A hiking FAIL that could be DISASTEROUS / Armboth Fell / S3-Ep04 Hiking the Wainwrights

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Жыл бұрын

A bit of a dramatic title, I know, but honestly this could have been a serious problem in the right (or wrong) circumstances.
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Hiking the Wainwrights - Season 3: The Central Fells - Episode 04. Armboth Fell & High Tove, The Lake District
Start: Steel End (Grid Ref: NY 32091 1295)
Distance: 15.1 km / 9.4 miles
Total ascent: 556 m / 1824 ft
Exertion: 3/5
Technical difficulty: 1/5
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@Zcrone22 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely gorgeous area! I felt like I was walking along with you..which is wonderful,as I've been an avid hiker all of my adult life and , unfortunately, am unable to walk anymore and am in a wheelchair..so thank you 🩷 I do miss seeing Finn's beautiful little face! 😊

@Rustymouse Жыл бұрын

Yes I was going to say that too, enlarge to full screen if you have a pc and its like being actually there walking with him.

@JulianSaunders 3 ай бұрын

I love the majesty of the hills and the privilege of being able to climb them.

@Caffeine_And_Seawater Жыл бұрын

The thing I love about the Lake District is that it is quintessentially English to me. The walks are stunning, it gives accessibility to anyone regardless of social class, and the people are quirky and friendly. Also the pubs seem to serve the best beer in the world

@erictowler74 Жыл бұрын

Even the roads in the lake district are beautiful!

@Tids_ Жыл бұрын

6:50 you can't beat the song of the Willow Warbler on a spring morning. Fantastic vid

@NeilHolland Жыл бұрын

What I love about The Lakes is how much beauty and just how many sheer jaw-dropping views are crammed into a relatively tiny area. It really is heaven on Earth 🙏

@Brock_in_the_North Жыл бұрын

I completed a circuit on Friday. Walla Crag, Bleaberry Fell, High Seat and High Tove. Beautiful walk and stunning weather. Rubbish for photos with wall to wall sunshine but fantastic hiking. The route back down through Wantandleth and through Lodore woods was stunning. Bet that place is a dream in Autumn.

@andrewroland Жыл бұрын

I think the Lake District is unique. Nowhere else in the UK do you have the combination of a spectacular landscape with villages, pubs, deciduous woodland, rivers and lakes. You can go to Scotland and the mountains are higher, but it doesn’t have the pretty villages, you can go to the Cotswolds and you have beautiful villages but no mountains or lakes, Wales has a spectacular landscape but can look quite austere. If you want coast, go to Cornwall if you want inland, it’s the Lake District.

@charliemcconville Жыл бұрын

South Kent coast is also very scenic.

@richardpearson5036 4 ай бұрын

I love the solitude of the fells, as a truck driver, I had days off in the week when the fells were empty. Sadly spondylitis has put paid to my fell walkinking days , however, I relive my walking days through your endeavours. Thank you for all you do.

@BenJiggins Жыл бұрын

I love the Lake District because it's so accessible (you can drive across it in about an hour) and the landscape is so dramatic and condensed in such a small area.

@colinboxall2692 Жыл бұрын

I did these wainwrights many years ago in a wet October day. Up to my knees with every step going across to the centre path. Good advice on taking a water filter. Always carry one, weighs nothing and essential kit. Glad to see the replanting around that area. Glad they shut the road. A lot safer than before the closure. 3 am my god man and on a bank holiday !

@EazyMakaveliE Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love the lake district for its scenery and walking trails, it's history and culture, I feel so blessed to be living so close to the lakes, just 15 minute drive to go visit and have a hike :)

@robertphillips93 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for bringing this experience to us! And of course if you're an idiot for watering the landscape, at least we're happy to see evidence that you're experienced as well (though the delayed deployment of the Sawyer helped bring a bit of drama!). What I appreciate most about the Lake District as you present it here is the contrast and similarity it has with the Oregon Desert Trail (via Seeking Lost), or even the highlands of West Africa that Itchy Boots is currently traversing. Though the very atmosphere is so different in all these places and the secrets of each are hidden in dark woods or under a landscape sun-bleached for an eon, they are all places where our race has both found - and lost - its home.

