Beautiful day out with your wife. Those rail trails are beautiful. I see why it is on your favorites list. Neat to see and learn about the history of the area. That market looked pretty nice too. That trail is popular! We have to watch out for the bikes as well. Usually they signal "on your left" but not always. Looked like a great day together. Love the smiles! Great memories. Have a great day.
Glad you enjoyed it and yes, it is supposed to be keep left for us too nut some of the bikes were just weaving in and out of people, a real accident waiting to happen with these quiet electric bikes. Still we had a fantastic day and even made it back for the market too. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Glad you enjoyed it and a real favourite walk of Mrs Metalman, especially when the market is on in Keswick, which makes it a full and fun day for her. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Another revisit to try again with our comment! Easy to see why this is one of yours and Mrs metalmans favourite walks. Really beautiful scenery and flat easy walking. Perfect for a relaxed day, enjoying each other's company, and having a chat along the way. Sometimes, they are the best kind of days 🥰. All finished off with a bus ride and mooch around the market at Keswick, perfect 👌 Thanks for sharing Shell and Pete 😊👍
Glad you enjoyed it and Mrs Metalman loved the walk but also the fact we got back in time for the market in Keswick as well. It turned out to be real nice weather too, last time we did this walk we got drenched right at the end of the walk. Real good of you to watch, cheers Alan
What a great walk. Nice and smooth and flat. Great scenery and history as well. Good to see the Mrs out with you on a walk. Hope you two have a great week and stay safe my friend. 👍👍
Appreciate you stopping by and one of Mrs Metalmans favourite walks from Keswick, made even better when the market is on too, another real favourite of hers. Have a great week, cheers Alan
Really enjoyed that Alan, thank you. I do this walk three or four times a year. Usually the opposite way round, so bus to Threlkeld, and walk back to Keswick. The first time I ever did it was back in 2005. In those days we were walking on the track bed. No cyclists, in fact, barely anyone. When we got to the A66 at Threlkeld we crossed the road and carried on along the old track bed to the remains of Threlkeld Station. The old bridge across the road had a barrier stopping us from crossing, and not long after that it was pulled down. Our return was across the fields and then up a narrow road, passing by Castlerigg Stone Circle. We also took a drive along the A66 just after Storm Desmond, and parked up close by to see the kind of damage that had been done. The bridge closest to Threlkeld village was laid on its side in the river. The water had lifted it off the pillars that it stood on. Even now, almost 9 years after the storm, you can see the height that the water got to at certain points on the route. Take care and looking forward to more. Atb Eric.
Must try it bus first next time we do it and although I love this walk, I remember reading years ago there was talking about them reopening the line and running steam trains from Keswick, which is something else I would love but guess that has been written off now. That Storm Desmond had a lot to answer for and I know we tend to get the tail end of these storms (which is bad enough) but man, when these storms first hit land in the US is must be terrifying, as well as devastating. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
@@AlanMETALMAN Actually, the reinstatement if the line hasn't been written off, in fact, it is probably more likely now than at any time in past 25 years. There has been a small but active group campaigning for its return since at least the start of the century. The problem that they have come up against, apart from the finance required, has always been the Labour run County Council. They have been lukewarm on the idea, preferring to concentrate on retaining the West Cumbrian Coastal line from Barrow to Carlisle. However, Cumbria County Council no longer exists. Two councils replaced it, Westmorland and Furness, and Cumberland Council, and both, along with 4 local MP's, broadly support the idea. For most of the route the track bed is still intact. Some fairly serious engineering work will need to be undertaken as the A66 road is in the way. But if the political will is there, and the financial case is sound, then it could well happen within the next 30 years. It won't, however, be steam. One of the key principles of the line will be environmental friendliness, whatever that entails. The fact is that the current transport infrastructure in the Lakes is in need of an upgrade, and this, along with a proposed new airport at Carlisle (actually an old airport but with new purpose), would fit the bill without disturbing the region's unique peace and beauty. As for the footpath, well the idea seems to be that it will run alongside the railway, although I think the tunnel will have to be bypassed! Undaunted, the LDNPA, who also support the new line, is seeking to extend the footpath all the way to Threlkeld station. The nearby quarry museum are very happy about this prospect, and are building a new cafe, gift shop and museum building at their site, which is only about a quarter of a mile from the station. Could be exciting times ahead!
