PADLEY GORGE | PEAK DISTRICT - Real life FAIRY TALE FOREST!

In this video Hay and Kyle take you on a breathtaking journey through the real life fairy tale forest of Padley Gorge. These ancient oak woodlands feature beauty at every twist and turn. Get ready to be amazed at this truly unique Peak District location as you are guided through what to expect when you visit.
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We're Hay and Kyle, a young travel couple from the UK who live in the stunning Peak District National Park. We film our adventures across the UK and beyond as we discover some of the best-hidden spots, areas of outstanding natural beauty, and incredible unique stays! Come travel with us, the great outdoors is only one click away!

[@thatguyfromcetialphaV]

Loved Padley Gorge. I live in Missouri USA now. That part of the Peak is definitely Middle Earth.

[@ksturmer5388]

It's an awesome day out!! (Better when the kids are at school! LOL!)

[@stephenbroomhead6871]

Keep your good work up.

[@tastytechaddictsmtb]

The last place you were at is Laurencefield, big climbing place in the quarry there. Basically park in surprise view and cross the road at the corner.

[@andrewdavis9223]

I go camping at calver never knew parley gorge was there😊thank you

[@danielheywood2660]

You should absolutely be very proud of yourselves indeed. The quality of your videos are amazing. I haven’t been subscribed for long, I came across your channel by chance and I so happy that I did. Thanks for making these videos for our viewing pleasure 😁😁😁

[@usernamenotfound7901]

The birch forest near padley gorge and surprise view has hundreds of fly agarics if anyone wants some

[@Shoaib_Khan85]

@5:50 ....... Never fails to disappoint! you remind me of my school teacher 😂

[@HayandKyle]

😅

[@bigdave6246]

Great video guys

[@delmiller4184]

Congratulations on reaching 3000. Great video! Love the birches.

[@HayandKyle]

Thank you very much!! :) :)

[@rowanbew6773]

Thanks, great video...going to have a try at finding the birch trees tmrw..Hopefully get some good shots!.

[@deanmitchell7795]

I'm loving your channel, think I've watched everything now! lol.. went to Padley gorge last weekend with my 4x5.. so glad I did! I've just joined a camera club and really interested in your drone footage and photography.. if you fancy giving a chat to the group let me know!

[@ksturmer5388]

I keep watching your video, to get you likes! Me and the Husky are going there tomorrow and van camping........so wish us luck! I like the quiet life with wolverines, so no uploads. I prefer the land, rather than computers personally. However, you guys keep posting great locations for us quiet lot! Hope to bump into you guys one day, out there!!! Until then......I hope, BLISS......to you both.

[@HayandKyle]

Thanks so much 😊 really appreciate it!! So nice that you are going to visit Padley Gorge with your husky tomorrow good luck!! 🤞 If you ever see us out and about feel free to say hello!! 😊🤗 We have another video out next week on Sunday it's a Wales/Snowdonia video so keep your eyes peeled!! 😊🙌 😅 Thanks so much for commenting as always we really appreciate it ☺️

[@ksturmer5388]

@@HayandKyle If I ever see you guys about, I'll buy us all fish and chips (probably Matlock Blue Chippy) and you can stroke Storm Rothchild (my husky!).......until then, keep making amazing blogs and living life! You two, are ambassadors of life, for the young ones. Peace, love!

[@HayandKyle]

Haha aww thanks so much! 🙌 Honestly petting your husky would be the best!! Thanks!

[@liselesperance3455]

Wow! What a magical place! Thank you Kyle and Hay for taking us on these amazing journeys. ❤️

[@ingridburkel1518]

Thank you for another great video, I love watching them. You really make me want to visit all these beautiful places (I hope my English is ok, I'm German 😀)

[@HayandKyle]

Your English is perfect 😅👍 glad you are enjoying the videos Ingrid 😊

[@Robaylesbury]

Lovely video. My wife Joy kept scribbling down locations you mentioned on posted notes! Will definitely visit this location. The birch trees were just lovely. Amazing fungi, too.

[@HayandKyle]

Haha you can't beat post it notes 😅 You won't be disappointed visiting this place, any weather it's a magical spot 👌✨

[@Richjack3]

Great video guys, I've just subbed! I've been to Padley Gorge foraging for mushrooms a few times, was there last August (probably about a month before you guys went), and found tonnes. You found (in order displayed in video): Fistulina hepatica, beefsteak fungus Fomitopsis betulina, birch polypore Fomes fomentarius, hoof fungus Amanita muscaria, fly agaric Keep up the good work, very relaxing video!

[@HayandKyle]

Thanks Shane, didn't realise we caught that many types on the video 😅 glad you enjoyed it 👍 ☺️ thank you for the sub!

[@Chasethemorning]

padley is a fantastic place, glad you like it too. always nice to see another video from you both!

[@jasonduke4451]

Yet another great video well done you pair.just got back from nc500 best experience I've ever had,you pair would love it.

[@HayandKyle]

We can't wait that's on our bucket list! 👍

[@bane-980]

It’s one of our favourite places too, our daughter loves the penny trees, although never explored the Birch forest. Hope you guys visit Chee Dale stepping stones, the views around there are beautiful.

[@Matt2climb]

We love you're vlogs keep um commin O and congratulations to you both, you could use "what three words" when you need to find out where you are. Matt and Sarah

[@HayandKyle]

Thanks Matt, much appreciated :) What three words is a damn fine idea. Might have to include those in future vids ✌️

[@spartantkd1970]

Padley Gorge is just beautiful. As National Trust members, we park at the estate car park and then cross over the road and into the woods on the way to Carl Wark but keep left along the stream. It's a fantastic circular walk, needing to cross the road 3/4 of the way round, but having advantage of being down hill for most of the gorge. It's also just 20 mins drive from our house. Great video.

[@spartantkd1970]

One more thing though, I'm not sure you mean that it never fails to disappoint - which means it always disappoints 🤔

[@davebrown2047]

Don't know if anyone has mentioned it but the Birch Forest is called Bolehill Quarry,

[@HayandKyle]

Ahh thanks Dave! 👍 We didn't know that! We came in at a weird point so didn't see any signage when we went in, it makes sense as it has a lot of steep drops! 😅

[@louisaklimentos7583]

This is lovely Spring is a great to go . You went in your autumn . I watched another video on Padley Gorge but it was in winter and the trees had died back . This beautiful walk through the Woodlands is not over strenuous . I have done quiet a few walks in Australia and some have many steps because the scenery is really rugged. My next adventure is a hike at Colo River at Wollemi National Park in NSW . I want to go with a bush walking group because it is challenging to hike through raw wild wilderness . I want to visit some relatives in England and Pudleys Gorge is on my bucket list , it is a nice relaxing walk . Definitely a fairytale walk . Thank you so much !

[@theregoesrose]

Ahhh really need to go here. It looks stunning. Thanks for sharing. 🌳 Great video!

[@HayandKyle]

Thanks for watching and commenting :)

[@alwaysinprayer900]

Wonderful place! Kindest thank you for sharing 🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲✨🌲🌲✨🌲🌲🌲

[@HayandKyle]

No problems at all, thanks to you for watching! :)

[@paulbuffey9165]

I recently found your channel an I was fascinated by the content and charm of your videos. I walked Padley Gorge on Monday but made the error of starting from the Longshaw Estate coffee shop and walking downhill to Grindleford station. I had a great time rockhopping down and a quick look at Padley Chapel. The prospect of walk back up was not very appealing to 64 year old knees so I decided to take the steep path from the station up to the road and then cross over to the “footpath” (if you are a goat) up to Longshaw Estate. I thought getting the uphill climb out of the way in on steep climb followed by a fairly flat walk back to the car would be better. I think I will invest in a taxi next time or better still walk uphill first. Keep up the good work and I will follow in your footsteps (slowly and with plenty of stops) and may be lucky enough to see you on the trail one day.🤓

[@ThomTopics]

great video, some really beautiful shots. Loving some of the work you are doing with the 360 camera in particular 😊 👍

[@HayandKyle]

Thanks so much for watching Mr Topics ✌️ Hope you're feeling better. Speak soon! :)

[@tashpailing8713]

Awwww loved it . Very magical and mystical. Can't wait for the next one guys. Love mum and dad

[@davebrown2047]

I was only out there this morning, the light was superb, looking forward to seeing your vlog,

[@HayandKyle]

Thanks Dave, I (Kyle) was also there this morning to take the pictures for the thumbnail 😅

[@xTammyDLx]

We just did this exact hike 3 days ago! We got stuck on the path up the hill across the bridge from the gorge though! It was quite wet despite being a sunny day and the path was very sloped down towards the water. We ended up going back on ourselves and heading back up through the marked path between the houses closer to the train station in the end, up towards Surprise View.

[@HayandKyle]

We were pretty lucky with the weather and most of the ground was dry for our visit. Sounds like you still had a great hike. Thanks so much for watching and commenting, we appreciate it :)

[@xTammyDLx]

@@HayandKyle thank you for responding! We used your channel to plan our trip(:

[@freestyletowers2617]

your a great couple hayley and kyle, great videos cheers

[@HayandKyle]

Hey guys, thanks so much for watching! Which was your favourite part of Padley Gorge? Will you be heading off on your own adventure now you've explored it with us? :)

[@alanlong1971]

Some great photography there, the sun coming through the trees, Fantastic

[@HayandKyle]

Thanks Alan hope you have had a good new year's 😊👍

[@janoakes9267]

Oh you found some wishing trees!! People back in the 17th century (I think) hammered coins into dead trees or fallen branches to ward of illness or bad luck, but beware, anyone who removes the coins will be visited by the bad luck or illness of the person who placed it there!! 😲 Its a practice that seems to have made a comeback in recent years! :-)

[@ddoherty5956]

Bad luck for the tree copper kills them.

[@janoakes9267]

@@ddoherty5956 Only ever seen it on fallen trees or fallen branches never live trees.

[@paulcomptonpdphotography]

Took me three years to get that far you doing great going to be big. I was there yesterday hope you got some photos of the light rays in the trees.

[@HayandKyle]

Thanks Paul, always nice to catch you in the comments. 😊 Padley was a real light show this past weekend, spoilt for choice with compositions. 📸

[@FabianNotts]

Thanks for video 😉 🎬🎥👋

[@HayandKyle]

Thanks for watching!! 😁

[@inertpleb6187]

Looks awesome, heading to the Peak District in a couple of weeks and will put parley gorge on our list of things to do.

[@HayandKyle]

Thanks for watching :) You won't be disappointed visiting Padley. There's a whole lot more to it than we featured in our video too. Enjoy exploring! ✌️

[@LouandLolsTravels]

Hi both, what a great video! Not been here yet but want to go even more after watching this. Congrats on your KZbin milestones also 👏

[@HayandKyle]

Thanks guys!! You'll love it there, great place to walk the doggo's too 😊😊

[@JourneywithJenandDrew]

This place seriously looks like a fairy tale WOW 😍 Amazing video, and sooooo relaxing 🙌🏼

[@desipindu420]

Excellent video again. I didn't know about this place so will add it to my list of places to visit. Quality of video, music and pics are professional. Great work once again.

[@lizarddronedude3617]

You are making me wanna move back to my lovely Peak District. In the 70s we used to kip under the ailway arch right next to the Station and rouse ourselves when the cafe opened (best chip butties around) before a day on the gritstone. Phil in the cafe became a friend to us all was gutted to hear of his passing. You guys are getting to a real pro standard.

[@HayandKyle]

Thanks so much for commenting, keep seeing you pop up in the comments so it's great to see regular faces. Not tried the chip butties from the cafe, but might have to try now 😜🤔

[@lizarddronedude3617]

@@HayandKyle They used to be massive and the best I believe Phils son now runs the Cafe. As I have said b4 if you are ever in West Cornwall gives us a bell me and my missus would love to meet you. Take a look at my rather less than perfect offerings here on youtube.

[@shirleyhewitson3421]

Really loved this one. Never been but would love to go now you've shown it to us! It looks so magical! Loved the detail you added such as the insects and toadstools. Please do a video of the other places you mentioned too! Thank you for another outstanding film! Look forward to the next one. Lots of love Mutti xx❤💚💙

[@HayandKyle]

We will definitely be up for doing more of those videos! 😅 Thank you for watching 🥰 xxxx

[@lifesahobby]

Oh I've got that hat.... .. nice day

[@ireneparkin5660]

Wonderful video, Padley gorge looks a mystical place with all those old oak trees, loved the squirrels chasing each other too, the birch trees you found look magical and yes it does look fairy tale like, love everything you've done, congratulations on your 3000 plus subscribers too, looking forward to seeing many more videos, lots of love and hugs to you both❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🤗 xxxxxx

[@HayandKyle]

Thank youuu ☺️🥰 xxxxx

[@yourownsetofwings]

Amazing! We will definitely check this place out when we are over near the Peak District. Especially as it is a National Trust location 💛 Videos are amazing! Xx

[@travelmademedoit]

What a fantastic production! We recently visited Padley Gorge and thoroughly enjoyed it. We just watched the Thom Topics channel and enjoyed the video that you featured on there, so thought we'd check out some more of your content. Thanks for sharing!

[@HayandKyle]

Welcome guys! :) Glad you enjoyed the video, Padley Gorge really is a unique place to visit! We had a great time exploring with Thom Topics and thanks for hopping over to check us out too. See you in thr next one ✌️

[@hikermikem8]

😁 Absolutely stunning part of the peak district. A favourate place of mine to head to anytime of the year, but care must be taken in winter when it's wet and boggy. Great video.. Autumn is amazing on the padley gorge trail 👍

[@HayandKyle]

For sure it's a beautiful spot 👍 can't wait to go back in autumn! 😁

[@hikermikem8]

@@HayandKyle Colours are spectacular and make for epic photographs and videos 👍

[@kingbanzai]

Another awesome vlog guys! Loved it. 😍

[@ianmansbridge3646]

Thank you for introducing me to so many new places in the Peaks. I used to think I knew it, you have opened my eyes. Oh, and of course congratulations on getting spliced and remember, walking together keeps you together.

[@HayandKyle]

Thanks for watching Ian and the kind words. Much appreciated for your support. We'll have new videos of new Peak District spots out soon 😊✌️ Cheers!

[@Andy-hl6jn]

Hey guys . Great to see you again . Its our favourite place to walk . We are going on the Mildale / Dovedale walk on Friday. We love that one as well

[@dougrae3023]

Thanks guys, wonderful to have such charming guides to show us round what looks like an amazing part of the country. All the best for the future

[@HayandKyle]

Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment. We appreciate it 😊✌️

[@karlforder1670]

I’m not one to comment on videos but felt I needed to make an exception. Came across your channel whilst looking for places to visit in the Peak District, and pretty much watched all your videos since. So professionally filmed and unashamedly feel-good content. Loving the amazing places you visit and the chemistry between you two. Got a sub from me. Now look forward to your content with my feet up and a brew in hand. A note of appreciation from me - Keep up the good work! ✌🏻

[@HayandKyle]

Naww thanks for this lovely comment Karl that's made our day ☺️ glad to have you on board with the channel ☺️👍 we'll be keeping up posting out the videos, we are quite lucky to have the peaks on our doorstep to keep doing so ☺️ 👌

[@tannystravels3590]

Good evening guys, this was such a treat. Recently discovered Padley Gorge myself, did my first vlog there. It's such a gorgeous spot and love how accessible it is by public transport. 😁 Just unfortunate how busy it can get but definitely worth getting up and out early for to beat the crowds. Great selection of video footage and still images, stunning light too. 😍 That image after you mention landscape photography was absolutely beautiful. 😍 The Birch trees area, I came across one on the way to Surprise View, is that the same one in this video? It had cows and their calfs when I was filming. I love Birch trees, they are my favourite especially for landscape photography. It looked amazing. Will definitely be heading back out to check it out. Thank you for showing us around, really great video. Have a good weekend. 😊 Tanny

[@HayandKyle]

Hello Tanny! Thanks so much for watching the video and leaving such a lovely comment. Padley Gorge is a magical place isn't it? Congrats on your first vlog, perhaps we'll bump into each other out in the Peaks one day 🤗 Cheers!

