You are so welcome and the church and windows were amazing, although, I got the shock of my life when the old clock came back to live to strike 12.00! Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
I am happy that Mrs Metalman is cleared. And it's not that hard to avoid gluten. Well worth if that mean better health. Hope you have an awesome weekend together. And I love old, historic places. Nothing directly beat that in modern time. Plus I love sounds from water. Here is no Spring signs yet. Hopefully we will get it soon. Stay safe and cheers 💞
Thank you and we were both so relieved when all the tests came back and the none gluten diet was the only thing she had to worry about. We had a wonder Spring day yesterday in the sun but it is back to the mist and rain today :o(. Thanks so much for watching, cheers Alan
So much amazing history! I'd be finding myself lost in my imagination in these places. Indeed, my hands would be all over those walls...touching history!! A super visit for sure!! Awesome!!
That is an awesome adventure. The church was beautiful. So awesome to see the ruins from long ago too. Crazy that they still remain today. So impressive and awesome to be there. Heck yeah. I love this kind of stuff. Have a great day.
There used to be a lot more of the castle but when you walk around the village of Bowes, all the houses are built with stone, so you can see when all the outer walls went lol. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Hi Alan, a lovely Church and so light inside. Love the stain glass windows. The sound of the clock ticking is something I love. Bowes Castle was stunning. Yes amazing that King John had been standing where you were. Shame it became into disrepair. It must have been very grande back in the day. So pleased Mrs Metalman has the all clear and hope you have had a wonderful weekend. Lovely views of the Castle. The river looked beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing. Take care x Julie and Tony x
Thanks so much fie watching and a wonderful comment, real nice of you. Only 40 minutes from home, yet the first time I have ever been there. Cheers Alan
Those were some really beautiful ruins of the castle! What a great place for photography! I wish we old had castles here in the United States. Thanks for showing us this, Alan!
We sure are blessed, especially in the North of England with so many castles, some ruined, so still in amazing condition, either one of them always blows my mind. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
🏰 Bowes Castle and Mill Gill Force are truly breathtaking! 🌿 Such a gem to discover. 💫 Can't wait to explore more! 🌄 Thanks for sharing this amazing experience! 📸
Hi Alan- Great to visit the old church with you! So nice that it is open to the public to stop in, look around and have a few moments. It’s a wonderful old building with a great outside too. I loved seeing around the old castle ruins too, and hearing about the history, defensive importance, and who visited there. The walls are so thick! You’re right, once you’re there walking around and seeing the location in the landscape, history really starts to come alive and make more sense. So thankful to hear Mrs. Metalman is doing well and has been cleared. Hope you both have a lovely weekend away! 😄👍👍🌷💕
Thanks very much for watching and your lovely comment. A really enjoyable morning spend there and nice and local too, only 30 minutes from home, I drive passed it every time I go to the Lake District, yet this was my first visit - unbelievable! History always fascinates me and when you can actually go there, see it and touch it, always blows my mind, cheers Alan
Hi Mr and Mrs Metalmen. Thanks for taking us along in this old historic church. The sorroundings are well kept.The stream is quiet strong. Its nice to see new signs of spring.Yummy food if course.
I love anything to do with history but still puzzled that this was my first ever visit there, despite it only being 30 minutes away from home. I can confirm those fish n chips were amazing! Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Good morning Alan I agree that it is pleasure taking advantage of your lens to explore inside of the church. I always like specious high vaulted ceiling and of course the stained glass windows that flatter my eyes by the natural sunlight. I am speechless to learn about this old clock 1:56 it is not like an old Grandfather's Clock we see in the US...I assume the sound of the beats suggest it is still working. I am grateful to learn this ruin, Bowes Castle, still stands proudly and its bitter history. That makes me ponder how young country the America is. OMGoodness, I thank you for your time-consuming history research and wow your memories...you document it all straight at your camera right at site. I send my standing ovation to you, Alan. Outstanding work and I thank YOU. I hope Mrs. Metalman does not have any spring allergy...I did not have any, but I seem to develop allergy, dry and watery eyes,,itching...haha awful.