Nothing wrong with a nice for walk. That tunnel is nice. Still quite noisy with the big road. Bikes can be pain... I have a bell on my electrical bike. A bench long the way...👍 Have a great Sunday! Kaat
Hi Alan, Hi Mrs Metalman, what a beautiful walk and what a great place to finish. Threlkeld is a lovely little village with a great backdrop. Hope you had a great break, all the best guys. 😀🥾⛰
Glad you enjoyed it Dave and yes, a real nice break away with the weather getting better day by day, which in the lakes at this time of the year was a bonus. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Hi Alan, so nice that you both got to walk here together, I would really like this one too, easy and relaxing and not too far and a chance to visit Keswick. Beautiful sound of water, trees and singing birds as well 🙂🐦 Loved the views of the fells and the colours of the trees were gorgeous. We do like old railway line walks and its so good that they had the information boards there too. Agree with you about cyclists, even though Alf and I love to cycle we do slow down or walk with them on paths where there are people. That all looked a great day out :) ~ Anna 👍
Most the cyclists were great but (as always) it was just a small group who flew past, without warning and (imo) an accident waiting to happen. The walk itself was great, nice and relaxing with some great views and lots of information along the way too. A market and a bit of shopping for Mrs Metalman too, rounded off a perfect day. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Yes, thanks, we have a great 4 night stay and got lucky with the weather too, which for the Lakes is always a bonus lol. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Hello Alan, this walk a nice walk from Keswick, the parking at the hotel seemed the most reasonable to be near the start of the walk. Loved how the tunnel was so brightly lit, beautiful scenery on coming out at the end. Its a very nice flat walk which is a bonus. The icecream looked yum, nice treat on your walk. Love a walk around a market, lots of stalls. Lovely to hear the water and the foliage is so lush and green. A good journey back on the bus, hope you enjoyed your shopping and meal and drink, take care x Julie and Tony x
The only issue with the hotel parking is, when you get dropped off in Keswick, it you are tired, it is quite a walk back to the car, so we spit the distance parking where we did. Such a nice walk and really flat too, so prefect for a family or anyone in a wheelchair. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Yes it was, really nice and the last of the good days we had when we were there but not complaining, last time we did this walk we got drenched lol. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Nice to see you had company by Mrs Metalman this walk. Lovely nature for sure! Think we have law here in Sweden, that cycles need a bell. Have a wonderful week Alan and cheers 🦇🖤🖤🖤🖤🦇
That is a good law, not many of the new bikes have bells now and with them being so quiet, it makes it hard to hear them coming. One of Mrs Metalmans favourite walks and when the market is also on in Keswick it was the perfect day for her lol. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Sure is and nice that there is a real scenic walk that anyone and everyone can do and enjoy, we had a great day. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Good evening Alan Lovely to see Mrs Metalman out with you 😊 It looks lovely especially with the sun shining We really need to visit the Lake District Always nice to sit on a bench in the sun Nice ice cream 🍦 Have a great week
It was one of Mrs Metalman favourite walks, nice and flat, an ice cream on the way there, bus on the way back, Keswick market on and fish n chips to finish off with, she really enjoyed the day. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
This is a super walk & a nice contrast to your hiking on the high fells. You don't have to be up there every time and any walk with an ice cream van along the way has to be a good choice. Quality stuff there too 😊 Its great that they make these trails wheelchair friendly ... pushing on gravel is a complete no no so this looks a good surface and for pushchairs too. It's super scenic. I love all the different bridges with the information boards adding something extra to the route.Ive just spent the afternoon gardening ... pleased I don't have to dig that tunnel out haha. This must be one of the easiest/beautiful parkrun courses there is So many options of the return route walking or taking the bus before or after refreshments. I agree with Mrs Metalman though, wouldn't want to miss the fabulous Keswick market. 😁
Haha, no, she was super happy we made it back for the market but she did enjoy the walk too, which is so nice, especially with an ice cram stop half way around lol. Real nice of you to stop by, cheers Alan
Hi Alan we love Keswick and didn’t know of the walk that you and Mrs Metalman did which was very pleasant and just the thing for us pensioners We will have a look next time we are down and thanks for sharing very informative video , Catch you later Kev
Glad you enjoyed it and it is such a great walk, nice and easy and nice and flat too, all the way to Threlkeld, prefect walk for Mrs Metalman. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
That was a nice, easy, flat walk. I thought the first tunnel looked really cool! All the greenery and water along the hike was beautiful! I would love to be able to stop for ice cream on a hike like you did, lol. Great hike, and I am glad Miss Metalman was able to join you on this one.
Glad you enjoyed it and yep she sure did enjoy that walk, one of her favourites, nice and flat, just how she likes them now. Really good of you to watch Eric, appreciate it buddy, cheers Alan
Hi Mr & Mrs Metalman! It was nice you showed us a walk that was accessible to all. And what a beautiful walk it was! The photo of the lads going off to war was very poignant. I hate it when cyclists go far too fast on pedestrian walkways...bah! The ice cream detour 👍😀 Lovely to see and hear the rushing water. Thank you for a lovely video ~ best wishes from us both ❤
Yes, that was such a sad photo, especially when you saw how young some of them all looked too. A real favourite walk of Mrs Metalman, made even better that we made it back into Keswick for the Thursday market, another favourite of hers too lol. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
0:10 Look's a little chilly ........ 1:00 Beautiful green ...... 2:05 Wait for us ..... 6:50 That look's cool ..... 7:20 Beautiful ..... 9:00 Amazing to behold ...... 9:40 HEY !!!!! ....... 10:11 Here you are ...... 10:11 That take's the edge off the trek ...... 14:30 Look's like we be taking a bus ....... or an E bike ....... 16:20 No way of going over the edge ....... 16:55 Bikes aren't your problem anymore ..... 20:20 Now it's pub time.
We had fish chips instead of the pub but they do serve acholic drinks there, so it was the best of both worlds for me lol. One of Mrs Metalmans favourite walks, especially when the market is on in Keswick, a prefect walk and day for her. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Aw that's a shame, we got back to the market at about 14.15 and were in Keswick till about 17.00 as we went to the Kingfisher of our tea. Yes, it is such a good walk and perfect for Mrs Metalman too :o). Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
@@AlanMETALMANI left Keswick at 2.30. Then went to Cockermouth to fly. A fighter Jet flew over Keswick terrified the life out of Millie. Had to leave early.
We love doing this walk. We tried last time to find the cafe at the end but couldn’t find it. We park just round from the old station for free 😊. Great video 👍
Aw that's a shame about the café and where we stood at the bus stop you could see the café about 100 yards further up the road. It was a real nice day to do this walk, last time we did it we got drenched lol. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Ultimately there is nothing wrong with an easy walk!! Gotta have many of them in my repertoire as the years progress. lol Now you're talking my kind of a detour...ice cream!! lol I wonder if there has been any other opportunities for skating since 1963 as that would be quite amazing!! I can see this one becoming one of my favourites to return to rather often. Wonderful!!
