Lake District Walks | Great Gable and Fleetwith Pike

[@mazer4112]

for preventing blisters. My friends and I discovered that if you wore 2 pairs of socks, one closest to your skin being a tight fitting poly wool blend. Almost like a compression sock in tightness, then wear your regular socks over them, *most of use prefer Althea socks which are 100% cotton, this has made a huge difference. The bonus other than no blisters, the cotton socks do not absorb as much sweat when worn over the poly wool blend socks.

[@frankbrooks1526]

Abbie don’t go without at least one trekking pole. Using poles from my thirties on made such a huge difference; if I hadn’t started using them all those years ago I would not be able to walk-in the hills today. I’m almost 70. Honestly the relief the poles give your knees is absolutely precious. As I say I’m fast approaching 70 so of course I’ve slowed down somewhat, your videos bring so many great days, memories, back. Thank you so much.

[@elisekennewell2205]

Such informative and interesting and entertaining videos. I love watching these...they make me smile. Thankyou. You are a wonderful presenter and a wonderful role model. ❤️🚶‍♀️👍

[@danh2310]

Love your videos abbie especially the commentary you give. Love the passion you have.😊

[@TimmyBobinson]

You are a shining light in a dark world Abbie. Never let a thing douse your flames. x

[@donallen1384]

Abbie…. I did backpacking back in my younger day, but now I’m 77 and disabled at home. your videos bring back so many memories of getting out in the wild….. Thank you🙂❤️

[@michaeldyas769]

Don't let your dreams fester ,that's not what they're there for, Abbie Barnes 2019, so inspiring!!

[@1robboard]

Wonderful Abbie, that was incredible, again. Fantastic views and every thing about your videos. thoroughly enjoy them. Thanks

[@kevinkim4576]

Britain's landscape is absolutely gorgeous and well preserved!

[@hikikomorihachiko]

This channel has been a major inspiration for me to get back into hiking, despite being out of shape. The motivation to tackle even the easier routes, just simply getting out there and doing something is a step in the right direction and a sure-fire way towards good health.

[@patrickmoore2031]

Hey Abbie, congrats on Great Gable and that monster descent. Enjoyed watching. Made my day, in fact. Thanks also for your comments on dreams, passion and courage and so forth. Definitely gives me pause and something to reflect on.

[@timnewland4186]

"Don't let dreams fester...that's not what they're there for". My goodness lass there was some profound inspiring words you said there. My mental health is a little scrambled at present and with a bikepacking trip planned for next week I'm really taking some inspiration here. Thank you so much for all you've posted x

[@linedwell]

Amazing timing, got a coffee, sat quietly before child wakes, new Abbie Video... Perfect morning.. 😊 #abbiebestyoutuber

[@tomconnors4452]

Hi Abbie, Just wanted to say that I've seen loads of Lake District videos on here and yours was by far the best. Keep up the good work!! 👏👏

[@mockingbird-media-uk]

On every journey with your videos i feel invigourated keep up the great hikes abbie.

[@LauraaEmilyy]

So grateful that you choose to share these wonderful videos with us Abbie. Not only do you inspire me to be more adventurous out in the wild and be a better version of myself, but I also know that I can come here as a safe and happier place whenever life gets a little overwhelming and I need picking up. Thanks so much ❤

[@jimmybamber4378]

I agree great videos inspiring like mini tour or walk through videos like a how to , just brilliant 😀

[@michaelpilling9659]

Wonderful film. Exciting and envigorating. Well done to you for ticking off so many peaks during our walk. Thanks again for taking me along. You are an inspiration.

[@delmiller4184]

What a great walk you had with what looked like perfect weather. Thanks so much for letting us follow you along the way.

[@BrianthatiscalledBrian]

Pure Joy. Thanks, Abbie. 🙂👍

[@carboncopy2853]

Great Videos Abbie. Injoy watching all !!!!!!!

[@TheSecondof5]

Very enjoyable. Well done.

[@Quaker521]

Great Gable can be a bit of a challenge but the views from the top are, I think, some of the best in the whole Lakes. Luckily you had good weather as there's nothing worse than slogging up hill to a top covered in cloud and no view! Great video and thanks for taking us along.

[@angelicamason1650]

Thanks for sharing your hikes Abbie. I really enjoy them.

[@stephenpinder9567]

Wow....incredible challenge and wonderful views. A great showcase of the diversity of your wonderful country.

