The North Pennines - Cash Force and Bothies

[@phill_itofishfishingphill_8925]

Nice video Duncan, I have been going to this bothy since I was knee hight to a grasshopper, I must confess to having a little chuckle to myself when you could not find it but we'll done for getting there in the end. My Dad and his friends have been maintaining this bothy for the past 40 years or so, with the exception of the walls that are original they have painstakingly replaced the roof, window, doors and fireplace on a number of occasions over the years. As you mentioned in you comments about Melmerby Shop the shepherd's hut is not really an official bothy, and only still exists because of our relationship with the land owners and there respect for the history. I know it goes without saying, but I would encourage any of your viewers planning to visit to treat the area with the greatest respect to assist in maintaining this hard won relationship. Glad you enjoyed you trip, and I hope anyone else planning to go has as good of a visit.

[@DuncanBaxter]

Hi, a sentiment I couldn't agree with more, it is both gorgeous and steeped in history and deserves nothing but respect of the highest order. I take it your dad and friends are members of FROTH? They deserve praise for maintaining such a gorgeous bothy which has been around in some form for a very long time, and hopefully for a very long time to come 😊

[@phill_itofishfishingphill_8925]

I don't know what Froth is mate (unless it's on top if my pint 😅).

[@DuncanBaxter]

I noticed it on the wall of the hut FROTH (Friends Of The Hut), with a secretary that lives Jarrow way? They go up once a year first weekend in July to clean and maintain/repair the hut? Cannot remember any names though. P.s do like the other version as well...😉

[@phill_itofishfishingphill_8925]

@@DuncanBaxterAye that's the old man.

[@DuncanBaxter]

@UCI2Jp-VDMz9kLxwHhqJPDtA Hi, sorry you feel this way and I have now deleted the comment which gave a link to the history of the Shepherds Hut. I will admit my opinion differs from yourself in that I believe the building has stood in some form for 600+ years to shelter people from the weather, a lifeline which has no doubt saved lives in the past and may do in the future. It is free to use and left unlocked for anyone to use, is it a bothy if it's location is only known and available to a relative select few in closed circles? It has always been vandalised (the half demolished outer walls are testament to that) and unfortunately will be in the future, all we can do is help people who are new to this to understand how places like this are special and should be treated with the utmost care and respect.

[@bigfoot2950]

really good video that one duncan, me and my brother hiked that trail 30 years ago, Thanks For The Memories.

[@DuncanBaxter]

Cheers, it is a little gem of a waterfall that is not well known, probably due to it's remoteness, and that area in general is so isolated it is great for going 'off the grid', just losing yourself to a different world.

[@garynewsham2179]

What a wonderful vid.Thanks for posting it.

[@DuncanBaxter]

Thanks for watching it and commenting, glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@geordiegoldprospectingau9725]

Yet another stunning video Duncan you can't beat the northern Pennines 👍👍

[@DuncanBaxter]

Exactly, its a hidden gem of a location that is ignored by so many, but I don't mind as the idea of being the only person in the area for miles around is amazing!!

[@magorzataj.6808]

Hi Duncan 🙂a beautiful waterfall I was looking for a route to this waterfall on the Internet I didn't find it I like to navigate with a map with a marked route. I can't wait for the heathers to bloom🙂

[@DuncanBaxter]

Hi, glad you like it, a real hidden gem of a waterfall!! Unfortunately there is no clear marked/signposted route to this waterfall although if you are comfortable with grid references/GPS coordinates I can supply some to enable you to plan the shortest route (via the Pennine Way at Garrigill)?

[@daver0ck]

I managed to pin both bothies on Google maps. Planning a trip in a few weeks. Great video

[@DuncanBaxter]

Thanks, the area is definitely worth a visit, just to experience the isolation and views if nothing else🖒

[@danexitsstreetview3273]

Just found this video and watched with my girlfriend. We love bothying and loved the way you spoke so fondly about them. The Shepherd's Hut does look amazing and I'm planning a trip there soon. I think I've located it on a map. Any idea how long a walk it is from the A686? Wanted to know as would be carrying coal/wood and it could be a bit of a mission. Also, which songs did you use. They were lovely tunes, especially the one by The Shepherd's Hut? Thanks and keep up the epic walks and videos.

[@DuncanBaxter]

Hi, sorry for the delay with this, from the A686 I would say about an hour and a half/ two hours to get there. If your route involves the Maiden Way be careful of Rowgill Burn, it will be in full flow now and will require either wellys or a boots off job, there is no bridge. Thank you for the comment on the music, it is all specially written and performed by me just for these videos, thats why the timing/mood seems to fit etc. Hopefully many more videos to follow, watch this space...😊😊

[@winco68]

@@DuncanBaxter Hi Duncan there is a way to avoid getting your feet in the Rowgill Burn. If you’re on the Maiden Way coming down the hill from Melmerby Shop in the direction of the A686 veer off left about 150m before the Ford. Look ahead and you’ll see a footbridge across the burn but first you must hop across the Aglionby Beck - taller than 5’6” no problem shorter you may need a hand. Cross the bridge and keep right with the burn on your right and rejoin the Maiden Way. Do this in reverse if you’re heading away from A686. The bridge is there for shooters to get onto the moor without wading the burn. It’s on open access land so there is no trespassing involved.

[@Lighting_Desk]

Oooooooooooooooooooh

[@DuncanBaxter]

Believe me, once you visit there it's ooooooooh for quite a while...