Historic English county top...No 10..Shropshire..Brown Clee hill.
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- Опубликовано: 15 сен 2024
- Firstly i apologies for the roaring winds and rain, it was just one of those days...All days seem to be like this at the moment....For our 10th historic county top we chose the 1772ft summit of Shropshire, Brown Clee hill. Brown Clee Hill lies five miles north of its sister and neighbour, Titterstone Clee Hill. The highest peak of the hill is Abdon Burf, at 1772 ft high with Clee Burf at 1673 ft.
Several air traffic control radar masts on the summit of the hill can be seen for many miles around. They, along with the ones on top of Titterstone Clee Hill build up a picture of all the aircraft in a hundred-mile radius.
A toposcope (recently built) points out local landmarks and is sited at the summit...
Shropshire historically Salop is a landlocked county in the West Midlands of England, on the Welsh border. It is bordered by Cheshire to the north, Staffordshire to the east, Worcestershire to the south-east, Herefordshire to the south, and Powys to the west. The largest settlement is Telford, and Shrewsbury is the county town.
The county has an area of 1,346 sq miles and a population of 498,073. Telford (155,570), in the east of the county, and Shrewsbury (76,782), in the centre, are the only large towns. Shropshire is otherwise rural and characterised by market towns such as Oswestry (15,613), Bridgnorth (12,212), and Newport (11,387). The county contains two districts, Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin, which are both unitary areas.
Shropshire is generally flat in the north and hilly in the south, where the Shropshire Hills AONB covers about a quarter of the county, including The Wrekin, Clee Hills, Stiperstones, Long Mynd, and Wenlock Edge. Part of the Fenn's, Whixall and Bettisfield Mosses National Nature Reserve, which extends into Wales, occupies the low-lying north west of the county. The River Severn, Great Britain's longest river, runs through the county in a wide, flat valley before exiting into Worcestershire south of Bridgnorth
Wonderful walk. Another beautiful view.❤ Thanks for sharing❤❤
Glad you enjoyed it
Getting to the top and back in that weather is an achievement, filming it deserves a medal 🥇 ps, one of our favourite soups
Thanks folks..we love a bowl of soup while out walking
A very challenging hike, uphill. It's worth it. An interesting one to see the whole new world.
Thanks for that...appreciate the comment
When you see the moors so waterlogged and unable soak up any more water, it really brings home why so many places are flooded on the lower river valleys. A pain for us out walking, but so much worse for people whose homes are affected.
Thanks Michael...lots hope it gets better soon
Good on you both for not letting the weather stop you getting out and getting to the top as well, it sounded real rough. A broccoli and stilton sounded a dam fine idea to me, especially piping hot, you sure needed it in that weather. A 7.5 mile hike in that weather was good going, cheers Alan
Thanks Alan...it was a tough day, don't know why we do it
The wet weather is a pain in the arse at the moment, but hats off to you both for perserving with this walk Steve. I love the bits of Shropshire I've seen before now. Never been to Brown Clee Hill though. Well done Karen for sitting on that wet slimey bench! 😊👍
Hi Patrick...yeah its a right pain at the moment...but sometimes you just have to bite the bullet and go for it
I'd love to do this walk! I bet the weather actually just made it more fun 😄
Yes...looking back now, we really did enjoy it
That looked bloody wet. Sooner you than me. Another great video 👌
Thanks Gavin
Crazy blustery rainy day. At least it seemed to get nice at the end.
All days are like this at the moment....can't wait for something better
Great job getting out in the cold, windy, rainy and uncomfortable weather! It sure was muddy and wet! I guess that’s what winter looks like, lol! You’re an inspiration to me, since we’re having the same weather here and I’m looking for somewhere to take a hike. It’s all going to be muddy, wet and cold, so I’m just going to go, the place doesn’t really matter. Karen was great tromping right through the water, I’m sure it as cold! 🌟🌟🌟😄💦💦
Thanks Jennifer...it was a pretty rough day...not one i will forget in a hurry
Hahaha lovely weather for it buddy good efforts walking up them paths of gravy love it. Top man nothing better going out side the comfort zone and a little moan 😂 good stuff
Cheers pal....appreciate the feedback
Impressing walk in wet and windy weather, but intresting to see the outdoor landscape in any kind of weather. You had some great views up there. Wish you all the best for 2024👍😊 greetings
Many thanks!
You're definitely a pair of troopers! That looked a thoroughly miserable experience 😁 Fingers crossed for a break from all this rain! 🤞
Fingers crossed!...It's going to take a while to dry out...i admit i did feel a bit miserable at times during this walk...Cheers Des.
Your Mrs is a good sport, Steve. I don't think my Mrs would have got out of the car, or into it on a day like that! 😂
At least it cleared up a bit later for you. I hope your feet didn't get too wet.
Yeah Karen is far more adventurous than me...i had had enough shortly after leaving the car...Glad we kept going though...i will not forget this one in a hurry
A wet start in Shropshire, we are just in from a wet and misty one and just getting our feet up now. Nice to see others as daft as us to go out in all weathers. I bet you drove through some nice weather to get there too! That is a long way! Looks a really memorable day and the rain stopped for you. Well done on pushing out to do the full circular, always tempting to cut it short when you’re soaking wet. Thats a lot of airmen to die at that sight, German did you say? Some really atmospheric shots and great hills in the distance. Bet the locals get great tv reception with all those aerials! Those horses are having a lovely day out! Wow some of those paths are really flooded. 15:16 froze unfortunately but well done on ticking off another county top 👍
Lovely area, shame about the weather...good to hear you are getting out in the good old british weather...Don't know why the video froze near the end....i watched it through after editing it and it was fine...cheers folks.
A very moist walk that mate. Looks a good area. Probably better when you can see more.
I admire your persistence. 👍🏻🚶🏻♂️🚶♀️
Cheers mate
Clee Hill country side is look like Scotland 🏴👍
Can never rely on the weather forecast Steven. It looked cold too. We've discovered contradictions in weather many times. Lovely film though despite those high winds. Gives atmosphere and some nice scenic shots.
Tell me about it
Impressive trip 👍
Glad you enjoyed it
By gum, you're a hardy couple. I'd not venture out in that. I think the film freezing at the end summed that walk up precisely. A lovely frozen sunny winter's walk round Ashdown Forest (Winnie the Pooh country) for me today. Hope you get some drier walks in soon.
Thanks Tom....you say Hardy, some would say crazy...hope you enjoyed your walk around Winnie the pooh country...something much drier on my latest walk/video....cheers buddy.
Wow well done for braving those conditions out there, looks like a tough one. 😊
Thanks Yasmin...yeah a rough old day, but one we will remember for years...thanks for watching and commenting.
A bit of a damp one, but still some pretty great countryside! Thought you might be taking out the hip-waders at one point! That one deserves a second chance of redemption on a sunny day. All the best to more glorious adventuring in 2024!! Bruce and Otis
Yes...sure was a damp one Bruce...getting sick of this rain now...fingers crossed for something better soon.
Well done Steve getting out in this awful weather, and kudos to you making it to the top with that wind 🙄
Don’t blame you not doing it again 👍
Thanks Phil...
It must have been a complete bog walk up there man respect to you both it hasn't stopped raining here for two weeks ☂️ unless its a iron age hill fort that's a name of a pub with a log fire ill give it a miss 😅 like the idea send the woman out first to see how deep it is 😂🙈 16:19 the film froze at the end nice job 👍 😊
Have a great New year both of you 😊
Thanks Mark...yeah Karen is good for testing out the depths of Puddles...ha ha.
looks like you got some of the weather i,ve been getting matey but some great moody sky . yes the weather does make it feel harder well it does for me . well done you 2 keep them coming 👌👌👌👌
Thanks Steven...don't know what is going on with the weather, it's doing my head in now.....cheers mate.
@@atrampinthehills.841 i know Steven i went to work this morning and just wet everywhere i drove back in to burton at dinner time and burton was flooded lol i,m in doncaster tomorrow i,m hopping for a dry day hahaha
Hi guys crikey you really had it bad weather wise 😮I did like this video tho ..sad bout the 23 German fighters ..bet you were glad to get back home …thanks again guys as usual entertainment amazing 😊
Glad you enjoyed it...thanks Ruth...yeah it was a rough old day....hope things improve soon.
Definitely a wet and windy one. A bit like one of mine. I'm glad it brightened up for you. You can definitely make out that Hill Fort. I see now where the short came from. We have a lot of roads around us like that. Still got the vocals after it froze. Congratulations on being 10 done and Happy New Year.
Cheers Chris...a good day out despite the weather...i thought you might tackle the Shropshire hills list as it must be pretty close to you...no idea why the video froze, never happened before.
