Well done Alice in all your achievements. Really very enjoyable journey to watch. Many thanks.
@NorthernWayfarer-Alice3 күн бұрын
Thank you. I lost so much fitness in lockdown and never fully regained it. I started new job after a long period of unemployment and that takes quite a lot of my time, plus I do charity work, fully enjoy it but it only leaves me one free day a week, which means I don't get to hike as much as I would like. Plus, I lost a lot of strength with HRT, I knew I would lose some but never in my wildest dreams thought it would impact me as much as it did and that takes some getting used to. But, I get out when I can. I took up hiking to try and improve my mental health but now, I am in a very good place mentally. I don't need to get out to try and stop feeling dead inside anymore, but I want to finish the Grand Tour, I don't think I will be able to finish the Lake District which is sad, but you need good weather days for big walks in the mountains and having only Sundays to hike most of the time means I am extremely restricted. Plus, I need to get these videos edited. I am sitting on a lot of footage.
@robinanoble46646 күн бұрын
Another very extreme weather conditions. Well done and stay safe.
@NorthernWayfarer-Alice5 күн бұрын
@robinanoble4664 this one was just blowy at the end. It was a nice winter walk, a bit muddy though.
@robinanoble46646 күн бұрын
Wow what a fantastic walk in terrible weather conditions. Your brilliant for carrying on.well done. Stay safe.
@NorthernWayfarer-Alice5 күн бұрын
that was a tough hike, I actually took a wrong path on the Ulswater Way too... I was trying to take a shortcut but because of the dark, I was unable to see properly and ended up in a field full of cows and had to backtrack back to the road and just follow the road where it was easy to follow but slightly longer. Learned a few lessons on this walk. Thank you for watching.
@robinanoble46646 күн бұрын
Another fantastic informative video. Amazing history facts you found out. Many thanks.
@NorthernWayfarer-Alice5 күн бұрын
This was a beautiful walk. Definitely in my top 5, Simonsburn is possibly my favourite place, although I also really love Berwick but I split Berwick into two sections that I've not yet released. So far, I would say my top 5 sections in order are: Ep 15, 12, 6, 32, 35 (not yet released)
@SloopyDog16 күн бұрын
My friends and I spent a lot of time playing and having great adventures in Stanley Burn Woods. I wonder if in days gone by there was a mill. Do you know if there were any collieries near there? An enjoyable video. I am 80 years old now and I have lived in Prudhoe all my life, all the men folk in my family were miners at West Wylam Colliery.
@NorthernWayfarer-Alice16 күн бұрын
@SloopyDog there was a mine just at the edge of the wood where the road leading eastwards out of Prudhoe crosses the Stanley Burn, where they sell the Christmas trees. Then there was another set of mines at the otherside of the wood below the airfield where the gliders are. There was a mine more or less opposite Dukes Hagg Farm (a tiny bit northwest) on the otherside of the road which connected with West Wylam Pit.
@SloopyDog16 күн бұрын
@@NorthernWayfarer-Alice You are right I had forgotten about that place. a builder bought it years ago. The wastewater from the pit would have to run into a stream. It's not far from Willie's Well and there is a stream that runs through the woods there. We used to call it paradise as it was a lovely place. When I was a child Prudhoe was a lovely place, everybody knew each other. I go through Prudhoe now and I don't recognise anybody.
@malcolmabram295727 күн бұрын
A long time ago, I climbed Mickle Fell during a 'rest day' on the Pennine Way when I did a wild camp to its north near Cow Green Reservoir. Forbidden territory. Apart from the helicopters swirling around me, strafing me every second minute, and a platoon of SAS soldiers chasing me, I saw no one all day, and judging by the size of cairn many others had done the same exercise. You did well, a really nice video.
@NorthernWayfarer-Alice24 күн бұрын
it is a beautiful hill and would be a wild camp heaven if it were not on MOD land... but then, I think it would be too popular and some people sadly leave their rubbish behind, so perhaps better to be on MOD land. But good going trying to camp there.
