Yarmouth to Brook | The Vectis Trail - Stage One | Isle of Wight Walks

Yarmouth to Brook | The Vectis Trail - Stage One | Isle of Wight Walks | Cool Dudes Walking Club

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Жыл бұрын

The first leg of the Vectis Trail. A 74-mile walk split into six day walks designed by the Ramblers. Stage one is a 14 mile walk from Yarmouth to Brook, taking in Freshwater, the Needles and Tennyson Down.
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@markcox5385 Ай бұрын

I love Yarmouth pier!

@cdwc Ай бұрын

@stripyart Жыл бұрын

Another great walk. Re cows...My friend was very brave. She stood firm and waved her arms about while I ran for my life. Got my laces caught in the barbed wire and fell flat on my face. Stay cool!

@cdwc Жыл бұрын

Did she survive?

@stripyart Жыл бұрын

@@cdwc yes 😀

@EzraAlexander Жыл бұрын

My head on a mole's body. All the power of a mole plus I can see where I'm going.

@cdwc Жыл бұрын

Finally! Someone answers the animal question, and with an excellent choice too I might add.

@hala9175 Жыл бұрын

Stay cool, Cool Dude!

@cdwc Жыл бұрын

@nature_photography_yukon Жыл бұрын

Love the views at the end! Can't wait to go to the Island again, thanks for sharing!

@chumon1992 Жыл бұрын

Finally bought my first pack of strawberry laces at a festival. They are everything I hoped they would be. I would have my head on a cat, because they can sleep anywhere, land on their feet and climb and jump. Etc. As far as I know the best thing to do when a cow is coming after you is move to the side as they like to charge more than chance, but to do need to get away from them somehow when you do before they charge again. Be agile I guess. Lol my best guess anyway

@cdwc Жыл бұрын

I am so glad you got to try the delicacy that is strawberry laces cool dude, and thank you for the cow advice.

@chumon1992 Жыл бұрын

@@cdwc cows are not something I deal with a lot so I hope it helps haha and yes they are delicious, I have a predicament between finishing them all off in one go, or saving the last lace for something special XD

@jillfrancis8380 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for these walks. Feeling terribly homesick for the Island, but enjoying your jaunts. I survived The Wight Challenge (run by the Scouts) Midsummer night! 1984, unfortunately all the stunning Tennyson Down views were in the dark : (

@cdwc Жыл бұрын

A couple of people have mentioned that infamous walk. It sounds horrific.

@lesleymartin2682 Жыл бұрын

My favourite part of the Island. Good to have a little interval of light relief. Comforting to see laces on the menu. Well done Cool Dude.

@cdwc Жыл бұрын

Thanks cool dude. I hope they never discover that Tesco’s Strawberry laces are contaminated with anything or I am screwed.

@mundungous Жыл бұрын

Thanks cool dude! Was feeling pretty rubbish this morning but this video genuinely cheered me up.

@cdwc Жыл бұрын

Hope you are feeling better cool dude.

@mundungous Жыл бұрын

I am now thank you although I failed the first challenge ffs why god why?!?!

@MakoEffect Жыл бұрын

Good Luck Cool Dude, every vid is amazing. Thanks for making these.

@cdwc Жыл бұрын

Nice one cool dude.

@kraven512 Жыл бұрын

My head on a giraffe might be interesting.

@cdwc Жыл бұрын

I always wonder if they get neck ache when they get old.

@susansmith1872 Жыл бұрын

Hello Marek, my Daughter was involved in the concept of CelebAbility back in 2017. That is where I first saw you and then in Shakespeare and Hathaway, you are such a good actor and I really enjoy it when you play 2 versions of yourself in the Cool Dudes you tube vids. My Mum lives in Seaview, so we know the island well. I love watching you and am impressed with how your drawing and painting has improved. Susan

@cdwc Жыл бұрын

Thanks cool dude. One day I will release a Hollywood film of Marek vs Sunglasses Marek and will win Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor.

