Historic English county top...No 9..Rutland, Cold Overton park.
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- Опубліковано 16 вер 2024
- Time to nip up another old County top, this week we chose the 646ft summit of Rutland, Cold Overton park, We did a 7.5 mile circuit from Oakham, not expecting much but it turned out to be one of the best so far..
Rutland, archaically Rutlandshire, is a county in the East Midlands of England. It borders Leicestershire to the north and west, Lincolnshire to the north-east, and Northamptonshire to the south-west. Oakham is the largest town.
The geography of Rutland is characterised by low, rolling hills, the highest of which is a 646 ft point in Cold Overton Park. In the 1970s a large artificial reservoir, Rutland Water, was created in the centre of the county. It is now a nature reserve, serving as an overwintering site for wildfowl and a breeding site for ospreys. The older buildings in the county are built from local limestone or ironstone, and many have roofs of Collyweston stone slate or thatch.
We started the walk in the county town of Oakham, a town we would like to revisit sometime.Tourist attractions in Oakham include All Saints' Church and Oakham Castle. Another historic feature is the open-air market held in the town's market place every Wednesday and Saturday. Nearby is the Buttercross with an octagonal stone-slate roof and the wooden stocks - both Grade I listed buildings. In August 2023, it was announced that Oakham would be home to a memorial statue for the late Queen Elizabeth II.
Great horse video, thought I was watching “Horse & Hound”. So good to see Karen waiting obediently at the rail crossing and not chancing death by running across. The river Gwosh was truly magnificent but would have been better with the poem. Wonderful avoiding horse skills from Karen, you never, ever trust animals. Superb watching Karen negotiate the mud, extremely entertaining. Great County Top but would have been better if Karen had stood on top of it. Nice to see Karen getting the round in, there should be more women like Karen in this world. I’m giving this a resounding FIVE STARS ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Well done to you both.
Thanks Mike...The lady in front of me at the Railway crossing was not Karen, she was miles behind me as i had a burst of energy and left her behind gawping in shop windows...It was however Karen by the rear end of the Horse, very wary about walking behind Horses as we had a pony kick out at us once, bloody feisty little thing it was...And yes you were right, it was very nice to see Karen put her hand in her pocket and get the drinks in, something that very rarely happens....Thanks for the resounding 5 stars..
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I like countryside wonderful
Thank you very much
Another one done!! Great film and lovely area
Cheers Mate...i sure is a lovely area, our first visit to Oakham.
wonderful nature footage, thanks for sharing, merry Christmas
Thanks for dropping by for a look mate...appreciate that....Happy Christmas , my friend.
A beautiful walk, nice day for a hike. Thank you for sharing 👍
Thanks mate
Smashing bit of B Roll to get us started there Steven, really set the scene for this hike perfectly and the tone of the day ❤ Rutland, don’t think I’ve ever been so this is all new to me. Can make out the Water yes, wow, those clouds are moving fast, really is “blowy”. River Gwosh, great name, what a belter, its name does suggest we might be seeing a bigger river, one with gosh value! No poem Karen? 😂 well done John Clare, lovely words. Hanging on for dear life to traverse the mud, ah yes! A private land trig,is there any better? Beautiful trig, in lovely quality. Well done on ticking these nine off so quickly. Enjoyed every second of that, very relaxing!
Cheers folks...this was our first visit here and had no idea what to expect...we were well impressed, the villages some of the most beautiful we have seen anywhere, it's so laid back and sleepy, i could easily settle down there..i thought Karen was going to hit the roof when i told her the trig was on private land, but she took it in her stride...mind you she didn't hang about crossing the fence back to the public footpath...thanks.
@@atrampinthehills.841 she flew over that! Brilliant and yes the village you started in and the houses you passed through (some with thatched roofs) all looked delightful! Really lapping up every second of these videos, dying to get out there and be amongst nature again!
Fun adventure Karen and Steven! You survived the mud and climbing over all the gates! I’m happy to hear everyone is so friendly in the countryside!! It was fun to see the various horses on your adventure … some with riders and some pulling carts too! Good thing the one guarding the gate let you pass by! 😆😄🌟🌟👍👍 Cheers, Jen 🎄💚🎁❤
Thanks Jennifer...we had a lovely day out here, our first visit...i am sure it will not be the last
It’s not much fun trying to navigate through the mud this time of year! Enjoyed the scenery and meeting the horses along the way!
Thanks...yeah lot's of muddy everywhere at the moment, no avoiding it...Thanks for watching and commenting, appreciate it.
Thank you so much for taking us along on the so relaxing walking tour in Rutland. We are happy to see the lovely horses! Fully supported. 15:25
Glad you enjoyed it
Beautiful place
Thanks Naomi
Hi guys. Another nice hike. Uh, that was close with the hose. You never know what is horse thinking and how he would act but relaxing in the pub was a great end of hiking. Cheers. 🍻
Hi Sretana and Zak...yes you have to be a bit wary when walking behind horses...and yes...lovely to relax with a pint at the end of the walk.
A lovely stroll round Rutland.
I got all excited at the end when I saw that pub. I got even more excited when I saw you both go in and then you were at the bar. It ended far too suddenly as I wanted a run down on the beer and maybe a bit of poetry chucked in for good measure.
Too many horses and not enough beer.
Lovely to see Karen out.
ATB Steve and Karen 🥾🥾🐎🐎🍺🍺 ❤️👍
Thanks Wayne...it made a nice change, that's the beauty of walking these old county tops, visiting lots of places we have never been before.
I do not mind getting mud off my boots after a walk through a field it's a cow pats that bother me. Friendly looking horse but I would not have fancied walking directly behind him - yes, they do kick out. Lovely looking church and the village as well to be fair and even better getting a fly by of horses and traps! Well deserved pint I would say - Merry Christmas to you both, cheers Alan
Thanks Alan...always a bit wary of walking behind horses, they can be pretty unpredictable at times...Merry Christmas to yourself and Mrs Metalman..
This takes me back. The last time I was that way was 1979 when I was in the RAF. Spent a few weeks at RAF Cottesmore. Nice Trig and polite yokels. Thanks for sharing Steven.
Thanks Chris....this was our first visit to the Oakham area, although we did visit Rutland water years ago...i was really impressed with the area...thanks for the feedback mate.
Nice one, Steven, stunning area , no. 9 already
Thanks Rob...yeah storming through them
Greetings from California. Lovely adventure. Enjoyed your excursion. Happy Holidays. Full. 🙏❤🙏
Thanks....appreciate the comment as always
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Brilliant vid....9 WOW!!...So many horses and poetry...Loved the way Karen cleared that stile behind the horse quicker than any of the others🤣...seemed so strange to see a Trig almost on level terrain....The Movie sub title to this vid after seeing those Chariots is...Chariots of Steven and Karen on Fire...Great vid...Cheers Les.🙂👍
Cheers mate...thanks for the comment and the smile..
A very lovely day, walking amongst the horses. I think you should’ve definitely jumped up on that trig point. Lol.
Next time!
Loved this video guys & always good to see our Caren …not the highest you’ve done by far but a pretty village ..&I agree steven people are more friendlier in the countryside….thanks guys for great entertainment as usual xx
Thanks Ruth...yeah good to see Karen out again, some lovely pretty villages around those parts...glad you found it entertaining....thanks S and K.
wonderful trip and amazing natural view! Great hiking video!
Thanks for visiting
Thats a fine looking sunrise mate
Yeah....always a nice start to the day.
A nice way to end a good day. Looked cosy in there - just what you want after a muddy obstacle course. Happy Christmas.
Yes nice and cosy in the pub Michael, like you say, a nice way to finish a walk.
Beauteful English countryside, no snow there yet😊 wonderful to watch the horses. Wish you a Happy Christmas weekend 👍😊
No snow yet...some winters we don't get any, just wind and rain.
Have a great Christmas 🎄
You too !!
Absolutely gorgeous area and great people were friendly and the countryside was gorgeous. Beautiful horses. Really nice old buildings too. Wanted to say Merry Christmas happy holidays ❤
Thanks Nicole....hope you have a lovely Christmas.
This was a good and interesting top Steven
Not high but lovely walk
Excellent 👍
Best regards Simon
Have a great Christmas 🎄
Thanks Simon...yeah only a low hill but we both really enjoyed the day out....cheers mate.
Good to hear of the friendly folk steve - lifts your day up. A very rural walk this one - plenty of horses about. Is there a big gypsy tradition over in them parts. Whatever the trig was indeed in good nick. And with fairly decent views. Well, you're knocking em off and taking us to some intriguing places. Good going as always. Mark
Glad you could come along Mark.
Another fun hike!
The muddy bits looked like a bit of a challenge to get around, but Karen managed it😀
You certainly have a way with the horses 🐎 That one seemed to like you 😁
Steven, I hope that You and Karen and your family have a very Merry Christmas 🎁🎄🎅
Thanks Age...i must admit, i am rather fond of Horses, after Dogs they are mans best friend....hope you have a wonderful Christmas too mate.
Never been to Oakham or Rutland, looks lovely- I'll have to take a look one day. Plenty of horses about!
Thanks Carrie..yes it's well worth a look if you are ever in the area.
Hi both thats a really lovely place to wal , the countryside is stunning and that church on the hill was beautiful. The market must be good there too. Nice to see the race horses.
Have a great Christmas ! 🎄~ Anna
Thanks Anna...hope you have a lovely Christmas.
I know next to nothing about Rutland! It looked nice - the mellow stone of the older properties was lovely - a bit like north east Oxfordshire.
Well done. Breaking into double figures next time - good progress.
Thanks...it was our first visit here, so not knowing what to expect...we loved every second.
Rutland is up the road from me, a nice area to explore in the East Midlands. That pub at the end of your walk looked very cosy and snug.
Lovely little county isn't it ?...our first visit to Oakham and we thought it was wonderful
Happy days mate another one under the belt . Lovely scenery on a blustery day . Karen makes those stiles and gates look easy 😂
Happy Christmas Karen and Steve look forward to watching your videos next year 👍
Thanks Ian, hope you have a lovely Christmas.
Glad you had a break from the rain on this one!
Yippee !!!...hoping for more days like this.
I'm always amazed too how people are friendly saying hi when you're out in the country, but won't even make eye contact with you when they pass you in towns! 😆 Nice crisp sunny day you had there Steve, Rutland's quite an underrated little county really. Loved the horse with the long face 👍 Happy Christmas Steve and Karen 🎄⛄
Hi Patrick.Seasons greetings..yes we were not expecting much, but really enjoyed our day out in Rutland...Hope you are well...enjoy your Christmas break mate.
Hi Steve, ye nice county you can see osprey on Rutland water from April onwards and the Viking way finishes in Oakham love the thatched cottages, well enjoy Christmas and will look forward to more county tops in 2024 cheers nigel
Thanks Nigel...don't know much about Rutland but we were well impressed, the villages around the area were so beautiful...plan to go back again sometime.
You had me with the horse, you kept me with the cemetery...just a couple of my favourite things...I know, a little strange. lol Take good care and hope you both have a marvelously Merry Christmas and continued great adventures in 2024! Bruce and Otis
Thanks Bruce...like you i like to explore old Churchyards, always lots to see....cheers mate.
Nice one pal. Been there a time or two but not walking. My nans sister used too live there. It must be 30 years ago. I think I am due a revisit
Thanks Gavin...we enjoyed our day in Rutland, i am sure we will return again for another walk.
Nice one mate. Amazed that you managed to find a day without rain!!
Never visited Oakham but been to Rutland Water a lot for the Ospreys.
You’re right about “good mornings” it’s strange in our village if someone doesn’t mumble a greeting 😃
Lovely walk that one, this really is a great series. And a higher top than I would have imagined there.
A lot of horses about and those trap things were interesting!
And a perfect country pub to finish.
Have a brilliant Christmas you two 🎉🎉
Thanks Dave....this was our first visit to Oakham, turns out it's a beautiful little rural market town...we will be visiting the area again , that's for sure...cheers ...hope you both enjoy a nice relaxing Christmas.
@@atrampinthehills.841 worth going to see the Ospreys Steven. Good reserve there.
Another one ticked off the list Steve. Oakham looks very pretty indeed. Not the highest of tops but it looked a nice walk.
Thanks Andy...yes we were very impressed with Oakham...i would say the perfect little rural market town
I have done a few walks in the area, and the problem I found with it is lots of road walking between paths, but a nice area, glad to see the countryside as I have put my back out again so I can't get out still,I I havent forgot about getting out on a walk together but need to be on my feet first - Andy
Bloody hell...not the back again...Hopefully sometime next year we will be able to get out for a walk, maybe even a camp...get rested...see you soon.
@atrampinthehills.841 I have only managed to put 18 videos out this year, mainly from back and knee problems, have video'd more but even editing can be painful on the back sitting in a chair for times, but now getting some physio so should be back out soon
I hate crossing a muddy stream like that. Lol
Thanks John..plenty of mud around at the moment.
Hey you are a lot further south than usual. Still a couple of hours from my home ground though. Another good one and you were lucky with the dry weather too. So what's next? It would be nice if you give me the heads-up when you do the most southerly tops :) All the best wishes for your adventures in '24. Warren
Thanks Warren...i will definitely let you know when we come down to your neck of the woods...Rutland is not that far from ours really [ just over an hour ] down the A1.
Wow I feel like you are always having to climb over fences. Liked your quote you should have just taken credit for it we would have never known. That was neat is horses and carriages a regular thing in your area? So was it 7 and a half miles sounds perfect! Love ending a day with a proper pint those looked wonderful! Cheers!
Thanks folks...hope you have a nice Christmas.
Nah then, ey up me duck. Another ticked off me owd. Sure beats train spotting, lol. *This is just humour and not meant to offend anyone...
Anyroad, ay a good'un me owd cocka 👍🙂
Ha ha...love the humour...you are right of course.
Did you find the hidden garden?
No...i got stuck in a really comfy chair
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