Brading Walk - Brading Downs & Bloodstone Copse | Isle of Wight Walks | Cool Dudes Walking Club

Marek Larwood goes for a walk around Brading. Taking in the sites of St Marys Church, the old Brading Waxworks, Eaglehead and Bloodstone Copse and Brading Downs. This walk is from 'Walk! The Isle of Wight' by Martin Simons. You can get it from this link: amzn.to/32OpXdf
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[@lornawillockify]

The wax works scared me to death as a kid but was always excited to go every year. I was always a weird child 😜

[@WalksWithOlly]

Most of the litter I encounter comes from the same four brands: McDonalds, Red Bull, Costa and Starbucks. Honestly, standing up to a herd of cattle is the best thing. It doesn't feel natural but if yourself bigger and taller (raise your arms or walking poles), they'll often be deceived by their own poor eyesight. They may still follow you and sometimes closely. But in my experience, they will rarely give a proper chase unless you run or have a dog with you. Good luck! 👍

[@cdwc]

Nice one Olly, good advice. I might design an anti-cow walking jacket which inflates to about ten feet if you pull a string or something. (It is very early in the design process).

[@georgec2894]

I played left-wing for Brading F.C. under-13's from 2003 to 2004! I wish you had submitted your song by then, because all I remember the parents singing was 'eff this and eff that'. I loved the waxworks too! I remember buying some old fashioned jelly babies from the gift shop and was impressed by their ability to induce a sugar coma. Thanks for another cool walk!

[@cdwc]

I expect Brading FC will start selling merchandise with the song on it soon.

[@cleopeacock4607]

Winged cat is my favourite thing on the internet today. Thanks Marek.

[@cdwc]

I didn't even put the picture of the fake siamese sheep up!

[@antonywood3253]

I’m from the island and came across your channel, so happy I did

[@cdwc]

Nice one dude. Good luck with the bike riding.

[@rubbadubdub6543]

You’re right Marek, McDonalds packaging makes up a really high proportion of the litter I see.

[@cdwc]

McDonalds and Red Bull the main culprits. They do lots of advertising but not much to clear up their sh*t. It really annoys me.

[@StitchyBee]

😂😂😂 Brading Football Club - HELLO! Ha ha ha. Legend. Love your walks. Cheryl - Cool Dude 207 and proud.

[@cdwc]

Thanks Cheryl. I expect some of the bigger football clubs will start getting in touch soon.

[@7arboreal]

I went to the waxwork museum in 1982 on our school residential trip. Jesus, it was creepy.

[@cdwc]

It was terrifying. I was looking at old pictures of it. I was right to be scared when I was eight.

[@squalloogal]

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[@doodles1228]

Can't believe you missed out the equally creepy Lilliput Doll & Toy Museum of Brading! 🤣 Great walk, as always! 😎

[@cdwc]

Yes, I couldn't work out if it is still open.

[@doodles1228]

@@cdwc I think it's being run by the ghost of an old lady.

[@anthonyhatter196]

If Brading FC don't adopt you as an official mascot/songster, they are missing a huge opportunity. I can see the crowds all pulling out their Marek masks and donning them as they break into the classic Larwood anthems! Keep up the walks and the internal dialogues!

[@cdwc]

Hopefully my song will help elevate Brading Town FC to Premier League football status.

[@jdanielpUK]

I saw sea eagles (and a pine marten) for the first time while holidaying on the Ardnamurchan Peninsula last year! Best of luck spotting them down your way and stay cool!

[@cdwc]

Thanks cool dude. I have some tips where they nest for a viewer.

[@jenniferburk7965]

Most of the road litter here is empty beer cans. Not so much in the winter though. As to cattle, I'd stay close to the fence if possible for a quick exit. Not really an issue since we don't have public footpaths going through pastures. Farm stories: my dog pissed off a cow and ran behind my dad to hide. Another time she sat in the middle of the gate that he was trying to herd the cattle through.

[@mrcooldude08]

great timing Marek, I'd just sat down to eat my cheerios and your video popped up. Looks like another pleasant walk, bloomin litterers though!

