Farnham to Guildford with Outdooractive using S.P.B Mais's Southern Rambles |Cool Dudes Walking Club

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A walk taken from the 1948 edition of S.P.B. Mais' 'Southern Rambles for Londoners' book. The original walk is from Farnham to Goldalming, this route was copied as faithfully as possible 75 years later using and plotted using the Outdooractive App.
You can find a link to the route here:out.ac/IHxj9P
If you would like to sign up to Outdooractive you can using the discount code: COOLDUDES10F.
The painting listing on ebay is here: www.ebay.co.uk...
If you enjoyed this video, and want to help me make more, it would be really great if you joined the Cool Dudes Walking Club. You can join on RU-vid Channel’s main page and click join to pay a monthly amount via youtube.
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Thank you to everyone who has supported me.
The website for the club is www.cooldudeswalkingclub.com which has lists of walks and information about what gear I use, as well as merch and other stuff.
Twitter - @dudeswalking, @mareklarwood
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Filmed on a GoPro Hero 10
Gear list on website.
Photos - Wikipedia Creative Comons
Music - RU-vid Library
Piano Journey - Esther Abrami
Glimpsing Infinity - Asher Fulero
Lost in the Forest
Wonder - VYEN
Gymnopedie No.1 - Satie (and Marek on Keyboard)

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@7arboreal Год назад

Grapefruit juice mixed with sparkling water. And Russell genuinely looks like Michael Portillo in his posh outfit.

@cdwc Год назад

One day Russell will get so famous that Michael Portillo will be doing impressions of him.

@Martyn2021 Год назад

This is could be be the start of a wonderful series, random old walks from random old books. Outdoor activitie is building a amazing resource for generations to come.

@lolly5453 Год назад

I agree, very cool idea for a show 😁👍🏼 I would defo watch! Then again, Marek could be having conversations with dolls, battling with evil bread or making inedible meals, and I’d still be around for the ride! 👍🏼💗

@cdwc Год назад

I agree the old books for walks is a great idea.

@jimbryan2271 2 дня назад

Nice one dudes, looked a decent burger and good to see chips on a plate for once rather than them tiny baskets - what a swizz they are.

@cdwc 2 дня назад

I hate the basket bull**** too

@princeandrew5430 Год назад

This man should present ‘This Morning’!

@hosephanerothe1440 Год назад

Marek does a walk, not a runner 😏

@cdwc Год назад

Are you OK?

@princeandrew5430 Год назад

@@cdwc Rarely better, Thank you! Was on the rack a while back but now the pawns like Philip are serving their purpose to detract from the big fish like me

@JessieCori Год назад

@@hosephanerothe1440 😂

@alisoncrocker9919 Год назад

There’s an interesting article in July’s Fortean Times about big cats. They have found evidence in Gloucestershire after a lamb was eaten in May 2022. Hair samples taken from a fence revealed it to be Panthera Pardus, a type of leopard!

@squalloogal Год назад

Wow! Someone lost their leopard 🐆

@cdwc Год назад

@feetunes Год назад

That seemed like a lovely walk Marek. A cold beer for me please. And Russel Portillo looked the part.

@cdwc Год назад

I expect Russell will change his name to that shortly.

@thekentishpilgrim Год назад

Russell's resemblance to Michael Portillo was uncanny! Most refreshing drink probably has to be an ice cold American Gatorade chock full of artificial colors and flavors.

@cdwc Год назад

I have never tried Gatorade. Have you ever been covered in a bucket of Gatorade like American sports coaches. I always assumed Lucozade is the same as Gatorade.

@thekentishpilgrim Год назад

@@cdwc If Arsenal ever win the champions league or prem again I will douse myself in Gatorade. Luzcozade just aint the same.

@chumon1992 Год назад

Definitely the most refreshing drink is soda water, lovely flavors but no sweetness to leave a taste in your mouth. The Abby ruins were so beautiful.

@elaineforse5914 Год назад

Laugh out loud funny, just what I needed 😂 this should be a tv series you could be the new Mortimer and Whitehouse minus the fishing 😊

@cdwc Год назад

Larwood and Portillo gone walking on the shandy.

