“Just hopping in the car and going” is absolutely the best way to experience the UK. Throughout your stay here, your enthusiasm for exploring and seeing the real UK has been so refreshing.
If you'd have stopped in Bakewell gone for a walk had a cup of tea and the famous Bakewell tart you would have looked around its so pretty. Matlock is famous for bikers and in the summer is so busy..did you park up and get out and look around? Peak District is so beautiful..
“Just hopping in the car and going” is absolutely the best way to experience the UK." I've been all over the UK in the last 40 or so years (holidaying, walking, hiking, etc.) and have never used a car, except for the odd hitch or cab ride.
I feel so spoilt living 20miles away from the Peak District ❤ it’s great to hear the gasps of our American cousins enjoying the beauty of our country xx much love guys
Same. I'm about 7 miles from the Peak District on the northern edge of Sheffield. I drive through Bradfield and out to the Derwent Valley on a regular basis
You have seen more of this country in a few months than I have in the last 10 years. What a lovely adventure into Derbyshire and a reminder what’s on our doorstep!!
Ray, This adventure, though the UK, had been so amazing, and being able to share it with everyone has been a pure joy. We really love having you come along with us all the days you do. We hope you have an amazing weekend, friend! 🤍 Jess & Chris x
You should have turned right in centre of Matlock roundabout over river bridge. Then 3 miles along riverside road into Matlock Bath. You missed the most stunning and scenic part lit up with shops and arcades within the valley. Plus the riverside walk and illuminations.
You missed Matlock Bath out when you drove straight through the town centre. Its like a little inland seaside resort by the river with a cable car and attractions. It gets very busy in the summer at weekends with tourists and motorbikers. The big castle/house on the hill is Riber Castle. At one time it was home to a wildlife park which I visited a few times as a child but has now been converted into luxury apartments. Being not too far from Sheffield where I live I've visited all of these places but there's a lot more to discover like Castleton & the Hope Valley.
When you went through Matlock if you'd turned right at the roundabout it would have taken you through Matlock bath. You were ten minutes from where I live. Amazing video's, thank you.
Just down the road from Matlock is Cromford (a key starting place of the Industrial Revolution and World Heritage Site), then Belper (a historic mill town twinned with Pawtucket, Rhode Island because Samuel Slater "Father of the American Factory System" grew up in Belper then emigrated to RI).
Yes Matlock bath STUNNING and you was one turn and about a mile away ,you missed a treat with its ski lift and stunning cliffs with the river flowing through the valley . Go back next year and TURN RIGHT !
New subscriber to your channel. I'm from north east England near Durham. Your enthusiasm for our country has blown me away and made me realise how much we take for granted our history and beautiful building's what we get to see every day just going about our day to day business. So glad to hear people have been welcoming to your family. Best wishes 🏴🇬🇧🇺🇲
So many comments pushing Matlock Bath, it's a tourist trap full of chip shops and amusement arcades. The real White Peak is not far away, villages like Youlgrave, Elton, Winster etc. You can stay for more than a week and walk a different path (and find a different pub) every day.
Well this time, your travels took you to an area I know quite well! Big rap for getting to Monsal Head - a lot of tourists passing through miss that great viewpoint! And you picked a really good walk there. But even MORE congratulations for making that BIG climb back up from the Wye, after you went under the viaduct! You and Chris are clearly pretty fit - that climb always used to crease me, even when I could do a lot of walking! SO many lovely villages and views and rivers and caves and landscapes in such a small area round there. The stone used for building is lovely, isn't it? And history - I mentioned Eyam just up the road, and their massive sacrifice, once before. And that viaduct carries the Monsal Trail, an old railway between Bakewell and Buxton now a walking, riding and cycleway. Shame Chatsworth was shut, although I suspect you were very short on time anyway? But even just the landscape round there is lovely. As always, what makes your videos so interesting is the time you spend just seeing and explaining the "ordinary" countryside, not just rushing through the big tourist traps. That was lovely, and brought back lots of memories. Please try to get back that way again before you leave, and maybe a bit further into the park as the days get longer? SO much more yet to see, that I am sure you would love. Thank you!
Adrian, Friend, it was such a lovely experience, and I agree so much to do in such a short distance from each area. The walk down and but up was very good. We love just getting out and seeing what we can explore and experience. It is all so enchanting to us. I was a bummer that it was closed, but we will definitely be back, and hopefully, we can pay a visit to Chatsworth. With the days being so short, we try and get out early and see all we can and just live in the moment. The landscape is just so magical by itself. It's always so lovely to know we can bring back wonderful memories for you. It's such a joy to share our fun adventures with you all. We truly appreciate your time I did want to let you know we made a donation to the local animal rescue. Unfortunately, we couldn't video the donation, but please know it was for you and your wife as required. 🤍 Jess & family x
You guys have no idea how much your vlogs nourish my soul. The places you have visited in my country have just served to make me realise that despite my 51yrs as a native there's still so much I haven't seen! The Peak District is seen by some as a poor relation of the Lake District, but for me, both are stunning. Happy 2025 to you both & your family.
Love the footage guys... Although i was hoping that as you headed towards Matlock... You might drive to the right at the roundabout and visit Matlock Bath... It's a wonderful part of Derbyshire that's almost like an inland seaside town... It has several Fish & Chip Shops... Amusement Arcades... Pubs... Restaurants... Museums... Ice Cream Shops... Motorbike Accessory Store... Picturesque Walking Trails... River Boat Hire... And even a Cable Car that goes up to the Heights of Abraham... It also has a children's mini Theme Park called Gulliver's Kingdom too. It's a great place to visit... And during the summer months it's a mecca for motor bikers... It's where i would ride to with my other biker friends many years ago... Every year they also have an evening event where illuminated boats travel down the River Derwent... As well as Matlock Bath having it's own town illuminations too... You can find many videos on here of Matlock Bath... Where you can see all of the different things that they have on offer for visitors to see and do... Many thanks for the video Chris & Jess... It's very much appreciated... All the very best... Cheers guys. 🍺
You really missed the best part of Matlock. Should have turned right at the roundabout to Matlock Bath. Really appreciate your enthusiasm as this has always been on my doorstep
Thanks for not just going to London. The North has so much to offer and the fact you visited...it feels like a compliment and you two just seem like you deserve to happy. And a little FYI, swans are nearly always friendly, even with babies in the spring. You'd have to go out of your way to annoy one to have any issues. There's basically no dangerous animals in the UK other than someone's badly behaved dog or a field with a single bull in (if there's a few bulls it's fine and they might be a bit playful, but they are just being friendly). I guess an adder could bite you but that would be newsworthy. The houses "fitting in" is a big thing. Depending on where you live, the rules can get super strict. Some places will make you consult to change the colour of your door, but it's only really like that in certain countryside areas.
I’m super blessed, as you say, to live in The Peak District and it’s lovely to see familiar sights through your eyes. Thank you for showing our beautiful part of the world to everyone.
Drove through here a couple of years ago! Beautiful in fall... Luckily Chatsworth was open! And seems you missed Haddon Hall, you drove right past it between Bakewell and Rowsley!!! Although it is hidden from the road and probably closed this time of year! But a must if in the area!!! Look it up! Cheers...
