A day out on the Ebike, Abandoned village Off the beaten track, Eleglide Ebike, Wiltshire Man

[@waltjacob3776]

Did this walk twice in one week, once through the wooded trail and up the hill to Upper Upham, then in reverse the following week. Great walk, lovely countryside.

[@lindacharles6581]

What a lovely video, I love your videos I watch them as soon as I can when you upload them. They are a real comfort in todays troubled world. Thankyou!

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Linda, Glad to know they are bringing youn some joy. Yes the world is quite troubled at the moment!

[@andypotts8062]

A great ride though poor Dave was wearing his best trousers and shoes lol...many thanks for great places of interest and excellent views...Best wishes

[@DanOpdal]

Thank you for sharing your adventure! Interesting video and beautiful country. Thank you for taking me along, Sandy. Cheers!

[@denisgrehan242]

Great video Sandy showing what is around your local area. Inspiring to watch. We'll done

[@funkyprepper]

Jack Hargreaves on wheels. Thanks for taking us along 😊

[@WiltshireMan]

Haaha, Yes I've been accused of being like JH, He was a Legend thats for sure. It's nice that we have some good history in this land:)

[@RobR455]

Thank you Sandy. I love watching spring emerging in Wiltshire. Take care.

[@genenonya8458]

The Austin Healy got me set up straight! many moons ago I had a 1957 100-6.

[@patrickshaw7983]

A very interesting spin that. Dave is a great companion despite you taking through as much mud as you can find 🙂

[@andrewcrofts531]

Nice one Sandy! After much deliberation and inspiration from your videos, I've pulled the trigger and just purchased an e-mountain bike. I have angina so was hoping I would be able to ride without too many issues, but since getting it I'm out more than I'm in!! What a great bit of kit they are and you can push it as hard or as gently as you want to. Thanks for the inspiration, I wish I'd have done it years ago! Keep safe pal, cheers.

[@hydrolyser]

Reminds of Last of the Summer Wine, Wiltshire version. Love it, thankyou

[@simonwiltshire]

Thanks for taking us with you , that was lovely to see all those old Haunts again.

[@howardvarley8795]

Ohhhh!! You cant beat a couple of slices of Hot Buttered Toast and a good British Cuppa to start your day. 👍

[@dondle2]

Great wee video, your nature is a good three weeks ahead of us in Argyll.

[@johnfiler6448]

Another of your very interesting video adventures Sandy. Dave is correct in wearing a cape for wet riding. These last sixty years I always take a cape with me when out riding, they can also keep you warm in cold weather. Thank you and Stay Safe.

[@WiltshireMan]

I'm going to buy a cape

[@zedcharlie]

Sandy. As an ex long distance cyclist. The best fuel for cycling is baked beans on toast. And for in pocket. Malt loaf. Amazing stuff. I rode from chorley lancs to Edinburgh in a day. 200miles in a day. Partly on beans. 👍

[@silktvPDR1]

What a beautiful journey never been there so we have decided to take an old bike for a ride to Uffington on a fine day.

[@overkillnick1003]

Love the video, kept me interested to the end…..thanks Sandy.

[@fatdude8716]

Looked like a nice bike ride Sandy, thanks for the video. dit dit.

[@chriskiwi2601]

Very interesting video with an ebike and ruins Sandy. Have to say your mate Dave is a very nice bloke. Your lucky. 😊 From New Zealand.

[@pootlingalong8928]

A joy to be taken along on yours and Dave’s little foray around some Wiltshire tracks and villages. Thank you for sharing the sights and sounds with us! 🥰

[@trig6712]

I Thought that your luck was in,, no Rain but Ach Well.. it had to be Great run many thanks

[@cyclingdry]

Great record of your trip chaps 👍

[@jeetts59]

A privilege to be along on your trips. Entertainment and educational.

[@jimksa67]

Great tour! Thanx~

[@E-ZeeRiders]

Great video. My late aunt was a draughtswomen and she drew the original plans for the curley worley bridge. Look forward to more e-bike action.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thats great to know. She was a clever person

[@baggaleydaniel]

Great video Sandy, very informative and interesting

[@Brian0059]

I Will remember those words of wisdom, never jump into a well 👍

[@WiltshireMan]

Haa, yes wise words!

[@andysmith8462]

And never walk backwards into a bear cave! 😮

[@paulmeyer1628]

What a lovely countryside day trip Sandy. Thank you for taking us with Dave and yourself. So much lovely and historical sights on your route (off the beaten track). Looking forward the next trip👍🏻

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Paul

[@stevebettany8778]

Good to see Dave again a good man to have with you when you’re out of snacks.

[@mischef18]

This wet weather must be quite poplar as we are getting it and I see they are getting it up in the states too. Great ride and history information along the way bro. Safe travels

[@oldgittarist]

Very enjoyable, Sandy!