Such a good days walking, nice and easy and that ice cream was real creamy too - yum! We have had a couple of mild winters lately so we are due a real cold one but no way will I be venturing out on the ice, no matter how thick it is lol. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Yes, really nice steady and flat walk, perfect for Mrs Metalman too, so a real favourite of hers. Great weather too this time, as the last time we did it, we got drenched lol. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
I hope you get the same weather as we did, perfect walking weather and nice bit of colour in the trees at this time of the year too. Thanks very much for watching and taking the time to leave a comment, cheers Alan
Hi Alan, when the alert came up at 2pm I asked Andrea what walk is the Ultimate easy walk from Keswick - she said Catbells, and I went for Latrigg - both wrong. That is a great easy day walk with the bus back, just perfect said Andrea!! I'm sure when you saw Blencathra the hiking juices were starting to flow. I think this is a walk we will do next May too, nice recovery walk. I'm not as easy on the bikers as you seem to be, they really do need to respect the walkers and go at the right speeds. I would look forward to seeing the Metalman on a bike though, that would go viral!! Great video, Alan, nice, to see Linda out with you too, and great ice cream. Regards, Ashley
To be honest, I did cut bits out of the video, as it was ridiculous some of the speeds some of them were going and they seemed to enjoy weaving in and out of people, an accident waiting to happen imo. The vast majority were great and shared the path and went at a sensible place but that apart this is such a good walk, perfect for a recovery walk, especially with the option of the bus back too, if needed. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
It really needs to be sorted out as it is an accident waiting to happen, especially if families have small kids running around. Still, we enjoyed a real good day and in nice weather too. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
There are usually three or four horse related accidents, on the Virginia Creeper Trail. Many people ride their horses on the trail. Sometimes the horses get spooked by the cyclists. Unfortunately, the recent hurricane(Helene) devastated the towns all around SW Virginia. 🤙
That’s some amazing Lake District weather. Plenty of free parking by the Spar garage, Keswick and all the adjacent roads there. Path leads up to the cinder track at the back of the garage. Nice to do the walk from the start though! Nobody ever listens to those Share With Care signs, im usually in a foul mood at the end of any cinder track route where people don’t even attempt to get out of the way! This is certainly a walk that should suit most! Latrigg looking nice from the track. Cyclists, gggrrrr! They are a lawbreaking lot for sure, don’t get me started! Those wooden chairs don’t look too comfy! Nice red squirrel spot. Mrs Metalman has found a great bench! Whether I’m walking or in the car I hate cyclists, happy to admit it! 😂 that looks a worthy detour. Those slate slabs look good at the Market. Another great bench. Last train in 1972, there was talk a while back about them reopening that line, I doubt it will happen though. Spurred on by the coffee shop! Great shots of Blencathra. Would be lovely to live there! Got the bus to yourselves! 👍
To be honest I did cut out a few bits with cyclists on but I think you get my general drift. There are some great houses in Threlkeld but I dare not even begin to wonder what they cost but with the views they get there, if I had the money I would not care. A really nice walk, nice and easy, nice and flat and a favourite walk for Mrs Metalman, especially on a Thursday when the market is on at Keswick, rounded off the day nicely. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
@@AlanMETALMANgosh I bet they we’re stupid cheap thirty years ago, they would be mega money now im guessing, especially with so many people having second homes or buying to rent as Airbnb. Would be a great base to be for exploring the Lakes! Whether on foot or driving cyclists make my blood boil! Tandem riders or free wheeling in the middle of traffic or taking up entire cinder tracks so you have to step onto the mud so they can pass. Oh no I’ve started now! 😂😂
Lovely weather indeed 😊 Still need to do this walk. The photo eas sad, bless them, puts it into perspective! Those cyclists need to have a bit more respect! The old tunnel is lovely, great that they reopened it and those views at the end of it. That ice cream looked lush !! Bus ride looked nice back😊 😊😊😊
We met a few people walking back that were doing the out and back but Mrs Metalman is happy with the 3 miles into Threlkeld, especially when the market is on at Keswick. Most of the cyclists were fine but a handful must have thought they were on the Tour de France...I will say no more :o). Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
I hope so, as it is surprising as so many visitors to Keswick still do not know about this walk and it is great, flat and easy but real scenic too. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Thats a pain about the machine being coins only but the other parking seems better. Looks like a lovely walk for you both Alan, the scenery is gorgeous :) hope you enjoy your few days away x That flat walk sounds right up my street especially with my back issues. I'll have to give it a try sometime :) It looks so lovely and calming x
It would be a perfect walk for you, nice and flat and 3 miles of tarmac right into Threlkeld and the bus back, which runs ever 30 minutes. It you did it on a Thursday or a Saturday the Keswick market would be on too. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
one of them walks where i say 'aye ill do it one day' but that day has yet to come.. i like keswick on market day, always fancied buying some of them framed photos until i see the price of em.. good stuff lad, tek care :)
Its a canny easy and flat walk and perfect for Mrs Metalman who loves it, especially when we get the back back to the market in Keswick. One of the last of the sunny days too, been miserable ever since lol. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Beautiful work Alan, you took some brilliant shots here! It's a shame that the GoPro doesn't have a zoom and I sometimes miss it and that's why I use it less and less actually.
