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Thank you! You too! You are right we have a lot of sheep that roam the Fell tops and anything that grows they eat lol. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Glad you enjoyed it Carroll and I always appreciate you stopping by. Real pleased I got there nice and early and I always enjoy the early morning walk when the only sound I can hear is nature and the wildlife - bliss, cheers Alan
Hi Alan, Everything I see is radiant and lively. Summer is her in the UK. I am curious if you are carrying regular water or something else 4:43 Again, I relish your Q&A talk. Especially your honesty about sharp edges is simply appreciated. I didn't expect to hear the word, " nervous" from your as an expert. Let's not misjudge the danger of the climbing whether a hiker is a novice or adept. Such a gorgeous view in your back ground 10:10 and I appreciate it. Thank you so much for giving lessons throughout your hike, Alan See you next time. Ciao Thank you for your patience on my belated comment again.
Yes, in the summer I always take 3 litres of fluid with me on every hike. I always enjoy answering the questions and yes, I was always very nervous going over Sharp Edge a notorious black spot for accidents, many fatalities over the years as well. This was such a nice, quiet walk as most other hikers were going to the big brother near by Blencathra, so I all all my 3 fells all to myself. Thanks so much for stopping by, cheers Alan
Hello Sir Alan, a pleasant good day with beautiful hiking adventure wow! This place is looking good so cool and refreshing i really loved to see this peaceful place with beautiful green landscape awesome video
Beautiful! Indeed, keeping it single is really the way to go for me...and some aren't keen on a dog along anyway. Enjoy all those future plans and keep safe out there. Bruce and Otis
Thanks so much for stopping by and I am happy by myself and with other people and if a dog is friendly I am happy with dog company as well. When you get good weather it makes all the difference too, cheers Alan
To be honest it has been real dry for the last couple of weeks, so we could use some rain but I was not complaining, as I had a brilliant day, really enjoyed it. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Another beautiful hike… we enjoy watching your videos on Sunday mornings. You know I did search and rescue for 25 years here in the local mountains in Southern California and it’s nice to see that you carry a whistle with you. It’s a really good idea.!! Like 👍 the sheep in the background at the end 🐑 reminds me of New Zealand 🇳🇿
Oh nice one, I did not know that but hats off to you for that! Yes, whistle and power bank on every trip, never know when that phone signal is going to die on you. Every where you go in the UK you see sheep and I hear in NZ it is exactly the same lol. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
As always this is a very nice video of you! It looks like a great hike. It's so beautiful there. Wonderful nature and very impressive landscape. The views are stunning. I really enjoyed watching. Many greetings 😀
Nice quiet part of the Lakes, as most people are on Blencathra, so three summits to myself and no problem parking, fair enough it was 06.45 when I did park mind lol. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Cool adventure, Alan. I always wondered why they call the peaks, fells. Interesting the change in terminology from one region to the next. Well done on your summits. Good pointers on being safe about climbing too. Accidents can happen in a moments notice. I fell off a trail last summer. It was not even a hard section of trail either. I guess I'm getting older and less balanced! LOL. Take care and have a great day.
Yes, it is the balance thing for me too, the older I get the more careful I seemed to have to be. Yes, it's funny we tend to call them Fells in this part of the country but I think it is a lot to do with local dialect. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Another great video Alan. Once again, we did this in reverse to your way and yes, there was a much gentler path for you instead of going "up the hooter" 😊 We sat for ages just opposite Sharp Edge, marvelling at the stunning views.
It was so good as most people were on Blencathra, which meant I had almost 3 quiet summits all to myself, I can live with that lol. Thanks so much for watching, cheers Alan
I was so annoyed as I totally forgot to mention that in the video, I was back in the car, on the way home before I remembered, so a bit pointless to mention it then. A nice round that and nice and quiet too, everyone else was heading up Blencathra. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Glad you enjoyed it Alistair and must admit I usually like to to the highest one first but wanted to come back down the gentle path on the tongue, which turned out to be great. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Looked a really nice one that, Alan👍 That valley in the middle of the walk, near the footbridge, is so picturesque! Enjoyed watching👍 All the best and take care👍😊
Glad you enjoyed it Des and nice and quiet too, as everyone else was up Blencathra, so a real nice round if you want a bit if peace and quiet. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Perfect weather such a gorgeous day! Love the "green views"...it looks like you had it for yourself...no crowds ;-) ..no traffic...just beautiful nature.. Take care & be safe!
Glad you enjoyed it and most people were on Blencathra, the big brother on the three I did, which made it a perfect day out for me. Thanks so much for watching, cheers Alan
Gorgeous place Alan, and yes, being nervous is a good thing when you are out there doing something a little risky. So true about anybody having an accident if you're not careful. The valley looks gorgeous. Plenty of ups and downs, it looks so green and gorgeous.
It was such a good days hiking as everyone else was doing Blencathra or trying Shape Edge, so I had a real nice quiet day, real suited me down to the ground. Thanks so much for stopping by, cheers Alan
Banging out 3 new Wainwrights for the first time in one hike is pretty impressive! There are lots of ups and downs but great views with this beautiful clear day! It's awesome that Josh sent you a question to answer for this video!
