The Quest for England - From Ferring to Kingston Gorse

Today I take a short stroll across the open farmland from Ferring in West Sussex to the private estate in the west at Kingston Gorse to get down to the coast. I pass through a lovely old fashion farm with film and brick buildings that immediately takes me back to a former time. I hope you enjoy the walk.
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[@MrNas42]

That was tremenbous! I spent many happy hours as a kid playing under that bridge catching sticklebacks in the Rife, but I didn't venture further west. What a staggeringly beautiful timecapsule money can buy ...

[@RichardVobes]

I loved the walk through the isolated farm. Most delightful.

[@davidclinch1358]

Hi Richard. Great video, We now intend to do that lovely walk once we can visit England again, after the lockdown. My wife, who as a child lived in East Preston, did a paper round in Kingston Gorse and remembers that the affluent residents used to tip her very well at Christmas. Such happy memories, thank you.

[@RichardVobes]

I am sure it will stir up some memories. Have fun!

[@nigelharris2681]

Quintessentially old England. More of the same please.

[@RichardVobes]

Will do my best!

[@andrewnorris1]

How stunning and just goes to show there are still gems to discover on your door step. Great walk today.

[@RichardVobes]

I must surely be running out! :)

[@jackwgibbs]

Hi Richard. I’ve been watching your videos for quite some time now and I just want to say thank you for making them! I was quite surprised to see you in Kingston Gorse when I woke up this morning, what a superb video it is! I myself live in Kingston Lane just up the lane from the postbox in the video and often do this walk most days. It was great to see you discover it and film it for everyone! Keep up the good work!

[@RichardVobes]

Fantastic! So pleased - it is a beautiful area around you. You are so lucky!

[@joycemisner2941]

I love these walks. love seeing the homes and shops, the sea, and of course the landscape.

[@RichardVobes]

Thank you very much.

[@blakeadam8168]

That was a dream walk.Beautiful cottage at the 6.25 min and other magical farms. Another place on my bucket list for England. Thanks again Richard.

[@jonathanfox1355]

I just love the way you present our local area BE. It's always compelling to watch.

[@RichardVobes]

So nice of you, thank you.

[@orlas5861]

👋👋 Morning Richard . I live very near to where you are, and every time I see the sign to Kingston Gorse , it cunjours up a location from an Agatha Christie book !! The ' place ' just sounds of that era ' !! Keep up your very much appreciated work Richard ! 👏👏👏🇬🇧👏👏👏

[@RichardVobes]

You can imagine the stories Agatha Christie would have written!

[@annosborne7365]

That was an absolute joy to watch, you never know where a footpath will lead . Loved the post box in the wall. Loved the music as well..

[@RichardVobes]

Thanks so much, Ann!

[@irenepotter2709]

Think it's Virginia Creeper growing on the side of the barn, if so it turns dark red in the autumn and the blue flowers are forget me knots. Beautiful area :o)

[@RichardVobes]

Ah yes - Virginia Creeper and forget me knots - I could have known. Thanks so much.

[@dedestephens4229]

You can juggle and eat fire? England is so beautiful! I can see why you’re proud of it. Thank you for the video. You just always find jewels in these explorations.

[@orlas5861]

BTW - 🎉🎉 HAPPY 94th BIRTHDAY QUEEN ELIZABETH 🎉🎉 GOD BLESS YOU LIZ !

[@RichardVobes]

Happy Birthday!

[@cliverichardson3009]

love this video-passed through this area many times--never stopper to explore

[@RichardVobes]

Certainly worth exploring!

[@theletspaintclub]

I used to work in Kingston Gorse in my 20s. I’d cycle across the fields from Ferring to work and back. Loved it.

[@John-mu2ki]

I am new to the "Bald Explorer" videos, and have viewed a few of them now, and I have enjoyed them immensely. They are interesting, well thought out and well produced. I also love that your choice of background music compliments the narrative to a tee . Are you able to put a caption, at the end of your videos as to the name of the musical piece?

[@RichardVobes]

Thank you very much. The music I mostly used currently comes from the production music library of BenSound.com

[@wattck]

What a Thatched Roof. Fantastic. Almost Secret Britain. A lovely short film, uplifting!

[@RichardVobes]

What an amazing cottage, I agree!

[@deadm101]

The barn was lovely. I do hope it stays that way. I've always felt Ferring has a slightly odd feeling about it . The cafe on the beach is nice. Love the film as always

[@hsbcgeoff]

That was an exquisite walk Richard. Loved it, especially the Music and the Sea which I'm missing at the moment. Take care and keep safe.

[@RichardVobes]

Thanks, Geoff. The sea is looking and smelling lovely at the moment.

[@veronikagejgusova8748]

Oh, we have been to Little Hampton 7 years ago. :-) This village is also very lovely and the footpath is amazing. And so are the houses and old cottages. Thank you for your great videos!

[@RichardVobes]

So pleased you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.

[@patriciabracken7546]

A beautiful lil bit of olde.. England.. Thank you..

[@RichardVobes]

So pleased you enjoyed it.

[@MrTdr01]

Thanks Richard. So pretty. “Oh to be in England now that April’s here!”

[@RichardVobes]

So pleased you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.

[@ForTheBirbs]

Another great video with your continued exploration of the villages, towns, and countryside Richard. Much appreciated!

[@RichardVobes]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@ramibu239]

Glad you went down that path my friend! What a hidden treasure you found!!! Loved The Old Cottage & that threshing barn!😍 All ending at such a gorgeous beach! The music you chose for this video absolutely captured the surroundings beautifully! Btw...those little blue flowers are Forget-me-nots. We have them come up all over our backyard every Spring!💙

[@ramibu239]

Oh...also, there are a lot of trees w/ Catkins: Birch, Willow, Hickory, Sweet Chestnut and Hazel just to name a few. Unless you are an expert on knowing bark you'd about have to wait until the trees leafed out to be able to identify them.

[@RichardVobes]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the flower names too.

[@RichardVobes]

I did wonder if they were willow.

[@ramibu239]

@@RichardVobes I wondered that myself just by the height of the tree alone! I know our Weeping Willows around here get huge like those were.

[@Steve264511]

One of your very best, Richard. Have been walking with the dogs on Ferring Beach many times, but have never ventured from the coastal path. Can't wait to do so, once we are free to do so! Thank you.

[@RichardVobes]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@marcandrew777]

Brilliant video Richard as always. Really takes me back to my childhood days, used to ride that exact route on my bike with friends to visit another friend who had horses on Kingston Gorse. Thank you for bringing back those good memories.

[@RichardVobes]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Stringtrees]

What a lovely little jaunt- the sea looked stunning at the end-what a lovely part of the world.

[@RichardVobes]

Yes, a beautiful spot.

[@MrGreatplum]

A very exclusive place - almost a mini ‘Sandbanks’. Excellent piece of music in this, worked really well.

[@alexbraid8700]

What a lovely area. Great video and some nice music

[@RichardVobes]

Many thanks!

[@justinehayward2553]

Where many people have dropped off the amount of videos for their subscribers, you have increased your output- well done Richard.

[@RichardVobes]

I feel it is my duty.

[@michaelwhite8031]

What a lovely little walk today, l really enjoyed it. All those magical little buildings were delightful. When you reached the beach your little head looked like it was poking out of the sand lol. Did you use a filter of any kind as the sea was so blue ? I was amazed to see how clean that water in the stream looked. Thank you. This is one of your videos l will save to my favourites.

[@RichardVobes]

No filter - just my Gopro camera. A lovely walk in delightful weather.

[@laviniagray5637]

You did it again Richard, What a great walk from Ferring to Kingston Gorse beautiful places....and again nice sunny day.

[@RichardVobes]

I did indeed, and what a lovely walk it was too.

[@thinking-as-I-wander]

That was a delightful 12 minutes.

