Blencathra via Sharp Edge : Wild Camp

Hey Everyone,
Thanks for checking out what this video is all about.
In this video I decide to revisit a route that I filmed in one of my previous videos.
The route I’m referring to is the fantastic route up Blencathra via Sharp Edge in the wonderful Lake District National Park.
The reason of the revisit is that in the original video of the route I unfortunately was unable to see the view from the summit due to low cloud. On this occasion I should have no such problem as the weather forecast for the next few days is for clear skies and super high temperatures.
Its another late evening start up the route but this time I’ve brought a Tent with me so we can wild camp at the top of Sharp Edge and walk over to the summit first thing the following morning to check out the view.
So why don’t you grab yourself a brew, sit back, put your feet up and come along on the route with me for a windy solo wild camp and a walk up to the summit of Blencathra on one of the hottest days of the year.
I do hope you enjoy the video,
All the very best,
Mike :-)
(I would not recommend taking on Sharp Edge in wet or damp conditions as the rock is extremely polished in places)
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:13 Chat to Camera
01:22 Looking at Route on Map
04:12 Start of Hike
05:23 Using Water Filter
06:09 Arriving at Scales Tarn
06:47 Starting up Sharp Edge
09:41 Setting up Camp
11:49 Cooking Tea
15:45 Inside Tent
16:35 Next Morning
19:44 Drone Footage
21:42 Chat and Making Coffee
23:54 Striking Camp
25:30 Last look at Sharp Edge and Scales Tarn
27:16 Setting off towards the Summit
27:36 Arriving at the Summit
28:31 Looking at the View
32:11 Setting of down Halls Fell Ridge
36:19. Drone Footage
37:16 Taking a break halfway down
38:28 Final chat and sign off
39:57 Outro
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[@pauljones401]

I’ll look forward to knowing the channel! Paul

[@FurrychalkbagOutdoors]

Thanks Paul for dropping in and checking out my channel. Hope you enjoy the videos🙂

[@MikeSmith777]

Enjoyed that, I did that route many years ago, but in the opposite direction, and I have been singing its praises every since. One of my most favorite walks in the lakes, thanks for taking us along. Atb.

[@FurrychalkbagOutdoors]

Hey thanks Mike I’m so pleased you enjoyed it and it brought back good memories of your time on it. Yea that Halls fell ridge is a wonderful ridge. Looking forward to going up that way next time I head up Blencathra. Fantastic scramble and fantastic views..!! Thanks again for watching and for taking the time to drop me a comment. It’s very much appreciated🙏 All the very best Mike

[@georgeshort4112]

Stunning mate. Very good. Keep them coming. Jealous as hell.

[@FurrychalkbagOutdoors]

Hey thank you George.!! I’m so glad you liked the video. It is a wonderful part of the lakes. If you have never been I hope you’re able to pay Blencathra a visit one day super soon🙂 Thanks again for your kind words, they are very much appreciated🙏 All the very very best Mike

[@pauljones401]

Watched the lot! Beautifully shot, amazing and engaging commentary, those morning shots out of this world! Superb channel and so glad we said hello!!! Paul Ps love your van. Looks like a practical A team one!!!

[@FurrychalkbagOutdoors]

Hey thanks for giving it a watch. Yea I was lucky with the weather on that day. Think it turned out to be one of the hottest days of the year. The A team… Haha ya showing ya age there fella😂

[@chris646]

Thoroughly enjoyed the video, Brilliantly done, can see alot of hard work has gone in to it,

[@FurrychalkbagOutdoors]

Thank you Chris🙂 I’m glad you enjoyed it. It was an extremely hot day on the day of the decent down Halls Fell Ridge so on that particular occasion I was feeling a bit done in by the time I arrived back at the van😰 It’s not normally that hard for me and I do enjoy the whole creative process. It gives me something to do on my hikes. Thank you again for taking the time out to give the video a watch and for dropping me a comment. It’s greatly appreciated🙏🙂 Keep safe and happy hiking Mike

[@antoutdoors]

Some great drone shots on this camp.

[@FurrychalkbagOutdoors]

Thanks Ant🙏 I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you so much for taking the time out to give it a watch. It’s very much appreciated🙏 Happy hiking Mike

[@HikerBobOfficial]

Nice one again on this one, the drone footage was epic. When we were up last other weekend we had loads of cloud so you had the best of it! ⛰👍

[@FurrychalkbagOutdoors]

Cheers Bob🙂 I’m sorry the weather didn’t work out for you when you were there😕 At least you’ve got a good excuse to go back and have another adventure up there again. Thanks for giving the video a watch I’m glad you enjoyed it. Wishing you clear skies for your next visit🤞🙂 All the very best Mike

[@petergriffiths799]

I saw link on WildBeare. Excellent video, I’ve subscribed and will check out your back catalogue soon. The map shots are much appreciated.

