EXTREME winter conditions on HIGH STREET / S2-Ep5 Hiking the Wainwrights

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Жыл бұрын

Hiking the Wainwrights - Season 2: Far Eastern Fells - Episode 5. High Street, The Lake District
Finally I'm faced with a proper weather day! The long run of perfect calm days might have come to an end. Not great for the views or flying a drone but my goodness it's so good for the soul!
Grab a brew (maybe a hot water bottle too) and settle down to watch this mountain fool get battered by some of the most extreme weather I've ever encountered.
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/// ROUTE DETAILS ///
Start: Mardale Head - Haweswater (Grid Ref: NY 46930 10714)
Distance: 13.4 km / 8.3 miles
Total ascent: 850 m / 2789 ft
Exertion: 4/5 (in winter)
Technical difficulty: 2/5
Wainwrights bagged: 6 - Mardale Ill Bell, High Street, The Knott, Rampsgill Head, High Raise, Kidsty Pike
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@BlackCrag Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching folks 😊 If you like the look of my boots you can buy them here tidd.ly/3GDAivB or tidd.ly/3W3GiDr 😊

@helenreeves6978 Жыл бұрын

This was one of the last Lakeland walks I did with my son before my cardiac incident and triple bypass. We did the ridge first and went the other way round, it was really lovely. Now on the mend and hopefully this week I will be heading out into my beloved Teasdale for a lovely winter walk😀

@Johnlancaster Жыл бұрын

You will be back to it before you know 👍

@BlackCrag Жыл бұрын

Hope you have a speedy recovery and return to these hills 🙏

@valbain209 Жыл бұрын

I pray that you are doing well. I'm sorry for what happened to you. 🙏

@superseacrow9463 Жыл бұрын

What an amazing adventure. Your walks should be a TV series, so professional and the commentary is exceptional. I can just see you and Julia Bradbury doing these. Or maybe with a comedian who asks inane questions and brings loads of needless kit. Best hiking channel on the choob by a country mile.

@Dagrdottir Жыл бұрын

I hve to say I have never seen a programme of such quality on the internet or tv. In the conditions you were operating in to show the scenery with such clarity is amazing. You bring the viewer into your adventures with you and have such knowledge of the fells etc. Thank heaven, because in those conditions I think anyone who didn't could have been in real trouble. Honestly, you put the highly paid tv presenters to shame. Thanks for another great episode, this is definitely my favourite youtube channel.

@BlackCrag Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I really appreciate that very much 😊

@LikeWeDidOutdoors Жыл бұрын

The 3d maps / routes are really useful in following you along, much appreciated! Love days like that, where our gear gets proper use. Thanks for sharing the adventure

@zeevon9 11 ай бұрын

Nothing like mother nature to make you feel aware and alive!! Loved the video!

@flyingvisit2586 3 ай бұрын

From the beautiful becks thundering down the hillsides to the blinding snow on top of High Street, wow ! someone should give you a medal. I've enjoyed your hard work. Thank you.🥶🥶🥶

@evew3545 9 ай бұрын

That was definitely a two Mars Bar walk. Thank you for risking life and limb to bring the gorgeousness of the Lakes to a small screen for those of us who love the place and to inspire those who haven't visited yet to experience those fells themselves.

@fredgreen9578 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Glenn. Was going to post something about how much these videos mean to those like me who can't quite manage the physical exertion these days but other comments have already covered this. Brilliant video.

