High Force, Summerhill Force and Gibson's Cave

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Parking at Bowless Visitor Centre, 5 miles North of the quaint Market Town of Middleton in Teesdale, I took the short woodland walk to the stunning Summerhill Force and Gibson's Cave. After crossing the road and the field, I walked over the 1741 suspension bridge to the stunning Low Force, before walking 2 miles further up the River Tees to the jaw dropping High Force, with a spectacular 21 meter drop, with origins dating back over 300 million years. Situated in Upper Teesdale in the North Pennines, this is an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and one of the bests walks on Co Durham.
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@TeaInValhalla 3 года назад

Good afternoon Alan, what a beautiful water fall and amazing story. Loved the viking connection too 👍♥️🏕 massive bonus that you had it to yourself too. The bridge is brillaint, and the rover looked very healthy too. We have visited Low and High force, great to see them again and on such lovley day. Wouldn't fancy jumping in mind, much rather admire from afar ♥️👍 Such a stunning and beautiful place to.lose your self in greenspaces and running water, perfection indeed. Would love to see if frozen mind, such force and power easy to see why they got their names. Have a great weekend Alan, catch you soon, Ceri and Kat ♥️🏕👍🌊

@AlanMETALMAN 3 года назад

Thanks for watching guys, always very much appreciate and I did not know you had been up there before. We are about 30 miles away for this is a local walk for me and one I have been doing since I was a kid, cheers Alan

@JPJ123 2 года назад

The sky is clear of blue and white, the natural spring water is singing and falling on the rock and there are natural cave, I love that place.

@AlanMETALMAN 2 года назад

Me too and I have been going there since I was a kid, always enjoy it there. Thank you so much for watching, cheers Alan

@JC.Journey 2 года назад

We enjoyed the beautiful scenery and beautiful waterfalls. Loved the suspension bridge! Thanks for taking us on this glorious hike. Have a great day! -Jody

@AlanMETALMAN 2 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it Jody and a walk I have been doing since I was a kid and with it only being 30 miles from home, nice and local. Thanks very much for stopping by, cheers Alan

@RVAHikerGirl 3 года назад

When you have a waterfall right from the start you know it's gonna be good! I love suspension bridges like that, they are so much fun! Stunning pan across the fields with wildflowers and those blue skies, WOW! What a beautiful area to go exploring. I can definitely see why its a popular place.

@AlanMETALMAN 3 года назад

Been going there since I was a kid and only 30 miles from home, so a local walk for me. Thank you so much for watching and commenting, cheers Alan

@burningsandsexploration3711 3 года назад

Nature doesn't get much more beautiful than this. What an amazing place to hike! The falls are spectacular. This is a very enjoyable video. Thank you!

@AlanMETALMAN 3 года назад

Thank you very much! Real good of you to stop by and make such a nice comment. I have been doing this walk all my life, as we only live about 30 miles away but I never tire of it, such a great place to visit, cheers Alan

@haleyraven.lilrocket9241 3 года назад

Absolutely beautiful thank you my dear friend I always love watching your videos my dear friend ❤️

@AlanMETALMAN 3 года назад

Thank you so much 😊, real nice of you to watch/comment but I really appreciate your kind words, cheers Alan

@dicasdaanalu 3 года назад

*Here I am! *To watch another good video from your channel. **Keep going! Success is closer than you think...* *_Super LIke_

@AlanMETALMAN 3 года назад

Thank you very much for watching and taking the time to comment, real good of you and very much appreciated, cheers Alan

@r11hno 3 года назад

Great trek Alan enjoyed watching like 53 with a full 9:40 minute view as we always give full views for our friends

@AlanMETALMAN 3 года назад

Thank you so much for watching, liking and taking the time to comment, real good of you, cheers Alan

@BadHairAdventures 3 года назад

Some stunning views, and I loved the waterfalls and River. Always a pleasure watching your films. Atb James

@AlanMETALMAN 2 года назад

Thanks very much for watching James and your kind words, appreciate it buddy, cheers Alan

@FitLifeTravel 2 года назад

Caves are so cool to explore! They are my favorite to find and go through,..especially in the dark! Rambling around boulders and find your way out. :)Whoa!!! Love this waterfall!

@AlanMETALMAN 2 года назад

It was a shame it had been so dry the previous week, as I have seen both waterfalls looking so much more impressive than that but I was still happy and enjoyed the day. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan

@FitLifeTravel 2 года назад

@@AlanMETALMAN That is what is important, right? You enjoyed the day is what matters!! :) Have a good one my friend!

@JenniferLupine 2 года назад

Glorious day for a walk! Loved seeing the river and the falls! The High Force is amazing, enjoyed seeing it from the front and the top area. It must be very impressive when it’s up several feet, covering the whole area! Enjoyed seeing the sheep and ferns too! 😄👍 Like!

@AlanMETALMAN 2 года назад

We have had a lot of dry weather but after a week of rain the Falls are amazing, last minute decision to go there so not at their best but I still enjoyed the day. Thank you Jennifer for watching and taking the time to comment, cheers Alan

@sodacan1011111111111 3 года назад

Absolutely stunning Brother 🇺🇸🔥🇬🇧 And the narrative made me feel like I was there with you. Thank you for bringing us along my friend 💯

@AlanMETALMAN 3 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it and real good of you to watch and comment. A nice local walk for me, been doing this one since I was a kid, cheers Alan

@FranciscaRigaud 2 года назад

Such a sad story about that bridge........................ But it does look beautiful there......... amazing, all of it!!!! This is still real nature... wait until they come to the idea of building an estate there! I will send it to Colin because he would really love to go there and me too!

@AlanMETALMAN 2 года назад

I know what you mean, it is such a beautiful area there and a place I have been visiting since I was a kid, only 30 miles from home. Thank you for watching and commenting, cheers Alan

@waterfallmadman 3 года назад

All of them are terrific. Glad you went to the first one even though everyone else skips it.

@AlanMETALMAN 3 года назад

Funny, it has to be 30 years since I was at the first one, yet it is only 5 minutes from the car park and we get up there at least once a year, don't know why I keep on skipping it. Only 30 miles from home, so a nice local hike for us. Appreciate you stopping by, cheers Alan

@ackosadventures2486 2 года назад

Stunning waterfalls must pay them a visit 👍👍

@AlanMETALMAN 2 года назад

They are really worth it Stuart, especially if you have had a few days rain previously. I went after a week of dry weather, so after rail, they sure are well worth it. Thank you very much for watching and taking the time to comment, real good of you and very much appreciated, cheers Alan

@theYogachannel0035 2 года назад

Amazing gorge - love watching the power of the water - fv again from me

@AlanMETALMAN 2 года назад

25 miles from home and a favourite place for a day out for us. Thanks for watching Mark, cheers Alan

@GillanTravels 2 года назад

It’s absolutely gorgeous waterfalls! That’s a nice place to relax and chill out. Interesting story about the cave and the suspension bridge. I can’t blame Mrs Metalman :) The low falls and high falls both look spectacular. Walking in the fields of ferns under the beautiful clouds is really nice . Totally agree,a day like that is really a glorious day.

@AlanMETALMAN 2 года назад

Thanks for watching, real nice of you and I really should stop wobbling that bridge, just as Mrs Metalman walks across it :O) Cheers Alan

@videoforneed-royaltyfreevi4639 2 года назад

I like the boot scrubber design there! The clouds were EPIC! Nice hike my friend!

@AlanMETALMAN 2 года назад

Thank you, real good of you to watch and comment, cheers Alan

@DestinationEarth 2 года назад

That area is packed with falls isn't it! The fields are a nice contrast to the river. All in all, a wonderful hike!

@AlanMETALMAN 2 года назад

It's a one I have done many times since I was a kid and always enjoy it, especially as it is quite local for me too. Good of you to watch, cheers Alan

@debsmostexcellentadventure5353 3 года назад

What a lovely waterfall,and cave,and gibsons story was lovely,and i so love when its just me, i always tend to go out on a wensday plus rain and im happy=0 people.The bridge looks alot of fun in high wind.love to try my kayak there,be fun.Love the larry the ram statues,as always loved the videos,stay safe and have a lovely weekend debs...

@AlanMETALMAN 3 года назад

Haha, yes, I meant to say kayak in my video and not canoe! It's a real nice place to visit and local to where we live, which is why I have been going there since I was a kid and never tire of it. Thanks so much for watching Debs, really appreciate it, cheers Alan

@ramblingracheltrailtales 3 года назад

Hi Alan, You find all the best places to show us 😎 the waterfall was spectacular 😀 thanks again for taking us with you xx

@AlanMETALMAN 3 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it and real nice of you to watch and comment Racheal, I always appreciate that, cheers Alan

@HikeCamp 3 года назад

River walks are the best... The falls are a bonus to me... Outstanding video Alan... Striking area my friend...

@AlanMETALMAN 3 года назад

Thanks for the kind words Max, appreciate that buddy and real good of you stopping by, cheers Alan

@user-gm2uu2pj1q26 3 года назад

Beautiful waterfall, nature and weather. You know a lot good places. I wanna go to all the places you introduced.

@AlanMETALMAN 3 года назад

Thanks for visiting, something I always appreciate. It would be nice if you could come and visit these places, you would be very welcome, cheers Alan

@ladyinthewild5435 2 года назад

Such a beautiful place! Those waterfalls were magnificent. Loved this, Alan!

@AlanMETALMAN 2 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it, a real local walk for me, about 30 miles from home, always enjoy it there. Thanks so much for stopping by, cheers Alan

@upndown-traveling 2 года назад

Amazing scenery my friend, you always find the most beautiful places for hike 😍👍best regards Up'n'Down-Traveling

@AlanMETALMAN 2 года назад

Thanks for visiting, real good of you and very much appreciated, cheers Alan

@theYogachannel0035 2 года назад

Great upload Alan enjoyed watching like 73 with a full view as always

@AlanMETALMAN 2 года назад

Thanks for the visit, real good of you and always appreciated, cheers Alan

@nicted9308 3 года назад

Thanks Alan for a cracking little video. Like you said lovely in the summer but not so in winter.

@AlanMETALMAN 3 года назад

Yep, real bleak in the winter but if you can get up the Dale when the waterfall freezes, man that is a sight to see. Thank you very much for watching, cheers Alan

@SOKLYPO 2 года назад

Wow, so beautiful.Excellent, the best sharing ❤👍

@AlanMETALMAN 2 года назад

Thanks for visiting, real nice of you. Thank you very much for stopping by, appreciate it, cheers Alan

@nigelharness9032 2 года назад

Hi Alan cracking scenery and i love waterfalls, that suspension bridge does look a bit dodgy, one place i have been meaning to visit so thanks for reminding me how beautiful it really is, great video cheers nigel

@AlanMETALMAN 2 года назад

You should Nigel, it's a real nice place with a great surrounding area too. I have been going there since I was a kid but the first time at Gibson's cave for about 30 years mind. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan

@edwinjames8147 2 года назад

Wonderful locations Alan, and beautifully filmed! It reminds me how stunning County Durham is!!

@AlanMETALMAN 2 года назад

I think we get overshadowed with the Lakes to the West of us and the Yorkshire Dales and Northumberland to the South and North of us. There are so many great places to hike here, thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan

@MinuteontheMountain 3 года назад

Beautiful scenery as always. Thanks for taking us along.

@AlanMETALMAN 3 года назад

Thanks for watching, real nice of you and a place I have been visiting since I was a kid, cheers Alan

@Packsalot 2 года назад

Great trip and area, Alan. That bridge was really cool. Nice to see the countryside and waterfalls. Interesting that there is a boot cleaner on the trail. I'll pass on going over the falls in a beer barrel. Those are raging. Nice job on the video tour. Have a great day.

@AlanMETALMAN 2 года назад

Thanks very much for watching and the beer barrel ride would be a bit too extreme for me too lol! Been going there since I was a kid, nice local walk for me, cheers Alan

@stubloggs6358 2 года назад

Never been to Summerhill falls, looks lovely. I remember that bridge near Low force(my dad used to rock it when we crossed,happy days)........A truly wonderful area Alan, I love it. Great day for it mate, thoroughly enjoyed the hike and well done for highlighting the dangers.............ATB.........Stu/Wendy.........👍👌.........PS hi to the Mrs.

