ESCAPE to Solitude - Solo Winter Wild Camping in the Lake District

Поділитися
Вставка
  • Опубліковано 26 лип 2024
  • After spending the previous night in the Scafells I drove around to Grasmere for a lower level chilled out camp before heading home. Got pitched up in the Hilleberg Allak just before sunset with lovely views towards the Langdales.
    A 5 mile walk with 1309ft of ascent.
    Many thanks for watching - Dave
    If you enjoyed this video you might like to check out another of my videos from the Langdales
    • STRONG Winds, Snow, Sl...
    You can also check out my Instagram page here -
    / the_solo_summiteer

КОМЕНТАРІ • 143

  • @barrygrannell
    @barrygrannell Рік тому +1

    Just watched this half sat in bed half in the shower, getting ready for another the day in the rat race. Thanks Dave ...keep them coming

  • @leehayes70
    @leehayes70 Рік тому +1

    No advice needed man. Perfect. Respect to you and thank you.👍

  • @Kapulot
    @Kapulot Рік тому +2

    The Pleasuredome is a hilarious name for a tent, even more so if it’s a nod to the Skegness/Fantasy Island raves from the 90’s, given that the Lakes are so far removed from that 😂

  • @martyndrummond9452
    @martyndrummond9452 Рік тому +2

    He is one nice genuine guy. It's a pleasure to watch his vids and feel that you are out there with him on his journeys.

  • @ACumbrianladoutdoors
    @ACumbrianladoutdoors Рік тому +1

    Unreal Mr pussycat, watching all these vids back seems like a daydream ❤ I couldn't have done it without you and Dan ❤ camels in Cumbria, barging in on a book reading club, you couldn't write it 😂 love you guys to the moon and back❤ atb Paul 🙏 🏕🏕🏕😁

  • @michaelblack9813
    @michaelblack9813 Рік тому +1

    Congratulations on your 'ton' up Dave. A great personal achievement.
    The Pleasure Dome continues to carry out its duties admirably.
    Thoroughly enjoyable vid Dave.....as always.
    🥾⛺️😊🙏

  • @phillipwilliams5246
    @phillipwilliams5246 Рік тому

    Congratulations Dave.As always AMAZING.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👍

  • @kennybrydges9084
    @kennybrydges9084 Рік тому +1

    Brilliant that Dave.. so chilled having a brew looking out.. Magic! TC Man.. 😉

  • @angelobianco73
    @angelobianco73 Рік тому +1

    For me, you are one of the Most Professionells on UA-cam!
    Awesome vid, Like Always!
    Stay Safe😎

  • @isme7590
    @isme7590 Рік тому +1

    Congratulations on your 100th video…Thanks Dave…As always another top class video from a top class bloke 👍😘

  • @davidunderwood9863
    @davidunderwood9863 Рік тому +1

    Yeah love my green Allak too. Luxury 2-way views. Great spot there brother. I think I've done about 40 camps here in Tasmania. Great video. Thanks.

  • @Ant-66
    @Ant-66 Рік тому +1

    I think this is really skilled film making. An outdoor gear manufacturer should pay you to shoot a promo for them, there arent many that are delivering inspiring videos like this. Well done mate.

    • @TheSoloSummiteer
      @TheSoloSummiteer  Рік тому

      Thanks Ant. Much appreciated 🙏🏻

    • @BrosBrainsBroke
      @BrosBrainsBroke Рік тому +1

      Couldn't agree more Ant 👍👍👍 solid content throughout in my opinion 👌

    • @Ant-66
      @Ant-66 Рік тому +1

      @@TheSoloSummiteer ThruDark obviously been looking in, nice one mate .

  • @TimHudspith
    @TimHudspith Рік тому +1

    A fine, restful video. I love the transition in colour and texture from the high peaks down to the valley floor.

  • @BorderRambler
    @BorderRambler Рік тому +1

    I’m not the only one who has crap sleeps and in the morning feels terrible 😂 , cracking camp looked very peaceful and the light in the morning is always special .📷⛺️👍 well done on the 100th my 100th is about 5/6 camps away .

    • @TheSoloSummiteer
      @TheSoloSummiteer  Рік тому

      Hate these buggers that get a good 9hrs sleep at camp 🙄😜. You’re nearly there now Dave 😎👍

  • @angelaknisely-marpole7679
    @angelaknisely-marpole7679 Рік тому +1

    Lovely, thank you :)

  • @medievalladybird394
    @medievalladybird394 Рік тому +4

    This was epic enough for me, You camping amidst my childhood "hunting grounds". It's 62 years now since we left High Close and it seems part of me is still there. 😢
    Thank You

    • @TheSoloSummiteer
      @TheSoloSummiteer  Рік тому +1

      Oh, that’s brilliant ML. Glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏻

  • @valblackburn48
    @valblackburn48 Рік тому +1

    Congratulations on your 100th camp Dave 🎉🥂 that's some achievement that. Crackin views, great video as always 👌

  • @Rogar0
    @Rogar0 Рік тому +1

    Again an amazing one Dave, thanks for taking us along and showing us all the lovely views! I for one enjoyed it as always take care of yourself and congrats on your 100th camp. ⛺️🏔👣🦉👍😎

  • @SimpleHelp22
    @SimpleHelp22 Рік тому +1

    Sir I’d like to offer my congratulations on your 100th camp.