@teaurn Жыл бұрын

Not only did I know there are 21 coloured sands, but I got the challenge right too! 👍 Looking forward to part 2.

@cdwc Жыл бұрын

You are already almost Mayor of the Island

@jackspring7709 Жыл бұрын

If cows chase you, just turn around, face them and stamp your foot. They'll stop. But if a bull chases you you can do anything from run to pray, depending on your chances of escape.

@cdwc Жыл бұрын

I saw a video where a man snorted and that seemed to stop them.

@jackspring7709 Жыл бұрын

@@cdwc True. Anything sudden will stop them: I remember like an idiot many years ago I caused a stampede behind me by running across a very long field to get to the gate more quickly: the cattle innocently followed, but at a running pace: they would have run me over but not out of aggression, soI remembered something a cousin told me: 'stop and stamp'. So that's what I did - it worked and I wasn't turned into a 2D image of myself.

@anthonyhatter196 Жыл бұрын

...just checked my wardrobe, need more grey t-shirts. Loved the sights from Tennyson's whatsisname. I would probably walks there most weekends if I lived there. I know the walk was disappointing Marek but that and the lack of a cow attack surely made it worth it. CD#123

@cdwc Жыл бұрын

Every day I live in fear of cows. Meanwhile you should definitely get a grey T-shirt or perhaps one of the limited edition grey jumpers.

@indobleh Жыл бұрын

As always, the Island looks stunning !

@cdwc Жыл бұрын

You can't beat that bit on Tennyson Down I think.

@SouthCoastDetecting Жыл бұрын

I’d put my head on a giraffe body… so I can see stuff while stood at the back of a crowd. If you’re ever chased by a cow simply run like hell!!

@cdwc Жыл бұрын

Cows are faster than humans! I think my running speed might be 3mph.

@squalloogal Жыл бұрын

I’d like to have my face on a wombat. Then I can do square poos, build a huge home, bully stupid kangaroos, save animals in bushfires and live on very little water. Plus I’d be massive. 😁

@cdwc Жыл бұрын

I have to Google wombat sh*t now.

@squalloogal Жыл бұрын

Yay! I’m through to the next round.

@alanmaynard7842 Жыл бұрын

Island looking great. Not getting over till December now, but looking forward to it. Might see you there in the library or sausage roll shop. Finally managed to get Jan signed up to your KZfaq membership, so now she has both.

@cdwc Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much to Jan for signing up. Now she can use the Isle of Wight emoji to her hearts content.

@RetroRatz Жыл бұрын

🚶‍♂️👍❤️

@user-fm6tj6is6u Жыл бұрын

Love the poem - excellent rhyming!

@cdwc Жыл бұрын

Tennyson only dreamt of having such rhyming ability.

@Niac022 Жыл бұрын

I made it through the first challenge! Woo! Great video as always! Hope the next parts were better for you.

@cdwc Жыл бұрын

Congratulations cool dude.

@nightheron5892 Жыл бұрын

I really dig the synthesized music! Very atmospheric

@cdwc Жыл бұрын

Thank KZfaq Audio Library

@squalloogal Жыл бұрын

Eagles don’t have one of those to scratch 🫣

@cdwc Жыл бұрын

Another thing for me to Google

@jenniferburk7965 Жыл бұрын

Great, now I've got the image of my head on a sloth.

@cdwc Жыл бұрын

Ha. They do seem happy all the time. I some footage of sloth swimming a few weeks ago, very enjoyable.

@josefsebon9255 Жыл бұрын

Another great video :) You'd be an awesome Bald Eagle. I'd be a Wolf. Though the image my mind conjured was real freaky.... I reckon a Bull Horn is your best defence against Cows. Though now I've thought about it, you may be more appealing to them.... I guessed twenty-five colours of sand. That bloke on the left of the statue looked like he was subtlety having a wizz.... Your trust in people in leaving your camera and walking away is always astonishing. I Stay Cool :D

@cdwc Жыл бұрын

I only leave my camera when there is no-one around and walk about ten paces before returning. I did not notice the whizzing bloke before. Good spot cool dude.

