Lake District Walks | Catbells, Maiden Moor and High Spy - A Half Newlands

[@steventhomas231]

That was great. Nothing stirs the heart more than being in the lake district fells.

[@davidayres45]

I'm watching your Lake District videos as a great way to invigorate my day. Used to do these walks with my Wainwrights. You capture the exact essence of walking in the Lakes which is marvellous. I love what you're doing and your infectious and positive outlook keeps making me smile. Reminds me of my younger self 30 years ago!

[@MrLespaul2000]

Thank you for this. I stayed in Keswick just before Christmas and never having done any walking/climbing in the Lakes I checked out your KZbin videos and I decided to do try Catbells after watching this. So, at 67 years old that was a milestone for me getting to the top. I also did Latrigg. So I was well chuffed. I'm going to try this one the next time I go. Your enthusiasm and inspiration helped a lot Cheers Abby :)

[@darrenbridge3312]

Without a doubt, some of the best walking videos I’ve watched on KZbin, so well presented, narrated and so informative. You should start a walking club I would be at the front of the queue.

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Hey Darren, thanks for the lovely comment and watching my videos. We hold group walks actually! Just putting together the 2019 program so stay tuned. You can access the walks and events on my website once they are up: www.songthrushproductions.co.uk/guided-walks

[@andrewpartington8642]

Lovely Video. It's a very very long trudge back down the Newlands Valley though, as you discovered haha

[@markpursglovephotography]

Great video, once bitten by the Lake District bug you will keep returning, there is so much to explore. 😊

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

There really is so much to see! Thanks for watching!

[@davidwilliams5863]

Watching this in Lockdown Feb. 21 😣 But this a fantastic Lakes fix....thank you Abbie. 😊

[@kenhenley7599]

Thoroughly enjoyed that. Many thanks. Your enthusiasm knows no bounds and is highly infectious, thankfully.

[@williamwafer6653]

Your well versed commentary, excellent camera work and eye for beautiful views, and great editing skills make your videos a joy to watch. Very professional.Thank you for allowing all of us to live vicariously through you. I envy your lifestyle.

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Thank you William! Don't envy it though, go make yours what you want it to be. Take care and stay WILD! Abbie

[@jimmys60ny]

Another well produced video. Thank you. You can tell by your smile just how much you are enjoying what you do. So enthusiastic. Can be so infectious. I just must get to the wet (sic) side of the country soon.

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Thanks for the comment and watching. Absolutely you must!! Stay WILD. Abbie

[@ericnorsman9203]

Superb film as usual, many thanks Abbie. I find that watching Song Thrush Productions videos in the morning is a great way to start the day!

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Ah thats so great Eric, thank you!

[@AndrewFulton]

Another wonderful memory... thanks for sharing. I did your walk plus Dale Head and Robinson and crawled into Buttermere in 1995... absolutely knackered. You are the new Alfred Wainwright.. He shared his sketches... I shared my photos... but you have upped the game with your videos and your wonderful smile x

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Love it! Glad you enjoyed the walk! Im stoked to get back and complete the fun round!! Stay WILD!

[@philk9227]

Great video Abbie. A superb showcase of some stunning scenery. Your enthusiasm for the mountains is definitely infectious....now where's my walking boots?! :-)

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Game on!!

[@jedimonk5810]

You inspired me to get out walking, I want to go and see all these places now!! Thank you

[@pwoolveridge1]

Cat bells has to be one of my favourites, i usually get the boat over from Keswick which makes it even more pleasant. 360 views, stunning ⛰

[@Baafs214]

Fabulous video of an amazing bit of England. I walked the Cumbria Way back in May this year. Spectacular walk and enjoyed every step. Coming from the Netherlands the valleys, fells, pikes and crags were absolutely breathtaking, near alien. I would love to go back for some more climbs as they are the most rewarding. Catbells, Skiddaw, Glaramara and the Rossett and Langdale Pikes are on the list!

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Congrats on your CW hike! Amazing trail, and yes defo get back when you can to get some summits in. Amazing area.

