214: Pots and Pans, Alderman’s Hill and Saddleworth Moor (Peak District 2023)

[@atrampinthehills.841]

Lovely walk Patrick...i had to laugh when you mentioned Dick hill...Laugh because i was up there once and as i approached the war memorial i saw a chap sitting on the step with his trousers round his ankles, sunning himself ...he didnt hear me so i coughed he jumped out of his skin and ran off trying to pull his trousers up...nowt as strange as folk...ha ha.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks Steve. So Dick Hill was probably named after that chap you saw with his trousers down!! 😂😂😂 Nowt as funny as folk as they say. All the best 👍

[@annacollier2936]

I did laugh my head off at that 🤣

[@denisewhitehead6810]

I love this film , I have photos of me standing on top of pots & pans, I was born near by in springhead Saddleworth.

[@solitaryrambler]

Nice one, many thanks for watching 👍

[@kathrynbrock1558]

I really enjoyed your walk today. Interesting scenery and commentary and delightful music.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thank you very much Kathryn, much appreciated 👍

[@nickcooper1260]

Thanks for the lovely video, Patrick, at least the church clock is exactly right twice a day!.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks for watching Nick, yes I was close to the right time when i got back to that church! 👍😁

[@richardchan9595]

Another beauty, Patrick! Have a wonderful weekend!

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks Richard, you too! 👍

[@jeanwainwright598]

Hi Patrick, Thank you again for another wonderful walk, so sorry to hear that you had covid again its not a very nice thing to have. we know what you went through as we had it, ending up in hospital. So pleased you fastened your hat on in the wind. we do so enjoy walking with you, take care, regards Dave & Jean.

[@solitaryrambler]

Hi Dave and Jean. Thankfully my two spells of Covid were like having flu, so no hospitalization. Yes I needed to strap my hat on with that wind. Thanks for watching and commenting. All the best 👍

[@CountrysideWalking]

Hi Patrick. I recognise the start of your walk from Church Inn Saddleworth where we did a similar walk. Lovely melodic arpeggio guitar with the magic touch of flute too. Wow Patrick, what a fantastic presentation of my channel. So moved by your kind comments. Just returned from a birthday break, so what a marvellous birthday present to come back to. 🙂Thanks Patrick we are both amazed!! All the best to you too.👍

[@solitaryrambler]

A belated Happy Birthday Shanita! Glad you enjoyed this present to you! 😁 It was a pleasure to present your channel, and I hope it will throw more subs your way. Glad you enjoyed the guitar music, a different rendition of the theme I created for the previous film. Thanks for watching and commenting. All the best 👍

[@steveball1959]

What a lovely walk in some stunning gritstone countryside. Loved the music, with the guitar intro I thought we were going to get the 'last of the summer wine' theme. Anyway spent a couple of hours on this very wet Saturday morning rewatching some of your older films. All the best catch you again in two weeks.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks Steve, glad you enjoyed this guitar music. Thanks for watching some of the older films too. All the best 👍

[@annacollier2936]

A cup of tea and a slice of cake, watching Patrick on his walks is the best medicine in the world. Loved Sugar loaf😊 and the pots and pans, lovely names. The bench near the monument was in the right place, looking out at paradise, wow ! Thanks so much for your excellent vlog, always look forward to them!

[@solitaryrambler]

That is a lovely thing to say Anna, many thanks for that! 😀 Some great names on this walk, weren't there. That bench was just perfect, managed to sit there after lots of people had moved on too 😁 Thanks as always for your kind words and for taknig the time to watch 👍

[@MrSteveMG]

Morning Patrick, I've driven past, below these hill tops, many times ..fabulous to see the views from them now also - Thank you. Glad you are on the mend too ! :o)

[@solitaryrambler]

Morning Steve, glad you enjoyed the views. Yeah Covid has long gone for me now thanks. Thanks as always for watching and commenting 👍

[@cathoutdoors523]

Hi Patrick. Amazing views as always not too far from my neck of the woods Greater Manchester. Nice to see the moors. Thanks for sharing. Have a lovely weekend 😊👍

[@solitaryrambler]

Morning Cath, I was on your doorstep then 😀 Glad you enjoyed the views. Thanks for watching and have a lovely weekend too 👍

[@cathoutdoors523]

Morning Patrick yes I live in Bolton. Yes, another brilliant video as usual. Hope you have a great week See you on the next adventure. 😊👍 @@solitaryrambler

[@shaunmckenna1923]

Hello Patrick, that was an outstanding walk with spectacular views , I would love to attend the Remembrance Day Service up there , but its quite a hike . Thank you Patrick.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks for watching and commenting Shaun, glad you enjoyed it. Yes it will involve a long walk to reach the memorial 👍

[@nuinmarnuinmar5321]

The views from Alderman's Hill are great! Really enjoyed the music this week, lovely and very evocative. Thank you for sharing.

