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PEAK DISTRICT WALK FEATURING CROMFORD AND MATLOCK BATH
"Cromford and Matlock Bath”
Filmed 9th September 2020
Post-production completed 24th October 2020
We are very close to where I live now as we reach the south eastern fringes of the Peak District. My walk takes me around Cromford to see the pretty village and nearby Arkwright’s Mills. I then walk into Matlock Bath, one of the first tourist destinations in the country, appropriately named “Little Switzerland”…..
Filmed in the Peak District in the county of Derbyshire. Locations include Cromford, Cromford Mills, Cromford Wharf, Masson Mills, Upperwood and Matlock Bath.
Written, researched, directed, camera and sound, edited and music by Patrick Leach.
Special thanks to Cromford Village and Visit Peak District and Derbyshire for their helpful information used in my research for this film.
Click here for a map showing the route of the walk: osmaps.ordnanc...
"The Solitary Rambler" is my series of amateur films of my journeys in the countryside accompanied by my own musical scores, which I compose and perform on my Yamaha keyboard.
Please note that, as with all the films I make, this is not actually intended to be an extensive guide to the area. This is a mini-movie of my personal journey along the walk, in which I often share some of my own personal stories.
If you are new to my channel, I strongly recommend reading the description under the “about” tab, which will provide a clearer understanding of what to expect in my films: / solitaryrambler
There is also a short “Introduction to the Solitary Rambler” video, which briefly explains what my films are all about: / solitaryrambler
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 and/or in books during my research when putting this film together, so I cannot guarantee that there are no mistakes or errors.
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@pete7179 3 года назад

Another beautiful film Patrick,Cromford looks stunning but you could go absolutely anywhere and make a film and keep us enthralled for twenty minutes,as soon as I got the notification I knew it would be the highlight of the evenings viewing,mind I was a bit worried for you in the cave,I was urging you to turn back,I thought the lights were going to go out and you'd be lost,or that you'd come across something the further in you went,thanks for another brilliant film,superbly presented,researched,edited and paced,as always enough to make anyone visit the places you film,so glad I came across your channel a couple of years ago when I was poorly and started at film number one at 3 am.Thanks so much and take care,Pete 👍

@solitaryrambler 3 года назад

Morning Pete, glad I was able to provide a highlight of yesterday's viewing for you 😊 That cave was amazing, but yes I turned back when I started to feel uncomfortable going back too far. The only way i could see where I was going was to use the light on my phone, which is quite powerful for such a small device. As always Pete thank you for watching. commenting and all your support. All the best. Cheers, Patrick 👍

@luker2981 3 года назад

Morning Patrick, your films are lovely to watch and i really enjoy watching them. The Peak District is such a beautiful place and the views are stunning. Thank you for sharing another film and i am looking forward to the next film. Take care. Luke.

@solitaryrambler 3 года назад

Many thanks Luke! 👍

@kathrynbrock1558 2 года назад

I’ve just retraced my footsteps with you. Thanks for the added historical notes.The mills are fascinating and well worth a visit and with the canal is one of my favourite walks I’ve done in the area. Thanks again Patrick..

@solitaryrambler 2 года назад

Thanks for watching again, yes some great local walks and old mills here 👍

@paulbeachcroft3323 3 года назад

Another great video, filmed right on your doorstep Patrick. Brilliant.

@solitaryrambler 3 года назад

Many thanks Paul! You must have watched this as soon as I published it first thing this morning! 👍

@paulbeachcroft3323 3 года назад

@@solitaryrambler yes always watch the new ones, hot off the press😂😂😂😂

@sarahwinfield3989 9 месяцев назад

Thank you for posting this video. I spent my honeymoon in Matlock Bath and though I don't recall very much of the town I do remember a waterfall in a cave where the water was so alkaline that it would harden whatever it was under it.

@solitaryrambler 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching and commenting 👍

@alisonmoxon7519 2 года назад

Great vid Patrick.. Recapped on this one.. Love it there.. Really enjoyed it.. Thankyou.. 😊

@solitaryrambler 2 года назад

Thanks Ali for giving this another watch 👍

@suzyqualcast6269 Год назад

You know right up at the top of those once very busy stone steps used to be golf course, club house, the lot, not that far from the original cast iron & glass Pavilion where tea dances were a regular feature, (on the site now occupied by GK - some stonework remains).