Yes, real good of him and a good question to answer as well. Really enjoyed this walk and a quiet part of the lakes as well, so no problem parking (well I was there at 06.45) and three summits all to myself - bliss! Thanks very much for stopping by, cheers Alan
two pounds for parking thats awesome :) Amazing views and a beautiful day to enjoy them :) Great question from Josh :) be cool to do Snowdon :) sharp edge sounds terrifying.. it sounds really scary with those slippery rocks! the view of the bridge and landscape is so idyllic xx
More than happy to pay that for an all day park in the lakes and even better know all the money goes back to the community centre. Such a nice day and real quiet too (okay I was walking at 06.50) but everyone was on Blencathra, leaving the 3 fells I did almost all to myself - bliss! Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Amazing day Alan for a great hike 🤠👍⛰️ Nice you said about sharp edge being a feature to respect 🙏🏼(it definitely is ) You got to do Snowdon again the Watkins is a beautiful way up big elevation from wooded valleys to a little light scramble up top 🏔️🏴👍 Hope you doing great 👍 Best wishes Simon 🤠👍
Glad you enjoyed it Simon and thanks for the Snowdon info, something that another friend had already mentioned, so sounds good advice to me. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
It was that, about 11C when I set off, perfect hiking weather for me. It did get hotter later on but with the views I was getting, I was not complaining. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Wow Alan this was another awesome walk! We do love you and your videos…your ears may have been burning (probably not you may be in bed now) but we have just been talking about how much we loved you even before we met you, meeting you for us was like meeting someone famous we idealised but it makes us enjoy your videos now knowing the amazing person you are in real life! We really hope to book a weekend in the Lakes in the summer so we can venture and hopefully do Jakes Rake with you! Great walk this one and seeing Blencathra was cool 😎 love to The amazing Mrs Metalman who we idealise too 💗🥰❤️😘
Thanks so much for watching and your very kind words which a appreciate. What a great hike this was, I was walking at about 06.50 and the only sounds I could hear was nature and the wildlife, which I love. I had all 3 summits to myself and only had to share the last one after about 45 minutes but that was due to it getting close to 12.00 then, a perfect days hiking for me. Cheers Alan
Thanks for watching, appreciate it and yes, I always have one with me, even in the warm weather, which is just a top up but in the winter weather it can be a life saver here, cheers Alan
I can never understand why people want to spend 2 hours getting to an awesome summit, to then turn around and go straight back again. I always enjoy taking my time and getting my full moneys worth lol. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Great walking route that Alan, took me back to my times on those lovely crags. Brilliant weather and would have liked to have seen the beer at the end of the day. Cheers Mike 🍺
The weather was brilliant all day and I was sorely tempted to pop in the pub for a pint but getting passed those 3 roundabouts at Penrith on the way home before rush hour is such a motivator. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Hi Alan. Wonderful video again, we certainly are being treated to some wonderful weather at the moment. I’ve not done sharp edge yet, but looking forward to it when I do. As for Snowdon, it was like Grand Central literally. If and when I do it again I’ll be leaving at first light and getting up before the masses. Thanks for sharing your days adventure as alway. Cheers Dave 😀⛰🥾🏴
It was 7 years ago we did it last time, set off at 07.00 and it was still busy at the top and the weather was awful, so I can imagine what it is like now. Still, I need to get there soon before I am too old lol. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
His walk today and turned in to 14.4 miles, on a stunning day. My feet and lower back were killing me. 1st stop Souther Fell, then this is where I did an "on purpose detour" up to the Waterfall and then Scale Tarn. Clearly missing the bridge. Walked back and down to the bridge. Then along the bottom towards Bannerdale. Then headed over to Bowscale, but went back from there and down the narrow footpath back in to Mungrisedale. A short pit stop by the shallow river and planted my feet in there, they were killing me. Thanks Alan for the route
That's is one long walk so no wonder you were feeling it. I really enjoyed walking from Mungrisdale and found the route I took nice and quiet, real good you were able to take parts of the walk and adapt it to what yiu wanted to do. Good of you to watch, cheers Alan
Hi Alan. You had a nice hiking over these three summits and all of them in one day. 👍👍We know about Ben Nevis in Scotland and for Snowden in Wales but we doesn't know about Scafell Pike. We will check it out after your video. If we'll ever come to hiking in UK, we will...I hope so...climb all oh highest peaks at least in each of those three areas. But until than...See you soon and cheers.🍻 Sretana and Zac. ✌😄🤗
The views on a clear day from Scafell Pike are superb but there are so many people on the trail there now, so you would need to go nice and early. I hope you both make it some day. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Another great walk, you're really bagging those fells! When we did these three, we didn't know about the steep scree path back down to Mungrisdale, it was pretty bad! Wish we'd taken that path down The Tongue, it looks much better.
Haha, I was warned about it and told to come back on myself for that gentle path and it turned out to be sound advice, I wish every descent was as easy as that one. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Hey Alan, great film and walk, though that looked a very steep pull up the second fell, fantastic job especially as it looked quite hot. Great advice on sharp edge and the way back down. Always a fantastic watch mate and 3 more wainwrights ticked off for you which is great. Take care
It was a lot steeper than I was expecting or wanting to be honest, as it was getting real warm but it was the quickest way to the top, so I had almost an hour on the summit, just chilling and get those amazing views. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Me too, been wanting to go back for about 7 years now and it is getting more and more popular there now too. I must try harder (as my teacher used to say lol). Thanks for stopping by, cheers Alan
Hey man, sweet vid. It started out with trees but then became bare quickly. That would be a bitch to hike in the winter. The wind chill would become a nightmare.
In the wet weather it is real boggy there too, which is why I have been waiting for a bit of a drought, which we had then. All change today mind, full all rain all day lol. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Beautiful hike Alan. 3 peaks by Noon! Love the look of the lakes as you were ascending your first peak, so pretty. Yes, well worth it for the views for sure. Enjoy you commentary and Q/A session. It is funny how we got to places like Snowden but are not satisfied with our visit and vow to return to have a proper one. There is always more to see .......Til your next video my friend, take care.