  • @debsmostexcellentadventure5353

    Hope you have a lovely weekend ,really loved this video debs xx...........

  • @JackKlumpass
    @JackKlumpass Рік тому +1

    One of the few UA-camrs to show the putting on of the boots in the morning! My least favourite task 😂

  • @paulbennison2614
    @paulbennison2614 Рік тому +1

    Loving the passion to get out Dave.

  • @neilthornley1027
    @neilthornley1027 Рік тому +1

    Well done on the 100th Dave as always a great watch always inspiring my friend …… you the man 👌💪

  • @summerb917
    @summerb917 Рік тому +1

    Congratulations on your 100th camp, brilliant video

  • @stephenfletcher6464
    @stephenfletcher6464 Рік тому +1

    woohoo 100

  • @BLUEsurf63
    @BLUEsurf63 Рік тому +1

    Another great video, really enjoyable.

  • @harrylinsdell8114
    @harrylinsdell8114 Рік тому +2

    Well done with 100th camp dave .hope your doing well

  • @GlazedInfants
    @GlazedInfants Рік тому +1

    bliss

  • @ata1811
    @ata1811 Рік тому +1

    100 up!! Great achievement! Whether you like it or not, you are a great inspiration! I live in Essex and can’t wait to get back up into the Lakes!! Langdales it will be after watching this!

  • @Northern_Rockhopper
    @Northern_Rockhopper Рік тому +1

    Great video Dave as always. 🎥

  • @TheMadmacs
    @TheMadmacs Рік тому +1

    stunning shots with perfect music.... great day

  • @andypotts8062
    @andypotts8062 Рік тому +1

    Hell yeah congratulations on your 100th camp...another very enjoyable video..the views the following morning were great with ever changing light..just when I thought it was too windy for the drone...as ever superb drone footage and accompanying music...
    Here's to your next 100 camps, many thanks and best wishes

  • @LeeLeesAdventures
    @LeeLeesAdventures Рік тому +1

    Hi Dave great video thanks for taking us along loved the drone footage on the top. You looking good mate stay safe see you soon.

  • @rickay5363
    @rickay5363 Рік тому +1

    Nice one Dave. Lovely relaxed stroll and sleep.
    Like you said, they can't all be epics and why would you want them to be? We do this cos we want to be able to relax and enjoy it, it's exciting but it's not always fun doing 20 mile horseshoes and clinging onto a mountaintop in 60 mph winds.
    Love your stuff mate.

  • @simoneales4566
    @simoneales4566 Рік тому +1

    Must take its toll doing 2 treks and then wild camping in winter conditions.
    No wonder you were looking for an easy camp. Although I think your easy and our easy mean two different things!
    Looked a lovely spot and some superb drone footage. Congratulations on your century mate.
    I'm sure the Grasmere Tourist Board would congratulate you too.😂
    You showcase the Lakes more than any platform I know.👍

  • @kelvinpell4571
    @kelvinpell4571 Рік тому +1

    wonderful video as always Dave........jealous just looking at that scenery! I'll be there in June!

  • @jamieb741
    @jamieb741 Рік тому +1

    Nice quiet spot there Dave , great views again.
    I've just accepted voluntary redundancy , I'm 52 and worked for 23 years in a plumbers merchant.
    So I'm working on projects , maybe utube 🤔

  • @davidsingleton1371
    @davidsingleton1371 Рік тому +1

    I need that solitude.
    Congrats on the 100, hopefully you make it to 200.

  • @adaminthewild8915
    @adaminthewild8915 Рік тому

    Lovely video buddy! Keeping it real with Ian Beale as always mate. Class 👏

  • @barralass352
    @barralass352 Рік тому +1

    Great little video, what a beautiful place and congrats on the 100.

  • @mistymountains360
    @mistymountains360 Рік тому +1

    Good man Dave . 100th and going 💪 😊

  • @adge_ventures4915
    @adge_ventures4915 Рік тому +3

    Congratulations on the 100th camp Dave! No substitute for mountain mileage regardless of length of time you've been at it 😊
    Keep safe and well,
    Adge and B 😊

  • @craigthecumbrian
    @craigthecumbrian Рік тому +1

    Thanks for another great video. I recently bought a UCO candle lantern a tea light one. Check them out I think you would enjoy having one. They are small and don’t weigh anything. Good for warming the hands up and keeps condensation down in the tent.

