Camping on the most UNLOVED peak in Lake District

Nobody goes here. Nobody cares about this amazing peak. I wanted to see if I could work out WHY? Join me on this very windy wild camp in the Lake District where I almost lose my mind over the incredible views at sunset and very nearly lose my tent!
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[@kevingornall]

Looks like you forgot the kitchen sink…!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@lilbird4198]

It makes perfect sense to me. Spending time with Mother Earth, definitely cleanses the Soul. 💚 Thank You for sharing, Glenn.😊

[@mikenewey3949]

Often wondered if Wainwright kept quiet about some fells to try and keep them to himself! Great work, liked the history and geology bits as well.

[@kinggizzard8499]

Dude, I'm so glad I found your channel. I love your content and you seem like an absolutely top bloke to me. That thought you had about us evolving with nature; I have those thoughts all the time ... the deep evolutionary connections we have, even with trees - our ancestors lived in them! We're all the living representation of millions of years of evolutionary processes established in nature and now we all live and work in boxes where everything is readily available. Really makes you think about how important nature is to us. Thank you :)

[@paulradford7290]

That breakfast looked spot on after that night out.

[@paulcooper9187]

Superb Thank You. What a fantastic night out. Takes me back to the early 80's as a professional geologist mapping on those very hills , in particular Red Dell, Wetherlam and across to Levers Water & Brim Fell. You were right that was bedded tuft, although quite which group within it is difficult to tell, my hunch is the Duddon Hall Tuff Formation, which is around 450 MY old. Keep it up, the standard is fantastic.

[@howtogetoutofbabylon8978]

I'm here from a Steve Wallace video and your comment you made in this video; time for Steve Wallace step two¡¡! Had to watch 3 of your videos to find the comment but, it was time well spent thank you very much for the beautiful tography and commentary I'm glad you're camping even if it isn't Steve Wallace quality stealth camping :-)

[@judywarner539]

Hi. New subscriber here 😊Loved this video and particularly you saying about the joy it brings you and the fact it fills your soul & connects you to the earth. I adore my solo hiking & feel exactly the same when I’m out with no one else around, just me & nature. Totally restorative. I’ve listed this walk to the waterfalls & hope to do it soon. Thanks for showing the beauty of the area.

[@mk1aquatic739]

Great stuff. I always find there's something very serene about a wild camp out in the fells, even when the wind batters your tent. I think it's because you leave the complications of life behind and it's just you, the mountains and the elements. Looking forward to my next excursion up there.

[@medievalladybird394]

Walked up Weatherlam in 1968 with my brother on our YH tour round the Lakes. Nice that You say "Weatherlum". I've heard "-lamm" so often on YT that I thought I'd got it wrong. Thank You for posting Your excellent videos. Please keep them coming

[@flyingvisit2586]

I find myself chuntering to the computer screen. Hurry up Glenn, before that light goes! They do Pop-up tents now so you have more time to take those shots, Lol. Just love catching up on missed vids. Thanks Glenn.

[@MadderMel]

Some beautiful scenery !

[@judithhamid5435]

Thanks for yet another entertaining and beautifully shot video - there's certainly a fantastic view from Black Sails so will add it to my list of 'Black Crags'. Completely get your rant about the benefits of being out in nature and how it cleanses your soul - and that's from someone who has to commute int London twice a week - I breathe a sigh of relief the minute the train passes back out over the M25!

[@andrewsmith-es4id]

Your videos are the best I’ve come across, superbly done and excellently narrated, your Lakeland knowledge is an education 5*****

[@KerriGilpin]

Never camped in a place where there were no trees in sight, and I think I’d love it! I actually live in Lakeland… Florida. 🤣 an entirely different camping experience to be sure.

[@jenniferhurley5895]

Those rock formations are amazing - I’d love to see them in real life. Extreme beginner geology enthusiasts 😊 I just love being in nature and I agree with you, it definitely grounds you or balances out your emotions or something

[@cumbriatreesurgeons8943]

The Coniston fells are the magma chamber of a long extinct volcano, originally some 18,000ft high. Lifted by a Granite Dome causing the hydrothermal deposition of Copper ores. Subsequent erosion by Ice Ages exposed the old Diorite magma which would normally be deep underground. The famous Slate Quarries are Volcanic Ash deposition altered to metamorphic Slates with good cleavage - Ooh, Matron....