Glad you enjoyed it and appreciate you stopping by. A real nice days hiking and the weather was super for me, about 11C when I started walking at about 07.00, best part of the day for me, cheers Alan
Glad you enjoyed it and it was a great route this one, really enjoyed it and the weather could not have been any better. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Great day of hiking Alan! Really pretty views and special to hike alone and be able to take a nice long break. Interesting to hear about your climb/ scramble over Sharp Edge- Yikes! I don't know if we have anything quite like that around here, but your point is well taken to listen to others, be careful and don't go past your ability or experience level! The breeze on the last Fell looked very refreshing- with wonderful views. I love seeing the wide open views and the green hillsides. I'm glad you didn't end up following a sheep path down- lol! Have a great weekend :) 👍👍
Thanks very much and you too :o). A nice quiet days hiking as just about everyone else was heading up to the Big Brother Blencathra and Sharp Edge, suited me, as I had that I did all to myself. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Great walk Alan 👍🏻 We will have to give it a bash, Haven’t been to the lakes for a couple of weeks as my back went off. Great views and lush weather for you. We still hope to bump into you on a walk sometime. We’re doing Snowdon in Dec weather permitting 😬 Thinking of Blencathra for our little ones 30th Wainwright missing out sharp edge.
Good idea, I took my grandson up Blencathra when he was 12 and I never risked him over Sharp Edge, despite he wanting to give it a go. I had a bad back about 18 months ago for weeks, doing my head in, nothing was working and then I bought an £10 plastic back stretcher off Amazon and it done the trick straight away. Fingers crossed you get it sorted out. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
@@AlanMETALMAN thanks Alan will give it a bash. It’s better now to be fair. Hoping to do some wild swimming in Eskdale on Saturday then continue with the Wainwrights the week after 👍🏻 Could do with another lodge break over there to knock some off.
Hi Alan, i also enjoy solo walking for all the reasons you mentioned, great advise about tackling sharp edge i was so focused when i got the other side realised i never looked down on that ridge, great weather and views as always in the lakes cheers for taking us a round nigel
Absolutely, you need a focus going over Sharpe Edge and something I am real pleased I have done, unsure why I needed to do it 4 times mind lol but I doubt there will be a 5th! Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Thanks so much for watching Chris and do not know how you manage to do what you do with working two jobs, I am retired and struggle to keep up at times. Good to see your channel doing so well, always knew it would, cheers Alan
0:30 A HOP, SKIP and JUMP away provided you can pass the pub ........ 3:20 Definitely worth the walk ....... 5:00 After you .... 7:00 Look's awesome ....... 8:30 I like that ...... 12:22 HERE WE GO ..... Now that's MY WAY of ROUGHING IT !!!!!
To be honest it was so hard to pass the pub on the way day (I had to walk through their car park) but I had to get home ASAP, as Mrs Metalman needed the car, that apart, I had an awesome day lol. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Another great video Alan on some of the quieter fells but still with wonderful views. You got another blistering hot day & I agree, any hike is about the enjoyment of the day and so if you want to take time out to rest or enjoy the views then do it because that's what makes the day. Good advice too re both the power bank and Sharp Edge, it's good to push yourself but to know your limits. A nice route this too. I've always ended up coming down the steep bit before somehow haha but will check this way out for next time. Great parking facilities, nice the money goes to the local community plus handy for the pub too 🤣
Yes, a real nice route and very quiet too (fair enough I was walking by 06.50) but most people will have been heading to Blencathra. I was warned off that decent by a couple of people and they way I went down was a great path, long but very gently dropping, so I really enjoyed the walk back down. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Great day for walking Alan. Had to smile when you said I'm going straight up the hooter 😂 The walk down looked really nice. I can walk up and down forever but I don't have the best of balance so often find myself coming down on my backside aka parts of Scarth Gap or like you said hands and knees going over some of the more scary edges. Either way I like to get back in one piece. So good advice you gave out there regards Sharp Edge. A really nice watch that Alan. Thanks for posting.
Yes, I never bother what I look like David and just like you, I want to get back in one piece, so if it is shuffling along and bumping down on my behind, I just go for it. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan.
Looked a really nice walk that , great weather and views , I'm hoping to get up Snowdon myself one day, I don't think I'd like to go over sharp edge , cracking vid mate , all the best 👍
Nice quiet part of the Lakes and everyone else is heading to Blencathra. It is 7 years since I was last on Snowden and despite a 07.00 start it was packed then, I think it is a lot more popular now too. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Looks like a lovely walk Alan and what beautiful weather you had! I agree with the solo walking you can do things at your own pace but ita nice to have likeminded compamy from time to time. I havnt done Snowdon either, always put off by how busy it is but i would go up.a quieter way. As for Sharp Edge, i was going over in the mist and turned back!! I get vertigo as well and not a place to have a funny turn! Good advice there 😊 Nice hour chill at the top, views were lovely.
The last time I was on Snowdon was 7 years ago, we set off climbing at 07.00 and it was still packed on the summit, even though the weather was pants. Nothing funny about Shape Edge in the mist, so a great call on going back. I was with a small group the first time I went over and a lass has a funny turn (she was not laughing) exactly half way across, she would not go back or forwards - none of us were laughing then. We did get her across in the end but she was hysterical at the end. Thanks very much for watching Kerry, cheers Alan
Evening Al, great day for it, i went round the side of bannerdale crags didn’t fancy carrying my kit up the nose lol I’ve never been up snowdon so definitely need to at sone point Cracking little route, looked like you enjoyed it, Catch you on the next mate
I had a great day Al and I think I was walking at about 06.50, not a soul about and the only sound was nature and the wildlife, perfect! I set off around Bannerdale Crags but when I check the map I had it set for straight up, so I followed it - yikkes it was steep lol. Real pleased we binned tonight, we have had thunder/lightning and heavy rain from 17.00 onwards here tonight. Is it any other country you should want to hike in?