[@cdwc]

Yes it was nice apart from the litter dickheads.

[@PhillDoesFishing]

That wax works and especially that Louis bloke scared the shit out of me as well when i was a kid. Glad i'm not alone. Probably shouldn't admit it took me 3 attempts to go through the chamber of horrors. My younger sister did it first time... Says a lot really..

[@cdwc]

I watched a video of it that someone put on youtube. We were right to be absolutely terrified. It is still scary as an adult.

[@Alex-cw3rz]

Brilliant video as always, you are the funniest guy on youtube by far!

[@spuddleydiddley]

Should’ve knocked on my door Marek. I’m in Brading!

[@cdwc]

You are right. I apologise. Next time I will go round knocking on every door asking for 'spuddleydiddley'.

[@squalloogal]

@@cdwc 😆😆😆😆😆

[@spuddleydiddley]

@@cdwc, I know you weren’t to know that! Bet you would’ve liked a nice cuppa though? Next time? Hope you and the family are well.

[@ShroudedHand]

Devils Punch Bowl on the map sounds intriguing

[@osilence]

Since your video on Sam I have now watched almost every video Marek has put out and have become a member of the Cool Dudes Walking Club. Thank you mister Shrouded Hand and thank you so much Marek for the cosy content.

[@ShroudedHand]

@@osilence best comfy content on youtube!

[@tinasmalley-craig4443]

Another great video!

[@stevesmith3990]

Nice one Marek. Cows are a real pain, I've been chased an charged and had paths completely blocked by them, they are seriously uncool!

[@cdwc]

I agree they are total arseholes.

[@squalloogal]

Love the suspense music for the field not full of cows. 😆

[@cdwc]

That was happening in my head for most of the walk.

[@affalaffaa]

Never used to be concerned about cows in the slightest up until a few years ago. Now that they have got the word around that we squish quite easily, I'm taking more concern. I make sure I have an escape route and stick to the edge of a field and avoid eye contact where possible.

[@youknowthis69]

Cool dude #139 I’ve managed to convince my 4 year old that all seagulls are called Steven. It’s particularly funny when he explains it to passers by.

[@cdwc]

Ha, ha. I would love to see that.

[@kittikoko]

Remember the pommel horse from primary school PE lessons? That was cow attack training. Just vault right over them.

[@kittikoko]

(That's genuinely my plan for a cow attack. I don't think I'm even tall enough to vault myself over a cow but I'm hoping the adrenaline will do the work for me).

[@cdwc]

I would like to see a gymnast pommel his way through a field of cows. (I am not sure if that is the right verb).

[@stevesvids]

Me n Finn dog were pursued by a herd of cattle quite recently.... I filmed it. I thought I wasn't going to be scared but among the persuants were a couple of mad ones that charged from the rear and tried getting Finn dog. We kept our cool, following the Cool Dudes code of Staying Cool, until near the field exit where we made a dash for a gap in the hedge as our quickest exit rather than the awkward gate. Feeling safe and brave I began cussing them only to realise they had begun making a bolt for another large open gateway further up. We ran away. 😄

[@cdwc]

Yes, there always seems to be a couple of hyper aggressive mad ones in every herd.

[@Skunkola]

Okay, I feel that fear. Once got chased by a massive herd of cows one late afternoon. It was especially inconvenient as I was crossing the field to get to the car to drive off and have a poo somewhere. The rapid exercise and total fear resulted in me doing a wild poo braced against a tree. Only recommened if constipated.

[@cdwc]

I am trying to work out which it worse being constipated or chased by cows. I imagine the dual sense of relief after evading the cows and unburdening yourself was incredible.

[@nickculshaw4775]

You were lucky Marek, last time I went through Eaglehead Copse I was mugged by a pheasant who tried to steal my bike while I lay groaning in a ball due to the impact of the assault!

[@cdwc]

I think I saw that pheasant. He is probably in charge of the timber selling racket.

[@nickculshaw4775]

If it's illegal I can guarantee that feathery tw@t is behind it.