@lauralee83 Жыл бұрын

" This is what I've been craving " Me too, from here in Florida 😆 All jokes aside, I love relaxing while watching you walk . Thanks for another awesome video. This one was extra awesome 😀

@grahamavis6105 Жыл бұрын

Found the video by accident and I have to say that it was one of the most entertaining half hours I've spent in ages and took me back to wild camping on High Street in high summer and being up on the fells of the Lakes up to the (certain bodily parts) in deep snow and howling wind.....deep joy!! I'm a seasoned fell and mountain walker who is long past his prime but found the content and the way you did the voice recording very entertaining in both content, knowledge and enthusiasm. You certainly love your fells. Looking forward to looking at your past vids. Graham

@grahamtowler1761 Жыл бұрын

Certainly extreme, brave guy ,but scenic in its own right

@simonmundy5387 Жыл бұрын

Hello Glenn, it's always magical walking in the snow whatever age you are. You've inspired me to brush up on my navigating skills when it gets clagged in and you can't pick out any landmarks. So, I'm off to find some useful compass and map reading videos! Take care and keep doing what you're doing, it's brilliant! P.S. Glad that you didn't take Finn, she would have disappeared! Simon, Somerset.

@grahamsmallpeice1212 6 ай бұрын

Loving every minute of these video hikes. You’re a legend being out in those conditions but I envy you’re ability to get to these wonderful, sorry gorgeous, places so quickly. Binge watching my way through the Wainwrights ready for a Spring visit ⛰️⛰️⛰️🥾🥾

@DAVHORNER Жыл бұрын

Love the fact you can enter and leave such a winter, wild spot in minutes. Terrific narration, I am hooked!

@johnwestley6406 11 ай бұрын

Mate, that's a great film. The coast to coast walk is on my bucket list 👍

@kenshinkarate3463 6 ай бұрын

Wow,brilliant film, you know your stuff and you are an inspiration to others to just get out for a wonder.

@rodhepplewhite9722 Жыл бұрын

Argh posted before I had finished. I said I'd watch your vlog enjoying a nice dram of single malt. Well, I going to have that dram now. I've finished wfh for the day, my wife has gone to Asda with my daughter to do the weekly shop, my tea is cooking in the oven, I've relaxed watching you doing battle with snow, sleet and the wind, now for the whisky. Looking forward to your next vlog already and hoping I'll get across this Saturday. ATB Rod

@flyingvisit2 5 ай бұрын

Ecky Thumps! that was a cold hike, still loved it. A little imagination needed of the views from the top, still great though. Thanks.

@bigmickphotography Жыл бұрын

Was this all GoPro 10 footage… if so you deserved to be sponsored by them … very well done 👍

@davidwillacy4796 Жыл бұрын

Loved the great video. When your hands are that cold you daren,t take off your sheepskin mittens to undo your rucksack to get out a flask of hot soup then you know it’s really cold and time to ship on out of there. Cheers

@grahamparsons2642 Жыл бұрын

You certainly earned your pint on this one, a fantastic video, thank you so. much

@BlackCrag Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@davepickard3913 Жыл бұрын

What an epic video - thoroughly enjoyed it! Walks from Mardale Head with stays at the Haweswater Hotel make for a perfect Lakeland combination. Glad to see the water level fully restored in the reservoir after the dry summer

@paulbennison2614 Жыл бұрын

The 'legend' continues.

@alanwetherelt7155 Жыл бұрын

Yes another enjoyable watch navigating using the wall ever little helps

@davidsingleton1371 Жыл бұрын

Very brave...even with all your skills and knowledge. Cheers.

@davidburgess9058 Жыл бұрын

WOW! Absolutely incredible. What a mad, crazy day you had up there. I'd be thinking YIKES! what am I doing up here. Unbelievable hike in those conditions. Top drawer stuff. Thanks for posting.

@Northern_Rockhopper 7 ай бұрын

Some effort that mate bagging all those wainwrights same time lugging all that weight. Pancetta on hotdogs? No way man. Haha. Another cracking vid mate. 🎥

@8lackbeard791 Жыл бұрын

35:54 this hasn't gone unnoticed for me, which is the nice touch of editing the scene transitions in-sync with the music 😁 another great vid!

@roryprice7949 11 ай бұрын

Brilliant content, makes carp anglers look like fairy's with all th kit we take camping

@carolinemason4210 Жыл бұрын

Another wowser! Wish i had been there. I love wild weather.

