Peak District Walk - Kinder Scout, Downfall & Crowden Clough with Tideswellman

[@Purpletim100]

Hi Dean. I was the one you met near Kinder Gates. I was a bit surprised and forgot to introduce myself properly. I'm Tim, and my mate is Karl. It was nice seeing you out and about. It was such a great day to be out. I love Kinder, my dad first took me there when i was about 6 and i keep going back, but this weekend we're off around Bleaklow.Enjoy your travels, and i look forward to seeing the videos :-)

[@DeanRead]

Thanks for watching Tim and I was great to meet you. We certainly picked a great day for it. Hopefully see you up there again some time. All the best, Dean.

[@andrewwhalley1967]

'You can keep your FA Cup Final'... 'And your Royal Wedding...' lol, absolutely. Another great video, thanks Dean. I've spent many holidays walking Wales, Scotland, Yorkshire and Norfolk (where I now live) but have somehow never visited the Peaks (!). Finally, aged 54, Airbnb in Buxton booked for 22nd August and me and family really looking forward to it! Will try out a number of your filmed routes. Thanks mate.

[@ashropshirelad]

Great to see you out and about again the 'Glorious Peak District'!

[@DeanRead]

Can't beat the Glorious Peak District :-) Thanks for watching Gordon. All the best, Dean.

[@Darrenfive0]

Great video Dean. Thanks for taking the time and effort to put these vids out it’s really appreciated. Cheers

[@DeanRead]

Thanks for watching Darren, I really enjoy the whole process of making the videos. Obviously I enjoy the time spent outdoors but I love editing and making the music. All the best, Dean.

[@razashah4728]

The glorious peak district. Can't get enough of Kinder.

[@DeanRead]

It's an amazing place. Thanks for watching Raza. All the best, Dean.

[@malcolmcog]

I last walked across Kinder in 1997, the peat was nice and dry so a happy walk across the groughs ! Me and my son walked from Castleton to Hollins Cross planning to walk to Lose Hill, cross to Win Hill then to Kinder but wind and rain deterred us, we'll try again next year

[@DeanRead]

Lots of work has been done by Moors for the Future in recent years to retain water up on Kinder. I remember it being drier too but now there are lots of mini dams holding water back. Hope you have more luck with the weather next time Malcolm. Thanks for watching

[@mickd6942]

Every time prince harry is on telly i expect him to say hello and welcome to the glorious peak district, No idea why , it could be worse people could ask you where sooty is, great videos as allways , My wild camping buddy is such a dean read fan we allways end up camping where you have camped when in the peak district

[@DeanRead]

Haha :-) It's not the first time someone has made that connection, wish I had his money but not his fame or title... Sounds like too much of a pain having your life scrutinised 24/7. Thanks for watching

[@mickd6942]

Dean Read yes me neither sounds great having all the money but you lose all privacy too and have every body scrutenize every move , if that doesent Make you head for the hills nothing would, An ausy girlfriend once made me vegimite on toast , i still shudder when i think of the taste lol

[@DeanRead]

Haha :-) I never spread too much as you can go too far with it.

[@almontepaolilli4909]

Good to see your videos again.

[@DeanRead]

Thanks for watching Almonte :-)

[@TAT660X]

Fantastic video I’ve only just started visiting the Peak District Love it 😍

[@wonkylommiter6364]

Have a great 2019 Dean! new adventures, and re visits of old favourites. all the best mate.

[@DeanRead]

Thanks for watching, All the best, Dean.

[@christophersmith2689]

Hi dean as always mate beautiful just beautiful Kinder is a real gem of the peak never tire of it Its about time you did a wildcamp up there dean its been awhile Thanks for that dean till next time take care atvb to you chris

[@DeanRead]

Thanks for watching Chris, Kinder really is a jewel in the Peak District crown :-) Looking forward to more Peaks wild camps but haven't got time at the moment due to farm commitments, juggling work, family etc with stuff we have to do there doesn't leave me with much time sadly. That will change after August though. Planning on doing a walk meet up in September if you're up for it.... More to follow. All the best, Dean.