Super video Alan, not sure about all those long breaks!! You are really knocking off the wainwrights so well and showing how much you enjoy it, even the steep bits. We were at the bridge in the gulley on the day we did Blencathra Andrea eve suggested doing Souther Fell too but I think she was having a weak turn!! All systems go for this weekend, will send you an email tomorrow. Regards, Ashley
Many thanks for watching and the weather here has been brilliant for the last 3 weeks (although we had storms last night), so fingers crossed that continues, cheers Alan
Thanks, you too! Yes Sharp Edge is not for everyone but if you have a good head for heights and you pick the right day/weather, it is exhilarating. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
I do like chocolate and I guess hiking is the one time I can eat it and not feel guilty lol. To be fair, it is a good energy booster as well, nice and light, easy to pack so I always have it on a hike and eat just about nothing else on the trail. Thanks so much for stopping by, cheers Alan
A good days hike Alan , we just missed you on Bowscale and guess which end we came down 😂😂😂 I forgot how steep the route was ! Daughter wasn’t impressed lol atb Dave
I was told before hand - do not go down that route lol and to be fair, the route I did go down was great, a real nice gentle walk down. Yep shame I missed you and it must have been by minutes too! Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Nice video Alan. Another 3 in the bag! Souter Fell was horrible when I did it ( very wet&windy)😢. Of the other 2 Bannerdale Crags was my favourite. It was covered in snow and I got some fantastic photos. I still haven’t done Nevis yet which is a bit embarrassing for a Scottish Hill Walker!! It’s on the list😂 Well done and take care mate
Funny thing about Ben Nevis I always say on every trip up and down there I hear accents from all over the world going up and down, except one, a Scottish one lol. To be honest, I think I prefer the weather I got on these three to what you had, really enjoyed the day. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
To be fair it was only 11C when I started walking but that was at 06.50 but that is perfect hiking weather for me. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Nice one and fingers crossed you get some good weather, as it is a great walk. The tongue sure is the best route down, the other route looks fine but every single person I know who has done that other route said it was a nightmare. Appreciate you watching and taking the time to leave a comment. Take care, cheers Alan
It's good you think about your safety too. Specially when you are on your own. Nice views again. Thanks for another adventure. Is it any other country you should want to hike in? Cheers
Yes, especially when I can walk for miles and hours and not see anyone else, so I always do try and me as carful as I can. I would love to hike in the USA, so much variation of landscapes, although not that keen on the bears and rattlesnakes they have over there lol. I will add this question to my list and answer it on another video and give your channel a mention. Thanks very much for watching, real nice of you, cheers Alan
@@AlanMETALMAN definitive agree about those dangerous animals they have... think I have seen too many Animal Planet and similar films about people been in completely wrong places. Thanks very much Alan and take care. Cheers
I can live with that lol but I was supposed to be over the lakes tonight wildcamping with my mate but had to bin it die to the rain. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Hi Alan £2 is great to park for all day and with the proceeds going to the centre. I agree with you about the chocolate for energy 🙌but don't let it melt in hot weather ! That's a gorgeous place and the views from Souther fell I agree are stunning. Shame you had bad weather when you hiked Snowdon , what a shame that you missed the amazing views. Well done on pronouncing Llanberis 😃🏴 but if you are doing it again it has got MAD busy in recent times, and can be dangerous with the amount of people up there that are not used to mountain walking and just wanting the photos for social media. I would say to get parked up really early 👍 Totally agree with you about hiking alone, Alf and I just like doing it together and not even with our kids and that way we can be free to do whatever. Sharp Edge sounds scary if it made you nervous , you are THE metalman 😃and I was imagining you getting over it 🤭 This was really beautiful with plenty of ups and downs you said, and I loved the views and the sounds of nature including the sheep and birds, and that house at the end was lovely. Another enjoyable hike :) ~ Anna 👍
Haha, yes, the Welsh lessons are paying off! Funny enough it was 7 years ago now and we set off at 07.00 and it was still packed on the summit when we got there. If I get there again I will be parking in the dark and walking at first light, I do not want to miss a great Snowdon summit again. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
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Thank you kindly and it was 11C when I started walking at 06.50, perfect for me. Thanks so much for watching, cheers Alan
Beautiful and peaceful place around and amazing landscape thanks for sharing
Thanks for visiting, real nice of you and a good days hiking, hardly saw anyone else all day, cheers Alan
...and the views of the hills are just awesome...
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The views are really awsome. There are not many trees up there.Wonderful day out.Have a great week ahead.
Thank you! You too! You are right we have a lot of sheep that roam the Fell tops and anything that grows they eat lol. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
A very nice day for a magnificent hike. Loved the views, the sounds of running water and your commentary. Thanks for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it Carroll and I always appreciate you stopping by. Real pleased I got there nice and early and I always enjoy the early morning walk when the only sound I can hear is nature and the wildlife - bliss, cheers Alan
Hi Alan,
Everything I see is radiant and lively. Summer is her in the UK.
I am curious if you are carrying regular water or something else 4:43
Again, I relish your Q&A talk. Especially your honesty about sharp edges is simply appreciated. I didn't expect to hear the word, " nervous" from your as an expert. Let's not misjudge the danger of the climbing whether a hiker is a novice or adept.
Such a gorgeous view in your back ground 10:10 and I appreciate it.
Thank you so much for giving lessons throughout your hike, Alan
See you next time. Ciao Thank you for your patience on my belated comment again.
Yes, in the summer I always take 3 litres of fluid with me on every hike. I always enjoy answering the questions and yes, I was always very nervous going over Sharp Edge a notorious black spot for accidents, many fatalities over the years as well. This was such a nice, quiet walk as most other hikers were going to the big brother near by Blencathra, so I all all my 3 fells all to myself. Thanks so much for stopping by, cheers Alan
@@AlanMETALMAN Indeed, you had that beauty to yourself. I ti shard to find a place like this nowadays.
