My 3 Day Hiking Trip - The Derwent Valley Heritage Way

[@Nordesteesuanatureza]

Excelente trabalho! Obrigado por compartilhar. Estou aqui para somar 🤝

[@sclarke1221]

Thanks for sharing Anthony atb Steve

[@AnthonyJohnson1]

Thanks as always for watching Steve. Have a great week ahead

[@thejarvsoutdoors9517]

Well done that's a tough distance over 3 days, lots of history and good training. Thanks for taking us with you.

[@AnthonyJohnson1]

Thanks very much. It was a fairly flat trail but the extra weight in the rucksack made it hard work.

[@hedgehoguk5575]

Wonderful walk; well done.

[@AnthonyJohnson1]

Thanks very much and thanks for watching 👍

[@daleyoutdoors]

Great stuff Anthony, some familiar territory in there but it's nice to see it from someone else's point of view 😊

[@AnthonyJohnson1]

Thanks Ben. I should have let you know I was passing through Derby. Could have met you for a brew along the way!

[@daleyoutdoors]

@@AnthonyJohnson1 You could! I often walk the dog around Darley Abbey 😁

[@TeaInValhalla]

Tea grabbed...back at the end ☕👍♥️ nothing wrong with a long video Anthony, intact I'd go as far as to say we prefer them. Liked you logic on tackling the route this way round. Pleased the sun came out to great you too, some interesting sights among the way on day one! And a nice stop for lunch too 🤗 Good bit of training for the PW, good thinking on carrying the extra weight, will be worth it in the end, you'll be grateful along the PW 👍♥️ dont come across many soute signs on junction boxes lol, good spot! 🤭 Start of day two was nice and green, cant beat a good nature reserve! ♥️ 🧇 the tunnel looked ominous lol.....trust the train to come past as you did a bit to camera too, sods law! The mills looked and sounded intresting. Nice that one is now a museum, really good to hear. Chips and curry sauce, very lovley! Heck no need to apologise here, lovey curry, gravy and even salad cream on our chips, oooh beans too! We remember your Christmas video at that section too, nice to see it again 🤗 Cows, say no more! 😬🐮 well done for getting up after cricket picth stop! Day3 looked like a beauty, a d heading into the Peak District too, what awaits......mud! And shade hugging sheep 🤗 Loved how your route became greener and more majestic as your progressed, fantastic!🐜 Really well done Anthony, smashing trail and thanks for sharing this with us, well played AJ, how did you feel afterwards? 👍🤗 catch you soon, Ceri and Kat ♥️☕🏆 P.s every day is a tea day! 🍦☕

[@AnthonyJohnson1]

If I’d have known we were going to have a heatwave, I’d have suggested a nice cold drink 🍺 . The body felt ok afterwards, although I didn’t really enjoy carrying all that weight over 55 miles. It was a good practice for a longer trail though. I think I’ll look to use baggage transfer if I can as I’d rather enjoy the experience rather than it be a drag each day. Thanks very much for watching. I’ll have to start making some longer videos as I always enjoy watching others. I think 15 minutes of listening to me waffle is more than enough for anyone though!

[@MattDoesMountains]

Well done Ant, put some work in there mate 👌👌

[@AnthonyJohnson1]

Thanks Matt. I finished it just in time. It would have been hard work in this heat that’s for sure!

[@nigelharness9032]

Hi Anthony good training session for your PW walk, loved the history and another trail in the bag, this is 1 trail i have been considering so thanks for showing us all, cheers nigel

[@AnthonyJohnson1]

Thanks Nigel. It’s well worth walking and it’s one you could probably do all year round as it’s mostly low level. I fancy the Limestone Way next. I had planned to do it last week but bailed when I saw the weather forecast. A bit too hot for me

[@nathankent8945]

Great video Anthony and very informative! Thanks for sharing :)

[@AnthonyJohnson1]

Thanks for watching Nathan. Hope you’re doing well? Looks like you’ve had some great adventures of your own recently

[@nathankent8945]

@@AnthonyJohnson1 Good Morning Anthony! I'm very well, thanks for asking! 🙂 I was lucky enough to have some great adventures in the Lakes last week, lucked out completely on the weather!! 🤣 All the best 👍🙏

[@solitaryrambler]

That was a real joy to watch right from start to finish Anthony. I even made a brew too with which to sit down and watch this! 😊 Great to see you in all those familiar places. You definitely walked it in the right direction. I always find Shardlow and the area south of Derby quite uninspiring, so when you reach Duffield at the start of the hills, it gets a lot more interesting from there on. Glad you had some chips in Matlock Bath! 👍 Heatherdene is most certainly a great end to the walk. Did you manage to get your ice cream? A great 3 days then Anthony. Sounds like you might need to keep some ant killer in your rucksack next time..... 😂

[@AnthonyJohnson1]

Hi Patrick. Thanks very much for watching. The green spaces of Duffield were certainly a welcome sight. Too much road walking prior to that for my liking. I think it’s the law to stop for chips when in Matlock Bath. It was very busy for a Tuesday though. I didn’t get an ice cream unfortunately so I’m assuming the van on comes at weekends and school holidays. I was very disappointed as I really fancied a 99! Luckily the ants weren’t the biting variety. The one problem with summer is the amount of annoying insects that take an interest in us 😆

[@RobsAdventures]

Great video Anthony. Looks like You had a cracking time and the weather was very kind to you. You’re a machine. It’s not easy doing high mileage on a daily basis. Hope you’re not aching too much now. Take care Rob 👍😊

[@AnthonyJohnson1]

Thanks Rob and very true. Consecutive high mileage days seem to break me, particularly when carrying a heavy pack. Apart from aching feet, I coped ok on this trail. Still no idea if I can manage 15 consecutive days across the Pennine Way though. Still 50/50 on whether I should go for it or try something a bit shorter this year and get another year of training under the belt!

[@RobsAdventures]

@@AnthonyJohnson1 Nah I’m sure your can do it mate. Don’t put it off until next year. I have faith in you. You’ll smash it. 💪🏻👊🏻

[@wendingourway]

Tea is on the boil...but no biscuits for me, but do have one for Otis! ;-) Such an amazing trail indeed...and carrying a pack for three days...that takes a bit of fortitude! Got planned our first camping trip for either later this month or early next month and planning for two nights...wish me luck with Otis! lol It is always surprising too the looks that I can get from some when I have stopped and enjoying a snack with Otis...mainly lots of smiles and Otis does seem to bring that out of people. Now my question to you is this, What are you going to do to top this one? ;-) A great adventure for sure...take great care now...Bruce and Otis

[@AnthonyJohnson1]

Thanks Bruce. I’m hoping to take on a longer trail in September. Just waiting to see what happens with Covid now we’re removing restrictions here this month. Got a horrible feeling the restrictions will be back which may scupper plans. Hope you both have a great camp. Fingers crossed you get the weather ☀️

[@dazbass007]

never pass up a bench with your name on it Anthony great looking trail and definitely good training for the pw 👌 atb daz

[@AnthonyJohnson1]

Very true Daz. There’s never one when you need it though is there 😆. It’s a nice little trail with a lot to see in a short space of time.

[@AMostlyFunctionalJess]

A fabulous trip and great training for your future adventures!

[@AnthonyJohnson1]

Thanks Jess. I’m definitely not strong enough to carry a heavy back for multiple long days. Need to take a leaf out of your book with the upper body workouts!

[@AMostlyFunctionalJess]

@@AnthonyJohnson1 It definitely helps! I am now a qualified gym instructor so give me a shout if you do want a simple upper body workout template! Are you still doing the lower body strength training exercises I suggested?

