Rowlands Castle to St Hubert's Idsworth | Cool Dudes Walking Club

A six-mile circular walk from Rowlands Castle to the beautiful church St. Hubert's Idsworth and back. You can find this route here: out.ac/mXbMg
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[@anthonyhatter196]

Another work of art. Alongside The Detectorists, and Mortimer and Whitehouse Go Fishing, this is just a wonderful snapshot of British countryside through the eyes of a comic genius. Please keep them coming. Love the big leap from twisted ankle to murder. CD#123 (missed the prize draw by 1!)

[@cdwc]

I thought I was being too melancholy so rather than list all the things I was worried about I just shortened it to the first and last. One day you'll get that prize. Stay cool

[@feetunes]

Mr Hatter, I couldn't agree more. Those are my three favourite things to be viewed upon a neon screen.

[@kek23k]

6 miles is the perfect distance I think, that was a beautiful little church too.

[@cdwc]

It was great. There should be more great churches like that in the middle of nowhere.

[@dl7905]

I too am always fearful of something about to go wrong, even when I'm at my happiest - there is always that nagging doubt. I think it comes from past experience...

[@cdwc]

Maybe we are both pessimists cool dude. For me I think it is a defence mechanism that if something goes wrong I can say to myself it is was expected.

[@rentaghost]

My local hardware store is also a post office. A strange combination, but very handy if you want to send someone a parcel containing countersunk pozidrive screws

[@cdwc]

I just googled that screw. I had no idea that was the name for them. They sound a lot more unusual than they are.

[@cookster1001]

A very pleasant walk indeed. Six miles I would agree is a good distance to take you up to lunch and a nice beer. I’ve been doing my Epping Forest walks from my book this year and 2 weeks ago I did an epic 17 miler up Lea Valley canal before the soggy weather set in. I was alone with views of London from the top of Warlies Park. It was wonderful. All the best for the coming festivities, you’ve been very entertaining to watch at lunchtime whilst I continue to work from home rather than the office. Cheers!

[@cdwc]

I've never done an Epping Forest walk. I must do one soon. Glad you've enjoyed the videos and have a great xmas.

[@puddindancer]

Nice one! Such a lovely, neat, little walk. Look forward to seeing you on Pointless. Cheers cool dude matey chops :)

[@cdwc]

It was a cool walk thanks cool dude. Nice to explore something I'd only seen outside the window.

[@Natalie-mu3ye]

The church on its own in the field makes me think of that painting Christina’s World

[@cdwc]

Yes! It does feel a lot like that, but maybe a bit less spooky.

[@MoreModeratePeril]

Can I just point out having read your list of gear, that Tick Tweezers sounds like the hero of a 1940s cliffhanger serial.

[@cdwc]

Tick Tweezers and his arch nemesis Dick Dweezer.

[@mareli9211]

I’m a new member in the U.S. I wanted to try out the emojis. Love this channel. they work! 👍🏼

[@cdwc]

[@mikesmith-m0juj216]

Brilliant, I’ve always said I wanted to go to that church, so as soon as spring comes I’m going to do this walk. I was a little surprised that a tunnel with good echoes doesn’t get a point in the spotters handbook. Another idea for version 2 Of the spotters guide. Stay cool.

[@cdwc]

Yes I must put that in a future book Cool Dude. The church is definitely worth a visit. You can stop off for lunch at the pub on the way there. Stay cool.

[@walksfunwithgrandad]

The best time of the year for a walk. Great walk cool dude.

[@cdwc]

Yes I was lucky with the weather that day. I agree that sunlit winter days are the best cool dude.

[@stevebrighton42]

Hi Marek, We stayed in Rowlands Castle earlier this year and did several walks in the area, it's a beautiful part of the South Downs and there were not many people around. We did a hike taking in Earl Godwin's Chapel from Martin Simons' Walk The South Downs book. Great video as always, Cheers Liz and Steve.

[@cdwc]

Martin Simon must have a million books. I saw one by him in my local charity shop titled 'Walks in Corfu'. He must be a walking millionaire

[@benlawry5759]

Superb as always. It had it all, beautiful vistas, glorious forests, and the ever present trepidation of bulls.

[@cdwc]

I was almost feeling relaxed until the bulls arrived.

[@stevesmith3990]

Look forward to seeing you on Countdown, please let us know when it is though - I don't want to watch it every day! Good walk cool dude.

[@cdwc]

Countdown!!!!!

[@philipemery7328]

Looks like a lovely day out. My perfect winter walk would be 10-12 miles with a nice warm pub at the end, and preferably in the middle too.

[@cdwc]

Yes the Saturday Walkers Club website has loads of walks like that on it.

[@alltheteam69]

Just great …..

[@cdwc]

Thanks cool dude

[@TravellingTorunn]

Your videos are always really entertaining 👍

[@cdwc]

Thanks cool dude. Thank you for joining.

[@grahamcope2196]

Great winter walk CD. Perfect winter walk would be 10 metres to the kitchen to collect a roast dinner (yum yum). You should also add tree surgeon in action to the spotters guide. Finally, I think you should get a cool dudes dog to accompany you on some of the walks (and to make you feel safer). You could give it a Polish name also, a quick google search suggests 'fajny' which means 'cool' and it would be awesome to hear you calling this name in public without being arrested.

[@cdwc]

I don't want a dog, I would spend half the time holding a bag of hot shit. Although Fajny is a good name.

[@deliawest3607]

There's also a much smaller church in Ashcroft Lane, Finchdean, behind a flint wall & an iron gate. The smallest chapel I've ever seen 18ft x12ft! Well worth including if you're going on this walk. Also the pub 'The Castle' was used by the 'Hawkhurst gang' a band of notorious smugglers, who when caught, took that very road past Idsworth church on their way to the gallows!

[@cdwc]

Excellent information. I wish I had known about that. Thanks cool dude.

[@user-fm6tj6is6u]

This walk is definitely on my list to do. Don't think you'll ever get rid of Sunglasses Marek. That low winter sun can be a bugger on the eyes.

[@cdwc]

Oh no, it sounds like sunglasses Marek is going to be around a lot this winter.

[@-aquariuscyclingadventures2325]

A pretty cool church on the prairie, springs to mind Hampshire History states that the church 'captures the heart, even from afar". This is definitely top of my list & i'm sure it will capture my heart too. I can't wait to see the Medieval Wall art & savour the outside view. I wonder why there isn't a graveyard/burial on site? I once worked for a firm at Rowlands Castle & never even knew this church existed! Pointless categories: Bicycles, Zodiac signs & Men. Your emojis are great! There are so many to remember now! Looking forward to seeing the nextvideo & Pointless too! 🌞🚶‍♂️🚴

[@cdwc]

That is an excellent display of emojis. I also struggle to remember them. Good categories too. You should definitely visit that castle. There's a road at the bottom of it so you must be able to cycle there. Stay cool.

[@-aquariuscyclingadventures2325]

@@cdwc Thanks for the castle info, well worth a cycle on the back roads being its so close to me. Think Rowlands Castle is a number 1 choice of where to live as it isn't too over populated with only 2770 people, theres not much housebuilding...yet & an added bonus of a train station, very rare for a village!

[@oggie114]

A lovely winter walk! Nice one. I reckon 6 miles is about spot on for winter time, though maybe only 3 if it's raining or particularly cold. 2 miles would even be long enough for me to justify a guilt free hot chocoate in front of a fire in a country pub if it was both cold and wet! Excited to see you on Pointless! I'd be terrible on that show, but might do ok if 'tourist attractions/historic sites found on islands in the English channel' were a category... and maybe be ok with a missing words/letter round if the category was 'titles of Agatha Christie novels' or 'lesser known characters in Harry Potter.'

[@cdwc]

This has just reminded me to put hot chocolate on the list for my next big shop. I knew I was missing something. If it is raining I try to avoid going out. Have a good Christmas cool due.

[@indobleh]

! An hour out an hour back is perfect for a walk.

[@cdwc]

Excellent emoji use

[@markgoeshiking72]

Nice one cool dude . That looked like a smashing walk , and I love old churches. Looking forward to the next adventure (and also seeing you on Pointless, which I've never watched).

[@cdwc]

You have done well to avoid Pointless. It is on every time I put the telly on. Someone said they had done more than 1,500 programmes. Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman must be absolutely loaded.

[@weebleny]

Even the opening shots are gorgeous! Thanks so much for the video, and I'm super excited about you being on Pointless!

[@cdwc]

I like looking out of the train windows in winter. It is very calming.

[@squalloogal]

Gum trees are like widow makers. They drop huge branches without notice, and take you out. That church looked lovely.

[@cdwc]

It seems everywhere has a tree that is hell bent on killing people. I thought gum trees were so nice .

[@lisaperry345]

Aww great vid as always.👍 I watched it before I did my meds training this morning (I'm so glad that training is over now! 😴) and I'm super chuffed that you'll be on Pointless soon. Will there be another series of Celebability? I have to say, I've been loving all this mild weather we've been having. I've been on loads of walks lately. I need to rope my mate into a rural walk with me at some point. I won't go to lonely places on my own and I'm bored of town walking. Take care. 🙃

[@cdwc]

I don't think Celebability will come back. I may have to find a job.

[@drbedpan]

Great video and music Cool Dude 😎

[@cdwc]

Thank KZbin for the music

[@paulsheehan9050]

Nice one and merry Christmas cool dudes

[@cdwc]

Merry Christmas Cool Dude.

[@biofilmz4030]

Wow! what a spot. Thanks for takin us along.

[@cdwc]

You should visit, it's pretty cool.

[@hikingsolo]

Great video Marek. I've watched them all now (and joined the club). Hopefully my subscription package will be in the mail today. It's been 3 weeks now so about time :) My category would be obscure 70's and 80's Australian movies. Cheers GG

[@cdwc]

Fingers crossed it gets there soon. I sent it the day after you joined. Let me know if it doesn't arrive and I will send you another one.

[@hikingsolo]

@@cdwc Spoke to the post people. It may have gotten lost. They are starting an investigation. It is all very exciting. More news next week!

[@RetroRatz]

6 miles is perfect for Chloe, Peggy 8-10 3 subjects are! Cars, star trek, and Labyrinth (Jim Henson film) 👍❤ Stay safe, stay Retro 😆

[@cdwc]

Good categories. Did you know that Danny John Jules was one of the Chilly Down singers.

[@RetroRatz]

@@cdwc met him, lovely chap ❤

[@georgec2894]

Looks like a beautiful area for a walk! Appreciate the great content as always, and I will be rooting for you on Pointless... something tells me obscure answers is a good match for Marek!

[@cdwc]

[@chumon1992]

My category would probably be weirdcore musical artists or like rollercoaster types and names haha

[@michaelwhite8031]

I can imagine you as a tree surgeon, you'd be very chipper !

[@cdwc]

3/5 for that one.

[@johnharker1888]

Hey Oh cool one good to see you out and about . That walk looked super idyllic, my pointless subject would be We are Klang ! More spooky ghost walks in 2022 if that's ok , do you have any plans to make any enamel badges ? As I think your fans would snap those up . Stay cool 😎

[@cdwc]

A good idea cool dude. But I looked them up and they cost a fair bit to make so I don't think I would sell enough to make it worth while and would to charge milllions.

[@johnharker1888]

Thats a shame I will be joining soon

[@grampawud]

I do prefer a winter walk, I sweat too much in the summer so don't walk as often then. For a winter walk 5-6 miles if its a damp overcast day and 10ish miles if it a nice, clear crisp day

[@cdwc]

These are good walking parameters. Boggy paths can ruin a winter walk.

[@SouthCoastDetecting]

Fantastic video Marek, looked like a good walk 👍. Was watching some classic Zapped the other night and guess which cool dude popped up looking to buy an egg…nice cameo. Speaking of which, are you one cameo? Might be and idea

[@cdwc]

Ah yes I remember that. I had to shave my head completely. Then they were over running and did not get to do my scene so I had to do it all again two weeks later. As for cameo I think I will try and avoid it for the moment. Hope the detecting and ghostbusting are going well cool dude.

[@SouthCoastDetecting]

@@cdwc thanks cool dude 👍

[@systemSkynet]

ah man you need your own "spis" call for when you find tunnels.

[@cdwc]

Yes a good idea cool dude.

[@systemSkynet]

@@cdwc "cooool duuuuuudes" has a funnier and creepier ring to it. Imagine getting caught in a tunnel on your own just shouting cool dudes. haha

[@garrymartin6474]

I would choose American football too (🖤💛 I can't draw a Steelers player in the comments ) and maybe the Isle of Wight. Winter walks for me are weather dependent, Cold crisp sunny 6 miles, Snowy 3 miles, Wet and windy stay at home by the fire with a glass or three of something nice.

[@cdwc]

Oh no, not the Steelers. Actually my least favourites are Packers, Patriots and Cowboys. (my second favourites are the Chargers).

[@garrymartin6474]

@@cdwc My least favourites are the Ravens, Browns and Cowboys. I'm quite enjoying the Pats current success and would like to see then stuff the Bucs in the Superbowl !

[@abbiejade6231]

[@cdwc]

[@munkeypants1]

This video was an unexpected treat as I thought there’d be less chances for CDWC videos this time of year. Looks like a lovely walk and I bet that post office / hardware shop had a cool smell. They always smell great (or is it just me?!) anyway hope all went well on Pointless with young Iain

[@cdwc]

Yes I love the smell of hardware shops too. Maybe we are getting high off the chemical fumes.

[@catretriever1]

was being a proper tool early on in that walk, but got really mellow about half way through. The power of a nice walk! Nice one cool dude

[@cdwc]

I think he was a bit jealous of my trip to London.

[@thekentishpilgrim]

Nice lil walk there number 1. 6 miles is a very nice number for a walk, I agree. That church looked excellent, I'd quite like to see it myself. Was there a car park or anything around? How can the congregation congregate there Sunday mornings? I've always been good with Simpsons trivia so that may be my best Pointless category.

[@cdwc]

I think you could park on the road where the sign was, but there was only room for a couple of cars. Worth an hour or so train ride out of London for a cool walk. When I taught English one of my foreign language students told me I looked like 'The Simpsons'. I asked which one, he replied - 'All of Simpsons.'

[@mattentwistle70]

Another great walk Marek. I reckon 6-10 miles for a good winter walk with pubs stops. The most intriguing part of the video was why you had a dirty thumb after the prize draw? Have you been painting another mediocre masterpiece? All the best. Stay cool!

[@cdwc]

Ha yes I noticed it after I filmed it. It is from my fountain pen. I bought a TWISBI AL580, you have to dip the nib in the ink pot and turn a piston type thing. My hands are permanently covered in ink from fountain pens.

[@systemSkynet]

Dude when is the taskmaster crew calling? Sheite banter eh. You'd destroy the other contestants in the challenges. ha that face in the tree was a Gungan. Yes mate I want a bunch of stickers. Might need to join now

[@cdwc]

I don't watch Taskmaster. KZbin is where all the good stuff is.

[@systemSkynet]

@@cdwc haha I've only ever watched that show on youtube. dont think I've seen a full episode yet. KZbin is king

[@jenniferburk7965]

May I ask what charity you were playing for on Pointless? I hope I can find the episode when it's out. I like the word-play rounds best. You and I have very different ideas about what counts as winter. I'm still moaning about hurting my back shoveling snow.

[@cdwc]

I was playing for the Mountbatten Hospice on the Isle of Wight. This was more like Autumn I agree.

[@chrisjellett217]

I actually had a nightmare about that face in the tree!

[@cdwc]

I think about it every night, and every night it says the same two words....Chris Jellet.

[@jeminacek]

I could only see a tiny face where you put the dot but not where you drew the outline...

[@cdwc]

It has a sort of weird nose and is side on.

[@alisoncrocker9919]

Do you think it’s true that bulls will chase you if you’re wearing red or is it a myth?

[@cdwc]

Oh no something else to worry about.

[@tobiepedroz1321]

Another great upload Marek, I'd love to support your channel but Ive recently been made redundant. Consider me a future subscriber though, when my luck changes. All the best pal, and Happy Christmas

[@cdwc]

Sorry to hear that cool dude. I hope you get work quickly in the new year. Stay cool.

[@darrentwine2590]

My category would be barbed wire of ww1

[@cdwc]

I'm on the fence about that one.

[@JohnBone]

hmm... pointless categories would be cheeses and the NASA Gemini missions

[@cdwc]

I wonder what cheese they eat in space.

[@munkeypants1]

@@cdwc isn’t the moon made of cheese…?

[@feetunes]

That 1 percent fear of death on a walk thing? I think it's a normal part of being somewhere that you're not familiar with. I do a regular local walk which is almost always a thing of tranquility and zen like peace. But if I walk somewhere I don't know, a little demon turns up and comes and shouts in a very tiny voice from the edge of my shoulder: "You are going to die!" But so far he's always been wrong. What a loser!

[@cdwc]

Yes that is a good point. When I do walks I've done a thousand times before I tend to zone out. I think it is probably some instinctive survival thing when in unknown places.

[@systemSkynet]

427 for 1st

[@stephr7637]

At least if you were murdered on a lovely walk you'd have a nice last pre-murder experience. I told my friends and colleagues that if they ever decide to murder me, to please be considerate with their timing and preferably do it before work rather than after so I'm less tired and annoyed in my final moments. My Pointless topic would be the novels of Agatha Christie.

[@cdwc]

I am going to try and read 52 books next year, and I want to read an Agatha Christie. If you could read just one, what would it be.

[@stephr7637]

@@cdwc That's a very tough question as there's a surprising amount of variety in her work. 'Murder on the Orient Express' was the first one I read as a child so it holds a special place in my heart and is a classic example of the 'isolated group so the killer must be among them' mystery with a brilliantly inventive ending; 'The Murder of Roger Ackroyd' is one of my favourite Poirots and contains a twist that (I believe) represented a first in the murder mystery genre; 'And Then There Were None' has a slow-building tension and sense of isolation that is nicely chilling; 'By The Pricking of My Thumbs' is one with Tommy and Tuppence as the detectives and gave me some very strange dreams about little houses and old people; 'Curtain' is brilliant but desolate and heartbreaking. That's not even thinking about her non-detective work and short stories...

[@lisakinahan6105]

Pointless subject ... 1980s films or music . And Cornish coast path , Thames Path. Winter walks .. Have to be shorter because there is less daylight. There is a lovely church in a field in Oxfordshire . Widford church it is very similar to St Huberts

[@cdwc]

I will look up Widford Church. I want to do more Oxfordshire walks next year hopefully.

[@petergilbert7106]

I reckon the reason you have that thought at the back of your mind about being murdered is because of that sunglasses bugger who keeps following you and making snarky comments. Take my advice and avoid him if you can.

[@cdwc]

This is a very good point sunglasses Marek is getting the better of me with his mind games. v

[@zelimpdna]

[@cdwc]