153: Hagg Side and Alport Castles (Peak District 2021)

[@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling]

It is a deceptive hike up from Fairholmes to Rowlee Pastures. Unfortunately, I didn't have time on the way up to stop for long at Alport Castles as it was very windy. I was on the Ethel Hunt up to Alport Moor. The thought of the 13.08 miles is enough to make my legs ache. I promised I'd stop and take in Alport Castles on the way back, but the weather still wasn't great. I definitely need to get back up there on a nice day and take it all in. Thank you for uploading this, Patrick. It is also nice to see how far we have come as a Nation since the Pandemic.

[@solitaryrambler]

Alport Castles is quite a distance to reach from where you can park, but it's certainly worth walking up to all the same. Hope you get to see it another time, thanks Chris for watching and commenting 👍

[@paulbeachcroft3323]

Another fab film Patrick. I must get back to Ladyblower reservoir at some point soon 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks Paul, yes do visit Ladyblowerrrrs soon 🤣👍

[@luker2981]

Thank you patrick.

[@solitaryrambler]

Cheers Luke 👍

[@peterdzelmanis4370]

Getting to look forward to these Fridays. Usual fabulous quality with a atmospheric sound track.

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it Peter, many thanks for your kind comments and for watching 👍

[@alisonmoxon7519]

Great job patrick.. Loved it again... Well done.. 👍😉

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks again Ali, glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@rwalker9644]

Ladyblowers and Bristol sorta go together if you think bout it 🤣🤣🤣cheers Rob

[@solitaryrambler]

Ladyblowerrrrs in a Bristol accent, my mate has left a legacy 🤣

[@rwalker9644]

@@solitaryrambler sounds like one of my miss pronunciations lol - i been meaning to do a re visit to your early films - i saw quite a few and they seemed to have an air of mystery and spookyness about them - i think it was the hat Cheers Rob

[@glennwilson1633]

Hi Patrick.. Glad you got your editing software sorted.. Another Wonderful video and Ladyblowers had me howling 😂😂.. Brilliant music too 😊

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks Glenn, yes it was a frustrating couple of months, but we got there in the end thankfully. The Ladyblowerrrrs tale is great isn't it! 😂

[@jeffallinson8089]

What a gorgeous walk, the scenery is stunning and your haunting atmospheric music score fits the movie superbly; you really excelled yourself here Patrick, fabulous job.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thank you so much Jeff as always, you are very kind 👍

[@chriskiwi2601]

Stunning views Patrick, Alport Castles in particular.

[@solitaryrambler]

Cheers Chris, Alport Castles are pretty amazing aren't they 👍

[@dennismarsden1199]

Excellent, Patrick. New to me and lovely.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks Dennis! 👍

[@michaeldenham9681]

Have always loved walks taking in Alport Dale, with its deep sides higher up the dale, and the magnificent 'castles' above Alport Farm. Thanks.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks for watching Michael, yes it's a lovely spot and less busy the further up the dale you walk 👍

[@kathrynbrock1558]

Ladybower was my dads favourite place to walk. I have walked it a few times and have seen the roads under the water when it was low. Have also read a book called The Silent Valley. In my brothers village is a house called ashopston which was built from the stone house in the village that was submerged it build the reservoir. Absolute family favourite walk. Thanks Patrick!

[@solitaryrambler]

It is indeed a lovely walk Kathryn, thanks for watching 👍

[@lindaking9222]

Lovely walk…the “castles” are amazing…interesting what nature can do

[@solitaryrambler]

Thansk Linda, yes it's an amazing landslide feature 👍

[@WalksWithOlly]

I enjoyed that, Patrick. When I was last up in the Peak District, a group of us scrambled to the top of Alport Castles on a very hot day. But then beneath those cliffs, we had sheep watching over us from above - it was almost like being in an old western film with American Indians ready to ambush us. ;-) Glad to hear you got your software issues resolved. All the best.

[@solitaryrambler]

Hi Olly, thanks for taking the time to watch this. I seem to recall your visit to Alport Castles in one of your blogs. Thankfully I wasn't overlooked by any sheep when I was here 😂 It is rather like a western film set though isn't it as it resembles a mini-Mounment Valley in a way. Yes glad to have got those software issues finally sorted, hopefully this issue won't occur again. Have a great week 👍

[@WalksWithOlly]

@@solitaryrambler And also, your Bristolian accent was spot on! ;-) Thanks for reading my blogs.

[@solitaryrambler]

@@WalksWithOlly A pleasure Olly, and yes that's exactly how my Bristolian pal speaks. I guess I lived there long enough to be able to mimic it myself 🤣

[@maggi666]

Fantastic as always Patrick! Thank you! We were in the peaks again on Monday and we discovered the beautiful Black Brook forest at Gradbach. What an amazing slow climb that was and will be again to the Roaches and beyond! You could barely see the roaches for fog! Btw i love how you tell us about your life as you go along and i will never be able to say Ladybower again, without laughing! 🤣🤣🤣! Were doing a basic 2 night camping trip very soon in Hope, leading toward a bit of wild camping next year, after training with 50 and 75 litre backpacks, for a few months first. So excited about it!

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks again Maggi. Yes that's exactly what my films are all about. The walks I feature aren't really meant to be guides, they are about my own personal journey along them and I often talk about things in life whilst I'm out. Glad you enjoyed the Ladybower tale, my old friend really left a legacy for me there with Ladyblowerrrs! 🤣 Not been to Gradbach or the Roaches for a while, so hope to get back there before too long. Enjoy your visit to Hope, that'll be a great base for walks 👍

[@maggi666]

@@solitaryrambler Thank you Patrick. You do put a refreshing twist to you videos. I always look forward to the next one!

[@russ3994]

Great video Patrick i do like lady blowers lake sorry lady bowers lake !! cant wait to come back to peak district hopefully very soon.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks again Russ, yep my old pal from Bristol really left a legacy for me with Ladyblowerrrs 🤣

[@frankfitzgerald5832]

One of the most beautiful walks youve done patrick ..We do intend to visit and walk this area over the next couple of years ...i am so envious of you living in the peak district ...like ive said before lancashire is lovely but it lacks the ranges hills and majesty of the peak district ..thank you so much for showing and sharing these wonderful walks with us all.....regards and respect from Frank & Lee.....

[@solitaryrambler]

It is a beautiful walk indeed Frank and Lee, hope you do visit this area someone. As always my friends many thanks for watching 👍

[@richardchan9595]

Thank you for another gem Patrick!

[@solitaryrambler]

My pleasure Richard, thanks for watching 👍

[@shaunmckenna1923]

Hello Patrick oh so good to see a new walk and what a lovely walk it was outstanding views looking forward to more new walks from you. Thanks again.

[@solitaryrambler]

Nice one Shaun, always pleased you enjoy the films. Many thanks 👍

[@AnthonyJohnson1]

What a fantastic walk, Patrick. I love the climb up Hagg Side as those views when you reach there are some of the very best aren’t they? Rowlee Pasture brings back some bittersweet memories for me as I fell down in a bog last year. My own fault as I was too busy messing with the camera 😆. Really enjoyed watching this and it’s got me ready for my walk from Middleton in Teesdale to Dufton today

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks Anthony, yes it's a fab walk as you know and the climb up Hagg Side is not too strenuous compared to others, but yes give some awesome views at the top. Thankfully I didn't encounter any bogs when I was up Rowlee Pastures! 🤣

[@erikanascimento3222]

what a magical place! fantastic, thank you so much for introducing us

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching 👍

[@MrTheAnorak]

Great film, mate - enjoyed every minute. 👍

[@solitaryrambler]

That's great to know, many thanks 👍

[@jamiestables4283]

Another amazing walk Patrick. Its funny, my uncle messaged last night saying he wants to go to Alport Castles, so I think that's our next walk over Easter

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you liked it Jamie, thanks for watching. Hope you enjoy your walk there 👍

[@delmiller4184]

What a great walk you have shown us! Those views are stunning Patrick. I did not quite hear what you said those little boxes were all about? Thanjs for the great video.

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you liked it Del, the views are pretty awesome aren't they. Little boxes - are you referring to the grouse butts? 👍

[@johnsparkes8963]

Very spectacular viewing as always Patrick, love those Alport Castles. Must go there one day and do some landscape photography. Thank you for sharing take care and all the best.

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks as always John, it's definitely worth getting up to Alport Castles for some photography 👍

[@clairecletc9011]

Hello, I’m new to this channel but have thoroughly enjoyed the walks. Thanks so much 👍🏻

[@solitaryrambler]

Hey I'm glad you enjoyed it, many thanks for your kind comments and for watching 👍🏻

[@kellyshaw7271]

That software company could have emailed you that link in the first place and saved you all that trouble, bloody idiot's. Soon sorted it, when you asked for your money back. Ladyblowers lol. I think i will call it that from now on too. What a beautiful walk and such scenery. The Peak district really is a wonderful place. I think you put the mockers on England lol. Enjoyable as always, cheers.

[@solitaryrambler]

I guess they didn't know the issue at first themselves, but they close the case if it doesn't get resolved and don't come back to you later when they've found a "fix". Anyway at least it got sorted in the end thankfully. My mate left a legacy with Ladyblowerrrs 🤣 Glad you enjoyed it Kelly, many thanks for watching and for your support as always 👍

[@robg3836]

Great 👍 content pat thanks are u by any chance taking walks to the plane crash recks in the peaks at all couple just off kinder scout keep up the good work

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks for watching. I've a long list of places I still want to film over the next couple of years or so if I can, so hopefully I will get to the crash site one day 👍

[@rwalker9644]

Wow that seemed fast or maybe im slower lol - great video cheers Rob

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks Rob 👍

[@thepeakdistrictviking]

Cracking walk. I've done the same one. There's a couple of aircraft crash sites on that route, one on Hagg Side and the other on Rowley pasture if that's your thing

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks for watching again. Yes I love this walk. Not yet been to the crash sites, but that might be for another time 👍

[@jamiestables4283]

Patrick, I’m sat here some 3 years later, watching this walk in the day of another Euro Final. Hopefully, history won’t repeat itself. Are you on any adventures today?

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks for watching Jamie, I'm away again at the moment 👍

[@CountrysideWalking]

Hi Patrick. Just wondering if my last comments reached you on this walk when you mentioned Bristol, which is my home town. Also asking if you lived there again? or if somehow it got lost ? It looked a bit bleak up on Alport Castles, but stunning views. (ps you'v certainly been busy with your films - is that the catching up after PC problems?)

[@solitaryrambler]

Morning Shanita, sorry I've not come across any other comments from you on this video? Anyway I do recall you saying before that Bristol was your home town. I lived there from 1984 to 1996, moved to Weston-s-Mare for 3 years, then moved back to Bristol in 1999 until 2003, which was when I moved to Derbyshire. It certainly is bleak at Alport Castles, but very stunning. Yes I have thankfully caught up with the editing of my films now that the software issue has been fixed. Thanks for watching and commenting Shanita, all the best 👍

[@CountrysideWalking]

@@solitaryrambler Coincidence. I too, lived in Weston Super Mare at a very young age before moving to Bristol then later Manchester. 😊

[@solitaryrambler]

@@CountrysideWalking I can recall you mentioning that you also lived in Weston before Bristol, it's a small world isn't it 👍

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[@solitaryrambler]

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