@WyeExplorer 3 года назад

You really were excited to hit the Peak District all them years ago Patrick. And hey you were so close to your future home. Yes, a beautiful place, which reminded me of Symonds Yat the latter only bigger. You know all the m houses creeping up the hill. I enjoyed this one Patrick - always enjoy your company. It seems to be water made its fortune around there. Without it the mills wouldn't have existed. A great bit of historic narration. Well, thanks Patrick - another top rate video. All the best for the week ahead. Mark

@solitaryrambler 3 года назад

I sure was excited Mark to be going ro the Peak District for a job interview all those years ago, and I was lucky to have made it my future home 😊 Yes I can see the similarites between Matlock Bath and Symonds Yat, both have the houses up the hill as you say, both very busy with visitors, but Matlock Bath has a busy A-road running through it which makes it a traffic jamming hotspot unfortunately. Great to know you enjoyed this Mark, and always good to know you're along for the ride 😊 Yes those old Arkwright Mills are real landmarks now because of their history. Thanks again Mark, always appreciate your great comments. Hope you have a great week ahead too. All the best. Cheers, Patrick 👍

@WyeExplorer 3 года назад

@@solitaryrambler I could here it in the tale you tole Patrick. I'm glad you made it your home because we have these great videos and reflections now. Yeah, by the sounds of the motorbikes it is different to Symonds Yat although there is a highway not far away. I did enjoy them water highways and mills - very evocative of that time. Well, Patrick it's a pleasure to watch and comment on every one. I will have a good week. Thanks.

@pamelacross2268 3 года назад

thanks for this video,,usually matlock and cromford would be our playground,,we were always there..your videos give us a reminder of what we have to come once this is all over.. hopefullty soon x

@solitaryrambler 3 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it and that it was a good reminder of where to visit after these weird times 😊

@ericgeorge5483 3 года назад

Another treat, I thoroughly enjoyed this one, especially as I know Matlock Bath, the Heights of Abraham and Gulliver's Kingdom very well. The Cable Car ride is SPECTACULAR and I urge anybody who hasn't done it to do so. The views from the cars are astonishing. What a lovely place Cromford looks; definitely one to visit when covid is eradicated. Thanks again Patrick, fabulous job.

@solitaryrambler 3 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it Eric. I've only ever been on the cable car myself a couple of times, but as you say the ride is spectacular and is the best part of visiting the Heights of Abraham. Cromford is a lot quieter than Matlock Bath but is definitely worth a visit when you can. Thanks again Eric 👍

@ericgeorge5483 3 года назад

@@solitaryrambler Cromford will definitely be on my list for sure.

@AysenurToptas 3 года назад

Beautiful places! :)

@solitaryrambler 3 года назад

Thanks for visiting 👍

@TR3XProductions1stChannel 3 года назад

That was a great episode! Cromford looks like a nice village, especially the Greyhound which looks like it is housed in a former Georgian house from the 18th century. The Cromford Mills look impressive as well, and so does Masson Mills; shame the shopping centre closed six weeks after you filmed this. "Little Switzerland" is a great nickname for Matlock Bath, and the former pavilion and Heights of Abraham are great landmarks. When I hear "Little Switzerland", I think of Church Stretton in Shropshire, which is placed in between several mountains, the notable of which is the Long Mynd (I visited there in October 2014 when I was ten years old). That cave you walked in for a few minutes looked eerie, I would get claustrophobic too. This is one of my favourite episodes from your series and I'm looking forward to more episodes!

