This ridge is slowly VANISHING / S4-Ep07 Hiking the Wainwrights
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- Опубліковано 17 лют 2024
- Hiking the Wainwrights - S4-Ep07: Whin Rigg & Illgill Head
Easily in my top 5 walks in the Lake District and I knew that at some point I'd have to retrace my steps from a previous video and boy was I excited to be back! There are so many elements to this walk that make it such a memorable day. And I saw 1 other person all day. ONE! As always, thanks so much for watching 😊
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/// ROUTE DETAILS ///
Start: Miterdale (Grid Ref: NY 14660 01168)
Distance: 17 km / 10.6 miles
Total ascent: 755 m / 2477 ft
Exertion: 4/5
Technical difficulty: 2/5
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You know it’s been a great Sunday when you finish the day with a Black Crag video and a beer!
It’s the perfect finish to the week 👍👍
Now we have to wait another week for the next one though!! 😢
Oh how right you are I absolutely love this guy and his content and his chat ( chatting makes one feel your actually there with Glen) amazing views.
@@lyndamarland9405 good thing is good bloke outdoors posts on Mondays
Wow. Maybe you need to try a better Sunday 😅
Watching from my couch in Oklahoma USA. Love your videos, love hearing your point of view. Thank you so much for taking me along!!! Gorgeous panoramas. Such a beautiful country.
100% respect to our men and women who serve and protects us ❤️❤️
"All of Scotland is Britain's best view" Well said Glen.
Hope you keep fit and get climbing again in God's Country.
Stunning photography, passionate narrative, jets and Herwick sheep. A perfect Lakeland day. Thank you so much for getting out there.
Absolutely again spectacular video. Makes my day
Amazing walk this one. Never get anybody up here. That forest is amazing
Beautiful man ❤from Michigan 🇺🇸
that weather clearing time lapse reveal was amazing, great idea to present it
Herdwicks go with the lake district like strawberries and cream ,they are the mountain sheep unique to the lakes without them would be like a fishpond without fish,again thanks for showing off the stunning lakes.
If you haven't already read it, I'd thoroughly recommend The Shepherd's Life: A Tale of the Lake District by James Rebanks, a sheep farmer from Matterdale, Cumbria. A brilliant and fascinating read. Much respect to the farmers.
Oh, Glenn! I hit the 'like' button before I even watch the video, bcuz I know it's going to be stellar. That 10 minute wait, I was chillin' from head to toe. Nothing like a blast of Mother Nature to re-JOY-venate the Soul. Too magnificent! Thank You for sharing. 😊💙 I loved the stone circles, and the abandoned crofts! It's funny, I always get the urge to want to put those crofts back to rights, and live there too.
So did I!!!
@@scottnicholls8304 🥰
Lol 😂 so do we know it will be brilliant 🤩
Wow, going to have to put this on my lengthening list of must walks. Those views are stunning. Thx for this one Glenn totally forgiven for doing it again 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
Yep. Just WOW! Today won't be the last time I watch this video.
Think those buildings approx 48 mins are old peat diggers storage sheds. That area around White Moss was dug extensively for peat, which has to be kept frost free.
Stunning! Inspirational! Thank you!!
Wow, the footage from 34:32 could well be the best of the series so far for me! The mountains look absolutely incredible. I love when you use the larger camera, the lens is unreal! A gem of a UA-cam channel.
Glenn did you know that in the early 80s a French woman went missing in the Lakes, never found, till many years later her rucsac was found at the bottom of one of those gullies?
A grim and very sad tale. 😢
Watched this as needed cheering up, did the trick, and then some 🎉
Another grand day out. Xx
Marvellous
Around 27:15, you talked of the volcanic rock (andesite) being lost when the underlying limestone gets eroded. This is very similar to Skye (esp the Quiraing) where limestone is overlain by basalt. So maybe the difference between andesite and basalt is the only reason why you don't have stuff like Skye's 'Old Man of Storr' and 'The Prison' near Wastwater
What a route. One of my favs in the lakes. Thanks for the tag along. I have a large photo now enlarged of the best British views that view from the promontory just past Whinn Rigg. Whilst I like Scotland, the Lakes views are better (can’t believe you said Scotland!) 😢. Around 15 years ago Mitterdale forest was diseased with something and that’s why there was all that deforestation. It was worse back then ! Pleasing to see some new tree growth. Never been to Brats or those out buildings (for hay storage). Farmers do have a tough time and the LDNP and National Trust have too much power. The world heritage status is a blessing for those two orgs. but less so for farmers. My view/opinion. There was talk of all the UK national parks being consolidated for government cost savings which would cause prioritisation funding programme chaos. Long live the Herdys. Petition signed.
