Was this a bit too ambitious? / Clough Head / S1-Ep3 Hiking the Wainwrights

[@Sowbert]

Loving the wainwright videos . I’ve lived in the Lake District 46 years ! My entire life and have only just started walking on the beautiful fells that surround me . Your videos have inspired me to get off my fat ass . I can’t wait for Saturday to get back out on them 👏

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks very much, really chuffed they're a source of inspiration 😊🙌

[@Indigenous-English-Man]

Go you 🙌🏻

[@ginetteneale5101]

Wow…that view at the end was something else - absolutely heavenly! 😍. Loving this series. Thank you for sharing Glenn 🙏🏼💕

[@davepickard3913]

Whenever I’ve done the Dodds its been in clag so great to see what the tops and the linking routes are really like! Please keep these videos coming - they are top class.

[@GreyGhost.]

MAGIC half hour condensed .... many thanks Glenn.

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks very much 😊

[@Fell214]

As one who has recently summited all 214, your videos are very well done and a great reminder of previous days out. Thanks for doing this. Looks like we will have a couple years of welcomed viewing.

[@BlackCrag]

Thank you for following along 😊 it probably will be a couple of years.... Maybe quicker if I could go full time on this 😁

[@Dagrdottir]

Just rewatching your wainwright series 1.. I went to Lake District a lot as a kid, teens and 20's - way back and stayed at Kewswick with a family friend. I remember those bits of tractor etc with foliage growing through and being confused as they seemed to be in the middle of nowhere. I remember going up the little path afterwards and looking at Dad who was leading the hike as if he was mad...where were we going!...Dad led the hikes and Mum got us out of trouble as he always got lost and I was hopeless. On hot days it was a slog up to White Pike and we would sit on the rocky bit and drink our fill. It was strange all the grassy Dodds, but the views, as you say, were really incredible. Where I live near Dungeness Kent it is as flat as a pancake, at sea level... so I would have to acclimatise, by visiting as many pubs as possible on the way up now!🤑🤣It's a fantastic series, this episode in particular as I am so familiar with the area.

[@grahamparsons2642]

It just gets better, its like watching a very addictive box set

[@warrenfontana1325]

Brilliant, just brilliant. Absolutely love these episodes.

[@BlackCrag]

Thank you so much 😊 🙏

[@philipjones637]

Yes! These are going be a great accompaniment to the books and for someone like me who hasn’t delved into them as much as I used to do a great incentive to get them back out.

[@metalmonti]

Really enjoyed watching this with a nice pint of shipyard 👍

[@paulyoung5393]

Another great video. With all those cracking views I did miss the "fell labeling" we saw in the last video but I guess the wind may have made the static panoramic shots a bit tricky. Loved the great shots of Fisherplace waterfalls right near the end. Cannot wait to see where you go next.

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks very much 😊 the wind did indeed scupper the labelling 🙄

[@flyingvisit2]

Glad you trod the Dodds, great views from there. cheers

[@stephenbrown310]

Brilliant Glenn keep em coming 👍😀

[@waynerowlett5239]

Another great video from Black Crag Dodd 🤣

[@danielbyrne-fraser2955]

That view from Brown Crag looked glorious. A definite spot for a good sunset shot. 👍🏼

[@lysannejurr9770]

Absolutely loving this series!! I was in the central fells during the heatwave myself and wow was it hot in the valleys!!! I did part of this walk for my birthday to see the sunrise from Helvellyn, it's a looooong route but very accessible!

[@nickkilgallon3268]

Loving this Series!! I completed the Wainys before and this is a joy to watch! It's like reliving the experience! Thanks so much! 🤩🤩👍👍

[@mattwhalley1671]

Some awesome views on this one, interesting facts about the names of the fells aswell! Great content once again 👌

[@nickslessor1524]

Fantastic yet again Glenn 👍

[@BlackCrag]

Thank you, appreciate it 😊 🙏

[@benscott7004]

Another great video. Loving this series and can't wait to do this hike myself one day 🙌

[@elliotsmith7017]

Yes mate loving the series!

