Easy Walks - Padley Gorge Jewel of the Peak District

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  • Опубліковано 1 лют 2023
  • I promised followers of the channel an Easy Walk video of Padley Gorge after first visiting it and being blown away by the colours and shape of the area.
    This walk through what at first glance may seem a somewhat dull winter scene reveals just how wonderful Padley can be in the most challenging season.
    Later this year I promise to walk the Gorge again, in the Autumn, and you can have your senses blown too.

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  • @janenoble1536
    @janenoble1536 Місяць тому +1

    A beautiful magical place.

    • @EddieSkelson
      @EddieSkelson  Місяць тому

      It really is and I’m actually there right now!

  • @MASPomd
    @MASPomd Рік тому +5

    Being a middle age chap with dodgy knees, your enthusiasm is infectious and motivating, keep up the good work Eddie, loving it! Looking forward to the next episodes

  • @chrismolson1821
    @chrismolson1821 Рік тому +3

    I visited here for my first time a couple of weeks ago and was blown away. What a beautiful place.

  • @Normanskie
    @Normanskie 6 місяців тому +1

    A few years ago I went to 'Surprise View' and was looking on the map and notice a waterfall not far from there, looing at on the computer this might have been the place I intended to visit.

    • @EddieSkelson
      @EddieSkelson  6 місяців тому

      Yeah, most likely the place! Definitely get yourself a visit planned!

  • @craig.yates_photography4907
    @craig.yates_photography4907 Рік тому +3

    A very honest view of this location, yes there are certain parts that are not easy where you can slide down on your back side and end up with a waterfall in front of you. But sticking to the main paths gives you a very enjoyable easy walk.

    • @EddieSkelson
      @EddieSkelson  Рік тому +1

      When in doubt, visit Padley Gorge :)

    • @Normanskie
      @Normanskie 6 місяців тому

      - 'If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough': by war photographer Robert Capa.

  • @davidthomas670
    @davidthomas670 Рік тому +2

    Loved your video Eddie , I coming over from Australia at the end of July for 4 mths Padley Gorge will be one of the first places I get to do some woodland photography so thanks for the video.

    • @EddieSkelson
      @EddieSkelson  Рік тому +1

      Womderful! If you have the time, Wyming Brook is close to that location and also worth a visit.

    • @davidthomas670
      @davidthomas670 Рік тому

      @@EddieSkelson Thank you Eddie Ime looking for good photogenic places tovisit :)

  • @DavesEpicPhoneShots
    @DavesEpicPhoneShots Рік тому +3

    Nice shot at 4:25, the colors really stand out and the Long Exposure effect makes it even better as always.
    I've watched 3 of your videos now just to be sure and have signed up. Great content Eddie, I hope you keep em coming and we are opposite when it comes to hiking, I look forward to the steep parts to keep me in shape at 55.

    • @EddieSkelson
      @EddieSkelson  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Dave! I hope to bring more to the Tube this year as I venture further out into Britain and also to offer what insights I have in surviving it all :)

  • @malcpeart6659
    @malcpeart6659 Рік тому +2

    Lovely video Ed. Padley Gorge is beautiful

  • @alanlong1971
    @alanlong1971 11 місяців тому

    Cracking place Eddie never got it in the right season due to work, just retired may have more luck now.Great vlog low your stuff

    • @EddieSkelson
      @EddieSkelson  11 місяців тому

      Cheers Alan, definitely put this high on your list. Any season is worth the visit but the right time in autumn it is spectacular.

  • @freestyletowers2617
    @freestyletowers2617 Рік тому +1

    Lovely to see your passion in the video Eddie on padley gorge, great video all the best John ☺️

    • @EddieSkelson
      @EddieSkelson  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much John. Ironically I daren't take the dog because she's still a nutso pup and would almost certainly damage herself, or me... :)

    • @freestyletowers2617
      @freestyletowers2617 Рік тому +1

      @@EddieSkelson good point Eddie, a bit rocky for dogs paws 🐾🐕

  • @alanwatkiss7993
    @alanwatkiss7993 Рік тому +1

    Magic place Edd, just re-watched this before sharing for my mates, I was up there on Tues this week some Nuppty and his wife and kids had lit a fire just at the bridge on the edge of the overhang. panicking how to put it out . Some pond life out there

    • @EddieSkelson
      @EddieSkelson  Рік тому +1

      Absolutely one of the best places I've been too. Accessible, beautiful. Shame about the spectacle of people not playing ball with keep the place safe and tidy. You have to visit it in the autumn. Rest assured I'll be creating new vlogs there through this year.
      Also, not far from here is Wyming Wood. Well worth a visit.

  • @phild5454
    @phild5454 2 місяці тому +1

    If you go in the same entrance and turn left and walk about 50-100 metres and head left into the wooded area up towards the road there is a large millstone up against an oak tree. Or pass the entrance - walk down the road looking over the wall -there is a big drop the first place where you can climb over the wall you will get to. Its a secret so don't tell anyone. Iv'e never seen a photo of it. Best taken when the foxgloves are flowering.

    • @EddieSkelson
      @EddieSkelson  2 місяці тому +1

      Brilliant. This is the kind of top secret info a UA-camr can definitely be trusted with.
      :)

  • @louisaklimentos7583
    @louisaklimentos7583 9 місяців тому

    A lovely walk through the Woodlands . You can’t get lost . I have been on many walks in Australia from easy to moderate. Sometimes you have to walk up many steps such as The Grand Canyon loop at the Blue Mountains . I felt tired towards the end but it was very pretty . My next adventure will be at Colo river at Wollemi National Park . This is true raw wilderness but I want to join a bush walking group to do this one . I like to visit the Peaks District . It is simple , pretty and not so strenuous walk . Thank you for this lovely video !

    • @EddieSkelson
      @EddieSkelson  9 місяців тому

      Thanks for the comment. It sounds like you are enjoying the incredible breadth of nature that’s out there. Brave too, Australia makes me think that even the trees are out to get you. :)

    • @louisaklimentos7583
      @louisaklimentos7583 9 місяців тому +1

      @@EddieSkelson The trees haven’t got me yet lol

    • @EddieSkelson
      @EddieSkelson  9 місяців тому

      @@louisaklimentos7583 it’s a matter of time. They’re patient.

    • @louisaklimentos7583
      @louisaklimentos7583 9 місяців тому

      @@EddieSkelson 🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @chiphawkins42
    @chiphawkins42 7 місяців тому

    Great cafe at Grindleford train station

  • @iannuttall4644
    @iannuttall4644 3 місяці тому

    Is it dog friendly? Any sheep around?

    • @EddieSkelson
      @EddieSkelson  3 місяці тому

      There are occasional sheep wandering on the outside, also deer are situated there, however I do see lots of people walking dogs. So long as your friend is leashed or properly responsive to your call I’m sure you’ll be fine.

  • @murielneve7974
    @murielneve7974 7 місяців тому

    what kind are the twisty trees?

    • @EddieSkelson
      @EddieSkelson  7 місяців тому

      Mostly they will be Oak. There are some incredible shapes formed by these across most the UK's woodland.

  • @shafhussain929
    @shafhussain929 3 місяці тому

    Location for this parking spot pls?

    • @EddieSkelson
      @EddieSkelson  3 місяці тому

      B6521 roadside parking which wraps around the upper part of the Gorge

    • @shafhussain929
      @shafhussain929 3 місяці тому

      @@EddieSkelson thank you. Brilliant video mate 👍🏽

    • @EddieSkelson
      @EddieSkelson  3 місяці тому

      Cheers 🎉

  • @mrspinballpotter2299
    @mrspinballpotter2299 Рік тому +2

    Title reads “easy walks” not sure how easy it is by the looks of the video 🤣

    • @EddieSkelson
      @EddieSkelson  Рік тому +1

      It's definitely down to your level of fitness but it also refers to ease of access to the places I visit. You can literally park next to Padley Gorge at either end and just stroll along the defined pathway until you feel the going is a bit too rough. You would still encounter the incredible trees, the brook and much of what makes it worth the trip.
      I'm unfit. I'm overweight, 56 years old, dodgy knees and have issues breathing when exerting even mildly because I'm a tub of lard, so I would never recommend these walks to people whose ability is hampered by my sorry state of affairs coupled with any extra disadvantages, such as a disability that would affect their balance, anything that affects stamina, and of course if you have a fear of squirrels these places are no go...
      So, 'easy' is always going to conditional.
      BUT! Do consider them. If you do have health or fitness concerns at least stepping a toe into nature can be beneficial for many. I'm not saying climb Everest, but maybe take a chair and sit on the edge of a great forest, accessible from a road. It's LOVELY! (bring snacks)

  • @clivechandler8817
    @clivechandler8817 8 місяців тому

    It's gorge ous.

    • @EddieSkelson
      @EddieSkelson  8 місяців тому

      I see what you did there. :)

  • @sabphotography2916
    @sabphotography2916 8 місяців тому +1

    Love this ! you deserve so many more subs.. Are you on instagram 🙂

    • @EddieSkelson
      @EddieSkelson  8 місяців тому +1

      Yeah, same name. I have no idea how visible I am. I’m not a prolific poster.

    • @sabphotography2916
      @sabphotography2916 8 місяців тому

      @@EddieSkelson will check you out. I’m the same name on Instagram 😂

    • @sabphotography2916
      @sabphotography2916 8 місяців тому

      @@EddieSkelson will check you out. I’m the same name on Instagram 😂