The Most Dangerous Stretch of River in the World? The Strid.

A bold claim for a title... Clickbait? Not really... I'm not 100% certain if it is the most dangerous stretch of river in the world, but it's certainly up there.
And it's near where I live, so thought I'd make a film there.
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[@tomburleigh9261]

FAQ: Why are you whispering? Answer: It's not exactly whispering, it's just a minor softening down of my genuine voice... I do it because I'm autistic, and have a visceral negative reaction to hearing my own recorded voice. I wanted to make videos regardless of that mental obstacle, and settled on using my voice in this way so that I could tolerate editing it. Turned out that a lot of people liked the gentle voice approach to the mudlarking videos I was making, and found it relaxing to the point that my videos became a good tool for insomniacs to fall asleep to, and gave people with Chronic pain issues a brief respite. That seems to me like a worthy reason to continue using my voice like this. 🙂

[@lindaopperthauser2284]

We just never know someone else's story. You're videos are amazing. 💚💙🌺

[@Audion]

I can identify your reasoning.

[@autoscanremaps]

Best narration tone I've ever heard for this kind of content, you could bring a lot to the audio book world mate. Top job.

[@gazookerman1328]

You have good ASMR voice....

[@TheJudiBambiPurrsParadox]

Brilliant problem solving. My twins are on the spectrum...one is ADHD and one on spectrum. In order for him to enjoy my singing bedtime songs I simply softened my normally loud voice that carries easily. Once that was done, both loved it.

[@ValerieDee123]

It warms my soul to know that storytelling hasn't been lost. The river is very inviting! Too inviting. The priory is a story unto itself.

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks The Rocking Glamma. 🙂

[@ValerieDee123]

@@tomburleigh9261 You are very welcome!

[@gaylereid8264]

Hey Tom, I’ve missed seeing your channel !! The title of this one was too intriguing to ignore !! I’m soo happy to watch it never suspecting it would be dreamy & full of useful info such as your favourite most dangerous river in Peru !! And all the reasons this river (that i never heard of) is particularly dangerous !! Thank You for the vid & the links to your sources of inspiration ❤️

[@Mudpies]

Hello Tom, lovely video. This riverside walk has a special place in our family history (probably in many families) of picnics enjoyed as a child and messing around in the river. I vividly remember people leaping across the Strid being partly horrified and mesmerised! The more gently flowing section near the Abbey is where my Grandad and Grandma's ashes were spread many years ago. Thank you for the trip down memory lane, take care, A from the Mudpies x

[@tomburleigh9261]

Hi Andy, and thanks. I think I have a vague memory of seeing people leaping the Strid too... I could feel the pull of doing so myself when I was there; a bit of innate stupidity built into the male brain. I thought too, that the lower section would be a grand place to be laid to rest, there's a nice feel about the place. Wonderful to see how well your channel's doing, and getting to film with Richard Hemmery is something I hope to get to do too someday. 🙂

[@d.i.sgusted3820]

And here we are again in these times of madness and fear we have the soothing tones of Tom Burleigh to calm us all down and take us to a scary river……..will make a nice change of theme for a sleepless night! Bit of a change from your usual films though, fascinating and informative so don’t be too shy to do one of these formats again as it was mast enjoyable.

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thank you. If I find more such interesting places and can think of a way to make a video out of it, I will. 🙂. I hope this video doesn't get in the way for the people who use my videos to help them sleep.

[@jimmyrid1]

Another absolute gem Tom, thank you. I am so lucky to be a Yorkshire lass and your videos remind me to go out experience the landscape around me. My dad used to tell me fabulous stories of Yorkshire, my favourite being of the hound that roamed Troller’s Gill that he told me he once heard howling at the moon whilst camping. Sam

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Sam. Making videos made me realise how lucky I am to be a Yorkshire man. I hadn't heard of the Hellhound of Troller's Gill before; makes me want to go there... and it's not far from Bolton Abbey where I hope to film again next year. 🙂

[@grannyweatherwax9666]

As a kentish lass I am terribly jealous of you both, and one-day hope to move to Yorkshire. There's something totally magical about the Yorkshire countryside, that kent only manages a weak shadow of.

