064: Hillsides of Hayfield (Hayfield and Lantern Pike) (Peak District 2016)

PEAK DISTRICT WALK FEATURING HAYFIELD, LANTERN PIKE AND LITTLE HAYFIELD
“Hillsides of Hayfield”
Filmed 1st September 2016
Post-production completed 30th September 2016
I regularly pass through Hayfield, a beautiful village in the Peak District and once the home of a famous actor, so today I decide to explore it in more detail and do a circular walk in the area. My walk takes me on a long climb up to the top of the superb Lantern Pike, where the views are worth the effort…..
Filmed in the Peak District in the county of Derbyshire. Locations include Hayfield, Birch Vale Reservoir, Lantern Pike, Little Hayfield, Middle Moor and Snake Path.
Written, researched, directed, camera and sound, edited and music by Patrick Leach.
Any other names credited in this film, i.e. Bob Morgan and Martin Roy, are pseudonyms, which I used at the time of making this film. However, I no longer use these pseudonyms as I want viewers to be clear that my films are completely my own work.
Click here for a map showing the route of the walk: osmaps.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/r...
DISCLAIMER: Although I work hard to ensure all information is correct to the best of my knowledge, I am only featuring information I have found online during my research when putting this film together, so I cannot guarantee that there are no mistakes or errors.
As with all the films I make, this is a mini-movie of my personal journey along the walk, in which I might share some of my own personal stories, and not actually intended to be a guide to the area.
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[@nickyb7266]

I was born here! I can’t believe there is a video! 😀🇨🇦

[@solitaryrambler]

Cool 😀

[@Kenners.]

I love Hayfield and Little Hayfield. Done that climb many times. Plus Had plenty of pints and grub in the Lantern Pike. Fab video Patrick.

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks for watching Kenners and for your kind words 👍

[@shaunmckenna1923]

Hello Patrick that was a lovely walk such a beautiful part of the world.thanks you .

[@solitaryrambler]

You are very welcome Shaun, thanks for watching 👍

[@hkdsoulable]

ran up lantern pike today with my mates doing chicken run fell route....stunning great video

[@solitaryrambler]

Nice one, thanks for watching 👍

[@ricardian]

I was brought up in Hayfield 1943-1959 and enjoyed your video - as did many other folk judging by the response when I posted a link to your video on the "Hayfield Memories" page of Facebook

[@solitaryrambler]

Hi Bruce and thank you! I did see the comments on the "Hayfield Memories" page yesterday evening, which was really nice to see. I was able to "like" the comments but unable to post responses, presumably because I'm not a member of the group. Thanks again. Cheers, Patrick :-)

[@sandrarusse5517]

I lived in Hayfield from 1960 until I got married in 1972, brought back many memories

[@solitaryrambler]

Thank you for watching :-)

[@ffrancrogowski2192]

Even though living in Buxton for over forty years, I only ever passed through Hayfield to go to Glossop once. It's great to see the village with many views of the various streets, and it does seem to certainly have some charm about the place. Going up to Lantern Pike was well worth your climb, with such lovely views of the surrounding and distant areas. Many thanks Patrick, this has been most enjoyable to watch.

[@solitaryrambler]

I pass through Hayfield a lot, mainly for work, but it certainly is a lovely village. I remember that climb onto Lantern Pike, but so worth it for those views. Thanks Ffranc for watching and commenting 👍

[@ninawild5481]

I'm from Hayfield and now live in NZ, this is a great video to show my children. My late Grandpa was the last Game Keeper on Kinder Scout too which is pretty awesome. Thanks for sharing

[@solitaryrambler]

Hi Nina, glad this was a great video for you and your children to see. Thanks for your kind comments and for taking the time to watch. Cheers, Patrick :)

[@leeetchells7100]

I live in Stockport but my gran was from birch vale and dad was born in mellor. I love walking around there , the views are superb and you rarely see many other walkers.