[@RichardVobes]

So pleased you enjoyed it, Jeff.

[@kdean9537]

That was a lovely walk...and with the music choice...well done! Thank you...take care!

[@RichardVobes]

Many thanks!

[@tensils]

loved it !

[@RichardVobes]

Thank you

[@welshmanjasonpatrick8607]

Nice place walk farm land old past good see thank you

[@RichardVobes]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@rouscalaf9293]

Thankyou for the video.lovely place.

[@WiltshireMan]

Very good Richard, Nice countryside, fresh air, whats not to like. Like you say I too feel the lockdown has lightened somewhat. I wonder if those tree's with the catkins were willows. They looked like it to me.

[@RichardVobes]

That's what I think looking at the trunks.

[@happyhermit2022]

Brilliant...I remember so many bike rides there...another fantastic production thank you sooo much...the Blackbird Cafe is worth a visit...at the end of the Rife where it meets the sea.

[@user-iu1jf4hp7g]

I love your videos .Thank you

[@RichardVobes]

You are so welcome!

[@CharlieCooper3101]

Lovely walk Richard, lovely quiet peaceful area's lovely buildings, and the sea looked amazing. Lovely music aswell. Those little blue flowers were forget-me nots. I imagine you've been told that alot now hehe :)

[@RichardVobes]

Ah yes, forget-me nots. Thanks for that - glad you enjoyed the video.

[@glassfibrespecialists.]

Love it.

[@justinehayward2553]

For the future, a proper Norwich and or Lichfield episode. The Shrewsbury Canal one was superb- yes, I realise I bang on about it.

[@RichardVobes]

There are many projects to do - but one on Norwich properly done would be lovely!

[@imranzazai7404]

Very nice.

[@daveevad]

Magnificent!

[@RichardVobes]

It sure is.

[@janerobertson8950]

You mentioned a unicycle, we are trying to get rid of one if you fancy taking it up again!

[@francisstack28]

I think this lockdown has made you a better poet!

[@RichardVobes]

Hahahaha - let's hope so.

[@brodie2711]

Saw you for the First time on Floating our Boat KZbin channel. So glad I found your channel, very enjoyable.

[@RichardVobes]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@andrewrcmadwilkinson6999]

WHAT IS THIS LOVELY MUSIC IN THIS FILM

[@RichardVobes]

It is probably a piece of music from Ben Sound

[@andybbeck2043]

I had no idea that was there great video

[@RichardVobes]

Glad you enjoyed

[@paulpj5988]

Still excelling Richard. Love the music you add to your vids. Sorry I have not commented of late sir , it helps I know. I do always appreciate the content you have uploaded for us all I do always manage a like though. Thank you.

[@RichardVobes]

Have no fear, Paul. I am thrilled you are still watching the videos.

[@bamboo782]

Nice near where l live thanks richard

[@RichardVobes]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@PortsladeBySea]

A friend and I use to go for a drive around that private estate and choose which house we would like to live in...childish, but great fun! The Old Cottage is currently valued at a mere £945,000! 🤭

[@RichardVobes]

Sounds like a good fun video there too.

[@caveweta]

Another lovely view of your local area

[@RichardVobes]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@marcintime]

Thanks Richard for this marvellous walk. We used to catch elvers under that footbridge over The Rife eons ago but never made it over to Kingston Gorse that looks a lovely spot and a well kept secret.

[@RichardVobes]

I must follow the rife one of these days.

[@marcintime]

@@RichardVobes That could perhaps make for another great walk. Incidentally, I should add that we did put the elvers back into The Rife after catching them! I wonder if there are still elvers, and sticklebacks, there today.

[@MrGrahamwhitt]

Lovely video again Richard, so nice to see Kingston Gorse. Many years ago I worked on that white painted house, it was SO different then as it was mid winter and the wind blowing off the sea was very cold, brr!!

[@RichardVobes]

I bet it was cold!

[@tooyoungtobeold8756]

I cycled up that footpath, away from the stream, last week. Met a chap coming the opposite direction and he clambered through the wire fence to maintain social distancing.

[@RichardVobes]

How funny!

[@turbosteve65]

Dig the trousers Richard

[@RichardVobes]

Thanks very much.

[@philipcracknell4442]

Wonderful walk

[@carolcordell5881]

Like you I have an interest in history, especially the very old houses, hundreds of years back, and wondering how people lived, what they ate, what type of clothes they wore. Have done some research on ladies clothes way back in time, like in the 1500's, 1600's when there was no zippers, or buttons, or button holes. I did find out, designed, and have sewn a skirt, the style going back that far. Except I used my sewing machine, cause that's lots of material. On the top, am adding satin for the elastic to go through,, but I think back in those days they used rope -- that elastic is Not historic. But is easier than tying rope around my own arm. .. It may be years before I and Britich friend can make it to England, and walk where you walk in those much historic housing areas dressed like back in the day. Then friend can video tape me in the dress of those times, with really historic houses as a back drop. Am truly looking for that. Have 2 outfits ready sewn up, and a skirt done of another outfit. Can't wait to do that.

[@antonyhartley9586]

Very nice, I've been down that way, they told me I wasn't allowed:) Wish I'd have known about the footpath:)

[@RichardVobes]

Yes, I felt like I was intruding, but there it is, a public footpath! :)

[@njoyingtube1]

Lovely walk, I'm going to take my husband there,

[@lindakane7771]

Lovely walk Richard, never done but will at some point soon!When the farm was first built it was probably in splendid isolation until Londoners came down and built their residencies! Was that a new piece of music? Virginia creeper on barn, forget me nots - easy to grow and once you've got them they spread!

[@RichardVobes]

I must get some forgetme knots in my garden. Would look lovely!

[@thesolitarycyclist9005]

You need to work on your flower identification Richard! They were forget-me-nots.

[@RichardVobes]

You are right - i do need to work on my flower identification! :)

[@geofffisher3902]

I do love your videos my good sir. But i see you've got those bloody trousers out of the cupboard..they confuse me.are they shorts that are too long or longens that are too short.?

[@RichardVobes]

They are a long short! :)

[@hsbcgeoff]

@@RichardVobes - just right for Cycling, what?

[@julienheim6712]

I think that the name of the little blue flowers in the video is (Glory of the snow) this is a common kind of flower that we can find during the spring.

[@RichardVobes]

They were certainly pretty. Would like them in my garden.

[@10wanderer]

Forgetmenot,s

[@williammillard687]

@@RichardVobes Definitely forget-me-nots..... most poignant ;-)

[@carolcrone9640]

Lovely walk. That threshing barn was impressive. The postbox in the flint wall was interesting. I wonder if that row of cottages were anything to do with the farm or maybe coastguard?

[@RichardVobes]

So many questions! I love it!

[@ab-iy5qq]

Would love to see something on Falmer. Probably too far from you by bike.

[@hsbcgeoff]

Yes ab, he shouldn't venture that far just yet.

[@RichardVobes]

Yes, I have been there but not recently. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIjOdGBneK2Ho9U

[@georgetimperley8906]

Nice walk, it does seem the lock down rules have become more relaxed. But it's confusing, because everything I hear then gets contradicted by something else. We will see.

[@RichardVobes]

Yes indeed.

[@nigelharris2681]

Re the music. I have searched BenSound,com material. Would you know the title of the piece starting at about 3.34. Many thanks

[@RichardVobes]

Ah yes - it is in his paid for music section.

[@nigelharris2681]

@@RichardVobes Found it - "Magical Journey" - very appropriate

[@guestandsons]

Wished we called them rifes instead of sewers as we do in the East of the county.

[@RichardVobes]

Much more poetic, eh, Mark?

[@guestandsons]

@@RichardVobes Agreed!

[@andyalder7910]

7:00 Virginia Creeper, not exactly native to East Sussex.

[@RichardVobes]

Ah right - thank for that.

[@kaysridgedell3404]

Very nice.