@elaineforse5914 Год назад

@@cdwc YES!!! That would be worth every penny of the licence fee!!!

@matthewmulvale5747 Год назад

Hey Marek. 👍😃 Another great walk. That's an area of the UK I'm not familiar with. Although it looks lovely. That White Witch had an awfully foul mouth ! Made me laugh out loud. A cold Shandy is a beautiful refreshing drink. I agree with you. Nothing nicer on a hot day. 😃👍 Take it easy Cool Dude.

@cdwc Год назад

I'd be annoyed if someone stole my favourite cooking pot/cauldron.

@jenniferburk7965 Год назад

I've never heard of the highbrow man, but you are famous, Marek.

@cdwc Год назад

This is a career highlight being more famous than Michael Portillo

@infidelcastro5129 Год назад

I concur that the worst kind of nightmare is the highbrow kind. Thank you for yet another great video 😊

@cdwc Год назад

I wonder if Michael Portillo would like to have a walking channel like mine.

@infidelcastro5129 Год назад

@@cdwc Yeah but he doesn’t have your… class.

@BeatTheFlash Год назад

I like all your videos, of course, but for some reason I found this particularly relaxing.

@cdwc Год назад

It was probably the calm demeanour of Russell.

@JessieCori Год назад

Great timing! Happy Saturday 😊

@cdwc Год назад

Have a great day cool dude

@lisakinahan6105 Год назад

Definitely a real ale and a packet of crisps

@cdwc Год назад

I have never got used to the taste of real ale. Definitely agree with the crisps though, maybe with a sprinkling of peanuts.

@squalloogal Год назад

That is one of your best paintings 😊

@cdwc Год назад

It is easier if I add pencil at the end to do more details.

@williamporter8718 Год назад

I know these places well, born in Guildford. I liked this video, Marek 👍🏻🐥

@cdwc Год назад

Nice one cool dude.

@stevesvids Год назад

Walking speed can be whatever you enjoy the most Marek. I prefer to amble myself. 🙂👍👋

@cdwc Год назад

I agree - two miles an hour is a good pace.

@stevesvids Год назад

@@cdwc exactly 🙂👍. Thanks for all the work you put in to your vids mate. Always good fun and enjoyable. Catch you again soon ... on the next amble. 🙂👍👋

@hugadarn5700 Год назад

nice one cool dude

@cdwc Год назад

@shia_labeouf Год назад

Lovely walk and Russel seemed chill. Also nice to see you pop up on Black Ops recently. Unexpected.

@cdwc Год назад

One line parts - security guards and policemen. This is what my agent thinks I am capable of.

@shia_labeouf Год назад

@@cdwc Well you delivered the line really well. Lol. Stay cool.

@ExpeditionHiker Год назад

Brings back memories, as most of your route was on the Pilgrims Way that I walked a couple of years ago, lovely

@cdwc Год назад

It is very pleasing in Spring/Early Summer.

@flechesbleues Год назад

What an excellent/interesting find!

@PulsalientMacrowave 2 месяца назад

Yeah, I know for a fact that the majority or this walk was on roads. These are my ends, and I'm always stuck for nice places to walk my dog. We need more footpaths! Thanks for the video Marek, I was hoping they'd be something for the spotter's guide, so I could give it a go!

@RandomTrinidadian Год назад

Best way to start a Saturday ❤

@cdwc Год назад

Nice one cool dude

@squalloogal Год назад

Whoever made the mini Mr Snifter (or whatever he was called from Klang) that was really excellent ☺️👏👏👏

@cdwc Год назад

Mr. Snitzer!!!!

@lisaperry345 Год назад

Thankyou. I made it. 🙂

@squalloogal Год назад

@@lisaperry345 it was really fabulous ☺️

@drummerboy6464 Год назад

Reasonably local to me, love you videos. Have just joined the cool dudes club. 😊

@cdwc Год назад

Nice one cool dude. Thank you so much for joining.

