Canonteign Falls - Tallest Waterfall in England!

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

A big THANK YOU to everyone for your support!!! I was SO EXCITED to reach 1,000 subscribers yesterday! WATCH FOR A SPECIAL VIDEO ON TUESDAY!!!

[@bobbyxhilone9224]

CONGRATULATIONS!! :-)

[@MadameMinima]

Congratulations 🥳🤩🥳

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

@@MadameMinima thanks friend! I look forward to when you reach this milestone too!

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

@@bobbyxhilone9224 thanks so much! I have the best subscribers and friends ❤️❤️

[@MadameMinima]

@@MagentaOtterTravels still a long way to go 😉

[@chrisward8323]

Lovely view behind you both in the last photo

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Thanks! We loved that view as well! My husband always wants to do hikes up to places with views ;-)

[@wencireone]

I love your description ' Ferny Fern '🙂👍

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

That’s Dara’s version of Latin 😂

[@wencireone]

@@MagentaOtterTravels I've just looked it up 🤓 and I'm sticking with your version 👍

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

@@wencireone LOL

[@dainalinrat]

Wow !!! Congratulations!!! 💕💕💕 1000 subs 😍 Waterfall so beautiful and sounds of nature like this make me relaxing i like it 💆🏻💆🏻💆🏻

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Thank you very much! You are on your way to 1K soon too! Yes, I think waterfalls and green forests are so relaxing too ❤

[@bobbyxhilone9224]

This was SO beautiful. What a great job, putting this video all together -- and with such appropriate background music. I love all the ferns and never knew they could be so big. Of course, the falls themselves were gorgeous to look at too. I agree, it's not something you would typically think of to see in the UK. Thanks to you both!!

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Thanks, Bobby! I really felt like being around all the vegetation in these cool forests helped clear my head after months of quarantine in my house in Texas!

[@jillhobson6128]

@@MagentaOtterTravels The tree ferns are not native to Britain, I think they originate in Australia and New Zealand. When they do establish here, they are amazing.

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

@@jillhobson6128 I agree... the fern valley was a magical place!

[@mauricecasey5556]

That T-rex looked a bit wooden! Have a super weekend. ;-)

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Yes, he was in fact VERY wooden! haha

[@wencireone]

I'm glad you liked it there, I think you notice way more than I did 👍

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

You weren’t filming a KZbin video 😂

[@wencireone]

@@MagentaOtterTravels true, but I'm glad you were👍

[@wencireone]

🤓 I think I found it in the Dictionary 📚, a 'timber launder' is ' a trough for holding or conveying water, especially ( in mining ) one used for washing ore '

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

So were they washing trees or ore? And why? I clearly did not read all the signs and properly research the history of this place! 🤨🧐

[@wencireone]

@@MagentaOtterTravels so reading between the lines, the falls are the leftovers from the original leat made for mining ore ( metals ) and is completely man-made. When the mining 'dried up' the water was left to fall over the rocks. Everyday a school day 🙂👍

[@cogidubnus1953]

@@MagentaOtterTravels Leats are channels, often running parallel to a natural watercourse which divert water mainly for use in industry or trade...for example to run through a watermill, or in medieval times to a monastic fishpond, or in mining country, an ore-washing plant...generally the leat continues at the other end, back to the same or a similar watercourse. I think a launder was a raised trough conveying a similar stream of water, (but impregnated with ore in powder or sandy form) above ground...similar to the ones seen in some pictures of gold-panning but in the UK usually to a stamping mill or extraction plant ... I knew I read all those Poldark books for a reason...actually next time you're in the West Country, I seem to recall seeing some of these many years ago at a place called Morwelham Cove or Morwelham Quay, near Tavistock - which from my recollection of long ago was a great and very full day out!

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

@@cogidubnus1953 thank you for all that fabulous information, as always! Yes, I am a big Poldark fan also! My biggest regret from my visit to Cornwall is that I didn’t get to visit any mines.😢. Next time!!

[@EpicMagnets]

Yey, glad to see your sub count.. congratulations 🎉... N this place is awesome... Would love to explore this place..!! ☺️🙌

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Thanks so much! It was a big day of celebration for me yesterday! Yes, this is a great place to visit, and a good family destination!

[@britainonabudget]

Absolutely beautiful spot. And HOORAY!!! 1,000 subs!

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Thanks so much, friend!

[@keithweelands5822]

This place looks amazing, my kind of place to be.

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Hopefully you can go visit sometime!👍

[@MadameMinima]

This is so beautiful and reminds me of a valley no far away from our home. I have been to several waterfalls in the south of Island: Gullfoss, Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss. Great memories 😊

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Oh, thanks for sharing! I do think there is something magical about waterfalls 💦

[@susanriddle8114]

Lovely setting indeed!! 🌿💙🌿 Thanks for sharing this experience! I love how tall the trees are and lush throughout!! I would definitely enjoy time spent in this lovely place!

