Life isn't measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the number of moments that take our breath away.
Welcome to the Pipes Hikes channel, mainly featuring hikes done by me, Anthony Pipes. The majority of my hikes are done in the Peak District, often with my mum.
There's a link in the description of all my videos to a map, on the OS Maps website should you want to try the route out for yourself. You can also find my routes on my Facebook page called Peak District Routes, search on Facebook for @PDRoutes
You can also now follow me on Instagram, search for pipes.hikes and/or on Strava, search for Anthony Pipes.
Videos of my walks are available for all to view, though they were initially meant for mum and I to remember our outings. If you have tuned in I guess you are likely a walker yourself, so hopefully you will enjoy and maybe be inspired to tempt some of the routes.
Very well done to the 4 of you. A valiant cause and pleased you've already exceeded your target. Think I need to get organised and walk the most interesting bits in the hills, etc.
Hi, just a quick question, Id like to try the route where you walked along the a57, did you turn right after crossing the bridge and joining the road? or turn left? as the video seems as though you turned left before you found the hill that leads up to crook hill, cheers
There is an even better gulley scramble along this route. Approx 1.5km beyond Golden Clough at the junction of Grinds Brook with a small tributary on the right, follow this tributary upwards which leads you through boulders, across a small pool and a short scramble at the head of the pool. It is possible to bypass this on either side of the gulley. Great fun though after rain. It is also unspoiled ie”improved” and much quieter, in 27yrs I have yet to meet anyone else on this section.
1:02:14 The fridge was there when I did it a couple weeks ago! I guess they brought it back since. Definitely in major disrepair though - there's a combine harvester nearby that's just sitting there abandoned mid-harvest
@@mintymilkk Ah glad to hear the fridge is back. It came on very handy on my first crossing on a hot draining day. I guess not so necessary after Church Holme opened up their tuck shop a few miles prior but still nice to know it’s back. The area had become quite a dump when I did the 2022 crossing too, sounds like that’s pretty much the same.
Excellent series of videos thanks for all the time and trouble you took to record them. What approximately was the weight you were carrying in your rucksack? Best wishes Ian
@@ianharris3933 I chose not to use luggage transfer services so carried everything. It was about 11.5kg if you include the rucksack itself and the 2L of water I started each day with. My drone at the time weighed 1.5kg which didn’t help and camera was 700g. Contents of my pack can be found here lighterpack.com/r/n63shf
@@pipes-hikes Thanks so much for your helpful reply. I start out from Montgomery on Tuesday so have found the videos really informative especially the canal option you mention. Im camping 3 nights where b and b accommodation is not so available. Enjoy your walks. Best wishes Ian
I believe about 14 mins in youd have past some static caravans before heading over the fields to the motor ways. We started from my step dads caravan today and walked 6 hours to Prestatyn. It was tough going but we did it!
Your son is hilarious, it’s good you get him out doing this when most kids are sitting at home his age playing mindcraft. Some good training for your upcoming 3 peaks. I have a picture of my granddad leaning against that round stone circle things from 1934, I’m still get to go up scafell pike.
Don’t be fooled, he would rather be on the computer games and spends too much time on them, but he does enjoy getting out sometimes so can’t fault that. Given your Insta comment, have you now made it up to the top?
@@pipes-hikes yeah I made it, still feeling it today Monday, it’s a tough old hike up to the top, and as mentioned saw lots of little lights heading up from Wasdale. I think watching your video here gave me the inspiration to do the camp, I just got the dji mini 3 pro and put some reels together. I’ll sponsor your page soon. It will be a great experience doing the 3 peaks.
We had a nice circular walk from Bakewell which ended up at Magpie mine. It included the incline at 4:15. It was in the wet and it nearly finished us off.
Thanks David. I’ve been up twice now, the first time I went up from Seathwaite and did a loop that takes in the corridor route. Personally I prefer that route. It’s not so steep but that’s because it’s almost twice as far, but I personally think the views are better… providing you get the weather of course. Enjoy whichever route you take 👍🏼
At 8.28 on your video before decending down on your right, there is the farm made tea rooms for refreshments, not open every day and usually closed around 15.30...
Somehow missed you posting this, Anthony. Good little walk! Hope the arthritis clears up and you feel better and your plans come to fruition this summer. I'm hoping to do the Cumbria Way next summer (going north to south) so fingers crossed I'll get it booked soon. Take care.
Thanks Dan. I’ve had to put the Cumbria away on hold as too busy with work and have plenty of other plans. Arthritis still lingering but seems to have eased a little for now 🤞🏼
We just finished our WHW journey yesterday in eight days. Amazing that you did from near Bridge of Orchy to Glen Nevis in one go. That's insane to me. Well done... I hit my limit at about 15 miles.
Lovely to see this. We did it in 2023 but the other way round. We ascended High Wheeldon the same side as yourself but descended on the Western side , which turned out to be ridiculously steep and required semi sliding down a section near the base as my 6 feet 2 inch height produces too high a centre of gravity to do otherwise. It was pretty hard on the knees! Great walk though, and fantastic views. I love the contrast between the landscapes of the White Peak and the Dark Peak. I wonder if Wolfscote Hill is accessible now? I thought the views from that were particularly beautiful and wouldn’t mind a revisit - Wolfscote Dale is one of my favourite dales!
I did this walk in 2019 (same way round as this time) and I climbed up the western side that time so trust me, I know just how steep it is 🤣It about broke me... hence me going around it this time haha. But yes I agree, the views are awesome. Not sure on Wolfscote Hill I'm afraid, I think I read it was still shut until a path is sorted but not 100% on that. I don't think I've ever actually been to that trig. I have been through Wolfscote Dale but not for a good few years so I too am probably due a revisit.
Hello there. Yes I have a few plans here and there. Possibly the Cumbria Way but that’s not certain yet. I’m doing the National Three Peak Challenge late summer with some friends so will attempt to record that and then been asked to join a group walking Hadrians Wall so that will likely be filmed too.
The journey began at Bowden Bridge in Hayfield, facing snowy weather and chilly winds, but the clear skies and sunshine made for a stunning day. Have a fantastic day🎉 💖TFS
Amazing! I assume you climbed in May? I'm surprised that it's just you in the CMD route at that hour.. Do you think it's feasible for a first time on Ben Nevis? and especially when not lots of people around?
Hi Sarra, it was 17th June last year. I saw nobody else on the CMD arête. If you are confident in navigating, have done plenty of hill/mountain walks and don’t have a fear of heights/ridge walking, then no reason why you couldn’t undertake it in my opinion. Certainly more peaceful than the tourist path will be. Obviously I have no idea of your experience in the mountains. I had great weather in the week I was in Scotland, it’s not all that often that the weather is that kind up there, more often than not there is cloud and wind (or worse) to contend with. Plan wisely x
What a fantastic film of your WHW journey. Absolutely brilliant photography, filming and commentary, I really enjoyed your film it was so clear the filming was stunning. Well done on your mileage per day, it’s double what I can do. I will be walking the WHW solo and camping towards the end of May this year 2024, my first long distance hike, you’re film certainly helped me with my planning and research, thank you, well done and all the best, take care. 🍻👍👍👍
Thank you for the comment. I’m no pro, but do enjoy making the films so always pleasing to receive positive feedback. Best of luck with the trail. It can be tough if you’re carrying all your kit so keep the pack as light as possible and take plenty of rest stops to give your shoulders a break. Hope you enjoy it, there’s some great scenery along the way, certainly in the second half of it ⛰️
I used to use a GPS device but now have a Garmin Fenix 6 Pro watch on which you can add maps (using a GPX file just like a GPS does). So I plot the route on OS Maps, then export the GPX file from their app, to the Garmin Explore app, which then syncs it to my watch. I do always carry a map and compass too just in case the watch fails though it hasn’t yet.
Without doubt my favourite LDW, completed it 8 times until my knees gave out in 2016, still love walking my dog on shorter less taxing trips but have such great memories of walking with some fantastic family and friends. loved everything about your video and your enthusiasm for the countryside, so pleased you enjoyed the North York Moors. my back yard, I will seek out more of your trips, Have you tried the Dales Way? Thanks for the best 1.30 minutes of viewing i've had for a while.
Apologies, I somehow missed this comment when you left it, but thanks and congratulations completing it 8 times, I'm hoping there's more crossings for me too as it hasn't been bettered yet by any other trails I've done. I haven't done the Dales Way yet, my mum has and highly recommends so it will be done by me at some point I'm sure.
Wonderful video. I had to cut my time here short last year due to food poisoning, We're all booked to go back in May albeit b&b's this time taking my partner along with me. Thanks for sharing
@pipes-hikes lost 2 stone in 4 days and decided to call it a day at glencoe mountain resort. Literally had nothing left. Was poorly for about 4 weeks. Its definitely opened my eyes for ldw and wild camping. Can't wait to get back
Yes mate, crept past a week or two back. No giveaway or anything as I have nothing to give haha. May do a little thank you to all in my next vid, nice to hit the figure but not getting carried away by it. Hope you’re well mate.
