The Walk - EP 2 - "The Iron Giant" - Bennerley Viaduct Railway Walk

I was joined by my friend Gabriel, as I walked up to the Bennerley Viaduct in Derbyshire. The viaduct is now open to walkers, but once carried the Great Northern Railway main line across the Erewash valley near Ilkeston.
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[@brianwillson9567]

So glad that this structure has a use and a future.

[@IckeWalks]

I know! It's great up there

[@daverussell6399]

Loving these videos

[@ffrancrogowski2192]

The Great Northern Railway had running rights through to Stafford via Uttoxeter(North Staffordshire Railway) originally, so you could say that the Bennerley viaduct bore sort of cross country trains in a way. A very good video with drone, Gareth. Many thanks.

[@dougieladd]

Look forward to a wind free episode :D

[@aaron_2327]

Makes me ponder the perspective of those behind the structures and it showcases creative potential particularly of rail, in distributing and connecting local wealth of resources. It’s a statement of the times, and there’s definitely inspiration that can be taken out of it and vision. A calling for bigger & bolder aims and an expanded view of seeing things. Makes you also question the current economic model (and how it was engineered to transfer wealth into fewer hands - everything has that blueprint), outsourcing has bled the country dry, wasting potential that is there to share prosperity locally.

[@brianfern5474]

Brilliant video cheers

[@IckeWalks]

Thank you!

[@amberdy12]

impressive dramatic video

[@PamelaLeighRichards]

Well, being David Icke's former wife who was introduced to the love of Steam Trains, I am thoroughly enjoying this WALK! And like i said on your last video the next best thing to 'being there' is ... here. 🙌 FREEDOM 🍃🌿 Beautiful countryside and like how you interlace the scenery with the original views along with the dialogue to go with it ... informative. Brill.

[@paulmelton8669]

That viaduct is a great example of Victorian engineering. Some pretty cool drone footage too