The Quest For England - The Joy of Walking

[@paulmetcalfe4824]

I was 18 stone and I’m nearly 13 stone 10 pounds and it’s taken me four months I am on weight watchers but I probably lost most of that weight from doing a lot of walking I can walk all day and I love it !!! I walk that exact route all the time that takes you straight up to Cissbury Ring

[@RichardVobes]

Well done that man - must be a great sense of achievement.

[@jeanblemings5352]

Well done and very inspirational comment!!

[@Areworth]

Well done, that’s a great achievement x

[@MrGreatplum]

Walking is good for the soul!

[@RichardVobes]

It sure is.

[@janerobertson8950]

A good walk is always a major tonic!

[@mttfboy]

More people should do daily walks, good for the body. How convenient, at 5:58 you walk past a van that say "Kate's Dog Walking" :) Thanks Richard

[@jeanblemings5352]

Thanks Richard for this great video - a rare piece of media truly reflecting the realities of life now in lockdown. As a long distance path walker, non driver, who used to rely on public transport to access the countryside I have found myself dependant on walking through suburbia to access the countryside for the majority of the last 42 weeks we have spent in various states of lockdown. We are so lucky to have our network of rights of way and also pockets of nature in parks and peoples gardens along the way. Although the lack of variety of routes available is getting to me, it is still far better to get out rather than just stay in for both ones mental and physical health.

[@imranzazai7404]

England is very interesting country.

[@johnfranklin3001]

Great video Richard. I enjoy walking for all of the same reasons that you do. It provides physical exercise and mental relief all in one go. Experiencing the weather on your skin and the sights and sounds of nature provides a link to something deep within us; it feels to me like a spiritual link to our ancient ancestors, and a time when humans were part of the natural environment.

[@shirleylynch4420]

Love walking on the ice and hear it crunching as you go. Yes walking no matter the season is great . Thank you for sharing.

[@MrNas42]

Glorious! I am still convinced that that path could be thousands of years old as it is a natural high ground route between the coast and the two hill forts of Cissbury and Chanctonbury and beyond. The route certainly appears to pre date the settlement that became Worthing.

[@RichardVobes]

I am sure it is ancient - it is lovely to walk it.

[@whosbear]

I thought I was going to watch a good 60's program for the first minute. You're lucky to get your camera back leaving it laying around in those passages.

[@Stringtrees]

Walking is a great way of meditating exactly as you say and I try to get a walk in every day for at least 30 minutes but generally an hour. I like it when my Missus comes with me but equally I do like to go at my own pace. She is always telling me to slow down and enjoy the view and I must admit, she has a point. It is a trivial thing but last night, out of the blue and whilst cooking, I was musing on William Congreve and this morning, you post a video with Congreve Road in it.

[@kiwicrest3743]

Walking is the best of exercise, none jarring, tones the the body, etc etc and dam enjoyable. Great choice of music.

[@RichardVobes]

Absolutely!

[@trendtraderx]

There is an excellent channel called Parkinsons Walks about someone who mainly discovers old railway and canal lines. He says there is a reason he walks but i will leave that to those who are curious.

[@briandavis6984]

I love walking . It's good for anxiety . Always feel better after a walk . Hope to explore further once lockdown eases .

[@caveweta]

Another lovely walk and what good weather you’re having. Go well, stay safe Richard.

[@RichardVobes]

Sadly it is raining today!

[@journeyswithjodi621]

You are sooo lucky to have all those right to walk ancient paths etc ...and you are so lucky to not have several feet of snow in January. Wish that was around here.

[@tay7366]

I’ve hurt my hip so I’m stuck in at the moment 😫 so I will watch your walk today 👍

[@whosbear]

Jump in the boat with me. I've got a broken hip. So I've had to give up my walking for the last 6-7 weeks. Can't wait to get walking again and follow some of Richards walks!

[@RichardVobes]

Hope it gets better soon.

[@carolcordell5881]

RICHARD; SO LOVED YOUR MUSIC ON THIS VIDEO!! REALLY KOOL MUSIC THAT IS ENCOURAGING TO WALK MORE. GREAT!!! KOOL CHOICE IN MUSIC!!!.

