FROM DARTMOOR to a DEAD END
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Many moons ago Mister Dave made a comment on one of my videos saying “what we need is a gateway with a ???”. I have wanted to make that wish come true ever since.
So aboard The Witch my Royal Enfield Himalayan I leave a wintry Dartmoor behind me and make my way to Brixton near Plymouth, encountering an unusual bike and some city traffic along the way. I found this particular gateway when I was working in the area and after studying a map I could see the road comes very close to an estuary. I thought I would ride down as close to it as I could but sadly there was no way through. But the main objective I am pleased to say was complete. I’m delighted to be able to share this very special gateway with you, and to have finally fulfilled Mister Dave’s wish was overwhelming.
0:00 A gateway with a what?
0:15 Intro and crossing Dartmoor
2:01 Two wheeled tuk tuk?
2:28 Plymouth
2:40 Brixton
4:20 Dead end
5:00 Not only a gateway with a view
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Look at that a gave me with a oh I don’t know I got nothing let me know ain’t that pretty hello my friends and good morning very much you join me on dartmore here as I follow at Tesco’s van I just finished uh filming the first ever winter
Witterings and now I’m on my way to film a Gateway with a what so we’ve had a Gateway with a view or many times we’ve had a Gateway with a u we’ve had a Gateway with some mooves we’ve even had a Gateway with a BMW not to mention a Gateway with a
L but this video has been inspired by m Mr Dave yes Mr Dave’s been following my channel pretty much since the beginning I think and uh I’m privileged to consider Mr Dave as a friend he’s taking me green Ling before but a long long time ago in a
Comment on one of my videos he said what we need is a gateway with a is isn’t this just beautiful I hope the camera is doing it justice I know the lens is mising up a bit it is just lovely I’m heading for the uh South hams actually South hams a
Place called brickton just outside Plymouth I was just going to cut straight to Brixton in a bid to save batteries I’ve just had to double back cuz I mean what the Dickens what the Dickens a quick taste of the Plymouth suburbs and the Bloody traffic and here we are in brickton just outside
Plymouth I remember rightly right at the roundabout I know you’re all dying to know what it was that Mr Dave had asked to see not too long to wait now oh it’s exciting isn’t it hey Pooch I actually discovered this place when uh me and a mate came down to do a
Job down here in what used to be a crory they were actually um rein what would you call it oh I don’t know they were Landscaping it and uh returning returning it to Nature I’d like to follow it down to the end cuz we didn’t get that far it’s um somewhere near an estery down here so let’s see how close you can get yeah that’s the old Cry I’ve had to drive past the um Gateway cuz somebody else was using it how rude oh you can’t get down there Burger private oh well you can see there’s an estery bad news well let’s hope that’s giving uh that person enough time to make
Way I know you’ll dying to know what it was Mr Dave asked for and here it is everybody a Gateway with a view but not only that also a Gateway with a Pew would you think of that Mr Dave it’s been a long time coming but I finally
Got it a Gateway with a Pew now I bought a Tesco sandwich and a little flask of coffee I think I’ll enjoy that here thanks Mr Safe there what a lovely place to watch the world go by for a few minutes have a spot a lunch see there are some brand new Lambs there uh I’d imagine they’d be taken in at night seeing as it was minus 3 last night I wouldn’t stand their chances up on
The on the field I was Ching to that lady for a little while I think she said the estery down the bot was the umum anyway that was especially for you Mr Dave uh thank you all for watching until next time as always take care CH for now byebye together just you and Me I’m bu the magic of a YouTube the saddle b s there Free
42 Comments
Hi Jeff you were in my part of the world, The river estuary was The River Yealm of which the mouth is very near to Wembury Beach. The old Quarry was Steer Point Brickworks Factory which was in production up to sometime in the naughties. My friend work there for 26 years in the quarry extracting stone and also worked in the factory as well for a time up until its close. They made millions of bricks in the day.
Well, praise be!
What you see during your rides is very different from what I usually experience….thanks.
Gateway with a pew.
You are "on form" 😂
Hi Jeff , enjoyed watching this . 🙌 . All the best Andrew 😉
G’day mate, some priddy again throughout this true blue video. Strange thing for me to say, however somehow I feel a little homesick watching you ride through these beautiful areas. I really can’t wait to return. I honestly feel more at home in your part of the world than where my digs are here. I believe a gateway with a who??, as you give a review🤔… even one with hullabaloo would match methinks 😂. If my cunning plan works my new bike should be introduced to her brother & sisters next Saturday. I will send you a message if my plan works. G’day to…. Ummmmm…. Oh yeah, Twinks 🫣🤣🤣. Shiny side up mate. Bah Bah & Hooroo for now 🏍🏍😎
That moded scooter is superb. Once in a lifetime discovery but effective for the UK weather for sure 🛵🛺 hybrid 😁😁. In fact there are few factory models BMW C1 and Benelli Adiva (convertable) for example. They even have wipers 😁😁
Well, that was different! I smiled when Dave came bimbling across the screen early on….. I spat my coffee when he came back again at the end!! 🤣🤣 The bridge at the beginning? Gateways x2 ….. 😛
What a lovely video so very enjoyable I hope you enjoy your coffee what a beautiful place to sit and watch the day go by fantastic view from there.
Lovely spot to stop off and enjoy. Lovely for for a summer stop off.
Pewtastic 👊.
A gateway with a river or is it in a river 😂😊
Brilliant Jeff. Lovely ride across the Moor into sunshine. Always enjoy your delightful sense of humour and well done Mr Dave for the original idea. 👍
Great video Jeff it was not me in the Tesco Van lol. Its looks much than it did on Saturday wet and wet lol
The gateway picture at the begging I thought had to be a gateway with a bridge, upon further reflection I thought twin gateways with some fish 😂 returning an area to nature is re-wilding. It's a pity you couldn't get down to the estuary but here in my part of the world the most of the road would be Private. A gateway with a Pew indeed, splendid place to sit and reflect. As for the scooter with a roof, it looked like a two wheeler pram 🤔😮🙄
That was very lovely and Mr. Dave looked like he enjoyed it 😂 The first was a Gateway with a bridge but not much rhymes with that. A gateway with a fridge, a gateway with a midge, a gateway with a ridge or a gateway with a pidge ( wot I call pidgeons). Well done Mr. Dave for thinking of pew.😊
Dartmoor is much priddy in the snow 🏔🗻☃️
I think we should all get that scooter! Think of all the camera angles we could get! Enjoy the rest of your Sunday my friend. While I edit another one with failed outcome. You will see
I reckon that scooter with the cover was for when he takes his young bullock for a walk in the countryside. Dartmoor's looking as beautiful as ever, not so good when you're stuck up there in that white stuff though!
Nice bimble buddy, stay safe.
Beautifully crafted as usual. What an exquisite little place to rest and be thankful. What sandwich did you have ? “Tu——na”? Gateway with a view, pew, brew and Tu——na sandwich. ? Almost perfect
That rooted scooter looked like someone wanted a BMW C1, but decided to make their own.
No I hate snow so much🤣
That ped🤣
How rude, they should have moved when you showed up, do they not know who you are🤣
What do you think of that 😂 I'm genuinely stunned, fair play minster Dave 👏
Great video mate, hope you are doing well.
That laugh when you were looking at that scooter was perfect hahahahaha nearly spat my tea out. What a fab spot to stop and have lunch break 👍
That was a very pleasant and scenic ride, SB, with a lovely view and a pew as well.
Thanks for making my wish come true Jeff! We need more benches by gateways to take in the views. I suspect that private land at the end of the lane was part of the Flete Estate that Old Wild & Free was on about in one of his exploratory videos in that area🙂
As it's over a river, your opening shot could be a gateway with a…canoe.
That’s an interesting way to ride… With a roof!!
Now that’s the right kind of gateway! With a pew!!
Lovely video 📹…every gateway should have a strategically placed pew..! At least you had some sunshine…i had a nice ride today around the lanes of West Sussex, but my flask and lunch was in the pouring rain sheltering under an old Oak tree! I shall be rewatching your Ireland videos over the winter !! Cheers Steve 💚
The bridge at the beginning looked beautiful. Pewtiful place to sit and take in the view.
A gateway with a sluice.
ah ha — er's new ride in that lay by ;;; that looked like an ambulance going across the moor ;; it would need to be for me in that cold – not a tesco van ;;;; had to type in brixton to find that place , – but was able to street view the dead end and go back up the road to the two 'pews ' sitted for a view ,,, the first one just looked at the hedge l;;;;;;
Brilliant seeing mister Dave go across the screen!🤣👍🏻
And great to see another beautiful part of the southwest, most enjoyable!😎👍🏻👍🏻
A Gateway with a Pew, marvellous. Dartmoor looked stunning. Ride safe and take care Jeff.
Nice pew mate 😁
A gateway with a pew ?
I can’t even find a gateway, never mind a gateway with something !
Honestly, every ride I am looking for a gateway worth the name but so far, not a chance !
A rope or a chain across is as good as it gets around here, apparently 🤷♂️
You wouldn’t earn much as a gate salesman around here.
The quest continues.
Cheers Jeff and thanks to Dave for the suggestion 👍
Love to you both and Twinks of course 😉
Garry & Ruby ❤🐕
Like 100 here 😮. I have a week off soon. What's Dartmoor looking like at the moment?
I want to see a gateway with a mule next.
What a beautiful winters day! What mic set up do you use? Your mic set up sounds so clear!
Have only just watched this. Pleased to see return of gateway with a view, around the the places I used to ride on my first bike – cb100n – the bit of Plympton where I was brought up, bits of dartmoor and the roads out towards Brixton.
In case you didn't know over- the-top pasties are now in Calstock, there's a sign in the centre of the village pointing to the house. And places to sit, views of Devon.
Just incase yer busy for Xmas & the New year period , you and lady twinkerbell have yerselves a merry old time and see you next year !🎉✨🌲
Oh, you are so guilty!!! This one was so beautiful I had to watch the Gateway With A Brook and of course the outro, twice. I'm huddled in a motel in southern Texas for a few weeks while the cold temperatures roll over me and then next year I'll head north as the thermometer rises. In the meantime, I might get to watch a couple of SpaceX Starship launches. Thanks for sharing some more stunningly beautiful countryside.
Thought you might enjoy this from Rest Day Rider – Santa Baby, Slip something Bike related under the tree, for me !
Would love to see a Christmas Day Ride with THE Twinks 🎅
A gateway with an H2O?
I used to falloff my first KTM on an MX track in Brixton when I was back in the RN down there 😀
Can't beat a gateway with a pew…. better than a gateway with a peugh 💩