Another brilliant walk Glenn……genuinely look forward to them on a Sunday evening 👊🏻
Looked stunning out there 👍🏻
Yet another fantastic hike Glen. I want to go on all the walks you do as they all look so amazing. Love that there’s not many people up there, I’m always looking for ‘unpeopley’ hikes. The smell may have been Meadowsweet. It likes wet, boggy waters 😊
Simply brilliant Glen. I can't wait to get back up there.Keep 'èm coming first class vids M8.ATB Michael. 😊👍
wow mate amazing views. 100% going myself now
Having been visiting The Lakes for over 40 years, thanks for taking us somewhere I've never been before. Splendid! #savetheherdies 🐑🐏🐑🐏
Possibly THE best hike yet - gorgeous from start to finish! ❤️
I always say that I’d love to turn back the dial and peek into the past.
Love the video . For the second week running, you've shown a route I have planned for the end of March 😲, different start point but basically the same. I'm really looking forward to it now and I hope I get some decent weather for my trip. Boat How is a nice spot to sit and watch the light over Burnmoor Tarn with Kirk Fell in the distance. The Lodge is a nice picnic spot out of the wind as long as the cattle don't get there first 😅. Blea Tarn does get busy in good weather with people swimming in the tarn but just above it on a sunny day is a perfect spot to watch the world go by. 😅 You could say I've been to that area a few times and there is always something different to discover 🤣
Just superb, many treks from Wasdale via Mitredale back to Outward Bound Eskdale brought back many happy memories.
Brilliant as always! A pint with Marshy at the Bower House to finish makes it even better!
Space cadet 🤣🤣made me proper giggle at that. What a fabulous video and those views and clouds - amazing. Mind I was leaning back as you were getting closer and closer to those edges!!
Brilliant as usual 👍
Great shot of the Jet, another awesome adventure :)
Wow.... another outstanding walk. Just awesome 👌
Thanks for a great video used this to prepare for my 1st walk this year which i did tuesday 5 march didnt disappoint totally agree with other commets the balance between talking / walking great for us thanks again brett
Hey, love your videos. First one I seen was in my native Scotland. Glad you loved it here, it's beautiful eh, but I love England, too, I've done a few in the lakes, and your videos inspire me to do more. Thank you.
Oh WOW! What a treat. Those views from 34.46 to 35.53 were utterly mind blowing. Really, really beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing this wonderful video with us all. Loved it.
Wow wow wow amazing views thank you Glenn 😊 really appreciate the video's
Other worldly up there. Best wishes.
That was great👍
Great footage again, loved it.
Amazing views,loved watching it 😍
Wow, brings back memories, I had a squeaky boot and saw F15's when I did these ones too! They must go through there then upto Ullswater as I text my sister who was on Helvelyn and she saw them 5 minutes later! :D
What a great trip with superb commentary. I think you needn’t worry too much about the “waves” as I suspect they are soil creep rather than rock fissures. Having said that you’re right about the crumbly bits on the edge looking precarious.
Brilliant video mate true class. You don’t go on and on it’s great and honest. Spot on!
Fantastic video of a lovely walk. Cheers, Glenn xx
learnt a new word today Cragfast
Great video. I did Whin Rigg, Illgill Head and Miterdale Forest a couple of years ago from the Irton Pike carpark.
So nice to see walks in this area. I live very nearby and have wanted to do some more walks around (it's getting the time) - great to get some route options. Thanks!
The planes come through this side of the lakes fairly regularly. Apparently, for training as very similar land structure to what they might encounter.
Brilliant walk - I did this last spring from Wasdale, and yes, my stomach did turns on some of those edges too! The fractures are ominous to be sure.
Love the timelapse from Illgill Head, then reveal! Thank you - Subscribed :)
Perfect conditions for some stunning photographs on the peaks! Be nice if you could give us some examples of camera shots at that point after editing the video. It would also promote your print gallery. Thanks mate. 😊
Awesome video once again.
Wow , now that was a treat - especially seeing the cloud clear from those summits.. a massive thank you 😊
You actually gave me vertigo!! Great vid aside from that 😂 thanks Glenn
I think Glenn that you may have changed my planned route for these two. Looks like an excellent day out on the fells. Looking forward to getting round to them.
Wow thanks for that, done those fells but never walked from that side. Ill add it to the todo list 🙂
Another great hours entertainment on a Sunday evening. I've never been in that area, it looks like an amazing walk so definitely one to add to my list. You could see the soil creep on Illgill head though, i better do it whilst its still there! 😂
🤯🤯🤯 bloody heckter!!..when the weather front passes 😱🤯
Amazing!! Thanks for sharing, take care👍
Do you often see Deer, Bear, Kangaroo, & Parrots in this Jungle? 8:27
What a cracking walk. I reckon that's one I'd be able to do, though I don't know if I'd get that close to those edges...you never know I'm getting better with experience
Thanks for another fantastic trail! I love listening to your rambles and learning about the countryside. I love that you finish every adventure with a pint 🍻 well deserved!!
Love it! 🤘🏼
Lovely walk again, makes our Sunday evening
Great video as usual
That was a really super video the light and atmosphere was awesome. I bet you got a load of photos your video showed this. Love to see them but I guess that will cost me😉
Wow, this was brilliant but I missed Finn.