Many thanks for watching, always very good of you and I must admit I was expecting a zoom on the new GoPro this year but looks like I will have to stick with the Hero 10 for at least another year, cheers Alan
No comment 😂😂😂😂😂 class alan nice walk i did this same thing the other day with our lass nice chilled walk other than the motorway section and always time for a ice cream eh another nice day also to mooch around
Nice one, we did it last Thursday and 2 people who watched this both said that they were there at the market at the same time as us. Must have seen me coming, as I never saw either of them lol. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Great upload , it's important to have easy walk options quite a few of my friends have mobility issues as we are all getting older now , so I try and find some easy flat walks for them , I know what you mean. About bikes , I always slow right down when nearing walkers and say hello , as I know what it's like when walking having fast bikes skim past you , best wishes pal
Mrs Metalman used to do a lot of climbs with me years ago and came with me when I climbed Ben Nevis for the second time in 1988 but her asthma means she is not able to do those things now, so this was perfect for her and one she really enjoyed. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Hiya mate, just playing catch up on a few vids, It’s a great walk this, we did with the family a few years back, We parked just out side the train station at the leisure centre You’re right about the bikes, they’re a nightmare zooming along We Stopped for an ice cream at also lol .. decently needs to be done, always a double scoop, We must of just missed each other as I was at the market in Keswick on Thursday .. must of been about 3pm Another great vid mate Atb Alan
Haha, that's unbelievable, we were back at the market at about 14.15 and stopped in Keswick till 17.00 before heading back to our lodge at Keswick Reach, after calling in The Kingfisher for fish n chips. Shame mind, it would have been good to catch up with you. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
@@AlanMETALMAN I was trying to find my self a new down jacket before my camp that night Definitely need a catch up mate, can always get a winters hike in if you want
Mr. and Mrs. Metalman What's the gorgeous hiking trail! I enjoy spotted fall foliage, creek, moss, tree's roots hanging over the rock, and the pretty weather. The color in the film is all vivid and radiant. Which model of Gopro do you own? 13 or 12? I am glad Mrs. Metalman not only enjoy the hike but also a little shop to stroll. As always, great film! I am having a little hard time myself going through from the flooding by Helen to Hurricane Milton. Back home the city is paralyzed by the flooding. The city cannot provide the water for next several weeks till the water system is restored. So we again evacuated to a house in FL where the hurricane season started. I am sorry but i do my best to catch up your vids.
We were watching all the flood damage on the news the other day and it looks absolutely awful, so sending our very best wishes over to you all over there. I still use the GoPro 10 but only film at 2.7K as opposed to 4K as I think it gives a smother and less harsh feel to the colour balance. Thank you for watching and take care over there, cheers Alan
This looks so lovely. We might be going to the lakes in the next couple of weeks. Hubby is recovering from face surgery so this really would be perfect: easy, relaxing, breathtaking. Cyclists! I blame Bradley Wiggins!! So many of them seem to think they’re Bradley Wiggins these days - the arrogance of them. You might have nothing against them per se, but I certainly do. I’m hard of hearing and I’ve nearly been knocked into oblivion many a time! The considerate cyclist of old I fear has become an endangered species…
Agree 100% with you and a shared path was always going to cause problems with the inconsiderate cyclists, especially as most do not have bells and the bikes are so quiet too. The walk itself is great, perfectly flat and tarmacked all the way to Threlkeld and the bus back runs every 30 minutes, so perfect for Mrs Metalman, especially as she wanted to catch the Thursday market too. If you go and do this walk, I hope you have the same weather as us, perfect walking weather. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Hi Alan I thoroughly enjoy all your walking vids especially the Lake District ones. I notice that you do some food/restaurant reviews, can I suggest that for people like me with a very sweet tooth perhaps you could add another channel to your offering and maybe call it “ONLY FLANS” ??😊😊
Haha, that's brilliant :o). Funny enough, when I did think of starting a second channel when I started doing the additional mid week videos but the thought of starting over again from scratch was too much, especially of people did not enjoy them. Hopefully people will enjoy them as much as the hiking videos. Thanks very much for watching and leaving a comment too, cheers Alan
Haha, yes indeed but they did not stop us having a great walk and a great day, especially with the weather we had. last time we did this walk we got absolutely drenched lol. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
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Beautiful day out with your wife. Those rail trails are beautiful. I see why it is on your favorites list. Neat to see and learn about the history of the area. That market looked pretty nice too. That trail is popular! We have to watch out for the bikes as well. Usually they signal "on your left" but not always. Looked like a great day together. Love the smiles! Great memories. Have a great day.
Glad you enjoyed it and yes, it is supposed to be keep left for us too nut some of the bikes were just weaving in and out of people, a real accident waiting to happen with these quiet electric bikes. Still we had a fantastic day and even made it back for the market too. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
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We always enjoy the nature views on your hikes. Thanks for sharing with us, have a great week. 👍 💯 ❤
Thank you! You too! Appreciate you watching and I hope you keep safe over there with this awful storm coming in. Take care, cheer's Alan
Lovely walk through beautiful nature. The river and nature around it was the bedst part.😊
Glad you enjoyed it and a real favourite walk of Mrs Metalman, especially when the market is on in Keswick, which makes it a full and fun day for her. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Another revisit to try again with our comment! Easy to see why this is one of yours and Mrs metalmans favourite walks. Really beautiful scenery and flat easy walking. Perfect for a relaxed day, enjoying each other's company, and having a chat along the way. Sometimes, they are the best kind of days 🥰. All finished off with a bus ride and mooch around the market at Keswick, perfect 👌
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Glad you enjoyed it and Mrs Metalman loved the walk but also the fact we got back in time for the market in Keswick as well. It turned out to be real nice weather too, last time we did this walk we got drenched right at the end of the walk. Real good of you to watch, cheers Alan
What a great walk. Nice and smooth and flat. Great scenery and history as well. Good to see the Mrs out with you on a walk. Hope you two have a great week and stay safe my friend. 👍👍
Appreciate you stopping by and one of Mrs Metalmans favourite walks from Keswick, made even better when the market is on too, another real favourite of hers. Have a great week, cheers Alan
Really enjoyed that Alan, thank you. I do this walk three or four times a year. Usually the opposite way round, so bus to Threlkeld, and walk back to Keswick. The first time I ever did it was back in 2005. In those days we were walking on the track bed. No cyclists, in fact, barely anyone. When we got to the A66 at Threlkeld we crossed the road and carried on along the old track bed to the remains of Threlkeld Station. The old bridge across the road had a barrier stopping us from crossing, and not long after that it was pulled down. Our return was across the fields and then up a narrow road, passing by Castlerigg Stone Circle.