Hello Sir Alan, a pleasant good day with beautiful hiking adventure wow! This place is looking good so cool and refreshing i really loved to see this peaceful place with beautiful green landscape awesome video
Glad you enjoyed it and thank you very much for watching and taking the time to leave comment, cheers Alan
Beautiful! Indeed, keeping it single is really the way to go for me...and some aren't keen on a dog along anyway. Enjoy all those future plans and keep safe out there. Bruce and Otis
Thanks so much for stopping by and I am happy by myself and with other people and if a dog is friendly I am happy with dog company as well. When you get good weather it makes all the difference too, cheers Alan
Beautiful views in all directions. Everything is so green.
To be honest it has been real dry for the last couple of weeks, so we could use some rain but I was not complaining, as I had a brilliant day, really enjoyed it. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Another beautiful hike… we enjoy watching your videos on Sunday mornings. You know I did search and rescue for 25 years here in the local mountains in Southern California and it’s nice to see that you carry a whistle with you. It’s a really good idea.!!
Like 👍 the sheep in the background at the end 🐑 reminds me of New Zealand 🇳🇿
Oh nice one, I did not know that but hats off to you for that! Yes, whistle and power bank on every trip, never know when that phone signal is going to die on you. Every where you go in the UK you see sheep and I hear in NZ it is exactly the same lol. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
As always this is a very nice video of you! It looks like a great hike. It's so beautiful there. Wonderful nature and very impressive landscape. The views are stunning. I really enjoyed watching. Many greetings 😀
Thank you very much! A real nice days hiking and in great weather too, always a bonus here lol. Cheers Alan
Thanks Alan, a very enjoyable watch. You had perfect weather in the perfect location. Take care and a good week.
Nice quiet part of the Lakes, as most people are on Blencathra, so three summits to myself and no problem parking, fair enough it was 06.45 when I did park mind lol. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Cool adventure, Alan. I always wondered why they call the peaks, fells. Interesting the change in terminology from one region to the next. Well done on your summits. Good pointers on being safe about climbing too. Accidents can happen in a moments notice. I fell off a trail last summer. It was not even a hard section of trail either. I guess I'm getting older and less balanced! LOL. Take care and have a great day.
Yes, it is the balance thing for me too, the older I get the more careful I seemed to have to be. Yes, it's funny we tend to call them Fells in this part of the country but I think it is a lot to do with local dialect. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
@@AlanMETALMAN Maybe they are fells because people have fell there. LOL
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Thank you for sharing. Take care and keep safe. I wish you a good day 🦇👍👍
Thanks very much for watching something I appreciate. I hope you are well, cheers Alan
Another great video Alan. Once again, we did this in reverse to your way and yes, there was a much gentler path for you instead of going "up the hooter" 😊 We sat for ages just opposite Sharp Edge, marvelling at the stunning views.
It was so good as most people were on Blencathra, which meant I had almost 3 quiet summits all to myself, I can live with that lol. Thanks so much for watching, cheers Alan
Great hike Alan, nice to see Bannerdale Crags again. No sign of the Spectral Army on Souther Fell then?🤣👍👍
I was so annoyed as I totally forgot to mention that in the video, I was back in the car, on the way home before I remembered, so a bit pointless to mention it then. A nice round that and nice and quiet too, everyone else was heading up Blencathra. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
That's a grand circuit Alan, and one I've done many times.... although usually in the opposite direction!
Thanks for sharing, cheers Alistair 👍
Glad you enjoyed it Alistair and must admit I usually like to to the highest one first but wanted to come back down the gentle path on the tongue, which turned out to be great. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Looked a really nice one that, Alan👍 That valley in the middle of the walk, near the footbridge, is so picturesque! Enjoyed watching👍 All the best and take care👍😊
Glad you enjoyed it Des and nice and quiet too, as everyone else was up Blencathra, so a real nice round if you want a bit if peace and quiet. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Perfect weather such a gorgeous day! Love the "green views"...it looks like you had it for yourself...no crowds ;-) ..no traffic...just beautiful nature.. Take care & be safe!
Glad you enjoyed it and most people were on Blencathra, the big brother on the three I did, which made it a perfect day out for me. Thanks so much for watching, cheers Alan
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A good watch thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it Colin and appreciate you taken the time to leave a comment, very much appreciated, cheers Alan
Gorgeous place Alan, and yes, being nervous is a good thing when you are out there doing something a little risky. So true about anybody having an accident if you're not careful. The valley looks gorgeous. Plenty of ups and downs, it looks so green and gorgeous.
It was such a good days hiking as everyone else was doing Blencathra or trying Shape Edge, so I had a real nice quiet day, real suited me down to the ground. Thanks so much for stopping by, cheers Alan
Banging out 3 new Wainwrights for the first time in one hike is pretty impressive! There are lots of ups and downs but great views with this beautiful clear day! It's awesome that Josh sent you a question to answer for this video!
Yes, real good of him and a good question to answer as well. Really enjoyed this walk and a quiet part of the lakes as well, so no problem parking (well I was there at 06.45) and three summits all to myself - bliss! Thanks very much for stopping by, cheers Alan
Beautiful..lucky you.
Thanks very much for watching and a real nice days hiking, more of these please lol. Cheers Alan
two pounds for parking thats awesome :) Amazing views and a beautiful day to enjoy them :) Great question from Josh :) be cool to do Snowdon :) sharp edge sounds terrifying.. it sounds really scary with those slippery rocks! the view of the bridge and landscape is so idyllic xx
More than happy to pay that for an all day park in the lakes and even better know all the money goes back to the community centre. Such a nice day and real quiet too (okay I was walking at 06.50) but everyone was on Blencathra, leaving the 3 fells I did almost all to myself - bliss! Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Amazing day Alan for a great hike 🤠👍⛰️
Nice you said about sharp edge being a feature to respect 🙏🏼(it definitely is )
You got to do Snowdon again the Watkins is a beautiful way up big elevation from wooded valleys to a little light scramble up top 🏔️🏴👍
Hope you doing great 👍
Best wishes Simon 🤠👍
Glad you enjoyed it Simon and thanks for the Snowdon info, something that another friend had already mentioned, so sounds good advice to me. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
8 1/2 miles is a good hike. Nice spot indeed and looked like perfect weather for it.