[@patriciaglove8201]

I enjoyed this video very much. The river and moss covered rocks on its edges is absolutely breath-taking. Thank you so much for sharing UK's history with us . The building now in ruins must have been wonderful in its day.I would have loved to walked through it .

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Patricia, I'm glad you enjoyed it. It certainly is a beautiful spot, I want to go back and film there again. Maybe some short videos of the different ruins there too; the priory, and Barden Tower. I'm very much looking forward to longer days where I can film more again 🙂

[@PSYbuse]

I saw the same video and been since hooked to the Strid. So mysterious, frightening yet fascinating stretch of water.

[@hoardershaven4822]

While the stories told were dark and sad, your always calming voice and beautifully captured scenery, makes this video amazing! You did such an amazing job! The picturesque scenery, and the sound of the running water, would make a calming video all of it's own. I am so happy you are again putting out videos! The artist, perfectionist, and the quiet soul you seem to be always comes through in you videos. ❤ The videos make the chaos of life in this present time more peaceful. Thank you for that! And you are greatly missed when you don't post.❤

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thank you. 🙂 I had to loosen some perfectionist inclinations to put this video together; would have liked to have more light, more and smoother video shot, more time... but, wanted to get it done. I am planning on filming there again sometime, and will hopefully do better. 🙂

[@hoardershaven4822]

@@tomburleigh9261 it was perfect!

[@bronwyndobbins282]

What an awesome, beautiful river. I see why it is called the most dangerous. I'm a water baby, no way would I even think about dipping my toes in her. She certainly is to be respected from atop her banks. Thankyou Tom and Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@SkogKniv]

Great video Tom. I enjoy the historical content just as much as the mudlarking.

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Lief 🙂. I think I'll be filming some more history videos in future; when I've gotten sick of editing the stack of mudlarking videos.

[@tomburleigh9261]

This video is outside of my usual range, and there weren't any finds as such; so no round up this time. But, a big thank you to the people who've liked, disliked, commented on and shared my videos; another big thank you to everyone who's donated through Ko-fi, and another for the kind people who have sent gifts my way. Those gifts and more proper thanks will appear in the round-up of the next video.

[@lisacassells3828]

Gorgeous Area. Thank You.

[@danadoozer9990]

I just learned about the strid today and have gone down the KZbin rabbit hole big time! I find the concept of a river flipped over sideways fascinating and it's hard to imagine such an anomaly! After watching many videos, I would definitely be afraid to even go near it!

[@tomburleigh9261]

It's certainly the section of river that's been hardest for me to get close to; I was very wary of it, and wouldn't want to go there if there was any rain local to it that day, or the day before. I think I'll go again though, take a drone, and a plumb line to see if I can fathom how deep it is. 🙂

[@karinnel7137]

I absolutely love your videos! I do so understand what it’s like being an introvert, but this old granny would have loved putting a face to your soothing voice! Greetings from a very cold South Africa 🇿🇦

[@kathycallaghan679]

Tom you made me so nervous filming so close to the river. However, this was a great video, and the river though deadly, is beautiful.

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Kathy. I was taking about 10 times my usual care level when vaguely close to that river, every step carefully thought out before being placed, and tested for slip before putting full weight on it. 🙂

[@2983734]

Hello from Eastern Kentucky USA PLEASE PUT MORE NEW VIDEOS ON YOUR VOICE IS SO CALMING ,SCENERY AND BEAUTIFUL LOVE YOUR PAGE

[@lisewarren2292]

That is one terrifying river. All white waters scare me, the noise, the inability to see how deep it is... Add those strange swirls, the deep holes in the rocks and the imagination conjures an inescapable labyrinth of bored tunnels in the depth. Although it is beautiful, I don't think I'd have the nerve to go near it. I was actually afraid for you, even if seeing the video made it obvious you made it home. The priory is beautiful. We don't have these ancient buildings here in Quebec, so its always awesome to see such an enormous timeline through ruins.

[@kathya9522]

What a wonderful and interesting surprise of a video. Please do more like this when the mood strikes.

[@Becca2334]

What a lovely place to live💝Thank you for sharing.

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Becky, Yorkshire is indeed almost full of beautiful places 🙂

[@julielumsden5184]

I could sit on that beautiful flat rock maybe with a cushion because I’m old. Have one of my favourite books and just listen to the sound of the flowing water. There is nothing on earth better.