You have chosen one of many stunning places locked back in time I used to live in the village of Eyam about 5 miles from Monsal .This area is chock full of history and beauty.The Peaks are amazing
@@Snarnler I was the village newsagent in the 70s . A local chap called Clarence Daniels wrote books about the plague I sold them in my shop .My shop was built in 1667
You weren't far off Chatsworth House (unless you've already been), you would have loved that. When in Matlock and you saw the castle on the hill top, that's Riber Castle, used to be a Zoo but now luxury appartments.
i drove past it this year,, i had to go to bakewell and ended up driving round the local area and matlock,, it takes a lot to impress me but driving past chatsworth and how close ish you get to it it genuinely made me say wow,,,, what a building and setting
@@aflatminor Hi Mate, not seen the film but will check it out. But Yeh it's Luxury Apartments now" looks really good.. With View I guess it's not Cheap.
So chuffed that you enjoyed your time in the Peak District so much! . Not sure if you got on to the deck of the Headstone viaduct, or had a wander through any of the tunnels, but probably not if you were only there for an hour or so. Even when Chatsworth house and gardens are closed, you can still enjoy the huge park that surrounds it, filled with deer, lots of walks, the river and impossibly pretty villages like Edensor. All with great views of the house. I'm sure you'll be here again one day ;) All the towns and villages you drove through are so familiar and I'm always so pleased to see how little they have changed in the past few decades. As ever, thanks for taking us along on your adventures!
Mondale Viaduct(not bridge) carried the Midland Mainliner railway from Manchester to Derby via Bakewell and Matlock, the railway was closed in the Beeching Cuts in the 1960s, a real loss to the area, one of the reasons the main A6 road from Buxton through Bakewell, Matlock to Derby is clogged with traffic now
Actually, the line wasn't closed by the Beeching Cuts - I lead guided walks along the Monsal Trail, and am writing a book on the history of the line, so I'm well versed in its history. The Beeching report actually recommended keeping the line open as a through route, and just scrapping the local passenger services except for a Derby to Matlock train, with all of the other stations apart from Matlock being closed. The decision to close the line actually came a couple of years later, by Barbara Castle, who ignored the Beeching recommendation and decided to completely close the line north of Matlock. Originally, they would have gone with the suggestion of closing all of the stations south of Matlock, but local pressures saved all of them apart from Derby Nottingham Road and Matlock Bath - but that reopened again a couple of years later when they realised that closing it had been a big mistake given the amount of tourist traffic Matlock Bath attracted.
45 years ago we had a dog, a Golden Retriever called Sally, and living in Sheffield which is quite near by we would often take Sally to Monsal Dale for a walk. It became Sally's favourite place, we would walk by the river and under the viaduct and then on a little way before turning back. It was where Sally found out she could swim. She would run up to the water's edge repeatedly and then stop dead before entering the river and just barked. Getting exasperated, eventually I just picked her up and threw her in - and from then on you couldn't get her out of the water. In those days I had an estate car (station wagon), and every time we drove down the hill from the Monsal Head Hotel to the farmhouse where you crossed the bridge, Sally knew exactly where we were and would yelp excitedly in the back of the car, and as I lifted the tailgate she would be out and off to get in the river before I could grab hold of her to put a lead on. Happy memories.
Yet another masterpiece of a video log of you journey to the Peak District, a location I call home (for me the border area of East Cheshire & Derbyshire) I say this each time but you continue to excel yourselves in the scope of your hikes & the presentation of this video. Whenever I watch you guys, it’s always with a smile on my face & consider yourselves honorary Brits as you continue to embrace our history, culture & society. Thank you, thank you, thank you for all the hard work involved in reminding us what a beautiful country we live in. With love & the best of wishes at Christmas time ❤️🤗👍🏽
awesome, what a lovely walk there is some great places in the peak district, the Roaches and Luds church walk is cool if you ever go back, some amazing scenery. probably not the best time of year for it though right now
@@davidblurton7158 yeah, Rockhall Cottage is up there, crazy place, the old bloke lived in there with no running water or anything its been a dwelling back to at least the 1700s though, dont know the exact history of it
As you where driving through Matlock, you where looking at Riber Castle on your right high up on the hill. Having been born and raised in the Peak District it was interesting listening to your comments as you drove along. I found myself saying your missing the river walk on your left as you passing through Bakewell and you should have stopped at the famous Bakewell pudding shop. But that's the thing about the Peak District, you need to get out and walk to see the best bits.
Just the kind of river you might see the brightly coloured bird the Kingfisher. They fly very fast up and down stream hunting for small fish. When walking through woodlands you may also see a small blue, red, black and white bird called a Chaffinch. They have a habit of following people through the woods.
Good morning both of you. I think for scenery this has got to be your best video yet! Also I love how you react to the things you see with such enthusiasm Jess. It's like I'm seeing these things for the first time when in actual fact it's all too familiar. Thank you both for your content xx
Now and again, when I drive into where I live from the main road, I have to remind myself to look at it properly as it's too easy to grow used to view of your home patch.
It’s good to see how much of what was once an industrial area has been so beautifully reclaimed by nature. I was born in Derbyshire almost 70 years ago but moved away when I joined the RAF at the age of 20. I never appreciated how picturesque and interesting it was until I was able to move back again.
What an absolutely fab vlog! I have visited the Peak District but missed out on some on the places you visited! The walk down to the viaduct looked treacherous! And that river looked wild! But on the whole, the stunning beauty of it all just took my breath away. Next time you visit - when you pop back here “on vacation” a trip up to Bakewell is a must, just to try the Bakewell pudding as it really is lush! Keep on touring GB, I’m seeing so much of my country through your eyes, making me appreciate all the places that are “just there” that I have never visited 🥰🥰
@29:50 Yes they can create sympathetic coop architecture but somehow cannot do this with petrol stations, always the giant flat canopy and retail park frontage.
A beautiful place. I have been a few times over the years, the first was on a school trip many years ago. We were taken to the Blue John mines as part of a Geography class it left a lasting impression on me. I then went years later with my two boys my youngest was just turning 9 , we went down a mine that you went on an under ground boat. I remember the other visitors singing happy birthday to him, It was so sad to think who used to work down the mines as it would have been children the same age as my son. Sobering to think many years ago children would have been working at the age of nine down a dunk, dark hole in the ground. The last time i visited was with my husband a few years ago, We did the exact same walk as you did, it with similar weather but i dont think it was so muddy Even though it was autumn there were people in the water, we thought they were mad but they were enjoying it. It was the October half term Chatsworth was open and they were preparing for Christmas so we got a sneak peak of the Christmas decorations. They were amazing, one day i want to go back at Christmas just to see the decorations.
That was one beautiful walk I used to walk a lot going back loved to see the wild life and flowers am 83 now so hiking days are over but still have lovely memories as will you both in later life.❤
I surveyed the Monsal Trail for Sustrans when the ballast from the rail was still there back in the 1970s. I cycled along it from Bakewell photographing all the access points (35mm slides). The tunnels were open but unlit - they were closed off for some years but they are now open and lit. You parked at Monsal Head which is used for a cycle timed hill climb in the Autumn. You're in 'my country'. I've been wandering around there on foot and motor/pedal cycling for last 70+ years. Thanks for appreciating it.
