If you are looking for places to visit in and around Lancashire, short or long walks, parks, museums and places of interest, there may be something on this channel. I try to add a little bit of history on most of the videos plus some backing tracks of my own music, that's my other hobby. Not professional videos by any means but I try to make them interesting.
Not really done much walking in the Northwich- area, so it's nice to see map routes for that area. I thought seeing your route on your mobile was interesting. Never known how mobile maps worked or if accurate or not. The Salt museum looked like a promising tourist place to visit for us. Thanks for sharing Steve.
Hi Shanita, it was a really interesting museum, shocked at how many disasters it caused. Would be nice if they could fix the interactive displays. Going to take a boat trip up and down the Anderton boat lift on our next visit to Northwich, it looks like fun.
Hi Michael, although a flat walk, the history makes it interesting. Next time I would like to do a circular along the river Weaver to the Anderton boat lift and then along the Trent & Mersey canal.
We lived near here for years before discovering these lodges, there is a swimming group frequent the middle lodge early mornings and in all weathers. Thanks for watching.
@@lancsway My parents lived in Ainsworth in their later years . I knew there was a swimming group in these days of Cold water swimming . I was "nesh " - if you are a Lancastrian you'll know what that means !
I lived in Norden in the 1950's and 60's on Woodhouse Lane. One of my summer holiday jobs was working in the bleach works just below Greenbooth. I spent much of my teenage years exploring Naden valley and climbing on the small quarries there. I remember the reservoir being built in the early sixties. Your film shows how lovely the valley still is. Thanks so much for sharing it.
Hi Steve & Jeannie. Have been to Moses Gate a few times, but didn't recognise all the places in your film. The aerial shots helped orientate the lay out of the park. Certainly a lot of history and information around the area. Lovely cinematic film shots accompanied by your usual proficient piano piece'Paul's Walk'. Incidentally, I notice below blog under Featured Places some google location pictures links. I was wondering how you inserted those photos? (Many thanks.)
Hi Shanita, I do like adding a few shots from above, although I now have the drone and three cameras so my back pack is a bit full, as usual, I'm getting carried away with technology. I didn't put in any Featured Places picture links, it must be RU-vid doing it. Looks like the summer is on its way out now and we've been so busy with other things, a lot of walking opportunities have been missed, oh well, c'est la vie.
Certainly a beautiful park. Love to see a plark being invested in and used . The friends of parks groups usually do a wonderful job maintaining,.volunteering and organising events. Lots of things to see and wonderful displays. I'm sure the terracing kept the calf muscles working. Bold venture park in Darwen is also very steep at the top end. Worth a visit if you haven't already 😊
Something about that park for me, so relaxing with great views, although you are right, the terracing can be a little tiring. Yes we did a walk through Bold Venture park and up to the tower, another tiring walk but worth it.
Ah know this area well. We often join the old canal from near Ringley bridge and walk along. Spent many times in the play area at Moses Gate too when my boys were younger. I remember the visitors centre being open but didn't know all it's history until now. The canal is also a great walk towards Bury, passing through Radcliffe and beyond to Elton reservoir. I think I need to revisit Moses Gate and try the circular you did on here . 😊😊
I enjoyed researching the history of this area, particularly what a busy hub Prestolee was. Moses Gate visitor centre is currently an on going project to reopen including a cafe, looking forward to that.
So many variations to walks in the Croal/Irwell valleys, and all so lovely. Pity the visitor centre had to close; looks so sad now. You had a fine day for your walk Steve.
Hi Michael, I remember watching a video you did in that area. It would be great if the hall could be used again and I know that is a current project. Replacing the 6 locks sounds like a big project.
Well I never this was so close to where I live. Loving the warning signs for the geese. Should have these fitted in Lower Broughton, Salford and just as you come off the Mancunian onto Regent Road.
An English Country Garden I recognised as your soundtrack. Really liked the jazzy feel to your piano piece. "Beyond the Horizon". So pleasant to hear. Excellent views in your film Steve. We visited Castle Hill but not been to Beaumont Park. What a lovely day out for you both.
It's a regular place for us to visit even though it is a bit of a drive. Unfortunately we missed the events and brass band last month, nice to see band stands being used. I seem to be churning out the jazzy tunes quite quickly at the moment, glad you liked it.
I was 12 yrs old the last time I walked up to Musbury Tor Hill, I am now 65, and this video brought back some awesome memories, growing up in Helmshore I did not appreciate the beauty of the land around me, Many thanks for sharing, greetings from New Zealand.
Hi, glad to hear this video brought back memories, lovely place for walking, we visit often. My uncle moved to New Zealand with work many years ago and decided to stay.
I noticed similar hidden signpost in the bushes we've experienced too.. A nice route you took. Cragg Vale is on our to do list at the moment. Unusual bridges I noticed. Really get the feel of the terrain around you. Nice easy going piano arrangement with your usual expert style. It seemed a longer walk than 3.5 miles. Admit one of ours due to upload is similar.
It definitely felt like more than 3.5 miles Shanita, probably all the ups and downs and the slow progress along the more awkward terrain, must say though, I found that one really relaxing, especially the riverside walking. Glad you liked the piano piece, I'm getting quicker at writing that jazzy style now.
I've done a few different walks in and around Cragg Vale, but not for quite some time. We have it earmarked to do again some time in the not too distant future. Was your Garmin device in a heavily wooded area when it failed? Sometimes, especially in steep sided valleys that are well-wooded they don't pick up a signal from the satellites. That's not unusual, and the route you have at the end can show gaps when that happens. .
Hi Michael, that would explain it as it's never caused any problems before. Great little gadget for keeping you on track, use it a lot now. Do like Calderdale and surrounding areas.
Along with the rain, persistent wind has been a real bugbear this year. Nice area around there. Silverdale/ Arnside. We have walked parts of it, but still so much to do there.
Yes, we noticed lots of interesting footpaths on our way in to Silverdale centre. We seem to be recovering from our Covid quickly so looking forward to getting out again.
2:59 i grew up on in two houses on Sunnybank Cottages, numbers 13 and 19. Also the hill you walked down 30 seconds previously used to sledge down there as a child in the winter! Great video thank you
Looked like a breezy day. I did a circular walk around the area about a year ago with my 80 year old dad. We were making use of the £1 Northern Rail Sale tickets from Manchester. It was about rushed as we were restricted by the return time. Good to see this walk too
We did a similar walk along Arnside coastal path some time ago but your's looked a nicer route. Hoping to repeat again though. We also have experienced windy weather during filming, but some impressive shots Steve. Quite a Spanish rhythm to guitars to your music Steve. Nice to see you both out enjoying yourselves.
hi there i lived in grange in the 60s and 70s there was no sea grass it was all rocks and sand up to the prom must do a road trip bk to my old stomping ground with my mini 4
I've never been to Filey. Looks a pleasant place. Bempton I've been to once - to the RSPB viewing point. You were lucky with the weather, good weather for filming.
Hi Michael, we had a first quick look at Filey on the way to Flamborough. It was immaculate with gardeners everywhere busy planting up, so we decided to go back the next day and have a good look round. Beautiful little seaside resort especially up and back from the sea front.
Hi Steve and Jean. Great clarity in your film. Very realistic to watch with some effective shots. Presume It's the camera you mentioned before. Not been to Filey for years I know its usually a holiday location for Butlins if I remember rightly. Much enjoyed sharing hols and liked the easy going style of piano arrangement too.
Hadn't intended to use my cameras on holiday but couldn't help it. The Insta360 camera is a lot of fun. Butlins closed in 1983 and became 600 holiday homes. Bridlington has an amusing memory, I was persuaded by a drummer from music college to audition for a summer season, on hammond organ and drums, we didn't get the job, but the drummer, Andrew Newton, became a hypnotist with a TV show. I still can't play the hammond organ.
@@lancsway That's such an interesting set of circumstances Steve. Fancy - what a transformation from drummer to hypnotist but step up into TV. Brings back my audition days in entertainment too. Thanks for explanations.
Yes I believe they had Animal World behind the cafe, but the council closed it many years ago to save money. Great area with interesting history, thanks for watching.
We are members of the National Trust, so always interesting to see places not visited. But know Ramsbottom and Holcombe Moor. A pleasant looking route and some pleasant hideaway spots too. Also a lovely piano piece. Those chord progressions delightful
Always enjoy visiting National Trust places, although not keen on the cafe prices. There are a few areas of the Stubbins estate not visited yet so must have a another look. Glad you liked the piano piece Shanita, originally written for my pupils.
Lovely scenery. I always like this time of year for the new greenery, before the insects and weather start to ravage it. Your walk here showed it to perfection. Pity about all the mud - we haven't finished with it yet.
Hi Michael, my favourite time of the year too, I have some favourite benches to sit and look around. Mud stepping is a new technique to master for walkers now I think.
Great images. Thank you. It was though built commencing 1802 and completed 1808. It would later be enlarged. There are indeed many boundary stones to the west and north shores (likely celebrating an enlargement at that time) dated 1842.
Very good that, thanks. The lunatic on a horse needs arresting, that was incredibly dangerous and disrespectful. Sorry to be negative though, you did a great job of showing the village and area in it's full glory.
Glad you enjoyed the video, I do enjoy visiting Helmshore and reading about its history. Good job I heard the horse coming, it sounded a gallop rather than a trot so I got out of the way. Thanks for watching.
I went here yesterday but alas half term so couldn’t go in, going back Wednesday to have a nosey. Thankyou for convincing me it’s worth going in! Architecturally the building is bizarre and amazing !
Our house used to stand exactly where the ordsall lane entrance is. Used to play in the grounds of the hall as kids. That peacock, I'm sure used to stand outside ordsall girls. school. Nice video, only just found it.
Lovely video thanks. Ramsbottom's great for walking. We did a walk a couple of weeks ago from Nuttall Park then along the disused railway path through Tottington and then back along the Irwell Sculpture Trail. We've been up Peel Tower a few times but never tried the other side of the valley towards Grant Tower. Maybe when the weather improves again!
Hi, yes it is a great walking area isn't it. I did a video visiting all the sculptures on the Irwell Sculpture Trail, not all of them in great condition any more, thanks for watching.
I remember a coach visit and stay in Grange Over Sands a long time ago. Not visited Holker Hall though. Was that organ music inside the church or your own arrangements Steve? (Very impressive pleasant melody. Really liked).You had a lovey day for filming. Some lovely shots too Steve. What camera did you use? Nice jazzy/bossa style piano playing including a gentle piece.
Hi Shanita, Holker Hall was an interesting discovery, wonderful gardens. I wrote the church piece for pipe organ then copied the midi file and pasted it to the strings track to fill it out a bit, glad you liked it. Using two cameras at the moment, my favourite is the DJI Pocket 3, think I will be using that one for a long time, the one inch sensor produces great shots. Then some fun shots with the Insta360x4. I do wish they would stop tempting me with these new cameras.
Not been for a couple of years so pleased to learn the lido update is now still going ahead. As for that wild garlic my goodness, never seen so much. Another great video.
Hi SueG, apparently the weather has caused a profusion of wild garlic this year, the wooded area at Nuttall Park is also full of it. Thanks for your nice comments.
I think the railway trip across from Arnside is always the best way to approach Grange. I do like the walk along the seafront there, with its views over Morecambe Bay. We visit quite frequently, but I must admit it's years since I last visited Holker.
Hi Michael, we hadn't heard of Holker Hall, then a lady on Grange station chatted with us and she worked at the hall, the gardens are very well kept, enjoyable day.
its defintely true about taking time -- I have an acre garden in remote central france after three years its staring to look acceptable -- but it was very frustrating at first being new to gardening - thanks for video // nice walk ---- more vids on rhs would be nice .... tick you sir