[@tomburleigh9261]

I do that occasionally by one of my local rivers. 🙂

[@guadalupeknippen2636]

Thank you Tom. This was a beautiful thing to see. ⛄🎄🦌🐕🇺🇸🥰

[@jordanmcgraw3455]

Fascinating video. I learned about this river from a thread on Reddit, someone mentioned Tom Scott's video, and I then found this video. Very interesting and well produced content.

[@fairy_faylynn9310]

It was so wonderful to hear you soothing voice again. My granddaughter and I have missed watching you and hope you plan to more videos in the future. We understand how much goes into them and appreciate all that you do. Love the stroll by the river and the history behind it. Thank you so much

[@eloiseconley7884]

This video was most most enjoyable. Tom your voice makes your videos all the more enjoyable. Thank you very much.

[@pennyhoward3438]

Amazing!! Beauty and Danger twisted together, love it . Thank you for this wonderful trip. Stay safe 👍💜👍

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Penny, I'm glad you enjoyed it. 🙂

[@janicescragg2388]

Hey Tom. Thanks for this. So many people casually disregard the dangers a river can hold. I always shake my head at the party barges made of bits and peices of inflatable things complete with cooler filled with wobbly pop and no life jackets. There is a reason why they use that part of the river as training for water rescue. The river looks deceptively tame but flows very fast in the center. The one you showed absolutely looks like a killer. So don't feel you are being too dark when you speak about it. It is a beautiful area that I would love to see in person but unfortunately probably never will. Thank you for sharing these wonderful films of your beautiful countryside. This way I get to see it through your eyes.

[@The-zl8en]

I love how the natives of the area have adjusted the warning signs to reflect a far more accurate description of the hazards akin to walking in this area

[@roybal1975]

Damn I love your calming videos Tom!!!

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Charles, does this one count as calming though? 🙂

[@roybal1975]

@@tomburleigh9261 Indeed my friend indeed. The music, your voice both calming. You were the first Mudlarking videos I watched.

[@josephpotterf9459]

Thanks Tom Its taken me about a month to watch all you have posted here. I enjoyed each one and watched a couple twice I hope you keep making content and doing the things that make you happy.

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Joseph, for all your comments and encouragement. I can't hope to answer all the comments I get, but I very much appreciate that you've commented on all my videos, and I'm very glad you've enjoyed them. I'm still making content; the last few months have been rough and I haven't made much, but more videos are coming... slowly. 🙂

[@eba44]

Deep Poo... (!) And then that wee stone walk across... I think not. But what a splendid place to dispose of the corpses! Cheery, cheery, cheery Cheers from Maine!

[@manchestertart5614]

English humour.💩😂😂

[@carolms4142]

Loved the video. Beautiful scenes from river and prioriry. Always like your stories with history and bits of knowledge.

[@possumbuddy]

Great historical video. I hope you do more like this. I would never think such a beautiful river could be so deadly. The 'Danger deep poo' sign in front of the priory was a nice touch.

[@carolyns9687]

Such beautiful country! Thank you for sharing ❣

[@mistybynature7166]

Hello Tom, thanks for the videos over the past year. You’ve given us enjoyment without question. Keep up the great work.

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Misty By nature, I'm glad to be making them. 🙂

[@joseymour207]

Beautiful filming Tom, thank you, just what I needed. Loved the history! Thanks again take care!

[@dianne11ca]

Beautiful, spooky, and enthralling video from beginning to end! I just loved it, and hope to see more of this nature. You are a natural, Mr. Burleigh, with your beautiful voice and incredible videography, I had to share this one. Love from Nova Scotia, Canada

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Dianne. I'm very glad you enjoyed it so much. 🙂

[@lynnerodgers4461]

Love this video. Have not been to England as yet but the churches and abbeys in Scotland are amazing. I find the ruins beautiful and soothing. A shame that the past for them was so turbulent. The river very beautiful as well. Our Potomac River in Virginia, USA also has a beautiful but dangerous gorge where many fatalities have occurred. It is called Mather's Gorge.

[@jazdia78]

A great video! I've never heard of that river. It certainly doesn't look dangerous at first glance. I live close to the Rio Grande, and my brother lives in New Orleans. I've seen where the Mississippi River meets the Gulf of Mexico and that is a scary place when it comes to rivers. I would agree that a river where no one survives falling into it is on the list for most dangerous places. Thanks for sharing this!