[@benmarks7732]

Ah what a lovely route. Last time I was up on kinder for a walk we went up to the official summit. I dont remember the single clump of grass though, we just had a small black stake and a few stones. According to my mates watch though it was 636m :)!!! Love your videos and keep them up, Ben

[@DeanRead]

Hi Ben, thanks for watching. I initially thought in a previous video that the pile of stones was the official summit but when I got home and did a bit of research I found it was the grass clump. Strange really how it's not very obvious. There was a stick with a little flag on the clump on my last visit but it was unmarked this time so wasn't very obvious which one it was, I had to go by memory and a GPS waypoint I had in my viewranger app. All the best, Dean.

[@DaltonPeter]

Top video, missed the Royal Wedding and FA Cup?! Went up there today, brilliant location ascended via Grinslow Knoll and down Jacobs ladder, what a place.

[@DeanRead]

I'm not a football fan or a fan or TV for that matter, would much rather be outdoors. Thanks for watching, Kinder is a magical olace. All the best, Dean.

[@ttxela]

Excellent, some familiar scenes there, love Kinder 👍

[@DeanRead]

Thanks for watching :-)

[@edsloan]

As always thanks for uploading!

[@DeanRead]

Thanks for watching Ed :-)

[@daveh2005]

Another great video👍

[@DeanRead]

Thanks for watching Dave

[@mikefaulkner10]

Great walk, a year old but very enjoyable, thank you.

[@DeanRead]

Thanks for watching Mike

[@GeoffMaxwell]

great video , i love it around there

[@DeanRead]

Thanks for watching Geoff, Kinder is amazing in many ways :-) All the best, Dean.

[@CityTrailChronicles]

Very nice Adventure Dean , really loved it , thank you so much for sharing this , also I have downloaded the GPX link to my Veiwranger hopefully I going to do this in August bank holiday , just need to run away from office work hahaha , many thanks Dean

[@DeanRead]

Thanks for watching Basim, I hope you have a great time in August when you follow the route. All the best, Dean.

[@rickyk784]

Hi Dean, it is a great video. I have been Kinder downfall starting from upper booth, crowden clough, kinder gate, kinder downfall, kinder low, brown knoll, Castleton finally. It is a nice place. You are kinder scout professional. Do you have been golden clough and ringing roger? Ricky K

[@DeanRead]

Hi Ricky, thanks for watching. Golden Clough up to Ringing Roger is a great route, pretty steep 😁

[@almontepaolilli4909]

Great video. People often mention midges but living in Florida, USA, I have googled the term but do not know how it affects hikers and campers in the U.K. The internet did not mention how prevalent they are during their season. Like your videos.

[@DeanRead]

Thanks for watching Almonte. The midges in the Peaks are usually pretty bad June to July so I always pray for a bit of wind when I camp as I hate the little beasts. They are unbearable in Scotland too. All the best, Dean.

[@beatbasher]

Their bites itch like crazy, just a single one is irritating enough but if enough of them get you then you feel like your skin is practically burning. They tend to disappear after dark and if the wind picks up. They are often highly concentrated swarms especially around water and more sheltered and vegetated areas.

[@leegrant1800]

Always love your KZbin videos fantastic Simon X Ultra 4s great stuff are use mine for cycling and running Great stuff.

[@DeanRead]

Thanks for watching Lee, really happy with the Salomans not sure I'll wear walking boots in anything but winter now. All the best, Dean.

[@leegrant1800]

I don’t believe what I’ve just done with Dan yesterday anyway instead of putting Salomon speed cross 4‘ I said X ultras I can I do but apologise.

[@Wanderwithvickers]

some really lovely views here, thanks for sharing your trip :) found anywhere to camp up there?

[@DeanRead]

Thanks for watching, lots of places to camp up there. I've got many Kinder Scout wild camping videos on my channel 👍😎

[@MountainLife603]

Great video man. We gotta get out there!