@BlackCrag Жыл бұрын

Thank you....it was tough but fun 😊

@Ian-yf7cj Жыл бұрын

In the wet it’s like walking in a water course as the water runs down the path most of the way

@GaryMorris222 Жыл бұрын

The view from that bridge amazing 👏

@thewilksourlife631 Жыл бұрын

Great video, 👍 thank you.

@danielalpin967 8 ай бұрын

Just heading over there today, it’s my favourite bit of the Lakes, I can highly recommend Wild Fell by Lee Schofield which is all about this area

@kristaps2010 Жыл бұрын

What a commitment, works both ways! Thank you

@willbo2000 Жыл бұрын

Epic snowy trip, excellent ❄️😎👍

@kevingornall Жыл бұрын

Another excellent video sir..,

@garethhunt2655 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant video, mad how quickly things can change 👍🏻

@gm4wha Жыл бұрын

Another superb video. Many thanks for all your effort in producing them.

@jonboypatton 4 ай бұрын

Bloody hell 🥶 looks a bit fresh.

@andrewbrooke2051 Жыл бұрын

Another great video. I love these conditions as you know you have had an adventure.

@mikenewey3949 Жыл бұрын

Went up High Street yesterday using the alternate route you described I.e. up Rough Crag to racecourse hill then across to Mardale Ill Bell and down the Nan Bield pass. Very stony as you said, but the waterfalls were lovely. Thanks for the suggestions.

@SusanPlunkett Жыл бұрын

What an amazing adventure walker you are.

@imadeddinerabia9541 Жыл бұрын

glad i found your channel, i love your hikes in this changing weather conditions

@Ian-yf7cj Жыл бұрын

I have just come down from there had lunch at the cairn . Then up and down for a cup of tea at small water a superb walk.

@raytickle9657 Жыл бұрын

That was just Epic .. ohh my days 😄

@ginetteneale5101 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant 👌🏻.. as always. Enjoyed this immensely. Thank you Glenn xx

@josephj.minick8693 Жыл бұрын

Nice ! Beautiful Scenery… I’m from USA 40 miles east of Pittsburgh. I was not aware that Scotland had such majestic mountains 🏔️. Very Pretty 👍

@lioneljonson161 Жыл бұрын

This was the English Lake District. North of England not Scotland. However, Scotland has some higher mountains and arguably even more striking scenery.

@mickgrundy4615 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing that ramble great vid spot on enjoyed it

@alraymendoza4188 Жыл бұрын

Amazing man, you are really inspiring me to get out there

@ervinslens Жыл бұрын

Simply breathtaking cinematic experience, this looks and sounds simply magnificent! What a production my friend!

@johnfiler6448 Жыл бұрын

Really excellent adventure video. You make it look so easy. Thank you and Stay Safe.

@KD__. Жыл бұрын

Great video 👍🏻 that os walk through is so useful 🍺

@dannyfinch6700 Жыл бұрын

I climbed up high stile that day, it was a bit wild at the top ❄️ with my daughter, great day if a bit chilly and slippery 🤣

@debsmostexcellentadventure5353 Жыл бұрын

Loved this debs xx

@deryckstorey4826 Жыл бұрын

Wow, you must be mad, Lol! Loved every minute of it sitting here in the warmth with a cup of tea. Looking forward to the next adventure. Thanks again.

@jeffred6616 Жыл бұрын

Did this walk last year fantastic walk stunning views and when we got to high street trig point …..mist 😁

@GaryMorris222 Жыл бұрын

Yes glen looking forward to this one 😀

@ashleyjarnold Жыл бұрын

Amazing video, we were amazed you carried on and didn't turn back! Definitely one to remember. We loved the commentary throughout and your navigational brilliance. Very inspirational. Regards, Ashley

@andrewroland Жыл бұрын

Another great video, bloody wild. Always amazes me how different the weather is in the valley compared to the mountain tops.

