Ladybower Reservoir Plughole Explore Inside and Out

Exploration of Ladybower Reservoirs giant bell mouth overflows known locally as plugholes. With water levels low the bell mouth are fully exposed, and we could not leave without looking inside.

[@craiggreaves5473]

10 out of 10. I can listen to this guy say ploog ole all day.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Craig

[@kubeek]

@@patrickdickinson6492 I have real trouble not closing the windows, as the plugole is really getting anoying

[@jojodancer4947]

Me too ha ha haaa!

[@tohellorbarbados4902]

He says plugole. Southerners say plogole... or plagole. The south has completely lost the ability to pronounce "u" differently from "o", or "a".

[@OnceShy_TwiceBitten]

@@tohellorbarbados4902 I cant, because it makes ME out of breath just listening to him lol.

[@AmbiAnts589]

A long time ago I actually made it to the 6th step down. I still wince at the thought of it. How stupid a thing it was to do and how easily I could have slipped down. I also tried the tunnel and got about 50 meters in before I realized I'm afraid of dark tunnels. Never again. This is why I stay indoors now in the warm with my cup of tea and watch your videos instead. Many thanks :)

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Interesting to hear that,the things you do probably in our younger days. It looked tempting but I knew the night of the drop. As you know those steps are big and slippy. Would of made a great photo, really show the size up, but not without a role and harness now. Really interesting comment,all the best Pat

[@GG-gotr6]

Your actions give me the same queasy feeling as these dudes climbing and hanging from cranes - the stupidity of youth? How close you were to a swift demise...

[@dazzlerby]

@@GG-gotr6 On a hot sunny day those stones would be dry as a bone. But still, I wouldn't do it now, maybe 20 years ago!

[@GG-gotr6]

@@dazzlerby I'm pleased you lived to tell the tale .... older and wiser. I drive a lot slower nowadays.... :-)

[@timmylumsden8060]

@@billbaker9623 God's still watching me...but I'm 60 years old...your Dad was right!!!

[@nyrongristwood]

I've seen this plughole and others and when the water is flowing down them there is something almost primevil about them They are spooky

[@cjbecker1683]

Imagine the time & labor it took to build this. Absolutely amazing & intriguing to me.

[@daleHarrison93]

any carp in there lads?

[@Pablo-dw3wd]

@@cjbecker1683 Exactly the power of the working class is unmeasurable

[@gbpl1010]

Primeval primevil. Good words to describe.

[@mahir6239]

I don't want to get close

[@TerminusVox]

And now I don't have to wonder what's at the bottom of a plug hole! Thank you Patrick!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Glad I have been helpful, thanks Pat

[@eggy77]

Same here, being scared of heights/falling etc always get fearful looking at that plughole and thinking you wouldn't want to fall down there... I wonder if anyone ever has got too adventurous and reached their ultimate demise. Great vid btw, only your 2nd video I've viewed but I've subscribed so in for the ride now.

[@benking9503]

Human engineering is astonishing really, and for some reason I love drainage and architecture, this video beats people setting fire to themselves and sticking wasp nests down there trousers for views

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Ben how they built this with the size of the stone blocks I don,t know, and I bet everything is perfectly level and vertical, thanks Pat

[@kingo55]

Have you got links to those videos too? (asking for a friend)

[@patrickdickinson6492]

@@kingo55 not got any links but a bit of search on the internet should reveal a lot of information, thanks Pat

[@joeboscarino2380]

I beg to differ , it depends on who is burning and if they are free to flail around a bit .

[@rocketraccoon1976]

I just quit viewing this vid to go search for people sticking wasp nests down their trousers. Thanks! 😄

[@ruthb7605]

It's so nice to see this type of exploration done sensibly and without trying to over sensationalise it, places like that are incredible enough on their own.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Ruth, zI wanted to make people aware of the dangers, but at the same time show everyone what a massive construction it is, all the best Pat

[@rogerkearns8094]

+Patrick Dickinson 13:02 _Can you hear that reverb?_ With that enormous, horn-shaped funnel above you, you were probably heard all over Derbyshire. ;)

[@donkeyotay5]

a lot of folks do become so curious about mysterious structures, holes, caves, etc that they find themselves taking silly risks to see what's at the bottom of a well, or how stable a supporting beam is. You did that in such a responsible, informative and intelligent way that I'll never have to inch down those slippery terraces to see over the edge for myself :) in smaller reservoir overflows i've seen meshing blades and even screw type rollers for stopping branch and reed blockages(giant meat mincing machine, basically) and realised at that moment that I'd almost killed myself being stupid. All that and top class photography and charisma - you're a champ !

