213: Dovestone Reservoir, the Trinnacle and Saddleworth Moor (Peak District 2023)

[@alysebastien773]

Got lost up there in very very bad weather after climbing that waterfall in torrential rain and fog. Visibility less than a meter. Luckily we had a compass and a map. Gut was telling me to go one way, compass the other. Had to trust the compass which luckily that was right thing to do. After walking for ages still not seeing anything and being cold, wet and exhausted we wedged in between 2 rocks around 13:30 and unpacked the British Army stoves, pulled a tarp over us and made a chilli from corned beef and veg and spices to warm us up. Dangerous but fun and definitely memorable.

[@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling]

That was quite a hike, Patrick. I've yet to hike to the Trinicles, but I've been up to Ashway Moss and along Dovestones. Certainly a beautiful hike. But I was short on time, so I got off before Chew. Another fantastic hike, Patrick. Thanks for sharing.

[@solitaryrambler]

Another walk I deliberately saved for a long summers day Chris, and possibly my favourite one this year to film. The walk up to the Trinnacle is certainly worth it if you're ever up that way again. Thanks Chris for your comments and for taking the time to watch, always appreciated 👍

[@MrJud62]

well well pat,you caught me out there,thanks for the shout out much appreciated,really is a stunning area even in the midst of winter,as with all your videos pat very well narrated and lovely music to go with it,loads more walks round this area which i,m sure you will do one day.atb..... ken.

[@solitaryrambler]

Haha nice to have surprised you there Ken 😂 The shout out was a pleasure, seemed only right whilst I was at Dovestone. Glad you enjoyed the video. You never know, there might be another one in this area again very soon 😁 This is sure one beautiful area you have on your doorstep. Thanks for watching, all the best 👍

[@MrJud62]

@@solitaryrambler cheers pat,all the best.

[@solitaryrambler]

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[@JanetAdam-n4z]

Thank you for another fabulous walk. It did look scary up on The Trinnacle but well done to you for climbing up there . Very brave . Great film. Look forward to finding out where you will be next week

[@solitaryrambler]

Thank you too for watching! The Trinnacle was not as high as it perhaps looked, but it was worth it whilst I was there. All the best 👍

[@margaretenglish4326]

What a lovely....another lovley video, Patrick. You are amazing what you tackle. Who needs to travel when we have your beautiful videos. That said I have gone to some of the places you shown and intend to do a few more places, excluding the Trinnacle rock. One can only view and be in awe of God's Creation. Patrick, special thanks and keep safe on your walks. God bless

[@solitaryrambler]

Thank you so much for your kind words Margaret, I'm pleased you have been enjoying the videos. All the best 👍

[@davidbaxter4910]

GOOD. VERY GOOD.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thank you! 👍

[@CarolandDerek]

Thanks for the walk. You had good weather a bit better than today 😉🙏👍

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks Carol and Derek for watching and commenting 👍

[@freestyletowers2617]

Fair play to you Patrick for tackling that precarious section and reaching the trinnacle.a lovely video Patrick yet again my friend ❤

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks John. It was worth it whilst I was up there. Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching and commenting 👍

[@shanedallastaylor570]

thanks Patrick for another delightful video.the trinnacals looked fantastic.you were brave to go to the top.but the views looked amazing.and once again some lovely music.cannot wait for another delightful video.take care.👍👍❤️❤️

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks as always for watching and commenting Shane. Glad you enjoyed it. The climb into the Trinnacle was great, but you can still enjoy it without the need to climb it 👍

[@RJRDroneVideography]

Lovely video, I always take a moment when walking here to appreciate it's only 10 minutes from my front door.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks for the kind words and for watching. Yes this was a lovely walk to film 👍

[@claireEt9055]

Great walk Patrick. I’ve walked to Birchen Clough but I didn’t realise it could be climbed up…. and I’ve walked up to Chew Valley Reservoir but not across the top and that looks to be the best part! Thanks Patrick, really enjoyed it 👍🏻

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks Claire. There is a path marked up Birchen Clough on the OS map, but when you're actually there it's not obvious, so you literally have to scramble over the rocks. The walk across the top was awesome. Glad you enjoyed it Claire, thanks for watching 👍

[@chriskiwi2601]

Gee Whiz Patrick. You show us some pretty spectacular scenery but I reckon this would be one of the best. Thank you from New Zealand.

