The Walk - EP 93 - The Lost Industries Of Derbyshire - Ashover, Fallgate & Milltown

The Walk - EP 93 - The Lost Industries Of Derbyshire - Ashover, Fallgate & Milltown - Derbyshire

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4 ай бұрын

I'm joined by Phil as we take a circular walk around the stunning Amber Valley in Derbyshire.
The three picturesque villages of Ashover, Fallgate and Milltown were once industrial powerhouses, and Phil and I headed out to find the remains of that industrial past.
We start at Gregory Lead Mine, built in 1734 and once the most productive mine in the UK. A chimney still remains, as well as lead shafts and a mass of spoil heaps.
Then we're on to Overton Hall, once the home of Royal society head and Captain Cook explorer, Sir Joseph Banks, where Phil has an industrial history surprise for us.
Then we climb up to Fallgate quarry before dropping down towards to River Amber where we explore natural caves, the Ashover Light Railway, and hidden lime kilns. One of which we didn't even know was there, but stumbled upon.
From there we visit a blue lagoon quarry, Fallgate Mill, more remains of the Ashover Light Railway, more lime kilns, before finally coming across the remains of Fallgate station.
Built in 1925, and still standing firm.
So much to see on this explore. I hope you enjoy.
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@angelajackson-smith3067 4 ай бұрын

What a fantastic walk - so much info and history. Love these walks and thank you all for bringing them to us x

@IckeWalks 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@gilesestram 4 ай бұрын

Blimey...that sure was a jam packed walk !

@IckeWalks 4 ай бұрын

Sure was. Reckon there is a tonne more hiding there, too.

@clairharwood6482 4 ай бұрын

Well done Phil! Beautiful views and scenery, and interesting finds!

@IckeWalks 4 ай бұрын

Great walk this one.

@richardharris4452 4 ай бұрын

Mate, I think this is one of the best walks you've filmed....we've walked a lot around here when our lads were younger., the quarries around Ashover (and the walk up to Ashover Rock).....started & finished at The Old Poets Corner in the village. Incredible how much history there is around there & huge respect to Phil for his research & expertise ...fantastic to see the lite rail embankment....back in the day when we walked around there I wouldn't have had a clue.... Many Thanks

@IckeWalks 4 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot mate. It's amazing how much you drive and walk past, without realising. Every day is a school day for me these days.

@Saint_Dan132 3 ай бұрын

Derbyshire sure looks lovely

@61shirley 4 ай бұрын

From Huthwaite, I love these videos. Your dad subscribed to my channel years ago, I couldn’t believe it.

@IckeWalks 4 ай бұрын

Thats awesome mate. You still there?

@61shirley 3 ай бұрын

@@IckeWalks yes. we're keen metal detectorists, we've got permissions all over tibshelf, Huthwaite, ripley. you're welcome to join us anytime.

@andrewmarriott4033 4 ай бұрын

I’ve walked around there a little seen the lines in the road and that big quarry but you have shown me so much more must go back I think 👍

@IckeWalks 4 ай бұрын

It's a lovely place. Drove through today with the littleun and spotted another couple of bits en route. Could easily go back.

@antpeel 4 ай бұрын

Lots of nice little surprises. Phil's brave climbing on that rope haha

@gilesestram 4 ай бұрын

I will go in that cave sooner or later! Its just not very high or wide once you get up on that ledge

@IckeWalks 4 ай бұрын

Thanks mate,

@LadySophieofHougunManor7325 4 ай бұрын

Fantastic video as always and awesome info hope you phill and gang are well ❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉 😊😊😊

@IckeWalks 4 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot. We're good. Just busy planning plenty more explores!

@LadySophieofHougunManor7325 4 ай бұрын

@@IckeWalks awesome can’t wait 😝 love the rich history you always talk about

@dizzyden1 3 ай бұрын

This is my go to walk being as it's so close, I live in Holmewood. I can do it now with Fresh eyes! 👀 Thank you so much 👍🏼

@IckeWalks 3 ай бұрын

It's lovely round there. You aren't too far from me, then.

@dizzyden1 3 ай бұрын

@@IckeWalks Yes, I walk the 5 pits, but haven't looked too much into the history. I'm sure there will be stories of the collieries and lines. I've been here 30 years, but grew up in Barlborough, so used to play on the old train lines there 'the monies'! All getting built on now. 😔

@IckeWalks 3 ай бұрын

@@dizzyden1 One of the reasons for making the channel. To get stuff before it's built on!

