THE ROACHES | PEAK DISTRICT - Full hiking tour & what to expect!

[@greglarUK]

Love this guys, super useful, thank you and Hayley's leggings are dope 😊

[@paulhnatuszka6850]

I can see all this from my house on the edge of the town of leek seen in the distance. all this was my playground growing up and camping up there well into my 50s. Great vid.. The derelict cottage was a game keepers house.

[@JourneywithJenandDrew]

“If it’s bottomless, how is there a mermaid at the bottom?” 😂😂 What a beautiful video and amazing hiking and views! Loved when y’all put the camera in and immediately touched the bottom 😂

[@HayandKyle]

We were gutted 😅 Was hoping for some amazing underwater footage showing at least something 😅 Oh well, there's more pools that supposedly contain mermaids in the Peak District we can try. Thanks so much for watching and commenting, we appreciate it 🙏

[@gedhuffadine1873]

She is in there!

[@karlforder1670]

Great stuff. The effort you put into these videos clearly shows. Biggest complement I can give is that it’d be something you’d see on tv 👍🏻✌🏻

[@HayandKyle]

Thanks Karl 🙌🙌 that's such a big compliment!! 😄 Glad you enjoyed it! We have another planned for charity for our next one ☺️👍

[@emilyjayne77]

I love the roaches! Beautiful country we have to explore 🤍

[@HayandKyle]

Thanks for the comment Millie ☺️ 👍 we love the roaches! Great views to take in 👌

[@eamonnclabby7067]

Quite agree, very inspiring, inspiring enough to venture out of the Wirral...E

[@kingbanzai]

You guys are ACE!

[@HayandKyle]

Thanks Ben! 😄

[@grahambarker8129]

hi guys great vid again the roaches are epic, if you do a bit of research google satellite etc there is a ww2 wreck of a tank on the moors across the main road that runs in front of ramshaw rocks, i found it by seeing another uploaders vid👍

[@HayandKyle]

Hi Graham thanks for watching Oooh didn't know that! Might have to go and have a look at that!

[@suzyqualcast6269]

The whole of that area used to be a post war live firing range, the Sherman put there as target, as evidenced by the multiple armour oiercing round scars on its body. Couple of fighters hit The Roaches during WW2. Just along from the rocks is Merryton Low where, in 1942, a Canadian crewed Stirling just clipped the top of the hill. The crew, all but one I believe, now lie in the cemetery above Buxton.

[@ffrancrogowski2192]

Some most excellent filming here. You two are very good. I'm from Buxton originally, but have never been over Hen Cloud or The Roaches. Many thanks for doing this.

[@HayandKyle]

Thank you so much! We appreciate you stopping by to watch the video 🙂 We also love Buxton and visit as often as we can. ✌️

[@richardjeal6902]

Great video, loved the panoramic views from the top presumably taken from a drone. Also excellent mood music gave it an air of mystery. Very interesting video 👍.

[@HayandKyle]

Thanks so much for watching! Believe it or not, we actually didn't use a drone for this video at all. Just our Insta360 camera on a very long pole for the views you describe 😁 Glad you enjoyed the Roaches 👍

[@eamonnclabby7067]

Good stuff.as always ....thanks again for sharing this with us....peace and love from the wirral...E

[@HayandKyle]

Thanks Eamonn ☺️👌🙌

[@SteveZodiac777]

Nice one - thanks for sharing!

[@HayandKyle]

Thanks for watching! 🤗

[@davidalanroden]

You sparked good memories from my early years living in the North of Stoke-on-Trent - I used to ride out to the Roaches quite often on my bike - thank you very much for showing them. PS the "hygge" on the headscarf means "cosy/warm" (near enough) in Danish (live in Denmark now and "hygge" and "hyggeligt" is very much a "thing" here).

[@asadandnature2610]

Beautiful place

[@EventyrsorenDenmark]

Hi.What a great video. You did a great job making this video. Nice work with the Drone.🙂🙃🙂

[@HayandKyle]

Thank you so much! And thank you for the compliment we didn't use the drone, all of the "drone" shots were from our insta360 camera! ☺️ Does a great job of mimicking a drone 👌

[@EventyrsorenDenmark]

@@HayandKyle ok Thats cool, is looks very Much what I can make with my Marvic mini drone. Looking foreward to more adventure s from your Channel soon.Atb Søren

[@travellingwithcrowsfeet]

Great vlog you two, you are both so comfortable in front of the camera, it's refreshing to see. We look forward to your next vlog, as these are what we are using, as our go to guides, to help us plan our trip to the Peaks in 2023, thank you muchily.

[@HayandKyle]

Aww thank you both 🥰 that means a lot! Takes some getting used to 😅 glad you are using them as a guide for your big 2023 adventure!! 😊

[@jeffpailing506]

Brilliant always interesting love it 👍👍👍👍

[@HayandKyle]

Thank you!!! 🙌🙌

[@desipindu420]

What a place! I have never been there and didn't know how good it was. I am now going to plan to climb that. Thanks for the Video. Good video btw, good shots, nice music too! Well done once again. 👍👍👋👋👋

[@thomaswilson2930]

Haven’t even watched it yet but know it’s going to be a good one. Keep it up guys

[@HayandKyle]

Cheers mate! The comment is much appreciated ☺️🙌

[@thomaswilson2930]

@@HayandKyle No problem, having only moved to the Peak District just over 8 months ago, these videos are a great showcase of what I have yet to explore.

[@Elly-z7q]

I wonder why it's called the Doxey Pool? Great video really enjoyed it

[@HayandKyle]

@@Elly-z7q thank you 😊🙏

[@lizarddronedude3617]

Well done again guys a favourite place of ours some long forgotten memories here some not alaways ones to be proud of from the riotous days of the 70s climbing scene.

[@HayandKyle]

Haha intrigued of what went off in the 70s!!

[@lizarddronedude3617]

@@HayandKyle Mainly getting thrown out of the Rock public house more than once

[@HayandKyle]

@@lizarddronedude3617 😂😂

[@jakkk5551]

There's a really good little cafe off the road at the bottom with great views. I think it's on a farm. There's also a honesty policy parking field where you throw your money into the top of a small car to pay, £2 I think? We struggled to park in the proper spaces so it's well worth doing as they give out alot of parking tickets for careless parking.

[@HayandKyle]

We know which one you mean! We visited that cafe straight after. Was a brilliant sunset with great cakes and tea! 🍰 🫖

[@Chasethemorning]

The roaches is on my backdoor step, I'm glad you returned after the Luds church visit. Really enjoyed the video! great work, as always

[@HayandKyle]

Thanks so much for watching and commenting, we're glad that you enjoyed the video 😁 See you in the next one soon 👍

[@bcegerton]

Great video, I stayed in Leek for a couple of nights last year, my mate had told me to visit The Roaches. We stopped off and my wife decided to go up the steps near Don Whillans Memorial Hut, where the steep steps up are, well I started up not realising how hard and steep it was but it was more dangerous for me to go back down than it was difficult to continue up as I have mobility issues and am registered disabled, it wasn’t until we got up there we found the easy route so made our way down that way. Got some photos but it was way too windy for my lightweight tripod so I’ll definitely be going back soon. P.S. we were right at the hut, so near we could look through the windows, you can, or could, stay in it and this was only last year. They do a lot of climbing teaching there too, we seen some kids being taught there, unfortunately my climbing days are long gone though

[@ThomTopics]

Another great video (not just because of the shout out 😂 thank you by the way). Despite visiting the Roaches so many times for climbing and walking I have never actually been to the abandoned cottage, one to check out next time I head over. Lets get some plans to go climbing soon 👍

[@ireneparkin5660]

Brilliant vlog, thank you for sharing it, stunning scenery, loved the "bottomless pool"😅 the abandoned house looks interesting too, loved everything about your video, would've been lovely to see a real life wallaby🤗❤️❤️❤️💚xxxxx loved your "blooper"😅😍 xx

[@HayandKyle]

Thank you!! ☺️ Hopefully one day we'll see a Wallaby! 🤞😍 🥰 Xx

[@susympt]

Another place to add to my list ☺️ thank you guys ❤️

[@HayandKyle]

No problem ☺️👍

[@shirleyhewitson3421]

That was a really great video! Can't believe the stunning views from the top! Great commentary, great music, great shots of the area! It gives a good insight as to what you can see and do up there! Well done! 🤗❤❤❤

[@HayandKyle]

Thanks Mutti! ☺️🥰 Pupper says he's looking forward to seeing you soon 😍 xxx

[@LouandLolsTravels]

This bought back some good memories of when we went a few months ago. Never saw the abandoned house or the hut so that was nice to see. Also never knew about the wallabees but we were aware of the mermaid myth, think her name was greenteeth or something? Very interesting, thank you 👍😉