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it Chris, thank you for the lovely comments and for watching 👍

[@christelbraune4530]

Oh Patrick das war wieder wunderschön. Eine großartige Landschaft dieser Nationalpark. Und das liebe Wetter war auch noch angenehm. Thanks Patrick ❤👍

[@solitaryrambler]

Thank you for watching 👍

[@bluessky3905]

Beautifully captured!! 👍

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks a lot! 👍😀

[@alisonmoxon7519]

Crikey Patrick.. that was amazing ..more a hike than a walk. Tnx for taking us and getting up and down The Trinnacle safe. . Great shot.. one of yr best...regards Ali/R ..👍😊

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed this Ali, it was a favourite of mine this year to film. All the best 👍

[@alisonmoxon7519]

​@@solitaryramblerloved it ..never heard of it.. yr welcome re the Kofi x

[@nuinmarnuinmar5321]

Ooooh! I had to peek through my fingers at parts of this one - wow, well done Patrick. Fab video as always, thank you for sharing.

[@solitaryrambler]

Haha it probably looks scarier on the screen than it does in reality 😁 Thanks as always for watching 👍

[@thepeakdistrictviking]

Great video as usual brilliant cinematography and interesting info

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it, many thanks for watching 👍😀

[@julianbeesley5059]

What serene peaceful sunny still day, very enjoyable 🙂

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks Julian, glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@jeanwainwright598]

Hi Patrick Thank you again for another lovely walk what beautiful scenery and the banks of heather, you were a very brave to climb the trinnacle and what a view from the top of it. Do take care regards Dave & Jean.

[@solitaryrambler]

Morning Dave and Jean. Pleased you enjoyed this walk. I had to climb the Trinnacle whilst there or I would have kicked myself. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍

[@dennismarsden1199]

Fantastic Patrick. I thought I'd seen the best at Wynnats and Ladybower but this was spectacular and in the Peak District of which I was not aware. Heard of Saddleworth Moor of course but this was equal to anywhere I've ever seen. Thanks, Patrick! Nice day too!

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it Dennis. This is a spectacular part of the Peak District, just shows what's beyond Derbyshire 😁 Hope you're well 👍

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Congratulations on reaching the 7k sub mark. Well deserved 🥳

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks Rachel, much appreciated 👍😀

[@atrampinthehills.841]

wow...what a day to be out in the hills....and these are proper hills...i would say a perfect walk....wall done on scaling the Trinnacle.

[@solitaryrambler]

Cheers Steve, it was the most perfect walk for me on a perfect day. Thanks for watching 👍

[@andrewmatley7688]

great walk Patrick just on my doorstep great place to walk and chill out.

[@solitaryrambler]

Great place on your doorstep Andrew, thanks for watching 👍

[@mickbutler9407]

Wow what a fantastic walk Patrick and the scenery was beautiful this is now on my todo list

[@solitaryrambler]

Cheers Mick, this was a favourite of mine this year, certainly a beautiful one. All the best 👍

[@letsmooch4857]

You really do make great videos, i watch them as soon as you post them. Keep it up!

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you like them! 😀 That is kind of you to say, thanks for watching 👍

[@lancsway]

Great video Patrick, ooh that Trinnacle climb looked scary, you will have to frame that one, I couldn't do that, I've read articles about it, well done. Superb shots you got, much enjoyed.

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks Steve. The climb onto the Trinnacle wasn't too bad actually. I certainly wouldn't jump from one to the other like some do though! 😁 Thanks Steve for you comments and for watching 👍

[@stevewilson6390]

Same here. I did the hike to the top , but no way ( being scared of hights ) was I brave enough to venture on the Trinacle.

[@Andyfascia]

Love what you do and your dedication walking through the peak district ❤.