[@AnthonyJohnson1]

@@AMostlyFunctionalJess I am indeed and it’s definitely helping. My calves are double the size now. I’ve also started to incorporate daily stretches into my routine now too. I had no shin pain at all on the recent 3 day hike, although my feet were aching a lot as I’ve transitioning to zero drop shoes. I’m trying to walk barefoot a bit more etc and do foot strengthening exercises. An upper body strengthening plan would be great if you have the time 👍

[@AMostlyFunctionalJess]

@@AnthonyJohnson1 That all sounds fantastic! Definitely take it easy on the zero drop transition, it takes a good while to build up to it but you end up with strong ankles and calves if you build up slowly. Drop me a message on instagram with any equipment you've got available or whether you've got the budget for some simple home workout bits and I'm sure I can come up with something!

[@WoodsideWalker]

Brilliant video! That looks a really interesting route, love all the history. Not sure about those bullocks on the path. Got my eye on a two day hike in Shropshire. Up your way next weekend, can't wait

[@AnthonyJohnson1]

Thanks very much. It’s a fairly flat but interesting trail. Lots of history as you say. I do enjoy the experience of the multi day hiking. Which part of the Peak District are you visiting? Hope this nice weather lasts for you 👍

[@WoodsideWalker]

@@AnthonyJohnson1 staying at Castleton and doing Mam Tor.

[@AnthonyJohnson1]

@@WoodsideWalker enjoy. It’s a great area to walk 🙂

[@steveostler]

Enjoyed the video. Good luck with the Pennine Way.

[@AnthonyJohnson1]

Thanks Steve. I’m still undecided about the PW. I’ve booked my accommodation as far as Middleton-in-Teesdale but it’s proving a bit difficult to fine all the accommodation I need beyond there. I think I may have left it a bit late! That and I’ve got a feeling we’ll be in another lockdown by September! I’ll definitely do a trail of some description in September if I can’t get the logistics sorted for the PW

[@steveostler]

@@AnthonyJohnson1 yes it's looking like another lockdown 🤔 You could take that tent 👍

[@AnthonyJohnson1]

@@steveostler I did think of that but i don’t think I’ll enjoy it if I’m carrying a load of extra weight in the bag.

[@steveostler]

@@AnthonyJohnson1 I thought that watching Haze Outdoors on the Cape Wrath trail would have inspired you. Saw your comments. That channel is great

[@AnthonyJohnson1]

@@steveostler I’d definitely like to try backpacking at some point. I only recently came across Haze Outdoors. He’s so funny. I think he posted on Instagram that he recently walked the National 3 peaks challenge barefoot. Crazy!

[@catherinewalks1207]

This was great - what a satisfying way to build up stamina for the Pennine Way.

[@AnthonyJohnson1]

Thanks Catherine. I certainly need to toughen up the body if I’m going to carry all that weight. It’s hard work in this heat 🥵.

[@davidostler4767]

Nice video Ant. Disappointed you didn't wear the Forest shirt walking past Pride Park. We saw Chatsworth House yesterday on our walk, in the distance from the Wellington monument. Had a walk around Birchen Edge, only 4 miles, not quite in your league Ant, when it comes to distance.

[@AnthonyJohnson1]

It’s not about how far you walk Dave, just getting out into the hills is what it’s all about. Birchen Edge is stunning. Not sure if you walked through Gardom’s Edge too but that’s well worth visiting if you’re in the area again. I wasn’t a million miles away from you yesterday as I walked around Eyam

[@davidostler4767]

@@AnthonyJohnson1 Liz did say "I wonder if we'll bump into Ant"

[@DesGreene]

Nice going, Anthony! Great training for your PW👍. Really tough on the body carrying a full pack on a warm day! Think you made the right choice doing the trail in reverse. Definitely looked like there was more scenery to keep you motivated. Great video! ATB!👍

[@AnthonyJohnson1]

Thanks Des. I find carrying heavy loads tough in any weather. Im not built for it and could probably do with a Sherpa 😆

[@DesGreene]

@@AnthonyJohnson1 No, me neither! Need some lighter kit 😁 A Sherpa might be less costly!

[@cabbiegoeswalking632]

Should have given me a shout, would have done some of the Belper area with you

[@AnthonyJohnson1]

Shame I didn’t know. It would have been good to have some company. The multi day trails can get a bit lonely if you don’t bump into folk along the way. The good weather always helps though. Thanks for watching 👍

[@cabbiegoeswalking632]

@@AnthonyJohnson1 if you're doing one this way again let me know and you're welcome

[@aaronmccall4715]

Great video again always enjoy watching you’re videos, some fun facts and stories along the way keep it up each video you can see how much more comfortable you are getting with the camera, can’t wait for the next vid

[@AnthonyJohnson1]

Thanks Aaron. I find the camera has become a friend on these long walks. Gives me something to talk too when the feet are sore and I’m getting tired 🤣. Appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment 👍

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Lovely looking trail with a good distance covered. Glad you had good weather for your hike. Do you have any other thru-hikes planned? I recall you mentioned doing the Pennine Way. x

[@AnthonyJohnson1]

Hi Rachel. I’m still hoping to walk the Pennine Way in September. I’m in the process of arranging the accommodation but it’s proving quite difficult to find availability in some locations! I think I need a support crew 😆

[@maurice5992]

Really enjoyed that Anthony, you're a natural in front of the camera. This one and the Limestone Way are on my to do list, so big thanks for making such an informative video. South to north is definitely the way to go. Looking forward very much to your PW vlog.....

[@AnthonyJohnson1]

Thanks Maurice. I’m not sure about being a natural. You should see the unused footage🤣. Hopefully the PW will go ahead, although the logistics are proving a little challenging. I’ll definitely be walking a long distance trail of some description in September though

[@kevinstark4294]

Amazing work Anthony - it takes a lot of strength and stamina to carry a pack and walk that kind of distance for 3 days straight. Btw I wanted to let you know that after months / years of procrastination I finally did my first wild camp! Fairbrook naze / kinder scout. Seeing you do your first wildcamps helped motivate me, so thank you

[@AnthonyJohnson1]

Thanks Kevin. Carrying a heavy pack for that distance will take a little getting used to. I much prefer hiking light where possible. Great news on the wild camp. Really pleased to hear you’ve given it a go and you certainly picked a fab location. Hope you had a great time 👍

[@DayTripperAdventures]

Great effort Anthony. That’s big distance in 3 days. Amazing industrial history on this walk. I’m looking forward to doing some longer hikes but my wife keeps booking me for other outings 😂

[@AnthonyJohnson1]

Thanks Richard. I love the multi day walks, but my wife is also less keen! I think it’s mainly due to the fact she takes on the designated driver duties 😆

[@neilpresland3606]

Great Video Anthony. Glad you quickly passed Pride Park, as I am a fellow reds fan. I presume u Will be filming the Pennine Way? Looking forward to that. Is it September you will be doing it?

[@AnthonyJohnson1]

Thanks Neil. Certainly no hanging around Pride Park, although I did wish them another relegation battle 🤣. I’m still hoping to walk the Pennine Way, although the logistics are proving a little tricky! I’ll be walking a long distance trail of some kind in September and will take the camera along to capture the memories 👍

[@ChrisJB]

The Lady Boys of Bangkok? Surely you almost abandoned the walk for such an alluring temptation Anthony....😉🙄😁? I can completely relate to not having the physique of Charles Atlas when it comes to carrying heavy loads and whilst not being weight obsessive, it's something I pay attention to. 'Dead Man's Shoes'......what a tremendous film....love it. In fact I have it stored on my Sky Box! Lots of interest in that film mate. ATB, Chris

[@AnthonyJohnson1]

Haha. I filmed that clip of the Ladyboys to wind up my wife. She’s always nagging me to go to one of their shows but there’s no chance.😆. I don’t enjoy carrying heavy loads at all if I’m honest. I can’t really get away with much weight at all if I plan to carry no more than the recommended 15% of my body weight. Dead Man’s shoes is quality isn’t it? Low budget but very entertaining

[@walkinderbyshire]

Excellent walk Ant. Thanks for documenting. Thinking about doing this in a couple of weeks - south to north like yourself. Were you happy with your BnB choices?

[@AnthonyJohnson1]

The 2 places I stopped at were ideal to be honest. They’re both directly on the trail so no additional miles to walk and it broke the trail into 3 manageable distances which should be doable this time of year if you start early enough. Good luck if you take it on. It’s an enjoyable trail 👍

[@gregcoleman7328]

Hi Anthony, that was a interesting trail to do and goes through some parts of the White Peak I haven’t been to before. I Wouldn’t mind giving it a go next year. Looks like you had some really nice weather too. If you don’t mind me asking, what camera do you use to film with? I’m finding DSLRs pretty bulky on long routes and am looking at upgrading my travel camera. Well done for smashing this trail! 👍 I am tempted by the Pennine Way having watched Dean Read’s 2019 videos of it and talked to someone local to me who has done it. Quite a bit of forward planning required on that one!

[@AnthonyJohnson1]

Hi Greg. I use a Sony ZV1 compact camera. It’s aimed more at a video than stills camera, but still has a 20 MP camera so you can get some reasonable photographs from it. I do have a Sony A7c camera too but I use that more for photography as it’s a bit bulky for filming. The PW is a bit in the balance at the moment as the logistics are proving a bit tricky. I think I’ve left it a bit late to book all of my accommodation. I’m still working on it though but if I can’t do it this year then I’ll walk a different trail instead in September.

[@gregcoleman7328]

@@AnthonyJohnson1 Hope you solve the accommodation issue. Holiday cottages have gone sky high in price but are booked fully all over the place. I managed to get a week in October though thankfully! Back to Tideswell this time. Thank you for the equipment info, it’s always great to see what others use and what they think of it. Nothing as good as a real world review! Sony are definitely making some good kit and are really ascending in the world of cameras. Don’t know if it is of use but I found the website Waypoint 51 a useful resource for the National trails. It happens to be run by the partner of one of my work colleagues and I only found out about it a couple of months ago!

[@solitudeinthewild82]

Nice video, my friend! Lovely hiking trip! The nature is amazing, too...What area is that? Enjoyed watching. Cheers from Russia, Anthony , and how about visiting my channel as well? I've got something to share about bushcraft! Anyway, best wishes in all your plans! Best regards, Yuriy!

[@AnthonyJohnson1]

Thanks very much Yuriy. 🇷🇺 🇬🇧 Best wishes my friend 👍

[@JungHeeYoon]

Very nice. enjoyable video.

[@AnthonyJohnson1]

Thanks very much for watching Jung 👍

[@TFSOutdoors]

Thanks for another great video Anthony, I’m not sure what you do for a living but maybe you should have a go at being a tour guide, very informative . A nice short trail to get your teeth into. As for the comment regarding us southerners and sauce on chips, I like mayonnaise on mine, does that count? Although when I go to Belgium , I visit their chip shops and they serve a beef stew that they pour over the chips. It’s lovely but very messy. 😂

[@AnthonyJohnson1]

Haha. Thanks Tony. I’m a Project Manager in my day job so a tour guide would be a big change in direction 😆. The chips comment was based on an experience I had at chip shop in Watford a few years ago where I asked for curry sauce on my chips and they looked at me like I had 2 heads. They didn’t do gravy either. Lives long in the memory does that 🤣

[@ExpeditionHiker]

Funny the Ladyboys of Bangkok got an appearance but the original mechanical factory the Silk Mill didn't lol, but a different take on the trail to my version, bit weird watching it in reverse especially as I finished recently too

[@AnthonyJohnson1]

Haha. My wife has been trying to get me to that show for ages. It’s definitely not for me but I thought she’d find it funny. I enjoyed the trail and may do it again from north to south at some point. It’s probably a good winter trail with it being low level

[@ExpeditionHiker]

@@AnthonyJohnson1 winter time the river rises, so could be flooded out in places

[@NickandRachel]

Nice video!

[@AnthonyJohnson1]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@NickandRachel]

@@AnthonyJohnson1 you bet! We really enjoy making outdoor content also

[@AnthonyJohnson1]

@@NickandRachel yes, I’ve been watching some of your videos recently. You have a great channel 🙂

[@NickandRachel]

@@AnthonyJohnson1 well thank you for taking us out 🙂