You should, I know someone who has done it three times and is returning next year to do it again, all the way from NZ! Best of luck with the adventure, I'm sure you will have a great time. Cheers, Nigel
Glad you enjoyed it, hopefully, a welcome distraction from work. I've just finished editing part two so hopefully you will be able to again wonder into the Dales and Moorlands next week :)
I feel happier going north too (even though it takes a bit of getting there from Hampshire). This and your Dales Way walks are everything that is beautiful about that country.
Thanks for posting. Not many videos out there about this trail. I must admit, this one does intrigue me. The start/end points have good transport links too which is a plus.
Yes I think this one is underrated but slowly gaining ground, as you say good transport links as well. Thanks for watching and I hope you get chance to experience this trail. Cheers
I remember Burnsall from the Dales Way as well, Red Lion Hotel on the corner, just before the bridge! When I went through in June it was roasting hot and that Car Park by the river was absolutely rammed full. Such a beautiful part of the country.
Meant to ask if you went in Buckden general store since your last visit when doing the Dales Way. Is the grumpy old geezer still wearing the world's worst wig? :)
Nigel, Thanks for walking my favourite U.K. walk and filming it for me to watch. I felt a couple of times you might have strayed from the route (or at least the route that I took both times I walked it), but I'm not sure - that bridleway just after Halton East was unfamiliar to me (I believe I walk a path through the fields just beyond it), and I wasn't sure about your (unfilmed) Hebden to Grassington stretch, as I thought Lady Anne's Way enters, and exits, Grassington at the top of the village. However, your video brings back many happy memories, so I'm looking forward to the second half (during which we encounter 4 castle ruins - yay!). Keep up the good work. Ryk.
Wow Ryk, your memory and observation powers are certainly top notch! When I got to Halton East and saw on the map where the Way went and I was a bit mystified. Could not understand why the bridleway was not used especially as it was more likely that Lady Anne would has used a bridleway compared to the paths across the fields. There was no fundamental different in distance but the hiking experience both historically and physically felt better. I had originally filmed a piece about the bridleway but the audio did not really work and I felt the explanation was dragging away too much from the Lady Anne story. Although I followed the route in to Grassington, I decided to grab some water from the outside tap at the toilets near the information centre. From here I travelled into the centre of town and did the filming hoping to show off to the viewer the delights of Grassington. Whilst, these off route choices were intended there are a couple later on which were not. However, I do draw attention to these, so will be interested in your observations of these, you will understand why when you see these. Two more episodes to be published, hope you enjoy the virtual return. Thanks for your comments, I do enjoy your observations and I'm still enjoying your (very) extensive list of trails!
Thanks for the explanation, Nigel - I too walked down through Grassington on both occasions. Still great to see the route unfold before my eyes once more. I expect the off-route choices still to come will include a short hop across to Pendragon Castle, and a similar diversion to Brough Castle. I'm looking forward to the next 2 episodes.
Thank you for this video. I'm making plans to walk the Lady Anne's Way myself this September, and watching your journey is getting me really excited. Would you have any advice to sections of the trail are are particularly challenging to navigate? I'm slightly concerned about this because I've only ever walked trails that are very well marked, like the Cotswold Way and the West Highland Way.
This is absolutely a great trail to do and is becoming increasingly a popular trail. I would say the trail is reasonably well sign posted and be sure to buy the guide book which is full of the relevant maps. The guide book published by Skyware, is actually written by Sheila Gordon who is the originator of the trail and for me Skyware are one of the best publishers of trail guide books, so you could not have a better match to guide you on this great trail. With a combination of the book and signs you can be reasonably confident that navigation will not be a major issue. Enjoy the rest of the series and happy to help if you have any further queries. Cheers, Nigel
Wow, you have a great backyard, I'm envious! I love Inov's for their grip and protection, great for Northern trails. However, if I'm looking for a bit more comfort and in warm weather I tend to go with Altra's or Topo. Interestingly, I was just thinking today, my Inov's have seemed to have lost their waterproofness quite quickly, so on the lookout of some good solid boots for winter, any ideas? Thanks for the watch and comment, cheers.
@@AmblingTrails For winter boots I believe you can not better La Sportiva, for exceptional fit and comfort. As an aside, when I walked the Dales Way I camped in Kettlwell. Big mistake! The church bells chime the quarter, half and hour! No sleep for me that night.
Thanks, that's interesting, I've been near to buying La Sportiva a few times, so maybe now the time to try them. O' dear that is a classic, good job I was not tempted by Kettlewell!
What a formidable Lady. Thanks for sharing your journey. I’ve enjoyed learning about Lady Anne and I’m loving the beauty of the Dales landscape
You are so welcome! Thanks for the comment and watch, cheers!
Really enjoyed this . Thanks.
Cheers 👍🏼
Thank you souch for this visual guide!
Your welcome, thanks for the watch and comment 👍🏼
I had never heard of this way before but I shall add it to the list of one to do!
You should, I know someone who has done it three times and is returning next year to do it again, all the way from NZ! Best of luck with the adventure, I'm sure you will have a great time. Cheers, Nigel
Thoroughly enjoyable video. My mind wandered away with you whilst sat here in my office at home on the laptop!! 👍
Glad you enjoyed it, hopefully, a welcome distraction from work. I've just finished editing part two so hopefully you will be able to again wonder into the Dales and Moorlands next week :)
I feel happier going north too (even though it takes a bit of getting there from Hampshire). This and your Dales Way walks are everything that is beautiful about that country.