@writingratty Жыл бұрын

Thanks cool dude, looking forward to the rest of the series. A massive goose with my head I think, I don't know why but it would be horrifying I survived the first challenge!

@cdwc Жыл бұрын

The goose monster does sound scary.

@neilmeadowcroft7569 Жыл бұрын

A paraglider! Got to be worth some points! Fell at the first hurdle choosing A. Bugger.

@cdwc Жыл бұрын

A glider is in the book so I counted that as the same points as it is technically a glider.

@petesilvers5053 Жыл бұрын

Hi Marek...nice vid and nice to see your doing more walks on the island. I know your in Bembridge but if you could live in another village,where would you choose on the Island 🏝️...nice 1

@cdwc Жыл бұрын

I’ve always liked Ventnor. Maybe I’d get sick of the hills. Yarmouth seems really nice too, but pricey though I reckon.

@petesilvers5053 Жыл бұрын

I understand your jobless at mo . Lot of old bids around your way that would love walking guide with the old trekking poles, see it around my local park (Nonsuch,Henry 8 old palace was here, Epsom)...also plenty of people in the club would go on days walk with you £50?..🤔

@samwalter17 Жыл бұрын

You should do the Tour Du Mont Blanc at some point, finished it yesterday and you doing it would make an awesome series of videos. Nice one cool dude

@cdwc Жыл бұрын

Yes I would love to one day cool dude.

@stephr7637 Жыл бұрын

Those owl ornaments look like they're keeping watch over some sort of camp, ready to swoop down and break the necks of any would-be escapees with their talons. Not the vibe I'd want for my garden, but if the owners are happy with it then fair enough.

@cdwc Жыл бұрын

I did not check to see whether they were holding hostages in their garden. Now I feel bad.

@stephr7637 Жыл бұрын

@@cdwc Don't feel bad Cool Dude, if anything I should feel bad for recognising the potential issue and then dismissing it with an 'it takes all sorts' mentality.

@CJD1579 Жыл бұрын

I'm currently on the island in Rookley stunning down here atm, I can't believe you out of work atm your such a funny guy

@cdwc Жыл бұрын

I can't believe it either. Ha. Hope you're enjoying yourself dude.

@lisaperry345 Жыл бұрын

Lovely vid. Gosh it's gorgeous down there. 🙂 I MIGHT be visiting the i.o.w in Nov or Dec if I can afford it. I've got a friend in Ryde and she's invited me down for her birthday.I'll see how it goes... Aaanyhoo, I would have my head on a cat-they have the best life because they just do what they want and that sense of freedom must be amazing.

@cdwc Жыл бұрын

Hope you get to visit . If you do become a cat head creature can you have a word with the cat that keeps in my garden.

@lisaperry345 Жыл бұрын

@@cdwc I already know the answer - cat's are arseholes. 😏Have you tried orange peel? I've heard that can keep them away because they don't like the smell.

@nightheron5892 Жыл бұрын

Fruit Bat, for the reasons you mentioned plus I get fruit.

@nightheron5892 Жыл бұрын

And I know that my choice contradicts my screen name…

@cdwc Жыл бұрын

There’s a video of a baby fruit bay eating a banana that is very pleasing.

@squalloogal Жыл бұрын

Stay Cool 😎

@cdwc Жыл бұрын

@mattentwistle70 Жыл бұрын

I have found that waving your arms while making a loud huffing noise stops cows in their tracks sometimes, it's about a 75% success rate - so maybe 1 in 4 cows are deaf? I think they need to introduce some extra sand colours as there are quite a few that look similar, a bright blue or green would be a great addition

@cdwc Жыл бұрын

This is some good cow advice cool dude.

@stuartscott8099 Жыл бұрын

I think you should create your own route around the Island and call it the Marek Trail

@cdwc Жыл бұрын

I did last year. The Cool Dudes Trail: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oL97qcJjtZfXaGQ.html

@MakoEffect Жыл бұрын

Damn I'm out on round 1

@cdwc Жыл бұрын

Commiserations cool dude

@benlawry5759 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic as ever Marek. Have you considered a Kickstarter for a Japan trip?

@cdwc Жыл бұрын

I think I would feel bad about not giving something back for Kickstarter. Maybe I will one day combine all my zines into a book and use Kickstarter to get the money to publish that. In the meantime I will slowly save for Japan.

@zoggowozere Жыл бұрын

Any chance you do some walks out of the UK? I'd love to see you treking in Asia or South America 😀

@cdwc Жыл бұрын

I would love to go to Japan. Unfortunately I am an out of work actor, so Guernsey was my big budget walk. Ha.

@squalloogal Жыл бұрын

Our named homes also have actually addresses

@Skunkola Жыл бұрын

Bugger, I guessed 7, it's a multiple of 21. Impressed with the muffin choice. Happily chose B so all isn't lost. Was that paraglider wossname powered or just riding thermals or whatever?

@cdwc Жыл бұрын

They just ride the thermals I think. There was no sound when they passed overhead.

@chegeny Жыл бұрын

The official guidelines for aggressive cows are to walk quietly and quickly and avoid direct eye contact. If one attacks, hit them on the nose. I was chased by one as a kid. I just ran for my life and hopped the fence right onto cow poo... sigh.

@cdwc Жыл бұрын

But what if there is a whole herd? I got chased by a whole herd on a bit of this walk I did before (I subsequently avoided it this time). On that occasion I made it to the stile just before them, but what do you do if they are stampeding and there is no chance of you getting to safety?

@chegeny Жыл бұрын

@@cdwc I'm sorry Marek... that sounds like an awful nightmare scenario. I dunno. I try to avoid them as well, but they can be very curious. My uncle was a dairyman who told me once that a person can run longer than a cow. But I never put that to the test.

@chegeny Жыл бұрын

Please forget my uncle's barmy idea. I just googled how to survive a stampede and most of the internet says to put something between you and the herd as fast as possible.

@JensRandoms Жыл бұрын

I’m sure I’ve read that you shouldn’t run from cows unless you’re sure you can get to safety. They’re quite fast. If you can’t get to safety then shouting can scare them off or as a last resort hitting them on the nose. Trekking poles will make that easier. I’d put my head on a giraffe I think. I’m 5’2” so it’ll be nice to be tall for a change. Although I’ve got tunnel vision so I may fall over a lot. I’d be a clumsy giraffe

@cdwc Жыл бұрын

Giraffe head would be good. I wish there was Cow expert who could help us.

@ballbags5755 Жыл бұрын

With regards to the cow issue. I think you have to stand your ground and fight to the death.

@cdwc Жыл бұрын

I might start packing a cattle prod.

@Vurtonable Жыл бұрын

Oh Marek… I hate to sound like your mother but…. Where are the vegetables in your lunch! It’s carbs on carbs. Best you send me your stash of strawberry laces, and at least use lower carb bread and at least add a tomato /cucumber. In fact I dare you to make a protein/salad sandwich for your walk next time. Protein/Salad in a container, bread separately and make it fresh so it’s not soggy. Don’t make me come there and chastise you further.

@cdwc Жыл бұрын

But strawberry laces are made out of strawberries right?

@Vurtonable Жыл бұрын

@@cdwc sighs!!! How can I mother you in these terrible comedy conditions.

@infidelcastro5129 Жыл бұрын

Carbs. Instant energy. Ideal if you’re… ooh, I dunno… on a long walk 😊

@squalloogal Жыл бұрын

@affalaffaa Жыл бұрын

I know I've replied to cow talk on here before, but all I've found out is don't try and outrun them as you will not be able to. Don't stare them out, just look to the ground or away and pretend you are very much engrossed in something other than there being large psychopaths all around you. I had to cross a massive field last week on the southern upland way, cows and young everywhere and none of them moved at me but were just looking. As a last resort I would have jumped and screamed at them whilst using a walking pole as defence. It really is scary and certain breeds are worse than others without a doubt.

@cdwc Жыл бұрын

So if they run at you, you just stand and shout and wave your arms around? Farmers must know the answer, you never hear of farmers getting trampled.

@affalaffaa Жыл бұрын

@@cdwc I've never had to do it and I usually stick near to a wall, ready to vault it, but I guess that's what i'd do. Even farmers have been killed by their own cows, one back in the early summer. When I was young I never worried about them in the slightest.

@judybee Жыл бұрын

Good old Babs and Iris...they know a good walk, even if it doesn't include sea views and you have to meet thousands of cows. Probably best to avoid eye contact with them, say MOO 🐮very quietly and hope they think you are one of them. Up that end of the Island they are usually Jersey Cows anyway...you should be OK, as you went to Guernsey recently....there's a bit of Useless Advice for you! I would have the head of a tortoise I think. Slow and chilled and retreat into my shell when I saw anyone I didn't like along the way. Passed the route challenge with flying colours, but not the sand colours sadly...way off. Have various little ornaments of the IOW collected over the years full of the stuff, you think I would know by now how many there actually are.....🤪Hey ho....roll on the next part of the walk 🦶🚶‍♂....x J x

@cdwc Жыл бұрын

Jersey Cows seen a lot more placid than regular cows. There is still no answer what to do if they charge you. Maybe Babs and Iris don’t like views of the sea?

@judybee Жыл бұрын

@@cdwc Well, Babs & Iris don't know what they're missing then 😯!! However, I DO love views of the sea on IOW, actually ANYWHERE on the IOW really, which is why I decided to press the button and become a Super Cool Dude....it's not much I know, but just about enough to buy you a pack of Strawberry Laces to take with you on your travels each time! Oh and the other reason is I've been wanting to do a sausage emoji for a long time now so here we go.......(please tell me it IS a sausage and not a blinking boomerang.....) x J x

@kieranpicken3696 Жыл бұрын

Does the Robert Holmes statue story constitute the earliest known example of shitposting on the Isle of Wight?

@cdwc Жыл бұрын

I had to look up what shitposting meant. I am old.

@rubbadubdub6543 Жыл бұрын

Were they oven-bottom muffins?

@cdwc Жыл бұрын

Yes Sheldon's ones. Delicious. MMMMMMMMMMmmmmmmmm

@stephenbryson5618 Жыл бұрын

If you look at one of my videos being surrounded by cattle don’t show any fear and keep walking…..

@cdwc Жыл бұрын

I just watched it. Terrifying. Were they all bulls?

@stephenbryson5618 Жыл бұрын

They thank they are bulls, but with bits missing? Love your walks thanks for sharing it’s nice to see other parts of the country. Keep safe Stephen

@colinmoore6068 Жыл бұрын

run from brown cows, hold ground if black cows. or is it the other way round.

@cdwc Жыл бұрын

I hope this advice does not lead to the deaths of thousands of walkers.

@slothrr776 Жыл бұрын

Where do you stand on our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, Marek? A great guy, by all accounts - but *magic*?? :burger:

@cdwc Жыл бұрын

I don't have any religious beliefs cool dude. Maybe if Jesus could stop me from getting tired after ten miles I might convert.

@tinasavage674 Жыл бұрын

How rude to nick a statue and put your own head on it rude !!! 😂😂😂😂

@gregmcleod7597 Жыл бұрын

nice 1

@cdwc Жыл бұрын

@EccentricAuntWanda1 Жыл бұрын

:sunglassesmarek 😎 hmmmmm

@cdwc Жыл бұрын

You have to just right sunglasses without the marek.

@EccentricAuntWanda1 Жыл бұрын

@@cdwc when I write "sunglasses" I get the sun with sunglasses on it it. 😎 This is not as cool as Marek with sunglasses, but not a huge deal, cool dude, thanks for getting back to me.