70mph winds on the summit - what an IDIOT / S4-Ep09 Hiking the Wainwrights

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2 ай бұрын

Hiking the Wainwrights - S4-Ep09: Crinkle Crags
The best laid plans 'n' all that! Storm Kathleen scuppered them all. This was supposed to be the first camp of the year but sadly the winds were beyond ridiculous. Both in terms of strength and unpredictability. I'd wanted to tuck behind a crag somewhere to spend the night alone and surrounded by wild nature but sadly is was just a bit too wild 😂
Still, it was a grand - if a little challenging at times - day in the Lake District; precisely what was needed!
As always, thanks so much for watching!
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/// ROUTE DETAILS ///
Start: Cockley Beck (Grid Ref: NY 24803 01794)
Distance: 12.2 km / 7.6 miles
Total ascent: 833 m / 2733 ft
Exertion: 4/5
Technical difficulty: 2/5
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Hiking the Wainwrights - Season 4: The Southern Fells - Episode 09. Crinkle Crags
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@BlackCrag 2 ай бұрын

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@anthonycraddock6739 2 ай бұрын

Walked from patterdale through the valley up to Grisedale Tarn last Sat 6th and I was blew off my feet . Managed to get up and carry on just like you, bent over stop ,start with each strong gust . Eventually made the tarn and dropped down to Dunmail Raise . No way I would have ever attempted to camp out in that ! Or go any higher than I did with Helvelyn on one side and Fairfeild St Sunday crag on the other.

@tonyjoe5707 2 ай бұрын

My wife and I first started fell walking many years ago. On our 2nd holiday we were going up to Angle Tarn, at Bordale Hors we met some seasoned walkers who said it was blowing a hoolie up top. Not knowing what a hoolie was we continued. We found out what it was when we reached Angle Tarn. After my wife got picked up and deposited a couple of meters ahead, we decided to shelter behind a stonewall. We could feel the wall move when the gusts really got bad and the wind sounded like the jet fighters you see flying up there. Many years on we regularly revisit Angle Tarn and recount the day. We've since respected the forces of nature.

@123beyaahqb 2 ай бұрын

Sounds like one hell of a story! What an experience it must have been

@andrewtraynor7854 2 ай бұрын

I think every hiker has been on these 'So bad they're hilarious' walks. Missing the rain/sleet/hail whipping into your face. But having to wade through a river is always a nice touch

@mellymoomoo 2 ай бұрын

this would be a great advert for the cap that never blew off 🤣

@clarejackson9850 2 ай бұрын

Swear box needed! 😂 I remember crawling on hands & knees at the top of Skidaw in terrible wind, very scary!

@autoscanremaps 2 ай бұрын

Yes I was up there a few years ago, never been in wind like it. Pushed us too the floor many times and had to bail on the summit. Literally crawled back down, it was insane but....we love it really 😁

@danielcargill8019 2 ай бұрын

Check the wind speeds on Mt Washington in New Hampshire during storms. A lot of hikers underestimate the wind.🇬🇧🇺🇸

@strawberryfields1149 2 ай бұрын

Yer Mam kept her protective eye on you. ❤

@ianiles6430 3 күн бұрын

The trick in weather like that is to hunker down in a bivi bag alongside a large rock. The wind can then do whatever it wants.

@mccoysmedia 2 ай бұрын

Completed my ML assessment last week so the night nav is still very much fresh in my mind….. oh the pressure 😂 Looks like a wind of epic proportions there !!

@nebuchadnezzar916 2 ай бұрын

I've been forced onto my hands and knees along the Kepler tops in New Zealand's Fiordland National Park, it was an amazing and humbling experience.

@Bubbaaa7595 2 ай бұрын

I've had the same experience in the toilets at my local flat roof pub.