[@squalloogal]

The dreaded robot sheep again and the dreaded cows.🐮

[@stuartderry3980]

I've been chased by cows from that farm lol I was also champion bull baiter 1991-92

[@cdwc]

Ha. I reckon the farmer tries to get walkers on purpose. Also thanks for the Pooman/Poo Museum suggestion. Will contact them when they reopen.

[@nickculshaw4775]

Stuart would that have made you a Master Baiter 🤔🤣

[@indobleh]

Cows are inquisitive so they will come up to you and check you out, it's best to either stand still or just walk away slowly. Do not run as cows think this is a game and will run after to you. They may try to trip you up as well, especially near cowpats, watch out and good luck cool dudes !

[@cdwc]

Good cow tips. But what if the cows are already running towards you?

[@lisakinahan6105]

I remember the wax work museum from my visit in 1994 . I don't understand why people throw McDonald's wrappers out of their cars. I noticed it on my Ridgeway walk . I was very cross also Costa coffee cups . 😡 Brilliant video though .

[@cdwc]

Yes I can't understand the act of chucking it out of the window, I agree with an earlier comment of using the stocks as a punishment.

[@lisakinahan6105]

We could throw burgers at them and watch the seagulls peck them

[@lifegoals9528]

Would you desire someone to accompany you on one of your next walks Marek? There's a wicked cool rad railway tunnel worth checking out... Bring a torch!

[@cdwc]

Sounds cool. Where about is it?

[@PowderedCowsMusic]

My nearest McDonald's send out employees to pick up the litter that people have dropped . And it is mainly McDonald's litter . Which makes me associate them with the word rubbish which reminds me to never go there!

[@grampawud]

That place with the winged cat looked pretty cool, it's a shame it's now gone. If you get chased by cows the official action is to run away from them as fast you can. When it comes to litter it is definitely people who eat McDonalds and drink energy drinks who are the worst for littering. They should be locked up in those stocks and have litter thrown at them.

[@cdwc]

I agree with this sensible punishment policy.

[@crystalrice3381]

So many childhood memories in I.o.w I’d love to take my daughter one day is black gang chine still open

[@cdwc]

Yes but it costs about eight million pounds to get in.

[@samtroth5216]

Stand your ground against the cows and run like the wind if they keep charging at you.

[@cdwc]

When do you change from standing your ground to running?

[@Theytoldmetodoit1]

If cows run to you, best to run, especially as cows will just stomp over you. So best to run along with the herd. I swear McDonalds used to have someone collect rubbish within their local area.

[@cdwc]

Yes I thought they did once upon a time.

[@ivanboyes9773]

McDonalds and Strongbow Dark Fruits cans seem to be the litter of choice for nobheads in West Yorkshire 😩

[@cdwc]

McDonalds litter is everywhere. Depressing.

[@jackbarnes7487]

Amazing content as usual Marek. Would be great to see a Newport video, despite it being a shit hole I'm sure you could find something nice x

[@cdwc]

That is my next planned one!

[@jackbarnes7487]

@@cdwc the peoples champion

[@LukeSeeleygamertagisV3XChintzy]

If a heard of cows chase simply shake your knob at it and shout

[@cdwc]

But then when you get trampled to death and people find your body they all say. 'What was that bloke doing in a field of cows with his dick out?'

[@michaelwhite8031]

Just don't Cow down to them ! Try running in the udder direction !

[@darrentwine2590]

😂😂

[@cdwc]

Milking it.

[@michaelwhite8031]

@@cdwc Lol

[@danielhurst4744]

Afraid you've got to man up a bit with the cows running at you.......noise, waving arms, even moving towards them 😬 Works with gulls...... And when that doesn't work with the cows be ready with a quick quip and maybe try to be cool and film your imminent demise for posthumous release! Member #201

[@Vurtonable]

Timber bushranger not thief... any theft in a bush is technically a bush ranger... sighs.... rookie mistake Marek.

[@cdwc]

I am going to start compiling a list of the varieties of bush rangers.

[@Vurtonable]

@@cdwc research will be important for your Bushranger calendar. Just you... dressing up as 12 different Bushrangers of the year.

[@squalloogal]

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