It was nice to see you both at Stonehenge Shanita. I've never actually been there, apart from driving past it once many eons ago. But wow, all those people there during your walk! 😯It's obviously a popular tourist attraction. All that traffic on the nearby road too. Liked the look of Woodhenge actually, fascinating to see all those pillars. Lovely haunting theme "Ancient Secrets" with the bells, enjoyed that very much. All the best 👍
@CountrysideWalking3 күн бұрын
Hi Patrick. Always lovely to hear from you. Yes - it's a tourist area but pleased we found a walking route to the ancient stones (which are enormous!!). Also like you, a return to some of my roots. Music was a bit sombre and atmospheric but hopefully matched the mood of film. Thanks for your loyal support Patrick.👍😊
@nickcooper12604 күн бұрын
Thanks for this, the Neolithic remains in Wiltshire are incredible. It is a area of many leylines and accounts for about 80% of the Worlds's crop circles.
@CountrysideWalking4 күн бұрын
Hi Nick. Thanks for your comments. I know Wiltshire is some distance from the North. I have also heard of leylines. Its an interesting connection between leylines and crop circles, and nice see responses along this topic.
@myiceismakinmefreeze4 күн бұрын
I have been in Oldham all my life, and that's the first time i have ever seen Oldham edge. Been the pub a few times though 😊 but never walked there. You learn something new every day.
@CountrysideWalking4 күн бұрын
Well that's good to know other people have found somewhere new as a result of our walks. Glad to see your comments. Thanks for that.🙂
@lancsway6 күн бұрын
Lovely area and beautiful cathedral. Really like those two compositions Shanita, "So Far" and "Dawn Chorus", some nice chord progressions and memorable melodies.
@CountrysideWalking6 күн бұрын
What lovely comments about my music composition. Both tracks were produced several years ago 'So Far' 2017 and 'Dawn Chorus' 2019, but nice to re-introduce again when appropriate. Much appreciated Steve. Many thanks. 🎼🎵
@ChrisJB8 күн бұрын
Salisbury looks absolutely beautiful. I've never been but would like to. I have visited Stonehenge on Salisbury Plain though. 🙂
@CountrysideWalking8 күн бұрын
That's Interesting Chris, you visiting Salisbury as well as Stonehenge. We found a walking route to Stonehenge which avoided the tourists entrance. 🙂
@elliotmarsh11 күн бұрын
From Salisbury, my dog all the time there - we just wondered if anyone had videoed the place on KZbin and found this!
@CountrysideWalking10 күн бұрын
That's great to read. So rewarding to know our route round Old Sarum was of interest to you. Thanks for watching.
@MrJud6211 күн бұрын
lovely piece of music to accompany,some fine footage.
@CountrysideWalking10 күн бұрын
Really nice to read comments like yours. As it's such a variation from usual walking activities, but also something different. Thanks for appreciation of music too Ken. 🙂
@solitaryrambler11 күн бұрын
That was a lovely little film Shanita. Salisbury Cathedral looks like another great cathedral, love the cloisters and some of the pillars appeared a bit crooked, which adds to their charm. Your lovely music "So Far and Dawn Chorus" really fitted well with the scenes in the gardens and water meadows. All the best 👍
@CountrysideWalking11 күн бұрын
Hi Patrick. Thanks so much for watching and kind comments. I know its not our usual walking activities, but makes a nice change. Hope the crooked pillars weren't due to crooked filming angels.😯😉 Quite expensive now to tour the whole cathedral, so only parts filmed, but we have visited before charges introduced. Thanks for music comments too. Both tracks from earlier music production days.
@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling11 күн бұрын
Absolutely beautiful. The water is so clean to have the fish that size there, too. Beautiful composition, Shanita, I really loved the music. I loved the Swan too. I hadn't realised that Salisbury was on the water. I've never been. It's certainly a beautiful place. Thanks for sharing.
@CountrysideWalking11 күн бұрын
Hi Chiris. Thanks for comments. Yes we took a break there and a change from filming our usual walking activities, so I'm glad still enjoyed. Hope keeping well. All the best.
@MrJud6216 күн бұрын
STAYED IN BOURNMOUTH FOR A FEW DAYS,VISITED THE NEW FOREST,WEYMOUTH AND SALISBURY CATHEDRAL,STUNNIG PLACE.
@CountrysideWalking16 күн бұрын
That's great Ken. Nice to know you made that journey and went to the same place as us.