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Yes, it is definitely a place you would like! Thanks for watching ;-)

[@limautocare3m]

This is best adventure my friend

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@nigem6611]

I consider myself well traveled throughout the British isles and lived in the UK all my life but you keep surprising me of places I've never been to before.

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

To be honest, WE were surprised too! We felt like we knew Devon pretty well, and Ian had spent summers in this area for decades (his grandparents lived in Devon while he grew up)... but it took Eric telling us that this waterfall was near the otter sanctuary! It was amazing all the adventures we packed into the 11th of September... I think I'm gonna get 7 vlog videos out of one day! haha

[@TVJourneys]

I haven't visited Canonteign Falls for quite some time and keep thinking i must revisit. Especially as i drive past quite regularly. It's a beautiful place and the ferns were lovely. Amazing views of the Devonshire countryside too. Congrats on 1k subscribers! Fantastic achievement 🎉🎉👏👏💖😊💕

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Thanks so much!🙏. You are lucky to live in the area! I ❤️ Devon!!

[@ians3586]

Loved this place that I had no idea existed despite spending loads of time exploring Devon.

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

It's so nice that we have 1K new friends to give us travel ideas! haha😉

[@FunandBudget]

Thanks for the tour :-)

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Thanks for stopping by!

[@Pipmama]

You should visit the Iguacu falls on the border of Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay. They are the longest falls in the world at 3.5 kilometers.

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

That would be spectacular to see!

[@potdog1000]

now this is an education, I thought i knew my country but i had never heard of this, so thank you

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

We have @wencire one to thank for educating BOTH of us! Haha Ian has spent loads of time exploring Devon for decades and never knew about this place! It was conveniently located 20 minutes from the otter sanctuary!

[@artanddecorationbyay6589]

Wonderful nature ! I feel as if dinosaurs are really in the nature .. Thank you for sharing 😊💕

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

It was a BEAUTIFUL walk through nature ;-) Thanks for stopping by and commenting!

[@ruthgoebel723]

What a delightful place!

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

It was dreamy 💕

[@sueannemetz1285]

This is so beautiful! So lucky that you had a chance to go!

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Yes, I felt very lucky to be there. And lucky that the weather was perfect! It's a good year to have done things outside in beautiful nature ;-)

[@liezls5338]

So educational! 👍🏼

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Thanks for watching!

[@joshiano6983]

What a great video! And a lovely scenery!😍 Congrats to 1000 subscribed! Proudly one of them😉

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Thanks, Josh! Have you been to England?

[@joshiano6983]

@@MagentaOtterTravels Unfortunately not, but hopefully soon! I applied to study there!😍

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

@@joshiano6983 oh great! I hope that works out... and that the vaccines help make study abroad feasible again!

[@joshiano6983]

@@MagentaOtterTravels Yeeees!😍

[@MissAnglophilia]

The view over the Devon countryside was magnificent! We have some very similar water falls in the Bavarian Forest. I love them. :-)

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Oooh fun! Any magical fairies in your Bavarian forests? 🧚‍♀️

[@MissAnglophilia]

@@MagentaOtterTravels No, no fairies here! But there is talk that a very special species called "Wolpertinger" lives here. It is supposed to be a kind of mixture between a rabbit, duck and squirrel. Maybe I should a make video about it one day! :)

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

@@MissAnglophilia yes! I want a Wolpertinger video!!👍

[@MissAnglophilia]

@@MagentaOtterTravels I'll see what I can do! :)

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

great video and footage. Nicely done.big thumbs from me and new supporter here

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Thanks so much! Stay tuned for our drone footage of England and Wales... I am WAY behind in editing and publishing the content from our recent holiday. I just checked out your channel and look forward to going through your videos... they look lovely!

[@The_Brit_Girls]

We had never heard of Canonteign Falls before. Such a beautiful area. The T-Rex is very cool! Cannot help you out with translating the sign, I'm afraid! 😂

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

It is definitely a lil gem hidden away in Devon! Thankfully some kind subscribers have researched and educated me about timber launders!! ;-)

[@hikersheep]

Beautiful hike!!! I love nature and hiking. How long was the hike? Are dogs allowed? Were there many people?

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

We were there in September when school was in session, so there were not a lot of people there. Yes, I think dogs are allowed, but you should check. It was not a long or difficult hike at all!

[@ianpark1805]

When up north there are several waterfalls worthy of exploration. The Ingleton Waterfalls Walk (fee required unfortunately), Hardraw Force (doesn’t hurt that you have to go through the Green Dragon pub to get to it) both in Yorkshire and in the Lake District, Lodore Falls and Aira Force. There’s one I’ve visited in Wales where you can walk behind the Falls - blowed if I can recall the name, perhaps, somebody can enlighten me? Back in Yorkshire, I’m always impressed by the waterfall coming through the rock window at the awesome Gordale Scar. A couple to add to the list!

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Thank you so much! That is a wonderful list! I think I know the falls you were talking about in Wales, but I can’t remember the name either. I’m sure our family in Wales knows, though😉

[@ians3586]

Hi Ian. I think you are referring to Henrhyd Falls in Brecon Beacons. I must have visited it as a child since I used to spend my summers in that area of Wales (on a farm near Ammanford) but I don't remember it. My mum would take me to every castle and attraction we could fit in. All these falls are great suggestions and we'll add them to the bucket list. Even though I've been to the UK at least 30 times on holiday there are so many places I still haven't visited but would like to. I'm really looking forward to seeing the North of England again. I really want to visit Cragside in early June when the rhododendron are in bloom, see some of the things I've missed in the Yorkshire Dales like Malham Cove, and hike in the Lake District (only been there twice - not enough).

[@ianpark1805]

@@ians3586 The Brecon Beacons would be right. I’m pretty sure we ended up there when we met up for a hillwalking weekend but were stymied by the great Foot and Mouth Lockdown! (So it’s been a while, though we did go back and climb the hills!). Cragside is fantastic as are the ‘carriage drives’ nearby. Malham is effectively my backyard, so to speak (I live about forty minutes drive away) and a favourite place to walk. The Lakes is my favourite place to walk and I’ve been there countless times - you are right twice really isn’t enough! I hope to be back in the Lakes before too long and in the Dales, but walking is currently a problem - rather fear I need a new left hip! But assuming I can get it fixed the hiking boots will be on and I’ll be back out there with a vengeance - have missed it more than I could possibly imagine this year! Let me know if you want advice on routes in the North! If mobile, will guide for the price of a pint!

[@ians3586]

@@ianpark1805 so sorry to hear about your hip. I empathize with your limited mobility. I've had plantar fasciitis since 2014 and it's been hugely restricting. During our 2019 trip we took our friends, one of whom hadn't been to the UK, to the Lake District. During that trip we hiked to the second cairn of Low Fell between Loweswater and Crummock Water. I found it was possibly the most scenic view I've ever taken in. It is a favourite of Andrew Locking who lives in the Lake District and has documented hundreds of walks in the Lake District with incredible photography. Check it out at www.andrewswalks.co.uk/. Nearby was the Kirkstile Inn which was the perfect place for us to hang out for a couple of hours while we waited for the weather to clear.

[@wencireone]

Was that fairy Tinkerbell 😉

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

The one caught flying by at 1:34?! Let’s say yes! 🧚‍♀️

[@googlpanda]

I've never heard of this place before! We need to check it out!

[@googlpanda]

A dinosaur!!!! Its definitely going on our to visit list!

[@googlpanda]

Oh its so pretty there! 🥰

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Yes, I wonder how far it is from you? It is only 20 minutes from the Otter sanctuary. In case you want to do both in one day, which is what we did😉

[@googlpanda]

@@MagentaOtterTravels i looked it up, its only just over an hour!

[@googlpanda]

@@MagentaOtterTravels ooh we would love to see the Otters too!

[@Kit100]

Next time you are in the West Country, check out St Nectan's Glen in Cornwall.

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Thanks for the recommendation. That sounds like a great place to visit! Honestly, we need another LONG holiday in Cornwall to go all the places we didn't get to visit this this time! My friends @maysam adventures just went there with their family and did a great video! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmOmoX6LpZqJfKM

[@brianrabe3825]

YOU CAUGHT A FAIRY ON FILM!!! look at 1:34 of your video as one flits across the screen!

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Yes, that is definitely a fairy!🧚‍♀️ NOT a big bug.

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

You need to tell Chrissy!

[@ians3586]

Thank you for bringing that up. I hadn't caught the fact that we actually captured one on film. We need to submit this to Unsolved Mysteries.

[@brianrabe3825]

@@ians3586This is a SOLVED mystery. You went to a fairie glen and filmed a fairy. A redhead if I am not mistaken.

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

@@ians3586 or Paranormal Activity

[@tonywilkinson6895]

It’s not really the niagra falls ,but very Authural ,knight’s and such.Romantic rather than thunderous.

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Exactly! And we loved everything around it.... ferns, fairies, dinosaurs and the stunning views of the Devonshire countryside 💕

[@littleannie390]

The ferns with trunks are tree ferns which are native to Australia and New Zealand but not the UK and the crowns usually have to be wrapped in winter in this country as they don’t tolerate heavy frost. Definitely Jurassic Park vibes.