Hi Jess and Chris! Really enjoying your visits to the peak district, my father toms family where from Sheffield so as a child this area was his playground! due to dreaded ra ( rheumatoid arthritis) it's been years since I've enjoyed that land? your journeys are a treat! best wishes to your family for the new year , regards John
We live about 30 minutes from Bakewell so know the Peak District well, watching your vlog was a pleasure! And kudos to you for venturing out. So many tourists stay around London for their whole vacation and miss so much of England
Glad you enjoyed your visit to our Peak district national park. We live in Chesterfield so its just on our doorstep. You should have turned right at the top of Monsal head to get onto the viaduct from there the Monsal trail takes you for a 5 or 6 miles walk along the route of the old railway line incorporating a fair amount of old railway tunnels(all lit) and are spectacular and the scenery is amazing too. Appropriare footwear is needed on many Peak District walks though.
Oh, the monsall trail, its on the bridge you walked under. It's an abandoned railway line made into a cycle path and walk, with a tea room & cycle hire, with abandoned platforms and tunnels to go through along the way. we used to cycle this both ways with our 2 children. Buxton to Bakewell, have a walk round, then back to buxton, then home by car to the high Peak, Glossop our home.
I have lived in the area you visited for over 20 years. It is very refreshing to hear how much you enjoyed your visit, as we tend to take it for granted after so long living here. As a Yorkshireman you must visit the Yorkshire dales and North York moors they are also breathtaking. Enjoy our beautiful country.
Awwww, I was waiting for you to visit Matlock Bath, just outside Matlock. It really is beautiful, the most scenic area and one of my favourite places to visit. Never mind, great video regardless.
Hiya Jess and Chris, the warmth and happiness that your channel brings is beyond my ability to truly thank you properly my friends.❤️ This was off the scale incredible and that must be the best £1.50 value for money car park ever. 😊. Those slippery bloopers added on was a nice touch. 😊. Thanks again for ending my Saturday on a high my friends. Have a good Sunday and look forward to seeing you again later in the week.. xx ❤🇺🇸
Stephen, We're so touched that we can bring joy to you. We definitely try to bring happiness and laughter to those who come with us on our fun adventures each week. It's such a blessing to have such a beautiful community. Love, it was the best £1.50 spent! We love getting out and just enjoying live to its fullest. I am so thankful you enjoyed the Bloopers at the end. I laughed so hard I cried. Chris and I definitely have different ways of being worried about each other. It was so slippery but oh, so fun! We really appreciate each and every time you come with us on all of our adventures. Also, friend coming up soon, you will have been a member of DDB for 1 years! We definitely love and appreciate all your support and kindness. 🤍 Jess & Family x
@DaydreamersBarn Dear Jess , Chris & Family it has been an absolute joy and so special for me to have been a member of DDB for nearly a year my friends, ❤ and can I please add my huge congratulations on passing 8k subscribers which is thoroughly deserved my friends. xx. ❤ Stephen.
Stephen, You have brought so much joy every time you leave us a comment to read. We love sharing our adventures and hearing about your joy and experiences along with us. Thank you for being a part of our lives, friend! 🤍 Jess x
Enjoyed this video, Chesterfield born and now living in South Lincolnshire you just covered two of our fave English places. The Peak and Lincoln. My wife and I drove through Bakewell a couple of days before Christmas on our way to see the decorations at Chatsworth House . Glad you enjoy your trips. We've travelled widely and done several road trips in the US which were great but it's always good to come home and explore more of our own country.
love seeing my country through your eyes. I have walked many of these trails in my youth. Now with limited mobilty you bring the first time I saw it right back. Thank you for your love of our beautiful countryside.
trouble is there is just so much to see in england,,, and then there is the wonderful wales and the astonishing scotland,, its hard to see everything but at lest your having a good sniff about
The Weir, waterfall, would have driven a mill in an industrial building. The large 'bridge' is in fact a Railway viaduct, carrying a railway line across the river valley. I think your 'dream house' may be in danger of flooding in high water, rainy, times.
I live 20mins from monsal head. You should have followed the viaduct sign😅. I must say the beauty of that area not quite served on camera. I am very lucky to have spent 30 yrs walking in the peak district.
Called in that fish % chip shop at 33.4 on our visit to Matlock & Matlock bath in the spring this year, if youre ever out there well worth a visit, really nice.
A very close friend of 60 years lives near Matlock and I visit regularly. We are now not able to take walks such as yours and have to content ourselves with driving so thank you for sharing yours. You didn't buy a Bakewell Pudding! For exciting rivers. try "the world's most deadly", The Strid, at Fountains Abbey. Yorkshire.
Patrick, How lovely, friend! It's was such a beautiful day spent exploring some amazing beautiful places. We're so thankful for each of you coming along with us. Unfortunately, no we didn't get any pudding, but hopefully, next time, we will. Thank you for coming along with us on all of our adventures. 🤍 Jess x
The view towards the bridge was stunning. I always look forward to your videos. The Peak District is timeless and that is the attraction. Just think of the labour that went into building those walls. Remember, regarding the drone, if you can find a place to take off and land from a public road or space you can ignore the notices if not in a CAA no-fly zone on their app. I get that you may not want to argue with a jobsworth who thinks he knows the law. Being able to get out and go for a walk in the countryside in the UK is something to be treasured.
I live close to the Peak District and know the area very well. We do take it for granted it’s great to see people seeing it for the first time. Unfortunately there are many places you didn’t have the time to visit
Nothing wrong with a lean, although against a bar is better! I love the Peak District, almost as much as The Lake District. Its brilliant that you take the time to travel all over the UK Its so slippery, you need to be careful!
Absolutely LOVE and ADORE the Peak District since ‘Youth Hosteling’ as a kid with my middle school in the 70’s. Bakewell, Matlock, Buxton, Castleton … etc. Trekking with our ruck sacks between all / each hostel. Such a laugh; such brilliant memories. Outstanding area of natural beauty. ☺️🥰❤️💚💜🙏🤩🤣 🇬🇧
We need to really appreciate more our network of footpaths, some going back thousands of years. Thank you for showing some of the most beautiful areas of the UK.
Loved this so much, my Grands were in Bakewell /Rowsley pronounced Rose Lee (you passed their road after going through Bakewell opposite the petrol station) but have passed away now,, We have spent many happy hours just wandering.. You discover so much on mini ramble.. Thank you very much for taking us out.
The place on the hill above Matlock is Riber Castle. It and the areas more modern claim to fame is that it features in the Shane Meadows film Dead mans shoes. A revenge film which has a surprisingly high amount of violence. The film used many shooting locations around Derbyshire and deals with the decline and growing poverty and introduction of drugs into these ancient industrial towns once famous for fabric Mills and engineering. The film is quite a low budget cult classic and uses the beauty and bleakness of the landscape well.
Loved this video, I loved your reactions to what you saw. I’m lucky to call the Peak District home. I live in Belper, did you visit? It’s a lovely little town, down the road from Matlock. Happy travels
very relaxing video from a beautiful part of the world (every time I see water like that I want to go fishing). If you ever find yourself in the Peak District again, you might like to check out the Blue John Caverns in Castleton, which is about 25 miles north of Matlock. Blue John is a semi precious stone unique to the area.
Matlock is a beautiful town, I used to visit quite alot when I lived in Chesterfield. We have visited Chatsworth house a few times. Me and a mate of mine watched the Chatsworth stage of the Lombard RAC ralley years back, watching the cars tear arsing through the grounds at over 100mph was totally awesome. Derbyshire on the whole is a gorgeous county to visit. Keep the memories guys, they will put a smile on your face in years to come.