[@solitaryrambler]

That's great to know, many thanks for watching 👍

[@julieleah9913]

Loved your video 🥰🥰🥰😊

[@solitaryrambler]

Thank you! 👍😀

[@ffrancrogowski2192]

All of this moorland that you show on this video is remarkable in scenery, with there being these reservoirs to complement the scenery, Patrick. Birchen Clough was a tough one over those rocks, but what was most surprising was the Trinnacle, and you went to the top of it, amazing. A very enjoyable film to watch, Patrick, many thanks for showing us the area.

[@solitaryrambler]

A pleasure Ffranc, thanks as always for watching and commenting 👍

[@sc3pt1c4L]

Outstanding! I have been wishing you would do Dovestones for ages. Then my thrill when I saw you do so much of the many routes! You are braver than me though, I stood at the base of the Trinnacle, but it was too windy for me to climb up it

[@solitaryrambler]

I just wish it wasn't quite so far from home otherwise I'd be up to Dovestone more often. Thanks for your comments and for watching 👍

[@cathoutdoors523]

Hi Patrick. Another stunning film again so amazing views. You were very brave climbing Trinnicle. I don't think I would have jumped across either. Thanks for another great film. Have a great weekend. 😊👍

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks Cath, it was a lovely walk to film again. I had to climb the Trinnacle or I would have kicked myself. Thanks for watching and have a great weekend too 👍

[@Truthbewithyou]

Absolutely brilliant Patrick 🙏🏼 Really enjoying your videos, insightful on the areas, and generous with the scenic shots. Thank you mate, wonderful content 🫶🏻 Dovestones is always so gorgeous and i hope to be back myself soon 🙌🏻

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it, thank you for watching and for all the kind comments, much appreciated 👍😀

[@gregcoleman7328]

Lovely area that Patrick and well done for getting atop the Trinnacle! I tried to visit earlier in the summer but the access was shut off. I have it on the list for 2024 and will squeeze in Wilderness Gulley East and West for some extra scrambling fun. Lovely video as always, after a long day at work it’s a relaxing tonic!

[@solitaryrambler]

It is indeed a lovely area Greg. I had to get uo onto the Trinnacle whilst I was there or I would have kicked myself 😁 Hope you get to do this walk, I really enjoyed filming this one. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍

[@nickcooper1260]

Lovely video, as ever Patrick,, I am very impressed you ascended the Trinnacle, I would be content to view it from it's base, you have a head for heights.

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks Nick. There is certainly no need to scale the Trinnacle as you can indeed enjoy it from its base 👍

[@Royalawg]

Beautiful weather, fabulous views.❤❤❤

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks Angus 👍

[@lesleyborthwick3698]

Beautiful, amazing & scary too you did great climbing that 😮 Wonderful film as always.

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it Lesley, many thanks. The Trinnacle was worth the climb 👍😀

[@RambleAdventures-ji3ph]

Beautiful walk! - looks like you had some great weather for it too!

[@solitaryrambler]

Thank you! 😃 Yes I saved this one for a good weather day. Thanks for watching 👍

[@peterh8970]

Amazing Patrick, this is so good I've watched it twice. What a stunningly beautiful place. You have done such a brilliant job of capturing it in your video. It's a long way for me but this one is going on the list for next year for sure. Not sure I'll make it to the top of the trinnacle though! Thanks for another great walk, all the best.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks for watching this one twice Peter 😀 It sure is beautiful and it was another lovely walk to film. Hope you visit next year. You will still appreciate it without the need to climb up onto the Trinnacle 👍

[@steveball1959]

Now that's somewhere we've never walked, guess it was well worth the 90 minute drive you had Patrick, the scenery is absolutely stunning. Just what I needed after a weekends camping trip with Cubs, I spent my weekend cooking for 30 Cubs and Leaders and on the Saturday I turned 64.

[@solitaryrambler]

Happy Birthday for Saturday Steve! Filming this walk was definitely worth the drive. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍

[@delmiller4184]

It's been a while Patrick. This was such a stunning walk and filmed beautifully. It was lovely to see all the heather on the hills.

