Hi Dean We are the family you met at Kinder Low. It was so lovely to meet you and a lovely surprise seeing ourselves on the channel and hearing your lovely comments. We look forward to following you every day on your PW journey. You have been so inspirational to us as a family getting us out on to the Peaks. All the very best Brian, Sarah, Harriet, Jack & Sylvie (Weimaraner)

Many thanks for these videos. I walked the PW solo in 1985 and did it north to south, stopping at B&Bs and pubs all the way. The thought of a long hot shower and delicious cooked evening meals certainly gave me something to look forward to, especially as the weather didn`t hear my prayers - rain, snow and more rain. Great experience and these videos brought back many happy memories.

That was great! Brought back some memories of 1973 when I walked the Pennine way. The first day was a big one. When we got onto the top before reaching Kinder scout there was a fog so thick that you could not see a person more than eight foot in front of you. There was no paved path and we had to take a compass bearing and walk across the bog through the fog towards Kinder scout for about half a mile. It was nerve wracking because we thought we might walk off a cliff any moment. Then in the middle of all the black bog we found a shallow sandy stream, with fine golden yellow sand. So we followed the stream which took us straight to Kinder Scout waterfall. On the other-side there was no fog and so we motored down the path. We found out later that four other people had been lost the previous day in the fog and the search and rescue were sent to find them.

Im doing it next week. Seeing the beautiful Weimaraner made me smile. I'll be taking mine, Holsten, complete with his saddle bags.

Inspirational series on the Pennine Way. Thanks Dean.

Dean, finished watching your Pennine Way videos and really enjoyed them. I too am planning to hike the Pennine Way as a result of it defeating me on my last attempt 50 years ago at the age of 16. I has been on my bucket list for 50 years. I also loved team Hobnob. I lived in England for 5 years and without a doubt McVities digestive biscuits were my favorite. They will be on our Pennine Way hike. Thanks for your journey.

That moment you realise your favourite KZfaqr is going to upload 15 days of content 😁!!! Awesome stuff Dean, I can't wait!

Cheers,this is fantastic. I've done Edale to Marsden twice and Marsden to Edale thrice,with my brother and a small rucksack apiece so we could do it in a day. Wonderful ,top-quality video,I'll be watching lots more. Inspirational ! !

Mate, this is massively useful to me. So grateful you put this up. I am racing the Montane Spine Challenger in 3 weeks (Edale to Hawes) and this really helps me do a complete recce! Cheers Luke

Enjoyed that vid looking forward to rest of them

Videos like this tend to give the impression that the Pennine Way is a nice gentle stroll through pleasent scenery, Well It ain't. If you're not already pretty damn fit and prepared, in places it's a real ankle, knees and back destroyer of a walk, especially if you're not fully self sufficient and need to walk at a pace to ensure you make it to your accomodation each day.

Glad to have you back with regular uploads mate! 👍👏😁 I still watch the classics

Outstanding achievement really enjoyed the watch From a Nottingham lad on the isle of wight

Started watching this excellent series of videos as research for doing PW in June 2023. Apparently the old house B&B is now permanently closed (so we are looking to crack on to the campground in Crowden)

I have just done one of your favorites. Hayfield up William Clough the Downfall and back down to Hayfield. I was up Torside last week Wild boar Clough etc.. Your KZfaq vids have helped me out and inspired me know end. Enjoy your wander and good luck.....

Great Video Dean...looking forward to sharing your journey. Best of luck.

Just found these - amazing. I walked the Pennine Way in 1979 on leaving school, and have always wanted to repeat it. Now I’m in Australia in the world’s lockdown capital and am starting to make tentative plans to walk it again next year, COVID travel restrictions permitting. It looks as though the paths across the Peak District have been improved considerably - when I walked it there was risk of getting stuck in the bottomless peat bogs of the first few days. Very interested to “walk” the route vicariously, it really is whetting my appetite to get out of lockdown and get going!

You can do anything you put your mind to do. I have been watching your videos for a couple of years and know you can do this.

Do not worry about the music - the video is perfect. It's good to hear surrounding. Good luck on the trail - good to see you hiking.

Mate your Pennine way videos are brilliant!...I'm doing it solo in April and wild camping the whole route, found your videos to be very informative.

You will never know how pleased I was to hear you say that you would be unable to add (bugger up) your video by adding - music. The visuals are the easy part, choosing appropriate music is a gift, denied to all but a vanishingly small few who have the aesthetic sensitivity and good taste needed to match sonics to landscape. I have no idea what your musical aesthetic is having never watched any of your vids, but almost every you tube vid I have watched has been plagued with noise about as emotionally satisfying as listening to a vanload of grand pianos falling down the stairs, shallow, juvenile and irritating dross. For the most part it is better to remember that noise made with musical instruments is NOT a compulsory component of the film and it is better to allow the landscape to speak for itself with a little help from a low key explanatory commentary of the route and it's points of interest which you have done rather well. For that I thank you. It makes possible the enjoyment of a journey through an atmospheric landscape, a rugged lendof uncertain and and at times, bitterly cold wet climate which gives us a hint of the grit, the rugged independence and strength of character of those who somehow manage to wrench a living from their often remote and uncompromising surroundings.