[@joeschenk8400]

Another very good one, I enjoy watching your rides in the countryside. Thanks for the post.

[@prevcounta4877]

Brilliant Sandy - we love your adventures with Dave.

[@karenringer5995]

Fabulous love the history

[@johnashcroft-jones6091]

Really enjoyed the video, Thanks.

[@MikeJones-yo8cf]

Everyone needs a mate like Dave!

[@LFH02]

Argh the valley of the racehorse, used to work all around there, fantastic views amazing property's thanks for taking us along, thanks for sharing

[@WiltshireMan]

Lots of money there too Oz

[@marcuskiritsis2076]

Nice ride out that sandy, bit claggy in places 🙈👍😊

[@WiltshireMan]

Just a bit Marcus:)

[@JC-sl4hk]

Hi Sandy, thoroughly enjoyed this video. Lovely to see you and your good friend Dave out and about on your bikes enjoying the beautiful Wiltshire countryside. Dave must have been a Boy Scout in his younger years lol “always be prepared” ….. coffee, chocolate covered biscuits and a nice new riding cape 👍👍👍. Stay safe and well..Judy

[@Wigglesway]

He is a good bloke that Dave, supplying refreshments along the way, absolutely loved this seeing little spots off the beaten track but well worth seeking out. Thanks for your continued content that really is enjoyable to watch, take care Nige.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Nige, Yes Dave is a good friend

[@kevinbalfour]

Always appreciate a bit of an adventure...ive come across plenty old settlements in and around the west highlands, some only abandoned in the 1900,s most were clearances ....for sheep ..sad tale...there were lots of thriving communities in the most remote places...it good to hang around all these places i think especially coastal villages everything is still there when you start sussing it out....interesting when you get a feel for a place....PEANWEANACH..ON ARDNISH PENNISULA is my favourite village ..thers was a good free bothy there for years..and it was a bit busy in summer quiet in winter...anyways stayed there regular plenty to explore. Old rigg systems can still be seen ..peat cuttings...the bothy was the postoffice.. school house in next bay... also theres the cut in the sandunes boat shape for dragging the boats to shore for repairs...vikings were there too settling i think...anyways thanks for ride today enjoyed it

[@WiltshireMan]

Hi Kevin, I sure I saw signs for PEANWEANACH recently on my trip to Ardnamurchan lighthouse, its a beautiful part of the world, I didn't know about the abandoned village. Sheep farming was also the reason why Snap dwindled and fell into dilapidation. It was a picture postcard village in the mid 1850's and by 1910 was abandoned. Most of the habitants moved away to the local town of Swindon then just before the first world war the army used Snap as a bombing target for practice

[@ewengillies9826]

One thing about going riding with Sandy .. and Dave .. we always get a valuable history lesson or three on the journey. Great museum and so nice of the curator to give us the info relative to it. That car at tbe end looked like an Austin Healy in passing . Thanks for an enjoyable ride fellas. Bushyboy Oz.

[@hughsmith9401]

nice one just a wee point of interest i am married to the great great great grand daughter of Kirkpatrick Macmillan who invented the peddle bicycle i used to pass the blacksmith in penpoint to school in the seventy's from my own wee village of moniaive SW Scotland luv the channel 😁

[@WiltshireMan]

Hi Hugh I wonder what Kirkpatrick would think of the Ebike. Somehow I feel he would approve as it still has pedals. Very interesting bit of info. Thanks:)

[@hughsmith9401]

@@WiltshireMan he would that pal our son cycles every where 😁

[@maryanderson9395]

Great video Sandy, so interesting and informative, such a lovely part of England. Thank you so much for posting, regards Roy (oz)

[@edwardhasiak7961]

Very nice Sandy enjoyed it very much.

[@tricountyautomotive9246]

You have such cool roads and paths to ride. Where I live we only have square miles and everything in between is private farm land and people don’t fancy anyone being on their property. If you’re bored, google earth York county Nebraska, USA. It’s just a bunch of squares. Enjoy your videos!

[@brianoutdoorlife7788]

That was very pleasant to watch, thank you Sandy. Stay safe.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Brian, we had a great day:)

[@brianoutdoorlife7788]

@@WiltshireMan Happy to hear.

[@billcotton1551]

Really liked this one Sandy! Awesome places you take us to.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Bill, I enjoy getting off the beaten track:)

[@dereksanders7855]

Cheers dave and sandy I love it when you both go on bike adventures great to watch,,cheers

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Derek

[@johnakyle5908]

That’s a really nice area you live in , I love exploring villages, and nice that you don’t have to travel on roads , as we all know , even B roads are busy now a days .I’ve got a cube e-bike myself and it gives you more incentive to go out and about than a normal bike .

