200: Sheffield Round Walk 2023 (Part 2 of 2 - Porter Valley, Limb Valley and Ecclesall Woods)

SHEFFIELD ROUND WALK FEATURING PORTER VALLEY, LIMB VALLEY AND ECCLESALL WOODS
"Porter Valley, Limb Valley and Ecclesall Woods”
Filmed 8th April 2023
Post-production completed 18th April 2023
Filmed in the city of Sheffield in the county of South Yorkshire. Locations include Porter Valley, Endcliffe Park, Shepherd Wheel, Forge Dam, Ringinglow, Limb Valley, Whirlow Brook Hall and Ecclesall Woods.
Written, presented, researched, directed, camera and sound, edited and music by Patrick Leach.
Special thanks to Whirlow Brook Hall, Sheffield City Council, Welcome to Sheffield and the Friends of the Porter Valley 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/1608...
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 and/or in books 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 not actually intended to be an extensive guide to the area. This is a mini-movie of my personal journey along the walk, in which I often share some of my own personal stories.
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[@sandroporto3069]

Congratulations Patrick for the 200th video. A considerable mark.

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks for your support! 👍

[@paulbeachcroft3323]

200 + films and I’ve actually watched every single one of them. Keep up the good work Patrick👍👍👍👍👍

[@solitaryrambler]

That's great to know Paul, many thanks for that. All the best 👍

[@stephmcghie8732]

Congratulations 🎉Patrick on 200 films a credit to you 😊 such beautiful scenery, Sheffield people are so lucky to have this on their doorstep, thankyou for taking us along, have a lovely weekend 😊

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks so much Steph! Much appreciated 😊 Yes this is a great way to explore Sheffield. Thanks for watching and have a lovely weekend too 👍

[@claireEt9055]

Congratulations Patrick on 200 brilliant films🎉 They have been so informative and inspiring to me in my own walks planning. The walk up to Lost Lad at Derwent, the steep walk up Pendle Hill and the Great ridge to name a small few. This walk was very enjoyable and shows that lovely walks can be closer than you’d expect. So thanks again Patrick👍🏻

[@solitaryrambler]

Thank you so much Claire, it's great to have such an archive of films and wonderful to reach 200. The Sheffield Round Walk is a very different one to the norm for me, but it was certainly worth doing. Thanks Claire and all the best 👍

[@kellyshaw7271]

I'm really impressed by that walk and what a contrast between the two. One was a bit of everything and the second had a Hall, old works and beautiful countryside. It wasva great double header to mark 200 films and fully deserved. Congratulations and they're right about it being an antidote to city dwelling. Cheers Patrick

[@solitaryrambler]

This walk certainly has everything and part two I found totally different to part one. Thanks for your support Kelly, I am very pleased to have reached 200 films now. All the best 👍

[@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling]

Congratulations on 200 Patrick. What an amazing milestone. Great vlog too. Thanks for sharing.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks so much Chris, I appreciate that. Thank you for watching and commenting 👍

[@shanedallastaylor570]

well thanks Patrick that was another delightful video,congratulations on your 200 films they are amazing.the views were fantastic.all the hard work you put into them is brilliant.cannot wait for another fantastic video.keep up the good work.👍👍❌

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it Shane, many thanks for all your kind words as always and for taking the time to watch. It is very much appreciated 👍

[@russ3994]

Well done Patrick and congrats on your achievement ! and what finish to part 2 of Sheffield round walk good choice Patrick! Fantastic.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks for that Russ, glad you enjoyed the walk too. All the best 👍

[@ffrancrogowski2192]

Many congratulations on your 200th video, Patrick, and part two of this Sheffield round walk, being just as scenic as part one. The Wheel At Work building looks very interesting with the water wheel and associated grinding wheels in use. All in all a very pleasant area to visit it seems. Many thanks for showing us around.

