Peak District - The Trinnacle, Birchen Clough and Dovestones

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2 жыл бұрын

In this video, I take a walk in the north west part of the Peak District around Dovestones. The route takes you onto one of Instagrams favourite places, The Trinnacle before following the ridge around the top of Dovestones Reservoir.

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@TeaInValhalla 2 жыл бұрын

Evening Mr Johnson 😊 hello Glenn 👋 keep that training up! 💪 nice to explore new areas, seen you social posts of this hike, very much looking forward to the video, luscious and green so far ⛰️☕️👍❤️

@TeaInValhalla 2 жыл бұрын

Climbing up a waterfall, beautiful! Glenn should totally get a camera 📷 good looking bit of scrabling 🪨

@kellyshaw7271 2 жыл бұрын

You did some walking there. A blustery day but well worth it for the views alone. See the trig stone was obscured by a pile of rocks, I'm surprised you spotted it. You should wear a jacket with your KZfaq page on it, it will save your friend accosting people😄 Two uploads in a week, you're spoiling us Anthony. Cheers for this and happy rambling.

@AnthonyJohnson1 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Kelly. That’s a great idea. I shall mention it to Glenn! It was certainly a bit blustery, but thankfully the winds weren’t too bad when we climbed the Trinnacle. Not sure id have risked it otherwise as I’m not keen on heights at the best of times. Thanks very much for watching 🙂

@CharismaticPlanet3822 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful walk, i enjoyed it. Some magnificent contrasting scenery and pleasurable route. you done a fantastic job. Well done.

@explorewithlloydi Жыл бұрын

really enjoyed that, you had some excellent views there

@RobsAdventures Жыл бұрын

I’ve somehow missed this when it was released and only just watched it now. Cracking route mate. Very brave of you to climb on The Trinnacle too. Looks a bit hairy up there. Keep up the great work. 👍😊

@AnthonyJohnson1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Rob. I’m not a massive fan of exposed heights, but the Trinnacle felt safe enough. I’m glad I climbed up in the morning before the strong winds arrived!

@maurice5992 Жыл бұрын

Lovely film, Anthony. Being born and bred in Tameside I've visited the Dovestones area many times. It does get very busy especially at weekends, such is it's accessibility. The 'Edges' is one of my favourite routes. As already mentioned in other comments, the obelisk is known locally as 'Pots n pans'...don't ask me why!!

@AnthonyJohnson1 Жыл бұрын

It’s certainly a lovely area Maurice. I really enjoyed this walk and I’m glad I did it midweek. I must make another visit to check out Pots n pans as I’m intrigued now. Thanks very much for watching

@nigelharness9032 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Anthony and Glenn, superb route and views, will need to check this out myself, will need to go in week mind, now Anthony why did it take so long for you to show us this LOL, great scramble next to the waterfall, anyways very enjoyable and stay cool cheers nigel

@AnthonyJohnson1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Nigel. It’s definitely one for midweek so you don’t hit the crowds. I think it mandatory to go with someone on that walk so they can take your photo on the Trinnacle 😆

@davidostler4767 2 жыл бұрын

Some spectacular views there Ant. Bit of a bonus, getting new subscribers on the walk. Could have done with your cap yesterday 😃

@AnthonyJohnson1 2 жыл бұрын

Very true Dave. The cap is a must have accessory when one has very little hair 😆. It sure was a fab walk. Really worth the drive over there despite the super expensive petrol costs these days!

@solitaryrambler 2 жыл бұрын

What an awesome walk Anthony, glad you got to the Trinnacle. That's a spot I've yet to visit myself. It is that bit further away I guess, but one day definitely 🙂 I think that obelisk in the distance you saw is the monument at the Pots and Pans as they are called near Uppermill, up to where I did actually do a short walk some years ago. Amazing views all along this walk, as you were saying. Glad you got a new subscriber on the way too 😃All the best 👍

@AnthonyJohnson1 Жыл бұрын

Hi Patrick. It is a bit of a trek in the car unfortunately, but well worth a visit. The climb up Birchen Clough was the highlight for me. Thanks for the heads up about the Pots and Pans. I’ll go back and check that out sometime. Hope you’re ok and back out with the camera soon 🙂

@ChrisJB 2 жыл бұрын

Good one Anthony. Dovestones is quite local for me and I've done the 'edges' many times. In fact, Alphin Pike (and nearby Alderman's Hill) was the name of one of our wedding tables! You briefly touched upon it, but the walk to Black Hill via Chew Res' and Laddow Rocks is a gem, returning via the mightily impressive Holme Clough.