[@stephenpinder1903]

Another great video Abby. You do have a lovely country to wander around in and your appreciation and enthusiasm only adds to the natural beauty. Thanks for sharing.

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Absolutely we do! Thanks for watching :)

[@tooyoungtobeold8756]

We did Catbells a couple of years ago. We walked from Keswick, then up - I found the first bit quite hard work, but then I am quite old. Great once you're up top, as always.

[@needsomehike]

Amazing.......how did i miss your channel for so long?

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

No idea! Welcome to the tribe!

[@travelswithstan7091]

Lovely video Abbie well done. Always look forward to watching your videos there very informative.

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Thanks Stan! Glad you enjoy them :)

[@clareb8015]

Another great video Abbie. I will be up in Newlands on Thursday/Friday and cannot wait.

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Enjoy!!!

[@k.b.twyman4222]

So beautiful. Thank you.🥰🇬🇧❤

[@delmiller4184]

Loved following you on this amazing walk Abbie. Stunning scenery. Thanks so much.

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Thank you for watching! Stay WILD! Abbie

[@srh9903]

Love this one. Simply stunning, magical 👌

[@maurice5992]

Lovely video Abbie, brought back great memories of the day I walked up Catbells with my step-dad and five year old nephew. That was over twenty years ago now. I remember we stopped for lunch at the top and were engulfed by a swarm of wasps. However, we managed to escape unscathed. Funny what sticks in your mind...more importantly, the views over Derwentwater were stunning! Love your films, keep up the great work.

[@frankvosphotography9106]

What a beautiful walk. Thanks to you I am planning to go to Britain next year and hike.

[@TucanaeTube]

A nice walk. I prefer it the other way around, starting easy up Newlands valley, then ascending quickly past waterfalls to the tarn before looping back over High Spy towards Catbells, with vistas opening up all the way.

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Thats neat! I love it!!

[@BTurner.]

Great video, Maiden Moor is one of my favourite places, I’ve been up there numerous times and never tire of it.

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Really enjoyable watch and so useful for me. I did the opposite half horshoe last month, doing Dale Head from Honister Slate Mine, then Hindscarth and Robinson. Thanks for posting, cheers Alan

[@angelakm6753]

Another brillaint video Abbie - reminds me of another walk we have done in the Lakes :)

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Great stuff!!

[@MarksWorldOfAdventure]

We hiked Catbells in July. One of my mates wanted to do Blencathra but non of the guys were up for it. Catbells was challenging enough for me. ha ha. The views across Derwentwater on the way down were spectacular. Nice video

[@hcjmev1983]

absolute joy.great videos abbie.x

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Thank you!!

[@nigelmiller407]

As usual another great informative film Abbie you obviously do your homework. Most of the Lake District would look completely different if it wasn't for sheep grazing. Looking forward to your next frilling instalment.

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

It sure would. I do like sheep though, I must admit. Thanks for the comment and watching! Stay WILD!

[@kennorris5095]

Thanks for putting this video online. The walks that you do are a dream of mine - someday maybe I'll get to the UK and do these hikes as well.

[@mountainsonthemind5795]

One of my best walks, you get the scenery and you dint need to ascend to high too

[@Weferoz]

Amazing video once again Abbie!

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Thanks for watching!

[@sapphieburry5216]

Thanks for this video. Me and my friend accidently climbed Catbells last year when looking for an easy, relaxed stroll during our holiday 😂 as tough as it was it sparked something that has me desperate for more views! I felt like I was back there with you ❤️ I had almost forgotten just how stunningly beautiful it was. X

[@lakelady57]

another great hike, thanks for sharing Abbie :)

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Thanks for watching!

[@markjakeway2035]

Great video. We did that route recently but the other way, parked by Chapel bridge (near Newland's church), up to High Spy, then along to Maiden Moor and Catbells. We then came back down to Newlands Hause (between Catsbell and Maiden Moor) and down back into Little Town and the car. Means no longish walk around the base of Catbells.

[@almontepaolilli4909]

Another outstanding video. So enjoyable to watch your videos.