[@bessofhardwick9311]

I really enjoy your videos. I watch them while warm in bed with a cup of coffee :)

[@michaeljames8534]

What a wonderful vid, ace seeing you get so excited by the light and views. So glad you took us along on this none Wainwright. 🙏🏻👍👊

[@chriswest1713]

Thanks for waking me up to Black Sails. I've been on the Coniston Fells numerous times, but never on BS. If things go to plan, I will be moving to Coniston permanently soon. I will make this summit my first jaunt. Hope to catch you up there!

[@drashp]

Splendid, and what a breakfast

[@tamc1766]

Hi Friend Evidence of the FLOOD ! GOD BLESS !

[@CollierCraig79]

Great video and great pitch, love a wild camp in the lake District, I hardly ever get any sleep as I love the stargazing in nice weather, as I'm a fair weather camper or a cald arsre as me father would say 😂 Atb 🍻 it was blowing a hoolie up there mate 🥶

[@Marksnowden1]

Great film and info pal, you looked like an old cart horse with all that gear at the start going up the fells 😂😂, love your enthusiasm pal , that levers water would be good place to wild camp ? Be good at side of the beck to camp ? Take it easy and thanks for sharing pal, next time you are arranging a group please let me know, gutted last time as couldn’t make it last minute, do a wild camp maybe. ? Be a good laugh

[@tatjanakragh1539]

Wainwright wanted this magic to himself. Can't blame him. Just wow!!!! 😊

[@robertbush6652]

Wild camp on a clear night is fabulous no light pollution the night sky seen at its best. Stars planets etc superb

[@michaeldemetriou1399]

The views are amazing, He could fish that lake for a couple of trout I think that lake has huge trout and they sell day tickets.

[@RaP22]

That breakfast bap was a great ending

[@floofydoofy3418]

Howard Leight Laser Lite = silence - ty for the great video

[@4potslite169]

That beady little snow pellet stuff is graupel…nice area!

[@grahamparsons2642]

Another amazing film, thank you for all your hard work, you are by far my favourite watch on KZbin.

[@scottnicholls8304]

Hey Herdy!! Another fantastic vlog!!! Thoroughly enjoyed watching it! I really can't wait for you to continue your walking with wainwright series! Best videos of the Lake District ever made! Keep up the great work!👍🏻

[@user-nh8ib9mz3h]

Just wanted to say it was a real surprise to run into you at Stickle Tarn! What are the chances of seeing the person who inspired me to go walking in the Lakes on my third trip there!? A huge thanks for providing advice on how we could get down on a gentler route via Lang How! Unfortunately we ended up exhausting all of our routes down after one of the group ended up having a panic attack with the poor weather, we ended up having to call Mountain Rescue for her. (In hindsight she wasn't ready and I should've picked a gentler route from the start.) It was still great to meet you though, and again, a big thanks for offering advice. :D

[@chrispm63]

Fabulous, thanks for sharing. I love Black Sails and was introduced to it on FB by a very special person who is sadly no longer with us. She used to bivvi up there what seemed like twice a week after work in all weathers then brekkie in the Meadowdore cafe then go straight back to work. I was so amazed that she could bivvi in the snow and still manage a civilised dinner including red wine and G&T. What a gal! Meanwhile you’re doing pretty well too ⛰️ ⛺️

[@robertsherrow3627]

Thanks for taking us along, subscribed!

[@wildwanderwomen694]

Your videos keep getting better and better, such an inspiration! 🥾🐾⛰️🏕️

[@howardbooker9969]

Another great video Glenn. Loved the light on the still you shot - it makes a great photo. Thanks for the close ups of the rock formations too - they are awesome.

[@ANFreeman91]

Great video as always, perfect to watch after just getting in from a day in the Lakes. Cheers!

[@rogertatham5608]

Looks like an absolutely amazing place for a camp! That has given me an idea for somewhere to go when I am next up there 👍

[@willbo2000]

Excellent mate, looked fantastic 👍😎

[@matej.mlakar]

I'm still catching up with your videos, but I gotta say this is probably my favourite one so far. It has everything - mood/drama, great light, great photos, you name it. Camping on Black sails and your tent becomes green sail :D

[@antonylowther-fg3lt]

great video, such a good level of info and banter

[@garethmitchell8140]

Good stuff mate. That brekky looked cracking!

[@hailzgeoff]

Great Video - love the way you blend the photos in to the narrative. There are some great shots here.

[@davidsingleton1371]

Another excellent video...good to see you out in the tent. Amazing views.

[@andrewdavis9223]

Lovely views those meals are expensive still if you can afford them why not 😊

[@cairnscrow8713]

Great vid/vlog. You are right about the wild camping 👍. To see the sunset and sunrise is 👌

[@Merritt7278]

That was brilliant, looked really nice that light. Would love to wild camp one day, that breakfast roll looked the nuts by the way.

[@davidmarshall5596]

Excellent vlog with just about everything, weather, Scenery & to finish a delicious looking brekky barm cake 😋💯🖖

[@GingerCaptures]

Really enjoyed that, so need to get my tent back out now 👍🏻 Them cascades near the end looked like photography heaven 📷🥰👍🏻

[@Twa-Dags]

Great camp spot mate, love that ridge up to black sails, makes for a cracking easy route up Wetherlam, that route was Bran's first proper "high" fell walk, a day when he proved he was going to make a grand fell dog! I think I may have to get a wild camp organised for up there soon.

[@jonm4989]

It’s a good while since I’ve walked in the Coniston area, so your lovely video has whetted my appetite big time! Many thanks for all your effort Glenn.

[@kates5856]

Just come across your channel as looking for some new locations and this one looks a belter 👍

[@iwasapirateonce1639]

Amazing video, one of the best yet. Incredible light conditions, as a hobbyist photographer I admire your discipline not to grab the camera and snap a shot every time the light kicks off. I would have been scrambling around like a headless chicken taking photos in every which direction ha.

[@steverobertson7301]

Another excellent video with stunning stills. Always interesting.

[@GaryMorris222]

Great video thanks for sharing 👍

[@truthdragon7719]

You made a lot of sense after an hours sleep! Profound stuff.

[@westwest8090]

I stayed in the Irish row houses and spent four days in that area, hardly saw anyone in all the different routes up to wetherlam and it was brilliant. Wonderful hikes up and some great descent down!

[@rickwright7267]

this a good video to watch you sure know how to camp 👍👍

[@europa1387]

Great video mate. Recovering from a broken heel and longing to visit the lakes again hopefully end of this month got a rab ridge raider to test out.

[@ireneboston7953]

Well, that's Black Sails on the list, thank you! And I've not yet done Wetherlam so that looks like a nice circuit. What a superb hill and ridge that is, especially down from Black Sails and yes, what was Wainwright thinking?! Mind you, that probably accounts for it still being a grassy path down. Really enjoying these videos, you're giving me so many fresh ideas.

[@goingwildagain]

Hi I drove up that valley a bit in my car which was difficult. I didn't know the mines existed. It looked interesting area. I ended up camping around Hardknot. Love the areas. Thanks for some interesting views. Ade

[@Silent-Trails-uk]

I camped Black Sails last September - just to the right of your spot. I was aiming for Swirl How but messed my timings up and was losing light fast so decided on it by chance. It was the best wild camp I've done so far. Loved it. Great little spot.

[@burrianaUK]

That’s up there with one of your best Glenn. Looks like one I could do with Louise too. She got quite enthusiastic about the scenery down Levers Water waterfalls 🙂

[@ReturnToTheMountains]

Ahhhhhh you have done MLT. That explains it... I've thinking about this for a while now, you are the ONLY KZbinr i have ever seen that carries pacing beads for navigating in clag/whiteout/darkness. I kept mine on the compass lanyard until I broke the compass this weekend up on Angle Tarn Pikes. The replacement is coming tomorrow. Pretty gutted as i'd had that compass since i was in scouts 32 years ago!!! Anyway. Another top film pal. Cheers

[@TheNotsmith]

What a nice tent ❤

[@mickgrundy4615]

Thanks for sharing that one, i admire you for that great video as useual rave on.

[@lomino6478]

Great video 👍

[@excaliber32]

Great video bud 👍

[@grahamtowler1761]

Looks like a cold night but worth it with the views

[@andrewroland]

Great place to have a beer.