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Jazdia. And of course, now I want to want to see the Rio Grande, and I'd love to see where the Mississippi meets the ocean one day 🙂

[@andreacrashe9894]

*Kia ora (hello) Tom, It seems that I have somehow missed a number of your videos, so now I have quiet a few to catch up on. This video is full of so much English history... thank you for a great history lesson. I love the scenery and old buildings even if they are crumbling down... Yes that river looks real dangerous... a foot in the wrong place... and next minute a broken ankle. But as I love to take photographs, the river would be a fab place to get many pics as well as the old Abbey.... beautiful inside.*

[@jamiebraswell5520]

Enjoyable video. I appreciate the slow walk as we are given time to immerse ourselves in the locale, and I enjoyed the history that came along with it.

[@shirleyporter9025]

Very interesting and a very lovely video Tom. It's been said before but the tranquil walks narrated by your gently soothing voice are very appreciated in these often very difficult times. I hope you find the same solace and comfort in making them as we feel in watching them.

[@petrichor7121]

Even with my fascination with all bodies of water the Strid is intimidating! I fell into a whirlpool once and was miraculously saved.. needless to say I no longer take the beauty of these bodies of water for granted. It's still very hauntingly beautiful though.. thank you so much for doing this and taking us along as usual. Edit: I loved the history lesson, the abbey and that little bit of poetry.. the moral of the story was also noted..hahaha!!

[@atheistpower5659]

WOW thanks Tom I never knew how much parts of England look a lot like Southern Ontario Canada very Cool !

[@tomburleigh9261]

There's probably a fair amount of Canadian places that have UK place lookalikes; we've got a lot of very varied landscapes for such a small island. 🙂

[@beedumpling3820]

Fascinating history. If rocks could speak, what a story they could tell. Not just the stones of the notoriously strange and dangerous Strid, but the Priory as well. Thanks for taking us along for a very interesting afternoon stroll Tom! :D

[@Feralfoundry]

Every time Tom, every time! Thank you for pushing through the struggles and taking us lucky viewers on your wanderings. I am currently trying to make friends with the crows and ravens in my area, the turkey vultures and hawks of the area are showing more interest in my gifts. I heard about the Strid at different times, usually in stories that made it difficult to ever feel safe near any kind of water... I will count your video as my visit to it. I've spent most of my life near various huge bodies of water and every one of them has had a good run at trying to make me a memory. Lake Ontario, Mohawk River, Atlantic Ocean, Niagara Falls... so beautiful but ill be over here with a zoom lens thank you. The Strid in this video is absolutely gorgeous, but that stretch of it has settled in my mind as a hungry maw of some angry old spirit. All the best Tom.

[@tomburleigh9261]

Wish I could make friends with the crows here, there's a big Murder of them that hangs around the fields... but they're understandably reticent to get too close to humans, there's some farmers with guns here who view them as a threat to the sheep. Sounds like you've lived in some wonderful places. I, too have memories of every river I've lived beside and near, and hope for a lot more of them in the future. 🙂

[@Feralfoundry]

There are a few web sites with tips for making friends with the ravens and crows. I tried many of the tips and didn't have much success. I had thought my cats were the deterant, but I have found them outside enjoying some sunny days with them all. There was quite a heated argument going on one day between the cats and the birds, 3 ravens and 2 cats lolling around in the grass yelling randomly at each other like a bunch of castaways on a beach. I don't know if they were tired or just having fun tossing insults back and forth. The cats came with the house so I have none of the history on this situation.

[@hamaniecheenibass5729]

Ohhh Tom how lucky you are to wander those woods. You live in a such a beautiful place....breathtaking...eye of the beholder

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thank you, I agree... I'm very blessed to live in this area 🙂

[@hamaniecheenibass5729]

Ohhh btw...how come the water is brownish...strange... those round holes in the rocks

[@tomburleigh9261]

@@hamaniecheenibass5729 Dissolved particulates from Peat moors; quite a river common colouring in the Pennine hill range. 🙂

[@hamaniecheenibass5729]

@@tomburleigh9261 i love the church...i visited the cathedral in York in 2019...quite spectacular, wish i could send you my amateur pics