[@antheablackmore5838]

I can’t tell you the pleasure watching these videos and listening to your info and sentiments ....very special indeed x

[@steveleucaux3291]

Your an absolute legend love your footage very inspiring keep up the good work your helping people more than you realise ❤❤❤

[@nickkilgallon3268]

What a great vid Abbie..thankyou so much for that! Your love for the lakes is so contageous and inspirational. We love the area like you and this just makes us wanna get up the mountains again!! Gonna go through more of your films ..really enjoyable, please keep em coming !! 😀

[@andreamolloy6254]

Great video thank you I'm unable to do the walks you do due to ill health so by you walking it inspires me.

[@mickeymunkchunk4512]

Loved this Abbie, brought back some great memories, hope your knees are ok.

[@atticuskilby515]

Abby you are great with words, lots of wisdom. "Do not let dreams fester, that's not what they are there for." So true! Enjoy your videos and your passion for the wild.

[@AndrewFulton]

Another wonderful walk... thanks for sharing as it brought back some lovely memories.

[@hikingwiththeshackletons]

Great hike Abbie, we were in that area last weekend, we hiked Haystacks, we had intended heading up Fleetwith pike but the weather was poor (40mph winds & heavy rain), but as you said, it’s there for another day. ❤️

[@Jeff-Vader-1]

Beautiful , inspiring , great job Abbie

[@edshike7581]

Well done Abbie, very inspiring yet again 👍

[@marks-0-0]

Thanks for all your work bringing us a glimpse into a day in the mountains. I like watching them early AM while I'm getting ready for work 😊

[@christinawarburton5773]

What a joy of a day ❤️🙏

[@tobiasrankin9606]

Thank you Abbie for this inspiring video. Can’t wait to be in the lakes next week.

[@ktm-bc1dw]

I would like to thank you for this video. A real pleasure to see your enthusiasm for adventure. We will return this weekend and follow your steps. Jason: mara

[@ashleyjarnold]

Great video, hike and commentary Abbie - the words just flow from you!! Regards, Ashley

[@martinjackson2155]

To chat with you over a pint (orange juice for you no doubt) in the pub after a walk would be very interesting, great videos Abbie

[@tooyoungtobeold8756]

We did Scaefell Pike in July 2018, in sweltering heat. It took us 7 hours up and down - but I am quite old and unfit and we took the 'easy' route. It was one of my great avhievements. I think next year (2020) we will do what you are doing in this video. Here's an idea. Post a map at the end of your video, showing your route.

[@tash_outdoors]

Amazing!!!!!

[@mattstone7980]

Thank you for taking us up to the top of the Great Gable!

[@yasminshikingmission]

Inspiring stuff. I liked your comment about dreams and not letting them fester. Love being out in the wild as much as I can and love your videos. I enjoy watching them to give me an idea of what the routes are like.

[@srh9903]

So inspirational. Please would you consider doing a lengthy video all about training yourself from absolute beginner level to doing climbs/walks like these. Like you mention in this video about preparing mentally physically and how to learn the skills needed without having to do expensive weekend courses. ❤

[@alexwade9921]

Great video Abbie. Amazing scenery. Looked like very hard work but rewarding I’m sure. Videos never really show the majesty of an amazing view!

[@zomzoms1979]

Thanks as always for sharing another great video Abbie. The views were amazing.

[@jamieb741]

Fantastic video Abbie, I miss the lakes so much. But my walks around sunny Suffolk are lovely too. Look after those knees.👍 You're still young.

[@jimmybamber4378]

Great comment even better advice ☺

[@alexmorgan3435]

A new Abbie Barnes video. What a treat. Fantastic views. You might want to try wearing a thin liner sock with a mid or heavier weight outer sock depending on weather conditions. The liner sock sticks to your skin and any movement of your feet in your boots is between the two sock layers not sock layer and your skin causing blisters. Also the liner sock wicks moisture away from your foot. It helps to have boots that fit properly as well. Thanks for sharing.

[@vaughanleak9542]

Abbie Great Gable video bought back so many memories of when i did from Wasdale head and camped near one of the tarns close great to watch keep up the great work, in times at the moment we are unable to come the most wonderful Lake District

[@pconnor76]

We did great gable yesterday..the cloud descended very quickly and the descent was very treacherous down the scree...one to definetly avoid in bad weather..aching a lot today from surfing down the mountain lol

[@shadeofheresy]

Ooooo saw you putting the blister tape on and purchased some immediately. I sometimes have heel hotspots too.

[@MotorbikeJunkie644]

Just catching up, love your vids. Keeping us sane through the lock down. Keep smiling 😊

[@carlco3378]

Ha. I just watched a video of you walking the Beara way and I didn't realize this video was yours too when I was looking for some lake district videos... I thought I was still watching the same video but it's you.. 😂😅 Love how much you are enjoing your time walking alone. I am too. Can't decide if I should visit Beara Peninsula /County Cork in May or Snowdonia /Wales and a few days lake district. Have been in Ireland several times but haven't explored Beara yet or county cork coast.