You're my epic adventure channel. I've just caught up with the Lincoln video, followed by this Peaks one. Both up to your high standard, different but compulsive viewing. The Lincoln one showed areas that I've never seen and that was very interesting- the Peaks one gave us the beautiful 'typically English' scenery, and it was a joy to see you 'hiking', and thoroughly enjoying the exercise. And I have to tell you that there is so much more to see, and places to go in the UK. Thanks again for the effort and thought that is needed to produce these works. Cheers ! Sheffield South Yorkshire.
Beautiful video as always. It’s a shame you didn’t get to go to the Heights of Abraham and go up in the cable car, and also the Dovedale River Walk with its famous stepping stones. You were so close to them both. Maybe next time 😊
Thats my favourite place. You cannit get onto the bridge from there. If you went right at the top you would be able to get down to the pooh bridge & walk round the grass verge to go UNDER the Monsal Head Bridge! That bridge is part of the Cycle routes! You crossed the Pooh bridge & and didn't do Pooh Sticks!!!
Isn’t TH-cam wonderful….. the joys of the algorithm and this video pops up, and what a great find, and you’ve got a new subbie. This is close to where we live and Chatsworth is one of regular dog walks, or Chatswoof as we prefer to call it. So many nice walks even if the ‘Bjg House’ is closed. The church at the Edensor which is in the estate and next to Chatsworth, is nice to look around, and JFK’s sister Kathleen is buried there as she married the 19th Duke. When our friends from Wisconsin come over Chatsworth is always on the list of place to revisit as they love it. Surprised you didn’t stop in Bakewell for one of their world famous Bakewell Puddings, not to be confused with a tart, and had the saliva going imagining eating one as you got to the roundabout by the pudding shop….. so close and yet so far. One of our stops after a walk around Chatsworth, maybe next time you’re passing through. So I’ve now got hours n hours of content to catch up on and see where else you’ve visited.
Certainly enjoyed this one Jess, born in Darley Dale & raised in Derbyshire I could drive your route blindfolded lol. For years I did the A61 run to Buxton & back almost every day, sad you missed Chatsworth. Many decades ago I almost bought a cottage in Ashford, on the left just after you turned of the main road, Fell through unfortunately). I will mark & save this video - it was so good. The others are amazing too - All the best for the New Year to you Jess, Chris & family
A day in Matlock Bath is so special. A cablecar up the Heights of Abraham, exploring the caves and mines. Walk back down through the Victorian gardens. Visit the hot springs and petrifying well. Have fish and chips in one of the many restaurants.
I live on the south side of Sheffield just a 15 minute drive from the Peak district. I've enjoyed this beautiful corner of England for over 44 years. Saw Rich Hall perform at Bakewell Town Hall a few months ago. Great show. Nice video, keep up the good work.
First time watching one of your videos, nice and refreshing to see someone appreciate our scenary, I live just on the edge of the peak district and so this scenary is my normal day to day. This video highlighted how much I take for granted and the scenary we have right on our door step. If you haven't already, you should visit the Lake District, North West of the UK, It's a lovely place and in my opinion the scenary is way better than the Peak District.
I love these videos where you both visit some of our towns and villages around the UK, there is so much to see. A lot of folks don't see beyond London. I don't live far from the peak district and see this sort of scenery most days, Its funny because I visited the U.S. a couple of years ago and was lucky enough to drive through the deserts around Arizona and Nevada, Monument valley, Grand Canyon etc, and I had the same feeling there as you have here, driving around the countryside and being blown away by the sights. Keep up the good work 👍😊
I bet there’s loads of people that stay on base on don’t really explore that much! It’s a once in a lifetime thing to live and experience another country for the relatively short post you guys have so it’s absolutely fantastic that you can return to the US and say to everyone that you have seen so much of the UK. Probably much more than the average person that has lived in the UK all their life!
Perhaps you could manage a brief course in stone wall construction whilst in the UK? if the farm you are buying in the US doubles as a tourist venue, I am sure your visitors would be attracted, and I assume that there are plenty of rocks about!
And/or there are courses on how to lay a hedge, which must also be a rare skill in the US. Walls and hedges are often different in different places but knowing even one method/style would be more than most people ever learn.
One of the shortest poems written by rural poet Pam Ayres went like this: 'I'm a dry-stone waller. Of all appaling callings Dry-stone walling's The most appaling of all' Having quoted that, I've talked to several of dry-stone wallers over the years and they seem a fairly cheerful bunch. I wasn't so cheerful when I tried to fix the dry-stone wall by my house hit by a truck.. It's harder than it looks...
This route proves that footpaths must be left open to the public. This is beautiful in the winter, imagine summer. In the UK we have a 'Bakewell Tart'. The tart is closely associated with the town of Bakewell. My daughter has a St. Bernard, she is called 'Sophie'. She often lies down and refuses to move when on walks. She is so big and heavy you cannot move her. You have to wait until she is ready to move.
What a beautiful video! The scenery is just stunning and the awe you guys show really comes through! The Peak district is a stunning place all year round and I am so glad you guys got to experience the shear beauty that surrounds us each day in the UK! To think that some of the first settlers in the USA that came from the UK named places in the USA fter places here in the UK but I ask can you compare them to these wonders of the World! Glad you booth enjoyed the scenery and heres wishing you a safe and Happy Christmas and a Truly cracking New Year x
Interesting to see how fresh eyes react to what us locals take for granted around the peak district. Kind of like me going to New York and seeing areas & landmarks that were shot in films.
Did you get to drive over the Woodhead Pass between Manchester and Sheffield A57 road, and the Cat & Fiddle road from Buxton to Macclesfield, both stunning routes.
“Just hopping in the car and going” is absolutely the best way to experience the UK. Throughout your stay here, your enthusiasm for exploring and seeing the real UK has been so refreshing.
If you'd have stopped in Bakewell gone for a walk had a cup of tea and the famous Bakewell tart you would have looked around its so pretty. Matlock is famous for bikers and in the summer is so busy..did you park up and get out and look around? Peak District is so beautiful..
@@helenab7390 Does Every Cafe/ Tea Room etc, serve Bakewell Tarts? I Love them & i'm from Devon 🤘
@timhannah4 there's a few The original Shop is there that serves The pudding version..yu.
“Just hopping in the car and going” is absolutely the best way to experience the UK."
I've been all over the UK in the last 40 or so years (holidaying, walking, hiking, etc.) and have never used a car, except for the odd hitch or cab ride.
I feel so spoilt living 20miles away from the Peak District ❤ it’s great to hear the gasps of our American cousins enjoying the beauty of our country xx much love guys
It's so true but despite it being on my doorstep too I stand open mouthed at some of the scenery
Me too I live within an hours drive from here, Bakewell is a town a lovely town.
Same. I'm about 7 miles from the Peak District on the northern edge of Sheffield. I drive through Bradfield and out to the Derwent Valley on a regular basis
You have seen more of this country in a few months than I have in the last 10 years. What a lovely adventure into Derbyshire and a reminder what’s on our doorstep!!
Ray,
This adventure, though the UK, had been so amazing, and being able to share it with everyone has been a pure joy. We really love having you come along with us all the days you do. We hope you have an amazing weekend, friend! 🤍 Jess & Chris x
Congrats - so few tourists from abroad ever leave London, let alone get to the countryside!
They are not tourists.
@@JC-gm3zs Really? What are they then?
You should have turned right in centre of Matlock roundabout over river bridge. Then 3 miles along riverside road into Matlock Bath.
You missed the most stunning and scenic part lit up with shops and arcades within the valley. Plus the riverside walk and illuminations.
😂 As they got to the roundabout i was screeming "turn right... turn right!!"
and cable car, caves and a tower!
riber castle obviously swayed their decision
I would say they saw about 10% of the area. Even missed most of Bakewell.
You should visit Hartington and Monyash if you get the chance.
Yes the Peak District is absolutely stunning.❤
Love this. You're literally in my backyard and despite knowing every turn you took, it was wonderful seeing it through your eyes.
You missed Matlock Bath out when you drove straight through the town centre. Its like a little inland seaside resort by the river with a cable car and attractions. It gets very busy in the summer at weekends with tourists and motorbikers. The big castle/house on the hill is Riber Castle. At one time it was home to a wildlife park which I visited a few times as a child but has now been converted into luxury apartments. Being not too far from Sheffield where I live I've visited all of these places but there's a lot more to discover like Castleton & the Hope Valley.
They missed loads of lovely places I'm only 12 miles from all these places
When you went through Matlock if you'd turned right at the roundabout it would have taken you through Matlock bath. You were ten minutes from where I live. Amazing video's, thank you.
the beauty of the uk is you can walk anywhere, so many footpaths through beautiful scenery
Just down the road from Matlock is Cromford (a key starting place of the Industrial Revolution and World Heritage Site), then Belper (a historic mill town twinned with Pawtucket, Rhode Island because Samuel Slater "Father of the American Factory System" grew up in Belper then emigrated to RI).
Yes Matlock bath STUNNING and you was one turn and about a mile away ,you missed a treat with its ski lift and stunning cliffs with the river flowing through the valley . Go back next year and TURN RIGHT !
New subscriber to your channel. I'm from north east England near Durham. Your enthusiasm for our country has blown me away and made me realise how much we take for granted our history and beautiful building's what we get to see every day just going about our day to day business. So glad to hear people have been welcoming to your family. Best wishes 🏴🇬🇧🇺🇲
You should've turn right to Matlock Bath , its like a inland seaside town.
Have you been to Chester yet? You’d love it there with its medieval buildings and Roman walls
So many comments pushing Matlock Bath, it's a tourist trap full of chip shops and amusement arcades. The real White Peak is not far away, villages like Youlgrave, Elton, Winster etc. You can stay for more than a week and walk a different path (and find a different pub) every day.
I agree, one of my fave places is Bradford dale, and Youlgrave is a joy. The river Lathkill is a particular fave also!
Well this time, your travels took you to an area I know quite well! Big rap for getting to Monsal Head - a lot of tourists passing through miss that great viewpoint! And you picked a really good walk there. But even MORE congratulations for making that BIG climb back up from the Wye, after you went under the viaduct! You and Chris are clearly pretty fit - that climb always used to crease me, even when I could do a lot of walking!
SO many lovely villages and views and rivers and caves and landscapes in such a small area round there. The stone used for building is lovely, isn't it? And history - I mentioned Eyam just up the road, and their massive sacrifice, once before. And that viaduct carries the Monsal Trail, an old railway between Bakewell and Buxton now a walking, riding and cycleway. Shame Chatsworth was shut, although I suspect you were very short on time anyway? But even just the landscape round there is lovely.
As always, what makes your videos so interesting is the time you spend just seeing and explaining the "ordinary" countryside, not just rushing through the big tourist traps. That was lovely, and brought back lots of memories. Please try to get back that way again before you leave, and maybe a bit further into the park as the days get longer? SO much more yet to see, that I am sure you would love. Thank you!
Adrian,
Friend, it was such a lovely experience, and I agree so much to do in such a short distance from each area. The walk down and but up was very good. We love just getting out and seeing what we can explore and experience. It is all so enchanting to us.
I was a bummer that it was closed, but we will definitely be back, and hopefully, we can pay a visit to Chatsworth. With the days being so short, we try and get out early and see all we can and just live in the moment.
The landscape is just so magical by itself. It's always so lovely to know we can bring back wonderful memories for you. It's such a joy to share our fun adventures with you all. We truly appreciate your time
I did want to let you know we made a donation to the local animal rescue. Unfortunately, we couldn't video the donation, but please know it was for you and your wife as required. 🤍 Jess & family x
You guys have no idea how much your vlogs nourish my soul. The places you have visited in my country have just served to make me realise that despite my 51yrs as a native there's still so much I haven't seen! The Peak District is seen by some as a poor relation of the Lake District, but for me, both are stunning. Happy 2025 to you both & your family.
It's no poor relation, It's equal and vast
The Peak District is its own kind of stunning and I've visited and walked in most of the UKs national parks. Each have their own charms.
Love the footage guys... Although i was hoping that as you headed towards Matlock... You might drive to the right at the roundabout and visit Matlock Bath... It's a wonderful part of Derbyshire that's almost like an inland seaside town... It has several Fish & Chip Shops... Amusement Arcades... Pubs... Restaurants... Museums... Ice Cream Shops... Motorbike Accessory Store... Picturesque Walking Trails... River Boat Hire... And even a Cable Car that goes up to the Heights of Abraham... It also has a children's mini Theme Park called Gulliver's Kingdom too.
It's a great place to visit... And during the summer months it's a mecca for motor bikers... It's where i would ride to with my other biker friends many years ago... Every year they also have an evening event where illuminated boats travel down the River Derwent... As well as Matlock Bath having it's own town illuminations too... You can find many videos on here of Matlock Bath... Where you can see all of the different things that they have on offer for visitors to see and do... Many thanks for the video Chris & Jess... It's very much appreciated... All the very best... Cheers guys. 🍺
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Thank you for showing me more of my own country. Your enthusiasm was heart warming. Please come back again and explore more of my wonderful country.
You really missed the best part of Matlock. Should have turned right at the roundabout to Matlock Bath. Really appreciate your enthusiasm as this has always been on my doorstep
Beautiful England 🏴❤️
You went the wrong way in Matlock,,,you should have turned right to Matlock bath ,,,stunning scenery 👍🏽
Thanks for not just going to London. The North has so much to offer and the fact you visited...it feels like a compliment and you two just seem like you deserve to happy. And a little FYI, swans are nearly always friendly, even with babies in the spring. You'd have to go out of your way to annoy one to have any issues. There's basically no dangerous animals in the UK other than someone's badly behaved dog or a field with a single bull in (if there's a few bulls it's fine and they might be a bit playful, but they are just being friendly). I guess an adder could bite you but that would be newsworthy.
The houses "fitting in" is a big thing. Depending on where you live, the rules can get super strict. Some places will make you consult to change the colour of your door, but it's only really like that in certain countryside areas.
I’m super blessed, as you say, to live in The Peak District and it’s lovely to see familiar sights through your eyes. Thank you for showing our beautiful part of the world to everyone.
Drove through here a couple of years ago! Beautiful in fall... Luckily Chatsworth was open! And seems you missed Haddon Hall, you drove right past it between Bakewell and Rowsley!!! Although it is hidden from the road and probably closed this time of year! But a must if in the area!!! Look it up! Cheers...
You have chosen one of many stunning places locked back in time I used to live in the village of Eyam about 5 miles from Monsal .This area is chock full of history and beauty.The Peaks are amazing
Especially the plague history
@@Snarnler I was the village newsagent in the 70s . A local chap called Clarence Daniels wrote books about the plague I sold them in my shop .My shop was built in 1667
You weren't far off Chatsworth House (unless you've already been), you would have loved that. When in Matlock and you saw the castle on the hill top, that's Riber Castle, used to be a Zoo but now luxury appartments.
i drove past it this year,, i had to go to bakewell and ended up driving round the local area and matlock,,
it takes a lot to impress me but driving past chatsworth and how close ish you get to it it genuinely made me say wow,,,, what a building and setting
Wasn't Riber castle in the movie 'Dead man's shoes', I believe it's being turned in to luxury apartments now 👍
@@aflatminor Hi Mate, not seen the film but will check it out. But Yeh it's Luxury Apartments now" looks really good.. With View I guess it's not Cheap.
So chuffed that you enjoyed your time in the Peak District so much! . Not sure if you got on to the deck of the Headstone viaduct, or had a wander through any of the tunnels, but probably not if you were only there for an hour or so. Even when Chatsworth house and gardens are closed, you can still enjoy the huge park that surrounds it, filled with deer, lots of walks, the river and impossibly pretty villages like Edensor. All with great views of the house. I'm sure you'll be here again one day ;) All the towns and villages you drove through are so familiar and I'm always so pleased to see how little they have changed in the past few decades. As ever, thanks for taking us along on your adventures!
Mondale Viaduct(not bridge) carried the Midland Mainliner railway from Manchester to Derby via Bakewell and Matlock, the railway was closed in the Beeching Cuts in the 1960s, a real loss to the area, one of the reasons the main A6 road from Buxton through Bakewell, Matlock to Derby is clogged with traffic now
Actually, the line wasn't closed by the Beeching Cuts - I lead guided walks along the Monsal Trail, and am writing a book on the history of the line, so I'm well versed in its history. The Beeching report actually recommended keeping the line open as a through route, and just scrapping the local passenger services except for a Derby to Matlock train, with all of the other stations apart from Matlock being closed. The decision to close the line actually came a couple of years later, by Barbara Castle, who ignored the Beeching recommendation and decided to completely close the line north of Matlock. Originally, they would have gone with the suggestion of closing all of the stations south of Matlock, but local pressures saved all of them apart from Derby Nottingham Road and Matlock Bath - but that reopened again a couple of years later when they realised that closing it had been a big mistake given the amount of tourist traffic Matlock Bath attracted.
A viaduct is a bridge
45 years ago we had a dog, a Golden Retriever called Sally, and living in Sheffield which is quite near by we would often take Sally to Monsal Dale for a walk. It became Sally's favourite place, we would walk by the river and under the viaduct and then on a little way before turning back. It was where Sally found out she could swim. She would run up to the water's edge repeatedly and then stop dead before entering the river and just barked. Getting exasperated, eventually I just picked her up and threw her in - and from then on you couldn't get her out of the water. In those days I had an estate car (station wagon), and every time we drove down the hill from the Monsal Head Hotel to the farmhouse where you crossed the bridge, Sally knew exactly where we were and would yelp excitedly in the back of the car, and as I lifted the tailgate she would be out and off to get in the river before I could grab hold of her to put a lead on. Happy memories.
Yet another masterpiece of a video log of you journey to the Peak District, a location I call home (for me the border area of East Cheshire & Derbyshire) I say this each time but you continue to excel yourselves in the scope of your hikes & the presentation of this video. Whenever I watch you guys, it’s always with a smile on my face & consider yourselves honorary Brits as you continue to embrace our history, culture & society. Thank you, thank you, thank you for all the hard work involved in reminding us what a beautiful country we live in. With love & the best of wishes at Christmas time ❤️🤗👍🏽
awesome, what a lovely walk
there is some great places in the peak district, the Roaches and Luds church walk is cool if you ever go back, some amazing scenery. probably not the best time of year for it though right now
i remember the bogey man who lived at the roaches early 80s in a house made of fallen rock slabs
amazing place,,,
@@davidblurton7158 yeah, Rockhall Cottage is up there, crazy place, the old bloke lived in there with no running water or anything
its been a dwelling back to at least the 1700s though, dont know the exact history of it
As you where driving through Matlock, you where looking at Riber Castle on your right high up on the hill. Having been born and raised in the Peak District it was interesting listening to your comments as you drove along. I found myself saying your missing the river walk on your left as you passing through Bakewell and you should have stopped at the famous Bakewell pudding shop. But that's the thing about the Peak District, you need to get out and walk to see the best bits.
Just the kind of river you might see the brightly coloured bird the Kingfisher. They fly very fast up and down stream hunting for small fish. When walking through woodlands you may also see a small blue, red, black and white bird called a Chaffinch. They have a habit of following people through the woods.
My ancestors lived in that area, one, Sir Thomas has a tomb in nearby Bakewell church. Their manor was between Haddon Hall and Matlock
Good morning both of you. I think for scenery this has got to be your best video yet! Also I love how you react to the things you see with such enthusiasm Jess. It's like I'm seeing these things for the first time when in actual fact it's all too familiar. Thank you both for your content xx
Now and again, when I drive into where I live from the main road, I have to remind myself to look at it properly as it's too easy to grow used to view of your home patch.
It’s good to see how much of what was once an industrial area has been so beautifully reclaimed by nature. I was born in Derbyshire almost 70 years ago but moved away when I joined the RAF at the age of 20. I never appreciated how picturesque and interesting it was until I was able to move back again.
What an absolutely fab vlog! I have visited the Peak District but missed out on some on the places you visited! The walk down to the viaduct looked treacherous! And that river looked wild! But on the whole, the stunning beauty of it all just took my breath away.
Next time you visit - when you pop back here “on vacation” a trip up to Bakewell is a must, just to try the Bakewell pudding as it really is lush!
Keep on touring GB, I’m seeing so much of my country through your eyes, making me appreciate all the places that are “just there” that I have never visited 🥰🥰
I must say, I've never heard someone so excited over a stream lol 😂
you haven't heard me then,😉🤣 I just love our countries beauty.
Lol you say that but there's people somewhere saying "I've never heard someone so excited to see a desert" whereas that would blow my mind! 😂
@29:50 Yes they can create sympathetic coop architecture but somehow cannot do this with petrol stations, always the giant flat canopy and retail park frontage.
A beautiful place. I have been a few times over the years, the first was on a school trip many years ago. We were taken to the Blue John mines as part of a Geography class it left a lasting impression on me. I then went years later with my two boys my youngest was just turning 9 , we went down a mine that you went on an under ground boat. I remember the other visitors singing happy birthday to him, It was so sad to think who used to work down the mines as it would have been children the same age as my son. Sobering to think many years ago children would have been working at the age of nine down a dunk, dark hole in the ground. The last time i visited was with my husband a few years ago, We did the exact same walk as you did, it with similar weather but i dont think it was so muddy Even though it was autumn there were people in the water, we thought they were mad but they were enjoying it. It was the October half term Chatsworth was open and they were preparing for Christmas so we got a sneak peak of the Christmas decorations. They were amazing, one day i want to go back at Christmas just to see the decorations.
your footage and appreciation of our country is wonderful. need to revisit when green for its full effect,
That was one beautiful walk I used to walk a lot going back loved to see the wild life and flowers am 83 now so hiking days are over but still have lovely memories as will you both in later life.❤
I surveyed the Monsal Trail for Sustrans when the ballast from the rail was still there back in the 1970s. I cycled along it from Bakewell photographing all the access points (35mm slides). The tunnels were open but unlit - they were closed off for some years but they are now open and lit. You parked at Monsal Head which is used for a cycle timed hill climb in the Autumn. You're in 'my country'. I've been wandering around there on foot and motor/pedal cycling for last 70+ years. Thanks for appreciating it.
