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076: Historic Pike of Hartshead (Hartshead Pike, Park Bridge and Rocher Vale)

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TAMESIDE WALK FEATURING HARTSHEAD PIKE, KNOTT HILL, PARK BRIDGE AND ROCHER VALE
"Historic Pike of Hartshead”
Filmed 22nd April 2017
Post-production completed 26th May 2017
My recent fascination with walks featuring monuments or towers leads me to discover Hartshead Pike. This pretty hill in the Borough of Tameside in Greater Manchester has a small tower on its top, so I work out a walk starting and ending here. I see a little of the industrial past of Tameside as my walk takes me to a disused ironworks, now a heritage centre, before returning to the point of interest that drew me to this area…..
Filmed in the borough of Tameside in the county of Greater Manchester. Locations include Hartshead Pike, Knott Hill, Park Bridge Heritage Centre and Rocher Vale.
Written, researched, directed, camera and sound, edited and music by Patrick Leach.
Any other names credited in this film, i.e. Bob Morgan and Martin Roy, are pseudonyms, which I used at the time of making this film. However, I no longer use these pseudonyms as I want viewers to be clear that my films are completely my own work.
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DISCLAIMER: Although I work hard to ensure all information is correct to the best of my knowledge, I am only featuring information I have found online during my research when putting this film together, so I cannot guarantee that there are no mistakes or errors.
As with all the films I make, this is a mini-movie of my personal journey along the walk, in which I might share some of my own personal stories, and not actually intended to be a guide to the area.
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7 июн 2017

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@janetwalker4483 Год назад

I was brought up in another Tameside town (Stalybridge) and, although Hartshead Pike has been on the skyline of our trips around the area when I was growing up, I have only ever visited it once, as far as I'm aware. I did the walk with my father when I was quite young and remember having to be carried back part of the way because I'd tried to run down the hill and twisted my ankle! Lovely to hear about the history of the tower from a man with a surname quite common to the area and one that some of my ancestors, on my father's side, share. Thank you for the video, Patrick.

@solitaryrambler Год назад

Many thanks for watching and commenting.

@Jack-hy1zq 5 лет назад

you've made my day!! I spent many a happy day walking from park bridge to the pike when I was a child. lovely memories. thankyou from the Republic of Ireland😊

@solitaryrambler 5 лет назад

Pleased that this appealed to you, many thanks for watching! :)

@ffrancrogowski2192 5 месяцев назад

I think that the tower on Hartshead Pike is the one that I used to spot when travelling on the train from Manchester to Oldahm a number of years ago. I often wondered what it was in the distance, and thanks to you Patrick, it's solved the mystery. There are some real good views of Greater Manchester from that point, and the structure is quite a size, too. The Park Bridge heritage centre looks interesting to visit, with the remains of the old iron works still in existence. Nice to see some good old industrial archaeology of the area, together with the Rocher Vale. Many thanks, Patrick, a real good video.

@solitaryrambler 5 месяцев назад

I think I discovered Hartshead Pike when I was searching online for towers/follies/monuments around Greater Manchester. It was a very different walk to do at the time, but I enjoyed filming it like all the others. This isn't an area I know at all, so it was nice to visit for a change including Rocher Vale. Thanks Ffranc for watching and commenting 👍

@jeffallinson8089 3 года назад

I am a real fan of hilltop Obelisks, towers and the like so this was a real treat for me. I always considered that area as just urban sprawl but I am so glad to be wrong as the countryside looks really lovely. Such a shame about the graffiti on the entrance and the fact that the windows are all bricked up; what a waste as it would be amazing to go up it. Thanks again for a brilliant movie.

@solitaryrambler 3 года назад

I've been a fan of hilltop obelisks too which is why I made several films in places where I encountered them. Thanks for your kind comments and for watching 👍

@frankfitzgerald5832 7 лет назад

This pike was on our to do list , the other week but we ended up in mottram to see the statue and home of - L.S LOWERY , But we will be paying it avisit hopefully later this year ... Great walk Patrick , also we must pay a visit to Park Bridge which looks like a great place too make avisit too ... Really enjoyed this , Frank and Lee ......

@solitaryrambler 7 лет назад

Worth a visit as I discovered for myself and not far from home for me either. It's a little less touristy than some of the other places too which is always a nice bonus. Thanks Frank and Lee. Cheers, Patrick :-)

@JK-ms3qz 2 года назад

My home town - really enjoyed this

@solitaryrambler 2 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it, many thanks for watching 👍

@andrewmatley7688 2 года назад

this is my local area just come across your video of harthead pike walk done every route up to and around harthead pike and the surronding area great video mate thank you

@solitaryrambler 2 года назад

Many thanks for your kind words my friend and for taking the time to watch, much appreciated 👍

@simonpartington8694 3 года назад

Just watched this Pat. Walked there today, local lad. Thanks for this

@solitaryrambler 3 года назад

Nice one Simon, thanks for watching 👍

@Jack-hy1zq 5 лет назад

I always enjoy your films, Patrick. very atmospheric and professional. this brings back so many memories of when I was a child trekking up to hartshead pike with my friends on warm summer days. many thanks

@solitaryrambler 5 лет назад

Thanks for the lovely comments Ruby. Nice place to have spent during your childhood. When I filmed this it was my first time here and I really enjoyed the walk. Thanks for watching :)

@shaunmckenna1923 3 года назад

Beautiful walk Patrick .

@solitaryrambler 3 года назад

Cheers Shaun 👍

@Jackiesguineapigs 9 месяцев назад

I as once told by my grand father the pike during the war was also used as the area searchlight station to protect the towns from air raids

@solitaryrambler 8 месяцев назад

👍

@lindaking9222 3 года назад

Came from Olham originally,remember Daisy Nook from childhood noticed it on a signpost

@solitaryrambler 3 года назад

👍

@Blackbooks78 7 лет назад

Great Video as always. I would have taken a good pair of Binoculars on that walk :) Great vistas.

@solitaryrambler 7 лет назад

Thanks! Yes binoculars would have been great up on Hartshead Pike :-)

@martinjohnston6685 6 лет назад

Great stuff I used to live round that area. Top views.

@solitaryrambler 6 лет назад

I enjoyed discovering this area when I filmed it, lovely up on the pike :)

@pete7179 5 лет назад

Another lovely walk Patrick,thanks for sharing. Imagine having a sweet shop in the tower in the 1930's, it's a pity they bricked it up,there are lots of these follies and towers around aren't there,in Wentworth (Rotherham area) near me I can think of three just in that small village,there may be more,it's only a small village but it also has hidden away an old stately home bigger than Buckingham palace. Thanks also for the replies Patrick,it's great to hear your thoughts and an insight into the process making these films and all the hours of effort you put into them,it's much appreciated. Pete.

@solitaryrambler 5 лет назад

This was a late addition to my plans for my 2017 films, but I came across Hartshead Pike when I was browsing online, so I decided to come here to film. I found this walk online too. I can imagine the tower would have been great with its sweet shop. Always a pleasure to reply Pete as you also take the time to comment as well as watch of course. Many thanks, Patrick :)

@sirtarquin928 Год назад

@@solitaryrambler Just on the field a few yards away there is what looks like a farm, it was actually a pub. I will take another look and check it out in the summer

@maevefagan7123 6 лет назад

Another walk that brings back memories. I took part in an archaeological project at Park Bridge and have walked up to the Pike twice. I enjoy all your videos but especially the ones to places I know.

@solitaryrambler 6 лет назад

Thanks once again for your kind comments. This was a nice one to do as I don't know this area at all :)

@jackbrown4120 3 года назад

Was the project the tramlines.

@MrJud62 3 года назад

great video pat,my hometown mossley.

@solitaryrambler 3 года назад

Cool, thanks 👍

@Elfwald 7 лет назад

Another enjoyable video, also another good walk in the Tameside area, which I don't think you've covered yet, is Pots and Pans from Uppermill in Saddleworth.

@solitaryrambler 7 лет назад

Thanks! Pots and Pans is definitely on my to-do list, although it won't be for a while yet :-)

@sirtarquin928 Год назад

I live here, Park Bridge and the pike are close to me.

@solitaryrambler Год назад

👍

@mervyntattoo Год назад

My dad had been in the sweet shop.

@matoba1931 7 лет назад

Like the Videos. Nice+

@solitaryrambler 7 лет назад

Thank you! :-)

@itsfuckingtreyway5228 4 года назад

I was here today it my first tume going its nice up there im only 13 and im scared of hights and my dad took me uo thiwr i thought itwas scarry but its okay to be honest

@solitaryrambler 3 года назад

👍