Pennine Way 2019 - Day 15 - Byrness to Kirk Yetholm

Day 15 and the final day of the #PennineWay adventure for 2019. Byrness to Kirk Yetholm via the Cheviot hills along the border ridge between England and Scotland. I was treated to 'fantastic' weather and it made it a day to remember for the rest of my life. 28.5 miles, 1600 metres of ascent and 1 huge smile on my face. Thank you for following my journey, I appreciate it more than words can describe. Long live #TeamHobNob #HobNobHeads
My 15 Day Itinerary with distances, links to maps, videos, accomodation and prices - docs.google.co...
Fundraising for the mental health charity Mind - www.justgiving...
Map - my.viewranger.c...

[@richardjones7984]

Wow, having a stone path and GPS makes the walk very different from staggering through the mist using a compass , a map, and a wish and a prayer. I do think that having a couple of companions is always a good idea. You have done well overcoming a mental barrier and you are right that many people are having trouble going outside their front door these days and I can count myself as one of them.

[@DeanRead]

Thanks for watching this series of videos Richard, I wish you all the best for 2024 and hope you get out there for an adventure soon.

[@JimMcCarthy1]

A fantastic achievement and bringing daily enjoyment to #HobNobHeads worldwide for the past two weeks! Much respect too for the thousands raised for Mind!!

[@LowPlainsDrifter60]

Many a hobnob shall be dunked today in thy honour Mr. Dean. And well done Lisa, she was clearly the winner.

[@myleschuter6289]

Congratulations Dean on making it the whole way 3 years ago. Only intended to watch the first part as we will be walking in the southern dales next week, but was hooked to the end. Your descent of The Cheviot reminds me of walking down Blencathra in the Lakes last year. So hard on the knees and then the sheer joy of walking on the level again! Great charity happy to support too.

[@DeanRead]

Thanks for watching and donating Myles, I really appreciate it. The Pennine Way is such an amazing trail, I'm a little obsessed with it these days. Blencathra certainly has some steep descents 👍

[@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling]

You could see the elation increasing as you neared the end. A brilliant hike, perfectly narrated, and a pleasure to binge watch. Belated congratulations. Kudos.

[@DeanRead]

It was one of the best days hiking I've ever done, A truly memorable end to a great trip. Life has changed a lot for me since then but I still look back on this trip with a real fondness

[@stephenhawley2160]

Big congrats Dean on completing the Pennine Way, wonderful achievement. Great set of videos thumbs up to every one. Thank you so much for taking us on your journey up the back bone of Britain, fantastic, thanks again Dean. All the best.

[@DeanRead]

Thanks for watching Stephen, it was one of the greatest experiences of my life. Something I'll never forget and an adventure I'd been wanting to tick off for some time. All the best, Dean.

[@sophiegreen2802]

What the heck am I going to watch now I'm so pleased for you after the last time and all the donations wow ,so sit back put your feet up relax boy have you earned it massive massive thumbs up Dean many congratulations by by

[@russellcradduck6320]

Thank you so much for posting this great series of videos, Dean. I did the southern half of the PW in the summer of 2005 in sections, south to north. My brother and I went as far as Bowes in a series of long weekend walks and we then returned to do Bowes to KY in one hit in May 2006. This wasn't enough for us, so we returned in Sept 2007 to do it properly, this time from north to south - 14 days' walking plus a rest day at Dufton youth hostel. We wild camped and used hostels and it is by far our favourite LD trail in the UK (we've also done the C2C, WH Way and Offa's Dyke). Your videos brought back so many great (and not so great) memories and you capture not only the physical challenge but the logistical difficulties and, of course, the mental side of things. I am now thinking of doing the PW again next year but, as I'm in my 60s, it'll be B&Bs rather than wild camping! Thanks again.

[@DeanRead]

Thanks for watching Russell, it really was a fantastic trip and something I'll be able to remember vividly thanks to these videos. I'd love to do it again and possibly go north to south... Some day :-) All the best, Dean.

[@fantasise2k]

Flapjack Guy here Dean. Congratulations on making it to the end. It was a fantastic effort by you not only to complete the walk, but to keep on top of editing and posting your videos. Now you've done all this though, your fans are going to require more and more videos! Congratulations and take it easy.

