060: Beauty of Borrowdale (Seatoller, Grange and the Borrowdale Valley) (Lake District 2016)

LAKE DISTRICT WALK IN THE BORROWDALE VALLEY FEATURING SEATOLLER, CASTLE CRAG AND GRANGE-IN-BORROWDALE
“Beauty of Borrowdale”
Filmed 3rd June 2016
Post-production completed 5th August 2016
Whilst staying in the Lake District I decide to leave the car behind and catch the bus to Seatoller where my walk begins. Climbing up high I get wonderful views of Borrowdale before descending into the valley to follow a riverside path back towards Seatoller in time for a leisurely bus ride back to Keswick…..
Filmed in the Lake District in the county of Cumbria. Locations include Seatoller, Castle Crag, Grange, Longthwaite and the end of Honister Pass.
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.
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"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.
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[@ffrancrogowski2192]

You did have great weather for this journey, Patrick. I know that the Lake District can be dicey with the weather sometimes, many long periods of rain and mist, but this was a treat and especially with being your birthday, too. Seatoler and Grange look to be delightful places and Castle Crag really stands out in the lovely scenery. The area reminds me a little of North West Wales, where the slate workings have been, with the screes of granitic rock lying around, and many of the village buildings constructed of dark hard rock, the lovely Holy Trinity church at Grange, being an example. Most enjoyable, and many thanks for this showing.

[@solitaryrambler]

I can remember being pretty exhausted after filming this walk as it was so hot. Lovely one to film though. I can see the resemblance to the slate country of North Wales. Thanks for watching this Ffranc, all the best 👍

[@anndeakin6763]

Thanks again for your prayers walks particularlyHon3ster Pass and the Lack District wonderful ar3as of Britain.

[@paulbeachcroft3323]

I first visited Borrowdale, when I was living in East London, aged 15 back in early October 1976, as part of my O Level Geography studies. I remember it took three coaches to get us there. The first never even got to our school as the gear stick came away in the driver’s hand, The second coach got us as far as Enfield in north London, before the engine caught fire. The third coach was an ancient one with a Perkins engine. Couldn’t go faster than 50 mph and struggled up some of the hills as we approached Keswick, where we were staying at the Lakeside Hotel. The first thing I remember on arriving in Keswick was just how wonderfully clean the cold air was compared to that in the East End. Wainwright was of the opinion that the jaws of Borrowdale represented the loveliest square mile of countryside anywhere on Earth. Who am I to argue. Paul Beachcroft

[@solitaryrambler]

Yes I agree with Wainwright on this one. I remember it being an extremely hot day back in May 2016 when I filmed this walk, but glad I managed to do it :)

[@LordBransty]

What a great story. 1976 was my favourite year. I live close to Keswick and Grange. They are indeed beautiful.

[@DavidPearson-s5e]

I went to Grange in 1958 with school age 12 year old. We stopped in Stair in Newland Valley . I,ve been very time since, l love this area. Cat Bells is my favourite place, though the whole area is really good. I like your walks . I can,t walk very far - I have a hip problem and other age problems. Dave from Teesside.

[@frankfitzgerald5832]

Your right Patrick , wht a marvellous way to spend your birthday ,and were very grateful that you made these short films and allowed us to be with you on your journeys , those hills and back drops have opened my eyes to some of the areas that literally are on my door step mate ,and myself and Lee have really enjoyed this small collection of lakeland walks and its been an absolute joy travelling along with you via these films... As always thank you for your time and dedication because i am sure its a lot of hard work thats involved in the production of them...Frank and Lee ...

[@solitaryrambler]

I loved celebrating my 50th birthday for a week in the Lake District, albeit a few weeks after the actual day itself. You have now watched every single one of my short films, I am truly grateful for that and it was the film after this that you first commented on. I hope to able to start posting new films before too long. So, as I always say, thank you for watching Frank and Lee. Cheers Patrick :-)

[@frankfitzgerald5832]

Yes Patrick weve come full circle ,but have really enjoyed watching your films, not a single one as been disappointing which says alot about there content , we very much look forward to following your films in the future and will do our best to spread your good work , keep up the good work my friend best wishes from myself and Lee ... ps .. watch out for your birthday card which will arrive soon ...

[@solitaryrambler]

Oooh thank you! I shall look forward to receiving that! :-)

[@WhereToLillian]

So beautiful...thanks for sharing!

[@solitaryrambler]

I just adore the Lake District, thanks for watching! :-)

[@chrissygizmo7232]

I love this place, been visiting since i was about 8 years old

[@solitaryrambler]

Nice one :)

[@chrissygizmo7232]

Solitary Rambler my father took me when i was around 7 or 8 , i can’t remember exactly but I’ve been there loads of times with him , he recently passed away in April so i will be going up in August for his birthday to set a balloon off for him 💔

[@samarthur1847]

Great stuff, used to camp in Seatoller way back in the 70’s. Haven’t been back for about 5 years, long overdue. Thank you

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching! :)

[@samarthur1847]

@@solitaryrambler well ten months on from the first post, I did this walk today on my 57th birthday. Legs were a bit tired from Pillar on 15/05/21, but what a great walk. Thanks for the video, I told you I would do it.

[@julianbeesley5059]

Loved this sunny trek, just wanted to have a splash in that river, idyllic

[@solitaryrambler]

It was a lovely trek when I did this 3 years ago. Yes I see what you mean about that river! Thanks for watching :)

[@hikingwiththeshackletons]

That’s a lovely hike there, we will be doing this one in the spring. We hike a lot but focus on family. Nice video

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks for watching, hope you enjoy this walk when you go 👍

[@paulbeachcroft3323]

Hi Patrick. Off for a long weekend stay in Borrowdale in February 2023, so had another look at this brilliant film. Will definitely be doing this walk during our stay❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@solitaryrambler]

Nice one Paul, thanks for watching again. Have a great time 👍

[@jdee4215]

What a great video very professional. And what a loverly place the Lake District is

[@solitaryrambler]

Yes the Lakes are a fantastic place, thanks for your kind comments and for watching! :-)

[@WyeExplorer]

Aah that's lovely Patrick your birthday present. She certainly knew what would make you happiest. It looked so alpine as you made your way through the crags. The day was cracking also. Take care. Mark

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks Mark, the Lake District is so scenic it makes my filming easy as all I have to do is point and shoot and every shot will look great! :) It certainly was a lovely birthday present spending 5 nights in Keswick. Thanks again Mark for watching. Cheers, Patrick :)

[@WyeExplorer]

Ha ha! That's the beauty of something beautiful then Patrick - it sells itself. Fabulous birthday!

[@anndeakin1508]

Borrowdale a magnificent place great trips and memories of trips and you were lucky. With the weather.I had great day too.The Lake District a wonderfully area of the country.Patrick a place you had great weather lucky my trips had a wide range of days some In the snow that was fun!greatweather

[@solitaryrambler]

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[@CampervanTales]

Another enjoyable video whilst having lunch. You are fast becoming our regular lunchtime watch. We cant wait to get back up to the Lakes in June.

[@solitaryrambler]

That's nice to know! :) Enjoy your visit to the Lakes in June, I must return sometime too :)

[@anndeakin1508]

Borrowdale, a Great Lakes tour agree a loverly place to be in a favourite. than,s for the tour again.Ann Deakin 24th November 2020

[@solitaryrambler]

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[@pete7179]

Certainly were fantastic views Patrick,what an unforgettable gift from your Mum for your 50th,and the weather was amazing,really pleased that it was like that for you. I did the walk but from Grange up to the top of Castle Crag and so it was lovely to see it all again. Lovely music,superb views,great company. Cheers Patrick,awesome film. Pete.

[@solitaryrambler]

I was very lucky this particular week with the weather, especially bearing in mind it was the Whitsun Bank Holiday week as normally bank holidays are well known for being wet. it was indeed a great birthday present from Mum to spend a week in Keswick to make these 4 films in the Lakes. Thanks Pete :)

[@evelynlawn1836]

Patrick another superlative film & I'm running out of adjectives to describe them. Thank you.☺ Evelyn.

[@solitaryrambler]

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[@paulbeachcroft3323]

Hi Patrick. As promised, did this walk earlier today - a crisp, sunny winters day. It was great. According to my OS map the pebbled area with where the path from Seatoller meets the river Derwent below Castle Crag is called 'Gowder Dub'. Cheers Paul 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@solitaryrambler]

Nice one Paul, glad you enjoyed the walk. I can't remember exactly now, but the info I got would have come from the OS Pathfinder guide of Lake District walks. That's why I put that disclaimer in the description below all my videos 👍

[@paulbeachcroft3323]

@@solitaryrambler No worries Patrick. I’m aware of the disclaimer, just thought you would want to know😭🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@wendyhewitt8711]

Fantastic video and walk. I know every step of the way in this our favorite Lakeland valley. I’ve watched this video many times during lockdown and just cannot wait to return. Thank you for this excellent video.

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it! Many thanks for your kind words and for watching 👍

[@LordBransty]

Lovely video. Thank you very much!

