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Lovely video thanks. Ramsbottom's great for walking. We did a walk a couple of weeks ago from Nuttall Park then along the disused railway path through Tottington and then back along the Irwell Sculpture Trail. We've been up Peel Tower a few times but never tried the other side of the valley towards Grant Tower. Maybe when the weather improves again!

I remember a coach visit and stay in Grange Over Sands a long time ago. Not visited Holker Hall though. Was that organ music inside the church or your own arrangements Steve? (Very impressive pleasant melody. Really liked).You had a lovey day for filming. Some lovely shots too Steve. What camera did you use? Nice jazzy/bossa style piano playing including a gentle piece.

Not been for a couple of years so pleased to learn the lido update is now still going ahead. As for that wild garlic my goodness, never seen so much. Another great video.

I think the railway trip across from Arnside is always the best way to approach Grange. I do like the walk along the seafront there, with its views over Morecambe Bay. We visit quite frequently, but I must admit it's years since I last visited Holker.

Great video! x

Lovely garden we visited this garden in the month of December 2023 and also in March 2024 ❤

its defintely true about taking time -- I have an acre garden in remote central france after three years its staring to look acceptable -- but it was very frustrating at first being new to gardening - thanks for video // nice walk ---- more vids on rhs would be nice .... tick you sir

We were here this week making the most of our free Salford Tuesday offer before it ends this month . Excellent when it's in bloom but out of season not much to see. Always enjoyable if only for a stroll around

I notice the lovely sunshine appearing in quite a few vlogers films. Think like me you still look warmly wrapped up though. I know the River Irwell having done walks like you around Burrs Country Park (not yet uploaded as filmed before recent new cameras). I recognise similar route we took too. Loved the gentle jazz/swing style of music 'Just So' especially with the guitar instrument Steve.

I always enjoy a visit there; such a peaceful location. Nice to see the inside again, since it was quite a while since I last went in. We have done several walks from there over the years, all of them very enjoyable. I didn't know the Chetham's connection, so that was interesting.

I have done my most of this route myself but accessed via Burrs, may nees to revisit now the new path improvements have been made. Love getting route walking inspiration from you 🚶‍♀️

When we were kids, there were stairs that allowed you to get to the top of Arnside Tower.

Nice to see you in front of the camera more Steve, I'm guessing you're feeling more comfortable doing that now. Looks very pleasant around Burrs Country Park. I must say I did find "Just So" very catchy, even found myself trying to play some of your piano chords from it on my own keyboard afterwards! 😄👍

I know Turton Tower and gardens well. We have done a few walks around the area including one I did with a walking group. I bet Turton Towers would welcome sharing your film of their premises. Very well presented and produced. As ever loved the tinkling piano playing with changes of chord progressions and mood. Even recognised your second jazzed version of 'In an English Country Garden".So nice on the ears.

stay away from edisford bridge i was attacked by 2 homeless people

Lovely day for a look around Rossendale. Much more to see of course, why not come and check it out? Just nit-picking but some of the place names were incorrectly spelled.Crawshorebooth and Haslingdon for example!! Should have read Crawshawbooth and Haslingden of course.

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I lived in Garden Street from 1989 for the best years of my life so this video brought a pang of nostalgia to me. The arched bridge just upstream of the mill is actually an aqueduct containing the main sewer from Rammy towards Bury. I was mountain biking past one day and I found it burst open with untreated sewage pouring straight into the Irwell. I phoned the water authority and it became a major incident, they lined the aqueduct with a pipe and rebuilt the stonework pretty fast. I was also there when the pub collapsed into the river, which was a merciful end for it because it had staggered from one existence to another for years as people tried different styles. I spent a small fortune on beer in there. When it collapsed the rumour was that it had been bought by a Mr Khan who was scheming to build apartments on the car park and hadn't got insurance on the building, so when it took away the bridge parapet Bury Council went after him for the cost of repairs. Dunno if that was the real truth or what has happened since. I used to love watching Pete Waterman's trains chuffing past my wondows at weekends and blasting into the tunnel. They were happy years.

That was a lovely walk with interesting spots along the way, thanks for sharing.

My friend and I did the walk from Wardle village to the reservoir and thoroughly enjoyed it, it's a lovely part of the world .