[@davejobling1998]

Hi Abbie, Brilliant vid. This brought back some great memories for me. I did a carbon copy of this walk a few years ago, and like you I came down that bloody scree slope on Great Gable. I was following a series of cairns thinking that this was a good way down......definitely not !! Like you, I also talked myself out of continuing onto Kirk Fell (My Knees were OK ...I was just knackered after the descent). When you look back to the scree slope from Beckhead Tarn , it looks impossible !!. From there if you look to the left there is a gentler path coming down...this was the one I should have took!! Earlier this year I did a there and back again walk to Kirk Fell from Wasdale, and when I looked at that scree slope , couldn't believe I had come down it.

[@drubber007]

Great climb Abbie. First time on your channel and subbed! You should consider using trekking poles to take the pressure off your knees....especially when carrying a load 👍🏻

[@zennor_man]

Thanks Abbie for a great start to my week. Straight after your post I try to follow your route on my O/S...just wish my knees were stronger! Good advice from you on setting achievable goals too.....

[@abza1]

Love this and all of the Videos. Those glasses are properly cool aswell.

[@elegantinfusions]

Great vlog, I have no one to support me, only by watching your videos Abbie, with breathing issues, I can do low level walking.

[@SMILEVIDEOTRAINS]

well done. thank you

[@carotrike]

You were SO fortunate with the weather Abbie! When I took my daughter to Windermere, it rained even more than usual, so we had to find other things to do rather than as much walking as we'd planned. We managed to get a walk round Winlatter, had a boat trip across the lake, a trip on the steam train back to Windermere. We even went to watch Nanny McFee in the little 2 screen cinema ( the only one we know if where the seats run upwards towards the screen!).

[@donaldbradshaw1349]

Inspirational

[@westpennineswanderer5920]

At last, a walk I’ve done as well, although we never did the Fleetwith Pike part. Falling off Great Gable and onto Moses Trod will remain one of my favourite and intense memories ever! Thanks for sharing 😬

[@garymclean4692]

Great video Abbie and your are delightful :-)

[@andyw9043]

Great vid. Terrific walk and great views, very mixed terrain, looked like fun. Went up fleetwith in June from the same carpark, loved it.

[@nickimacrae7163]

Wonderful! 😁👏👏

[@Backoutthere]

Great hike again Abbie. My passion is the PCT in 2021.

[@antheablackmore5838]

bobdoleluke1978 gosh I’m mesmerised by the videos on the PCT avividly following Mary Mansfield doing the through hike

[@kentishmale1969]

The Portslade Conker Trail ??

[@Backoutthere]

I am also following her. She is doing great.

[@noreenHolden-y8k]

The descent from Gable down to Beck Head has always been a trial with all the loose scree. We couldn’t have done it without two walking poles

[@guyjames2795]

Great video - keep doing what you’re doing x

[@sivikasi]

Thank you again for another wonderful video, It certainly looked like an epic climb. I went back to the Lakes recently after a while away and it has certainly got back inside my heart. Thanks again

[@AlanMETALMAN]

We were on Fleetwith Pike summit 19 days ago, on the way to Haystacks but we took your route to Great Gable lady year but had to stop on Green Gable. We stopped their for lunch and on the time it took us to eat a sandwich, Great Gable completely vanished is the cloud, unbelievablely quickly. You made the right call not to linger at the summit when the clouds rolled in. Great watch, cheers Alan

[@stevesmith3990]

Stunning views again Abbie, that steep descent looked lethal even from my armchair! Well done, hope your knees recovered!

[@clarkfamily50383paul]

Just discovered you today Abbie on KZbin - your honesty, authenticity and love is so refreshing - you are a beacon of light when there's so much hate around today. Posting under Great Gable as I can highly recommend the 'Gable Traverse' route - path heads off near Sty Head Tarn and picks its way high up across the south face of GG, you can ascend to the summit via the Great Napes or just continue on round. Sadly a recent ankle injury that is not healing probably precludes me doing this again. From a fellow-jouneying Christian.

[@kathlucy603]

Spectacular views

[@davidburgess9058]

Abbie, you didn't show it but did you walk across to the Westmorland Cairn? The view over Wasdale from this point is probably one of the finest in the Lake District. Absolutely mind blowing! Just subscribed to your channel. Love your videos, you're doing a fantastic job inspiring others to get out and about enjoying life.

[@chrisa5959]

This brings back fond memories of climbing Great Gable in 2002, although walking although heavy cloud on the way down was a bit nerve-wracking .. Have you climbed Bowfell? The views of the Langdale Pikes on the way up (and down) are breath-taking

[@karenhatton7058]

Going to the Lake District in June. Looking forward to it so much.

[@zrsbb]

Thank you for this, I walk with two dogs, and our rescue pup still isn't quite trustworthy enough for me to attempt great gable without the risk of her pulling me off my feet so I didn't make it past Windy gap... watching you confirmed I made the right if depressing decision! this was a very wistful watch for me, cheers

[@richardroyle5224]

Really enjoyed that - lovely place to walk!

[@mikeshiking7453]

Epic video that Abbie and well done on the hike its a good trek...I know the route you took well with me been local to the area, this is one if not the best vids I've seen keep them coming....If you get a chance do Fleetwith Pike via Fleetwith Edge awesome walk.

[@petraburkardt6223]

Loving Spur videos

[@esperoutdoors9421]

great vid, really enjoyed it. looks like you got lucky with the weather.

[@ant7936]

22:20 Yes, Kirk Fell will still be there tomorrow. Your knee may not be.

[@bushcraftstevesonnyokeeffe]

Hi Abby great work low watching keep going

[@modestadventurers]

Morning Abbie. Have an amazing day.

[@journal59pierre44]

Nice one Abby

[@English.Andy1]

Looks amazing place to hike. I wonder Abbie how your kit changes with the seasons? Always best to go light as possible.

[@keithroberts4559]

Sheep's wool is the best remedy for preventing blisters. Put it between your toes and a loose lot into the sole of your stock. Been using this for 50yrs mustering the hills of NZ.

[@kenhenley7599]

Another amazing route and video. That scree on your decent looked challenging to say the least. I must admit to some "heart in mouth" moments when I watch you descending (scree or otherwise) without using poles whilst filming at the same time! It's probably been said before but do be careful. Thanks as ever.

[@jameshudson8514]

Fantastic video but iv always thought it was better to do it from seathwaite via styhead tarn and then on to scarfell pike via piers gill, a cracking day out.

[@Dornacgove]

Should be getting some sleep so as not to be dozing off at work in the morning, but hey, Lake District video... have you considered creating a Patreon account where we could participate in creating these videos that allow us to spend some time in the wild on these days we can't do it physically? :)

[@TheMackemMountaineer]

Amazing video. Really enjoyed watching. Where are you from?

[@ianleslie2079]

Another great video Abbey. I did those same fells back in the mini heatwave we had in February. I went up from Seathwaite though and did Base Brown. I noticed you went down the scree on Great Gable, did you not fancy retracing your route up and going down windy gap ? That was quite steep as well but maybe slightly easier. I also decided to miss out Kirk fell but it's there for another day. Love the videos keep them coming 👍

[@diannehoworth7658]

Omg Abbie. Wow how amazing you are ....just a reminder to all those people who make comments about her boots, her socks, no poles ...just take into account she is only 24 l think? I certainly can remember being 24 and taking off to inlandAustralia on a Kawasaki 900 by myself and forgetting to put down the side stand when l pulled up for petrol ... that hurt , but l kept going for the next 10 days . Well sore knees ..had plenty of those to when walking is spain.

[@Vesbolk]

No trekking poles and heavy boots this time. Yup, wise choices for the terrain.

[@mountainsonthemind5795]

One I haven't done yet, need to do it

[@teddyedwards7721]

Looking at doing these peaks myself, but that first part to Grey Knotts looked a bit unnecessary. All that scrabbling through fences and rough ground. Would it not be easier going up to the quarry then heading for Grey Knotts?

[@almontepaolilli4909]

I wear a pair of lightweight socks with a pair of heavy weight hiking socks which protects my skin. Also carry a couple of pairs of extra in my kit.

[@TheRealCAPerry]

Saying what you did about there being bigger mountains that those in the Lake District made me think about those and how much bigger they really are. It’s really hard to wrap your mind around the notion that Mountain Everest is 9 times higher than Scafell Pike - we humans, are indeed insignificant on that scale.

[@rachelhybrid632]

Hi Abbie thankyou for your wonderful video. What is the stuff called you use for plasters please ? 😚

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

KT Tape :)

[@rachelhybrid632]

@@AbbieBarnesWILD thankyou sweet lady wonderful travels 😚

[@mrdarren1045]

Hi. I live in Lancashire so I'm very close to the lakes and i would love to start taking my teenage daughter out walking there in the summer. But I have a heart condition so the steeper hikes are pretty much out of my league. What would you advise for less demanding walks that take in good scenery without the obvious risks to my health? I'm pretty good with distances it is just the hilly bits I'm not too good on.