A hike to Middle Fell/Wastwater/ Lake District

[@RockStar67]

Brilliant BC...what a beautiful morning...great video as always xx

[@Traceyattrill-Essexgirlinwild]

Thanks bcs x 😘

[@Muddipaws1308]

That's a nice fell to do for fabulous views. Then have a nice warm lunch after. My favourite place is wastwater

[@Traceyattrill-Essexgirlinwild]

It's a lovely place ☺️ always love the drive over to wastewater from Gosforth

[@gberish602]

Hi Tracey, Seems like the first time in a while that you've been out on your own. Good old Billy did manage to choose his moment in "take 1" he's probably imbarrased that you kept it in but at least he didn't chase the herdies. Magnificent colours and clouds. You mentioned how the weather had been bet you've had some worse since 12 Dec. I've walked the Wastewater screes when I was young and indestructible. So basically the Yetis have mated with the herdies and they were spooking you. For the boggy/soggy bits you needed Yeti-gaitors they are brilliant. For the spooky and farm bits what you need is a sympathetic Andy to call all sorts of things to cheer you along. Love the Robin. Lastly during map and scissor ✂️ time you mentioned the path, I have something called a Satmap which allowed me to page through the OS, aerial and open sourse maps which is brilliant when you're not sure. Cheers Graham

[@davidburgess9058]

I love Wasdale. Lonely Wastwater, moody, mysterious and stunningly beautiful. This and Buttermere are my favourite places. Loved the video. Your walk along that little path to the farm was a bit like Hansel & Gretel ha ha. You had great views from the top of Middle Fell and along Wastwater. Superb. Thanks for sharing and may I wish you, Andy & Billy a very merry Christmas and all the best for the new year.

[@Traceyattrill-Essexgirlinwild]

Thank you so much David ...Merry Xmas to you and all the best for the new year.

[@wendyburge7027]

Hi Tracey Loved your video! My husband and I climbed Middle Fell back in the summer when we were staying a Wasdale Head Farm! The fern was very green and tall back then but a beautiful walk to the top with stunning views. Also loved the shore walk around Wast Water which we did on a raining, misty day but still amazing views of the other end of the lake. Best wishes to you, Andy and Billybob. Wendy xx

[@Traceyattrill-Essexgirlinwild]

Thanks Wendy. .wish you both a great Christmas 🎄 and New Year too

[@stevebuttery6757]

Hey Tracey, what a beautiful video, not done that route so great to see and so well explained as usual which is really helpful. The quality of the film looking across to Scafell was simply stunning, I paused it and just looked at it for a while as it was that good. I do get what you mean about walking through farms, you sometimes get the feeling you are not welcome even if it is a public footpath. A stunning walk down the side of Wastwater, never seen anyone do it so glad you showed it us. Thanks for some fantastic videos this year Tracey, I have enjoyed them all. I wish you, Andy and Billy a lovely Christmas. Take care

[@Traceyattrill-Essexgirlinwild]

Thanks very much Steve. That so kind . You will love wasdale and the route up to Middle Fell and even along to Seatallan and Buckbarrow and the low level walk along the shore if wastwater is stunning. But def worth doing this out of season or it will be exceptionally busy ....have a great crimbo and new year ❤️ 🎄

[@yvonnebailey9973]

Hi Tracey, some stunning views. (Not counting Billy doing what dogs do) . Have a lovely Christmas and a happy new year to you, Andy and Billy. Take care, best wishes. 🎄❄️🌞

[@Traceyattrill-Essexgirlinwild]

Thanks Yvonne and the same to you both...thank you for your constant support this year , its much appreciated

[@ianblanchard2406]

Just round the corner from where I live so know this walk very well. Best done either in summer or when frozen as those fields are always wet or muddy. Great views of Wastwater and the fells from this walk. Many different paths off the route you took lead to the lake. Keep em coming.

[@Traceyattrill-Essexgirlinwild]

Thanks Ian , I agree ...I had walked from yha to Nether Wasdale in the summer and I loved it , but in winter ......maybe not 😆 I'm glad your not the farmer after watching that haha....merry Xmas and New year

[@andrewkeeling9935]

Thank you, Tracey. Terrific video. Went up Middle Fell and Seatallan around 15 years ago. Still looks the same. A

[@Traceyattrill-Essexgirlinwild]

That's a long time ago ...atb

[@glyndarby1715]

Hi Tracey and Billybob, wonderful video as per usual with some great views, your little detour didn’t look much fun at all. Keep well and stay safe, cheers Glyn.

[@Traceyattrill-Essexgirlinwild]

Haha it wasn't much fun but so worth it to get to shore of Wastwater that path is stunning ...have a great crimbo

[@DAoutdoors]

Hi Tracey, hi Billy. Absolutely brilliant. I do love the area around Wasdale, it’s just stunning, and very much worth the long drive to get there. I’ve looked at the path across the bottom of the screes, but often thought well all that rock has come down from somewhere. Your video clip,hearing them tumbling down has made my decision, no way will I be doing it! 🤣 Thank you for sharing this adventure and all the other ones throughout the year. Have a lovely Christmas and a great New Year. All the best to you all, Dave 😀🥾⛰

[@Traceyattrill-Essexgirlinwild]

Thank you Dave and the same to you...hope its a good one...and thanks for your continued support 👍

[@SetForAdventures]

Fabulous route Tracy you and Billy definitely had the weather with you on this hike 🤠👍 The sound of rock fall is a good reminder of the need of a lid (helmet) when close in i the rock 🪨 Best regards and have a great Christmas 🎄 Simon 🤠👍🏔️

[@Traceyattrill-Essexgirlinwild]

Hi Simon 👋....yeah a helmet would be good but it's the shifting scree I'd be terrified 😨 hope you have a great Xmas and New year Simon

[@garywickens7460]

Hi Tracey, Lovely video as always thank you and have a great Xmas xx❤

[@Traceyattrill-Essexgirlinwild]

Thank you Gary ....you too and a great New Year 👌

[@tonypilki3]

Hi Tracey and Billie. Looked a beltin day after all the bad weather weve had. Them views from Middle Fell take some beating absolutely stunning! Interesting route too Tracey. That lake shore path and the views up the lake looked very nice. Best Wishes to you, Andy and Billy. Have a super Christmas and dont drink too much whisky haha

[@Traceyattrill-Essexgirlinwild]

Thanks Tony ....what about lots of sloe gin instead 😄....have a good festive one 👍

[@davidmarshall5596]

Well Tracey take 1....🐶🐕 & it's time foe a 💩 😂😂😂so take 2 & we're up n running! Never been up Middle Fell so has to go on the proverbial 'to do list' 😊 some terrific views to be had looking across to the Scafell group ❤❤ that water ya waded through looking bloody deep 😂crikey bet ya could have swam in it ! Walking through farms makes me uneasy have to admit always thinking someone honna come out & give us a rollicking for Walking where i shouldn't be ! Excellent map & scissors time 👌best wishes to you Andy & Billy 🐕🐶for Christmas 🎄...by the way how's ya fad progressing 🤔🤔❤

[@Traceyattrill-Essexgirlinwild]

Thanks David .... you must go up Middle Fell you will be very impressed wirh the views. What fad are you meaning ??? 🤔

[@davidmarshall5596]

@@Traceyattrill-Essexgirlinwild oh crikey predicted text...should have said 'dad' 🤣

[@Traceyattrill-Essexgirlinwild]

@davidmarshall5596 haha ....erm dad hasn't got much better ....the physio thinks there must be some damage to muscles from his dislocated arm as jt should have fixed by now but still can't use the arm at all....he is 92 aswell ....thanks for asking 😃

[@davidmarshall5596]

@@Traceyattrill-Essexgirlinwild thanks for that Tracey regards to your family 🙂

[@Traceyattrill-Essexgirlinwild]

@@davidmarshall5596 BTW Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year 😊

[@TonysTrails]

Hi Tracey. Great video in stunning surroundings. We did the “scary path” and the flooded track in the opposite direction on the way back from bagging some Birketts (kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqqcooaNnMp3a9E). I’m going to watch your video on Buckbarrow as we totally lost the path coming down (also had a nightmare and lost all the footage!) There’s a shoutout for Billy, you & Andy in my last video (kzbin.info/www/bejne/d56WYayamdBoZ6s). Best regards, Tony & Charlie.

[@Traceyattrill-Essexgirlinwild]

Thank you Tony I will pop across and have a watch, thanks ...have a great Christmas and I hope Charlie bobs gets lots of turkey 😄

[@TonysTrails]

@@Traceyattrill-Essexgirlinwild I’ve just had a memory pop up on Facebook and it was 2 years ago today we did the Buckbarrow walk. We parked in the same place as you and went over Middle Fell & Seatallan before Buckbarrow. We’re off on t’La’al Ratty on Boxing Day and walking back over Irton Pike. Happy Christmas to you all and looking forward to your adventures in 2024.

[@Traceyattrill-Essexgirlinwild]

@TonysTrails I hope you will be filming this.....I've never actually been on the la'al ratty and it's been years since I was on Irton Pike

[@TonysTrails]

@@Traceyattrill-Essexgirlinwild Yes, we will be filming it. We went on it last Boxing Day too and there’s a video on here. The train was all lit up and it was dark on the way back, so it looked great. Last train back is an hour earlier this year, so not sure if it’ll be quite the same 🙁

[@Traceyattrill-Essexgirlinwild]

@TonysTrails I hope it is , look forward to your video

[@gberish602]

Hi Tracey, Seems like the first time in a while that you've been out on your own. Good old Billy did manage to choose his moment in "take 1" he's probably imbarrased that you kept it in but at least he didn't chase the herdies. Magnificent colours and clouds. You mentioned how the weather had been bet you've had some worse since 12 Dec. I've walked the Wastewater screes when I was young and indestructible. So basically the Yetis have mated with the herdies and they were spooking you. For the boggy/soggy bits you needed Yeti-gaitors they are brilliant. For the spooky and farm bits what you need is a sympathetic Andy to call all sorts of things to cheer you along. Love the Robin. Lastly during map and scissor ✂️ time you mentioned the path, I have something called a Satmap which allowed me to page through the OS, aerial and open sourse maps which is brilliant when you're not sure. Cheers Graham

[@Traceyattrill-Essexgirlinwild]

Thanks Graham ....are you talking about the farmer when you mention herdies mating with yeties 😄 I def need some gaiters ...your suggested shopping list is getting longer and longer 😄 I should have checked openstreetmap which has all paths that aren't usually on OS map I just forgot ..silly me oh plus no mobile phone signal 😒 it was a bit of a car crash wasn't it haha , and saying the wrong name of Greendale all the way thru 😉 I think I need to take a whisky flask with me during winter months..get the old brain cells in gear 🤔..have a great Christmas Graham