[@DeanRead]

Thanks for watching, Kinder is a must :-) All the best, Dean.

[@MrMarkas3]

Hi Dean just come across your videos there great , I spend most of time in snowdonia the lakes and Scotland, but now my pooch is slowing down I’m looking at the Peak District, can you recommend top 5 places to visit , Wild camp as I’ll be heading up there as soon as the sun shines , there’s so many places on your channel I don’t know which one to choice from I live in Devon so I’d like to leave with fond memories . Kind regards Mark

[@DeanRead]

Thanks for watching Mark, lots of great places to visit... For walks I'd say Kinder Scout, Bleaklow, Chrome Hill, Shutlingsloe and Stanage Edge... Too many places to choose from. As for wild camping.... As a rule I don't recommend particular spots just incase places get trashed but anywhere on Kinder would be perfect, lots of spots to choose from. Enjoy :-) All the best, Dean.

[@MrMarkas3]

Thank you Dean keep up the great work

[@AndyKdq]

Whoop Whoop, We made the Vlog lol, Nice to meet you Up On T Hills Dean, we finished the Skyline in just over 10 hours

[@DeanRead]

Thanks for watching Andrew, was great to finally meet you. It's always good to put a face to a name etc. Well done on Skyline time, it's an amazing route. Will have to make a video of that one too as I've done it a couple of times before KZbin days. All the best, Dean.

[@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling]

I've been on the Ethel Challenge since June. I get what you say about loving it out there. I'm sat here itching to be out again tomorrow. One question. I think I'll be finishing between Christmas and New Year. I wanted to end on Kinder. I can't run it but I'm fit enough. I've never been up there in Winter. I know Snake's Pass gets cut off but is it still doable? Appreciate any input. Love the vlog Dean.

[@DeanRead]

Hi Chris, thanks for watching. Providing the Road is open you should be able to tackle Kinder Scout from the Snake Road. Much more fun from Edale though, it’s a bit unremarkable across the flag stone path via Mill Hill from the Snake. Enjoy 👍

[@adriantippetts211]

Thanks for this inspiring video and sharing the beauty of Kinder Scout! (I have just come across your videos). I am curious about the route from Kinder Downfall to Crowden Clough - I haven't done this bit before, so any tips for doing this would be welcome. Is it only practical when the river Kinder is low? Is there much of a marked path beyond the Kinder Gates, and, is it easy to follow a bearing using a 'conventional' compass, with all the clambering in and out of the groughs there? Anyway, keep up the excellent work!

[@DeanRead]

Hi Adrian, thanks for watching. It is a pretty tough route to follow without a compass or following a route on a GPS. There aren't any paths really and the ones that are there become really faint not long after Kinder Gates. I think you could follow a bearing from the gates and get over to the top of Crowden Clough ok or maybe to Pym Chair, climbing in and out the Clough's will make it pretty tough at times though. Good luck and thanks again for watching. All the best, Dean.

[@adriantippetts211]

Thanks Dean - we're looking forward to this next time we are up north, and for sure, our compass goes with us all the time!

[@kaiturner9266]

Amazing I’m thinking about coming back to kinder scout here in the summer to climb any recommendations when too come or how to get up

[@DeanRead]

Thanks for watching. I'd park in Edale and head up Kinder Scout via Jacobs Ladder :-)

[@oliverphilips4554]

Grinds Brook has two hidden waterfalls near the top. Majority of walkers will continue to follow the path to the top of Grinds Brook. But if you turn right once you can see the scramble to the top (at about 500 m). Then on your left you will come across two water falls which are great from climbing. Just follow the steam back to the path.

[@Neil_Gordon]

Great video Dean. I'm back there later this month. Have you any plans to be there in May?

[@darrenbush4491]

Nice area for a wild camp Dean ? Derbyshire is a great place.

[@DeanRead]

Thanks for watching Darren, it's a perfect area for wild camping :-)

[@mikesaunders4775]

Another great film Dean,but the subtitles are a little odd.

[@DeanRead]

Thanks for watching Mike, I've had that comment before about the subtitles. They are automatically generated but I can go in and edit them, I'll have a look :-) All the best, Dean.

[@mikesaunders4775]

@@DeanRead Thanks Dean.I knew it wouldn't be you,there are a load of very weird voice-overs going about too.Keep up the good work. Mike.

[@leonachrispye1591]

Great video with some fab views, wording reads exploring the pea district and phil is a failed runner ;-) brilliant ATB Leona and chris

[@DeanRead]

The wording in the subtitles? Haha :-) Thanks for watching

[@theTideswellman]

Failed runner sounds about right actually guys haha!

[@DeanRead]

Haha :-) no way, I've seen some of your fell running pics, the failed ones are the ones who don't get off the couch to run (me)

[@leonachrispye1591]

Dean Read yeah subtitles not sure if it was meant to have them made us giggle though 🤣

[@DeanRead]

Yeah they are auto generated but I can edit them, I'll have to go and change it 😀👍

[@walkerhjk]

I knew all that area very well when I was living in Nottingham in the 1950s However, in those days there were no 'paved' or well marked tracks, most navigation on the tops was by compass and 'local knowledge'.

[@DeanRead]

I'm lucky enough to remember the days before the paved sections. I remember how boggy it was and how damaging all those foot prints were to the moorland as the paths got wider and wider. Although it makes the landscape a little more sterile having the slabs it certainly makes a difference from a conservation point of view and for that reason alone I'm grateful they are there. Thanks for watching Keith

[@markschofield-fishingandou6607]

Great video Dean, not sure about the sandwich though :-)

[@DeanRead]

Haha :-) Vegemite is tasty but you can go too far with it so you have to be careful. Thanks for watching

[@theTideswellman]

It was bloomin lovely, he gave me a spare one. Delicious!

[@kelley4493]

great vid as always!!. may i ask how long it took you to walk 10.5 miles, i'm planning to walk edale to marsden next week and thats abt 27-28 miles, do you think thats realistic and doable? thanks

[@DeanRead]

We were out walking this route for 6hours 20mins. I've done the route from Edale to Marsden via the Pennine Way and there is a lot of climbing involved. 27-28 miles is doable in a day but it would be a big 14-15 hour day I'd say with all the climbing.

[@andrewdavis9223]

Would you like to live in the peak or would it be too much

[@DeanRead]

I'd love to live in the Peak District national park. Perhaps in Bamford or on a farm in the White Peak somewhere. Will have to stop spending all my money on holidays and hobbies though :-) All the best, Dean.

[@asifvirk953]

Dame Dean that sandwich made me hungry.

[@grubbuk]

Watching this i really need to get my backside back down there.

[@DeanRead]

Thanks for watching Simon, hope you get to visit soon :-)

[@colin1594]

Watched with subtitles on. hilarious :D

[@DeanRead]

A few people have mentioned the funny subtitles, I kept meaning to edit them as they are auto generated but I think I'll leave them :-) haha Thanks for watching

[@RDPproject]

Whats the reason behind having a false summit?....why not just mark the official summit?

[@beatbasher]

RDPproject what he means by a false summit is a bit of an illusion due to the lie of the land and the false summit appears to the eye to be higher than the real summit.

[@waynediffin7225]

get ya self on red brook Dean.. easily the best scramble this side of the peak district. not too hard but super full on.

[@lonecamper5520]

2 videos in 1 week 😁😁😁🖒🖒

[@DeanRead]

I know, if I'd not been working the night shift it would have been 3 :-) haha. Thanks for watching. All the best, Dean.

[@RDPproject]

*Vegimite* for me with a really good vintage cheddar cheese.

