Hi Jim from one Holden to another:) your mother Christine said to say hi,I got talking whilst walking as we both have lurchers, lovely lady, watching your videos is like a day in my life as I live on the road, travel and camp in wild places, beautiful to see someone else with the same outlook and appreciation of nature, great videos buddy,all the best on the path, nature's blessings ✌️🙏🌿
I've walked through Titchfield Haven so many times over the years but I really don't think I've seen it so alive as I did on this walk. Such a beautiful start to my walk, I saw and filmed the Cormorant along with the Little Egret and thought that was it, I'll never top that but I think I did. Once I got into the Downs, all the Hawks came out and I couldn't put the camera down. Stunning walk Monty, hope you can watch pt2 when uploaded. Thanks mate.
Be praised for all Your tenderness by these works of Your hands Suns that rise and rains that fall to bless and bring to life Your land Look down upon this winter wheat and be glad that You have made Blue for the sky and the color green that fills these fields with praise
Fantastic river walk, looked brimming with wildlife at every twist and turn of verdant green.. And a Gnarled churchyard giant ,bows wide ,beneath its live limbs ,the dead quietly hide...ATVB my friend. Scott Somerset
@@JimHolden Any Musing , are merely a reflection in verse, of your dedication to filming . Thank you my friend ,for the inspirations... ATVB. Scott Somerset
It was such a needed walk this one, It rained for weeks and weeks, then suddenly I had a weather window so just went for it. Pure tonic for the soul, still feeling the energy. Thanks mate.
Blimey that went quick Jim. What I love about walking rivers is that they become your companion after a short while. There is a real dialogue you enter into with the river. You had a good old dialogue going on here Jim. Lovely walk so far. The shots of the fish are a dream. Good stuff - the old ways. What a book. Has to be a favorite and it's no surprise you're reading it. Well, I look forward to part 2. Good going me old mate - weight loss and all. All the best. Mark
I had no real clue with this walk Mark other than just follow the river best I can and film what I see. It developed into a really interesting, revealing walk on day two and I know what you mean about the river being a companion, it felt wrong to detour around private parts, almost a resentment as there are several private estates where the river is absolutely out of bounds. I've had a few people ask me lately if I've read The Old Ways and the funny thing was that it was in my book shelf, unread. I got a bunch of books to read earlier this year mostly about Trees, woodlands. To research the New Forest walk, never got round to this one but I'm reading it over and over now. I thought about you and Paul on this walk Mark, and the origins of this channel, being inspired by your beautiful walks together. You know this but I talk about it in part two. Hope you are well my friend and the injury is much better. Thanks mate.
@UCHKsAr2-5z220d-k311ZooA I knew exactly what you meant Mark, no worries my friend, you have a fine heart and so does Paul and that is why I have been telling you these past few weeks, It just hit me big time on this walk. Walking in the Wye spirit is what I kept saying to myself. But I just remembered being in Aw of you guys back before I even dared to pick up a camera and chat away. Takes a bit of getting used to for sure but like I said, I remembered and wanted to let you know. Gratitude, respect and a gut wrenching reality slap because I cannot ever know your loss. But again I remember and I'm with you man. This YT journey is an odd one, we all seem to be doing our own thing, but in reality we are all connected through inspiration, love of life and wildlife, nature and some crazy notion of reconnecting, but to what. This walk felt like a return for me in many ways, bringing the joy of the trail back home instead of that feeling that it's now over, I have to go and leave this behind. I'm keeping it from now on. I don't know if I'm making much sense here Mark but It's our internal language I think. I finished this walk with a sense of knowing, I can't quite put my finger on it but I aint trying to either because my gut tells me to enjoy that feeling and just let it be. I'll be looking into The Nile as the best books are always the ones that come from a recommendation, Thanks for getting back to me Mark, really appreciate you being here.
@@JimHolden Hey Jim, brilliant response my friend. Not sure if you can see but my comment has gone. Well, I'm not going to try and repeat it - you know I got back to you. Yeah, just trust isn't it. Trust that you're on the right path with walking, nature and exploring. I know how it can leave you though. I feel you there. It's been hit and miss with me for different reasons. Paul of course. Yes, a big loss and I haven't wanted to be here but I am. Thank you for your kindness. You're one in a million mate - a man with e genuine empathy for life around him. It makes sense to me Jim. Hope you enjoy that book. It's a real full on trek. Peace brother - always a pleasure.
Food for the soul for sure Andy, just being in nature is. Being able to capture these moments and to share with like minded folk is a blessing. Thanks mate.
Thank you and yes there is nothing but beauty in the world. IMHO. All depends on perspective I suppose, for me the TV went off about a year ago, the radio too and I just worked on myself. The connection to nature and all it has to offer is vital to humanity. Without it we are lost. Really appreciate you watching my friend.
@@JimHolden Im heading to the Peak District tomorrow for a well-earned wild camp/rest. Cannot wait to find a secluded spot to reconnect with nature, its long overdue. Have a great weekend good sir :)
Captivating; It was good to get away from all the unpleasant stuff that's going on for 30 mins. I didn't feel the time passing. Some wonderful cinematography too.
Thank you my friend, the power of nature is awesome and this walk was very powerful, from my perspective. Maybe it was because of this odd reality we all find ourselves in, that my escape was so complete on this walk. I mean I felt free again, just a quiet mind with the abundance of nature, who seemed at times only too pleased to have there photo taken while I walked by at a very nice slow pace. Hope you can join me for pt2 as for me it was the better day. Cheers mate.
Wow. What A fantastic video, so relaxing and the river is full of life. I'm sure them fish were Chub. Your camp was spot on. Really enjoyed watching Jim. Can't wait for part 2. Atb Steve 👍
Thank you Steve and yes the life of this small river is incredible, full to the brim and it's amazing how much you spot if you walk quiet and keep your eyes open. Chub, like I said mate I aint an expert but I do know they probably came up from the salt marsh for an easy meal. Great to see so close, as this whole walk was. So good for the soul mate. Thanks again Steve.
Another great video that captures what it feels like to immerse yourself in the natural world. So many personal echoes in the wonderment of other life forms. Strange that these supposed lesser creatures have no idea or respect for the idea of private property yet humans seem to accept what really is nothing more than theft. The ideals of those that took part in the Kinder trespass are still acutely relevant. Mr Macfarlane also wrote 'The Wild Places' in which he camped out on the most remote parts of the UK but came eventually to the conclusion that such places are on most of our doorsteps.
Thank you Joe, the variety and amount of life, just along this small river absolutely blew me away. I wasn't expecting it to be honest but there you go. I saw two King Fishers flying together on the morning of day two, within an hour I'd see another. Three within the hour and the amount of fish jumping clear of the water. Just magical and for my eyes only, as moments like that could never be caught on camera. Yes the old private property signs did get to me a bit as they came thick and fast with big old diversions around large estates and the like. I've seen it before. When I walked the Isle of Wight coast path it was one mile on the coast path three miles around private beaches. I had a bit of a rant on that walk and rightly so because all the old rights of way have just been moved to the back of properties, I could have been walking anywhere as these high fenced tree and bush lined ally ways went on for miles. Thankfully the wildlife know no boundaries and demonstrate there utter freedom to us obeying the signs while walking round. Macfarlane is a great writer, I'll be looking out for more of his work so thanks for the heads up on The Wild Places. Thanks again Joe.
Que lugar é este amigo, você é previlegiado ao máximo com este seu espaço de trabalho e bom para interrelacionar com esta natureza estupenda, parabéns aproveita mesmo e sempre produza estas imagens maravilhosas, gratidão por compartilhar, gratidão,
Thank you, that means such a lot to me. This channel isn't about numbers, truly it isn't. Ok so maybe at the begging I was actively trying to grow the channel but over time I realised it's not about that at all. Now I just try hard to do something with a positive vibe, and I've always said that even if I only had a hundred views per vid I would still put as much into doing them. Thanks again my friend.
That was the biggest salt water fish I’ve seen in the river Coops never been any good at Identifying them though but what a treat, I was buzzing just to get the smaller ones on camera until the big fellow turned up. This river really is a cracker, spend many evenings down there just chilling out. Cheers mate.
Wonderful to see you again Jim . That's a beautiful looking little river there , crystal clear , and surrounded by nature . Stunning . Thanks so much for taking the time to share it with us . ATB .
Hiya Neil mate, so good to get back amongst nature and all it has to offer. This part of the world truly is stunning and I know how lucky I am to have all this on the door step. Never take it for granted though. Thanks mate, hope you can join me for pt2.
Aye, still got good width and flow, hasn't silted up, v lovely. Had a look at River Ver chalk stream the other week (runs north thru St Albans), pity. RiverAction doing much good work to get Govt to enforce environmental protection. If you've got time they have a petition to sign, which I'm sure would be appreciated.
Smashed it again Jim. Such tranquility in this world of turbulence. A positive joy to soak up your offerings. Thanks, will have to make a pilgrimage and follow in your footsteps.
Thank you Malcolm, nature truly is the antidote in these troubled times and being able to share these moments is wonderful. It's funny you should mention Pilgrimage as this walk really did turn from a simple river walk and camp to something of a Pilgrimage. Part 2 is where the real magic of this walk unfolded. I really appreciate you being here my friend.
Such a beautiful river Dave, the only thing that has put me off filming it before was the busy road that also follows the valley. But I was lucky I guess on this walk. Hope you can join me for pt2 mate.
It truly is Si, I was sat on it's bank after work one evening back in June and thought "this is my river" in my back yard so to speak but then I realised I only actually knew a mile or so of it, close up anyway. The rest I see daily from my car window driving by or down the valley, so the thought came to me, next time I have a weather window I'm gonna walk it's length right back to the source and now I really can say I know it. I also knew that time was running out, now it's full of Iris, you can barely see the flow from July back down to winter. A beautiful walk that was long overdue Si, thanks for watching mate. Hope you are well.
@@JimHolden Absolutely brilliant vlog Jim, so much wildlife to spot, the abundance of creatures living along the river is breathtaking. Watched it twice to take it all in. Look forward to part 2 👌 Take care Jim and happy hunting 🦆🦉🦡🦇🦔⛺🌄
Hey Jim glad to see you out and about again.. great video mate love the wild life visited the meon valley 2 Weeks ago beautiful place and so peaceful..thanks for sharing again mate thumbs up from me👍 take care mate
The Meon valley truly is a magical place. If I had one wish it would be to get rid of the noisy A32 that runs parallel to the river. I try to imagine the peace without the constant buzz of cars and bikes zipping up and down. I had to work at the edit to eliminate most of the background noise but it is what it is, certainly doesn't put the wildlife off that's for sure, thankfully. Thanks Steve.
Jim, I've just got back from a fantastic week touring Dorset and I'm right fed up that it's over. This is just what I needed to cheer me up until my next adventure. Thanks matey. Andy.
Once again the marvellous man that is Mr Holden in a magical setting sharing majestic nature with the world. What more do we need? ❤ P.S I've read that book.
That's it, what more do we need other than the wonders of nature, and all it has to offer. Stunning walk mate, one that will live long in the old memory. Thank you for watching.
Thank you Catherine, it's a small unassuming stretch of water that really needs to be shown, and as you see, many hidden treasures. I love it down there but the busy road that runs parallel has always put me off filming it before. It's noisy but I was very lucky on this walk. Hope you can join me for pt2 as it has much more to show. Thanks again.
Thank you for filming this, Jim. I've got a 25 km hike/camp coming up in a few weeks and if it's a fraction of the beauty of what your walks usually are, I'll be happy.
That's why I only walk alone Dan, it's such a different experience than walking with someone or in a group. My mind is still, focussed on what's around the next corner. Just a joy to be so close to nature and all it has to offer. Thanks for watching mate and I hope your 25 km goes well.
Thank you Ray, I think a soundtrack can make or break it so I look hard for a piece that works. It's also important to hear the wildlife as well, the sounds of nature. Thanks again mate.
Another good one Jim. Looking forward to part 2. On another note you mentioned a book recommendation in your video. In the last year I’ve read two books written by James Rebanks called The Sheperds Life and English Pastoral. He’s a Lake District farmer and I absolutely loved both books. I think you’ll really enjoy them too.
Thank you Jon, I'm loving all the book recommendations and I'll be looking into these. Love Joss Naylor the famous Lakeland Shepherd who broke all the fell running records back in the 70s some of his records have never been beaten. Thanks again mate.
Wonderful as always Jim, great content and lovely to hear you feeling strong and fit for the trails once again. Looking forward already for the 2nd instalment, will have to dive back into episode 1 again for now, take care ATB
Day two of my New Forest walk I knew I was in trouble. I woke up with sore feet but that wasn't the main issue. My weight was, I kept asking myself, "who was it that walked all those trails" because I didn't feel that fit anymore, so I've been working on it ever since. Taking my health for granted is a massive mistake so I'm glad I've faced it and now feel like I could run the trails again, well maybe a quick walk anyway. Always a pleasure hearing from you my friend, hope you are well and I hope you can join me for part 2 when the valley opens up the river looks better than ever. Day 2 on this walk was magical, truly magical. Wildlife round every corner and also a very pleasant turn of events. Thanks Jon.
I've done a few sections before, some many times like Titchfield Haven down to Hillhead. Did that almost every week when I lived in Titchfield but some sections I'd never done so really wanted to tie it all together in one walk and camp and I've gotta say day two was stunning, hope you can join me when it's uploaded. Thanks mate.
I loved watching Jack, sitting there chatting while Whittling away at whatever it was. Massive childhood memory for me so Thank you Peter and thanks for watching.
Excellent content as usual. Your Grandmother was a wise old lady, ''Don't Fear the Dead, Fear the Living'' how accurate is that statement. What a camping spot you found albeit, I think I would have found it difficult not to have poached a fish. 😉🤦♂️🤷♂️👍 What's the make of your Poncho Blanket as I don't see it in the description?
Morning Robert, thanks as always my friend and yes poaching a fish did cross my mind and I don't think it would have been that hard to catch one, they were jumping all night, clean out the water. A wonderful small river that had everything and I don't know why I haven't walked and filmed it before now. The busy road that runs parallel has put me off I suppose but once I made my mind up to do it, nothing else mattered, all that was needed was a shift in weather. It rained for most of June and well into July but then the weather window came, only a couple of days and that was it. Dropped work and just went for it. The smock is from the bushcraft store, here is the link. www.thebushcraftstore.co.uk/helikon-swagman-roll-basic-poncho---green-59681-p.asp Thanks again mate.
Hiya Sev mate. It was a Buzzard and as you probably guessed one of my favourites. Love to watch these giant birds gliding over the trees and valleys so special. They are getting quite common down this way but they still move me. Thanks mate.
Like your videos but im afraid the background music drives me bonkers much prefer the normal sounds of nature as you travel along but each to their own keep up the good work.
Hi Jim from one Holden to another:) your mother Christine said to say hi,I got talking whilst walking as we both have lurchers, lovely lady, watching your videos is like a day in my life as I live on the road, travel and camp in wild places, beautiful to see someone else with the same outlook and appreciation of nature, great videos buddy,all the best on the path, nature's blessings ✌️🙏🌿
Jim! What can I say - just stunning and bursting with +ve energy. Please let me know if you're ever up for a local stroll or yomp!
I've walked through Titchfield Haven so many times over the years but I really don't think I've seen it so alive as I did on this walk. Such a beautiful start to my walk, I saw and filmed the Cormorant along with the Little Egret and thought that was it, I'll never top that but I think I did. Once I got into the Downs, all the Hawks came out and I couldn't put the camera down. Stunning walk Monty, hope you can watch pt2 when uploaded. Thanks mate.
Be praised for all Your tenderness by these works of Your hands
Suns that rise and rains that fall to bless and bring to life Your land
Look down upon this winter wheat and be glad that You have made
Blue for the sky and the color green that fills these fields with praise
Beautiful my friend, fine words indeed and the perfect start for the day. Thank you.
Oh can you find the scenery Jim! Great, great video. Thank you.
David
Fantastic river walk, looked brimming with wildlife at every twist and turn of verdant green.. And a Gnarled churchyard giant ,bows wide ,beneath its live limbs ,the dead quietly hide...ATVB my friend. Scott Somerset
You are a legend Scott, I don't know how you do it but I love it. Thanks mate.
@@JimHolden Any Musing , are merely a reflection in verse, of your dedication to filming . Thank you my friend ,for the inspirations... ATVB. Scott Somerset
@@scottroberts7875 Your musings are fantastic Scott, really appreciate them and you my friend. Thank you.
Thanks Jim 👍🏻
Thank you Andy.
Lovely video jim, nice to see you out and about and enjoying the wonderful beauty on offer. Take care my friend.
It was such a needed walk this one, It rained for weeks and weeks, then suddenly I had a weather window so just went for it. Pure tonic for the soul, still feeling the energy. Thanks mate.
Brilliant video, Jim. Me and my family really enjoy your videos. Thanks
Blimey that went quick Jim. What I love about walking rivers is that they become your companion after a short while. There is a real dialogue you enter into with the river. You had a good old dialogue going on here Jim. Lovely walk so far. The shots of the fish are a dream. Good stuff - the old ways. What a book. Has to be a favorite and it's no surprise you're reading it. Well, I look forward to part 2. Good going me old mate - weight loss and all. All the best. Mark
I had no real clue with this walk Mark other than just follow the river best I can and film what I see. It developed into a really interesting, revealing walk on day two and I know what you mean about the river being a companion, it felt wrong to detour around private parts, almost a resentment as there are several private estates where the river is absolutely out of bounds. I've had a few people ask me lately if I've read The Old Ways and the funny thing was that it was in my book shelf, unread. I got a bunch of books to read earlier this year mostly about Trees, woodlands. To research the New Forest walk, never got round to this one but I'm reading it over and over now. I thought about you and Paul on this walk Mark, and the origins of this channel, being inspired by your beautiful walks together. You know this but I talk about it in part two. Hope you are well my friend and the injury is much better. Thanks mate.
@UCHKsAr2-5z220d-k311ZooA I knew exactly what you meant Mark, no worries my friend, you have a fine heart and so does Paul and that is why I have been telling you these past few weeks, It just hit me big time on this walk. Walking in the Wye spirit is what I kept saying to myself. But I just remembered being in Aw of you guys back before I even dared to pick up a camera and chat away. Takes a bit of getting used to for sure but like I said, I remembered and wanted to let you know. Gratitude, respect and a gut wrenching reality slap because I cannot ever know your loss. But again I remember and I'm with you man. This YT journey is an odd one, we all seem to be doing our own thing, but in reality we are all connected through inspiration, love of life and wildlife, nature and some crazy notion of reconnecting, but to what. This walk felt like a return for me in many ways, bringing the joy of the trail back home instead of that feeling that it's now over, I have to go and leave this behind. I'm keeping it from now on. I don't know if I'm making much sense here Mark but It's our internal language I think. I finished this walk with a sense of knowing, I can't quite put my finger on it but I aint trying to either because my gut tells me to enjoy that feeling and just let it be.
I'll be looking into The Nile as the best books are always the ones that come from a recommendation, Thanks for getting back to me Mark, really appreciate you being here.
@@JimHolden Hey Jim, brilliant response my friend. Not sure if you can see but my comment has gone. Well, I'm not going to try and repeat it - you know I got back to you. Yeah, just trust isn't it. Trust that you're on the right path with walking, nature and exploring. I know how it can leave you though. I feel you there. It's been hit and miss with me for different reasons. Paul of course. Yes, a big loss and I haven't wanted to be here but I am. Thank you for your kindness. You're one in a million mate - a man with e genuine empathy for life around him. It makes sense to me Jim. Hope you enjoy that book. It's a real full on trek. Peace brother - always a pleasure.
Great too see you back Jim great videos, another place for the 2 of us to visit 👍
Another triumph Jim, I thoroughly enjoyed every second of it. Food for the soul...
Food for the soul for sure Andy, just being in nature is. Being able to capture these moments and to share with like minded folk is a blessing. Thanks mate.
Great stuff Jim 👍⛺️
Thanks Alan, appreciate it mate.
Great viewing as always Jim. Hampshire is my spiritual home:)
Thanks for reminding us that there is still beauty in this world. Loved the music too, very relaxing
Thank you and yes there is nothing but beauty in the world. IMHO. All depends on perspective I suppose, for me the TV went off about a year ago, the radio too and I just worked on myself. The connection to nature and all it has to offer is vital to humanity. Without it we are lost. Really appreciate you watching my friend.
@@JimHolden Im heading to the Peak District tomorrow for a well-earned wild camp/rest. Cannot wait to find a secluded spot to reconnect with nature, its long overdue. Have a great weekend good sir :)
Captivating; It was good to get away from all the unpleasant stuff that's going on for 30 mins. I didn't feel the time passing. Some wonderful cinematography too.
Thank you my friend, the power of nature is awesome and this walk was very powerful, from my perspective. Maybe it was because of this odd reality we all find ourselves in, that my escape was so complete on this walk. I mean I felt free again, just a quiet mind with the abundance of nature, who seemed at times only too pleased to have there photo taken while I walked by at a very nice slow pace. Hope you can join me for pt2 as for me it was the better day. Cheers mate.
Wow. What A fantastic video, so relaxing and the river is full of life. I'm sure them fish were Chub. Your camp was spot on. Really enjoyed watching Jim. Can't wait for part 2. Atb Steve 👍
Thank you Steve and yes the life of this small river is incredible, full to the brim and it's amazing how much you spot if you walk quiet and keep your eyes open. Chub, like I said mate I aint an expert but I do know they probably came up from the salt marsh for an easy meal. Great to see so close, as this whole walk was. So good for the soul mate. Thanks again Steve.
Another great video that captures what it feels like to immerse yourself in the natural world. So many personal echoes in the wonderment of other life forms. Strange that these supposed lesser creatures have no idea or respect for the idea of private property yet humans seem to accept what really is nothing more than theft. The ideals of those that took part in the Kinder trespass are still acutely relevant. Mr Macfarlane also wrote 'The Wild Places' in which he camped out on the most remote parts of the UK but came eventually to the conclusion that such places are on most of our doorsteps.
Thank you Joe, the variety and amount of life, just along this small river absolutely blew me away. I wasn't expecting it to be honest but there you go. I saw two King Fishers flying together on the morning of day two, within an hour I'd see another. Three within the hour and the amount of fish jumping clear of the water. Just magical and for my eyes only, as moments like that could never be caught on camera. Yes the old private property signs did get to me a bit as they came thick and fast with big old diversions around large estates and the like. I've seen it before. When I walked the Isle of Wight coast path it was one mile on the coast path three miles around private beaches. I had a bit of a rant on that walk and rightly so because all the old rights of way have just been moved to the back of properties, I could have been walking anywhere as these high fenced tree and bush lined ally ways went on for miles. Thankfully the wildlife know no boundaries and demonstrate there utter freedom to us obeying the signs while walking round. Macfarlane is a great writer, I'll be looking out for more of his work so thanks for the heads up on The Wild Places. Thanks again Joe.
Que lugar é este amigo, você é previlegiado ao máximo com este seu espaço de trabalho e bom para interrelacionar com esta natureza estupenda, parabéns aproveita mesmo e sempre produza estas imagens maravilhosas, gratidão por compartilhar, gratidão,
Thank you my friend, so sorry I cannot read your words, forgive me, but I feel your energy and thank you for it.
Really, really nice video Jim. Best I' very watched for a long while. Thanks.
Thank you, that means such a lot to me. This channel isn't about numbers, truly it isn't. Ok so maybe at the begging I was actively trying to grow the channel but over time I realised it's not about that at all. Now I just try hard to do something with a positive vibe, and I've always said that even if I only had a hundred views per vid I would still put as much into doing them. Thanks again my friend.
Love this Jim certainly blessed with all the wildlife mate ..think the big lad in th3 river was a chub 👍🏻
That was the biggest salt water fish I’ve seen in the river Coops never been any good at Identifying them though but what a treat, I was buzzing just to get the smaller ones on camera until the big fellow turned up. This river really is a cracker, spend many evenings down there just chilling out. Cheers mate.
Wonderful to see you again Jim . That's a beautiful looking little river there , crystal clear , and surrounded by nature . Stunning . Thanks so much for taking the time to share it with us . ATB .
Hiya Neil mate, so good to get back amongst nature and all it has to offer. This part of the world truly is stunning and I know how lucky I am to have all this on the door step. Never take it for granted though. Thanks mate, hope you can join me for pt2.
Aye, still got good width and flow, hasn't silted up, v lovely. Had a look at River Ver chalk stream the other week (runs north thru St Albans), pity. RiverAction doing much good work to get Govt to enforce environmental protection. If you've got time they have a petition to sign, which I'm sure would be appreciated.
Smashed it again Jim. Such tranquility in this world of turbulence. A positive joy to soak up your offerings. Thanks, will have to make a pilgrimage and follow in your footsteps.
Thank you Malcolm, nature truly is the antidote in these troubled times and being able to share these moments is wonderful. It's funny you should mention Pilgrimage as this walk really did turn from a simple river walk and camp to something of a Pilgrimage. Part 2 is where the real magic of this walk unfolded. I really appreciate you being here my friend.
@@JimHolden Thanks Jim, looking forward to part 2.
Very nice Jim, thoroughly enjoyed that so thanks for taking me along that buetiful river.
Cheers.
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Such a beautiful river Dave, the only thing that has put me off filming it before was the busy road that also follows the valley. But I was lucky I guess on this walk. Hope you can join me for pt2 mate.
It's great to see that grin back enjoying the environment, what a stunning little river that is :)
It truly is Si, I was sat on it's bank after work one evening back in June and thought "this is my river" in my back yard so to speak but then I realised I only actually knew a mile or so of it, close up anyway. The rest I see daily from my car window driving by or down the valley, so the thought came to me, next time I have a weather window I'm gonna walk it's length right back to the source and now I really can say I know it. I also knew that time was running out, now it's full of Iris, you can barely see the flow from July back down to winter. A beautiful walk that was long overdue Si, thanks for watching mate. Hope you are well.
Brilliant one Jim, looking forward to watching it. All the best mate 👍👌
Thanks mate. Hope to see you again soon Asa.
@@JimHolden Absolutely brilliant vlog Jim, so much wildlife to spot, the abundance of creatures living along the river is breathtaking. Watched it twice to take it all in. Look forward to part 2 👌 Take care Jim and happy hunting 🦆🦉🦡🦇🦔⛺🌄
Hey Jim glad to see you out and about again.. great video mate love the wild life visited the meon valley 2 Weeks ago beautiful place and so peaceful..thanks for sharing again mate thumbs up from me👍 take care mate
The Meon valley truly is a magical place. If I had one wish it would be to get rid of the noisy A32 that runs parallel to the river. I try to imagine the peace without the constant buzz of cars and bikes zipping up and down. I had to work at the edit to eliminate most of the background noise but it is what it is, certainly doesn't put the wildlife off that's for sure, thankfully. Thanks Steve.
Well you did a great Jim thank you and look forward to the next one👍
Jim, I've just got back from a fantastic week touring Dorset and I'm right fed up that it's over. This is just what I needed to cheer me up until my next adventure. Thanks matey. Andy.
Thanks Andy, nothing worse than that end of holiday feeling, but I'm glad the upload helped in some way. Cheers mate.
Once again the marvellous man that is Mr Holden in a magical setting sharing majestic nature with the world. What more do we need? ❤ P.S I've read that book.
That's it, what more do we need other than the wonders of nature, and all it has to offer. Stunning walk mate, one that will live long in the old memory. Thank you for watching.
@@JimHolden You are more than welcome, I'm eagerly awaiting part two :-D Niki.
Beautiful walk along this special water system. Am in awe of your wildlife filming!
Thank you Catherine, it's a small unassuming stretch of water that really needs to be shown, and as you see, many hidden treasures. I love it down there but the busy road that runs parallel has always put me off filming it before. It's noisy but I was very lucky on this walk. Hope you can join me for pt2 as it has much more to show. Thanks again.
Thank you for filming this, Jim. I've got a 25 km hike/camp coming up in a few weeks and if it's a fraction of the beauty of what your walks usually are, I'll be happy.
That's why I only walk alone Dan, it's such a different experience than walking with someone or in a group. My mind is still, focussed on what's around the next corner. Just a joy to be so close to nature and all it has to offer. Thanks for watching mate and I hope your 25 km goes well.
Beautiful filming, with fitting soundtrack. Had me spellbound. Thanks!
Thank you Ray, I think a soundtrack can make or break it so I look hard for a piece that works. It's also important to hear the wildlife as well, the sounds of nature. Thanks again mate.
Another good one Jim. Looking forward to part 2. On another note you mentioned a book recommendation in your video. In the last year I’ve read two books written by James Rebanks called The Sheperds Life and English Pastoral. He’s a Lake District farmer and I absolutely loved both books. I think you’ll really enjoy them too.
Thank you Jon, I'm loving all the book recommendations and I'll be looking into these. Love Joss Naylor the famous Lakeland Shepherd who broke all the fell running records back in the 70s some of his records have never been beaten. Thanks again mate.
@@JimHolden thanks Jim. I agree Joss Naylor is a national treasure.
Wonderful as always Jim, great content and lovely to hear you feeling strong and fit for the trails once again. Looking forward already for the 2nd instalment, will have to dive back into episode 1 again for now, take care ATB
Day two of my New Forest walk I knew I was in trouble. I woke up with sore feet but that wasn't the main issue. My weight was, I kept asking myself, "who was it that walked all those trails" because I didn't feel that fit anymore, so I've been working on it ever since. Taking my health for granted is a massive mistake so I'm glad I've faced it and now feel like I could run the trails again, well maybe a quick walk anyway. Always a pleasure hearing from you my friend, hope you are well and I hope you can join me for part 2 when the valley opens up the river looks better than ever. Day 2 on this walk was magical, truly magical. Wildlife round every corner and also a very pleasant turn of events. Thanks Jon.
Loving it Jim, I know that route very well and it's just a stunning peaceful walk. Good to see you back in full swing mate
I've done a few sections before, some many times like Titchfield Haven down to Hillhead. Did that almost every week when I lived in Titchfield but some sections I'd never done so really wanted to tie it all together in one walk and camp and I've gotta say day two was stunning, hope you can join me when it's uploaded. Thanks mate.
Right at the start of the video when you walked towards the water I thought "Bloody Hell, it's Jack Hargreaves" Same part of the world as well.
I loved watching Jack, sitting there chatting while Whittling away at whatever it was. Massive childhood memory for me so Thank you Peter and thanks for watching.
Excellent content as usual. Your Grandmother was a wise old lady, ''Don't Fear the Dead, Fear the Living'' how accurate is that statement. What a camping spot you found albeit, I think I would have found it difficult not to have poached a fish. 😉🤦♂️🤷♂️👍 What's the make of your Poncho Blanket as I don't see it in the description?
Morning Robert, thanks as always my friend and yes poaching a fish did cross my mind and I don't think it would have been that hard to catch one, they were jumping all night, clean out the water. A wonderful small river that had everything and I don't know why I haven't walked and filmed it before now. The busy road that runs parallel has put me off I suppose but once I made my mind up to do it, nothing else mattered, all that was needed was a shift in weather. It rained for most of June and well into July but then the weather window came, only a couple of days and that was it. Dropped work and just went for it.
The smock is from the bushcraft store, here is the link.
www.thebushcraftstore.co.uk/helikon-swagman-roll-basic-poncho---green-59681-p.asp
Thanks again mate.
Just what I needed after a hectic day Jim, a bit of peace and quiet! what was the bird of prey you could almost touch, a kite? all the best, Sev .
Hiya Sev mate. It was a Buzzard and as you probably guessed one of my favourites. Love to watch these giant birds gliding over the trees and valleys so special. They are getting quite common down this way but they still move me. Thanks mate.
Like your videos but im afraid the background music drives me bonkers much prefer the normal sounds of nature as you travel along but each to their own keep up the good work.