The windmill looks stunning and the views are to wonderful, you are so lucky too live in such a beautiful county. xx 👍🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴👍
Great vlog as always :-) We really enjoyed it. Also very informative. Surely a worth visiting in the future once Covid gets under control. :) Thank you very much.
Another interesting vlog. It is amazing how innovative all youtubers are in lockdown. I must say vlogs have sure kept us entertained this past covid year. Thanks for all your enjoyable vlogs.
Good to see you back, out and about! Loved the dronescapism again, great narration, cute drops of the dew ponds. Thanks to you both and bear hugs as always! Keep the wanderer spirit alive, dear folks! Kata
Fascinating, your narration and drone footage for the train disaster story worked so well. Must get one of these dew ponds in my garden....wish I had the space. Great video you guys.
Hello to you both another great walk even in the mud very interesting about the tunnel thanks for adding the link there are few more I found on TH-cam . Have a great weekend stay safe .
Boy! Would I enjoy your wheather. -28c this morning. Do not have to tell you that the little white van is not going anywhere these days. Thanks again for a nice visit. I appreciate it from my couch, by the fire with a nice coffee. 🥶 Be safe.
We are complaining of the cold and it is -2°C here today! I don’t think we could cope with the low temperatures you get 🥶 Thanks for watching and hope you are keeping warm by the fire 🔥 👍
Another grand tour and given the cloudy sky, your warm clothing and the mud I had to put on my jacket to warn off the cold! Between snow and rain in my neck of the woods, I've given up on tackling the mud for a bit of time. Now, my long walks for on several routes through and around the neighborhood. I am glad to see that path is so well used between walkers, runners and bikers. I am still a bit chilled from the last scene that I am going to go get a cup of tea. Thanks - hopefully soon back to normal life, stay healthy!
Another brill vid. Always really enjoyable and interesting. 👍( thanks for letting me on the Facebook page. I'm learning lots and massively excited to have just got a dji mini 2 .)
@@charityvanman8559 you will be for quite a while. To help your nerves settle watch some youtube videos on the how the ‘find my drone’ feature works. Forewarned is forearmed 😁👍
At last more people are using the ‘what3words’ App. It is fascinating to see where you are exactly from the air. Never heard of dewponds before, so I googled the word; and as usual scientists cannot agree on ‘mechanics’ of the system, only that they work. Glad to see you both out and about. Regards from very cold Hampshire coast line. AJ
Thanks AJ. We like the ‘what3words’ App too. Carol came across dewponds a few years ago while Geocaching and had to read up about them. Stay warm and safe in Hampshire 🙂👍
Prime Lockdown Viewing again Ken/Carol xx You getting to grips with the Mini 2, weather no so good for filming, but still looked great. Have a nice Weekend Hugs Stephen xx...
Thanks Stephen. Still practicing with the Mini 2 and find it copes better than expected with windy weather. Enjoying your chilly vlogs, you have had a lot more snow than us 🥶 Enjoy your weekend, take care 🙂👍
I did a full renovation on the bungalow above the tunnel maybe 20 years ago. Railtrack had the intention of renting it out to train spotters. The tunnel is believed to be haunted after the death of several soldiers who are struck by a train
Thanks for the lovely walk and the info about dewponds. I have what3words too - the fiancé told me about it. I wasn't initially convinced, but some time later I saw a BBC article about how it saved the lives of some teenagers when they were lost in the woods. I installed it & used it m on a hike. We had fun with me sending my location & he plotted my route from the points I gave. 😊 Cheers & greets from 🇵🇭! 👍🍺🎂
Great you could get out and about. That looks a very nice walk and I always learn something new from your videos. Thank you. Is that a collapsible walking pole Carol to fit nicely in the little red camper?!
Yes it was lovely to get out and we always enjoy a walk on the South Downs for the amazing views. That is a Leki walking pole that does collapse down to fit in the van ☺️👍
Thank you for the interesting info about the crash. I did a little research and found out that that crash was the catalyst which brought to an end the dangerous era of timed railway signalling and introduced widespread use of block signalling (where only one train at a time can enter a 'block') - a system which still survives today in one form or another.
