I already loved this within the first few minutes! Thanks making them and now I'll binge the whole playlist. Walking myself in 2 weeks so good to see but equally as good to be entertained! Cheers mate! 😂🎉🌿
Once again a great video Marek. Just one thing, that is the M3 at the beginning part when they cut through Twyford Down to make that motorway. I remember it so well as there was a guy called Swampy who refused to come down out of this tree thus blocking the contractors way. It made the local news and went on for weeks and weeks.
@@cdwc The M40 and the M3 are linked by a tiny section if the M25 circular.... so if you ignore m25 bit and think of them as just one long road... there's your M43. 👍 Got you out of a tricky situation there mate 👍 All the best Marek well done on Day One... 🙂👍
When I saw the hail, my first thought was tornado. Mt next thought was, well that puts a damper on your lovely walk. Lol....Glad it stopped raining and you met up with your brother. You are so blessed to get to see such lovely places and nature on your journeys. Can't wait to see the rest and see that you've reached your goal. ♡
Been on tenterhooks, waiting for this one and, like the next Bond film, I knew it wouldn't disappoint. Crazy hikers burning across the skyline, battling the gales and wildlife. Manic sheep, it has it all. Can't wait for instalment 2. Regards, Cool Dude #123.
He's only gone and started it! Yes Marek! As soon as you said a storm was coming I hovered over a random part of the time bar at the base of the screen - toward the end, hoping to see black skies and a disgruntled Marek... I was not disappointed: 6:10 selected and there's Marek with a screwed up face in his waterproof. Perfect bait for me to look forward to later in the video! Anyone who's watched a few cool dudes videos before will know a 2.25 mph walking speed is a lofty achievement for Marek... the overtake was therefore an inevitability!
These videos are so interesting as I live and grew up in West Sussex. Watching these vids makes me want to get out there and push myself. Thank you and blooming brilliant achievement x
Nice one, I came across your video as I also have done a video of the SDW coming out on Sunday but nice to see it with different commentary to mine, funnier than mine!
That hail was even worse than I remember from your Instagram story! The official start point is highly underwhelming. I had a photo taken near to it (the gates were locked) while most people choose either the statue or cathedral. Good to see some familiar paths and 18 miles is no mean feat. Looking forward to part 2!
I'm smiling and laughing as I watch the start of your video. I remember that pavement and road from the last time we ventured onto the South Downs Way.
Thoroughly enjoyed this video, very entertaining. I finished the south downs way earlier this year ( to celebrate my 60th birthday) so I think you have a few more walks in you still😉👍. Looking forward to watching the rest of your journey.
Also - hail sucks! Last time I was a victim of hail was in Iceland near a big waterfall and it was windy and wet and it hurt. But the view was freaking STUNNING, I wish I could upload a photo to youtube comments to show you. It was gorgeous.
Day five was the real killer. Anything over 12 miles starts to get tiring for me. Although after a few days I started to get my walking legs. Good socks, shoes and trekking poles make a massive difference.
Finding this channel as I was walking the SDW last week was, quite possibly, the highlight of my journey. Disappointing that neither Marek nor I managed to get to the Hospital of St Cross for our Wayfarer’s Dole on that first leg of the journey!
I can't believe I just stumbled across this! Haha.. I met you in Amberley.. heli :) and I enjoyed your videos, really funny although pretty sad I didn't get a mention :P
Heli! How's it going? What walks have you got planned this year? I did mention you in Day Four after you went past. Unfortunately it was so windy I had to edit out most of the footage from the first bit of the walk. I managed 23 miles on one day and almost died. Hope you are well.
@@cdwc it's going good! I am not sure when but I have a hotel booked for two days in fort William (I'm able go move my booking for April due to covid but not sure when yet) but should be planning to do the west highland way again.. what about yourself?
Vaseline your feet before you start every morning, pack as lightly as possible. The camp site I went to after Day Three was excellent, but I would B&B if I could to save packing a tent.
Very much enjoyed that, look forward to day 2. Sorry about the weather, hope it improves for the next leg. Me and my wife want to do the South Downs Way but often struggle with routes and end up going to wrong way. Did you use a map or a nifty app to stay on course?
