152: Fairholmes, Lost Lad and Derwent Edge (Peak District 2021)

PEAK DISTRICT WALK FEATURING FAIRHOLMES, LOST LAD, DERWENT EDGE, LADYBOWER RESERVOIR AND DERWENT RESERVOIR
"Fairholmes, Lost Lad and Derwent Edge”
Filmed 3rd June 2021
Post-production completed 14th August 2021
*Contains some swearing*
Filmed in the Peak District in the counties of Derbyshire and South Yorkshire. Locations include Fairholmes, Lost Lad, Derwent Edge, plus Ladybower and Derwent Reservoirs in the Upper Derwent Valley.
Written, researched, directed, camera and sound, edited and music by Patrick Leach.
Special thanks to Dennis and Jan Kelsall, Peak District National Park and Visit Peak District and Derbyshire for their information used in my research for this film.
Click here for a map showing the route of the walk: osmaps.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/r...
Link to Anthony Johnson’s channel: / anthonyjohnson1
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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[@peterdzelmanis4370]

Arrived home from a long day at work grabbed a brew and put my feet up, . Great videos to wind down to. Keep em coming.

[@solitaryrambler]

Nice to know this was a good way to help wind you down Peter, many thanks 👍

[@paulbeachcroft3323]

Amazing views, amazing dams, amazing geology, amazing barn. Nine miles, must have taken you most of the day to complete, including all the going backwards and forwards to set up, pick up the camera etc. Brilliant.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks Paul, much appreciated. To be honest, the filming took me just over 6½ hours, so around the normal time really. Despite it being over 9 miles, I probably walked longer stretches in between shooting as I still ended up with the similar number of shots at the end of the day 👍

[@richardchan9595]

English weather is perfect for hiking all year long. I live in TX and 6 months out of the year, it's extremely hot. Even during the winter time the sun ray is very intense. My wife is an English citizen and we had one month long stay in England in back to back years. We walked everywhere and I loved it. One day for certain I'll move to England. Thanks as always for another lovely video.

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it again Richard, many thanks for watching as always 👍

[@AnthonyJohnson1]

Hi Patrick. Thought I’d catch up on your latest video from my B&B on the Pennine Way. Another fantastic walk there and one of my favourites. The views are indeed stunning. It’s certainly a tough climb up but very rewarding. Thanks for the kind words too. My feet still remember the 9 edges challenge. It was a tough walk 😆

[@solitaryrambler]

Nice one Anthony, I thought of you as soon as I was up on Derwent Edge! 😊 This is a favourite of mine too, one that I've not done enough times really. Glad luck on your journey, will catch up with you soon 👍

[@walkandcamp]

That was wonderful as always Patrick. Thanks for making that film. It must have made a long 9 mile walk even longer and harder! Thanks again, Terry

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it Terry. It's always a long and hard day filming, even if the mileage is shorter, but it gets me out to these wonderful places and is worth it for producing these films that others can also enjoying watching. Many thanks 👍

[@brijen28lan]

Brilliant Film, as usual .. We Love these very interesting places ~ Thank you Patrick

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it Brian, many thanks for taking the time to watch 👍

[@frankfitzgerald5832]

Views to die for Patrick...Thank You So Much...Ive read up on this area and we hope some time in the future to visit and sample its beauty ... Magnifcent dam wall with its castled towers to the grit stone tors... everything is simply wonderful ... Take Care And Look Forward To Your Next Film...As Always Regards - Frank & Lee......

[@solitaryrambler]

You'd love this walk mate of which, as you saw in this, you won't need me to explain why. As always Frank and Lee thanks for all your support and for watching 👍

[@loriwarford6806]

Absolutely beautiful I love big rocks as I live on a big Rock Newfoundland 🪨

[@solitaryrambler]

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[@loriwarford6806]

@@solitaryrambler The views are stunning Almost doesn't look real like it's a fairy tale book I would love to see it in person and then head to the pub for a little wine and dine session Perfect end to an amazing day LOL 💜🥂💙🍻

[@billmitchell604]

Patrick has done it again in making another awsome video.Such a beautiful place .

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it Bill, thanks again 👍

[@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling]

Beautiful walk. I'll be up on Lost Lad and Back Tor next week as part of my Ethel Challenge. Retired January and heard about the Ethel Challenge. I've never really walked the Peaks before so this is giving me a good way of seeing places I wouldn't normally see.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks for watching again, hope you enjoy this walk when you do it 👍

[@Royalawg]

Fabulous ! Loved it !

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you liked it!! 👍

[@jeffallinson8089]

That was AWESOME Patrick. I was hugely impressed by the fabulous Gothic Revival towers of Derwent Dam, absolutely spectacular. The views from the top were indeed worth your hard work although the names of the rocks are utterly Bonkers (lost lad aside as that makes perfect sense, poor kid) Salt Cellar....Cakes of Bread, what the hell were they smoking lol? Your music on this one Patrick is simply outstanding and up there with your very best; I loved the haunting, melancholy atmosphere it has. Really superb. Great job.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thank you so much Jeff! No idea where the names of those rocks come from but they are now officially on OS maps. Really pleased you found the music outstanding as this is something I worked hard on for this particular film, and I was happy with it myself. Glad to know others are too. Many thanks Jeff 👍

[@jeffallinson8089]

@@solitaryrambler Your welcome, it really shows that you put a lot of effort into the music.

[@kenwright2652]

Another belter. I look foward to Friday's for more than one reason now......

[@solitaryrambler]

That's great to know Ken, many thanks for that 👍

[@raiseyourworld5324]

Noted the sound of the Curlew, fair took me back, so hauntingly beautiful

[@solitaryrambler]

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[@kellyshaw7271]

What a beautiful spot to choose for your lunch. It's gorgeous up there. I don't accept Facebook requests from unknowns either. At time s the music had a haunting tone, which really captured the walk, i loved it. Walking in the heat isn't very enjoyable. I prefer a cooler day myself, as it's more enjoyable. I recently watched a man run the pennine way in under three day's. It took him fifty eight hours. It would take me fifty eight years to run it. Great as always. Thank you so much!

[@solitaryrambler]

It certainly was Kelly, a beautiful walk in all to film. Glad you liked the music, I was quite particular with what I wanted for this film. I was out earlier this week during those two hot weather days. It was lovely, but boy did it sap my energy! 😊 I'd have to train seriously now if I wanted to walk 23 miles in a day. Many thanks for your lovely comments as always Kelly and for watching 👍

[@kellyshaw7271]

@@solitaryrambler i agree, it was a bit too warm for walking. Not surprised you felt worn out. Thanks for the Anthony Johnson heads up. He's currently walking the pennine way, he's on day three. Cherrs😁

[@mikesaunders4775]

A stunning walk from beginning to end Patrick, and even by the exceptional standards of the Peak District, Derwent Edge is dramatic and mysterious.

[@solitaryrambler]

Cheers Mike, yes this is indeed a stunning walk and perhaps one of the most dramatic in the Peak District 👍

[@rwalker9644]

Im watching this and passing time- sat in my car in the pouring rain overlooking the building site which will by xmas be our new home - its not a great view but your countryside views help my thoughts of hopefully better times ahead lol Cheers Rob

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad it was able to help raise the spirits Rob, many thanks 👍

[@luker2981]

Thank you for uploading this film Patrick.

[@solitaryrambler]

You're very welcome Luke, thanks for watching 👍

[@claireEt9055]

Hi Patrick, we did this walk today. Really enjoyed it. Definitely earned my breakfast at the top! Thank you 👍🏻

[@solitaryrambler]

Nice one Claire, glad you did this walk and enjoyed it! All the best 👍🏻

[@glennwilson1633]

Another Brilliant vid Patrick.. Them views are stunning 😊

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks Glenn, much appreciated 👍

[@lindaking9222]

Beautiful walk,wonderful views,thanks,

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it again Linda, many thanks 👍

[@anndeakin6763]

Great walks today enjoy a magnificent area to see have a great day today enjoy from Ann Deakin Warwick UK a work I have been on great places to visit good luck today

[@solitaryrambler]

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[@shaunmckenna1923]

Hello Patrick lovely walk outstanding views worth the the climb for sure , thanks for posting take care .

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks Shaun, yes the climbs were sure worth it for capturing this footage. Thanks for watching 👍

[@terezaegan1379]

Hi Patrick had a good catch-up of some more Solitary Rambler videos , thankyou. Enjoyed Ladyblewers too !😊All the best for a great new year of more great walks👍👣

[@solitaryrambler]

Nice one Tereza, thank you for watching. Happy New Year to you and all the best for 2023👍

[@terezaegan1379]

Thankyou Patrick 👍😊

[@johnbrownboots9884]

Lovely restful video, enjoyed the music also. Thank you.

[@solitaryrambler]

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

[@thatguyfromcetialphaV]

I've been there a bunch of times. Love it. The Dambusters museum was open one time I went but I think the owner died.

[@solitaryrambler]

Nice one 👍

[@idatipping2428]

Perhaps because most of the times KZbin doesn’t leave space for comments people want to show appreciation for your videos on Facebook, j Glad this time I can tell you , thank you for taking me to such beautiful views

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you were able to come along for the walk too Ida, many thanks for watching and commenting 👍

[@michaeldenham9681]

Your film brought back happy memories. However many walks we do, certain days stand out. My last walk over Derwent Edge was one such day. I have a photo (winter 1981) of the Salt Cellar, taken at the end of a long day's walk with thin snow covering the landscape, and my two companions climbing it. As the song goes, 'thanks for the memory.'

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad this brought back some nice memories Michael. Sounds like a lovely photo you have of the Salt Cellar. Thanks as always for watching and for commenting 👍

[@maggi666]

A lovely hike Patrick! Do you find after a long walk that you feel so so chilled, that you could just curl up and go to sleep? We do! It creates a pure and utter relaxed state of mind! 😊

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks again Maggi! I always enjoy a hot shower and then sit down with a cup of tea to chill out, especially after a day filming a walk as it's very tiring, for good reasons of course 😊

[@maggi666]

@@solitaryrambler I can well imagine, the time it takes to keep setting up your camera, over and over. Plus going backwards and forwards over the styles etc, to retrieve all your gear! You are very much appreciated by us all! Having only been mountain walking for a few months, i appreciate how tough it must be for you, whilst working too! Were retired so we don't have to think about work the day after a climb! I'm so so happy that our eldest daughter introduced us to this! She knew, i feel, that this would give us a whole new lease on life and keep us very fit. It sure is doing both! I hope that one day, we meet you on a walk Patrick!

[@chriskiwi2601]

Hi Patrick. Another well presented video. Lovely views. Keep up the good work. Cheers from NZ.

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks Chris, pleased you enjoyed it again! 👍

[@CountrysideWalking]

I don't know all the Derwent Valley areas, but have heard of Derwent Reservoir and Shrines. Great views on your route and lovely music chord progressions. What a story about the lost lad. I bet you were shattered after climbing/walking 9 miles and filming.

[@solitaryrambler]

The views are fab aren't they. Glad you liked my music chord progressions. My score for this came from having been inspired a while back after hearing some music by Karl Jenkins, which I thoguht was wonderful. Quite a sad story about the Lost Lad isn't it. I was pretty tired after filming this 9 mile walk, but surprisingly not as much as I thought actually. I think it might be because I walked for longer stretches on this before taking shots, so it took me the same amount of time to shoot this as I would have done for the shorter walks. Thanks for watching and for your kind comments as always Shanita 👍

[@CountrysideWalking]

@@solitaryrambler Interesting to read about your musical inspirations. Thanks for sharing, Patrick.