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks for your kind comments and for watching! 👍

[@davidkeel]

I really like this one a lot Patrick. I've watched it a number of times as it's so therapeutic. Plus it's a walk I would like to do.... It's on my top you tube favorites list. I would love you to get back out to the Lakes and make more in sunny weather like this. Best wishes . David.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks again David. Yes this was a lovely walk, although it was actually a tougher one to film at the time due to the terrain and as well as the hot weather. Worth doing again and leaving the camera behind next time to enjoy it fully. I hope you get out there to do this someday. Cheers, Patrick :)

[@davidkeel]

It's amazing the amount of places youve made recordings of that Ive been to ... except this one hehe. I have stayed in that same accommodation you were in on the Windermere video. I used to take photos for a photo agency and it was my regular B&B. Lovely place.... Yes I really hope to do this walk. Thanks for the map youve provided . I will use that when I go. David

[@evelynlawn1836]

Oh Patrick, another spectacular feast for mind & eyes!! I also heard a cuckoo Inthe background at the beginning of your film & I haven't heard one of those in a long while. Thanks. Evelyn

[@solitaryrambler]

The Lake District is just so naturally beautiful, glad you liked this one. Thanks again Evelyn for watching :-)

[@wendymcfadyen-allerby6142]

Stunning natural beauty.......tyvm for posting

[@solitaryrambler]

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[@merryhunt9153]

Thank you for sharing.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks again 😊

[@jackhooper3927]

Many thanks for sharing

[@solitaryrambler]

My pleasure, thanks for watching 👍

[@dianeiles1]

Absolutely beautiful thank you! It's on my list now! ❤️😃

[@solitaryrambler]

Thank you for watching! Hope you enjoy the walk when you do it :)

[@kennybrydges9084]

Hi Patrick.. just stumbled on this.. really enjoyed it, thank you for the upload..ATB Kenny.. ( ex pat now reside in Canada)

[@solitaryrambler]

Nice one Kenny, glad you enjoyed it. Many thanks for watching 👍

[@SirPrancelot1]

Thanks Patrick. Beautiful video of a magical place. I used to go to the Lake District often in the mid to late 90's. It's a special place. Unfortunately I haven't been back since then so I must make it a priority. When I first went there the beauty of it took my breath away. The only other place that had that effect on me was the Exmoor/North Devon coast where I was lucky enough to live for a while. Just saw your video on Lynmouth which brought back memories. Hope you can get out and make more videos when restrictions are lifted. All the best.

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the kind words 👍 All the best and thanks for taking the time to watch 😉

[@SirPrancelot1]

@@solitaryrambler Thanks for the replies. I will enjoy watching many more of your videos 👍

[@randkkk357]

Your voice is amazing 👍🏼

[@solitaryrambler]

Thank you so much!! 👍

[@seemascreation1976]

Fantastic place i love this place i hop main waha ja skti from india

[@solitaryrambler]

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[@davidkeel]

Great music here Patrick. I've not mentioned in in my previous comment. I am always taken in by the wonderful new music on all of your videos. I don't know if you would ever consider making a video of how you come to get the idea or the inspiration for the tunes.? Those Peak district videos have Peak District ish style music that one would expect to hear there.. amazing stuff. well done.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks David. It's actually very hard to come up with new music for every video I make. I normally compose themes to represent places. In this one I recorded a version of my Lake District theme, which can be heard in most of my other films in the Lakes. As you have noticed I have done similar for my Peak District films. With many other films though I often get stuck for ages to come up with a new theme, then others just come into my head almost immediately, it's weird. I do give some background on my website in the "background and production details" sections on each film's page as to how I come up with the music. Cheers, Patrick :)

[@davidkeel]

Thanks for the reply Patrick. I will take a read of it all. God bless and take care.

[@anndeakin1508]

A rerun or a Trip along the BORROW DALE VALLEY today 8th September 2020.You have had a great weeks weather to enhance your time in the peak district Patrick.Enjoy your. Tours hold you get back to this area again in the future.Enjoy the memoirs and great walks for you future trips.

[@solitaryrambler]

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[@110sunraymajor]

Great film again, keep on walking and filming!

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks again! :)

[@walkandcamp]

I love all your Lake District videos - a place I love - I've watched them about 20 times each! In fact these are my favourite videos of yours Patrick. The music and filming is of professional standard. I also love the earlier Lake District video where you tell the story about the lovely Ros! Again the music on that video is really really good too. Do you plan to go the Lake District this year (2019)? Terry

[@solitaryrambler]

Thank you so much for all your kind words Terry, much appreciated. The music is the most enjoyable part of making my films, so it's great to know it is well received. The earlier Lake District film you mention is the last of the longer length ones, so after that I decided to make films that were only 20 minutes maximum. I'm not planning on going back to the Lakes just yet. In fact, once I've edited more of the backlog of films I shot last year, I plan to take a bit of a break from filming due to all the work involved, especially this past 5 years where I've made over 100 films during that time. Thanks for watching Terry and for commenting. Cheers, Patrick :)

[@ursamajor6546]

Certainly a sight for locked down eyes 👍👍

[@solitaryrambler]

That's really nice of you to say :)

[@johnbaines7796]

o yes we love keswick but it gets very busy

[@solitaryrambler]

Yes indeed.

[@stephenmason4559]

I think it could be a great move to publish or make a pdf of the route? Nice video..

[@solitaryrambler]

Thank you Stephen! It will be worth your while taking a look at the video description :)

[@soldierofmisfortune1]

One of my good friends dads owns seatoller house he said he enjoyed the video 😂

[@solitaryrambler]

That's nice to know, many thanks 👍