171: Robin Hood, Gardom’s Edge and Birchen Edge (Peak District 2022)

PEAK DISTRICT WALK FEATURING ROBIN HOOD, GARDOM'S EDGE AND BIRCHEN EDGE
"Robin Hood, Gardom’s Edge and Birchen Edge”
Filmed 15th April 2022
Post-production completed 29th April 2022
Filmed in the Peak District in the county of Derbyshire. Locations include Robin Hood, Gardom's Edge, Jack Flat, Wellington’s Monument, Birchen Edge and Nelson’s Monument.
Written, presented, researched, directed, camera and sound, edited and music by Patrick Leach.
Special thanks to Les Lumsdon and Martin Smith 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/1201...
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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[@magicalucem3034]

Thank you for your latest video. After your comments about commenters I thought I ought to explain how I came across your videos and why I am now a subscriber. I came across your channel by happenstance as I was trying to find a good video about Dartmoor, which in my past I used to explore. Your video of Chagford is, as far as I am concerned the most charming and delightful discover of this special little town. No other vlog comes close. Then I discovered that you are a musician and quite serious and humble filmmaker. That isn't meant to sound derogatory at all, so many KZbinrs are overt self publicists, and your gentle style is refreshing. My son and I are slowly following your substantial opus, which are a delight. So we thought we'd salute your unique and very well put together videos. My wife was a Gloster girl and so your videos from Gloucestershire were especially appreciated, as as so many of your other adventures. I have no channel of my own to promote so can't do that, but do thank you for your highly individual and caring videos which we enjoy. It is going to take us a long while to discover all 170+ of your videos, but certainly feel it is going to be worthwhile. I do believe that no one else is documenting our British landscape and heritage as sensitively as yourself...So you have a whole lot more yet to do < smile> I am now ancient and no longer able to ramble, so you also bring the joy of our country and countryside in a way that I can no longer do myself. This is a thus a multifaceted yet simple "Thank You" and sincere wishes of good will from this ancient Briton. ML

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks for subcribing, watching and for your very kind words, it is much appreicated. I'm so pleased you and your son have been enjoying what you've seen so far. It's been nearly 5 years since I was down in Dartmoor, but thank you so much for your lovely comments about my Chagford film. As you are a new subscriber, I do recommend, assuming you've not already done so of course, is to read the description below the videos, as well as looking at the Introduction to the Solitary Rambler video. Just so that you are aware that, although I provide a lot of infomration in the films, they are videos of my personal journeys as opposed to being definitive guides. Anyway thank you again for your lovely comments and for taking the time to watch. All the best 👍

[@richardbird4702]

I have again just watched your Parkhouse and Chrome hill video. I have to tell you that I often dip into your films, particularly on the Peak District, because they are a wonderful aid memoir to the many happy hours spent on footpaths I have trodden over time and which you have subsequently traversed. This, with my late wife Hilary, and in our early days together scarcely a weekend passed without us being there amongst those glorious hills and dales. In this troubled and a very different day and age, your videos are a lovely, and slightly poignant mirror to me of times long gone. Thank you.

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks Richard for your kind comments and for watching. I'm very pleased to know you have been enjoying my videos 👍

[@lindaking9222]

Beautiful walk…loved the wood with all the birch trees

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks for watching Linda 👍

[@kellyshaw7271]

What a wonderful walk with great views. You do get out to some great places. It's always a pleasure to watch your uploads, as they are excellent quality and show the time and effort you put into each one. Thanks so much Patrick 😁

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks Kelly, the fab thing about where I live is that there is no shortage of great places to walk, so I've plenty to film in this area. Thanks as always for your kind comments and for taking the time to watch 👍

[@mariacallos0830]

I love the place. Best for walk on rest days. Have a wonderful day my dear friend 💐💐💐🙏🙏🙏

[@solitaryrambler]

Thank you! You too 👍

[@louiephillips4269]

Always a pleasure to see a new Solitary Rambler video…

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks Louie! 👍

[@shaunmckenna1923]

Hello Patrick another lovely walk nice to see the Highland cattle seems they are used to people walking by they are quite a docile breed by nature anyway . It must be amazing when all that bracken is out loved all the rocks and formations . Thanks for posting , take care .

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks Shaun, yeah those cattle have always been around there and never seem fazed by all the walkers. Glad you enjoyed this and thanks as always for watching 👍

[@richardchan9595]

Delighted to be able to watch another fine video from you Patrick. Have a great weekend!