@Dillis-ud6lr 2 ай бұрын

Loved this video and the efforts you make. Another old industrial place to stomp would be the old Coking plant at wingerworth. A lot of this site has been reclaimed and there’s housing but might be worth an explore.

@gilesestram Ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip off....I think Gareth did a solo effort up there a while back ? Anyway one thing for sure, it would smell a lot better theses days compared to how I remember it in the mid 80s !

@LeiceExplore 4 ай бұрын

That was absolutely brilliant Gaz! Chockablock full of worldies that one! And well done to uncle Phil to for organising it! Think I’ll do a vid there in a couple of days haha!!!

@IckeWalks 4 ай бұрын

😂

@gilesestram 4 ай бұрын

Steve you gotta stop putting all these on your to do list, unless you moving up North !

@LeiceExplore 4 ай бұрын

@@gilesestram I’m classed as a northerner because I’m north of Watford lol

@richardmiller6828 4 ай бұрын

Great walk again lads . If you like lime kilns etc you want to get up to Moira furnace

@IckeWalks 4 ай бұрын

That looks great. Definitely one for the list!

@anthonyharkin1489 4 ай бұрын

Great content Gareth I'm lucky enough to live in Stockton on tees birthplace of the railway would be great to see you do something for the 2025 anniversary

@IckeWalks 4 ай бұрын

That sounds great! Will hunt out some walks!

@anthonyharkin1489 4 ай бұрын

Please could you tell me what episodes feature your dad been a fan of his for years but it's great to see his passion for the railways many thanks

@IckeWalks 4 ай бұрын

Great central in Leicester, and Ventnor West line on the Isle of Wight. They're actually the two most popular ones so show up in that most popular section.

@alfaubrom 4 ай бұрын

Wow there's so much going on around there! Them lime kilns are a bit fancy pants ain't they. You gotta get Phil a microphone he's got lots of interesting stuff to say! My Dad borrowed a friends Morgan plus 8 an was driving to Belper with my mum in the early hours an they saw the Belper Yeti?! which my dad renamed beti! It may have been some geezer in a big sheepskin coat as they where all the Go back in the 70,s along with look at me an my Platforms! Derbyshire has got it all going on! I grew up there but so very different again from your stomps, it's a very varied place. I had promised myself to be more normal in my comments but it's a permanently ensconced affliction, err. Can you get a PO box so we can send you junk I mean useful stuff. Can you swim in them lagoons? I suppose you could leave a bit of chromed metal in emm an if it's stripped best give em a miss. Cheers fantastic great fun.

@IckeWalks 4 ай бұрын

Getting Phil a mic is a great shout. Might just have to be more conscious about being closer to him when he is speaking.

@bwaynesilva 4 ай бұрын

Another great video, lots to see and you did manage to include some tail lines.

@IckeWalks 4 ай бұрын

Tail lines? I am thinking about computers now.

@bwaynesilva 4 ай бұрын

@@IckeWalks With a cataract in one of my eyes and surgery this summer, I didn’t catch my typo for rail lines. But it did add a new twist…

@bwaynesilva 4 ай бұрын

@@IckeWalks Or I could have been referring to tailings…from the lead mines.

@IckeWalks 4 ай бұрын

@@bwaynesilva haha. After years of corneal ulcers, I feel your pain!

@bwaynesilva 4 ай бұрын

@@IckeWalks That sounds scary!

@LeeLocke 4 ай бұрын

Jobs a guddun!

@marcinhebda2094 4 ай бұрын

Amazing stuff. Keep going. What kind of camera are You using?

@IckeWalks 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! I was using my phone up until just before Christmas. Smashed the camera after litererally just having a conversation about needing to upgrade but not having the money. Fate. Using a Sony ZF-1F

@stevenberryhill9209 4 ай бұрын

@stevenberryhill9209 1 second ago Is there a way I can find downloads of the intro music for these videos? Really like the music and would want to download full songs of this music if available. And btw, if I were able, I’d be like Phil, wanting to try out ropes and this and that 😉

@IckeWalks 4 ай бұрын

Haha. The Chesterfield one is called Campfire, and that was by myself. The other tunes are stock music from artist.io. Loads on there!