We also took a drive along the A66 just after Storm Desmond, and parked up close by to see the kind of damage that had been done. The bridge closest to Threlkeld village was laid on its side in the river. The water had lifted it off the pillars that it stood on. Even now, almost 9 years after the storm, you can see the height that the water got to at certain points on the route. Take care and looking forward to more. Atb Eric.
Must try it bus first next time we do it and although I love this walk, I remember reading years ago there was talking about them reopening the line and running steam trains from Keswick, which is something else I would love but guess that has been written off now. That Storm Desmond had a lot to answer for and I know we tend to get the tail end of these storms (which is bad enough) but man, when these storms first hit land in the US is must be terrifying, as well as devastating. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
@@AlanMETALMAN Actually, the reinstatement if the line hasn't been written off, in fact, it is probably more likely now than at any time in past 25 years. There has been a small but active group campaigning for its return since at least the start of the century. The problem that they have come up against, apart from the finance required, has always been the Labour run County Council. They have been lukewarm on the idea, preferring to concentrate on retaining the West Cumbrian Coastal line from Barrow to Carlisle. However, Cumbria County Council no longer exists. Two councils replaced it, Westmorland and Furness, and Cumberland Council, and both, along with 4 local MP's, broadly support the idea.
For most of the route the track bed is still intact. Some fairly serious engineering work will need to be undertaken as the A66 road is in the way. But if the political will is there, and the financial case is sound, then it could well happen within the next 30 years. It won't, however, be steam. One of the key principles of the line will be environmental friendliness, whatever that entails. The fact is that the current transport infrastructure in the Lakes is in need of an upgrade, and this, along with a proposed new airport at Carlisle (actually an old airport but with new purpose), would fit the bill without disturbing the region's unique peace and beauty.
As for the footpath, well the idea seems to be that it will run alongside the railway, although I think the tunnel will have to be bypassed! Undaunted, the LDNPA, who also support the new line, is seeking to extend the footpath all the way to Threlkeld station. The nearby quarry museum are very happy about this prospect, and are building a new cafe, gift shop and museum building at their site, which is only about a quarter of a mile from the station. Could be exciting times ahead!
Nothing wrong with a nice for walk. That tunnel is nice. Still quite noisy with the big road.
Bikes can be pain... I have a bell on my electrical bike.
A bench long the way...👍
Have a great Sunday! Kaat
Appreciate you stopping by and if I had my way it would be a law for all bikes to have a bell, just so you knew they were coming. Cheers Alan
Hi Alan, Hi Mrs Metalman, what a beautiful walk and what a great place to finish. Threlkeld is a lovely little village with a great backdrop.
Hope you had a great break, all the best guys. 😀🥾⛰
Glad you enjoyed it Dave and yes, a real nice break away with the weather getting better day by day, which in the lakes at this time of the year was a bonus. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Hi Alan, so nice that you both got to walk here together, I would really like this one too, easy and relaxing and not too far and a chance to visit Keswick. Beautiful sound of water, trees and singing birds as well 🙂🐦 Loved the views of the fells and the colours of the trees were gorgeous. We do like old railway line walks and its so good that they had the information boards there too. Agree with you about cyclists, even though Alf and I love to cycle we do slow down or walk with them on paths where there are people. That all looked a great day out :) ~ Anna 👍
Most the cyclists were great but (as always) it was just a small group who flew past, without warning and (imo) an accident waiting to happen. The walk itself was great, nice and relaxing with some great views and lots of information along the way too. A market and a bit of shopping for Mrs Metalman too, rounded off a perfect day. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Nice to see you back in The Lakes again, Alan. 👍
Yes, thanks, we have a great 4 night stay and got lucky with the weather too, which for the Lakes is always a bonus lol. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Hello Alan, this walk a nice walk from Keswick, the parking at the hotel seemed the most reasonable to be near the start of the walk. Loved how the tunnel was so brightly lit, beautiful scenery on coming out at the end. Its a very nice flat walk which is a bonus. The icecream looked yum, nice treat on your walk. Love a walk around a market, lots of stalls. Lovely to hear the water and the foliage is so lush and green. A good journey back on the bus, hope you enjoyed your shopping and meal and drink, take care x Julie and Tony x
The only issue with the hotel parking is, when you get dropped off in Keswick, it you are tired, it is quite a walk back to the car, so we spit the distance parking where we did. Such a nice walk and really flat too, so prefect for a family or anyone in a wheelchair. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
nice weather for a gentle stroll 👌 good to see mrs M out as well 👍
Yes it was, really nice and the last of the good days we had when we were there but not complaining, last time we did this walk we got drenched lol. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Nice to see you had company by Mrs Metalman this walk.
Lovely nature for sure!
Think we have law here in Sweden, that cycles need a bell.
Have a wonderful week Alan and cheers 🦇🖤🖤🖤🖤🦇
That is a good law, not many of the new bikes have bells now and with them being so quiet, it makes it hard to hear them coming. One of Mrs Metalmans favourite walks and when the market is also on in Keswick it was the perfect day for her lol. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Wonderful walks with interesting histories
A real chill out walk, nice and easy and brilliant when you get good weather too. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
It's a nice stroll, accessible for all. Cheers Al
Sure is and nice that there is a real scenic walk that anyone and everyone can do and enjoy, we had a great day. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Nice walk Alan, beautiful day. Wishing you a great Sunday evening and a joyful week 😊
Thanks, you too! Real steady days walking in nice weather, at this time of the year, I am happy with that. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Good evening Alan
Lovely to see Mrs Metalman out with you 😊
It looks lovely especially with the sun shining
We really need to visit the Lake District
Always nice to sit on a bench in the sun
Nice ice cream 🍦
Have a great week
It was one of Mrs Metalman favourite walks, nice and flat, an ice cream on the way there, bus on the way back, Keswick market on and fish n chips to finish off with, she really enjoyed the day. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
This is a super walk & a nice contrast to your hiking on the high fells. You don't have to be up there every time and any walk with an ice cream van along the way has to be a good choice. Quality stuff there too 😊 Its great that they make these trails wheelchair friendly ... pushing on gravel is a complete no no so this looks a good surface and for pushchairs too. It's super scenic. I love all the different bridges with the information boards adding something extra to the route.Ive just spent the afternoon gardening ... pleased I don't have to dig that tunnel out haha. This must be one of the easiest/beautiful parkrun courses there is So many options of the return route walking or taking the bus before or after refreshments. I agree with Mrs Metalman though, wouldn't want to miss the fabulous Keswick market. 😁
Haha, no, she was super happy we made it back for the market but she did enjoy the walk too, which is so nice, especially with an ice cram stop half way around lol. Real nice of you to stop by, cheers Alan
Thanks Alan for taking us along. Looked like an awesome spot to explore. Have a good week.
Thanks, you too! Real nice day out with Mrs Metalman and a walk we both enjoy doing. Really appreciate you stopping by, cheers Alan
Hi Alan we love Keswick and didn’t know of the walk that you and Mrs Metalman did which was very pleasant and just the thing for us pensioners We will have a look next time we are down and thanks for sharing very informative video , Catch you later Kev
Glad you enjoyed it and it is such a great walk, nice and easy and nice and flat too, all the way to Threlkeld, prefect walk for Mrs Metalman. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
That was a nice, easy, flat walk. I thought the first tunnel looked really cool! All the greenery and water along the hike was beautiful! I would love to be able to stop for ice cream on a hike like you did, lol. Great hike, and I am glad Miss Metalman was able to join you on this one.
Glad you enjoyed it and yep she sure did enjoy that walk, one of her favourites, nice and flat, just how she likes them now. Really good of you to watch Eric, appreciate it buddy, cheers Alan
Well done. Have a wonderful time. Best wishes to you. Greetings ~ Milan
Thank you very much, a nice, easy walk, something Mrs Metalman prefers. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Very nice sharing! Excellent i like it so much !Happiness and Joy to you. ~ Milan
Thank you very much, real good of you to watch and take the time to leave a comment, very much appreciated, cheers Alan
Hi Mr & Mrs Metalman! It was nice you showed us a walk that was accessible to all. And what a beautiful walk it was! The photo of the lads going off to war was very poignant. I hate it when cyclists go far too fast on pedestrian walkways...bah! The ice cream detour 👍😀 Lovely to see and hear the rushing water. Thank you for a lovely video ~ best wishes from us both ❤
Yes, that was such a sad photo, especially when you saw how young some of them all looked too. A real favourite walk of Mrs Metalman, made even better that we made it back into Keswick for the Thursday market, another favourite of hers too lol. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
0:10 Look's a little chilly ........ 1:00 Beautiful green ...... 2:05 Wait for us ..... 6:50 That look's cool ..... 7:20 Beautiful ..... 9:00 Amazing to behold ...... 9:40 HEY !!!!! ....... 10:11 Here you are ...... 10:11 That take's the edge off the trek ...... 14:30 Look's like we be taking a bus ....... or an E bike ....... 16:20 No way of going over the edge ....... 16:55 Bikes aren't your problem anymore ..... 20:20 Now it's pub time.
We had fish chips instead of the pub but they do serve acholic drinks there, so it was the best of both worlds for me lol. One of Mrs Metalmans favourite walks, especially when the market is on in Keswick, a prefect walk and day for her. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Nice sharing, greeting from france
Thanks for visiting, real good of you to watch and take the time to leave a comment, very much appreciated, cheers Alan
Lovely walk. Haven't done that one for years. Surprised, I never bumped into you at keswick. I was there on Thursday, too. And at the market. 😊❤
Aw that's a shame, we got back to the market at about 14.15 and were in Keswick till about 17.00 as we went to the Kingfisher of our tea. Yes, it is such a good walk and perfect for Mrs Metalman too :o). Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
@@AlanMETALMANI left Keswick at 2.30. Then went to Cockermouth to fly. A fighter Jet flew over Keswick terrified the life out of Millie. Had to leave early.