  • @nicmarlow6388
    @nicmarlow6388 Рік тому +2

    Lovely video Mr Solo! I saw the notification and immediately thought it would be the one you did with Mr Beavers so I hope we've got that to come then? 🤞🏻 And I looked in Sainsbury for those little choc rolls you say are so good and you've obviously done such a good job in hyping them up that they were out of stock! 😂 x

    • @TheSoloSummiteer
      @TheSoloSummiteer  Рік тому +1

      Haha. Don’t worry Nic. That one is out on Sunday. Yeah, I think I’ve bought up the entire UK choc roll stock 😁. Always great to hear from you 👍

    • @nicmarlow6388
      @nicmarlow6388 Рік тому +1

      @@TheSoloSummiteer hurrah! :) lol, cheeky bugger, I need to find some to see how good they are! was also telling my mum about them too and now she's after some! 😂 looking forward to Sunday, stay safe. x

  • @allye5949
    @allye5949 Рік тому +1

    New sub here after Andy Beavers mentioned your channel. Nice relaxing video in beautiful landscape, thanks.

  • @mjnewton1657
    @mjnewton1657 Рік тому +2

    Congratulations on your 100th camp, great milestone. Beautiful scenery as always. By the way, your face was fine!🙂

  • @rosswilson424
    @rosswilson424 Рік тому +1

    Legend mate

  • @Wildcamping101
    @Wildcamping101 Рік тому +1

    Nice one Dave. Great vid as always. Nice chilled one that. 👌🏼 Hope you’re well mate. Take it easy. Craig

  • @Victoria-wd6kr
    @Victoria-wd6kr Рік тому +1

    Loved this and the last one. Stunning visuals and lovely touches (sound of a Skylark, music selection 🥰). Looking instagram worthy to me 😃 Big congrats on 100 camps 🥳🎉

    • @TheSoloSummiteer
      @TheSoloSummiteer  Рік тому

      Haha. Thank you. Always lovely to hear from you Victoria 😊

  • @expat0149
    @expat0149 Рік тому +1

    Congratulations on the 100th :)

  • @unclepeteswildadventures
    @unclepeteswildadventures Рік тому +1

    Good chilled one that mate. Happy 100th camp 🎂 atb.

  • @curlewpiper315
    @curlewpiper315 Рік тому +1

    Love the Skylarks singing , one of my favourite sounds . I camped on Birks last year and a Skylarks was singing above me in the dark at midnight , very strange but a welcomed sound .

  • @bigpondkayaks7731
    @bigpondkayaks7731 Рік тому +1

    another great vid bud

  • @peterraymond3653
    @peterraymond3653 Рік тому +2

    These vids are absolutely awesome Dave. The drone footage is epic! Awesome achievement 100 camps. Good on ya. Keep safe, Pete and Sharon.

  • @Marksnowden1
    @Marksnowden1 Рік тому +1

    Well done dave on your 100 camps, take it easy and I look forward to your next camp pal , can’t wait for spring myself 🥾

  • @carsten7845
    @carsten7845 Рік тому +1

    Bedankt

  • @normanc.2021
    @normanc.2021 Рік тому +1

    Nice hike Dave to bad the sun hasn't been out in while but still better than sitting home. Be well my friend ✌️

  • @davemitchell8756
    @davemitchell8756 Рік тому +1

    Another beautifully shot camp Dave. Your vids show off the lakes in winter so well. Just caught the rainbow over the valley , the skylark signalling spring incoming - perfect 👍👍👍👍👍👏👏

  • @hikermikem8
    @hikermikem8 Рік тому +1

    They don't all have to be cliff edge , wild weather adventures for good content Dave 👍😁 stunning Lake District speaks for its self and you capture it all perfectly.. 🎉 congrats on reaching your 100th wildcamp 🏕👍 that's some going in 6 years and every trip we gain a bit of knowledge as the learning never stops 😁 great video dave 👍👍👍😁

  • @Jan03tf
    @Jan03tf Рік тому +1

    Love these videos. Fantastic as always. Beautiful shots, drone footage.

  • @lostintransit5822
    @lostintransit5822 Рік тому +1

    Congratulations on the 100th camp.
    Was hoping there would be a video today. I’m heading that way for Easter, can’t wait.
    Thanks for the video❤

  • @alastairkippax
    @alastairkippax Рік тому +1

    Congrats on your 100th camp Dave 👏🏻 what an amazing vista you had there and thanks for some stunning drone shots, absolutely breathtaking. Stay well 🤙🏻

  • @gillie-monger3394
    @gillie-monger3394 Рік тому +1

    Another cool video Dave. An 'easy' one now and again does the world of good. Some lovely drone footage there too. Makes me miss England so much. Thanks for sharing, be safe.

