pronounced like that...glad you liked the Vid...your comment is really appreciated.

@morgsjoboo2247 2 ай бұрын

WOW What a walk. Looked hard work Beautiful weather Loved your gate of the week 😂 Some great views Oh no running out of water, I bet you were ready for a drink Hope you're both well and having a good weekend 😊

@atrampinthehills.841 2 ай бұрын

Thanks...we had a great weekend...roll on the next one....hope you are all well.

@keeptrekking4685 2 ай бұрын

Great walk, loved the history m8 👍

@atrampinthehills.841 2 ай бұрын

Thanks jay.

@mountaingirlzstuff4314 2 ай бұрын

You guys just walked through like 4 different eras of history, brilliant 😁 I love this stuff!!!

@atrampinthehills.841 2 ай бұрын

Thanks...yeah some ancient places around this area...thanks for watching

@thewanderingforester 2 ай бұрын

We did almost that exact walk a couple of years ago but in reverse. We were staying locally and our landlady told us that almost that area is owned by her elderly neighbour. During lockdown this woman drove out to that carpark every day to report to the police anyone who had travelled to walk. Missing the irony that she had also travelled!

@atrampinthehills.841 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Roger...it really was a cracking walk..can't believe someone would actually do that to report people..it's a funny old world.

@GENerationXplorers 2 ай бұрын

Rough tour does look rough but beautiful weather! Enjoying it?…No not enjoying the scrambling 😂😂 love Karen’s honesty! Loving the weather looks glorious love the double shot of you both walking 🚶‍♀️ great trig/county top woop woop what view point 👍 great picnic spot! The GoPro 12 is awesome when there is very little wind! You both look really well 👍 woop woop to Gate of the week! That’s a good one 👍you have GEN X approval 😂 nah no toilet in there…. That bath… jump in I’ll scrub your back 😂 king Arthur’s hall Neolithic Bronze Age site is impressive! Whether Karen is interested or not lol 😂 well done feet on fire and all 10 miles is good now for a beverage 👍😂 keys 😂 love you guys ❤️

@atrampinthehills.841 2 ай бұрын

Hi Folks...what a lovely comment, so nice i read it twice..we had a lovely week down there...a few more West country video's coming soon.

@thewanderingponderer 2 ай бұрын

Nice weather clear views I was waving at you but you missed me😂 Another great video ❤❤❤

@atrampinthehills.841 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for waving David.....i will look out for you next time.

@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling 2 ай бұрын

Another absolutely stunning hike Stephen and another county top done. You are right. That old abandoned farmhouse would be a great bothy. Stone Circles always get me thinking. Not only the 'what were they used for' but also I wonder what the land looked like back then. Was it all forest? I normally end up taking too much water but not drinking enough. But that was after what you did here, I was out. Thank you for sharing, Stephen. Another great hike. I really enjoyed it.

@atrampinthehills.841 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Chris...probably the best county top yet

@agesadventures 2 ай бұрын

Great hike! It's beautiful out there! Looks relaxing. This "Gate of the Week" is going to become quite popular😁 You earned a pint on this one🍻🍻

@atrampinthehills.841 2 ай бұрын

Sure was beautiful out there...another great day...more great memories made...cheers mate.

@Butchyboysadventures 2 ай бұрын

Hahahaha are you enjoying it no what a topper lovely spot this mate I also love these spots mate just sit here for ages I can weather depending like looks a good spot for a camp this and yeah that has bothy material all over it lol would make an amazing project for someone with the money and time to pimp it up good interesting vlog guys 10 mile class well deserved pint mate 👍

@atrampinthehills.841 2 ай бұрын

Cheers pal...yeah...imagine having a piss up / party in that old farmhouse...we had a great day...a real quiet area.

@stevenhogg2710 2 ай бұрын

looked a rough one that steven by the look on karens face great day for for it tho matey 👌👌👌

@atrampinthehills.841 2 ай бұрын

She always looks like that mate....Ha Ha.

@billygoatfilms7531 2 ай бұрын

I’m getting used to seeing your legs now but disappointed couldn’t see Karens😡 Beautiful weather as normal for you both. Great to be able to see the North Norfolk coast. Lovely Gate of the Week👍 Would be good to see what King Arthur’s hall looked like in its prime. Always good to get a thumbs up from Karen👍Plus you got a thumbs up from me👍

@atrampinthehills.841 2 ай бұрын

Hi Mike....it's thumbs up all round...a real Thumb fest....the old legs are getting a bit weathered now so not such a shock for the eye...hope you are well and enjoying the Bank holiday weekend !!

@thenextadventure8079 2 ай бұрын

Did you see us waving from the Norfolk Coast 🤣 An old man once said to us, “leave a bottle water in the boot of your car in case you get back thirsty “ 🍺

@atrampinthehills.841 2 ай бұрын

Ha Ha...can't believe i said North Norfolk...i can't be bothered to edit things out...i just open my mouth, never know what's going to come out...good idea to leave water in the car....a lesson learnt...cheers folks.

@overthehilloutdoors 2 ай бұрын

Nice one, guys , great vidI'm possibly being biased (as Cornwall is my favourite place) best county top yet

@atrampinthehills.841 2 ай бұрын

It's a special place...back in Yorkshire now...it's bloody freezing

@Richnineteenseventyone 2 ай бұрын

What the hell are those cheese rings all about. I stayed at a holiday cottage in Minions. Not sure of the year but around 84 as blackadder had just started and whilst walking came across them. Amazing place .

@Richnineteenseventyone 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@atrampinthehills.841 2 ай бұрын

If a man dreams of a great pile of stones in a nightmare, he would dream of such a pile as the Cheesewring. All the heaviest and largest of the seven thick slabs of which it is composed are at the top; all the lightest and smallest at the bottom...i have seen them before...like you say amazing place...thanks for watching and commenting, it's appreciated.

@Richnineteenseventyone 2 ай бұрын

Mystical place. There was nearby a mine shaft or something like that that a bloke called Daniel lived and or died in. Soo many stories and ancient structures around there. Pretty sure that cottage was lived in when i passed it circa 1984.

@OutandaboutwithAndy 2 ай бұрын

AC/DC sang 'It's a long way to the top' but I bet you wished you'd picked a more direct route there, Stephen. Looked a bit of a long route on a warm day. The rocks on the moors are very photogenic - I'd be happily clicking away for sure. Another one ticked off the list though.

@atrampinthehills.841 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Andy...they also sang "Highway to hell"...this however was more like heaven...yes those summits are a great place for the photographer...cheers mate.

@WanderingMonkHikes 2 ай бұрын

That does look like a rocky rocky top. Karen is running circles around you mate. 😂

@atrampinthehills.841 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Dan...i let her lead the way, keeps her happy.

@WanderingMonkHikes 2 ай бұрын

@@atrampinthehills.841 🤣 Smart man!

@atrampinthehills.841 2 ай бұрын

@@WanderingMonkHikes She's younger than me too

@tavascarow 2 ай бұрын

Its spelt Rough Tor but it's pronounced Row (as in argument) Tor. We Cornish like to confuse the English. Brown Willy was called Bron Willhay before it was anglisised which translates as highest hill, although some say it means hill of swallows.

@atrampinthehills.841 2 ай бұрын

Cheers mate...appreciate that...we do get confused very easily...Ha Ha...thanks for watching and commenting.