[@chrishendley5986]

Amazing video again guys, as you know by several of my IG posts, it’s one of my faves! I’ll look forward to more vlogs🤙🏼

[@HayandKyle]

Thanks Chris! For sure love your pictures 😅 Looking forward to seeing your autumnal perspective of it! 👌🍁🍂

[@petermc2wheels188]

I've only recently subscribed to your channel and I'm pleased I did it's really good 👍 I've been to Padley Gorge many times my wife and two boys. When you mentioned about rock hopping it made me laugh as that is usually what we do. We park at the top go down and back up on the rocks trying not to get wet feet then have a picnic at the top and an ice cream from one of the 2 vans that are there in the summer. What's not to like. Look forward to your next adventure. 🙂🚴

[@HayandKyle]

Thanks for subscribing Peter! 😅Gutted we missed the ice-cream vans could have done with one! 👍 Thanks so much for the nice comment ☺️

[@Sprig55]

Lovely place, lovely video. Your channel has fast become one of my favourites. I live on the edge of the Peaks, so it’s great to see the places you discover. I’ve just been on my motorcycle today to Robin Hood’s Stride and the Nine Stones purely because of your top 10 Peak District places video. I’ll be working my way through all the ones I don’t know :) I really want to purchase a drone for my visits. Any recommendations? Thanks again :)

[@HayandKyle]

Thanks so much for watching and the kind words. It's always nice to hear people have used our videos to help them visit new places :) Our drone is the Mavic Mini. It's been a great workhorse that's never failed us. We'd like to get the mini 2 which is even better whilst remaining the same price. Would recommend that ✌️👌

[@watchfordpilot]

Although HM the Wife and I are keen walkers we are newbies to the Peaks and are here this week, right now 20 Sept 21. Whilst doing research into where to go and what to do we came across your vids on the ‘tube’ and are finding them very useful and entertaining. Kinder Scout today and planning for tomorrow. Cheers.

[@HayandKyle]

Ahh brill, we love to hear from people who get some useful info from our videos. :) Enjoy the rest of your time in the Peak District, let us know how you get on ✌️

[@watchfordpilot]

@@HayandKyle Wilco 😃👍

[@grahambarker8129]

great vid mr and mrs kyle, makes me want to go, tbh ive been to most places in the peaks except padley gorge, i will rectify that soon.

[@HayandKyle]

Thanks Graham!! Definitely you should get yourself to Padley Gorge! 😅 Think autumn time is meant to be incredible!

[@WoodsideWalker]

Lovely video, what a beautiful place. So many places I want to visit up there. Can I ask what editing software you use with the insta360? I used to use Inshot with the gopro, but it doesn't seem to like the insta360 footage. Thanks

[@HayandKyle]

Thanks so much for watching! :). We use the Insta 360 Studio 2021 for our edits :) 👍

[@WoodsideWalker]

@@HayandKyle cheers. Think I downloaded older app. I'll give it a try.

[@paulmurfin7443]

Did you have a look round the ruins at Padley chapel

[@HayandKyle]

Can't say we did to be honest. In fact I don't think we knew they were there 😅 Thanks for the suggestion 👍

[@paulmurfin7443]

@@HayandKyle as you cross the bridge from bamford train station carpark heading to padley gorge entrance just follow the track and you cant miss the chapel and the ruins are round the back. Its will worth a visit and if you go on a Sunday between 2-4 between April and September the chapel is open. I found it yesterday when i did a walk from fox house to castleton down the gorge then along the river. Thats also a lovely walk with lots of photo opportunities and wildlife to see

[@timdale4500]

Hi Guys, I’ve recently come across your vids, compared to what is out there I think they are fabulous. They are short and sweet, well presented, with some great camera work, along with some choice music. Have you guys been to Chee Dale near to Buxton, it’s stunning, I’m sure you have but I’d love to see a short offering from yourselves if possible? Also, could you please tell me what drone kit you are using? Keep up the good work

[@HayandKyle]

Thanks Tim, much appreciated for the kind words. We've had a few suggestions for Chee Dale now so it might just be the next spot we feature on the channel ✌️😁

[@HayandKyle]

Regarding drone setup, we use the humble DJI mavic Mini 👌

[@lizarddronedude3617]

Those Birch trees were not there any thing like as much back in my day(70s) The last time I went back the number of trees in many areas suprised me you could sit at the bottom of several gritstone edges and see far reaching views but not anymore you would need to at the top of said edges

[@HayandKyle]

The birch tree area was a firm favourite for us, although it's a close call vs the twisted oak trees. Either or, it's a great place to walk through and chill out :)