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Wow that’s a very high maintenance fern! But yes, they are exotic and beautiful!!

[@jfrealestate201]

Great video can't wait to see more so beautiful! New sub here

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Thanks! I subbed to your channel also. My hubby Ian is a realtor as well ;-)

[@jjsmallpiece9234]

I always thought High Force waterfall in County Durham was England's highest waterfall. It certainly has a higher volume of water flow. It is also completely natural, not channelled like the Devon waterfall. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_Force

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

You bring up an important footnote... Canonteign Falls is a manmade fall and not naturally occurring. We shall have to visit High Force sometime! It has a very powerful sounding name! Thanks for the recommendation, JJ!

[@jjsmallpiece9234]

@@MagentaOtterTravels Its quite away from Devon/Gloucestershire - maybe 250miles

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

@@jjsmallpiece9234 well, we definitely intend to visit Bamburgh and Cragside next summer... maybe we can stop on the way?

[@jjsmallpiece9234]

@@MagentaOtterTravels Drop in for a cup of tea. Sorry I rarely do coffee.

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

@@jjsmallpiece9234 👍

[@CaiandDee]

place looks amazing! Shoutout from auckland new zealand!

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Hello from Texas! Nice to meet y'all ;-) Thanks for watching! I hope you subscribe and follow our upcoming vlogs! Do you vlog mostly in New Zealand?

[@CaiandDee]

@@MagentaOtterTravels Hello! Subscribed with the bell notification 😁. At this stage yes, mostly vlogs in new zealand for now until our borders are relaxed to travel in and out again. 😄

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

@@CaiandDee New Zealand seems a very good place to be at the mo! 🇳🇿

[@FayandDanExplore]

So pretty! you have captured it beautifully, its lovely seeing UK through your eyes :) where is this place? so cool.

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

South Devon, not far from my favourite OTTER sanctuary!!!

[@andyonions7864]

I must point you in the direction of Ystradfellte in south Wales (about 80 miles from your base). It's a series of 4 completely different all spectacular waterfalls a few miles apart.

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Yes! We really need to go there! I've heard of it. I'll tell my travel planner (hubby Ian) to put it on our list of places we must go! Thanks for the suggestion, Andy! Cheers! XX Dara

[@andyonions7864]

@@MagentaOtterTravels Do take care. It's stunning but can be dangerous. My wife ended up hospitalized with hypothermia boxing day a few years ago. Had to be airlifted out... All free of course in the UK...

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Oh my goodness! How scary!! I’m always super cautious when hiking. If you watch our Hiking with Goats video from the South West coast path you’ll see I’m a big fraidy cat!

[@mamabearbabybear2059]

Could you please share location in description and great place i will definitely add in my list to visit.

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Good idea! I just put the website in the description. Note that the falls are currently closed for the winter and reopen in March. Cheers!

[@MrNathanDJNGGiles]

noun: launder; plural noun: launders a trough for holding or conveying water, especially (in mining) one used for washing ore. so looks like there was a man made launder made of timber that originally feed the waterfall

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

That makes a lot more sense than what I thought at first, which was that the timber was being laundered! LOL 😂🙄

[@iankelly5387]

Hi Dara, I did a Google search...Timber laundering means converting illegally-cut logs to legally-certified timber by exploiting legal loopholes - such as those relating to transport of timber, or certification of origin - and relying on smuggling channels to bring the goods to market.

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

@@iankelly5387 that's fascinating! When I first saw that term I thought of money laundering! Lol

[@brianrabe3825]

LEAT AND LAUNDER. At 4::45, yes, a leat is a trench to carry water, usually to a mill for the mill race. A timber launder is a launder made out of timber, i.e., wood A launder is a box shaped conduit to carry water and usually another material in a slurry. We now might call it a slurry pipeline, except a launder would have an open top, not a closed pipe. see www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3148578

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

I knew I could count on you to know things, bro! You have always been very helpful in that regard... all my life! ❤

[@toolatehello3345]

This is in Devon BTW.

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Yes it is! Devon is heaven. Your comment is making me wonder if I said in the video it was in another county? Because I’ve probably edited 100 videos since then, I don’t remember! But yes, this lovely waterfall was a short drive from my favourite otter sanctuary in Buckfastleigh, Devon. Cheers! Dara

[@toolatehello3345]

@@MagentaOtterTravels No you did say it was Devon a little later in the video. Have you been to the Lake District in the UK? You;d love it there. Both Devon and the Lake district have a problem of people buying second homes in these areas , forcing the property prices up and forcing the local populations out. You made a Lovely video

[@lynjones2461]

Timber laundering means making illegally felled trees into legally felled ones by using legal loopholes xx

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

That is really interesting! Cheers! XX Dara