155: Alstonefield, Narrowdale and Wolfscote Dale (Peak District 2021)

PEAK DISTRICT WALK FEATURING ALSTONEFIELD, NARROWDALE AND WOLFSCOTE DALE
"Alstonefield, Narrowdale and Wolfscote Dale”
Filmed 8th September 2021
Post-production completed 30th September 2021
*Contains some swearing*
Filmed in the Peak District in the counties of Derbyshire and Staffordshire. Locations include Milldale, Wolfscote Dale, Narrowdale and Alstonefield.
Written, researched, directed, camera and sound, edited and music by Patrick Leach.
Special thanks to Dennis and Jan Kelsall for their information used in my research for this film.
Click here for a map showing the route of the walk: osmaps.ordnanc...
"The Solitary Rambler" is my series of amateur films of my journeys in the countryside accompanied by my own musical scores, which I compose and perform on my Yamaha keyboard.
Please note that, as with all the films I make, this is not actually intended to be an extensive guide to the area. This is a mini-movie of my personal journey along the walk, in which I often share some of my own personal stories.
If you are new to my channel, I strongly recommend reading the description under the “about” tab, which will provide a clearer understanding of what to expect in my films: / solitaryrambler
There is also a short “Introduction to the Solitary Rambler” video, which briefly explains what my films are all about: / solitaryrambler
DISCLAIMER: Although I work hard to ensure all information is correct to the best of my knowledge, I am only featuring information I have found online and/or in books during my research when putting this film together, so I cannot guarantee that there are no mistakes or errors.
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[@maggi666]

Great video again Patrick! Thank you and your music stays with me all day!

[@solitaryrambler]

Happy to hear that Maggi, thanks for watching as always! 👍

[@maggi666]

@@solitaryrambler My pleasure Patrick! I'm not drawn to a lot of music! It has to hit that spot that makes me stop and want to listen to it repeatedly!

[@kellyshaw7271]

What beautiful and soothing music you create, Patrick. It really sets the tone of the walk. It's a lovely area but i feel that it wasn't quite your day. I felt the head knock myself then you nearly fell in the river, it made me chuckle. Thanks for all the work you put in to bring us these. I told a former work colleague to check out your channel, so hes subscribed. The more, the merrier. Cheers.

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it Kelly, many thanks for that. I enjoyed filming this walk, but yes I did have a couple of unfortunate incidents! I decided to keep those shots in to make the film more interesting 🤣 Thanks for referring me to your friend, I always appreciate any new subscribers 👍

[@luker2981]

Thank you Patrick, i always love watching your films when they come out.

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you like them Luke, many thanks! 👍

[@richardchan9595]

Always a treat to watch your videos. Thank you Patrick !

[@solitaryrambler]

Cheers Richard 👍

[@Royalawg]

Great walk, Patrick ! You are a source of great pleasure to so many of us. Thank you so much !

[@solitaryrambler]

That's great to know, many thanks! 👍

[@frankfitzgerald5832]

Stunningly beautiful Patrickand we always take a couple of weeks off in september as your right about the kids going back to school.....We really enjoyed this one all the rocky outcrops and lush grass lands too...also all the loose scree all combined to make a most wonderful walk...and to finsih in alstonefield..with its lovely church and pub.... so many wonderful sights during this one thanks as always regards Frank & Lee.......

[@solitaryrambler]

It;s a great week to take off, although there were still a lot of people around when I filmed this. Still I guess it would have been busier still during the summer holidays. Yes Wolfscote Dale is indeed beautiful with all its rocky outcrops and grassy open country. Alstonefield is a lovely village too. Thanks as always for watching Frank and Lee 👍

[@pete7179]

Stunning in every way Patrick,a joy to watch.

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks Pete 👍

[@williamclarke2020]

So peaceful and beautiful.

[@solitaryrambler]

It really is, thanks for watching 👍

[@mikecrowther8131]

Fantastic! Thank goodness for KZbin and it’s potential for discovering channels such as yours, Patrick!

[@solitaryrambler]

Thank you so much Mike, that is much appreciated! 👍

[@fuzylogik]

another great video and hike, wolfscote is one of my favourite places in the peaks and Hartngton has some great pubs to sit outside on a nice summers day.

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks for your kind words and for watching 👍

[@maryjarvis491]

Lovely video Patrick .Beautiful scenery. Thanks so much for sharing. 🙂

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it Mary, many thanks 👍

[@lindaking9222]

Beautiful walk,such lovely countryside….