[@BlackCrag]

Brilliant! Thank you 😊 🙏

[@HikingFamilyMan]

Loving the series. That’s a cracking pub as well I’ve been in there a couple of times after a trek.

[@David-uf8ex]

With all the crap going on in the world and this country right now . It’s lovely to watch your videos 🌳😎👏👏

[@marcusallwood9569]

Perfect I was only just on blencathra on wednesday and looking at this route up great dodd 👍👍

[@andyhindmarch9805]

Enjoyed that one - very inspirational!

[@JustSteve247]

good save there regarding the north east as i am from Newcastle and absolutly love your vlogs lol.

[@Johnlancaster]

Awesome. Did that walk in reverse last month! In the quarry near the old tractors I got a bit lost and the light was going, there was an old guy, in tweed, with a sheep dog, looking round the quarry. I asked him directions and he pointed with his stick and told me to take the corpse road. I’m sure he grinned. It was a strange moment. Great video 👍

[@BlackCrag]

😂

[@brucewalker383]

Hi Black Crag, I never got up the Dodds so great to see somewhere different. Once again great idea to climb all the Wainwrights👍👍👍

[@richardborley7326]

Lived it and loved it 👌 possibly your most enjoyable vid . Your enthusiasm is fab . Thank you 🙏

[@BlackCrag]

Ah, thanks so much 😊 🙌

[@rogerhowis]

Great video love your content. I live in east Sussex and Have walked the Lake district hundreds of times. Just love your videos much better than watching TV Keep them coming. I am on the fells with you

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks so much, really pleased you're enjoying them 😊

[@robertbush6652]

cracking video did a bit of this some time ago coming up from Threlkeld. You are so right about Halls Fell Ridge I climbed it in snow about knee deep what a day. Rather artic on top but really awesome. Keep up the good work its nice to see the less trod routes.

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks very much 😊

[@CalumLewis2012]

Another great route I'll have to try myself. Maybe even run this one.

[@MichaelBrewer-g6y]

Wishing i was there..Great fun!!

[@gladiator22666]

Brilliant 👍

[@MBC1955]

Gorgeous day, gorgeous views, loving every memory this conjures up. But one complaint - KZbin not you - why am I not getting the notification I clicked for?

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks very much 😊 🙏 I think it's a common problem on KZbin for some reason 🤔

[@neiltimney3041]

Fishers route is great 👍

[@angelaoneill51]

Another excellent video. I still have to do these Wainwrights. Looking forward to them. Better get them done before the rains return.

[@AdieJ62]

"BY 'eck, ent that a grand view!" Another crackin' video Glenn. Your enthusiasm and passion for the area is plain for all to see. Roll on the next episode! 👍

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks very much, glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@paulbennison2614]

Well Glen, based on that, I have just changed my route for Saturday. Thank you.

[@davidmarshall5596]

Another excellent walk with great views & yet again quiet in respect of footfall...😁👍I was interested to see the sheep prefer a pint to a Mars bar 🍸 😀 keepbup the excellent work 👍

[@LSWSSoftware]

I have a plan for this summer to do the Dodds and whiteside so this is an excellent insight... I'm cheating though, dropped off at the top and collected at the bottom!🤣 Great vlog, loving this new series, camera's flatten things so much.. the real mountains are so much more imposing... and all the better when you have them to yourself! I wild camped on heron pike on fairfield horseshoe last weekend and didn't see a living soul... perfect!! Keep up the excellent work!

[@andrewpaylor2950]

Another great video! I did this route (or very similar) over winter last year with snow on the tops, and you are right it was stunning!! 😍

[@clairewalker2]

Loved watching this one. We regularly stay at Fornside Farm (I like to pretend I live there😆) and the Dodds make up the backdrop to the farm. We'll be there again in a few weeks and this has made me look forward to getting back there even more 🤩

[@BlackCrag]

That's brilliant, thanks so much 😊 🙏

[@ervinslens]

Masterfully done!!! That was so comforting to watch.

[@robertbush6652]

good choice of pub Timothy Taylors beer 🤩

[@fayegreenway3948]

Love this, so chilled. Hope you got the zig zag pic ⛰️

[@BlackCrag]

Thank you Faye 😊 Ya know what, I didn't get the shot. Conditions were flat but I'll go back another day. Maybe in snow 👌

[@gm4wha]

Excellent video again. Even though i have walked them i did not know what dodd meant! Look forward yo your next video.

