Wow. You certainly picked a fine day for it. I am in awe of those wild swimmers who get out in all seasons to experience the pleasure that their hobby brings.

Wow. It has been a wet few days so I can imagine how full the river was.

Thank you. I'm pleased you enjoyed it. I think it is lovely when a place reminds you of a loved one. I've been walking in the Langdales since 1970, so maybe your father and I crossed paths on occasions, or even stopped to chat whilst out on our walks.

Have to agree with you there. Crinkle Crags is one walk that everyone who is able to should do. Bowfell is also a big favourite of mine, and some of the lower fells offer really good views for relatively little effort.

Thank you. I'm pleased you enjoyed it.

I'm pleased you enjoyed it. I've been there myself in similar conditions. Those are the most memorable. I've also been a couple of times when it should have been named 'Whorneyside Trickle'. I also saw the report about the two walkers on the LAMRT website. Thankfully they got down with assistance.

Thank you. I am touched by your tributes, not only to me, but more importantly for all those who gave their lives so that we might live in peace and freedom. Without their sacrifice over the last century, and more, we may not have been able to enjoy the freedom to visit such wonderful places. Your father truly had a son he could be proud of. I may not be able to be there in person, but my thoughts will be with you.

Glad you enjoyed it.

They are lovely. A little part of the world that has been virtually untouched ever since humans first set foot in the valley. As you say, lonjg may it remain that way.

Thank you. I'm pleased you enjoyed it. The river levels are a tad low at the moment, but even so it is a lovely evening walk.

Thank you.

You're not alone in that regard Stephen.

Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed the walk, if not the weather. I suppose in a way bad weather goes hand in hand with this walk; I got a soaking when I filmed it. Having said that, I have done it in fine, dry weather and it is certainly not as good, even though the views were spectacular.

@@jonathancraigguides Thanks for replying. It's a walk we've been meaning to do for a few years because of your video. We normally make our way up the road towards Blea Tarn then back down into Little Langdale and admire the view up Oxendale and Mickleden as we go, but this was a purposeful walk to the force and it was great seeing the splendour of Great Langdale from a different vantage point. I'm looking forward to redoing the walk again soon. Could not believe there was snow on the tops when we left for home this morning!

@@rw6156 I always think that on a fine day the view from the cattle grid on the Great Langdale side of the road over to Blea Tarn is one of the finest from any road in the country. Having said that, there is a lot of strong competition, both in the Lakes and further afield. When I did my video of Side Pike I was keen to do it on a fine day and to ensure that the view from the road was included. Hope you had a safe journey home. I know what you mean about the snow, it feels as though winter does not want to let go!

@jonathancraigguides The view from the cattle grid is utterly beautiful. We did Lingmoor in June 2022 after watching your video but ascended from Little Langdale just above Wilson Place. We're planning Silver Howe on our next trip up in the summer, can't wait. Back home safely but had all seasons on the M6. Looking forward to seeing more videos! Best wishes 👍

Thank you. I hope you enjoy it.

Thank you. I hope enjoyed it in this glorious sunny weather.

Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Thank you. I'm pleased you find them useful, and also thoroughly enjoy any of the walks that you follow.

@@jonathancraigguides Thanks Eric. Apologies for calling you Jonathan!

Thank you. Glad you enjoy them. Don't forget, dreams can come true. Hope yours do.

Thank you. I'm pleased you enjoyed it. Sounds like you had a great day. Crinkle Crags is one of those 'must do's' for any fit and able fell walker, and Whorneyside is a great addition to the walk.

@@jonathancraigguides Indeed it was with the blue skies and a little wind. Normally I would hike/climb and then look forward to a dip to cool down. This time though it was the other way around, to Whorneyside first and then up Hell Ghyll afterwards. Definitely shall be returning with a friend or two for a 'private' dip very soon! Thanks again :-D

Thank you. I'm pleased you enjoyed it.