@h.m.3-L27 күн бұрын
Interesting that this is called Padons hill, my ancestor was Rev Alex. Peden , I didn’t know he was in Northumberlandland?
@NorthernWayfarer-Alice27 күн бұрын
it is the tale for the hill's name but how much truth is in it, is anyone's guess. It is plausible that the Covenanters crossed the border to preach. The hill is not that far away from the modern Scottish border.
@marksanderson882729 күн бұрын
Superb work Alice, that waterfall was pure magic. Ford is a lovely little village, my grandparents were married at the old Forge or Blacksmiths which is still there (Building is) with big horse shoe surrounding the door. I also stayed twice at the castle on school field trips. Happy memories. Very good watch. Thank you.
@NorthernWayfarer-Alice28 күн бұрын
I have fond memories of staying at the castle
@CowDailyАй бұрын
Throughly enjoyed this as ever.
@NorthernWayfarer-AliceАй бұрын
thank you
@keithrimmer3Ай бұрын
It's a great walk around. I've done it myself a couple of times
@robinanoble4664Ай бұрын
Another very enjoyable hike. Scenery stunning. Many thanks.
@NorthernWayfarer-AliceАй бұрын
thank you. This was a nice day to walk and take a dip at the end.
@robinanoble4664Ай бұрын
Another very fantastic video. Its amazing all the information you shared with viewers. Many thanks.
@NorthernWayfarer-AliceАй бұрын
were it not for the bog, this would've been a great walk, but that bog was challenging.
@robinanoble4664Ай бұрын
Huge thanks for another informative video again. The weather was fantastic to see all the beautiful scenery. Many thanks.
@NorthernWayfarer-AliceАй бұрын
when you hit the weather perfect... I've always been lucky at Cow Green reservoir but then I try to go to this part of the Pennines when there's been a drought.
@robinanoble46642 ай бұрын
Managed to find time to watch another stunning adventure. Many thanks.
@robinanoble46642 ай бұрын
Another really informative walk. Just love all the scenery and historic information. Many thanks.
@robinanoble46642 ай бұрын
What a breath taking video. Scenery fantastic. Just loved all the place names. Take care and many thanks.
@NorthernWayfarer-Alice2 ай бұрын
on a sunny day this area is really beautiful but not so much when it is raining
@robinanoble46642 ай бұрын
Another very interesting history of this part of the walk. Scenery fantastic. Many thanks.
@charlesbaty64102 ай бұрын
I worked on the bridges in the castle deen 😊
@robinanoble46642 ай бұрын
Awful what happened to this fantastic tree. Seen it myself. Many thanks for video.
@jonathanhall78152 ай бұрын
My mother was born and grew up there. I have fond memories of visiting my grandparents there as a child.
@robinanoble46642 ай бұрын
So so glad you are out and about. Look after yourself. Take are. Stay positive.
@NorthernWayfarer-Alice2 ай бұрын
I wished I could get out more... but really busy with work. I keep saying I need a better work/life balance but then end up volunteering for everything because I am bored 😅
@robinanoble46642 ай бұрын
Most enjoyable travelling through fantastic scenery. Really enjoyed it. Many thanks
@NorthernWayfarer-Alice2 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching. I really loved the bronze age settlements on this section. It is another one of those places people don't realise exist and they're really special. And of course, it was lovely to bump into Emz.
@robinanoble46642 ай бұрын
What can I say about this part of the journey. Loved the church stone circles the ruin of the farm. Amazing scenery. Many thanks
@NorthernWayfarer-Alice2 ай бұрын
It was a really nice walk this one, it took me by surprise at how stunning the views were from the fort and the level of history. Thank you for watching.
@nickyguy95992 ай бұрын
5.11 cant you read
@robinanoble46642 ай бұрын
Wow what a fantastic walking journey. Really enjoyed it. Many thanks. Stay safe,
@NorthernWayfarer-AliceАй бұрын
thank you
@robinanoble46642 ай бұрын
Must enjoyable to watch your journey. Many thanks.
@jimmydaddo93573 ай бұрын
Cool hills
@CraigDroneAdventures3 ай бұрын
Another great video! Well done
@NorthernWayfarer-Alice3 ай бұрын
Thank you
@Markwildcamp3 ай бұрын
Probably stawberry cookie dough🤔good vid Alice, learned a bit more Northumberland history
@NorthernWayfarer-Alice3 ай бұрын
interesting choice of ice cream. I am moving away from hillforts and onto castles from the next one. I am at Berwick currently, looking to try and get down the coast over the summer months. I have another 3 episodes to edit and then I am back up to date with where I am on the walk. Difficult to choose just one flavour of ice cream... probably cherry for me.
@ndrakemc3 ай бұрын
Keep up the good work love routin linn waterfall gonna follow this route soon like
@NorthernWayfarer-Alice3 ай бұрын
Thank you. It is a bit tricky getting down the bank now unless there is another route which we missed. It is a nice waterfall, might be easier to just park at Ford and walk to the waterfall and back rather than walking along the road from Doddington and back. It would be quite a nice walk from Ford. www.plotaroute.com/route/2608726?units=miles
@WyeExplorer4 ай бұрын
There were many great moments in there Alice but the best for me had to be that dingle and the waterfall. I just love spaces like those - more evocative than anywhere else. Mind you a mountain forest or a stone circle in a remote spot will take some beating but it's still that dingle and falls for me. All the best. Mark
@NorthernWayfarer-Alice4 ай бұрын
Thank you Mark, it was a magical little stream that, especially after coming off the moors. I was actually a little off route and happened on it by pure accident and then changed the route when I got back to include it for anyone following in future. I love wide open spaces but that little place made me want to kick off my boots, lay back and dangle my feet in the stream. The waterfall is fiercely guarded by the owners of the land. Walking into Chatton there were a number of signs saying there wasn't a waterfall there and directing people to a different waterfall that I visit in the next episode. I believe some others who have attempted to film the place have been chased. It is a magical spot though. All the bluebells reaching the place made it even more magical. I definitely hit lucky on the time of year. Take care, Alice.
@WyeExplorer4 ай бұрын
@@NorthernWayfarer-Alice Hey, worth the chase Alice. I reckon you gotta break rules for beauty sometimes.
@thegeordiefellwalker88784 ай бұрын
fred dibnah would have climbed up that mast & stood on the very top without any fear 🤣 that remote cottage was unreal 👌
@NorthernWayfarer-Alice4 ай бұрын
he would that, and without any harness. I doubt I have the strength to make it that high on a ladder, my legs would be like jelly, never mind my head. That cottage had incredible views. Wouldn't like to try and reach it in the winter though.
@WyeExplorer4 ай бұрын
Ha ha, yeah I agree. What a dude he was.
@thegeordiefellwalker88784 ай бұрын
@@WyeExplorer your not kidding mate 🤣 they don't make them like him anymore a one off 💪
@WyeExplorer4 ай бұрын
@@thegeordiefellwalker8878 No, they don't. I am a self confessed fan of many years.
@marksanderson88274 ай бұрын
Fantastic Alice, really enjoyed this and appreciate the huge undertaking it is to do this, some stunning places on this one, that path with the bluebells was fantasy like, unreal, the waterfall, that view at the end was epic. Really inspiring but jut hoping we get some of that weather sometime soon. Cheers ALice and looking forward to the next one.
@NorthernWayfarer-Alice4 ай бұрын
Thank you. That bluebell path was surreal. It was truly beautiful. Getting across the stream was difficult though. Coming back, I walked a bit upstream to find a place to cross and bashed my way through some overgrowth. That view at the end was amazing, I actually took the wrong path, I shouldn't have followed the fence line and it became a bit difficult towards the end and added a bit to my total distance. But the view kept me in a cheerful mood. The worst part was the walk back to Chatton on the road, I dropped my phone when trying to take a photo and smashed the screen.
