Peak District Walk - Hathersage, Stanage Pole and Grindleford

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2 жыл бұрын

In this video, I walk 14 miles across the Peak District, taking in places like Hathersage, Stanage Pole and Padley Gorge. The heather was in bloom which made it a fantastic walk

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@TeaInValhalla 2 жыл бұрын

Good evening Anthony, wow that heather is a sea of purple beauty! 🤗We loved it, in fact had to rewatch a couple of parts of your video, lovely! Its always a shame when work life balance doesn't allow for much outdoors time, pleased you got this trip under your belt and we cant wait to see your PW walk. The gorge is lovely and we can see why you love it, beautiful. Keep up the good work and look after yourself, Ceri and Kat ❤👍☕

@AnthonyJohnson1 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Ceri and Kat. I was pleased to get out with the camera and capture some of the summer colours on camera. The Peak District moorland is a special sight this time of year. The Pennine Way start date is certainly fast approaching. I just can’t want to get started now. Thanks for watching and have a fab week

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like a nice breezy day to go exploring. Loved the little cascading water. It sounded marvelous.

@AnthonyJohnson1 2 жыл бұрын

It was a bit on the windy side that day. It was still a great day to be out though. Thanks very much for watching 🙂

@DaleyOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

You can’t beat a mid-week escape! Any thing to get away from other people 😁 great video as always 👍

@AnthonyJohnson1 2 жыл бұрын

Very true Ben. I must get out with the tent again soon as that’s the best kind of mid week escape. Missing the wild camping but life’s just been a bit busy lately

@hedgehoguk5575 2 жыл бұрын

I love it up there; beautiful at this time of year with all the Heather. Padley Gorge is a magical place like something from a fairy tale.

@AnthonyJohnson1 2 жыл бұрын

Certainly is. I love Padley Gorge. It’s a great walk all year round, but especially special when the summer colours are in bloom

@DesGreene 2 жыл бұрын

Great that you've managed to get out again, Anthony! A real chore moving house. Adds a real special something to a moorland walk when the heather is in bloom! Looked amazing👍 All the best👍

@AnthonyJohnson1 2 жыл бұрын

Sure is Des. It was great to finally get out and see the heather. I’ve been out again today in the dark peak without the camera and the heather looked fab again

@kaidogames_ch 2 жыл бұрын

great

@peteswildlife 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for sharing your beautiful video. Kind regards and stay safe, Petes

@AnthonyJohnson1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much for watching Petes

@JungHeeYoon 2 жыл бұрын

So beautiful video like45

@AnthonyJohnson1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much. Appreciate your support 👍🙂

@ramblingracheltrailtales 2 жыл бұрын

I hope the house move went well and you are all settled in. I'm looking forward to watching your adventures as you thru-hike the Pennine Way, challenging but very rewarding. I wish you all the best with your preparation. This walk in your video is lovely, very much liking the heather. The purples do show off the beauty of the Peak District. xx

@AnthonyJohnson1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rachel. We’re all settled in now thanks. Enjoyed following your recent Hadrian’s Wall adventures. I hope I make it to that part of the PW as it looked amazing

@sclarke1221 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Anthony atb Steve

@AnthonyJohnson1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Steve. It was great to be back out

@walkinderbyshire 2 жыл бұрын

A beautiful relaxing walk. Great as always Ant. Not long until the Pennine Way - it's going to be a great adventure!

@AnthonyJohnson1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much. I’m counting the days until I start the PW. Hopefully the weather gods will look after me 👍🤞

@solitaryrambler 2 жыл бұрын

Good to see you out in the Peak District again Anthony, and a walk to Stanage too, was there myself pretty recently 😊 Amazing to see it so quiet when you were there, you definitely picked the right time of day to visit it. I agree that Padley Gorge must have some of the loveliest woodlands. Hope the house move went well! 👍

@AnthonyJohnson1 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Patrick. The house move seems to finally be settling down now. It’s been fab to get back out again and see some of those summer colours on the moors. Stanage Edge is fab isn’t it? Some great views back over towards Hope, Edale and Kinder.

@DaveGoodman1959 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed that Anthony and lovely to see all the heather in flower. Good luck with the Pennine Way. 🍻🌄👍

@AnthonyJohnson1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave. Can’t wait to get started on the Pennine Way

@DayTripperAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Great to see you out again Anthony. Moving house is busy no wonder you could n’t get out. September will be here very soon so looking forward to watching your Pennine Way adventure 👍😄

@AnthonyJohnson1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard. It was great to get back out again. Looking forward to the Pennine Way. Can’t come quickly enough as I’m chomping at the bit to just get started

@nigelharness9032 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Anthony nice to see you out again and yes the heather this time of year really transforms the landscape, have a great week nigel

@AnthonyJohnson1 2 жыл бұрын

Sure does Nigel. Love seeing the heather on the moors. Hoping there will still be a bit around at the start of the Pennine Way

@WyeExplorer 2 жыл бұрын

I missed this one Anthony. Good to see you out on top and having the edge to yourself more or less. The views were indeed wonderful. See you back out there then wild camping - look forward to the Pennine Way to. That's gonna be good. Well, nice end in the gorge. All the best with your new home. Mark

@AnthonyJohnson1 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Mark. We’re just about sorted with the house now thanks. I’m finally managing to start catching up on KZfaq videos too, so apologies if I’ve missed any of yours. I’ll catch up on them this week now I’ve finally got some spare time

@WyeExplorer 2 жыл бұрын

@@AnthonyJohnson1 That's good to hear Anthony - new horizons. No worries about the videos. Take it easy.

@davidostler4767 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video Ant. Sounded very windy. Liz and I walked through Padley Gorge in May, we also had a stop at 'Surprise View'.

@AnthonyJohnson1 2 жыл бұрын

It was a touch breezy Dave. Good job the camera has a wind protector otherwise filming would be a waste of time. Surprise view is the perfect food spot isn’t it? Hope you’ve got over yesterday’s disappointing result?

@wendingourway 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, love all the heather for sure! Does the heather have a fragrance at all? Well now, moving house is stressful...good that you got out and about to work it off. A fantastic walk for sure...lovely stream with all the moss...beautiful! Take good care, and hope you are looking forward to a wonderful week! Bruce and Otis

@AnthonyJohnson1 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Bruce. The smells are equally as fantastic as the colours. I do enjoy summer walking. It’s always a bit sad as the nights start shortening and we lose daylight hours

@PAADVENTURES1 2 жыл бұрын

Oh the bonnie purple heather! Good to see you back out mate! Work and no play....cheers Paul

@AnthonyJohnson1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul. It was great to be back out. Glad life is returning a bit more to normal

@theheightoflife 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video as always Anthony and was good to see this in reverse with a few different views / paths too. I did Stanage Edge then Pole then to another trig and ox stones after haha. Great route and absolutely love Stanage Edge too. Looks like you took a nice little route back too. Dont worry about not being able to get a video up sometimes work and life do just get in the way. Hope you manage to get another wildcamp in before your Pennine Way adventure. Take care mate and enjoy your week. Chris

@AnthonyJohnson1 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Chris. Hope you are well? It’s certainly been a busy few weeks but managing to get back out again now, albeit without the camera. Fingers crossed I can get another camp in as I’ve definitely missed it. Need to do so soon as those nights are quickly drawing in. Thanks for watching 👍

@theheightoflife 2 жыл бұрын

@@AnthonyJohnson1 Well im sure once things settle for you a bit you can get back out more. Ill keep my fingers crossed for you too bud 🤞🏻😃👍🏻

@AlanMETALMAN 2 жыл бұрын

Hathersage sounds familiar to me, it may have been were we stopped at a Country Inn for 3 nights on our one and only trip to the Peak District and we visited Little John's gave in the local church there - I may be totally wrong mind lol. Sounded real blustery but views were still great mind and good to stay dry, never happened once to us on our 4 days there lol. Cheers Alan

@AnthonyJohnson1 2 жыл бұрын

Hathersage is one of the most popular parts of the Peak District. It is close to places like Chatsworth House which probably helps. Dry and sunny days in the Peak District are definitely a bit of a rarity. I was out walking on the moors yesterday and it was cold and overcast. Very Autumnal!

@ExpeditionHiker 2 жыл бұрын

You went all over on that route all the Peak District highlights, Stans pole is an interesting think of ancient beauty and yes Padley Gorge does seem to attract us walkers back over and over again, so you decided to go ahead with doing the Pennines, fingers crossed for you

@AnthonyJohnson1 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Andy. There’s definitely a lot to see around that area. Nice to go when it’s quiet too. Yes, I’ve decided to give the PW a go. Fingers crossed that the body and morale will hold up. Ive certainly put a lot of miles into the legs this last 6 months so I thought I’d just go for it. Thanks for the kind words 👍

@ExpeditionHiker 2 жыл бұрын

@@AnthonyJohnson1 As mentioned before I suggest carrying emergency gear with you just in case, best to be safe than sorry, like sleeping bag, shelter etc. Even if doing the route with luggage service and B&B

@catherinewalks1207 2 жыл бұрын

Had no idea the Heather was so beautiful there. Good luck with your Pennine prep!

@AnthonyJohnson1 2 жыл бұрын

Sure is Catherine. The moorland walks in the Peak District are fantastic this time of year. The PW prep is going well thanks. Managed to get another 19 miles in the legs today. Wish I could start tomorrow to be honest

@catherinewalks1207 2 жыл бұрын

@@AnthonyJohnson1 I’m off for a week along Offa’s Dyke tomorrow. Looking forward to following you on your adventure.

@nharuamit6097 2 жыл бұрын

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@AnthonyJohnson1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@kevinstark4294 2 жыл бұрын

Nice to see another video from you - I’ve missed your uploads the last couple of weeks. That’s a nice walking route you did. I love it when the purple heather is out.

@AnthonyJohnson1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kevin. It was great to get back out with the camera again after a few weeks away. Had to get out and film some of that fab purple heather

@kevinstark4294 2 жыл бұрын

@@AnthonyJohnson1 I was a bit worried about you truth be told Anthony. You seemed a bit down in your last video talking about your concerns walking the Pennine way. I admire you for even attempting it. Ive only walked various sections on different walks. There’s some really difficult walking especially kinder / bleaklow / black hill if the weather turns. I hope it goes well and you enjoy it but most importantly I hope you put your safety first.

@AnthonyJohnson1 2 жыл бұрын

@@kevinstark4294 appreciate the concern Kevin. I’m feeling a lot more positive about the PW now. I’ve walked another 19 miles today across the dark peak and felt really mind and good body wise. I wish I was starting tomorrow to be honest. Hopefully the weather will play ball on the tougher days. Kinder and Bleaklow is certainly a tough start that’s for sure

@gregcoleman7328 2 жыл бұрын

A nice route that, done bits of it but not other parts. Heather looks amazing. I am next up in the Peaks in October and can’t wait. I sympathise with your pressures of moving house. I did that myself 4 weeks ago and am still decorating, hanging pictures, pressure washing and gardening nearly all the time I am not at work! Got to the South Downs for a fantastic day walk though and have done a few local routes of just 2 to 3 hours or so, just to add some miles, enjoy the views and relax. Really looking forward to following your Pennine Way adventures soon 👍

@AnthonyJohnson1 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Greg. The heather in the Peaks is certainly a stunning sight. Glad you had a great time on the SDW and a fab October planned in the Peaks. Fingers crossed, Ill be trying to do daily videos on the Pennine Way. Will be good to take people along with me on the adventure

@gregcoleman7328 2 жыл бұрын

I look forward to that. I have been watching the Pennine Challenge on youtube, from the BBC in 1984. Very nostalgic programme following 4 young people doing it with a film crew! All the tents and gear were some low tech compared to today. Just a thought regarding your concerns about the PW, have you thought about getting others to join you for a few sections for the day? Dean Read did that and John Kelly had support runners when he set the FKT this year. I think it can be an immense morale booster. Just a thought! ATB, Greg

@AnthonyJohnson1 2 жыл бұрын

I have previously watched that Pennine Challenge series. Great videos and it certainly looked tougher back then. I have had a few people say they would like to join me on some of the days if our plans align

@RobsAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video Anthony. Glad you’re keeping up with your Pennine Way training. I was beginning to worry as I’d not heard much from you recently. Hope you’re keeping well and you’re looking forward to ‘the big one’. Can’t wait to see the videos. Speak soon Rob 😊👍

@AnthonyJohnson1 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Rob. Life seems to be settling down a bit after the house move so it’s great to get back out. I’m looking forward to getting started on the Pennine Way. Not long to go now 🤞

@WinchcombeWanderer 2 жыл бұрын

Good to see you are well and that you managed to stretch the legs again. You can't beat a nice mid-week afternoon walk. I hope the run up to the PW goes well. I've had to cancel my C2C trip this year but I'll go down to Dartmoor again to do some walking, wild camping and filming. ATB Simon

@AnthonyJohnson1 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Simon. I do enjoy those mid week walks. It’s a shame the nights are closing in so quickly as there won’t be many more opportunities to get out in the Peaks after work. Sorry to hear about having to cancel the C2C walk. Fingers crossed you’ll get chance to do it another time. A trip to Dartmoor sounds like a great alternative though 👍

@WinchcombeWanderer 2 жыл бұрын

@@AnthonyJohnson1 the C2C will keep to May/June 2022, when I can take my time completing it rather than rushing it in 2021.

@ChrisJB 2 жыл бұрын

The heather has been particularly lovely this year and you really showcased it there Anthony. How are the Topos going? Hope the house move went well too, can be quite stressful! ATB, Chris

@AnthonyJohnson1 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Chris. The heather is the highlight of the summer for me. I love the colours. The Topo’s are a decent shoe, although I’ve decided to walk the PW in my ASICS. They were the first ones I bought this year and they just seem to suit my feet the best. Could have saved myself some money 😆