Cycling to Alton Towers! Local Facts During My Daily Exercise

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  • Опубликовано: 11 сен 2024
  • The UK is still under lock down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, however leaving your home for exercise is still permitted. As I live close to Alton Towers, the roads leading up to the resort are the perfect place for a relaxing ride through the Staffordshire countryside. By travelling this route, it's also very easy to remain more than 2 metres away from everyone, something that must be followed to maintain social distancing.
    Along with showing you the journey from the my hometown of Uttoxeter, I also share various different facts about some of the other landmarks along the way. This includes JCB World Headquarters, the villages of Denstone & Alton, along with much more! The total amount of time I was out on my cycle ride was just over 60 minutes.
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Комментарии • 894

  • @coasterplanet4141
    @coasterplanet4141 4 года назад +318

    Why would anyone dislike this, honestly, he’s just cycling.

    • @ThemeParkWorldwide
      @ThemeParkWorldwide  4 года назад +17

      There’s no set day for our Planet Coaster videos Kyle! They’re uploaded on different days each week!

    • @danieljacques1992
      @danieljacques1992 4 года назад +11

      @@kylebicker8179 over due get a grip

    • @Grim19931803
      @Grim19931803 4 года назад +2

      Kyle Bicker as If you’re calling someone out over a video upload , are you his mum or summat ?!

    • @billymellor2444
      @billymellor2444 4 года назад +2

      WooperGooper same I’m missing Alton I Want to go in August or 2,3 of September

    • @michaelgreenslade7260
      @michaelgreenslade7260 4 года назад +3

      12 million £ for a by-pass segment is a good park Resort upgrade trade off for another coaster installation year.

  • @nathanlloyd
    @nathanlloyd 4 года назад +81

    When I see the massive JCB building on the way to Alton Towers, I start getting excited because I’m nearly there 😂

  • @BazBow
    @BazBow 4 года назад +60

    Im really missing Alton I was meant to be going in like three days

  • @adamrobinson4064
    @adamrobinson4064 4 года назад +16

    Shawn could literally make documentary about history of Staffordshire 🤣

  • @chloereid0x1
    @chloereid0x1 4 года назад +74

    Interesting video. as soon as this virus is over, the first place I'll be going is Blackpool pleasure beach!

    • @ThemeParkWorldwide
      @ThemeParkWorldwide  4 года назад +5

      Thanks Chloe. I’ll always continue to upload daily with new and exciting content!

    • @bigborris1661
      @bigborris1661 4 года назад +5

      No ill be missing flying fish at thorpe park

    • @chloereid0x1
      @chloereid0x1 4 года назад

      @@bigborris1661 seriously?

    • @pooey
      @pooey 4 года назад +1

      Ive always thought that pleasure beach looks ugly tbh.

    • @Demon-POT
      @Demon-POT 4 года назад

      @@pooey well, you clearly haven't been when the sun is shining and the park is at it's best

  • @grassyn9920
    @grassyn9920 4 года назад +20

    My grandparents live in Thorpe a near by village we visit Alton towers a lot when we go I feel like I’m there now

  • @frostyzsrl3073
    @frostyzsrl3073 4 года назад +14

    I really enjoyed this especially as I’m a biker myself, it’s good to see how your still keeping your content about theme parks even during this pandemic, love the content Shawn, keep it up and stay strong 💪

  • @helena2494
    @helena2494 4 года назад +9

    I found this actually quite relaxing. Love it

  • @An1matron1c35TV
    @An1matron1c35TV 4 года назад +3

    I remember waking up to my friends arguing because they took a wrong turn in the village 😂. Still made it and loved every second.

  • @johnathonnoakes8013
    @johnathonnoakes8013 4 года назад +2

    Relaxing video to watch while having a cuppa tea

  • @emilylyon8906
    @emilylyon8906 4 года назад +13

    U do that everyday !! Jeez that would actually kill me 😂 I can’t even bike from my home to college and that’s a 5 minute bike 😂

  • @georgiahollows6920
    @georgiahollows6920 4 года назад +23

    Wish I lived that close to Alton towers. I love the park

    • @azv9427
      @azv9427 4 года назад +2

      Georgia Hollows for me it is 6 hours so I leave at like 3 am to make it before opening. I like the park and wished I lived next to it too. (Well close)

    • @ethanhall65
      @ethanhall65 4 года назад

      AZV9 me too

    • @caitlyn6303
      @caitlyn6303 4 года назад +1

      I live about four hours away, and I usually get to go every other year (was meant to go in June this year). We usually get a hotel for two nights and spend one day at Alton Towers and one at Drayton Manor. Wish I lived closer, my closest theme park is Paultons Park and that’s not thrilling enough for me and I’ve been there too many times!

    • @temperdpizza9509
      @temperdpizza9509 4 года назад +1

      I live about 45mins drive from alton towers guess I'm lucky

  • @stegosaurus993
    @stegosaurus993 4 года назад +6

    "Due to the introduction of a local police service"
    The boys rolling up on segways with their megaphone: hello there

  • @n1kicurs3d57
    @n1kicurs3d57 4 года назад +5

    I recognised all of the landmarks from when you entered Alton

  • @isabellekdaniels
    @isabellekdaniels 4 года назад +1

    thank you for still keeping us entertained during these troubled times!

  • @ThemeParkVids
    @ThemeParkVids 4 года назад +2

    This is such a great video. It's so calming to watch amd just, nice 👍

  • @Stubwood_on_YT
    @Stubwood_on_YT 4 года назад +3

    Thank you for uploading this! Means a lot

  • @scottsdaytrips
    @scottsdaytrips 4 года назад +4

    Hi Shawn I've cycled around Bournemouth Seafront and Back again the other day and Great film cycling.

  • @chrisbaete5842
    @chrisbaete5842 4 года назад +2

    What a great video both in terms of content and the edit. There was a good amount of voiceover and just audio. The facts were really interesting, particularly the walking route along the old train line that comes out at the station house. Do you know if you can see the old station house? I’m really interested in disused train lines and stations.
    Excellent content - thank you

    • @ThemeParkWorldwide
      @ThemeParkWorldwide  4 года назад +1

      Thanks Chris. You can indeed see the station buildings in Alton, however they are holiday homes now!

    • @kkrispy2009P
      @kkrispy2009P 4 года назад

      Great music edits as well and povs

  • @Disneythroughourveins
    @Disneythroughourveins 4 года назад +1

    looking forward to the day we can get back to Alton Towers x thanks for sharing xx we enjoyed watching- stay well xx

  • @YocoolKids
    @YocoolKids 4 года назад +1

    Interesting video! Thanks for the uploads, keeping the spirits high during these tough times! :)

  • @maddox471
    @maddox471 4 года назад +1

    This video is so relaxing and gives me a little sense of excitement for my next visit

  • @shereepolicarpo6673
    @shereepolicarpo6673 4 года назад +1

    Ahh! Your always making me happy Shawn! Have a great day! ❤

  • @CoasterChallYT
    @CoasterChallYT 4 года назад +1

    It is fantastic to hear about the history of the Uttoxeter area and in the Staffordshire county. I've always wanted to live near Alton Towers and so this is very reliable as a video that tells me about the local area

    • @ThemeParkWorldwide
      @ThemeParkWorldwide  4 года назад +1

      Thank you, I wanted to share some facts about the area!

    • @CoasterChallYT
      @CoasterChallYT 4 года назад

      @@ThemeParkWorldwide Yh and that was really informative and it kept me more interested than I already was... And I was 100 percent interested from the start 😊

  • @nathandavies7564
    @nathandavies7564 4 года назад

    This was a great idea! Fantastic views. Thanks for sharing Shawn!

  • @tobyparbery4286
    @tobyparbery4286 4 года назад +2

    Such a Shawn Sambrooke bike lmao

  • @heatherjohnston9973
    @heatherjohnston9973 4 года назад

    Omg this makes me wanna go back sooo bad, hurry up and open again alton towers! As soon as we hit alton I always say the same thing "we're home!" Love it absolutely love it

  • @auden5903
    @auden5903 4 года назад

    i havnt been to alton towers for at least two years. Watching this video really brought back some great memories!

  • @jasmara5112
    @jasmara5112 4 года назад

    Amazing !! I live 4 hours away in a car, Alton Towers has always been my favourite theme park and we're so lucky to have it in the UK.

  • @user-pd2gm2cs5r
    @user-pd2gm2cs5r 4 года назад +5

    My dad drives us that way to Alton towers through that exact same way through Alton village

  • @themeparkbot5909
    @themeparkbot5909 4 года назад

    Great video as usual, what a great idea to go cycling by Alton tower and seeing all the awesome building/ structures along the way. Great video👍👍

  • @azv9427
    @azv9427 4 года назад +5

    You are a great RUclipsr! I have watched you for years now.
    EDIT : I recognised most of them! Only missed 1-2 of them.

  • @danieljacques1992
    @danieljacques1992 4 года назад +1

    Used to love going with school and going through the village brought back alot of memories seeing all the landmarks and knowing that we were close to the park 😂😂 I can not wait to get back

  • @lukebrimmy
    @lukebrimmy 4 года назад +1

    Like you, I live near lots of beautiful places and countryside, so I’ve been on a few super long walks and it has been great! Can’t wait for the planet coaster video, I’m really excited to see the finished hotel!!

  • @Romleb
    @Romleb 4 года назад +1

    Loved this, Shawn! Thank you for continually posting new content, trying new things and being such a positive RUclipsr to watch - we are all loving it!

  • @ThemeParkOgre
    @ThemeParkOgre 4 года назад

    I've never been to Alton Towers so it was particularly interesting seeing the surrounding area! You'd never know that a Theme Park was hiding behind all those Trees. Really enjoyed it!

  • @sampower1426
    @sampower1426 4 года назад +1

    Awesome Shawn! Cannot wait to get back to parks and checking out new shows at Dungeons

  • @jacobbroadwell
    @jacobbroadwell 4 года назад

    Really enjoyed this mate! Well done for coming up with video ideas during this rough time

  • @marianwithrington6490
    @marianwithrington6490 4 года назад +1

    That was really chilled and interesting. Keep up the good work Shawn, you never let us down.

  • @MitchyGDLP
    @MitchyGDLP 4 года назад

    Mate I’ve always wanted to do this, I could write a book about all the times I’ve passed that JCB factory on all the bus trips I’ve taken down to the park and the anticipation of arriving there is some of my best memories. Thanks so much for doing this.

  • @helendearnley473
    @helendearnley473 4 года назад

    I don’t drive, so for my son’s 13th birthday, and my sister’s 30th, we travelled from Lincoln to Uttoxeter on the train, then my sister (who drove up from further south) picked us up at the train station. It’s such a shame that there isn’t a train to Alton! As a cyclist, it’s great to see your route, and lockdown has been brilliant for cycling, but also the infrastructure needs improving!

  • @mrskbanbury
    @mrskbanbury 4 года назад

    I love this video so much! Seeing the jcb building when I was little gave me butterflies as I knew I was nearly there 🥰

  • @Grace-xz1ey
    @Grace-xz1ey 4 года назад +3

    When I stayed over near Stoke last year to visit Alton Towers, we defintiely passed the JCB factory but can't remember seeing much else. We went on some very winding and steep roads though, so must've been a different route

  • @millieevecupcakes3218
    @millieevecupcakes3218 4 года назад +3

    I have been to Alton towers many times. One time was on a school trip and once was when I won the junior chef competition at the rollercoaster restaurant.
    Even watching the parts where it is getting closer makes me feel excited for when I can go back

    • @lilac4570
      @lilac4570 4 года назад +3

      Millie Eve Holmes at least you got school trips. My school trip last year was a sponsored school walk to the local river, because they spent all their money on decor for the school

    • @Wragon-me2yz
      @Wragon-me2yz 4 года назад

      Lilactiger245 that’s unlucky
      I went to chessington and we were allowed on 1 ride

  • @snazzynails2627
    @snazzynails2627 4 года назад

    I live in Derbyshire and last year I travelled around that area cleaning holiday cottages. I recognized Alton. Beautiful little village. Has a certain feel about it, if you get what I mean. Great video with lots of interesting facts. Thank you!

  • @DavidMetcalf93
    @DavidMetcalf93 4 года назад

    Great video! The previous two years I've went on holiday to Quarry Walk Lodges just outside of Cheadle so not so far from your self! Thanks for sharing and take care!

  • @andrewkb5211
    @andrewkb5211 4 года назад +1

    This is like a ride in a way.
    Btw Grate video and also the music. Nice Choice!

  • @roloqween
    @roloqween 4 года назад

    Living in London, I have so many fond memories of our yearly trips to Alton tower. The excitement after sitting in the car for 4 hours when you see the digger.

  • @thisrollercoasterlife498
    @thisrollercoasterlife498 4 года назад

    Alton Towers is my #1 bucket-list park to get to overseas. Someday, I will get to see this footage for myself.

  • @hollyhs3222
    @hollyhs3222 4 года назад +1

    Our journey has loads of landmarks on the way but it builds up more and more excitement as you start to recognise the road and even the trees nearing the park XD

  • @braddavies9162
    @braddavies9162 4 года назад

    I drive to Alton Towers from the Midlands and takes around 1 hour 30 mins and it's such a beautiful drive 👌🏻 windows down, music up and just enjoy the surroundings 🤘🏻

  • @SkylarGem
    @SkylarGem 4 года назад

    That could be a good thought for me. A cycle to paultons park then back to my parents house. Then again, I need to learn cycling on the road and hand signals.

  • @heswhite33
    @heswhite33 4 года назад

    I enjoyed that, thanks!

  • @jonynavas1319
    @jonynavas1319 4 года назад

    I am from Spain and I visited the park in October, I stayed at Marple Bridge and enjoyed the journey to the park, it is a fantastic location

  • @theme_parkmad
    @theme_parkmad 4 года назад

    Wish i lived close enough to a theme park to walk or cycle to :) looking forward to getting back to Alton Towers whenever we can do

  • @glennjiilling5188
    @glennjiilling5188 4 года назад

    Great video shawn brings back memories driving up that road to alton towers

  • @katieequestrian7467
    @katieequestrian7467 4 года назад

    I remember last year when I went to Alton Towers on a school trip I can’t wait to go again with family and friends it’s such an amazing resort 🥰

  • @zacharystewart5344
    @zacharystewart5344 4 года назад +1

    Haha! A fun video! Also lol riding a bike on the left side instead of the right haha

  • @TheAlternateYT
    @TheAlternateYT 4 года назад

    I pass a JCB when driving from Kings Island up north to Columbus thank you for sharing that about the company very fascinating!

  • @kevinbaxter9464
    @kevinbaxter9464 4 года назад

    A great little video Shawn... cool to see a route we miss driving, and great to see into the JCB HQ estate a little. Was shocked to see work finally happening on the Tudor Lodge!! At last!!

  • @lnew2808
    @lnew2808 4 года назад

    I loved this video, I found it so interesting. Thank you for continuing to upload content and lifting our spirits

  • @williamthomas7031
    @williamthomas7031 4 года назад

    wow! you are so lucky to be able to live within cycling distance of Alton towers - I would love to live near a theme park

  • @SteveAndAlexBuild
    @SteveAndAlexBuild 4 года назад

    Great video Shaun 👌🏼, enjoyed the commentary very much . That side security gate was the main entrance when we first went back in 1980 ☺️🧱👍🏼

  • @lukewinuk
    @lukewinuk 4 года назад +3

    The passing cars drivers are like: "What the heck, his he doing?". LOL

    • @ThemeParkWorldwide
      @ThemeParkWorldwide  4 года назад +3

      I’m sure they’ve seen a cyclist before!

    • @lukewinuk
      @lukewinuk 4 года назад +2

      And my route was different but i do see my route at the end

    • @lukewinuk
      @lukewinuk 4 года назад +2

      My route is Sheffield to Alton anyone else has the same route?

    • @perebima
      @perebima 4 года назад +2

      Nah! In the UK, Staffordshire it’s normal to have cyclists but it’s highly annoying if you can’t over take them, this has happened to us on numerous occasions.

  • @meirahfischer3036
    @meirahfischer3036 4 года назад +1

    Thanks for bringing back childhood memories from the 80s and the 90s. Used to go to Alton Towers at least 3 times a year with all our cousins. Lived in Manchester.
    Now I'm a single mun living in London with no easy way to get to Alton Towers. I don't drive and public transport is too long as well as far to expensive

    • @ThemeParkWorldwide
      @ThemeParkWorldwide  4 года назад

      I hope you get to visit again at some point in the future!

    • @meirahfischer3036
      @meirahfischer3036 4 года назад

      @@ThemeParkWorldwide I also do. Need a normal way to ger there.

  • @bigborris1661
    @bigborris1661 4 года назад

    Wow that was a journey and I enjoyed watching

  • @richardrees8784
    @richardrees8784 4 года назад

    greetings from sunny south wales (Oakwood is pretty much my neighbour)..thank you sooo much Sean bach you have been keeping me sane with your awsome vids the last couple of weeks xxx Thank You xxx much love to you and all the guys xxx

  • @shannonwilliamson5770
    @shannonwilliamson5770 4 года назад

    Visited alton towers last year and stayed in Uttoxeter, was great and this was such a familiar route that we went to get to the theme park the 2 days we went.

  • @stjohnhawke45
    @stjohnhawke45 4 года назад

    I remember the employee entrance you rode past being the main entrance for the public in the early '80s. Good effort Shawn!

    • @ThemeParkWorldwide
      @ThemeParkWorldwide  4 года назад +1

      It was indeed, the gates were actually built by my great grandfather!

    • @stjohnhawke45
      @stjohnhawke45 4 года назад +1

      @@ThemeParkWorldwide Wow!

  • @gettefernandez9141
    @gettefernandez9141 3 года назад +1

    Currently making case study about alton towers. This video helps a lot. Thank you!

  • @extraqueen4473
    @extraqueen4473 4 года назад +2

    Every time we drive up there, when I see JCL HQ I get really exited

  • @grudgesgalore8666
    @grudgesgalore8666 4 года назад

    being from USA i've never been to ALTON TOWERS but always wondered about how to get there and the surrounding areas! now i know ! ty so much a very informative video to say the least! greatness from TPW as usual!!!

  • @hayleyb1981
    @hayleyb1981 11 месяцев назад

    I remember a school trip to Alton Castle, we did trekking and i could just see the most southern point of Galactica

  • @JamesVlogsHomeBeyond
    @JamesVlogsHomeBeyond 4 года назад +1

    I remember going on a few jogs around the lake nearby JCB too after work on several occasions.

    • @ThemeParkWorldwide
      @ThemeParkWorldwide  4 года назад +1

      It’s a beautiful area to enjoy

    • @JamesVlogsHomeBeyond
      @JamesVlogsHomeBeyond 4 года назад

      @@ThemeParkWorldwide it certainly is. I had to stay over in uttoxeter a few times whilst working at Alton Towers.

  • @CoasterRob
    @CoasterRob 4 года назад

    Thank you for that very informative video even though its closed that's the most I've seen of Alton Towers since it closed thanks again keep it up

  • @Cossfrack
    @Cossfrack 4 года назад

    I know there's one spot where you used to be able to see the top of the corkscrew.
    Weirdly, I never drive to Alton Towers through uttoxeter, but that route is always how I go home.

  • @GH_UK
    @GH_UK 4 года назад

    Really enjoyed that video Shawn. So sad to see though as we should be driving along those roads through that beautiful countryside to have a fun day out in the park. Gutted we still cant visit at the moment. Such a beautiful location. Anyway, im waffling, great video thanks for sharing

  • @matthewbstubbs
    @matthewbstubbs 4 года назад

    I am so lucky to be a resident of Alton... born and bred in the area!! :-D Alton Towers site behind our home and we get the free fireworks displays every year. So surreal how quiet it is this year!!

  • @MrBrownFox
    @MrBrownFox 4 года назад

    please do more of these! this was so fun to watch!

  • @bigbadbaz7885
    @bigbadbaz7885 3 года назад +1

    I’m gonna be honest but when you have to drive 2 and a half hours you don’t really notice many landmarks but when you live half an hour from chessington and Thorpe park you notice a lot more than here ( but the drive to Alton towers is so much nicer than either of those parks)

  • @ChazzCoombes
    @ChazzCoombes 4 года назад

    Loved this video Shawn, this is a nice part of the UK, the village of Alton is a nice place to stop for a drink. Alton Towers it self is sat in a perfect spot and the drive via the surrounding villages is apart of going there. Keep them coming Shawn

    • @ThemeParkWorldwide
      @ThemeParkWorldwide  4 года назад +1

      It is indeed a wonderful area. Thanks for your support!

    • @ChazzCoombes
      @ChazzCoombes 4 года назад

      @@ThemeParkWorldwide always Shawn. Cant wait to get back there, today with the sunshine would be an ideal day to spend there. So when it opens where enjoy it more.glad to see your stsying safe but i bet your missing charlotte.

  • @suzannecowan8543
    @suzannecowan8543 4 года назад +1

    Loved it!

  • @libertyjones2503
    @libertyjones2503 4 года назад

    Whenever me and my family go to Alton Towers, we follow the route you’re cycling. I miss Alton Towers - it’s defo my favourite theme park to go to in the summer

  • @ii_brookegreen3406
    @ii_brookegreen3406 4 года назад

    I really miss this journey so thanks for making it seem like I was actually going

  • @pukeminister705
    @pukeminister705 4 года назад

    I go to Alton towers every year it’s like a tradition for my family

  • @vrextar
    @vrextar 4 года назад

    That was an interesting video and neat idea. The area looks really nice and pleasant. Thanks for providing unique and fun videos!

  • @Coasternutta
    @Coasternutta 4 года назад +6

    The people who disliked obviously dont know how to obey restrictions smh

  • @JosephTaberner
    @JosephTaberner 4 года назад

    This was an awesome video Shawn, I live quite close to Alton towers as well, in the town of bakewell and I know people that go to Denstone college and one guy in my form lives in uttoxeter, so this was very cool to see you cycle through these places, another great video

  • @marshsgames7414
    @marshsgames7414 4 года назад

    That's why I love going to Alton Towers to see the scenery on the way and the little towns and places on the way makes the journey so satisfying and going up that huge hill towards Alton Towers is amazing

  • @rollercoasterronda9037
    @rollercoasterronda9037 4 года назад

    The country landscape is absolutely beautiful. 💙

  • @loyalsmith4096
    @loyalsmith4096 4 года назад +1

    Thanx for taking us along the ride,mate,💂/Britain at its best,👍☺👍.

  • @dannymitchell97
    @dannymitchell97 4 года назад +1

    why am i noticing his back garden really nice mate

  • @meisner6895
    @meisner6895 4 года назад

    Nice! Thanks Shawn. Guess what... one of my favorite videos for some reason. I'll watch it again. Like seeing sights.

  • @gracedevizio7770
    @gracedevizio7770 4 года назад

    Thank you for this! I enjoyed watching it. I miss going to alton towers so much 😭 really can't wait for it to reopen again 😭

  • @MeltedToast84
    @MeltedToast84 4 года назад +3

    This is actually really creative! Great footage too!

  • @sarbearohyeah3794
    @sarbearohyeah3794 4 года назад

    Ever since my sister and I were tiny, every time we would drive past the JCB headquarters on the way to AT, we would say JCB headquarters in our best supervillain voices 'JCB headquarters... mwah hah hah hah'

  • @keithwray9546
    @keithwray9546 4 года назад

    That was brilliant! That's literally the same way I go when I drive to towers.
    I live about a 30 mins drive away from Thorpe Park, the other day I worked out with all of the running I've done over the last week or so, I could have ran to Thorpe Park and back again🤣

  • @gemlowe8114
    @gemlowe8114 4 года назад

    I've followed you for ages and literally just realised you live in Uttoxeter, hello from a fellow uttoxan!! Honestly one of the best parts of living here is being so close yet still having all the countryside, hope lockdowns treating you well

  • @NimbusCumulus
    @NimbusCumulus 4 года назад +1

    Interesting seeing the journey to Alton Towers from the other direction. I live to the north and travel via Leek, past the Peak Wildlife park, and then through Farley near the end.

  • @jamiepage4585
    @jamiepage4585 4 года назад

    Yes my brother! What a GREAT idea!!!! Your a legend! I used to live in chedle more lane next to the shop!!!!!