Thank you, I hope you enjoy it.

It remains a peaceful spot.

Thank you. I'm pleased you enjoyed it. With the rain we have had recently the stream and the falls have been well worth the effort of getting there.

Indeed! We managed to have a quick dip in one pools past the 1st bridge! I can’t wait to go back there soon to explore with the help of your videos! X

@@radhacook4406 That stretch between the bridges is an excellent picnic site on nice, fine summer days. The water always looks so clear.

Thank you. I'm pleased you liked it. I hope you really enjoy the walk.

Thank you.

Thank you. Fear not, more are in the pipleline for 2021.

Thank you.

Thank you. I'm pleased you enjoyed it. I may have got very wet, but the day I shot it will live long in my memory.

Thank you for watching it and taking the time to comment. I'm pleased you enjoyed it.

Thank you. Judging by the forecast, this weekend looks like the perfect time for this walk, nice and wet. As for the shampoo advert, well you could always wear a wig!

Thank you. I hope you enjoy the walk.

Thank you, I'm glad you both enjoyed the video, and more importantly, the walk. I hope your mum and aunty enjoy it when you take them.

Thank you for watchinbg. I'm pleased you enjoyed it.

Thank you Joe.

Thank you. I'm glad you are enjoying your visit to the Lakes. It seems to me as though you have had a wonderful holiday, and the weather has been good, which I am sure has made it all the more special. Yes, I am fine, although looking forward to the days when I don't have to work quite as hard. Up to now it has been a hectic year, but luckily I have all this beautiful scenery on my doorstep to help me to relax.

Thank you. A walk I love, and after the rain we have had recently, there is plenty of water in the stream again.

Good weather forecast. Hope you have a nice relaxing time.

Thank you. It is a brilliant walk, even if I did get soaked, it was well worth it.

Thank you very much for taking the time to comment. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I have to say that I have just watched your Easedale Tarn videos, and thoroughly enjoyed them. (I'll be putting a comment on shortly). With regards to watching my back catalogue, what you will find is that, as you go further back, the presenting and production skills seem to worsen. When I first started out in 2010 I used a compact camera and had absolutely no idea of what I was doing. Ever since then I have tried to make each production a little better than the one before, although it has to be said that this one of Whorneyside Force is my favourite, despite the fact that I got totally drenched making it. The key is to learn as you go, and enjoy the process, and I have to say that the fun I've had making these videos, coupled with the enjoyment that others get out of them, really does make it worthwhile. Thank you for your support.

Thank you. It is good for children as it is not steep and the stream provides extra interest. Hope you have a great time.

Thank you. I always think that the worse the weather, the better this walk is.

Thank you. I think it is always better to film your favourite walks and this has always been high on my list, regardless of time of year. And despite doing it 5 times since I shot this, I still haven't seen anyone else there.

Hello Clive and Petra. Loughrigg can do that! It is not very high, but the fell is renowned for being one that people tend to spend more time on than they planned. It is one of my favourite fells, and Whorneyside Force is my favourite waterfall. Other people have also mentioned the sheep trails that tend to keep to the line of the stream. I think it is also probably the case that in the summer people come to enjoy the clear water and picnic beside the stream. In all honesty, to get the best out of the walk all the way to the falls it really does have to be wet underfoot, with plenty of water. I have to say that you certainly know your birds. Wheatears are quite common here, but Stonechats possibly go almost un-noticed by many people. We also get Whinchats in the summer, which are delightful. Many thanks for your comments. Atb Eric Worsley

Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed both the video, and more importantly, the walk itself. The Crinkles, Bowfell and Harrison Stickle are wonderful walks and quite rightly very popular with those who love the scenic beauty of the Lake District and are able to get out and experience it for themselves. This being the case, I had always wondered why Whorneyside Force was not very popular. Earlier this year I headed up there and once again met no-one beyond the first bridge. Only last week a good friend of mine took the bus to Langdale, noted that all the car parks were full, and set off to Whorneyside Force expecting to meet plenty of folk on the walk, and yet beyond the first bridge found themselves alone in the valley. That feeling of being the only human being in a place is a very enchanting one which, I feel, adds to the experience. It is not something that many of us are able to experience on a regular basis. As someone once commented to me, it is rather like stepping back in time to the age before mass population into a place where the trappings of the modern world simply don't exist.

