Walking The Pennine Way - A Film to Inspire.

A video of my solo Pennine Way hike in August 2021 camping each night.
No talking, just a video diary of my journey along the best walk in England, set to music and showcasing this magnificent walk and the stunning landscapes of the North of England.
If you enjoy my video please consider leaving a like 👍, thanks.

[@bobbyshafto3259]

Truly inspiring,this piece of film is wonderful and so is the music you chose. I hope you met Chris Sutcliffe,site owner of Holme Farm,Horton in Ribblesdale,he's the salt of the earth (a proper gentleman). Being familiar with at least half of the Pennine Way,mainly the southern sections it just resonates with me. Thank you for posting this utter gem !!

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Thank you Bobby for watching and taking the time to write such nice comments, I am glad you enjoyed it and found it inspiring ☺. Yes I did meet Chris when I stayed at Holme Farm, a campsite that I would highly recommend.

[@iandism]

Absolutely stunning. I had an ambition to walk the Pennine Way for many years. My plan was to start it on my 50th birthday, as it was also the 50th anniversary of the walk itself. However, I fell seriously ill with stage 4 lymphoma and needed chemotherapy which put a sudden stop to everything I'd dreamed of. Now, nine years later, I feel I will never get the chance to follow that dream as intense chemo has still left me weak with little energy. Watching many videos on KZbin still gives me a thrill and one day, with inspiration the likes of you give, I might just go for it. Thank you for keeping that dream alive

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Thanks Ian, glad you enjoyed it. Sorry to here about your illness, I hope one day you get to live your dream and walk the trail, even if its just a bit at a time. 👍

[@Bullvengeance666]

Take you about a century to walk it buddy.

[@bruceminty7115]

Stunning video and certainly meets the brief - A Film to Inspire. My wife and I walked the Pennine Way in Aug/Sep 2018, a month after completing the 500 mile Camino de Santiago (Frances Way). We weren't brave enough or fit enough to camp, so stayed in hostels and guesthouses. We' had atrocious weather most of the way and it turned out to be the toughest trail walk we have done so far (the Camino is a walk in the park in comparison). Hats off to you for camping and completing the walk in a very impressive 15 days carrying all of your kit and putting in who knows how many extra miles to film along the trail. I'm planning doing the walk again in 2024 to celebrate my 70th birthday and hoping for better weather this time! Much better than sitting in an office or mowing the lawn!!

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

I am happy you enjoyed the video. Thank you for watching and commenting. Good luck with it when you do it again. I hope you are more fortunate with the weather this time. It's a great walk, I will do it again one day as well.

[@pomandbakes]

Truly inspirational and beautifully filmed. So many memories; I walked the PW in 1978 and am planning to do it again in 2025 in its 60th year. Thank you for this.

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

You are welcome, glad you enjoyed it. It is well worth doing a second time 👍🙂

[@leighmurphy6677]

Wow!!! You must have legs of iron. Absolutely stunning scenery and very well captured on film. Amazing!!! Well done Nick. 👏🏻👍🏻

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Thanks Leigh 😊

[@48plaster]

Brilliant. Really enjoyed inspirational video.

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻

[@user-fe7nj4fh1e]

❤❤ brilliant thanks for sharing 😊

[@audreyross7245]

Thankyou inspired indeed.

[@daztaylor]

Well this was a nice surprise. Brilliant footage backed by a dramatic and mood enhancing soundtrack. Very inspiring. I applaud you Sir. 👏

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Thank you very much, 🙂. I am very glad you enjoyed it.

[@richardcoitino1400]

The best video on the PW. Beautifully shot and produced. This excellent video must have taken a lot of work on and off the field. Thank you.

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

You are welcome. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment.

[@rejects101]

Absolutely brilliant! Thank you.

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Thank you for watching, glad you enjoyed it

[@alantraceyoutdoors3572]

Great video, Nick. Absolute quality.

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Thanks Alan🙂. Hope you are doing well, what's your next walk?

[@alantraceyoutdoors3572]

@@nkmk-hiking2737 I’m looking at doing the West Highland Way and The Great Glen Way but I’ve got a bad toe at the minute so just waiting for the swelling to go down. Have you anything planned this yr?

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Going out to the Atlas mountains next month with some friends. Spending a couple of weeks there tackling all the peaks over 4000m. Should be a good trip. Hope the toe gets better and you are out hiking again soon, take care mate 🙂👍🏻

[@alantraceyoutdoors3572]

@@nkmk-hiking2737 wow, that should be a great adventure. Have a great time.