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it Ffranc. Yeah the Shepherd Wheel is really interesting. Thank you for all your kind words and for watching, always appreciated 👍

[@cathoutdoors523]

Congratulations Patrick on your great achievement of 200 video. Very well done. I really enjoyed this one Patrick. Have a great weekend and see you on the next video. 😊👏👏👏👍

[@solitaryrambler]

Thank you so much Cath for that! Glad you enjoyed it. Have a great weekend too 👍

[@alisonmoxon7519]

Fantastic Patrick.. thankyou for entertaining us.. what an achievement.. congratulations..not familiar with those areas..so thankyou . Lv Ali/R x

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it Ali, thanks as always for your kind words and for taking the time to watch, much appreciated 👍

[@luker2981]

Congratulations Patrick on making 200 films. Is that a milestone for you? Have a great weekend.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thank you Luke, have a great weekend too 👍

[@FARINALIFESTYLE]

Nice thanks for sharing 🇬🇧🥰💐✅✅❤️🎊🎊👍👍

[@solitaryrambler]

Thank you too 👍

[@jackhooper3927]

As a seaman, I always wear a Sheffield utility sheathe knife, They hold their sharpness like no other. It was a treat to see where some of those blades originated.

[@solitaryrambler]

Nice one, thanks for watching 👍

[@susangoulding3159]

Congratulations on 200 and a lovely walk. Bet it's pretty in spring

[@solitaryrambler]

Thank you so much! 👍

[@brijen28lan]

Congratulations to you

[@solitaryrambler]

Thank you! 👍

[@dellabestwick5668]

Happy Anniversary 🎉 another cracking walk Patrick loved it, here’s to another 100 😃

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks Della, very much appreciated! 👍

[@kathrynbrock1558]

Part two was just as green. Thanks again Patrick.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks again 👍

[@jeanwainwright598]

Hi Patrick congratulations on making 200 films, and thank you for 2 beautiful walks around Sheffield we enjoyed every minute of them. all the best Dave & Jean.

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks Dave and Jean, much appreciated! Glad you ejoyed the Sheffield Round Walk. All the best to you 👍

[@nuinmarnuinmar5321]

Congratulations on 200 films / 30 years!

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks for that, much appreciated! 👍

[@atrampinthehills.841]

Enjoyed this Patrick...in fact i enjoyed it so that i might do it tomorrow.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks Steve, much appreciated. Enjoy the walk 👍

[@jeffallinson8089]

What a fabulous walk that is and the big bonus is the bit of everything, as you pointed out! Can't leave without congratulating you on your milestone and also observing that in the last 5 years you have completed 20 films per year, fantastic. Well done Patrick and looking forward to many more!

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed this walk Jeff and thank you so much for the congratulations! I'm pleased to have made that milestone, so we'll see how things go from here 👍

[@richardchan9595]

Congratulations on your milestone! I'm looking forward to the next 200😊.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thank you so much Richard! Hopefully I won't have aged too much by the time I've reached the next 200! 😊.👍

[@shaunmckenna1923]

Hello Patrick , oh loved part 2 this has to be up there with you best walks its all quite stunning , you were there on April 8th my Mum was 95 that day and still loving your videos. Thank Patrick.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks for commenting and watching Shaun. I really enjoyed filming this walk too as it was somewhere I've not explored before. Happy belated Birthday to your Mum! 😊👍

[@peterh8970]

Congratulations on 200 films Patrick. What an achievement! Keep up the good work. All the best.

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks Peter! I'm very pleased to have reached that mark 😊 All the best to you 👍

[@mickbutler9407]

Congratulations on 200 films and a great part two looking forward to your next films

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks so much Mick! 😊 All the best 👍

[@lesleyborthwick3698]

Lovely 2nd part Patrick, really enjoyed this. Beautiful countryside & really interesting too. Congrats on 200 plus films, wonderful. I've rewatched a few older ones.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thank you so much Lesley, that is kind of you. Glad you enjoyed part two as well. All the best 👍

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Wow… 200! That’s good going 😊 Fab trail Patrick, a very enjoyable walk. Love the heritage spots along the way, accompanied by relaxing nature 🌲

[@solitaryrambler]

Thank you so much Rachel! I am indeed very proud to have reached that milestone after all these years 😊 It's a great trail with so much to see along the way. Thanks for watching 👍

[@Royalawg]

Another great walk, Patrick, this time covering an area I know, since I grew up close by. 🥰

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it Angus, thanks for watching and commenting 👍

[@user-nl2ex3zz2v]

Thank you for sharing!

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks for watching! 👍

[@keeptrekking4685]

Excerlant pal, thanks for sharing, loved this as i loved first 🤟

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it Jay, many thanks for watching and commenting 👍

[@glennswalks7693]

Hi Patrick I've just watched your 2 films on the Sheffield round walk back to back and I've really enjoyed both of them. Congratulations on completing 200 films there excellent and here's to the next 200. atb Patrick it's a 👍from me

[@solitaryrambler]

Morning Glenn, many thanks for that! Pleased you enjoyed the Sheffield Round Walk films. Thank you too for all your kind words and for taking the time to watch. All the best 👍

[@endurance-adventures]

What a lovely and varied trail - one for the list! I’ve only ever seen an adder once and sadly it was dead on the road, would love to see a live one. And huge congratulations on 200 films, an achievement!

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks for watching Steph. I definitely recommend this trail and there is a lot of variety along the way. 200 films, can't believe it! Thanks for that 👍

[@WyeExplorer]

It sure did have everything that walk Patrick. I loved seeing the knife grinders museum - great that so much of it is left. Sometimes you'd never know you were so close to the city. I'd imagine that area would be a top playground for us when young. I think you definitely showed the greener side of the steel city. Lovely walking. Mark

[@solitaryrambler]

It's a vary varied walk Mark, in many cases you can't believe you're within the city limits. Glad you liked Shepherd Wheel, they've done a good job in that museum of preserving those items from the steel industry. Yeah if I lived in Sheffield that would certainly be a top playground. Glad you enjoyed the walk Mark, thanks for watching. All the best 👍

[@WyeExplorer]

@@solitaryrambler I agree Patrick you wouldn't know the cities there - Re-the museum it's a great asset. Yeah, I bet the kids today are playing wild in these parks. Great stuff.

[@user-bs1uz2kb7u]

Congrats on reaching 200, keep up the good work and here's to the next 100.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thank you so much, that is appreciated. All the best 👍

[@nevetsre7001]

Reminded me of my Sunday walks out to Endcliffe Park and up to the tea room at forge dam. Nice

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks for watching, all the best 👍

[@nevetsre7001]

@solitaryrambler Endclffe Park kept me sane whilst doing my finals. Used to go down for an ice cream at 6 after being up studying since 6. Then on the weekends walk out into tge peaks and have the greenery and sun pouring into your head through your eye that has spent tge week focused on notes 2 feet away. It's necessary to get out

[@jamiestables4283]

Another incredible video Patrick. I've a good night out or two in Sheffield. I want to take my children to the Alpaca Farm.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks for that Jamie, all the best 👍

[@amberdy12]

If you enjoyed the Sheperds Wheel you should have nipped a bit further down Abbeydale road and seen Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet where several waterwheels are in use. Walking the Rivelin valley and the Loxley valley are also interesting walks

[@solitaryrambler]

Thank you for watching and commenting 👍

[@michaeldenham9681]

Like all urban areas, there are lovely places within if you know where to look. I found the section on grinding particularly interesting, since one of my ancestral lines began in Belper, moved to Sheffield, and later to Lancashire through the generations, with all the men engaged in nail making or grinding. It was an occupation that led that damaged the lungs.

[@solitaryrambler]

The Shepherd Wheel was very interesting, a place I'd like to revisit without the camera and spend a bit more time there. Some very interesting history of the steel industry there. Many thanks Michael for watching and commenting 👍

[@ramonmartin9628]

Parabéns Patrick . Lindos lugares, gostaria imensamente poder morar em aí.🎉

[@solitaryrambler]

👍

[@peakyplodders]

Love the vlog. Have been binge watching. Have downloaded a gpx route of the walk. Only live in Parsley Hay which isnt that farm from Sheffield. I think it is about time i gave it a good visit

[@solitaryrambler]

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

[@stevenpason3758]

Patrick, see 200 more in future, what do you eat for lunch, Sheffield nicer than some guidebooks give it credit

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks Steven, hopefully I won't have aged too much by the time I've done another 200! Always take a sarnie with me when walking 👍

[@justinanthony8858]

Congratulations on 200 films Patrick. Making youtube videos is not easy at all. How do you decide which particular walk you are going to do?

[@solitaryrambler]

Thank you so much Justin! Hard question to answer really, but I've been trying to cover what I can recently that doesn't involve travelling too far from home. One of my behind-the-scene vids also covers how I decide where to film 👍

[@justinanthony8858]

@@solitaryrambler thank you patrick i will take a look at that soon. I appricate you making these videos as making youtube videos is extremly challenging. Thanks

[@Gothicexplorer]

QUESTION? Have you ever thought about getting a dog to take on your walks ?

[@solitaryrambler]

No never.

[@Gothicexplorer]

@@solitaryrambler do you like dogs? or are you not a dog person