Hadrians Wall Coast To Coast Walk Day 1 of 7

The beginning of my Hadrians wall coast to coast walk where I am trying to raise £5,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support. After a great start, things soon take a turn for the worse as a rest turns into a problem.
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[@olddirtypockets7303]

There is a reason you have a quarter of a million followers. You are a master story teller. Its honest. It's not over produced. It doesn't matter if you are cooking, demonstrating a product, or taking a walk. We love it!

[@ktkat1949]

Dear Dan: Please do not ask me how I found your channel. I just stumbled on it as I am (was not) interested in metal detecting. However, when I saw that you were at Carlisle I had stop and now I am hooked. My grandparents came from Carlisle and immigrated to Canada before the Great War. I have visited my cousins who still live there (including one who has been the mayor) many times. However, I have not been back in years and it is wonderful to see how the town has changed. Having said all that I just love your videos. You are so funny and upbeat all the time and with your interest in history rather than 'treasure' makes it even more fascinating for me as I am, also a real history buff. Watching your vids has been a real joy for me also as I am recovering from major knee surgery so my garden has gone to pot this spring and probably the summer. A lot of the time I am just stuck resting my leg. Definitely will be making an donation to the McMillan and am eagerly awaiting Day 4 of your trek. Best wishes from British Columbia Canada. PS I must say I haven't laughed as hard in years as I did at the video of the sheep chasing your through the field I have watched it three times!

[@tennesseegem1063]

The hardest part for anything is to get started. Keep up the good work. Good video.

[@Kilbot192]

YES! I have been looking forward to seeing this series since last year! Thanks for taking the trouble of bringing us along.

[@danielfrost7307]

Completed this walk today. 1 day of walking an 4 days of limping. The hills nearly killed me off, but it was an experience I won't forget. Thank you Dan for giving me an idea what I was in for an sharing such an amazing first name.

[@andrewdonner3186]

Ty's for walking for cancer its Tina writing right now I bet cancer three times it was in my leg and I just want to say with everyone just doing what they can then we will bet all cancers .

[@brandoncurtis3882]

been very excited to see these videos I know youv been planning it for awhile, keep up the awesome work Dan love the videos.

[@brandoncurtis3882]

You don't have to try, love every single video you've posted.

[@grayfox4554]

Your doing great. Don't despair. I can't do what your doing. Not at all. My right leg was amputated Christmas Eve 2013. So to do what your doing would be fantastic. I'll tell you one thing in my dreams I walk and run. Some days I wake up very upbeat you know. Check your feet for blisters and elevate them after each day but you already know that. What your doing is heroic. Keep it up. Good luck and may God bless you.

[@1TexasAllyn]

Congrats on day one. I've never done that before. Your doing it for a good cause Dan, because my wife died from cancer over ten years past, so I know that your doing it for a good cause. Thank you Deep Digger Dan !

[@leerobo7431]

It was nice meeting you Dan! :) looking forward to more videos!

[@sandymcgill1910]

You need cotton socks with no dye in them, then change your socks half way through the day. A change of foot wear helps too.

[@herbertsusmann986]

Great start of the trip! Enjoyed seeing the countryside and the cows. I'm sure when you get to the wall part it will be even better! Can't wait!

[@stateofdisorder1]

So proud of you Hun, hang in there, take it easy and take care, we love you!

[@tracyjamestavares3255]

Thanx so much 4 takin us ! , your the arms an legs for sum of us . Very muck luk an blessins on yr voyage . If those darn pubs keep jumpin infront of ya , please have one for the Vets.

[@alaalpha9940]

Another great video dan! Good job on the first few miles.... im sure the rest would of been quicker without the beer... but much more boring! lol. Oh and well done Lee, on donating and on meeting Dan!

[@shanusav]

Dan, if you want to be remembered more than 3 years after you die you should start a rumor that you will be buried with all the loot that you have uncovered over the years. Yep, Dan, will be deep dug up... maybe even by those legal grave robbers masquerading as archeologists.