[@ICR68]

People are still watching your Pennine Way walk videos, Dean! Thoroughly enjoyed your journey and am beginning viewing the rest of your library. I shall definitely be looking out for you and Lisa whenever I am hiking the Glorious Peak District. Fantastic, mate!

[@NotAFanAnymore]

Two years to the day. FANTASTIC!

[@DeanRead]

Thanks for watching all the videos Johnny, I really appreciate it. Looks like you did them all back to back so that must have been a marathon. I really enjoyed the Pennine Way, it was a life changing experience in many ways and something I look back on with great fondness. I hope to have another experience like that again soon. All the best, Dean

[@MrJan50]

Just got back from raising money for Mind at the North East Skinny Dip. Well done , young man. Not merely a fantastic achievement but a magnificent one. Stand tall, if you can stand tomorrow.

[@russellhaydon5736]

Dean, Claire and I have been following your videos for sometime now. Love your presentation style, music appreciation and passion for the great outdoors which we share. We watched your entire Pennine Way epic journey from start to finish last night. It was fabulous and we both really enjoyed it. 20 years ago, I walked the West Highland Way with 3 friends over 6 days via B&Bs. Despite significant pre adventure training, we all had various injuries at the end......even my eyebrows hurt !! As I recall, some parts of the walk were extremely hard yards; the Loch Lomond forest section for example just went on forever. So, to walk at least double the distance of the WHW as you did and as a solo walk for the most part was inspiring to the rest of us mere mortals. Also loved your recent Yosemite adventure. Your work is outstanding KZbin entertainment. Take care and we look forward to your next adventure.

[@elizabethgoodyer6073]

Really enjoyed watching your journey. I walked the penine way nearly 40 yrs ago .I have to say many parts of it look like they have become more walker friendly and of course when I did it we didn't have mobile phones or sat nav. I followed the foot steps of Wainright with map and compass. We had to physically cross water courses without these wooden bridges I see now. But a huge well done to you for achieving this expedition it remains a hard task .Thank you for sharing it . I'm nearly 61 yrs old now and you gave me some happy memories.

[@davidwalton2549]

No words would describe this....well done Dean....🤯🤯🤯

[@mattlake9104]

Stayed with Joyce and Colin on my last night of the Pennine Way, absolutely fantastic people and and a brilliant place to stay

[@bobbyshafto3259]

This is a monumental achievement Dean,well done ! You were so lucky with the weather and having Lisa as your "emotional support crew" and obviously the Hobnobs were essential (and will be accompanying me on all future walks). You managed to keep the narration interesting throughout also. My wife and I walked south from Border Hotel a few years ago and reached the refuge hut (the one you didn't go in) and we've also been there having walked from the Mounthooly Bunk-house in College Valley.,it's a truly wonderful area/wilderness. I will now explore your other videos as I've Subscribed to your KZbin channel. I think you're a truly inspirational bloke.

[@DeanRead]

Thanks for watching and for your kind words. This was one of my greatest experiences to date and a trip I look back on with a real fondness. My life has changed a lot since this trip but one thing remains the same.... HobNobs are the king of biscuits 🤣

[@bobbyshafto3259]

@@DeanRead LEGEND !

[@stevebooth9246]

Dean, nothing but admiration, your Lisa is a star. Think that the cause you chose along the way is great. I think a lot of people have mental issues and don't even realize. Walking is a great way to clear the mind and makes you feel better, you might not even know that its doing that and its hard to explain to others that walking can really make you feel better if your having a bad day. It's been amazing following your adventure and the mileage you've covered. Respect. I'm just recovering from a week in Cornwall, about 60 miles walked, mainly on coastal paths, but nothing in your league. I will add a small donation to your just giving page, as I feel it's for a great cause. Look forward to more of your adventures in the future. Steve

[@tommybrxb]

Hi Dean, just finished watching your Pennine Way odyssey and thoroughly enjoyed it.. thank you. I am now cooking up a plan to follow in your footsteps as soon as lockdown allows! You have been a truly inspirational.. top bloke. Best wishes from Derbyshire.

[@DeanRead]

Excellent Tommy, fingers crossed we can return to normality again soon. If you need info about the distances, accommodation, maps and prices then I've included a link to a spreadsheet in the description of this video. All the best from a Derbyshire lad in South Yorkshire 😎👍

[@juliecase624]

Congrats Dean!! Murray and I are at Heathrow watching this now. So sad # TeamHobNob's is disbanding, but so happy we all made it. Glad you had the best weather for filming..we had the traditional low mist, rain and wind but it was beautiful just the same. Well done on the fundraising,bit more will be coming. Good job Lisa you were there for Dean all the way 🙂

[@DeanRead]

So glad I met you both and really enjoyed our walks and chats together, wishing you both a safe journey home. #TeamHobNob will live on in our hearts and minds :-) haha. Take care, All the best, Dean.

[@E-outdoorCoUk]

Brilliant job Dean in every way.I have loved following you every day of your walk it brought back many great memories of my own PW adventure. You certainly deserved your half pint. Clive

[@gillhepp7760]

Have watched your journey well after the fact, and just before my own starting this Friday. So entertaining and very helpful. Congratulations on completing. What a journey!

[@DeanRead]

Thanks for watching Gill and all the best for your Pennine Way adventure 👍👍

[@davejobling1998]

Dare I say ..FANTASTIC...massive well done Dean. Also, slightly bonkers..28 miles and 5K+ ascent on the last day !! If I ever do it , that last leg will be in two days for me.

[@mrskinflint99]

What a fabulous achievement Dean. I was up in the Scottish Borders while your daily updates would ping through on my phone. I didn't have the opportunity to catch up with them all until I returned home. Really enjoyed the whole adventure from start to finish - really inspirational. Top man and a top effort - well done. ATB - Paul

[@GreencampRhodie]

Well done Dean! And your supportive partner, friends, fellow hikers / walkers, route services & employer.

[@mikesaunders4775]

I've just watched all 15 episodes , one after the other today. Congratulations on every level Dean. A great trip and a worthy cause.

[@DeanRead]

Hi Mike, thank you so much for watching. Also thank you for binge watching them too, that's quite an undertaking 👍😎 The Pennine Way was one of the great experiences of my life so far, I'm so happy it went the way it did and I look back on it all with great fondness. I would love to be setting off on the trail again today and reliving it, to meet the people, have the time to process thoughts in my mind. It was so valuable to me mentally and I'm really glad I decided to support the charity too. All the best, Dean

[@ritaharris2372]

Thanks Dean I am 71 and have followed the full 15 days of the Pennines on the Elliptical machine since the lockdown.. Now on the next challenge

[@mikemcloughlin883]

Loved this Dean...spent the last week and more watching....well done!

[@DeanRead]

Thanks for watching Mike, the Pennine Way was one of the greatest experiences of my life. All the best, Dean.

[@mikemcloughlin883]

@@DeanRead thanks for reply....really inspired me to look at doing a long distance walk....I do lots of day walks but never done anything beyond. Love your videos.

[@paulmerryman]

Amazing achievement Dean, one you will never forget. We plodded the extra 9 miles through Byrness, and stopped overnight in the Lamb Hill hut. A night to remember.

[@jencam6854]

🎉🎉🎉☀️🥾⛰🐑🐐🐄🥃🍪🍪🍪 Congratulations on your achievement and for raising money for charity!!! I really enjoyed watching your journey everyday 😀

[@PaulFreeman1]

Epic walk and epic set of videos. well done. Never has half a pint been more earned

[@affalaffaa]

Well done and thanks for showing this. Can't wait to tick this one off myself. Videos like these just help to make a walk a bit more easier to plan. And nice to see it sunny as I'll need to re-watch after I do it in the driving rain that I can almost guarantee will happen.

[@darrenlowe9371]

What an inspiration you are Dean 👏 from Derbyshire myself and starting the pennine way this Saturday 11/6/22... well done buddy 👏 👍

[@DeanRead]

Thanks for watching Darren and I hope you have a great adventure on the Pennine Way. We are doing the Montane Spine Challenger Race a week on Saturday so looking forward to another adventure along the PW too 👍

[@roys6339]

Well done Dean, I'm nearly 12 months late watching but really enjoyed it .

