Pennine Way 2019 - Day 10 - Middleton-in-Teesdale to Dufton 

Watching this day by day as a friend walks it. Thank you for sharing it and well done RxXx

Happy memories of last year 2020 when I caught an overnight coach from Stanstead Airport to Darlington then walked to Middleton, overnight camp then onward to High Cup Nick in the mist and rain. Day two was High Cup Nick to Dufton then onward to Kirkby Stephens via B6259 to see and photograph the Pendragon Castle. Day three KS to Hardraw again to photograph the Falls, Day four Hardraw to Aysgarth more waterfalls to photograph. Day five Aysgarth to Richmond. Day six local bus to Darlington to catch the coach back to Essex. Pack weight 20kg not including camera backpack an extra 5kg. On the whole a nice relaxing hike with some great photographs to complement the holiday before returning to work until Covid started then I took early retirement at 64 years old. Now apart from local walks to do wild life photography I enjoy re-watching hiking videos like yours, Keep onHiking.

"The chances of anyone climbing High Force are a million to one, he said..." Great series Dean - I'm enjoying a bit of a binge watch - thanks for making it!

I hiked this section in 2021 after walking from Darlington just to remind me of my 1979 PW. Loved every step of the Journey to Dufton, but boy oh boy was it misty at High Cup Nick. Now in April 2023 and 3 monnths til retirement I may go back once I am retired and really take my time and take more Photographs/Videos. Tony in Essex

So last year we followed your walk along the Roaches during a short stay in the Peak District (and a visit to Alton Towers) and this summer after a great week walking and boating in Coniston we are now in Middleton-in-Teesdale, hoping we can persuade the teenagers to do a few more walks before heading back South. Great to watch the video of this part of your walk. Thanks for sharing.

Great video and a good heads up. Im due to do that section on Thursday 30th May.

Mountain biked up High Cup Nick a few times. Starting from Dufton, up HCN, over to Cow Green Res, down to Garrigill, up to Greg's Hut, Gt Dun Fell, Lt Dun Fell, Cross Fell, descend west down to the road, then a 10 mile or so road ride back to Dufton. Just short of 50miles IIRC.

Fabulous ,yet again,whilst watching this (with a big smile on my face) I've never even thought " I wonder how Dean's feet are doing?"... the comfort and drying out so quickly are obviously essential ,so WELL DONE! on your choice of footwear. The Stag Inn looked fantastic when you arrived there !

As both of my grandparents are from England I feel a bond with the land and the people. This hike is a must do on my list. Thanks

The hikes you take remind me of the terrain of the Rockies here in the U.S.A., however, the elevation reminds me of my home region of East Tennessee. A great mix of the two. I love them both. Thanks for taking us along and thank you for bearing your soul about how you feel about the challenges of the past and the present. We can all relate whether we admit to it or not. So, kudos to you for your honesty. I look forward to more wild camping with Jay and Ray and your other mates there in the Peak District.

Have great memories of wild camping (hammocking) near Low Force in Middleton-in-Teesdale, once in a storm. BEAUTIFUL place.

Definitely the best day of the Pennine Way. So much to see in one day.

Another ‘Fantastic’ day Dean. Definitely putting this stretch down on the ‘must walk’ list. Your videos constantly give me new walking ideas. Thanks for that. All the best for today’s walk. Ian.

‘Fantastic’ - I completed the PW solo in 2017 and with a friend in 1989 - this brings back many great memories. Keep going and enjoy!

Really love watching your videos. Can't wait to eventually get some time to get my boots on.

Remarkably beautiful views of the river and its falls along the way. Must be a pleasure to have good weather during the last half of the walk. Taking care of the feet is a must as the military recommends keeping the feet as dry as possible (carry extra socks in the kit) and massage the feet and look for stress spots to which to apply plasters. Cheers until tomorrow.

Good evening Dean, another most entertaining video. I do hope the weather holds for you. .... Cheers, Garry

Sat in comfort with my coffee an a dunking session with my milk choc hobnobs( which I ended up eating half a pack) and sat catching up on the walk, great progress Dean keep up the great work!!! #teammcvitie 😄

Excellent! Some really wonderful scenes on this section. The weather's looking good... the gods are with you!

Just finished watching your pennine way trek ,well done for completing and thanks for posting great daily videos . Somewhere in the videos did you mention about wearing treking shoes rather than boots ? if you did could you recommend any ? Cheers

Finally catching up on the series as the vids got a little longer than I could fit into my morning before the school run 😂 Last time I went to high force was with my parents and I still need to get back to high cup for a camp after I had to abandon previously lol Thanks for sharing Atb Mark

Dean, fantastic, loving every minute of your adventure. Steady as she goes now mate.

The stretch from Middleton up to the High force Hotel seemed to really drag for me (we began the day from Bowes). Maybe it was the couple of pints we had in the pub in Middleton. We stayed at the High Force Hotel that night. I think this was our 5th night since leaving Settle and I hadn't been sleeping much in the tent. I'd had another crap night and ventured out quite early to relieve the bladder only to hit a wall of midges. I then slipped and fell on the cattle grid by the bottom of the car park where we were parked up in the camper Van. The stress of little to no sleep for 5 nights, a cloud of biting beasties and pain of both legs gong through the cattle grid, brought out Charlie Borman big time. The rest of the guys missed it though as they were still sleeping off last nights beer. I picked up after that. The falls were spectacular and really lifted my mood. Its a really picturesque part of the world. You missed out on the snap in The Stag. They have the Best Corned beef pie I've ever had. Just what you need after a walk from Garrigill. We stayed at the Camp Site. Keep plodding on buddy.

Keep up the good work. Thousands behind you willing you on. Some stiff walks but what views. Best of luck with the rest of the walk were all rooting for you.

Thanks for the upload What a fantastic day and amazing sights with a touch of war of the worlds too great stuff 👍🏼

You will enjoy crossfell and the legendary helm wind is wicked I was up there just before the summer and need to get back up there again before winter enjoy

Looks the most interesting part of the walk so far. Love this area for its views and waterfalls 👍❤️

Awesome views on the way, really miss seeing rivers and water falls, malta have no natural waters, only a little in winter time , keep up the good work

Glad to see you're wearing your hat....the Gingers are keeping their eye on the Ginger Trekker 😉🤗🤠 You're doing so well and you are making it look so easy, but we're sure it isn't. Good on you 👍

Looking good for you now, day by day, one day at a time. Nice reminder for me how impressive High Cup is, my highlight doing my PW 3 years ago. Hope you're going to have a good clear day on top of Cross Fell, great views over to the Lake District. Keep up the good work

You're doing really well Dean, no sign of slowing down, keep it up 👍you got this!

Loving this series. Brings back memories. I completed the PW in August 2019. It seems you have far better weather. This seems the best PW trail video series.

Hi Dean. Fantastic day that. Looks like you’ve had the same weather we’ve had today. Was up the Ettrick and Yarrow valleys today. Amazing in the September sunshine. Hope the good weather holds out for you through the end of your trip. 🤞Might even make up for what we had in August? 👍

Another cracking film, set me up for my birthday walk around Kinder where you were all those days ago. Shame I can’t try and catch you up. But i plan on attempting it next year.

Hi Dean what a lovely day I think the best so far I was going to ask about the shoes but I don't have to know,enjoy the next part great big thumbs up again.

Bit of a waterfall themed walk. Enjoying following your progress 👍

Nice one, right in my neck of the woods. looks like you picked good weather to travel through Teesdale .

Excellent work Dean, keep it up from a fellow Peak District walker/camper. Strange request but any chance you'd be able to talk us through the contents of your pack when you're done please? Probably the last thing you'll wanna do like, but it'd be much appreciated by many I'm sure.

Asics fujitrbuco great trainers,never fail had three pairs great video's keep it up👣

My morning brew is watching your journey and wanting to do similar.

Keep up the good work mate. Loving my dose of daily Dean 😂. You have broken its back, beat your demons and all downhill (not necessarily geographically) from here. ATB

Good one mate...thanks a lot and keep it up ! Watching from Vietnam !

Awesome waterfalls on this part Sir !

I can't wait to visit the uk.

High force has always been a fav spot - ATB

Once again nice work sir.

Cracking video dean mate great part of the country low and high force love it atvb jimmy 😎 😎

Going to get withdrawals haha when you finish, keep going and enjoy the rest and hope the weather stays good....... Ps off to buy “Hobnobs” 🙂

Great vids, McVities need to send you a box of hob-nobs and a branded fleece, and good to see your subscribers increasing.

"Chances of anything coming from hawes are a million to one they said "😂

Great video watched them all best one so far keep it up enjoyed you telling us about footwear . What is the cost of your accommodation on the trip

Keep going Dean . You can do it

Dean you can transfer files from a memory card to a pixel phone i only Just tried it for my hike in doing at the moment. I walking the scottish English border at moment i be doing bit the pennine way as well the bit that goes along the border. Started in gretna green i end near berwick on tweed. I use the USB adapter the phone come with. Good luck mate

Hi Dean I've had a few asics fuji blah gtx Trainers and found them comfy but very slippy on wet stones/tarmac. Did you have any such trouble Dean? Cheers and keep going, Simon

I think I might be suffering from Dean Read'itus..! Found myself looking at a large pile of dirty dishes this morning... Shall I do the washing up now I thought to myself... Well I thought it would be rude not too... Let's do this..!

Great stuff, keep at it . Haha I love Ricky Gervais

Do you have mile counts for your Pennine hike?

i'm just a poor guy from a third world country who wish to trek in the UK lands, especially the Highlands of Scotland. I hope we can trek together someday.

I think you should change your channel name to 'Stinky Feet'. Verse 2 as promised:- Keep right on to the end of the road, Keep right on to the end, Tho' the way be long, let your heart be strong, Keep right on round the bend. Tho' you're tired and weary still journey on, Till you come to your happy abode, Where all the love you've been dreaming of Will be there at the end of the road.

Spend your accommodation money in the pub, :) I do!

Great video.but!This is what I'm talking about??????.I've never understood this phrase.what does it mean?is it another American phrase that British people have adopted?Why?It Explains nothing.