[@candysantillo3325]

LOL!

[@heavyglassglass]

You're Deep Digger Dan! You'll be remembered forever

[@thenoob69]

Thank you for the great video Dan Keep up the walking and hope that your feet don't fall off

[@dougc.3497]

Fantastic video Dan!! Please keep your chin up mate and trudge on for the cause! It is bigger than just one individual Dan! Thanks!

[@MrRyucoop]

well done buddy. one to many beer perhaps haha made me laugh

[@damianjones7554]

great video Dan, as always, looking forward to seeing how this adventure pans out. :-)

[@freddieeatsgoldcoins]

Hi Dan, Nice start to the walk! as you say have a pint AFTER! the days walk!! but easier said than done ...when you see these lovely pubs and your gasping for a cold pint!!! its a tricky situation...cool video...i look forward to the next pub....errr walk cheers,G:)

[@TinaGsx1400]

great start for day one, well done Dan :) take care & GL. . Tina

[@DiggerDawn]

Lol@ im just like a soldier bit!! I say hello to all the animals like you do! Great vid Dan.. looking forward to day 2 :-)

[@TheMaskedGames]

did this walk about 4 years ago. really enjoyed it and some fabulous views

[@TheMaskedGames]

*****​ loved every second of it! Well it was hard once we hit Newcastle. I'm from Northumberland so walking along the Quayside knowing I could just walk to the bus station and get the x31 home wasn't easy. The sense of accomplishment once we completed it was amazing! Tbh though mate that walk you did through Scotland looked alot harder than Hadrian's and doing it on your own, that takes some iron will!! Much respect dude!

[@shaunsullivan353]

well done Dan you did great for the first day keep up the great work . respect

[@pamandjohnmc]

Hi Dan, John here...Be sure you use plenty of food powder, after 23 years in the military I've learned that powder can extend your walking distant with alot less pain. Keep marching on my friend.

[@mikeprell2747]

Two Things. #1-Cow Poop builds character. Look how well you've done! #2-Don't give up on yourself. You're doing fine. The longest journey begins with a single step.

[@darrenkawasaki6345]

hit the pub at the end of the day Dan. drinking beer and walking don't mix lol

[@darrenkawasaki6345]

+Deep Digger Dan I bet it was. you did do some miles so a cold beer would be nice. but you did not have 1 lol. I hope your walk is going well mate.

[@TheRebel531]

Ya made it thru day one...keep up the great work! Beautiful country ya are walking thru! You can do it!!!!!!

[@petermitchell10]

Brilliant video Dan well done looking forward to the next one

[@thepriceofpearls]

It was apparent that you were fatigued near the end of the video, Dan. 15 miles is a lot for anyone first day out. The most I've done in a day backpacking up a mountain was 11 miles. But here's how I do it: 5 minutes break every hour, take off shoes , re-hydrate, and eat a energy bar. Try the 5 minute break every hour- it makes long distances easier.

[@brekaman]

Dan, I had a word with Hadrian and he said you can show his wall :o) Keep up the good work my friend, with you all the way.

[@lukabriskiv.8529]

Great vid! Keep up the good work

[@jo7192]

Hay Dan I hope you are ok for tomorrow because every step is a f*#%ing adventure. p.s my grandfather pass from cancer it eat him from the in side out and he was my hero... And when you do stuff like this you are my hero to thank you Dan and thank you for doing it for everyone that need it to...❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@samsssstufff3361]

Great cause, great video. I look forward to the rest (like you will).

[@deborahdawson5627]

You're hilarious!! I thoroughly enjoyed this video. Thank you.

[@drewscott2753]

good effort for day 1 Dan. 👍

[@dirtfishingbill5080]

Good 1st day Dan, hope your feet cooled down by bed time, followed you along on google maps street view anxious to see day 2 All the best

[@Oldblue110]

Well done Dan ,look after those feet you'll need them for the next league. Good luck.

[@jessloo5969]

Wonderful!

[@RS.Outdoors]

Brill. Look forward to the next few days.

[@Lee-lx2zm]

Hope the weather keeps up for you Dan,can change quick here in Northumberland,sure itll stay good mate.Good on ya matey

[@Lee-lx2zm]

+Deep Digger Dan Bite the bullet big man,best of British n stuff!!,. ]]

[@Davidjhh]

I love that you got pissed half way through the walk. Too funny.

[@poopoo6782]

+Deep Digger Dan I correct now. There has been two separate founds this year, first is a grave and a living place in Åland Finland. Second found was a viking money-hide in Kanta-Häme , they found in just two days 330 coins( Flemish, Byzantine...)and there is more to come. Now they are going to make a television program about it. Last year in Pohdonsaari was found a tree-headed eagle-jewel (from Perm Volga it had come somehow to Finland). It is at least 1200 years old, maybe even 1400 years old...

[@kirstysewell8422]

I'm wanting to do this next year. I live in leeds but from scarborough. love your vid

[@grandaddennis]

Absolute genius, keep going Dan!

[@nsein001]

You have take the first step in your trek. Just a few more to go. Good luck.

[@kerrykent1341]

Well done Dan ! Facing cancer alone is no fun, i wish i had someone to be with me at hospital or when i see my Oncologist but i havent as i am a carer for my mum and daughter who need looking after,your brilliant Dan doing this. Make sure you soak your feet and massage them with some tree tea cream next time you pass a chemist get some. Also rub ice over the soles and toes if you can.

[@modestadventurers]

Lee Robinson, you have my sincere and utmost respect. Dan save the beer till the end of the day u nutter lol

[@annam.addison2129]

You're a machine, Danny! You got this!

[@candysantillo3325]

Oh,man.I felt your misery!I sure admire you sticking to the walk through your pain for the cause You ARE a soldier! I laughed my butt off,well,not exactly off , there's plenty to spare,at the legs and tadpoles.Lovely country side.Thank you for sharing.Please invest in some cool gel shoe insoles and carry a canteen!

[@candysantillo3325]

+Deep Digger Dan ohhh nooooo Im really sorry!

[@abgmac67]

Loved your 'Dan-a-rant' at the end :)

[@bodgerd]

We stopped in the Old Chapel B&B Bowness on Solway last month , we did a little run out in the car Gateshead to Bowness to Moffat to Jedburgh then back home to Gateshead .

[@bodgerd]

Struggle walking to the shop lol , the landlady at the B&B us about some of the times people took to walk it 30 hours , a American couple staying with us took 6 days .

[@l4taylor]

Loved the video Dan! When's part 2? Would love to go to Scotland or Wales with you for a new set of vids :)

[@jetgold]

wow Dan i just checked my google maps and satellite image of Bowness on solway and Carlisle, and i did not see you walking on the satellite image . Lol but seriously the walk started easy as your where saying then the pub and the hot feet that had me in stiches. i get them out next week, but seriously again your traveling thru some serious historical areas. then you have all the paranormal activities near solway i seem to remember some odd photo of a space man in a back round of some families photo. best of luck .

[@coastalpierman154]

Dan, great job and great video!

[@ronniebprospecting7471]

Nice one Dan. I live buy chicken and cow farms. Chicken poo makes cow poo smell like flowers it's so bad. Thanks for sharing. GET IN

[@muckhunter]

well done Dan 1st part over. it doesn't help walking in a zigzag

[@wa40175]

Keep it up Dan, its tough but its for a great cause.

[@digginghistory7]

Haha, nice video :p The morale of the story is a wise lesson learned ^^

[@lucashurkmans2206]

Such a funny video, as always Dan!

[@popester1000]

Died in 1872 was 76 years old. Born in 1796. Nice to see old tombstones like that, in a weird way

[@DankFilms-SubToFineDeadpool]

Good Luck

[@tommenzie2458]

Deep Digger Dan, He's the man. Deep Digger Dan, I'm a fan.

[@joedodson7142]

Did 100 miles in 7 days. My feet were torn up by the end of the trip.

[@TheTony111111]

having a drink was your down fall Dan. alcohol dehydrates you and you will feel a lot more exhausted

[@TimK138]

Dan, eat a snickers bar! lol. good luck brother!

[@TimK138]

+Deep Digger Dan I wasn't sure if you would get the reference! lol

[@billcodey1430]

Caffeine and alcohol probably not your best sources of hydration.

[@charlie418791]

Dan,you need a green safety vest so the cars can see you,lad. Good luck,be safe.

[@penguinchick6563]

thank you Lee! :)

[@JammyPlayz2001]

hi dan well done on walking the wall hope you had fun - jamie

[@JammyPlayz2001]

+Deep Digger Dan hahaha

[@lipmanss]

Gj Dan, see ya next video.

[@bushelfoot]

Super Dan, (super man) the metal detector hero

[@ghostboy8942]

amazing video Dan!

[@ghostboy8942]

No Problem

[@nibble36]

Great star Dan carnt wait for part 2 :)

[@sparkstron73]

Started so well and then you got pissed haha.Could see the beer taking effect the more you went on.Funny stuff.Hope tomorrows not too painfull.Get some crocs they are well comfy and good support and let your feet breathe etc.Not the height of fashion but do the job.

[@sparkstron73]

+Deep Digger Dan Hospital workers/surgeons all wear them as they're on their feet all day.Just an idea would be a look lol

[@TheMrpiggyboy]

Dan, Dan, Dan. It is like work. No martini at lunch and no beer at coffee (tea) time. After the booze nothing gets done. Glad you made it though.

[@cneville92]

felt the same today was out for 7 hours the day legs where dead. plus thunder and lightning storm above

[@cneville92]

+Deep Digger Dan haha fair play to you for a good cause, lost alot of family members to cancer. If you ever up north, joins us for a day of metal detecting. All the best

[@assaultracoon4183]

yes dan the real man .love from Holland

[@joegrange1962]

Nice one Dan wish I was there with you

[@bizzmotovlogs6]

SUBBED!!....your video's and you are brilliant pal...thanks for the entertainment!!...bizz

[@MrJandatom]

great tip of the day!

[@ryantelford9817]

It's so weird to think that I passed that pub yesterday because i live in Carlisle :D

[@davidhartl4013]

Beer, a real man's fuel!

[@mandamoosgardeningadventur8305]

Well done Dan , keep it up mate...🐡🐡🐡

[@TheBallistol]

Nice! looking forward to see more ! =)

[@TheBallistol]

when is the next episode going online? can´t wait for it :D

[@benyar11]

You might try wearing two pair of socks. It cuts down the friction against your feet by a lot, and helps prevent blisters. Hikers and competitive athletes do this a lot.

[@benyar11]

+Deep Digger Dan Ah well. For next time, then!

[@happygingertime]

I love these Dan

[@shropshirehistory908]

Congrats on day 1 Dan only 6 more to go. And why would you take your shoes off and put them in ice? Does that help the shoes soles from hurting lol. Carry on soldier good luck. Gaz

[@pzt4x4]

at 13:27, i used to say to the kids, "home made apple pie", cause my grandpa fed his mules apples, or "that there is the smell of money", and roll down the window.. man, oh man, we got the same gene pool..

[@fukthecia]

congrats Dan you did it. well done

[@fukthecia]

+Deep Digger Dan you can do it. i have faith in ya. just find a brand of beer with caffeine in it

[@tarstakars]

excellent advice.......

[@Noob0perator]

Good luck mr Dan!

[@alwaysdetecting]

Good job, good cause.

[@poopoo6782]

I know the feeling... I wander in northern lappland....

[@marceldozo6984]

Keep up the spirit Dan ✌️😎

[@danielfrost7307]

On my way right now to do this walk.

[@ganjaisganja]

My fathers used to say the same about smells in the country lol

[@sme70]

Good luck 👍