[@solitaryrambler]

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[@kimlongsain6829]

Patrick, a million thanks to you for sharing such amazing videos of English countryside and cities. I am so grateful to you for bring me such beautiful green countryside of the UK. I live in Cambodia but my memory about my time in the UK in the 1990 is strong and always with me.. Thanks for bringing these places to me

[@solitaryrambler]

Thank David for your lovely comments. It's really good to know that these films bring some pleasure to people who watch them, makes it seem all the worthwhile making them. Cheers, Patrick :)

[@c.h2043]

Thanks Patrick, really enjoyed watching your video from Australia and seeing what it’s like where by ancestors lived. Really interested in the churches seen as there doesn’t seem to be much information online, especially for St. John’s. I’ve got a marriage certificate from my great great grandparents in 1886 and it just says hayfield church but I know they were methodists.

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks for watching and commenting, pleased it was of interest to you 👍

[@frankfitzgerald1979]

Another great journey Patrick , especially the Lantern pike with its wonderful views , Lee really enjoyed seeing all the heather , its her scottish background i think , Thank you once again and we look forward to your next ramble , take care my friend Frank and Lee - from Preston .......

[@solitaryrambler]

Good morning Frank and Lee, thanks again, glad you enjoyed it. I hope maybe one day you can see some of this lovely area for yourself. Have a great weekend. Cheers, Patrick :-)

[@frankfitzgerald1979]

We are hoping next year to travel ,to more areas Patrick , and hopefully we, ll get to visit , The peak district ,so that would be nice take care and all our best wishes ...Keep up the great work .... Frank and Lee ....

[@neilbates4111]

A very well put together video well researched clear to the point it’s easy to see you don’t just go to a place you study it first, I shall look out for your channel in the future all the very best.

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it, many thanks for the kind comments and for watching!👍

[@pete7179]

Really enjoyed that Patrick. I occasionally drive through Hayfield when visiting Buxton,and have never stopped to take a look,even though I keep promising myself I will take a look at Arthur Lowe's house. For a small area Hayfield and Little Hayfield has a lot to be proud of hasn't it,home of Arthur Lowe,Tony Warren,Pat Phoenix and the mass trespass which ultimately gave us the freedom to do all these wonderful walks,strange how they built the bypass through the middle of the village though. Lovely village and countryside,thanks for sharing. Pete.

[@solitaryrambler]

Hayfield is a lovely place which is often overlooked by passer by because of the bypass that splits the village. I'm often there for lunch stops when I working up in High Peak. Thanks Pete for watching. Cheers, Patrick :)

[@couplandsj]

A very nice video, great production values. I live along the Sett Valley Trail in Birch Vale and your walk is one of our many favorites that we can do from our back door. You captured the place wonderfully and provided many historical tidbits that I never knew, despite living here for 30 years..;-)

[@solitaryrambler]

Thank you for your nice comments Simon, much appreciated. Cheers, Patrick :-)

[@laurahayes6776]

Simon Coupland

[@davidearl2038]

Just found your channel and really enjoying your videos Patrick. I only live a few miles from here but have never walked this route so thanks. I look forward to watching more. ATB Dave.

[@solitaryrambler]

Welcome aboard Dave! Thanks for watching the videos and for your kind comments 👍

[@jamesdavies542]

This is beautiful, I'm just discovering the outdoors myself... great video!

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks James! I hope you get to visit Hayfield sometime :-)

[@jamesdavies542]

Solitary Rambler hopefully soon! I've been really enjoying going to glossop last couple of weeks and now hoping to go further afield 😊

[@CampervanTales]

Another nice walk through places from my past and hopefully future. Like your style and now subscribed to your channel

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks again. It's hard to think it was back in 2016 when I made this as it only seems like yesterday! Thanks for watching and for subscribing :)

[@gre2g]

really well done ! Found the Arthur Lowe information interesting as I recently acquired a dvd of several Dads army episodes . That and seeing a Camra pub to boot! what more could you ask for !

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks Gregg, apparently the whole cast of Dad's Army played cricket in Hayfield as part of Arthur Lowe's fund raising. That particular CAMRA pub I've never actually been in, must do it sometime! Cheers, Patrick :-)

[@leeetchells609]

Lantern pike pub was the scene of a grisly murder back in the 1920s. Don't think I'll be staying there.

[@solitaryrambler]

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