@AlanMETALMAN 2 года назад

I always swing it when Mrs Metalman is half way over too, which is why she would not come lol! A real canny day out there and with it only being 30 miles away, a local walk as well. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan

@StepsbyKaatje 3 года назад

What a story about the bridge! Loved the waterfall! 😁 Relaxing outing for sure! 😁👍 ATB Kaat

@AlanMETALMAN 2 года назад

Mrs Metalman hates going over that bridge and I really must stop wobbling it when she is half way across, if I want to get her going there again with me! A nice local walk for me and a place I have been going too since I was a kid, cheers Alan

@StepsbyKaatje 2 года назад

@@AlanMETALMAN shame on you! Scaring Mrs. metalman! 😁

@theYogachannel0035 2 года назад

Amazing river scene rushing over the rapids Alan

@AlanMETALMAN 2 года назад

Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan

@gridnorth5451 2 года назад

Brill quality film Alan . Every time i go past that farmhouse i say to myself i'm going to own it one day - of course i never will 😁😅😅 That stretch of the Tees from Middleton up to the Snout and Cow Green is magnificent 💚👍👍

@AlanMETALMAN 2 года назад

It sure is and I have walked every inch of it on various walks with different people over the years, such an awesome area and under visited too, which I sometimes think is a blessing lol. Good of you to watch and leave a comment, appreciate it, cheers Alan

@drummerw17 2 года назад

Uaoh excellent beautiful place my great Friend🤘💪🤘⭐👍!!!

@AlanMETALMAN 2 года назад

Thanks for the visit, real good of you and a nice local walk for me, one I have been doing since I was a kid, cheers Alan

@drummerw17 2 года назад

@@AlanMETALMAN You're welcome my buddy🤙🥁🤙

@stevesdaysoff2759 2 года назад

Hello Alan. Good video. The water fall was fantastic. Enjoyed watching. Atb Steve 👍

@AlanMETALMAN 2 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it Steve and real good of you to watch, appreciate it buddy, cheers Alan

@Ellenmendenhall 3 года назад

Cheers, did enjoy, love your smile

@AlanMETALMAN 3 года назад

I am always smiling when outdoors, it always makes me feel happy. Real good of you to watch, cheers Alan

@adventuringoutdoorswitheric 2 года назад

Wow that was just such a gorgeous place to hike through. It's so nice seeing and hearing all that water go down the Rocks all the way through the hike. I can see why this place never gets old for you honestly. This totally looks a lot different other places I see you hike at but this is definitely a gem 💎. Thanks for sharing Alan.

@AlanMETALMAN 2 года назад

Thanks for watching Eric and a place I have been going to since I was a kid, nice and local too, only 30 miles from home, cheers Alan

@gerardtaylor7813 2 года назад

Stunning walk Alan beautiful scenery really enjoyed it, atvb Ged and Shan 👌👍

@AlanMETALMAN 2 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it Ged, really appreciate you watching mate and I hope you are not working too hard on your garden in this heat, cheers Alan

@tv.8851 2 года назад

86~~~~~~~~~~~~~❤** Wonthefully. Very good 👍👏👌😀☺🙌👍

@AlanMETALMAN 2 года назад

Thanks for visiting, real nice of you to watch and take the time to comment, very much appreciated, cheers Alan

@DesGreene 2 года назад

Hi Alan! A stunning area! Surprised there's so much water coming through after the hot spell we've had. The Gibson's Cave one looked a nice shady place to be on such a sunny day! 😁 Great video! All the best👍👍

@AlanMETALMAN 2 года назад

You used to be able to get behind the waterfall before they built the viewing area at Gibson's cave but I was surprised at the amount of water given the dry weather we had being having. Thanks for watching Des, cheers Alan

@patriziapiccirilli3717 2 года назад

Hi Alan. It's nice to watch your videos. I love that place :) I liked it until the end .... ♥ . loveeee.😃👍69