@SilvoTours Жыл бұрын

Excellent walk this in my favourite area . Never had those conditions though . Another brilliant video .

@paulbusfield5774 Жыл бұрын

As ever a brilliant Volg really excellent ! You certainly know your mountains bud ! Great series your on with thanks 👍

@lisag2815 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful walk.

@damianharrison9807 Жыл бұрын

Another cracking vid mate, one of my favourites so far. Amazing conditions! ☃️☃️☃️

@CS-vr7uo Жыл бұрын

Another good one that. This and the last two given me some good walks to do in an area of Lakes I not really been to. That looked tricky in the snow just finding the path. It always amazes me you guys that go out videoing in those conditions, it’s great to see for us soft warmer weather fell walkers

@rodhepplewhite9722 Жыл бұрын

Wow Glenn, that was brutal up top but I thoroughly enjoyed watching your struggle with the elements and that wind!

@deanshaw3449 Жыл бұрын

Love conditions like that 😍👍

@Garncec Жыл бұрын

Crikey pal very brave! Awesome video and bloody class. Thanks again. Love it. Yr a star!

@elliswoodphoto Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed this one! Those conditions looked crazy on high street!

@MaliDaviesPhotography Жыл бұрын

Wow! Glad you didn’t come down the rigg. I still shiver thinking about it!

@howardbooker9969 Жыл бұрын

Another great video Glenn. Brought back memories of doing most of this route via Rough Crag in different weather conditions. Particularly one when it poured down with rain for the entire route and another when it was so hot and sunny that I burnt my legs badly having ignored my own rules about using sun screen 😖 A great walk whatever the weather. Sunny days gives you great views. Misty, wet days gives you that atmospheric sense you talk about. Looking forward to your next instalment 👌

@mikehutchinson6567 Жыл бұрын

OMG what a day to be up there 20/10 for effort. Fantastic vlog what more can I say absolutely jaw dropping all the best Mike.

@robbie74able Жыл бұрын

just shows you how the weather can change so bad good job you know what your doing. knowledge is everything 💯

@Jaybop20 Жыл бұрын

I admire your commitment to keep filming and carrying on, knowledge and equipment obviously key. It's not always clear skies and sunshine but that just adds a different attitude to it. Always beautiful regardless.

@adge_ventures4915 Жыл бұрын

Yep! Same day that I was doing the Fairfield horseshoe. Absolutely vile it was and actually it was legitimately nerve wracking at times. You've done so well to document it tbf, I was almost crying 😂 Stay safe and well, Adge

@cromedome6511 Жыл бұрын

Just beautiful I only got redwoods or a cliff walk across the Coast

@cheerio2010 5 ай бұрын

Amazing!!!!

@ashdowker4326 11 ай бұрын

just started watching you and loving your videos keep up the good work coming from kendal but live near portsmouth now its always good to watch the lakes 👌

@paulmatthewman8880 Жыл бұрын

Great vid of a gnarly walk. Glad you're walking these instead of me!!! Inspirational for trying these out in the summer. Thanks Paul

@GingerCaptures Жыл бұрын

Now that was some conditions thete, I doff my hat to you for this one 👏

@user-gj4in1lz9w Жыл бұрын

Completed your route yesterday the weather was slightly better than when you did the walk. absolutely brilliant. Bought you a coffee to say thanks.

@The_Summit_Wanderer Жыл бұрын

Did a similar one a few weeks back up Rough Cragg on to the Nabb and back via Kidsty Pike...it was WET WET WET....The grass section down from Kidsty Howes to the bridge was a spongy swampfest...Great walk Glen and it does show how conditions can change rapidly from valleys to summits in minutes 👍👍

@jpjrobot Жыл бұрын

That's a cracking video. Such a great hike. Back up lakes in Feb for a week. Blencathra is calling me.

@taskerman24 Жыл бұрын

Great video, the Haweswater/Mardale is my favourite in the lakes, conditions looked brutal though! I was surprised you didn't need to put your spikes on in the end!

@mikenewey3949 Жыл бұрын

I've been waiting eagerly for this one. Hoping to do it with my brother in May. Hope it's a bit milder for us!

@Merritt7278 Жыл бұрын

That's was nuts, fair play to you for sticking with it. Bet you felt fantastic after that walk, sat at the same table in the Haweswater hotel when we went for a beer in December. Fantastic video though and there is no doubt your the best out there.

@jonm4989 Жыл бұрын

Loved that Glenn, made all the better watching you battling the elements whilst I was sat sipping a hot cup of tea. I did that walk about 18 months ago in glorious sunshine and it was a completely different experience to yours! Interesting that you popped into the Haweswater Hotel; I quite fancy taking my wife there. It looks a lovely old hotel in a fantastic location. Keep up the good work Glenn, you’re doing a great job.

@liamjohnson558 Жыл бұрын

We was there on the 8th. Just the same bottoms clear of all but rain. Tops got snow covered very fast that day. Some views on way back to the car after a 9h loop. Top video as always.

@craigstride8647 Жыл бұрын

Great content - yet again. So informative too 👍

@BlackCrag Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@ireneboston7953 Жыл бұрын

I love this circuit - have done it so many times, so I can at least imagine the views you'd normally get. I must admit I've never done it in those conditions so far and I seem to remember you did this the last time in conditions worthy of the Arctic! I remember sitting in the hollow at the top of Short Stile ridge, halfway along the Straits of Riggindale and on top of Kidsty with that stunning over to Rough Crag, and you're right about that too - fabulous ridge and so is Long Stile ridge up to High Street. It's a really good piece of footage though, to show people the realism of it and also just simple things like snow driving into your face is not pleasant and how quickly snow can accumulate to a decent depth. Anyway, really enjoying this series and looking forward to the next one.

@stephenthompson1998 Жыл бұрын

Well done for finishing the walk enjoyed it from my sofa in the warm. Encountered snow and wind something slightly similar doing the 4 inns walk in the Peak District once a long while ago, not my cup of tea! Howyou did it without any breakfast is amazing. Hope you didn’t get frostbite.

@this_family_hikes422 Жыл бұрын

I was over on Gowbarrow that day, the weather even at that height turned quickly, great fun though.

@CS-vr7uo Жыл бұрын

You inspired me with this so did it myself today..completely different conditions though..great views from High Street across to most of the big ones apart from the Borrowdale ones. Great walk thoroughly enjoyed it..

@keithmiles9359 Жыл бұрын

Yet another great video. Must confess, I would have turned back and saved it for a better day. It's on the list for this summers week in the hills (along with the other who knows how many). Keep up the great and stay safe.👍👏

@judywarner539 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant video. Bought back memories of January 2022 when I did this walk but I went up Dudderwick Fell, Rough Crag, Riggindale up onto High street. Most frightening winds I’ve ever encountered, truly terrifying. But determined to go back this year & do it again in better weather.

@drewbrown1525 Жыл бұрын

Another superb vlog Glenn and spectacular scenery, agree with you about the ‘Scotland vibe’. I’ve been looking for a short walk in a quieter part of the Lakes for photography and Mardale Head to Small Water looks perfect. Do you take many photos on your walks, when I see a composition on your vlogs, I shout ‘behind you’ at the screen😀

@OlgasBritishFells Жыл бұрын

That's cool, I was there on the same day as you. And did a similar route. We went at a bit different times though.

@dixonpeter Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed that, have never fancied those conditions at all, but found that oddly appealing. Heading up Helvelyn tomorrow but forecast is wall to wall sunshine! :) Lovely walk that when you get the views, we did it in July with Thornthwaite Cragg from the other direction.