135: Whatstandwell, Holloway and Crich Stand (Amber Valley 2020)

[@billmitchell604]

Another great video !!!

[@solitaryrambler]

Thank you! 👍

[@fehmiabbasi4874]

just perfect and amazing walk. l wish i could walk there. and Pete comments are also the voice of my heart. sorry for my English lol

[@solitaryrambler]

It was a nice walk, thanks for watching 👍

[@pete7179]

Patrick that was wonderful,it had everything,what a great start to the day,its gone in to the top five favourites,I loved your little talk to camera along the canal about people saying hello,and have always thought the same,these little seemingly spontaneous pieces to camera are just a small part of what makes your films so special,these 20 minute tonics ought to be on national tv to lift peoples moods during these difficult times,what a fabulous walk I must do it some time,I wanted the music to carry on just before you spoke of the couple you had spoken to,it was lovely,I'v always wanted to visit the Crich Tram museum (since the John Shuttleworth song) but had no idea the area around it was so gorgeous,the Crich stand with the benches around it was stunning,thanks again for sharing and putting all the effort in to making these,we love them. Pete.

[@solitaryrambler]

I think after passing those two women walking their dogs beside the canal, who were just completely determined not to catch my eye, it inspired me to make that little talk. I was surprised to be able to walk inside the Tramway Village as the gates are normally locked, but I suppose they didn't consider it a problem as it was closed at the time and no trams were on display. Crich Stand is a pretty awesome spot isn't it. very windy on the day I was here filming it. As always Pete many thanks for all your kind comments and for watching 👍

[@CountrysideWalking]

How very true

[@alisonmoxon7519]

Brilliant.... Lovely viewing for a Saturday evening with a glass or two of wine.. Thank you for yr time and effort.. 😁

[@solitaryrambler]

Hope you enjoyed one or two glasses of wine! 🙂 Many thanks again for watching 🙂

[@alisonmoxon7519]

@@solitaryrambler I did lv... I finished the bottle 😁

[@jeremytownsend-glossop7958]

Such wonderful memories especially of St Mary’s Church. Both my late father and grandfather were a part of the choir and organists there.

[@solitaryrambler]

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[@paulnicholson1906]

My grandad was in the Sherwood Foresters in WW1. I know he used to go to Crich as he was one of the old timers. He was also in the Home Guard during WW2. He was in France from early 1915 until July 1916. I will have to go to Crich myself sometime. I wish now I had gone with him.

[@solitaryrambler]

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[@stevenjohns8719]

Love your video's, especially the Lumsdale episode, having being born in Matlock in 1960 and growing up there, I spent many hours walking in the area, I have a poster size photo of the lower pond which I took in the early 80's, The Holloway one is also very interesting as you mention the village shop "Mayfield Stores" which my Family owned and I ran between 1986 and 1989, a beautiful village, keep up the good work, Steven.

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks for the kind words Steven! Pleased you enjoyed the local videos i've made. Nice to know I mentioned your family's shop in Holloway. Thanks again and all the best 👍

[@JuliaDubber]

Hello from Holloway ☺️👋 the shop is currently for sale

[@WyeExplorer]

One of your best walks for a while Patrick. That Shrew kicking it off was great. A bit of a mascot! Well, you certainly nosed about on this one. The countryside was awesome walked by many by the looks of them steps that were well worn down. I noticed a lot of former pubs - former being the word. Sign of the times! Well, I could go on but all I 'll say is thanks for sharing. Enjoyed the memorial and Crich. All the best up there. Mark

[@solitaryrambler]

Hi Mark, glad you thought it was a particularly good walk. Yes I just had to get a shot of that shrew, my mascot for the day 😄 I was walking in one of the less touristy and less protected areas of Derbyshire, so I guess those steps don't get checked too often, so yes they were certainly very well worn. I always find it a shame when so many pubs have closed. Thankfully, what was the Derwent Arms at Whatstandwell has now been utilised as a popular cafe and restaurant, so that's good. Glad you enjoyed Crich and the memorial, I always thought was a pretty awesome spot. Well as always Mark, thanks for joining me again on this. All the best to you too and stay safe. Cheers, Patrick 👍

[@WyeExplorer]

@@solitaryrambler I really enjoyed this one Patrick. I felt mellow and chuckled to. I do on your videos. Your a real character. Good that the café is there and it's still being used for hospitality I agree. All else was great to. I will stay safe. You also do the same. Peace!