[@solitaryrambler]

It really is, many thanks! 👍

[@richardjohn7991]

Thanks again Patrick.

[@solitaryrambler]

Cheers Richard 👍

[@richardjohn7991]

@@solitaryrambler Cheers to you too Patrick.

[@kathrynbrock1558]

Another really enjoyable walk, just love the music which I can still hear ok with tinnitus. Mill Dale is indeed beautiful . Dove Dale has always been crowded when I’ve visited. And yes I’ve not walked this part. I also like Iilam and have visited Dovedale from there. Thank you for sharing this lovely area.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks again Kathryn. Really pleased you like the music which for me is a major part of my film making. I always know Dovedale gets crowded hence gettng there extra early on this particular day to capture those shots before everyone else invaded the area. Many thanks again for commenting and for taking the time to watch 👍

[@rosieb6886]

Loved this video. Have been visiting Alstonefield once a year for the last 40+ years for a reunion with a lady, and other staff I taught with in Birmingham. No reunion last year or this, due to the covids, but maybe next year.

[@solitaryrambler]

Nice one, many thanks for watching 👍

[@johnsparkes8963]

Another scenic enjoyable walk Patrick. Loved that stream with the cascades. Thank you for sharing and best wishes.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks John, yes it's a lovely dale with that stream 👍

[@jeffallinson8089]

Brilliant as ever, the scenery was pretty and dramatic in equal measure, whats not to love and I particularly enjoyed seeing Wolfscote dale, wow. I thought you might be in a spot of bother going into that pump house and I wasn't wrong lol.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks Jeff, a lovely dale to film. I decided to keep those shots in for comedic effect, would have been a shame to have left those out 🤣

[@jeffallinson8089]

@@solitaryrambler Abvolutely right, the video was all the better for them.

[@CountrysideWalking]

Such realistic views on your walk. I almost feel I am there. I have never heard of Wolfscote Dale before. I have stayed in Eylam youth hostel though, also Hartington Hall Hostal. Lovely melody flute music. My goodness that head bump looked painful coming out that cave ! and nearly another trip into the water from stone crossing!

[@solitaryrambler]

Hi Shanita, Wolfscote is stunning isn't it. Ah so you'll remember both Ilam Hall and Hartington Hall then. They are still both open as Youith Hostels. Glad you liked the flute music, it is a slightly different version of the theme I used in the previous film. That was quite painful and I was still feeling a bit dazed when I almost fell in the Dove, but I thought it would be fun to keep those shots in anyway 🤣 Thanks as always Shanita for your kind comments and for watching 👍

[@kenwright2652]

Just viewed and another enjoyable video. I must see more of the Peak Ditrict. Love your presentation and the music always fits perefect with the footage.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thank you kindly Ken! Always appreciate your kind words and for watching 👍

[@chriskiwi2601]

Hi Patrick. What lovely countryside you have available to walk. I presume this is relatively handy to where you live. Glad to see you wearing a hat, one for the UVs and two for protecting your head from knocks.😊👍

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks Chris, yes this is only about a 30 minute drive from home. Boy did I need that hat to protect me from those knocks! 🤣

[@richardbird4702]

Yes Patrick. That place takes some beating. Your lovely video brought back memories of long lost summer days walking through that wonderful scenery with the one I loved who is no longer there to share it with. Fair brought a tear to the eye. Been to all sorts of foreign places but that area holds a very special place in my heart. Your accompanying music was just right for the occasion. Thanks.

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks for watching Richard and for your kind comments. A special memory for you then 👍

[@peterdzelmanis4370]

I’ve followed al of your walks up the A6 . Now following you up the river Dove. Great watch.

[@solitaryrambler]

Awesome, thank you! 👍

[@thatguyfromcetialphaV]

Quite a few moons ago, me and a friend walked from Hartington to Thorpe Cloud and returned via Thor's Cave and Wetton. That was a pretty epic day.

[@solitaryrambler]

👍

[@davidkeel]

Another great spectacle of English countryside. Nice video Patrick. It's amazing that you produce such a variety of music for your channel. Each one is different. I loved to see the wide open spaces here too. It's a great weekend to wake up to one of your videos. I've never been to Hayfield. Just heard about it, related to Kinder Scout. I will watch this again later. My old school teacher passed away recently. It was he who introduced us in the school Cross Country team in Liverpool to the Derbyshire area. He organized a school relay team to break the running record for completing the Pennine Way in about two days. But he took us to Derbyshire to train and recce part of the route. Take care Patrick. Have a nice weekend.

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks David, I really enjoy making the music of course but its surprisingly very hard to come up with something different for every film I make - I might talk about that in a future film. You'd like Hayfield, very pretty village. Have a great weekend too 👍

[@davidkeel]

Yes it must be very difficult to think of original tunes all of the time Patrick. Well done.

[@adrianthomas387]

Brilliant filming and I loved the balancing act across the stream! lol

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it Adrian! Yes I'm surprised I never fell in the stream especially after knocking myself senseless a few minutes earlier!! 😄👍

[@paulbeachcroft3323]

Wolfscote Dale would definitely benefit from a few large departmental stores😂😂😂😂😂😂. I think you give these people far too much credit. I actually think these people mean what they say..... Anyway, another great video of another great walk with fantastic scenery. Hard hat and wet suit required on future walks Patrick😂😂😂😂😂

[@solitaryrambler]

I thought so too Paul, a large Sainsburys in particular would be useful in Milldale! 🤣 I'm sure these people do mean what they say, I just can't believe it that's all. Glad you liked the walk. I shall have full PPE on the next walk! 🤣

[@kevsmt1955]

Another great video Patrick 👍

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks Kevin 👍

[@russ3994]

First of all Patrick how is your head ?? You are so lucky living where you do. Stunning scenery. Another great video and something else on our to do list when we return to Derbyshire - hopefully very very soon!. thanks Patrrick .

[@solitaryrambler]

I had to keep that shot in for a laugh, but my head was actually quite sore for a while! Knocked some sense into me I think! 🤣 Glad you liked the video, many thanks as always for your comments and for watching 👍

[@grahambarker8129]

great vid again pat, i go down there often, pity you didnt go to the top of gypsy bank the view from there is epic 👍 hows your dome for bumps ? 🤣

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks Graham, I think that did me some good as it knocked some sense into me! 🤣

[@AnthonyJohnson1]

A very eventful walk there Patrick. I love that area. It’s equally as beautiful as Dovedale but it’s so much quieter isn’t it. Agree that August weather was shocking again. I can’t remember the last year we actually had good weather in August. I wonder if you need to employ a stunt double if you’re going to start headbutting things and falling in rivers 😆. Another fab film. Always look forward to your videos

[@solitaryrambler]

Cheers Anthony, it was certainly less busy that the previous day when I was in Dovedale, but I'm sure it would have been a lot busier during the summer holidays. I think, like me, everyone was getting out for those two hot days we had in September after the pretty disappointing August we had. I'm just wearing a hard hat and wet suit for future films! 🤣 Thanks as always Anthony for your kind words and for watching 👍

[@thematlockbiker]

Ouch!! That must have hurt Patrick See you in the Tree sometime, cheers Ged

[@solitaryrambler]

I think it knocked some sense into me Ged! 🤣 Hope to get to the Tree before too long 👍

[@rwalker9644]

I have to echo Kelly comments about your music and my favourite tune is the backing for the Scarboro caravan holiday it have a beautiful sadness to it ? I dont know if that was your intension but in any event i find it quite moving - Cheers Rob

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks Rob, music just tends to come into my head as and when regardless of whether it might have a sadness to it, so that wouldn't have been intentional here. Thanks for watching 👍

[@rwalker9644]

@@solitaryrambler always a pleasure Rob

[@alisonmoxon7519]

Really enjoyed it Patrick.. Sorry abt the knock and tumble goes with the territory... Hope no lasting effects.. Until next time.. Many thanks Ali.. 😁

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks Ali, glad you enjoyed it. I always say I never know what each day will bring when I film a walk! 🤣

[@alisonmoxon7519]

@@solitaryrambler yes hard hat required next time.. 😉

[@julianbeesley5059]

The amount of times my caps saved my bonce , from a seriously knocked noggin.

[@solitaryrambler]

I couldn't have survived this walk without it 👍

[@ukhikermarv]

It's a shame I don't drive only ever walked that way when I was a child and public transport is a bugger to get to there lol

[@solitaryrambler]

👍

[@gre2g]

hope you found a tasty pint after your close brushes with danger Maybe the sub title of this should be danger man

[@solitaryrambler]

Danger man could be a good title, I just enjoyed a nice slap up meal later on! 👍