@solitaryrambler 3 года назад

Many thanks, yes all of the Arkwright Mills around Cromford and matlock Bath are pretty impressive. I was quite surprised myself to have come across that cave, so it was worth a small exploration whilst I was there. Thanks for your comments and for watching 👍

@rontanser9369 3 года назад

I remember the heights of Abraham loved going up that cable car and across the valley

@solitaryrambler 3 года назад

👍

@WandernfuerGeniesser 3 года назад

a very nice Video. Thank you for sharing and Greetings from Austria 😊👍

@solitaryrambler 3 года назад

Thank you very much for your kind comments and for watching! 👍

@cathybowsher594 3 года назад

What a beautiful place Matlock bath looks it would be lovely to see it all lit up . Lucky you having it so close to home

@solitaryrambler 3 года назад

It really is a beautiful place and if you come here for the illuminations (once Covid is over) it does look lovely. Thanks for watching 👍

@sharonrobinson421 3 года назад

Took me back to when I visited 7 years ago. Hopefully come and visit again this year, I just love the peak district 😁😁

@solitaryrambler 3 года назад

You should! Thanks for watching 👍

@glennswalks7693 3 года назад

Hi Patrick what a Beautiful walk and you had some lovely Weather too I’ll have to have a walk in this area again sometime in the near future thanks for taking us with you we all appreciate what you put into making your films for us to enjoy atb Glenn and it’s a 👍❤️from me

@solitaryrambler 3 года назад

Thanks Glenn, yes it was a great day weatherwise when I filmed this, but as it's only down the road from where I live I was able to pick and choose my day. Hope you do visit this area for a walk in the future, I'm sure you'll love it. Many thanks for all your kind words and for watching. Cheers, Patrick 👍

@briann4282 3 года назад

Really enjoy your films, I find them very relaxing and they’ve helped take my mind off some challenging times this year, thanks and I look forward to many more.

@solitaryrambler 3 года назад

Thank you so much for that, I'm glad you like them! There certainly are many more to choose from 👍

@frankfitzgerald5832 3 года назад

Thank you so much for this Patrick it brought back some lovely memories of our walk with you round matlock also cromford looks lovely with some lovely buildings and mills also lots of history about richard arkwright a preston lad .,..we really enjoyed this stay safe and take care ..look ofrward to your next film ...regards - Frank & Lee....

@solitaryrambler 3 года назад

I'm so pleased this brought back some lovely memories for you Frank and Lee. I did think of you both on the day I was shooting in Matlock Bath. Glad you enjoyed it and you two keep safe also. Cheers, Patrick 👍

@maryyates8451 3 года назад

Hi Patrick yesterday first time watched your vidio love Matlock Mary t

@solitaryrambler 3 года назад

Many thanks for watching Mary 😊👍

@johnsparkes8963 3 года назад

Very enjoyable video Patrick fantastic scenic area. Must go there one day. Thank you for sharing and stay safe.

@solitaryrambler 3 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching and stay safe too 👍

@walkandcamp 3 года назад

What a lovely film Patrick, as always. I've never had a walk around Cromford, but I have been to Matlock Bath a couple of times. I must give this walk a try. Thanks very much for all your hard work to produce this. Fabulous. Terry

@solitaryrambler 3 года назад

Thank you too Terry for your kind words and for watching. Hope you do visit Cromford someday as it's worth seeing 👍

@williamclarke2020 3 года назад

So beautiful. Matlock Bath is so awe inspiring. Easy to see why you love it so. Here in Canada I would venture to say that a cave like that would have black bears in residence. My goal for 2021 is to view all your uploads.

@solitaryrambler 3 года назад

Many thanks for watching and commenting William. If you are planning on viewing all my uploads, it's worth just watching my short "introduction to the Solitary Rambler" video, if you've not already done so. Thanks again 😀

@mikesaunders4775 3 года назад

A fantastic film of two beautiful towns set amid the glorious limestone hills of Derbyshire. Richard Arkwright was no one-trick pony and his legacy to Cromford is on a par with that of Christopher Wren in the City of London.Matlock Bath has long been one of my favourite places,and your film is a timely reminder to me to re-visit the area once this whole Covid thing goes away. Stay well.

@solitaryrambler 3 года назад

Many thanks Mike for your kind words, hope you get to visit once it is all clear to do so 👍

@richardchan9595 3 года назад

What a beautiful area you live in Patrick, always appreciate your videos.

@solitaryrambler 3 года назад

Thanks Richard, much appreciated 👍

@bigjobs5000 3 года назад

My Dad used to tell me: 'Never go into a cave on your own' !! A Great piece of filming Patrick. You do find some beautiful spots to walk! And lovely accompanying music as always. Kind Regards, Martin.