I absolutely love your videography on these walks. You make it look as though you strut ceaselessly on your merry way, and that a full team of camera operators are in attendance to capture it all. I sent my drone up today to capture the snowy scenery around us. It's only about the sixth time I've used it. It was very nearly the last, and I was very lucky to get it home as there was a hurricane blowing at about 100 metres!
Thanks John. I am still practicing with my new drone and learning new skills all the time. Glad you got yours back safely, don’t let that experience put you off 🙂
Didn't know about Dew ponds, very interesting....how cold was it up there? It can be very exposed when there is a chilly wind. Great drone footage as ever.
The car park is free. Only Jill windmill is open to the public but it is currently closed due to covid so keep an eye on the website if you want to look inside 😊
Hi there! I’m part of the team who look after Jill Windmill. Unfortunately we will be remaining closed for the time being. Our usual open days are on Sunday afternoons from April through till September but we are still unsure whether open days will go ahead yet. However once covid restrictions ease, we hope to open the grounds when our maintenance team are working on Saturdays. Although the mill interior will be closed, our volunteers including myself will happily answer any questions you may have! :)
Hi Ken Love your videos especially the drone shots. I’ve just started following your channel and not sure if you have let us know what drone you use. Please can you give me the name and spec of the league drone you use 😀
I grew up near here, the dew ponds were built for the sheep, which covered these hills, when I was a child, the sheep were mainly kept for their wool, which isn't so much wanted now, as they make clothes from kind of plastic now.
So just wondering what there is not to like about this video? Is it due the the lack of the van? That is my only guess unless someone is just a troll... the footage was so beautiful... with things the way they are I hope you are able to resume your travels soon... Just wondering have you ever had the chance to spend time in a cannel boat? They seem like the water version of a camper van...
Thanks Chad. Our boating experience has been limited to a boating holiday on the Norfolk Broads and another on the Caledonian Canal in Scotland many years ago 😊
If you would like to know more about that tunnel this is a good link www.theretirees.co.uk/PDF/Clayton%20Tunnel.pdf
Absolutely brilliant - as good as any TV documentary.
Thanks Ken, kind of you to say so 😊
Better. TV docs these days give you all those repeated bits over and over.
The windmill looks stunning and the views are to wonderful, you are so lucky too live in such a beautiful county. xx 👍🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴👍
Thanks Linda. We never tire of the beautiful views from the South Downs. Have a great weekend 🙂👍
Dew ponds, really very interesting. Keep up the good work! Many thanks to you both, good luck. Jack.
Thanks for watching Jack. Glad you found the info on dewponds interesting 🙂👍
Great vlog as always :-) We really enjoyed it. Also very informative. Surely a worth visiting in the future once Covid gets under control. :) Thank you very much.
Glad you enjoyed it. Definitely worth a visit and a lovely walk in better weather 😀👍
Loved learning about dew ponds thanks so much. I had no idea about them.
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it 🙂
Another interesting vlog. It is amazing how innovative all youtubers are in lockdown. I must say vlogs have sure kept us entertained this past covid year. Thanks for all your enjoyable vlogs.
Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed it. We are also watching and enjoying a lot of TH-cam videos during this lockdown 👍😀
@@LifeistooshortCK Do you watch The Bald Explorer? He does walk around Sussex too, He lives in Horsham I think.
@@mbeaumont8499 yes we have watched some of his videos. We will have to check out some more 👍🙂
The drone videos really let you see the expanse and beauty of the country side. Also enjoyed the history bits
Thanks for watching Michelle. Glad you enjoyed it 👍🙂
Thanks for taking the time to entertain us 👍🏻
Thanks for watching Bob 🙂👍
Such beautiful country. Thank you for the information too on the dewponds. Very interesting! 😊
Thanks for watching Cheri. Glad you found it interesting 🙂👍
What a great walk. And a good day for the wellies! LOL😄
Yes and we remembered a walking pole this time too 😁👍
Thanks for a lovely video. It really captures the landscape up there !!!
