Giddy Edge & High Tor in Matlock - One of the UK's most Dangerous Walks!

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    Giddy Edge & High Tor in Matlock - One of the UK's most Dangerous Walks!
    Join me as i take the accent of High Tor in Matlock, Derbyshire
    Near the summit, i approach the World Famous Giddgy Edge, renowned for being one of the highest & most dangerous walks in the UK!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 149

  • @captainnemo343
    @captainnemo343 Рік тому

    Just turn the video off on the TV, and you are just approaching Giddy edge. What a fantastic film. I love what you are doing and I am going to Norfolk in two weeks to look at that railway on the beach. My sisters live there and I am going to get them to try and research what that line on the beach was all about. Keep doing what you’re doing it’s fantastic😮You are a very special being. Don’t stop. I’m sure that you have a big following of like minded souls!❤️❤️

    • @TrekkingExploration
      @TrekkingExploration  Рік тому

      I'm so glad you are enjoying them. I often think about doing giddy edge again and getting the drone to follow me. The Railway on the beach after all the comments there still seems to be no definitive answer..... Everyone coming up with the same conflicting reasons for it's existence 🤷‍♂️

  • @bobingram6912
    @bobingram6912 4 роки тому +8

    'kin hell Ant, I'm trying to back away from the screen and my palms are sweating!! 😨😨😨 Braver man than I that's for sure. Well worth it though, beautiful day, great scenery. 👍❤

    • @TrekkingExploration
      @TrekkingExploration  4 роки тому

      Glad you enjoyed it, it's not something i thought i'd be able to do. I was talking my way out of it all the way up!

  • @DeneF
    @DeneF Рік тому

    They let the fireworks off from somewhere up there on bonfire night and everybody down at the bottom gets a great show. It's a lovely place but even if I did on Giddy Edge you wouldn't catch me near it. Lol. Great video. Thanks Ant.

  • @royfearn4345
    @royfearn4345 3 роки тому +2

    It's very reassuring to see there are so many people who share my extreme fear of heights. I always thought I was a real mardy git but at least I now
    Know I keep good company. Respect, Ant!

  • @exileinderby51
    @exileinderby51 4 роки тому +5

    Thanks for reminding me that there's a world out there! Went up High Tor years ago, looked over the edge and had a weird compulsion to jump! Wouldn't do it again and haven't been too keen on heights ever since! Apart from that, another great video.

    • @TrekkingExploration
      @TrekkingExploration  4 роки тому

      It's unreal isn't it? I genuinely had doubt's I'd do it 😂 Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching 🙂

  • @frankfitzgerald5832
    @frankfitzgerald5832 4 роки тому +3

    Awesome walk and video Ant ..Giddy edge is something Else We did high tor with our friend Patrick Leach ailias The Solitary Rambler who lives in ,Matlock he does walk on youtube ..it was snowing when we did it ...you did a great job on this well done ,mate ..Frank & Lee

    • @TrekkingExploration
      @TrekkingExploration  4 роки тому

      It was s real adrenaline rush when I had completed it. I was straight away thinking I want to go around again 😂
      Glad you enjoyed it and thank you for the kind words as always 😀

  • @davejackson286
    @davejackson286 2 роки тому

    Youcould deliver a grand piaanno along this path. Ah thepoverty of experience brigade present a huge and grateful audience

  • @martinmarsola6477
    @martinmarsola6477 2 роки тому

    You stopped for a cup of tea? For me it would have been something a bit stronger!!! Thanks for the video and chat. Cheers Ant!

  • @oldfart6318
    @oldfart6318 3 роки тому +2

    A big thank you for walking and filming that. I remember doing the same walk many years ago but I can no longer achieve such feats.

    • @TrekkingExploration
      @TrekkingExploration  3 роки тому

      This was very good fun. Eventually. I often think about going again and getting the drone to track me

    • @oldfart6318
      @oldfart6318 3 роки тому

      @@TrekkingExploration Wow, what a fantastic idea, I didn't know that that was possible.

  • @MidlandRailEnthusiast
    @MidlandRailEnthusiast Місяць тому

    I walked High Tor Today il agree with you the views up there are spectacular however when on the top at High Tor it’s a scary view with a sheer drop I did walk to the edge but didn’t want to stand there too long I didn’t do the giddy edge section of the walk maybe il save that for another day it was pretty hard going down as well as going up but I enjoyed the walk like I enjoyed your video of the walk keep up the good work I look forward to watching more of your future videos until then take care and stay safe

  • @johnrogers2826
    @johnrogers2826 4 роки тому +2

    What a breathtaking area! Thank you for bringing some beauty into an ugly time.

    • @TrekkingExploration
      @TrekkingExploration  4 роки тому +1

      Hi John it's an absolute pleasure. Watching it now still makes my legs wobbly 😂

  • @lindamccaughey8800
    @lindamccaughey8800 4 роки тому +1

    Wow and wow again. You are a hero, no way I would go around there. The views were just fantastic. What a fabulous video to see when you are locked up just fabulous. Thanks so much for taking me along. Do stay safe

    • @TrekkingExploration
      @TrekkingExploration  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you very much! I'm not sure i'd do it again, it would definatly have to be dry weather to consider it

  • @richardpettet9996
    @richardpettet9996 4 роки тому +2

    Great film as usual. Stunning views. Wouldn't get me on that footpath. Wouldn't want to meet anybody coming the other way.

    • @TrekkingExploration
      @TrekkingExploration  4 роки тому

      Thankyou :) Luckily there is a sign at the other end, says one way only. I thought i'd filmed it but didn't sadly

  • @steadyred1832
    @steadyred1832 3 роки тому +1

    Riber Castle, when it was still a wildlife park, was fantastic for kids. The miniature railway in the park Matlock was great as well. Anyone remember the fish (carp) in the road side ponds at Matlock Bath? Fantastic video as always, never head of Giddy Edge.

  • @SMILEVIDEOTRAINS
    @SMILEVIDEOTRAINS 3 місяці тому

    O WOW. sure is a bit scary, Greatly presented. 👍👍

  • @johnlaw3323
    @johnlaw3323 4 роки тому +1

    Brilliant filming on a fantastic walk you really captured the steepness, well done getting round it and glad you enjoyed as we all did. Many thanks.

    • @TrekkingExploration
      @TrekkingExploration  4 роки тому +1

      Thankyou so much. It was an absolute joy to do it in the end, i'm really pleased you enjoyed it :)

  • @lorrainemerry8661
    @lorrainemerry8661 4 роки тому

    Well done you. There's no way you would get me along giddy walk. You deserve a medal.

  • @TeriWilde
    @TeriWilde Рік тому

    Hey... I was born not far from Matlock and I used to walk home from Matlock to Wirksworth via over High Tor and Giddy Edge back in the 70s, I was only 10yrs old..!! I've walked almost every inch of the Wirksworth/Cromford/Matlock areas and all over the Peak District itself. I've been watching your videos for a while now and I'm going through your back catalogue.

  • @peterduffield221
    @peterduffield221 11 місяців тому

    Awesome walk scared the hell out of me just watching you do it 😂but i will be giving it a go many thanks

  • @Carolb66
    @Carolb66 11 місяців тому

    Oh wow, made me giddy just watching this! Ive been to Matlicm many tijes but not to Giddy edge, that path is unreal! Well done for walking it & filming at the ssme time. Coming down is much easier. Beautiful video Ant & brought back alot of happy memories from Matlock & Matlock Bath. ❤😊

  • @phonebill190
    @phonebill190 Рік тому

    I went up High Tor today and Giddy Edge it was fantastic

  • @pwhitewick
    @pwhitewick 4 роки тому +1

    Really enjoyed this. I can confirm that I would not have walked on the edge!

    • @TrekkingExploration
      @TrekkingExploration  4 роки тому

      But.... what if there was tea & cake at the other end?

    • @pwhitewick
      @pwhitewick 4 роки тому

      @@TrekkingExploration I did not factor this in!

  • @DisasterthonTrueHorror
    @DisasterthonTrueHorror Рік тому

    Great video! Going doing this tomorrow

  • @tinafoote9640
    @tinafoote9640 Рік тому

    Amazing Ant! I lived in Matlock over 40 years ago and went to school just below Riber castle, walked everyday from the top of the hill on the other side of the Matlock through that park (it hasn’t changed much), the castle use to be a zoo and we use to run up and around it for gym class.

  • @chrismccartney8668
    @chrismccartney8668 2 роки тому

    Super Video Giddy Edge is Giddy making …

  • @MrRobbiegem2005
    @MrRobbiegem2005 4 роки тому +1

    oooooooo, I felt that in my knees when you went around that first corner. Will have to do that in the near future, Cheers

    • @TrekkingExploration
      @TrekkingExploration  4 роки тому +1

      I really was doubting myself the closer I got then just went for it 😂 So good I had to go around again lol

  • @nigelkthomas9501
    @nigelkthomas9501 4 роки тому +1

    A dangerous walk you said. You weren’t lying!

  • @blackjockofmangertonpele
    @blackjockofmangertonpele Рік тому

    The closed captions are hilarious, when you get to the split in the paths, it reads 'this is where the puffs diverge.' ! Nothing to be ashamed of, heading for safety instead!

  • @andyprangnell6792
    @andyprangnell6792 2 роки тому

    Hi that reminds me of valley of the rocks on the side of exmoor. I turned back Worth a look thou

  • @seamusmcevoy2011
    @seamusmcevoy2011 4 роки тому

    Wow, that was a bit more adventurous than my railway walk yesterday - definitely squeaky bum time!! My Missus, who hates heights, nearly fainted when she saw what you were doing!!! The views from High Tor were breath-taking, they brought back some lovely memories of taking our Son to the Heights of Abraham when he was little, and having some lunch in the cafe' up there. Great weather again as well!!!

    • @TrekkingExploration
      @TrekkingExploration  4 роки тому

      I was not convinced I would do it. All the way up I was like, nah I can't do it. It's too much. Then it just happened 🤣

  • @telquad1953
    @telquad1953 3 роки тому

    Outstanding work. My thanks.

  • @HobbiesAndSunshine
    @HobbiesAndSunshine 4 роки тому +1

    Jeez, I had my hand in my mouth as you went round Giddy Edge, good on you, I'd love to walk that but just know I couldn't, just as well I'm in Devon. Fabulous video Ant, thank you 😀

    • @williamdom3814
      @williamdom3814 4 роки тому

      Exactly how I felt!

    • @TrekkingExploration
      @TrekkingExploration  4 роки тому

      Glad you enjoyed it, i could have easily chickened out lol
      The closer i got the more edgy i got, then just went for it

  • @andrewmarriott4033
    @andrewmarriott4033 4 роки тому +1

    Went up there when I was a lad 45 years ago never been back since
    I’m I tempted not sure great video thou 👍

    • @TrekkingExploration
      @TrekkingExploration  4 роки тому

      Glad you enjoyed it. I'll probably leave it now, won't go again

  • @amberdy12
    @amberdy12 4 роки тому +3

    Brave ! Think I would have gone the easy way

    • @TrekkingExploration
      @TrekkingExploration  4 роки тому

      I did that too on the way back to the start to have another go. Thanks for watching :)

  • @tomgayle2849
    @tomgayle2849 3 роки тому

    Watching this on xmas day morning , Yet another great video ..Thanks

  • @lilchris26
    @lilchris26 3 роки тому

    This video is one of your best, thanks for this. Not sure I could do the Giddy Edge walk, been up a few steep places but wow.

  • @jontait8112
    @jontait8112 4 роки тому

    Another great video, thanks. Have to say you're a braver man than I am; watching gave me the same sweaty palms as I used to get watching Fred Dibnah swinging around the top of a huge chimney on a boatswain's chair!

    • @TrekkingExploration
      @TrekkingExploration  4 роки тому +1

      Good old Fred 🙂 I'm pleased you enjoyed it Jon as much as I enjoyed doing it 😄

    • @jontait8112
      @jontait8112 4 роки тому

      @@TrekkingExploration I was very lucky and once met Fred, and had a guided tour of his back garden! Wonderful chap... no airs and graces at all, and exactly the same in the flesh as he appeared on screen. RIP.

  • @Nelg230
    @Nelg230 3 роки тому

    Same as you, never thought I'd be able to walk Giddy Edge but done it a few times now. Gonna become a time when the path becomes so narrow they'll close it.

  • @trainsinkansas576
    @trainsinkansas576 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for stopping at War Memorial. Meriden, Kansas

  • @martinkendall3939
    @martinkendall3939 3 роки тому

    No way would I do that well done

  • @alanlake5220
    @alanlake5220 4 роки тому

    Great video, want to go back there and explore, when this is all over, lovely part of the country

    • @TrekkingExploration
      @TrekkingExploration  4 роки тому

      Thanks Alan. I'm slowly compiling a large list of locations 🙂

  • @barbhenderson4867
    @barbhenderson4867 3 роки тому

    No way would I have walked round giddy edge, your brave, lovely video xx

    • @TrekkingExploration
      @TrekkingExploration  3 роки тому +1

      Hi Barbara thank you for watching and I'm pleased you enjoyed it too 😃

  • @roberthingston7540
    @roberthingston7540 3 роки тому

    Thanks for the tour. Going up there tomorrow as I live near the park. Might be too icy on Giddy Edge, though

  • @darrenbush4491
    @darrenbush4491 4 роки тому

    Wow that was a good walk Ant it does look worth a look,the drone was ideal for that walk super views.

  • @johnbacon6674
    @johnbacon6674 4 роки тому

    ABSOLUTELY BREATH TAKING Thanks Ant keep safe

    • @TrekkingExploration
      @TrekkingExploration  4 роки тому

      I knew you'd enjoy this one more than usual 😉 Glad you enjoyed it and I appreciate your kind words 😀

  • @b4mouse
    @b4mouse 4 роки тому

    It seems such a distant memory when we could go outside. Great film Ant.

    • @TrekkingExploration
      @TrekkingExploration  4 роки тому

      It seems twice as long doesn't it? I've been out locally for short periods but it's not the same. It'll come good 😊

  • @Jimyjames73
    @Jimyjames73 3 роки тому

    Great views!!! 🙂🚂🚂🚂

  • @bobmoorcroft8447
    @bobmoorcroft8447 4 роки тому

    Fantastic video. Perhaps your best yet! Like almost everyone else I really felt the suspense and told myself that you had made the video so you must have made it! Lovely part of the country too. I have made a note to visit the Peak District more when we can all get out and about again.

    • @TrekkingExploration
      @TrekkingExploration  4 роки тому

      Hello Bob thankyou so much for your kind words. I was doubting myself the closer i got, then once i'd had a break and taken in the views i just went for it. Thankyou for watching :)

  • @christinegibbins6105
    @christinegibbins6105 4 роки тому

    wow what a walk. amazing views, thank you

  • @AberystwythStation
    @AberystwythStation 4 роки тому

    A beautiful day for a lovely walk 👍 🚶. Looks like you had a giddy (good) day out! Enjoyed seeing the footage from the walk 🎥📷🎬🎞️. The girder bridge at the end looked quite nice! Especially with all the bolts visible to the eye.
    Stay safe mate, GWR

    • @TrekkingExploration
      @TrekkingExploration  4 роки тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed it. The bridge over the Derwent, if i see anything like that i just have to inckude it. It was smashing up there

  • @susanlampshire639
    @susanlampshire639 3 роки тому

    Thanks for filming that…..so I don’t have to walk it! So scary!

    • @TrekkingExploration
      @TrekkingExploration  3 роки тому

      Glad you enjoyed it and thank you for watching. It's certainly an amazing place 😃

  • @roytabberer7427
    @roytabberer7427 4 роки тому

    My stomach was churning just watching the video. Absolutely lovely.
    Something tells me that you won't attempt that on your pushbike though.

    • @TrekkingExploration
      @TrekkingExploration  4 роки тому

      It's that corner, right at the start where you look like the path just drops 😂

  • @jonathanrogers7278
    @jonathanrogers7278 4 роки тому

    great film ant but I don't think you would get me on the giddy edge your a braver man than me,keep it up mate,

    • @TrekkingExploration
      @TrekkingExploration  4 роки тому

      Morning Jonathan, I didn't think I would. Not sure I'd go again either 😬 Glad you enjoyed it 😀

  • @andrewb9790
    @andrewb9790 4 роки тому

    I live 30 mins from Matlock and I've head of Giddy Edge but never seen it ... And I never want to for real! That was a scary video! I enjoyed it but I was scared for you!

    • @TrekkingExploration
      @TrekkingExploration  4 роки тому +1

      I was talking myself out of it the higher and closer i got, once i'd done it i was like a kid and went around to do it again 😂

    • @andrewb9790
      @andrewb9790 4 роки тому

      @@TrekkingExploration You couldn't pay me to do it! I've lived in this area for 19 years and you show me places that are close by and I didn't know about, thank you!

  • @rodnelson2651
    @rodnelson2651 4 роки тому

    Scary! But loved it. Thanks for producing this😁

  • @MrTrollRaven
    @MrTrollRaven 3 роки тому

    Me and my friend did this walk yesterday, it was a little scary in places. I want to do it again 😁

  • @robertbruce7686
    @robertbruce7686 2 роки тому

    You earn your mountain goat badge m8!

  • @megx6987
    @megx6987 4 роки тому

    Do a video on the chasms surrounding the area! I found a weird gate thing covering one of the caves! Spooky stuff. Good video by the way :D

    • @TrekkingExploration
      @TrekkingExploration  4 роки тому

      Thanks for the idea! I'd like to go back to maybe drone myself walking it also :)

  • @ianmcquade7397
    @ianmcquade7397 4 роки тому

    Did that walk a couple of years ago chickened out of giddy edge fab views

  • @janepatricia8779
    @janepatricia8779 4 роки тому

    Well all i can say Ant is, Your grounded untill you promise not to go along Giddy Edge again,😂😂😂😂😂 ,good video,lovely views,we have walked up there and down into Matlock Bath,(not along Giddy Edge though)we had some good outings to Riber Castle didnt we,🤗 x

  • @mitchb77
    @mitchb77 Рік тому

    That’s my constipation sorted!!

  • @markwng
    @markwng 4 роки тому

    That looks exciting..

  • @socklesslad
    @socklesslad 4 роки тому +1

    High Tor has to be one of my favourite views. Giddy Edge is an experience - I'm happy to do it but I know plenty of people who it'd make very uncomfortable!

  • @deanroberts6335
    @deanroberts6335 3 роки тому

    Iv done the giddy 5 times now. Even did it yday and it was windy!!!!!! I want something more dangerous now!

  • @locallyn5643
    @locallyn5643 4 роки тому

    Geart video thank you,😀
    That is one walk I would do but I would be alone as other half hates heights.

    • @TrekkingExploration
      @TrekkingExploration  4 роки тому

      You and me both! I'd be more worried i think about how the other person was getting on and not concentrating myself

    • @elvanrensburg881
      @elvanrensburg881 3 роки тому

      You can walk most of this without getting too close to the edge and feeling to jelly legged. You can get up really high but still feel safe as the the paths are quite wide and you can stay well away from the edges.

  • @Gregdotgreg
    @Gregdotgreg 3 роки тому

    I feel ill just watching the video!

  • @suzyqualcast6269
    @suzyqualcast6269 Рік тому

    Latest threat is to stamp flat Starkeholmes Allotments site, just below Riber, for some luverly super xpensive houses with views.
    It's being fought btw.

  • @williamdom3814
    @williamdom3814 4 роки тому

    Probably the scariest video I've watched on UA-cam, and I was born in Matlock.

    • @TrekkingExploration
      @TrekkingExploration  4 роки тому

      May be the scariest place i've been too! I could have easily backed out

  • @mroconnell1775
    @mroconnell1775 Рік тому

    top vid

  • @dizzyden1
    @dizzyden1 4 роки тому

    Love it 😍👀

  • @OldskoolK31
    @OldskoolK31 3 роки тому

    I was expecting Rainworth to Blidworth

  • @freddiebozwell7049
    @freddiebozwell7049 Рік тому

    Hello, could you give a link to this walk, thanks from Sheffield.

  • @martynlewis5901
    @martynlewis5901 3 роки тому

    At 17:55 please go left!

  • @gedhuffadine1873
    @gedhuffadine1873 3 роки тому

    Where did you start from and finish and how long ? Just subbed

  • @allanbooth8301
    @allanbooth8301 4 роки тому

    I did this today..I don't like big heights..my legs went to jelly but I did it..it's my worst fear

  • @megx6987
    @megx6987 4 роки тому

    Me and my partner walked the other way up :)

    • @TrekkingExploration
      @TrekkingExploration  4 роки тому

      It's great isn't it? I'll definitely go back. Thank you for watching 🙂

  • @deanroberts6335
    @deanroberts6335 3 роки тому +3

    Disclaimer: the giddy edge isn't very scary at all. It's very easy to navigate and completely safe.

  • @davehunt-jx7vm
    @davehunt-jx7vm Рік тому

    When walking on these dangerous footpaths do you ever get the urge to toss yourself off

    • @TrekkingExploration
      @TrekkingExploration  Рік тому

      😂😂😂🤷🤷🤷

    • @davehunt-jx7vm
      @davehunt-jx7vm Рік тому

      @@TrekkingExploration That footpath goes up to High Tor is where our horses are, and I live just at the bottom of Pic Tor, Next time I do Giddy Edge on the Mountain Bike I will have to film it. Joking aside great vid and caught the views great. I consider myself lucky having such a great back yard.

  • @jostrange-webb1138
    @jostrange-webb1138 4 роки тому

    lol this is not scary if you grew up round here. This is a great smoking spot :D

    • @TrekkingExploration
      @TrekkingExploration  4 роки тому +1

      I'd definitely do it again. Once I'd done it the first time I was like a kid, I want another go! 🤣

    • @jostrange-webb1138
      @jostrange-webb1138 4 роки тому

      @@TrekkingExploration totally agree! My 1st go round I cried like a baby 🤣

    • @TrekkingExploration
      @TrekkingExploration  4 роки тому +1

      Exactly that 🤣🤣

  • @hardefitness3326
    @hardefitness3326 3 роки тому

    Interested

  • @davejackson286
    @davejackson286 2 роки тому

    One of the uks most dangerous walks? Have you tried hyson green friday saturday night?

  • @martinpiggins5772
    @martinpiggins5772 4 роки тому

    👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

  • @davejackson286
    @davejackson286 3 роки тому

    You could without too mu h inconvinience deliver a piano along giddy edge. Dave matlock.

  • @Bigshag420
    @Bigshag420 Рік тому

    Have you been up hellvelyn

    • @TrekkingExploration
      @TrekkingExploration  Рік тому +1

      It's definitely on the list it makes this look pretty easy apparently

    • @Bigshag420
      @Bigshag420 Рік тому

      @@TrekkingExploration aha yea I’ve just been there for my first time yesterday I am in so much pain today also scariest experience of my life

  • @themagicrat8803
    @themagicrat8803 3 роки тому

    I would need a harness, parachute and diaper to attempt that.