[@jeannettegarofalo6876]

I really enjoyed this video,you are the best story teller 😊

[@KittyGrey13]

I must admit that my childish side really loved the “Deep Poo,” referenced on the sign 🤣 It’s a terrifying place and I’m sure that I would certainly be put off going anywhere near that river. The thought of getting within toppling distance isn’t at all appealing. Fascinating video though Tom and thanks for sharing

[@martinmarsola6477]

Another great, and calming video. Very instructive and information worthy,. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. See you on the next, Tom. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿😊👍🇺🇸

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Martin, I hope you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year too. 🙂

[@invokalink162]

Or possibly a Sparrow hawk perhaps? ;) Hey Tom! Another great vid. Hope you had a lovely festive season. x Btw, really enjoying the inclusion of more history and local lore in your videos. Really stands them apart from other mudlarkers and very much an extra draw for me to your channel. :)

[@tarrasams7423]

Hello 👋 from New York USA Thank You for bringing me along with you and sharing the amazing history about this absolutely beautiful river and the stunning Medieval architectural churches 😊

[@tomburleigh9261]

Hi Tarra, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I might get to some other medieval ruins sometimes, I've had an invite from another viewer, and I hope I can travel a bit further afield in the coming year. 🙂

[@aranthos]

Love the little facts and tips about the artists and whatnot in the area. Brilliant video!

[@suebt8794]

Tom...brilliant as ever. Thanks for letting me come along too. Enjoyed the format x

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Sue. 🙂

[@scrapfancy]

Hi Tom, Enjoyed seeing the end of your video with the tall wall. Amazing. Living in the US we cannot travel of course. Would love to visit UK. As a child I did get to visit and lived in Vietnam for a year.

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Stephanie. I hope you'll be able to travel again eventually.... hope I can too. 🙂

[@colleenfoster997]

I loved the history you passed on about this lovely place of water and danger!

[@YvonneO]

Thank you Tom. I'm in the states and I so enjoy your videos. This was amazing, as dangerous as it is, it is a mesmerizing river, looks deep in spots and the mossy rocks are enthralling. The abbey is wonderful, long standing is amazing. Thanks for the tour,,,,,, ✌️👀

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks YO49, I'm glad you enjoyed it. 🙂

[@sherryrector2275]

Tom very interesting and quite lovely seeing the ruins

[@limetree223]

It is a very lovely video. And beautiful music in the beginning. And at 21:09 with that stunning evening landscape. Thank you

[@grahambloodworth4770]

Add to the fact that although it looks a relatively easy jump, the water column at that point is 30 feet deep. Add to that deep underwater caves, and the limestone grid would grind any body falling in. It's sinister reputation is very real.

[@abbis1842]

I'd love to see more of the crafts you have made/are making with everything you find! Or even the ones your friends have done with things you've collected. I believe you mentioned a blue and white tile floor? Seems like you have a great variety of ideas.

[@tomburleigh9261]

The tiled floor was done by my friend James, of Find and Create. He's done two videos about it; this is the 2nd one. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpK9l2V6iLB5ldU I'm working on some craft videos, very slowly I'm afraid but I will advertise them on this channel when they're about to go live. 🙂

[@louiseguerin7142]

When I first heard the Red kite, I thought it must be a red-tailed hawk - and wondered how it got to the U.K. It would be amazing to see one of those birds. The story of the dangers of the Strid was very interesting. I grew up near a river that, according to local history, was cursed by Native Americans, and not a year goes by when at least two people come to grief in it. I always had a fearful respect when swimming in that river and typically swam with a friend. The Strid and the ruins are beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

[@VampcatVvvvV]

Oh, you have just reminded me of the Kern river in the Sierra and San Joaquin Valley. (I'm 3rd generation Kern County) The Kern river is known for people who have swum and died despite all the warnings.

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Louise, I'd love to see a red-tailed hawk one day. There's a Red-kite hanging around the little valley I live in at the moment; I hope I can get a good photo of it before it moves on. 🙂 Fascinating idea, that Native Americans would curse a natural feature like a river; wonder if the people who started that story/rumour thought there was a deserving reason for a curse to have been given!?

[@louiseguerin7142]

Hi Tom, There is a reason. Settlers in Maine were not always friendly with the local Native Americans. There was an incident where the wife/woman of a local chief was tipped from her canoe with a child and both drowned. The chief had the river cursed to take 2 settlers and descendants forever. There are at least 2 deaths per year on that river. My family originated in Canada from a French soldier who lived with a family to protect them from Indian raids. (He was the third husband of the woman/widow he was protecting. I'm guessing he might not have been a very good soldier.) As for hawks, I don't see them often at home (too close to busy roads), but we have owls that hang out in the back yard, and my area at work often has red tailed, red shouldered and coopers hawks hanging around keeping the crows and ravens annoyed.

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Louise, it's good to hear the context. And nice that you know some of your family history; I barely know anything about my mother's side, and only as far back as great Grandfather on my father's side. Might be something I'll have a look at one day. 🙂

[@letticason8435]

So many hawks here. Seen a beautiful red tailed hawk lifting up from hunting with his catch. It warmed my heart. I see hawks almost everyday, and there are eagles in the area where I work. It’s amazing to see them come back into the area.

[@susanpye9821]

Thank you for taking us with you on the beautiful river walk.

[@tomburleigh9261]

My pleasure, I'm glad you enjoyed it. 🙂

[@shannonkoeller8378]

Love the walk and the history.

[@TheAmber52]

Really enjoyed this video I’ve never been to Bolton Abbey but having watched this video I will make sure to go, thank you.

[@JJ-ol5wz]

Enjoy your videos very much! Visiting a cousin in MN this past summer we went to Interstate State Park (A park in two states WI and MN) and learned how swirling water and sand when the glaciers were receding 10,000 years ago, formed these funnels underwater that created what they call Glacial Potholes. When I googled that term I found out they aren't unique to just that location - maybe that is how those holes in the rocks were formed?

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks J J. Yes, that's how these ones are created; swirling water (not quite funnels, but still powerful), grinding pebbles against the rock till there's a small crater, and then down and down till there's a vertical hole 🙂

[@neesr13]

A surprising yet greatly enjoyed change of pace delivered with interest and grace, as are all your offerings. One of my greatest hopes in these, my golden years, is to remain of good enough health to be blessed enough to visit some of history's more loved places and to perhaps catch a glimpse of one of my favorite historians as he spins his stories of days gone by.

[@sheiladickerson5198]

Tom, wonderful video! I love the history and the sites! I noticed the line of bubbles going down the current of the river. I have never seen that before. I am from Hawaii and have been swimming in rough ocean currents. I did have a neighbor die, back in the 70's, from jumping in a waterfall on the island of Kau'i trying to save his classmate. Divers had to retrieve 4 body's from the bottom of the waterfall. It was so sad. The river you showed today was very deceiving. I would not have know how dangerous it was without your commentary. Mele Kalikimaka Tom!🌲🌲🌲

[@Catmoore60]

This video was a balm at a frenetic time for me, and I loved it. You have such beauty around you, both in nature and architecture, and it is a privilege to see it through your narrative. Thank you Tom!

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thank you, I'm glad you got a bit of balm and calm from my video. 🙂

[@mudlarkingmarionette]

A period of history I love and one very much edited in the the statistical accounts mostly written here by ministers . Jane Seymour's brother invaded my little seaside village . St. Andrews University has a great archive though ; ;charters written in Latin .Luckily I have Latin so with appliance I can read between the lines . They burnt the books here of the monks and along with it a great percentage of our pictish heritage which had been integrated into the bestiaries rituals and saints stories . The reference to Van Gogh's Starry Night was special as is the architecture of that river . The sound of the torrents was awesome. Lovely walk ; so nice to have you back .

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thank you, I didn't know that about Jane Seymour's brother. I think I've got some interesting reading ahead of me. Always a tragedy when libraries have been destroyed; so much history and heritage lost. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. 🙂

[@sandraadams4940]

I still love your theme music so much, absolutely beautiful. You always scare me how close you get to the edge. What would we do without Tom Burleigh?

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Sandra. Little did I know when I wrote it, how popular my little theme tune would become. 🙂. Sorry to say, I like the edges more than I should. In the case of this one though... I was exceedingly careful. About 10x my usual level of care. 🙂

[@deniseview4253]

The River didn’t look like a danger. But The history of it says how much of the danger it is! Such a beautiful building and it’s history was interesting.

