154: Dovedale, Milldale and Thorpe Cloud (Peak District 2021)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ก.ย. 2021
- PEAK DISTRICT WALK FEATURING DOVEDALE, MILLDALE AND THORPE CLOUD
"Dovedale, Milldale and Thorpe Cloud”
Filmed 7th September 2021
Post-production completed 27th September 2021
*Contains some swearing*
Filmed in the Peak District in the counties of Derbyshire and Staffordshire. Locations include Dovedale, Thorpe Cloud, Milldale and Stanshope.
Written, researched, directed, camera and sound, edited and music by Patrick Leach.
Special thanks to Dennis and Jan Kelsall and Peak District Information for their information used in my research for this film.
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As with all the films I make, this is a mini-movie of my personal journey along the walk, in which I might share some of my own personal stories, and not actually intended to be a guide to the area.
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I parked at the village of Thorpe on 8th September. I was sat on the top of Thorpe with my thoughts as it was the one year anniversary of my Mum passing. Little did I know at that time it was the day the Queen passed. When I got to stepping stones there were about 50 people there. I walked up to lovers leap and just passed that my trail branched up to the right as I was on my Ethel journey to Tissington Hill. I too passed a lot of litter and think from now on I'm taking an empty bag with me. People get under my skin who just dump litter. They come to beauty spots then ruin them. On the way back to Stepping Stones it had poured down and there was only 4 people there. Great vlog Patrick, thanks for sharing.
The litter has always been a bug bear of mine, and when I met the ranger during the filming of this walk last year, it just brought home how thought people can be. Anyway thanks again Chris for taking the time to watch and for commenting 👍
A most excellent video, Patrick. I rate Dovedale myself as the finest of the Peak District ones. All those naturally formed limestone crags, each with their individual names are astonishing, together with the stepping stones across the river and also the caves, too. You obviously went about the walk in the correct manner, with the children back at school, and being there fairly early before the crowds of people fill this lovely place. Thorpe Cloud looks spectacular from the Dale, and when you climbed it the views of the surrounding area were beautiful. The little village of Milldale is so quaint, I'd say. Many thanks for this film, you filmed it on a gorgeous day of sunny weather.
Cheers Ffranc. You'll have gathered from this that Dovedale is one of my favourites. I deliberately waited until kids were back at school before filming here, as well as getting to the stepping stones around 7am before that area got flooded with hundreds of visitors. I've always loved Milldale too. Thanks as always for watching and commenting 👍
Hi Patrick Loverly memory's of this walk we did back in July this year . Like you we got there early and so glad we did because on our way back it was just a sea of people !!! all this beauty around us and still people can not live without wifi !! go stand up on Thorpe cloud might get a reception!!!! hahaha.
Morning Russ, thanks for watching. It didn't take long to become busy here when I filmed this but at least it was quiet at the stepping stones and Thorpe Cloud. Amazing what people's expectations are really, bleedin wifi indeed! 😁
Another great video, thank-you Patrick. I think that is the most beautiful part of the Peak District.
Glad you enjoyed it Chris, many thanks 👍
Hello from Australia! Especially love this video of Dovedale and Thorpe Cloud, can understand why it's one of your favourite places. I originally came across your videos (and I've watched and love them from afar) when I was looking for Sycamore House in Bonsall. My ancestor's owned it and descendants lived there for near on 200 years! This is my first time commenting as always watch on TV and can only 'like' your videos. I've been looking forward to your new ventures as am particularly loving Derbyshire and Peak district, learning so much about all areas my ancestors lived. I want to say how much your efforts are appreciated in all you do. It's an escape for me also because where I live is currently still affected by lockdowns and rising case numbers unfortunately. Hopefully opening up again soon. Anyway, thanks again for doing what you do.. Cheers from across the seas 👋
Good morning Wendy and thank you for watching and for all the kind comments. Nice that your ancestors came from Bonsall, a lovely village. Great to know that you enjoy my work, it is a lot to do especially when I'm working full-time too, but I enjoy making these films when I can and it is much appreciated when others like yourself can watch and enjoy, so many thanks for that. All the best 👍
Thank you for your reply, you're obviously very busy so appreciate it. All the best to you also
Great video Patrick thanks also for the shout out to my cousins Penny and Sandie, that really made me smile
Many thanks Teresa, most kind. Glad you enjoyed the shout out to Penny and Sandie too, I told them I would do so when I met up with them 👍
Great video Patrick. Nice to get there early before the crowds. You picked the right week. 😊👍
Many thanks as always Cath, yes it was a good time to get there 👍
@@solitaryrambler Your very welcome Patrick. Look forward to the next film. 👍😊
Spectacular scenery and your music composition is lovely. Many thanks always!