[@johnsparkes8963]

Another great video with wonderful content and again fantastic scenery. Would be very interested to know Patrick how does the peak District compare to your old haunt the Forrest-of- Dean? Thank you for sharing and all the best.

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks as always John. That's a hard question as the Peak District is vastly different to the FOD, but my fondless for the latter comes from my childhood. All the best to you 👍

[@williamclarke2020]

So incredibly beautiful is this piece or Earth. I was symphatising with your climb. Reminded of boot camp in Canada in 1984! The music was spot on. Very ethereal and angelic. Was it from a synthesizer? Cheers, Patrick

[@solitaryrambler]

It was a great climb William and well worth it. Glad you liked the music, it's all created on my keyboard. Many thanks 👍

[@andrewmatley7688]

really enjoyed the video im going to do this walk in 2 weeks time along with standege edge finishing off in hathersage thanks again for a great video.

[@solitaryrambler]

Nice one, enjoy the walk. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍

[@WyeExplorer]

The Derwent valley sure is lovely Patrick. Very similar to Elan I think as much of these places are. Ha, a change to get away from the facebooker you don't know. It is odd receiving them requests without information. Now I reckon that's the best lunch spot I've seen you choose in all the time I've been watching your videos and I heard a Curlew at the end of your break. Well, I've enjoyed the walk all the way to the cool shelter - I reckon I'd doss in there. Good company again. All the best as always. Mark

[@solitaryrambler]

It is indeed very like the Elan Valley Mark, although I would say silently Elan would be my fav out of the two places. Yes it's been strange getting requests from unknown Facebookers, so unless they say who they are they get deleted and blocked. That lunch spot was awesome wasn't it! So glad I managed to capture that. You were right about the Curlew too, unmistakable sound eh. That shelter would make a great bothy wouldn't it. I bet many people have dossed in there over the years. Well always good to hear from you Mark. All the best to you as always 👍

[@WyeExplorer]

@@solitaryrambler Now that's saying something about the Elan because this area is beautiful Patrick. I agree it's most odd them facebook requests - had another today. Why don't people let you know? Yeah, great spot and so glad you noticed that Curlew. Without doubt that shelter has served some people well. Have a good one up there.

[@solitaryrambler]

Upper Derwent Valley sure is beautiful Mark, but the Elan goes back further for me with fond family memories. So you've been getting these facebook requests too? It is indeed odd. Oh well you have a good one too Mark 👍

[@WyeExplorer]

@@solitaryrambler It looks worth a a visit in my life Patrick. Consider that done. I get the Elan connection. Yes, annoying requests. I think it's about putting people in the light. You get far better results then. I will have a good one - you to.

[@jeanheys5327]

Wonderful! Also enjoyed the music. I don’t know much about it so I hope you don’t mind if I ask if you are able to electronically generate the vocal quality that I liked. (choral music-lover 😊)

[@solitaryrambler]

Thank you very much Jean. All the music is composed on my keyboard so the choral vocals are voices that I can produce on it 👍

[@gre2g]

I also question requests from people I know and are already friended

[@solitaryrambler]

Yes I've had one or two of those before now.

[@jackhooper3927]

Are there any wee creatures,game birds, deer etc. in the moors? The country appears to have only walkers and domesticated animals.

[@solitaryrambler]

There's plenty of wildlife in the Peak District when you know where to look for it.

[@suzyqualcast6269]

B blimey, hasn't it lawnded itsen since then..... 💦

[@andrewdavis9223]

I would not touch Facebook or twitter with a barge pole gossip channels

[@solitaryrambler]

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[@andrewdavis9223]

Never ever use Facebook or Twitter gossip absolutely rubbish 🗑