Totally agree Catherine. Thanks for watching and I hope you enjoy the rest of the series.
Thanks for posting. Not many videos out there about this trail. I must admit, this one does intrigue me. The start/end points have good transport links too which is a plus.
Yes I think this one is underrated but slowly gaining ground, as you say good transport links as well. Thanks for watching and I hope you get chance to experience this trail. Cheers
I remember Burnsall from the Dales Way as well, Red Lion Hotel on the corner, just before the bridge! When I went through in June it was roasting hot and that Car Park by the river was absolutely rammed full. Such a beautiful part of the country.
Yes, I can imagine it get's pretty busy, such a wonderful spot. Thanks for watching and I appreciate the comment, cheers
Meant to ask if you went in Buckden general store since your last visit when doing the Dales Way. Is the grumpy old geezer still wearing the world's worst wig? :)
Thanks for taking me back to England. All I think about is nice walks in the moors. None of that in New Orleans.
Glad your enjoying your virtual walk on the English moors. Hope you enjoy the rest of the journey away from New Orleans. Cheers, Nigel
Nigel,
Thanks for walking my favourite U.K. walk and filming it for me to watch. I felt a couple of times you might have strayed from the route (or at least the route that I took both times I walked it), but I'm not sure - that bridleway just after Halton East was unfamiliar to me (I believe I walk a path through the fields just beyond it), and I wasn't sure about your (unfilmed) Hebden to Grassington stretch, as I thought Lady Anne's Way enters, and exits, Grassington at the top of the village. However, your video brings back many happy memories, so I'm looking forward to the second half (during which we encounter 4 castle ruins - yay!). Keep up the good work.
Ryk.
Wow Ryk, your memory and observation powers are certainly top notch! When I got to Halton East and saw on the map where the Way went and I was a bit mystified. Could not understand why the bridleway was not used especially as it was more likely that Lady Anne would has used a bridleway compared to the paths across the fields. There was no fundamental different in distance but the hiking experience both historically and physically felt better. I had originally filmed a piece about the bridleway but the audio did not really work and I felt the explanation was dragging away too much from the Lady Anne story. Although I followed the route in to Grassington, I decided to grab some water from the outside tap at the toilets near the information centre. From here I travelled into the centre of town and did the filming hoping to show off to the viewer the delights of Grassington. Whilst, these off route choices were intended there are a couple later on which were not. However, I do draw attention to these, so will be interested in your observations of these, you will understand why when you see these. Two more episodes to be published, hope you enjoy the virtual return. Thanks for your comments, I do enjoy your observations and I'm still enjoying your (very) extensive list of trails!
Thanks for the explanation, Nigel - I too walked down through Grassington on both occasions. Still great to see the route unfold before my eyes once more. I expect the off-route choices still to come will include a short hop across to Pendragon Castle, and a similar diversion to Brough Castle. I'm looking forward to the next 2 episodes.
My friends and I did this walk 15 years ago. At one stage we came across the biggest weeds we had ever seen!
Congrats on completing the walk, strange about the weeds! Thanks for the watch and comment, hope you enjoy the rest of the series.
Lady Anne Clifford needs a film about her.
Totally agree, read a few books about her, would make a great film or documentary.
Thank you for this video. I'm making plans to walk the Lady Anne's Way myself this September, and watching your journey is getting me really excited. Would you have any advice to sections of the trail are are particularly challenging to navigate? I'm slightly concerned about this because I've only ever walked trails that are very well marked, like the Cotswold Way and the West Highland Way.
This is absolutely a great trail to do and is becoming increasingly a popular trail. I would say the trail is reasonably well sign posted and be sure to buy the guide book which is full of the relevant maps. The guide book published by Skyware, is actually written by Sheila Gordon who is the originator of the trail and for me Skyware are one of the best publishers of trail guide books, so you could not have a better match to guide you on this great trail. With a combination of the book and signs you can be reasonably confident that navigation will not be a major issue. Enjoy the rest of the series and happy to help if you have any further queries. Cheers, Nigel
@@AmblingTrails Thank you! That’s certainly encouraging to hear. I have the book!
@linguafranca88 hope all goes well and have a great time 😁👍🏼
Nice one Nigel, you are in my backyard. I've got myself some Inov G390's how do you get on with your Inov's? Looks like a really interesting walk 👍
Wow, you have a great backyard, I'm envious! I love Inov's for their grip and protection, great for Northern trails. However, if I'm looking for a bit more comfort and in warm weather I tend to go with Altra's or Topo. Interestingly, I was just thinking today, my Inov's have seemed to have lost their waterproofness quite quickly, so on the lookout of some good solid boots for winter, any ideas? Thanks for the watch and comment, cheers.
@@AmblingTrails For winter boots I believe you can not better La Sportiva, for exceptional fit and comfort. As an aside, when I walked the Dales Way I camped in Kettlwell. Big mistake! The church bells chime the quarter, half and hour! No sleep for me that night.
Thanks, that's interesting, I've been near to buying La Sportiva a few times, so maybe now the time to try them. O' dear that is a classic, good job I was not tempted by Kettlewell!