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hey thanks really appreciate your comments although you scared me with the mincing machine. All the best and thank you, Pat

[@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne]

Already in the run for 'Best KZbin Video 2019' in my humble opinion. Thanks Pat, keep up the fantastic work you do.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

So kind of you to say, really appreciate those comments, all the best Pat

[@phillkirby]

A drone would of been handy in this situation ...awesome little documentary 😊

[@NoxiousNoodles]

Just imagine any poor fellow stood watching the plughole only to hear your echoing voice come out the hole and giving him the shock of his life.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes I thought that myself, would of been a laugh, thanks Pat

[@AshinAsia]

I thought if he could have done it at night and shined that torch up, and someone captured it, there would be global talk of it!

[@LucidComposureUk]

Hahahaha brilliant!!!

[@epasko5713]

I couldn't help it but to remember that character always muttering to himself In the Background of Pink Floyd Studio Tracks., Great Video! Loved it.

[@jamesstepp9982]

@@AshinAsia "I tell ya-there's SPACE ALIENS down there!! I SEEN 'em!!" LOL!!!

[@bubba2000art]

Sir, I for one am glad and THANK YOU for putting this on KZbin and for all your exploration videos and hard work. I honestly think the knowledge that you can share with regard to local history, well, if I was still teaching I would of shown your videos at school. Hope that you're keeping well Sir, and I think I speak for all your viewers in saying THANK YOU! x

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Such nice comments which I really appreciate, love all aspects of exploration, from research, filming to final editing, thanks again, all the best Pat

[@marvinc9994]

"if I was still teaching I would of shown" As a teacher, you _should_ have written "would HAVE.............", surely ?

[@davidg5369]

Thanks Patrick, as you were showing that I was simply amazed at the enormity of that construction project and the number of men it must have taken to build it. A testament too that it has lasted nearly 80 years. Without videos like this people forget or never know history and take everyday conveniences for granted. From the east coast of America have a splendid day.

[@wyomingadventures]

So true, if someone doesn't explore stuff like this and show people it would be lost.

[@scottberg9893]

Came for the thumb nail pic, stayed for that great voice. I really did enjoy this video.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Bit late I know but thanks, Pat

[@1spiteri]

Yeah, blooming good video.

[@Fiifufu]

plugol

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yep that's what it is, a plughole, thanks Pat

[@Chrisfrom_Dallas]

The 'pint o' ale theis', also wasn't a beer, I realized, somewhat later.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

@@Chrisfrom_Dallas thanks Pat

[@vrccb]

No. It is pronounced 'plug'ole'!

[@thetraveler3603]

😊

[@GrimUpNorth_yt]

The world's just a better place with people like Patrick in it. Top bloke.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks, we lads from up north look after each other, thanks Pat

[@valsblackcatsrule8740]

Amazing! The echoes were fantastic. Thank you for sharing!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes fantastic !!

[@henrybyrd5402]

What an excellent piece of work! I won't call it a "Clip" because this was a production far better than many TV programmes of this kind. Well done Patrick.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Really appreciate those comments Henry, makes it all worthwhile, thanks Pat

[@BigKelvPark]

To be fair, it's not bad but a TV production company would have had a localised microphone rather than shouting to the remote camera/phone. Too much echo for me. Great footage though.

[@ronnieg6358]

Yes brilliant production but not without a lot of work. Loved the first bit, didn't think you'd be stupid enough to go near the top, but I was scared for you anyway. I've seen this in full spate. A really spectacular sight!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

@@BigKelvPark thanks Kelvin I did use a local mic when remote from camera, and rely on camera mic when within range, thanks Pat

[@sonyas7377]

He should get noticed and go on to do real documentaries x excellent 👍

[@simonwilson1824]

I have watched lots of KZbin videos of people going inside the plugholes but never going right to the end looking up . . . till now. Excellent video 👍👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks can,t only go in part way, got to be a full explore or nothing, all the best Pat

[@simonwilson1824]

@@patrickdickinson6492 your welcome. Thanks for doing it but stay safe.

[@roypocklington430]

Your films are what youtube were made for! Im a West Yorkshire lad and know many of the places you explore. Your films are very informative, but much more than that they are so enjoyable to watch! We used to do just what you're doing; admittedly many moons ago but still now if I pass a tunnel portal hidden away in the undergrowth at the side of the motorway or some old industrial site that urge to go and explore is still there. `This film in particular has blown me away! I have pased the "plug hole" so many time both empty and and full and like everyone wondered what is down there: now I know. Thank you! The photo's are stunning. really something else.