Thanks Andy, glad we could do the scenery justice 😊
Interesting to learn about dewponds and the tunnel, thanks for another enjoyable video.
Thanks for watching Phil. Glad you found it interesting 👍🙂
Very beautiful video and informative as well 👍👍😍
Thanks for watching 🙏👍
Good to see you back, out and about! Loved the dronescapism again, great narration, cute drops of the dew ponds. Thanks to you both and bear hugs as always! Keep the wanderer spirit alive, dear folks! Kata
Hi Kata. Glad you enjoyed our walk on the South Downs. Keep smiling and stay safe 😀👍
Brilliant, thoroughly enjoyed. Have done the walk many times.
Thanks Helen. Glad you enjoyed it 🙂👍
Very nice Ken and carol looks lovely great video and information 👍
Cheers Rod 🙂👍
what a interesting story about the pond you did see during this walk, thank you for sharing
Thanks for watching. Glad you found it interesting 🙂👍
Fascinating, your narration and drone footage for the train disaster story worked so well. Must get one of these dew ponds in my garden....wish I had the space. Great video you guys.
Thanks Mike. It’s amazing how much you learn making these videos 😊
Lovely scenery and music. Well done.
Thanks John 😊👍
Thank you for the information about the dewponds.
You’re welcome Helen. Thanks for watching 🙂👍
Yet another wonderful vlog, I had no idea what these ponds were or how they were made, cracking stuff gromit !!! Keep safe 🥰 Andy n Jenny M .
Thanks Andy & Jenny. Glad you found it interesting 😊👍
Interesting article about the tunnel - thanks for the link. Regards.
You’re welcome. Glad you enjoyed it 🙂👍
Never heard of a dew pond before, very interesting and still great work with the drone
Thanks Tommy, glad you found it interesting 👍🙂
Hello to you both another great walk even in the mud very interesting about the tunnel thanks for adding the link there are few more I found on TH-cam . Have a great weekend stay safe .
Thanks Shaun, glad you enjoyed it. Enjoy the rest of your weekend 🙂👍
Boy! Would I enjoy your wheather. -28c this morning. Do not have to tell you that the little white van is not going anywhere these days. Thanks again for a nice visit. I appreciate it from my couch, by the fire with a nice coffee. 🥶 Be safe.
We are complaining of the cold and it is -2°C here today! I don’t think we could cope with the low temperatures you get 🥶 Thanks for watching and hope you are keeping warm by the fire 🔥 👍
I think it is so great how you and Carol bring places of interest to us that we would never know about. Thank you so much.
Thanks Larry, glad you enjoyed it. Have a great weekend 🙂👍
@@LifeistooshortCK you too.
Wonderful to see so many dewponds! Ancient farming still surviving - splendid!
Yes indeed David. Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching 🙂👍
Thank you Ken and Carol. Another very informative video with relaxing scenery, music and commentary.
Cheers Tom 🙂👍
Excellent vlog :) Thanks for sharing it with us.
Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed it 🙂👍
love the use of the drone look forward to more and see how you develop that Al
Thanks Al. Gradually getting used to the Mavic Mini 2 🙂👍
Another grand tour and given the cloudy sky, your warm clothing and the mud I had to put on my jacket to warn off the cold! Between snow and rain in my neck of the woods, I've given up on tackling the mud for a bit of time. Now, my long walks for on several routes through and around the neighborhood. I am glad to see that path is so well used between walkers, runners and bikers. I am still a bit chilled from the last scene that I am going to go get a cup of tea. Thanks - hopefully soon back to normal life, stay healthy!
Hope you have warmed up now 😊 Thanks for watching 👍
What a cracking little walk, thanks so much for the information, and the drone shots are beautiful 😎
Thanks Douglas, glad you enjoyed it 🙂👍
Very beautiful place and I am your new subscriber from Afghanistan.