@mikewinrow364 Жыл бұрын

most beautiful place in GB still gives me goose pimples after 70 years visiting so atmospheric

@grahamtowler1761 Жыл бұрын

Wherever you go in the Lake District is gorgeous, for the size of it has to be the most beautiful area on this planet

@stevegriffiths2013 Жыл бұрын

You asked why we love the lakes. We live in Hull. We have to drive 40 miles before we even see a hill. Although the North Yorkshire Moors are beautiful as are the Dale's. The Peak District isn't much further away and again is lovely. But we found the lakes about 7 years ago and love it. The fells clear our heads of the stresses of life that I'm sure everyone has. We visit the lakes 5 or 6 times a year usually staying 3 or 4 days and never want to go back home. Unfortunately, this year is different I've had a replacement knee operation o missed our usual last 3 trips Christmas, February and April, missing it so much. Keep up the good work, we love your channel especially when we can't get out there ourselves The care Steve & Kerry Griffiths

@cumbriabornbred3690 Жыл бұрын

Great film again Glenn. Thank you Did your High Rigg route last week, loved it :-) Road is a mess. Shame on the new Cumberland Council. What an advert for our area. Poor

@stoops1725 Жыл бұрын

Every hill and crag or mountain tends to be different and the weather adds to that. Nearly all the folk you meet are friendly like-minded folk and my dogs love it. Carry on sir crag.

@howardbooker9969 Жыл бұрын

Although Armboth et al doesn't have the dramatic views of some lakeland walks, I would call it 'bleak beauty'. It reminds me a bit of the North Pennines where the views are less spectacular but just as beautiful because of the wildness and solitude. Thanks for another great vlog.

@SteveWebb Жыл бұрын

I did that route in snowy winter conditions and the middle of summer, loved it both times. Very quiet, interesting stuff lower down.

@cpg1635 Жыл бұрын

The Travellers Rest wow haha I have many fond memories .. I used to stay just 100 yards up the road at the cottage on the opposite side of the road to the pub.. Helm Crag , Travellers Rest then stumble back for a well deserved 💤💤

@MountainsWithMatt Жыл бұрын

What a perfect time to load up youtube! got my cup of tea ready to watch this!

@JeremyWharton Жыл бұрын

Just spotted our car at the entrance to Armboth car park 🙂 We were wild camping on Thirlmere & up Raven Crag that morning. Great video. so quiet with both roads being closed!

@davea1689 Жыл бұрын

First one of your videos I've ever watched. Excellently shot, excellent narration of a clear love for the nature around you... and you have a calming nature that I find soothing. I shall be checking our your other videos. Well done sir.

@BKMTechReviews Жыл бұрын

What i love about the Lake District is the mountains the scenery and the Amazing views, its the Best place on Earth.....

@catmoncure1 Жыл бұрын

That lovely tree looked like maple to me. 🌳

@ILoveMontana0708 Жыл бұрын

Would be a dream to see in person❤❤❤ Thank you for sharing these amazing places😊😊😊

@rodhepplewhite9722 Жыл бұрын

What do I like about The Lake District, Glenn? Everything and in such a compact area. As for fell- walking, again you've got it all: high walks and low walks, mountain hikes and valley bimbles, circular walk and linear walks, challenging hikes and easy walks, scrambles of all grades. I could go on about the history, heritage, culture and people, the towns and villages and, of course the pubs and cafes but you get the picture. The Lake District, I love it and walking the fells and valleys is my obsession and not a bad one at that. 😊

@lilbird4198 11 ай бұрын

Thank You for another lovely adventure, BC. 😊

@jonm4989 Жыл бұрын

You’ve done your very best to deter everyone from doing this walk, but I expect you’ve still failed miserably! Interesting question about why we individually love the Lakes - personally I live a few hours away in East Yorkshire and when I arrive in the Lakes I just feel a weight lifting off my shoulders and a sense of belonging wash over me. We all have worries and issues to deal with in our lives and the Lakes has always been a place where I can reset and feel at peace. Keep up the good work Glenn and congratulations on gaining momentum with your channel - all very much deserved.

@wendyhassam8353 Жыл бұрын

Another wonderful video - thank you. Moving from Cumbria to Scotland (and back again) has definitely made me appreciate the Lake District even more! Your videos kept me going while we were living through the stresses of the move and everything associated with it. I’m so happy to be back ‘home’ and looking forward to following many of your routes up the beloved Lakeland fells once again. Love everything about walking through the amazing ever changing scenery. Ahh….happy days! 😊

@craigharriman9388 Жыл бұрын

The Lake District brings out the child in me. I always feel like I'm in middle earth when I'm there. I drop my troubles and struggles off at Penrith and go have fun.

@mikehutchinson6567 Жыл бұрын

I love the lake District for the views,the photography,watching you !!! all in all its just brilliant...

