Dollywaggon Pike - Solo Wild Camp at 2800ft in the Lake District

[@FrappaJacks]

thanks for having us

[@michaelblack9813]

Hello there Dave, Quite a pull up there from Dunmail Raise, I remember doing a leg from Kirkstone pass, to Dunmail Raise and back again, that climb on the return up that broken shattered path to Fairfield summit nearly put my lights out M8. Never a dull moment up there Dave like you said,always learning. As per usual you managed to crack me up again with your compressed sandwich trick. 😂 Keep 'em coming Dave,love watching your escapades and adventures in our glorious mountains and fells. ATB Dave, Mick.😊👍

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Really appreciate that MIck. Big thanks 🙏🏻

[@Thebluedocful]

Sitting in my office watching your videos as always mate. Your sign off, now we’re in the winter camping months it’s so true. Such a challenge, but the challenge is good for the mind. Soon we’ll be moaning about crowded fells and insects! You’re always inspirational 🏔️

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Big thanks Simon. I believe we must constantly choose to challenge ourselves. It ultimately strengthens our resolve for life’s unforeseen challenges we have no choice but to confront. 🙏🏻. Oh, those bloody flying ants 🐜 😝😁

[@Thebluedocful]

@@TheSoloSummiteer couldn’t agree more Dave, words to live by 🏔️

[@JackKlumpass]

I love it around there. Is this the vid we ask you a question for you to respond to in tomorrow’s vid? Oh no, what a rubbish question 👍🏼ATB Chris👍🏼

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

I’ll be out filming soon and I’ll answer the questions in the video. Video will be out after Christmas 👍

[@expat0149]

Dolly wagon pike is old norse apparently ..somthing to do with a lifted giant .......Afer 22 years in the middle east i am returning home ,will be living on the out skirts of the Lake district national park , cant wait !!!Proper Fish n chipps , real beer and views :)

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Nice one and thanks for the info. Hey, heading home. Sounds great 👍. ATB

[@belowaveragewildcamper]

Great video Dave. In November I descended off Fairfield to Grisedale Tarn with my Dad. Like you said, a total nightmare of a descent. Really treacherous path. We were totally clagged out. The weather was awful. Still loved it though. Thanks for sharing your videos Dave. 🙏

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Nice one. Glad you my video bud👍

[@alexdokic5567]

Hi Dave, thanks for another tour of the Lakes, I have enjoyed watching many of your stunning camps! Have a nice Christmas, I look forward to many more next year!

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Really appreciate that Alex. Best wishes to you too 🙏🏻

[@ACumbrianladoutdoors]

Hey Dave, great to finally catch up with your channel, I've been very busy with family lately as you will understand, this is a great route , one I have walked and camped myself, although I was considerably more out of breath than you 🤣🤣🤣 Raise beck wasn't as deafening when I walked it 😳 Grizedale Tarn is a very serene place, I took the easy option and camped at the far end of the Tarn looking down the valley to st Sunday crag 🤣👌 I do fancy dollywagon myself sometime soon 😁 great views looking back on the way up 😍 but the views from the top WOW 😍😍😍 I may have said absolutely stunning a few times myself 🤣🤣🤣 looks like you got the Duomid pitched just in time 👌 oh no squashed sandwiches 😳🤣 shame the clag was still there in the morning, but that's just how it is sometimes 😢 great camp and video as always mate, catch you soon, atb Paul 🙏🏕️🏕️🏕️😁

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Big thanks Paul. Take care my friend 🙏🏻

[@GoodBlokeOutdoors]

Brilliant as always. 👌🏼

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers, man 👍. ATB

[@GoodBlokeOutdoors]

@@TheSoloSummiteer you’re welcome, the no nonsense straight to the point approach is why i’ll keep watching your videos bud. take care

[@IrelandRider]

Afternoon Dave. (Or is it classed as evening now 🤔 👀 🤣) I know you said it was October, I'd of guessed it wasn't December with your attire lol, way too cold for rolling up your sleeves now 🤣. Though you did put your coat on eventually. Glad you got to see the views after your 2020 whiteout ❄️, they were great to see, even on the TV. Always a shame being in the clag when you pitch up and/or wake up in the morning, that's the uk for ya 🤷‍♂️. I hope you're fighting fit mentally and physically buddy, sending positive vibes💙. A great vid as always, have a happy Christmas and a happy new year fella 😊 see you on your next adventure ✌️ 🤟 🤙.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Really appreciate that Richard. Thank you 🙏🏻. Still time to roll them sleeves up tho 😁🥶🏔⛺️👍