[@RichardVobes]

Thanks so much - I wanted a positive spin on the video and a beat in my step. :)

[@denniskavanagh3075]

Thank you Richard for taking us on that Frosty morning walk. Of course another advantage of walking on a cold and clear frosty morning is not having to scrape the frost off the car windscreen before you set off!!

[@RichardVobes]

My van has a bigger window than I am used to, so when it is frosty there more scraping to do! :)

[@MohdAdibNoh]

This video really inspired me to keep walking and enjoy the walk. Thank you,Sir.

[@RichardVobes]

Wonderful! Go for it.

[@loisbanks3614]

so true Richard

[@welshmanjasonpatrick8607]

I enjoy walks round my area we got great Orme marine drive come round west shore part u can see Snowdon and

[@jennyjewell5635]

There are so many people walking around the village at the moment that I think we are going to have to book a slot so we don’t end up in a crowd!

[@RichardVobes]

People are desperate to get back to normal.

[@Derek430]

Beautiful shots of the frosted flora on your walk! I live on the coast of Maine in the United States and have a favorite trail I walk down just a few miles from my house. Lovely hiking trail through the woods that leads to a stunning rocky coastline. I see walking as a fantastic opportunity to meditate, I'll sometimes try to focus solely on the sensation my feet get from touching the ground. Leaves me feeling both mentally and physically better afterwards!

[@RichardVobes]

Asolutely right.

[@carolcordell5881]

Richard, You are absolutely right!! Walking is sooo good for your body, and good for persons to keep walking each and every day, = meaning the older you are into your 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's; Walking is good for the body, and brain to keep your brain healthy, younger functioning, and better in memory. Around here there's the residential area that's ok, or the park, or drive to another part of the Park. Then a lot if people go hiking into the Smoky Mountains. .. Richard, You must be soooo fit., wish I could say that. Do exercise, walk every week, but Not enough! Will try to do Better.

[@RichardVobes]

It is so easy to forget that there is a simple way to keep fit, walking! Good luck!

[@gramps6718]

Nice vid as always, I think that chap was me, I’m in my mid seventies

[@lindagates9150]

What impressed me with this walk is the pace you have kept and that you are able to talk too. I felt relieved when you periodically slowed down perhaps to catch a breath or to do a close up. Thank you for getting me out in the cold bracing air vicariously just the way I like it! Although a few years ago I took long walks I would take a bus or taxi to a destination such as an appointment, shopping or for a weight watchers meeting and walk home but I let that habit lapse as I find walking downhill harder to do than it once had been. Last month I did do a forty minute walk and kept to a good pace until I reached the steep hill I started alright as I turned the corner onto the hill a group of Junior high students came up behind me shortly after I stepped aside so that they could pass as I continued I thought about the pain and didn’t pay any attention to the students until I stopped at the next cross street to check for traffic I looked down the hill and they were two blocks away from where I stood. I am glad I has stepped out of their way I can’t even imagine what mayhem could have happened if I had blocked their progress would that momentum have made for a nasty accident? I hope that after your Sunday walk you had a wonderful chunky soup to replenish all those calories you expended. Last year was my horrible year I had planned to resume the long walks beach combing as it’s a nice walk and stop activity punctuated by a gradual hill and another steep one, we will see if I can manage to actually get out and do it this year. I have taken a moment to think about dieting and the changes that I have made in the last two and a half months since Peter’s death. He had been a food hoarder I have given the upright freezer away but I decided to keep both of the refrigerators as the twenty year old one will likely out live the three year old one since the new appliances have been made to fail. I gifted the wine from two storage areas and all the home made soups and casseroles and the rest of the jelllies, sauces, spreads and the pickles until I had only the fruit and vegetables in the refrigerator. I have found since I quit eating white sugar , white potatoes and I use a extremely limited amount of white flour (i am kept sweet by my daily tablespoon of local maple syrup!), I am content with two meals a day. I often now start my day with a soup loaded with vegetables, ginger and garlic , homemade broth and around three ounces of turkey or chicken . A late afternoon meal could be oatmeal,nuts and fruit or a fish dinner. I try to have a balanced diet but almost completely home made. I have lost all the weight that had taken me from size eight to Fourteen over the last year and a half. I am glad that I have kept the smaller sized clothing as my favourite clothes shop has closed. Well as usual one long post, eye drop time and a few 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🤔🖖🖖🖖🖖🖖🖖🖖🖖🖖🖖🖖🖖🖖🤔🥶🥶🥶🤭🤔🤗🥱🥱🥱

[@johnbyrne2756]

What a wonderful common sense message about walking and how I feel for those who, for whatever reason genuinely can't. The various camera positionings in the opening minute (underpass) are perfection and make for such enjoyable viewing. You match Andrew White with ease Richard and he has the benefit of a cameraman. Keep up this great work.. The Quashettes!! What a word, what the devil rhymes with that I wonder !!

