The Simonside Crags - Home Of The Duergar (HD)

I have always been fascinated by the local folklore of Northumberland, everything from the numerous ghostly tales to the mythical legends of old Northumbria.
A wander through the hills of Simonside, near Rothbury, seemed the perfect place to take a dip into some ancient folklore.
The crags around Simonside have been rumoured for hundreds of years to be home to a mischievous race of fairy folk known as the Duergar! They are said to lead a weary traveller to a grisly end by leading them over the crags to their death.
Other names include the Simonside Dwarves, Bogles or Brownmen, and they are said to reside within the craggy stones, cairns and burial mounds that are nestled upon the Simonside hill tops.
With this short film I wanted to try and convey a sense of mystique and I wanted to show the exposed rugged landscape of Simonside for what it is.
These combined with the themes of exploration, wildlife and folklore I do hope that it translates across to the viewer and inspires you to go and have a look for the Duergar yourself.
........but don't go alone......just incase they DO appear amongst the crags.....
Filmed with;
- Nikon D7100
- Nikkor 18-55mm
- Tamron 150-600mm
- Tamron 70-300mm
- Rode Mic
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*Music;
Kevin MacLeod
- 'Magic Forest'
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

[@TrailTrek]

Loved the video, ive only been up and along Simonside twice but both times were brilliant. Its got everything. really long treks and great views. Keep up the great work.

[@goonluv]

Great vid love the timelapse. Simonside is magical.

[@NatureNorthEast]

goonluv cheers, yeah I love it up there. So many great, gritty areas of history and folklore in the north east. - David

[@newbigginphotoco.1175]

loved the video. was just up at simonside crag yesterday (16/05/2018)

[@NatureNorthEast]

Timeless Photography thanks very much, brilliant area and a very rugged place. I love it. - David

[@brokenhandthegamecat7008]

Just watched video and subscribed to your channel. Man you create some fine videos!

[@NatureNorthEast]

Thanks very much, hoping to get more out soon. Watch this space. - David

[@petemaccc]

Nice video , love it up there, not seen a lizard yet or a Duergar but have seen a couple of adders!

[@NatureNorthEast]

+backpackmac I haven't seen any Adder up there yet but I'll keep my eyes peeled!

[@MrPercy112]

Simonside is, quite literally, crawling with adders!

[@TheDisruptiveYouTuber]

first I've heard of this =/

[@NatureNorthEast]

There's a few tales available in local books and websites. Atmospheric place to visit. - David

[@goonluv]

Think they spoiled the panoramic views when they put the turbines up in wingates. Got nothing against wind turbines but in the right place atb Gordon