[@HayandKyle]

Ahhh glad we could bring back some good memories! 😌👌 Means you will have to go back to see the house!! 😅 Ahh yeah Jenny greenteeth 🤣 glad she didn't drag us down the pool 😬 looking forward to seeing your Thorpe Cloud video 👍☺️ xx

[@LouandLolsTravels]

@@HayandKyle that video is on the way soon, gotta get the Monsal Trail one out first as we are a bit behind 🤣

[@sarahwhittingham6737]

Great video guys (love the leggings Hayley, the totally awesome 😊) I’ve driven past the roaches sooooo many times on my way to other Peak District hikes. Have been meaning to stop for ages….just need to catch a day when it isn’t covered in mist!

[@HayandKyle]

Thanks Sarah! Kyle got them as a present about 8 years ago! 😄 Definitely would recommend it, the views are incredible! 👌☺️ The day started out in most and then ended in lovely sunshine ☺️

[@hikermikem8]

👍😁 Great video you two as always A go to go place for me are the Roaches and ramshaw rocks with the added bonus of the ancient woodlands and Luds church if you fancy a longer day.. Nice to see they are segragateing sections due to Ware and tare over the years and given time will look stunning once again. Great piece about the abandoned farmhouse, the climbers hut and Doxey pool 👍 Lovley informative video 😁 And yes, on a clear day you Can see the Snowdonia range.. 🏞️ Love the rock formations in and around the area. A great place to visit anytime of the year. But I would say arrive early for parking.. Look forward to your next video 😁👍

[@HayandKyle]

Thanks for the lovely feedback Mike ☺️ glad you enjoyed it! We have another one lined up for charity for our next video ☺️ 👌 hoping next weekend will hold out for good weather 🤞

[@tannystravels3590]

Fantastic video. Loved the cottage, what a view from the window 😍 A nice armchair and a log fire - perfect! 👌 Love the roaches, lucky enough to have climbed there and walked a few times. Really interesting facts about Peat and Don Whillans Hut. 😊 Enjoyed the video. Hope you're having a great week. 😊👍 Tanny

[@HayandKyle]

Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to leave us a lovely comment :) We're glad you enjoyed the video, we'll see you in the next one 🤗

[@gedhuffadine1873]

I posted before you said this!Lol

[@Patricia-zq5ug]

"England's green and pleasant land" indeed! What a treat your videos are! In Ontario in February I haven't seen a green field in months. Maybe a field of winter wheat back before the snow came. There's quite an elegant ruin near here called The Corran, with of course its own set of stories and legends, right at the start of a hike on the Niagara Escarpment. Come and hike here someday.

[@HayandKyle]

we would LOVE to visit Ontario. Bit of a dream destination to be honest!! :D

[@peten6566]

Guess what .. yep old enough to have seen a wallaby up there approx 1993!!

[@HayandKyle]

Incredible you got to see them out at the Roaches! Hopefully they are still around 🤞 would be nice to see them in the wild, just had a look on the internet and the last photographed one was late 2000's so they might still be there! 🤞

[@waynebrittle6821]

Good video guys. As a landscape photographer I from Staffordshire I often go up to Doxy’s Pool area for a sunrise or sometimes to shoot the stars. It’s a great area for photography and in particular when there is fresh snow on the ground. Keep up the good work 👍

[@HayandKyle]

Thanks so much for your support Wayne, agreed its a cracking spot. We've not actually been for sunrise before so might need to add that to our ever growing list 😅 See you in the next one 👋

[@nicholaspickering6430]

As always a great video, always love what you two get up to, thank you! Did you know that if you follow the ridge away from from the Leek/Buxton road you will eventually come to Hanging Stone,not used for hangings apparently, it just overhangs a ridge and overlooks the Swythamley Estate. There’s a plaque near the base with some very interesting history and a dedication, if my memory is correct, to a brother and a dog. Definitely worth checking out!

[@HayandKyle]

Thanks for the recommendation Nick! 👍😄

[@gedhuffadine1873]

The peregrine falcon nest there, so be aware, in nesting time

[@gedhuffadine1873]

Did you see wallabies? They live there! True!

[@HayandKyle]

Nope 🤣 that would have been an amazing sight to see and Hayley would have definitely taken it home 🤣

[@rewrai3554]

How is the sunset or sunrise scene from the top?

[@SWFCite]

Kyles punching