Wateringbury Circular Walk | Kent Walks | Cool Dudes Walking Club

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An 8.5 mile walk along the River Medway from Wateringbury Station. Taking in Teston Lock, East Farleigh and it's famous bridge. A very pretty walk.
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[@timpayne7676]

2024. I can’t comprehend anyone who doesn’t appreciate the wonderful accessibility we have to media and information now. I remember not being able to sleep back in the early 2000s and just having to lay there until the morning. Now I can watch videos like this or learn about anything in existence and it’s truthfully restful.

[@cdwc]

If we all know everything we’ll turn into robots!

[@TheSimon7776]

Thank you for the hand written letter you sent with your amazing books, I didn’t extpect it and it made me smile. Really do appreciate your videos.

[@cdwc]

Nice one cool dude. Glad they got there.

[@RayBlake]

QOTD idea: If you could choose your own nickname, what would it be and why?

[@nightheron5892]

Chuckles. Cuz I’m not funny..

[@cdwc]

Great question cool dude

[@maldaror7097]

Are you sure that swan wasn't trying to warn you about the glass you where heading for?

[@michaelwhite8031]

1980 the year l finished art collage.

[@vimfuego13]

Question of the day: Have you ever been attacked by a rabbit?

[@telboy007]

Without a sniff of Martin Simons the walk was danger free and peaceful!

[@cdwc]

It was the opposite of a Martin Simon walk

[@MakeLAUGHnotWAR]

5:32 A Weeping Willow is probably my favourite tree (Or, if that's not what it is, it's also very nice.) Have we had "What is your earliest memory" as a question? Or maybe -What's the strangest thing you've seen on public transport. -Favourite joke. -The best nickname you've ever heard.

[@JohnBone]

Full agreement: The weeping willow is the best of all trees, end of.

[@cdwc]

Excellent questions.

[@travelbuzz1]

Enjoyed that. My year would be 1967 - before I was born, but so many things going on at the time. My question is: Have you ever had to abandon a walk, and why?

[@cdwc]

I answered this in a video I recorded today cool dude. Ha

[@infidelcastro5129]

That birdsong? Penguin.

[@Niac022]

I believe the answer would be 2018 or 2019, I still had both Chandler (my German Shepherd) and Rory (our Husky) it was also the last decent year before my chronic health issues reached a new plateau. Looking back more broken then before, and with no dogs now though the argument can be made that I should have another service dog if not for my current economics I realize just how much I time I squandered that year without realizing it then. Sorry for the sad answer. Also if you want a question of the day how about; "If you could live inside any story which would it be?"

[@cdwc]

That is a good question.

[@markburke5790]

Totally share your distrust of killer swans..one attacked me and my dad having a picnic when I was six...that beaky blinder made off with my blue ribbon chocolate biscuit...never trust a Swan!

[@cdwc]

I can’t remember if I was holding a chocolate bar when I was chased.

[@JeffOnWire]

Umm maybe 1986ish. I was getting pretty good at what I did, kind of self actualizing in a way, single, traveling, and things were a bit of alright, up tight and outta sight😎. Hey, if you were to point out any sundials on your walks that would be cool😁

[@cdwc]

Cool man. Will try to remember the sundials.

[@davem9204]

We went for a walk around Teston a few weeks ago, so you seem to be following me around! We didn't go as far as you, mainly due to mud, but it looks like we should have gone further. I'd quite like to try a proper long walk along the Medway, as there seems to be a path that runs most of the way from Rochester to Tonbridge. As for years to repeat - 1991 was a good one for the first year at Uni which is fun. Not sure I could cope with the vast intake of snakebite and curries on repeat though. Maybe 1977 when I was 4 and before the pressures of school and everything is fun and interesting at that age.

[@cdwc]

Snakebite and black was lethal!

[@wavespeech1973]

Stick the Cornell Merlin app on your phone for birdsong ID.

[@cdwc]

Cool will look it up

[@lisaperry345]

My year would be 1999 because I met one of my favourite people and I got to go to loads of brilliant gigs(including Suede where I got to touch Brett's sweaty back. Phwoarr! Ha!) Oh and I'm extremely wary of swans since one attacked my son when he was little. Lovely walk Marek. I don't think I've ever been to Kent.

[@cdwc]

1999 was a good one. I am a Suede fan too.

[@lisaperry345]

@@cdwc Yes, I remember you saying. I don't know how you feel about autobiogs/biogs but Brett Anderson's are quite interesting. The first one did make me want to throw it out of the window a few times because he's bloody whiney in it but the second one actually has a sense of humour.

[@infidelcastro5129]

I’d like to spend my life reliving 1990. I’d passed my driving test, the music was as good as it’d ever get, and I could stay awake for an entire weekend.

[@cdwc]

Ha. I would like to be able to sleep through until 11am like I did in the early 90’s.

[@systemSkynet]

Toad was my favourite also. I used to think wind in the willows was something only women got

[@cdwc]

Ha

[@bumblejennybee88]

I'm very weary of swans too... we should never underestimate the power of a Swan! Looks like a lovely place to have a peaceful walk! 😊

[@cdwc]

William Connery was right about this one.

[@mattentwistle70]

That is a pathway I have been along many times. Sitting atop the WW2 pillbox @6:26 with my lunch is a very peaceful vantage point with a relaxing view. Glad it wasn't muddy for you as it can be a bit treacherous at times 👍 I wrongly guessed at Badger 😕

[@cdwc]

It was a bit muddy towards the end cool dude, but nothing too bad.

[@Vurtonable]

It was late in NZ, I fell asleep while watching this video and had to watch it again in the morning. I’m not sure where I got to when I passed out. But I feel slightly violated. I would probably never usually sleep with a pigeon hater and all his followers at once. My KZbin kept playing and it then took me to watch Nebraska boys sucked out their home by a tornado, cleaning the dirtiest tennis court in the UK , and the history of the British ancient monarchy. This is where your algorithm took me. Question’s of the day… if you were a pigeon what would you eat? If you were a pigeon where would you sleep? If you were a famous Bushranger would you want a young Mick Jagger to play you or would you be terribly disappointed? Hope you agree these are important questions. $9 pounds for a painting! That’s fancy pants pricing.

[@cdwc]

I couldn’t finish all of this post as I was physically sick when I started reading the pigeon questions

[@Vurtonable]

@@cdwc Pigeon karma is worse than Taylor Swift Karma!

[@chegeny]

What a beautiful, peaceful, Kentish stroll. The late 80s are very nice memories for me, and without any stupid back pain.. I love birds but absolutely miserable at identifying their calls... vultures? sorry, Marek... no idea. I initially went with Toad but second-guessed to Badger.

[@cdwc]

Ha. Badger is too close to me in real life.

[@1oldgit]

Year is difficult question...maybe 2015 simply because we had internet and all the great music had been produced and before the nonsense of today. Nice video No.1 👍

[@neilmeadowcroft7569]

It's an interesting question but I dont think I'd like to be stuck in one year, even if it was good at the the time the fact that all the same events keep reoccurring would become tiresome. As a question idea, what toy or game from your childhood would you like to bring back? Nice walk, do you think fish enjoy going down rapids/waterfalls? Is it like a sudden short slide for them? Great painting too.

[@cdwc]

I am sorry you did not answer the question properly and now have to live in London in 1665.

[@neilmeadowcroft7569]

@@cdwc Well it will be nice to see London before it was ravaged by fire. 😀

[@angiemurphy2423]

We think the bird song sounds to us a like a blackcap. We like the year 2000. The walk looked very relaxing, just what we also like. Nice one Cool Dude.

[@simpedros4766]

Yep you are correct its a blackcaps song

[@cdwc]

Yes cool dude. Other cool dudes agree with you on the Blackcap.

[@muddyboots2531]

Blackcap?

[@stevesmith3990]

I'd go back to 1978 so I could go and see so many rock concerts that I was too young to go to at the time.

[@cdwc]

Good call cool dude

[@feetunes]

My favourite year is 2025. I'm very bad at remembering the past, and this year is still happening. So yeah, next year, fingers crossed (I'm planning to walk the West Highland way with my sons, to celebrate turning 60!) I would have a lot of options to choose from if you ever asked "What was your most embarrassing young person moment?".

[@cdwc]

That is a fantastic plan. I’d like to do the West Highland Way one day.

[@terryhayden2802]

I think the bird was a song thrush cool dude

[@cdwc]

[@michaelwhite8031]

I thought Toad in the Mole was a sexual offence until l discovered Vodka.

[@MagpieRat]

I'm moderately confident (80%ish) that the bird song is a Blackcap. I wouldn't bet my house on it, but I would say it confidently in front of another birder.

[@cdwc]

A lot of agreement on the blackcap cool dude. Thank you.