Welcome Imran, thanks for watching and subscribing 🙂👍
Loved your aerial views, looks like your new drone is working well.
Thanks Frank. Yes I am getting used to the new drone and trying out some new manoeuvres 😊
Brilliant video! I’m part of the team who look after Jill Windmill.
Thanks Adam. And thank you for all the work you and the team do in taking care of Jill 😀👍
@@LifeistooshortCK Very much appreciated 🙂. Look forward to you visiting us in the future once Covid has eased! All the best.
Another brill vid. Always really enjoyable and interesting. 👍( thanks for letting me on the Facebook page. I'm learning lots and massively excited to have just got a dji mini 2 .)
Thanks for watching. Hope you can get out and practice with your new drone. Have fun 😀👍
@@LifeistooshortCK 😁👍thank you. Its a bit daunting, I'm terrified of losing the thing 😁
@@charityvanman8559 you will be for quite a while. To help your nerves settle watch some youtube videos on the how the ‘find my drone’ feature works. Forewarned is forearmed 😁👍
@@LifeistooshortCK oh no, my worst fears confirmed 😄 thank you for the tip off! 😁👍
I enjoyed your video and the scenery and views
was fantastic, I enjoyed the history lesson.
I miss your outings,
take care.
Thanks for watching Moira, glad you enjoyed it. Hopefully we can get out in the campervan again in a couple of months time.
A superb video. I loved the history and the drone footage, well done. Glad you both could get outside to enjoy some fresh air. Take care, Mary
Thanks Mary, glad you enjoyed it. Yes it was lovely to get some fresh air, now we just need it to warm up a bit 😊
Very interesting info about the dew ponds and amazing drone footage. Keep safe.
Thanks Robert, glad you enjoyed it 🙂👍
I enjoyed the history lesson, a nice pleasant walk👍
Thanks Kieran, glad you enjoyed it 🙂
At last more people are using the ‘what3words’ App. It is fascinating to see where you are exactly from the air. Never heard of dewponds before, so I googled the word; and as usual scientists cannot agree on ‘mechanics’ of the system, only that they work. Glad to see you both out and about. Regards from very cold Hampshire coast line. AJ
Thanks AJ. We like the ‘what3words’ App too. Carol came across dewponds a few years ago while Geocaching and had to read up about them. Stay warm and safe in Hampshire 🙂👍
Nice video and scenery, i recall that road as a short cut but never forget those steep hills and bends which you never went up in the winter,
Thanks Del. Yes, definitely a challenge in snow and ice 😁
That was nice!
Thanks Anne 😊👍
Nice content! I really want to visit my self!
Thanks. Hope you can get to visit soon when the restrictions are eased 👍
Prime Lockdown Viewing again Ken/Carol xx You getting to grips with the Mini 2, weather no so good for filming, but still looked great. Have a nice Weekend Hugs Stephen xx...
Thanks Stephen. Still practicing with the Mini 2 and find it copes better than expected with windy weather. Enjoying your chilly vlogs, you have had a lot more snow than us 🥶 Enjoy your weekend, take care 🙂👍
Great informative video Ken, lovely in summer I’d say.......🇨🇮
Thanks Gerry, it certainly is 👍🙂
Very informative video😁 have a good weekend
Thanks Anita, you too 👍🙂
@@LifeistooshortCK 😊
I did a full renovation on the bungalow above the tunnel maybe 20 years ago.
Railtrack had the intention of renting it out to train spotters. The tunnel is believed to be haunted after the death of several soldiers who are struck by a train
Its a very unique place to live. I have added a pinned message with a link to the ghost stories about the place. It would make a good Air BnB 👍
Thanks for the lovely walk and the info about dewponds. I have what3words too - the fiancé told me about it. I wasn't initially convinced, but some time later I saw a BBC article about how it saved the lives of some teenagers when they were lost in the woods. I installed it & used it m on a hike. We had fun with me sending my location & he plotted my route from the points I gave. 😊 Cheers & greets from 🇵🇭! 👍🍺🎂
Hi Kitty. What3words is a great App and we find it very handy when planning our travels. Best wishes, stay safe 🙂👍
Sad story concerning the railway crash. I'm surprised how busy the London to Brighton line was back then.