@tobiepedroz1321 Год назад

Absolutely the highlight of my RU-vid week. Loved this one in particular.

@cdwc Год назад

Nice one cool dude.

@indobleh Год назад

When I was a kid the now Secret Garden building used to make coloured garden tubs and planters. Farnham is next door to me and we are lucky to have beautiful countryside to walk through. No Red Squirrels though

@cdwc Год назад

I think I can remember when the Secret Garden did that. I really like what they've done with it now (although all the garden stuff is really expensive). There seems to be a Bembridge price hike thing where everyone whacks on 20% especially workmen.

@chegeny Год назад

The Southern Rambles are packed with adventure. a mysterious beastly cat, Mother Ludlam's Cave, album cover shots, an ancient yew, a Michael Portillo reference, and an excellent collab with Russell. Your videos get better all the time. My answer: Agua frescas are nice.

@cdwc Год назад

The Southern Rambles is an excellent read. I think the reliance on maps back then and footpaths being less marked out made it more of an adventure.

@russellc8282 Год назад

Thanks.

@BeatTheFlash Год назад

I know a bit of that area and I think Roger Taylor from Queen lives close to the Good Intent. Now I know why the local authority is called Waverley.

@ErinN43 Год назад

Oh my god, I knew about Mother Ludlam from the Loremen podcast! Never heard of Michael Portillo though I actually like to drink coffee, that's just because I'm hopelessly addicted; a lemon ginger kombucha is my favorite refreshing drink. I quit drinking anything alcoholic back in my twenties, but kombucha has a vibe similar to beer

@cdwc Год назад

I must listen to that one about Mother Ludlam. There must be more to her than just giving out spoons.

@orangeedo Год назад

The most refreshing drink is a 1990s glass bottle of Oasis.

@cdwc Год назад

Yes they were very refreshing.

@Niac022 Год назад

I'm a simple creature a nice Peach Sweet Tea

@cdwc Год назад

I must try one of those.

@mrbowie5408 Год назад

I've recently discovered mint water and Ribena or strawberry cordial it's so refreshing. Get a couple of mint plants and take cuttings of the leaves, crush and twist them and leave them to soak in a jug of water for at least one hour and you are done. Best with ice

@cdwc Год назад

This is an excellent tip cool dude. I have never tried that.

@mainmort Год назад

I picked up a copy of the old southern railways book and stuck it on my shelves. You've inspired me to dig it out and read it. Thanks

@cdwc Год назад

It is a very atmospheric read. I love his turn of phrase and all the tips in the back.

@sueweston502 8 месяцев назад

Just discovered this, don't know how I missed it 6 months ago I was def following you then. Trouble is for my 2024 day trips I've decided to focus on my local area - Sussex & Hampshire. You've now tempted me into Surrey, drat!

@squalloogal Год назад

I like a lemon, lime and bitters or a lovely ginger beer

@colinbidwell1540 Год назад

Loved it thank you marek 👍

@cdwc Год назад

Nice one cool dude.

@mattentwistle70 Год назад

Russell seems a nice bloke to go walking with and there is definitely a hint of Portillo about him. My thirst quencher is usually a pint of cider shandy or just an orange juice and lemonade with ice, both give me a bit of an energy boost and the cider numbs any aches and pains. Was wondering whether you could sell CDWC embroidered patches, similar to the ones on the beanie hats? Stay cool

@cdwc Год назад

The problem is I have to buy everything in a minimum of 100 really. I did Cool Dudes Trail patches but they took about two years to sell.

@gardenersdelight80 Год назад

Another ancient yew fan - nice one cool dude! Great video as always

@cdwc Год назад

I am a huge fan of huge yews!

@tinasavage674 Год назад

I think your very high brow cool dude 😊

@cdwc Год назад

I hope Russell is reading this.

@halfhand2371 Год назад

😂😂 Great video

@cdwc Год назад

Thanks cool dude.

@lolly5453 Год назад

Thanks for taking us along for this very cool walk, bit of a magical vibe going on with the cave- dwelling lady and old monastery ruins, and stories of spaniel-sized cats. You n Russell defo brightened up my Saturday morning so thanks for taking us along for this walk... Miles better than anythin Michael Portillo ever did!!!! 😘👍🏼

@russellc8282 Год назад

I thank you.

@cdwc Год назад

When Michael Portillo reads this he is going to be furious.

@TravellingTorunn Год назад

That walk looks very pleasant. I believe the area is beautiful. I visited Farnham this January for a couple of days in lovely weather. But as I arrived with an already sprained ankle, I was sadly not able to walk much 😢 So thank you for sharing 😊

@cdwc Год назад

That is a shame. I think the Waverley Abbey ruins are well worth a visit.

@TravellingTorunn Год назад

@@cdwc I will try to make it some other time 🙂

@lisaperry345 Год назад

Ooooh it's got to be a lager shandy or a pint of lemon and lime after a walk for me. That cave looked so cool.

@cdwc Год назад

The biggest mystery to me was why she lent out her utensils.

@blahsnblisters Год назад

I've this video loads and only just realised it was me who won the prize!!!!

@MakeLAUGHnotWAR Год назад

Thanks for this video, the banter made me grin 😁 Hadn't heard of S.P.B Mais before, really like the personality in their writing.

@cdwc Год назад

The book is brilliant. His writing style is hilarious and it is full of atmospheric black and white photos of walks. I can thoroughly recommend it cool dude.

@JessieCori Год назад

I wouldn't mind hearing more excerpts from SPB Mais.

@cdwc Год назад

You should pick up his book second hand. It is a wonderful read.

@bittybottybutty9661 Год назад

Brilliant video

@anthonyhatter196 Год назад

Right! What was that accent you used for the big cat story, Marek? 😂😂 Can't beleive you were down the road but glad you got a good burger. Our local pubs are pricey but do good scran. I though the phrase "Russel can smell burgers" sounded like an indy track from the teenage band you mentioned. Washed down with soda water and lime! Finally, promise you will NEVER go Portillo pastel on us please! :PS love the walk based on that book. Have stated buying old guide books myself. Lovely read.

@cdwc Год назад

I spent three years researching regional dialect and that voice was an exact reproduction of William Cobbett's.

@tentaclestv2476 3 месяца назад

I like room temperature water with a little lemon juice.

@debbief9861 Год назад

Love the typo...”William Corbett”...Ronnie’s lesser known brother...😂😂😂

@cdwc Год назад

The spell check in Final Cut Pro keeps changing things I write without me noticing. Ha

@TheWelshViking Год назад

Best burger for a while as well, and it’s nice to know Mr Mais liked a ginger shandy! Big fan of a nice post-walk lemonade, myself! Edit: *Fifteen quid* to get into a gallery!?

@cdwc Год назад

I looked the gallery up the website - It actually £13.50 with £1.49 gift aid. I wonder how many people pay that? I was trying to work out what a pint of 'Old' was that S.B.P Mais refers to. I think it might be a stout. I just watched some of your videos. Excellent. I really enjoyed them. Thank you for signing up too.

@garrymartin6474 Год назад

The most refreshing drink I ever had was a pint of Aspall's cider consumed in a Norfolk pub, after a day spent travelling and setting up camp and wandering about a bit on a hot summers evening. Julia Bradbury is a far better prospect than Michael Portillo, try selling her your idea !

@cdwc Год назад

I will ask Russell if he wants to dress up as Julia Bradbury next time.

@quinnlevy8996 Год назад

I got a boring answer this time but cold water is the most refreshing for me. Shrug emoji

@cdwc Год назад

With a slice of lemon?

@quinnlevy8996 Год назад

@@cdwc that's less refreshing and more if I'm at a restaurant and want a slightly more flavorful drink

@myoldreteacher Год назад

Post walk: Either carbonated pineapple juice and orange juice, or a good old-fashioned cup of tea.

@cdwc Год назад

I have not tried fizzy pineapple juice. I remember Lilt being very refreshing and also a Fanta.