@@jonathancraigguides it was last Sunday that I went there. I drove up from Wigan with the intention of spending the whole day in the valley and eating my lunch beside the waterfall. Like upurself, I saw nobody else there, which i kind of like because for me, the lakes gives me an escape from everything and i can find real solitude and peace of mind. Sadly the fog came down and it started to rain, but it didnt stop me enjoying the whole atmosphere. I spent alot of time just sitting at the waterfall in awe of its beauty. The Langdale valley is my favourite part of the lakes. Please keep the videos coming. Some of the walks you have done, are simply beautiful. I can no longer trek up to the highest peaks but you have shown me that going up to the highest elevations doesnt always ensure the most spectacular views and places. You truly are an inspiration.

@@CockneyKez Thank you.

Thank you. I love sharing the beauty of the Lake District, and I am so pleased when I read comments such as yours. It really does make the effort worthwhile.

Thank you. I hope you enjoy it.

Thank you Jim. It's a great little detour for anyone climbing up to three tarns via Hell Gill. The falls in Hell Gill are also good to view. Just goes to show, even in one of the busiest parts of the Lake District there are still hidden gems.

Thank you. It is one of those rare places that seems more beautiful in wet weather.

Thank you. It is proving to be very popular, and one of the good things about it in weather like this is that the waterfalls are full and very spectacular. I went up one evening last week, saw not a soul, and the whole valley looked stunning. Plenty of water coming over the falls. I hope that if you do it you really enjoy it.

Hope you enjoy it.

Pike O' Blisco followed by Crinkle Crags is a wonderful walk, but, as you say, plenty of up and downs. Instead of coming down the Band from Crinkle Crags, you could have veered left to descend Hell Gill, which would have brought you out about 400 yards from Whorneyside Force. Having said that, on a hot day, and having already navigated Crinkle Crags safely, The Band is always my preferred option. It is always such a lovely stroll accompanied by that stunning view of the Langdale Valley. Of course, having missed Whorneyside Force, you now have the perfect excuse for a return visit, should one ever be needed. Hope you enjoy it when you get there, and don't forget the shampoo!

Thank you. Thankfully my video does not seem to have made too much difference to the visitor numbers. I popped up there a couple of days ago and once again, there was no one else there. In fact, no one past the first bridge. Hope you enjoy it when you go. Be aware that there is a little more path erosion at the point where there is a minor landslip. It is not bad, but the constant rain and snow, freezing and thawing, is having an effect. I actually went up and around it this time. I've been enjoying watching a few more of your videos. You are making me wish I was 40 again!! All the best, Eric Worsley

Thank you Paul. Go after it has been wet. Hope you have a fab time.

Thank you. I hope you have a lovely time.

Thank you. Got very wet doing it, but people seem to like it.

Thank you.

Thank you Catherine. I cannot comment on the situation in the United States, but over here walking alone is something that many people enjoy, and there are a number of beautiful valleys similar to the one on the video. Walking them can feel like stepping back in time. It is wonderfully relaxing.

how sad for you....I think it depends on where you live. I grew up in Arkansas...

@@jonathancraigguides Yes! I can see that from your videos. I wish I could feel safe out in the country alone.

@@catherinecarpenter2496 im sure there must be places in the US to be alone. Your country is so vast! Perhaps choose somewhere by a city where people looking for wilderness will go, but 'real' natures will avoid, and go off track? Then you might find something special. Another good suggestion is looking for places nobody has dropped a pin on google and provided a photo

@@BanterrClaus There are plenty of places to be alone. The issue is whether it is SAFE to be alone. I don't feel safe, and therefore it is not fun whatsoever.