[@timblake5711]

Amazing, I watched the overflow one first and didn't realise how big it was till i saw this one! Thank You

[@Sion.Ryan.Green.]

tim blake me too!

[@WiltshireMan]

You do go to some interesting places Pat. Thanks for taking us "down the plug hole" :) Sandy

[@josephdickinson5341]

Hi Sandy yes can,t drive anywhere now without scanning the area for drains and tunnels, and then I,ve got to go and have a look. Great places to be on a winters day, no rain, no wind and no people, perfect place to film in, all the best Pat

[@MrVinnyh]

I enjoyed that Patrick, with a little bit of a history lesson as well, Great!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Vince yes all part of the presentation, thanks for watching Pat

[@peterschmidt644]

What a fascinating video and tour of the reservoir! Loved it. Thank you so much Patrick for such a fantastic explanation of the plug holes and how they work. WOW! Awesome video of an engineering marvel.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Peter, such amazing feats of civil engineering, on a big scale, all the best Pat

[@RM-io7qo]

Good for you, Pat, and Well Done! Truly awesome scenes and photographs. Take care...

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks John, just uploaded Plughole in "action"........Pat

[@mwsparky2]

Who on earth were the miserable boring people who gave this a thumbs down, they must lead very boring and uninteresting lives... Brilliant video Pat... 👍👍👍

[@paullevi5598]

@im batman LOL

[@delboytrotter8806]

I'm bored......

[@mwsparky2]

@@delboytrotter8806 if you are bored, watch something else which pleases you... 👍

[@jpaulc441]

they probably didn't like his voice

[@Mozarts-Sister]

They is jealous, innit

[@teddine7366]

didnt anybody notice the cave man drawing at 12:45

[@alienseven]

saw that, was wondering if anyone else caught it.

[@muddgoat5900]

The devil looking picture on the right very faint 👹👀👌

[@RobertLoves]

I see what you saw there.

[@johnnyrandom100]

looks like a MAN U red devil to me. Ladybower is not far from Manchester.

[@Dave-hu5hr]

@@johnnyrandom100 So you're not from the UK then.. Lol.

[@bispybristol]

I'm here after watching those 2 People get ridiculously close to this.

[@MyMeiga]

Same here :)

[@bingbam5093]

lmfao me too

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes saw the news item myself, sort of grateful for publicity it brought me, thanks Pat

[@h15films]

Great little film, you made it very interesting so well done.

[@leewilliams6174]

Love your videos Patrick it's fantastic to learn about the wonderful part of the country you are from.

[@johnferguson8993]

Pat, that was a fascinating video thank you very much and I love learning stuff that I know nothing about but it was as scary as hell for me. When you were looking down into the plughole I thought you were going to slip and you sent my heart racing. Thank goodness you showed us that you were just using an extra-long selfie stick, I was much relieved. Fantastic acoustics in the tunnel, as a musician I can't help but notice these things. Many thanks once again and I hope you don't get into trouble over where you've been.

[@JohnFox-X333XXX]

Absolutely fabulous personal guided tour of the plughole Pat, thanks so much for posting it. Very clear, well spoken, and unfussy. My late father was a water engineer, specialising in purification from reservoirs for domestic and industrial usage. In my childhood I visited many reservoirs with him during school holidays, but he was never able to take me inside a dam structure. On what would have been his 100th birthday, I visited Talybont Reservoir and was given a superb tour of the water treatment works below the dam by a Dwr Cymru Welsh Water engineer, but still didn't get to see inside the dam structure! I have absolutely loved watching this video! Just brilliant.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks John, great comments, I can understand your passion for these massive structures, I probably should not of been there, but felt safe, and great ace to film, all the best Pat

[@peterbustin2683]

WOW ! another really great video ! Stunning and absolutely gripping ! Thank you for being so dedicated to show this to us !

[@keithmoreton1764]

Amazing explore Pat, thank you for sharing. Love the fact that you do your research and make it very informative.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Keith, yes the research is a very interesting part and I learn alot about the history etc, all the best Pat

[@simongilbert2412]

Comment from Australia. We enjoyed your video. Look forward to the next one. My wife’s from Manchester and she says your accent brings back memories.

[@WarHawk-]

The 'mist' he felt was actually the spirit of the plughole . . . glad he made it out alive!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Really made those photos, thanks Pat

[@mrblond750]

That brick work look amazing!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes a work of art, thanks Pat

[@adrielrochamartins4591]

@Adrielrocha martins

[@adrielrochamartins4591]

To vendo que isso e assustador nao e

[@chrisdavies73]

Bloody ell Pat, you be careful! The last time I saw a hole like that I had to buy her a bag of chips before I got so much as a kiss.