Oh that clock is still working alright, it gave me the shock of my life when it sprang into action and started to chime 12.00 - yikes! Pollen and dust affect her breathing which is why she cannot climb anymore, which is such a shame, as I used to so enjoy us climbing together when she was younger. Appreciate you stopping by, cheers Alan
Hi Alan that 12th century St Giles church was really lovely, we do love visiting old churches and seeing stained glass windows and wow the clock was old! That's a beautiful area and good to see the castle ruins near the Roman road, definitely a very strategic place for the Roman fort they had there. Agree with you about actually being at these historic sites, amazing. Loved the rushing river 😃That's great that you have got a drone, will be good to see the footage 🙂 Hope Mrs M is OK and gets sorted on the gluten free diet 🙏 This was great and the fish and chips looked great too. Hope youre having a good weekend away 😃👍~ Anna
We both love an old church and so that that it was left open so people could visit. Those windows always fascinate me, the detail and the beauty of them always blow my mind but that clock gave me the shock of my life when it sprang into action and started to chime 12 o clock lol! Thanks so much for watching, cheers Alan
A wonderful look at a fantastic church, a tour and history of the castle. I would have loved to have visited there myself.. Congrats on getting your drone.. Ah I do love signs of spring..
We need more than a sign Max, this winter seems to have gone on for ever (despite me saying ever winter) but fair play we had a wonderful day yesterday but it did not last long . Appreciate you stopping by, cheer Alan
Free car park, loving it already! Splendid Church, I love that so many are still open! A66 my favourite road! Clever Romans. Lovely retelling of the history. Amazing that it’s free to look around. Really sorry about Mrs Metalmans diet, look forward to the Ullswater Hotel Review! Yay, look forward to seeing your drone footage! Great walk for the family this one. Great falls and fish and chips to boot! 👍
Hi Alan. This time you took us a little...it's a little to say a little...into the past and showed us the really imposing ruins of the castle. As you say, it's exciting to stand in a place where history was made and touch the walls. We hope you enjoyed the fish and chips. Cheers. 👍👍 Sretana and Zac. 🍻
Really interesting tour and history of the castle Alan, love anything like that. Hope Mrs Metalman gets well soon! I'm sure she will appreciate the time away! Fish n chips looked EPIC!!! 😀
Glad you enjoyed it and me too, I love anything with a history and when you get there and can touch it, it always blows my mind. The weather was great over the lakes but the hotel 'oh dear', despite it just having reopened after a multi million pound refurbishment! Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
haha, yes me too, not had it in the air yet the weather had been wet and it needs to fly in dry conditions, so I am watching the weather every day. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Hi Jenny, so nice to hear from you again but it is such a shame you do not post any videos anymore, as I really used to enjoy them. Appreciate you stopping by and a real nice morning out, only 30 minutes away from home, jet this was my first ever visit. Take care, cheers Alan
It's hard to believe structures that old are still around. Love that this place is being preserved! Happy to hear that Mrs. Metalman is well. Gluten Free isn't fun, but probably the best outcome compared with other possibilities!
That was our thoughts exactly, we were both dreading something a lot worse, so so grateful that was not the case. Real good of you to stop by, cheers Alan
What a beautiful church, Alan! And that castle. Wow! Loved all the history you shared. So very interesting. It definitely means a lot to be there and actually touch the walls. Thanks for sharing! Have a great day! 😊
Real good of you to stop by and a nice local walk for me, only 30 minutes from home, yet the first time I have ever visited, I should have came years ago, cheers Alan
I loved the history lesson and the magnificent architecture around your country. The church was very unique and special that it’s still being used for worship. Thanks for sharing the video. Great job. Hoping to see you out and about again as Spring is arriving in my area of America too.
Yes that church is still in use today and the history of it is amazing, as were the stained glass windows, always a pleasure to see them in a church. A real nice morning out exploring a nice local area for me. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
3 locations in one video, nice one Alan. When the weather is a bit warmer I do think I'm going to have to get out with the camera and photograph all these water falls in the Teesdale area, Mill Gill Falls just got added to the list. Bowes Castle, again worth a visit too and nice village church. Being Gluten Free is more an inconvenience that anything, my two stepsons (Fenn who you have already met) were diagnosed in the last two years. I hope Mrs Metalman didn't see those Fish & Chips, although if you go to Bells in Durham (or Seaham, I think they have a couple of other shops too) they do Gluten Free Fish & chips. Andy.