[@gisellebolotin8237]

Thankyou Patrick most enjoyable .

[@solitaryrambler]

And thank you for watching 👍

[@paulbeachcroft3323]

Patrick. Another great walk and video. Lucky to have so many walks on your doorstep mate. That tower is awesome 🗼🗼🗼🗼🗼🗼

[@solitaryrambler]

Cheers Paul, thanks for your kind words again. Yes that tower is great isn't and I was lucky on the day of filming this that there were no other visitors 👍

[@stephendixon3498]

Really nice . Lovely music too !

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks, your kind words are much appreciated! 👍

[@Elfwald]

Great film and music, looks like a lovely place. Will have to pop down sometime to check it out.

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks! Hope you do visit sometime 👍

[@anndeakin1508]

Patrick a nice walk today not a place that I have been to even though I lived near. Leek Staffordshire was close to the Buxton area great place to live.Thanks 6th November 2020.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks again for watching 👍

[@PopularesVox]

Saw a water vole in that canal years ago when its numbers began to become very scare. Those that walk along the canal path, keep a watchful eye out and you might be lucky to catch a glimpse of this very rare animal. Robin Maycock the butcher is also is worth a call in on the way home for your supper, because he sells some excellent local meat and produce.

[@JoyEze1]

Wonderful - I enjoy watching your videos and your channel - Thanks from Denmark 🙏

[@solitaryrambler]

Thank you very much, that's kind of you! 😊

[@mikesaunders4775]

Another fantastic walk Patrick. Several places have a claim on being 'The heart of England', I think Derbyshire has as good as any.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks as always for watching and for your great comments Mike👍

[@jeffallinson8089]

Wow what a fabulous video and as it's on your doorstep it would be rude not to take advantage of the fabulous local walking you have. I have to say, Crich Stand looks awesome.

[@solitaryrambler]

So this answers your question in my previous film, Crich Stand was the tower seen in the distance. Thanks again for your great comments 👍

[@jeffallinson8089]

@@solitaryrambler Thanks Patrick and keep up the awesome work.

[@atrampinthehills.841]

brought back some memories...i remember passing a house where Florence nightingale lived before we dropped down to the canal....wonderful area.

[@solitaryrambler]

Nice one 👍

[@karlssonjenny71]

Jag bodde i Whatstandwell när jag jobbade på The National Tramway Museum år 1999. Längtar tillbaka. Besökte samtidigt Chatsworth. Och många andra kända historiska platser. Vi läser bla om Spinning Jenny i skolan. Roligt att besöka i verkligheten.

[@solitaryrambler]

Please comment in English only please.

[@karlssonjenny71]

I lived in Whatstandwell when I worked at The National Tramway Museum in 1999. Longing to return. Visited Chatsworth at the same time. And many other famous historical sites. We read about Spinning Jenny at school, among other things. Fun to visit in real life

[@idatipping2428]

Congratulations, i can image how hard to find the right spot to get some of these awesome takes

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks! 👍

[@frankfitzgerald5832]

We really enjoyed that and both of us feel a trip when we can to the derwent valley area is very much on the cards ..thank you Patrick for showing us such beautiful scenery and countryside ..absolutely breath taking ...keep up the great work ..stay safe ..Frank & Lee...

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it Frank and Lee. You have, of course, already been to a part of the Derwent Valley when you came to Matlock 😊 As always thanks for watching and commenting. Keep safe too 👍

[@delmiller4184]

You really do live in an amazing area Patrick! Such an enjoyable video and the views from atop the tower were breathtakingly beautiful. Thanks for showing us around.

[@solitaryrambler]

I'm really pleased you think so Del, as always thanks for watching and commenting 👍

[@mikelitoris1391]

another crackin vid Patrick...well made and narrated

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks for that Herbert 👍

[@richardchan9595]

Gorgeous walk indeed Patrick and wonderfully presented.

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks Richard 👍

[@bodieofci5418]

Another place I walked all over, living in Alfreton :) Thanks Patrick.

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching 👍

[@jamiestables4283]

I live Alfreton way too. Isn't it great having these places on the doorstep?

[@davidearl2038]

Watched a few of your videos now and am impressed by your presentation. Good clear and informative narration and gentle music accompaniment to take us along the relaxed journeys. Another thumbs up from me. I`d heard of the village but not Crich Stand Memorial, great that you can reach the top for those views, looks like a visit on the cards. By the way, re: `Sherwood Foresters` I wrote an account in one of my books on a Spitfire with that name that crashed on the Isle of Skye. ATB Dave.

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks David for taking the time to watch and for your kind comments, pleased you've enjoyed the videos you've seen. Hope you do visit Crich Stand at some point, the views are worth it alone 👍

[@AysenurToptas]

Absolutely beautiful places! :)

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks for watching! 👍

[@rwalker9644]

Hello Mr Rambler at last i ve got my phone to work which means i can add comments - don’t worry nothing but praise - i i even went back to your first films 😄. Anyway thanks for all the effort you put it. As for the LOOK DOWN women here s a tip - try accidentally standing on their foot 🥳 thats sure to make em look up lol Thanks again Rob

[@solitaryrambler]

Thank you Rob, expecially if you've looked at the early films! 😄 I'll bear that tip the next time I'm out and about lol 👍

[@roycase8186]

I miss this area so much. I just hope I can sell my house in Spain and move back to Derbyshire

[@astralgary.]

Hi Patrick, great video. Do you have advice on a good place to park when I do this walk please. Great channel

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks for the kind words, much appreciated. Details can be found in the video description 👍

[@CountrysideWalking]

How true about the way passing walkers say 'hello'. We'v noticed the same thing even more so during recent times. Lovely harmonising between bass, guitar, trumpet?even flute and violins in your music, and such a pleasure to listen to. Wonder have you released any of your music to the public?

[@solitaryrambler]

Once again my thanks to you Shanita. I've never released any of my music to the public, although I have sent a few music files before now to different bodies in the hope that someone may take an interest, but have never had any responses unfortunately. I am happy to create music for my own pleasure and being able to share that in my films. Thanks again 👍

[@CountrysideWalking]

@@solitaryrambler Pity - but think right focusing on producing music for pleasure if nothing develops. I feel the same.

[@luker2981]

morning Patrick, another lovely film and amazing views too. Your walks are so enjoyable to watch. What was your favourite part of the walk? Take care Luke.

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it Luke. I can't say I had a favourite part as it was all nice 👍

[@idatipping2428]

Lovely , so green, such beautiful views, perhaps more views of the canal? Who takes your images?

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks. I take the images myself 👍

[@jeanheys5327]

So lovely! But did you climb that tower twice?! Or maybe you had 2 cameras. 🤔

[@solitaryrambler]

Thank you! I only had the one camera, so yes I had to climb the tower more than once to capture some of those shots 👍

[@andrewdavis9223]

Hi there another great video just wanted to pick up on one thing about your chat with a man about castleton his accent is dead right there is no R in CASTLETON only joking great videos stay safe

[@solitaryrambler]

Ha ha if there was an R in Castleton you should hear the way people from my old neck of the woods with very strong west country accents would pronounce it! 😊😊 Thanks for watching 👍

[@jackmckinnon3208]

Great video, thank you 👍

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching 👍

[@jamiestables4283]

It is two completely different lifestyles isn't it: town vs country. Strange.

[@solitaryrambler]

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