  • @crowtheri
    @crowtheri Рік тому +1

    Well done Dave, that’s a big hurdle (100 camps) to have leapt over in a relatively short period of time. Congratulations, and such a relaxing, get away from it, camp out in nature at one with the world type of gig! All the best and looking forward to the leap forward on Sun the 26th!! A few more hours to work with and no doubt opens up more possibilities for you into the evenings. Looking forward to it! 👌🙏🙏

    • @TheSoloSummiteer
      @TheSoloSummiteer  Рік тому

      Big thanks and glad you enjoyed the chilled out vibe 🙏🏻

  • @hiltopuk
    @hiltopuk Рік тому +1

    Great video and nice drone piloting. You keep me entertained during the winter until I can return to the Lakes

  • @thewanderingforester
    @thewanderingforester Рік тому +1

    In 2021 my wife and i walked through that up to Sergeant Man for our first wildcamp in over 20 years. Found navigating all the lumps and bumps quite confusing, but great views. Enjoyed this one. Congratulations on 100 camps, your experience shows. ATB, Roger

    • @TheSoloSummiteer
      @TheSoloSummiteer  Рік тому

      Brilliant memories Roger. Glad you enjoyed it 👍. ATB

  • @otf.outdoors
    @otf.outdoors Рік тому +1

    Spot on Dave 👌, looked like a great area, with some cracking drone views. Allak looking class, atb Mick 👍

  • @judywarner539
    @judywarner539 Рік тому +1

    I really love watching your videos. Have I said that before? 😄 Amazing views from where you were camped, makes me really want to get back over there again soon.

  • @GoSummitSolo
    @GoSummitSolo Рік тому +1

    100th 👏👏

  • @craig3401
    @craig3401 Рік тому +1

    Another excellent vid as always.i think I'm going to have to do more camps like that this year mainly because my knees are starting to really get worse but still some cracking views.

  • @ireneboston7953
    @ireneboston7953 Рік тому +1

    Super one, as always, Dave, and the chilled, shorter route videos are just as enjoyable as the epics as it's all part of the experience in the mountains. I had to laugh though - it's an easy one, he says, as he charges through Grasmere at warp speed and then puffs uphill like a steam train! I love that ridge between Silver Howe and Blea Rigg, with the views to the Langdales, so I recognised your pitch and remember it well. It's a super ridge to bimble along and just relax and explore all the nooks and crannies. Last time I was there, it was roasting hot I remember. Super sounds of spring to hear the Skylark and see the frogs spawn. Another sign of spring I love is the first Wheatear arriving back (or White Arse as it's also known, for good reason!). Congrats on the 100th camp - well deserved and don't do yourself down. You have indeed gained a great deal of experience in a short time, which is great. Quick question - what are the down booties you're wearing with your down pants in the camp? Are they Rab too?

    • @TheSoloSummiteer
      @TheSoloSummiteer  Рік тому +1

      Yes Irene. Don’t think I really do easy ones do I 🤦🏻‍♂️. It’s lovely up there and was so quiet for my trip. The boots are Montane Prism booties 👍. Take care - Dave

    • @ireneboston7953
      @ireneboston7953 Рік тому +1

      @@TheSoloSummiteer Thanks Dave,, mine are falling apart so I need some replacements. I forgot something else that made me laugh. You trying to say the wind and exposed weather turns your face red, which I know full well it does but there's nothing like getting your excuses in early... nothing to do with what you were warming in your jacket of course! 🤣😉 Ix

    • @TheSoloSummiteer
      @TheSoloSummiteer  Рік тому +1

      Oooo. Irene 🥴😆👍🍷

  • @eddyarundale1566
    @eddyarundale1566 Рік тому +1

    👋

  • @finbarstadt7213
    @finbarstadt7213 Рік тому +1

    Have you thought of instant tea? I said ‘ugh’ when my son suggested it but it’s not bad - and you don’t have to carry milk.

  • @benbonnell
    @benbonnell Рік тому +1

    Apologies if I missed it Chief. What make is your fancy pillow?

  • @DebbieMitchell-tg6td
    @DebbieMitchell-tg6td Рік тому +1

    Can I ask which route out of Grasmere you took & where did you pitch?

    • @TheSoloSummiteer
      @TheSoloSummiteer  Рік тому

      Hi Debbie. I don’t give out exact details of my route or camping spots. Instead I prefer to encourage people to do their own exploring, just as I do. There are lots of clues in my video about my location. Good luck with your exploring 🙏🏻