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Thank you, really glad :)

[@stevesmith3990]

Great views and walk again Abbie, I thought you ate that Kendal Mint Cake all the time ;)

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Hahahaha, I wish!!!

[@BorderRambler]

A great walk Abbie taking in some wonderful views , Dale head tarn looks good for a wild camp 👍🏻ATB Dave

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Good point! Might have to do that some time :)

[@callumimeson7370]

Nice footage and engaging commentary. I find your content inspiring.

[@GlennyGlenny]

I did catbells last week, loved it! I walked clockwise from keswick round derwentwater to grange and took the route that way up catbells then back to Keswick. Was shattered, ended up being a 20km walk. Great vids btw

[@kevinevans2022]

Great film Abbie very enjoyable 💚 it !!!

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Very good watch, professional done. I normally do not watch big channels but really enjoyed this. Cheers Alan

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Thanks for watching Alan!

[@bunnydaduk]

Great watch, very informative. Thanks for sharing

[@jdee4215]

Great video really enjoyed that very professionally done

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Thanks for watching!

[@Nathan.Manchester]

I love the way you narrate your videos- liked and subscribed 👍

[@leonachrispye1591]

Great video really informative always good to see what the views/path look like when you have been and it's raining and misty lol thanks for sharing ATB Leona and chris

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

So very true! You'll have to get back in some sunshine though :) Stay WILD! Abbie

[@leonachrispye1591]

Abbie Barnes | Song Thrush Productions we are going back to our favourites since completing them in March so it’s def on the list 😁

[@michaelhallam6336]

Thank you for such exhilarating videos Abbie! I've only just found your channel and subscribed as I love them so much. I spent my youth around these Lakeland fells doing exactly what you're doing and it's bringing back those precious memories 😀😀😀❤❤

[@WalksWithOlly]

Thanks for sharing. Abbie. This one is definitely going on my to-do list for when I do get to the Lake District. :-)

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Super!

[@shirleyc285]

Great video, I love catbells!

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Me too!

[@iangorner]

Nice present for me. My birthday this week ( I'm as old as High Spy slate). Beautiful smile and beautiful views! Great to mention the first aid, I teach first aid for St. John Ambulance .....very important to have your kit.

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Happy Birthday!! Super that you teach with St. John Ambulance - awesome stuff. Enjoy the week!

[@jamesfield1674]

I love Lake District, I stayed at Coniston and did some walks near there. Such a great place.

[@matthewboothman129]

Is lake district as nice as Scotland?

[@ANTHONY_ROWE_L.R.P.S]

Look like great walk, One to put on the "todo" list. well done.

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Bet that list is getting longer :)

[@travelstatements9771]

We've been to lakes last week and it was such a splendid decision to go there. your video reminds me the little hike we took to Sir john barrow monument and the time spent in the middle of the honister path. all those little streams and breeze.... really love it.

[@shrimpfarmer]

We enjoyed that. 🙂. We did an 8 mile walk along the South Downs to Lewes today inspired by you. 👍

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Brilliant! Amazing part of the country, hope you enjoyed it!

[@39pounder]

Really enjoying your vids Abbie. Discovered your channel about a fortnight ago when looking for Macgregor info. After being enthralled by the Rob Roy Way film I''ve loved everything you've produced. Brilliant work 👌

[@rodhepplewhite9722]

Another great walk Abbie, Catbells is actually my favourite Lakeland Fell, not the highest by a long way but a great route up from Hawes End and fantastic views. You could have taken a different route down from Dale Head Tarn, tracking east cross-country and down via the former Rigghead Quarries, turning left at the base to head back via Castle Crag and then back either via Catbells' terrace path or the lakeside path. Another reason I like Catbells, different routes of ascent and so many ways to return, the full Newlands Round, returning via Hindscarth (pronounced High-nd-scar-th) is a corker. Best wishes Rod.

[@barbarathompson4132]

Love your determination to find joy in life. I know the pain and tiredness and the elation of hill walking. I so enjoy your videos, I can feel the feeling once again. I've done many a mile around Northumberland and the Pennine Way twice. I haven't found a full Pennine Way video, will you be doing that walk?

