169: Beeley and Hob Hurst’s House (Peak District 2022)

PEAK DISTRICT WALK FEATURING BEELEY AND HOB HURST’S HOUSE
"Beeley and Hob Hurst’s House”
Filmed 9th April 2022
Post-production completed 20th April 2022
*Contains some swearing*
Filmed in the Peak District in the county of Derbyshire. Locations include Beeley and Hob Hurst's House.
Written, presented, researched, directed, camera and sound, edited and music by Patrick Leach.
Special thanks to Dennis and Jan Hensall, 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: explore.osmaps.com/route/2912...
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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[@chriskiwi2601]

It's great that you are out of hibernation and back on the trails for summer. We've had a hot fine summer here in New Zealand but winter is just around the corner for us. Really enjoy your videos Patrick. Keep them coming....at your pace. Cheers.

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks for that Chris, much appreciated. Yeah more films will come, just wish I could give up work as that gets in the way! 😂👍

[@mariajosedasilvaportoporto8480]

Hello Patrick, glad you're back. This last video shows a landscape that is very similar to what we have here in Brazil in the region where I live. You deserve a lot of likes. I've said it before and I'll say it again: you are the best on youtube.

[@solitaryrambler]

That's lovely of you to say so Maria, many thanks for that! All the best 👍

[@donaldsmith6243]

We always enjoy your walks, which bring back happy memories of our home town. We left in 1970 and now live in Adelaide, South Australia. Keep up the good work. Don & Pat Smith.

[@solitaryrambler]

Nice one Don and Pat, many thanks for your great comments and for taking the time to watch 👍

[@lancsway]

It's so good to get out again now the weather is improving isn't it Patrick. I too can't resist looking inside the beautiful churches, and the church organs all have individual styles. Lovely flute piece you have written.

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks for taking the time to watch Steve, much appreciated. Pleased you enjoyed my flute score 👍

[@robertnewton2400]

So pleased to see you back. Excellent photography and a really enjoyable watch. Looking forward to more. Best wishes Robert and Sandra

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it Robert and Sandra, many thanks for taking the time to watch 👍

[@peterlyall989]

Good to have you back Patrick...Morning coffee hasn't been the same without your delightful video's !! Best Wishes Pete and Sheila Lyall Tasmania

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks Pete and Sheila, glad your coffee has now become more enjoyable! 👍

[@atrampinthehills.841]

The perfect start to my day...Tea, Toast and a solitary rambler video.

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks Steve, appreciate that, especially if you had tea and toast with it 👍

[@marvelkocay4974]

I am from Canada so I would like to see more of Englands scenery. Your films are very informative, and I love the history.

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you like them! Many thanks for commenting and for watching 👍

[@jbwcanute]

Lovely to see you Patrick out on another beautiful walk, please to hear you feel better after having Covid. Looking forward to the next one . All the best Jean :)

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks Jean, yeah I know lots who have had Covid so i was bound to get it at some point. At least I've had it now so it's over and done with 👍

[@jbwcanute]

@@solitaryrambler I had it last August not nice lost my smell & taste for 3 weeks I hated that as I love my food lol . We still have to be careful as you can still catch it again fingers crossed we won't :)

[@erikanascimento3222]

beautiful relaxing landscapes, they are like fairy tales

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks Erika 👍

[@peterdzelmanis4370]

What a Friday treat, So glad your back .

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks Peter 👍

[@garrymartin6474]

There are times when its nice to sit by the fireside in the pub with a good pint (or two) of beer and the company of friends knowing you don't have to get your gear together and go out the next morning , especially in Winter !

