173: Clumber Park and Hardwick Village (Sherwood Forest 2022)

[@sarahjones668]

Hi Patrick! My husband and I ‘found’ you on KZbin during the dark days of ‘lockdown’. We’ve really enjoyed watching you and feel like you are a ‘virtual’ friend. We’re hoping you’re just taking a break at the moment and that you’re alright as you haven’t posted recently. Take care - Sarah & Terry ❤️

[@solitaryrambler]

Thank you Sarah and Terry! Glad you've been enjoying the videos, so thank you so much for taking the time to watch 👍

[@kellyshaw7271]

I watch Lou & Lols channel after your recommendation and i noticed you were on some of their group walks. It's nice to see you out with company and having a scenic walk away from filming. That was a nice walk today and more of a relaxing stroll around the park.Seems a very busy place too. Thanks Patrick, it's always a pleasure watching one of your walks. Cheers

[@solitaryrambler]

Hi Kelly, yes Lou and Lol's last group walk was the one around Matlock Bath, Riber and Dethick, the video of which they published on Wednesday, and it was the walk I did the day after I was here in Clumber Park. It's a lovely park and although it gets very busy, it's worth the visit. Love the lakeside walk in particular with the view of the chapel on the opposite bank. Thanks Kelly as always for watching 👍

[@claireEt9055]

Thanks Patrick. As always a pleasure to watch x

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it Claire, many thanks 👍

[@chrisandjaneonnarrowboatpo3917]

Really enjoyed watching your lovely video 👋. What brilliant views 😀. Really hope you are well and having a great Saturday ❤. Many thanks from Chris and Jane ❤ 👍

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks for the visit Chris and Jane, much appreciated! 👍

[@DesGreene]

Really nice walk on a beautiful day, Patrick👍 The lake is really picturesque, and as always with these stately home parks, amazing trees! All the best👍

[@solitaryrambler]

Morning Des, thanks for watching 👍 Yes this was a nice, easy walk to film and Clumber Park is lovely especially with that lake as you saw. Amazing to see all those different trees. Thanks again for watching and have a great week 🙂

[@frankfitzgerald5832]

what an absolutely fabulous location ... i adored the chapel and lots of photographic chances ... you really are blessed to live with all that beauty not to far away .....thank you so much patrick...regards frank & lee .......

[@solitaryrambler]

It's gorgeous isn't it, an idyllic location with the different trees, chapel and the lake. Thanks as always for watching Frank and Lee 👍

[@PuisiRanie]

in the city you have a beautiful place you can take a walk enjoying the fresh air thanks for sharing the video good luck always for you 🙏

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@jeanwainwright598]

Hi Patrick Thankyou for another great walk on such a beautiful day, excellent photography.

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it Jean, many thanks as always 👍

[@ritapowell4695]

What a beautiful place Clumber Park is. Your walk has inspired me to visit there. I always love it when I get the alert to say you’ve put another video on. All the work you put into making these walks for us is very much appreciated. I look forward to your next one. Thanks😊

[@solitaryrambler]

It sure is a lovely place. Many thanks for your kind words and for watching👍

[@kod-ee-wom-pl]

Hello? Nice and beautiful tour 😃👏🏻👏🏻 Thank you for the video. Have a wonderful day 😊

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks for visiting 👍

[@Royalawg]

Fabulous, Patrick. You obviously take alot of care and time to plan and execute them so well. Thank you !

[@solitaryrambler]

Cheers Angus, appreciate your comments as always! 👍

[@Royalawg]

@@solitaryrambler 😁

[@jamiestables4283]

Another fantastic video Patrick. I love Clumber Park, I love taking my family. One of the best things I did was joining the National Trust. One of our go-to places, one of the first I visited as a member, is Hardwick Hall. Another lovely place to visit.

[@solitaryrambler]

Yeah it's great being a member of the National Trust, and English Heritage too. Thanks again for watching and commenting 👍

[@openmindedwonderer]

Stunning place to walk, so beautiful. Great video

[@solitaryrambler]

Morning Cara, thank you so much for taking the time to watch, much appreciated! 😀👍

[@jbwcanute]

Thanks Patrick for another lovely walk i loved seeing the bluebells in the woods and the inside of the church was beautiful. All the best Jean :)

[@solitaryrambler]

I love seeing the bluebells too. Thanks for watching Jean 👍

[@joshubrook324]

Hello another lovely walk thank you. I always see where you go and that gives me ideas of where to walk, I like a bit of history info about the area you are exploring and I enjoy your gentle relaxing style, keep them coming !

[@solitaryrambler]

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

[@NotAnotherAdventure]

Clumber park looks incredible! Love the gothic chapel. You're right, it does look like a cathedral!

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks for watching guys. It's a pretty awesome place, never understood why that huge cathedral is called a chapel! 👍

[@ThomTopics]

Great video Patrick, I really enjoyed this. Very good for you to give a shout out to National Trust & English Heritage 👍 Very important organisations that we are lucky to have.

[@solitaryrambler]

Hey Harrison, thanks for dropping by! 🙂 Glad you enjoyed it. Yeah I do feel the NT and EH deserved the shout out. Thanks again for taking the time to watch, much appreciated. Have a great weekend 👍

[@billmitchell604]

This was a stunning video Patrick ,your videos are always so well done . I have gotten behind on watching your latest but look forward to catching up . Thanks .

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks as always Bill for the kind words and thanks for watching! 👍

[@alisonmoxon7519]

Nice vid again patrick in our stamping ground... Lovely area we have in and around.. many tnx .. x

[@solitaryrambler]

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

[@maggi666]

Another lovely walk Patrick. You know how when you met Lou n Lol, you said they felt like friends? That's how we felt when you met you! 😊

[@solitaryrambler]

Thank you Maggi! You and Terry are friends to me too! Hope to see you both around again one day 😊👍

[@maggi666]

@Solitary Rambler We hope so too! Have you been up Shutlingsloe Patrick? We're going soon!

[@solitaryrambler]

I have indeed. I featured Shutlingsloe in one of my earlier films too 👍

[@WyeExplorer]

I enjoyed the whole walk Patrick but of course the chapel struck me and hey the size of that lake - nice bridge restoration. I have to say you were right the chapel was in cathedral proportions. I said, blimey they had plenty of money at the start. It's a shame they had to demolish the house. Good to see Lou and lol still going and you guys stood together. Well, that went quick. Thanks Patrick. Have a good rest of the week. Mark

[@solitaryrambler]

Morning Mark, that chapel is pretty impressive eh, quite the landmark. It's a massive lake and it was great to see the bridge restored after hearing about it being vandalised. It is a shame about the house, it would have been an even grander location in the beginning. Yeah Lou and Lol are great ladies. I've been on about 4 or 5 of their group walks so far, and there are a few other KZbinrs who come along from time to time. Thanks as always for watching Mark. Enjoy the rest of your week too 👍

[@jeffallinson8089]

That was superb as per usual. Wow, Clumber Park is gorgeous and that Chapel, mind blowing. Shame about the short sighted demolition of the Mansion, which would have been a tourist magnet today. Brilliant work Patrick and thank you for the effort you put in. I feel like I am doing the walk with you too!!

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks Jeff, yeah Clumber Park is wonderful and even with no mansion it's still a tourist magnet. Thanks for watching and commenting as always 👍

[@SetForAdventures]

Thanks again Patrick for a 21 minutes of walking bliss such a lovely place on a beautiful day 😊🙏🏼 All the very best Simon 😊👍

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it Simon, many thanks to you too for taking the time to watch 😊👍

[@russ3994]

Well Patrick i will have to go and see Sherwood Forest looks amazing !!

[@solitaryrambler]

You should Russ 👍

[@kathrynbrock1558]

I enjoyed another walk with you today. Thank you Patrick.

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it Kathryn, thanks for watching 👍

[@Dabs851]

Well that’s it!, now watched every one of your videos. Hope you make some more 👍

[@solitaryrambler]

Wow well done on that achievement and thanks for watching! 👍

[@luker2981]

Thank you patrick for another lovely film.

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it Luke thanks 👍

[@tonytcb4504]

Another one of my favourite places ❤

[@solitaryrambler]

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[@RornStreetFood]

Excursions give me a chance to see the real thing Thank you for taking us with you

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@RornStreetFood]

@@solitaryrambler yes

[@DanHall-p1f]

Love your clumber walk

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks 👍

[@scarystoriesafterdark]

Another wonderful video! It’s so nice to understand the history and I also love how you give personal details about what’s happening in your life 😊 You really do put in a lot of hard work and time into your films and it really shows! Can’t wait for more videos 😁

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it! Many thanks for taking the time to watch 👍

[@mci6830]

Great place. Great weather day. You can hire bikes there too. Various different trails to walk or ride. 👍

[@solitaryrambler]

It sure was a great day at a great place. Thanks for watching 👍

[@mickbutler9407]

what a beautiful place never been there will have to make time to visit this summer and do the walk around the lake

[@solitaryrambler]

Yes it's a nice place to visit, thanks for watching 👍

[@gvbalajee]

That's amazing

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks 👍

[@lancsway]

Enjoyed that video Patrick, (and the other Sherwood vids). Great music with a medieval folk style, it sounds like a full orchestral score in places, nice!

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks Steve, glad you enjoyed the medieval and orchestral music too. It's amazing what sounds my keyboard can produce! 👍

[@elizabethandrogercourt8055]

Another one of our favourite places. Visited on many occasions with lovely memories of our our dogs . Also experiencing special National Trust days including Woodland days, World World 2 days. Christmas displays. Our favourites were petting the horses which used to live in the field in Hardwick Village. Thankyou for your lovely videos sharing your experiences. Hope to revisit again soon.

[@solitaryrambler]

Nice one, thanks again for taking the time to watch 👍

[@wserwalk.sleep.eat.repeat3978]

Lovely video Patrick, Sherwood forest is definitely on my list of places to take the van and do some exploring! I'd not heard of Clumber Park but seeing this video makes me want to check it out - thanks!

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks for your kind comments! Glad you found Clumber Park interesting, thanks for watching 👍

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Great video with gorgeous scenery. It looks very peaceful and relaxing. Thank for taking us along with you 😎

[@solitaryrambler]

Hi Rachel, thanks for watching. Yes Clumber Park is a gentler stroll, but definitely worth a visit. All the best 😊👍

[@nuinmarnuinmar5321]

Lovely relaxing walk today, thanks Mr P.

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching 👍

[@kathrynbrock1558]

Thanks for your comments about NT and EH. I belong to both and volunteer with NT at Sandham Memorial Chapel in Hampshire. That’s £9 50 to go in. I joined EH to get a fuller picture of our heritage. Their podcasts are excellent every Thursday.

[@solitaryrambler]

Yes I always get my money's worth from my NT and EH membership 👍

[@netquemientayvn-westcountr3633]

great sharing my dear

[@solitaryrambler]

Thank you! Cheers! 👍

[@steveball1959]

What an absolutely lovely place to walk, as NT members ourselves Clumber Park has been on our to do list for quite a while, your films are always a pleasure to watch and we enjoy your commentary, we've seen your post on Facebook and appreciate how much time you give to producing your films so we totally understand it's not always easy to commit your time, so until next time Patrick all the best and take care.

[@solitaryrambler]

Hi Steve, yes it is beautiful place to walk so worth a visit. Thanks for all your kind comments too. Yeah I film when I can as, of course I've got a full-time job too, and at the moment things are happening in my life which will probably delay further filming for some weeks, but I do enjoy the work involved in making the films, so it's always worth the effort, especially when I get great feedback from others like your good self. Much appreciated Steve, all the best to you 👍

[@richardchan9595]

Always so enjoyable and relaxing to watch your videos Patrick 👍

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks as always Richard 👍

[@AnthonyJohnson1]

Nice to see you showcasing some of Nottinghamshire’s finest spots. Clumber Park holds many happy childhood memories for me with it being local. I think a lot of my earlier walking experiences would have been around that lake, sulking at my mum for dragging me along 😂. Some really interesting information as always too Patrick. I really must look into joining the National Trust too. Thanks for the reminder 🙂

[@solitaryrambler]

Morning Anthony, yes Clumber Park sure is a fine Nottingham spot. Deffo worth joining the NT as, although I didn't quite describe it correctly in this, you save so much money even if you only visit a NT property half a dozen or so times a year. Also you can used NT car parks, especially in the Peak District such as Longshaw, Mam Tor, Ilam Hall and many other locations owned by NT. All the best 👍

[@TheJansenJournal]

Keep on your work!

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks 👍

[@glennswalks7693]

Hi Patrick thanks for sharing this lovely walk with us. it’s a lovely walk round there , i think it’s a Similar walk to what I did years ago ( from that Path finder book ) it’s nice of you to give Lol and Lou a Shout out because I watch their videos too atb Patrick Cheers Glenn it’s 👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️ from me

[@solitaryrambler]

Morning Glenn, great to hear from you as always 🙂 Yes this one was in the Pathfinder book too so it will be the same one you did. I just detoured into Hardwick Village on the way. Glad you enjoy Lou and Lol's videos too. They're great friends of mine now and I've done a few group walks with them. All the best to you Glenn and enjoy the rest of the weekend 🙂👍

[@atrampinthehills.841]

Hi Patrick...Its an area i often take a walk through...nice to see the bridge has been returned to its former splendour...We have never joined the NT but are members of EH..I remember the year we joined, we racked up nearly £300 worth of visit to their properties, mainly Castles and Abbeys...i think we have visited most of the places around Northern England and a lot in the Midlands...great to drop into these places when passing and yes well worth the yearly fee...Another good video..great to hear the Timpani drums making an appearance in your music...Cheers Steven

[@solitaryrambler]

Evenin' Steve, yes I heard about what had happened to the bridge on the local news at the time, so it was great to see it restored and looking good. I'm the same with the NT and EH as have visited most of the places in Derbyshire and adjacient counties, so I've more than paid my annual fee. Glad you enjoyed the music too. Thanks as always my friend for commenting and for taking the time to watch 👍

[@makemoney2123]

nice sharing

[@solitaryrambler]

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[@CountrysideWalking]

Hi Patrick. Hope you are well. What superb views in the opening of your film of Clumber Park. We are also members of the National Trust, so plenty of opportunities to explore. (Must admit I enjoy strolling walks.) I'm getting lazy! You certainly chose a lovely day for filming. Most enjoyable music as always. A nice rich sound to instruments almost majestic. p.s. So pleased you have found new friends in your walking groups. You certainly looked relaxed. 🙂

[@solitaryrambler]

Morning Shanita, Clumber Park is very photogenic, so it was easy capturing really great views. I enjoy a lazier walk too so there's definitely nothing wrong with that 😂 It was a beautiful day and quite difficult at the same time to film many of the shots as there were a lot of other visitors around, but can't blame them as it's a great place to visit. Pleased you like the music again. Lou and Lol are, as mentioned in this, lovely people so I'm glad to know them and join them on some of their group walks. Thanks Shanita as always for watching and commenting 👍

[@dcrealchange6446]

Nice and interesting video,i really enjoyed it

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching👍

[@LouandLolsTravels]

You captured the park really well. We only knew a bit about it when we made the video so good to hear the other facts. We didn't know the church was open otherwise we would have gone in. Thank you for the shout out and we also consider you as a friend 😊

[@solitaryrambler]

Thank you Lou and Lol, I had a good day for filming this which was a nice bonus. I didn't realise the chapel was open either until I passed it again at the end of the walk, so took the opportunity to go inside. Thanks for watching and will see you both tomorrow! 😊👍

[@michaeldenham9681]

Beautiful area. I agree with your comments about the value of NT membership. An additional one is that in many places, the Lake District in particular, many of the car parks are owned by the NT. Non-members pay for parking, members merely scan their cards for a ticket. Another enjoyable film.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks as always for watching Michael and for your kind words. Yes I make full use of my NT and EH membership and, as you say, lots of car parks are MT owned. We've got quite a few here in the Peak District too so it's great 👍

[@peterrussell9473]

Me and Zak the dog went there about 2 weaks ago - good place for a walk.

[@solitaryrambler]

Nice one 👍

[@gre2g]

You read my mind ! One of the first things our friends (in Worksop) showed us was Clumber park . After your Sherwood Forest video I was going to ask if you would do just this ! As my mom used to say Thats Spooky !

[@solitaryrambler]

You must have been sending me psychic messages! 😊👍

[@paulsstrollsnskywatching]

I don't think any of us noticed the smudge on you cam Patrick ...too busy looking at the views listening too your interesting commentary n music ...Great Stuff thanks for sharing with us 👍

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks for that Paul, nice of you to say. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍

[@Dabs851]

Was wondering if you could do a video about your motivation, and preparation both mentally and physically for your walks? I seem to spend days stressing about the walk. Endless checking and rechecking maps, to the point I struggle to enjoy the walk

[@solitaryrambler]

Yes I can have a think about that for a future video. Thanks for your contribution 👍

[@TeaInValhalla]

Hello Patrick 👋 thought I'd check and sorry to say we hadn't subbed up.....good news, we have now! 🔔 Ceri and Kat ⛰️ ☕️❤️👍

[@TeaInValhalla]

Patrick we had a fiddle and a faff and even voice messaged Tom, sadly we couldn't get the zoom call back! Hopefully catch you on FB or WhatsApp soon. Great meeting and getting to know you tonight, have a great week, Ceri and Kat ☕️ ❤️ 👍 🗺🧭

[@solitaryrambler]

@@TeaInValhalla Hi Ceri and Kat, it was absolutely fab chatting to both of you tonight! Felt I knew you anyway from having watched some of your videos before now, but it has been lovely to catch up with you! 😃Yeah I had issues trying to log back on to zoom, so I guess we all just got kicked out of it in the end 😂 No worries about the sub by the way! 😃 Look forward to chatting with you again and have a great week too! Ta-ta for now! 😊👍

[@freestyletowers2617]

Hello Patrick, I have just discovered your channel.i have been watching videos from yourself on my TV today, very inspiring and you give me great ideas on places.i to have a channel here and I have subbed to yours. Best wishes John

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks for that John, glad my videos have been of some help to you. All the best 👍

[@heydenharrison143]

Thanks for another lovely video Patrick.Total relaxation with your music very much in keeping. Someone suggested a "real ales" video and I think it would be a great idea if you are still able to communicate verbaly towards the end of it! Much editing may be required...

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks Heyden, glad you liked the music. A real ales video would be great, but it would certainly be a challenge. Not sure my friends would like to be filmed either! 😂😂😂

[@CanadasNature]

nice! new subscriber

[@solitaryrambler]

Awesome thank you! 👍

[@stevethompson9571]

Another great video, May I ask what the classical music you use is in the particular one?

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks again Steve. The music is all my own work 👍

[@stevethompson9571]

Is any of your music available too see online?

[@solitaryrambler]

Indeed it is. Details can be found in the descriptions below each video.

[@stevethompson9571]

Brilliant thank you

[@williamclarke2020]

It's been some months since I viewed one of your rambles, Patrick. Good to see you again friend. I believe you have(or had?) a birthday coming soon? Is it me, my screen or have you lost a stone or two? Regardless you look in fighting trim! Cheers, William

[@solitaryrambler]

Morning William, good to hear from you. My birthday was at the start of this month, 6th May. I wasn't aware that I had lost any weight, but if I have that's great as I'm certainly not trying to put any more on! 😂 Thanks and all the best 👍

[@jackhooper3927]

M y family emigrated from the UK many years ago. I am interested in the countryside which you show quite well. I would appreciate your views on the issues important to UK folk who live and work in the countryside.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks Jack for watching as always and for your comments. Not sure I'm too clear on your suggestion? 👍

[@grahambarker8129]

👍

[@solitaryrambler]

Right back at ya! 👍

[@hughsleggs2632]

Tell us a little about your musical compositions. I think you have a particular style Did you have any training or just practice over time?

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks Hugh, yes I can probably say a little about that in a future film 👍

[@chriskiwi2601]

Hi Patrick. You could mention from where around the world some of your followers live. Cheers, Chris from New Zealand.

[@solitaryrambler]

Morning Chris, I normally do (if I know where they're from). I'm guessing from your comment you are hinting you would like a shoutout at some point! 😂

[@chriskiwi2601]

@@solitaryrambler Not necessarily. We would be interested to see how far a field your channel is followed. Equally, what is it about your videos that attract a following? Ours is having done the Coast2Coast we can see similarities and reminisce. We being the wife and I.

[@andrewdavis9223]

Hi have you been round Cresswell crags

[@solitaryrambler]

Ah you've found it 👍

[@russ3994]

Patrick why not do a video of your real ales bus tours you keep mentioning !! haha

[@solitaryrambler]

That'll be a challenge!! 😂👍

[@notreallyi]

Those films have one huge downside. They make me so envious! Such nice paces and scenery.

[@solitaryrambler]

Nice one! 👍