It was that, about 11C when I set off, perfect hiking weather for me. It did get hotter later on but with the views I was getting, I was not complaining. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Wow Alan this was another awesome walk! We do love you and your videos…your ears may have been burning (probably not you may be in bed now) but we have just been talking about how much we loved you even before we met you, meeting you for us was like meeting someone famous we idealised but it makes us enjoy your videos now knowing the amazing person you are in real life! We really hope to book a weekend in the Lakes in the summer so we can venture and hopefully do Jakes Rake with you! Great walk this one and seeing Blencathra was cool 😎 love to The amazing Mrs Metalman who we idealise too 💗🥰❤️😘
Thanks so much for watching and your very kind words which a appreciate. What a great hike this was, I was walking at about 06.50 and the only sounds I could hear was nature and the wildlife, which I love. I had all 3 summits to myself and only had to share the last one after about 45 minutes but that was due to it getting close to 12.00 then, a perfect days hiking for me. Cheers Alan
Enjoyed the hike Alan. We like the power bank you bring, good idea. Happy Sunday! 😊
Thanks for watching, appreciate it and yes, I always have one with me, even in the warm weather, which is just a top up but in the winter weather it can be a life saver here, cheers Alan
such a lovely day. taking breaks when you want and the length you want must be nice. loved the views you had. great hike
I can never understand why people want to spend 2 hours getting to an awesome summit, to then turn around and go straight back again. I always enjoy taking my time and getting my full moneys worth lol. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Superb trail Alan bro ! ..wonderful views as always my friend !
Hello Jim! Good to hear from you again buddy and yes, I sure was blessed with some fantastic views. Thanks for watching, cheers Alan
Great hike Alan. Beautiful day 👍
Glad you enjoyed it and it was such a good days hiking, hardly saw anyone else all day, which suited me, cheers Alan
Another great video Alan 👍
Glad you enjoyed it and a dam fine day out it was too :o)
Great walking route that Alan, took me back to my times on those lovely crags. Brilliant weather and would have liked to have seen the beer at the end of the day. Cheers Mike 🍺
The weather was brilliant all day and I was sorely tempted to pop in the pub for a pint but getting passed those 3 roundabouts at Penrith on the way home before rush hour is such a motivator. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Hi Alan. Wonderful video again, we certainly are being treated to some wonderful weather at the moment. I’ve not done sharp edge yet, but looking forward to it when I do. As for Snowdon, it was like Grand Central literally. If and when I do it again I’ll be leaving at first light and getting up before the masses. Thanks for sharing your days adventure as alway. Cheers Dave 😀⛰🥾🏴
It was 7 years ago we did it last time, set off at 07.00 and it was still busy at the top and the weather was awful, so I can imagine what it is like now. Still, I need to get there soon before I am too old lol. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
His walk today and turned in to 14.4 miles, on a stunning day. My feet and lower back were killing me. 1st stop Souther Fell, then this is where I did an "on purpose detour" up to the Waterfall and then Scale Tarn. Clearly missing the bridge. Walked back and down to the bridge. Then along the bottom towards Bannerdale. Then headed over to Bowscale, but went back from there and down the narrow footpath back in to Mungrisedale. A short pit stop by the shallow river and planted my feet in there, they were killing me. Thanks Alan for the route
That's is one long walk so no wonder you were feeling it. I really enjoyed walking from Mungrisdale and found the route I took nice and quiet, real good you were able to take parts of the walk and adapt it to what yiu wanted to do. Good of you to watch, cheers Alan
Hi Alan. You had a nice hiking over these three summits and all of them in one day. 👍👍We know about Ben Nevis in Scotland and for Snowden in Wales but we doesn't know about Scafell Pike. We will check it out after your video. If we'll ever come to hiking in UK, we will...I hope so...climb all oh highest peaks at least in each of those three areas. But until than...See you soon and cheers.🍻 Sretana and Zac. ✌😄🤗
The views on a clear day from Scafell Pike are superb but there are so many people on the trail there now, so you would need to go nice and early. I hope you both make it some day. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Another great walk, you're really bagging those fells! When we did these three, we didn't know about the steep scree path back down to Mungrisdale, it was pretty bad! Wish we'd taken that path down The Tongue, it looks much better.
Haha, I was warned about it and told to come back on myself for that gentle path and it turned out to be sound advice, I wish every descent was as easy as that one. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Hey Alan, great film and walk, though that looked a very steep pull up the second fell, fantastic job especially as it looked quite hot. Great advice on sharp edge and the way back down. Always a fantastic watch mate and 3 more wainwrights ticked off for you which is great. Take care
It was a lot steeper than I was expecting or wanting to be honest, as it was getting real warm but it was the quickest way to the top, so I had almost an hour on the summit, just chilling and get those amazing views. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Thanks for much for taking my question! I hope you get the chance to go back and show us all those views that you missed the first time.
Me too, been wanting to go back for about 7 years now and it is getting more and more popular there now too. I must try harder (as my teacher used to say lol). Thanks for stopping by, cheers Alan
Hey man, sweet vid. It started out with trees but then became bare quickly. That would be a bitch to hike in the winter. The wind chill would become a nightmare.
In the wet weather it is real boggy there too, which is why I have been waiting for a bit of a drought, which we had then. All change today mind, full all rain all day lol. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Beautiful hike Alan. 3 peaks by Noon! Love the look of the lakes as you were ascending your first peak, so pretty. Yes, well worth it for the views for sure. Enjoy you commentary and Q/A session. It is funny how we got to places like Snowden but are not satisfied with our visit and vow to return to have a proper one. There is always more to see .......Til your next video my friend, take care.
