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Strinesdale Reservoirs & Country Park
This was an easy short afternoon walk around the Strinesdale Reservoirs. Hidden away and probably not known except to locals, Strinesdale Reservoirs are not far from Roebuck Inn on Roebuck Lane, Grains Bar Oldham. It's more or less a pleasant quiet nature reserve now.
Although a nostalgic return from Michael's earlier years, the nature reserve itself was so hidden by abundant trees, it was easy to miss the track down to the reservoirs.
Once on the scenic trail it passed through woodlands alongside upper and lower Strinesdale Reservoirs. Well worth a viewing stop at the Lower Reservoir with nearby picnic table to relax beside.
(Situated on the A62 between Oldham and Delph Greater Manchester)
Sweet Memories soundtrack to Strinesdale Nature Reserve (from 'Reflections of Ambience')
shanitalee.bandcamp.com/track/sweet-memories
OS map for Strinesdale Reservoir
explore.osmaps.com/modify-route/23950264?lat=53.557092&lon=-2.062305&zoom=14.7230&style=Standard&type=2d
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Crimsworth Dean, Lumb Bridge Falls, Hardcastle Crags
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One of the many trails leading from Hardcastle Crags is Crimsworh Dean. This was a pleasant route although hardly anyone around at the time. After a fairly long ascent up Crimsworth Dean Valley, we took a detour down to see Lumb Bridge with it's spectacular waterfalls. Unfortunately due to the angle of the bridge, I didn't manage to film it. Fortunately Michael took the risky venture of climbin...
Stonehenge & The Avenue, Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire
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I wanted to return to Stonehenge during our Salisbury holiday, because of so many past memories there over the years. Stonehenge itself is not only iconic but has fascinating astronomic links. I also wanted to find out if there were any alternative walking routes to using the tourist entrance. We weren't even sure if there was a route, so a relief not to be disappointed in the end. Starting fro...
Salisbury Cathedral & Queen Elizabeth Gardens Water Meadows, Wiltshire
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Part of the reasons for travelling so far away, was to re-kindlle childhood memories. Having lived in Somerset (Bristol) I was familiar with locations around Salisbury, including Dorset, and Stonehenge. Salisbury Cathedral itself however had its own history. Apparently the original cathedral building began at Old Sarum in my previous film. Although Old Sarum (in my previous film) is now a ruin,...
Old Sarum Castle ruins, Salisbury, Wiltshire
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'Old Sarum' is an ancient castle ruin high on a hill not far from Stonehenge. The Cathedral ruins also have prehistoric ties to Salisbury Cathedral. (Part of our holiday trip to the area). Michael's interest in visiting the site, came from his historical studies. In fact, we only noticed Old Sarum on our route to Stonehenge, but didn't expect to see so much once there. There are entrance charge...
Hartshead Pike, Medlock Trail, Tameside Oldham
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This was a short circular walk with a lot crammed in. Taking a track out of Park Bridge Tameside ou route followed the Medlock River and Valley. With an unexpected abrupt end to the footpath, with only way out was over a stile into a field with no directions to guide us. After that, the lack of signposted trails and missing boundary fields hindered much of our walk. This meant getting lost quit...
Kirklees Valley Circuit & River Irwell/Sculpture Trail (Burrs Country Park)
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We began our walk from Burrs Country Park, just outside Bury. Following a varied route through fields, hamlets and woodlands towards Tottington, Summerseat circling back down the River Irwell and Sculpture Trail. Although a short walk, we seemed to pack in a lot. There were canals, rivers and landmark features such as the Wishing Stone and sighting of the East Lancs train. The main issues were ...
Pendle Heritage & Barrowford Trail
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The Plunge, Edenfield, Dearden Brook, Rossendale
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The Plunge is near Edenfield village on the Rossendale Borders. It's off the A680 from Rochdale and the A56 from Rawtenstall Bury not far from Manchester. Road parking is not easy to find because The Plunge Waterfall is a hideaway gem. I found out there's plenty of myths and legends about the mills and workers, and how the water was used to power the Mill, (now ruins.) We must have passed this ...
Blackstone Edge Reservoir Circuit, Littleborough, Lancashire