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks Richard, you too! 👍

[@atrampinthehills.841]

Afternoon Patrick...what a lovely walk this is...smashing views and so much interest along the way...Thanks pal.

[@solitaryrambler]

Howdy Steve, thanks for taking the time to watch. Always good to hear from you 😊👍

[@Royalawg]

I love it, Patrick ! Thank you again & have a great weekend !

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks Angus, you too! 👍

[@mikecrowther8131]

Patrick, your videos are absolutely fantastic. You, Des Greene and Furrychalkbagoutdoors are my regular views. They’re all I need. It’s so relaxing, sitting watching them on my big screen. Smile inducing. By the way, I would never want anyone to watch my channel as my videos are rubbish.

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks for that Mike. Always great to know people enjoy what I do. I'm sure there's nothing wrong with your videos are fine. I did have a bit of a though giggle when I read what you've put in your description 😊👍

[@mikecrowther8131]

@@solitaryrambler Heh, I don’t remember putting that.

[@DaveFord]

Great walk as usual Patrick. Thank you.

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it Dave, thanks for watching 👍

[@michaeldenham9681]

Really enjoyed this film - reminiscence time. Many years ago I visited Birchen Edge regularly, but always straight up there from the Robin Hood for a day's climbing. I never had the chance to explore the area around; your film has filled in the gap for me. Many thanks. We went back that way the year before lockdown while staying in Chesterfield, and enjoyed a good meal in the Robin Hood after walking around Chatsworth. Lovely area.

[@solitaryrambler]

Hi Michael, glad my film filled the gap for you. Surprisingly, although this is just a few miles from my home, Birchen Edge is somewhere I've not visited many times, and it's a lovely spot of course as you know. Many thanks as always for taking the time to watch. Have a great weekend 👍

[@michaeldenham9681]

The battleships always amused me. I could never decide if the Royal Sovereign was spelt as it is because the mason didn't know how to spell it, or if he misjudged and ran out of rock.

[@jeanwainwright598]

Thank you for another great walk,Dave & jean

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it Dave and Jean, thanks for watching as always 👍

[@AnthonyJohnson1]

Fantastic Patrick. A couple of the classics there. Gardoms edge is like a hidden gem isn’t it? Very few people seem to visit. So much history in that area isn’t there? Love Birchen edge too. Always have to climb on one of the 3 ships like a big kid when I go there 😆. I watch more KZbin than normal TV these days. It seems like a nice little community doesn’t it? Hopefully, our paths will cross in the Peak District soon 🙂

[@solitaryrambler]

Morning Anthony, thanks for watching. Yeah these two edges are indeed gems especially Gardom's, and I love the fact that there is no obvious path to it. I've only ever been to Birchen once before despite it being quite close to home. Unfortunately the 3 Ships were the busiest part of my filming day as there were kids climbing all over it at the time. I bet they would be have great to climb onto though 😆 I watch KZbin more too nowadays and yes I've certainly found a community spirit with it. I'm sure, and you were in my mind when I was filming this, that we will bump into each other soon in the glorious Peak District 👍

[@jbwcanute]

Hi Patrick thanks again for a lovely video your walk looked really nice. I loved the cows , I was a bit concerned when I saw the sign saying there was a bull in the field I don't think I would have been brave enough to go in there lol. I had a lovely walk this morning with my dog (Angus) down the bay very sunny today. I'm now going to mow my lawns. Have a lovely weekend. PS hope you enjoyed your easter egg. I to love chocolate O and Cake lol :)

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks again for watching Jean. Thankfully there was no sign of any bull, but I would have kept a good distance away if I'd seen one, probably of about 20 miles! 😂 Glad you had a nice walk and have a lvoely weekend too. My easter egg was yummy by the way, but then I love chocolate full stop 👍

[@erikanascimento2136]

I think you would take a break from the videos, I'm glad you have new videos👏👏👏

[@solitaryrambler]

I did take a break from filming for a few months, but am getting busy again now 😊👍

[@nuinmarnuinmar5321]

Great video and enjoyable music Patrick, thank you.

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it, many thanks as always! 👍

[@neilpresland3606]

Hello Patrick, I think your videos are great. Please keep up the good work. Your channel is definitely one of my favourites on KZbin. All the best Neil.

[@solitaryrambler]

Hi Neil, thanks for the lovely comments and for taking the time to watch! That is very much appreciated. All the best to you 😀👍

[@EllySpace]

Beautiful landscape and well shown. Good commentary, too .

[@solitaryrambler]

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

[@kathrynbrock1558]

I’ve followed you today as I’ve done this walk more than once and agree about the view from Birchen Edge

[@solitaryrambler]

I've been here very few times to be honest, so it was nice to make a film here. Thanks for watching 👍

[@mickbutler9407]

Great video did the nelson monument and rocks many years ago thanks for bringing back the memorys had a drink in the Robin hood after the walk thanks Patrick

[@solitaryrambler]

Nice one Mick, thanks for watching and commenting 👍

[@ukhikermarv]

Exactly the walk I was looking at for a new video in a couple of weeks 😁

[@solitaryrambler]

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[@HayandKyle]

Great video, there's some views of the Peak District there we've not seen before! It was a pleasure meeting you on the group walk with Lou and Lol's travels not too long ago too :)

[@solitaryrambler]

Hey guys, thanks for stopping by! I've just been watching you two in the latest Thom Topics video actually 😀 It was a real pleasure meeting you both as well. Catch you again soon, have a great week 👍

[@alisonmoxon7519]

Great vid.. lovely too see those places we pass and haven't seen past Robin Hood pub .. thank you. . 🙂 x

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks Ali, glad you enjoyed watching this 👍x

[@claireEt9055]

Thank you Patrick. As always I really enjoyed the video. Hope you enjoyed your Easter egg👍🏻x

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it again Claire, many thanks for taking the time to watch. I did enjoy my easter egg thank you yum yum 😊👍

[@SetForAdventures]

Hi Patrick always a pleasure to walk with you for 20 minutes 🙏🏼😊 and what a walk it was those edges in the Peaks are beautiful (I wonder how many there are in the whole of the National Park ?) But very best wishes and thanks for a lovely film ☀️🙏🏼😊 ATB Simon 😊

[@solitaryrambler]

Hi Simon, thanks for joining me on this walk 😊 I love these edges, despite not visiting them very much before now. I tried to find a list of all the edges as there are many within the National Park and just outside the boundaries too, but couldn't come across one. That'll be a task for someone to compile one day! 😀 Thanks for watching Simon and enjoy the rest of your weekend 👍

[@SetForAdventures]

@@solitaryrambler check Patrick best regards 🙏🏼😊

[@heydenharrison143]

I'm a bit late watching this one Patrick but it makes excellent viewing (and listening!) as always.Cheers Heyden.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks Heyden for watching and commenting, much appreciated 👍

[@frankfitzgerald5832]

Delightful as usual Patrick....so much to see on this video...loved the monuments interesting about nelsons ships and the rocks named after them....so many wonderful views too...glad to see you in such fine spirits ... keep up the great work ...regards Frank & Lee.....

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it Frank and Lee, the two monuments are great aren';t and I love the Three Ships. Pity there were lots of kinds scrambling over them when I was trying to film them, but that's just one of those things when you're filming. Thanks as always for watching and commenting 👍

[@maggi666]

Arent we lucky to live in, and very close, to the magical peak district. We've had 2 wonderful walkes in the area behind shutlingsloe in the last couple of weeks and, we intend to hike up Shutlingsloe as i regain my strength. Were having a good crack at more of the dark peaks this coming week and we hope that we bump into you again! It's so addictive this hiking isn't it?

[@solitaryrambler]

Morning Maggi, yes I feel very lucky to live here and this walk is only a few miles from home. I love Shutlingsloe, or the Cheshire Matterhorn as it's sometimes known. I gave you and Terry a shout-out yesterday when I was filming another walk which I think you might have done, but I lost the micro SD card with all the footage on it! Never mind, one of those things, I will be filming that walk again sometime 👍

[@maggi666]

@@solitaryrambler Shutlingsloe has teased us for a long time, especially from the Roaches. We just had to find it! Ty that was lovely of you to give us a shout out. Your card (as mum would have said) is likely laughing somewhere saying " hey Patrick. I'm right here looking at you! Lol

[@snacklofter]

Great video thank you Patrick - music nice too!👍

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it snack, many thanks 👍

[@WyeExplorer]

One of your best walks for a while that Patrick - I think it was the visual stimuli. Rocks, views, valleys and monuments and oh yeah a good tale or two from your good self. I must say, and I hold you in high esteem, I've always been disappointed that we didn't meet when you came to Hereford for your Wye Valley series. We had the chance to meet up and you never took it. I would have had a cuppa tea with you and wished you well and let you get on. Maybe there will be another chance. Well, I felt chilled throughout - you were very cheery in fact. Good vibes. All the best as always. Mark

[@solitaryrambler]

Hi Mark, really glad you enjoyed this walk. Yes I think it’s pretty good for a short, local walk and I was definitely in good spirits whilst filming this. I was disappointed too Mark at not catching up with you back in 2018. I had booked two nights in the Travelodge at Hereford Grafton, and one of those days I planned to film the Hereford walk, which I ended up doing of course, but I thought that it would have been great to have met you for a walk on one of the other days if you were free, or even a cuppa as you say. You may remember, however, that I had to move house suddenly after very short notice from my previous landlord. When I did move it was literally only a couple of days before I travelled to Hereford. As I result I actually considered canceling my trip to Hereford as I felt it was just not really the best time to be driving a long distance to then go out filming for a day. However, I had already paid for the Travelodge, so I came down in the end as I didn’t want to lose my money. Aside from being totally exhausted from the house move itself, I was not in the best frame of mind because all I could think about was sorting out the new home as soon as I could, as I didn’t get the chance to do so before coming down to Hereford. I really hope there will be another time though Mark as I hold you in high esteem too and, even though we’ve not met in person yet, I have considered you a great friend for some years now, so rest assured I will visit lovely Hereford again. Anyway, thanks Mark as always for watching. All the best and enjoy the rest of your weekend 👍

[@WyeExplorer]

@@solitaryrambler Hey there Patrick, yeah I really did settle back to this one. I enjoyed the space and hey your mood. Sounds like your mood when you came down here wasn't the best - yes I do remember the move but didn't link it up with the visit. Thanks for the clarity. Next time eh? Or if I'm walking the Peak District I'd like to think that we might hook up. Well, have a great week ahead - always a pleasure.

[@solitaryrambler]

Nice one Mark. There will certainly be a next time, and yeah if ever find yourself walking in the Peak District, we can definitely hook up then. You could always stop here too as you will always be welcome in my home Mark. Have a great week too 👍

[@WyeExplorer]

@@solitaryrambler Thanks Patrick - most certainly bear the invite in mind. The same applies mate. Peace.

[@LouandLolsTravels]

Another interesting tour. We find your videos and the music quite relaxing. We haven't been to the edges yet but they are on the agenda later this year.

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it Lou and Lol, I think you would both love this walk very much. Thanks for watching 😀👍

[@sharonhedges6879]

Enjoyed that. Cheers.

[@solitaryrambler]

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

[@jeffallinson8089]

What egg did you buy? Fantastic walk and lovely views aplenty. I think you were a little fortunate that as it was a bank holiday weekend there wern't too many people around. Great work, and the music was perfect too. I bet the Robin Hood was heaving!! Thanks for this one Patrick.

[@solitaryrambler]

It was a Malteser egg, I enjoyed scoffing that down later! Glad you liked the walk Jeff, it was surprising how few people were around on this walk for a Good Friday. The pub car park at the end looked full so I'm guessing it probably was heaving inside. Thanks for watching and for your kind comments as usual 👍

[@JakeYorkman]

What a fantastic video 😊.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thank you Jake! 😃

[@CountrysideWalking]

Hi Patrick. Hope you are well. Firstly, I noticed your new hat. You looked quite the part, and it suits you. Michael recognised it too, similar to his walking hat. A most enjoyable walk to share with you. Again not familiar with your walking areas. Interesting to see links to Chatsworth House areas. Must try to walk around here ourselves. Noticed the pleasant key changes in your music. p.s. I also have a weakness for chocolates !😇👍

[@solitaryrambler]

Morning Shanita, glad you liked my swanky new hat! It's a Tilley hat so it should last a while hopefully. I'm trying to cover lots of places local to me, and this is a walk I think I've only ever done once before myself, so it makes it more enjoyable to film as a result. Thanks for your kind words on the music again. Chocolate is a real guilty pleasure for me! Thanks for watching and hope you are well too 👍

[@grahambarker8129]

epic as always mate, walked there a few times, but was only last year i went to gardoms it is well hidden though, just shows you theres loads of places still to be discovered in the peaks even after 15 years of regular visits for me.

[@solitaryrambler]

Cheers my friend, yeah Gardom's Edge is well hidden away with a not-very-obvious path to reach it. Defo worth a visit though. Thanks for watching 👍

[@rwalker9644]

At last after moving to new built house i can enjoy the views on the big screen. Enjoy your egg

[@solitaryrambler]

The egg was yummy! Thanks for watching 👍

[@JK-ms3qz]

Really enjoying your videos, Patrick. Lots of inspiration for summer walks!

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you like them, many thanks! 👍

[@luker2981]

Thanks Patrick, your videos give me inspiration to try out new walks.

[@solitaryrambler]

Great to hear, thanks Luke 👍

[@WalkandWatch.]

Very good . Subscribed . Good luck dear friend 👍

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks for watching and welcome! 👍

[@wheelssleaford268]

Pleasure for me and wife to watch. Please keep it it. Have you considered supplementing your camera shots with footage from one of the new 360 cameras (eg insta one x2) which would perhaps mean you wouldn’t have to walk back to your camera each time?

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks for your comments and for watching. There is a lot of new camera kit I'd love to buy to be honest, but I'm making these films within my own budget at the moment 👍

[@russ3994]

Another great video Patrick good to see you again , we are in the peak district this weekend (14/05/22) staying Bakewell for a week ! hoping to get to Chee dale gorge steeping stones, over Haddon , Lathkill , what pubs do you suggest cant remember all you mentioned ha!

[@solitaryrambler]

Nice one Russ. Well you'll find plenty of pubs in Bakewell to choose from. Have a great week and thanks for watching as always 👍

[@mci6830]

Eagle stone. Wow, what an object. Surviving humans control.

[@solitaryrambler]

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[@steveball1959]

Hi Patrick, well you've done it again another cracking walk and film, Jackie's gone and added it to our walks to do list so we'll be heading that way soon, oh and we liked the hat is it a new addition?

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks Steve, yes it's a pretty short walk to do. The hat is quite new, but to be honest I'm not a great fan of it. It may be worn "sparingly" from now on, so I might be sticking mto my baseball cap! 👍

[@erikanascimento2136]

Go in farnah green, belper, please, show-me farnah green and chevin end😍😍

[@solitaryrambler]

I've done one there in an earlier film 👍

[@kky1970]

Great viewing.. Whats your best viewing edge?

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks for watching. Difficult to say really as there are so many edges and they are all lovely 👍

[@woodyjud7149]

hi Patrick I'd imagine that the comments, invites and links from other KZbinrs aren't for you but your subscribers and people who leave and read the comments left on your videos. maybe you should try it. keep up the good work many thanks Craig.

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks Craig for taking the time to watch and for commenting. I do comment on other videos, but as mentioned in this I'm just a bit cautious about it at times as a result of some of the comments I've received in the past. All the best 👍

[@jamiestables4283]

Don't forget to watch my videos Patrick! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I'm sorry, I couldn't resist, I'm a bit of a joker sometimes. It's another wonderful video, I've never been on Gardoms or Birchen Edges, but have been on Baslow, Curbar, Froggatt and White. Never been to Welingtons Monument. Definitely one for the to do list. I love the area.

[@solitaryrambler]

Haha love it Jamie 😊 Thanks for watching, it's definitely worth visiting these lesser known edges👍

[@andrewdavis9223]

1 day come for a walk round clumber Park

[@solitaryrambler]

I've been, you might want to check my most recent upload 👍

[@yvonnepinkshopdream6025]

👍👍🍹

[@solitaryrambler]

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[@andrewdavis9223]

I'm not you tuber but I do like to watch the videos that people put on but I would never give a bad comment

[@solitaryrambler]

I never understand why people feel the need to post bad comments, but there you go 👍

[@hughsleggs2632]

Lovely video, as usual. Me thinks you might be getting slightly paranoid concerning invitations to watch others productions. I can't really see what difference it would make? Just keep doing your thing, we think it's great. Forget your recent video comments section it detracts from your work. Just a thought.

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks Hugh for taking the time to watch and for your kind comments, much appreciated. I'm not paranoid by the way, that was just an observation 😀👍

[@paulbeachcroft3323]

Yet another great film of a lovely walk Patrick. I don’t have a You Tube channel, but I’d be really grateful if you would view it😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thank as always Paul 👍 I think you should get your own KZbin channel then I'll be viewing it all the time 😂😂😂

[@erikanascimento2136]

🍬🍫🐰🐇

[@solitaryrambler]

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[@mattroberts3331]

10 out of 10 again Patrick some fantastic views and you catch it all so well, thanks again Matt

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it Matt, many thanks 👍