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Hello Mark. I was so pleased to read how seeing my video helps you keep in touch with places you can't get to. I also know Chadderton area. I hope we can walk in similar places.

Hi Chris. Hope you got that tooth extraction problem sorted, and pending holidays to look forward if not already on it. This walk was on a day when summer suddenly arrived. Hence starting out with warm clothes, then taking coats off to cool down. We are both ok. best wishes to you and family. S

Hi Patrick. I knew you had filmed Holme Valley in the past. I think Underhill got a reputation for its' environmental friendly structure, but glad you agreed about climbing stiles for short legs. I wasn't expecting the latch to drop off when I opened that gate, so thought amusing to keep in my film. It was quite a contemporary piece of music I used so Im relieved it found favour with a few viewers. Once again thanks for dropping by with comments. All the best

I find it rewarding that folk are checking up routes on maps to see the locality. I thought you lived nearer to Bury or Rivington than Holme Valley. Having said that its interesting how certain localities are popular with viewers. I have passed on your theory about buckets on sheep's head to Michael. Feel sorry for them though, but had another chuckle about your google theory on reasons for sheep bucket attires.☺ Thanks Steve for feedback. All the best to you both.🙂

@@CountrysideWalkingYes I do live near Bury but it's an easy journey to these outer areas from here. Enjoying walking around Calderdale at the moment.

@@lancsway Nice when you can access places locally. Calderdale popular with us too for walking.

That's good to read Brian. We were pleasantly surprised how popular this walk was with viewers. Michael had often seen the Oldham Hill driving down towards Royton, so we checked it out. Thanks for comments.

Hello. Thanks for enquiry. I have asked Michael and he says he doesn't know the answer. The National Trust covers lots of places. Maybe check up on line Jennifer. Cheers

@@CountrysideWalking It’s a walk I’ve been wanting to do, which I found on the National trust website, I was just wondering if you had done the complete route or joined at a different part section. Etc - thanks anyway

@@Jenniferharv1 We did our own route so not sure whether or not its the same as National Trust. I think the map route directions were given in my film on Holmcome Moors. It's at 10.19 - 10.22 on the bottom timeline bar.

Hello Chris. What a lovely message about outrwalk. So pleased you noticed so much going on with our walks. I will have a look as don't remembering seeing a water bottle at the start. I expect you notice how easily we get distracted on walks, or rather I like to capture those spontaneous moments. My goodness you do live a long way off from walk routes. Is there nothing where you live in Stafford ? Really glad you liked the music too. I sometimes can't keep up with videos and music but somehow manage to make it. Really enjoyed reading your comments Chris. All the best.

​@@CountrysideWalking yes, the item was hanging off the sign at the very start, just before Michael talks about the hike. It is quite flat or undulating around where I live. The D-Day Challenge Hikes I did were the only local ones. I specifically wanted to hike them but sadly they did not perform well on this platform. People seem to love the Peaks and the Lakes more, whereas I like to watch hikes by people I like. You and Michael for instance. You could hike anywhere in the country and I know it will be really interesting video. So I follow the person, rather than the places, if that makes sense? But I'm normally a few days late watching as I like to watch a video twice and absorb the hike, look at the map, so I can follow in my mind where you are and the terrain. Thanks again for sharing Shanita.

@@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling Seen it! Must have missed it when filming! it was only a second in shot though. What lovely comments Chris. Hope maps and SO routes help with orientations. Thanks so much Chris.

Hi Ken. Thanks for watching and commentating.

If it's mark Collier8935 I've found the right video. Lovely area. I remember an idyllic week many many years ago touring the area in a horse-drawn gypsy style caravan with three friends I'd shared digs with.

​​​@@michaeldenham9681sounds wonderful!! I bet you had an adventure, with a horse drawn gypsy caravan yes you saw the right vid under mark collier x! It was near to Elam valley in Wales.

Hello Anna. I have often looked at your channel before, so its nice to know you have now a video. Wales is such a lovely place to visit. I will have a look on Mark's channel. Thanks for letting me know.

Hi Anna. Just watched the Little Pudding Cottage. Its lovely to watch, and the scenery looked idillic on a sunny days . I found the link to Mark's channel and sharing it here for others to see. czcams.com/video/VlGMJ1PYwDA/video.htmlfeature=shared

​​​@@CountrysideWalking thanks so much! It was a holiday i will never forget! I was suffering muscle pains in my side before i went, when i was there and when we came back they were gone ! Due to pure relaxation i guess !!

Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for watching.

Yes Chris. I felt the Stiperstones were quite a hostile environment. If spending a few days there might get a better ideas of alternative camping opportunities. I noticed less harsh terrain in the opposite direction from The Bog. Having said that due to lateness of the day, we didn't do the whole of the ridge so not sure if terrain improved further ahead - but somehow doubt it.

Thanks for your kind comments Chris.It was a bitterly cold day and not long ago either. I wondered if anyone would pick up on that sign post in the middle of a field. Can't think of the logic behind it. Usually signpost directions are at junction of paths! Thanks for your continued support.

Hi Steve and Karen. Reassuring reading your comments about the eerie sensations up on the Stiperstones. It was such an isolated desolate place, almost alien to me, and bitterly cold that day too.

Thanks Patrick for comments. Glad it amused you about the invite to attempt that trig point. We stumbled on the Stiperstones Ridge by visiting The Bog where it was advertised. Pleased you noticed my music too. 'Another Dimension' composed to reflect the eerie/mystical mood of the terrain. It was quite a novelty experience for me.

Shropshire/Church Stretton is indeed an area full of places to visit. We discovered the Bog Visitors Centre by accident, also shuttle buses run between various places in Shropshire. Hope it encourages your visit. As for Michael's show of rock climbing exhibitions, you can tell I am not as enthusiastic. I am so glad you noticed my music too 'Another Dimension'. It was experiental music with synth effects to reflect the feeling of wildness and eeriness around me.

Hello Beyonce. Thanks for your kind message. It was good to read your thoughts on nature, architecture and history. The past does remain as you say today.

Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching.

Thanks so much Brian. It's so nice to share our experiences and the joy of being out in those kind of landscapes.

Never mind about cheating to the Pole Bank trig point. I suppose you can always return and take on the actual climb up. Don't think you'd have any problems there, Chris. All the best to you and family. Shanita

Hi Chris. That first part was challenging. I suppose it's easier when younger managing tougher terrain. At least it became easier once higher up. Thanks for watching.

Hi Margaret. Saw your comments from our walk to Grains Bar. We did this quite a while ago hence not seeing your message before. It's easy to miss local places as potential walking areas. We never seem to run out of ideas for places, or rather Michael is the one to choose most areas. Hope you may have the chance to explore. Thanks for watching.

HiPatrick. Thanks so much for watching and commentating. We certainly liked Shropshire for its variety of walking opportunities. It was a lovely area to have a holiday too, but the Long Mynd track we followed exceeded all expectations, especially the beauty of the last bit. Thanks for noticing my music 'After Sunset' too. I really enjoy experimenting with different style/moods of music.🙂

Have you both been to this area? Shropshire is ideal for walks and very popular with hikers. It was rewarding to see the wild ponies in the end. A day to remember for me. Thanks Steven. All the best.🙂

@@CountrysideWalking Hi Shanita...we have stayed in Church stretton a couple of times, doing a few walks around that area.

Hi Ken. I think it would be your kind of walk, which can be extended or shortened, but the views were fabulous.

Hi Yasmin. Thanks for stopping by. Yes it was a great walk in terms of hills and views which was enjoyed by us both. 🙂

You're not on your own Steve about reluctant legs!👩‍🦯 It was a lot easier 10 years ago! but a walk to remember for our experiences during that day. It took us longer than most walkers. Probably about 6 hours but prolonged by rocky terrain. As always nice to see your comments Steve. All the best to you both.

It's a pleasure to share. Thank you.

It was stunning scenery. Somewhere not to be forgotten.

That's so nice to read your comments. Even though we didn't make the full round trip. Welcome as a new subscriber. Cheers.

That's nice to know Chris. It always good getting to visit new areas to see what's around. I found Shropshire particularly attractive in terms of landscape and opportunities for great hikes. All the best, Shanita

Had a chuckle at your comment being on the edge of your seat for the trapped lamb, also mentioning music as a Caer Caradoc theme. Good idea Patrick 😊😄. I would recommend any walker exploring Shropshire for magnificent walking scenes. Despite a week of severe gales, we managed 3 walks including The Long Mynd which I did with a walking group many years ago. They will be due up next. That lamb must have got out because it wasn't there when returning.

Yes. It was worse than what it looked in film. Depends on the direction of wind too. This was side on with steep drops on other side. I didn't know about the ages of rocks either so not alone with that one. Cheers all best for weekend. (ps I hope quality of this video is OK. I've notice youtube changing resolutions down to a low one and had to increase via settings quality under the video screen. Curious to know if you noticed this too. Cheers)

@@CountrysideWalking it came out perfectly Shanita, no issues this end.

@@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling Thanks so much for responding. This morning, couldn't believe my film resolution reduced to 350 when filmed at 1080. Managed to correct via settings and quality. Weird ! but thanks again.

Hope you enjoy your pending holiday in Elan Valley South Wales. lovely places to visit in Wales. Yes made it back safely once in the lower valleys. I think the lamb did get re-united as it wasn't there on our return. So all sorted. Thanks Anna.

Lovely walk but looked a bit blustery .

@@MrJud62 It certainly was blustering Ken, more like gales. Nice area to be in though. All best🙂

Pleased you found my films enjoyable. Thanks so much for subscribing too. Appreciated.🙂

Is the GPS for navigating a route as when walking? Michael has a Garmin GPS. Very expensive. What a compliment to check my music out on Bandcamp. Been with them for years but never seem to get far with it. Convenient if someone wishes to hear the whole track, and also a home for my music. Thanks for looking in.

Thanks for comments and watching.

Much appreciated. Thanks.

Hi Irshadoldham. Thanks for your comments and watching.

That's amazing what a coincidence. Must bring back memories for you.🙂

Really appreciate your comments on my music and walk. Many thanks Ken.

Hi Chris. We didn't know about the Two Lads until a dog walker mentioned it to us when asking about route. Then another walker kindly walked with us to find it. Never know what to expect on a walk. Can't remember if we have walked the Cragg Vale area. So nice to read your comments Chris. Cheers. All the best.

That's good to know because I often feel we don't walk as far as other walkers. But always like the routes we do anyway. Thanks for that Mussie.

@@CountrysideWalking Don't worry, we're not what I would call 'real' walkers - too many painful bits to go long distances! A couple of miles is doable though. 😀😀

Thanks for watching and commentatingAndree. Glad you enjoyed. 🙂

Thanks Steve. Glad you like the areas we choose. Mainly Michael's idea but sometimes it's me. Have been interested in the Smithills country park, but the added bit of The Two Lads was accidentally.

Hi Anna. I had a feeling this area was not far from yourself. I would like to return to visit Smithills Hall for a socially outing and get photos too. I know there is another starting point further down the lane we parked off. (I think that was Mossback park). It was nice to be joined by a local Bolton lad who pointed out Blackpool and other areas on the horizon. Glad you enjoyed Anna. As always thanks for your support x🙂

The main reason for having a GPS device for me, is that it gives an OS grid reference wherever you are. If ever you were in trouble in the wilds that would come in very useful.

That sounds good, I can get disorientated very easily.

The GPS navigation belongs to Michael. So top notch stuff there! Yes it was a natural part of conversation mentioning your name and video of the area. (I will put a link up to your page in blog above.) You are right about the friendliness of other walkers, even the dog walker helping us out. We didn't know about the Two Lads until she mentioned it.

Thanks so much for adding a link Shanita & Michael, so nice to have got to know you both sharing our local walking routes.

@@lancsway No probs Steve. Seemed appropriate with Michael mentioning your name on our walk.

How nice Patrick taking trouble to respond whilst away. Hope having a good break and look forward to staying in touch when returning.🙂🙂Apologies for poor quality of film not realising on a lower resolution than normal.

@@CountrysideWalking I must admit Shanita that I didn't notice any drop in quality watching this on my 43 inch Samsung TV. Hope you didn't lose your sandwich in the wind when you sat on that boulder, a better place to have your lunch though than that rather flattened picnic table and bench earlier! 😂 That was a good walk up towards Winter Hill. Went there myself back in 2016, but walked from Rivington Pike. Nice to hear "Autumn Nights" again, remember that from some of your previous films. Although it sounded in places like a new arrangement? All the best 👍

@@solitaryrambler That's a big viewing of 43 inches Patrick. I was trying a new Sony camcorder HDR-CX625 as the one you recommended earlier, no longer available . I only noticed poor results when someone complained film not my usual high quality. (Now changed to higher resolution). I don't recall playing Autumn Nights before. As far as aware its original music, unless it's the opening guitar loop although I usually mention if its a variation - but not to worry. Thanks so much for your loyalty and support.😊🎼 Hope now fully recovered from your recent heath ordeals. 🤕👍

Always enjoy sharing our experiences. Thanks for watching.🙂