Hi, This film feels like an echo: Kinder Low mists, Kinder Downfall...,the paths on Laddow Rocks identifiable by water flow, May's Shop (run by her daughter? but popped in whilst I was there! Do visit!). I'm not persuaded by a diversion to Hebden Bridge, where continuing to Jack's Bridge (and camping) would probably work. High Withens is really interesting - but, apart from a spurious Bronte connection, would be a pile of rocks by now - and no mention of the fabulous freshwater spring just down the hill! No mention of just how far Ponden to Ickornshaw is/feels - you're nearly there - so often! Totally redeemed by your stay at Winterhouse Barn. This was the most helpful, welcoming and comfortable - in all senses of the words - of all my travels. This is the only camping venue that I have ever reviewed. I turned up in early evening after walking from Mankinholes (Todmorden) and was asked what I needed. In response to, 'A beer... and a place to stay.', I had a Boddingtons within 30 seconds and an option of a sheltered, flat pitch at the bottom of the field - or the Summerhouse. The fabulous couple also gave me transport to and from 'The Bay Horse' in Cowling, for dinner. I believe that the Summerhouse experience that I had exceeds even the current offering! Bacon roll and coffee in the morning, anyone!) I cannot praise this venue enough! Hopefully they have seen off the chancers setting up in the Squirrel site - and are enjoying a well-earned respite in a fabulous area. However, I'm only here because I think that your filming and ideas strike a chord; personal - potentially selfish - but structured engaging and informative. Thank you

Thanks for contributing to the learning experience. Am I safe to assume that you cut your Tyvek footprint rectangular as opposed to the Durston X-Mid offset design? How do you find it works? Any regrets?

Great photography. Care has been taken. A feast for the eyes helping me with my preparation for 2025. Much gratitude for contributing to support future fellow hikers.

Enjoyed that a lot thank you. Its on my bucket list for when i retire. for i will bimble at my own pace and really take it all in.

Well done sir , me and my wife thoroughly enjoyed the GR11

What make is that Goretex waterproof Jacket, please. Its my ambition to own a really honestly UK rainproof that doesn't double as a sauna.

What bike do you have? I've been touring on a Brompton but thinking of a full sized upright bike

Lovely film. I really must tour down that way on day.

Hi just bought this set up. axa dynamo to be rear wheel mounted with the Kemo unit to be mounted at the top of the seat stays so under the saddle away from rain and possible thieves also obscured by rear panniers. Seems to be an ideal location

What a lovely movie, thank you for taking the time to produce it, you definetly chose well with the weather👍

Thanks for putting this together. Glad you're liking the tent :) - Dan

Just found out about your channel from Paul Messners channel. Fascinating videos - new subscriber !

thank you dude

Thanks for putting this video up. My wife and I are starting the GR 131 in early Spring next year and walking both Lanzarote and Fuerteventura. Your video has shown us what we're looking forward to.

I was in Lanzarote this summer. It's a beautiful place. Still some wild places left. Loving your shots, you did some spectacular walks. Thanks for sharing. Steve.

Thank you for sharing this great video with us!

Brilliant review Alan. Best wishes fron a Scottish Mountaineer/summit camper. Tyvek for the win, been using it for tears now.❤

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Beautiful photos . Thank you.

Great ideas! Thanks for sharing.

Great introduction for those who haven't done the P.W. yet. England's countryside is hard to beat. I think William Blake was right in asking whether the Holy Lamb of God's feet walked across or had been seen on those green and pleasant lands. It is indeed and ancient land. A great video with plenty of fauna flora.

I’m in need of a tent footprint and nobody has the one I want, so your video popped up by wizardry in my playlist and here we are! Actually, I’d never heard of Tyvek and it sounds like a great solution! Thanks for sharing this!

Some great skills there Alan. Impressed!

I have had an Xmid since they came out and can confirm it's a great tent. My one is the normal one, not the dynema one. Cheers

Hi ,thanks for the review.this tent is on my shortlist of three ,and you’ve shown it in a good light . Also , what’s the chair you’re using ? Thanks

The Salomon Quest Prime are my favorite books! They dont make them anymore :( Great video!!!

So pleased for you that in the main you had decent weather. Loved the bluebells on the Tees. Great documentary of your journey!

Great tips and great vlog thankyou

Really fantastic

Brilliant walk I will be looking iinto completing this. Thank you

Really good walk, thank you.

I really enjoyed this video and will watch the 2nd one shortly. You've done a marvellous job showing your journey along the Pennine Way. Thanks for sharing!

Most hikers are solo hikers so,I like reading the random thoughts and emotions of other hikers, when doing a hike. Short or long hikes books are all good.

Thanks for that excellent kit review. Your umbrella adaptation amused me, tho I bet you didn't take it on the PW 😂😂. I did the PW in May, North to South so we possibly passed each other somewhere 😄. The main problem I had was the grip on my Scarpa boots on the wet flagstones , particularly in the Cheviots. My walk could have ended on day 1 if I'd slipped & fallen. You mentioned how good the grip was on your boots, how did they fair on the wet flags. I loved your PW videos as well 👍

Enjoyed watching this, are you writing any new books?

Now that's a proper video from an experienced long distance walking/backpacking guy without all the bs Americanism like "embrace the stink" "pack your fears" etc - a good watch, mate👍🍺😎

Awesome video. Great kit i use similar items here in canada only item you dont need is snowshoes lol cheers.

thank you so much for putting all the info up. I'm hoping to do the whole stretch next year.

What a wonderful journey Minaker, I think the day from Bellingham was my favourite and the last day was very hot and I made it to the Auchope hut where I spent the night , ahhh the memories. Thanks and see you on the hill sometime. 🙏👍🏕️🍻😊

Really enjoyed your vlog especially as I’m walking the way in September. Picked up a few tips too, walk down the road from the Tan Hill Inn to avoid the bogs and taking the South Tyne Trail from Alston for a more direct route, what was that like underfoot? I’d heard that the ground at Holmehead Barn wasn’t too level, how did you find it?

Always a pleasure to watch your backpacking trips Mr Minaker 🙏 It’s been quite a few years since I did the PW over 2 holidays and watching your trip just makes me want to do it again. It’s certainly a fantastic route. Thanks and kind regards 🙏👍😊🏕️🍻

congratulations man!

love your positive attitude and demeanour (whatever the weather!)

An exc vid of a cracking walk. Enjoyed your Strider article.

That was delightful, thank you.

i (almost) did it as a teenager (S to N) but got really bad food poisoning from Llangollen Youth Hostel...after 3 days laid up in a tent I retreated home. 40+ years later it is still on my list of things to finish!

Excelente! espero poder realizar unno algún día!!

Alan, just one more point. I see that you use OutdoorActive software, as I do, and have the route on your Garmin. I just use that software on my phone. Did you download the whole GR% route? If so, where can I get it? I have done many sections before, so know the route okay. I am also staying in refuges and not camping. Thank you. Jeremy

Thanks Alan

Alan, I am just doing 2 weeks from Les Houches to St Etiene Des Tinee, about 25 KM per day. Am not camping, but have booked all my demi pensions. By the way, what was that charger on you backpack? Jeremy