@chrisfisher2568 Жыл бұрын

it all looks mint to me lol, cant wait to get out to the lakes, never been out any where

@LakeDistrictcyclist Жыл бұрын

It’s shocking how long that road has been out I’ve been wanted to cycle it for last 3 years 🙄 hope your well mate

@4potslite169 Жыл бұрын

I actually really enjoyed the expanse of the “rubbish” part of the hike 😊 Still very pretty w it’s openness, although yes…not the most dramatic from a photography POV. The Lake District reminds me of certain areas in the New Hampshire Whites that are above treeline and designated as Alpine Zones (usually found around 4500 ft and above.) The flora is true tundra plants similar to what flourishes in the Arctic Zone, so differ greatly from what you see in the Lake District, but the feel of the two places is quite similar. I love the Lake District’s dramatic play of light with the contrast of deep shade and sun tipped fells. And it is so accessible….you don’t have to pack 2 days up to 6200 feet…instead you get beer at the pub every evening! Always a strong feature of any hike.

@sheriewelsford Жыл бұрын

Enjoy an extra Step 2 for me...that was quite the hike. Thanks for sharing!

@gailknowles3804 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful job! Thank God for filters and a full pint at the end.

@rhubarbrhubarb2315 Жыл бұрын

Love the beautiful vastness of the Lake District and the crazy changes in the weather. I get totally immersed in your videos. Thank you 😊

@archiesharpe2800 Жыл бұрын

I love the intros to these videos, the music let’s you know your in for a banger of a video!

@leejpyo9680 Жыл бұрын

Your videos are so aesthetically pleasing, im literally taking notes to make mine half as good! Hahaha nicely done bro👌🔥

@WainwrightWalksWiaLocalLad Жыл бұрын

Absolute joke that road closure! It's not all storm damage they've used it as an excuse ☹️ Great video of a lesser visited hills... I've never seen it even remotely dry! Cheers Alistair 👍

@moz7173 Жыл бұрын

Love and miss the lakes, everything about the area, when I get back to the Uk I'll be there like a shot !

@robertasellers7290 Жыл бұрын

Spent so many happy times up in the lakes my dad’s cousin had a farm near Stavely loved playing and walking in the fields with the family remember hay making and riding on the bales on the trailer no health and safety then

@JezGates Жыл бұрын

Another entertaining & informative video. Was looking across there from Helvelyn on 27th May, after doing your Dow Crag, Coniston Old Man walk the day before, really nice walk, thanks 👍🏻. Keep up the great work.

@jonathanwhitehead9649 Жыл бұрын

Awesome, and I feel the same way whenever I have to come back down. I find these vlogs of yours so relaxing. Love em 👍

@paulhancock6588 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely love the lakes been visiting it for over 30 years all our family holidays were in the lakes, just love the place,people food and beers and especially the walks and views, keep up the great work love the videos cheers Paul from Cambridgeshire 👍🏻

@Merritt7278 Жыл бұрын

No walk in the lakes is boring, but that walk looked one of the most least interesting. The lakes are magical from the views to the peacefulness of them, just pure bliss, how many of you have stood on a fell and got emotional just looking round, not many places can do that. It's special. Great video but as you said no need to do that walk 😂

@nicholasmaycock267 Жыл бұрын

Whilst lacking the height and bulk of the Scottish mountains it does have a plethora of pubs with which to end the many walks to make a perfect day.

@stephenthompson1998 Жыл бұрын

Another fell ticked off it’s great watching you doing all the work whilst lam settling down with a brew👍😊 especially @ 06:00! However I might go and visit Harrop tarn as it looked worth a visit. That little road around the other side of Thirlmere is neglected by many visitors too busy for honey pots but has access to some interesting features.I bet the beer went down well. Keep up the good work

@kenshinkarate3463 8 ай бұрын

Thank you. Very therapeutic.

@rebeccakirkham8238 Жыл бұрын

How absolutely gorgeous - and the scenery is good too ha! Another great video xxx

@soniayoung7531 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful walk,beautiful scenery, miss the Finn today thanks for sharing

@willbo2000 Жыл бұрын

Brillant video mate, particularly liked the concept of being 'herdy blind' & the mention of a 'black mass' @ 31.49 👍👍👍

@johnnyg834 Жыл бұрын

I once managed to squeeze my bladder empty in the back of the car before I even set off! Now that’s really dumb😂 You managed to make a great video out of those uninspiring fells. Great work fella.

@skywlker1763 Жыл бұрын

Man these remind me a lot of the mountains here in New England. I would love to hike these one day.

@clairewalker2 Жыл бұрын

Armboth and high tove are just two reasons I'll never do all 214 Wainwright's 😅 we did a stretch from Watendlath up to Blea(k) tarn in the rain once. Never again😫 great video though thanks😄 Forgot to say, despite the bog I do love the lake district 💚

@zeevon9 Жыл бұрын

Climbing over that fence is what could have been the Disaster! Ouch! 😩 Enjoyed watching! I watched several of your videos and am now subscribed.

@nicmarlow6388 Жыл бұрын

such a brutally honest account of those 2 WW's, I also felt like I couldn't wait for it to be over and that's a sad thing for me to say. On that note. I CANNOT wait to hear your scathing review of Mungrisdale Common! 🤣🤣 you waving at the camera through your shadow will never fail to make me giggle, dunno why! We're back up to the Lakes on Friday and I am SO EXCITED! it's been a loooooooooong 9 months without the hills, it's gonna be brutal but beautiful! :)

@mickgrundy4615 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing again, nice video a bit dissapointing on summit. Its so relaxing the lake discrict. Rave on bro,

@MrRennieFrumpkin Жыл бұрын

What are you and Wainwright on about…that whole route looks stunning 😁 Amazing views even if it’s a bit boggy. Thanks for (virtually) taking us along

@davidburgess9058 Жыл бұрын

I've said this many times. You will find places grander. Will will find places bigger but you will be hard pressed to find anywhere that is quite so pretty as The Lake District. So many places, so jaw droppingly beautiful.

@charliemcconville Жыл бұрын

Looks amazing. Great video, its made me want to hike there 🌲☺

@MBC1955 Жыл бұрын

The majority of this was new country for me because I based myself at Watendlath to pick off these summits, plus High Seat in the same walk, and in almost exactly four hours, which was good because that was all I was allowed in the Watendlath car park. Of course, I didn't get anywhere near Harrop Tarn though I swung far enought south to get above Blea Tarn. Worst bit of the walk by far was High Tove to High Seat, nothing else was remotely as soggy as that.

@jasonwaring588 Жыл бұрын

I was there last week myself bagging some more wainwrights which included but started at Raven crag,then Armboth Fell ,High Tove but I headed the other way to High Seat ,Bleaberry Fell ,Walla Crag ,then High Rigg .Was a stunning day and didn’t see a soul til Walla Crag .has I got to Armboth Fell you was at High Tove 😂just got 12 more to do of the central fells b4 moving onto the Southern Fells .Great vlogs by the way 👊👊

@mandibottley7308 Жыл бұрын

Just love it there! - camped a few times at the farm next to that pub - much prefer it to the more commercialised parts of the Lakes xx

@phillewis3108 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video as ever. Not good dumping your water like that! Mind you, 40 years ago when my mates dad took us on a walk that lasted all day and included Scafell, all we had was a can of Tango each!

@Garncec Жыл бұрын

Another cracker mate! I wish sky would sign you up as you deserve it! Quality!

@teffswilduns4453 Жыл бұрын

👋 an absolutely beautiful area to walk. My first visit was during our 2011 CTC walk. Been in love with it ever since then.

@stephenthompson1998 Жыл бұрын

We just the lakes because it provides us with the geographic features Norfolk hasn’t 😊 even if we can’t get up on the tops we just appreciate the beauty it provides.

@RyanJones-ig3qc Жыл бұрын

Just got back from walking High Rigg to put my feet up and watch this, perfect Sunday 👌🏼, thanks Glenn

@jentill1034 Жыл бұрын

So glad you survived! 🤗 Thanks for yet another wonderful walk!

@sugarlilydesigns1 Жыл бұрын

Love the history, the walks, wildlife, rocks and beer 😊❤

@4potslite169 Жыл бұрын

There’s another really nice filter to try some day…the Katadyn Be Free. The reservoir is made from a softer silicon which rolls better, is easier to squeeze and more durable than the Sawyer bags which will split at the seams. (Ask me how I know LOL) Flow rate is really nice. The top filter portion is interchangeable w many bottle/reservoir bags and I’ve found that it clogs less and needs fewer back flushes to clean. That tends be true here in the north western US anyway, with so many water sources being glacial runoff and carrying mineral silts.

@cristinabenavente199 Жыл бұрын

We were just there last week couldn’t believe all those trees destroyed,.. it was so still and spooky

@garymartin557 Жыл бұрын

thanks for posting. this is the problem with lists. some parts of the list are worthwhile, others are........not, but thanks all the same.

@Leylozx9r Жыл бұрын

Excellent vid as per usual mate. What I love about the lakes? Hmmm, more or less everything and defo going back out when there are massive queues coming in. I’m like yourself, get there early and enjoy the peace and quiet Cheers. Pete.

@thepeakdistrictviking Жыл бұрын

Always best to carry a filter. That's the sort of thing I would have done. Great video as always

@thesmudge1353 11 ай бұрын

I love the Lake District. I love the contrast between the soft, green lower undulations and the bleak, wild tops.

@jimbobh1965 Жыл бұрын

Ive got 52 left to do and Armboth is one of them, keep putting it off, maybe i need to get up soon.

@GaryMorris222 Жыл бұрын

Hi Glenn great video I'm up Keswick 16th June for a week planning on doing catbells and the over wainwrights on top and try and get up helvellyn in the week I love the mountain ⛰️ great people just a amazing part of the country

@robertbush6652 Жыл бұрын

I do love the lakes but, I have just completed the NC 500 in Scotland and the scenery is awesome. I know a much over used word but the west coast is really superb. The lakes are much more friendly and easily assessable.

@helenworrall8273 Жыл бұрын

Hello, I've just found your channel and had to subscribe. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you. 😁

@paulradford7290 Жыл бұрын

Not visited these bogs yet on my Wainwright journey..it's definitely a time I need to plan right by the sounds of it. Another great video.

@mattcoope76 Жыл бұрын

Great vid

@biggyjaay Жыл бұрын

Love watching you videos the colours are always so buitifull wish I knew how to do this on mine

@andrewroland Жыл бұрын

Was there a couple of years ago, had a swim in Harrop Tarn before heading up to Blea Tarn.

@hazelduerdoth4333 Жыл бұрын

Between you and lonewolf 902 ( in Nova Scotia Canada ) I don’t ever need to go on hiking / camping trips ❤️❤️.

@justtrombone76 Жыл бұрын

Lovely views from a different side of Thirlmere, glad you got your water ,I remember drinking from streams years ago not thinking of the dangers,water always tasted very bitter but refreshing.

@celestenova777 Жыл бұрын

Think you deserved that pint at the end! Great walk, beautiful lonely landscape, I kept thinking about the men putting the fences up there, quite a job. That filter is a life saver, your mishap just shows how little things on a hike can turn into a disaster. Great stuff, thanks for upload, really enjoyed watching.

@richardcarter7134 Жыл бұрын

Great energy.

@timjames1274 Жыл бұрын

Another epic video! Thanks for sharing mate. Such a beautiful part of the world. We are so lucky to be able to visit it virtually, thanks to your continuous hard work. Keep it up! It would be great to learn more about your background, and how you ended up creating beautiful photographs, and these epic hike videos. I'm Australian, so I have trouble placing your accent. Where did you grow up? In the Lake District? Thanks again! Awesome KZfaq channel. Two big thumbs up!! :)

@julie-annegyton604 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video as always, hooked on your walks! Missed Fin today…. Shame about your water, but you had a back up - of course you did 😂! Xxx Glad your mic was ok, we can hear you clear as a bell!

@keithphillipyeoman1866 Жыл бұрын

Howdy Glenn, I walked this on the Watendlath side last summer, It was crazy hot yet the ground underneath was pure BOG… anyways, good to see you posting great content again. Ps, I must sort the tee shirt sizing out from your Merch page teehee.

@PedaleDouce Жыл бұрын

I'm actually going to pass through the lake district next year when I biketour from france to Scotland. I saw some pictures and video filmed in the lake district and I thought there's no way i'm not going there when I go to Scotland x) Same as you, I don't really know, it's just the vibes :)

@PedaleDouce Жыл бұрын

Also, when you talked about the scenery looking a lot like southern france, yeah, there are similarities ! Although it's still different of course but I love those places where in such a small area there are so many different off those "vibes" x)

@keeperofthegood Жыл бұрын

Sycamore is better identified by the bark and fruit. Unlike maple that has winged seed, the sycamore is like a mace. Also, like a paper birch, the sycamore bark peels in irregular 1mm thick pieces. In terms of stump, the other word for sycamore is Anvil Wood because black smiths through history have used sycamore in place of anvils for iron working when they have been without a good anvil.

@richardl7161 Жыл бұрын

The UK sycamore is the name given to Acer pseudoplatanus, a member of the maple family and does have winged seeds. I guess you may be in the USA where the sycamore is the name given to a different tree.

@keeperofthegood Жыл бұрын

@@richardl7161 Canada. Platanus occidentalis

@cprk1 Жыл бұрын

Nice vid - perfect gentle Sunday evening viewing :) The contrast between the native woodland and the bleak fell is quite telling. Given it is quite a boring, boggy fell I think it would be better to let this one regenerate with native British woodland?

@SamWatk Жыл бұрын

do you encounter many ticks? cheers for the videos!

@AndyM_UK Жыл бұрын

When I did Armboth Fell, I later found out that the 479m marked on OS maps is the Birkett, the Wainwright top is 200m further to the south west marked as 470m