@myoldreteacher Год назад

@@cdwc I buy fizzy pineapple juice here in the US. We don't have Lilt, with its totally tropical taste ;)

@squalloogal Год назад

Cool ad. 😂

@princeandrew5430 Год назад

Pizza express ads are even cooler 😎

@PeterHardy80 Год назад

ah yes my pic was first up at the end, taken in Corfu

@cdwc Год назад

Nice one cool dude. Make sure you send any future ones to cooldudeswalkingclub@gmail.com as I almost forgot it.

@stripyart Год назад

That was great fun! Russell should join without delay and wear his cool dude badge with pride. He could call his channel the Mile High Brow Club

@cdwc Год назад

I worry about what Russell would get up to in the Mile High Brow Club.

@DatShepTho Год назад

Still faster than the traffic at the hog's back

@B3tanTyronne Год назад

Just as well you did not have 3 pints, otherwise you would have seen Boris Johnson. Also, we now have your postcode mawahahahaha etc /raids bins.

@michaelwhite8031 Год назад

Would you mind if l asked, did you go to the Les Dawson school of piano playing ?

@cdwc Год назад

I only reply to official RU-vid members now.

@systemSkynet Год назад

Michael Portillo. Well I never.

@cdwc Год назад

Ha. The System Skynet badge is still clinging on to this backpack cool dude!

@systemSkynet Год назад

@@cdwc I noticed. Pretty impressive. Working on a new logo that includes Alan. He is the star of the show

@Vurtonable Год назад

I don’t think you’d like walking with me. I fall over if I walk and talk. So I’m more of a bencher than a walker. See a bench must sit on it. I think it’s rude to the bench not to. I like walks that have benches ever 100 meters or so. This app should show bench locations for people like me.

@cdwc Год назад

I agree wholeheartedly the app should have a bench mode, and indicate how far you are away from the nearest bench. They can rename it Outdoor Inactive.

@Vurtonable Год назад

@@cdwc this is perfect!We can set up a rival app for the morbidly obese hiker.

@AW-tf9ns Год назад

Mother Ludlam did nothing wrong!

@cdwc Год назад

I agree she just lent out spoons and then someone nicked her cooking pot/cauldron.

@squalloogal Год назад

The town and church stole an old lady’s cooking pot? Disgusting behaviour.

@cdwc Год назад

I agree. Mother Ludlam got done over by the locals.

@debbief9861 Год назад

Highbrow. Portillo. Snort.

@PayneAdams-mp2zz Год назад

i did a similar walk but nowhere near as nice

@michaelwhite8031 Год назад

Russell should stay off the Port, it will make him illo.

@EccentricAuntWanda1 Год назад

I really liked the premise with the Mais book

@cdwc Год назад

It is a brilliant book, the writing is excellent and its full of old black and white photos of people going on the walks.

@jdanielpUK Год назад

Were you tempted to stoop to pick a buttercup near the ruins of the abbey? Decent double act by the way, even if it was a bit infomercially. I like cold elderflower cordial for maximum refreshment!

@cdwc Год назад

The older i get the more I like Elderflower. When I tried it when I was about ten I thought it was disgusting.

@gregmcleod7597 Год назад

Nice 1

@cdwc Год назад

@judybee Год назад

I hadn't even HAD two Shandy's & I thought that really WAS Michael Denzil Xavier Portillo. Russell's Remarkable Reproduction. What a likeness & transformation to behold. And what an entertaining duo you both make. You should have your own Travel Show for sure extolling the virtues of Outdoor Active all over the UK. Old Mother Hubbard, oops, I mean Ludlam needs to watch her language!I don't drink anything (I'm the driest person ever) so can't recommend a special brew. But I CAN recommend a Marek Keyring. ORANGE SHIRT Marek got in the gallery! Yay!!! Now I want his psychedelic mate for posing with pigeons! Great walk Marek!!

@cdwc Год назад

Russell will be best pleased to read he is almost a Portillo double. The new keyring is in the post. I hope Gus has flown away by the time he arrives.