Hadrians Wall Coast To Coast Walk Day 1 of 7 

The hardest part for anything is to get started. Keep up the good work. Good video.

It was nice meeting you Dan! :) looking forward to more videos!

Your doing great. Don't despair. I can't do what your doing. Not at all. My right leg was amputated Christmas Eve 2013. So to do what your doing would be fantastic. I'll tell you one thing in my dreams I walk and run. Some days I wake up very upbeat you know. Check your feet for blisters and elevate them after each day but you already know that. What your doing is heroic. Keep it up. Good luck and may God bless you.

Dear Dan: Please do not ask me how I found your channel. I just stumbled on it as I am (was not) interested in metal detecting. However, when I saw that you were at Carlisle I had stop and now I am hooked. My grandparents came from Carlisle and immigrated to Canada before the Great War. I have visited my cousins who still live there (including one who has been the mayor) many times. However, I have not been back in years and it is wonderful to see how the town has changed. Having said all that I just love your videos. You are so funny and upbeat all the time and with your interest in history rather than 'treasure' makes it even more fascinating for me as I am, also a real history buff. Watching your vids has been a real joy for me also as I am recovering from major knee surgery so my garden has gone to pot this spring and probably the summer. A lot of the time I am just stuck resting my leg. Definitely will be making an donation to the McMillan and am eagerly awaiting Day 4 of your trek. Best wishes from British Columbia Canada. PS I must say I haven't laughed as hard in years as I did at the video of the sheep chasing your through the field I have watched it three times!

Completed this walk today. 1 day of walking an 4 days of limping. The hills nearly killed me off, but it was an experience I won't forget. Thank you Dan for giving me an idea what I was in for an sharing such an amazing first name.

been very excited to see these videos I know youv been planning it for awhile, keep up the awesome work Dan love the videos.

You need cotton socks with no dye in them, then change your socks half way through the day. A change of foot wear helps too.

Thank you for the great video Dan Keep up the walking and hope that your feet don't fall off

Great start of the trip! Enjoyed seeing the countryside and the cows. I'm sure when you get to the wall part it will be even better! Can't wait!

So proud of you Hun, hang in there, take it easy and take care, we love you!

Ty's for walking for cancer its Tina writing right now I bet cancer three times it was in my leg and I just want to say with everyone just doing what they can then we will bet all cancers .

well done Dan you did great for the first day keep up the great work . respect

great video Dan, as always, looking forward to seeing how this adventure pans out. :-)

Thanx so much 4 takin us ! , your the arms an legs for sum of us . Very muck luk an blessins on yr voyage . If those darn pubs keep jumpin infront of ya , please have one for the Vets.

Dan, if you want to be remembered more than 3 years after you die you should start a rumor that you will be buried with all the loot that you have uncovered over the years. Yep, Dan, will be deep dug up... maybe even by those legal grave robbers masquerading as archeologists.

Fantastic video Dan!! Please keep your chin up mate and trudge on for the cause! It is bigger than just one individual Dan! Thanks!

You're Deep Digger Dan! You'll be remembered forever

Great vid! Keep up the good work

did this walk about 4 years ago. really enjoyed it and some fabulous views

great start for day one, well done Dan :) take care & GL. . Tina

Brilliant video Dan well done looking forward to the next one

Congrats on day one. I've never done that before. Your doing it for a good cause Dan, because my wife died from cancer over ten years past, so I know that your doing it for a good cause. Thank you Deep Digger Dan !

You're hilarious!! I thoroughly enjoyed this video. Thank you.

Lol@ im just like a soldier bit!! I say hello to all the animals like you do! Great vid Dan.. looking forward to day 2 :-)

Another great video dan! Good job on the first few miles.... im sure the rest would of been quicker without the beer... but much more boring! lol. Oh and well done Lee, on donating and on meeting Dan!

Hi Dan, Nice start to the walk! as you say have a pint AFTER! the days walk!! but easier said than done ...when you see these lovely pubs and your gasping for a cold pint!!! its a tricky situation...cool video...i look forward to the next pub....errr walk cheers,G:)

Great cause, great video. I look forward to the rest (like you will).

good effort for day 1 Dan. 👍

Ya made it thru day one...keep up the great work! Beautiful country ya are walking thru! You can do it!!!!!!

Wonderful!

Brill. Look forward to the next few days.

well done buddy. one to many beer perhaps haha made me laugh

hit the pub at the end of the day Dan. drinking beer and walking don't mix lol

Absolute genius, keep going Dan!

Dan, great job and great video!

Two Things. #1-Cow Poop builds character. Look how well you've done! #2-Don't give up on yourself. You're doing fine. The longest journey begins with a single step.

You're a machine, Danny! You got this!

amazing video Dan!

Good 1st day Dan, hope your feet cooled down by bed time, followed you along on google maps street view anxious to see day 2 All the best

I love that you got pissed half way through the walk. Too funny.

Hope the weather keeps up for you Dan,can change quick here in Northumberland,sure itll stay good mate.Good on ya matey

Well done Dan ,look after those feet you'll need them for the next league. Good luck.

I'm wanting to do this next year. I live in leeds but from scarborough. love your vid

thank you Lee! :)

Hay Dan I hope you are ok for tomorrow because every step is a f*#%ing adventure. p.s my grandfather pass from cancer it eat him from the in side out and he was my hero... And when you do stuff like this you are my hero to thank you Dan and thank you for doing it for everyone that need it to...❤️❤️❤️❤️

Loved the video Dan! When's part 2? Would love to go to Scotland or Wales with you for a new set of vids :)

Loved your 'Dan-a-rant' at the end :)

You have take the first step in your trek. Just a few more to go. Good luck.

Congrats on day 1 Dan only 6 more to go. And why would you take your shoes off and put them in ice? Does that help the shoes soles from hurting lol. Carry on soldier good luck. Gaz

Such a funny video, as always Dan!

Hi Dan, John here...Be sure you use plenty of food powder, after 23 years in the military I've learned that powder can extend your walking distant with alot less pain. Keep marching on my friend.

It was apparent that you were fatigued near the end of the video, Dan. 15 miles is a lot for anyone first day out. The most I've done in a day backpacking up a mountain was 11 miles. But here's how I do it: 5 minutes break every hour, take off shoes , re-hydrate, and eat a energy bar. Try the 5 minute break every hour- it makes long distances easier.

great tip of the day!

Dan, I had a word with Hadrian and he said you can show his wall :o) Keep up the good work my friend, with you all the way.

Lee Robinson, you have my sincere and utmost respect. Dan save the beer till the end of the day u nutter lol

Keep it up Dan, its tough but its for a great cause.

Are the Japan and Super Dry patches on your shirt removable with Velcro backing? If they were would you want one of my old US Army patches to put there instead?

We stopped in the Old Chapel B&B Bowness on Solway last month , we did a little run out in the car Gateshead to Bowness to Moffat to Jedburgh then back home to Gateshead .

excellent advice.......

Oh,man.I felt your misery!I sure admire you sticking to the walk through your pain for the cause You ARE a soldier! I laughed my butt off,well,not exactly off , there's plenty to spare,at the legs and tadpoles.Lovely country side.Thank you for sharing.Please invest in some cool gel shoe insoles and carry a canteen!

Good luck mr Dan!

Very good. Quite funny. What kind of shoes are you wearing?

Caffeine and alcohol probably not your best sources of hydration.

I love these Dan

Nice! looking forward to see more ! =)

Well done Dan ! Facing cancer alone is no fun, i wish i had someone to be with me at hospital or when i see my Oncologist but i havent as i am a carer for my mum and daughter who need looking after,your brilliant Dan doing this. Make sure you soak your feet and massage them with some tree tea cream next time you pass a chemist get some. Also rub ice over the soles and toes if you can.

congrats Dan you did it. well done

Haha, nice video :p The morale of the story is a wise lesson learned ^^

Good job, good cause.

yes dan the real man .love from Holland

Nice one Dan. I live buy chicken and cow farms. Chicken poo makes cow poo smell like flowers it's so bad. Thanks for sharing. GET IN

well done Dan 1st part over. it doesn't help walking in a zigzag

Dan, eat a snickers bar! lol. good luck brother!

Deep Digger Dan, He's the man. Deep Digger Dan, I'm a fan.

Just wondering (and sorry this has nothing to do with this video) but when you did the scotland camping was it really cold on the night or not

SUBBED!!....your video's and you are brilliant pal...thanks for the entertainment!!...bizz

Great star Dan carnt wait for part 2 :)

Gj Dan, see ya next video.

I looked up King Edward I, to c where that inn is, and it said that he is buried at Westminster Abby and he died at Burgh by Sands, Cumberland, England. So where is this inn located. Nice statue. I'm interested in stuff in Merry Old England.

Beer, a real man's fuel!

Great vid dan

wow Dan i just checked my google maps and satellite image of Bowness on solway and Carlisle, and i did not see you walking on the satellite image . Lol but seriously the walk started easy as your where saying then the pub and the hot feet that had me in stiches. i get them out next week, but seriously again your traveling thru some serious historical areas. then you have all the paranormal activities near solway i seem to remember some odd photo of a space man in a back round of some families photo. best of luck .

Nice one Dan wish I was there with you

Good luck 👍

Keep up the spirit Dan ✌️😎

Great stuff marra! What's your verdict on Cumbrian lasses then?

hi dan well done on walking the wall hope you had fun - jamie

Anyone know the artist and song name used at the beginning and throughout? Dan can you tell me? Thanks, and keep up the great work!

Well done Dan , keep it up mate...🐡🐡🐡

felt the same today was out for 7 hours the day legs where dead. plus thunder and lightning storm above

Started so well and then you got pissed haha.Could see the beer taking effect the more you went on.Funny stuff.Hope tomorrows not too painfull.Get some crocs they are well comfy and good support and let your feet breathe etc.Not the height of fashion but do the job.

You might try wearing two pair of socks. It cuts down the friction against your feet by a lot, and helps prevent blisters. Hikers and competitive athletes do this a lot.

Did 100 miles in 7 days. My feet were torn up by the end of the trip.

Dan, Dan, Dan. It is like work. No martini at lunch and no beer at coffee (tea) time. After the booze nothing gets done. Glad you made it though.

Dan,you need a green safety vest so the cars can see you,lad. Good luck,be safe.

On my way right now to do this walk.

Hey Dan-when you actually get to the wall, would you please perform some of your classic dance moves on it?

It's so weird to think that I passed that pub yesterday because i live in Carlisle :D

having a drink was your down fall Dan. alcohol dehydrates you and you will feel a lot more exhausted

I'd walk 15 miles for a pint of John Smith, but I think the Atlantic is a bit more than that.