Lake District - The Western Fells - Kirk Fell, PILLAR, Scoat Fell, Steeple & Red Pike (Wasdale)

[@wezboyes]

Dave the Warrior! 💪💪💪💪💪

[@russellcampbell3274]

Sitting here in Stirling on a windy wet day having thoroughly enjoyed your video. Just checked my records and I did this route with my wife on 14 April, 1987. Weather was similar to your day. Only difference was we went straight up Kirk Fell from Wasdale Head and missed out Kirk Fell North top. Also, I split from my wife on way up Pillar and went up by route near Pillar Rock. I'm 70 in a few months and can only hope that this virus lets me go back down to the Lakes before I'm too old to tackle walks like this again. Thanks for the entertainment. Stay safe!

[@FatBoysonTourHikingVideos]

Thank you Russell, we had hoped to tackle the front of Kirk Fell this April but obviously this year's plans like everyone else's have been destroyed by this horrible virus. I visited Piller rock with fellow Fat Boys Mick Geraghty and Pete Curtin back it 2003, two guys were climbing it with ropes, i was therefore surprised to discover it is classed as a Nuttall and a Birkett. I cant see Dave and I getting up it lol. Enjoy your walking and thanks for watching our video's

[@artisansportsman8950]

Another fantastic video , one of my favorites so far . Well done both of you a great achievement.

[@FatBoysonTourHikingVideos]

Thanks, your becoming my favourite subscriber 👍

[@xBTxPISTOL]

It's remarkable that a 75 year old man could complete a walk as strenuous as that as the ascents and descents there are very unforgiving. Dave really is an example to us all. In my opinion Graham that's one of your very best videos yet,you definetly left some of the best walks till last,the summits of steeple and red pike have views I will never forget. Steeple is the perfect viewing point for ennerdale and the summit cairn on red pike couldn't be in a more fitting location,can't wait to see the last 2 uploads!!!

[@FatBoysonTourHikingVideos]

+vince little Thanks Vince, I hope you forgive the length of the Video but the views were amazing. Next one is in the Can so leave another 32 minutes available. It gets emotional for me from hereon in mate.

[@Wukkie.]

I bet the Guinness&Tia Maria or a few of them went down well after that one in fact the first one probably didn't even touch the sides. I'm yet to do any of these and I haven't a head for heights from a sharp drop but you and Dave are an inspiration. I can't wait until this lockdown is over and I can get back out there.

[@FatBoysonTourHikingVideos]

Several didn't touch the side I assure you. The sooner this awful situation is over the better (Covid-19 Pandemic). See you out there and thanks for viewing our vids

[@jamescaldwell8600]

Fantastic video

[@2112Tix]

Super vid guys, I can tell you feel the spirit of the mountains as I do.

[@rayfraser5537]

Blimey, I’m from Forest Gate, East London. And that ain’t gonna stop me doing the 214, either. I want to do a bit of wild Camping though while I’m at it.

[@TheWendycook]

I can't get up on the fells anymore since I got M.E. 4 years ago so my is it good to get a taste of them through your video. Thanks!

[@FatBoysonTourHikingVideos]

+Wendy Cook. Hi Wendy sorry for my slow reply. Your M.E must be very frustrating for you especially not being able to walk on your beloved fells. We are so pleased that our modest offerings bring back those memories for you. Thank you for your kind comments X

[@sheepheroDarrengreen]

this is were I'm off next I think if weathers half decent this weekend

[@naturecallsoutdoors]

Beautiful day, and great to accomplish so many. Why were there so many shelters at Pillar?

[@FatBoysonTourHikingVideos]

+Nature Calls Good question. Basically Pillar can be reached from several directions with good paths, because it has a large flat(ish) top and the wind can be coming from different directions each shelter faces a different direction so in theory you can get in one and shelter from the prevailing winds. A couple of the shelters are nothing more than stone circles however. Thanks as always for watching and commenting, sorry this one was a bit lengthy.

[@blkmj13]

What a great walk ! Think it would have been a lot darker at the end if I'd been doing it. One question is the music in this film and any of your films available ? Some of it is rather good .

[@FatBoysonTourHikingVideos]

+pete carter, All available Peter on iTunes which is where I download from, obviously other downloading sites are available. All tunes and the Artists are credited in the notes that accompany each video for our faithful followers reference. Thanks for watching and your comments.

[@blkmj13]

Only just seen this many thanks. I'll download a few and make a CD - that sort of music is good for night driving !

[@FatBoysonTourHikingVideos]

pete carter Yes Pete I agree... enjoy

[@tonyjacko5640]

Every credit

[@108mlowe]

Don't know how I missed that the first time round. What a Magnificent day and highly engaging video! BTW on your 2005 ascent did you use the Shamrock Traverse? If not it's highly recommended for a close-up view of Pillar Rock and its neighbours.

[@FatBoysonTourHikingVideos]

Michael not sure to be honest have to look over my records. Thanks as always 👍

[@outdoorjunky1]

Hi Graham How long did it take for you and young Dave to do this and how far was it please 👍👍 Great video

[@FatBoysonTourHikingVideos]

Sorry for the late reply, have been back in the Lakes :)This was a long day and we came down in the dark. We set off at 9.15 and we were in the pub at the end of the walk 12 hours later. A picture taken at the final gate over the beck at Wasdale head is timed at 9.31pm. The walk turned out to be 12 miles long bearing in mind we explore places when we are up there, we are not part of the 'Head down bash em out brigade'. So 12 miles in 12 hours. Thanks for your comment and again sorry for the late reply

[@jamescaldwell8600]

Hi Graham, may I ask what model GPS you have? I'm looking for one myself, however, I'm unsure as to what's best to buy. cheers :)

[@FatBoysonTourHikingVideos]

It is a difficult decision. I use a Garmin Dakota 20 with a downloaded Lake District OS map. We use it as a back up to our waterproof OS maps mainly but over the last three years I have produced route cards using Memory Map on my PC, and use the Garmin now to put in waypoints to our next destination along the route. This is no substitute for the OS map as it is as the crow flies and could take over a ravine. I find the Dakota to be a good GPS but in my opinion ones with a larger screen would be better on reflection. Their are many Apps now for smart phones of course and I use 'View Ranger' with a purchased Lakes Map. Hope this helps. Several people have asked me what we use I may do a video demonstrating it perhaps

[@jamescaldwell8600]

Thanks Graham for the detailed reply. Yes,a video would be great. I'm keen on mapping my walks in the same detail as yourself, not to publicise or anything, just for my own records. Thanks for the advice. I've just got view ranger for android, interesting to see how that performs.

[@FatBoysonTourHikingVideos]

Cool you will love it, but I am willing to bet you know that