[@FromTheStretfordEnd]

If my experience is anything to go by you’ll have plenty of Hartsides as you work your way through the Wainwrights! Plenty of days when the planning was a little optimistic and the legs complain. The missing ones won’t be going anywhere soon so look forward to ‘catch up’ days in the future 😆 Don’t know about you but I’m leaving the biggest til last. Planning to do Scafell Pike with as many friends as possible carrying a few sherbets to celebrate 🤣 Really enjoying this series.

[@carlt2000]

As always great video and some really interesting info about dodds etc. Really like the fly through route as it gives a great perspective of the walk. Looking forward to the next one 🏔

[@rikmoncur]

That's a long hike. After the first stile, if you'd continued up, instead of going left, it's a much shorter and nicer route to the top of Clough Head, IMHO. Loving this series so far.

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks very much 😊

[@neilmusgrove4668]

Really enjoying the Wainwright videos, and they are leading me back into your earlier work. They show the beauty of the Lakes district through an artists eyes! On the early videos Finn was with you, has he retired? Thanks again.

[@mikehutchinson6567]

BRAVO AGAIN SIR !!!. What a superb vlog though I did miss pointing out the fells and their names in print or what ever it's called non the less still brill. And yes I got the pub guess right ( even though it was the only one shown) !!!😃... Fantastic as ever I'm gonna drop the DIY store bit it's a bit crap now so all the best Mike

[@kamucho]

Shout out to the Northumberland crew! ❤️

[@garymartin557]

thanks for sharing of what the names mean, i knew pike, but not a dodd,but i do now.

[@BlackCrag]

Thank you, glad to be of help 😊🙌

[@janineharris8775]

Trig #3! ❤️

[@BlackCrag]

Yes! 🙌

[@janineharris8775]

@@BlackCrag only 44 to go 😂

[@michaelblack9813]

A Dodd too far, I really enjoyed this one Glenn. I must endeavour to plant my feet on those particular fells as I have not been up any of the Dodds ATB Michael.😊👍

[@Brock_in_the_North]

Never realised the names like "Sty" and "dodd" had meanings behind them in relation to the topography and geology of the mountains. Learn something new everyday

[@kamucho]

Where you met the swailies and decided to stick to the path you knew, you can go right up to the top that way, it cuts across all the scree just below clough head , nice route up 👌

[@kamucho]

Also that “road” around the bottom of clough head is an old coffin route that goes right across to the Mell Fells

[@northernwalks5426]

Glen, Just watched your latest 'Hiking the Wainwrights' vlog, great stuff. I was even more interested than usual because on Monday August 8th I did White Side, Raise, Watsons Dodd, Stybarrow Dodd and Sheffield Pike and wondered if you were up there on the same day. Keep up the good work, regards Kevin

[@marpop99]

Loving this stuff. That looks like a mentally brutal walk. I will break it into smaller chunks for my sanity. Great.

[@CollierCraig79]

Great video mate, recently done helvellyn in near 30c heat 🥵 via the edges after a waildacmp at stony cove pike/St ravens edge the previous night😀 was knackered mate, I actually had a power nap on top of helvellyn after feeling a bit dehydrated 🥵 Great fun scrambling. Really disappointed about the amount of bottle tops, handkerchiefs, sweet rappers and other shit I had to carry back 😪 selfish bastards. Atb 👍

[@neilpritchard7310]

Great Vlog Glenn with more great footage of the Eastern Fells. I've tried clicking on the link to see the route but it's not connecting? Looking forward to your next adventure.

[@BlackCrag]

Thank you 😊 is it working now?

[@Merritt7278]

Bloody lovely lad, how far did you walk ? Looked quite a few miles there. Stunning scenery as always, look forward to the next installment.

[@BlackCrag]

Thank you 😊 it was about 12.5 miles after not bothering with Hartside.

[@danielcargill8019]

How is the dog doing? Great hike like always.

