Fantastic episode Hedley, the best one so far in this series. The opening titles were impressive, and the drone footage is spectacular throughout. I was surprised how Warren was always smiling, given the weight of your Gevrey-Chambertin in his rucksack must of been challenging.
Wonderful stuff, thanks Hedley. The one part of the escarpment I haven't walked over, and one of the causewayed enclosures I haven't visited too . That's a weekend planned for Autumn in the bag but I'd best get a bit of exercise first 😁
Lovely images, fascinating stories. The wind made it bit difficult to hear some of the talking which was a shame. Was that Samwalksalot in the clips at the beginning? Thank you
I would agree this area is probably the best hill country Wessex has to offer - absolutely stunning and expertly captured on camera here. Also good to see it's not just us lot up north struggling to find anything remotely like summer!
@@hedleythorneAnd what a match it was too. Even my wife, who generally hates football loved it. Truth be known I had taken her shopping and we got home after all the goals had been scored!! Let's hope the England game is worth watching too ...... For a change I watched using subtitles which was surprisingly very good. The drone shots were simply amazing. A wonderful place to visit. Very interesting to hear how the scouring is done. Great company too. All the best!!
This side-project of yours is really a good idea Hedley. Although I'm familiar with the two locations covered so far, covering the parking aspect is very useful. Many of the videos you or Paul have produced have made me want to re-trace your footsteps, but looking at the OS maps parking opportunities are sometimes difficult to spot, especially for the less known locations. Recommending paths or trackways up to the Hillfort will add to one's enjoyment. Walk on!
Absolutely beautiful, there are hills that form a sort of diagonal line across south England, ending roughly at the Sharpenhoe Clappers in the east, presumably the edge of the ice age glacier shelf??
Didcot power station in the distance in the closing shot, also the tower at Sparsholt firs where my parents ashes are spread. To the left of that is where my dad grew up and my grandad farmed the land. Waiting for you to do Blewburton but then again I quite like nobody being up there!
Thanks so much for watching, all special places you mention. I don't think my influence would pull in many people to places as my following is small (quality over quantity!), and Blewburton is my beloved local hillfort, so may cover that in a future episode.
I first went there in 1985 on a really frosty day, my girlfriend and I at the time were the only people up there and it was pretty magical. Now go and visit Pilsden Pen for me so I can enjoy it again from afar.
Spectacular!! Excellent production, great intro and outro perfectly combined with the music, well done!! The views over the manger are really quite something and it made me think that after being slain and spilling his blood the dragon lies below somewhere and those are his ribs sticking through. Clearly a Tweed-clad Antiquarian needs to investigate this theory further!! Not sure if you mentioned in the video but is 2 hours long enough to get up and down? Not for me, I always dawdle pretending to take photos whilst in reality having a break!! So now we know where you ashes will be spread, actually I think I might have guessed that, although I do hope you would find a space in a barrow somewhere. Are the views the best in the south of England? who knows, they are spectacular. Amongst my favourites are the views over Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight just as you come over the brow of Portsdown Hill on the old A3, this was at one time the main route in before the A3(M) was built. Great video Hedley, more please. All the best!!
Thank you SO much for watching David, I am very grateful. I love that view from Portsdown Hill - the first sight of the sea always sends makes me sigh. I think you're right- 2 hours isn't enough if you are taking pictures, stopping to read etc. At the same time, if you are clambering over the hill in a breathless manner like I did, it is probably enough. The ideal trip would be to include Wayland's Smithy of course. As for me, I will probably be buried in Marcham, but let's see! Speak soon, thanks again- Hedley p.s. glad you liked the music. I stole the second tune from a Linleys 360 video - I wonder whether Warren will notice.
Fantastic video, I went to Uffington on a School trip back in the 80s, thats what lit the fire in me and staeted my love for all places like this, fantastic video, definitely need to make a pilgrimage back very soon.
Thank you so much for taking the time to watch! It is a place that invokes such wonderful, primitive feelings every time someone goes there, especially if (like you) they remember it from their childhood.
Thank you so much. I am going to start asking Paul to tutor me and see what's possible. The hill is crying out for some Burgundy and a gas stove y'know.
Stunning videography here, Hedley - you’ve captured the beauty of this fantastic place. When I took the Missus up there, I think we drove up that “mountain road” and parked quite high up. It was a really windy day and the car was being rocked. Excellent content again!
Lovely. What did you think of your Firepot meal? (In the yellow bag) We have just bought some but haven't tried them yet. I like the music you play in your videos too.
Hi there, thanks for commenting. The Firepot meal was quite good, but not as nice as the "Summit to Eat" equivalent which had a bit more flavour and mixed with the water better. If the Summit meals didn't exist, I'd be happy with Firepot. I love the tunes that are available for me to use in my videos- there is some really nice music out there!
That was wonderful. Thank you so much for including Dragon Hill as it is often left out. It's my absolute favourite place and you gave me some lovely views of it. I'm looking forward to more videos on your excellent channel 🙂
Thank you so much! I wasn't very composed when showing Dragon Hill (lack of sleep, out of breath, warm etc) but it is such an important bit to include, my favourite spot too. Thanks for watching
Atavistic? You stole that from The Tweedster, didn’t you?! Excellent “review”, but oh… fine as it is, that view across The Manger, eh? The Uffington White Horse is, in my humble opinion, an absolute Work of Art. If we ever bump into each other ask me about Dragon Hill and the narrowly missed case of champagne challenge (o;
Always been my favourite thing to do.... You could make 50 videos in the peak District alone, been exploring there for years and there is still places and hills I want to crack. If you get a chance "alport castle" off snake pass, well worth a visit
Nice guide and well shot 👍 Only (constructive) criticism would be, maybe drop the level of the background music on the sections where you're speaking to camera on the A-roll?
I know that feeling, I had to stop now and again. Funny you should mention the Red Kites, when I was up there I saw one attacking a raven - I am wondering whether the raven was after its eggs or chicks.
Hi Sam, thanks SO much for watching! I thought I would try creating this new RU-vid channel so I can do more of these. The view of Highclere is great from up there isn't it, I loved doing that drone shot of it! Feel free to join me on any of these if you have suggestions? -Heds
Ahaa!! Subscribed. I must have driven by this one loads of times without knowing to that it was called Beacon Hill. I know the one on the South Downs near Petersfield. I seem to recall wild camping nearby on some barrows although it wasn't called that then. Haven't seen mess tins for a long time!! Still have mine they must be antiques by now 😂😂😂 I drove my Mum up to Butser Hill last week and then into the Iron Age camp nearby. Look forward to seeing your excellent drone shots soon. Good luck with your new channel. All the best!!
Hey David, thanks for watching! Yes I thought I would experiment with a new channel - hopefully this is what people would like, time will tell. Beacon Hill is lovely and definitely worth a visit, when the ground is dry.
Hi James, thank you SO much! So glad you managed to pick up on this new channel - it already seems worthwhile and so I will endeavour to get more hills and hillforts in the can. Maybe we could link up for a joint video collaboration sometime?
Excellent. It is one of those hill forts one drives by and earmarks for an exploration! You had a a great day for it and the views were sublime. Very well-defined structure up there. Easy to see why they chose the location. Bit of a shame about the A34, but I’d say it’s well worth a visit and you’ve done a good job promoting it. All the best with the new channel. I will subscribe now and click the bell!
Thank you so much WC21, returned the compliment of course. Yes the A34 is an almost persistent noise, also the hill is steep and slipper in the wet, but on a day like this, it is an amazing place to be! Thanks again. -Heds
@@hedleythorne am hoping to start a series on hillforts in the autumn but i still can't tell if its going to be met with angry pushback 🤬or just crickets 🦗