Oh nice one Andy I will tell Mrs Metalman about that as the main thing she said she would miss is fish n chips, especially Whitby fish n chips too. First ever visit here, despite it only being 30 minutes away from home, we are spoilt for choice here. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Glad you enjoyed it, I sure did, especially as it was my first visit and it was nice and local as well, only 30 miles from home. Appreciate you stopping by, cheers Alan
We love a bit of history too, it's always amazing to think what places like this would have been like in the past, if only walls could talk! 🏰. Glad to hear Mrs metalman is on the mend, lots of gluten free options around these days so hopefully won't be too much of a shock to the system🤞. Ooh we will look forward to some future drone shots of lovely Lakeland and beyond😊👍. Thanks again for the tour around, we really enjoyed it. Have a great week Shell and Pete 😊👊👍
Glad you enjoyed it and real nice of you to watch. Waiting for some nice dry weather to fly the drone but been in short supply lately unfortunately. Real pleased it was not a lot worse for Mrs Metalman, been a real worrying couple of months to be honest. Have a great weekend, cheers Alan
What a beautiful little church and so old! I also like the castle. I love history as well and it's sure crazy to think that kings were there before you! It would be great if walls could talk, I agree! All the best! Kaat
Such a lovely place to visit and only 30 minutes from home, yet this was my first ever visit. Nice and quiet as well, I was there about 3 hours and never saw one other person. Thanks so much for watching, cheers Alan
A free car park and the sun beginning to peek out! What a great start! The stained glass in the church was fabulous. I enjoyed your tour of the castle and your interesting narration. Oh yes, "if walls could talk". The surrounding countryside was very picturesque and lovely to see that Spring was on its way. Ooh, fish and chips...yum! Btw, we're glad to hear Mrs Metalman is ok and we're looking forward to watching your review of the hotel you'll be staying in ❤❤
The review will be worth watching, I always try and be as positive as possible but despite it just having reopened after a multi million pound refurbishment - oh dear! Thanks so much for watching and your kind words regarding Mrs Metalman, cheers Alan
Lovely stuff Alan mate. Bowes Castle is steeped in history. I’m with you about standing in the same place as some incredible figures in history. Very good news about Mrs M ❤️. Ha joining the drone club. You’ll love it. A lot of fun. I just don’t fly mine enough. Mill Gill Force is stunning and the first signs of Soring wonderful aren’t they. Them Fish and Chips 😳😳😍😍 Have a good week mate.
Cannot wait to get out with the drone, just need a dry day, it's been miserable here lately and the rest of the week is not much better. Nice to see the first signs of Spring but I want the full Monty not just a sign lol. Appreciate you watching, cheers Alan
Wow! I absolutely love this ruins! I absolutely love history and traveling around to see places like this! Touching the walls and feeling the experiences of those that can before us. I would love to visit here! The grounds are beautiful with those cobblestone fences and pretty creek. The food looks bomb too💜 cheers Alan, happy trails
I love any history, always blows my mind and this was such a good place to come and visit with the old church and castle, they were both awesome. I spend about 3 hours there and never saw a single person, so a very well kept secret there I think. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Great to see the church a castle in detail Alan , we passed through in September having had a pint in the local pub first . When we did our coast to coast cycle ride . Atb Dave
Funny enough Dave that was my first ever visit, despite it only being 30 minutes from home and me driving passed it every time I go to the lakes. Real nice place but man it was quiet, I was there a couple of hours and never saw one other person. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
I just cannot believe this was my first visit there, despite it being only 30 minutes from home and I drive passed it on the way to the lakes every time I go lol. A really enjoyable way to spend a morning! Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
So nice that church was open Alan it looks so beautiful :) Loved exploring with you in this part of the country :) awesome castle ruins. So glad we still have these amazing historical sites :)
Oh you are so right, they are so precious and the history of those places always blows my mind, I can never get enough of it. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Funny thing is, this was my first visit, yet it is 30 minutes from home and I drive passed it every time I go to the Lakes lol! Good of you to stop by, cheers Alan
I travel that A66 so often on my way down to Lincolnshire (I dare say not as often as you on your way to Cumbia 😀) but never visited Bowes ! The church is beautiful and the castle ... Gosh what a lot if history it's seen & I agree its when you visit these places that they come alive in your imagination. Didn't realise that there is a fabulous waterfall there too, looks beautiful. Problem is I'm always in a hurry when going past here either to get to Lincolnshire or back home so now one day I'll try to take the time to explore a little. I'm a little behind with viewing this video but makes me realise how quickly the seasons change with sniwdrops gone and well into daffodils. I hope Mrs Metalman is feeling better & looking forward to your next trip away 🤗