[@josephdickinson5341]

You must know some right women, haha, thanks Pat

[@BRM101]

Chris Davies 😄😄

[@petersurguy4179]

Be careful what you say as I'll tell your missus

[@mike311271]

lmao that's what i was just thinking with regards to my girlfriend lmao

[@themagicrat8803]

I normally strap a plank across my arse and hold a flare just in case

[@mohartley7607]

Brilliant Patrick....once again my immediate thoughts are always towards the Labour force that achieved so much.....thanks for all your efforts it is appreciated Thanks Mo Wilts

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hello Mo yes such hard work for the men and families that built and lived round the Resorvoir, all the best Pat

[@mauricepianiste]

Thank you so much, Patrick for sharing your explorations the average people would probably never have the chance to experience. You've being doing an awesome job!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Maurice, this was a awesome place, glad I had the opportunity to film it, all the best Pat

[@BigmacbushcraftCoUkOutdoors]

Another fascinating video Patrick. Amazing place. Thanks for sharing. ATB Mac

[@evanofelipe]

A very interesting exploration, well produced and informative, thanks. This is the first time I’ve come across your Channel and was impressed by your photography and attention to detail. Thanks for sharing, just to add, I’m hooked and now Subbed. Incidentally, your efforts pay mute tribute to the humble workers tenacity and brick layers who laboured to build this architectural wonder during one of the most difficult times in our history, namely the 2nd World War - brilliant

[@adrielrochamartins4591]

It completed resovoid and to 😨😱😨😨😨😱

[@almuric1baggins337]

Naughty boy breaking the rules! My word, how sad, never mind! (in the voice of Windsor Davies). if people had never pushed it or broken the rules in the past; we'd still be painting ourselves blue and living in caves! Long live the spirit of adventure! Nice video my friend. Very informative. Keep boldly going where no-one has gone before. :)

[@equalsql7508]

That was brilliant! Thanks for doing this and posting it up. I've often driven past the plughole and wondered where it went. And know I know! 👍👍☺️

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Glad you enjoyed it thanks Pat

[@andrewcruz1931]

Amazing video ! I just heard about these ‘bell mouth spillways’ and was instantly fascinated! Again, amazing video !

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Its the size of the thing that impressed me, thanks Pat

[@danhensley1629]

A very amazing feat of masonry work.

[@unixtippse]

Take my upvote, mad old trespassing englishman.

[@thetraveler3603]

Martin Schmitt u hAd me laugh 😂 🤣

[@johnrichardson1796]

Absolutely incredible footage, lost for words , Thanks 😁

[@Telthecelt]

Absolutely amazing, Patrick! How could I have missed this for so long? I've seen a video of this in full flow before but never appreciated the scale until you stood beside it. I had a little laugh at your 'slips' as I guessed you were toying with us. :) The torch-beam photos are something else. You need to have an exhibition of all this incredible stuff. Your light-painting shots are superb. It is a great feature of KZbin let us all see, find out and explore things to widen our outlook. Like travel, KZbin broadens the mind. Well done and thanks again. ATB, Terry

[@patrickdickinson6492]

This place was massive, like you said you really appreciate it when I,am stood next to it. Inside , again just a massive drain pipe, a great place to play about with a camera for a few hours, glad you enjoyed my little trip underground, all the best Pat

[@richardlong4784]

Hi Patrick, I was born in Sheffield and I've visited Ladybower many times as a child and adult and seen the overflows but never when the water level is so low. As you probably know Ladybower is owned by Severn Trent Water Company and although its relatively close to Sheffield it actually feeds into Derbyshire and down towards Derby. I worked for Yorkshire Water for 33 years before retiring recently and know that there is a connection into Yorkshire to allow a transfer of water either way should the need arise, however I don't recall it actually happening for many years. I would be great to film the point where the water splits at a time in the winter when the reservoir is actually overflowing. When I started to watch I thought you were going to fly a drone through it I never thought you'd actually be able to get inside. Thank you very much for posting this film.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Richard and thanks for all the information, I new it came under Severn Trent, although so close to Sheffield. Amazing area and amazing place to explore, all the best Pat

[@AlisonBryen]

Ahh Severn Trent...my water supplier! I have to filter my water as it tastes very chemically straight out of the tap 😫

[@patrickdickinson6492]

@@AlisonBryen yes I know what you mean, thanks Pat

[@richardlong4784]