Thank you. I think that this is one of those 'in between' walks. Those that like to go high will pass it by, those that stay low don't tend to venture that far up the valley. Plus, it is only in a couple of the walking books which walkers who do not frequent the high fells use, so it just is not known about.

@@jonathancraigguides Yes! Did this walk yesterday! 9 degrees C and light (ish) winds, which in February isn't bad. The top of the waterfall is visible from quite a way off isn't it, then disappears for a short while when you cross the bridge. Then there it is!!! Lovely walk (thank you) and didn't see a single person!! Wonderful 👍

@@ursamajor6546 Glad you enjoyed it. The destination is tempting, as it hints at being in view, and then is gone. A friend of mne went after the wet weather of a few days ago and said that it could be heard, long before being seen. Havng said that, there are a lot of cascades in the area, so whether it was that one making the noise, or all of them I'm not sure. Like you, he was the only person there.

Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed both the video, and the real thing, which is always better. I popped up there three weeks ago one evening after work. I don't think I have ever seen the water level in the stream as low as that, but if this weekends forecast comes true it will soon fill up.

Thank you. We'll maybe see you up there one day.

+jonathancraigguides hope so. I will be on the look out for a 26 year old :-). I'll have my 2 jacks with me.

Don't forget your shampoo. :-)

Thank you. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed it. The weather this year has been perfect for a waterfall walk, and I have to say that of all such walks this is my favourite. Did you manage to go over to Aira Force? That has also been spectacular all summer long.

We went to aria force the day before, parking in Glenridding and walking alongside the lake. The contrast in the crowd of people to this walk was extreme.

@@andrewtate2380 I know exactly what you mean. I went to Caldbeck to meet friends on Bank Holiday Sunday. I returned to Windermere via Ullswater at about half past four. I don't think I have ever seen so many cars parked. All the official car parks were full, and the sides of the roads around Aira Force in particular made the road narrow and single track in places. The following day a friend of mine said that he had been to Whorneyside Force on the bank holiday Sunday, and had seen six people on the entire walk!

Thank you, I'm pleased you enjoyed the walk, even if you couldn't shoot the shampoo advert! It is one of my most memorable shooting days, even if it did take me about 3 days to warm up again afterwards.

Wow. Yours as well eh? Have no fear, a friend of mine who lives in Langdale has been doing it three times a week since Lockdown started, and she says that she's barely seen anyone else up there at all. Hopefully, when folk get back on the fells they will head to the higher hills. Whenever you go, enjoy it and stay safe.

Thank you. Popped up there last Wednesday afternoon, and once again saw not a soul, other than the farmer. I'm beginning to despair. My attempt to turn it into a world famous attraction has failed miserably. There was just me, and a couple of rather fed up looking sheep.

Ha Ha, I told you Eric that it knows you're coming. It's just for you for now...maybe the world will turn up one day. Peace...

Glad it was helpful!

Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Thanks Mo and Gill, it is another one of those places that draws me back. It is a good reason to buy a cheap walking book, as that is how I discovered it almost 40 years ago. Been going back once or twice a year ever since.

Thank you. I hope you enjoy it. Don't forget to let us know how you get on.

Thank you. You can get the best of both worlds by doing Crinkle Crags via Hell Gill, and taking the short detour to Whorneyside Force before you start the climb. Alternatively, take a picnic and enjoy a relaxing lunch by the falls. (that's my option, but it is an age thing!)

What I mean't to say is thta my wife is not a fan of hill walking, so the picnic option sounds like great advice

I hope she loves it. Especially when she sees that there is no climbing to do.

Thank you Owen, I did wonder about whether this video would have enough good images, but that was when I was peering through the drizzle wondering how much lower the mist would go. It just shows that their is beauty in just about everything. I look forward to seeing some of your shots.