Glad you enjoyed it and appreciate you stopping by. A real nice days hiking and the weather was super for me, about 11C when I started walking at about 07.00, best part of the day for me, cheers Alan
X rated!!! Pmsl. Absolute cracking video mate. I could listen to you all day bud👍
Glad you enjoyed it and it was a great route this one, really enjoyed it and the weather could not have been any better. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Great day of hiking Alan! Really pretty views and special to hike alone and be able to take a nice long break. Interesting to hear about your climb/ scramble over Sharp Edge- Yikes! I don't know if we have anything quite like that around here, but your point is well taken to listen to others, be careful and don't go past your ability or experience level! The breeze on the last Fell looked very refreshing- with wonderful views. I love seeing the wide open views and the green hillsides. I'm glad you didn't end up following a sheep path down- lol! Have a great weekend :) 👍👍
Thanks very much and you too :o). A nice quiet days hiking as just about everyone else was heading up to the Big Brother Blencathra and Sharp Edge, suited me, as I had that I did all to myself. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Great walk Alan 👍🏻
We will have to give it a bash,
Haven’t been to the lakes for a couple of weeks as my back went off.
Great views and lush weather for you.
We still hope to bump into you on a walk sometime.
We’re doing Snowdon in Dec weather permitting 😬
Thinking of Blencathra for our little ones 30th Wainwright missing out sharp edge.
Good idea, I took my grandson up Blencathra when he was 12 and I never risked him over Sharp Edge, despite he wanting to give it a go. I had a bad back about 18 months ago for weeks, doing my head in, nothing was working and then I bought an £10 plastic back stretcher off Amazon and it done the trick straight away. Fingers crossed you get it sorted out. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
@@AlanMETALMAN thanks Alan will give it a bash. It’s better now to be fair.
Hoping to do some wild swimming in Eskdale on Saturday then continue with the Wainwrights the week after 👍🏻
Could do with another lodge break over there to knock some off.
Hi Alan, i also enjoy solo walking for all the reasons you mentioned, great advise about tackling sharp edge i was so focused when i got the other side realised i never looked down on that ridge, great weather and views as always in the lakes cheers for taking us a round nigel
Absolutely, you need a focus going over Sharpe Edge and something I am real pleased I have done, unsure why I needed to do it 4 times mind lol but I doubt there will be a 5th! Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Just watched your last 3 videos Alan mate, all mint as usual 👌 Take care marra, all the best Chris 👍
Thanks so much for watching Chris and do not know how you manage to do what you do with working two jobs, I am retired and struggle to keep up at times. Good to see your channel doing so well, always knew it would, cheers Alan
@@AlanMETALMAN thanks a lot bud 🙂👍
0:30 A HOP, SKIP and JUMP away provided you can pass the pub ........ 3:20 Definitely worth the walk ....... 5:00 After you .... 7:00 Look's awesome ....... 8:30 I like that ...... 12:22 HERE WE GO ..... Now that's MY WAY of ROUGHING IT !!!!!
To be honest it was so hard to pass the pub on the way day (I had to walk through their car park) but I had to get home ASAP, as Mrs Metalman needed the car, that apart, I had an awesome day lol. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Another great video Alan on some of the quieter fells but still with wonderful views. You got another blistering hot day & I agree, any hike is about the enjoyment of the day and so if you want to take time out to rest or enjoy the views then do it because that's what makes the day. Good advice too re both the power bank and Sharp Edge, it's good to push yourself but to know your limits. A nice route this too. I've always ended up coming down the steep bit before somehow haha but will check this way out for next time. Great parking facilities, nice the money goes to the local community plus handy for the pub too 🤣
Yes, a real nice route and very quiet too (fair enough I was walking by 06.50) but most people will have been heading to Blencathra. I was warned off that decent by a couple of people and they way I went down was a great path, long but very gently dropping, so I really enjoyed the walk back down. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Great day for walking Alan. Had to smile when you said I'm going straight up the hooter 😂 The walk down looked really nice. I can walk up and down forever but I don't have the best of balance so often find myself coming down on my backside aka parts of Scarth Gap or like you said hands and knees going over some of the more scary edges. Either way I like to get back in one piece. So good advice you gave out there regards Sharp Edge. A really nice watch that Alan. Thanks for posting.
Yes, I never bother what I look like David and just like you, I want to get back in one piece, so if it is shuffling along and bumping down on my behind, I just go for it. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan.
Looked a really nice walk that , great weather and views , I'm hoping to get up Snowdon myself one day, I don't think I'd like to go over sharp edge , cracking vid mate , all the best 👍
Nice quiet part of the Lakes and everyone else is heading to Blencathra. It is 7 years since I was last on Snowden and despite a 07.00 start it was packed then, I think it is a lot more popular now too. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Looks like a lovely walk Alan and what beautiful weather you had! I agree with the solo walking you can do things at your own pace but ita nice to have likeminded compamy from time to time. I havnt done Snowdon either, always put off by how busy it is but i would go up.a quieter way. As for Sharp Edge, i was going over in the mist and turned back!! I get vertigo as well and not a place to have a funny turn! Good advice there 😊 Nice hour chill at the top, views were lovely.
The last time I was on Snowdon was 7 years ago, we set off climbing at 07.00 and it was still packed on the summit, even though the weather was pants. Nothing funny about Shape Edge in the mist, so a great call on going back. I was with a small group the first time I went over and a lass has a funny turn (she was not laughing) exactly half way across, she would not go back or forwards - none of us were laughing then. We did get her across in the end but she was hysterical at the end. Thanks very much for watching Kerry, cheers Alan
Evening Al, great day for it, i went round the side of bannerdale crags didn’t fancy carrying my kit up the nose lol
I’ve never been up snowdon so definitely need to at sone point
Cracking little route, looked like you enjoyed it,
Catch you on the next mate
I had a great day Al and I think I was walking at about 06.50, not a soul about and the only sound was nature and the wildlife, perfect! I set off around Bannerdale Crags but when I check the map I had it set for straight up, so I followed it - yikkes it was steep lol. Real pleased we binned tonight, we have had thunder/lightning and heavy rain from 17.00 onwards here tonight. Is it any other country you should want to hike in?