[@solitaryrambler]

Hi Del, thanks for watching and commenting. All the best 👍

[@ianwhitehead4337]

Patrick, i would just like to say thank you for inspiring me to take in this wonderful walk after seen your video. And it certainly did not disappoint. From the start of the walk by Yeoman Hey Reservoir to the stunning and at times testing scramble up Birchen Clough, to the truly special sight of the Trinnacle itself followed by the perfect sunset over Alphin Pike. A tough but very rewarding walk and day. Thank you. 👣🌿⛰😊

[@solitaryrambler]

I'm so glad you enjoyed this walk Ian and that you were inspired by my video. That scramble up Birchen Clough is great isn't it. The Trinnacle, well it speaks for itself. Now that you've been there you'll know what a fab sight it is indeed. Really pleased you enjoyed this walk, certainly one of the best I've ever done I would say. All the best 👍

[@gordonmonaghan133]

Many thanks for this video. I know this area very well, having visited Dovestones many many times. For the last 19 years I have lived in Greece, but it is videos such as this that tug at the old heart strings. I am originally from Oldham. The ruined building, is, I am almost certain, an old shooting lodge.

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it, many thanks for your comments and for taking the time to watch 👍

[@kathrynbrock1558]

Another new area for me and what a beauty! Thanks for sharing this beautiful area and taking on the challenge of Birchen Clough. Fabulous!

[@solitaryrambler]

Birchen Clough was a great scramble, thanks Kathryn for watching and commenting 👍

[@johnwright8748]

An inspirational video. I'm definitely doing the Trinnacle now...thanks for the motivation!

[@solitaryrambler]

That's great to know, many thanks for your kind words and for watching! 👍

[@hajaj_bayad]

اسلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته تحياتي لك ماشاء الله جولة جميل جداً بتوفيق ونجح يارب العالمين

[@pamcurley8678]

Lovely video Patrick 😊

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks Pam 👍😀

[@beverleybarnes423]

Another fabulous video it’s a lovely walk one of which I have done a few time xx

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it Beverley, many thanks for watching 👍

[@kellyshaw7271]

What majestic views. British countryside at its best. That was some rocky terrain you mastered to get to the trinnacle. As for jumping from one to the other, you wouldn't get me on even one of them. You were very brave getting up there and deserve a medal but a pat on the back should suffice. Loads of reservoirs up there but I've always liked Dovestone the best. I think that small home could have been for shooting parties. If it was an actual home, then it puts that old hovis advert to shame, if you walked for a loaf of bread. Excellent as always and great to see the amount of views this has received already. Cheers Patrick 😁

[@solitaryrambler]

Cheers Kelly. Yes this was certainly one of the more challenging walks I've filmed. Climbing up onto the Trinnacle wasn't too bad actually, and it's not really as high as it might look. I certainly wouldn't jump from one to the other though! I think I like Dovestone Reservoir best too and I agree with you about the small home. Long way to walk for a loaf of bread 😁 I'm actually really astonished how quickly I've got so many views on this one, but it's lovely of course. Thanks Kelly as always for watching and commenting 👍

[@alanmarriott887]

Another great well presented video, thanks Patrick👍

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it Alan, many thanks for watching 👍

[@eddiecaisley5746]

Great video and a superb walk Patrick, will definitely have to put that on the list to do in the future. Cheers. Eddie.

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it Eddie, many thanks for your comments and for taking the time to watch 👍

[@shaunmckenna1923]

Hello Patrick . brilliant walk you worked hard on that climb what view at the top thank you we really enjoyed it, for sure worth the long drive . Looking forward to the next one .