Generally speaking filters such as Brita don't remove chemicals from the water - to do that you'd need activated charcoal(carbon) but what they do is make you leave the water in the fridge while they "filter" it, it is leaving it in the fridge that removes the taste. Chlorine, which is used the disinfect the water is very volatile and will evaporate all on its own if left in a jug overnight in the fridge. What filter's do is remove money from your wallet unless of course you are using one to clean water taken from a river or pond if thats the case then carry on but for tap water a waste of money.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

@@richardlong4784 thanks John for that Interesting information, just did not realise call that, thanks Pat

[@travellifewithjobo5740]

Near the end,The long building in the background was part of the waterworks but I think is now flats.The beautiful house was(perhaps still is) a Waterboard workers home.Many years ago my Reliant Fox caught fire opposite the house.The engineer living in the house spotted my fire,rang the Derbyshire Fire Brigade and brought a large bucket ,climbed over the wall and degged water from the reservoir,which was full.He said there was no shortage of water to put the fire out.It worked and was out when the firemen arrived but they checked the vehicle carefully.I had the Fox repaired and used it for many years and it was eventually was made into a sports car ,a Tempest .Ladybower cant have been used to put out many car fires .The engineer at a later date took me round the main water processing plant further down the valley.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Wow such a interesting story and glad everything worked out OK for you, all the best Pat

[@OneMiketoLive]

Wow! What an amazing structure! Thanks for posting this. You're right; many of us (your viewers) would never have a chance to visit such a place. Thanks again.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Glad you enjoyed the video could,nt miss this had to get out and film it, appreciate your comments thanks Pat

[@jeffg7brj548]

Thanks for the video Patrick, very informative, I for one am very happy that you posted this to you tube. I am disabled now and this is the only way for someone like me to be able to see stuff like this. I used to walk for miles over the moors around Rochdale and half of Lancashire. Born and bred in Littleborough, but lived in Sheffield for a number of years before heading back to home ground.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Jeff, glad I can bring you these amazing places into your home, I love making them as well, all the best Pat

[@railjoe1]

You had me going there when you said you were slipping , I thought you had more sense than that. Then you cleared that thought with how you took the video, I knew you were smarter than the people taking selfies in crazy locations. I have been enjoying your adventures and really enjoy your photography and videos. Keep safe and healthy.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Joseph yes just to add a bit of drama, although perfectly safe as you saw.The size of the plughole gets me is massive, all the best Pat

[@chilman6461]

@@patrickdickinson6492 haha I was thinking are you mad

[@johnm2012]

He had me going for a moment there, too. I didn't realise how steeply sloping that wall actually is. I was watching on my phone, holding it at arm's length and sweating!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

@@johnm2012 hi John even worse when you know there is a 100 foot drop !!,...... Pat

[@djs5074]

Top job Pat. I'm fascinated by dams and spillways even though I have a phobia of them. Turning the light out tonight maybe an issue 🙈

[@patrickdickinson6492]

You want to see it when it's overflowing, quite terrifying, sleep well, all the best Pat

[@johnm2012]

I know exactly what you mean. I have a similar morbid fascination. I watched this on my phone but held it at arm's length most of the time. I'm glad Pat posted this because I got to see something that I would never want to experience myself. I do worry about fearless but foolhardy kids watching and copying him though.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

@@johnm2012 comments noted, thanks Pat

[@AlisonBryen]

I'm exactly the same, I'm terrified of oversized engineering, water filled tunnels wide open spaces, deep water and heights yet I'm drawn to these types of videos again and again and again! Morbid curiosity is an interesting phenomenon!!!!!

[@yosieposiejones6590]

I hear you! I am exactly the same. Seriously freaky but I can't stop watching!

[@nondrop]

Brilliant video,had my heart in my mouth !

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Just a bit of dramatic added, thanks Pat

[@rcblr-aerial]

Wow, Thank you, Pat! Superb material!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks appreciate that, all the best Pat

[@MarcKreutzer]

Hey Patrick, i am from germany and i was working the last two and a half week in Sheffield. i visited the Ladybowers in Peak District and some other places in and around Sheffield. i wish to say thank you for the insights and keep the great job up. thumps up! Greets from germany, Marc.

[@tommonaghan111]

Terrifying. I don’t think anyone will want to go down now so you’ve done a good public service film, like those grainy 1970s ones where they show death ahead, except your film is full of amazing light paintings. Man-made waters, the stuff of nightmares for me.