I downloaded a GPX file and bought a Viewranger App. It cost £20 for the year but definitely worth it. You just import the files and then on your phone screen you can zoom in on the map, there's an arrow which points in the direction you need to walk. I think it's brilliant. I think Ordinance Survey also do one.
There are some great walks on this website www.walkingclub.org.uk/ . I think there are some better shorter walks if I am honest, or you could just do a section of it. The chalk paths are a killer.
That’s why my dad done scafell pike with me at the start of the year, he’s in his 70s now and thought it’s going to be his only chance to do it. He’s always wanted to do Ben Nevis but after doing scafell pike he doesn’t think he’d be able to manage it with the recent issues with he balance.
Hey Cool dude. I’m looking at doing this walk and confused about the red flag at the MoD land. Does the flag mean don’t go down the path? Do you have to wait until someone comes to take it down to signs the end of a drill? Cheers.
Hello Cool Dude, I'm not really sure, but don't worry as the flag is for an area off to the right of the walk and not along the path itself. Hope you enjoy the walk cool dude.
Interesting that someone suggested you have some sort of lifetime walking limit. According to this professor on a BBC podcast about walking (good listen imo www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p07y2yjb ) we are capable of doing 15-17km a day without any damage, and it makes our heart health much better 👍 He has a book but all the interesting stuff is in the podcast and his writing style is a bit hard to follow.
I'm looking to join the cool dudes walking club, how do I get started? I walk to the shops usually but I want to walk further because I'd like better scenery than the local smack head whizzing up against tesco
Send me £5. Then when the smack heads see your badge they will immediately stop pissing, give up Class A drugs and start doing charity work. Meanwhile if you live in London this is an amazing walking website with loads of routes: www.walkingclub.org.uk/
I've been watching plenty of videos about SDW and your video is the best so far. The history, the funny lines.. love it!
Thanks cool dude. Hope you enjoy doing the walk. Good luck.
Never expected to find someone who makes me laugh out loud watching his walking videos! Funny, interesting and just fabulous!
So glad you enjoy them cool dude. Happy walking.
I already loved this within the first few minutes! Thanks making them and now I'll binge the whole playlist. Walking myself in 2 weeks so good to see but equally as good to be entertained! Cheers mate! 😂🎉🌿
Once again a great video Marek. Just one thing, that is the M3 at the beginning part when they cut through Twyford Down to make that motorway. I remember it so well as there was a guy called Swampy who refused to come down out of this tree thus blocking the contractors way. It made the local news and went on for weeks and weeks.
I thought I might have got it wrong. I remember Swampy, wonder what he is up to now.
@@cdwc The M40 and the M3 are linked by a tiny section if the M25 circular.... so if you ignore m25 bit and think of them as just one long road... there's your M43. 👍
Got you out of a tricky situation there mate 👍
All the best Marek well done on Day One... 🙂👍
I think you got confused with M3 and A34 - A34 goes from just north of where you were up to Aylesbury and joins to the M40.
Old Winchester hill. Some of the best views on the South Downs…. When it’s not raining!
Yes! This is how you do it!
Nice to see you out and about again Marek. Look forward to this epic journey.
I am the greatest adventurer since Captain Scott.
When I saw the hail, my first thought was tornado. Mt next thought was, well that puts a damper on your lovely walk. Lol....Glad it stopped raining and you met up with your brother. You are so blessed to get to see such lovely places and nature on your journeys. Can't wait to see the rest and see that you've reached your goal. ♡
Thanks Tina. The weather added some good drama in retrospect.
Been on tenterhooks, waiting for this one and, like the next Bond film, I knew it wouldn't disappoint. Crazy hikers burning across the skyline, battling the gales and wildlife. Manic sheep, it has it all. Can't wait for instalment 2. Regards, Cool Dude #123.
Thanks Cool Dude #123. The episodes will be coming thick and fast.
Thanks for the walk and film, dude xxx
Nice one cool dude.
Great views, felt for you as you got bombarded with hail stones. Enjoying watching all the past videos. Thanks Marek :)
He's only gone and started it! Yes Marek! As soon as you said a storm was coming I hovered over a random part of the time bar at the base of the screen - toward the end, hoping to see black skies and a disgruntled Marek... I was not disappointed: 6:10 selected and there's Marek with a screwed up face in his waterproof. Perfect bait for me to look forward to later in the video! Anyone who's watched a few cool dudes videos before will know a 2.25 mph walking speed is a lofty achievement for Marek... the overtake was therefore an inevitability!
2.25mph is almost running in my book.
These videos are so interesting as I live and grew up in West Sussex. Watching these vids makes me want to get out there and push myself. Thank you and blooming brilliant achievement x
My first thought during the hail was 'he could be safe and dry at home painting for us'. Very impressive speed, sheep whisperer!
The sheep whisperer is a good name.
loved it.
May I say you do lovely character work.
Thanks cool dude.
Nice one, I came across your video as I also have done a video of the SDW coming out on Sunday but nice to see it with different commentary to mine, funnier than mine!
Nice one cool dude. I have subscribed. I will check it out.
Marek, I have just fallen in love with you!
These feelings are a normal response to my videos.
That hail was even worse than I remember from your Instagram story! The official start point is highly underwhelming. I had a photo taken near to it (the gates were locked) while most people choose either the statue or cathedral.
Good to see some familiar paths and 18 miles is no mean feat. Looking forward to part 2!
Thanks Olly. My badge fell off after day one I think. Badges and long distance trails don't mix.
nice one dude excellent first day see you on day 2 atb daz 😁
Thanks Daz. I still can't believe you camped out in a storm.
@@cdwc yea not ideal but adds to the adventure I suppose 🤣🤣
I'm smiling and laughing as I watch the start of your video.
I remember that pavement and road from the last time we ventured onto the South Downs Way.
Glad you enjoyed it, I like seeing the same sights in other people's videos since I have done it.
Epic! Nice one cool dude.
Thanks cool dude.
Thoroughly enjoyed this video, very entertaining. I finished the south downs way earlier this year ( to celebrate my 60th birthday) so I think you have a few more walks in you still😉👍. Looking forward to watching the rest of your journey.
Thank you. Hope you enjoyed your walk. You are probably fitter than me, if I halve my pace in the next ten years I'll be standing still.
Congrats @SoloHiker on finishing this walk, I’m in my early 50’s and thinking of tackling it too
@@munkeypants1 Thank you. I hope you do attempt this walk. I'm sure you would love it.👍
I love the little bird at 5:45.
Also - hail sucks! Last time I was a victim of hail was in Iceland near a big waterfall and it was windy and wet and it hurt. But the view was freaking STUNNING, I wish I could upload a photo to youtube comments to show you. It was gorgeous.
Thanks for sending me the pictures they're great.
Good job Marek! 7 days for the SDW is a good effort
Day five was the real killer. Anything over 12 miles starts to get tiring for me. Although after a few days I started to get my walking legs. Good socks, shoes and trekking poles make a massive difference.
Just subbed,Really enjoyed the video hoping to do the SDW later this year fingers 🤞 look forward to seeing the other videos in this adventure 👍🏻
Nice one cool dude. All seven of my South Downs videos are up. Good luck with your walk, don't forget the trekking poles. Stay cool.
Really enjoyed watching Day 1 & loving the drama!. Looking forward to Day 2. Cool Dude #172
The drama only increases cool dude #172 (if you call walking drama).
This will no doubt be made into a film starring jason statham as marek in an epic race against time and weather
I can't believe I won't even get an audition to play myself.
@@cdwc 🤣 never say never
Finding this channel as I was walking the SDW last week was, quite possibly, the highlight of my journey. Disappointing that neither Marek nor I managed to get to the Hospital of St Cross for our Wayfarer’s Dole on that first leg of the journey!
I hoped you enjoyed it. How many days did you do it in?
@@cdwc I was very sensible and took a full nine days - as you say, anything over 10 miles is just horrible so nine days was about right.
Rewatching. A race against time while being pelted with small sky rocks. A deadly adventure of torture, heroism, fortitude and sheep.
I can't believe I just stumbled across this! Haha.. I met you in Amberley.. heli :) and I enjoyed your videos, really funny although pretty sad I didn't get a mention :P
Heli! How's it going? What walks have you got planned this year? I did mention you in Day Four after you went past. Unfortunately it was so windy I had to edit out most of the footage from the first bit of the walk. I managed 23 miles on one day and almost died. Hope you are well.
@@cdwc it's going good! I am not sure when but I have a hotel booked for two days in fort William (I'm able go move my booking for April due to covid but not sure when yet) but should be planning to do the west highland way again.. what about yourself?
Well done Cool Dude !
Thanks cool dude.
Good luck, Mark
Thanks col dude.
New to the channel and really enjoyed this. Thinking of doing the SDW next year. Any tips two years on??? Many thanks 👍👍Ben
Vaseline your feet before you start every morning, pack as lightly as possible. The camp site I went to after Day Three was excellent, but I would B&B if I could to save packing a tent.
Walking with sticks how is it . Avoided them so far . Rubbish weather but your humour shines through like sunshine🌞
Once you get used to them it feels weird walking without them. It must be great having four legs. The biggest help is downhill.
@@cdwc I have some , never used them may try them out
Loved this video but felt your pain as the weather turned, no snack updates this time though?
I didn't realise anyone liked the snack updates. Will include more in future. Stay cool.
Very much enjoyed that, look forward to day 2. Sorry about the weather, hope it improves for the next leg. Me and my wife want to do the South Downs Way but often struggle with routes and end up going to wrong way. Did you use a map or a nifty app to stay on course?
I downloaded a GPX file and bought a Viewranger App. It cost £20 for the year but definitely worth it. You just import the files and then on your phone screen you can zoom in on the map, there's an arrow which points in the direction you need to walk. I think it's brilliant. I think Ordinance Survey also do one.
@@cdwc That sounds super useful! Thanks for the recommendation. No we really have no excuses not to do it!
There are some great walks on this website www.walkingclub.org.uk/ . I think there are some better shorter walks if I am honest, or you could just do a section of it. The chalk paths are a killer.
@@cdwc Thanks Marek, will check it out.
"Why can't I walk at more than 2 mph?", immediate cut to shot of Marek walking away from the camera he'll have to go back for.
That’s why my dad done scafell pike with me at the start of the year, he’s in his 70s now and thought it’s going to be his only chance to do it. He’s always wanted to do Ben Nevis but after doing scafell pike he doesn’t think he’d be able to manage it with the recent issues with he balance.
It is brilliant he did that. I am determined to do things while I can rather than putting them off. Stay cool.
Hail...ouch! “A race against time, in the face of adversity.”
The hail felt like it was at least boulder size.
"It's hail - OW!" - this is the content I come here for!
The hail definitely felt bigger than it looked. Hope you are the cat are doing OK. x
@@cdwc I am the cat, Marek. I am the cat.
Winchester to East Meon - that's nothing mate!
Ten points for very old reference (it's coming back to Iplayer soon)
Hey Cool dude. I’m looking at doing this walk and confused about the red flag at the MoD land. Does the flag mean don’t go down the path? Do you have to wait until someone comes to take it down to signs the end of a drill? Cheers.
Hello Cool Dude, I'm not really sure, but don't worry as the flag is for an area off to the right of the walk and not along the path itself. Hope you enjoy the walk cool dude.
The smell of London must be wearing off if the sheep are no longer scared ;)
Interesting that someone suggested you have some sort of lifetime walking limit. According to this professor on a BBC podcast about walking (good listen imo www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p07y2yjb ) we are capable of doing 15-17km a day without any damage, and it makes our heart health much better 👍 He has a book but all the interesting stuff is in the podcast and his writing style is a bit hard to follow.
Nice one will have a listen.
It is the m3
Yes. Factually I got one number right though.
what was the mapping app you use ??
Viewranger. You can upgrade to OS Maps for £20 a year.
I'm looking to join the cool dudes walking club, how do I get started? I walk to the shops usually but I want to walk further because I'd like better scenery than the local smack head whizzing up against tesco
Send me £5. Then when the smack heads see your badge they will immediately stop pissing, give up Class A drugs and start doing charity work. Meanwhile if you live in London this is an amazing walking website with loads of routes: www.walkingclub.org.uk/
Cool dude 121 here. Is it possible to swap my number for 007? Quite fancy being extra cool.
#007 is really #7. I am surprised as 1-2-1 was the standard Bushranger horseriding formation, that is why I gave you it.
@@cdwc ohh of course. Why didn’t I think of that. 121 over and out.
Kudos to you mate I only made it to Beacon Hill on my day 1 of SDW
I remember those last couple of miles being very tough.