Wow! Amazing views 👌👍
yes time machine would be wonderful. i think about that all the time.
Another great walk, another great video, love the enthusiastic chat, brilliant 😊
Thank you for a great tour. It feels like I’m there as well-and it is a wise person who stays away from the edges…
I always hit the like button as soon as the video starts playing cause I already know I'm gonna love it! And those views are nothing short of spectacular!
So very beautiful - thank you
Thank you Glen for making my Monday I normally watch you and your content the minute the vlog is released but couldn’t this week but so worth the wait fabulous as always what pure beauty in that landscape and like you I would love to live back out in the wilds nothing better than nature! …..love your chat makes us feel we are walking with you! Keep going Glen we love it all 💙
Thanks, I really enjoyed the walk and scenery.😊
Man, that video just kept on giving! Loved that timelapse on top and all the stuff after. That Mordor scene was icing on a cake for me.
Great video. Whin Rigg and Illgill Head were the first two hills my wife and I walked, not knowing anything about doing the Wainwrights.
At 7.30 it just goes to show the views you can get without the need to climb the massives. Especially with my dodgy knees now.
Such dramatic landscapes. Lovely! Thanks for uploading :)
Thanks Glenn brought back great memories of the the exact same hike 14 year's ago. Yes that's a trudge around the tarn. We had the Bowerhouse Inn to look forward too, open fire, real ale and great food.
Magnificent scenery, interesting and very enjoyable, well done Glenn.👍
Great video! Good to see you're back out in the fells. Did an overnight camp between whinn rigg and illgill once, never saw another person, lovely stuff.
Never stop going “ on and on “ as you put it.
Its not whacky backy mate its Natures high.
Ive been left speechless so many times and the summit of Whinn rigg is another of those ‘ Stand and stare moments ‘. When you saw that first person you should have said “ this is my patch “ 😂
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Same here whenever I'm there. Irton area never fails to remind me of somewhere in America. It's a nice non busy place luckily local for me.
Thanks Glenn for another great walk. Followed on the map as usual and we're building quite a library of walks for the next time we get up to the lovely Lake District. Always enjoy the videos on a Sunday evening.
I would love to walk that route. The rocks and views are spectacular. N I adore your waffling hehe. You narrate your adventures splendidly. 💚
Absolutely brilliant video again, lovely Sunday night viewing, time of relaxation, enjoy the way you explain everything too!!! and a good conversation with the herdies 😂👌....
Hiya Craig
Thank you for another wonderful and stunning walk and views witch I enjoyed very much for my nice warm sofa with cuppa tea looking forward to the next walk with you trace 🙂
Hell fire it stinks 😁 funny.Good video as always thank-you xx
lol my workplace is under the flight path on the approach to manchester airport in a town nearby and those typhoons were LOUD lmao a plance from Oslo lost communication and was guided in by those jets!
My toes are curling as you stand on that edge!
Hello just want to keep up the great videos my wife, son and myself are coming to the Lake district in May and we love watching your videos to see where we are going to hike. (We love you lol) fingers crossed we may see you
Nice walk that Glenn, I do love jets flying over.
Excellent trek & such impressive territory 👍👍👍
Found you again! It's like where's Wally haha
Love watching your walks.. gonna try your walk you did to Fleetwith Pike in August when me & my wife are staying in Windermere...keep up the good work😁👍
Great interesting video the panoramic views after the deluge magnificent lucky you
i reckon even in Britain (particularly England of course) we confuse Britain and England, or worse still inflate the English perspective, otherwise how anyone could say an English mountain view is Britain's best is really hard to fathom. That said the Wastwater view from the approach road does have a spectacular frame and all eyes are drawn up the lake to the (from this perspective) quite pyramidal Great Gable
This was the first walk I ever did in the Lakes! 🥰 ahh it must be 20 years or more now, what a lovely memory to see it again. I think we missed the stone circles though as we swung around the right side of Burnmoor tarn and back along Tongue moor. My friend who guided us suggested this was the “warm up walk” for Scafell pike! 😆 Thanks for another fantastic video in my most favourite area and a walk back to some great memories, I’ll have to do it again now to take in the stone circles. Happy Sunday 👍
National Parks have long been eroding the very things that they
were created to protect. They are by no means alone,
I include The a National Trust and many museums in that criticism.
Hi Glenn, brilliant mate. I’m in agreement with you. Miterdale is a wonderful place and as you say so quiet. I did I’ll Gill Head and Whin Rigg last year but the other way round. I headed up from the car park up Miterdale to Burnmoor Lodge, round the tarn and up to the fells and then back through Miterdale Forest. Like you, saw no one all day. Thanks for sharing your adventure, makes me want to go back there. All the best, Dave 😀⛰🥾🏴
Wow man! Some of the best forest paths ive ever seen. Magical light variations. Never been this way, must do before the bucket.
I could picture 3 hobbits sat on that bench 😂