Ladybower Plughole Full Flood Overflowing 2019

Two months ago I filmed a full explore on Ladybower Plughole and Outlet. Its now in full flood and overflowing down the plughole.
The video will show the plughole in full flow and also the other end, the outlet with a torrent of water flowing out

[@barlscharkley5411]

Not only was the water flowing through plughole impressive, but also seeing the amount of effort you put in to creating your videos. Climbing down a hillside to place a camera, climbing back up so you can climb down on video, then climbing back up to get the camera. That repeated over and over and over again. All to create scenes that make for a very enjoyable viewing experience. Thank you for all your effort in making these videos.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Rhankß Barks takesalor of effort to film on my own but Olive it it's a challenge and I like to do it all on my own thanks you for your comments Pat

[@iantomo5832]

well said barls, its not like pats with a BBC camera crew is it pal, i'd be knackered doin what he does

[@abelowther7531]

exactly well done

[@johnsimun6533]

Exactly what I seen. Over and beyond, only for that extra touch. Great videos. You have a new sub. 👍

[@HFIT]

Last saw this around 1976 when my Dad took us all to see it...I was terrified then and to be honest, it still send a shiver down my spine to watch it now but thank you for making it possible Pat. Great to see where it all comes out too.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes it is very intimidating, Pat

[@andyhill5115]

Thank you for making the effort to film this Pat, when you're clearly a bit under the weather. Great video, much appreciated.

[@neilross9867]

Haha!! Under the weather. And it's raining.

[@susanolson3611]

It's terrifying and irresistible!!!! Thanks for sharing. Hope you feel better soon 🙏

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Susan , quite scary but you,ve got to look at it, Pat

[@voornaam3191]

Terrrifying and irrrisistable? Watch this too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3-7mWydjamXaLs

[@turbo.panther]

Absolutely mesmerising. There's something about all that water that just makes me stop and stare at it. Thanks so much Pat for all your videos; they are simply wonderful. Cheers!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

thanks and really appreciate your comments, sort of draws you in, the power of water, thanks Pat

[@Ross-gf4fv]

Amazing to consider that you walked up that outlet not too long ago. Another great video

[@procta2343]

When i was on holiday 20 years ago, there was a reservoir need to the camp site. I got the pleasure of watching it over flow, and went back 6 months later and the owners, had drained it right down, to the point you could walk on the bottom. I walked right down the bank, then on the platform that would be well under water, walked right up to the spillway structure, looked right up to the funnel part. I thought bloody hell this is one very high structure, must have been well over 100 feet tall! So Christ knows how deep the reservoir was when it was full. The mad thing was, even though it was fully empty, one corner still had water and you could not even see the bottom! It amazes me how deep the places really are,

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

Bless Ya I have seen the old village (1976, and before) also as this seen the plug hole 🕳 in full bore. It’s magnificent and awesome to behold. As always thanks for sharing Patrick 👍🏻

[@6yjjk]

I thought that thing took two years to fill?! Imagine surviving the drop and getting spat out that tunnel, only for one leg to go either side of that splitter. Ow.

[@colindufty793]

I would rather not if it's all the same thank you!

[@chobbler]

That would be a big owch lol.

[@MarkJT1000]

I think by the time you hit the bottom of that shaft you wouldn't be knowing much about it.

[@AmbiAnts589]

@@MarkJT1000 Take a rubber dinghy you'll be fine, just hold on tight ;)

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Does,ntbearthinking about, it's made of solid steel ! thank you Pat

[@joubertmarthinus3936]

that ploog ole is the stuff that appears in my nightmares and dragg me in.!!!

[@benwinter2420]

Yeah . . maybe we should'v have watched this

[@davidhwhewell376]

Hypnotic footage Patrick - great water engineers - thanks for sharing and making the effort through those tricky woods

[@mrlister2000]

All that free powerful hydro energy going to waste! Fantastic video

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes pity it can t be harnessed, thanks Pat

[@turboslag]

I was just about to make the same comment!! A huge water turbine could be installed in that system, it could be producing many megawatts of electricity. Maybe all reservoirs should have overflow turbine installations.