Great to see this, bring back memories of my own 2019 adventure, running from Illam to Marsden in March. Wind, rain, hail, snow, ice and boiling sun. Definitely a great run

Wow this does look very interesting Dean I will be watching all of the videos and looking forward to them.

This is going to be a awesome series Dean good luck buddy can’t wait for the next one

So hyped for the next ~15 days of scenery and your insightful commentary! Good luck with it all, you'll smash it I'm sure :D

Good to see you back Dean. This looks like its going to be an epic journey, looking forward to the next instalment.

Awesome! 15 days or so worth of content 👍 Alll the best Dean on this adventure.

Another great video as always good luck on your LDW looking for forward to watching finish the hike mate 😎👍🏾

Well done, Dean, look forward to the next episode!

Lovely meeting you on trail yesterday Dean so I've come to check out your channel. You are far too modest about your adventures. Loved this video, looking forward to following your journey as I walk the same path 🤨

Good luck , can't wait for the next exciting episode 😀

Good luck looking forward to seeing the adventure unfold

Great start to what I’m sure will be an amazing few weeks. Really looking forward to following you on your journey Dean. Good luck.

My one and only try at the Dales Way around 1980 also ended early due to bad weather. Had to get picked up at Sedburgh and to this day I've the urge to go back to Sedburgh and finish the walk. One day (maybe inspired by your brilliant videos Dean, keep em coming!) Watching this with interest! Go on lad.

Beautiful

Like the video and your easy-going way of commenting. Keep it up.

Smashing been waiting for this my inspiration after quitting smoking 9 months ago and getting out and fit .

i did this when i was a teenager about 17 and had no idea what i was doing i had such a rough time with gear that was wrong and not knowing what i was doing, i have fond memories of it though which is bizarre in a way, i cant wait to watch this series, going to start now and one day maybe i will do this route again if i can get fit enough.

I haven't missed the music on this one, Dean. I think it's fantastic that you'll be able to upload as you go - although I imagine that might become harder once you're camping. All the very best with your journey. I'll certainly be following along.

Great stuff. Looking forward to the daily updates. Fingers crossed the weather is kind to you.

Looking forward to the series...hope you can complete the whole walk mate ! Good luck !

Brilliant Dean, I have wanted to do the Pennine Way for ages so will be nice to watch you do this on the go. Best of luck to you. Cheers Ant 👍

look forward to seeing the rest of your hike

Ah great stuff, rather looking forward to these!! You had slightly better weather that I did last month when I headed up from Torside Reservoir to Bleaklow!! Good luck with it all.

Great video. I'll be doing the PW in July - it's good to get some ideas - thank you.

Hi dean good to have you back looking forward to this trip bring it on lol take care dean atvb chris

Hi Dean been watching your vids for several years now and really enjoy them I’m really looking forward to this Trail atb mate I hope you succeed this time cheers Glenn

Really wonderful. Just working my way through these. We're moving back to England (Stockport) in a few months (fingers crossed) and this is definitely on my list.

I saw you start your trip... knew from the gear there would be a KZfaq video. Glad I found it, great content. Good luck mate.

Great stuff mate, I have every faith you will complete this time 😎 Looking forward to watching the journey unfold. Best of luck and thanks for sharing Atb Mark

It took me and my brother almost 10 hours to do this section a few years back... We packed way too much for a two day hike (camped) and learnt a valuable lesson about pack weight.

Best of luck, I’m with you in spirit.

Now this is a nice suprise and video's to look forward to. I do hope you get the fine weather and have a wonderfull adventure. Atb.

I agree with the others - these videos will be something to look forward to. Good luck with the walk.

Nice one Dean - All the comforts ! :-)

Good luck buddy it’s not an easy walk at all, have a great time and make the most of it. Was reading a book about a guy that walked the PCT in America and that really puts things into perspective, a lot of these challenges are all in the head. You will smash this I have no doubt 👍

Looking forward to this!

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Good luck with the walk dean so we are going to be blessed with 15 videos in 15 days enjoy and stay safe mate atvb jimmy 😎 😎

Good going Dean. Nice on top and a bit of luxury down below. Mark

well done Dean, fingers crossed :)

Good to see you back on home turf Dean. Good luck , hope you make (or made it?) all the way to the end

Very excited for this. I planned to do the way, I got to Crowden and had some severe foot pain and had to stop. Fortunate you can get the national express straight back to Nottingham from there

Thank you so much for sharing your adventure. Really admire your commitment and fitness! From one ginger to another, I'm a bit concerned you don't wear a hat! 🤠

Well I never missed the music on the video, 🤣. Enjoyable as it is. 👍 good luck.

Regaling us with the reverse waterfall fact at the downfall, as is tradition haha.

Cracking mate, looking forward the series.:-) Atb Mike

Brings back memories when I attempted the PW, best of luck.

b&b deffo the way to go mate.i have to admit the 1st time I attempted it with a 65 litre pack bursting to the seams would have crippled me before the end. look forward to the rest of your journey especially at my end like cross fell & the cheviots. enjoy your half at the border hotel. atb.