Thank you. I was told last week that if you are a landscape photographer then the Langdales is the closest place on earth to heaven. It was a statement I wish I had thought of myself, as I've been in love with the place for almost 50 years. Blea Tarn is excellent for photography if the conditions are just right. A short walk (about a mile) from the car park is Side Pike, a small peak with wonderful views in every direction. The walk on this video also has wonderful opportunties for photographers. I hope you have a great time.

Ahh. Split shifts. I remember those. Perfect little afternoon excursion for those working at the top end of the valley, and nice to get away for a couple of hours.

@@jonathancraigguides I always tended to get out for a couple of hours between lunch closing and evening opening when I worked at the Old.

Oxendale is a photographers dream in any weather.The mist was a bit thick and static on the day I shot the video, could have done with a bit more movement on the fells to add atmosphere. But there is a huge variety of rocks, shapes and textures to the landscape, and of course, the waterfall just tops it off.

Thank you. And squelch was the operative word, especially on the way back. But it was worth it.

Thank you. I'm pleased you are enjoying my views of this beautiful part of the world.

Thank you Alan. Glad you enjoyed them. Trying very hard to keep the quality up.

Thank you. I shot this video alone, so no friend with a steady hand, just a trusty tripod. I'm pleased to have stirred a memory or two. Wainwright said it was one reason why he wrote his guides, so that he could read them when he was no longer able to walk the fells. Like you I used to have a dog to accompany me, although he was never on any of my videos. He was a great fell top companion.

It is one of the loveliest places on earth, especially after a downpour!

LIght rain forecast, the perfect weather for it. I hope you enjoy it.

Should be good with all the rain we've had. Take care.

Thank you.

I know the feeling. I got a bit wet doing the video, and keeping the camera dry and the lens water free took some doing. Did Helm Crag today and got another soaking, but still enjoyed it.

Thank you. Unfortunately, the lack of rain over the last few weeks has resulted in the water level in the stream and over the falls being somewhat depleted. That having been said, this is the Lake District, and a few days of liquid sunshine will remedy the situation. Whatever the weather, I hope you enjoy the walk.

@@jonathancraigguides I am very much looking forward to it... it's been hot indeed even up here in Scotland, so hope by the time we are there we can enjoy those gorgeous falls.

Glad you enjoyed it.

Thank you. I think you may be in the majority. Was talking to a chap on Monday who has walked the Langdales for over 30 years and he'd never heard of it. Always turns left over the first bridge.

Thank you. It's a good walk.

I'm sure you are going to love it. And don't forget to report back and tell us how you got on.

Sounds to me as though you had a wonderful time. A beautiful lady with her dog and an idyllic waterfall in the upper reaches of the Langdale Valley sounds pretty much perfect to me. On the day I filmed that video I was alone, it was bitterly cold, and very very wet. But it has to be said that it has given a lot of people pleasure, so it was worth it.

Hope you enjoy it. Pick a drizzly day, keep dry, stay warm and have a great time.

Glad you enjoyed it. It has been stunning all summer as the stream has been full. Last time I went was three weeks ago, and I met a couple coming over the second bridge who had no idea of the existance of the falls. They were heading up Hell Gill in a steady drizzle. If more folk are going on fine days then there is clearly an opportunity to erect a turnstile and get a fee. Curses, I've let the cat our of the bag! My cunning plan to make millions has been foiled!!!

jonathancraigguides the ONLY disappointment on the walk was not bumping into you!

@@jonathancraigguides when i google hell gill it keeps taking me to hell gill beck in the yorkshire dales. Any chance you could provide me with the coordinates of it?

@@BanterrClaus Ordnance survey grid reference is NY250060. Google map co-ordinates are 54.439785, -3.144048. Easiest way is to go to Google Maps and search for the co-ordinates, however, Bing.com maps have the option of a free online Ordnance survey map, so you could search for those same co-ordinates on Bing.com.