[@BlackCrag]

She's fine thanks 😊

[@jamesbutlerwhite6737]

Great video as always Black Crag. Some amazing views from Clough Head. On my list for September when returning to the lakes. Random question where did you get your OMM chest bag from?

[@BlackCrag]

They don't seem to stock them anywhere. I've contacted OMM for some insight.

[@markwhite8309]

Fantastic, great you had the route all to yourself, what brand and size are your a backpack and the OMM sack which clips on at the front.?

[@BlackCrag]

Thank you 😊 the bag is the 50L fstop Tilopa and the pouch from OMM is 4 litres.

[@aaronbirchall2900]

Another great video! How come you don’t post your images at the end of the video anymore? It was always good to see the shots you got on your walks! 📸

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks 😊 looking at the analytics nobody was interested in the photographs. That said, I'll probably start adding them in again on those days when I get some. I don't always get any photos though.

[@TimesWithJR]

whats the name of the app/program your using for showing the routes your taking? brilliant video as always subscribed last month keep the content coming!

[@walkingthewainwrights7390]

As ever, brilliant! I don't even have an aerial for my TV any more due to everything being on demand but these vids are the one thing I watch at the same time each week as they air. What camera do you use on the end of the stick and what res and FPS do you film in?

[@johncahill1587]

Loving these new vlogs Glenn. One question tho, are you putting on a Northern Ireland accent? “Mars Bar”

[@BlackCrag]

I used to live in Holland, that's how they say it.... And it stuck 😂

[@johncahill1587]

@@BlackCrag ah right. It sounds identical to how I would say it haha.

[@gileslaycock-brown7603]

Keep up the good work. I have a question. Like you, I'm a big bloke so carry and get through 2-3L of water in warmer weather. Which filtration/purification system do you use?

[@BlackCrag]

Thank you 😊 I use the sawyer mini or micro, can't remember which one now 🤔 Might do a review soon

[@gileslaycock-brown7603]

@@BlackCrag Thanks for the reply. There's been a few times even with the 3L OMM bladder that I've done the backpack jiggle in hot weather thinking I'm running out. A review on the Sawyer Micro would be good. Take it easy and if I see you in the Lakes I'll get the pint in.

[@gileslaycock-brown7603]

Forgot to mention. TP discarded boils my P*** too.

[@gileslaycock-brown7603]

You know that feeling then. No slosh = full, Lots of slosh = half full. Minimal slosh = steady on you're running close to dry.

[@jonm4989]

How many Wainwright’s did you bag in the end? Looked like a very long walk, but really enjoyed watching.

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks buddy 😊 it was 6 Wainwrights in the end

[@jonm4989]

@@BlackCrag good effort Glenn 👍🏻. My wife and I have just returned home from a week in the Lakes. We did a couple of the walks you’ve videoed in the past, Grasmoor from Crummock Water and the High Stile Ridge in Buttermere. Both terrific walks so thanks for the inspiration.

[@BlackCrag]

@@jonm4989 That's fantastic! Hope you had better views than I had on the Grasmoor walk 😂

[@jonm4989]

@@BlackCrag the weather was great Glenn. Tbh I’m not sure I’d have fancied either in dodgy weather. Both terrific walks though 👍

[@andrewroland]

Maybe you could include the odd photograph.

[@BlackCrag]

I'll be adding photographs to the end of videos on those days I get any. So far, the days haven't been ideal for photography 😁

[@kamucho]

Are we able to get a visualisation at the end of each video with your progress including kms covered, total elevation Meters….total snickers consumed 😂

[@BlackCrag]

All that info is in the description of each video. Except the snickers count 😂

[@kamucho]

@@BlackCrag sorry I should have clarified…accumulated distance, time and elevation for the entire wainwright project

[@BlackCrag]

@@kamucho yep, I plan to do that on the final episode per season 👍

[@grahamtowler1761]

As you say if God made Heaven it must be the Lake District

[@BlackCrag]

Absolutely 😍

[@Fell214]

As Americans who have done a fair bit of traveling and have hiked some amazing locations in the U.S. (Grand Canyon, John Muir Trail, Colorado, desert Southwest), the Lake District is easily our favorite place to hike.