[@unclepeteswildadventures]

Thought that was a fridge on yer chest 🤣Epic camp and views. I’d have left the beer at home though, I’ve enough weight to drag up. 😖

[@CS-vr7uo]

Did your Mardale Ill Bell, High Street, High Raise, Kidsty Pike walk Sunday before last, thoroughly enjoyed it. Weather was a tad better than when you did it however

[@grodley6875]

I've always looked to the fells to see what the weather's doing up there but since watching your films I now check what the light's up to as well. I don't even own a camera!

[@debsmostexcellentadventure5353]

I really enjoyed this,and you have a lovely channel,have a lovely week and stay safe fan debs xx..........

[@coraandtheexplorer]

Great video, good to meet you at Stickle Tarn 👍

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks buddy and likewise, hope you both got down with any issues 😊 Perhaps see you back out on the trails 👍

[@bren4061]

Great video feels like I'm there bren new subscriber

[@davidthomas9079]

Lovely stuff. Great shot of the Langdales lit up. That`s a great choice for breakfast at Herdwick Cafe...10% discount for cyclists last time i was in there. Looking forward to your next adventure.

[@RunAllTheMiles]

Great video, ive been wondering if the lakes are ready for me to run in yet this year, I can see the mountains from where I live across the sea and there's snow on the tops of the higher peaks right now, after watching this I might have a run up this weekend

[@danielbyrne-fraser2955]

Great vid, thanks. I haven't done wild camping yet, so I find these really insightful. Is it a new camera/lens for the vlog? The quality seemed better than usual. Looking forward to HTW S03 👍🏼

[@blackrainphoto]

Love your hiking videos I wish you would cover more of your photography in them but I understand why you don’t. Keep creating amazing content please

[@nicmarlow6388]

Ohh I love the Coniston area, will have to check this out! Curious to know if you had pud up on your camp tho and if so, what choccy bar did you chose this time? ;) x

[@paulrobinson8263]

Ace mate but jealous i can no longer do cold weather stuff cause of my painful Raynaud’s but i still get out on those hills and fells every weekend, back in my military days and until i reached 50 wasn’t a problem but when you can’t feel your fingers, toes, ears or nose in cold weather it’s a real problem, enjoy whilst you can mate 👌👍

[@standupforyourrights2581]

Wow your audio is fantastic!

[@clairewalker2]

I think you had more gear than we're bringing tomorrow for the week... But then we'll have walls, a roof and first world plumbing. I don't mild camp nevermind wild camp😅 I want to like it... But I'm just too soft😏

[@Algux]

It has been 30 years since I was there, but I was almost certain you were going up Black Sails. As to Wainwright? I always got the impression he was a cantankerous and rather solitary soul with a rather inflated ego which coloured his selections... I could be wrong. great Video again.

[@DomWhittaker]

Time to add a beer koozie to that essential gear list 😅

[@Border-Reiver]

Great video mate - always look forward to them. Could I ask what video editing software you use? 🤓

[@scottnicholls8304]

Amazing video! Can't wait for the hiking with wainwrights vlogs to start again! I've been thinking that when you walk Helm Crag, you should have a Lion Bar when you sit next to the Lion and the Lamb on the summit!

[@BlackCrag]

That's a very good shout😂🦁

[@michaelsargeant5923]

That tent alway Remind me Of my snugpak Scorpion 2

[@Kapulot]

27:30 😂😂

[@micahdavis214]

Wow most gear I've ever seen qnd that packing donkeys included 🤣

[@grahamsmallpeice1212]

Hi Glenn, Just watching this video and I have to ask… beer moments are referred to as Steve “somebody” Stage II. Are you happy to explain this reference 🤔

[@richardmidson3407]

I have just watched 2 of your videos. First one you set up on top of a mountain when you knew the weather was crap and this one you have done the same thing lol so I don’t quite know if your just mad or really just unlucky 😂😂😂😂

[@hamroprint]

which camera did you used in this video sir ? amazing wide angle view

[@jackbuff_I]

The fact you feel the need to explain your sentiments about living and evolving with nature is such a sad fact of life.. and quite an _English_ thing.. we are one of the worst when it comes to the lack of introspective spirituality and loving nature and our routes.. And that's really tragic. ...BTW, I can just taste the beautiful spring water 🤤 👌

[@medievalladybird394]

"Congealed vomit"😂

[@rlb209]

What gear do you use to protect your feet and hands from freezing?

[@markmurphy7356]

How many Mamils were in that café!😂

[@danielcargill8019]

Shotgun that punctured beer, hahaha. Great campout.