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Our Blackstone Edge Reservoir Circuit was easy and level tracks to follow just under 9miles. We passed four reservoirs in all, Blackstone Edge, Light Hazzles Edge, Warland and White Holme Reservoirs. Also a sighting of Withens Reservoir. Starting from The White House, there's a lower public car park (deep pot holes to avoid if you can). The track follows part of the Pennine Way before turning o...
Staithes Harbour & Scaling Reservoir, North York Moors National Park
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This was a bit of a tourist holiday in two parts on the same day. Firstly, a pleasant stroll to savour the culture of an ancient fishing harbour at Staithes up in North York Moors. The second stop off was at Scaling Reservoir not far from Whitby and Saltburn on Sea in the North York Moors. Free parking and picnic benches beside the reservoir were available, but car parking at Staithes was outsi...
Leeds & Liverpool Canal & Haigh Country Park
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A semi linear canal walk picking up the Leeds Liverpool Canal from Haigh Country Park.Whilst canal walks can be similar, what struck me on this one was the abundance of wild life both in flowers and bird life. We walked just a short section of the 127 miles of canal. Lovely weather too. I think this has to be the most leisurely stroll in recent walks accompanied by our walker friend Sue. (Many ...
Holme Valley Reservoirs, Holmfirth, Yorkshire
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Holme Valley is a familiar area from our previous walks there. Passing through some lovely places with a mix of terrain and woodland trees. The tracks were easy to follow between the reservoirs with a rather steep climb towards the end. At least the weather changed to a warmer climate than of late. Music soundtrack 'Day Dreaming' from Album Contemplation shanitalee.bandcamp.com/track/day-dreami...
The Stiperstones Ridge, The Bog, Shropshire Way
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The Bog Visitors Centre up on The Stiperstones Ridge, had a wealth of information on the history of the area. Also including a lost mining village with a history of 200years of mining. But our focus was mainly navigating over quartzite deposited (around 480 million years ago), to identify the rocky outcrops on the ridge, (The Cranberry Rocks, Manfold Rocks, and the Devil's Chair.) Each outcrop ...
The Long Mynd, Carding Mill Valley, Shropshire
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Not far from the start of our walk, there was a steady ascent up the Carding Mill Valley to the Lightspout waterfalls. Underfoot was uneven and precarious in places. Once on top the track levels out and joins The Burway Loop Way. It's an ancient track to the highest part of The Mynd, Pole Bank Cross trigg which is open heather moorland. One of the reasons I was keen to return again to this area...
Caer Caradoc, Church Stretton, Shropshire
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Caer Caradoc, Church Stretton, Shropshire
Barrow Bridge, Winter Hill & The Two Lads Cairns
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Barrow Bridge, Winter Hill & The Two Lads Cairns
Dearden Clough, Scout Moor & Rossendale Way
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Dearden Clough, Scout Moor & Rossendale Way
Rakewood Valley, Rochdale Canal, Littleborough
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Rakewood Valley, Rochdale Canal, Littleborough
Rivington Terraced Gardens, Horwich, Bolton
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Rivington Terraced Gardens, Horwich, Bolton
Hebden Dale Edge, Hardcastle Crag & the Pennine Way, West Yorkshire
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Hebden Dale Edge, Hardcastle Crag & the Pennine Way, West Yorkshire
Widdop Moor and Gorple Reservoirs, Calderdale, West Yorkshire
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Widdop Moor and Gorple Reservoirs, Calderdale, West Yorkshire
Chelburn Valley, The Summit & Hollingworth
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Chelburn Valley, The Summit & Hollingworth
Ramsden Wood Clough, Walsden, Calderdale
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Queens Park, Crimble & the River Roch Heywood
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Cribden Hill and The Halo Panopticon, Rossendale, Lancashire
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Crowden Great Brook, Laddow Rocks, Pennine Way
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Oldham Edge, Oldham, Greater Manchester
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Rishworth Moors West Yorkshire
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Rishworth Moors West Yorkshire

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  • @adeledesolla1404
    @adeledesolla1404 2 дні тому

    This is so beautiful, thank you. X

  • @J.A.Madventures
    @J.A.Madventures 5 днів тому

    What an ‘orsesome shot of the three horses @ 0.49 ❤ Most ‘bull in field’ signs are actually a loada bull 🤣 I’ve never seen one yet where there was a sign. @ 5.18 such beautiful bird sounds in such a beautiful setting …more like summer sounds and views x x x There’s a lot of these burnt tables about ..what’s happening to the generations ..why do so many not know not to put fire hazards on wooden tables 🤔 I blame the masses of toxic chemicals damaging their brains 🤯 You two have such a great connection ❤ it’s wonderful to watch and listen to x x x 🌈✝️🕊️😇😘🥰😍 Thanks for another beautifully produced video by such a lovely couple x x x so calming ❤ Hope you get to explore many more places together in 2025 🎉HAPPY NEW YEAR 🎉 in advance x x x Love Julie x x x

    • @michaeldenham9681
      @michaeldenham9681 5 днів тому

      The best 'bull' sign I ever saw was in Langdale. It merely read, " Our bull can cross this field in 30 seconds. Can you"

    • @J.A.Madventures
      @J.A.Madventures 5 днів тому

      @ 🤣😂🤣

    • @CountrysideWalking
      @CountrysideWalking 5 днів тому

      @@michaeldenham9681 Nice one -ha ha

    • @CountrysideWalking
      @CountrysideWalking 5 днів тому

      Thanks Julie for your kind comments. Glad you liked the silhouette of 3 horses on our Strinesdale route. I wondered if the background singing of birds would be noticed too. It wasn't too long ago either when filmed about October. We look forward to future walk explorations when weather permits Julie. Always nice to keep in touch with you. All the best for the New Year 2025. Much appreciation. Shanita xx

  • @markkilley2683
    @markkilley2683 5 днів тому

    Very nice ramble.

    • @CountrysideWalking
      @CountrysideWalking 5 днів тому

      Yes it was one of those local walks without having to drive there beforehand. Many thanks Mark.

  • @chrisbentleywalkingandrambling
    @chrisbentleywalkingandrambling 6 днів тому

    What a lovely walk and a beautiful waterfall too. Thanks for sharing Shanita and I hope you both have a Happy New Year.

  • @AndrewLever-x6k
    @AndrewLever-x6k 9 днів тому

    Yes its very overgrown now council budgets. The whitehouse used to be great in the summer. I think there was a nightclub called tops or toppers in 90s the sixth formers would go for lunchtime discos but i was a child 😂

    • @CountrysideWalking
      @CountrysideWalking 8 днів тому

      So rewarding to notice how popular Oldham Edge is, and to read so many comments after so long. It was such a short walk in a small area. only noticed by accident on the horizon whilst driving into Royton. Thanks for interesting comments too, on the history of Oldham Edge. 🙂

  • @fuoridalsentiero
    @fuoridalsentiero 11 днів тому

    Strinesdale Reservoirs & Country Park is such a beautiful spot! The peaceful surroundings and scenic views make it a perfect place to relax and enjoy nature. 🌳💧 A great escape into the outdoors! We join your channel. Thanks for sharing with us. Best wishes, Chiara & Donato Fuoridalsentiero. Merry Christmas!

    • @CountrysideWalking
      @CountrysideWalking 8 днів тому

      Thanks so much for your comments and joining my channel. It's nice to hear from someone who knows the area too. Best wishes to yourselves Chiara and Donator over the festive season.👍🌲🌳

  • @MrJud62
    @MrJud62 15 днів тому

    always wondered where this place was,now i know,thanks for sharing.

    • @CountrysideWalking
      @CountrysideWalking 14 днів тому

      I never knew either Ken about this hideaway place. Thanks for comments and a have a great Christmas too.🙂

    • @MrJud62
      @MrJud62 14 днів тому

      @ thanks, you too.

  • @lancsway
    @lancsway 16 днів тому

    A place I hadn't heard of before. We have visited Alexandra Park and Tandle Hill Country Park (with great views to Manchester), in that area. Have a great Christmas and New Year.

    • @CountrysideWalking
      @CountrysideWalking 16 днів тому

      Alexandra Park and Tandle Hill Country Park are popular areas, but Strinesdale isn't so well known. I found this quite a tranquil hidden gem and the lower reservoir very scenic. I do enjoy exploring somewhere I've not been to before which Michael is good at rooting out. I am putting a map up on my face book page as well as above OS link. Have a lovely Christmas to you both and New Year Steven and Jeanie. 🥳🌲🌲

  • @solitaryrambler
    @solitaryrambler 17 днів тому

    I must admit I've not heard of these places before, but it was good to see on your map where Strinesdale is. Seemed like a pleasant walk again and nice to see the lower reservoir. Wow those tables certainly looked like they've been well scorched, especially that one with the holes. Enjoyed "Sweet Memories" with its nice gentle rhythm. Great stuff Shanita, all the best 👍

    • @CountrysideWalking
      @CountrysideWalking 16 днів тому

      Hello Patrick. Strinesdale is very local to Grains Bar Oldham, Lancs. Suprsing how little known this tranquil hidden gem of a nature reserve is. Michael seems to root out such places having grown up in Saddleworth. So unexpected too. Glad you liked my uptempo 'Sweet Memories'. Have a lovely Christmas and New Year Patrick.🥳🌲🌲

  • @allieandmaria
    @allieandmaria 17 днів тому

    Nice one! Might just need to pop up there myself sometime. Merry Christmas! 💕

    • @CountrysideWalking
      @CountrysideWalking 17 днів тому

      Hi Allie. Strinesdale Reservoir is easy to find once you get to the Roebuck Inn. Quite a nice nature reserve with easy tracks to follow. All the best to you and family for Christmas and New Year.☺👍🌲

  • @chrisbentleywalkingandrambling
    @chrisbentleywalkingandrambling 17 днів тому

    It's nice that even after decommissioning the Reservoirs they kept the lower one as a wildlife habitat. I'm glad you never saw a bull. I love Michael's knowledge of the area too. Thanks for sharing Shanita. Wishing you and Michael a wonderful Christmas.

    • @CountrysideWalking
      @CountrysideWalking 17 днів тому

      Hello Chris. Hope Keeping well. It's interesting how local small areas 🌳can be just as appealing as longer walkers. Yes. Never saw that bull!! 🙄🐂All the very best to you Chris over Christmas and New Year. 🌲

  • @KhurshidsChannel
    @KhurshidsChannel 17 днів тому

    Very nice video. Thanks for sharing. 👍5

    • @CountrysideWalking
      @CountrysideWalking 17 днів тому

      Thanks Khurshids. I'm glad enjoyed and all best for Christmas.🙂

  • @vs123
    @vs123 18 днів тому

    Beautiful locations

    • @CountrysideWalking
      @CountrysideWalking 17 днів тому

      This was only small but as a nature reserve had a lot to offer. Many thanks for watching. All best for Christmas🌲

  • @J.A.Madventures
    @J.A.Madventures 23 дні тому

    Thank you both ❤ Beautiful as ever and very interesting too, and fun with you pointing out that Michael seemed to be struggling with his clips on his bag, then he left it to one side 🤣 great editing x x x Much love Julie 🌈✝️🕊️🦋😇😘🥰😍 x x x

    • @CountrysideWalking
      @CountrysideWalking 23 дні тому

      I know I do say things hopefully more as humour. Glad you liked the editing too, for this walk. But really enjoy the creative side. All the best to you and many thanks Julie 🙂👍🌳🍁🏞

    • @J.A.Madventures
      @J.A.Madventures 23 дні тому

      @ ❤️ yes the creative side is wonderful too x x x like your added emojis 😄 I love that x x x 🧊 🦢… my husband taught me that one, it’s supposed to mean ..Nice one 🤣

  • @atrampinthehills.841
    @atrampinthehills.841 24 дні тому

    Lovely West Yorkshire countryside..we are hoping to get out there soon in the new year...loved watching you both deciding which way to go...me and Karen are exactly the same, we can never decide...lovely video.

    • @CountrysideWalking
      @CountrysideWalking 24 дні тому

      Hi Steven. Great to see your comments and our debate over which direction to take. Never know what happens on our walks. You would both enjoy this area if you get the chance to visit this side. Thanks for watching Steven much appreciated.🙂👍

  • @solitaryrambler
    @solitaryrambler 24 дні тому

    Hardcastle Crags and Crimsworth Dean are both places I've heard of but have yet to visit. It certainly looks lovely around there. I smiled when you and Michael were deciding which path to take 😁 I can remember "Quiet Times" from a previous video. Love the chords you use in this score. Thanks Shanita, all the best 👍

    • @CountrysideWalking
      @CountrysideWalking 24 дні тому

      Yes. Michael likes giving his option choices rather than decisions, but it was nice to take a different track from Hardcastle for a change. You are right. Quiet Times has been around before, so you were right to recognise it. As always, really appreciate your comments and watching. All the best Patrick.🙂👍

  • @nickgcbond
    @nickgcbond 24 дні тому

    Were you aware you passed an ancient monument called Abel Cross on the left, around 1 mile ahead of Hollin Hall near the start of the walk. Wonderful walk and filming/music as always and first time I happened upon Lumb Hole falls, it was hard to believe I wasn't in some remote exotic terrain in another country.😊

    • @CountrysideWalking
      @CountrysideWalking 24 дні тому

      Hello Nick. I wasn't aware of an ancient monument called Abel Cross. Michael says we could have passed it if we had taken the top lane instead of track down to Gibson Mill. But still interesting to know about. Lumb Bridge made a nice discovery to include on our trail. Thanks for info and glad you enjoyed our walk as much as we did. 🙂👍

  • @lancsway
    @lancsway 24 дні тому

    Beautifully filmed walk Shanita, lots of really nicely captured scenes with equally enjoyable music "Quiet Times". Good to see a route other than the usual Bridge Clough river walk.

    • @CountrysideWalking
      @CountrysideWalking 24 дні тому

      Hi Steve. Thanks so much for watching. It was a great walk with all the usual antics on route. Pleased you enjoyed and like my music which has been around a while.

  • @chrisbentleywalkingandrambling
    @chrisbentleywalkingandrambling Місяць тому

    I've never visited but I have passed by once years ago. It is a shame you can't get up close and personal but I suppose it preserves the site for future generations. I hadn't heard of the timber circle before or the burial mounds and the avenue. Thanks for sharing Shanita.

    • @CountrysideWalking
      @CountrysideWalking Місяць тому

      Hi Chris. Thanks for comments. I remember the days when it was free to wander up close to the stones, so as you say it is a shame those restrictions are in place. The timber circle is new to me too, although I had heard about them and Durrington so I was glad to have visited these ancient sites. All the best Cris.

  • @solitaryrambler
    @solitaryrambler Місяць тому

    It was nice to see you both at Stonehenge Shanita. I've never actually been there, apart from driving past it once many eons ago. But wow, all those people there during your walk! 😯It's obviously a popular tourist attraction. All that traffic on the nearby road too. Liked the look of Woodhenge actually, fascinating to see all those pillars. Lovely haunting theme "Ancient Secrets" with the bells, enjoyed that very much. All the best 👍

    • @CountrysideWalking
      @CountrysideWalking Місяць тому

      Hi Patrick. Always lovely to hear from you. Yes - it's a tourist area but pleased we found a walking route to the ancient stones (which are enormous!!). Also like you, a return to some of my roots. Music was a bit sombre and atmospheric but hopefully matched the mood of film. Thanks for your loyal support Patrick.👍😊

  • @nickcooper1260
    @nickcooper1260 Місяць тому

    Thanks for this, the Neolithic remains in Wiltshire are incredible. It is a area of many leylines and accounts for about 80% of the Worlds's crop circles.

    • @CountrysideWalking
      @CountrysideWalking Місяць тому

      Hi Nick. Thanks for your comments. I know Wiltshire is some distance from the North. I have also heard of leylines. Its an interesting connection between leylines and crop circles, and nice see responses along this topic.

  • @myiceismakinmefreeze
    @myiceismakinmefreeze Місяць тому

    I have been in Oldham all my life, and that's the first time i have ever seen Oldham edge. Been the pub a few times though 😊 but never walked there. You learn something new every day.

    • @CountrysideWalking
      @CountrysideWalking Місяць тому

      Well that's good to know other people have found somewhere new as a result of our walks. Glad to see your comments. Thanks for that.🙂

  • @lancsway
    @lancsway Місяць тому

    Lovely area and beautiful cathedral. Really like those two compositions Shanita, "So Far" and "Dawn Chorus", some nice chord progressions and memorable melodies.

    • @CountrysideWalking
      @CountrysideWalking Місяць тому

      What lovely comments about my music composition. Both tracks were produced several years ago 'So Far' 2017 and 'Dawn Chorus' 2019, but nice to re-introduce again when appropriate. Much appreciated Steve. Many thanks. 🎼🎵

  • @ChrisJB
    @ChrisJB Місяць тому

    Salisbury looks absolutely beautiful. I've never been but would like to. I have visited Stonehenge on Salisbury Plain though. 🙂

    • @CountrysideWalking
      @CountrysideWalking Місяць тому

      That's Interesting Chris, you visiting Salisbury as well as Stonehenge. We found a walking route to Stonehenge which avoided the tourists entrance. 🙂

  • @elliotmarsh
    @elliotmarsh Місяць тому

    From Salisbury, my dog all the time there - we just wondered if anyone had videoed the place on UA-cam and found this!

    • @CountrysideWalking
      @CountrysideWalking Місяць тому

      That's great to read. So rewarding to know our route round Old Sarum was of interest to you. Thanks for watching.

  • @MrJud62
    @MrJud62 Місяць тому

    lovely piece of music to accompany,some fine footage.

    • @CountrysideWalking
      @CountrysideWalking Місяць тому

      Really nice to read comments like yours. As it's such a variation from usual walking activities, but also something different. Thanks for appreciation of music too Ken. 🙂

  • @solitaryrambler
    @solitaryrambler Місяць тому

    That was a lovely little film Shanita. Salisbury Cathedral looks like another great cathedral, love the cloisters and some of the pillars appeared a bit crooked, which adds to their charm. Your lovely music "So Far and Dawn Chorus" really fitted well with the scenes in the gardens and water meadows. All the best 👍

    • @CountrysideWalking
      @CountrysideWalking Місяць тому

      Hi Patrick. Thanks so much for watching and kind comments. I know its not our usual walking activities, but makes a nice change. Hope the crooked pillars weren't due to crooked filming angels.😯😉 Quite expensive now to tour the whole cathedral, so only parts filmed, but we have visited before charges introduced. Thanks for music comments too. Both tracks from earlier music production days.

  • @chrisbentleywalkingandrambling
    @chrisbentleywalkingandrambling Місяць тому

    Absolutely beautiful. The water is so clean to have the fish that size there, too. Beautiful composition, Shanita, I really loved the music. I loved the Swan too. I hadn't realised that Salisbury was on the water. I've never been. It's certainly a beautiful place. Thanks for sharing.

    • @CountrysideWalking
      @CountrysideWalking Місяць тому

      Hi Chiris. Thanks for comments. Yes we took a break there and a change from filming our usual walking activities, so I'm glad still enjoyed. Hope keeping well. All the best.

  • @MrJud62
    @MrJud62 Місяць тому

    STAYED IN BOURNMOUTH FOR A FEW DAYS,VISITED THE NEW FOREST,WEYMOUTH AND SALISBURY CATHEDRAL,STUNNIG PLACE.

    • @CountrysideWalking
      @CountrysideWalking Місяць тому

      That's great Ken. Nice to know you made that journey and went to the same place as us.

  • @lancsway
    @lancsway Місяць тому

    Gosh, that's a fair trip down the M6, also visiting Stonehenge I note. The National Trust Figsbury Ring also looks like an interesting walk in that area.

    • @CountrysideWalking
      @CountrysideWalking Місяць тому

      Yes over a 200 miles journey. We had a holiday trip to Salisbury for two reasons. I was not only brought up in Bristol, so had childhood memories of the area and Dorset. The other reasons was my fascination for Stonehenge (due for upload). Old Sarum was an unexpected location. I've not heard of Figsbury Ring though, but always helpful to find new locations. Thanks Steve.

  • @solitaryrambler
    @solitaryrambler Місяць тому

    Wow this is a real change of scene for you both Shanita! 😃I went to Salisbury just the once I think when I lived down south. Love the castle ruins, especially seeing where you walked around those old walls, they're a fascinating sight. Enjoyed "Chill of the Night", a lovely gentle theme. All the best 👍

    • @CountrysideWalking
      @CountrysideWalking Місяць тому

      Hi Patrick. I omitted to mention in the description we had a holiday break in Salisbury because of my interest in Stonehenge (due to be uploaded), so we took the opportunity of exploring around parts of Wiltshire and Amesbury. Like yourself its nice to take in other areas. Glad you liked our change of scene. Also 'Chill of the Night' a variation on another track. Thanks so much for your support. Appreciated.👍🙂

  • @irshadoldham7145
    @irshadoldham7145 Місяць тому

    Thanks for sharing

  • @irshadoldham7145
    @irshadoldham7145 Місяць тому

    Nice one

  • @여행젤라
    @여행젤라 Місяць тому

    Thank you for sharing your video. I'm 629th new friend. Have a good weekend my friend~❤

  • @MiddleAgedDroneChick
    @MiddleAgedDroneChick Місяць тому

    I really enjoyed taking this walk with you virtually. Great video, great channel!

    • @CountrysideWalking
      @CountrysideWalking Місяць тому

      Lovely comments to read and pleased you enjoy the channel too. Many thanks.

  • @vs123
    @vs123 Місяць тому

    Very beautiful nature

  • @heartofoak45
    @heartofoak45 2 місяці тому

    The Pike was built in 1863 to commemorate the marriage of the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII) to Princess Alexandra of Denmark. It's not difficult to find, I used to ride up there aged 10 on my bike from Mossley Road. That would be in 1955 when there was another Queen Regnant on the throne and the Prince of Wales became such in 1956 and invested in 1969.

    • @CountrysideWalking
      @CountrysideWalking 2 місяці тому

      Yes. I did research the information you mentioned in your comments. Thanks. Appreciated.

  • @ChrisJB
    @ChrisJB 2 місяці тому

    With this miserable, gloomy weather we are experiencing, it's nice to see those summery scenes Shanita. I've never seen a 'tithe stone' before either. There is a lovely old property at the Broad Lane end of Lower Lane called Tithe Barn. 🙂

    • @CountrysideWalking
      @CountrysideWalking 2 місяці тому

      Hi Chris. Yes our walks are behind but seasons change so quickly before uploads. We really saw quite a few things and the Tithe stone was one. I think I saw the Tithe barn you mentioned. Hope keeping well.

  • @geoffreyfitch7095
    @geoffreyfitch7095 2 місяці тому

    What to do about that downed Way marker...?

  • @lancsway
    @lancsway 2 місяці тому

    So many picturesque places and so close to home. Some more interesting snippets from Michael, like the Tithe stone. The nicest Tithe barn I have seen is Rivington Hall Barn. We have been walking around Piethorne Valley, from one of your videos a few years ago, lovely walks with interesting history.

    • @CountrysideWalking
      @CountrysideWalking 2 місяці тому

      Thats great to read about you following a Piethorn route Steve. It's good to know our routes are helpful to walkers. Michael is so on tap with historical info too. We really enjoyed Hartshead .

  • @MrJud62
    @MrJud62 2 місяці тому

    my neck of the woods shanita some lovely scenery

    • @CountrysideWalking
      @CountrysideWalking 2 місяці тому

      Thought it would be your neck of the woods Ken. Thanks.

  • @atrampinthehills.841
    @atrampinthehills.841 2 місяці тому

    That was fantastic..Hartshead pike looked great, somewhere i have never been...the Tithe stone was interesting...funny how the quiet lane turned out to be the noisiest part of the walk..thanks for the video, really enjoyed it.

    • @CountrysideWalking
      @CountrysideWalking 2 місяці тому

      Hi Steve. Had a chuckle about the quiet lane being the noisiest part of walk. Same humour as me. 😄Thanks for that and glad you enjoyed. All best to you both.

  • @solitaryrambler
    @solitaryrambler 2 місяці тому

    I couldn't wait to watch this once I received the notification of your new upload! 😁 I've visited these places myself, think I did the same route as you did from Park Bridge via Rocher Vale to Hartshead Pike. Loved that shot you took Michael through the stile with the pike seen in the distance between the posts. I laughed loudly when you asked Michael if he was enjoying it whilst that tractor came by on the quiet lane 😂 Enjoyed "Atmospheric", nice synth with piano solos. Thanks Shanita, all the best 👍

    • @CountrysideWalking
      @CountrysideWalking 2 місяці тому

      Hi Patrick. Lovely comments to read. It's interesting how certain areas appeal more than other places. The fact we got lost a few times meant we actually did a more scenic longer route than otherwise. But you mentioned doing the same route without getting lost. 🤭👍Yes. I was being sarcastic about a quiet lane when a noisy tractor roared passed. All the best.

    • @solitaryrambler
      @solitaryrambler 2 місяці тому

      @@CountrysideWalking I just had to re-check - I did this in early 2017, but the route from Rocher Vale to the pike was to follow the Tameside Trail waymarks. I don't recall it being hard to follow, but that was over 7 years ago now so the path and waymarks may have deteriorated since then judging by the one post you found on its side in the mud 👍

  • @KhurshidsChannel
    @KhurshidsChannel 2 місяці тому

    Very nice video. Thanks for sharing. 👍3

    • @CountrysideWalking
      @CountrysideWalking 2 місяці тому

      So pleased you liked the video. Certainly plenty to see on our way.

  • @irshadoldham7145
    @irshadoldham7145 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for sharing

  • @irshadoldham7145
    @irshadoldham7145 2 місяці тому

    Nice one

  • @vs123
    @vs123 2 місяці тому

    I like castle old

    • @CountrysideWalking
      @CountrysideWalking 2 місяці тому

      There are so plenty of castles around to visit, but Hartshead Pike is set in a beautiful area.

  • @thevigarfeeling
    @thevigarfeeling 2 місяці тому

    Hello, this looks a lovely and enjoyable walk through the fields and beyond. It seemed you had a beautiful day for it also. We enjoyed watching this. All the best Chelsea and Mike

    • @CountrysideWalking
      @CountrysideWalking 2 місяці тому

      It was one of those walks we really enjoyed. Unexpected places and views around Tameside. Thanks for watching and your comments.