[@nightheron5892]

Lovely British walk, for sure!👍

[@BornIn68]

It's 1986 for my year, not least because three of my guilty pleasure films were out in 1986, they're The Wraith, Iron Eagle and Biggles - Adventures in Time..what a trilogy of non related films they are..

[@nightheron5892]

I also enjoy the Wraith. Few do!

[@cdwc]

I have not seen The Wraith! I will put it on my list.

[@nightheron5892]

@@cdwcit’s a cyber punk update of the spaghetti western, man with no name trope…starring Charlie Sheen.

[@Steve-Fish]

I live in Birkenhead and a good barometer as to how nice a part of Birkenhead it is, is how many cash converters you walk past and think I'd like to live there. Keep up the good work marek love your stuff man.

[@EccentricAuntWanda1]

of course it was Toad! ha ha ha

[@cdwc]

[@MrGregoryKershaw]

QOTD idea: which are the best snacks for a walk.

[@cdwc]

I think I may have done this one a long while ago cool dude. I will have to check the archives.

[@UPTHETOWN]

1=1982 2=Robin 3=toad of course

[@MagicGreenSquid]

1985. Was fit and healthy, with almost no responsibilities. Endless days (especially in this case) of riding BMX bikes, going to the nearby beaches, playing "Dungeons & Dragons" with three good friends and learning the ins'n'outs of the Commodore 64 computer. Possible question: You're only allowed to put the same thing on toast for the rest of your life, not including butter/marge. What topping do you choose?

[@cdwc]

I remember getting the D&D basic starter set in the red box. I did the solo adventure and thought ‘this is the best moment of my entire life’. It’s probably still up there.

[@petergilbert7106]

I wouldn't have guessed your WITW favourite, but I would have thought your choice would have been Sunglasses Mareks favourite.

[@cdwc]

Mole was pretty close behind. Sunglasses Marek may have influenced me.

[@JohnBone]

Despite the rose tinted specs aspect of yesteryears, I'll stick with 2024 or thereabouts thanks. Today is far from perfect, but I'll trust modern medical science, car safety and that sort of thing over polio, the Sinclair C5, etc. Besides, any year before 2020 and there'd be no CDWC, and where's the fun in that?

[@cdwc]

This is the incorrect answer.

[@judybee]

Nice to see Sunglasses Marek popping up in Kent... being his usual dynamic inimitable selfI wonder what HIS best year was? He's probably like me & can't think of one! Lovely walk and great painting as always Marek. x J x

[@cdwc]

This is sunglasses Marek reading this. I am absolutely furious.

[@judybee]

@@cdwc How can this BE Sunglasses Marek?? Furious??...You are a kindred spirit & an absolute legend!! I have my Sunglasses at the ready to pop on as we speak, as the sun is shining today.... at last. Have a nice day (sorry, I know this is a tough ask) & don't moan at Cool Dudes Marek too much today!! x J x

[@herewardparry-jones841]

The end of the nineties for me but I had a good job then , nice one Mazza as ever

[@matthewmulvale5747]

Hi Marek. 😃👍 (...and Sunglasees Marek ). That seemed like a nice peaceful enjoyable walk mate. Very pretty around there I'm told. I'm not good with 'Bird Song'. Could it be an Albatross? 😳 Or maybe a Terradactyl? Qotd idea 1/... What famous people, would be at your perfect dinner party. This would include people still alive or passed on. 2/ If you had a time machine, what band would you go back and see. My year would probably be 2000. 29 years old. Financially stable, car, house, Wife, job, and finally an accepted adult human. 😆 Can't you get an injunction on that Sunglasses Marek bloke? He seems to follow you everywhere ! 🤣 Love the channel. 😃👍

[@cdwc]

I will look into getting a restraining order on

[@squalloogal]

[@cdwc]

[@robingeorge1969]

One of your best paintings, I reckon Marek! I wonder how many miles of strawberry laces you’ve consumed so far?

[@cdwc]

Enough to reach the moon

[@bassmanbowman3266]

Anywhere between 1980 to 1986 because the music was the best it’s ever been, or going to be.😎 A question of the day for you, your favourite Band/Artist ? Best wishes

[@cdwc]

Good years for music. Good question cool dude but I think I have already done that one in a past episode sadly

[@nataliebsketching]

I love the painting! You managed to do the water well, I avoid painting water whenever possible. Archenemy of the amateur painter (that and people).

[@cdwc]

I think I just got lucky with the water in this one cool dude. Still can’t do people. I read a book that said you should just paint carrots and put a circle on top.

[@johnheath-fi5po]

Question for the day, Who would you most like to go on a walk with? Which song is your all time favourite? The 80s and Peter Gabriel's music, is special to me, and still is.

[@cdwc]

Cool questions cool Dude. Thank you.

[@mandyedavis7978]

I would say my favourite year would be 97 when I moved from the Isle of Wight to Portsmouth or 99 when my daughter was born. We had a long weekend in Maidstone a few years ago and stayed in a Premier Inn right Next to the River Medway and walked a bit of the footpath

[@cdwc]

It is a great walk

[@Robutube1]

03:19 Fun fact (for me). A house called Windyridge gets an early mention in perhaps my favourite John Betjeman poem 'Beside the Seaside.

[@cdwc]

Every other house should be called Windy Ridge

[@Somersetmanwalking]

another fantastic video, thank you 👍👍👍

[@cdwc]

Thanks cool dude

[@nature_photography_yukon]

Another great walk and loving your watercolour pictures, I still need to try painting some day. Catching up on videos, thanks Marek

[@cdwc]

You must get yourself a sketchbook and a small set of paints. It is great fun

[@benroads5460]

My Grounhog Year is 1996 - as a football mad early teen Euro 96 was incredible

[@cdwc]

Yes 1996 was good. The Gascoigne goal against Scotland was incredible.

[@harveycolven6540]

Lovely stuff. I do quite a bit of walking on the medway river between allington lock. Also a nice walk from maidstone going the other way passing allington lock and through aylesford

[@cdwc]

Excellent. Thanks cool dude

[@greymoonshadow9]

Maidstone is the name of a town near my city. Looking at UK maps I've noticed quite a lot of names match names here in Canada and it makes me want to visit them all! Great shot you got of the bird flying in front of the sun halo

[@cdwc]

That bird had excellent timing.

[@thekentishpilgrim]

Kentish Ragstone, I knew it! I can spot it a mile away. God, I love stone. Go Roundheads!

[@cdwc]

Only idiots support the Roundheads.

[@garrymartin6474]

1999 would be my year, that year was all fun and good times for me ! That looked to be a lovely walk .

[@cdwc]

The excitement of 1999 was pretty good.

[@roystonvasey5471]

1998 or 1999. University student on a grant. Cheap living. No pressures of work. A relatively easy period of my life.

[@cdwc]

I had to work while at university even though I got a grant. It wasn’t enough to cover everything.

[@roystonvasey5471]

@@cdwc Indeed I worked as a part time hospital cleaner buffing floors in the evening and agency work in the summer. But definitely no pressures of having a full time career/job.

[@sfsunday74]

I think I would pick 2019, when I got to visit England & Wales for the first time. It was lovely traveling & I got to meet up with tons of people at #Mach & with you in Muswell Hill!!!

[@sfsunday74]

but 1973 when we lived in Alaska with my Aunt Mary for the summer was also pretty terrific

[@cdwc]

Nice one cool dude

[@kimflannery600]

Badger

[@nightheron5892]

Toad

[@glassmoon1541]

1985 dude!

[@cdwc]

Cool dudes think alike.

[@squallysqualloogal4818]

Great painting ☺️

[@RJ-444]

That does look like a very good walk, in spite of having to walk part of the way with Sunglasses Marek, I suppose... Oh, and my bird identifier app is saying Blackcap... so now I'm off to Google.

[@cdwc]

Blackcap seems to be the general consensus cool dude

[@isolationstation5157]

Another lovely walk. 2006 for me because that's the year I got back together with the girl I loved as a teenager in the eighties, 18 years and counting

[@cdwc]

That is a cool post cool dude

[@zebbrown6256]

AWESOME WIN THANKS COOL DUDE

[@cdwc]

Congratulations cool dude

[@cookster1001]

I hate swans. 🦢 Dickheads. I saw one terrorising & intent on killing these much smaller ducklings on the canal. The chase carried on for a good 5 minutes. Serene and beautiful they may look but they’re in league with Beelzebub in my opinion. Question of the day: If you came across an ice cream van which lolly/ice cream would you pick from past or present? The correct answer is Funny Feet. I know. It looks weird eating them.

[@cdwc]

Cool question. I have already done the favourite ice cream one a couple of years ago cool dude.