@judywarner539 2 ай бұрын

I had weather like that on High street from Riggindale to Mardale Ill Bell last year. So scary! I’ve just come back from a weeks hiking in the lakes & followed in your footsteps on a few of my walks….Black Crag from Tarn Hows, Black Star, Fleetwith Pike (then added on Brandreth & Grey Knott. Did not enjoy the descent from GK 😱) Love your videos Glenn, truly inspiring 😊

@LancashireLadsLife 2 ай бұрын

🤙🤙 Great to have you gracing our KZfaq feed again Glenn, always a pleasure, even when you're f'in n jeffin! 😅 Keep the walksipration coming, filmed one of your recommended routes the other week on my channel 👏🏼👏🏼

@emerald-islander 2 ай бұрын

Glen I hope you have another epic scottish road trip planned for over the summer 🥰

@lizcurada4216 2 ай бұрын

Had a walked last last week around Langdale Valley went up to hard knott pass and back down to the Pub for Latte at Old Dungeon Ghyll.

@Craigexploresoutdoors 2 ай бұрын

You're absolutely made, I was up St Sunday the day before and that was bad enough. It made for a great video to watch though, stay safe!

@skatemetrix 2 ай бұрын

You mad lad! But good to see you back too. I was out walking during Storm Kathleen and the winds were crazy on mid-level mountains such as Illgill Head, Whin Rigg and Green Crag. I chose those three because they're grassy and purposely avoided the rocky mountains where the wind would have been even crazier.

@CS-vr7uo 2 ай бұрын

Haha that was brilliant, absolutely insane to be out in the winds, but great video. Love the bleeps..fair few of them heading towards the last crinkle😂😂

@dt8ustotten285 2 ай бұрын

OMG..OMG...OMG...... Never heard you @#@##$$ before LOL. That was surely grim, painful and potentially dangerous. LOVE it when you wild camp.. but that was too much! Glad you are back home safe.. thanks for sharing.. love from the USA!

@stephenogden5470 2 ай бұрын

Congratulations Mr Crag; I have great pleasure in giving you the Ben Fogle, Treacherous and Deadly Award for brave vlogging in the wilderness!

@CaroleFrenchFox 2 ай бұрын

Yeayyy lovely to have you back Glenn, and for a camp too!! Wonderful. ❤

@mmuggins9843 2 ай бұрын

this hike is so entertaining

@PhilWaud 2 ай бұрын

I struggle with these longer videos, theres always some great content but I find myself skipping sections. Your videos are always well made and enjoyable and I find myself feeling guilty for not watching the whole thing. I actually unsubscribed a couple of weeks ago but Im back now! Thank you for the huge effort and skill involved in making them!

@user-re1qp3si5v 2 ай бұрын

Very fine vidio. Little wind.😁

@davidclark4839 2 ай бұрын

Another inspirational video. Onwards and upwards, take care

@Pwecko 2 ай бұрын

I enjoyed this video, especially the fact that you showed so much of the path ahead and the different terrain as you climbed up, from the saturated ground at the bottom to the boulders, sharp rocks and scree higher up. It was like walking along with you. It made a nice change from all the shots of people walking towards and away from the camera. Even though you, wisely, didn't camp, it was a great adventure.

@eddycurrant1380 2 ай бұрын

i was on the howgills that day i think, never saw the sun, or many views above 400M but still enjoyed it, mostly!

@davebirds5667 2 ай бұрын

Love your videos Glen, so big thanks. My Deepest sympathy of the recent news. Lovely to see you out again pal. Regards to the video, My undercrackers were brown just watching this 😂 Your forearm must be like Popeye’s holding the camera in that 💨! Had a few camps like that myself when you are concerned walking into the planned pitch area whether or not you’re gonna find a sheltered spot. Always safe to sack it off when you aren’t confident of a pitch & come down. Take care & Stay safe ATB Dave (dicky bird outdoors)

@cornhulioreborn7678 2 ай бұрын

Sorry I have not watched your vlogs for the last 4 months, what a great vlog to catch up on and now I will watch the ones I have missed. All the best 🌪️

@GermanWhip-3900 2 ай бұрын

Wow, that was one he'll of a roller coaster ride. I appreciate the lengths you go to to bring us great videos.

@dartmouthma6892 2 ай бұрын

Thank you oh u for sharing!❤❤❤

@goingwildagain 2 ай бұрын

One of my fav places to be but it gets so cold on that pass at night. I have camped at -3 down there yet its bleak and amazing.