[@marciahill7016]

Beautiful

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Thank you

[@jimmycburfield5997]

Lovely watch! A well put together video of an absolute epic!

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Thank you 👍🏻

[@mikeygallag]

Everything about this film is epic. Thank you for sharing your adventure with us.

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Your welcome Mike. Thanks for watching

[@NorthernOutdoorsDave]

Amazing video. Well done on completing the PW, I'm planning to attempt it sometime this year and this is a great video to get an idea of what's too come. Great work thank you.

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed the video. The PW is a fantastic walk and well worth doing. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

[@sailingvolupia]

Grate video, I really enjoyed watching this👍👍

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Thank you 🙂. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@cpettis]

Great film. You captured the iconic spots and views with creativity. When we walked the Pennine Way, we had perfect weather the entire way. What an achievement to do it in such rainy conditions. Also we say people all along the way - no people in your film. Thanks!

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Thank you for watching. You were very lucky to get the good weather all the way, the PW is notorious for the rain. It does make it a bit tougher, especially when camping. I did meet people along the way, I just didn't show it on the film, in fact meeting and talking with people is one of the things I enjoy the most about hiking a long trail alone 🙂 although you can walk for hours on the PW and not see a soul, which I also enjoy 🙂

[@paulflannigan276]

That was just brilliant, congratulations and thanks for such an inspirational account of an epic hike.

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Thank you for watching, glad you enjoyed it 🙂

[@gridnorth5451]

Absolutely fantastic that pal . Enjoyed every minute of it 💚👍

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Thank you very much 👍🙂.

[@andywithers4567]

Tremendous video. Inspirational, indeed. Thanks for making and sharing it.

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Its my pleasure, thanks for watching. Very glad you enjoyed it 🙂

[@georgehayter9248]

Epic video. Captured the mood of the walk very well. Thank you. Hopefully see more like this.

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Thank you 🙂. I will be doing a new one very soon, look out for it.

[@mikhaillindan9091]

Amazing, thanks a lot for this inspiring video

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

You are welcome, glad you enjoyed it.

[@nahumshmushko6616]

To quote Jack Kerouac at the end is indeed impressive! Great video!

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Thank you 🙂. Thanks for watching.

[@Bullvengeance666]

I walked it and then did the scottish national trail and the nc500, back down, pembrokeshire coast path, the swcp. No campsites only a tarp. No problem.

[@JacobHeldt]

cool !

[@WainwrightWalksWiaLocalLad]

Excellent... you captured the essence of the Pennine Way brilliantly. Thanks for sharing. Cheers Alistair 👍

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Thanks Alistair👍glad you enjoyed it

[@CuteCatNorman]

Awesome.

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Thanks ☺👍

[@francisday3187]

An enjoyable, picturesque and relaxing video. Thanks for making and sharing. 🙏👍

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Thank you. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment 🙂 👍🏻

[@jameswalksandwildcamps2122]

Brilliant video, brought back many happy memories of my own PW from a couple of years ago. Intrigued by all that water you found in the Cheviots, the best I could muster was a trickle underground at Chew Green! Thanks for sharing, James.

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Thanks James. The stream was down the valley from the mountain hut, it was a bit of a hike down and back up, especially at the end of a long day but needs must ☺

[@nickjones3600]

Excellent video!...felt like I was along with you every step of the way!...many thanks 😎👍

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Thank you 🙂. I am glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@guswilliamson1873]

Beautiful and inspiring film, thank you for sharing

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@zonacamphike2904]

Cool video a lot of great shots. I love that terrain! Awesome. Will be following!

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Thanks 🙂, glad you enjoyed it. The north of England has some spectacular scenery.

[@photodog2279]

Enjoyed watching your presentation of this great walk, music you chose was brilliant . These memories will last forever Take Care

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Thank you very much for watching. Glad you enjoyed it ☺

[@colmidge]

Great video Nick looking forward to seeing one of the CWT. Very professional!

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Thanks Colin 😊👍. I am already on it. Watch this space.

[@stuartrisebrow5536]

What a well produced movie and great introduction to the pennine way.

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it

[@whereever_my_boots_take_me5095]

This was beautiful! Some absolutely stunning footage. It looks like a phenomenal hike, A bit muddy!!!

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it 🙂. Pennine way is notorious for its bad weather, so go prepared, but it's a fantastic hike and one every serious hiker should do, highly recommended 🙂

[@anniebleasdale8529]

Wow, brilliant filmmaking!