I am exactly the same rushing passed Bowes on the way to the lakes and the same on the way back so nice to finally have a look and what a great place it was too. I was there almost 3 hours and never saw anyone else, it was totally deserted, which was nice but also a bit puzzling too. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Love a bit old ruins vlog alan good stuff and pleased you got ye drone at least you can get some veiws from above good stuff buddy that fish and chips looked well like 👍 👌🏽
Very true, they were superb and a nice end to a very good morning out. Cannot wait to get out with the drone but it does not like rain and we have been getting too much of that of late. Appreciate you watching, cheers Alan
Great history, Alan, in both the church and the castle. Stain glass windows always tell a great story. Sorry to hear about Linda's tests but Gluten free diets are very common and manageable. Glad you got the drone, should give you another dimension to your videos, and will show a new picture. I got a big walk in the Mournes done last week so it's off to Wales next Monday. Regards, Ashley
Wales sounds brilliant I just hope you get some good weather and a clear summit. It was the 16 January the last time I actually did a proper climb, so dreading my first outing, if we ever get any decent weather that is. Good luck for next week! Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
the forecast is very good, Alan, according to my weather app. we've got 3 days of hiking available and the priority is Snowdon, but I fancy Moel Siabod and an easy route up Tryfan too so if all goes to plan we'll have a crack at all three!! I have a walk near Sligo coming live tomorrow, still to start the edit on the Mournes one - it was brutal. thx
Well done Alan on producing another lovely film. What is Beast’s make, is it the same as your old red car? Enjoyed the church and castle and could see that history would be your forte, you being quite old yourself 🤣 So you splashed out on a drone, looking forward to even more spectacular filming. Fish & chips looked delicious. Looking forward to the Ullswater Hotel review. Cheers Mike 👍
The red car was a Ford Puma Mike and as I have decided the new beast (I call all my cars The Beast), is (possibly) my last car, I went for the Toyota GR Yaris Sport, as it has a 10 year warranty with it, as long as you get it serviced ever year, which I always do. 'Looking quite old myself', well given I will be 70 next year, that is because I am old lol! Those fish n chips were the business - yum! Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Hi Alan, love these sort of videos with all the history fascinating, think i have seen this castle from the A66, lovely falls and you did get the drone then, no doubt there will be cracking views from the lakes but i tell you the steam trains make great subjects to follow, hope you are enjoying the Ullswater hotel cheers nigel
The hotel.......oh dear! I need some dry weather for the drone and still not had it up yet, fingers crossed we get some sun asap. I am the same Nigel driving passed Bowes every time I go to the lakes yet this was my first ever visit and it was amazing. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Hey Alan 😊 just been catching up on videos. It’s a lovely place isn’t it. Glad the rain held off, looking forward to seeing some drone footage. Fish and chips looked great, have you ever been to the pasta shop in Darlington. Expensive but all freshly made pasta and it’s great lol
Cannot believe that is the first time I have been there, especially as I drive passed it every time I go to the lakes lol. I can confirm those fish n chips were amazing, well worth the slight detour. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
I have those similar thoughts when ya standing somewhere like that wondering about all the history those walls have seen.. particularly when im in Glencoe you can feel the history and all the battles that must have taken place.. if only those hills could talk or had a gopro eh haha.. tek care lad looking forward to the next :)
I love anything to do with history, especially those old churches or castles, that go back hundreds of years. I love Glencoe and would love to spend more time up there, such am amazing place to visit. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Those stained glass windows were beautiful. Everything is so lush and green around the area. Thanks for sharing so much of the history.
You are so welcome and the church and windows were amazing, although, I got the shock of my life when the old clock came back to live to strike 12.00! Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
I am happy that Mrs Metalman is cleared. And it's not that hard to avoid gluten. Well worth if that mean better health.
Hope you have an awesome weekend together.
And I love old, historic places. Nothing directly beat that in modern time.
Plus I love sounds from water.
Here is no Spring signs yet. Hopefully we will get it soon.
Stay safe and cheers 💞
Thank you and we were both so relieved when all the tests came back and the none gluten diet was the only thing she had to worry about. We had a wonder Spring day yesterday in the sun but it is back to the mist and rain today :o(. Thanks so much for watching, cheers Alan
So much amazing history! I'd be finding myself lost in my imagination in these places. Indeed, my hands would be all over those walls...touching history!! A super visit for sure!! Awesome!!
I loved it there and I never bumped into one person all morning, a very well kept secret indeed lol. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
That is an awesome adventure. The church was beautiful. So awesome to see the ruins from long ago too. Crazy that they still remain today. So impressive and awesome to be there. Heck yeah. I love this kind of stuff. Have a great day.
There used to be a lot more of the castle but when you walk around the village of Bowes, all the houses are built with stone, so you can see when all the outer walls went lol. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Hi Alan, a lovely Church and so light inside. Love the stain glass windows. The sound of the clock ticking is something I love. Bowes Castle was stunning. Yes amazing that King John had been standing where you were. Shame it became into disrepair. It must have been very grande back in the day. So pleased Mrs Metalman has the all clear and hope you have had a wonderful weekend. Lovely views of the Castle. The river looked beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing. Take care x Julie and Tony x
Thanks so much fie watching and a wonderful comment, real nice of you. Only 40 minutes from home, yet the first time I have ever been there. Cheers Alan
Those were some really beautiful ruins of the castle! What a great place for photography! I wish we old had castles here in the United States. Thanks for showing us this, Alan!
We sure are blessed, especially in the North of England with so many castles, some ruined, so still in amazing condition, either one of them always blows my mind. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Incredible old castle. Very nice spot.
Only 30 miles from home, yet the first time I had been, still unsure why, as it was great. Appreciate you stopping by, cheers Alan
🏰 Bowes Castle and Mill Gill Force are truly breathtaking! 🌿 Such a gem to discover. 💫 Can't wait to explore more! 🌄 Thanks for sharing this amazing experience! 📸
Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to leave a comment, real good of you and very much appreciated, cheers Alan
Hi Alan- Great to visit the old church with you! So nice that it is open to the public to stop in, look around and have a few moments. It’s a wonderful old building with a great outside too. I loved seeing around the old castle ruins too, and hearing about the history, defensive importance, and who visited there. The walls are so thick! You’re right, once you’re there walking around and seeing the location in the landscape, history really starts to come alive and make more sense. So thankful to hear Mrs. Metalman is doing well and has been cleared. Hope you both have a lovely weekend away! 😄👍👍🌷💕
Thanks very much for watching and your lovely comment. A really enjoyable morning spend there and nice and local too, only 30 minutes from home, I drive passed it every time I go to the Lake District, yet this was my first visit - unbelievable! History always fascinates me and when you can actually go there, see it and touch it, always blows my mind, cheers Alan
Hi Mr and Mrs Metalmen. Thanks for taking us along in this old historic church. The sorroundings are well kept.The stream is quiet strong. Its nice to see new signs of spring.Yummy food if course.
Thanks very much for watching and it was a real nice morning out, really enjoyed it and the food at the end was so nice! Cheers Alan
Fantastic work Alan, you found such a beautiful and picturesque place! Outstanding architecture 👏👏
Real good of you to stop by and I enjoyed a really good morning out there, only me there as well, so nice and quiet. Cheers Alan
Great upload Alan - always enjoy seeing castles like 84 with a full view as always
Thanks for the visit, real good of you :o)
0:40 Right by the MUSTARD TRUCK !!!!! ........ 1:30 That look's lovely ...... 3:15 Magnificent ...... 10:50 Great idea ...... 11:20 BOY oh BOY !!!!!
I love anything to do with history but still puzzled that this was my first ever visit there, despite it only being 30 minutes away from home. I can confirm those fish n chips were amazing! Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Good morning Alan
I agree that it is pleasure taking advantage of your lens to explore inside of the church. I always like specious high vaulted ceiling and of course the stained glass windows that flatter my eyes by the natural sunlight. I am speechless to learn about this old clock 1:56 it is not like an old Grandfather's Clock we see in the US...I assume the sound of the beats suggest it is still working. I am grateful to learn this ruin, Bowes Castle, still stands proudly and its bitter history. That makes me ponder how young country the America is. OMGoodness, I thank you for your time-consuming history research and wow your memories...you document it all straight at your camera right at site. I send my standing ovation to you, Alan.
Outstanding work and I thank YOU.
I hope Mrs. Metalman does not have any spring allergy...I did not have any, but I seem to develop allergy, dry and watery eyes,,itching...haha awful.
Oh that clock is still working alright, it gave me the shock of my life when it sprang into action and started to chime 12.00 - yikes! Pollen and dust affect her breathing which is why she cannot climb anymore, which is such a shame, as I used to so enjoy us climbing together when she was younger. Appreciate you stopping by, cheers Alan
Your visit to Bowes Castle and Mill Gill Force was truly superb!
Thanks very much for watching and talking the time to leave a comment, real good of you and very much appreciated, cheers Alan
Hi Alan that 12th century St Giles church was really lovely, we do love visiting old churches and seeing stained glass windows and wow the clock was old!
That's a beautiful area and good to see the castle ruins near the Roman road, definitely a very strategic place for the Roman fort they had there. Agree with you about actually being at these historic sites, amazing. Loved the rushing river 😃That's great that you have got a drone, will be good to see the footage 🙂
Hope Mrs M is OK and gets sorted on the gluten free diet 🙏
This was great and the fish and chips looked great too. Hope youre having a good weekend away 😃👍~ Anna
We both love an old church and so that that it was left open so people could visit. Those windows always fascinate me, the detail and the beauty of them always blow my mind but that clock gave me the shock of my life when it sprang into action and started to chime 12 o clock lol! Thanks so much for watching, cheers Alan
Such a nice tour.😊😊😊
Thanks very much for watching, appreciate you taking the time, cheers Alan
A wonderful look at a fantastic church, a tour and history of the castle. I would have loved to have visited there myself.. Congrats on getting your drone.. Ah I do love signs of spring..
We need more than a sign Max, this winter seems to have gone on for ever (despite me saying ever winter) but fair play we had a wonderful day yesterday but it did not last long . Appreciate you stopping by, cheer Alan
Stunning Structure and History great upload 👍
Glad you enjoyed it and real good of you to watch and take the time to comment, appreciate it, cheers Alan
Free car park, loving it already! Splendid Church, I love that so many are still open! A66 my favourite road! Clever Romans. Lovely retelling of the history. Amazing that it’s free to look around. Really sorry about Mrs Metalmans diet, look forward to the Ullswater Hotel Review! Yay, look forward to seeing your drone footage! Great walk for the family this one. Great falls and fish and chips to boot! 👍
Nice morning out and those fish n chips were a real nice end to the morning. The Ullswater Inn... Oh dear! Appreciate you stopping by, cheers Alan
Hi Alan. This time you took us a little...it's a little to say a little...into the past and showed us the really imposing ruins of the castle. As you say, it's exciting to stand in a place where history was made and touch the walls. We hope you enjoyed the fish and chips. Cheers. 👍👍 Sretana and Zac. 🍻
Oh those fish n chips were amazing and the perfect end to a very nice morning out. Appreciate you stopping by, cheers Alan
Really interesting tour and history of the castle Alan, love anything like that. Hope Mrs Metalman gets well soon! I'm sure she will appreciate the time away! Fish n chips looked EPIC!!! 😀
Glad you enjoyed it and me too, I love anything with a history and when you get there and can touch it, it always blows my mind. The weather was great over the lakes but the hotel 'oh dear', despite it just having reopened after a multi million pound refurbishment! Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Great watch Alan. Amazing footage of the castle. Can't wait for seeing the new drone being out to use. Looking forward to the Glenridding video 🙌👍
haha, yes me too, not had it in the air yet the weather had been wet and it needs to fly in dry conditions, so I am watching the weather every day. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Hi Alan, I enjoyed seeing the countryside and church, and hearing the history. Very interesting! Thank you.
Hi Jenny, so nice to hear from you again but it is such a shame you do not post any videos anymore, as I really used to enjoy them. Appreciate you stopping by and a real nice morning out, only 30 minutes away from home, jet this was my first ever visit. Take care, cheers Alan
It's hard to believe structures that old are still around. Love that this place is being preserved! Happy to hear that Mrs. Metalman is well. Gluten Free isn't fun, but probably the best outcome compared with other possibilities!
That was our thoughts exactly, we were both dreading something a lot worse, so so grateful that was not the case. Real good of you to stop by, cheers Alan
What a beautiful church, Alan! And that castle. Wow! Loved all the history you shared. So very interesting. It definitely means a lot to be there and actually touch the walls. Thanks for sharing! Have a great day! 😊
Real good of you to stop by and a nice local walk for me, only 30 minutes from home, yet the first time I have ever visited, I should have came years ago, cheers Alan
I loved the history lesson and the magnificent architecture around your country. The church was very unique and special that it’s still being used for worship. Thanks for sharing the video. Great job. Hoping to see you out and about again as Spring is arriving in my area of America too.
Yes that church is still in use today and the history of it is amazing, as were the stained glass windows, always a pleasure to see them in a church. A real nice morning out exploring a nice local area for me. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
3 locations in one video, nice one Alan. When the weather is a bit warmer I do think I'm going to have to get out with the camera and photograph all these water falls in the Teesdale area, Mill Gill Falls just got added to the list. Bowes Castle, again worth a visit too and nice village church. Being Gluten Free is more an inconvenience that anything, my two stepsons (Fenn who you have already met) were diagnosed in the last two years. I hope Mrs Metalman didn't see those Fish & Chips, although if you go to Bells in Durham (or Seaham, I think they have a couple of other shops too) they do Gluten Free Fish & chips. Andy.
Oh nice one Andy I will tell Mrs Metalman about that as the main thing she said she would miss is fish n chips, especially Whitby fish n chips too. First ever visit here, despite it only being 30 minutes away from home, we are spoilt for choice here. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Wow, such a historical place....if those walk could talk LOL....That was pretty enjoyable trip Alan! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Glad you enjoyed it, I sure did, especially as it was my first visit and it was nice and local as well, only 30 miles from home. Appreciate you stopping by, cheers Alan
Thank you too, take care..@@AlanMETALMAN
We love a bit of history too, it's always amazing to think what places like this would have been like in the past, if only walls could talk! 🏰. Glad to hear Mrs metalman is on the mend, lots of gluten free options around these days so hopefully won't be too much of a shock to the system🤞. Ooh we will look forward to some future drone shots of lovely Lakeland and beyond😊👍. Thanks again for the tour around, we really enjoyed it.
Have a great week
Shell and Pete 😊👊👍
Glad you enjoyed it and real nice of you to watch. Waiting for some nice dry weather to fly the drone but been in short supply lately unfortunately. Real pleased it was not a lot worse for Mrs Metalman, been a real worrying couple of months to be honest. Have a great weekend, cheers Alan
What a beautiful little church and so old! I also like the castle. I love history as well and it's sure crazy to think that kings were there before you!
It would be great if walls could talk, I agree!
All the best! Kaat
Such a lovely place to visit and only 30 minutes from home, yet this was my first ever visit. Nice and quiet as well, I was there about 3 hours and never saw one other person. Thanks so much for watching, cheers Alan
A free car park and the sun beginning to peek out! What a great start! The stained glass in the church was fabulous. I enjoyed your tour of the castle and your interesting narration. Oh yes, "if walls could talk". The surrounding countryside was very picturesque and lovely to see that Spring was on its way. Ooh, fish and chips...yum! Btw, we're glad to hear Mrs Metalman is ok and we're looking forward to watching your review of the hotel you'll be staying in ❤❤
The review will be worth watching, I always try and be as positive as possible but despite it just having reopened after a multi million pound refurbishment - oh dear! Thanks so much for watching and your kind words regarding Mrs Metalman, cheers Alan
Absolutely loved exploring Bowes Castle with you! What a fascinating place steeped in history🏰 Can't wait to see the drone footage! 🚁
Glad you enjoyed it and thank you so much for watching, real good of you. Just need some nice dry weather to get out with the drone, cheers Alan
Lovely stuff Alan mate. Bowes Castle is steeped in history. I’m with you about standing in the same place as some incredible figures in history.
Very good news about Mrs M ❤️.
Ha joining the drone club. You’ll love it. A lot of fun. I just don’t fly mine enough.
Mill Gill Force is stunning and the first signs of Soring wonderful aren’t they.
Them Fish and Chips 😳😳😍😍
Have a good week mate.
Cannot wait to get out with the drone, just need a dry day, it's been miserable here lately and the rest of the week is not much better. Nice to see the first signs of Spring but I want the full Monty not just a sign lol. Appreciate you watching, cheers Alan
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Great video my friend
Thanks for the visit John, good of you to take the time to watch, cheers Alan
Wow! I absolutely love this ruins! I absolutely love history and traveling around to see places like this! Touching the walls and feeling the experiences of those that can before us. I would love to visit here! The grounds are beautiful with those cobblestone fences and pretty creek. The food looks bomb too💜 cheers Alan, happy trails
I love any history, always blows my mind and this was such a good place to come and visit with the old church and castle, they were both awesome. I spend about 3 hours there and never saw a single person, so a very well kept secret there I think. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Great to see the church a castle in detail Alan , we passed through in September having had a pint in the local pub first . When we did our coast to coast cycle ride . Atb Dave
Funny enough Dave that was my first ever visit, despite it only being 30 minutes from home and me driving passed it every time I go to the lakes. Real nice place but man it was quiet, I was there a couple of hours and never saw one other person. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Lovely video Alan. Bowes is lovely. Done a few walks from there. Never been in the church. That was nice to see. Looks great.
I just cannot believe this was my first visit there, despite it being only 30 minutes from home and I drive passed it on the way to the lakes every time I go lol. A really enjoyable way to spend a morning! Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
So nice that church was open Alan it looks so beautiful :) Loved exploring with you in this part of the country :) awesome castle ruins. So glad we still have these amazing historical sites :)
Oh you are so right, they are so precious and the history of those places always blows my mind, I can never get enough of it. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Very interesting Alan, looks like it's worth a visit.
Funny thing is, this was my first visit, yet it is 30 minutes from home and I drive passed it every time I go to the Lakes lol! Good of you to stop by, cheers Alan
I travel that A66 so often on my way down to Lincolnshire (I dare say not as often as you on your way to Cumbia 😀) but never visited Bowes ! The church is beautiful and the castle ... Gosh what a lot if history it's seen & I agree its when you visit these places that they come alive in your imagination. Didn't realise that there is a fabulous waterfall there too, looks beautiful. Problem is I'm always in a hurry when going past here either to get to Lincolnshire or back home so now one day I'll try to take the time to explore a little. I'm a little behind with viewing this video but makes me realise how quickly the seasons change with sniwdrops gone and well into daffodils. I hope Mrs Metalman is feeling better & looking forward to your next trip away 🤗
I am exactly the same rushing passed Bowes on the way to the lakes and the same on the way back so nice to finally have a look and what a great place it was too. I was there almost 3 hours and never saw anyone else, it was totally deserted, which was nice but also a bit puzzling too. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Love a bit old ruins vlog alan good stuff and pleased you got ye drone at least you can get some veiws from above good stuff buddy that fish and chips looked well like 👍 👌🏽
Very true, they were superb and a nice end to a very good morning out. Cannot wait to get out with the drone but it does not like rain and we have been getting too much of that of late. Appreciate you watching, cheers Alan
Great history, Alan, in both the church and the castle. Stain glass windows always tell a great story. Sorry to hear about Linda's tests but Gluten free diets are very common and manageable. Glad you got the drone, should give you another dimension to your videos, and will show a new picture. I got a big walk in the Mournes done last week so it's off to Wales next Monday. Regards, Ashley
Wales sounds brilliant I just hope you get some good weather and a clear summit. It was the 16 January the last time I actually did a proper climb, so dreading my first outing, if we ever get any decent weather that is. Good luck for next week! Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
the forecast is very good, Alan, according to my weather app. we've got 3 days of hiking available and the priority is Snowdon, but I fancy Moel Siabod and an easy route up Tryfan too so if all goes to plan we'll have a crack at all three!! I have a walk near Sligo coming live tomorrow, still to start the edit on the Mournes one - it was brutal. thx
Great video 👍
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Thanks for the visit and real pleased you enjoyed it, very nice of you, cheers Alan
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Well done Alan on producing another lovely film. What is Beast’s make, is it the same as your old red car? Enjoyed the church and castle and could see that history would be your forte, you being quite old yourself 🤣 So you splashed out on a drone, looking forward to even more spectacular filming. Fish & chips looked delicious. Looking forward to the Ullswater Hotel review. Cheers Mike 👍
The red car was a Ford Puma Mike and as I have decided the new beast (I call all my cars The Beast), is (possibly) my last car, I went for the Toyota GR Yaris Sport, as it has a 10 year warranty with it, as long as you get it serviced ever year, which I always do. 'Looking quite old myself', well given I will be 70 next year, that is because I am old lol! Those fish n chips were the business - yum! Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Hi Alan, love these sort of videos with all the history fascinating, think i have seen this castle from the A66, lovely falls and you did get the drone then, no doubt there will be cracking views from the lakes but i tell you the steam trains make great subjects to follow, hope you are enjoying the Ullswater hotel cheers nigel
The hotel.......oh dear! I need some dry weather for the drone and still not had it up yet, fingers crossed we get some sun asap. I am the same Nigel driving passed Bowes every time I go to the lakes yet this was my first ever visit and it was amazing. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Hey Alan 😊 just been catching up on videos. It’s a lovely place isn’t it. Glad the rain held off, looking forward to seeing some drone footage. Fish and chips looked great, have you ever been to the pasta shop in Darlington. Expensive but all freshly made pasta and it’s great lol
Cannot believe that is the first time I have been there, especially as I drive passed it every time I go to the lakes lol. I can confirm those fish n chips were amazing, well worth the slight detour. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
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Thanks very much for watching and taking the time to leave a comment, very much appreciated, cheers Alan
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I have those similar thoughts when ya standing somewhere like that wondering about all the history those walls have seen.. particularly when im in Glencoe you can feel the history and all the battles that must have taken place.. if only those hills could talk or had a gopro eh haha.. tek care lad looking forward to the next :)
I love anything to do with history, especially those old churches or castles, that go back hundreds of years. I love Glencoe and would love to spend more time up there, such am amazing place to visit. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan