057: Circle of Castlerigg (Keswick, Friar's Crag and Castlerigg Stone Circle) (Lake District 2016)

LAKE DISTRICT WALK FEATURING KESWICK, DERWENT WATER AND CASTLERIGG STONE CIRCLE
"Circle of Castlerigg”
Filmed 31st May 2016
Post-production completed 17th June 2016
I return to the Lake District as part of a celebration of my 50th birthday. On this occasion I tour the town of Keswick and follow a walk beside part of Derwent Water that takes eventually me high above the lake to an old stone circle…..
Filmed in the Lake District in the county of Cumbria. Locations include Keswick, Derwent Water, Friar’s Crag, Castlerigg stone circle and Castlehead.
Written, researched, directed, camera and sound, edited and music by Patrick Leach.
Any other names credited in this film, i.e. Bob Morgan and Martin Roy, are pseudonyms, which I used at the time of making this film. However, I no longer use these pseudonyms as I want viewers to be clear that my films are completely my own work.
Click here for a map showing the route of the walk: osmaps.ordnanc...
"The Solitary Rambler" is my series of amateur films of my journeys in the countryside accompanied by my own musical scores, which I compose and perform on my Yamaha keyboard.
Please note that, as with all the films I make, this is not actually intended to be an extensive guide to the area. This is a mini-movie of my personal journey along the walk, in which I often share some of my own personal stories.
If you are new to my channel, I strongly recommend reading the description under the “about” tab, which will provide a clearer understanding of what to expect in my films: / solitaryrambler
There is also a short “Introduction to the Solitary Rambler” video, which briefly explains what my films are all about: / solitaryrambler
DISCLAIMER: Although I work hard to ensure all information is correct to the best of my knowledge, I am only featuring information I have found online and/or in books during my research when putting this film together, so I cannot guarantee that there are no mistakes or errors.
Many thanks and I hope you enjoy watching!
IF YOU ENJOY MY CHANNEL THEN PERHAPS YOU WOULD LIKE TO SUPPORT ME:
For a small fee you can download any of my musical soundtracks I have composed for my films: patrickleach.b...
Or if you would like to make a small donation with no obligations then you can do so through Buy Me a Coffee: ko-fi.com/soli...

[@paulbeachcroft3323]

Another excellent video Patrick. I did this very walk on Christmas Day back in 1989. Not a soul about. On that day I was truly the Solitary Rambler......

[@solitaryrambler]

Nice day to have done this walk Paul, there were people all over the show when I was here filming this :)

[@paulbeachcroft3323]

@@solitaryrambler Yes its a very popular area. On Christmas Day there was absolutely no-one about, snow on the ground. Wonderful.

[@HaZ30691]

@@paulbeachcroft3323 You can't beat visiting Castle Rigg Stone Circle when there isn't anyone else around. We tend to go just for sunrise or late into the evening to avoid the crowds. But with snow on the ground too and not another soul in sight it must have been a superb view and a real pause in the time moment. 😀

[@CampervanTales]

We love Castlerigg and firstvlearnt about dowsing for water there. Since my 20's I have said that I want my ashes scattered at Friars Crag. Really enjoying binge watching your content.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thank you again for watching. Friar's Crag would be a lovely place to scatter your ashes. I hope that's a long time away for you yet though! :)

[@lifeschool]

One of my favourite places.

[@solitaryrambler]

One of mine too :)

[@WormsEyeView]

Campervan tales just introduced me to your channel. And they also introduced me to The Lakes! I will certainly be going back

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks for watching :)

[@anndeakin6763]

Thanks again for the trip to the Lake District 😃 birthday enjoy keep travelling enjoy your tours thanks birthday w8shes Richard soltory ramber great tours 🙏

[@jeffallinson8089]

I have only been to the Lake District a couple of times; once when I was a kid and visited Windermere (don't really remember much apart from a Boat Ride) and the last time was when my kids were little and we stayed in a cottage near to Bassenthwaite Lake which was a lovely location. I remember Keswick being ridiculously busy, but a really lovely place to visit and so close to Derwent Water which I remember being stunning, this video has brought so many happy memories flooding back as it is over twenty years since we were there. Great video as always Patrick.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks again Jeff 👍

[@Witchykaren.]

Love Keswick. Castlerigg is my favourite circle and iv been to a few.

[@solitaryrambler]

👍

[@kathrynbrock1558]

I enjoyed seein this area again. I remember holidaying there with my parents. I stayed in Keswick too and visited Derwentwater.

[@solitaryrambler]

Nice one Kathryn, thanks for watching as always 👍

[@ffrancrogowski2192]

A grand circular tour on a lovely day, Patrick. Keswick appears to have the feeling of a really pleasant town in this desireable part of the Lake District of England. I never knew that there had previously been mining for copper and iron in the area, and then mining for graphite, later. It's amazing to think that there is a pencil museum in the town, as a reminder of times past. The views of the surrounding mountains is breathtaking, even from low levels, plus the huge lake of Derwent Water, and its islets. A very enjoyable video, Patrick, many thanks to you, and we hope that you are keeping well, now.

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed this Ffranc. I remember staying in the Lake District this particular week was a nice birthday present to me. Keswick's a great place and a good base for the northern part of the Lakes, but it does get very busy. I'm much better now thanks, almost back to 100% 👍

[@ffrancrogowski2192]

Glad to hear that you're better, Patrick.

[@SirPrancelot1]

You have captured the magic of this place. Over twenty years since I was last there but I'll never forget it. Used to stay at the YHA on Derwentwater and do the walks around there. Thanks.

[@solitaryrambler]

It was nice making a few videos in the Lake District when staying in Keswick back in 2016. As always thanks for watching 👍

[@frankfitzgerald5832]

Just rewatched this patrick ... weve booked a week herein june .. were doing catbells ... lattrigg fell ..walla crag the stone circle at castlerigg along with the old railway line walk to threlkeld ... Looking forward to it mate .. lots of pics ... Thanks for wetting our appetites ...Frank and Lee ....

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks for giving this another watch Frank and Lee. Here is the route of the walk I did in this film: osmaps.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/route/3194630/Keswick-Friars-Crag-and-Castlerigg-Stone-Circle Hope it helps if you feel like doing it when you get to Keswick. I'll be putting OS maps for all my walks on my website in future. All the best to you Frank and Lee. Cheers, Patrick :)

[@MarksWorldOfAdventure]

Me and my friends visited Long Meg and Castlerigg in July last year. I loved both sites. it was a really cool experience

[@solitaryrambler]

👍

[@WyeExplorer]

A brilliant adventure Patrick. I thought that Keswick looked like Banff from some angles - simply spectacular. And what a day. Truly Patrick this was a spiritual video for me. I cannot explain it but I have just been compelled to visit this place this year if I can. Thank you for sharing. I thought your script was really good on this one especially when you spoke of the mystery of the stone circle adding to its power and atmosphere. Loved that. Well, take care and all the best as always. Mark

[@solitaryrambler]

Hey Mark really pleased you liked this one. I can see what you mean about Banff, Keswick certainly has the Alpine look doesn't it. This was a real treat for me, which I think I spoke about in this film, because it was a 50th birthday present at the time. You'd love Keswick Mark, the only thing against it is that it's so busy with other walkers and visitors, like most of the Lake District really. Yeah that stone circle was pretty fab, a lovely walk around there I thought. Well thanks for watching this one Mark. All the best to you and keep safe. Cheers, Patrick :)

[@WyeExplorer]

@@solitaryrambler Aaah, yes it was a birthday treat Patrick. A nice one to. The town sure did have a Banff feel about it and I'm sure it's pleasant in a busy kind of way. I'v noted the circle and will endeavor to make it up there. A real pleasure to watch Patrick and always in full with afresh cuppa.

[@solitaryrambler]

@@WyeExplorer I hope you do Mark, I just know you'll love it. Hope you enjoyed your cuppa :)

[@WyeExplorer]

@@solitaryrambler I've started my research Patrick. I will get up there. The cuppa was nice. I do make one when I settle down to one of yours. Peace!

[@frankfitzgerald5832]

Well you lucky man how truly magnificent , Keswick is Blessed with its location , we were travelling to there last year when something came up , we got as far as penrith ,but had to cancel our visit but we will be visiting it some time in the future Patrick , and what a wonderful birthday present that was , The hills and lakes ,the forests ,all go to make up one of the most beautiful landscapes in britain , its just a shame that the rail link was lost from Penrith , during the early beeching culls , i cant for the life of me understand why there hasnt be an reinstallment of the link , and yet part of me thinks would that bring about a surge in visitors ,which may in some ways spoil this part of the north lakes ....Iam glad you enjoyed the views Patrick as i hope to one day , Thank you for wetting our appetites for this place ....Frank and Lee ...

[@solitaryrambler]

This sure was a wonderful birthday present. The beauty of the Lake District also makes it an easier job for me when I'm filming as no effort is required in making sure I get a great picture, I just point and shoot and capture a perfect scenic shot every time. The Lake District is always really busy with lots of visitors, but I accept that and enjoy it all the same. Glad this has wetted your appetites as you should enjoy the next few films after this. Thanks as always for watching Frank and Lee. Cheers, Patrick :-)

[@pete7179]

After watching your early hour long films these last few days Patrick it was a shock to see you without the black hat and bikers jacket with upturned collar,I love this location,have been several times and I knew you would do it justice,what a beautifully shot and presented film as usual,glad you had a lovely time for your 50th treat ,back to the early episodes now,as usual thank you so much for sharing,all the best,Pete.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks once again Pete for watching this. As you say it was great 50th birthday treat for me coming to the Lake District, when I made 4 films there back in May 2016, this being the first of them. I was very lucky with the weather during this time, so I was a bonus to capture such wonderful shots. Thanks again. Cheers, Patrick :)

[@pete7179]

Stunning Patrick, What a birthday treat,and what great weather too,especially considering Seathwaite down the road is the wettest place in England I think,I'v stopped at Keswick many times and been to all the places on this walk,so it was brilliant to see them again,how good was that view from the bench at the end. Loved the music in this. Congrats on making another excellent film,you should be extremely proud of your work,we certainly appreciate all the effort. Pete.

[@solitaryrambler]

It was lovely coming back to the Lake District as the previous time was when I shot my last of the longer length films. The music in this is one of two Lake District themes I composed, both of which were heard with vocals in the aforementioned longer film. Many thanks for commenting and for watching Pete :)

[@anndeakin6763]

Great trip tha Nissan patr8ck Ann DeakinX WarwickUK glad you had a great holiday trip to the lack District thanks to mum.

[@farangtravels3956]

Nice video 👍

[@solitaryrambler]

Thank you :)

[@anndeakin6763]

Great trip tha Nissan patr8ck Ann Deak8n WarwickUK glad you had a great holiday trip to the lack District thanks to mum.