138: Matlock, Farley and Two Dales (Peak District 2020)

[@timtimson2067]

I was Lucky enough to bump into Patrick yesterday, whilst out walking with a friend of mine. I recognised him straight away from the great videos he puts out. Been watching now for a few months. I didn't realise he lives only a mile or so away from me! He stopped and spoke to us for quite a while. Lovely polite guy, with a passion for the outdoors, and our beautiful countryside. Keep up the great work Patrick, it's much appreciated.

[@solitaryrambler]

Hey Tim, it was great to meet you and Dave yesterday too. Thanks for the chat, it was nice to meet you when I was literally finishing my filming that day of the walk I did. When I got back home I just recorded a little piece saying hi to you both, which I will include when I edit this film. All the best to you 😊

[@luker2981]

good morning Patrick, i am loving your films you make with stunning views. They are a joy to watch. Have a lovely weekend Patrick and i am looking foreword to your next film. take Care. Luke.

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you like them Luke, many thanks! 👍

[@raiseyourworld5324]

A second watch, -There be faeries in them there woods 😁Magical 💖 ....also fascinated by the most ancient building (the cave)

[@pete7179]

Imagine being able to do all that from your front door,a beautiful relaxing short film with great company and music,proud to have watched and loved every minute of all 138. Hope you are keeping well my friend.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks as always Pete. Yes lockdown has been a good opportunity to explore more local walks. All good here anyway, hope you are too 👍

[@frankfitzgerald5832]

We have missed your wonderful walks Patrick this one was excellent with breath taking views....thank you as always for sharing the delights of your fabulous county with us....stay safe ..until the next time regards..Frank & Lee.....

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it Frank and Lee. Thanks as always and keep safe and well too 👍

[@raiseyourworld5324]

I love the way all the pubs are named after trees 💖💖💖 I did hear he name of Matlock, in i's original old English form, mean 'the meeting of the trees' and had a lo to do with Druids and the Oak, 💖💖💖

[@richardchan9595]

Scenic, informative and masterfully done. Many thanks Patrick!

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it Richard, many thanks 👍

[@kellyshaw7271]

Glad to see you safe and well. What a beautiful part of the country you live in. Eighteen year's, you're right, the older you get the quicker it goes. That being said, i do like spending part of that time watching your brilliant videos. Great scenery, lovely walk and tranquil music. Thanks, it really cheered me up. Cheers.

[@solitaryrambler]

Hey thanks Kelly for this kind words as always. I do feel very fortunate to live where I do so lockdown (although this film was shot after the easing of the first lockdown) has provided many opportunities to walk around so many of my local places. Thanks again 👍

[@covkid2197]

Brilliantly made videos and very informative re beautiful Derbyshire...and very relaxing to watch!

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed them, many thanks for your kind words and for watching 👍

[@cathywedgbury3199]

Recently discovered your channel Patrick, great films, so relaxing to watch, thank you.

[@solitaryrambler]

Awesome, thank you! Glad you've been enjoying them 👍

[@dasrian5389]

Last weekend I did this walk, the first of your routes I have followed and also the first time I had walked on this side of the Derwent Valley around Matlock. A fabulous route that I wouldn’t have though of myself with the views over Matlock and the path alongside Sydnope Brook being highlights. I’m glad to report that the Plough in Two Dales is open was quite busy on a Sunday afternoon.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks for watching and commenting, pleased you enjoyed this route 👍

[@barbaralcharles]

Those shots of Riber Castle on the horizon are stunning.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks! 👍

[@CountrysideWalking]

Like us you are lucky to have walks you can do from your home. Some lovely parts around Matlock. Another enjoyable musical arrangement.

[@solitaryrambler]

Yes I was much more pleased with this music myself. It was a good opportunity to do this local walk during these times. Thanks again Shanita for watching and for all your nice comments 👍

[@BionicCheese]

I live in Matlock too , that walk through the woods to Tax Farm is brilliant. Great video , loving it.

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching 👍

[@walkandcamp]

Thanks for this Patrick, fabulous as always. You really are a great filmmaker. Terry

[@solitaryrambler]

That is so kind of you Terry, many thanks for that 👍

[@paulbeachcroft3323]

Great pubs, great views, great walk, great film, great music, great narration and all from your doorstep. Glad to see you are getting through the squeeze stiles and lockdown Patrick. 😂😂😂😂

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks Paul, yes I'll beat those narrow gap stiles yet! 😂 👍

[@jeffallinson8089]

That was fabulous, so lucky to have walks like that on your doorstep. Brilliant work.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thank you Jeff, yes one of many great walks I can do from home. All the best 👍

[@jeffallinson8089]

@@solitaryrambler Great to have them on your doorstep isn't it?

[@davidmcgough8736]

Fully appreciated viewing this & introducing me more fully to Matlock & its local surroundings - liked your music too very film soundtrack, David Lynch Best Wishes David

[@solitaryrambler]

Hey David thanks for the kind words, lovely to receive your comments. Thanks for watching 👍

[@DevelopFromWithin]

Just discovered your Chanel today and watched this walk around Matlock. Beautifully filmed and narrated. Thanks. Regards Robbie

[@solitaryrambler]

Welcome aboard Robbie and thanks for your lovely comments and for watching! 👍

[@ericgeorge5483]

Matlock is a lovely place, I always enjoyed visiting and so nice that in a couple of minutes you can leave civilisation behind. That is why I like living where I do coss I can walk for miles and barely see a soul. I would be completely miserable living in a big town or city nowadays. This was a really enjoyable film and the music was excellent too. Cheers Patrick and hope you are well.

[@solitaryrambler]

It really is a lovely place and I do feel very lucky to live here. It's the best of both worlds in Matlock really as you have the countryside on your doorstep, but the larger towns and cities are not far away if you need them. Thanks as always Eric for all your kind words and for watching 😊

[@ericgeorge5483]

@@solitaryrambler I know what you mean, very similar to where I am in North Yorkshire, it a pleasure living here too.

[@glennswalks7693]

Hi Patrick that was a lovely local Ramble from your door step. I really enjoyed it I can't wait to be back in the Peak District myself tfs your walk with us atb Cheers Glenn 👍❤️

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it Glenn, many thanks for watching 👍

[@JakeYorkman]

Get in!!!! Love your content Patrick.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thank you Jake 👍

[@bodieofci5418]

Thanks for the memories of this, Patrick.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thank you too for watching 👍

[@atrampinthehills.841]

Always a treat when one of your films pop up

[@solitaryrambler]

Thank you! 👍

[@MrMattlock]

Another very enjoyable video, thank-you Patrick. Great choice in pubs too, The Sycamore was my 'local' during my time in Matlock (coincidently, 18 years) and the Laburnum was the pub I went to after work. The Plough was another favourite too. Nowadays I always find myself in the Thorntree whenever I go back to Matlock to visit friends.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thank you Chris. The Thorn Tree is very near to where I live, although before lockdown I hadn't been there for a while. Love the pub, but because of where my friends live we tend to meet at other pubs which are in-between us 👍

[@lindaking9222]

Lovely video of the villages & countryside

[@solitaryrambler]

Thank you 👍

[@davidkeel]

This is in one of my Favourite video lists Patrick. I like the comments people have left here. I thought I would just say I enjoy your audio content of your life especially the stories you tell. Thanks again Patrick. Hope your mum is well. David.

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it David, many thanks for that. Hoping to see Mum next week which will be nice. Hope all is well with you 👍

[@davidkeel]

ah that's great . Yes I'm okay.. seeing my mum in Liverpool middle of May then off to Wensleydale for a week in a cottage at Thoralby.. can't be bad.

[@fehmiabbasi4874]

Lovely walk as always amazing scenery 👌 👍

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks 👍

[@alisonmoxon7519]

Great insight Patrick yet again.. You think you know a place but you've shown much more.. Cheers Ali..

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks 👍

[@bjorksbanjoplayer]

What a beautiful video to start a Friday morning off with. I'm glad you are posting videos again and I hope you, your family and friends are all well during these difficult times. I look forward to future videos :)

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks for your kind comments. All is good here, especially knowing there's some light at the end of the tunnel with these weird times. Thanks again 👍

[@richardjohn7991]

Great as always Patrick. All The Best.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks, you too! 👍

[@kenwright2652]

Another enjoyable video Patrick.

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks Ken! 👍

[@TR3XProductions1stChannel]

Great episode as always, and the soundtrack sounds great as well. Nice to see Riber Castle dominating the countryside around most of the walk, and that detour to see a close view of Sydnope Hall was a good idea! The turrets on top looks nice and it looks like one of those many 19th century country houses that were built in the style of a Norman castle. Peak Rail and Whitworth Park also look nice, and shame the heritage rail line was closed when you went. I was walking around the entire length of the Malvern Hills for the first time when you filmed this, and it was a lot of fun; good memories! Looking forward to more episodes :-)

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks! yes I was glad I made that short detour to Sydnope Hall and Riber Castle dominates the whole skyline wherever I look around Matlock. Hopefully Peak Rail will open later this year once Covid restrictions allow 👍

[@racheinderbys]

Very nice to see an area I know well through another person's eyes. We moved to the area about the same time, but I think you've got a lot more walking in in that time! You'll be pleased to hear that the Plough has been completely refurbished and is reopening tomorrow (subject to the ongoing Covid restrictions).

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks for commenting and for taking the time to watch. Yes a couple of other people informed me the Plough was reopening again, that is good news 👍

[@kathrynbrock1558]

Another note resting walk. I once went to a themed war event at Darnley Dale station. It was very well done and enjoyable. Also enjoyed a trip on the railway. Also really like Matlock mining museum and coal mine museum. Great place.

[@solitaryrambler]

This was a nice local walk to film. I've still not done a trip on the railway, still on my to-do list 👍

[@jbwcanute]

Lovely video you live in a beautiful place Patrick . I went on a steam train in Leyburn in the dales stayed in a cottage in Finghall a few years ago it was great fun :)

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks Jean, I love Matlock and the surrounding area. Still haven't been on the steam train though 👍

[@thatguyfromcetialphaV]

Thanks for this Patrick. I'm watching these with my other half in America to show her my old stomping grounds in England. Behind the Whitworth centre is the playground where they filmed some of Dead Man's Shoes. Superb films. Maybe you could do a locations walk if you've seen the film?

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks for watching and commenting. Thanks also for the suggestion, but I have plans for my future films 👍

[@rwalker9644]

Good to have you back - cheer us armchair walkers up 😆

[@solitaryrambler]

Thank you 👍

[@WyeExplorer]

Very enjoyable Patrick albeit an oldy. It's good to hear, and in fact I'd expect nothing less from your good self, that you are a local walker to. So many are glamorous and only think good walks exist miles away. Lockdown has awoken a few to their local areas. This was another fine one. So many features and great views. Lovely park and river. And I'm sure you'll ride on that train. How beautiful is that? Well, I trust you're well. All the best as always. Mark

[@solitaryrambler]

Hi Mark, yes I'm not really sure why it took me so long so get around to editing this one, but here it finally is. I certainly do enjoy many local walks, and of course lockdown has provided much more of that opportunity. Like you say, more local people have been awoken to what's on their doorstep which I think is great. Yeah love Whitworth Park, and the River Derwent is always a pleasure to walk beside. The train ride will defo be a must do when it's open again. All good here anyway Mark, hope all is well with you too. All the best, Patrick 👍

[@WyeExplorer]

@@solitaryrambler Well, you were a man busy editing the Wye for one reason. Good to see now though and in the warm season. That'll be upon us soon. Hey, local walks rule when it's all stripped back. It'll be interesting to watch the exodus from such beautiful places. Good yo hear you're well. Me? Getting on Patrick. Have a good week.

[@solitaryrambler]

@@WyeExplorer Well as you know Mark. my work on editing the Wye was my favourite time of film making, and so wonderful to now have as part of my back catalogue. Yeah the warm season will indeed soon be upon us. Glad you're getting on ok Mark, I'm sure you've been enjoying the outdoors in these recent warmer days. Enjoy your week too 👍

[@WyeExplorer]

@@solitaryrambler Oh yes, Patrick I know what the Wye and edits meant to you. I've enjoyed every one. Good to have the memories now. Yes, I've been out. Almost like spring.

[@anndeakin1508]

Matlock a favourite of mine when living at home Endon. Near Leek Staffordshire.Walk today was a treat one taking me back to my birth places Ann Deakin 26th Feb 2021.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thank you Ann 👍

[@johnlomax2502]

I've just recently found your channel and I must say, I find you to be such a fascinating fellow with your deep, almost profound passion for your adopted home landscape. Being American, and coming from an old colonial English heritage via Lancashire, I think that I quite "get", ..or understand your appreciation and enthusiasm for a place that has such natural beauty. You feel as if you were, perhaps born in the wrong place.. 🙏

[@solitaryrambler]

Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to watch, much appreciated 👍

[@johnlomax2502]

@@solitaryrambler you are welcome. Thank you for these great tour videos.

[@AnthonyJohnson1]

A very relaxing watch Patrick. Looking at the lovely warm September weather you had then and the warm early spring weather today, I’m itching to get back into the Peak District. Some very familiar places you passed by on that walk. I love Darley station but like you, I still haven’t been on Peak rail either!

[@solitaryrambler]

It certainly was Anthony, and yes it was a perfect September day really. It does feel like things are feeling warm again doesn't it so spring is in the air. Peak Rail is defo on my to-do list! Not much longer now before you can get back into the Peak District. All the best 👍

[@pauloutdoorsandmore8502]

Great video Patrick, thanks for sharing, makes for a very relaxing watch and the footage and commentary are excellent, all the best, Paul

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it Paul, many thanks for your kind comments and for taking the time to watch 😊

[@michaelmcdaid5838]

Great video.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks! 👍

[@suebrown436]

Just caught up with your last video Patrick. Ohh.... September. How I want to be warmer again, and enjoying going somewhere other than my hometown. You make Derbyshire look so inviting, and I'm determined to visit this year, when we can. (Just a 2 hour drive for me). Thanks Patrick! Are you recording anything at the moment, or are you just waiting now?

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks Sue, yes at least the warmer weather is not far away now. Hope you do come to derbyshire this year. I'll just go out filming as and when, and when I feel like it really 👍

[@nancyallen5008]

excellent, thank you. Do you know what happened to the taxi driver, he has no videos for a long time

[@solitaryrambler]

Thank you. Someone told me that one half of the Taxi Driver, i.e. Janice, had sadly passed away. I did send a message of condolence but heard nothing back so I'm not sure what's happened. Guessing the news was true though sadly.

[@johnsparkes8963]

Cracking video Patrick fantastic area love that woodland Stream with that lovely waterfall.Thank you for sharing and take care.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks John, glad you enjoyed the video. All the best 👍

[@julianbeesley5059]

I like the dog poop Yuck signs

[@solitaryrambler]

Ha ha👍