[@chrissteer9215]

That was really enjoyable ride Sandy with you and very interesting 🚲👍

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Chris, It was nice to get off the beaten track again:)

[@jeffreywinter2660]

Brilliant video Sandy full of great info enjoyed the banter with Dave.

[@mikefrombournemouth2942]

Sandy, slight confusion. For a minute I thought I was watching the film “Easy Rider”. I can’t get the tune “born to be wild” out of my head now😊

[@Dug_Out]

A fascinating trip out, Sandy. Your local knowledge is brilliant, and Snap looks like a wonderful place to check out. I'm an original Slough boy so am well acquainted with Sir John Betjeman. One of my delivery customers in North Norfolk is actually related to him by marriage. When we first met I enquired about her name & she was surprised I'd heard of him. But when she found out about my Slough roots she chuckled & understood. Please keep these little adventures coming my friend, as they're a pleasure to watch

[@Musical_Man_Guitar]

Dave is the channel's caterer then...lol. We all need a Dave on an adventure!

[@WiltshireMan]

Dave is a great chaps:)

[@neilwilkinson5415]

A very enjoyable film to watch Sandy. I found the local history interesting. It looks a lovely place to cycle round,although I expect you were glad you had the electrical assistance up that hill which looked a bit of a leg tester.

[@Dave64track]

What a great E-Bike trip the countryside is stunning and these bike do give you that help when needed especially up those hills I wouldn't be without mine now I love it. Thanks for taking us along with you both the history you tell us as you go along is really interesting as well as the stunning countryside. You know all the great of road track which is great so peaceful with no traffic.👍

[@WiltshireMan]

I'll do anything to avoid the dreaded traffic David:)

[@jimrowland6089]

Lots of sights to see along that rout. Looks like a lot of fun and hardley any traffic. Some of the mud puddles looked a little like a fish pond but I'm sure they dry out when the weather does. We are haveing a long strange spring here in Kentucky, the weather is bad to worse some days and about perfect sometimes too. usually we have had some hot weather by now but not this year.

[@BuckMckawtheotherone]

Nice trip, Sandy. Can you explain what the blowing stone is all about, please? What the heck would a blowing stone be?

[@andyml1]

Many thanks again Sandy, great ride, great video and lots of local interest/history too. I’m hoping you might be taking Carmen out for an overnighter at some stage….🤞🏻

[@oscartravis5740]

A lot of places familiar to me from your previous videos, but the sights all brought together into one beautiful potted tour, with a bonus look at Betjeman's bear in that quaint museum 🙂 Have to say, you 2 fellows put a younger man to shame with your fitness levels cycling all those miles!

[@michaelcase8574]

What a great day out. Lovely little villages but probably frightfully expensive. I loved the museum. Thanks Sandy.

[@WiltshireMan]

Yes very expensive part of the world Michael

[@annenewton5403]

You are very talented , filming and cycling , narrating making an entertaining film, hubbie and I love them all. You had company with the caped crusader🤣

[@WiltshireMan]

Haa yes the caped crusader is a good chap. Thanks for watching Anne

[@Stevetaylor099]

So much village history there Sandy, lovely trip out. Tom Brown's school days...one of my favourite movies from back in the day

[@WiltshireMan]

I can remember watching the black and white movie when I was a kid

[@Stevetaylor099]

@@WiltshireMan Me too...the one film I'll always remember

[@charlespark7338]

Hi Sandy, plenty to see on this ride it’s amazing what is hidden away in our country side. I wouldn’t like to count the times I been to Aldbourne and each time I miss the dalek. I always like your local history information. Glad to see Dave enjoying the mud 😀😀👍Cheers 🚲🚲🚲

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Charles, There's a lot of history and the more I look the more I find:) Yes I think Dave enjoyed the mud:)

[@YankeeinSC1]

Wellies...order of the day. Glad to see you are doing well!

[@WiltshireMan]

All good thanks, it was nice to get out for a ride in Spring weather. Things warming up at long last

[@worldcooking]

Great roads in these countryside spots seen and filmed during bike rides!

[@davebarney3369]

I think those goggles look good 👍

[@WiltshireMan]

They save my eye's Dave, I can't cycle without them

[@mooseyrambling5838]

Hi Sandy, what a relic of an Oak tree that is, it would have been magnificent back in its day I'm sure. I do love a bit of local history & show and tell, it gives real interest to your ride outs, and nothing wrong with a bit of good old muddy green laning too, " Poor old Dave", but wiser than the Wiltshire Man when is came to the rain gear ! Another really enjoyable ride out mate, Regards to one and all in the house of the Wiltshire Man. Moose

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Moose, yes Dave is quite a wise person in many ways. Actually a very talented person, his whole family were very skilled in various ways

[@patdunne3277]

Cheers Lads another great adventure loved it !!