Thank you so much Richard, much appreciated as always 👍
Dovedale is so beautiful…stepping stones,trickling water,hills & sheep..perfect….
It certainly is Linda, thanks for watching 👍
I remember years ago when our girls were little we took them to this area. They were amazed how the sheep walked on the hillsides. My husband told them the sheep had longer legs on one side of their bodies, so they didn't fall. We still laugh about it today.
I always thought the sheep had longer legs on one side too 😂👍
Good morning Patrick. It was great to see your adventure up! We've been going to dovedale for 47 yrs, until it got stupid busy!
I used to struggle on parts of the track because then i was a broad girl lol! I couldn't get through that stone style 😳 but now here i am ten stone lighter and hiking mountains at almost 71! Everywhere we go, we see litter and are disgusted by it!
When hubby and i met you, we thought what a truly nice bloke you are! Not an awful amount of good ppl left but thankfully, on our hikes, we do meet the good ppl! I think i'ts because the higher walks seem to attract them, more than the idiots! I've enjoyed this, thank you once more!
Hey Maggi, I thought you and Terri were pretty awesome too when I met you! Glad you enjoyed this. I was saddened about the litter, but people will never change I guess. Just shows that walking helps keep you fit if you've lost weight, part of the reason I make these films really. Have a great weekend 👍
@@solitaryrambler Thank you Patrick! Tbh, the mountain walking has given me muscles, that i never knew existed lol and we both feel great! Also Terry has lost 3.5 stones too, in order to get to a healthy BMI. Again for health reasons and now our vital signs are spot on!
Ah Dovedale. I took my now wife for a walk here before I emigrated to the states. When I come back I will go again. There is some nice walks in Missouri, especially around Lake of the Ozarks.
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Patrick, I’ve just stumbled upon your channel. Absolutely fantastic video and, when time allows, thoroughly look forward to watching your other videos.
Hey nice one Mike, many thanks for that 👍
Just lovely thats the reason myself and lee like to get out early on our walks in lancashire Patrick we love those early misty mornings....Once again youve spoiled us with the sights around dovedale i love stepping stones ..and the views from Thorpe Cloud were amazing...Thank You so much for letting us join you on these trips ....Regards Frank & Lee...
It was lovely getting out here early as once I descended from Thorpe Cloud it was already getting busy again. A lovely walk for you both to do Frank and Lee if you're in this part of the woods again. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍
Fabulous absolutely!
Thank you! 👍
Always a treat to watch your videos
Hey many thanks! 👍
fantastic a man of my own heart, last time I was in the peak district I arrived around 7ish.
Nice one, thanks for watching 👍
I’m an expat Brit, my wife is an Aussie, now Kiwi citizens.
A retired, but still active pair of old codgers!
Before covid, we went back to UK, every two years, two walk, hike and ramble, including approx 42 Wainwrights.
Some of our walk, hikes, rambles have been in Derbyshire, but we never really explored Dovedale.
Your Dovedale videos have made us absolutely fall in love with that region.
What a glorious area you’ve revealed to us.
Makes our hearts ache that Covid has buggered up our chances of doing the walks that you’ve shown.
Many thanks for watching and for your kind words! I'm so glad that my Dovedale videos in particular have drawn you to this area. Glad you enjoyed them and thanks again! 👍
lovely lovely lovely thankyou 🥰🥰
Thanks for taking us on this beautiful journey, love the way you presented this piece, look forward to checking out more of your stuff
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoy it. Thanks for watching 👍
This channel is fantastic ! Keep up the great videos Mr. Leach 👍
Glad you enjoy it, many thanks for the lovely comments! 👍
One of your best Patrick,should be shown exactly as it is on tv,stunning locations made better by the lack of crowds due to the early start,and lovely music which I found myself humming afterwards,you had a great day weatherwise,and all those long shots which involved setting up the camera to walk away to do the shot,and then walk back to it must have been exhausting,would love to bump into you on one of my walks in the same area to say hi,I pick up litter too along canals and rivers and you wouldn't believe the amount of litter left in beautiful places that could easily be taken home,left right next to bins too sometimes,I haven't commented much lately but rest assured I'v looked forward to and enjoyed every single minute of every one of the 154 films,and will continue to do so,thankyou so much for all the hard work both in the days filming,and everything that comes after it to make this beautiful film.
Pete.
Many thanks Pete as always for all your kind words. Glad you enjoyed the musical theme. This was one of two very hot days at the start of September, so I got out whilst I could and it was essential that I got to those stepping stones as early as I did. I talk a bit about the filming when I set up the camera and walk away to do the shots in a future film. The litter is a real shame and I wish I could understand how other people's minds work when they just leave it there. Thanks again Pete for all your support 👍
Really enjoyed that one mate, it’s on my list, thanks
Many thanks Simon 👍
Great vid Patrick.. Been going there yrs.. Last time whilst taking some photos a big rock came down just in front of me.. It had come dislodged from people above.. Its now on my pebble pool and it could have been a different story 😁.. Watch out for falling rocks.. X
Many thanks as always Ali, yes you do have to be careful in some of these places 👍
Did that walk many years ago for got how beautiful it is thanks for that
Many thanks Mick for watching 👍
Another great video Patrick. I've not been to Dovedale for a good few years, I was with an ex girlfriend when I last went. I'd love to go again. Thoroughly enjoying watching your videos, even older videos that I've never watched before.
Glad you liked it Jamie. Thanks for watching the videos 👍
Thank you Patrick for taking the time to make this film, i have really enjoyed watching it.
Glad you enjoyed it Luke, thanks for watching 👍
Wow, what a breathtaking walk. Some lovely places there. Why they want to ruin it with litter, i will never know. They need their noses rubbing in it. Great to see you out and about especially as this year we had August in September. Never seen dovedale so empty but such an early start for you in order to find it empty. When i went it was very busy. Nice to see you're meeting your fans too. Thanks as always. Your vids are like a friend dropping in 😀
Thanks Kelly, yes I got out on this very hot day which made up for August not being great. Sad about the litter isn't it. Needed to get there early as once I had descended from Thorpe Cloud it was already getting busy again. It was lovely to catch up with Sandie and Penny. Glad I popped in, look forward to popping in again sometime 😀
Lovely video Patrick .Remember going there with my family when we was children really enjoyed it and the paddling .🙂
Many thanks Mary, always a popular spot is Dovedale 👍
A really lovely place to walk ,great video as usual along with really nice music ,thanks Patrick .
Many thanks as always Bill, much appreciated 👍
Really well made, Patrick.I thoroughly enjoyed it. It all looks so simple because it is so well thought out.
Many thanks, really glad you enjoyed it 👍
that was superb, loved it and the musical score fitted the video like a glove. Very wise to go early and avoid the crowds, that's what we tend to do. What lovely scenery you encountered and the views from Thorpe Cloud were something else. Thanks for your effort Patrick and I am a sucker for an ice cream myself, then again aren't we all?
Thank you very much Jeff, pleased you liked this one and the musical score. Dovedale is indeed a very spectacular place and I was glad to have arrived there so early. As soon as I got back down from Thorpe Cloud it was becoming its usual busy place, as you will have seen in the Milldale scenes. The ice cream was spot on! 👍
Hello Patrick lovely walk you had well worth the long climb I can see why you rate it up in your top walks really liked the music you wrote for this one also. Take care Patrick stay safe .
Thanks Shaun, pleased you enjoyed the music, I was happy with it too. Thanks for watching and commenting, stay safe too 👍
Another lovely video and music Patrick. Just for your reference - seeing you walking over the stepping stones at Dovedale is exactly where Guthrie (Zombie number one) attacked the actress Cristina Galbo (Edna) in the 1974 horror movie 'The Living Dead at Manchester Morgue.' Galbo fell from the stepping stones into the river as Guthrie pursued her. A cracking Zombie movie I highly recommend (you can probably tell I've watched it a few times) A lot of it was filmed in the Peak District. Very Gory and pretty scary too!
Many thanks Martin, kind of you. I didn't know about the zombie movie being filmed there so that was interesting to know 👍
@@solitaryrambler You are most welcome mate - this was a great episode. I look forward to your next one!
Hi Patrick. Yep, pays to be the early bird. Nice location. Cheers.
Thanks for watching Chris 👍
Great vlog Patrick. Love Dovedale. Like you said very popular. Apparently Kenny Everett's Ashes were scattered there. I should imagine with many others. I've been late at night in summer about 2230. Very eerie. There was segments of a dodgy Horror film made there. The Living Dead At Manchester Morgue .It's an acquired taste lol.
Many thanks for the lovely comments Richard, much appreciated. Didn't know about Kenny Everett so that's interesting. Thanks for watching 👍
@@solitaryrambler No problem Patrick. I love your vlogs . All The Best. I'm sure Mr Everett's ashes were scattered .In The Best Possible Taste.