@DAoutdoors 2 ай бұрын

Hi Glenn, absolutely brilliant mate, loved that. It certainly was a windy and wild one. At least you had no rain which was a blessing. Thanks for sharing your adventure as always, take care and all the best, Dave

@aza1 2 ай бұрын

cracking video! I watched this with my daughter because she didn't believe me how wind it was, I was up Pavey ark the same day I had a touch more luck with finding a sheltered spot and had an amazing camp.

@Onelesstraveledby 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful adventure, thank you!

@markparsons7269 2 ай бұрын

Your not alone, we climbed up the Old Man of Storr in it 🫣 1st time I’ve ever climbed on my hands and knees 🤪🤪🤪

@heavycloud9545 2 ай бұрын

You & me both! I was on the last hike of season 1 & on the top of red screes I near as damn it nearly got blown off the cliffs, first time ever legitimately got scared & contemplated my life that day.

@annemariewharton2797 2 ай бұрын

Spectacular and inspirational. Thank you 🙏🏻.

@ronburk9788 2 ай бұрын

I love your channel mate. San Diego California

@sharonrojas9569 2 ай бұрын

So wonderful to find a video from one of my two favorite wild camper/hikers (Grizzly Gaz who suggested your channel to me is the other one in no particular order of preference). I have missed seeing your videos as I have told you they literally make my Sundays very special. Where I live in Texas is also known for having high winds at times--the Texas Hill Country (think Austin, San Antonio, etc. area in the central part of the state). Blessings on your day.

@strawberryfields1149 2 ай бұрын

It's one of the real virtues of the distopian Internet that we can share the true wonders of life. Blessings to you from Gloucestershire UK

@lyndamarland9405 2 ай бұрын

Wow 🤩 Hi Glen fantastic well done in those winds! We farmed as a family as pennine farmers and oh I remember those winds! Unless you’ve been in them not many would appreciate the strength!….,so your decisions were sensible thank you for sharing 💙

@Merritt7278 2 ай бұрын

Great vlog Glenn, very windy this one, but still very beautiful. I'm sorry to hear about Ma and hope you're all good.

@glyndarby1715 2 ай бұрын

Hi Glen, this was a great watch , it looked insane at some points. So pleased to see you make the right decision and not camp out, so many would have just for the clicks and put themselves and possibly others at risk. Looking forward to seeing your next trek as we do all of your videos. Cheers Glyn.

@deekelley891 2 ай бұрын

Whew! I’m exhausted and all I did was watch! Glad you made it down relatively unscathed. More important to be safe and camp another day. Looking forward to the next one. Thank you!

@seanspringett2914 2 ай бұрын

We was out for that weekend lol. The wind certainly made it entertaining. Another top video buddy. Thank u

@phillewis3108 2 ай бұрын

Flippin ‘eck. I’m guessing this is the same day I had trouble staying on my feet in Morrisons car park in Workington…

@gladiator22666 2 ай бұрын

Brilliant video as usual, pretty intense at times . Glad you made it back to the van safe and sound ! Love the music at the end 👍

@grahamyates7746 2 ай бұрын

Superb as per ...great vlog Glenn glad your back 😁

@jillweare1563 2 ай бұрын

Good to see you back Glenn. That was so wild! Talk about blowing the bleeeeeeping cobwebs 😂

@davidmarshall5596 2 ай бұрын

Looked bloody frightening wind wise ! Sat watching was the best place to be on this kinda weather 😂🎉

@willbo2000 2 ай бұрын

Excellent stuff mate, looks like a cracking route 👍😍

@Happy_Hiker 2 ай бұрын

Wow! OMG! Well done!! Don't know how you managed to carry on filming. That looked so scary!

@grahamsmallpeice1212 2 ай бұрын

Another enjoyable video and you took the sensible and correct choice to seek out the van and a pub 🍺 those winds were brutal. Quick question if I may relating to a previous walk. There was a villarge that didn’t appear to be dog friendly, where was that.

@Chadhogan111 2 ай бұрын

I was up Scafell pike that day 😵‍💫

@NikkiEvernight 2 ай бұрын

Ooof! Glad you are ok, amazing you managed to film! I was up in the far north of Scotland this day, it was blowing me over and that's not an easy thing to do! Glad you are ok!

@Mountain-K2 2 ай бұрын

Glenn I had the same wind on BowFell this Monday Crazy winds made it impossible to climb up Bowfell summit . The wind on the 3-Trans was scary and very dangerous. I had every weather thrown at me in 15-minute intervals Rain, hailstones, sunshine and a little snow. crazy weather, and what felt like 80-mph winds... I live my life for the Lakeland fells and mountains. So, look forward to your videos they are excellent. This video shows you that you must stay safe when climbing and hiking the fells . Kindest regards.....👍👍👍

@sheffycity 2 ай бұрын

Morning Craig Nice to see you back I think I’ve would of been bleed few times to but what great few looking forward to the next one take care have a gd day trace 😊

@briansteel4872 2 ай бұрын

Well that looked exciting. Glad you made it back safely.

@johnr7769 2 ай бұрын

Excellent video showing how dangerous it can be if you are not adequately prepared and equipped. When will this weather ease up? I feel as though I am being held hostage by adverse conditions.

@rodhepplewhite9722 2 ай бұрын

Loved the video, Glenn, for all the wrong reasons. You are the maddest madman in the whole of Midlands!😄😆😂🤣 And your bleepometer was working overtime.😮😂

@rodhepplewhite9722 2 ай бұрын

Should been 'Midlands not Midlands - bloody predictive text! ARGH!!

@thegreatoutdoors6787 2 ай бұрын

Another great video Glenn, I attempted Scafell Pike during storm Kathleen but only got as far as Angle Tarn where the winds were gusting 60mph, so made do with Rossett Pike. A couple of days later did Scafell pike from Wasdale then over to Great End, but was clagged in with no views. looking forward to you're next one.

@theroamingreverend 2 ай бұрын

28:00 Top man

@Exploretreks 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful scenery of Mountain and Himalayas range.

@Fishy1764 2 ай бұрын

Nice to see you back Glenn so sorry to hear about you Mum mate.

@mikewinrow364 2 ай бұрын

Hi Glen what a novel way to approach the crinkles, shame no suitable camp site but hey ho play it safe, a sign of sensibility in the hills. Look forward to your next vlog and hopeful wild camp

@redposthill7253 2 ай бұрын

We went out for a walk - The Dodds - during Storm Kathleen. When my anemometer started hitting 72mph we called it a day as could barely stay standing..exhilarating and glad we’d chosen a grassy walk that day!

@johnkucak 2 ай бұрын

Great video, Glenn. I went on my first camp with my son on a campsite on the hills above Hebden Bridge last Saturday. It was horrendous. Couldn't stand up. I was really disheartened as we was looking forward to it. Hasn't put us off though. Good job I was in a jackal III it didn't budge an inch. I will never camp in those winds again.

@insoleandlaces 2 ай бұрын

Great skills to complete the route. So far this year the winds have been relentless here in Wales. Fingers crossed for better weather to come.

@jonm4989 2 ай бұрын

Good job Glenn, I wouldn’t have thought of climbing Crinkle Crags from that side. Looking at your map it looks like you could build in Bowfell as well and make it a big circular walk. Sensible decision not to camp; there are enough crazy wild camping vids on YT.

@Lazarus72 2 ай бұрын

Find your videos really good , find them quite relaxing. Seeing places I’d never get to. Although I try get as far as I can on my emtb. Never to the heights you get. Keep em coming. 😊

@robertbush6652 2 ай бұрын

I believe I can understand why you did this its a sort of reset walk after your loss. But you could have chosen a better time re the weather. Love the crinkles and well done Glen. Yes you are right do a mountain leaders course I did mine with the RAF as I was an instructor in the air cadets.

@Muddipaws1308 2 ай бұрын

Only once happened to me of all places Hallin Fell. On my hands and knees crawling to the big Cairn. It was daft I know but felt sorry if safe because of it being Hallin Fell. I got the fit of giggles with my friend it was a wild day. Literally less than five minutes heading back down barely a breeze

@hazelduerdoth4333 2 ай бұрын

I went out with dogs the other day to walk part of the ridgeway walk here in the Cotswolds and thought I was completely on my own ( you could see for miles all round so I knew I was alone ) and literally out the blue a cyclist came up right behind me and I might of squealed a bit to loudly 🤣🤣🤣 never underestimate your the only person around 👍

@josmith5978 2 ай бұрын

You did well keeping yer hat on!! 🤣

@larrymarciniuk6753 2 ай бұрын

Great trek! But very treacherous with the severe winds and rocks you were hiking over. I'm glad you didn't end up getting injured. A climbers helmet might have been a good equipment choice considering the extreme conditions. I always enjoy your videos.

@theweaselkickers 2 ай бұрын

Sounds bit windy up there 😂 fair play for trying

@louisesmith3860 2 ай бұрын

Oh dear good video. Personally I wouldn't try in a storm. Least pub on way back 😮

@user-fh8zn9tq2x 2 ай бұрын

Fair play to you in that wind we did C2C end of September we went over Seavey knott and fleetwith in storm Agnes it had us on our hand and knees at times and our wet weather gear gave up . Ps I see you took the weather with you on hols

@sylvianblue 2 ай бұрын

Tad blowy? Officially crazy weather!

@johnpunnett1426 2 ай бұрын

Epic... did you have your hat superglued to your head...? can't believe you didn't loose it...😀

@alunlambert7456 2 ай бұрын

Great vlog man, just wandering what the little chest bag is you use, look good

@ghc111 2 ай бұрын

Great to have you back, some sence of normality in this insane world is restored 👍

@LordEagle 2 ай бұрын

STUDLY!!!!! Looked pretty fierce. We all want to be able to weather the storm,,,,you can say you have. The title of this vid got me to click,,💥💥🤘😎

@PhilHaddon 2 ай бұрын

I was almost blown off on Friday night until disturbed by a group of Ramblers .... 😳🤷‍♂️

@Rustymouse 2 ай бұрын

Glen, would you have done this walk if you knew how windy it was, or would you have done it for the sheer challenge. It's in your blood to face it all. I have enjoyed this. ( Says I in the comfort, warmth and dryness )😊

@SteRumbelow 2 ай бұрын

Meanwhile, another KZfaqr (mentioning no names) would be out in this saying how good it is and how he’s very comfortable in such conditions, as his tent folds in half around him. Pleased to have a more realistic and sensible perspective from you, Glenn. Too often we see conditions like this portrayed as ‘fun’. Great work. 👍🏼

@AndrewPaulK80 2 ай бұрын

Missed this last night , so an early morning watch with a nice coffee ☕️ ☕️☕️ Cheers Glenn , great to see you out camping again 👍🏻 Edit….you didn’t camp in the end 😂

@operationjester3348 2 ай бұрын

Strong winds on the summit of Ingleborough damaged my hearing last year. Gave me temporary tinnitus and I've been a little deaf ever since. It's no joke.

@TheeReturn 2 ай бұрын

I was up Carrock Fell same time with storm Kathleen. She blew off my bags rain cover which probably ended up in Carlisle.

@tedstriker2000 2 ай бұрын

that intro looked like my last relationship '')

@marcusdosh408 2 ай бұрын

I've camped in winds like these by Grizedale tarn.... was hammering down tent blowing flat and was torn to pieces time morning came.... horrendous

@Martycycleman 2 ай бұрын

Agree on the MLC well worth it. Beeep beeep beep!😅

@keithmiles9359 2 ай бұрын

Got to admire your optimism in trying this in such conditions. Sometimes you just need to be out in it to fully appreciate life. I reckon you must have used your monthly bleep quota this week.😂

@Markonthemap 2 ай бұрын

kite flying weather.

@Thewalkingphotographer1979 2 ай бұрын

Hi glen thanks for doing these great videos really enjoy them. Is it possible to download the gpx files of the routes to something like wetransfer?. It’s just I no longer use os maps and can’t get the routes any longer I have the Hiiker app now. Regards Andrew.

@Manu-76 2 ай бұрын

Hope you are allright

@Hikingvibesonly 2 ай бұрын

We did the old man of coniston today mate bagged all 3 wainwrights but was very windy at the top after old man

@iyliparoidiamonds 2 ай бұрын

hi there Glenn! love ur channel! can you pls tell us how heavy your bag is on this video and how much weight you recommend to take on a route like this thanks!