Giddy Edge & High Tor in Matlock - One of the UK's most Dangerous Walks!

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Giddy Edge & High Tor in Matlock - One of the UK's most Dangerous Walks!
Join me as i take the accent of High Tor in Matlock, Derbyshire
Near the summit, i approach the World Famous Giddgy Edge, renowned for being one of the highest & most dangerous walks in the UK!
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[@bobingram6912]

'kin hell Ant, I'm trying to back away from the screen and my palms are sweating!! 😨😨😨 Braver man than I that's for sure. Well worth it though, beautiful day, great scenery. 👍❤

[@TrekkingExploration]

Glad you enjoyed it, it's not something i thought i'd be able to do. I was talking my way out of it all the way up!

[@captainnemo343]

Just turn the video off on the TV, and you are just approaching Giddy edge. What a fantastic film. I love what you are doing and I am going to Norfolk in two weeks to look at that railway on the beach. My sisters live there and I am going to get them to try and research what that line on the beach was all about. Keep doing what you’re doing it’s fantastic😮You are a very special being. Don’t stop. I’m sure that you have a big following of like minded souls!❤️❤️

[@TrekkingExploration]

I'm so glad you are enjoying them. I often think about doing giddy edge again and getting the drone to follow me. The Railway on the beach after all the comments there still seems to be no definitive answer..... Everyone coming up with the same conflicting reasons for it's existence 🤷‍♂️

[@DeneF]

They let the fireworks off from somewhere up there on bonfire night and everybody down at the bottom gets a great show. It's a lovely place but even if I did on Giddy Edge you wouldn't catch me near it. Lol. Great video. Thanks Ant.

[@exileinderby51]

Thanks for reminding me that there's a world out there! Went up High Tor years ago, looked over the edge and had a weird compulsion to jump! Wouldn't do it again and haven't been too keen on heights ever since! Apart from that, another great video.

[@TrekkingExploration]

It's unreal isn't it? I genuinely had doubt's I'd do it 😂 Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching 🙂

[@MidlandRailEnthusiast]

I walked High Tor Today il agree with you the views up there are spectacular however when on the top at High Tor it’s a scary view with a sheer drop I did walk to the edge but didn’t want to stand there too long I didn’t do the giddy edge section of the walk maybe il save that for another day it was pretty hard going down as well as going up but I enjoyed the walk like I enjoyed your video of the walk keep up the good work I look forward to watching more of your future videos until then take care and stay safe

[@royfearn4345]

It's very reassuring to see there are so many people who share my extreme fear of heights. I always thought I was a real mardy git but at least I now Know I keep good company. Respect, Ant!

[@frankfitzgerald5832]

Awesome walk and video Ant ..Giddy edge is something Else We did high tor with our friend Patrick Leach ailias The Solitary Rambler who lives in ,Matlock he does walk on youtube ..it was snowing when we did it ...you did a great job on this well done ,mate ..Frank & Lee

[@TrekkingExploration]

It was s real adrenaline rush when I had completed it. I was straight away thinking I want to go around again 😂 Glad you enjoyed it and thank you for the kind words as always 😀

[@lindamccaughey8800]

Wow and wow again. You are a hero, no way I would go around there. The views were just fantastic. What a fabulous video to see when you are locked up just fabulous. Thanks so much for taking me along. Do stay safe

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thank you very much! I'm not sure i'd do it again, it would definatly have to be dry weather to consider it

[@SMILEVIDEOTRAINS]

O WOW. sure is a bit scary, Greatly presented. 👍👍

[@martinmarsola6477]

You stopped for a cup of tea? For me it would have been something a bit stronger!!! Thanks for the video and chat. Cheers Ant!

[@oldfart6318]

A big thank you for walking and filming that. I remember doing the same walk many years ago but I can no longer achieve such feats.

[@TrekkingExploration]

This was very good fun. Eventually. I often think about going again and getting the drone to track me

[@oldfart6318]

@@TrekkingExploration Wow, what a fantastic idea, I didn't know that that was possible.

[@peterduffield221]

Awesome walk scared the hell out of me just watching you do it 😂but i will be giving it a go many thanks

[@johnlaw3323]

Brilliant filming on a fantastic walk you really captured the steepness, well done getting round it and glad you enjoyed as we all did. Many thanks.

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thankyou so much. It was an absolute joy to do it in the end, i'm really pleased you enjoyed it :)

[@TeriWilde]

Hey... I was born not far from Matlock and I used to walk home from Matlock to Wirksworth via over High Tor and Giddy Edge back in the 70s, I was only 10yrs old..!! I've walked almost every inch of the Wirksworth/Cromford/Matlock areas and all over the Peak District itself. I've been watching your videos for a while now and I'm going through your back catalogue.