[@josephdickinson5341]

Does look a bit terrifying when you look down from the top, even more so when the water is poring down the plughole, it is correct to be fearful of these places for your own survival, all the best Pat

[@tommonaghan111]

Joseph Dickinson I wonder if anyone has actually accidentally gone down one, and if so, did they survive. At least we now know the plughole doesn’t terminate at the centre of the earth 😊

[@stevechinz]

Spectacular! Thanks for sharing this exploration of a normally inaccessible, fasinating spot. Love it!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Glad you enjoyed it, amazing place, it was massive, all the best Pat

[@davidmasker8363]

You my friend like M.Zero are A-o,k.Great video and you have made me very happy.Please be safe and from Rhode Island in U.S.A. Have a brilliant day.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Nice to hear from USA, I like Martins vidios as well, all the best Pat

[@crzy1gs]

This is so cool! Wish I'd known about this last weekend, I would have gone and checked it out. I did a hike from Hope > Losehill > Mam Tor > Edale > Wild Camp > Win Hill (where you look down on Lady Bower reservoir!). Love the Peak District (mainly for bouldering) wish i was closer as 2.5-3hr drive makes it a bit less accessible. Great video as ever :D

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes amazing place luckly only 20 mins away so always round the area, all the best Pat

[@sheep1ewe]

Nice video! i hawe sort of phobia for those intake holes (but not the tunnels for some reason...) but i often wonder how they look from the inside when they are not filled with water, especially those old ones.

[@chrismayer3919]

And then suddenly...SEWER MONSTER APPEARS!!!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

I think they are fantastic places, we are all different, Pat

[@sheep1ewe]

@@patrickdickinson6492 Yes it's realy amazing, especially knowing that they did not had acess to lot of our modern materials and tecnology. (I am also the one wich, despite of my phobia, always want to climb down in those suspicious holes, caves and tunnels if i got a chance, it's good that You also talk about safety in those videos.)

[@pzmcgowan]

I could watch this guy all day. His videos are informative, well edited and he's clearly passionate about his subjects. Get him on TV now !

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Paul appreciate that, thanks Pat

[@cjd1701]

Thank you for sharing this! I appreciate your attention to conveying the atmosphere of the place, and your methodical pacing and structure. Watching your video is a good break from the usual fast pace of these "exploring" videos. Perhaps even meditative.

[@BurtonOutdoors]

Very interesting Patrick, brilliant production, really enjoyed it, I wouldn't worry about the fact it was restricted... you gotta do what ya gotta do. Stunning images too Patrick. Just brilliant, kept my attention the whole way through. Lee

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yeah that's my thought, chance if anybody saying anything is remote, just get on with it, the for watching,. Pat

[@EscapeMCP]

@@patrickdickinson6492 When (/if) the waterboard find out, they can see you're only there due to a genuine interest (in both the historical and engineering aspects). You're condemning stupidity around this thing and being safe whilst you do it. They'd treat it as a free PSA I'd imagine.

[@missmaryh6932]

Happy New Years. Glad used that selfie stick. I switched off when I thought you fell. You are reckless but full of energy and enthusiasm. Thanks for the history.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Mary it was to add a bit of drama and excitement, you would not get me on the edge of that, 100 foot drop, hope I did not give you nightmares, all the best Pat

[@missmaryh6932]

@@patrickdickinson6492 just so long as you don't go down the plughole. X that's fine. Where you off to next?

[@tom8470]

Hi pat , I randomly found your channel a few months ago. I've been binge watching every vid since. Love all your vids and how multiskilled you are . Just wanted to say thanks for the effort you go to .never stop being you. Take care pal x

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Tom very kind of you to say, all the best Pat

[@tom8470]

@@patrickdickinson6492 👍

[@jaistanley]

Stunning photos. Great video. Thanks for uploading it!!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Glad you enjoyed it thanks Pat

[@24bellers20]

You had me Pat. I thought you’d slipped in. 😂😂

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes thought it would add a bit of excitement, thanks Pat

[@ClaymorePT]

Awesome video! Amazing scenario! Thank you for exploring these locations! We have a similar dam here in Portugal, the Conchos Dam, but not as awesome as this one! Keep filming these amazing places!

[@stevel6943]

Pat's channel is better than anything we see on the telly. So much preparation, effort and commitment. Thanks for all your work Pat you really do entertain and educate. 👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

That's great Steve, at the end of the day I want people to be entertained by my videos.... thanks Pat

[@stevel6943]

@@patrickdickinson6492 no problem Pat. I'm actually watching your channel now with a nice glass of Wainwright's. All the best.

[@cynshep]

Thank you! Very fascinating. It's amazing the things people build.

[@stephenelston7596]

Thanks Pat for this illuminating presentation. I remember visiting in February 2010 when our elder daughter was at Manchester University. The water was cascading down in torrents then. I still have the short videos - and the noise was spectacular. Thanks too for the information about the landscape. You made me almost want to buy a tent. Good luck with your next adventure. From a soft southerner.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hello Stephen you were lucky to see it overflowing, seen it myself but never thought to film it. Maybe a while until its overflowing again, water levels so low, another dry summer and we may be in trouble, thanks Pat

[@stephenelston7596]

@@patrickdickinson6492 If ever you'd like a record of that Sinkhole in use (could be e-mailed as only a few grainy seconds and less than 15mb) just let me know. Best, Stephen

[@patrickdickinson6492]

@@stephenelston7596 thanks Stephen

[@deano43]

Thanks Patrick for the interesting video, I can see that you put a lot of work and research into your videos, maybe invest in a drone rather than a long camera mount, could make it safer too. Keep up the good work and I hope your channel does well.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Dean appreciate your comments thanks Pat

[@philjones3335]

Only just found this video, probably the best video I've seen on KZbin, love your stuff Pat

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Phil, really nice of you to say, must admit it was a bit of a adventure, plenty of adrenaline flowing..... all the best Pat 👍

[@ShirazEsat]

I loved this walkthrough, and my love for Northerners has been further invigorated. Excellent!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks for kind comments, all the best Pat

[@Daracdor]

Pat , I watch all your vids & love the laid back humour you add . Quite often we go walking and when we reach an area that looks challenging I sometimes do a impersonation of you saying " I`m here on a wild camp " Middle of December we walked from Castleton over Winn hill & down into Ladybower . The water was just as low and as I looked down into that very same overflow I said I bet Pat is down there right now … a month later you were ! Very strange . Regards .

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Wow what a coincidence. I try and add humour of my own kind, I ,am not a too serious person and I want my vidios to be exciting but fun at the same time. There are too many other serious things in life as it is, all the best, Pat

[@TheMendipman]

Another 'dam' fine video Pat. Happy New Year! Noel

[@patrickdickinson6492]

I like it Noel, you should've on the stage, all the best to you for 2019, thanks Pat

[@petersmithyt9091]

This is awesome. I. Love going over the M62 and looking at the Ladybower Structure. To see workings is fantastic. You are a legend thank you.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Wow, thank you Peter, yes the plugholes are a awesome sight........ thanks Pat

[@gary1164]

Thank you so much for sharing your travels. They are a joy to watch and are so informative

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Gary, great to have you along, thanks Pat

[@nemoniente5844]

...thank you... I've always wanted to see what these were like inside...

[@sirtinley-knot2944]

Pat "This is a covert operation to get to the outlet, and it's covered by cctv" next camera shot.... Pat: *"WE'RE OUTSIDE THE OUTLET NOW"*

[@UAPJedi]

Brick Builder UK Pat is a legend! True Brit Grit👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Once I had my film footage then I was nt bothered who saw me, I no the area and could easily out run any water board worked, would of added to the excitement, thanks Pat

[@neiledmonds9175]

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[@patrickdickinson6492]

@@neiledmonds9175 explain !

[@neiledmonds9175]

Patrick Dickinson : No idea what I did, probably just pressed wrong button. Hope it was nothing offensive!

[@petetunny3644]

Absolutely brilliant footage and well explained 👍 Seen the plughole many times and it has always intrigued me. Thanks

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Many people must of looked down and wondered, what is down there, such a massive structure, thanks Pat

[@ColinHarperSummerson]

Thanks , great and very interesting videos Patrick , great views and images , thanks for sharing with us 👍🙂

[@clairependrous4512]

Flippin' 'eck Pat, you had me going at the start of the video thinking that you were walking across to the top of the plug 'ole! ...Those things really scare me, but what a fantastic video, another great explore and more superb photography. You really should put on an exhibition.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Claire, that was to add a bit of drama and excitement, and I think it worked, nice to talk to you, Pat

[@sindento1942]

I remember my parents taking me there in the late 50s when I was 6.It was in full overflow mode and was absolutely horrific,luckily I wasn't tall enough to see over the wall and hid there after the initial viewing being held by dad.It still gives me shudders after all these years. I don't think parents then,who'd been through the war,had as much empathy for kids like now,maybe it's gone a bit too far and kids don't experience as much of the world on their own.

[@mrk.dilkington]

I had a similar experience at Llynn Celyn reservoir, when me dad thought it would be fun to walk down to the overflow with me on his shoulders..scared the shit out of me.