HI Steve a very comprehensive film of your locations I know Helmshore and Musberry Heights. But didn't recognize your route. Wow Im intrigued by your magic invisible wand . How did you film holding an invisible tripod? From all those angles? Very impressive. I think that horse was dancing because it wanted to get out or feeling trapped. Well that's my view. As usual liked the cool laid back piano style. Nice shots on route.

always wanted to go here

Well done a great video as a member of Bolton Lions we have planted trees in memory of past members also have a Friendship Bench over looking Barrow Bridge.

Thanks for your helpful video..I will try to visit soon.

Interesting to know about the farmers' market. Helmshore Museum has changed greatly since I first visited (when it was run by a society and entry only by prior arrangement).

Stunning. I grew up in Rochdale but had no idea such wonderful scenery was so close

Following a nice walk around there picking dog sh1t up nip in a local boozer and get your head kicked in by a local dingle farmer if you are lucky 😱

Nice place, shame about all the 6 finger dingles that live there they still point at aeroplanes ffs and have pet frogs and banjos

Interesting video

Priestely clough and laund clough would have been worth a visit both close to the town centre

Simply the best thing thats happened to Tottington in decades, I love George Peachment, I was an engineer student at Bury Tech, college. Like George, Brilliant artwork

Not been to Southport for ages and certainly didn't know there was a big wheel there. Such lovely music and a pleasure to hear. You're so talented Steve. I really enjoy watching social days out as well as walking. Some great ideas for places to visit. We have already tried one of them. Yet to be edited before upload. Thank you for sharing.🙂

We have all been in need of a few days of sun. How refreshing it has been to have more than just the occasional day. Such a peaceful film, such complementary music. Very relaxing.

Beautiful location and great video… loved the music too. Thanks for sharing 😊

Great video

Steve, having enjoyed your film of Barrow Bridge, yesterday we got round to doing a walk from there. We went on as far as Two Lads and a splendid view over Lancashire and beyond (having spoken to someone on the way who recommended the view), and then returned along Burnt Edge. I think we might be doing more in that area in the future.

Doesn't the sun just make all the difference??? 🌞 We love Southport too

Lovely...we had some too.

I've been to the Haworth Gallery a few times, but all the other places in your film are new to me. You have a real knack of finding and showing interesting places Steve. Having driven through Accrington several times many years ago, before motorways, I have always thought of it as a grim industrial town with little of interest. But so many places have changed since then, and Accrington is a case in point.

I spent most of my childhood in Greenbooth village.and to say it was abandoned when the mill closed is simply not true.in the 1946 when we moved there most of the houses still had people living there a largely working at rainshore mill also the tannery at the bottom of Greenbooth road.Where the first dam wall is now was a row of back to back houses some sixteen homes all with tenants.My family left in tha late fifties with Heywood water sta

Lovely...those winter trees look superb on your drone footage.

Do you have a route map on OS maps

That looks a nice walk and love the history too.

One of us being a Lancashire lad, (Warrington when it was Lancashire) we have decided that we really need to do a tour of the county in our van this year. Just found your channel when starting to research and we have now subscribed. Thanks for this video as Silverdale is on our list of places to visit.

Watergrove.rez.is.a.nice.walk.wi.ya.dog.top.of.wardle.village

Nice video, thank you, you have a new subscriber. 😉

Beautiful melodic piano music for your film Steve. I don't think I've heard of Barrow Bridge although have been to Smithills Estate. Excellent filming shots of the landscape areas. Much enjoyed watching. Nice to see you both out.

Super views, lovely walk. After a visit to Smithills Hall last summer, and a short walk from there, I've had the map out and been looking for longer walks from there. After seeing your film, I think it's only a matter of time before we start exploring more of the area up into the hills. The view from the lone bench was something to behold; I don't think I have ever seen a better-placed bench anywhere.

Theres.villages.under.lots.of.lakes all.over.the.counrty.n.beyond theres.1.under.hollingworth.lake

Its.a luvky.walk.in.the.summer.or.wi.snow.on.the.ground.its.at.healy.corner.whitworth.road.rochdale.i.live.bout.2.n.a.half.miles.from.it