[@Carolb66]

Oh wow, made me giddy just watching this! Ive been to Matlicm many tijes but not to Giddy edge, that path is unreal! Well done for walking it & filming at the ssme time. Coming down is much easier. Beautiful video Ant & brought back alot of happy memories from Matlock & Matlock Bath. ❤😊

[@richardpettet9996]

Great film as usual. Stunning views. Wouldn't get me on that footpath. Wouldn't want to meet anybody coming the other way.

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thankyou :) Luckily there is a sign at the other end, says one way only. I thought i'd filmed it but didn't sadly

[@steadyred1832]

Riber Castle, when it was still a wildlife park, was fantastic for kids. The miniature railway in the park Matlock was great as well. Anyone remember the fish (carp) in the road side ponds at Matlock Bath? Fantastic video as always, never head of Giddy Edge.

[@davejackson286]

Youcould deliver a grand piaanno along this path. Ah thepoverty of experience brigade present a huge and grateful audience

[@johnrogers2826]

What a breathtaking area! Thank you for bringing some beauty into an ugly time.

[@TrekkingExploration]

Hi John it's an absolute pleasure. Watching it now still makes my legs wobbly 😂

[@lorrainemerry8661]

Well done you. There's no way you would get me along giddy walk. You deserve a medal.

[@tinafoote9640]

Amazing Ant! I lived in Matlock over 40 years ago and went to school just below Riber castle, walked everyday from the top of the hill on the other side of the Matlock through that park (it hasn’t changed much), the castle use to be a zoo and we use to run up and around it for gym class.

[@andyprangnell6792]

Hi that reminds me of valley of the rocks on the side of exmoor. I turned back Worth a look thou

[@phonebill190]

I went up High Tor today and Giddy Edge it was fantastic

[@TrekkingExploration]

The views really make it worth it

[@DisasterthonTrueHorror]

Great video! Going doing this tomorrow

[@TrekkingExploration]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@MrRobbiegem2005]

oooooooo, I felt that in my knees when you went around that first corner. Will have to do that in the near future, Cheers

[@TrekkingExploration]

I really was doubting myself the closer I got then just went for it 😂 So good I had to go around again lol

[@seamusmcevoy2011]

Wow, that was a bit more adventurous than my railway walk yesterday - definitely squeaky bum time!! My Missus, who hates heights, nearly fainted when she saw what you were doing!!! The views from High Tor were breath-taking, they brought back some lovely memories of taking our Son to the Heights of Abraham when he was little, and having some lunch in the cafe' up there. Great weather again as well!!!

[@TrekkingExploration]

I was not convinced I would do it. All the way up I was like, nah I can't do it. It's too much. Then it just happened 🤣

[@pwhitewick]

Really enjoyed this. I can confirm that I would not have walked on the edge!

[@TrekkingExploration]

But.... what if there was tea & cake at the other end?

[@pwhitewick]

@@TrekkingExploration I did not factor this in!

[@blackjockofmangertonpele]

The closed captions are hilarious, when you get to the split in the paths, it reads 'this is where the puffs diverge.' ! Nothing to be ashamed of, heading for safety instead!

[@TrekkingExploration]

Ha ha ha that's funny

[@telquad1953]

Outstanding work. My thanks.

[@TrekkingExploration]

Many thanks!

[@tomgayle2849]

Watching this on xmas day morning , Yet another great video ..Thanks

[@nigelkthomas9501]

A dangerous walk you said. You weren’t lying!

[@TrekkingExploration]

I almost backed out numerous times

[@chrismccartney8668]

Super Video Giddy Edge is Giddy making …

[@lilchris26]

This video is one of your best, thanks for this. Not sure I could do the Giddy Edge walk, been up a few steep places but wow.

[@HobbiesAndSunshine]

Jeez, I had my hand in my mouth as you went round Giddy Edge, good on you, I'd love to walk that but just know I couldn't, just as well I'm in Devon. Fabulous video Ant, thank you 😀

[@williamdom3814]

Exactly how I felt!

[@TrekkingExploration]

Glad you enjoyed it, i could have easily chickened out lol The closer i got the more edgy i got, then just went for it

[@roberthingston7540]

Thanks for the tour. Going up there tomorrow as I live near the park. Might be too icy on Giddy Edge, though

[@jontait8112]

Another great video, thanks. Have to say you're a braver man than I am; watching gave me the same sweaty palms as I used to get watching Fred Dibnah swinging around the top of a huge chimney on a boatswain's chair!

[@TrekkingExploration]

Good old Fred 🙂 I'm pleased you enjoyed it Jon as much as I enjoyed doing it 😄

[@jontait8112]

@@TrekkingExploration I was very lucky and once met Fred, and had a guided tour of his back garden! Wonderful chap... no airs and graces at all, and exactly the same in the flesh as he appeared on screen. RIP.

[@andrewmarriott4033]

Went up there when I was a lad 45 years ago never been back since I’m I tempted not sure great video thou 👍

[@TrekkingExploration]

Glad you enjoyed it. I'll probably leave it now, won't go again

[@darrenbush4491]

Wow that was a good walk Ant it does look worth a look,the drone was ideal for that walk super views.

[@Nelg230]

Same as you, never thought I'd be able to walk Giddy Edge but done it a few times now. Gonna become a time when the path becomes so narrow they'll close it.

[@AberystwythStation]

A beautiful day for a lovely walk 👍 🚶. Looks like you had a giddy (good) day out! Enjoyed seeing the footage from the walk 🎥📷🎬🎞️. The girder bridge at the end looked quite nice! Especially with all the bolts visible to the eye. Stay safe mate, GWR

[@TrekkingExploration]

Glad you enjoyed it. The bridge over the Derwent, if i see anything like that i just have to inckude it. It was smashing up there

[@bobmoorcroft8447]

Fantastic video. Perhaps your best yet! Like almost everyone else I really felt the suspense and told myself that you had made the video so you must have made it! Lovely part of the country too. I have made a note to visit the Peak District more when we can all get out and about again.

[@TrekkingExploration]

Hello Bob thankyou so much for your kind words. I was doubting myself the closer i got, then once i'd had a break and taken in the views i just went for it. Thankyou for watching :)

[@trainsinkansas576]

Thanks for stopping at War Memorial. Meriden, Kansas

[@martinkendall3939]

No way would I do that well done

[@Jimyjames73]

Great views!!! 🙂🚂🚂🚂

[@alanlake5220]

Great video, want to go back there and explore, when this is all over, lovely part of the country

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks Alan. I'm slowly compiling a large list of locations 🙂

[@amberdy12]

Brave ! Think I would have gone the easy way

[@TrekkingExploration]

I did that too on the way back to the start to have another go. Thanks for watching :)

[@barbhenderson4867]

No way would I have walked round giddy edge, your brave, lovely video xx

[@TrekkingExploration]

Hi Barbara thank you for watching and I'm pleased you enjoyed it too 😃

[@b4mouse]

It seems such a distant memory when we could go outside. Great film Ant.

[@TrekkingExploration]

It seems twice as long doesn't it? I've been out locally for short periods but it's not the same. It'll come good 😊

[@susanlampshire639]

Thanks for filming that…..so I don’t have to walk it! So scary!

[@TrekkingExploration]

Glad you enjoyed it and thank you for watching. It's certainly an amazing place 😃

[@johnbacon6674]

ABSOLUTELY BREATH TAKING Thanks Ant keep safe

[@TrekkingExploration]

I knew you'd enjoy this one more than usual 😉 Glad you enjoyed it and I appreciate your kind words 😀

[@christinegibbins6105]

wow what a walk. amazing views, thank you

[@TrekkingExploration]

Hello 😀 It was breathtaking 😍 a real hidden gem

[@jonathanrogers7278]

great film ant but I don't think you would get me on the giddy edge your a braver man than me,keep it up mate,

[@TrekkingExploration]

Morning Jonathan, I didn't think I would. Not sure I'd go again either 😬 Glad you enjoyed it 😀

[@roytabberer7427]

My stomach was churning just watching the video. Absolutely lovely. Something tells me that you won't attempt that on your pushbike though.

[@TrekkingExploration]

It's that corner, right at the start where you look like the path just drops 😂

[@rodnelson2651]

Scary! But loved it. Thanks for producing this😁

[@TrekkingExploration]

Hello Rod, glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching 🙂

[@MrTrollRaven]

Me and my friend did this walk yesterday, it was a little scary in places. I want to do it again 😁

[@andrewb9790]

I live 30 mins from Matlock and I've head of Giddy Edge but never seen it ... And I never want to for real! That was a scary video! I enjoyed it but I was scared for you!

[@TrekkingExploration]

I was talking myself out of it the higher and closer i got, once i'd done it i was like a kid and went around to do it again 😂

[@andrewb9790]

@@TrekkingExploration You couldn't pay me to do it! I've lived in this area for 19 years and you show me places that are close by and I didn't know about, thank you!

[@janepatricia8779]

Well all i can say Ant is, Your grounded untill you promise not to go along Giddy Edge again,😂😂😂😂😂 ,good video,lovely views,we have walked up there and down into Matlock Bath,(not along Giddy Edge though)we had some good outings to Riber Castle didnt we,🤗 x

[@TrekkingExploration]

I promise not to do it again 😂

[@janepatricia8779]

@@TrekkingExploration 😂😂😂😂

[@megx6987]

Do a video on the chasms surrounding the area! I found a weird gate thing covering one of the caves! Spooky stuff. Good video by the way :D

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks for the idea! I'd like to go back to maybe drone myself walking it also :)

[@robertbruce7686]

You earn your mountain goat badge m8!

[@TrekkingExploration]

Ha ha cheers Robert 🙂

[@deanroberts6335]

Iv done the giddy 5 times now. Even did it yday and it was windy!!!!!! I want something more dangerous now!

[@suzyqualcast6269]

Latest threat is to stamp flat Starkeholmes Allotments site, just below Riber, for some luverly super xpensive houses with views. It's being fought btw.

[@markwng]

That looks exciting..

[@TrekkingExploration]

It was once I'd plucked up the courage to do it 😀

[@ianmcquade7397]

Did that walk a couple of years ago chickened out of giddy edge fab views

[@TrekkingExploration]

I thought that i may do also, the closer i got to the top

[@mitchb77]

That’s my constipation sorted!!

[@socklesslad]

High Tor has to be one of my favourite views. Giddy Edge is an experience - I'm happy to do it but I know plenty of people who it'd make very uncomfortable!

[@TrekkingExploration]

I loved it up there. I'd do it again 😂

[@freddiebozwell7049]

Hello, could you give a link to this walk, thanks from Sheffield.

[@locallyn5643]

Geart video thank you,😀 That is one walk I would do but I would be alone as other half hates heights.

[@TrekkingExploration]

You and me both! I'd be more worried i think about how the other person was getting on and not concentrating myself

[@elvanrensburg881]

You can walk most of this without getting too close to the edge and feeling to jelly legged. You can get up really high but still feel safe as the the paths are quite wide and you can stay well away from the edges.

[@Gregdotgreg]

I feel ill just watching the video!

[@williamdom3814]

Probably the scariest video I've watched on KZbin, and I was born in Matlock.

[@TrekkingExploration]

May be the scariest place i've been too! I could have easily backed out

[@OldskoolK31]

I was expecting Rainworth to Blidworth

[@mroconnell1775]

top vid

[@gedhuffadine1873]

Where did you start from and finish and how long ? Just subbed

[@allanbooth8301]

I did this today..I don't like big heights..my legs went to jelly but I did it..it's my worst fear

[@TrekkingExploration]

Brilliant isn't it? 😃

[@martynlewis5901]

At 17:55 please go left!

[@dizzyden1]

Love it 😍👀

[@TrekkingExploration]

🙂🦄❤️

[@deanroberts6335]

Disclaimer: the giddy edge isn't very scary at all. It's very easy to navigate and completely safe.

[@megx6987]

Me and my partner walked the other way up :)

[@TrekkingExploration]

It's great isn't it? I'll definitely go back. Thank you for watching 🙂

[@davehunt-jx7vm]

When walking on these dangerous footpaths do you ever get the urge to toss yourself off

[@TrekkingExploration]

😂😂😂🤷🤷🤷

[@davehunt-jx7vm]

@@TrekkingExploration That footpath goes up to High Tor is where our horses are, and I live just at the bottom of Pic Tor, Next time I do Giddy Edge on the Mountain Bike I will have to film it. Joking aside great vid and caught the views great. I consider myself lucky having such a great back yard.

[@hardefitness3326]

Interested

[@davejackson286]

One of the uks most dangerous walks? Have you tried hyson green friday saturday night?

[@TrekkingExploration]

That's The UK's most dangerous walk 😂

[@themagicrat8803]

I would need a harness, parachute and diaper to attempt that.

[@jostrange-webb1138]

lol this is not scary if you grew up round here. This is a great smoking spot :D

[@TrekkingExploration]

I'd definitely do it again. Once I'd done it the first time I was like a kid, I want another go! 🤣

[@jostrange-webb1138]

@@TrekkingExploration totally agree! My 1st go round I cried like a baby 🤣

[@TrekkingExploration]

Exactly that 🤣🤣

[@davejackson286]

You could without too mu h inconvinience deliver a piano along giddy edge. Dave matlock.

[@martinpiggins5772]

👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@TrekkingExploration]

😃😃😃

[@Bigshag420]

Have you been up hellvelyn

[@TrekkingExploration]

It's definitely on the list it makes this look pretty easy apparently

[@Bigshag420]

@@TrekkingExploration aha yea I’ve just been there for my first time yesterday I am in so much pain today also scariest experience of my life