We love doing this walk. We tried last time to find the cafe at the end but couldn’t find it. We park just round from the old station for free 😊. Great video 👍
Aw that's a shame about the café and where we stood at the bus stop you could see the café about 100 yards further up the road. It was a real nice day to do this walk, last time we did it we got drenched lol. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Ultimately there is nothing wrong with an easy walk!! Gotta have many of them in my repertoire as the years progress. lol Now you're talking my kind of a detour...ice cream!! lol I wonder if there has been any other opportunities for skating since 1963 as that would be quite amazing!! I can see this one becoming one of my favourites to return to rather often. Wonderful!!
Such a good days walking, nice and easy and that ice cream was real creamy too - yum! We have had a couple of mild winters lately so we are due a real cold one but no way will I be venturing out on the ice, no matter how thick it is lol. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
I joined up to this coming down from latrigg a few years back into Keswick great route didn't realise it went into threkeld great video alan
Yes, really nice steady and flat walk, perfect for Mrs Metalman too, so a real favourite of hers. Great weather too this time, as the last time we did it, we got drenched lol. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Nice walk will try that one thank-you xx
I hope you get the same weather as we did, perfect walking weather and nice bit of colour in the trees at this time of the year too. Thanks very much for watching and taking the time to leave a comment, cheers Alan
Hi Alan, when the alert came up at 2pm I asked Andrea what walk is the Ultimate easy walk from Keswick - she said Catbells, and I went for Latrigg - both wrong. That is a great easy day walk with the bus back, just perfect said Andrea!! I'm sure when you saw Blencathra the hiking juices were starting to flow. I think this is a walk we will do next May too, nice recovery walk. I'm not as easy on the bikers as you seem to be, they really do need to respect the walkers and go at the right speeds. I would look forward to seeing the Metalman on a bike though, that would go viral!! Great video, Alan, nice, to see Linda out with you too, and great ice cream. Regards, Ashley
To be honest, I did cut bits out of the video, as it was ridiculous some of the speeds some of them were going and they seemed to enjoy weaving in and out of people, an accident waiting to happen imo. The vast majority were great and shared the path and went at a sensible place but that apart this is such a good walk, perfect for a recovery walk, especially with the option of the bus back too, if needed. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Beautiful place thanks for sharing and seeing around watching from Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Thank You so much 🙏♥👍🌲🛤
Thanks for visiting, real nice of you to watch and take the time to leave a comment, very much appreciated, cheers Alan
Here in Virginia cyclists call out, when approaching from behind. The standard etiquette is walkers on the right, bikes on the left. 🤙
It really needs to be sorted out as it is an accident waiting to happen, especially if families have small kids running around. Still, we enjoyed a real good day and in nice weather too. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
There are usually three or four horse related accidents, on the Virginia Creeper Trail. Many people ride their horses on the trail. Sometimes the horses get spooked by the cyclists. Unfortunately, the recent hurricane(Helene) devastated the towns all around SW Virginia. 🤙
That’s some amazing Lake District weather. Plenty of free parking by the Spar garage, Keswick and all the adjacent roads there. Path leads up to the cinder track at the back of the garage. Nice to do the walk from the start though! Nobody ever listens to those Share With Care signs, im usually in a foul mood at the end of any cinder track route where people don’t even attempt to get out of the way! This is certainly a walk that should suit most! Latrigg looking nice from the track. Cyclists, gggrrrr! They are a lawbreaking lot for sure, don’t get me started! Those wooden chairs don’t look too comfy! Nice red squirrel spot. Mrs Metalman has found a great bench! Whether I’m walking or in the car I hate cyclists, happy to admit it! 😂 that looks a worthy detour. Those slate slabs look good at the Market. Another great bench. Last train in 1972, there was talk a while back about them reopening that line, I doubt it will happen though. Spurred on by the coffee shop! Great shots of Blencathra. Would be lovely to live there! Got the bus to yourselves! 👍
To be honest I did cut out a few bits with cyclists on but I think you get my general drift. There are some great houses in Threlkeld but I dare not even begin to wonder what they cost but with the views they get there, if I had the money I would not care. A really nice walk, nice and easy, nice and flat and a favourite walk for Mrs Metalman, especially on a Thursday when the market is on at Keswick, rounded off the day nicely. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
@@AlanMETALMANgosh I bet they we’re stupid cheap thirty years ago, they would be mega money now im guessing, especially with so many people having second homes or buying to rent as Airbnb. Would be a great base to be for exploring the Lakes! Whether on foot or driving cyclists make my blood boil! Tandem riders or free wheeling in the middle of traffic or taking up entire cinder tracks so you have to step onto the mud so they can pass. Oh no I’ve started now! 😂😂
Lovely weather indeed 😊 Still need to do this walk. The photo eas sad, bless them, puts it into perspective! Those cyclists need to have a bit more respect! The old tunnel is lovely, great that they reopened it and those views at the end of it. That ice cream looked lush !! Bus ride looked nice back😊 😊😊😊
We met a few people walking back that were doing the out and back but Mrs Metalman is happy with the 3 miles into Threlkeld, especially when the market is on at Keswick. Most of the cyclists were fine but a handful must have thought they were on the Tour de France...I will say no more :o). Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Nice video im sure will be helpful for alot of people, good job 😊👍
I hope so, as it is surprising as so many visitors to Keswick still do not know about this walk and it is great, flat and easy but real scenic too. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Thats a pain about the machine being coins only but the other parking seems better. Looks like a lovely walk for you both Alan, the scenery is gorgeous :) hope you enjoy your few days away x That flat walk sounds right up my street especially with my back issues. I'll have to give it a try sometime :) It looks so lovely and calming x
It would be a perfect walk for you, nice and flat and 3 miles of tarmac right into Threlkeld and the bus back, which runs ever 30 minutes. It you did it on a Thursday or a Saturday the Keswick market would be on too. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
great video my friend
Thanks for the visit John, something I always appreciate, cheers Alan
one of them walks where i say 'aye ill do it one day' but that day has yet to come.. i like keswick on market day, always fancied buying some of them framed photos until i see the price of em.. good stuff lad, tek care :)
Its a canny easy and flat walk and perfect for Mrs Metalman who loves it, especially when we get the back back to the market in Keswick. One of the last of the sunny days too, been miserable ever since lol. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Beautiful work Alan, you took some brilliant shots here! It's a shame that the GoPro doesn't have a zoom and I sometimes miss it and that's why I use it less and less actually.
