Somerset Spring Wetland Walk- CHILCOMBE BOTTOM, BATH May 2024

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  • čas přidán 6. 09. 2024
  • Writer/Bookseller Steve Andrews takes you on a sunny morning walk to a former reservoir in Bath, Somerset, that was restored into a widlife westland in the mid 1990s.
    Music: Simon Hemmings (C)

Komentáře • 33

  • @nonautomaton6230
    @nonautomaton6230 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Wonderful video, mother nature in all her finery.

  • @LiminalSpaces03
    @LiminalSpaces03 Před 3 měsíci +2

    These videos are incredible! I hope way more people subscribe!

  • @SimonD-xv1tp
    @SimonD-xv1tp Před 3 měsíci +1

    Stunning. Love Somerset in the summer.

    • @WalkingBooksellerOriginal
      @WalkingBooksellerOriginal  Před 3 měsíci

      Many thanks. Do watch the Out & About videos on my other channel if you're not already subscribed there- Outlaw Bookseller.

  • @SFVintageCollector
    @SFVintageCollector Před 3 měsíci +1

    Very relaxing and enjoyable thanks for sharing Steve what a back drop for a video - lovely part of the world.

  • @salty-walt
    @salty-walt Před 3 měsíci +1

    Grew up surrounded by wetlands, this was quite homey. Lovely.

  • @nathanhicks1781
    @nathanhicks1781 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Love the vibe Steve - and the sounds of wildlife 🤩

  • @janeturner5169
    @janeturner5169 Před 3 měsíci +2

    I really enjoyed this and I liked the balance of voice over and background sound

  • @athoszubiaur2144
    @athoszubiaur2144 Před 3 měsíci +1

    what a lovely walk! thanks for sharing. i thought it was just about perfect with a little bit of talking and a little bit of silence. looking forward to more. cheers

  • @vintagesf
    @vintagesf Před 3 měsíci +2

    I really enjoy the birdsong and the sound of your footsteps. The sound of the wind and the babbling of water. I prefer just a little bit of voice over with minimal music. This video is just about right!

  • @mickywoods
    @mickywoods Před 3 měsíci +2

    Away with the fairies! I really enjoyed this - I think that you have just the right amount of spoken commentary - for somebody like me, stuck in run down South East london - it is a pleasure too watch - thanks

    • @WalkingBooksellerOriginal
      @WalkingBooksellerOriginal  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Thanks a lot! Hope you click the link and watch some of the out and about stuff on my other channel, Outlaw Bookseller.

  • @erikpaterson1404
    @erikpaterson1404 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Absolutely gorgeous. September will be the time for me... a prolific young musician that goes by the name of Ryan Adams is going to be playing at the forum in Bath on 17/09

  • @wemailbill2
    @wemailbill2 Před 3 měsíci +2

    This channel is fantastic. It makes me feel as though I’ve actually visited this idyllic place though I’d never heard of it before. I think the balance between music, ambient sound and commentary was perfect. I’ll be watching.

    • @WalkingBooksellerOriginal
      @WalkingBooksellerOriginal  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Many thanks. Do watch the Out & About videos on my other channel if you're not already subscribed there- Outlaw Bookseller.

    • @wemailbill2
      @wemailbill2 Před 3 měsíci

      @@WalkingBooksellerOriginal I am subscribed to both channels. I have always enjoyed watching the out and about stuff as well as the literary stuff.

  • @leakybootpress9699
    @leakybootpress9699 Před 3 měsíci +1

    A delightful video, thanks Steve. Chilcombe Bottom is one of those English place names I love, along with Toller Porcorum, Piddletrenthide and Tolpuddle in your neck of the woods, and Land of Nod and Wetwang near where I live now.
    I'm sorry the bookstore wasn't up to scratch!

    • @WalkingBooksellerOriginal
      @WalkingBooksellerOriginal  Před 3 měsíci

      Thanks James- I am piling up stuff to sell for my next Hay trip (I sell more than I buy there now, unsurprisingly) but I'm going to drop some titles into that little box to try and spice it up a bit for any reasonably literate inhabitants...

  • @erikpaterson1404
    @erikpaterson1404 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I don't mind the live voice with the background sounds.. no music.. I think that will take away from the spontaneity of the walk.. idk.. just some thoughts..

  • @CliveSnowden-fx8fp
    @CliveSnowden-fx8fp Před 3 měsíci +2

    Wonderful. The balance here between voice-over and simply wandering in silence is just right (although I certainly wouldn't mind if there was more commentary). The birdsong and natural ambience is calming and reminded me of sitting in my late Mum's garden in England during the first lockdown in 2020. So peaceful. Many thanks, Steve, as always.

    • @WalkingBooksellerOriginal
      @WalkingBooksellerOriginal  Před 3 měsíci +1

      There will be more commentary on some videos than others, I just didn't have much to say on this one, as I always find this area calms me down. Glad you liked it, Clive.

  • @Elvraie
    @Elvraie Před 3 měsíci +2

    Very beautiful and serene. I don't mind a little bit of talking or music. Looking forward for the next video. Have a great week.

  • @GrumpyScotsman
    @GrumpyScotsman Před 3 měsíci +3

    I miss taking long walks in the countryside, but I can barely walk before needing to rest these days. The scenery is great for clearing the mind. Thank you for sharing.

  • @strelnikoff1632
    @strelnikoff1632 Před 3 měsíci +3

    long live the Walking Bookseller!

  • @erikpaterson1404
    @erikpaterson1404 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Loved this video. What beauty.

  • @waltera13
    @waltera13 Před 3 měsíci +1

    This was a wonderful balance. I love the immersive back to nature feel of your walks, but the synth music always pulls me right out of it. (Obviously I have a LOT less BBC conditioning to endure synth in period pieces.) This was calm and relaxing throughout, and the music never jarring. There's time's I missed having *some* explanation/history of what we were seeing being spoken at me, but having the scopophilic satisfaction outweighed it.
    And of course, what I like is less important than fulfilling your vision.
    Glad it wasn't people filled.
    Great timing!

  • @comicbookcrazy
    @comicbookcrazy Před 3 měsíci +1

    An absolutely lovely video, Steve! England is so beautiful. I'm going to make it over there one day. This channel is going to be a winner.

  • @stefangieck2914
    @stefangieck2914 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Feel strangely attracted to these walking videos. Walking is important for thinking. Wonder if you're into Thomas Bernhard. As for the style of these videos, one important aspect is actually the sound of your voice.