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Thanks 🙂

[@kevinball4410]

Excellent video , very well put together, took me back to when I did it last June 😀

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Thanks ☺ glad you enjoyed it. Hope you didn't have as much rain as I had ☺

[@MonLes-xt7gc]

It's a really good film

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it 🙂

[@Markwildcamp]

Second time I have watched this, you are right it is very inspiring.

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it ☺

[@thegeordiefellwalker8878]

glad you found it mark ive watched it 3 times. if this doesn't inspire us nothing will 👌👍

[@remigiuszlenski2257]

Great video and an amazing journey. Thank you, because I decided to do this hiking this year. All the best.

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Thank you. Its a great trail, enjoy it 🙂👍

[@amandahenderson827]

Awesome video.. im preparing for this hike and came across this.. love the footage and the score you have certainly inspired me to keep planning.. millie xx

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Thanks Millie 🙂. Good luck with the hike, it's a tough one but well worth the effort. If you have any questions about the hike feel free to ask 👍

[@thegeordiefellwalker8878]

fantastic editing mate 👌👍 the music sent shivers down my spine . massive well done 👍🍺⛺

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Thanks very much 🙂👍. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@sarahthorpe7902]

Fantastic recordings, felt like you’d taken us along on the hike with you! I’ve made a list of sights that I’d like to add to my bucket list thanks to all your labels (like the view from High Cup Nick). Thanks for sharing such a special journey with us :)

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Thanks Sarah 🙂. There are plenty of sights worth seeing along the route, get out there and start ticking off that list 👍

[@chrishomer]

Excellent.

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Thanks 👍 glad you enjoyed it

[@alanhesketh9265]

Absolutely superb, really enjoyed that. I did the walk in both 1974 and 5, remember it like yesterday. I stayed mainly in Youth hostels, many who have now closed unfortunately.

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Thank you for watching, really glad you enjoyed it ☺. You are right about the Youth Hostels, few and far between these days, couldn't do it all now using hostels, it has to be a tent or shell out for b&b's.

[@Marksnowden1]

Excellent achievement pal, definitely on my list very soon , great filming

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Thanks. Best national trail in the country in my opinion, highly recommend it.

[@andys1760]

Excellent footage. Well done

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Thanks 🙂

[@rosblackmore5422]

Brilliant video, loved the fact I knew exactly where you were without any talking to camera. Very classy and full of information for my own attempt next year. Thanks for sharing

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Thanks ☺. Good luck with your attempt, It's a fantastic walk.

[@paularuotsalainen979]

Thank you very much for the truly inspiring, and so beautifully filmed hiking video, Nick! You got immediately a new subscriber from the Southern part of Finland (currently with -22 oC and c. 35 cm layer of snow) 😊 Wishing you all the best for 2024, with lots of amazing hikes!

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Thank you 🙂. I am happy that you enjoyed it and found it inspiring.

[@elinaranes4357]

Beautiful filming. 🌸

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Thank you ☺

[@TrevsOutdoorsandWellbeing]

Been looking for a short video on the epic Pennie way nice 😊 footage of beautiful Northern England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Thanks 🙂.

[@linas8369]

Great video! Very well edited with great music. Really enjoyed watching. Thank you!

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@allanbaxter2469]

Thank you What a great video it makes me want to try doing it some time

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

You should, it's a great adventure 🙂

[@helendaw2891]

Amazing, thank you! My son is about to set off on his straight-through attempt so I've just sent him the link to your amazing video. I know he'll be inspired!

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Thank you, its a great hike, I hope he enjoys it as much as I did 🙂

[@helenafox8865]

Brilliant! I walked it in 1976 - that very hot summer

[@Bullvengeance666]

There's been hotter since. I did it in the hottest ever on record and back again. It's easy.

[@ianpark1805]

Brilliant piece of film making, brought back great memories of our own journey up the Pennine Way in 2019. Although I must say we made a somewhat more leisurely trip of it than you did! Didn’t envy you your trip across Sleighthome Moor, given the wet weather there seemed to have been. I was blown away by Cauldron Snout and High Cup Nick, was pleasantly impressed by the Cheviot, disappointed the weather was in on Cross Fell - could barely see the radar station on Great Dun Fell! - loved our return to Hadrian’s Wall, but if I ever have to hike across Blenkinsopp Common again, it will be too soon!

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Thanks Ian, it certainly is a walk that gives many highs and lows and leaves lots of memories. The walk along the beautiful River Tees to High Cup Nick was one of my favorite days as well, although I was almost literally blown away on High Cup Nick, it was blowing a gale up there 🙂, hence the camera shake. I agree with you about Blenkinsopp Common, only memorable for me because I got soaked through that day.

[@colinwatkins2950]

that was brilliant mate, WELL DONE.

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Thanks 🙂 glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@gordonmonaghan133]

Well done you! Now that's what I call living; never mind this lounging on a beach for 2 weeks in Benidorm or wherever.

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Thanks 👍. Lounging on a beach for 2 weeks is my worse nightmare 😊 Give me a mountain to climb any day

[@jasonb8745]

Well done on your achievement, your video is truly inspirational, loved it when you crossed the wall into Scotland, hope to follow in your footsteps , although that four letter word ' work' keeps getting in the way👍 regards J

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Thanks for watching and commenting, glad you enjoyed it 🙂. Hope you get there one day, it's an experience you will never forget 👍🏻

[@jeanpipes1160]

Great video. Looks like there had been a fair bit of rain when you walked it, which adds to the beauty of rivers and waterfalls, but can making it tougher going. Well done completing your walk. I am very much hoping to do the Pennine Way next year so it's great to see a video like yours that shows so much of the actual route.

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Thank you. It's a fantastic walk, I definitely recommend it.

[@heather333]

15 days was an awesome effort. You're clearly a very fit and strong man. I'm new to your channel - sunscribed. Great cinematography, too. Thank you. I'm 56 years old. I did a lot of through-hikes in my 20s, but I am now just getting myself fit again to start several of the UKs trails and possibly the Camino de Santiago. I've got a long way to go to build my strength up as I can just about do 8 miles carrying an 8kg pack. But I will get there! I'd like to do the West Highland Way and Great Glen Way + the Spey Way over a one month holiday next spring, followed by the Pennines the next year. 🤞

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Thank you for watching, I am glad you enjoyed the video. That's a great target you have set yourself and I am sure you can achieve it, keep at it and you will reap the rewards 🙂👍

[@johnbryant9741]

Thanks. 1977 for me. Rained for the first week and then sun for two weeks. Me and my mate were 16. Had an adventure or two on the way and Wainwright was stlil buying a half for anyone with his book at the Border Hotel.

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Thanks for watching 🙂 Everyone that has walked the Pennine Way is left with memories that last a life time. There aren't many trails that do that 🙂👍🏻

[@TheHappyWalker]

Amazing ! Excellent ! Very very nice and a brilliant video. T H A N K S !!!

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

You are very welcome. Thank you for watching 👍🏻

[@gareth15]

This was seriously brilliant to watch, really enjoyed it. Big inspiration to take on the Pennine Way this year.

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Thanks Gareth, it's a fantastic walk. Good luck with your hike, just enjoy it 👍

[@gareth15]

@@nkmk-hiking2737 Thanks buddy, all the best.

[@christinewarwick2076]

Wow what a stunning display of artistry and creativity, is shown in the making of this video, as we are taking for a trip up the Pennine Way, marvelling at the patchwork of ever changing scenery and moods, even the animals wanted to be on the video, we had sheep,little pony and wildlife, l was so inspired l just wanted to jump in my car a d go straight there. 🦋😎

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Thanks Chrissy 🙂. Start packing that rucksack. 😎

[@alniedrich1245]

Awesome film! It definitely inspires. I so wish I had hiked the Pennine Way when I was stationed in England. Spent my time exploring castles and cathedrals instead. The format and music integration is top notch. Beautiful scenery. Your video really brought back memories of my two times in England, one of my favorite places on earth.

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it. The Pennine Way really shows off the best of the North of England.

[@kevinfearssatan1437]

Flight booked for Manchester this April from Australia with the plan of walking home to Scotland via the Pennine Way … I was having second thoughts a few days ago but came across this video and it’s easily the best I’ve seen on the PW and helped restore my excitement for the walk! Cheers! (If you have a lighter pack for this trip I’d love to see it)

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Glad you enjoyed the video, and good luck with the walk, it will be a great experience. If you check out my Arizona Trail video there is a link to my kit list and I recommend the pack on there. Atom Packs is a small UK company and their packs are excellent, light, strong, reliable.

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

Well done! Excellent footage and editing. New follower here. Crow

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Thanks ☺👍

[@davidcressey]

Great bit of cinematography. Thanks for taking the effort to do this. Im doing the Pennine Way next year, hopefully over 15 days too. I did the Cape Wrath this year and have the bug!! Any tips are very welcome :)

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Thanks 🙂. If you enjoyed the CWT then you will love the Pennine Way. Lots of variety and things to see, my favourite walk in the UK. My tips would be, keep your pack light and the daily mileage realistic. I think 15 days is about right, oh and don't forget your waterproofs 🙂. Good luck with it.

[@andrewmatley7688]

uwsum walk mate great filming followed you all the way nice one.

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Thanks ☺👍. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@andrewmatley7688]

@@nkmk-hiking2737 sure did.

[@burco7626]

Absolutely incredible editing skills I love how you paid attention to detail even the bee's. I love nature and this was soo beautiful to watch. I can only dream of doing this🙂also love the music in the background. Looking forward to your next video.

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Thank you for your nice comments 🙂, really glad you enjoyed it. I will be making a new video in the next few weeks, look out for that one.

[@burco7626]

@@nkmk-hiking2737 Hi, it's Said 😃Looking forward to the next one.

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

I did think that might be you 😊

[@GrizzlyGaz]

Smashed it laaaaaaaad! 💪

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Thanks 👍

[@Luna_and_oakley1004]

Me and my family will be doing this next year in about May but we need to train first. But we will be doing it in memory of my grandad, he recently passed and this was his favourite hike

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

That's a great reason to do it Luke. Your grandad knew what he was talking about, it's a fantastic hike. I wish you and your family well.

[@trooperwolfie]

Nicely filmed, brought back good (and some not so good) memories. I walked the way north to south in 11 days a few years ago, and I'll be doing it again in June 2024 with my daughter when she finishes her GCSE's, we're just starting training for it and getting our equipment and clothing together. I doubt we'll be doing it in 11 days this time, Ill be 50 😂 but we're aiming for 14 days or just under. Your video has really inspired me and I'm looking forward to doing it again.😊

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it. Good luck with your hike next year, I hope your daughter enjoys it as much as you did 🙂, it will be a great experience for her, something she will remember, for the good and not so good things 😊

[@anthonyrobinson5694]

Many happy memories of my 1980 trip up the Pennine Way, the first thing notice was a vast improvement with the new gravel paths and stone steps that have added along the way. When I did it 90% of it was over rough ground and along well used footpaths especially round Malham Cove. I hope you enjoyed it. I know I did enjoy it as the weather was very kind to me. I repeated the hike again in 2000 and inbetween the PW I also did the C2C twice. All happy memories stored away in the brain to relive again and again. Happy Hiking, Tony in Essex, a retired Hiker.

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Hi Tony, thanks for the comment, glad the video brought back some good memories for you. Yes they have improved the trail a lot, especially over the boggy sections, to preserve the peat from erosion and make it safer for the hikers 🙂. I was surprised at just how much I enjoyed the hike and still consider it the best trail in the country.

[@mozdickson]

Nice comment Tony. And yes, nothing like settling down for the night and reliving such adventures!

[@anthonyrobinson5694]

@@nkmk-hiking2737 Two years ago, before I retired from Hiking I repeated the section from Middleton to Dufton just so I could get some photographs of Cauldron Snout and High Force, with a digital camera, (all I took on my first PW was a film camera. WELL I said repeated Middleton to Dufton what I actually did was caught the coach from Stansted Airport to Darlington then started walking to Middleton, stopping over night at Barnard Castle, before continuing walking to Middleton In Teesdale then followed the PW over the top to Dufton. Another overnight stay at Dufton YHA then onwards to cross the A66 and heading towards Kirkby Stephens and another overnight camp at a B&B in the town before crossing over Great Sunner Fell for another camp not far from Hardraw Falls. then it was onward towards Hawes, Bainbridge, Aysgarth for more waterfall photographs, then onwards to Leybourne and Richmond where I caught a local bus back to Darlington for my return coach trip back to Essex. Not bad for a 64 yr old carrying a 30kg backpack, camera and tripod etc. LOVED every minute of it, but sadly that was my last hike, I now struggle to walk the 1/4 mile to the nearest supermarket for shopping. Lets hope that your memories last as long as mine. Happy Hiking. Tony in Essex

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

@@anthonyrobinson5694 Great story Anthony, thanks for sharing 👍🙂. The section from Middleton following the river Tees, then up to High Cup Nick and on to Dufton was one of my favourite part of the trail.

[@anthonyrobinson5694]

@@nkmk-hiking2737 I think the best for me was the last 100 m into Kirk Yetholme... I did the last stretch from Bellingham including the Cheviot along the way, just because it was there and the weather was good. I really enjoyed the Pint of beer THANKS to the Wainright Fund. !! The following year I did a West to East Coast to Coast and followed up the following year with a East to West reverse route. OH BOY am I paying for it now some 30 years later... I can just about manage to walk to the local supermarket (approx 1/4 mile away), and as for cycling I gave that up last year after I retired after the first LOCKDOWN from Covid. Mind you how many people have done two Pennine Ways and two C2C and walked with Ian Botham on his Aberdeen to Ipswich Sponsored walk. But I think my BEST Route march was the complete Coastline of the UK in 1979/80. If the knees would allow I wouild still be hiking to ths day, but at 65 & a 1/2 I though it best to start taking it easy. Now I just watch others do it via KZbin. Keep Hiking and please keep videoing them for others to see and share memories. Tony in Essex

[@paulhease1007]

I hope you gave a nod to the Kearton brothers as you passed through Thwaite!!

[@keithwebster5161]

Great video I walked with you every step of the way as it brought back happy memories of when I walked it in 1991 and then again in 2006 with my 15yr old son George, I just wondered if you had had 5 minutes to sit on my dads seat (Cyril Webster) built like a dry stone wall half a mile before Studly pike.( Stoodly pike ) Keith.

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Hi Keith glad you enjoyed it and it brought back some great memories for you. Can't recall seeing your dad's seat but that is certainly a great place to put it and if I am up there again I will look out for it 🙂👍

[@keithwebster5161]

Thanks for the reply and happy walkin for the future.Keith.

[@kieranc2]

Just came across this and as an avid hiker myself I would definitely say it’s truly inspired me! Couple of questions what part of the pennine way was your personal favourite? Also, next year I am planning on doing one myself although was thinking of doing dales way or full length hadrians wall? Any other I should consider? Many thanks

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Thanks for watching. There are so many highlights on the PW its difficult to choose a favourite. But if I had to choose, I always love walking in the Yorkshire Dales, following the river through Teesdale from Middleton up to High Cup Nick has to be another highlight, the Hadrians wall section was fantastic and I will always remember the final stretch through the Cheviot Hills. If you are planning a walk under 200 miles you should definitely consider Wainwrights Coast to Coast comes a close 2nd to PW for the best walk in England in my opinion 🙂

[@rejects101]

Would it be possible for you to list the gear you took with you including food etc? Truly great film. Thank you again.

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Thanks for watching. I don't have a gear list for this video but I have made one for my Cape Wath Trail video, it is in the description. The gear I took on that hike is more or less the same as this one.

[@lucymooch5821]

Great video, very well put together. Just a few questions on your pack weight at start and how easy is it to restock with supplies enroute, or did you post food parcels ahead. Thanks again. I did make a mental note not to ask about water, enough coming out the sky I was thinking.

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Hi Lucy, glad you enjoyed the video. I keep my pack base weight to under 7kg so by the time I have added water, food and gas I end up carrying around 10 or 12 KG which I find very manageable. There are plenty of places to resupply and eat on the route, no need for food parcels unless you require a specific diet. I didn't need to carry more than a couple of days food, and yes water wasn't a problem 🙂 . Here is a list of the places I resupplied Crowden Campsite has a small shop Mays farm shop There is a Coop supermarket in Gargrave, Hawes, Middleton, Alston and Bellingham. Alston also has an outdoor shop that sells gas. As well as those there are plenty of Cafes, tea rooms and pubs and a very welcome snack van just before crossing the M6 motorway. Hope that's helpful 🙂. Any other questions just let me know.

[@lucymooch5821]

@@nkmk-hiking2737 Thanks very much, its on the to do list.

[@renemedina8026]

😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Thank you Rene for watching and taking the time to leave a comment on my videos 🙂. I am very glad you enjoyed them. My next project will be a series, look our for that in the spring.

[@stegoheg]

Very enjoyable video - gives a good sense of the hike and has certainly inspired me! Just wondering- I am considering this or Cape Wrath (another great video of yours) - if you could only do one, which one would you recommend? Thanks for sharing, cheers.

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Thank you for watching ☺. The Cape Wath trail is certainly a great walk but if I had to choose it would be the Pennine Way. Just the variety of landscapes, the National Parks and the amazing sights along the way make it, in my opinion, the best walk in the UK. A walk that should be on every serious walkers bucket list ☺

[@stegoheg]

@@nkmk-hiking2737 thanks for your reply - appreciate it.

[@jodieflavell]

Thank you so much for this amazing video! I start the Pennine Way next week and this vid is helping me plan my route! I have a question though if you don't mind? I'm struggling to find where to stay around The Cheviots / Windy Gyle area. Did you stay in the Mountain Rescue Hut because you were caught out by the weather, or did you plan to stay there? Thank you 🙂

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it and found it useful 🙂. The last part of the route is a long stretch with very few places to stay and you are pretty exposed up in the Cheviots. I chose to stay at the Mountain Rescue Hut because it was a good distance from Byrness, about 18 Miles, which only leaves 6-8 miles to get to Kirk Yetholm. Also some shelter if it was bad weather, although it was a lovely evening when I was there. There is also a good water source quite near by, although it is a few hundred meters down a hill at Hen Hole. Another (soft) option that many people use is to use a shuttle from Windy Gyle back to stay in Byrness or Kirk Yethlom and get dropped back off in the morning. A few of the B&B's in the area offer that service. I don't know if you have sorted out any accommodation in Byrness yet but I highly recommend the Forest View Inn, the couple there are fantastic, and they let me pitch in the garden for free 🙂. If you need any more info just ask and good luck with the hike, it is magnificent.

[@jodieflavell]

@@nkmk-hiking2737 this is amazing helpful, thank you so much for taking the time to help me! I've just finished my first day and I am just a little North of Windy Gyles. Unfortunately the forest camping place is closed and nothing around there, so I am going to try and hit Bellingjam tomorrow or get as close as possible! Have fun in your next adventure!

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

@@jodieflavell Thanks and good luck with the hike ☺👍. I am off to do the Cape Wrath Trail at the end of this month, can't wait to get out there ☺.

[@geoffgafford5182]

Wild camp at Clennell Street, just past Windy Gyle going north or divert to Davidson’s Linn (twenty minutes walk), where there’s water and places to camp. Great video.

[@MinackerMovies]

Nice video thanks. I’m thinking of going this year having done a few other long trails. Looks like you went in August? Any midge issues?

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Yes, a few evenings and mornings the midges were out. I recommend taking a head net and some camp gear that allows you to cover up. Enjoy the hike 👍🏻

[@madmikesworld5713]

Obviously a great video, no need to linger that point. I’m starting from Edale in March and camping as you did from start to finish with perhaps a night or two inside to dry out etc. Anything you wished you had done and anything you wished you hadn’t done?

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Hi Michael, glad you enjoyed the video, hope it gave you a few ideas for your own hike. I was very happy with how the walk went, if i did it again the only thing i would do differently would be that I wouldn't stay at Tan Hill, it's over priced and over rated, I would rather have pushed on a bit further and wild camped. Everywhere else I stayed I would definitely recommend although I don't think many places will be open in March, most will open for Easter. Other than that I would say, don't underestimate how tough it is, its hard going so keep your pack light and your daily distances realistic. Good luck with it 👍🙂

[@madmikesworld5713]

@@nkmk-hiking2737 yes I had heard the Tan Hill was no longer the Tan Hill of old when it was a proper pub. It was going to be one of my stops but I’ll make sure I’ve what I need before there and push on

[@rbrc59]

Superb video. Thank you. When I saw you crossing Kinder and Bleaklow, I wondered if you planned to do the entire walk in shorts. I soon realised you’d packed some wet weather gear! My brother and I walked the PW from N to S in shorts until we got to Ponden. Solid rain thereafter. 😒 BTW, how heavy was your pack? I’m thinking of tackling it again and I want to go super lightweight.

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Thank you glad you enjoyed it 🙂. Yea, full wet weather gear is a must for the PW even in the middle of August when I did it. I keep the base weight of my pack to about 7kg, which means, with food and water added it rarely goes much over 10kg, not super lightweight but its pretty light and a weight that I know I can easily go all day with and not have skimp too much on the gear. A top tip for keeping your pack weight down is keep your pack size small, I use a 45 litre. The bigger your pack the more you will put into it, keeping it small makes you focus on just taking what you need without too many "just in cases". 🙂

[@ricashton7212]

Great video. I'm going to do a week on it this year. What time of year did you go?

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

I went in August, but you wouldn't know from all the rain 🙂. Its a great trail, enjoy it.

[@richardmorris6149]

Lovely footage, captures the peacefulness of a solo long distance hike, what camera did you use?

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Thank you. I had 2 cameras a Sony RX 100 5a and a Gopro hero 7.

[@mow-zr6ni]

Tech questions what was your pack weight for the Levity, also were you wearing Altra All weathers and how did they perform. Been contemplating both. Cheers and great video

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Hi mow, being a lightweight pack the levity is not good with weights above about 14kg. I keep my base weight to around 7kg so when food and water is added it comes in around 10 - 12kg. The Levity is a pretty good pack, the annoying thing about it for me though is that it doesn't stand up on its own due to the bend in the frame. I have had a few pairs of Altras and they perform well but you need to get used to the zero drop, or put in an insole to raise the heal a bit. Mine were lone peak 5's, not all weather, just standard. I just resign myself to the fact that my feet are going to get wet and at least, without a waterproof lining they dry very quickly. I also carry a pair of waterproof socks to wear if the wet feet lasts for too long 🙂

[@mow-zr6ni]

@@nkmk-hiking2737 thanks for inform

[@marmadukegrimwig]

What’s not to love.

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Thank you 🙂

[@vespasian266]

always fancied doing this, scarred of to much rain thats what puts me off, oh and the fact I only have time in winter. I'm willing to bite the bullet in summer but not winter.

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Yea I wouldnt like to attempt it in the winter either 🙂

[@mozdickson]

Thanks for making this, beautifully crafted although the music was definitely a bit OTT at times! Happy to not hear narration! XLnt Muir and Kerouac quotes. Sub'd.

[@mozdickson]

....just back home from UK - walked Cotswold Way and Peddars Way (most of..) and also a couple days on GR in France south. THANK YOU for inspiration. I'm full now.

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Great 🙂👍🏻. Hope you had a fantastic time.

[@stephenrogoff3817]

How busy was it during your walk? My wife and I are considering Aug 22 as our start date.

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Hi Stephen wasn't very busy at all. Some days walked for hours without seeing anyone. If you are camping most sites will find a space but anywhere else I would book well in advance. Enjoy the walk it is fantastic.

[@stephenrogoff3817]

@@nkmk-hiking2737 Thank you. We did the C2C in 2012, and the Kerry Way last May (2022). We are from Arizona and love the people in GB.

[@philipd6123]

Impressive video. However, miserable backpack. It is ever sunny and dry there? Thanks, but I'll take the American Southwest. - Dusty Drapes, Albuquerque, New Mexico

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

The UK Pennines are notorious for their bad weather which is all part of the challenge. It does mean that when/if you get a warm dry day you appreciate it all the more 🙂. I will be over in the US south west next month doing the AZT so I can sample some of your weather. Look out for my vlog starting beginning of March 👍🏻

[@Luc31_on_trek]

Hi there , enjoy watching your long distance walk , i am preparing a long one also in France..... is it possible to know the brand of your shoes ? Thnak you !!! Life is short the nature is there , try to see it all will be difficult, but sharing your videos, it is a good way !!! Sincerely yours Luc from France

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Hi Luc, thanks for watching the video. The shoes I had on were Altra - Lone Peak 5's I find them to be very comfortable for a long multi day hike and would recommend anyone to give them a try. Good luck on your hike.

[@Luc31_on_trek]

@@nkmk-hiking2737 my long walk will be 922 km across the Pyrénéen mountain from Atlantique to the Méditerranée... sort of coast to coast of yours... thank you for kindness and i will try those shoes !!!

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

@@Luc31_on_trek That sounds great, is that the GR 10? That's on my to do list.

[@Luc31_on_trek]

@@nkmk-hiking2737 Yes it is ... 925 km about 55000 + total... I will do it last week-end of august of 2022 , my plan is an average 25 km with an average 1300 m + , about 37 days ... you are more than welcome !!!

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

@@Luc31_on_trek Thanks for the invite Luc but I have my walks all planned for this year. I have a 380 km walk in Scotland in May and I will be in the French and Italian Alps in July ☺.

[@pamtufnell6751]

How much didtance did you walk in a day thanks

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

I was doing 15 - 20 miles a day, although one day I did 24. That was based on where my camp site was. I tried to use a camp site each night, but I did have to wild camp twice.

[@pamtufnell6751]

Id love to ride the Pennine Way on a 🐎🐴 pony

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

I don't know if you know, but there is a Pennine Bridleway, so that is possible 🙂

[@nkmkofficial562]

Hii

[@nkmk-hiking2737]

Hi