[@solitaryrambler]

It sure was worth the drive Shaun, and the scramble up Birchen Clough was worth it too. Glad you enjoyed it, thanks as always for watching 👍

[@Greatoutdoorswalks2061]

Lovely Place Dovestone Reservoir yet again a lovely walk Cheers Patrick

[@solitaryrambler]

Nice one, glad you enjoyed this again, thanks for watching and commenting 👍

[@SetForAdventures]

That was grand round Patrick glorious weather for it too mate 🤠🙏🏼⛰️ Great to see you and the trinicle what a neat scramble 👍 But the beautiful heather all around was the best (stunning) Hope your doing ok 👌🏻 Regards Simon 🤠👍

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it Simon 😀 The scramble up to the Trinnacle was fantastic, certainly worth it. All good here thanks, hope you're keeping well too. All the best 👍😀

[@DesGreene]

Hi Patrick. Wonderful hike in beautiful weather! Couldn't see a thing with the low cloud, last time I was there 😂 Never been up Birchen Clough though. Will have to rectify that👍 Very brave on the Trinnacle, and impressed with the lack of "out of puffness" at the top of the clough! 👍☺

[@solitaryrambler]

Hi Des, yes I made sure I waited for a good weather day to do this one! 😀 Birchen Clough is a great scramble so I definitely recommend. The Trinnacle was a must-do whilst I was up there, so I would have kicked myself had I not climbed it 😁 Oh and editing is wonderful, I cut out all the bits where I'm panting!! 😂😂😂 Thanks for watching Des, all the best 👍

[@stephmcghie8732]

What a beautiful walk, the scenery just goes on for miles 😊 well done Patrick for the climb 😮! I think vertigo would get the better of me!!! Very brave of you! Again Thankyou for taking us along really enjoyed it, have a good weekend 😊

[@solitaryrambler]

It sure is Steph. It was worth the climb onto the Trinnacle but the walk is still lovely anyway. Thanks for watching and commenting. Have a good weekend too 👍

[@russ3994]

WOW Patrick what an amazing video , Birchen clough is a climb and a half but fantastic don't know if i could climb it knowing how clumsy i am !! 😂 The Trinnacle Wow amazing that would be a place i would like to get to but again mm !! ok if i had a parachute !! 🤣😂 but fantastic scenery Patrick .

[@solitaryrambler]

Birchen Clough is a good scramble Russ, worth doing to reach the Trinnacle. Get your parachute out!! 👍😂

[@andrewgosling5885]

fantastic walk ,been on my list of todo walks ,will catch the train to Manchester then catch a train to greenfield and start the walk from there ,just done the walk you did to Alport castles a while ago ,that was an amazing day out ,the maps you include are a great help and I have done a lot of walks you have posted ,I was clueless when I first started hiking but ,your videos have given me the confidence to plan and carry out my own walks ,many thanks for that

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks for all your kind words Andrew, glad the videos have been useful to you. All the best 👍

[@MrSteveMG]

Morning Patrick, a cracking walk you've gave us this week ..really enjoyed the big views and a great time of year too with the heather clad hills :o)

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks Steve, pleased you enjoyed it, thanks for watching 👍

[@davidkeel]

Hi Patrick. what a lovely and special video.. It's hard to believe after all the great areas you've covered that such another nice video could be produced.. It makes me want to go there... I shared it with my old school friend who I walked the Pennine Way with once and he loved it. Thanks again Patrick.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks David, this particular video seems to have gone down really well from some reason. I'm delighted of course. Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching 👍

[@davidkeel]

@@solitaryrambler All the best. !

[@richardchan9595]

Gem of a walk with so many beautiful reservoirs, peaks, and valleys. Thank you for sharing 😊

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks Richard, glad you liked it. All the best 👍

[@phileptlett4070]

As a photographer, The Trinnacle and the associated reservoirs have been on my list for a number of years, but like you it has been just that too far to travel. Your excellent video has now inspired me to make the effort. Keep up the good work. Incidently, the spelling on the OS map is Dove Stone. 👍

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks for your kind words Phil. Hope you manage to get to Dovestone and the Trinnacle soon. I'm glad I finally managed to get there 👍😀

[@WyeExplorer]

You were smiling all the way up that Clough Patrick. I don't blame you - it was spectacular-beautiful. Maan, it was gnarly and full of vistas today as well as climbs up pinnacles. I loved that - kind of chuckled at your joy. I favor the old building being a shooting lodge for the estate of the day. They had a few of them. This walk was full of wonders - Chew valley was and is awesome. Well, a fantastic loop walk. One of your best this year. Mark