Super video Alan, not sure about all those long breaks!! You are really knocking off the wainwrights so well and showing how much you enjoy it, even the steep bits. We were at the bridge in the gulley on the day we did Blencathra Andrea eve suggested doing Souther Fell too but I think she was having a weak turn!! All systems go for this weekend, will send you an email tomorrow. Regards, Ashley
Many thanks for watching and the weather here has been brilliant for the last 3 weeks (although we had storms last night), so fingers crossed that continues, cheers Alan
Great video lad, doing this one shortly.. Thanks for showing me the way :)
Hope you enjoy it and get the same weather I did, it's a real nice walk. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Lovely hike Alan! My brother in law did all three peaks recently. Ok sharp edge sounds terrifying lol have a great day mate!
Thanks, you too! Yes Sharp Edge is not for everyone but if you have a good head for heights and you pick the right day/weather, it is exhilarating. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Is chocolate your favorite hiking snack? We always bring Walker's cheese and onion crisps, and apples.
I do like chocolate and I guess hiking is the one time I can eat it and not feel guilty lol. To be fair, it is a good energy booster as well, nice and light, easy to pack so I always have it on a hike and eat just about nothing else on the trail. Thanks so much for stopping by, cheers Alan
A good days hike Alan , we just missed you on Bowscale and guess which end we came down 😂😂😂 I forgot how steep the route was ! Daughter wasn’t impressed lol atb Dave
I was told before hand - do not go down that route lol and to be fair, the route I did go down was great, a real nice gentle walk down. Yep shame I missed you and it must have been by minutes too! Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
This one did not look too easy. But very beautiful.
Thank you! Always a fun day out when you get weather like that, long may it last as well. Cheers Alan
Your videos are always so good. I hope one day I can hit a lot of these.
I hope so too, it will be good to see you back but it sure isn't cheap flying back and forth across the pond :o)
Absolutely marvelous work Alan, once again you created such a great and picturesque atmosphere! Brilliant!!!
Thanks very much for watching, such a good day and at first I had all three summits to myself, which is always such a bonus, cheers Alan
Nice video Alan. Another 3 in the bag! Souter Fell was horrible when I did it ( very wet&windy)😢.
Of the other 2 Bannerdale Crags was my favourite. It was covered in snow and I got some fantastic photos.
I still haven’t done Nevis yet which is a bit embarrassing for a Scottish Hill Walker!! It’s on the list😂
Well done and take care mate
Funny thing about Ben Nevis I always say on every trip up and down there I hear accents from all over the world going up and down, except one, a Scottish one lol. To be honest, I think I prefer the weather I got on these three to what you had, really enjoyed the day. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Three peaks in one day (and what looked a hot one too!) is some going. Nice video Alan.
To be fair it was only 11C when I started walking but that was at 06.50 but that is perfect hiking weather for me. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
thanks buddy for the great video
No problem 👍 John, always nice that you take the time to watch, appreciate it, cheers Alan
Great video! I'm planning to do this same route and I'll take your advice about coming down the tongue, cheers :)
Nice one and fingers crossed you get some good weather, as it is a great walk. The tongue sure is the best route down, the other route looks fine but every single person I know who has done that other route said it was a nightmare. Appreciate you watching and taking the time to leave a comment. Take care, cheers Alan
It's good you think about your safety too. Specially when you are on your own.
Nice views again. Thanks for another adventure.
Is it any other country you should want to hike in?
Cheers
Yes, especially when I can walk for miles and hours and not see anyone else, so I always do try and me as carful as I can. I would love to hike in the USA, so much variation of landscapes, although not that keen on the bears and rattlesnakes they have over there lol. I will add this question to my list and answer it on another video and give your channel a mention. Thanks very much for watching, real nice of you, cheers Alan
@@AlanMETALMAN definitive agree about those dangerous animals they have... think I have seen too many Animal Planet and similar films about people been in completely wrong places.
Thanks very much Alan and take care. Cheers
Another good video Alan . Nice weather again you will have to change your name to Eddie soon ha ha
I can live with that lol but I was supposed to be over the lakes tonight wildcamping with my mate but had to bin it die to the rain. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Hey Alan! That look like an absolutely epic day! How do you find all these amazing hikes?
Plenty more to come yet I can tell you, out again tomorrow for two days hiking and a wild camp. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Hi Alan £2 is great to park for all day and with the proceeds going to the centre. I agree with you about the chocolate for energy 🙌but don't let it melt in hot weather ! That's a gorgeous place and the views from Souther fell I agree are stunning. Shame you had bad weather when you hiked Snowdon , what a shame that you missed the amazing views. Well done on pronouncing Llanberis 😃🏴 but if you are doing it again it has got MAD busy in recent times, and can be dangerous with the amount of people up there that are not used to mountain walking and just wanting the photos for social media. I would say to get parked up really early 👍 Totally agree with you about hiking alone, Alf and I just like doing it together and not even with our kids and that way we can be free to do whatever. Sharp Edge sounds scary if it made you nervous , you are THE metalman 😃and I was imagining you getting over it 🤭 This was really beautiful with plenty of ups and downs you said, and I loved the views and the sounds of nature including the sheep and birds, and that house at the end was lovely. Another enjoyable hike :) ~ Anna 👍
Haha, yes, the Welsh lessons are paying off! Funny enough it was 7 years ago now and we set off at 07.00 and it was still packed on the summit when we got there. If I get there again I will be parking in the dark and walking at first light, I do not want to miss a great Snowdon summit again. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
@@AlanMETALMAN Haha and yes that's a good plan 🙂🏴🏴