212: West Nab and the Wessenden Valley (Peak District and South Pennines 2023)

[@kathrynbrock1558]

Another lovely gentle walk in the south Pennines. Thanks for doing it and sharing it.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks Kathryn, pleased you enjoyed it 👍

[@paulmeadows7814]

Well just sat down after a 15mile walk peak district good lamb stew dinner crusty bread glass of red wine an watch another of Patrick s brilliant videos top bloke great commentary an relaxing music Patrick should be on bbc 2 tv once a week thanks Patrick

[@solitaryrambler]

That's very nice of you to say Paul, much appreciated 😊 Thanks for watching and commenting 👍

[@claireEt9055]

Hi Patrick, I’ve done this walk many times over the last three years and I have to say this area is my favourite place to walk around. So lovely walking along with you watching your video. As always the music is great to listen to whilst enjoying the views. Thanks Patrick 👍🏻

[@solitaryrambler]

This was my first time walking in the Wessenden valley and what a lovely area it is too. Glad you enjoyed the walk and the music. Thanks Claire for all your kind words as always. All the best 👍

[@jamiestables4283]

Another cracking video, Patrick. It looks like a great walk and very photogenic.

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it Jamie, thanks as always for watching and commenting 👍

[@peakyplodders]

Nice one Patric. 👍 lovely area

[@solitaryrambler]

Thank you again for watching and for your support 👍

[@JUANORQUIO]

W❤W! That’s Incredibly Awesome And Breathtaking Adventure! Cheers!🥂❤️✨

[@jeanwainwright598]

Hi Patrick, Thank you again for another wonderful walk, the scenery was breathtaking you do find such nice places to walk, a bit windy in places but otherwise not to bad, we enjoyed the picture frame how true it is that people don't notice what wonderful place's there are in England .regards Dave & Jean.

[@solitaryrambler]

Morning Dave and Jean. This was a lovely walk to film for me as it was a totally new route and area. That picture frame was great wasn't it, good idea to have that where it was. Glad you enjoyed this, thank you as always for watching and commenting 👍

[@nuinmarnuinmar5321]

Excellent walk, some lovely views and then the stunning West Nab - wow! Thank you for sharing.

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it Nuinmar, many thanks as always for watching and commenting 👍

[@CarolLidgett]

Again a lovely walk with great views. I come from a flat part of the country so really enjoy seeing the hills and valleys. Well done you. Carol

[@solitaryrambler]

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

[@ericgeorge5483]

This vid shows the weather doesn't have to be perfect to have a fantastic time out walking, taking in the wonders of nature, and indeed solitude. Thanks so much for this!!

[@solitaryrambler]

It didn't spoil the day at all as the rain was brief for the most part. Thanks Eric as always for watching and commenting 👍

[@stephmcghie8732]

Well done Patrick making it up there 😊! Nice and windy , glad you had some sunshine. A much needed cuppa at the end i bet! Thankyou again for taking us along, loved the picture frame idea, have a lovely weekend 😊

[@solitaryrambler]

It was another great walk to film Steph, worth that climb at the end 😊 I would have had a cuppa and a nice hot shower once I got home after that. Thanks for watching. Have a lovely weekend too👍

[@cathoutdoors523]

Hi Patrick. Another lovely walk again. I loved the way the light was changing and the shape of the clouds. Some lovely old foot bridges too. Plenty to see. Thanks for another great film. 👍😊

[@solitaryrambler]

Morning Cath, glad you enjoyed it as always. The light was certainly changing on this day. Those bridges were fab weren't they. Thanks again for watching and commenting 👍

[@cathoutdoors523]

@@solitaryrambler your very welcome Patrick. You always make a good film and interesting places to. Hope you have a great week ahead. 👍😊

[@atrampinthehills.841]

Lovely walk...some familiar sights, some not so familiar...must be 15 years since i last followed that path alongside Deer hill reservoir....i reckon West Nab is one of the best tops in the whole Peak District

[@solitaryrambler]

Cheers Steve, same here, i.e. some familiar sights, some not so. I thought West Nab was amazing, glad I finally got up there. Thanks for watching, always appreciated 👍

[@Inginia101]

A great walk and definitely an area added to my growing list of places to visit!

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it! 👍

[@lancsway]

Brilliant video with absolutely awesome music, the way the piece develops from those stark piano chords, superb. Really varied walk with some areas I have visited and plenty I don't know, great views of the reservoirs and waterfall. Nice fitting brass music when looking over to the town.

[@solitaryrambler]

Morning Steve, thank you for your lovely comments. I was pleased with that developing piano piece. The brass music was a short sample of my Marsden theme as I recorded that score for a film I made there back in 2015. Thanks for watching and for your support 👍

[@alisonmoxon7519]

Great walk again. Different scenery for us. Thanks again.. alot of reservoirs in that area ..😊

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it again Ali, yes loads of reservoirs on this route. Thanks as always for your support and for watching 👍😊

[@DaveCollierCamping]

Very nice

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks 👍

[@DaveCollierCamping]

@@solitaryrambler my pleasure

[@steveball1959]

We binged watched your last 3 films last night Patrick as we've been on holiday abroad, but I'm not complaining they're there as and when we can watch. Thank you for the Pennine Way memories, all that rugged moorland takes me well back, fantastic films as always and a pleasure to watch. We had a nice couple of hours in Matlock yesterday and a lovely cuppa in the park, we did keep an eye open just in case you were around, all the best.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks for watching the last 3 films Steve, I'm pleased you enjoyed them. Hope you had a good time in Matlock yesterday. All the best 👍

[@mickbutler9407]

Another great walk Patrick loved the views from west nab

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks Mick, glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@richardchan9595]

Wonderful walk, Patrick! 👍

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks Richard 👍

[@ffrancrogowski2192]

Some lovely views on this walk, Patrick. The spaced out reservoirs make for a pleasant landscape, with the views of Marsden and Huddersfield in the distance. With there being quite some rainfall this year, all the reservoirs are topped up, but I wonder what the scene was like last year. West Nab looks spectacular, with the rock formation there, and it was well worth your climb up there. Many thanks again, Patrick, for this lovely presentation.

[@solitaryrambler]

I loved this walk, partly due to this being a new route for me. It was indeed lovely with all the reservoirs and views. The climb up to West Nab was a tough one, but the only climb of the day thankfully and most certainly worth it. Thanks Ffranc for watching and commenting 👍

[@paulbeachcroft3323]

Yet another great film Patrick. You really have managed to capture the natural beauty of this area❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it Paul, many thanks 😀👍

[@peterh8970]

What a varied and interesting walk. And those little Yorkshire towns look so pretty! I paused the video for a few moments to admire the view behind you as you walked up Wessenden Head Road. Thanks again Patrick 👍

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks Peter for watching and commenting. There are indeed some fab views along this route. All the best 👍

[@Greatoutdoorswalks2061]

Great Walk lovely views Patrick Nice one Cheers

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks as always for watching and commenting, glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@fudodragon1967]

Thanks Patrick , for another great video

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching 👍

[@ChrisK-j2j]

Love your films Patrick dont miss any thank you. It was a lovely surprise to see you walking in my back yard! I've lived in Marsden since birth, 53 years, ago, and you'll be pleased to know your pronunciation of Wessenden was spot on.

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks Chris for all your lovely comments and for taking the time to watch. Glad I got the pronunciation right! 😊 I love Marsden, made a film there back in 2015 and a couple more in the area will be published next month. All the best 👍

[@ChrisK-j2j]

Can't wait for the upcoming films of the area. The 2015 film was how I first stumbled across your channel.

[@thepeakdistrictviking]

Great walk and fantastic views!!

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching 👍

[@shanedallastaylor570]

well what a beautiful video Patrick,the views were stunning.the walk up west nab looked a bit hard going,but the views were lovely.and again such lovely music.cannot wait for another delightful video.take care.👍👍❤️❤️

[@solitaryrambler]

Morning Shane, thanks as always for watching and commenting. West Nab was the only real climb of the day, but definitely a great end to the walk 👍

[@rosemarymccarron3887]

Greetings from Co Donegal,Ireland Patrick . Really love your videos.☘️

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks Rosemary, much appreciated 😀👍

[@MrSteveMG]

Morning Patrick, really enjoyed walking with you again today. We have walked these reservoirs before but on the lower Pennine Way path ..great to see this higher alternative and is already going onto the planner here. It's a shame Dogs are barred from the West Nab section at the end but I'm sure that we could simply follow the road back to the car instead :o)

[@solitaryrambler]

Morning Steve, thanks for watching and commenting. My first time in this neck of the woods, but what a lovely route. Glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling]

Now, that was a beautiful hike, Patrick. You could be forgiven for thinking you filmed this in November but July. I've been looking at a way to make this Trig into a nice hike. This is definitely the one. Another great vlog, thoroughly enjoyable. Thanks for sharing, Patrick, and have a great weekend.

[@solitaryrambler]

Morning Chris, I really enjoyed filming this one as it was a route I've not done before. Glad you enjoyed it too. Thanks for watching Chris and for your great comments as always. Have a great weekend too 👍

[@DanDruff66]

Another great video Patrick.( A little story about Black Hill :) Back in 1977 it was a glutinous peat bog that went up to your knees. On the Queen's silver jubilee they built a huge bonfire right next to the trig point that was to be lit at midnight. It was an horrendous night, blowing a gale with torrential rain. Picture the scene at 1am in pitch blackness, about 1,000 hardy stalwarts (idiots) gathered around a roaring bonfire, soaked to the skin singing "There'll always be an England". Remember it like yesterday.

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks Alan for all your comments and for taking the time to watch, all the best 😊👍

[@keeptrekking4685]

Absolutly loved this walk, i recognise some parts of this area, nice one 👍

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks Jay, it's certainly a fab route. All the best my friend 👍

[@russ3994]

Fantastic !!

[@AnthonyJohnson1]

Another enjoyable film Patrick. It’s definitely an area I’ve not really fully explored either due to the distance from home. I did walk parts of your route when on the Pennine Way I do recall. Had similar weather too from memory 😆

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks Anthony. Yes it was worth the trip getting here to film this. Luckily the rain was brief during the day but the wind was strong I recall 😁 Thanks for watching 👍

[@JaneRutter-u5z]

The walk around Wessendin was fascinating to watch as I waked this area when I was a child. The Colne Valley is a place very close to my heart. I have learned a lot about the Peak District too. Don't get to the area much as I live in the South. Watched a lots of your videos especially when the weather has been awful this year.

[@solitaryrambler]

That's great to know. Many thanks for all your comments and for taking the time to watch. All the best 👍

[@annacollier2936]

Yay you looked so triumphant when you reached West nab ! All those miles and filming in between.. Patrick you amaze me lol! All that rain and wind made me feel so cosy as i watched from my bed lol! Well done a great walk. (Got you some coffee for that😊)

[@solitaryrambler]

Thank you so much for the coffee Anna, that was a lovely thing to do 😀 Glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching and commenting 👍

[@walkinderbyshire]

Really enjoying these northern Peak District walks, Patrick. Looks remote/barren, but a proper place to escape. Good expansive views and lots of reservoirs. Glad you got some sunshine. Thanks for sharing

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks Leigh, pleased you've been enjoying them. Yeah I wanted to get these more barren walks done during the summer whilst we had (mainly) decent weather and longer days. All the best 👍

[@CountrysideWalking]

It looked quite a bleak wintery day for July. I didn't recognise the beginning of the walk but having walked Wessenden Valley a while back now, I did know the reservoirs and possibly waterfalls. There are so many varied routes up around Wessenden but Marsden is easy for to reach. Glad you worked out the mileage beforehand. Lovely atmospheric synth, piano and minor chords in your music. Very nice route Patrick.

[@solitaryrambler]

Morning Shanita, thanks for watching. Yes it was quite wintry for July, but the weather was ok for the most part. I had parked in a layby just off the Isle of Sky road to start this walk. I certainly needed to check my mileage before starting 😊 Thanks for your lovely comments regarding the music, this is another piece I'm particularly pleased with myself. All the best 👍

[@shaunmckenna1923]

Hello Patrick , great walk very wide open spaces not many trees in sight , hahahaha I notice we had a hat change maybe a better choice as it looked to be very windy . Thanks Patrick as always we enjoyed the walk .

[@solitaryrambler]

Morning Shaun, yes I've been doing these bleaker walks during the summer whilst the days have been longer and weather good. I've been doing a lot of hat swapping lately 😊 Thanks for watching 👍

[@stevenpason3758]

Patrick, very nice 8 mile ramble, nice comments, reach your objective, the nab. I pasted Marsden on the train, thinking, that town looks nice, should of visited it, I reviewed your great malvern video, I am taking the hill walk tomorrow

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it Steven. Marsden is a great place to visit. Enjoy Great Malvern 👍

[@russ3994]

Views spectacular Patrick what a lovely walk, that would have been good one to do when we would have been up there in November but alas we now can not make it with Wendy's health issues we have had to cancel ! another time when all is well , but watching your video's Patrick gives the desire to come back as soon as !! Thanks Patrick.

[@solitaryrambler]

Sorry you can't make it now Russ, here's hoping Wendy's better soon. Glad you enjoyed this walk anyway, it's certainly a good 'un 🙂👍

[@russ3994]

Thanks Patrick appreciate that !

[@WyeExplorer]

A somewhat sacred end to a spectacular walk Patrick. I couldn't help but notice all the old estate infrastructure (stone bridges Etc) along the way and think of a bygone era. Lots of water around this one in the weather too. I imagine youm got back before the deluge. All the best for the week ahead. Mark

[@solitaryrambler]

This was a spectacular walk eh Mark. I loved those old infrastructures, all relating to feeds between the reservoirs. It was a good day weatherwise, just one or two quick heavy showers, but nothing to spoil the day. I did manage to get back off West Nab before it got too stormy 😀 Thanks again Mark for watching. Sorry I've not had a chance to catch up with your latest upload as yet, but hope to either tonight or tomorrow. All the best 👍

[@WyeExplorer]

@@solitaryrambler Hey, good to hear of the spectacular and historical nature of the walk Patrick. Showers? We can happily handle them. A pleasure as always. My video? In your own time - it's a goodun. Take care up there. Peace.

[@michaeldenham9681]

A very familiar area for me. The lower waterfall you were told about is worth seeing. West Nab is a well-known flint site, used as a lookout point by mesolithic hunter-gatherers, along with Pule Hill which frequently was in view above Marsden as you were heading north down Wessenden (definitely -zz- for locals). Pity the Isle of Sky pub, where you parked, is long gone, or you could have called in for a well-earned drink at the end. Thanks Patrick for another fine film.

[@solitaryrambler]

Morning Michael. I must get to see that waterfall at some point. Thanks for confirming the pronunciation, I had heard another KZbinr say "Wezzenden", but I wasn't too sure. I bet that Isle of Sky pub would have been lovely, such a great location, well before my time of course 😁 Thanks Michael for watching and commenting 👍

[@michaeldenham9681]

I only remember the pub from passing by in childhood. I think it was demolished in the 1960s, but locals of my age and older still call the Holmfirth road the Isle of Sky road.@@solitaryrambler

[@solitaryrambler]

Yes I've heard people call that road the Isle of Sky, great name 👍

[@kellyshaw7271]

Jeez, that was some walking. You could have done without the hill at the end, as you were tired out by then. You do far more walking than the stated mileage too. To get that ladder shot, you had to brave them a few times. Then other shots of you walking along the trail but it was worth it, as it was excellent. The old bridge by the waterfall looks a great place to paint a picture. Loads of reservoirs of various sizes and old bridges, that look ancient. The weather in July this year was appalling but you stuck it out. How do you keep the camera dry? With the elements and the varied hillside on the walk, you did great. Lovely views and a small town thrown in too. Exceptional as always and accompanying music. 🎶 Cheers Patrick, hope you're doing well

[@solitaryrambler]

It was a good day's walking and filming Kelly, but I was determined to get up that hill at the end. Thankfully there wasn't much climbing overall on the route. It was lveoyl with all the reservoirs and old bridges, glad you liked it too. The wet weather didn't last very long, so I just shoved the camera under my coat for a bit. Thanks as always Kelly for watching and for all your kind comments. All the best 👍

[@nickcooper1260]

Lovely video, and you will soon( I am sure) reach 7K subscribers.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thank you so much Nick, yes just one from 7k subs 😀

[@Ea-Nasir_Copper_Co]

6 AM here and I'm enjoying my Saturday morning with a pot of tea and this lovely video, but I would have thought the more pertinent sign at 18:43 wasn't "Be Nice, Say Hi" but "Beware of the Bull"!

[@solitaryrambler]

Nice one, many thanks for your comments and for watching, much appreciated 👍