[@solitaryrambler]

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

[@Kenners.]

Fabulous Stuff Patrick.... Cheers Well done. Fabulous nostalgic sound track too :)

[@solitaryrambler]

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

[@peakyplodders]

Another great walk Patrick. Its given me some ideas as I still have Aldermans & Pots and pans on my list. Will be doing them in the new year 👍

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks again for taking the time to watch and for commenting, all the best 👍

[@mickbutler9407]

Another great video Patrick with some stunning views

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks Mick, glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@MrJud62]

another fine video pat,once again close to where i live,stunning scenery,thanks for sharing.

[@solitaryrambler]

Cheers Ken, yeah you sure have some great places in your neck of the woods. Thanks for watching 👍

[@Greatoutdoorswalks2061]

Never been to pots & pans must go lovely views over dovestone Reservoir lovely walk Patrick Cheers

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks again for taking the time to watch. Certainly worth walking up to Pots and Pans if you get the opportunity 👍

[@stephmcghie8732]

Stunning views Patrick and you had that all to yourself too! 😊 a much deserved pint I bet! Have a good weekend.

[@solitaryrambler]

Yes the first part of the walk I certainly had to myself until reaching Alderman's Hill. I enjoyed that pint at the end! Thanks Steph for watching. Have a good weekend too 👍

[@rosemarymccarron3887]

Greetings from Ireland Patrick.☘️

[@solitaryrambler]

Greetings Rosemary 👍😀

[@russ3994]

Well Patrick you did it again amazing video all i can say is FAN-BLEEDING TASTIC !! 😂 I have a lot on my bucket list for the peak district now don't know when it will happen but can't wait to be in the "Peak District" again , Alderman's hill the views are fantastic ! in fact Patrick your simply the best in what you do 😎 !!

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you found it fan-bleedin'-tastic again Russ! 😂 A few places for your ever growing bucket list then. Thanks for all your kind comments and support, all the best 👍

[@ffrancrogowski2192]

Glad that you are recovering from your recent illness, Patrick. Best wishes from Christine and myself. Firstly, with this video, the Georgian church of St. Chad's is an outstanding and unusual building. The windows are very deep indeed, and they stand out like no other building of prayer that we've ever seen before. When you ascended on to the moor it was amazing to see the rock formations with the names that they have, too. 'Pots and Pans' rock is great, and the war memorial is as well. The views like you say are most splendid, with the reservoirs and the distant villages as well as looking right into the heart of Manchester city centre. A most enjoyable film, yet again, Patrick.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks Ffranc. This was back in August so I've fully recovered from my spell of Covid thanks. Glad you enjoyed this walk, it was a great one for me to film as it was in more unfamiliar territory for me. The names of those rocks are great aren't they. Thanks Ffranc for watching and for all your comments 👍

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Hi Patrick. I'm sorry to hear you have been unwell and COVID has struck again. It must have been a relief to get out and do some filming after self-isolating, but a good choice to keep others safe is important. Lovely walk Patrick, I haven't been here before. Thanks for taking us along with you on your adventure.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks Rachel, this was back in August when I had Covid, so I stayed indoors for a week during that time. I remember it was great to finally get out this day for this walk. Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching 👍

[@richardbird4702]

Hi Patrick. Enjoyed your latest although I have only flown over your area on route to jobs over Manchester. Have had a look at Countryside walking, per your suggestion, but sadly I have to say their output can't hold a candle to your videos. Continuity is everything which you have nailed wonderfully. Makes a world of difference in my humble opinion. Your Peak videos bring back memories of many hours walking with my late soul mate.