Excellent vid

I have walked this section of the Pennine Way two or three times, the last being in 1973. The path looks more like a paved road now, even over Bleaklow! I seem to remember that the Jacob's Ladder section at the beginning was the "alternative route" back then and we got up on to Kinder Scout by another path. We used the handwritten "A Wainwright" guides - anyone remember them?

Just watching this series for the second time Dean. First saw it last year prepping for my first PW. Already planning to do it again next year. You should join our FB group Pennine Way walkers 👍🏻

A little late on commenting mate, but wishing you very happy trails. Was good walking the Pennine Way with you back in 2013 and know you'll smash it this time 🙂

good luck on your trip mate

Awesome dude 👍

Good on ya mate and good luck with the journey I'll be with you in spirit lol. ATB Coops 👍🏻🍻

Top effort Dean lad. On my to do list with the c2c, need to pull my finger out - not getting any younger!

I recently participated in an advance map reading course based at Edale, where I camped at Fieldhead camp site, I mentioned to the instructor I watched your video's, he said 'ah yes, the Dean Read effect'. :)

Yuck Wet Feet & Running no thanks but pal Keep it up & it was nice to see Lisa & Ray on last Vlog cant wait for next one pal keep it up buddy

This gonna be good - i have done the first 5 stages as day walks. Would love to do more :)

Brilliant mate, inspired me to want to do it. I was thinking because of time limitations to maybe do it stages and maybe 3 nights at a time with some wild camping in between .

I did some wild camping up in the bleak low just off the Pennine trail magnificent views , then went off trail to try my navigational skills using the map and compass across the open moorland and ended up in HADFIELD ! But it was not an easy trek ,what may seem like open moorland becomes difficult terrain due to steep ravines scrambling through marshland and rocky ridges with bracken up to waste height …

Class. No music is great. Thanks for sharing. Take care

Keep going Dean,its a brilliant blog/vlog your doing,if you have accommodation Tan hill recommended the breakfast good hearty food, was there last Oct half term ,walking threw to Dufton.

Right on que. Looking to do the PW....walking for 5 days and get as far as I can wildcamping all the way.

The wife was that way a couple of weeks ago at Trekfest, The Pennie way is definitely on our hiking bucket list. Try CyberLink Power director, its a great little editing app on android.

I'm sure I saw you earlier today walking on A61 Alfreton towards shirland😄

Good stuff bro

Jacobs ladder killed me, my first real hike got to the top and ran out of water, so had to go back, will be back there soon preferably in the autumn when its not so hot. on a unrelated topic i swear you and your friend was on my bus a few months back (hotel Hoppa Heathrow airport)?

"here we go!"

If you stop by hebden Bridge , I’d love to say hi!

Have you done the C2C? I’m going next May. Really enjoyed your videos, I wild camped for the first time at Bamford edge last weekend.

Hooked! Great first day - fab weather, fab scenery. Didn't miss the music at all. What was the name of that video editing app again?

How much training would you recommend for this journey

Yep as I said on Twitter I am jealous. :)

Can you gest sleep on dach part of Pennine way? How many miles a day roughly You need to do to reach to hostel\b&b every Night?

The way you've been running of late I assume this is a recon before you smash the Spine Race? 👍

Information on distance travelled, elevation, time taken would be useful at the end of each day.

Hi Dean, this comment is long overdue, and I'll explain why. I've been a mad keen hill walker and occasional mountaineer all my life, and managed to stay very fit into my 60s. But after all those decades without serious illness I finally had my first ever spell in hospital three years ago, with pneumonia and blood clots on my lungs. Ironically I felt myself getting poorly on the northern edge of Kinder while walking with my son. Needless to say that was the end of my running and serious mountains for a while, but I battled back to about 80% of my old fitness levels, and managed to get back running and hill walking, for a while anyway! Then a year to the day I was hospitalised again, this time when the damn Covid turned into pneumonia. But after another week in hospital, and a period of rehab on the roads, I got back out and about again. Then last summer I had a huge DVT in my right leg, blood clots in a lung again, and a small stroke, and this time it took two weeks in hospital to put right. When I got home I wasn't much use at anything for a while, so I spent a lot of it living in wild country vicariously through KZfaq, and your channel caught my eye. I ended up binge watching this Pennine Way trip as though it was a Netflix show! I'd wanted to do the walk when I was younger, but never got beyond cherry picking the best bits for one day or multi-day trips. I don't really know why I didn't comment last year when I was watching the videos, maybe I was just in too much of a hurry to get to Kirk Yetholm! But a couple of American friends are planning to do the PW in a few weeks, and I found myself back here watching your trip again. So finally Dean a huge thanks for sharing your trip and helping to keep me sane during a dark patch last summer. Lots of people have done PW guides on KZfaq, but I think yours is by far the best. You've got the mix of hard facts and funny anecdotes about right, whereas others are either too serious and gung ho, or puerile and flippant.

Did this walk 46 years ago