[@SlogOnTheTyne]

Great video! I enjoyed watching it

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Thanks for watching!

[@Matt7895]

Your videos do an interesting thing to me. Firstly, the excellent skills with your shots, your editing, and your raw enthusiasm make me want to go there (and I will - I'm watching these because the Lake District is becoming a yearly fixture in my hiking schedule!) - but the amazing sights also want me to not watch the full video because of spoilers! There's nothing like experiencing those spectacular backdrops first time for yourself. I've decided to watch the first bit to see what the climb is like, and then watch it all back later once I've done it for real! I've done that with your Haystacks video.

[@Matt7895]

Update: today I did this route. I watched a little more of your video so I knew where you diverged from the main path - my fitness definitely wasn’t up to doing Dale Head! I am so glad I stopped there because the waterfall took me by surprise and absolutely blew me away. After that, a long, LONG walk back down the valley to get back to the car, but more than worth it. What an amazing climb, thank you so much for inspiring me to do it!

[@dalewalker7405]

Abbie you and your videos are truly amazing and inspiring!!! Im doing scafell pike in june i wish you could join me as im going alone lol

[@EJBENNIE]

Concerned Scafell Pike but never managed Cat Bells. That first small rock face alway beats me as I suffer vertigo. But I will one day.

[@mjbbell]

I’ll need to head over there again, the last time I was there I just done the catbells then down to derwentwater.

[@trouty65]

Great videos Abbie ! New Subscriber here. I am visiting the lakes in June with my wife and 3 dogs (First time since a secondary school Geography trip) I'm 54 this year and really looking forward to walking this one :-) keep up the Great work Abbie , inspiration to the masses !!!

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Enjoy!

[@susanbrown2909]

You are brave climbing right up the top. I really would love too,but have fear of heights. Last time I tried to climb,I got stuck rigid with fear..so not tried since. It’s lovely area though.

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Very brave to try! Well done you!

[@zennor_man]

Just checking this out on the map as I'm lucky to be in Keswick next week for some walking...thanks Abbie

[@RamblingWithRitchie]

Great video. It’s inspired me to do a video for my channel. Cheers

[@markmackie100]

Great video Abbie. Did you start this walk off from Grange?

[@atifmanzoor63]

It would be nice if you would mention how long to the top unless I missed it

[@jordanhill5655]

Hello Abbie where is that road you parked up on going to do that walk the same way tomorrow how far is it from Keswick thanks Jordan from Wigan

[@andyjones673]

1st! Happy hiking great vids

[@abfan8333]

Cat bells needs to be done out of season if there is such a thing in the lakes, it’s usually like picadilly circus up there

[@nickseddon9062]

You're awesome

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

So are you!

[@Rosietheginger]

Loved this video. Will you be hosting this walk as one of your guided walks?

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Perhaps sometime, yes :) I have two Lake District walks currently bookable in May. www.spendmoretimeinthewild.co.uk/wildwalks :)

[@mmorganize]

Where exactly did you start the walk?

[@karenhatton7058]

Have you ever climbed Snowdon? That's my dream to climb Snowdon

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Many times :) A bit busy for my liking these days!!

[@anthonydonachie3395]

The lakes captured my heart a good few years ago, have visited many times over the years and it never ceases to amaze me every time. I heard you mention Robinson briefly I wild camped there a few years back with my son and got this stunning 360 shot early in the morning goo.gl/maps/TPQCMm6vAeq9MtMw5 . Thank you again Abbie for another great episode of Abbie's world.

[@tooyoungtobeold8756]

Great Photo.

[@jamesfield1674]

4:58 wow really magnificent

[@RamblingTog]

Sounds like a rant, i reckon most people stick to the paths its the MTB fraternity that rip the paths up

[@EJBENNIE]

Call me what you will but I attempted this again yesterday in perfect conditions parked in Grange. Wainwright talks utter rubbish this is not a family walk for all ages with two rocky sections.

[@rmcwil398]

They are not Newts. They are frogadiles!!!