Many thanks for watching, always very good of you and I must admit I was expecting a zoom on the new GoPro this year but looks like I will have to stick with the Hero 10 for at least another year, cheers Alan
No comment 😂😂😂😂😂 class alan nice walk i did this same thing the other day with our lass nice chilled walk other than the motorway section and always time for a ice cream eh another nice day also to mooch around
Nice one, we did it last Thursday and 2 people who watched this both said that they were there at the market at the same time as us. Must have seen me coming, as I never saw either of them lol. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
@AlanMETALMAN hahaha mate I don't mean the same walk area just a nice chilled walk along a section of hadriens wall lol
@@Butchyboysadventures - haha, aw, right 👍
Great upload , it's important to have easy walk options quite a few of my friends have mobility issues as we are all getting older now , so I try and find some easy flat walks for them , I know what you mean. About bikes , I always slow right down when nearing walkers and say hello , as I know what it's like when walking having fast bikes skim past you , best wishes pal
Mrs Metalman used to do a lot of climbs with me years ago and came with me when I climbed Ben Nevis for the second time in 1988 but her asthma means she is not able to do those things now, so this was perfect for her and one she really enjoyed. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Hiya mate, just playing catch up on a few vids,
It’s a great walk this, we did with the family a few years back,
We parked just out side the train station at the leisure centre
You’re right about the bikes, they’re a nightmare zooming along
We Stopped for an ice cream at also lol .. decently needs to be done, always a double scoop,
We must of just missed each other as I was at the market in Keswick on Thursday .. must of been about 3pm
Another great vid mate Atb Alan
Haha, that's unbelievable, we were back at the market at about 14.15 and stopped in Keswick till 17.00 before heading back to our lodge at Keswick Reach, after calling in The Kingfisher for fish n chips. Shame mind, it would have been good to catch up with you. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
@@AlanMETALMAN I was trying to find my self a new down jacket before my camp that night
Definitely need a catch up mate, can always get a winters hike in if you want
Mr. and Mrs. Metalman
What's the gorgeous hiking trail!
I enjoy spotted fall foliage, creek, moss, tree's roots hanging over the rock, and the pretty weather.
The color in the film is all vivid and radiant. Which model of Gopro do you own? 13 or 12?
I am glad Mrs. Metalman not only enjoy the hike but also a little shop to stroll. As always, great film!
I am having a little hard time myself going through from the flooding by Helen to Hurricane Milton. Back home the city is paralyzed by the flooding. The city cannot provide the water for next several weeks till the water system is restored. So we again evacuated to a house in FL where the hurricane season started. I am sorry but i do my best to catch up your vids.
We were watching all the flood damage on the news the other day and it looks absolutely awful, so sending our very best wishes over to you all over there. I still use the GoPro 10 but only film at 2.7K as opposed to 4K as I think it gives a smother and less harsh feel to the colour balance. Thank you for watching and take care over there, cheers Alan
This looks so lovely. We might be going to the lakes in the next couple of weeks. Hubby is recovering from face surgery so this really would be perfect: easy, relaxing, breathtaking.
Cyclists! I blame Bradley Wiggins!! So many of them seem to think they’re Bradley Wiggins these days - the arrogance of them. You might have nothing against them per se, but I certainly do. I’m hard of hearing and I’ve nearly been knocked into oblivion many a time! The considerate cyclist of old I fear has become an endangered species…
Agree 100% with you and a shared path was always going to cause problems with the inconsiderate cyclists, especially as most do not have bells and the bikes are so quiet too. The walk itself is great, perfectly flat and tarmacked all the way to Threlkeld and the bus back runs every 30 minutes, so perfect for Mrs Metalman, especially as she wanted to catch the Thursday market too. If you go and do this walk, I hope you have the same weather as us, perfect walking weather. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Hi Alan
I thoroughly enjoy all your walking vids especially the Lake District ones.
I notice that you do some food/restaurant reviews, can I suggest that for people like me with a very sweet tooth perhaps you could add another channel to your offering and maybe call it “ONLY FLANS” ??😊😊
Haha, that's brilliant :o). Funny enough, when I did think of starting a second channel when I started doing the additional mid week videos but the thought of starting over again from scratch was too much, especially of people did not enjoy them. Hopefully people will enjoy them as much as the hiking videos. Thanks very much for watching and leaving a comment too, cheers Alan
@@AlanMETALMAN
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Hopefully I might bump into you out on the Fells one day 🤞🤞
Looks like a great walk for everyone, Alan. Shame about the inconsiderate 'cyclopaths' 😂.
Haha, yes indeed but they did not stop us having a great walk and a great day, especially with the weather we had. last time we did this walk we got absolutely drenched lol. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan