Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
Join me for 10,000 steps in the Peak District, where a "not my best idea" hike through Lady Canning's Plantation turned into a fascinating historical investigation. Despite getting drenched, I uncover the surprising story of Lady Charlotte Canning, a close companion of Queen Victoria and "more of a wild camper" than me. Discover the unsolved mystery of why this beautiful woodland bears her name, and learn about the Oxstones along the way. This adventure blends personal challenge, local history, and a royal connection you won't want to miss!
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Join me for 10,000 steps in the Peak District, where a "not my best idea" hike through Lady Canning's Plantation turned into a fascinating historical investigation. Despite getting drenched, I uncover the surprising story of Lady Charlotte Canning, a close companion of Queen Victoria and "more of a wild camper" than me. Discover the unsolved mystery of why this beautiful woodland bears her name, and learn about the Oxstones along the way. This adventure blends personal challenge, local history, and a royal connection you won't want to miss!
patreon.com/paulmessner
Join our Patreon community for additional videos, community WhatsApp style chats and more. MASSIVE thanks to YOU. I couldn’t do this without your support.
messner.co.uk
WIN a FULL WILD CAMPING SETUP.
ALL Terra Nova & Wild Country Tents Get 20% off full price tents with code PAULM
terra-nova.co.uk/aff/624
Discount codes I have that may help you out
Sleeping Pad Flextail R5 Zero shrsl.com/4jq3a GET 15% off with code PAULM15
Flextail pump shrsl.com/44wsl GET 15% off with code PAULM15
Flextail R5 wide Sleeping Pad shrsl.com/4fikb GET 15% off with code PAULM15
StepOne boxers steponeuk.refr.cc/paulmessner Get 50% off with this link and I get a FREE pair 😉
DISCLAIMER: This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission.
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