[@solitaryrambler]

I sure was smiling Mark, Birchen Clough was a great scramble, the kind of walk I reckon you'd really enjoy. Yeah I had to get up the Trinnacle, one of those "must-do" things on the walk. Lots of vistas indeed on this one, I enjoyed it more perhaps as this was my first time on this walk. I bet you're right about the old building, I can see that being a shooting lodge too. Glad you enjoyed Chew Valley, it was an awesome one through which to descend to Dovestone Reservoir. Thanks Mark, it was a favourite of mine this year to film too. All the best down there 👍

[@WyeExplorer]

@@solitaryrambler Yeah, I can imagine the clough Patrick - lots of impressive vibes as their were on the Trinnacle. Well done! Yeah, a lot of hunting on the old estates - some are even Bothies now. With Chew valley and the views I knew this was a good one.

[@sylviarowley6668]

Another brilliant video Patrick. It’s a place we haven’t visited either yet! Maybe on our next yearly visit! Thank you. X

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks Sylvia, glad you enjoyed it. Hope you visit when you can 👍😀

[@mikesaunders4775]

Seeing in the new year with this fantastic walk. I hope all went well at Christmas Patrick and may the new year be even better. All the best, Mike.

[@solitaryrambler]

Happy New Year Mike, thanks for watching and commenting. All the best 👍

[@michaeldenham9681]

You had a lovely day for seeing the landscape at its best. It's my local area, but we tended to reserve local walking and climbing for the shorter days of winter, so rarely saw it at its best. Good snowy days in winter though, and that had a beauty all of its own, and its challenges. Very enjoyable to see it all again. You must have passed a rock known as the dove stone, which, when viewed on the skyline from below, bears a resemblance to a dove, and presumably gives its name to Dovestones.

[@solitaryrambler]

Morning Michael, it was wonderful shooting this walk. Like my other recent walks, I saved this for a long summer day as I knew it was a longer one and more challenging in places. I remember passing Dove Stone Rocks marked on the OS map, but I definitely missed seeing a rock resembling a dove. Thanks as always for watching 👍

[@michaeldenham9681]

I only know of it because it was pointed out to me by two of my walking friends who lived in the row of stone houses nearby when they were children. I was somewhere near the roofless stone hut.@@solitaryrambler

[@johnwright8748]

Actually Patrick, you were also an inspiration a while back when I did Parkhouse Hill and Chrome Hill...I had a pint in Longnor afterwards, and was told it's pronounced "Chroome" Hill...that was me told! Anyway, your videos are always appreciated...do keep them coming!

[@annacollier2936]

Beautiful walk, an amazing feat climbing on top of the Trinnacle Patrick! Glad your safe ! Lovely weather as well, i bet you weren't singing..." look at the rain, dying away..." Thank-you so enjoyable, really enjoyed watching this vlog well done !

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks Anna, the walk is fantastic and I had toi climb the Trinnacle whilst I was there or I would have kicked myself 😁 Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching 👍

[@stevenpason3758]

Patrick, exceptional scenic walk, great picture on top of rock formation, how is your knees after jagged rock climb, great malvern walk was fantastic, took a sip at the St Anne well, your film help out, they had their marathon run through the hills, lots tired limping runners, you should of had your fishing tackle with you , film could of ended w😅with you cooking fish over a camp fire. Steve

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks for watching Steve. My knees were probably a bit stiff after the scramble, but it was worth it. All the best 👍

[@rosemarymccarron3887]

Greetings Patrick☘️

[@solitaryrambler]

Hello Rosemary 👍

[@endurance-adventures]

Wow what a stunning walk, you picked a great day for it! I’ve never walked in this area but definitely on the list now… not sure I’d be brave enough to climb the Trinnacle though! 😄

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks Steph, I made sure I chose a good weather day for this one. The Trinnacle was a must-do whilst I was there, or I would have kicked myself! 😄👍

[@snacklofter]

10:30 Wow! 👍👍

[@DanDruff66]

Yet another stunning walk Patrick and professional video., You were very lucky with the weather. Dove Stone is probably best visited midweek (If possible) as it always gets very busy at weekends and you can struggle to find a place to park. Do NOT try to park on the main road up from the main entrance as the traffic wardens have a field day dishing out tickets.