[@MartyBecker]

Wow, what a difference from you last plughole video. Amazing. Take care of your voice. Nothing a few pints will not cure.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes a few pints will work wonders, thanks Pat

[@Daracdor]

My Brother said to me yesterday that Lady bower was overflowing so I said we can go for a run there tomorrow But .. in the back my mind thought " I bet Pat revisits here again " We don't have to go now because of this video but Im kind of scared now that I know you so well . Thanks for the new video . Regards .

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Somebody mentioned it Saturday but I never thought it would fill up so soon, worth a visit, Pat

[@thegreaterbilby2171]

Cor blimey!!!!!!! ASMR to the *MAX* ... thrilling eh! Thanks for taking us there Pat. Very compelling and most impressive indeed.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks yes had to film this, just pure power , amazing, thanks Pat

[@stepright1]

Brilliant as per! Modern day Fred Dibnah. Cheers Pat, get well soon.

[@tonynewton2250]

Far better than Dibnah. He hasn't started to believe his own publicity like Fred did, much to the detriment of his presentations. Keep it up Pat.

[@slide7572]

You’re right, Patrick Dickinson, this is amazing, and those who built and maintain it should be grateful you are letting the remote world know about it. I’ve never yet heard or seen of such technology! The plughole is beautiful. Reminds me of a whirlpool fountain. I am so grateful I happened upon your video today via internet Bing! Hailing from Minnesota, United States. We are known as the “Land of 10,000 Lakes”, and we could learn much from this English engineering. Thank you for posting. You have a new subscriber, me, “Slide” and “Frenchgemini” on KZbin. And kudos to you for filming on “private property”. As much as we try to control water, it will never be “private”. I learned two new words today! Plughole and spillway. To me, they are man-made waterfalls. A water reservoir damn structure to control flooding, It’s tempting not to jump into this thing. It looks to me like a water park amusement ride. Where does the end of the waterflow tunnel lead to? Does this catch fish, frogs, turtles and snakes? It’s very beautiful and relaxing to look at and listen to. If they could adapt this reservoir into a water amusement park thrill ride, (it’d be cleaner than those indoor ones), imagine the financial fortune they could make and keep people amused at the same time! Whiskey barrel ride! Drink the whiskey barrel empty, you’ll have enough liquid courage and the empty barrel for the thrill ride, ha ha ha I bet there’s good fishing at the plughole outlet. We just can’t beat the beautiful musical sound of the flow of water. I even hear a songbird call in the background. The water flow audio in your video is good, strong and steady. PS Patrick Dickinson, at first, I thought you were going to take us through the actual water flow of the plughole, as in with a wetsuit, goggles, snorkels, oxygen tanks and a water-proof camera. Perhaps another video? The outlet of the plughole reminds me of “The Tunnel of Love” with the arched doorway we used to travel through at local carnivals.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi and great to hear from you from all the way in Minnesota, plughole is a local name that we all learnt when very young and probably first saw the plughole, safely held in our parents arms. Filmed it best I could, but it's missing the load deafening roar as the water drops down nearly 100 foot. I have also learnt from the comments how the term of Glory Hole is referred to these amazing feats of engineering the US, great to have you along, all the best Pat

[@ShazBookOwl]

Thanks for taking the time to go video the Ladybower Plughole. We did get a sense of the power of the water, even just watching it on our computers. Amazing! :-D

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes a bit scary at times all that power, thanks Pat

[@davidmarshall1259]

I absolutely loved the staged filming. Showing your progress down to the outlet. Very effective. Imaginative and fun. Great to watch. Thank you very much. 👍👌👏

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks David just a bit of drama I added, thanks Pat

[@valsblackcatsrule8740]

Hope you feel better. We live near Niagara Falls, New York and am reminded of how noisesome water can be. The view from the embankment was spectacular! It was good to see the splitter working. Even though you weren't supposed to go there, I'm glad you were able to get the first explore. Thank you for sharing!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Valerie, I have visited Niagara with my wife, she has relative's in London, near Toronto, the noise from Niagara is like thunder ! Glad you enjoyed !t vidio, when I heard it was overflowing I had to go out and film it, thanks Pat

[@Timotheus157]

A marvel of hydrology engineering and construction. Thank you for showing it in operation.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Glad you enjoyed it Pat

[@mitchwarren1600]