Wow, that's a bit of a gluey path steve. All that way for stodge and storms. In fact once you're in it you feel very alive. It's a good thing you walked more than the 3 miles. Blimey and you even had Broccoli and Stilton on the bench. Nice! Well, a good view at the bank - that's something. I gotts say I travelled hours the other week for a storm and loved it. I bet you guys got back in a great mood. Good going. Mark
Thanks Mark...really enjoyed it, even though i had a little moan...just think "In summer we will be looking back, longing for days like this"...cheers mate...Broccoli and Stilton is always my soup of choice....cheers mate.
@@atrampinthehills.841 Hey, nice one Steve. Yeah, the reflection depends on how hot it is. Them soups are the business.
Looks not great weather, you were so brave to hike. It’s pretty place and glad you had wonderful time there ❤️👍👍All the best for 2024🎊🎉🤗🤗
Thanks so much guys.
Ha... Just can't beat a wet and boggy walk eh? Can be hard to remain motivated in these conditions so well done both of you for carrying on 😁 Does test the saying though, "a bad days walking is still better than a day on the couch"
So true!....thanks Mike
Fabulous effort Steven and Karen too that was a great top in horrible conditions (bravo )
Some of those mud puddles look like they could Swollow you up 😮
ATB Simon 🤠👍🏔️
Thanks Simon...yes a dreadful day...praying for better days soon.
Wow, a very wet one. Then the weather got nice at the end when you finished, lol😁
Happy New Year 🥳🎉🎊
Hi Age...yeah another wet one, getting used to it now.
The weather is unforgiving at the moment. It’s a shame you didn’t get the views from the top. Well done for being true troopers and making up and down in one piece. 😊
Thanks Rachel...yes the weather sure is pretty dire at the moment...i am sure it will improve soon.
Great effort in very difficult conditions, hats off to you both. Appalling language at 5.15, shame on you Steven, children might be watching this! Can’t sit on a slimy bench, wimp! You both certainly got wet feet, oh dear. Your film froze at 15.11. and I don’t know if it was me or you at fault? Had to continue with audio only and seven and a half miles in such extreme conditions was marvellous. Well done Steven & Karen you are an inspiration to the rest of us. 👍
Thanks Mike...don't know why the film froze...i watched it through after editing it and it was fine until i put it on RUclips...i am not very technical so have no clue...cheers.
Hi Steve, well thought out walk with taking in the hillfort as well and coming across the memorial to the german airmen, shame about the weather early doors it as been terrible lately, dont know what happened to the video towards the end it seemed to freeze, anyways happy new year cheers nigel
Thanks Nigel....no idea why the video froze..it was fine when i watched it back after editing it...never mind, couldnt be bothered to go back and do it again......cheers mate.
Blimey Steve those conditions are nothing short of disgusting 😂 good on you for braving it! Bit better once you got down off the tops into the woodland! Broccoli and stilton soup was a fine idea! Might have to do the same on my next outing! The aerials detract a bit from the scenery I must say. We all love a good complain! Overall, a character-building jaunt and another county top ticked off!
Thanks mate...i know i like to complain but when we looked back it was a cracking day out....one to remember....thanks Steven and Karen
Hoped your Christmas was blessed and wishing you peace and love for 2024
hope yours was too Arlees
You got me looking at the map in that area and there are lots of little tops to explore. Well done ticking off this one from your list. You headed south a bit, nearer to me! Rubbish weather for you but good plan to have a few beers to see the New Year in. All the best for 2024. Cheers, Warren :)
Thanks Warren...some great hills around Shropshire...perfect walking country...just need the weather to go with it.
I’ve tried to message you via FB messenger but not sure it’s sent….
@@Linleys i shall have a look.
Awesome achievement, you did it blessings
Thank you so much!
No wonder it seemed to go on forever...the vid froze a soon as you said it but I could still hear the sound...What a wet and windy day you grumpy old sod😂...Noticed that Karen didn't give a damn sitting on the slimy bench, she didn't really give a damn about the Iron Age fort which I loved and she certainly didn't give a damn walking through the flood, so Grumpy...this vid cos of that and the wind has to be subtitled Gone With the Wind...loved it...well done...Cheers Les.
Thanks Les...don't know why the video froze, after editing it i watched it back and it was fine, froze when i put it on RUclips, no idea why....no way was she going to get me sitting on that slimy bench...the weather did me in a bit...hoping for something better this coming weekend.
The bloody weather is getting us all down...well done for sticking with it.@@atrampinthehills.841
Happy New Year to you both 🎉
Well done on getting out on such a wet and windy day
It was so boggy.
Well done on 10 done.
Let's hope we get some better weather soon.
Morgs Jo and Boo 🐕 ❤
Cheers folks...it was a terrible day but they all count.
Ten down - brilliant mate - and Happy New Year.
Do you remember the days when we used to have Frosts and clear skies. Used to love those times!! 😨
Another amazing effort in those conditions. We have got big floods down here now - all the roads are awash, crazy times.
vid got stuck at the end mate - prob my download speed
Enjoyed this one again - it's brilliant to see how far you're getting with these already
Yep 10 down...almost a quarter done...been raining here all day again...terrible...don't know why the vid froze near the end...oh well to late to change it now...thanks mate.
A long way to go to say sack it. I was going to then say only you 2 daft enough to be up there and then saw someone else. Pretty boggy in places. Well no not boggy, actually flooded. Well done for getting out there. You're certainly not fair weather walkers even if you'd like to be 😂
Thanks Paul...yeah we are pretty daft...if we worried about the weather we would never go out..hopefully better days to come soon.
Thanks for going up there so I don't have to! 😂😂😂. Proper bog trot.
Happy New year guys, this bloody weather is horrible but well done for getting out in this, trooper both of yer 🤘
Tell me about it
Are you absolutely certain that was the true summit, and if so, how?!
I once did a very memorable walk up there in May. Spring down the bottom and still winter up top - huge snow drifts. It was a great day out.
The weather at the moment is playing havoc with RUclipsrs' filming schedules! Well done for sticking with it.
Evening...i have seen a couple of other videos that say that the highest point is behind the aerials...it did look a little higher, but who knows...done them both anyway..dreadful weather, hoping for an improvement soon.
@@atrampinthehills.841 all this rain is a nightmare for videos. Bright frosty days is what we need!
happy new year to you both,your wife deserves a medal being dragged out on such an awful day,good video by the way.
Happy new year! Ken
Hi Steven. Often it's very hard to make out what you're saying because of the wind. What i can tell you though, is that a dear friend of mine from the UK used to have an aunt who lived nearby the Clee Hills. He hasn't been there for decades, so I imagine things would have changed?
Mike
Thanks mike...yes the wind was terrible,,,weather aside it was a nice area to walk in.
Nah then, ey up me duck.
Damn, will this rainy weather ever end fella? *Lol.
Anyroad, no such thing as bad weather eh, just bad choice of clothing so they say.
Ay a good'un me owd cocka 👍🙂
ey up soggy...don't know about you but i am sick to the back teeth with this weather.
@@atrampinthehills.841
Totally bud, everywhere is like a bloody swamp. I've started doing canal towpaths again and other such areas with solid path surfaces as I got sick of spending ages after each walk cleaning my boots then drying and reproofing or waxing them and having to put my trousers in the wash.
Roll on summer, lol 👍👣
@@Adventures_with_SogI am just walking the streets at the moment,,,,its the only place not muddy or flooded.
Nice video, especially the grumpy old sod bit 🤣.Fyi, the video freezes at 15 mins in but the audio continues. Also (This is not a criticism) but at the Iron Age fort the image distorts a little due to the wide angle?
Atb
Thanks for the feedback pete...no idea why the vid froze..i played it back after editing it and it was fine, not until i put it on here then it froze...oh well never mind.
@@atrampinthehills.841 at least I know I’m not the only grumpy old sod. 🤣I still enjoyed the video. It was only the last bit that froze.
Sounds like the new Go Pro does something to your voice when it's windy, as if you were holding a tin and talking into it. Probably some pre-set effects or whatnot with good intentions. I should get used to this, but can't help myself asking, maybe there's a way to tweak the sound settings?
Mike
Hmm, there were some parts recorded in stereo, and they sound better to my ear, with almost zero of this strange effect.
Yes some strange things going on there mate.
@@atrampinthehills.841 OK, let's just keep it simple then.
We all love the wet weather really 😅
Yeah...can't get enough....hope it's pissing down this weekend.
@@atrampinthehills.841 🤣🤣
You'll not forget that one in a hurry
Certainly won't