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it. I took a Thursday off work to film this as I guessed it would probably get busy. Thanks for watching 👍

[@peterdzelmanis4370]

Like you I rarely visit that area of the Peak District but unlike you I won’t be climbing onto the Trinaccle😮 .Great watch as usual.

[@solitaryrambler]

The walk up to the Trinnacle is worth it and you can enjoy it without climbing up onto it like I did here. Thanks Peter for watching and commenting 👍

[@peakyplodders]

Nice one Patrick. We did that exact walk back in June. However in the opposite direction. It was our first time. We are In Hartington so as you say its quite a drive. That said we need to do more in that area. I need to do Pits & Pans on Aldermans hill

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks for watching and commenting! Yes it's a bit further away, but when you go there it's very much worth it. The Pots and Pans is a great walk too 👍

[@CountrysideWalking]

The Bins Green car park useful to know about, instead of Dovestones car park. So familiar places walked by ourselves. I was intrigued to see that scramble up Ravenstones/Birchen Clough having avoided it myself. Excellent filming up. Bet you did some running about between camera positions. Held my breath whether or not you would climb up the Trinnacle, What an achievement. I know Michael has years ago. I couldn't do it!! (I've notice two spellings of Dovestones too!) Your best film yet and loved the music. Really enjoyed this Patrick.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thank you so much for all your kind words Shanita, always appreciated. I was very pleased with this film too, so I'm glad you really enjoyed this one. There was quite a bit of running about between camera positions, but again, I chose to shoot this on a long summers day in order to give myself plenty of time. I had to climb the Trinnacle whilst I was there, and to be fair it wasn't as difficult as I thought. The filming of the scramble up Birchen Clough was the hardest bit actually, but still very enjoyable. Thanks again Shanita for all your support. Have a great week 👍

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Excellent Patrick. You’ve captured this area of the Peak District incredibly well, stunning 😊when you get a chance, please could you send me a GPX file for your route? Many thanks xx

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks Rachel. It was a treat for me to film this walk being a bit further away from home. Thanks for watching and commenting. Hope to see you again soon 👍😀

[@bill-2018]

It's been too long since I went to Chew reservoir, I must go again. It looks as if it's miles from anywhere but it isn't really. I did a lot of walking between Stalybridge and Greenfield both winter and summer and hardly saw any other people. Several deep steep valleys cut in the peat by water to cross, quite hard to do. I'd say about 10 to fifteen feet deep.

[@reluctantfellrunner]

Iconic pictures at 10.45. Best wishes on the next.

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks! 👍

[@doughill1945]

Todat 10 January the manchester Evening News has carried an article The 5 Best Winter Walks and the Trinnacle is one. I have signposted viewers to your video.

[@solitaryrambler]

That's very kind of you, thank you so much for that, very much appreciated 👍😀

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Ignore my comment about the route GPX, just seen it in the description. Thank you. Xx

[@andrewdavis9223]

Saddle worth Moore always reminds me of one thing 😊

[@solitaryrambler]

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[@lisawong4559]

Loved watching this. This has been on my list ages. Do you have the route map you took please? I’d like to go Autumn when the Heather is out :) this is the first of your films I’ve watched so I think I need to catch up . Could be here a while.

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks, glad you enjoyed it. Please read the video description 👍

[@mikenewey3949]

Well done on climbing the triangle. Looked a bit hairy!

[@solitaryrambler]

I would have kicked myself had I not climbed it whilst there. Thanks for watching 👍

[@adzstanyer3000]

Maybe its Dovestone pronounced "duvs-tun" ?!? Cool Video.

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks! 👍

[@andrewdavis9223]

I meant the moors murders still a very good walk😊

[@solitaryrambler]

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