By far the most perfect video of Dovedale , and you are a gentleman Matey . I am taking kids there tomorrow morning with a picnic basket full of goodies 😋 , and this time I will try & do what you did , get up @ 05:20 in morning which I must say be a bit of shock to my system as I hate getting up early😄 but It looks like it be worth it . Thank you for your lovely video . You by the way did not say what your 2nd favourite of the dales was ??
Thank you so much for the kind words! Glad you enjoyed this video, thanks for watching. No I didn't say my 2nd favourite dale as I reveal that in a video I made later 👍
Another excellent film Patrick. Very wise getting up early to have Dovedale to yourself. Looks like it was worth it. It’s a beautiful place isn’t it but the sheer number of people keeps me away. It’s strange to think that Biggin Dale and Wolfscote Dale are so close by but are so quiet in comparison. The trip advisor comments made me smile. It’s hard to believe they are genuine as they are that silly. I always chuckle about the one about Ben Nevis where someone complained it was too cold, there were no views and the lack of a pub at the top was disappointing 🤣
Thanks Anthony, yes I deliberately held this one back for the time and week when I shot this as I know how busy it gets. The trip advisor comments were awesome weren't they. I can't believe people are serious when they make those kind of remarks, just doesn't seem real. However, it makes entertaining reading for the rest of us! 🤣 Wolfscote and Biggin Dales to follow in future films. Have a great weekend Anthony, I've been wondering what to watch each night now since you've completed the Pennine Way! 🤣
Just the odd eight hours there Patrick. We are just coming to the end of a two week stay in North Norfolk and managed a number of pleasant walks. As I get older, I’m getting more intolerant of ‘people’, and find myself trying to avoid them more and more. Another great film and I see you have almost caught up following recent problems with your software, as this walk was only three weeks ago. Got to ask, you said Dovedale was one of two of your favourite dales in the Peak District. Are you willing to share what the second one is😂😂😂😂😂😂
Yep a nice short day here Paul! Worth getting up at 5:20am that morning though to get here before everyone else flocked to the Dovedale stepping stones. Glad you enjoyed the film and yes caught up now since the software issue. I will indeed share where my second favourite dale is, when I make the film of it! 😂
I did this walk last year and it was snided with people. The following week I decided I would have it to myself. I left Sheffield at five and arrived at Milldale at dawn. Apart from a farmer I didn’t see another soul until 08:30 and then another hour before the next. It’s the only way to do it.
Yes you always need to do an early start on this walk 👍
Hi Patrick. Absolutely stunning scenery on your walk. A pleasure to watch. Almost felt like being there on the walk, with such realistic camera shots. I don't recollect ever having been to Dovedale. It seems a beautiful area to visit. Nice relaxing music too. Was it about 8 miles?
Hi Shanita, thanks for watching and for your usual nice comments. I try to keep the camera shots as natural as possible where I can, and I do talk about this a little in a future film. The walk was just over 7 miles (the map in the link in the description below shows the calculated mileage). Pleased you liked the music too. Have a great weekend 👍
@@solitaryrambler p.s. had a chuckle about someone asking for an escalator up the hill!!😀
Yes me too when that chap told me the story! 😀
non sono molto bravo per i commenti, posso solo dire grazie, sia per le immagini che per il signore che le a fatte.
wifi 🤣 epic pat, dovedale/milldale is one of my fave places, i was there yesterday, i also talked to one of the volunteers as well and she said the same about litter, disgusting, pollys shop is epic at milldale, i also saw climbers on ilam rock once, unfortunately dovedale is a victim of of its own popularity and certain people who dont give a toss.
It was epic wasn't it Graham 🤣 Bloody wifi, who'd believe it. Yes Dovedale is indeed a victim of its own popularity. Love Pollys Shop in Milldale, that's where I got my ice cream of course 👍
Dear old Thorpe Cloud. You had a better view than I did one July. It was misty. I accessed it from Islam Park but didn’t go to the stones the. I did that about 40 years ago with my niece. Then we walked through Dovedale.I thought the rock was called Thors Cave so where is that?
I had parked in Ilam when I filmed this walk. The views from Thorpe Cloud were definitely worth the climb on this day. Thor's Cave is in the Manifold Valley 👍
Dont know if its me or you have a new microphone as the sound is good.
Thanks, same mic on the camera I've had since end of 2017 👍
Have you got the route details or map of this walk please? And how many miles was it please? 😀
Please read the video description 👍
Have you tried Bradwells ice cream?
Many times, and I talk about this in a couple of other films I made 👍