[@LHoriginal]

@@mrk.dilkington you are one of our most valuable costumers

[@user-cw7jp7jr4t]

This video is truly a gem. Thanks for sharing!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Glad you enjoyed it, hope you,ve seen the one when its overflowing.......thanks Pat

[@MOS6582]

One of the coolest things on yt. Excellent job Patrick, thanks!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Really nice of you to say, thanks Pat

[@6yjjk]

Watching this is good exercise - my arse twitched for 20 minutes straight. I don't care if it took two years to fill that reservoir, I'd STILL be terrified of drowning in there. As for the top of it, you wouldn't get me and my kayak within a mile of that thing. Just no.

[@speleokeir]

My gran's labrador got sucked down the overflow pipe of a resevoir on Saddleworth moor many years ago. Amazingly it came out the other end and was fine, but my mother always kept us well away from it as kids after that.

[@monad_tcp]

away from the dog? I'm kidding, I know.

[@ColinPaddock]

My butt clenched a lot harder when he was looking down the top. Heights is a bigger phobia for me than drowning. That was a lucky dog BTW.

[@speleokeir]

@@monad_tcp lol. Yeah and the reservoir.

[@6yjjk]

@@ColinPaddock Heights, drowning, underwater machinery - for me, the Holy Trinity of Nope. I love dams but they creep me the hell out.

[@robaylmer2450]

An excellent documentary Pat, worthy of the BBC! I hope you don't get into any trouble, but very worthwhile and enthralling - scared me witless at first with your selfie stick! Drama aswell!! well done and keep up your excellent video's - paramount though is keep safe. best regards :-)

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes after 40 years with Yorkshire Electric, safety has been ingrained in me so always at the forefront. Just wanted to add a bit of excitement which I think I did, all the best Pat

[@andygee1972]

It's miles better than anything on the BBC and he doesn't steal money off us

[@patrickdickinson6492]

@@andygee1972 thanks Andy appreciate the comments, thanks Pat

[@johnthorpe6172]

Patrick - you are a legend in your own lifetime, another fascinating article, keep them coming, informative and hilarious. John

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks John, amazing structure, all the best Pat

[@gearnobz1540]

Absolutely amazing video!!!

[@peterjansen5498]

I live in Hobart Tasmania. We also have a Derwent Valley and Derwent river. It runs through several dams feeding hydro power stations. Both our Derwent Valleys are very picturesque.

[@theheftyhiker847]

Pat thank you I have always wondered what's at the bottom of them since being a kid!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Glad to provide you with the answer, all the best, Pat

[@chris_hayes]

Me too!

[@dannytomlinson4533]

Chris Hayes massive ploogol! Thanks for the video...Awesome!

[@jankarlsson8927]

What an interesting video! I enjoyed every frame of it. Excellent job THANKS!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Your very welcome Jan, and such a amazing place, glad you enjoyed it.... thanks Pat

[@halazi2302]

Patrick Dickinson - my daughter and I are new to you videos and we are instant fans of yours - fantastic commentary and we appreciate all the effort you have investing in sharing these videos all round the globe - we enjoy them all the way from "down under".... The Ladybower is the jewel in the crown we must add !

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks and welcome to my channel, Ladybower was such a massive construction, biggest pipe I had ever stood in, most of my recent videos are about wildcamping, or in my shed pub which I built during our covd lockdown, all the best Pat

[@halazi2302]

@@patrickdickinson6492 Hi again Patrick - I can't recall if I thanked you for replying to us (so thank you) and was wondering if you could send me a quick note via e-mail as I would like to ask you a little favour if possible ? e-mail: [e-mail] - Cheers H

[@raibeartthehairypict4696]

Interesting video thanks. If there is so much water goes through these overflows. I'm no expert, but you would think that they would fix them with hydroelectric generators for the winter months Pat?

[@burgersnchips]

Rab Anderson they generally don't do that for overflows, the point is to let the water escape unimpeded so it doesn't rise above the level of the dam wall. If water goes over the wall it will erode and could lead to the collapse of the dam.

[@basbastian2998]

Great video. And your pictures... Amazing. I like your exposure and balance in the pictures. A tad harsh, but that is the way i like it. And it works great for silouhette (sorry not native English, I'm Dutch). Thanks to you, I don't have to go down that hole. By the way. At the beginning of the video, I was thinking you made it with a drone. The pan left to right, when faking to slip, it was just not natural. But using a long stick.... simple and just as effective. nice creative thinking. I like it.

[@cajf1970]

I’m glad you did add your film to KZbin, amazing feat of engineering. Thanks 👍🏻

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes Charles, such a massive structure, thanks Pat

[@AbdulazizAldayel]

An amazing journey inside the plughoe, thanks Patrick!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Glad you enjoyed it Abdulaziz ....been my pleasure to show you round.....thanks Pat