@solitaryrambler 3 года назад

Your Dad sounded like a very wise man Martin! Many thanks for the great comments as usual 👍

@mikelitoris1391 3 года назад

WOW...thanks Patrick for an excellent video on one of my favourite places..matlock bath, a regular place for me and the wife especially in the summer months on my motorcycle with a few other biker friends, and your right, its an absolutely gorgeous place and best days perhaps to visit is a sunday in the summer months, specially when its hot and sunny.you chose a brilliant day weather wise to capture both cromford and matlock, and the way you have filmed and narrated and put together the background music as with all your videos, is television quality and I would say is good enough to actually be shown on tv. I only found out recently that the film..DEAD MANS SHOES...starring paddy considine and gary stretch was partly shot around matlock, but cheers again for another crackin vid. take care wayne

@solitaryrambler 3 года назад

Thanks for all the kind words Wayne, that is much appreciated. I was lucky with the weather on Matlock Bath when I went down there to shoot this. I was actually off work that week so I was able to pick and choose my days. Yes Dead Mans Shoes was filmed up the road in Matlock itself, mainly around the Hurst Farm estate. Thanks again and all the best. Cheers, Patrick 👍

@nickcooper1260 3 года назад

Another great video, Patrick. Cromford is a remarkable place, to think from here the World was changed with the Industrial Revolution, The book shop is very good, I found a book about Ancient Greek art at a very reasonable price. Thankyou for making these films,

@solitaryrambler 3 года назад

Cromford is a remarkable indeed and I've been into that bookshop before now. Many thanks for your kind comments and for watching 👍

@lindaking9222 3 года назад

Lovely place..Matlock Bath

@solitaryrambler 3 года назад

It is indeed 😀

@fehmiabbasi4874 3 года назад

very nice walk you are lucky to have such a wonderful surrounding keep walking and enjoying

@solitaryrambler 3 года назад

Thanks Fehmi, I do feel lucky to have this on my doorstep. Thanks for watching 👍

@alanevans9604 2 года назад

Beautiful area, I lived in Derbyshire for a few years. It's a shame the Masson Mill shopping centre closed due to the pandemic.

@solitaryrambler 2 года назад

Thanks for watching. Yes very sad about Masson Mill👍

@kellyshaw7271 3 года назад

Hi Patrick,beautifully shot video, as always and lovely scenery. I saw your short rant on facebook and would like to show my support. I write novel's most of which are free on Amazon. I get lots of lovely comments and review's but some are nasty and critique my writing style, which for some reason cuts to the bone and seem to make me dwell on them over the nicer comments. I always think if you have nothing nice to say, then don't say anything at all. Try not to let the odd troll get you down, if they think they can do better let them have a go themselves. I don't subscribe to many channel's on here, as I'm selective, yet yours is my favourite channel and i love hearing your stories thrown in, it gives an insight into the person behind the camera. Like you, i do my thing for the love of it with no reward and the odd naysayer won't put me off continuing what i enjoy. Thanks for all your vids and hard work and hopefully next year we will have a vaccine and get back to normality, as this year's been tough on everyone. Cheers.

@solitaryrambler 3 года назад

Thank you so much Kelly, for all your kind words. As you have said, we shouldn't allow the odd naysayer to put us off. It has been a tough year for us all and I think getting those recent negative and rude comments just made me feel at an all time low at the time. That was partly why I posted that video as I knew people, as you did, would give positive feedback to me. I needed to receive that as all I'm talking to at the moment during this pandemic are the four walls that surround me at home, so the isolation doesn't help. Anyway thanks again for your lovely feedback and for all your continued support. Like you say, hopefully next year we can get back to some normality 👍

@kellyshaw7271 3 года назад

I think it's doubley hard when you are stuck in four walls alone. I have many friend's doing the same and it's a struggle. Keep your chin up and don't let the odd idiot spoil the joy you bring to us with your walks.

@artvanwag3257 4 месяца назад

Also nice and local to me...

@MrJud62 3 года назад

another fine video patrick,very well narrated again,would love you to do a vlog around dove stones reservior nr oldham,in the spring of course,take care my friend.

@solitaryrambler 3 года назад

Many thanks for the kind words Ken. Would love to do Dovestones, it's quite a distance away from me unfortunately, but one day would be nice 👍

@andrewdavis9223 3 года назад

Hi saw your video on cromford I’ve been there several times staying at post Office flat for a week you’re so lucky to have that so close be great when we get back to normal if ever stay safe

@solitaryrambler 3 года назад

Thanks for watching, stay safe too 👍

@suey942 3 года назад

Loved your walking tour! I'm very fortunate to live opposite Masson Mills and we have great views of the surrounding hills and the River Derwent. Sadly the Mill has closed down, which is such a shame 😣 let's hope it's not left empty for too long and is put to some good use once this pandemic is over 🤞

@solitaryrambler 3 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it! Lovely spot where you live, I was sad to hear about Masson Mill. I've got a friend who worked there, so she'll have lost her job of course. I hope something positive is done with it soon too. Many thanks for watching and commenting 👍

@rwalker9644 3 года назад

I ve just finished fighting with the internet for 4 hours just to get back to connection setting that used to work in the first place 😫. nothing worked - no phones - no printer and no u tube but after kicking the router n bit s round the house i was relieved to see your smiling face - hearing soothing music and was able to forget my technical problems

@rwalker9644 3 года назад

And enjoy a visit to matlock bath 😎 thanks patrick you really saved my life Cheers Rob

@solitaryrambler 3 года назад

Glad I was able to have relieved some tension today Rob! 😊 Many thanks for watching 👍

@gisellebolotin8237 3 года назад

Inspiring , Thankyou for sharing .

@solitaryrambler 3 года назад

Thanks for watching! 👍

@lukeseeley2659 3 года назад

Fantastic film as ever. Quite an adventure going into the cave as well! It's a part of the world where the towns and villages almost equal the majesty of the countryside. Quite sad to see all the casualties of the pandemic/lockdown, I hope that the castle and Masson mills will have good new owners! I'd hoped to finally make it there this summer, so I will just have to hope I can explore it in the new year. Have you walked much of the Derwent? I would like to complete the path one day.

@solitaryrambler 3 года назад

Kind of you to say, many thanks! I hope something happens with Masson Mills as I was quite saddened to hear of its closure. I've done lots of different sections over the years of the Derwent, and have made other films of the area south of here. Thanks again 👍

@brendawallace8423 3 года назад

Patrick your videos are lovely and make me so homesick. I hope I can go back to the Peak District again. Are there maps for these walks? Warm regards Brenda

@solitaryrambler 3 года назад

Thank you so much Brenda for your lovely words and for watching, much appreciated. By the way, the answer to your question will be found if your read the description below the video on You Tube 👍

@annieabfab6258 3 года назад

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@solitaryrambler 3 года назад

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@paulbeachcroft3323 3 года назад

Hi Patrick. I’ve just posted, in response to your latest video, the following on your FB Page mate. ‘Hi Patrick. Unfortunately, social media, simply reflects, what is left of our so called ‘society’...... I’m a political animal, so I often come across this sort of nonsense from others when I’m making political points. However, I find it even more annoying, irritating etc when people make such comments on non political issues, videos etc. My standard response to these types is simple ‘if you don’t like the content, don’t watch it’ and ‘if it bothers them that much they should get off their fat, lazy, arses and do their own videos’. Also, these morons need to understand that it’s YOUR channel, so provided what you publish isn’t deemed offensive, which in your case it clearly isn’t, then you should be free to say what you want. In any case, I like the fact that you often refer to your childhood, family life etc, on your videos......it’s what sets them apart from other videos on You Tube and elsewhere. So, keep up the excellent work, ignore the morons and be aware that there are lots of us out here that love your work and that we will defend you against these idiots’. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@paulbeachcroft3323 3 года назад

Oh, I’ve been pinned Patrick..... 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@solitaryrambler 3 года назад

You have officially been pinned Paul! 😂 Thanks again for your kind words, I found them on my FB page. All the best 😁

@jackmckinnon3208 27 дней назад

The greyhound pub used to be the Arkwright bank, he paid the workers in his own money and they could only spend it in his shops. He was by all accounts a bit a a b#stard. I worked at the mill during the early restoration, the Arkwright society we're no better than the man himself, treated staff terribly and there we're always rumors of missing funds etc. The for cafe did the best breakfasts !!!