[@alanalynk8067]

What a beautiful video. I loved it. So many pretty things to see. Thank you for taking us along 😊

[@carolms4142]

Especially Yorkshire as my Dad was born there and was where his family were all from for generations. Fills some of my yearning of wanting to visit there.

[@sharimullinax3206]

Incredible river, lovely film! Merry Christmas!

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Shari 🙂

[@richardserridge2767]

That raptor is definitely a buzzard! I'm commenting as I watch. Loving the Christmassy commentary about death and drowning 😂 Such a fantastic location!

[@tomburleigh9261]

Didn't really look like a buzzard; it had a slight fork in it's tail and a white stripe about two thirds of the way along the wing. Certainly seems to be the consensus that it was a buzzard based on the call, but this is pretty close to what I heard: www.british-birdsongs.uk/red-kite/ Could be wrong, but I still think Red Kite is a possibility. 🙂

[@janicemcdonald1371]

You are an absolute treasure as far as I am concerned. A consummate story teller who invites us to slow down and appreciate the small things in life whilst steeping us in the History of lost times. The music the visuals are mesmerising. Addictive. Thank you.

[@vicnurse5]

Incredible video scenery and information. And how surprising such a lovely river has such a strong current and undertones. We have nothing like these wonderful places in Australia, although our own beauty of course, thank you so much, I enjoyed this interesting sideline video. Held me spellbound. Vicki from South Australia

[@user-lo1db4dx3d]

Very insightfull Tom.Really enjoyed your version about The Strid.the river Wharfe fasinates me tremendously

[@pauldurkee4764]

Greetings of the season to you Tom, That bird of prey calling is a buzzard. Quite beautiful scenery, I have a distant connection to this area, my 5x grandfather was born in that area, Draughton.

[@kenzieconnolly777]

Castle Bolton was once occupied by my ancestor Blanche de la Pole and her husband Richard le Scrope, 1st Baron of Bolton. I really enjoyed your video and seeing the ruins, thanks so much from Canada!

[@sirridesalot6652]

This was quite an enjoyable video. I saw another KZbin video about the Strid where a fellow lowered a camera into the Strid. The depth and the turbulance below the surface are astounding and really goes to show why that section of the Strid is so deadly. Edit Ah, just saw that other video in the sidebar. It was made by jack a snacks.

[@Max_R_MaMint]

With holes that size worn just when the water is high, it is terrifying to imagine what it looks like where the water has been churning for thousands of years - down under the surface at that rock formation. Omg.

[@elizabethmusso5946]

Beautiful river though menacing. The power of water and time on the rocks has to be respected. The abbey walk, on the other hand, was so peaceful. However, time is doing its thing there as well. Lovely video. I have no familial connection to the UK, but I am so drawn to its history and geography.

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Elizabeth. 🙂

[@annteranishi1549]

Another mesmerizing video Tom, recognized the Abbey, had visited there 60 years ago whilst visiting an aunt in England. Thanks for bringing back a good memory. All the best from British Columbia, Canada

[@TroyTempest0]

Great video Tom I really enjoyed it. I walked the Dales Way twice with my lads : Ilkley to Bowness passing the Strid. Great Wharfedale scenery ! All the best.

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Troy. I hope to do some long distance walks too some day; I'd be starting local so that would be a good option... and then, who knows, maybe the Patagonia trail. 🙂

[@denniscook9032]

Absolutely fantastic video. So informative. Keep up the great work. Thank you for what you do to provide entertainment and education for us.

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Dennis. 🙂

[@denniscook9032]

@@tomburleigh9261 You are very welcome. Do take care and stay safe this holiday season.

[@tomburleigh9261]

@@denniscook9032 Thanks Dennis, I hope you can stay safe too. 🙂

[@anniecorbin7998]

Oh Tom, what a beautiful place. Thank you for sharing.

[@tomburleigh9261]

My pleasure, I'm glad you enjoyed it. 🙂

[@davidwelch6796]

Thank you for another vicarious tour in beautiful countryside whilst you relate its history. Immensely interesting and watching it is a balm for the soul. I am probably not the only member of your audience who would now like to see the Strid suddenly raising its water level and becoming more furious, but I imagine that it would be very difficult to predetermine when such an occasion might occur. Christmas greetings to you and your partner.

[@rubberbandshee2188]

Greetings Tom, What a delightful surprise on a very early Sunday morning. My sleep rhythms have been rather distorted in the last few months and I have decided just to roll with it so I am watching at 3:45 am EST. Lovely work and Thank You for sharing this beautiful and indeed a bit macabre place and it's history I truly to enjoy a bit of a chill down the spine (from this safe distance:) All best to you and yours for this Holiday Season. Peace Friend!

[@Adam-Gates-Mudlark]

This was amazing Tom! Wow Yorkshire is so beautiful. “Pretty to take you for death” is how I would describe it lol. The river lurges you towards it by it’s lovely view and stabs you in the back lol. Have you seen the videos of the dangerous mountains. Merry Christmas Tom - enjoy yourself 😀⚓️👍🏻

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Adam. I think I've only just begun to scratch the surface of what Yorkshire has to offer. 🙂 I haven't seen the dangerous mountains videos, but will search them out. I wish you a Merry Christmas too.

[@taramartin6117]

Lovely walk and great story telling. I found it very peaceful to come after s busy day at work (healthcare) and to calm down to the view and the voice telling the story. Thank you.

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Fantastic video Tom, it takes courage to change the format of videos, but you did it, and so brilliantly. Excellent camera work, editing and narration, all of which complimented the a stunning location and intriguing history. And your telling of that history was wonderful too, as you blended the facts with observations, like. "as is so often the way of things". By putting yourself into the telling of the tale you made it your own, and added to the whole without distorting it, and I for one truly appreciated it... Well done, and thanks for the mention 🙂😎🐼

[@tomburleigh9261]

Wow, thank you. That's very high praise. This video isn't gaining traction, might be the break from my usual style putting people off... but I don't mind, and hope to film there again in the Spring... maybe using a plumb line to measure the depths, and sending a camera down too. If you fancy doing your own video there, it could be a joint outing. 🙂

[@jackasnacks]

Nice Tom! Came here from a comment you left on one of my videos. Really enjoyed this story telling you're very talented! Have fun exploring friend!

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Jack, I'm glad you liked it. I don't think I'll be filming at the Strid as often as you, but I want to go back and film again... might do a river walk up to Barden tower, and might just put a camera down into the water too. If I see you there, I'll say hi. 🙂

[@angelsmagick]

Im enchanted by this video!

[@metaphoricallyspeaking45]

The moss and rocks…….speechless at the beauty.

[@tomburleigh9261]

I'm certainly lucky to live in a pretty part of the world. 🙂

[@rosie141]

New subscriber here. Interesting subjects. Your voice is wonderfully soothing!

[@Janeymw]

Such amazing hidden history we have here in Yorkshire Tom.

[@tomburleigh9261]

Yes.... not as concentrated as in London, but still a lot of historic events and people and places. 🙂

[@dadams9158]

Beautiful and exciting video. Danger and exquisite views evokes something primitive inside. Like wanting and fear all at the same time. Loved this video.

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks D Adams, pretty much the mix I was aiming for 🙂

[@fluffyspit]

What a truly fantastic place Tom…thank you for sharing it with us.x

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Carole, I'm glad you enjoyed it. 🙂

[@charlotte0069]

I’m not alienated at all quite the opposite in fact, such fascinating knowledge, beautiful scenery and geology. Autumn golds, jade greens and ink black water a beautiful valley but clearly to be respected. The hills illuminated by the setting sun behind the priory was stunning. Wishing you a happy Christmas Tom and thank you for a sharing, keep well and safe🙂

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Charlotte. I deliberately waited till it was Autumn to film it, I wanted those colours in the video. I missed the best of Autumn by a week, but it was still nice. I hope you too have a happy Christmas. 🙂

[@christhompson4270]

It’s a shame to see stunning architecture crumbling, thank you for sharing nature’s beauty and sounds. Hope you and your family have a merry Christmas 🥰🥰👏👏👍👍🎄🎄⛄️⛄️🌟🌟

[@tomburleigh9261]

I think I'm more compelled to visit ruins, than standing structures, but yes... would be good to have seen it before it fell down. I hope you and your family have a merry Christmas too. 🙂

[@theeclecticthriftercrafter]

Another wonderful video Tom. Stunning scenery.