[@DeanRead]

Vegimite all the way, I'd be betraying my Australian heritage if I said anything else :-)

[@thomasanderson6558]

Vegan here i wouldnt mind knowing what that sandwich was dean looked good

[@DeanRead]

I can't remember exactly but it was probably a falafel and hummus sandwich. Couldn't find that clip during my quick scan through the video 🤣

[@thomasanderson6558]

@@DeanRead Had a feeling to time stamp it lol sounds nice tho

[@peterdzelmanis4370]

Nice route Dean . Bog hopped between Kinder Gates and Crowden last year and what laugh we had with no proper path to follow. Defo Marmite. You on a vegan diet?

[@DeanRead]

Thanks for watching Peter. It's great up on the plateau, really enjoy exploring up there. I'm on a plant based diet yes, can't call myself vegan as I have leather walking boots etc and there is a lot of stigma in that word so I haven't mentioned it online really... Must say I feel a million times better though health wise, been eating that way for about 16 months. I'd have to say Vegemite myself or my Australian family would disown me :-) haha. All the best, Dean.

[@peterdzelmanis4370]

Dean Read . As a vegan for almost 4 years I understand the stigma in the word . I do try to avoid leather etc but my massive downfall is that I sell fish and kebabs for a living. I don’t publicise the fact that I don’t eat my own produce. But there are definitely health benefits.

[@DeanRead]

That's great to hear Peter, I'll have to call in for some chips and peas some day :-) How did you suss me out?

[@peterdzelmanis4370]

Dean Read ha ha it takes one to know one . I spotted some very nice looking veggie skewers on the Hammocks , Drones and Old Friends video . Cooked separately of course. Sorry for outing you.lol.🥑🍅🍏🥕

[@MrJan50]

Absolutely. Stuff the royals when you can be out there. I was up Ingleborough for precisely that reason. If they're really bothered about mental health, then I'd like like to see one of them advocate another mass trespass. The countryside is a commonwealth for us all. Keep on posting young man.

[@DeanRead]

Thanks for watching Joe, I'll be up that way in 4 weeks when we do the Yorkshire 3 Peaks. Can't wait :-) I must admit my mental state is much better when I spend more time outdoors, struggled a bit this winter with lack of daylight but so happy we are past that. All the best, Dean.

[@richardbradbury9105]

Kinder scute closest place ooot !

[@DeanRead]

Thanks for watching Richard :-)

[@BrianMaiden-o9c]

Men at Work Dean, she gave me a vegamite sandwich"

[@DeanRead]

The sandwich of champions 😁 Thanks for watching

[@BrianMaiden-o9c]

@@DeanRead No probs mate, love all your vids, maybe bump into one day in the `Glorious Peak District`!!

[@sherlockholmeslives.1605]

The devil's bottom, Kinder Scout is!

[@DeanRead]

Haha :-) it's glorious

[@sherlockholmeslives.1605]

Give me Bleaklow any day.

[@sherlockholmeslives.1605]

I hope you realise that I was only joking about Kinder Scout, Dean, lad?!

[@sherlockholmeslives.1605]

To be honest, Dean, I was feeling really peed off when I wrote that comment! I think my favourite part of Kinder Scout is the, perhaps lesser regarded? eastern side as the mountain, where it peters out towards Win Hill. I do like Rushup Edge and the promontory with the trig point on it near Rushup Edge, too, though, on the other side of the mountain. Now being very obese though, I can't walk 40 yards down the road without getting out of breath! With Best Wishes! Cheers - Mike.

[@DeanRead]

No worries Mike, it can be the devil's backside at times when the weather is bad :-) I must admit my favourite part is perhaps the eastern end as it's less busy

[@taffman1]

Morning, Afternoon etc , on this KZbin link there is I believe a subtle homage to your goodself, the reason why found it was I was looking for links about wild camping on the Ridgeway Tail of which the start is very close to me, about 6 miles. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5-ocnmAhruMr68

[@psychic.dreamgirl353]

Eyyup, that's my dad at 15:08 haha. Beautiful location, hopefully I can get him to take me one day :')

[@niteblaster1]

You should be on every walk 😀 Don't let them go without you Dean don't like videoing anyone else does he😂