@lancsway16 күн бұрын
Gosh, that's a fair trip down the M6, also visiting Stonehenge I note. The National Trust Figsbury Ring also looks like an interesting walk in that area.
@CountrysideWalking16 күн бұрын
Yes over a 200 miles journey. We had a holiday trip to Salisbury for two reasons. I was not only brought up in Bristol, so had childhood memories of the area and Dorset. The other reasons was my fascination for Stonehenge (due for upload). Old Sarum was an unexpected location. I've not heard of Figsbury Ring though, but always helpful to find new locations. Thanks Steve.
@solitaryrambler18 күн бұрын
Wow this is a real change of scene for you both Shanita! 😃I went to Salisbury just the once I think when I lived down south. Love the castle ruins, especially seeing where you walked around those old walls, they're a fascinating sight. Enjoyed "Chill of the Night", a lovely gentle theme. All the best 👍
@CountrysideWalking18 күн бұрын
Hi Patrick. I omitted to mention in the description we had a holiday break in Salisbury because of my interest in Stonehenge (due to be uploaded), so we took the opportunity of exploring around parts of Wiltshire and Amesbury. Like yourself its nice to take in other areas. Glad you liked our change of scene. Also 'Chill of the Night' a variation on another track. Thanks so much for your support. Appreciated.👍🙂
@irshadoldham714518 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@CountrysideWalking18 күн бұрын
My pleasure. Thank you also.
@irshadoldham714518 күн бұрын
Nice one
@CountrysideWalking18 күн бұрын
Thanks for commentating.
@여행젤라22 күн бұрын
Thank you for sharing your video. I'm 629th new friend. Have a good weekend my friend~❤
@MiddleAgedDroneChick22 күн бұрын
I really enjoyed taking this walk with you virtually. Great video, great channel!
@CountrysideWalking21 күн бұрын
Lovely comments to read and pleased you enjoy the channel too. Many thanks.
@vs12323 күн бұрын
Very beautiful nature
@heartofoak45Ай бұрын
The Pike was built in 1863 to commemorate the marriage of the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII) to Princess Alexandra of Denmark. It's not difficult to find, I used to ride up there aged 10 on my bike from Mossley Road. That would be in 1955 when there was another Queen Regnant on the throne and the Prince of Wales became such in 1956 and invested in 1969.
@CountrysideWalking29 күн бұрын
Yes. I did research the information you mentioned in your comments. Thanks. Appreciated.
@ChrisJBАй бұрын
With this miserable, gloomy weather we are experiencing, it's nice to see those summery scenes Shanita. I've never seen a 'tithe stone' before either. There is a lovely old property at the Broad Lane end of Lower Lane called Tithe Barn. 🙂
@CountrysideWalkingАй бұрын
Hi Chris. Yes our walks are behind but seasons change so quickly before uploads. We really saw quite a few things and the Tithe stone was one. I think I saw the Tithe barn you mentioned. Hope keeping well.
@geoffreyfitch7095Ай бұрын
What to do about that downed Way marker...?
@CountrysideWalking25 күн бұрын
That's the question or problem isn't it?
@lancswayАй бұрын
So many picturesque places and so close to home. Some more interesting snippets from Michael, like the Tithe stone. The nicest Tithe barn I have seen is Rivington Hall Barn. We have been walking around Piethorne Valley, from one of your videos a few years ago, lovely walks with interesting history.
@CountrysideWalkingАй бұрын
Thats great to read about you following a Piethorn route Steve. It's good to know our routes are helpful to walkers. Michael is so on tap with historical info too. We really enjoyed Hartshead .
@MrJud62Ай бұрын
my neck of the woods shanita some lovely scenery
@CountrysideWalkingАй бұрын
Thought it would be your neck of the woods Ken. Thanks.
@atrampinthehills.841Ай бұрын
That was fantastic..Hartshead pike looked great, somewhere i have never been...the Tithe stone was interesting...funny how the quiet lane turned out to be the noisiest part of the walk..thanks for the video, really enjoyed it.
@CountrysideWalkingАй бұрын
Hi Steve. Had a chuckle about the quiet lane being the noisiest part of walk. Same humour as me. 😄Thanks for that and glad you enjoyed. All best to you both.
@solitaryramblerАй бұрын
I couldn't wait to watch this once I received the notification of your new upload! 😁 I've visited these places myself, think I did the same route as you did from Park Bridge via Rocher Vale to Hartshead Pike. Loved that shot you took Michael through the stile with the pike seen in the distance between the posts. I laughed loudly when you asked Michael if he was enjoying it whilst that tractor came by on the quiet lane 😂 Enjoyed "Atmospheric", nice synth with piano solos. Thanks Shanita, all the best 👍
@CountrysideWalkingАй бұрын
Hi Patrick. Lovely comments to read. It's interesting how certain areas appeal more than other places. The fact we got lost a few times meant we actually did a more scenic longer route than otherwise. But you mentioned doing the same route without getting lost. 🤭👍Yes. I was being sarcastic about a quiet lane when a noisy tractor roared passed. All the best.
@solitaryramblerАй бұрын
@@CountrysideWalking I just had to re-check - I did this in early 2017, but the route from Rocher Vale to the pike was to follow the Tameside Trail waymarks. I don't recall it being hard to follow, but that was over 7 years ago now so the path and waymarks may have deteriorated since then judging by the one post you found on its side in the mud 👍
@KhurshidsChannelАй бұрын
Very nice video. Thanks for sharing. 👍3
@CountrysideWalkingАй бұрын
So pleased you liked the video. Certainly plenty to see on our way.
@irshadoldham7145Ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@CountrysideWalkingАй бұрын
A pleasure to share. Thank you.
@irshadoldham7145Ай бұрын
Nice one
@CountrysideWalkingАй бұрын
Glad you enjoyed.
@vs123Ай бұрын
I like castle old
@CountrysideWalkingАй бұрын
There are so plenty of castles around to visit, but Hartshead Pike is set in a beautiful area.
@thevigarfeelingАй бұрын
Hello, this looks a lovely and enjoyable walk through the fields and beyond. It seemed you had a beautiful day for it also. We enjoyed watching this. All the best Chelsea and Mike
@CountrysideWalkingАй бұрын
It was one of those walks we really enjoyed. Unexpected places and views around Tameside. Thanks for watching and your comments.
@J.A.MadventuresАй бұрын
You two are very relaxing to listen to, and your videos equally relaxing to watch 😘🥰😍 thank you for sharing them with us 🌈✝️🕊️😇 x x x beautiful couple x x x x
@CountrysideWalkingАй бұрын
Hello Madventures. It's always nice to share our walking ventures, and rewarding to know they bring relaxing enjoyment to others. Thanks for watching them.🙂👍🚶♀🚶♂
@J.A.MadventuresАй бұрын
@@CountrysideWalking my pleasure 🌈✝️🕊️👍🏼😇😘🥰😍 x x x
@JJONNYREPPАй бұрын
Ogden and Piethorne Reservoir - Lancashire 1505pm 23.10.24 newhay. no one mentions newhey... though some say newhey isn't where it's supposed to be... refer to the walk between syke and wardle..
@CountrysideWalkingАй бұрын
We both know Newhay well, but this route was focused on Ogden and Piethorn Reservoir rather than other areas.
@JJONNYREPPАй бұрын
@@CountrysideWalking Comments on ‘Ogden and Piethorne Reservoir - Lancashire’ 1339pm 24.10.24 yeah but if you walk down towards the main road from ogden you come to newhey and the pub the bull... which does a decent pint in there of an afternoon...
@JJONNYREPPАй бұрын
Ogden and Piethorne Reservoir - Lancashire 1458pm 23.10.24 walk that in mid winter. if yer assured of yourself it's a nice brusque walk.. and very enjoyable.
@CountrysideWalkingАй бұрын
We did this route quite a while ago, but nice to see your comments. Thanks.
@solitaryramblerАй бұрын
That stile looked a tricky one Shanita, I was rooting for you as you were squeezing through 😁 I was interested to hear Michael talking about maintaining stiles, gates, signposts, etc. I've encountered that a lot myself lately where paths have been very hard to find or follow due to lack of maintenance. Loved the stone cycle sculpture on your walk. "Slumbering" is a great name for your musical score Shanita, another enjoyable piano piece there. All the best 👍
@CountrysideWalkingАй бұрын
Thanks so much for your kind comments Patrick. Glad you sympathised with the navigation problems. I know a lot of walkers use apps for guidance, so I don't know if same applies. Thanks for your feedback on Slumbering. Relieved my library collections can deliver as not always able to spend the time I would like on music productions, but sometimes I still revert back to older tracks. 🎹🎼🎵🎶
@KhurshidsChannelАй бұрын
Such stunning views! You’ve really captured the essence of these places. Thanks for sharing such an amazing content! 👍16
@CountrysideWalkingАй бұрын
Thanks so much for your comments. Glad you enjoyed.
@chrisbentleywalkingandramblingАй бұрын
What a beautiful walk, once you clear the houses and the smiling bin. You said you weren't quite well Shanita. I hope you have recovered. Michael is never lost, he is just unsure of his current location. Sadly, things change over the years and Green Belt gets sold off. It rather defeats the idea of having one. It isn't about how fast you go but the enjoyment you get on the hike. None of us are getting any younger sadly. I certainly feel the miles these days. Those squeeze gates are really tight too. Thanks for sharing Shanita.
@CountrysideWalkingАй бұрын
Hello Chris. Good to hear from you. Hope you are keeping well as not seen usual uploads, for a while. Thanks for those reassuring comments. Had to smile about never getting lost, but as you say landmarks do change over the years. Also I agree about its not about how fast you go! just enjoy it.😊
@chrisbentleywalkingandramblingАй бұрын
@@CountrysideWalking we've been away on a two week Western Mediterranean Cruise, which will be up in an hour or so. I really need to get back out there on the hills. I hope you and Michael are having a wonderful Sunday.
@lancswayАй бұрын
I know this area well of course, just a 5 minute drive from home, I'm often at Burrs for a morning walk. If you're in that area again, let me know and we can meet up for a brew. The bench opposite the sculpture of the children at Walmersley brook is my favourite seat for sitting and listening to the birds. The other two benches get worse every year. Haven't tried that link route from Kirklees to Burrs across Longsight Road, interesting.
@CountrysideWalkingАй бұрын
Hi Steve. That would be brilliant to have a meet up if in the area again. Often wondered what it would be like to meet up personally with regulars to my page. Thought you might like Burrs as I know you have filmed this area too. I didn't know you were familiar with a favourite seat presume it wasn't the one with the missing bench panels. Glad another route (Kirklees Valley) for you to try out perhaps. Thanks Steve.
@ChrisJBАй бұрын
I do like Barrowford....it has a Booth's supermarket for starters! Often though I tend to just pass through on my way to the Dales. I visited the Heritage Centre in the early 2000s and don't remember it being as nice as it looked in your film Shanita. Perhaps I need to go again. Hope you and Michael are well.
@CountrysideWalkingАй бұрын
Hi Chris. Thanks for comments. I know about the Booths supermarket. Have been there a few times. We haven't been too good with sickness virus going round but on the road to recovery now. Hope you and family keeping well. All the best.
@ChrisJBАй бұрын
@@CountrysideWalking Get well soon 🤞
@CountrysideWalkingАй бұрын
@@ChrisJB Thanks Chris.🙂
@rossendalecollieries79952 ай бұрын
pity you missed all the mining history, you were actually stood on a pit heap at one point
@michaeldenham96812 ай бұрын
Yes I was aware of the coal mining in the area. In fact, on a previous walk on the other side of Scout Moor, we came across an open shaft - most unusual; they're usually capped, or at least fenced off. I used to love underground exploration, originally the lead mines of Derbyshire etc, and that led on to caving as a sport.
@CountrysideWalkingАй бұрын
I note your comments, which I believe Michael has already responded. My main focus on this walk was to see Waugh's Well. Obviously we're not always able to include every historical landmark, but hope there were some points of interest too.
@rossendalecollieries7995Ай бұрын
@@michaeldenham9681 loved the video, always enjoy that area
@atrampinthehills.8412 ай бұрын
Did you make a wish in the fairy stream?...the walled garden looks wonderful...Loved all the names for the Privvy, even the rude ones..ha ha..A friend once told me that he knew of a Blackbird that lived in a churchyard and it used to Sing "here comes the bride"...i think he may have been pulling my leg...A real interesting route, enjoyed it.
@CountrysideWalking2 ай бұрын
Hi Steven. Really glad you enjoyed the walled garden, not to mention the choice of privy names. I think you're right about that blackbird song lyrics. Not heard of that one before - always something new.😀😊 p.s. No. Afraid to say I didn't make a wish - 🙂
@solitaryrambler2 ай бұрын
That was a great walk Shanita, a bit of everything in it as Michael was saying. I've heard of Blacko Tower but not familiar with the other places you visited. I was smiling to myself when you were reading out the privy by any other name sign 😁 Nice piece of music again in "Casual Encounter". I think when you had your tea at the end, that's the first time I've seen Michael without a hat. All the best 👍
@CountrysideWalking2 ай бұрын
Yes. Michael looks different without his hat - you could say that's his relaxing pose.😊Totally unexpected reading down to that particular privy word which didn't read out loud. Nice to know the easy walks can be enjoyed as much as the more challenging walks. Also a change for me to use my more upbeat tracks to suit mood of walks (e.g. 'Casual Encounter'). Thanks so much for your comments Patrick enjoy your weekend.