[@RichardVobes]

I have no cameraman - just me :)

[@johnbyrne2756]

I know, but it always feels as if you have and the time taken to keep back tracking probably means that a 15 minute finished article on the screen takes many hours to produce

[@mickyjb2003]

I actually love walking, it’s good for you. Start short and expand when you get used to it.

[@penguin551000]

It’s good to get out and have a long walk up the downs, which is what me and my family where doing when we saw you go past my house in shandon road. Good videos as always x

[@RichardVobes]

Sounds great!

[@ForTheBirbs]

Thanks for another great video. I was walking in my local National Park in Sydney, Australia for 12 to 14km per day. Medical issues have meant I can't easily walk but so look forward to getting out again. In the mean time I'll watch you out and about. The best walking boots I've found for me are Saloman from the USA. Cheers

[@RichardVobes]

They sound like great boots.

[@johnbrownboots9884]

Miss my old ex naval khaki duffle coat, with hood, huge pockets and wood toggle fasteners

[@andrewnorris1]

Edmund Burke said ‘To walk a pathway is to walk with the company of the imagined, they are forever walking.’ It one of my favourite quotes.

[@RichardVobes]

Lovely quote.

[@CharlieCooper3101]

As ever another great video, well done for braving the cold Richard I imagine it took a while to film this one. I love all the frost covering the rooftops and trees ground makes a lovely wintery scene. I think I said in your last video. I love walking it helps me de stress and it's good exercise you get fresh air into your lungs and I love it. And I try to do a walk on my weekends off. I do it with my brother or girlfriend and in the countryside too so it's all good. Thankyou for another great walk. :)

[@RichardVobes]

So pleased you enjoyed the video. Just waiting for some more good weather,.

[@ramibu239]

Thought I had stumbled onto a 007 film (or something) there for a moment!😄 Liked the music!!! Yes it is a real blessing that your Country has maintained its ancient right aways/walking paths. Here in America, if they decided they want to put up a building or freeway or something, they would just bulldoze right over & build on top of it!🙄😞

[@RichardVobes]

How horrible your country is when it comes to respecting history, Lisa.

[@johnbyrne2756]

Perhaps the stolen right of way should -- by law -- be allowed to continue straight through the new building. That might put crazy developers off in the first place.

[@iandance8591]

Great intro music, it sounded like you were going to appear as the bald secret agent ! Your quite right about walking , its such a beneficial thing to do , and for me personally I find it gives me the headspace I need .

[@RichardVobes]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@damianjones7554]

Nothing like a solitary wonder on a brisk morning. Great video Richard. 😊👍

[@RichardVobes]

Absolutely

[@LetsWanderuk]

Always need good boots for a wander. The rest as you say is personal preference. I like old military surplus because it does what its meant to, some of that North Face stuff isn't all that.

[@RichardVobes]

Comfortable footwear is essential.

[@barryrice4957]

That looks like Charmendean lane at the end? We don't realise how lucky we are to have such freedom of movement here. We have paths, tracks, ridgeways etc dating back to time immemorial. As for clothing, it has to be wool and cotton every time.

[@RichardVobes]

I think it was Charmendean Lane - I wasn't paying that much attention due to filming and thinking of my next bit. :)

[@ProjectCamper]

Charmandean lane is a nice walk in Worthing

[@RichardVobes]

It sure is.

[@joannefaben8586]

I like to walk where I can see space in front of me, no crowds. Quite difficult at the moment. 🙄

[@alungibbon9146]

Walking is great but I don't live in a pleasant neighbourhood so much prefer getting out on my bicycle I can go further, see more less familiar landscapes & escape the confines of my immediate environment.

[@davidbarlow350]

"We are given access to exercise" Chairman Mao couldn't have put it better.

[@cymarin3d511]

Great music! More jazz please :)

[@RichardVobes]

I will have to hunt some out. :)