[@DeanRead]

Thanks for watching Roy, wishing I was doing the Pennine Way again at the moment. Perhaps north to south though :-)

[@roys6339]

@@DeanRead haha, yes go for it Dean. Think LDWAs bit much for me but after 10 year absence I returned to Peak District post lock down for something a bit more challenging than flattish walks in the midland countryside and managed half day walks up Kinder Scout and The Great Ridge . So the moral is definitely don't beat yourself up. Going to do The Roaches next. Maybe we we will pass on the trail one day Dean , selfie sticks and GoPros at the ready. Lol. Take care

[@philipscott9238]

Just watched again your great pennine way hiking well done dean wishing you all the best 👍

[@DeanRead]

Thanks for watching Philip, it was a great adventure

[@royfearn4345]

Thank you so much for taking me along with you on your epic journey (in every sense). Born in Derby, I know what it is to walk in the Peak and the Staffordshire Moorlands. I always had a desire to walk the Pennine Way but age and joints have crept up on me and I know I will never achieve this feat now, so many thanks for being my eyes and legs. So well done. Respect.

[@DeanRead]

Thank you for watching Roy, so glad I could take people along with me for the adventure. The Pennine Way was a really great trip, I'm craving another asap. All the best, Dean

[@phill2383]

What a Fantastic Achievement - Very Inspirational and a fantastic cause. Well Done Dean #teamhobknob

[@pauljohnson9347]

Firstly congratulations on completing. Secondly thank you for sharing everyday, I like so many couldn't wait to see your days journey and I have loved it. Great achievement and excellent videos. Thanks PJ 👍👌

[@andrewwhalley1967]

You did it! Well done Dean. Your videos of this mighty walk have given me great entertainment over the last few lockdown days. Fabulous achievement. Carry on making em. I'm off to make a donation to Mind...

[@delmiller4184]

Wow! You've finished. Congratulations Dean. I loved the moorland scenery on that last leg.

[@rlrphotography-uk]

What a fantastic Achievement well done .you deserve all the credit and good will you can get. You will be missed now you have completed the walk. have to watch some thing else . Will donate and thankyou very much for entertaining us for the last 15 days ,its been wonderful. ive done the Yorkshire 3 peaks many moons ago and it was great to see it again .look forward to another adventure when you recover .

[@Dorset_Phil]

What a great video log. It has been fantastic following your journey. I think that you should have some 'Team Nobhob' t shirts made up to help fund your adventures. ATB, Phil

[@DeanRead]

Haha that's not a bad idea, when I do my next walk #TeamHobNob will have to make a return. Thanks for watching Philip

[@philipswift2948]

Congratulations and very well done Dean, very much enjoyed your daily efforts through your excellant videos.

[@Martycycleman]

Grat videos Dean. I only started watching for a few tips but got a lot lot more. Top bloke happy wanderings

[@DeanRead]

Thanks for watching all the way through Marty and I hope you have a great adventure if you're planning to walk the Pennine Way

[@arthurjanicelast7231]

Good job, Dean. we are from Canada, there is one trail called Bruce Trail in Ontario, Canada world-famous hike, which is over 900 km. Well Done.

[@DeanRead]

Thanks for watching Arthur and Janice, it was a truly magnificent adventure and one that I'll never forget. Canada is definitely on my bucket list 👍

[@spursod]

Well done Dean! My wife (Christine) and I have so very much enjoyed your journey, having watched every minute. Thus we have completed the Pennine Way by proxy. As a form of penance, but also as a mark of our admiration, I will be heading over to the Just Giving page and making our humble offering. MIND is such a worthy charity, and I am proud to have been able to help them in the past. As we do live in "Chez Vegas", we hope to bump into you in a local hostelry! Thanks again for two weeks of education, visual beauty (not you!) and entertainment. I even forgive you for calling us "hobnobheads" :)

[@spursod]

PS - Who was the guy you met on the video today (with the beard)? Does he VLOG?

[@gillianstapleton7741]

Well done! A fantastic achievement and a shed load of money raised for a good cause into the bargain. David Freeman's missis is right though - we'll all miss it x

[@chrischadwick]

Fantastic Dean. I’ve watched all the videos and have enjoyed every one of them. I’m planning on doing the Pennine Way solo next year so the videos have been really helpful. All the best!

[@DeanRead]

Thanks for watching Chris, I wish you all the best with your Pennine Way adventure

[@almontepaolilli4909]

Great walk. You made the journey in top shape and on schedule. Another adventure complete. I enjoy your videos interesting as well as enjoyable. Celebrate your success.

[@TheKinlock]

Fantastic, congratulations I got busy after day 11 and have just caught up with the videos, I couldn’t of watched anyone else complete this huge challenge, your a top fella, Thanks for sharing your whole journey

[@DeanRead]

Thank you for your kind words and thanks for watching. It was a great trip

[@nigelharness9032]

congratulations on completing the pw remember your failed 2013 bid great that you put them demons too bed excellent watch and wonderful weather and that feeling of completing any long distance walk is priceless cheers nigel

[@RobKnightrkphotographic]

Top job Deano, congratulations on smashing it...... great achievement.

[@paulstrachan5347]

My wife and I so envious of your amazing effort,always fancied doing pennine way,bit old now,we love your bids, like you we love peak district, living in derby,not million miles away. Maybe bump into you one day,spend many happy easy walking up edale kinder area, love great ridge. Can't see how to donate to mind, i suffer with issues,PTSD. My demons always with me, take care mate

[@garyhampton9884]

Great achievement, well done. I have just watched all the videos over 3 days. I’ll be following in your footsteps soon.

[@DeanRead]

Thanks for watching Gary, fingers crossed we can get back to some long distance walking again soon. I'd love to walk the PW again but perhaps north to south next time

[@andysadventures3910]

Really enjoyed watching your adventure Dean in chunks of a couple of episodes an evening. Massive congratulations for your achievement and beating the 2013 demon and also doing something good to help us all mark it with you with the donation page. Always an inspiration watching your videos....but will miss this series. Roll on the next one!

[@theoutdooryorkshireman8723]

Congratulations Dean, really enjoyed watching, well done 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@razifmahathir2437]

Absolutely awesome achievement Dean. Go Team Hobnob 🤚

[@jamesallen2659]

Awesome achievements, both the walk and the fundraising, and you should feel very proud of yourself. Every one of the videos has been top class viewing, and now I need to find an equally good way to fill that time in my morning - not sure it is going to be possible. Thank you for sharing the experience

[@mow-zr6ni]

Well done certainly blessed with the weather going across the Cheviots

[@edsloan]

Totally well deserved, congrats Dean for completing the whole way. You are such an inspiration, both indoors and outdoors! Enjoy that half pint son, time to rest your feet!

[@davidsfreeman]

My wife just said. You’ll miss it won’t you? It’s true.

[@paulhnatuszka6850]

What a fantastic journey so sad its over. Well done dean. more please. You are the hobnob king.

[@gazgazmag4729]

Dean, you are a legend, thank you so much for taking us along with you. I will miss logging on each evening to follow your adventure. All the very best mate ........ regards, Garry

[@paupersperegrination8665]

Sharen and I enjoyed every minute of this. Even though I must admit I never want to hear the "f" word again, haha. Well done and we are just waiting for your next long walk.

[@4seasonbackpacking]

Well done mate and you did the extra bit fantastic weather as well. I ended up camping about 2km before The Cheviot had a fantastic sunset and sunrise. Videos to come next few days.

[@stephenbell342]

Well done Dean have a safe journey back to the glorious Peak District

[@RamblyAndy]

Massive congratulations on your achievement Dean! That's a hefty final day, the trusty Cicerone guide puts that at 28 miles and 1610m vert, so even as a stand-alone challenge day that's further than the Yorkshire 3 Peaks... Well done.

[@sarahskerritt8228]

Hi Dean, me and my family were the first to feature on the PW adventure. We have been following you every day. What an epic effort we are so proud you completed the PW. Well done. I work in MH so what you have raised for the Mind charity is awesome.

[@lunalight3612]

Today is my birthday and your video was a great gift.

[@steve54brown]

That`s some walk mate, I will put that on my bucket list for next year when I retire..Hope to say hello to you at the next G.N.B.C. Lisa is a star , once again thank you for motivating me to get off my arse and get out there !!!

[@MarkTayloroutdoors]

Massive congratulations on completing the PW and also on raising a great amount for charity 😎 really enjoyed this series, you did a fantastic job editing on the go and uploading daily. Can’t wait to attempt this myself in the future Thanks for sharing this wonderful adventure Atb Mark

[@thebeast2746]

Well done pal just watched all your Pennine way videos sat at home on lockdown 2020. 🍻

[@markusfen01]

Very well done Dean! I can't imagine what it would have been like walking over the Cheviots today though.....grim.

[@marioruta683]

Just come across your adventures on utube, Fantastic!

[@DeanRead]

Thanks for watching Mario 👍

[@TheCoopsvids]

Well done mate an epic adventure 👍🏻🍺🍺

[@DeanRead]

Thanks for watching 👍😎

[@LundysWildcampBushcraft]

WOW CONGRATULATIONS dean your the man my hat goes off to you great achievement and what a lot of money you have raised for a great charity loved every minute of it what am I going to watch in the mornings after work 😂😂 ATVB Jimmy 😎😎🤟🤟🤟🤟👍👍👍🍺🍺🍺

[@pauladams6969]

Many congratulations matey. Loved your series and your jokes. I really liked the one bout the bogs from day 14. I look forward to watching all your others and any new ones that you will make. All the best and well done.

[@paulg.1883]

Congratulations on finishing the PW... a really fine and interesting series of videos... well done!

[@EnglishmaninMalta]

Well done !! Great walk....wish you the best

[@276tracey]

So very pleased for you...have loved every video... What an achievement...good on ya !! And raised loads of money too .... Looking forward to your next journey

[@AndyWragg]

Congratulations Dean - great achievement. Please watch out for the post trail blues, and keep the Just Giving page open till at least Wednesday if you will.

[@alastairharvey7057]

Well done. Really great achievement both the walk and the fund raising.

[@richardhunt3698]

Superb series of videos. Congratulations.

[@ageor007]

Congratulations and well done Dean. I enjoyed your videos. I have followed your trek from the Blue Mountains, Australia. I have done the Wainwright Coast to Coast but would love to do this one some time. You have made it look so easy. Thanks for putting it up on You Tube.

[@killeenoutdoors]

Congratulations and well done Dean. Just watched all 15 installments. Inspirational stuff. I'm a Peak District wanderer myself and recognise many of the places in you're videos. I do a lot of walking and camping but usually on sites. This year I have managed to do 2 wild camps at Back Forest, Luds Church. Just one nighters. Managed to upload 2 really short vids on here. I want to get my own little channel going but I need better tech, equipment and knowhow. Thanks to you're great work. Cheers and all the best.

[@galecoren5451]

Congratulations! What a remarkable achievement. And thank you for raising awareness and donations for an incredible charity.

[@BASHADweller]

Well done Dean. Great achievement and great to raise so much money for charity also. Thanks for sharing. Atb Shaun

[@mickswanderings7500]

Brilliant Dean. Inspirational on so many levels. Congratulations on completing all 268 miles.

[@thedaftestnameicouldthinko8233]

Congratulations! Vlogging every day as well as doing the walk is a great effort. Well done,

[@grandaddennis]

Well done mate, was gutted when you didn't finish the first time, I only made it halfway last year but so proud of you, loved following your journey, absolute legend!

[@richardburton-melling5731]

Congratulations what a great achievement both the walking and the fund raising

[@therossendalerambler-mikei7294]

Congratulations Dean been a great watch must take you ages to put all these videos together - you must enjoy doing them.

[@sclarke1221]

Thanks for sharing your journey Dean well done

[@thegeordiefellwalker8878]

huge well done dean & 15 days . I actually got a little emotional watching it. thought we might of had a proposal at the end lol. again well done & atb Geordie.

[@christophersmith2689]

Hi dean Congrats mate very well done loved watching every vlog superb Coast to coast next mate lol Take care dean atvb chris

[@ipb1966]

Fantastic - well done you - truly inspirational. I’m near Morpeth and expecting rain today - you really did do well with the weather.

[@BHartworks]

Congratulations! Well done for conquering your demons and the Pennine Way. Brilliant. And top marks to Lisa for the support along the way :-)

[@dannyevos]

Well Done that last section looked tough..... Great achievement

[@alanguthrie8415]

Great stuff dean fantastic man well dun 👍

[@andrew-ge3sz]

What a journey I've enjoyed every episode safe journey home and put your feet up have a brew and a biscuit.......may i recommend hob nobs 🤔