@lancsway2 ай бұрын
What a lovely walk, full of interest, we are definitely going to do that one, but not parking at the heritage centre, that is expensive. Nicely put together video Shanita with another pleasant piece of music "Casual Encounter". Did you use a little wireless mic when you were sat chatting?
@CountrysideWalking2 ай бұрын
Spot on Steve. Afraid it was only a cheap wifi mic, hence a bit distorted but always trying out something new. As far as parking charges, we always park on the road these days, but used to be free. Thanks Steve.
@vs1232 ай бұрын
Beautiful parks
@CountrysideWalking2 ай бұрын
Thanks this was a very leisurely walk for a nice change.
@outdoorstours2 ай бұрын
So beautiful area, great nature sounds and filming. LIKE 22 ♥
@CountrysideWalking2 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for your comments. Agree about natural sounds of nature.
@J.A.Madventures2 ай бұрын
I loved your selfie, well done, you’re a natural x x x 🌈✝️🕊️😇😘🥰😍 x x x
@CountrysideWalking2 ай бұрын
Well what a surprise to read your comments. Must admit selfies are not something I'm used to so very much appreciate the encouragement. Many thanks for that. 🙂🤩
@ChrisJB2 ай бұрын
Some lovely scenes there Shanita. I've lost count of the times I've driven past Plunge, between Norden and Edenfield and I've always liked the name. I should give this walk a go.
@CountrysideWalking2 ай бұрын
Although limited for filming, it was very scenic place to be in, almost an oasisi hdden away. Its a kind of Sunday afternoon place to visit. I would recommended checking out if you can Chris. Thanks for support. Hope keeping well.
@nickgcbond2 ай бұрын
Fabulous. I was so engrossed with the waterfall, was beginning to imagine perhaps you've found the garden of eden and the the bloke with the pint turned up and then I thought, are they in a pub garden or something? lol Pretty spectacular though and first time I've heard of it.
@CountrysideWalking2 ай бұрын
Unfortunately I didn't expect that bloke to turn up in the middle of filming. I think he had a take away coffee though! But so nice to find a waterfall like that so local too. Thanks Nick.
@yasminshikingmission2 ай бұрын
Nice wander by the water and a lovely looking waterfall 😊 it does sound pretty loud close to the falls
@CountrysideWalking2 ай бұрын
Thanks Yasmin for watching and commentating. It's amazing finding a small oasis and lovely waterfall so close by.
@lancsway2 ай бұрын
One of our lockdown walks, I remember Jeanie wanting to go back with some Cif and a cloth to clean the information sign by the waterfall of the mill ruins. Love that "Moonbeams" piece, cleverly done. Like the camera chat, when I do it it still feels really strange, befriending a box in my hand.
@CountrysideWalking2 ай бұрын
Ha had a real laugh at your comments Steve. 😀 Was wondering where the Ciff and cloth remarks was about, but yes a lot of signs need clearing up. Glad you liked 'Moonbeams' track arrangement. Like you, I just don't feel natural talking to myself spontaneously.🙃
@atrampinthehills.8412 ай бұрын
What a lovely place to explore..the plunge was pretty impressive, especially when it flowed upward...good to see you talking to the camera, was it a first?.
@CountrysideWalking2 ай бұрын
Ah ! so you noticed the water flowed upwards as well. Good observations Steven. You could say it was a first chatting to camera more, although have done selfies before not always comfortable with it. Suppose its practice. Thanks for that.😌
@solitaryrambler2 ай бұрын
Really good to see you addressing the camera in this Shanita. Do you feel more comfortable in front of it now? I've heard of Edenfield as I know it's near Ramsbottom, but I've not visited yet. I must say the Plunge looked amazing, a real gem of a waterfall indeed. "Moonbeams" was a nice bright theme too, enjoyed that. All the best 👍
@CountrysideWalking2 ай бұрын
I think the problem of being in front of camera Patrick, is seeing myself too close to camera (not necessarily at my best even coping with an extended tripod at the same time.) Michael says it's vanity!!. 😇😎 But on the other hand I suppose it's the nack of spontaneous conversations. Not used to talking to myself.😯 Moonbeams, another musical synth effects. Thanks Patrick. All best to you and weekend too.