@AnthonyJohnson1 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Chris. Must be fab to have this place close by. I really enjoyed this walk as it had a bit of everything. I remember trying to walk from Laddow Rocks over to the Dovestones area via Chew reservoir a couple of years ago but I gave up and turned back as the path was so boggy despite it being the height of summer. Having said that, I was wearing trail runners so would definitely pop the boots on for that one if I did it again. We ought to meet up for a day walk here sometime and you can show me around some of the best places to go 👍

@ChrisJB 2 жыл бұрын

@@AnthonyJohnson1 I'd be up for that mate. 👍

@ramblingracheltrailtales 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Anthony, I hope your keeping well. What a fab hike, varied terrain with some great features along the way. 😎 A great video. I’m sure you’ve got plenty of hikes planned for the summer. Enjoy! 😀

@AnthonyJohnson1 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Rachel. Hope you’re keeping well and continuing to ramble! Yes, i’m out as much as I can be these days. Having said that, I’m drawing the line at being out in these 40 degree temperatures. Sitting in the garden is as much as I can muster today 😆

@ramblingracheltrailtales 2 жыл бұрын

@@AnthonyJohnson1 Yeah it’s not much fun walking in high temps, it’s too physically tiring at 40* 😎

@DesGreene 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Anthony. Cracking area of the Peak District👍 Mind you, I definitely wasn't spoilt for views last time I was up there! Could barely see my hand in front of my face 😂 I've not been up the Trinnacle end for ages...must put that right soon👍

@AnthonyJohnson1 2 жыл бұрын

Oh dear! I thought we were going to time it bad with the weather. It was the only cloudy day we’ve had in weeks but thankfully the views were still there. You’ve definitely got an excuse to go back and get your photo taken on top of the Trinnacle 🙂

@DesGreene 2 жыл бұрын

@@AnthonyJohnson1 Yes, I don't think Instagram was even invented last time! 😂 Never walked out onto it though, I must admit!

@BHartworks 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely walk, I did exactly the same last week. I've been ticking off the Ethels list so I did a small detour to the top of Ashway Moss. Birchen Clough is great fun! The 'obelisk' over the way is the war memorial at Pots And Pans on Alderman's Hill. Another lovely walk all round there 👍 Keep up the great work!

@AnthonyJohnson1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the heads up regarding the obelisk. Think I’ll be back to check that out at some point. Birchen Clough is great. I really enjoyed the climb up. Thanks very much for watching 👍

@catherinewalks1207 2 жыл бұрын

That was a really nice walk. And quite therapeutic to see some cloud and wind as the temperatures down here in the south get ridiculous. I'd be up on the peaks if I could!

@AnthonyJohnson1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Catherine. The weather that day was a brief respite from the heat. I filmed it on Friday so it was the only cool day we’ve had this week. Probably a good thing as that climb would have been tough in today’s temperatures

@TeaInValhalla 2 жыл бұрын

What we'd all give for doem of that wind and freshness atm right guys!? Amzing views along the way, and will done on conquering the Trinacle. Absolutely fantastic 👏 it does look like a fab walk, added to the list if ever we make it to the Peak District ☕️👍❤️⛰️

@AnthonyJohnson1 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Ceri and Kat and many thanks for watching 🙂. I really enjoyed this walk as you could probably tell. Also pleased I made it on to the Trinnacle as I’m not the biggest fan of being close to the edge of a big drop! I think Glenn is enjoying appearing on KZfaq videos so I shall have to encourage him to give it a go himself! Hope you manage to get to the Peaks soon and this should definitely be on your list. I think you’d really enjoy this one. Have a great week guys 🙂👍❤️

@safromnc8616 2 жыл бұрын

Quite a lovely area. A shame all the wind but at least you weren't socked in w/fog or something.

@AnthonyJohnson1 2 жыл бұрын

It certainly is a nice area and quite close to the Pennine Way too. Just glad the wind wasn’t at its strongest when we climbed the Trinnacle! Not sure I’d have enjoyed that quite as much

@safromnc8616 2 жыл бұрын

@@AnthonyJohnson1 Yeah I'm not keen on climbing out on exposed areas w/a stiff breeze blowing !

@MrJud62 2 жыл бұрын

one of my local walks that anthony,some stunning views however never took that route down from alphin,the path should have taken you down to mooredge rd where you then should have done a right turn that would have taken you back to dovestones......atb ken.

@AnthonyJohnson1 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Ken. Thanks for the tip. I didn’t enjoy the descent down from Alphin. The path was a bit loose under foot! I’ll definitely be doing more in that area soon as I really enjoyed it. Thanks for watching 🙂

@MrJud62 2 жыл бұрын

@@AnthonyJohnson1 there are some nice walks round here ,also camp sites nearby.

@TeaInValhalla 2 жыл бұрын

1st ❤️ ☕️👍

@LifeofLincolnDoyle Жыл бұрын

Hi great video just wondering were did you start your walk from I'm thinking of doing it

@AnthonyJohnson1 Жыл бұрын

I parked in a car park just off the A635. It’s near Alderman’s Brow if you’re searching on an OS map. It’s a great walk so hope you manage to walk it at some point