[@FurrychalkbagOutdoors]

Awww thank you Peter🙏 I’m so happy that you enjoyed it and found it useful. It’s a fantastic scramble up Sharp Edge. Shame there isn’t a slightly better water source on the top of Blencathra though. The views are amazing and I’m so glad I gave it a revisit🙂 Thanks for giving it a watch and thank you so very much for the sub it’s greatly appreciated🙂 All the very very best Mike

[@matthewelsdon7949]

Great videos! Looking forward to future ones. Currently planning my first visit to the Lake District next year.

[@FurrychalkbagOutdoors]

Awww thanks Matthew🙏 So glad you liked it. Your first visit..!! Wow you will have a fantastic time.!! I do hope you have great weather while you’re there. I’m sure it will be the first of many many more visits in the future. It’s a wonderful place.!! Thanks again for watching and for dropping me a comment, it’s very much appreciated🙂 All the very best Mike

[@maggi666]

Just found you and am watching this video! You're the only person on KZbin that I've seen having the same issue that we had in the peak district for 2 weeks, (flying ants). Everyone was absolutely covered in them for miles! Bought nets ready for next yr. I don't know how you have the guts to walk that ridge so calmly. I have knee wobbles just watching you! I've liked and subscribed!

[@FurrychalkbagOutdoors]

Awww thanks for liking the video and subscribing to my channel it’s very good of you and it’s very much appreciated. Omg they were terrible.!! Sorry to hear you had the same problem with the little blighters😬 Glad to hear you have purchased some nets for next season. I have a net of some sort with me at all times just in case. The one I was wearing in this video is my favourite as it keeps it off my face. I had a number of people wanting to buy it off me on that day😂 Thanks again for subscribing👍 I’ve been really busy over the past month or so and have not been able to get out in the hills to do another video since this one. But I’ll be getting out for more walks/videos in the hills very soon🙂 All the very best and stay safe Mike

[@maggi666]

@@FurrychalkbagOutdoors It's my pleasure and i look forward to watching more! Those pesky ants were so bad, we have also bought full body size nets, just in case cought out when it's lunch time! Ty too and stay safe

[@jonm4989]

Really enjoyed your video Mike. Terrific drone and camera work. I’ve been up Halls Fell Ridge, but not Sharp Edge. I found Halls Ridge at the edge of my comfort zone for exposure, but a cracking scramble. Thanks for your efforts, much appreciated.

[@FurrychalkbagOutdoors]

Hey Jon thanks for giving the video a watch and for dropping me a comment. It’s very much appreciated. You’re absolutely right it is a cracking scramble.!! As you saw in the video I loved it on the way down. Yes it certainly has a few tricky sections along the way where you definitely want to take care. Wouldn’t want to do it in wet conditions😬 So glad you liked the video. Thanks again for watching and your kind words🙂 All the very best Mike

[@jonm4989]

@@FurrychalkbagOutdoors cheers Mike, keep up the good work!

[@mikecrowther8131]

Wow! Another superb video, Mike! So professionally done!

[@FurrychalkbagOutdoors]

Thanks for such kind words Mike. It’s so very much appreciated🙂 Glad you enjoyed it. It was a unbelievably hot day as I made my way down back to the van. It nearly found me out that one😰😂

[@mikecrowther8131]

@@FurrychalkbagOutdoors Full marks for not belching loudly after that swig of Coke!

[@FurrychalkbagOutdoors]

@@mikecrowther8131 Haha.!! How do you know I didn’t just edit it out😉

[@stephenhankey688]

Iiked the video down to earth and everything pointed out so makes good watching thanks.

[@FurrychalkbagOutdoors]

Cheers Steven🙂 I’m pleased you liked it. Thanks for giving it a watcharoo. Hope you’re able to give the route a try super soon🙂

[@purelife1944]

Another brilliant video! Well done 👍

[@FurrychalkbagOutdoors]

Aww thank you so much.!! I’m super pleased you enjoyed it. It makes a big difference when you can see the view from the top. I finally got lucky for a change. Definitely need new ear plugs though.!!🙂 All the best Mike

[@purelife1944]

@@FurrychalkbagOutdoors Which stove are you using mate?

[@FurrychalkbagOutdoors]

@@purelife1944 The stove in this video is a MSR Pocket Rocket in conjunction with a Optimus Wind Shield and a MSR Titanium Titan Kettle/Pot It’s a nice light set up. All the best Mike

[@KokowaSarunoKuniDesu]

You must have done it twice! Be a lot easier if you had a walking partner and tag team the long walkaway shots on your way round.

[@FurrychalkbagOutdoors]

Yes definitely but it wouldn’t be as challenging🙏 Thanks for giving the video a watch. I hope you enjoyed it🙂 All the best Mike