@AlanMETALMAN 2 года назад

Thank you, a local walk for me and a place I have been going to since I was a kid and I always enjoy it there. Good of you to watch, cheers Alan

@KatInTheNorth 3 года назад

What an absolutely beautiful site! Thank you for sharing the information also. God Bless 🙏🏼

@AlanMETALMAN 3 года назад

Thanks so much for stopping by Kat, real nice of you and a nice local walk for me, one I have been going since I was a kid, cheers Alan

@LundysWildcampBushcraft 2 года назад

Cracking video Alan my wife and I love it down there its an amazing place for a day out it was great weather when we there nearly two years now because of the lock down thanks for sharing mate atvb jimmy 😎😎

@AlanMETALMAN 2 года назад

Thanks very much for watching Jimmy and a canny local one for me, about 30 miles from home and a place I have ben going to since I was a kid, always enjoy it there, no matter what the weather, cheers Alan

@Barnyz 3 года назад

Awesome video. I visited High Force some years ago but only saw it from the lower spot. After seeing your video I now wish I had spent some more time exploring further up as it looks awesome up there as well. Thanks for sharing, have a great weekend! cheers from barnyz!

@AlanMETALMAN 3 года назад

Pity you did not see it all, as it is a great area to explore and I could walk for miles up there, such an awesome place. Appreciate you coming along with me, cheers Alan

@billygoatfilms7531 3 года назад

Beautiful film Alan from a spectacular place. Although I’ve never been there, I do remember reading in the press in 1791 of the bridge braking and one fatality resulting. Five Star Film this ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Well done to you 👍

@AlanMETALMAN 3 года назад

Haha, that's a good memory of yours Mike but Mrs Metalman hates that bridge with a passion, maybe I should stop shaking it when she is half way across lol! Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan

@adventureswithLK 2 года назад

Those were some pretty spectacular waterfalls. The bridge looked like fun to cross and the trail wall just simply beautiful. Should of brought a flashlight and bathing suit to go explore the cave. LOL. Really nice area to explore Alan. Cheers Lance.

@AlanMETALMAN 2 года назад

Before they built the viewing platform, you could get behind the waterfall and into the cave, suppose you could with a bit of effort, guess I was just a bit lazy lol! Thanks for stopping by Lance, cheers Alan

@AlaskanAmblers 2 года назад

Interesting history about Gibson and Summerhill Force. So nice to have it to yourself, and amazingly pretty falls and river flowing from it. Alan, why scare Mrs. Metalman about that bridge? LOL. Worth the view from the middle! Those falls are spectacular! The upper falls we so beautiful. That landscape and sky was glorious!

@AlanMETALMAN 2 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it and you are right, I should never have wobbled that bridge when Mrs Metalman was in the middle of walking across last time lol. It's a real nice walk, one I have been doing since I was a kid and always enjoy it. Thank you so much for stopping by, cheers Alan

@atrampinthehills.841 3 года назад

Nice one Alan....not been up that way for years...i remember it well but now i want to go back again...

@AlanMETALMAN 3 года назад

That's good and a real nice surrounding area too, one that I have been visiting since I was a kid and only 30 miles from home. Thanks for stopping by, cheers Alan

@360OutdoorAdventures 2 года назад

Awesome Alan I've just watched it with Claire. We love it there it's stunning we plan to visit this again week. You will have to look out for the video. 🙂🙂👍 We haven't visited in the winter months but know what you mean about the inclement weather. Gibson'scave is amazing to there is a nice walk above it one of our daughter's favourite places thanks for sharing buddy 👍👍👍

@AlanMETALMAN 2 года назад

Oh, I will look forward to that, been going there since I was a kid in all weathers and I always enjoy it there. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan

@north.by.northeast 3 года назад

Really enjoyable! Spot on Alan, a lovely day for it, just about perfect light! Nice bit of history to go along with the tasty 60FPS visuals and stills. Were you not tempted to have a little feet-cooling paddle when the dog got out..? :) An excellent championing of this North East Area of Outstanding Beauty!

@AlanMETALMAN 3 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it and real nice of you to comment, very much appreciated. I must admit I was real temped but forgot my tripod for my GoPro and if I took it in with me, I would have bound to have dropped it lol. Cheers Alan

@GazianoOutdoors 2 года назад

Thats a stunning area , really picturesque, nice info on the area too, love that footbridge, take care mate atb 👍

@AlanMETALMAN 2 года назад

Thanks for watching Gaz, appreciate it buddy and a walk I have been doing since I was a kid, always enjoy it up there in all weathers, cheers Alan

@NomadTerraCrawlers 2 года назад

Another amazing tour Alan. You really make use of your time. I'm sure the falls is so cold. I love the trails towards the end.

@AlanMETALMAN 2 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it and a place I have been going to since I was a kid, always enjoy it and only 30 miles from home, so we tend to go there a lot. Good of you to watch and comment, cheers Alan

@NomadTerraCrawlers 2 года назад

@@AlanMETALMAN Lovely country. Thanks for sharing a part of your childhood.

@thegeordiefellwalker8878 3 года назад

nice one Alan. liked the story about the cave . may the force be with you 😂👍

@AlanMETALMAN 3 года назад

Haha, yes, why not and it's a canny day out up there, only 30 miles from home, so nice and local. Thanks for watching, cheers Alan

@whatsthatguydoin8603 3 года назад

Awesome video. Such a cool trail. Thanks for sharing this.

@AlanMETALMAN 3 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it and real nice of you to stop by, appreciate it buddy, cheers Alan

@JohnAmes 3 года назад

Great looking footage my friend 👍

@AlanMETALMAN 3 года назад

Thanks for the visit Joh, really appreciate that my friend, cheers Alan

@ashleyjarnold 3 года назад

Lovely views and sights Alan,. River, Waterfalls, rocks and pools reminded me of Scotland and Canada. The volume of water was also very impressive and the power of it too - I was almost glad you didn't jump in!! The suspension bridge was great too - we did a big one in Vancouver and they move a lot. Like ourselves you have great places on your door step that are worth showing the world. Regards, Ashley

@AlanMETALMAN 3 года назад

About 30 miles from home Ashley, so a place I have visited many times over the years in all weathers. It is funny how the different weather affect the Falls at different parts of the year too but I always enjoy the visit. Thanks very much for stopping by, cheers Alan

@ashleyjarnold 2 года назад

@@AlanMETALMAN I gave you a mention in my latest video, about a third the way through!!

@AlanMETALMAN 2 года назад

@@ashleyjarnold - it's on my watchlist with 53 others :o)

@MVMTV4Videos 2 года назад

wow some beautiful scenery, my kind of video, well done mate awesome video, new subscriber, thumbs up

@AlanMETALMAN 2 года назад

Thank you so much 👍, real nice of you to watch and take the time to comment, something I really appreciate, cheers Alan

@FranciscaRigaud 2 года назад

Full viewing, like you always get from me!

@AlanMETALMAN 2 года назад

Thanks really nice of you Francisca, cheers Alan

@alanglasgowbassist 2 года назад

Looks lovely Alan. Great video.

@AlanMETALMAN 2 года назад

Many thanks for watching Alan, I really appreciate it, real good of you buddy, cheers Alan

@bethm629 3 года назад

Three caves in a row impressive you’ve been to dome amazing locations recently I’m so jealous! Aye the high force waterfall, if I had known this was so close I would have ventured here after

@AlanMETALMAN 3 года назад

Only 30 miles from us, so a place we have been to many times over the years and I place I have been going to since my parents first took me there. Always enjoy it there and a place I never tire of, thanks very much for watching Beth, cheers Alan

@OutandaboutoutdoorswithRon 2 года назад

Nice area Alan you always take me on some great Hikes!

@AlanMETALMAN 2 года назад

Thanks very much for stopping by, real good of you and a nice local hike for me, one I have been going to since I was a kid, cheers Alan

@Shastavalleyoutdoorsman 3 года назад

Looks like a lot of fun Alan. Mrs. missed out if you ask me that bridge looks cool. I've heard a lot about undercut waterways being dangerous over there. Have a great weekend man.

@AlanMETALMAN 3 года назад

There is a real strong undercurrent there, which has seen a few people go in and not come up for days there, which is a real shame. Real good of you to watch and comment, very much appreciated, cheers Alan

@LiewerLine 2 года назад

Wonderful work 😎🤙 great editing! Enjoyed from the beginning until the end.. Big like and new friend here 🤗 let’s stay connected :) Greetings from the Black Forest in Germany Adrian

@AlanMETALMAN 2 года назад

Thanks you for stopping by and aw Germany, I thought you were from France, so it will be interesting to see a place I have never visited before, cheers Alan

@LiewerLine 2 года назад

@@AlanMETALMAN yes, funny way i haven't cut anything from germany yet. but still to come :) the time is the biggest problem 😇 I think you know what i mean ;)

@treklinda1309 3 года назад

Ah, you meany, telling Mrs. Metalman this bridge story every time.. lol But it actually looked scary. You do go to interesting places.

@AlanMETALMAN 3 года назад

Thanks for watching Linda and Mrs Metalman hates going over that bridge, maybe I should not wobble it when she is half way over lol! It's only about 30 miles from home, so a nice local walk and one I have been doing since I was a kid, cheers Alan

@craigpalmer347 3 года назад

Great vid Alan must be 40yr since i was up there 👍👍👍👌

@AlanMETALMAN 3 года назад

It's funny Craig, we go to Low/High Force a lot but it is 30 years since I went to the cave and waterfall there, yet it is only 5 minutes from the car park - weird. Always a good day up there no mater what the weather, thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan

@thegoodpath5008 2 года назад

Really enjoyed your storytelling 😊 I always like the know the stories behind places, so thank you very much for sharing. The rock formations surrounding the falls were very unique to my eyes- is that granite?

@AlanMETALMAN 2 года назад

Unsure to be honest Amy but a place I have been going to since I was a kid, I remember my parents taking me and it's funny how over the years I have took my kids and now grandkids there too. I always enjoy it there, no matter the weather, tank you for stopping by, real nice of you, cheers Alan

@atravellersjourney 2 года назад

very nice video. Greetings from the Philippines!

@AlanMETALMAN 2 года назад

Thank you very much! Real good of you to watch and comment, very much appreciated, cheers Alan

@northeastfamilyadventures9186 3 года назад

Mind blowing that you got the first falls all to yourself. Your bridge story brought to mind that scene in Jaws when they're all getting drunk on the boat, and Quinn tells the story of the USS Indianapolis sinking in WWII. "1100 men went into the water, 316 men came out". Can easily see why so many people go across the road to see the other falls, but it's a shame more don't go to the first set. Left us hanging a bit there on the beer barrel story Alan. What happened to the fellow that went over? Did he make it? Positively glorious walk today!

@AlanMETALMAN 3 года назад

Haha the funny thing is, I remember the story but was not sure when it was or what happened to him but unfortunately a few people have lost their footing at the top and gone over but not got out. A well known cliff jumper dived in 3 years ago for a video and said on the news later, he was lucky to be alive, as the current held him under for ages, before he was able to get back to the top. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan

@outdoorslifestyle2900 2 года назад

Brilliant vid and such a nice place but I've never fully explored it properly. Might have to head down and check it out as that gibsons cave looks stunning 😍. Can you climb behind the waterfall? Thanks for sharing hope all is well. Atb Steve

@AlanMETALMAN 2 года назад

Gibson's gave is a 5 minute walk from Bowless Car Park, on the same side of the road and you could get behind the waterfall to c-the care before they build the viewing area, I was filming on. You could still get there I have no doubt and starting wish I have given it a go now lol. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan

@emz_adventure 3 года назад

Thoroughly enjoyed watching this Alan. I've been to high force and didn't even know all that beauty was there. So will have to go back and have a proper hike around that area. Its truly stunning. 8:28 what is the hill in the background. ??. Loved the bit of local history and info you gave. Amazing. Thank you for sharing

@AlanMETALMAN 3 года назад

You know something Emma I am not sure but you got me wanting to find out now. If you keep on walking you end up at Cauldron Snout and Cow Green Reservoir, where I went last summer on the first day of my holidays. Didn't know you had been there yourself mind and it is such a great place to explore, only 30 miles away from us. Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment, appreciate it, cheers Alan

@emz_adventure 3 года назад

@@AlanMETALMAN well I'll be definitely going back you've got me itching to now I've seen your video.

@FatBoysonTourHikingVideos 2 года назад

Nice Video Alan, very informative. Thanks for showing them in all their glory

@AlanMETALMAN 2 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it and a place I have been going too since I was a kid, always enjoy it up there no matter what the weather and only 30 miles from home, so nice and local too. Real good of you to watch and comment, appreciate it buddy, cheers Alan

@FatBoysonTourHikingVideos 2 года назад

@@AlanMETALMAN it's a date then Al 👍

@AlanMETALMAN 2 года назад

@@FatBoysonTourHikingVideos - If ever you are up in these parts and want a tour around the sights, just let me know, especially as I am fully retired now :O)

@FatBoysonTourHikingVideos 2 года назад

@@AlanMETALMAN Alan we will defo take you up on that as we are now looking for nice walks for Dave in his 81st year, we would love that. Do you do WhatsApp mate ?

@AlanMETALMAN 2 года назад

@@FatBoysonTourHikingVideos - yes mate I do and sounds a good idea for Dave :O)

@torellasteel3388 3 года назад

Great scenery, is there access to the cave at all?

@AlanMETALMAN 3 года назад

You can get around the back of the waterfall and I used to go in before they built the viewing platform, which has made it a tad more difficult but still very achievable. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan

@Herfortz 3 года назад

0:35 I've got my bar of soap ready .... 1:48 I wanna fishing pole ...... 3:35 MOMMY !!!!! ...... 9:02 You are most welcome .... CHEERS !!!!!

@AlanMETALMAN 3 года назад

I wish I had brought my swimming shorts at the cave, where the first waterfall was, a hot day and could not believe I was the only one there, perfect for a dip lol. One thing for sure you do not want to to over the Falls at High Force, many have alter slipping at the top and not been recovered for days, there is a real strong undercurrent there. Thank you kindly for stopping by, cheers Alan

@TheDoveys 2 года назад

2:26 my lads have jumped that bridge so no surprises in this video. Actually that's not true............. never heard of Summerhill Force and Gibson's cave so will have to add them to the list. As for High Force, you'll not see that on our channel. All my lads have jumped/flipped higher so there's no height challenge for them, but that's not the reason we won't be found there. High Force is bloody dangerous, and that's all the reason we need to avoid it.

@AlanMETALMAN 2 года назад

Aye, I read about the lad who jumped there in 2018 and he said he would not do it again, as he was lucky he was able to come up, as the undercurrent was so strong and kept trying to pull him down - dam scary. Thanks for watching Lee, cheers Alan

@TheDoveys 2 года назад

@@AlanMETALMAN That lad was Matty Harper, regular on our channel and very close to my little lad George.

@stubloggs6358 2 года назад

Hi Alan.....dont know what is going on but a couple of your comments have disappeared off my vids including the one you made a couple of hours ago.......any ideas ?

@AlanMETALMAN 2 года назад

Yep, happening all the time, diving me mad to be honest, so many people telling me the same story, they can see on their notifications I have made a comment but when they check on their video, it has vanished. A lot of people have also told me it is happening to them as well, so totally in the dark why, just so frustrating, cheers Alan

@stubloggs6358 2 года назад

@@AlanMETALMAN Thanks Alan, I thought I was losing the plot, lol.

@BackpackingwithBuckley 3 года назад

I like the boot scrubber design there! The clouds were EPIC! Nice hike my friend!

@AlanMETALMAN 3 года назад

Thank you very kindly for watching and taking the time to comment. I was worried about those clouds for a wee while but thankfully they passed by without dropping any rain on me. Cheers Alan

@Planet275 2 года назад

Wonderful locations Alan, and beautifully filmed! It reminds me how stunning County Durham is!!

@AlanMETALMAN 2 года назад

Yes, very true and I always think Co Durham is overlooked, especially with The Lakes to the West, Northumberland to the North and the Yorkshire Dales to the South, all of whom are great but we have got so many good places to visit here too. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan