Next week I'm resuming a walk I started in 2022; I completed 180 miles from Start Point on the southern tip of Devon to near Gloucester. Taking a break, whether for one day a couple of days, a couple of weeks or in my case a couple of years, is sometimes necessary. Starting a long walk with shorter days and easier terrain, if you can plan it that way, is always a good idea. As you point out, multi-day hikes are very different from day-hikes and the only real way to prepare is to get on the trail and get used to what becomes a new routine. It usually takes me at least a week and/or 200 miles before I am properly adjusted to the new routine, the mental challenge being equally as demanding as the physical and is often underestimated, but once you're into it, the benefits for both are immense! Cape Wrath is my goal but that's what it shall remain, if I have to stop again before getting there then so be it.

FYI The Cobbler is Ben Arthur, Arthur's Seat is in Edinburgh, essy mistake to make.

Just discovered your adventure Anthony and really enjoyed discovering the different parts of the Pennine Way. Thanks for sharing and the inspiration 😊. The technical geek in me was wondering what equipment you use?

Great video 👍🙂

Thank you Anthony. Could you tell me whether Synthetic Insulated Jacket is wind proof ?

Hiya, it was me who accosted you in B&M the other day, lol. Sorry if I startled you 😅

Fantastic video Anthony. I hike and camp solo, I’ll be catching up on your videos today. I also love how well you described all the benefit’s because I do it for exactly these reasons 😊BW, Sarah

Congratulations Anthony, on completing an epic walk. I plan on attempting the walk myself when I retire, which seems to be getting ever closer. An enjoyable little series this. Thanks for posting!

I went here a week ago. You can't drive past Fairholmes as they are working on the Dam. 15.93 mile circular hike. Was I sore by the end, but it is a beautiful Bothy/Shooting Cabin. I vlogged it if you want a looksee.

Did this one yesterday,a lot tougher than I thought it would be especially the descent

Biggest cause of accidents in the hills is inadequate footwear. Please get a pair of boots . When you make a video like rhis (which I really enjoysed) you encourage others to emulate you. Think on. Rescue teams are busy enough. Happy trails.

I spoke to you earlier today at kings tree..... Enjoyed this video and you're not joking how steep the pull up Broadhead clough is! I went out to try and find Lord Edward Howards spring one day but never found it, then went up and over to Bull stones and back to slippery stones. I love all that area of the Peak district.

Hi. Thanks for the video log. I do have a couple of questions: You mentioned earlier about training. What training did you do to prepare? Also you often mention stretching at the end of the day. What stretches do you do ? And finally your pack looks quite small. What did you take with you? I ask only as I am preparing to do the PW this year 12 months after a heart condition diagnosis for the British Heart Foundation Many thanks and happy walking

So basicly you choose to ignore the basics … 🙄🤷🏻‍♂️

Scintillating is my favourite superlative! This is an interesting route. Do you ever record your walks, so GPx files can be shared? That would be epic ❤️

Thankyou

Fantastic I just subscribed 🎉

I’m planning my first through hike this summer (Centennial Trail through the Black Hills in South Dakota, 123 miles), and one of the things I’m thinking about is pace. I should have 14 days total available, and I’m targeting ten days for the whole trek. Not being ambitious on the mileage! In particular, I’m only planning about 6 miles on the first day. I’ll probably have to start a bit late that day because of taking a shuttle for a couple of hours from the end of the trail (where I’m parking) to the beginning. If I don’t camp at that point, it’s another 9 miles to the next legal campsite, with possible long bushwhacking treks to get around herds of buffalo. Second day, I can do 15 miles and get to a nicer campsite, with a breakfast restaurant! And after that, there are a lot more camping opportunities, so I can be flexible.

Great upload and thanks for sharing, Alstonefield is a fab place as many walks can be started there to all manner of places, enjoyed that!

Love the grey jacket you have on, is that the Arcteryx Atom LT?

Thanks Tony Robinson

Thats one of my favourite walks. Great video

Beautiful location and all in all a great bothy but just don't wander down the pathway that's to the right and goes into the forest on your own, trust me I'm not into superstition in any way but I'll never in a million years go into the forest there even if I'm in a group, but it's all in all a great wee bothy 🙂👍

Just starting and I loveee your video. I am learning so much. Please keep them coming 🙏 have a nice day.

I've almost always hiked alone, especially in the mountains, which I've not had the opportunity to do for a few years. I started hiking with my sister - an experienced mountaineer - now retired from that. She lives in West Wales and hikes alone in the mountains there - lucky. My hikes aren't nearly so challenging these days, and I occasionally hike in company but really prefer being alone. There's a peace of mind in that which you can't get when hiking in company.

Very helpful Anthony. Usually when it’s 32 F it doesn’t rain but it snows. Snow can be dry or wet depending. It can get windy where I live though making the feel temp colder. When it’s dry and windy and I wear my hard shell I find myself getting almost too hot. I usually wear a silk weight polartec long sleeve base layer and a polartec waffle 1/4 zip. With that being said since a hard shell isn’t breathable would you suggest a soft shell in 32f to mid teensF dry conditions.

My absolute favourite scramble in the peaks, I've done it in all weather's and it's always different. You missed the chimney exit at the very end which can be funny to watch, as your mates get wedged in and stuck🤣

I've not been to these bothies yet, but I've stayed in the oyster Clough cabin overnight, that was an experience lol.

Awesome video :

Great video :)

Hi Anthony. Just stumbled across this video when searching for Hebden Bridge to Ickornshaw. Planning the PW for September 2023. Can you let me know where this shepherd's hut is? Can't find any accommodation in or near Cowling. I did ring the folk at Winterhouse Barn B&B but they're now retired. Thanks.

Stunning video! On my list of places to visit in the Peak District. Liked and subscribed. Me and my Dad produce similar videos :)

Hope you have a very merry xmas debs xx 🧑‍🎄

Enjoyed the video Anthony. The tower like structure you ask about is a chimney and the only remaining structure of Gregory Mine, an old Lead mine which was worked continuously from 1734 to 1803 and one of the most productive in Derbyshire in its time. It's disused spoil heaps lie just to the north of the chimney. I visited it many years back and you can find more detail in my Mines and Minerals of Derbyshire (UK) blog if you're interested.

I hate false summits! 😉 Looks like a great climb though. Breathtaking as you way, in more then one way I guess! 😉 The view was great and more then worth the climb! Have a great Sunday! Kaat

A wonderful hike, some nice peaks there. Thank you for sharing and wishing you a lovely week. Take care 👍

What's your recommendation for not falling in a bog? 🙂

Hi Anthony. Well done on a great effort. I first walked the Pennine Way in my 65th year and all being well I plan to walk it again in 2024 which will be my 75th year. Since my original walk I have become more interested in the equipment people are using as I plan to replace some of mine. Any chance you could do an equipment summary?

My job is to climb the large electricity pylons and every time I climb back down my cotton t shirt underneath is soaking wet with sweat,I think I need a Baselayer. This is in the winter I mean.

Probably best place to camp in Peak District

Just caught up with this one Anthony. Great to see another Scottish video. Love it up there. I see you picked up the lingo. I was on EBC with a group of Scottish ladies and I picked up a few words from them. Mainly curse words ha ha. Look forward to the next one. Hope you’re keeping well. 😊👍

Congratulations Anthony. Apologies I'm a year late. Is it too late to give funds ?

Great review thanks mate

Grenade bar or your bare feet. Which is worse?

I remember in the 1980s there were youth hostels at both Crowden & Marsden. Made life a bit easier.

Nice one Anthony - was down there in the summer...great wee Bothy! 👌👌

Wow very nice place beautiful, over looking very relaxing full watching sending full support from Philippines 🇵🇭🙏

Hi Anthony, what a week you had up in Scotland, looked a tough walk but the views immense, bet you didnt leave any food on your plates later, thanks for taking us along cheers nigel

Don't you just hate false summits Anthony?! 😂 I remember that feeling some years back on several walks in Snowdonia! As you say though, breathtaking, spectacular, very appropriate words for the scenery you captured here. You've done some great walks and climbs during your stay in Scotland. You certainly earned your food that evening, as well as Simon earning his beer he was rushing to get! 😅

What absolutely fantastic views on this one Anthony, with a beautifully clear day thrown in for good measure. Congratulations on topping out on another Monro, the decent certainly looked like a challenging after all that effort of reaching the top. I hope you made it for your dinner reservation. A meal at the end of a good days hiking always feels even more enjoyable. Thanks for another great video.