Hay Stacks via Fleetwith Pike // Hiking Vlog #18

[@MBC1955]

Hay Stacks has a special place in my heart. My Dad, who first got me, squealing and complaining, into my first set of boots, reached only three summits before the cancer that took him. Hay Stacks was the last of these. It was one of only three summits that I could share with him instead of the dozens upon dozens he should rightly have had the chance to have enjoyed. Part of the reason I climbed all of them was because he couldn't.

[@michellelama2119]

You are the best history lessen's, I've ever had. Stunning, real footage. Born in N.Ireland I've lived in some of the most beautiful place's. You show our land as it it, in all it's beauty. Thank you.

[@12345nufc]

Probably the most relaxing video I’ve ever watched! Awesome video

[@wolfypics7339]

Cracking stuff Glenn. Absolutely without doubt one of the very best hiking channels on YT. Can't understand why you are not at at least 100k subs.

[@scrapbooksally]

Wolfy Pic I couldn’t agree with you more!

[@BlackCrag]

Wow, thanks so much Roger, that really means a lot! Feedback like this definitely helps spur me on so thank you 😊🙏

[@BlackCrag]

@@scrapbooksally Thank you, that's hugely appreciated 😊🙏

[@alancook1021]

Totally agree with Roger. Just found your channel, bloody superb stuff

[@ajollygoodchap]

You're videos are bloody excellent! I like your delivery. You talk with us rather than to us. Also you are providing an excellent reference and guide for us all. Lakeland Tourism should be paying you royalties!

[@flyingvisit2586]

A deep intake of breath when looking out from Fleetwith Pike towards the Solway Firth, magnificent! I can understand why you never tire of it. I feel very emotional looking at the views. Excellent Drone footage. Thanks. 😂👍

[@Churchillous]

These are by far the best guide videos of the Lakes. The marking of the various mountains in you're videos is a great addition. Keep up the good work.

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks very much and thanks for watching 😊 🙏

[@Broonzied]

Very nice video. Buttermere is serenely beautiful. Coming down from Scotland to do this exact route in a few weeks time as it has been on my to do list for many years. I have already started leaving gifts out for the weather gods!

[@g.lensfilmandphotography9269]

Nice vid Glenn, love those epic drone shots. A little bit on Fanny Mercer The white cross on the side of Fleetwith Pike and overlooking Buttermere marks the sad story of Fanny Mercer. Fanny was a young servant girl who worked for Mr. Bowden Smith, a school teacher from Rugby, and accompanied his family on their summer vacation in the Lakes. One fateful day in September 1887, the party were walking to the top of the crag above Honister Quarries and were descending down the steep ridge of Fleetwith Pike. Fanny was not an accomplished walker and during this part of the journey she jumped down from a ledge and lost her balance. She fell a distance of around twenty feet amongst rocks and rabble until she reached the bottom of the fell side. By the time the others had reached her, she was badly injured and taken to the nearby Gatesgarth Farm, but sadly died before medical assistance could arrive. Her body was returned to Rugby where she was buried and the white cross erected in her memory in Buttermere. To this day the symbol stands as a warning to walkers that the mountains of the Lake District can be perilous unless you are alert and mindful of the dangers.

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks very much buddy, glad you liked it 😊🙏 Thanks also for the information.... A sad tale indeed 😔

[@mikekillen520]

Fabulous. I have done this one with my son☝️. Great video again. perfect antedote for people like me suffering from lakedistrict withdrawall syndrome. brilliant drone footage with that tune all day. its as near as you can get to actually being there. Brilliant. Love Fin!!

[@markhawkins2723]

iv just found your channel this morning, the video is very good quality and well filmed and edited, the views you catch are awesome, gonna be bing watching some soon. thank you for producing thes.

[@simonhunt10]

In the the late 70's my dad and I used to camp near Peggy's bridge and I can remember swimming there! The river was full of trout! Thanks for reminding me of that great place! The tress are bit bigger now!

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks very much mate, glad it brought back happy memories 😊🙌

[@TomFegredo]

This channel is a gold mine

[@stephenfidoe]

Wonderful vlog, absolutely cracking. Who knew Friday 13th could yield such an epic day. We're heading up to the Lake District tomorrow morning for 10 days and this was the perfect location to get us in the mood. Lakeland/Haystacks here we come. Once again great job, thanks for your time and efforts it is appreciated. 👍⛰️😍📷

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks very much Stephen, really appreciate your.... Appreciation 😁 Hope you have grand time up here 🙌

[@stephenfidoe]

@@BlackCrag had a cracking time as we always do, my better half who's afraid of heights and has attempted Haystacks on a couple of previous occasions made the summit so a big thank you. 👍⛰️📷

[@timbrown5304]

Loving your Vlogs. Just like to say that linking the route in the description is such a massive bonus so thank you for that...it's much appreciated.

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks very much, really chuffed to hear that 😊🙏

[@michellelama2119]

Stunning, wonderful music. A beautiful view into our land. I'm going to share, share, share x

[@CatchavistaAerial]

How beautiful & stunning! Takes your breathe away!

[@BlackCrag]

Thank you so much 😊🙏

[@paulstubbs1843]

Brilliant! Thanks for taking us along 👍

[@BlackCrag]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it 😊 🙏

[@garymcnamara491]

Great video, as are all your other ones. I did this route a few weeks ago, had to keep telling myself to turn around and take in the views. You are so right when you say there are views in every direction, makes the walk longer when you have to keep stopping to say wow. It's a stunning area of the Lake District, and I'll be going back to do Red Pike, Hight Stile and High Crag.

[@grahamwest2487]

Certainly a favourite - there is just something about Haystacks! Did you check your boots for 'special grit' :-) ? Your videos in my view are some of the best on KZbin - love the quality and length - keep em coming - can you do Lords Rake up Scafell soon then round by foxes tarn up to Scafell Pike? Now that is a route - I did it so long ago it was even before the chock stone!!

[@HikingFamilyMan]

Incredible views and your drone footage is breathtaking.

[@mickgrundy4615]

Great loved it iv enjoyed every one so far

[@Brock_in_the_North]

Love this vlogs I watch them over and over again. The drone footage is fantastic.

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks very much buddy 😊 🙏

[@nigelthompson1058]

Totally agree about stopping and looking back on some of these walks, the view back down Langdale Valley when doing Langdale Pikes is another prime example. Great advice 👌

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks very much and I agree about Langdale 😊🙌

[@Brock_in_the_North]

Love the filming style

[@WanderingTheWainwrights]

Another excellent vlog Glenn!! It was great to see your little doggo make an appearance 😍

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks very much Tim, appreciated buddy 😊🙏 Yeah, she's the star of the show 😁

[@russellwebb7700]

I did this route today. Fleetwith Pike and Haystacks. Quite breathtaking views. Thank you for the recommendation of getting off the beaten track. Had a nice beer on the summit too. 👍🏻

[@BlackCrag]

Sounds like an awesome day 😊

[@danielglasscoe2399]

Another top vid 👌 the drone footage really puts it into perspective the magnitude of the lakes

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks so much 😊🙏 It was nice to get the drone up as, like you said, it really puts it into perspective 👌 It's not always possible though with the wind and rain 🙄

[@NickandRachel]

SO beautiful!

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks very much 😊🙌

[@willbo2000]

Fantastic mate, especially love the super cute Finn moment at about 7.25 👍👍👍

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks very much Will, really glad you liked it mate 😊🙌 She's a bit cute isn't she 😁

[@kennybrydges9084]

Never did Fleetwith Pike, but Haystacks 3 times , thx for the video , all the best Kenny 👍

[@RobLawson1982]

Fabulous. I have done this one ☝️. Great video again. Could watch the drone footage with that tune all day. We did the Gables the day after this video in similar weather. Brilliant. Just got back home yesterday from this weekends trip and already want to be back. Should be working in Whitehaven next week and staying over Friday so I’ll see the other side of the Lakes to my usual on Saturday. “The Darkside of the Lakes”.

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks very much Rob, chuffed you enjoyed it mate 😊 Sounds like you had a good day up Gable 🙌

[@mattwatkins1863]

Ah this really makes me miss that hike, the views are fantastic and what a gorgeous day you picked for it too. Abolutely love your vlogs 👍

[@BlackCrag]

Thank you so much for watching, really appreciate it 😊🙏

[@kinggizzard8499]

Superb video! Thanks :)

[@robertgordon5150]

New subscriber here. If that doesn’t inspire folk to visit The Lakes I don’t think anything would. Epic. That route is now on my to do list. Thanks.

[@Chris1LFC]

Top notch video mate.

[@jonathanhewitt8837]

You didn't shut the bothy door 😲 Another great vid, I can spend hours watching these time and again. 😊

[@BlackCrag]

Haha.... I was born in a barn 😂 There were a couple fellas about to go in. Thanks very much mate, that's great to hear 😊🙏

[@treklinda1309]

Such a cool video. Planning my trip, so was interesting to watch :)

[@markpursglovephotography]

Superb as usual. Iv'e done Haystacks a couple of times but not via Fleetwith Pike, next time maybe. I agree, some of the best views in Lakeland. :)

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks very much Mark, appreciate that 😊🙏

[@jon_schofield]

I've just discovered your channel. You make awesome videos, keep up the good work!

[@burrianaUK]

Wow, just caught a glimpse of someone’s comments and that was it… one video in and hooked. Great quality Glenn. I have to ask though, how are you controlling the camera, do you have a post-edit program that deletes to stick? Is it a clear stick? Whatever it is it’s very clever 😎 Planning to do Fleetwith and Hsystacks next weekend 🙂

[@robertlloyd5463]

Another smashed mate. That route looks sweet as, I need to get back outdoors!!

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks very much Rob, appreciate it mate 😊🙏 You definitely should do this one, it's outstanding 👌

[@fiona_lark]

Another great video Glenn, such a stunning area. We would have passed if you’d gone the week before.So funny I hardy have to duck going through the tiny door in Warnscale Bothy 😆 and yeah it’s so good to go off the beaten track.

[@BlackCrag]

Ah, thank you so much Fiona, really chuffed you liked it 🙌 That would've been great if we'd crossed paths! Might need to engineer that somehow 😁

[@weiduoduo]

This is incredible. I'm planning a trip myself. How long did this hike take you?

[@stevej5383]

Love the place! Great vid! 👍

[@BlackCrag]

It's an incredible part of the Lakes isn't it 😍 Thank you

[@Stampistuta]

I was I top of Robinson the following day and the conditions were fantastic, such good visibility. Fleetwith Pike is an absolute corker.

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks very much..... Yeah, it's a very good little mountain 😍

[@ChasingLightandShadows]

Must have taken you ages to edit but wow was it worth it! Was wild camping near Haystacks on Tuesday and your video portrays the area perfectly. Don’t stop making these! Cheers, D.

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks very much, really appreciate it 😊🙌 Yeah, it takes a while to edit but all fun 👍Bet that was a great wildcamp.... Definitely on my radar 👌

[@ChasingLightandShadows]

@@BlackCrag No probs, definitely worth it and also a great resource for anyone planning trips to the area. It was amazing under the September sky's, I did 3 nights with the dog and every sunset/sunrise was epic. Instead of Haystacks I was a bit lower, west of Blackbeck tarn looking down the valley towards Ennerdale water. Cheers, D.

[@cmdogphotography657]

Another great video buddy 👍🏻

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks very much mate, appreciate it 😊 👊

[@me.my.son.and.i]

Brilliant video, top quality. I'd like to do this in the next week or so. During my research, some have said that Haystacks part can be challenging particularly in wet conditions and should only be done by those with mountain experience. Would you agree?

[@BlackCrag]

I don't think it's challenging at all, even in wet conditions. It is rocky under foot and can get a bit slippery but not dangerous and certainly no more dangerous than other places in the Lakes.

[@me.my.son.and.i]

@@BlackCrag great, thanks. Appreciate the feedback. I've saved your OS map route. I'm planning to start from the Church in Buttermere, camp somewhere mid route and then Haystacks and down the following morning I think. Keep up the great work. The best, informative vids on the lakes I've found.

[@carrieanne1383]

Great video, love it, such beautiful views. Is it okay if I show this to my clients, at the Day Centre, that I run? I know a couple of them would love to watch this, if I put it up on the a big screen (for full effect!).

[@BlackCrag]

Thank you so much, really chuffed you liked it 😊 Absolutely, please do show it, I'd be honoured 🙏 Which day centre, if you don't mind me asking?

[@carrieanne1383]

@@BlackCrag It's Riverview, in Kendal, and I work for Leonard Cheshire Disability. The clients love landscape drone videos (and dogs) 😃

[@BilnBax]

Great Vid!!..how do you edit out the cam boom?..

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks very much 😊 It's a 360 camera so it does it automatically 😊

[@BilnBax]

@@BlackCrag Thanks for the reply M8!. Great vids!! Cheers!

[@PDH-nf4zm]

Great Video !!! Definitely need to do this one. 👍

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks very much Peter 😊👊 It's a great route 👍

[@paul_d_cannon9640]

Awsome stuff again bud 👌 I was going to do this last week but I was to tired after 7 hour drive so went up blencathra instead 😋 might drive back and do this one this week 👍

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks very much Paul, appreciate it 😊 🙏 Did you get back up?

[@laurarose309]

How long was this full route x

[@jameshicks498]

Your videos are f**king awesome 🙂

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks very much, great to hear 😊🙌

[@geoffreycheeseman5248]

Fanny Mercer, age 18, and other servants of Rev P Bowden Smith, given a day off, climbed Honister Crag and came down Fleetwith, 8 September 1887. Her alpenstock jammed in a crack in a rock and pushed her off the rock face. Sad story told here.

[@BlackCrag]

Very sad indeed 😞 Thank you

[@frodolexi]

Did you get your ice cream?👍

[@BlackCrag]

Sadly it didn't happen....he was there but I had no money 😂

[@frodolexi]

@@BlackCrag 😂really enjoying these videos, I especially like the drone footage. Having walked and climbed in the Lakes for 25yrs I thought I knew the area well but the drones provide an entirely new perspective, fascinating 👍👍👍