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Pat

[@SharpblueCreative]

Nice to see you back where I spent my early years - Snap isn’t far from Upper Upham Farm where I grew up. Incidentally the water we had at Upham in the early 1970’s was still drawn from a well and off grid.

[@WiltshireMan]

Hi Mark, Yes I know Upper Upham, there was a chap who lived there called Clive DuCross, he build a repro Spitfire. I wonder if you knew him?

[@gavgreen10]

Another great video Sandy, I've been to Snap many times & thanks to Dave re. the warning about standing in the well! Also, can I ask - do you use a gimbal when talking to camera and then panning back to the road as it looks super-smooth, for e.g. at 6.05 on the tarmac climb to join the Ridgeway (tough!).

[@Nicktgrief]

you're lucky .... they've just taken our Curly Wurly bridge down and replaced it with a modern one thats now half as characterful

[@terrygreen4338]

Cheers Sandy enjoyed the video 👍

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Terry

[@geoffw8565]

Lovely old building that museum was set in Sandy ?

[@WiltshireMan]

That was in Uffington village Geoff, it is the old school

[@BorderRambler]

Gave the e-bike a good run out there Sandy , a very interesting route off and on road . Planning a camping trip on my e-bike soon . PS take a waterproof next time 😂😂😂

[@WiltshireMan]

I'm going to buy one of those Caradice things that Dave had, it seemed to work well, he didn't sweat and it kept his trousers dry too

[@mickstupp6300]

Walked up and down Snap hill a few times, years ago. Yes it is very steep!

[@howardvarley8795]

Ohhhhh! You can't beat a couple of slices of hot buttered toast and a cup of sweet hot British Cha to fuel your day.👍👍, 'cept maybe with the addition of a couple of slices of good Danish.😂😂😂 bacon!

[@WiltshireMan]

Yum Yum:)

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

good vid thanksd lee

[@Stevetaylor099]

Yaay, been waiting for some of these 😁

[@johnpawson7400]

Another great video, you can't beat a day out on the push bike.

[@TheRamblingsofBry]

What were you thinking, jumping into a well...!!!!!!!! Not much in the way of bunting, flags or other coronation stuff in any of those lovely villages, same as the rest of the country, a pointless parade for a new hat costing millions!!! Lucky Dave thought to bring a slurpy, bless him. Interesting video guys, cheers.

[@WiltshireMan]

Hi Bry, Just seen a couple of homes with bunting but apart from that nothing. I think a corner was turned when the queen died. The monarchy I believe has down graded it's self. Yes, don't jump into a well. I could see the bottom and it was only 4ft deep and dry but I didn't realise at the time just how dangerous that could have been as not all wells have been backfilled, some were just capped a little way down so the could be recommissioned if needed. I think this well has been properly filled though. Dave saved the day with the Slurpy:)

[@SteveSeadog]

I would definitely have used all of the battery's capacity by the time I got half way around that circuit! 😄

[@WiltshireMan]

It's a nice bike Steve, You can buy them for around £800 if you look around

[@nigel47]

Great video as usual. Can I ask out of the e-bikes you’ve tested or owned which one is your favoured?

[@WiltshireMan]

I don't have an overall favourite. The Eleglide is the nicest to ride on the road and is light and nimble, but it would be no good for off road riding in which case the Cyrusher wins the day. As I do a lot of off road exploring the overall winner in my case would be the Cyrusher

[@chrispietryga8710]

Enjoyable and interesting video. Thanks....did you have much charge left in the battery? How many miles did you do?

[@WiltshireMan]

ABout 40 miles (61kms) and still over half charge

[@chrispietryga8710]

Thanks...that's pretty good.☺

[@tiposxdiesel]

One of your best cycling videos so far, and it’s always lovely to see you out enjoying yourself with such a good pal. We are going to do some research into the history of that lost village later as a result of your video. Which e-bike were you riding?

[@barbroevanderlindquist4128]

How good to bike on Hermine street this days!🦡?!?👸🤴💂‍♀️💂‍♂️🕊🇸🇪

[@peterbartlett4082]

Are they prescription goggles? They're very smart I must say!😃

[@WiltshireMan]

No not prescription Peter, fortunately my eyesight for distance isn't too bad so I can manage ok

[@DrRobert7898]

When your brother did videos I think he did an article about Snap.

[@WiltshireMan]

He did a video with me about 3 or 4 years ago now, the video is still on my channel somewhere

[@genenonya8458]

You got butter!

[@WiltshireMan]

Yes, don't eat marj, it's bad for you!

[@heywhotsgoinon8286]

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[@victormonster4658]

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[@blecznkinsan]

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