[@solitaryrambler]

Definitely so Garry! I love the filming, but yes sometimes it's nice to have that extra lie-in at the weekends, particularly in Winter as you say, and take more leisurely walks 👍

[@CarolandDerek]

As always excellent quality. Thanks 🙏

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it Carol and Derek, many thanks 👍

[@brijen28lan]

Hi Patrick .. Thank you again for your lovely Film .. Brilliant !! .. We watched it today .. God bless you from Brian and Jenny Lancaster

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it Brian and Jenny, as always many thanks for taking the time to watch and comment 👍

[@MrMattlock]

Another highly enjoyable video Patrick, thank-you. You mentioned a lot of pubs I'm very familiar with in this film. The Duke of Devonshire in Beeley was the first pub I had a pint of bitter in (illegally), aged 16. There should be a plaque on the wall🙂. The Duke of Wellington was my Dad's local for many years, until the inevitable falling out with the landlord 😉 The Thorntree is where many of my friends still living in Matlock drink these days, a great pub and the best views in the town!

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks for watching Chris and for your comments. You clearly know the pubs well Chris, the Thorn Tree certainly is a great pub and best views in town, just got back from there this evening 👍

[@ffrancrogowski2192]

Another most excellent film, Patrick. I don't know this neck of the woods in Derbyshire, but it sure looks a beautiful place. When you were up above Beeley, the views were spectacular. Many thanks for doing this production, and please keep well.

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks for watching Ffranc. Yes the views from Beeley Moor are pretty spectacular. All the best 👍

[@mrdannypick]

Great watch as always Patrick. Although I love watching your videos, I'm glad that you're not going to put undue pressure on yourself to make more, as I know it will be a large amount of work. Make sure you get out and enjoy a good walk without the camera from time to time won't you! All the best!

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks Dan, I appreciate that. I certainly will make more videos, but yeah it's good to have an extra lie-in at the weekends sometimes and just do more leisurely walks without the camera. If only I could give up work! 😂 Thanks for watching and all the best to you too 👍

[@kellyshaw7271]

29 vids last year, that's some work you put in. Sorry to hear you had covid but glad to see you're over the wlrst. Lots of people i know i have caught it in the last few months. It knocked them for six too but luckily all still here. Lovely walk, you can see everything beginning to come to life again. Cheers Patrick😁

[@solitaryrambler]

I was amazed myself how many films I actually made last year Kelly, I was on a roll. I think most of us have had Covid now, so hopefully for here on things get better for all of us. Many thanks as always for commenting and watching 👍

[@andrewdavis9223]

Glad you're safely over covid

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks Andrew, I only had it for about 9 or 10 days 👍

[@AnthonyJohnson1]

A fab walk and film Patrick. Some fascinating history over on those moors. The background to Hob Hurst house is a really interesting one. Not sure if you walked alongside Gibbet moor on this one but the gruesome story behind those moors certainly make interesting reading. Good to hear you’ve recovered from covid. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that I continue to avoid it, but it just seems a matter of time before it catches up with me! Great to see you out making films again 🙂

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks Anthony, yeah I think I never rushed to get to Hob Hurst's House before now as I knew there wasn't really that much to see aside from a mound, but it was a great walk to film all the same. I've never walked on Gibbet Moor, but the shot where I pan towards the views of Baslow and Gardom's Edge's would have been across that same moor. Yeah hope you avoid Covid Anthony. I gather it's easing off again now, fingers crossed! 😄👍

[@alisonmoxon7519]

Great vid Patrick.. glad you out and abt again... Thanks again for yr time lv Ali/R x

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks as always Ali, much appreciated 👍

[@billmitchell604]

Love your video Patrick , glad you are feeling better.

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks for watching Bill, all the best 👍

[@michaeldenham9681]

Another enjoyable watch.

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks Michael 👍

[@paulbeachcroft3323]

Didn't contact you as I knew you were on your well deserved winter break. Another fabulous film. Highlights were the stepping stones and the wobbly stile, I think you should have done several takes of that😂😂😂😂😂

[@solitaryrambler]

Cheers Paul, well I might have shot several takes of the wobbly stile but they didn't get into the final cut! 😂😂😂

[@claireEt9055]

Great video, thanks Patrick 👍🏻

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it Claire, thanks for watching 👍

[@SetForAdventures]

Fabulous Patrick thanks as always for 22 minutes of relaxing walking bliss 🙏🏼 really enjoyed 👍 well caught on that wobbly stile 😳 I just know I’d of been on my back 😆 Best wishes have a great weekend simon 😊🙏🏼👍

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it Simon, yeah that stile was a bit wobbly! Many thanks as always for watching, commenting, etc, and hope you have a great weekend too 👍

[@SetForAdventures]

@@solitaryrambler thanks Patrick 🙏🏼 you too 😊👍

[@mickbutler9407]

Another great walk don't no that area so well but the scenery looks great looking forward to your next one

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it Mick, many thanks for watching 👍

[@rwalker9644]

Welcome back we ve missed your oasis of peace of tranquilly of recent

[@rwalker9644]

Welcome back we ve missed your little peace of tranquilly of recent days not to mention your bespoke music which i always enjoy Ive been building a retirement house so your breaks have been a welcome rest Here s to the next one cheers Rob

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks Rob, nice to know you enjoy what I do. All the best 👍

[@shaunmckenna1923]

Hello Patrick great to see you back sorry to hear you had covid. Lovely walk really enjoyed that I did notice that one wall was very high was that one on the estate ? I don't see any reason why you would not say at the end hit the like and subscribed we all love your channel and it helps to promote more . Thank you Patrick.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks as always Shaun for your kind words and support. I think most of us have had Covid at some point, so I guess I was bound to get it. I've never liked asking for subs or likes, but I've said it this time. Thanks again 👍

[@WyeExplorer]

New places Patrick - always good to feel refreshed by them. And this somewhat a refreshing walk up onto the moors - interesting to consider the round barrow. He didn't find much in it did he? Lovely dingle later in them woods. It was a really pleasant walk from the start to finish church and all. Well, I've subbed again in my mind. Ha ha! Always a pleasure to kick back to your walks. All the best up there. Mark

[@solitaryrambler]

Hey Mark, yeah great to still discover new places. Not really much to see in that old barrow, was there, but it was a nice walk up to it all the same. I enjoyed filming this walk too as it's not a route I've previously done, and I always like to dawdle in a church when there's one around. Thanks for subbing again in your mind Mark haha! 😁 I always appreciate you watching anyway and for your comments, support, etc. Take care down there too and all the best 👍

[@WyeExplorer]

@@solitaryrambler Oh yeah for sure it was good Patrick and I know it was a good and wild moor walk. That did look a nice church. I to love stepping inside them. Hey, pleasure to virtually sub - ha ha. I will take care. Pleasure always.

[@richardjohn7991]

Patrick, glad you are better after the Dreaded C. I had Delta. Took me a month to recover. But we both did . Not good. I know how you felt .It's a very odd experience. Onwards And Upwards Hopefully For Everyone. Great Vlog Thanks.👍

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks Richard. Yeah I had it and so did many others I know, thankfully the jabs will have helped! Thanks for watching 👍

[@carrie7209]

Thank you, Patrick! This is the first, but definitely not the last, of your videos I've watched. Beautiful scenery and so good that you did all the uphill puffing rather than me 😄

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it Carrie, many thanks for commenting and for taking the time to watch 👍

[@richardchan9595]

So happy to know you've recovered from COVID so soon. Love your video and narrative as always.

[@solitaryrambler]

I'm fully fit now Richard, many thanks! 👍

[@MS-by7ry]

Subscribed! Good to see you recovered well from the covid, Patrick. Naree and I had it too - about a week later!

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks for the sub Matt! Sorry to hear you've both had Covid too. Most of us over here have had it at some point, but hopefully that makes us more immune now! 👍

[@MS-by7ry]

@@solitaryramblermaybe, but I hope we don't have a gas leak or we're all done for - I can't smell anything! :-o

[@nuinmarnuinmar5321]

Lovely walk Patrick, thank you. I really like how you give real 'directions' as to the path you are taking, I think if I were ever in that area I could use your videos almost like a talking map.

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it Nuinmar, many thanks for watching 👍

[@kathrynbrock1558]

I have not been to Beeley yet ,put it on my list for his year as I’m staying in Edensor again.

[@solitaryrambler]

Hope you enjoy Kathryn 👍

[@frankfitzgerald5832]

Another lovely walk Patrick. i myself had covid recently for the second time and i must admit it hit me harder than the first time ..terrible shortness of breath and awful fatigue so i am slowly recovering even though i am back at work i still get weary .. anyway ... great to see you back on the road to recovery ....keep up the great work ..regards Frank & Lee....

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks Frank and Lee. I think most of us have had Covid by now. I wasn't short of breath as you were, but just had that dry cough, flu symptoms and feeling tired all the time. Glad we're both recovering mate. Have a great weekend 👍

[@buzzybody493]

Love your "wobbly Stile" 😂 Next time we're in Matlock we'll attempt to visit Beeley again........it's name combines my surname and part of my Wife's maiden name!! 🐝ley

[@solitaryrambler]

That stile was awesome wasn't it! 🤣 Do visit Beeley when you're in this neck of the woods again 👍

[@lindaking9222]

Wow..you have made a lot of videos for KZbin…thanks so much,I have enjoyed a lot of them….please post when you can & take care of yourself first

[@solitaryrambler]

Thank you Linda, I certainly will post more when I can. All the very best to you 👍

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Hello Patrick, I hope you're keeping well. I really liked your video, a lovely walk. Is it the White Peaks or Derbyshire Dales?

[@solitaryrambler]

Hi Rachel, thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed it. It's both really. Derbyshire Dales is the Council District, in which most of the White Peak falls. See you soon hopefully 👍

[@jeanheys5327]

Subscribing to and “liking” your channel is a no-brainer for anyone who enjoys excellent videos about walking in the UK! Today’s walk looked really lovely - nice to get out in the fresh air after Covid - with an interesting collection of stiles and gates and a very inviting-looking pipe organ in the church 😃😉 I wonder if Tolkien’s hobbits and their subterranean abides were inspired by Hob Hurst’s House.

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks for that Jean, that's much appreciated. As mentioned in this, I always feel that if people want to "like" and subscribe, that's down to them, they don't need me to say every time to do so. Yeah I really wanted to have a go on that church organ, like several others I've seen on walks, but I thought it best not too in case I alarm the locals! 😄 Thanks for watching as always 👍

[@erikanascimento2136]

Maravilhoso

[@solitaryrambler]

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[@grahambarker8129]

epic pat, infact ive just plotted a walk from the robin hood 😉 to hobs hurst and the trig thats not far from it, is the road open yet from beely to the moor ?

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks Graham. No the road up Beeley Bar is still closed and will be for the foreseeable future 👍

[@andrewdavis9223]

you should come down to staveley Derbyshire

[@maggi666]

Lovely walk Patrick! I'm just catchng up with the two videos thst I've missed . It's so good to have you back on KZbin. Dont you just hate those two post styles? Me being short, either my backpack gets stuck, or my boobs. Taller ppl just dont have my problems. Lol

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks Maggi! Glad you enjoyed this one. I just love all the different stiles, and all the challenges they bring, even if I make a fool of myself when trying to get over them! At least it might provide some humorous footage! 🤣 Hope you're still gettting better 👍

[@maggi666]

@@solitaryrambler ty Patrick. Me too, especialy the high dry stone walls that have only 1 stone for feet. You should see me, with my little legs, trying to straggle the wall to get over! The last one, a class full of uni students found it highly amusing lol. I had a good sleep last night, so hoping for more, so i gain strength. 💪💪