Can someone make a giant plug for this ! Then let the lake fill up to the top of the wall ! Then we pull the plug out just so I can hear the worlds loudest bath emptying 😀

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Would be amazing, thanks Pat

[@philharrison8857]

Bet theyre not on a water meter!! No, seriously this is impressive and thanks for going to the trouble to film, but only today I heard on radio that Britain is at risk of running out of water in next 20 years, it's March 2019 now so if this dam is releasing this much water regularly then maybe we should save more!?😎

[@UFOGEORGE]

lol

[@philharrison8857]

@bullsballs thumbs up on your reply buddy! 👍👍 Very sensible and true answer. If we looked at restricting how many children we have etc, then our population would satisfactorily decrease over time but we live in a society that easily encourages people to have more than two children per couple thus increasing the population. Sad but true, but that begins yet another very diplomatic arguement. We could however, learn to do what other "rain deficient" water encapsulated countries do and purify sea water, but I personally see no need as we are one of the wettest countries around! It wasn't that long ago I remember being told the great floods we had a few years ago would be a regular occurrence?

[@williamroden8495]

Mitch Warren htuk . You wouldn't hear it, it would be overshouted by Lloyd's of London yelling: "Oh no you don't!"

[@FergusNCasey]

Isn't the sheer power of water just amazing! It was almost hypnotic watching the water flowing into the plughole.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Some massive power with all that water flowing down,mix that with the loud roar and it's quite intimadating, thanks Pat

[@petervisor]

So much more attractive and interesting than a modern spillway.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes beautifully constructed, thanks Pat

[@helenreynolds6579]

Hey Barls couldn't have said it better myself. Fascinating to see the dry plug hole and outlet, and now thanks to you Patrick, we can see the reason for all this engineering and stonework that was necessary to keep the reservoir under some sort of control. Many thanks Patrick for all your hard work.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

You can see why this plughole and outlet are so big when you get all that water flowing through, quite scary when you hear the noise of the water pouring down, thanks Pat

[@pilgrim3387]

Did anyone else while watching the vid picture someone on a canoe heading down that plug hole. Great vid Patrick.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

There were people fishing from boats but they do keep clear of the two plugholes Pat

[@malcolmcog]

I last saw that when I walked over Bleaklow in Jan 2009, the water level was below the lip, so thank you for this film ! It is so impressive !

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Malcolm, it was so low in January I can,t believe how fast it filled up thanks Pat

[@UAPJedi]

Amazing to think the whole diameter of that plug hole is perfectly level, brilliant engineering!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes amazing, credit to the builders, thanks Pat

[@rickallen6378]

Flaming Nora! The power and the force of that water! What a great video you have here, don't see these types of thing everyday, very special.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Rick, can be quite intimidating looking into this water, it also has a feeling that it wants to draw you in, all the best Pat

[@wefukthenwo]

Dry or wet, this is scary stuff. Fascinating, human engineering.

[@japeking1]

Wow...just gorgeous and implacable.... This is how the eye of Sauron should have been depicted. Brilliantly done....thanks.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Glad you enjoyed it thanks Pat

[@alexmarshall4331]

Classic mate..that plug 'ole on that dead flat lake really reminded me of 2 dimensional representation of a black hole...effectively a gravity well..like your videos..keep it up

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Alex yes it has that look about it, thanks Pat

[@philj3727]

I am shocked that it is overflowing again. Last month I was up on Derwent Edge and was amazed how dry it was up there. I thought if it did rain all the peat/moss etc would just hold the water - was thinking Sheffield was in for hosepipe bans by May! Great vid and not bad at all for getting over the wall so quickly at 60+. Keep up the good work ATB Phil

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Phil yes I had the same thoughts, after such a dry summer and very little rain I was so surprised to hear it was overflowing, when I made my way out on Monday I had in the back of my mind someone might be having me on but pleased to say it was overflowing. No hosepipe ban for us! All the best Pat

[@damianjones7554]

That looks stunning Pat, great video thanks for sharing 😊👍

[@michaelrawson6261]

Thank you for this video, all that water is mesmerising, plug'oles are such an unusual feature in a dam. The footage of the water flowing out at the bottom, hitting that cutwater and splitting half one side and half the other was fascinating!!!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Glad you enjoyed it......thanks Pat

[@tonyedwards678]

Blimey Pat, that was extraordinary. Another great one. Thanks.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Tony

[@stuartrich4574]

Cheers Patrick for posting this video, you are correct, I've seen the Plughole overflowing a few times but never seen the outlet. Thanks

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes I looked on KZbin and could not find anything on the outlet, so worth putting it on, thanks Pat

[@garyeaton6172]

All I could here and think of at the point you jump over the wall and after that was the soundtrack to Mission impossible 👍🏻

[@patrickdickinson6492]

That's just how I felt, like a bit of covert work, pity copyright won,t let me use music like that ! .... thanks Pat

[@williamroden8495]

Patrick Dickinson . So true about the @&™ thing. It is interesting how songs, movie and television themes we haven't heard for years come back to us so quickly.

[@jimpemberton]

Thanks for filing the outlet. You're right in that it's rarely shown. A small 100-year-old hydroelectric dam near my house wasn't built with an overflow drain of any sort. When the rains are heavy enough that the newer dam upstream must let water pass (they can control their overflow), the water simply flows over the top of our little dam. It's quite a sight (I have a short clip of it on here on my site titled "Lookout Dam Flooding May 8, 2013 - From the Road"). The lake downstream is quite significant and supports three separate power systems, a hydroelectric dam, a coal plant, and a nuclear power site. It can easily take the overflow from us.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Will definitely have a look Jim, sound a really interesting set up, thanks for that appreciate it, Pat

[@johnm2012]

That is wonderfully terrible. Thank you for sharing, Pat.

[@barbararoberts1481]

That water flowing into the plug hole is mesmerizing. Loved this video.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes Barbara, you feel it is trying to draw you in, thanks Pat

[@metubewot]

Great video again Patrick. I thought you were a Shetland pony, but you're just a little hoarse. take care pal.

[@sencrudsdasss6555]

😂

[@bobbys4327]

Thank you for the vid of when it was not flooding and you were in there, compared to this one. Great stuff thank you for your time.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes Bobby great comparison, thanks Pat

[@chriswareham]

Oh hell, after your exploration of the plug 'ole when it was empty, this is even more terrifying.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

And exciting as well, thanks Pat

[@tasncsu1]

Thank you so much for this amazing footage! I discovered Ladybower Reservoir plugholes via a photo that popped up on Microsoft Screen Saver. I was so intrigued when I saw the photo I searched for more information and then discovered your video. This is incredible! Thanks again!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

My pleasure, such a magnificent piece of construction, amazing place to look at and to hear the noise...... thanks Pat

[@SIONARAFLORIDA]

Thanks from USA, very interesting. Take care of yourself and be careful out there mate.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Nice to hear from USA, all the best Pat

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Nice to hear from USA, all the best Pat

[@MissRetroLove]

@@patrickdickinson6492 from the USA here too. This is the coolest thing. Thank you for your video.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

@@MissRetroLove Always nice to hear from people so far away thanks Pat

[@judithsmith9274]

After watching your videos we went to see this yesterday. It was in full flow. Thanks for introducing us to it. Enjoying your Videos.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

That's great Judith, with all the rain we have had in November there must of been a lot of water pouring down the plughole, all the best Pat

[@Perthshire]

6:03 Checks both ways to look for anyone coming, then leaps safely over the wall. Only to then go back over the wall to retrieve camera, then repeat leap over wall once again. ;-)

[@gnarlybadger690]

Great video Pat a little cloak and dagger down to the outlet made me smile thanks for sharing your experiences

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Like a bit of the stealthy approach, thanks Pat

[@xowaspxowasp5772]

I've seen the plug hole over flowing just once many years ago, but not as fierce as that. I watched your other vid taken a months ago when it was empty, it shows how much rain we've had. Great vid fella as usual 👍👍👍👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes I did not think it would fill up but, but hey it has, thanks Pat

[@petrastranski1722]

Hey Patrick, I have seen this video already 3 times and always enjoy it. Very adventurous... Thanks. Cheers, Petra

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Glad to hear that!.... its certainly a intimadating place especially with the roar of the water, thanks Pat

[@pauljones5066]

sore throat Patrick?! great vid! can't wait for the Canal video!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yep hopefully better soon thanks Pat

[@bobsheffield6153]

I went to see the plughole 2 days after after seeing this video in March this year. Fortunately the over flow was still in full flood. It was a great sight to see - and the noise was fantastic. Yes it is rather terrifying. Thank you Pat for this and your other great videos, exelent as always.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Bob, I did not expect it to overflow to quick after being so low, luckly somebody mentioned it to me, lucky, thanks Pat

[@drayvelharris8348]

with your interests as they are, a drone might be a good purchase

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes perhaps one day, Pat

[@shockingguy]

Thanks for that PATRICK, the noise was deafening on my phone I can only imagine how loud it is in person. Always amazing to see the natural world and How powerful it is. Thanks again

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks yes it was deafening stood next to it, all added to the atmosphere, thanks Pat

[@tommypine9239]

For those of us unfamiliar with the setting, where does the water that is discharged from the outlet go? Does it lead to a nearby river? Thanks.

[@me-ju3fv]

Yes.

[@samcoppack9012]

Yes, it goes into the Derwent

[@gammaraider]

After the other video I was hoping we’d get to see the plughole in action. Was not disappointed! Thanks again for your invariably beautiful footage and interesting information!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks really appreciate your comments thanks Pat

[@jasontetra3924]

Crikey Patrick you sound like Theresa May did in the House of Commons a few days ago lol

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yeah bit bad but hopefully ok soon, thanks Pat

[@RobertJohnKerrUK]

Wow!! ... if we can feel the power watching on our mobile devices it must have be quite something to actually be there.... Brilliant brilliant video... lovin your work Patrick 👍👍👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Robert, yes the noise and power of all this water pouring down was awesome, thanks for your comments and glad you liked the vidio, Pat

[@davidfairbanks3707]

Wasn't long ago you were at the bottom of that Pat.

[@ColinTonkasdad]

you cant appreciate the volume of water till you see and hear it coming down the slip way...and the plughole.. brilliant to see patrick ... cheers and keep well x

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes Colin so much water pouring out, all the best Pat

[@heli-crewhgs5285]

It's Bob Fleming!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Bob, I take it it's Bob from Rising Sun days. I got your comment on last Plughole vid but for some unknown reason could not reply to you. I have subbed you so I don,t lose contact. I retired just after you about 7 years ago, Dave Bradley retired a few years ago then went back part time but has definitely finished now, we still go out for a drink every month or so, and still think we are in our 20' s Nice to talk and keep in touch, all the best Pat

[@kennethcarter5720]

Thanks for letting us see this and after watching you explore the tunnel to the bottom of the plug hole. Amazing. Enough said Thanks 🔥

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Kenneth, the power of water, very impressive sight, thanks Pat

[@kennynvake4hve584]

That is awesome...and dont understand why it is call a plug hole...and Im not saying anything about you or anyone that calls it that...I just dont get it...here in the USA...or Long Island New York...it is a drain hole...again Im not saying anything how or what you call it...very cool...thanks

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi just a local name that sort of stuck, I know you call them glory holes in US, all different names, thanks Pat

[@chrisnewcastle61]

Not sure if they're called something else in the US, but in baths and basins here in the UK, the hole out of which the water drains is called a plughole, so this example just looks like a monster version of that

[@patrickdickinson6492]

@@chrisnewcastle61 that's it !

[@chrisnewcastle61]

@@patrickdickinson6492 cheers, nice video, by the way!

[@kennynvake4hve584]

@@chrisnewcastle61 In the us its called a 'drain' and to stop the water from going down the 'drain' we put a stopper in it..

[@martinstevenson7462]

Hi pat only saw your video the other week about the overflow, but to see it in full flow is totally awesome and the noise of the water and also the power thanks for sharing this Pat .

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Martin yes the thundering power of that water, I can still hear it ! thank you Pat

[@dieselmanmike]

Brilliant. After enjoying the film of the dry plug hole, this is awesome. What a sight and sound. Great film.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes the noise was deafening, but added to the atmosphere, thanks Pat

[@viewfromear]

There is a picture of the Ladybower overflow on the BBC news website today, so it’s great to see this. My dad used to take me to see the overflow either in action, or during droughts - in particular, 1976. He used to tell me how he remembered the valley before the dam was built.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yessomuch history and Ladybower is a popular talking point, thanks Pat

[@bostedtap8399]

Thanks for sharing and showing some great civil engineering, not many moving parts, but still efficient and ready at a moment's notice. Best regards from the Black Country.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks yes not alot to go wrong with this, should be here for many more years, thanks Pat

[@christopherescott6787]

The length by which you will go to give a tour is amazing. Please take care and feel better. Cheers from Edmonton Canada.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Lovely to hear from Canada, hopefully get my voice back in a few weeks thanks Pat

[@adrianrabbage4996]

A perfect practical example of how a black hole works, imagine the water is the universe and the plughole is the black hole. Great video too, thank you.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

It has that look, thanks Pat

[@markrobinson1458]

Truly awesome Pat, thanks for taking the time to film it, look forward to your canal film 👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Mark, hopefully the canal will be more peaceful water, thanks Pat

[@jankarlsson8927]

Scary but interesting! Once in Sweden i went by cableway right over a plughole . I nearly soiled my pants. Thanks for a fantastic video.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Jan, with the water pouring down it felt very intimidating, with the roar of the water it was quite scary....Pat

[@2icelollys1goat]

Thanks so, so much Pat....esp when you're not well. I look forward very much to your canal foray.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Ricky

[@johnny5057]

What a difference 2 months makes. Thanks for showing us this great spectacle.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes quite unbelievable,I did,nt think we had had much rain !

[@mrs7978]

Me and my parents used to go there every Sunday, from Horbury, Wakefield. with sandwich spread sandwiches, and flasks of tea. Only problem was we drove there in a robin reliant. This was 1974 till 1979. I used to crouch down in the back going up snake pass. because the car was in 1st gear doing 10mls an hour. GOOD MEMORIES. Thank you for the reminder.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Great it's brought back memories, thanks Pat

[@ktjai9445]

Wow, watching that water go down the plug hole is so hypnotic. Great video 👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes very hypnotic and quite intimidating at times, thanks Pat

[@ktjai9445]

@@patrickdickinson6492 yes very intimidating!! New sub by the way. You're videos are great 👍

[@PAVANZYL]

thanks for this! Greetings form Patagonia.

[@ggmtv1394]

The "Lady Bower Plughole II" was a sequel worth making and watching.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Found it wanted to draw me in, scary, thanks Pat

[@radionutio81ij79]

Sorry to hear your under the weather I watched your original upload footage on the plug hole, thanks for taking the time to upload this interesting full flood footage. 😊

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Glad you enjoyed it Tommy, hopefully my voice should return soon thanks Pat

[@rachelderbyshire951]

Great video :) I always have to go visit when it's in overflow, could watch all day, it's so mesmerising

[@amymiddleton8358]

I visited the reservoir on October 13th 2019, it was overflowing then. It was a magnificent sight!! I really wanted to go down the the bottom of the hill but my only thought was getting back up would be too much effort. I had no ides you arent allowed 😂 absolutely beautiful place! Just watched your previous video of the empty plug hole it answered so many questions! I would love to see it right now with all this rain we have had the past few weeks.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Amy, yes a amazing sight with all the water pouring down, quite scary and intimadating at times, I dare say even more water at the moment, all the best Pat

[@williamroden8495]

Beautiful design of the nature and manmade working together. The dry weather and spillover together really gives a remarkably relatable scale to the engineering. Thank you!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes what a difference a couple of months make thanks Pat

[@PrinceJohn84]

Wow that is a hell of a lot of water! Almost mesmerising in a way. Cheers Pat.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Matthew yes you get the feeling it trying to draw you in, thanks Pat

[@ianjames1179]

Although your voice has gone down the plug hole in this vid, your talent and contagious enthusiasm obviously hasn't. Its amazing to think only a few months ago you walked up that tunnel and peered up the plug top. Keep these great vid coming, can't wait to see your canal project. Get well soon.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Ian, the difference a couple of months make, I did,nt think it would fill up, but it proved me wrong, all the best Pat

[@snorkherder]

A great follow up video Patrick, Just the thundering awesomeness of that plughole is horrific, you're a brave man, take care, safe travels ;), ATB.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes it was quite intimadating looking at that water pouring down, thanks Pat

[@2577paul]

I hope your feeling better now pat, what a video...i look forward to your canal episodes soon, great job!! 👍👍👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Paul, hoping to have first of my canal vidios out tomorrow, Sat, thanks Pat

[@stein1385]

Definitely Impressive! Like how you caught some of its hypnotic affects. That is hard to do with water. I can only imagine what it looks like firsthand. I bet lots of people just sit and stare at it losing track of time. I know I would. Oh, the part where you hopped that wall, it got me laughing. It brightened up my day. And Pat, Thank You - Andrew

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Andrew yes it sort of draws you in, always love the stealthy approach, bit of adrenaline flowing, thanks Pat

[@paulwilliams8536]

Only 2 months ago I mentioned about seeing this in flood, many thanks Pat👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes what a difference a couple of months make thanks Pat

[@ryanlastnameredacted7569]

Beautiful scenery, I envy you for being in a place where the rim of a waterfall touches itself. Amazing how there is so much water and so little makes so much noise.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Great area round the Dams, usually a very peaceful area for walking and fishing, thanks Pat

[@UFOGEORGE]

My hats off to you Sir 😉 Thank you for the magnificent little adventure. I love this kind of exploration plus you also give info on places and structures. Be well and take care !

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks George, could,nt miss this when I heard it was overflowing, thanks Pat

[@UFOGEORGE]

@@patrickdickinson6492 True. This video was a great addition to the one where you showed it dry and went in from the outflow. My kind of stuff :). Take care Pat.

[@sarahebillis904]

What a great video. This inspired me to go and visit a few weeks ago. I was not disappointed!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Glad you visited it Sarah, I,m sure you will of been impressed...... thanks Pat

[@m3snusteve]

Great video, very interesting. I visited there in 2019 it’s an awesome sight to see the plug hole and the local area. I really enjoyed watching, thanks for sharing 🙏

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Glad you enjoyed it Stephen..... thanks Pat 👍

[@jeremymiller6324]

I was ALWAYS so curious about this plug hole. I always seen it on youtube, but NOONE has ever made this max effort too film this thing like you have. Thank you. P.s Just a day ago I watched your first video of this plug hole and BOOM here it is in its full glory.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Jeremy such a iconic feature of the Peak District, the first explore was so revealing of what was down there. Had to see it in action !.... thanks Pat

[@trucker5722]

The power of water is unbelievable. absolutely fantastic insight into our reservoir s. You look to be about the same age as me Pat but you are fare more nimble.

[@andrewcruz1931]

This was very cool ! I loved the first video you did on this, now seeing it flooded and flowing ...amazing !

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes somebody mentioned it was overflowing, so had to rush out to film it, even though my voice was poor, all the best Pat

[@checkfactschecking]

Love that rock carving. Thanks for the videos Patrick.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes seen a few of these dotted about in the Peak District thanks Pat

[@steve30b]

Brilliant video,been to ladybower loads of times with the drone but never seen where the water comes out untill this video. thanks patrick..

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Steve I think most people see the Plughole about not the outlets which are still impressive just a bit private thought, all the best Pat

[@davidcutts2650]

Wow! Thanks for the effort you have put in to producing this video. As you say the power of water is amazing.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks David

[@harrystevens3885]

I was watching the weather on TV the other day and it said heavy rainfall up North and I instantly thought of your previous video and wondered if the overflow was in full flow, and now I see the video of the overflow in action.Thanks for part 2 Pat it's much appreciated and it's what makes KZbin great.Wonderful video Pat and a big like from me.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Harry yes we have had alot of rain but I did not think enough to fill the dams but I was proved wrong thanks Pat

[@MoonMoon-rm2vg]

Mesmerising and a bit scary, great video and get well quick Pat. Looking forward to seeing the canal film.

[@danhorne3582]

You have outdone yourself this time Pat . Beauty , danger , the sound and power of nature . A Titanic scene where the water is split at the outlet .( Your the King of the world Pat ) Thank you for getting out in the cold and rain for us all . Waiting patiently for the canal videos .Thank you again Pat . Stay safe . Dan from Canada out . P. S. Your hands looked like they had been through a war .Nasty brush Later .

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Dan, Titanic, describe,s that splitter blade perfectly, really amazing sight, had to film it, all the best Pat