Pennine Way 2019 - Day 9 - Tan Hill to Middleton-in-Teesdale

Day 9 was another fantastic section of the Pennine Way from the legendary Tan Hill Inn across the boggy moors to Middleton-in-Teesdale. I was joined by my friend Chris who was with me on the 2013 attempt.
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[@LowPlainsDrifter60]

When this walk is over, some of us will have to go into rehab with severe withdrawal symtoms from watching these wonderful daily vids. I'm all for renaming the Pennine way the 'Hobnobs' causeway' or even the 'Ginger nut trail' but I have to draw the line at 'The McVite's walk.'

[@nicolaj665]

I love hobnobs. So much more of a treat than digestives. Chocolate hobnobs yum yum.........

[@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling]

I bet there was a surge of memories when you met again. Great Episode.

[@DeanRead]

There certainly was, it was great to see Chris again. A lot of time had passed but we chat regularly online so we picked right up where we left off

[@anthonyrobinson5694]

Nice to see the underpass that will be a great PLUS in reguarding Health & Safety

[@bobbyshafto3259]

I am now in unfamiliar territory,but it looks fabulous. You shouldn't have to buy any shares in McVities,they should give you lots of them (I agree their Hob Nobs are quite delicious,first thing on my kit-list next time I'm out for the day-walk). Very impressed with the Honesty-Box Hostel,I'd love to go there one fine day and finally......isn't it great when you meet such lovely people en-route (it's a certain type of person who you'll find in such areas and on the Pennine Way they may be from literally anywhere in the world).Magic!

[@paulmerryman]

High Cup Nick was the highlight of my trip. What a sight.

[@DeanRead]

Looking forward to being back there again, we did it a few months ago and was one of the reasons why I eventually decided to give the PW another crack. Thanks for watching

[@paulmerryman]

@@DeanRead Totally worth it for that.

[@almontepaolilli4909]

I found hobnobs in my grocery store. They are tasty and a good value. Thanks to you for that the introduction. Great scenery.

[@edsloan]

I was a bit dubious when I bought a pair of Sealskinz Waterproof Socks, but they are an absolute godsend. I was walking through a constant bog a few weeks ago and my feet stayed bone dry, they even started to get a bit sweaty!

[@TheKinlock]

I’m really enjoying watching your travels, I like to think I’d one day be able to do the pennine way, but if not I’ll take pleasure in watching you do it, all the best for the walk ahead, maybe you should mention a charity you’d like folks to donate to

[@sophiegreen2802]

Glad you had the meet up with your old friend doesn't time fly when your chatting,enjoy the rest of the walk ,see you tomorrow

[@MarkTayloroutdoors]

At least the bogs weren’t of the eternal stench variety, though your socks maybe heading that way 😂 The hobnobs are certainly powering you along the PW nicely, to hell with the waistline 🤣 After all the lovely yha and b&b you’ll be able to write a PW accommodation guide lol Thanks for sharing Atb Mark

[@neil9505]

Greetings again from Kelso Dean. Congrats on getting past the point where it all ended last time. Inspiring way to start the day with these videos. Thanks and best of luck for the rest of the walk! 👍

[@mickbaker9852]

As you get to the border be sure to be carrying the king of biscuits Simmers Abernethy. Well done so far for sure Sir !

[@shirleyc285]

Great stuff. Looking forward to next episode..

[@RamblyAndy]

Thanks for sharing this journey Dean, I'm sure this will go down as one of the great adventure vlog series' of KZbin. I believe the Pennine Way is a brutal challenge, without carrying a camera, filming and editing too. It's been very entertaining and really informative, and to be honest I valued getting a bit of perspective; knowing I'm not the only one who maybe gets a bit unhinged when the going really does get tough in the hills, or finds failed objectives tough to swallow. I hope the remaining days go really well for you. It looks like the weather forecast is on your side for the coming week, touchwood ;)

[@mike98381]

Dean in new to your channel I’m hooked to your daily videos, what good timing coming across your channel while you’re doing this wreck I thought I was doing good walking 14 miles it turns out I’m just a boy amongst men! Keep up the good work fella and hobnobs are the best.

[@Outdoorsyfella]

Another brilliant video like others have said. Enjoy the rest of your trip, hopefully the weather picks up again after today. Hopefully you get good views of High Cup Nick, somewhere on my to-do list.

[@Markus_vancamper]

Cracking day. Another great instalment

[@williamjones8295]

You can't beat a good cuppa and a packet of hobb nobbs! They do drink your brew though after a few dunks lol. Great video 👍

[@pilgrim3387]

Class. Thanks for sharing

[@arunsharma-dx4yn]

Clova Lodge is now on the market [April 21] - I think for £800k or near offer.

[@BASHADweller]

Nice one Dean, I've been following your journey with interest. The next section, which you're probably doing right now is awesome, definitely the highlight of the trail for me. Some beautiful waterfalls and High Cup Nick is spectacular. So nice in fact, I was back their for a wild camp on Friday just gone. Shame I couldn't have went today, would've been nice to meet you and offer some encouragement. Atb for the rest of the trip. Shaun.

[@NotAFanAnymore]

Well done

[@robs3317]

Thanks a lot mate for posting..im slightly late watching as I'm moving apartment..another great vide..we are blessed with great places to walk in the uk..pity the rest of the country is in shambles...carry on mate!

[@user-TonyUK]

The A66 underpass is new to me and was not there when I did the PW way bck in 1977

[@DeanRead]

Certainly makes crossing the road much easier, thanks for watching Anthony

[@stephenfuller1066]

Great job 🚶‍♂️🏔️👏

[@DeanRead]

Thanks for watching Stephen

[@AndyWragg]

You should try the Bogs of Bowes after 4 pints in the Tan Hill inn. Not recommended! You missed some cracking photo ops at Bowes castle Dean. We parked the minibus in a car park opposite the village hall, and drew a lot of attention from the locals. But the Just Eat curry supper from Barnard Castle made all the difference. We also had lunch at the reservoir car park the next day. Best of luck for the solo section.

[@R6PhilOutdoorEnthusiast]

Keep it up Dean doing great bud and keep eating them biscuits, your keeping me in a job as I work for McVities 👍 try some Jaffa's too 👍

[@TheCoopsvids]

Another great day 👍🏻

[@kevinfenwick2851]

Hi is there a map available for this route it looks lovely

[@melleese9380]

Hi Dean. Really enjoying these daily videos of yours mate. Ive watched a lot of your Peak district videos, and wheras they are very well edited and produced with the music etc, there is an immediacy and spontaneity about these Pennine way videos which is compulsive viewing. I think they really bring out your true persona, good humour, and the fun you're having. I know what you me about the pleasure of long distance walking. Ive completed the Coast to Coast, Cleveland Way, and numerous others. LD walking Is highly addictive and life affirming. Plus doing it on your own you get to meet so many like minded people along the trail. By staying in B and Bs, pubs, YHAs etc you get to meet even more, plus you get a good nights sleep. Also come 3pm in the afternoon you're looking forward to that first pint and a good meal which spurs you on. One question. What made you decide on wearing trail shoes as opposed to hiking boots ?. Good luck with the rest of the walk. You look like you're having a ball. Mel Leese

[@keefus10]

I think "The Swamps of Sadness" in Neverending Story were loosely based on the walk from Tan Hill to Bowes.

[@DeanRead]

I would agree, those bogs near Tan Hill are horrible in winter :-) Thanks for watching

[@davidsfreeman]

We’ve had a great lunch in that pub last year.

[@LundysWildcampBushcraft]

Cracking days walk dean tomorrow will be a great day loads of stunning waterfalls high force and low force is a favourite of my wife see you tomorrow mate atvb jimmy 😎 😎

[@blackdogwildtrails3123]

Enjoying your journey so far. Amazed that you are editing it all on an Android phone! Doubly amazed how quickly you can download it to KZbin! If I upload a vlog to YT, something lasting about 16 minutes takes at least 7 or 8 hours. And that's on a desktop with a reasonably good connection? Anyway...good luck with the rest of the trip.

[@rovers4lyfe]

Great days walk well done

[@gazgazmag4729]

Hi Dean, it must have been great to have Chris to walk with you today. You have me hooked, do you think a reasonably fit 70 year old could complete the walk. Love to see what you think. Cheers.

[@EnglishmaninMalta]

Are you allowed to walk the pennine way without hobnobs ??

[@DeanRead]

Not at the moment :-) haha. Parting ways sadly with everyone I've met so far as our itineraries differ, hope to meet more future HobNobs fans along the trail

[@BrettplaysStick]

British Pizza??? Come to visit in New Haven Pizza capital of the WORLD.... love the video

[@davidh2414]

Dean Keep on going Keep on going I feel as though I'm on this trip with you Wet Socks or No Wet Socks lol only one thing pal I dont like Hobnobs but if I ever see you in Clay Cross Tescos I'll buy you some mate I take my hat off too you walking all this way Keep going pal keep going :) :) :)

[@RobertsBulgaria]

Keep Right On to the End of the Road. Verse 1. You get verse 2 on the next upload:- Ev'ry road thro' life is a long, long road, Fill'd with joys and sorrows too, As you journey on how your heart will yearn For the things most dear to you. With wealth and love 'tis so, But onward we must go.

[@Gareth2386]

Great uploads as always mate 👍🏻 You have become part of my morning coffee routine, not sure what I'll do once you complete the PW! Do you have any other challenges in the pipeline? Cheers Gareth

[@MrSilver261]

why aren't you wearing those ankle hiking shoe gaiters I have some by Trekmates and there great there a softshell fabric

[@fivesfish]

Honesty boxes rule!

[@andrew-ge3sz]

Another great day on the hob nob hop please don't tell us you had them on pizza too 🍕🍪

[@thedaftestnameicouldthinko8233]

I could do with a Hobnob.