4 hours should quite easly cover it there and back, unless you are a very slow walker, or want to stop and linger a while. It is just a couple of miles to the waterfall, so about 4 in total. Mostly gentle slopes as it is not high up. The hardest part is finding the path after the first bridge. You need to bear right slightly away from the line of the stream when you reach the end of the wall that runs for a short distance on your right after you pass the first bridge. It is not easy to see the path but finding it can be fun. Hope that helps. Enjoy the walk.

Thank you. I look forward to seeing how you turn those ideas into reality.

Thank you. Sorry you didn't reach your objective, but as you say, you are not the only ones. When you pass the first bridge, continue along, with the stream on your left. You will note a wall a little way away on your right. When that wall ends and starts to go up the slope at right angles, veer right, away from the river and up the slope to locate the path. It is not terribly easy to locate, but if you have children with you the game of 'hunt the path' can be fun. Once on the path continue on parallel to the stream. You cross a narrow stream and carry on up the valley. Hopefully you will reach the second bridge. When you cross the bridge, turn right immediately. The path is narrow and after rain virtually impossible to see clearly, however, it follows the line of the stream. Beware the scree part, which there is no alternative route for. After then pick your way along the side of the stream. The path is not terribly clear, but the sense of joy when you get there makes it all worthwhile. Have fun and stay safe.

@@jonathancraigguides thank you Jonathan for your reply - very much appreciated and your more detailed instructions now makes us even more determined to do this walk. We''ll let you know when we have! In the meantime we are looking at your other guides for inspiration as we are relatively newcomers to this so are trying to start off at an easier pace, distance and height and work up towards the more difficult and challenging walks. Any recommendations as always are greatly appreciated.

@@debbiemchardy9760 School Knott, overlooking Windermere, and Sale Fell, which is at the other end of the Lakes overlooking Bassenthwaite, are both quite low and relatively easy to navigate. The circuit around Rydal Water is lovely, and again easy to navigate. If you want to put yourselves to the test, Loughrigg from Ambleside is a good fell. It is only low, but it is not as easy as it looks. Stunning views from the top though. Have fun, and stay safe.

Thank you. I'm pleased you enjoyed it. In answer to your question I'll give you a bit of a clue. When I am out tending my vegetable garden I can stop and take a breather and enjoy a view that includes not only the Langdales, but also Great Gable.

@@jonathancraigguides Glorious location! I was in Great Langdale in 2013 and climbed Bowfell. I didn’t then climb along the great slab though!

Thank you Mindy. It is a glorious hike, just under 2 miles, almost exactly 3 km to the falls from the ODG car park. It takes me roughly an hour as I tend to stop by the stream to enjoy the scenery. One thing of note is that when you pass the first bridge, there is a wall on your right. When you get to the point where the wall turns right to run up the fellside, the path bears right slightly to move away from the stream. This is because if you stick to the track beside the stream you will come to a gully that is difficult to cross, however, the path crosses this higher up and at that point it is very easy. From there the path is very clear until the second bridge. Once over the second bridge, keep to the path beside the bank of the stream, with the stream to your right. Enjoy.

Sorry not to have replied earlier, For some reason your comment got missed. I tend to go up there about 4 or 5 times a year, depending upon the weather and time available. I usually go during or just after rain, so plenty of opportunity with our weather!

Thank you. I usually recommend 2 - 3 hours. It is not a long walk, nor is it high. There are no steep slopes to climb, however, navigating the path between the two bridges takes care as there is more than one. Stopping a while at the waterfall, or beside the stream is also something which can take up time as it is easy to relax in the surroundings and lose track of what time it is.

Thank you Ian. It is easy enough, and no real uphill sections to do. Only a couple of tricky bits, and the path at the top end gets very boggy at one point. Look forward to seeing some pictures.