@grahamswildcamping4 ай бұрын
Lovely little walk, that area is well worth exploring, thanks for sharing it 👍
@NorthernWayfarer-Alice4 ай бұрын
This little walk is a lot of reward for little effort. However, if you go further onto Kielderhead Moor it becomes extremely isolated and some tough walking. Beautiful but also a true sense of being completely on your own should anything happen.
@lmaoroflcopter4 ай бұрын
So inspirational. Right that's it. 1 mile a day starts today.
@johnharkness23425 ай бұрын
Never been to norham castle but been to bamburgh castle a few times great day out and only 3 hours from Glasgow on the Caledonia bus at 20 quid on a day trip happy days
@silkythegoat5 ай бұрын
My wife and I were drawn to your tour of Northumberland by our love for the "Vera" tv series. As we will never get to visit from the US we greatly appreciate it. Thanks for all your hard work!
@NorthernWayfarer-Alice5 ай бұрын
thank you
@marksanderson88275 ай бұрын
On me list to do shortly. crackin
@kentuckybluegrass86955 ай бұрын
My mother is a Blankenship. Our family tree traces us back to the Huffs and Blenkinsopp. Our direct descendants come from Blenkinsopp castle. Ellis island changed the names slightly.
@21Swayzee6 ай бұрын
Way to take advantage of a drought, and rock out that amazing track! Watch out for all them birds..HA! Keep on rocking it!
@davidheaven98856 ай бұрын
A little cracker , thanks for sharing 👍 I ve a few waterfalls on my channel 892 Shy Girlie Films Cheers
@marksanderson88276 ай бұрын
Nice one Alice, another gudn to be had, easy to forget about Durham, and being in Burnopfield it would make sense to remember it ha ha. really enjoyed this. Cheers
@davidsanderson18916 ай бұрын
Hi Alice... lost your channel for a while. Wife and i waiting for this update. And we're back ..we both oldies now don't get out much ..so you're a breath Of fresh air to us on your adventures..good luck on your surgery journey we wish you well and be safe...old dave (Sunderland)
@NorthernWayfarer-Alice6 ай бұрын
Thank you for the kind comment, did you notice I uploaded another episode of the Grand Tour also... finally found myself with a bit of time to do some editing. Although I have to admit it has taken feeling under the weather with a lot of pain from toothache of all things to get me to switch off from work. I'll try and get some more done when I can though. I am working hard to try and get promotion at work so that I can fund my surgery but it feels like an impossible dream. But like every big hike, you just keep putting one foot in front of the other until you reach the goal and then you look back at what you achieved.
@robinhood24396 ай бұрын
Can one use a blow drier.? I mean the rice is wasted or you wouldn’t still cook it would you ?
@NorthernWayfarer-Alice6 ай бұрын
no I wouldn't still cook it. Someone else mentioned putting the rice inside a sock which seems like a good idea. The trouble with blow drying your boots or putting them next to the heater is that it cracks the leather.
@CraigDroneAdventures6 ай бұрын
I love Edinburgh! Great video. Liked and subscribed
@NorthernWayfarer-Alice6 ай бұрын
Thank you. Edinburgh is a nice city to explore. I visit every 3 months but always seem to manage to find something new each time.
@Thepeackeepers6 ай бұрын
A really good episode, beautiful locations, so much fascinating history brought to life by your obvious knowledge of the subject. And so brave going all the way into the tunnel. Really enjoyed this stage of the Grand tour with you Alice.
@CowDaily6 ай бұрын
We throughly enjoyed that, your knowledge is as good as the views.
@CowDaily6 ай бұрын
Really chuffed to see this pop up, my partner and I will enjoy watching after work I’m sure. ❤
@marksanderson88276 ай бұрын
Really enjoyed this one Alice, a really top leg of the tour and June though warm looked like the time to do it also. Some cracking little places along this one. Difficult to remember the others but this is def up there as one of my favs. Great stuff, cheers.