[@solitaryrambler]

Morning Richard, thank you for all your comments and for taking the time to watch. It's all personal opinion of course, but I've always enjoyed Countryside Walking, never miss a video and have watched them all now. I appreciate your kind words, many thanks for that 👍

[@CountrysideWalking]

@@solitaryrambler Thanks Patrick for support on that one, filming on the go and in the moment is indeed more a challenge to maintain perfect standards.🙂

[@andrewmatley7688]

nice one Patrick not to far from were i live pots and pans and the views are great hope you enjoy your walk in this lovely part off our area nice one mate.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks for watching Andrew. This is more unfamiliar territory for me, so it was nice to film a walk here. All the best 👍

[@peterh8970]

What a lovely walk Patrick. And great photography and views from the top of Alderman's Hill. Interestingly there's another Sugar Loaf in the Peak District near Wetton. And I'm sure I've seen another Pots and Pans somewhere before but can't find it now. Thanks so much once again for a great video. All the best.

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks Peter, glad you liked the shots from Alderman's Hill. There is indeed a Sugar Loaf in the Manifold Valley near Wetton Mill. Not aware of another Pots and Pans though, but I'm sure you're correct about that. Thanks for watching 👍

[@alisonmoxon7519]

Great vid again Patrick . New territory for us tnx for sharing . . Glad had a pint x

[@solitaryrambler]

I enjoyed that pint Ali! 😀 Thanks as always for watching 👍

[@keepthechangebob]

great presentation

[@solitaryrambler]

Thank you! 👍

[@DesGreene]

Lovely walk Patrick! I've never been up that side, always walked up the other side from the resrs. Will have to give this one a try as it's not too far frm me👍 Hope the covid after effects have cleared up now👍☺

[@solitaryrambler]

Morning Des, it's certainly another fab walk, especially with the views over Dovestone from Alderman's Hill. Thankfully Covid has kept at bay since this time, hopefully for good again 👍 Thanks for watching Des, all the best 😀

[@beverleybarnes423]

Great video this walk I done to Also was windy when I did it to I also watch countryside walking aswell love there video to as I live in Lancashire done a lot of walk in and around the south pennie

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed this walk. it was certainly windy when I was on Alderman's Hill. Good to know you watch Shanita's channel, pleased you enjoy it 👍

[@michaeldenham9681]

I grew in one of the Saddleworth villages, so this was all familiar territory, and we frequently walk in the area. Many thanks for the kind words Patrick.

[@solitaryrambler]

My pleasure Michael. This was more unfamaliar territory for me, so it was especially nice to film this walk. All the best 👍

[@jamiestables4283]

Another cracking video Patrick. Wonderful scenery and informative, as always. Can't wait for the next one. Glad you didn't feel too bad after your bout of COVID. It's an awful illness. Roll on the next video! All the best 😊

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks as always Jamie for watching and commenting. Yeah I guess most of us have had Covid at some point by now. all the best 👍

[@sc3pt1c4L]

I always wondered what it was like up that side when I was on the hills at Dovestones. Thanks for uncovering the mystery.

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed the revelation to the mystery, thanks for watching 👍

[@claireEt9055]

Hi Patrick, really great video as always. I’ve walked up to pots and pans but not from Saddleworth. And this looks like an interesting one that’s a definite to do. Just recovering from covid last week myself and I too self isolated, it’s not nice to have and it’s the right thing to try not to pass it on. Take care 🙂

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks as always Claire for watching and commenting. As you know it's a lovely walk up to Pots and Pans. Covid's not nice is it, I guess most of us have had it by now at some point. All the best 👍

[@wil10291]

Hi Patrick ...just to say thanks for the recommendation in an early video of yours....I realised that I hadnt visited Matlock for a few years and whilst searching youtube for hikes around Matlock found your videos and I am now watching your back catalogue of walks but still have a bit of catching up to do...Anyway decided on Riber castle ..cromford and high tor loop walk for today and finished in a recommendation of your The Thorn tree inn for a rewarding pint of Ale ...thank you very much ..👍🏻😁👍🏻

[@solitaryrambler]

Nice one, pleased you enjoyed your visit to Matlock and enjoyed a drink in the Thorn Tree. Thanks for watching and commenting. All the best 👍

[@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling]

Another beautiful hike, Patrick. You sound like you still hadn't fully recovered at that time. We have had it twice, too, and the first time was definitely the worst. It really takes it out of you. Good on you for self isolating. Many wouldn't. This is one hike I have plotted but not done yet. But until you got to the War Memorial, you definitely had it to yourself. I've been following Shanita & Michael for about 6 months now, and everything you say about them is spot on. It's a great channel. I've really enjoyed the video as I do all your videos, Patrick. Thanks for sharing.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks Chris. I was still a little rough indeed when I did this, but I felt fine enough to get out after a week of not going outside my home, and certainly felt better for it. I guess most of us have had Covid at some point now. Yes it was great having the first part of the walk to myself. There was a group of people sitting on the top of Alderman's Hill, but I managed to film around them. Glad you enjoy Shanita and Michael's channel too, I've always liked it. Thanks as always Chris for watching and commenting, always appreciated. All the best 👍

[@johnwright8748]

Yet another little gem of a walk I now have to do...great stuff Patrick!

[@solitaryrambler]

Nice one John, thanks for watching 👍

[@shanedallastaylor570]

Thanks Patrick for another delightful video.as usual the music was delightful,and the views were amazing.glad you are feeling better after covid.i have had it three times and it’s not very nice.cannot wait for another fantastic video.take care.👍👍❤️❤️

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks as always Shane for watching and commenting, glad you liked the video and the music. No Covid is not nice and I guess we've all had it a few times now. All the best 👍

[@slimrockwrestlers7334]

Hi Patrick , can you tell me what walking boots you use , I'm struggling to decide. And as you're probably the best guy to ask as your such an experienced walker

[@solitaryrambler]

Morning Joseph, these are the ones I've currently worn for a few years now: www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B018SYWNVI/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@slimrockwrestlers7334]

@@solitaryrambler thanks Patrick 👍

[@kellyshaw7271]

If anyone deserved a pint it's you. Your poor feet must be worn out. Sorry to hear that you had covid. It completely drains you so you did well to get back out so soon. The walk was excellent and how funny is Dick Hill 😆 I'd never seen that pots and pans stone before. It's definitely unique. I always love a good obelisk, as i have an Egyptology degree. Looking down on Dovestone reservoir was great. What a view. I wish we still had stocks. I know quite a few people who deserve a spell in one 😁So pleased to see your channel doing well and i will certainly check out countryside walks. Cheers Patrick, always appreciated 😁

[@solitaryrambler]

I enjoyed that pint at the end Kelly 😀 This walk was much shorter than many of the previous ones, so my feet weren't too worn out from what I recall. I think we've probably all had Covid at some point. That Pots and Pans stone is great isn't it. I used to be quite interested in Eqyptology, so nice to know you have a degree there. I loved those views from Alderman's Hill. Yes I know some people I'd like to see in stocks! 😂 Hope you enjoy Shanita and Michael's channel, I have done so for a few years now. Thanks Kelly as always for watching and for your support 👍

[@freestyletowers2617]

Did you enjoy upermill Patrick, that's the one I took part in with the nurses for kidney transplant.it was a fair incline to the pots and pans monument.a great video 📸

[@solitaryrambler]

Uppermill is a nice place John. Thanks for watching and commenting. Yes I remember watching your video walking with the nurses, left a comment on that. All the best 👍

[@wendingourway]

Always find all the rocks walls in these area so intriguing...just thinking of the man hours it would have taken in their construction and how great it is to see stretches in such wonderful shape. Awesome! Bruce and Otis

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks for watching and commenting. Yes the dry stone walls are great, wonderful when you can see people putting them together 👍

[@notreallyi]

This little tree at 13:03! So unexpected, hope it will survive! I can't, but those totally bare hillsides always make wonder, how would it look would it be even a little bit more wooded. Like it probably was thousands of years ago.

[@solitaryrambler]

The solitary tree! 😁 I've no doubt it will survive. Thanks for watching 👍

[@stevenpason3758]

Patrick, why pots and pans? I was thinking it was dedicated to the cooks that died in the wars, my uncle was a cook in ww 2, nice walk, I was at JJ s antiques and junk in Matlock, you can up in out talk, bought a nice item. Steve

[@solitaryrambler]

I explained in this why it's called Pots and Pans. Don't know if there is any other reason 👍