Yes, a sad story indeed. I learnt about it from my police colleagues when I was working at Burgess Hill.
Great you could get out and about. That looks a very nice walk and I always learn something new from your videos. Thank you. Is that a collapsible walking pole Carol to fit nicely in the little red camper?!
Yes it was lovely to get out and we always enjoy a walk on the South Downs for the amazing views. That is a Leki walking pole that does collapse down to fit in the van ☺️👍
Thank you for the interesting info about the crash. I did a little research and found out that that crash was the catalyst which brought to an end the dangerous era of timed railway signalling and introduced widespread use of block signalling (where only one train at a time can enter a 'block') - a system which still survives today in one form or another.
That’s very interesting, thanks for the info 🙂👍
I knew nothing about dewponds before your video. I hope it stayed dry on the way back for you.
Thanks Thomas. We did make it back to the campervan before the rain 🙂👍
I absolutely love your videography on these walks. You make it look as though you strut ceaselessly on your merry way, and that a full team of camera operators are in attendance to capture it all. I sent my drone up today to capture the snowy scenery around us. It's only about the sixth time I've used it. It was very nearly the last, and I was very lucky to get it home as there was a hurricane blowing at about 100 metres!
Thanks John. I am still practicing with my new drone and learning new skills all the time. Glad you got yours back safely, don’t let that experience put you off 🙂
May I know what's the music you use in this video? It would be a great addition to my playlist when I'm studying. It's so serene.
We will let you know, it’s from a time when we were not noting down the music we were using but it’s in my collection of tracks 😁👍
The track is called Purify by Michael FK
@@LifeistooshortCK Thank you sooooo much for this. 😁😁😁😁
Didn't know about Dew ponds, very interesting....how cold was it up there? It can be very exposed when there is a chilly wind. Great drone footage as ever.
Hi Martin. It wasn’t too bad up there as it wasn’t very windy thank goodness 😊
How much is the parking at the windmills? I've always wanted to go see them.
The car park is free. Only Jill windmill is open to the public but it is currently closed due to covid so keep an eye on the website if you want to look inside 😊
Hi there! I’m part of the team who look after Jill Windmill. Unfortunately we will be remaining closed for the time being. Our usual open days are on Sunday afternoons from April through till September but we are still unsure whether open days will go ahead yet. However once covid restrictions ease, we hope to open the grounds when our maintenance team are working on Saturdays. Although the mill interior will be closed, our volunteers including myself will happily answer any questions you may have! :)
Hi Ken
Love your videos especially the drone shots. I’ve just started following your channel and not sure if you have let us know what drone you use. Please can you give me the name and spec of the league drone you use 😀
Checkout the link in the description which shows everything we use. I only recommend one drone these days 👍
Do you know why do many dewponds seem to be being decommissioned?
I didn’t know any were being decommissioned. I think in some areas there are efforts being made to restore them 🙂
We are currently in the Peak District and many have been fenced off or even dug out.
@@helenvwalker7919 that’s a shame 🙁
I grew up near here, the dew ponds were built for the sheep, which covered these hills, when I was a child, the sheep were mainly kept for their wool, which isn't so much wanted now, as they make clothes from kind of plastic now.
@@annematten7218 thank you.
So just wondering what there is not to like about this video? Is it due the the lack of the van? That is my only guess unless someone is just a troll... the footage was so beautiful... with things the way they are I hope you are able to resume your travels soon...
Just wondering have you ever had the chance to spend time in a cannel boat? They seem like the water version of a camper van...
Thanks Chad. Our boating experience has been limited to a boating holiday on the Norfolk Broads and another on the Caledonian Canal in Scotland many years ago 😊
I need to install this what three words app I see it used a lot now and it seems like a great idea.
I like it because you can give the exact position and its easier to do than maps 👍