Hi Jess and Chris! Really enjoying your visits to the peak district, my father toms family where from Sheffield so as a child this area was his playground! due to dreaded ra ( rheumatoid arthritis) it's been years since I've enjoyed that land? your journeys are a treat! best wishes to your family for the new year , regards John
We live about 30 minutes from
Bakewell so know the Peak District well, watching your vlog was a pleasure! And kudos to you for venturing out. So many tourists stay around London for their whole vacation and miss so much of England
Beautiful. Hope you all had a great Christmas. Happy New Year too!
Great to see your enthusiasm for where I live. Yes, you got Rowsley right (Row as in rowing a boat). Hope you had a lovely time.
Absolutely adore your appreciation of our lovely countryside. It has made me appreciate it more myself. ❤️
Glad you enjoyed your visit to our Peak district national park. We live in Chesterfield so its just on our doorstep. You should have turned right at the top of Monsal head to get onto the viaduct from there the Monsal trail takes you for a 5 or 6 miles walk along the route of the old railway line incorporating a fair amount of old railway tunnels(all lit) and are spectacular and the scenery is amazing too. Appropriare footwear is needed on many Peak District walks though.
Oh, the monsall trail, its on the bridge you walked under. It's an abandoned railway line made into a cycle path and walk, with a tea room & cycle hire, with abandoned platforms and tunnels to go through along the way. we used to cycle this both ways with our 2 children. Buxton to Bakewell, have a walk round, then back to buxton, then home by car to the high Peak, Glossop our home.
I have lived in the area you visited for over 20 years. It is very refreshing to hear how much you enjoyed your visit, as we tend to take it for granted after so long living here.
As a Yorkshireman you must visit the Yorkshire dales and North York moors they are also breathtaking. Enjoy our beautiful country.
Awwww, I was waiting for you to visit Matlock Bath, just outside Matlock. It really is beautiful, the most scenic area and one of my favourite places to visit. Never mind, great video regardless.
Hiya Jess and Chris, the warmth and happiness that your channel brings is beyond my ability to truly thank you properly my friends.❤️ This was off the scale incredible and that must be the best £1.50 value for money car park ever. 😊. Those slippery bloopers added on was a nice touch. 😊. Thanks again for ending my Saturday on a high my friends.
Have a good Sunday and look forward to seeing you again later in the week.. xx ❤🇺🇸
Stephen,
We're so touched that we can bring joy to you. We definitely try to bring happiness and laughter to those who come with us on our fun adventures each week. It's such a blessing to have such a beautiful community.
Love, it was the best £1.50 spent! We love getting out and just enjoying live to its fullest.
I am so thankful you enjoyed the Bloopers at the end. I laughed so hard I cried. Chris and I definitely have different ways of being worried about each other.
It was so slippery but oh, so fun! We really appreciate each and every time you come with us on all of our adventures.
Also, friend coming up soon, you will have been a member of DDB for 1 years! We definitely love and appreciate all your support and kindness.
🤍 Jess & Family x
@DaydreamersBarn Dear Jess , Chris & Family it has been an absolute joy and so special for me to have been a member of DDB for nearly a year my friends, ❤ and can I please add my huge congratulations on passing 8k subscribers which is thoroughly deserved my friends. xx. ❤ Stephen.
Stephen,
You have brought so much joy every time you leave us a comment to read. We love sharing our adventures and hearing about your joy and experiences along with us. Thank you for being a part of our lives, friend! 🤍 Jess x
Enjoyed this video, Chesterfield born and now living in South Lincolnshire you just covered two of our fave English places. The Peak and Lincoln. My wife and I drove through Bakewell a couple of days before Christmas on our way to see the decorations at Chatsworth House . Glad you enjoy your trips. We've travelled widely and done several road trips in the US which were great but it's always good to come home and explore more of our own country.
love seeing my country through your eyes. I have walked many of these trails in my youth. Now with limited mobilty you bring the first time I saw it right back. Thank you for your love of our beautiful countryside.
trouble is there is just so much to see in england,,, and then there is the wonderful wales and the astonishing scotland,,
its hard to see everything but at lest your having a good sniff about
The Weir, waterfall, would have driven a mill in an industrial building. The large 'bridge' is in fact a Railway viaduct, carrying a railway line across the river valley.
I think your 'dream house' may be in danger of flooding in high water, rainy, times.
I live 20mins from monsal head. You should have followed the viaduct sign😅. I must say the beauty of that area not quite served on camera. I am very lucky to have spent 30 yrs walking in the peak district.
The sky as you drove on from Ashford to Monsal Head and after you parked up was spectacular. If often is though.
Good morning and seasons greetings from the Peak District
Called in that fish % chip shop at 33.4 on our visit to Matlock & Matlock bath in the spring this year, if youre ever out there well worth a visit, really nice.
A very close friend of 60 years lives near Matlock and I visit regularly. We are now not able to take walks such as yours and have to content ourselves with driving so thank you for sharing yours. You didn't buy a Bakewell Pudding! For exciting rivers. try "the world's most deadly", The Strid, at Fountains Abbey. Yorkshire.
Patrick,
How lovely, friend! It's was such a beautiful day spent exploring some amazing beautiful places. We're so thankful for each of you coming along with us. Unfortunately, no we didn't get any pudding, but hopefully, next time, we will. Thank you for coming along with us on all of our adventures. 🤍 Jess x
The view towards the bridge was stunning. I always look forward to your videos. The Peak District is timeless and that is the attraction. Just think of the labour that went into building those walls. Remember, regarding the drone, if you can find a place to take off and land from a public road or space you can ignore the notices if not in a CAA no-fly zone on their app. I get that you may not want to argue with a jobsworth who thinks he knows the law. Being able to get out and go for a walk in the countryside in the UK is something to be treasured.
I live close to the Peak District and know the area very well. We do take it for granted it’s great to see people seeing it for the first time. Unfortunately there are many places you didn’t have the time to visit
Nothing wrong with a lean, although against a bar is better!
I love the Peak District, almost as much as The Lake District.
Its brilliant that you take the time to travel all over the UK
Its so slippery, you need to be careful!
Absolutely LOVE and ADORE the Peak District since ‘Youth Hosteling’ as a kid with my middle school in the 70’s. Bakewell, Matlock, Buxton, Castleton … etc. Trekking with our ruck sacks between all / each hostel. Such a laugh; such brilliant memories.
Outstanding area of natural beauty. ☺️🥰❤️💚💜🙏🤩🤣 🇬🇧
We need to really appreciate more our network of footpaths, some going back thousands of years. Thank you for showing some of the most beautiful areas of the UK.
Hi, i live in Derbyshire and it never gets old....I am so lucky and appreciate being so. I think its great that you feel the same...all the best.
Loved this so much, my Grands were in Bakewell /Rowsley pronounced Rose Lee (you passed their road after going through Bakewell opposite the petrol station) but have passed away now,, We have spent many happy hours just wandering.. You discover so much on mini ramble.. Thank you very much for taking us out.
I live less than 20 miles from the Peak District and it's beautiful, even more so in the summer. Glad you liked the place, another great video!
The place on the hill above Matlock is Riber Castle. It and the areas more modern claim to fame is that it features in the Shane Meadows film Dead mans shoes. A revenge film which has a surprisingly high amount of violence. The film used many shooting locations around Derbyshire and deals with the decline and growing poverty and introduction of drugs into these ancient industrial towns once famous for fabric Mills and engineering.
The film is quite a low budget cult classic and uses the beauty and bleakness of the landscape well.
Loved this video, I loved your reactions to what you saw. I’m lucky to call the Peak District home. I live in Belper, did you visit? It’s a lovely little town, down the road from Matlock. Happy travels
very relaxing video from a beautiful part of the world (every time I see water like that I want to go fishing). If you ever find yourself in the Peak District again, you might like to check out the Blue John Caverns in Castleton, which is about 25 miles north of Matlock. Blue John is a semi precious stone unique to the area.
Matlock is a beautiful town, I used to visit quite alot when I lived in Chesterfield. We have visited Chatsworth house a few times. Me and a mate of mine watched the Chatsworth stage of the Lombard RAC ralley years back, watching the cars tear arsing through the grounds at over 100mph was totally awesome. Derbyshire on the whole is a gorgeous county to visit. Keep the memories guys, they will put a smile on your face in years to come.
You're my epic adventure channel. I've just caught up with the Lincoln video, followed by this Peaks one. Both up to your high standard, different but compulsive viewing. The Lincoln one showed areas that I've never seen and that was very interesting- the Peaks one gave us the beautiful 'typically English' scenery, and it was a joy to see you 'hiking', and thoroughly enjoying the exercise. And I have to tell you that there is so much more to see, and places to go in the UK. Thanks again for the effort and thought that is needed to produce these works. Cheers ! Sheffield South Yorkshire.
Beautiful video as always. It’s a shame you didn’t get to go to the Heights of Abraham and go up in the cable car, and also the Dovedale River Walk with its famous stepping stones. You were so close to them both. Maybe next time 😊
hey guys im from the Peak District a town called Glossop
Great video, haven't been there for 20 years. You missed Matlock the most stunning place in the peak district. X
Glad you've come up to our neck of the woods, glad you came through Bakewell. you should have a a Bakewell Pud.
Thats my favourite place. You cannit get onto the bridge from there. If you went right at the top you would be able to get down to the pooh bridge & walk round the grass verge to go UNDER the Monsal Head Bridge! That bridge is part of the Cycle routes!
You crossed the Pooh bridge & and didn't do Pooh Sticks!!!
Isn’t TH-cam wonderful….. the joys of the algorithm and this video pops up, and what a great find, and you’ve got a new subbie.
This is close to where we live and Chatsworth is one of regular dog walks, or Chatswoof as we prefer to call it.
So many nice walks even if the ‘Bjg House’ is closed.
The church at the Edensor which is in the estate and next to Chatsworth, is nice to look around, and JFK’s sister Kathleen is buried there as she married the 19th Duke.
When our friends from Wisconsin come over Chatsworth is always on the list of place to revisit as they love it.
Surprised you didn’t stop in Bakewell for one of their world famous Bakewell Puddings, not to be confused with a tart, and had the saliva going imagining eating one as you got to the roundabout by the pudding shop….. so close and yet so far.
One of our stops after a walk around Chatsworth, maybe next time you’re passing through.
So I’ve now got hours n hours of content to catch up on and see where else you’ve visited.
Certainly enjoyed this one Jess, born in Darley Dale & raised in Derbyshire I could drive your route blindfolded lol. For years I did the A61 run to Buxton & back almost every day, sad you missed Chatsworth. Many decades ago I almost bought a cottage in Ashford, on the left just after you turned of the main road, Fell through unfortunately). I will mark & save this video - it was so good.
The others are amazing too - All the best for the New Year to you Jess, Chris & family
A day in Matlock Bath is so special. A cablecar up the Heights of Abraham, exploring the caves and mines. Walk back down through the Victorian gardens. Visit the hot springs and petrifying well. Have fish and chips in one of the many restaurants.
I live on the south side of Sheffield just a 15 minute drive from the Peak district. I've enjoyed this beautiful corner of England for over 44 years. Saw Rich Hall perform at Bakewell Town Hall a few months ago. Great show. Nice video, keep up the good work.
I love your walks and visits to lovely places. Thankyou so much and love to you all.❤
I live just 4 miles from Chatsworth and visit often.
First time watching one of your videos, nice and refreshing to see someone appreciate our scenary, I live just on the edge of the peak district and so this scenary is my normal day to day. This video highlighted how much I take for granted and the scenary we have right on our door step. If you haven't already, you should visit the Lake District, North West of the UK, It's a lovely place and in my opinion the scenary is way better than the Peak District.
I love these videos where you both visit some of our towns and villages around the UK, there is so much to see. A lot of folks don't see beyond London.
I don't live far from the peak district and see this sort of scenery most days, Its funny because I visited the U.S. a couple of years ago and was lucky enough to drive through the deserts around Arizona and Nevada, Monument valley, Grand Canyon etc, and I had the same feeling there as you have here, driving around the countryside and being blown away by the sights. Keep up the good work 👍😊
I bet there’s loads of people that stay on base on don’t really explore that much! It’s a once in a lifetime thing to live and experience another country for the relatively short post you guys have so it’s absolutely fantastic that you can return to the US and say to everyone that you have seen so much of the UK. Probably much more than the average person that has lived in the UK all their life!
Perhaps you could manage a brief course in stone wall construction whilst in the UK? if the farm you are buying in the US doubles as a tourist venue, I am sure your visitors would be attracted, and I assume that there are plenty of rocks about!
And/or there are courses on how to lay a hedge, which must also be a rare skill in the US. Walls and hedges are often different in different places but knowing even one method/style would be more than most people ever learn.
One of the shortest poems written by rural poet Pam Ayres went like this:
'I'm a dry-stone waller.
Of all appaling callings
Dry-stone walling's
The most appaling of all'
Having quoted that, I've talked to several of dry-stone wallers over the years and they seem a fairly cheerful bunch.
I wasn't so cheerful when I tried to fix the dry-stone wall by my house hit by a truck.. It's harder than it looks...
This route proves that footpaths must be left open to the public. This is beautiful in the winter, imagine summer. In the UK we have a 'Bakewell Tart'. The tart is closely associated with the town of Bakewell. My daughter has a St. Bernard, she is called 'Sophie'. She often lies down and refuses to move when on walks. She is so big and heavy you cannot move her. You have to wait until she is ready to move.
What a beautiful video! The scenery is just stunning and the awe you guys show really comes through! The Peak district is a stunning place all year round and I am so glad you guys got to experience the shear beauty that surrounds us each day in the UK! To think that some of the first settlers in the USA that came from the UK named places in the USA fter places here in the UK but I ask can you compare them to these wonders of the World! Glad you booth enjoyed the scenery and heres wishing you a safe and Happy Christmas and a Truly cracking New Year x
Don't forget to try the Bakewell Tarts
Interesting to see how fresh eyes react to what us locals take for granted around the peak district. Kind of like me going to New York and seeing areas & landmarks that were shot in films.
The pub at the start of the Monsal Trail is very good and the food is excellent.
I used to have a delivery route down some of those roads, loved driving in autumn. Shame you stayed on main roads as you missed some fantastic scenery
That's Riber Castle you saw on the hill as you drove through Matlock Town.
Did you get to drive over the Woodhead Pass between Manchester and Sheffield A57 road, and the Cat & Fiddle road from Buxton to Macclesfield, both stunning routes.