[@davemitchell8756]

Great work Dave, the family have spent many winter holidays in Grasmere area. Terrific views before the cloud 👍👍👏👏👏

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Nice one Dave. Glad you enjoyed 😎👍

[@michaeljames8534]

Your face viewing all those spectacular views prior to the weather coming in said it Dave, clearly in awe and the reason for you being up there. The only advice I can give you Dave is don’t sit on your sandwiches lol. Best of luck with your monthly camps throughout winter. 👍🏔👊

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

I know 🥪🤦🏻‍♂️. Big thanks Michael. Glad you enjoyed it 👍. ATB

[@MountainManJohnFilms]

Yup your right. Always something, even if it's a tad dim/cloudy. Your a lucky guy being able to get up there regularly......... Ps. Sorry. I did laugh at the sandwich 🤣

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

😁👍cheers John 😁

[@kelvinpell4571]

Looks great Dave, Glad you are out and about, even back in October! The Malverns near me, aren't as spectacular, but are snow covered right now!

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers Kevin. Yeah everything looks great with a dusting of the white stuff ❄️👍

[@simoneales4566]

Another great watch Dave. Raise Beck in full flow was awesome. Great scenery on way up. Shame about being in the clouds for rest of the night...but as always you made the most of it.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers Simon👍. ATB Dave

[@normanc.2021]

That was a nice little adventure into the fog lol. Squishing the sandwich that sucked especially when your looking forward to it. Be safe my friend ✌️

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Many thanks Norman. ATB 👍

[@dingleydell3250]

Nice one Dave this content really helps as I’m struck down with something nasty at the moment keep em coming👍

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Sorry to hear that Dell. Sounds like what I had. Get well soon bud 💪👍🙏🏻

[@BorderRambler]

Always good to get out Dave , like you I won’t willingly head out if it’s pishing down 😂 but if you get caught in it that’s different . I sacked tonight off , forecast for 30+ mph winds on the summits with the windchill around -10 . Instead having a beer in front of the stove . I’m off next week so will try again. Still a good night even if the views were zero , well done on the camp every month 👍 I lost early in the year when I had sciatica 😂. TFS atb Dave

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers Dave. Yeah 30mph in -10 temps is not fun. Although some seem to enjoy it 😜. My bloody milk froze the other night. At least I remembered it tho 😁. ATB bud 👍

[@abstractgroove160]

I'm not one for low down popular tarns either. However - due to losing light I had to pitch up at Styhead on Sunday. Had the place to myself in the end, that must be a first. It looks like Glastonbury in fairer weather.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Wow. Result Simon. Nice one 👍

[@craig3401]

I was just above you on seathwaite fell lol the was a cpl tents near sprinkling tarn

[@thewanderingforester]

Sometimes the weather just doesn't play ball does it. But as you say, better out than in. I absolutely agree about targets and at the moment I'm doing the same one, at least one camp per month. I had to start again last June though as I missed May! Enjoyed the journey with you once more. Thanks for sharing. all the best, Roger

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Nice one Roger. Big thanks and good luck with your challenge 👍

[@andypotts8062]

Great footage on the ascent and great music...you mentioned the drone footage from above the clouds taken at a camp nearby a few weeks ago....that was some of the best drone footage I've seen...thanks very much for a superb video...Best wishes

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Big thanks Andy. Really appreciate that 🙏🏻

[@mountainmantararua8824]

I had to smile "sandwiches" so English. Dave, hunger is the best sauce, it flavours everything. I love being in the rain and when the 'clag' comes down. In NZ the 'tops' can be covered for days on end and it's something that you get used to very quickly. ATB Cheers from the mountains of NZ 😀😀

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Hey, all the best from 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 😎🙏🏻

[@martinjordan5172]

Hi. With or without views your stuff is still entertaining. Always feel right there with you. Obviously whilst I wouldn't wish starvation on you I was kind of hoping that you had to rescue your missing sandwich from a random passing cow. 😆

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Thanks Martin. Really appreciate that 🙏🏻. I think even the cow’s would have turned their nose up at my soggy sandwich 🥪 🐮 😆

[@allieandmaria]

15 minutes in and your not still not wearing your trademark hat! Must be a record! Great vid Dave. 👍🏼

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

😆. It’s beanie season 🎩 Glad you enjoyed it 😁👍

[@marky59]

Fairfield - walked that in October this year, another great showing - thank you once again for sharing another adventure - your inspirational to try wild camping next year instead of staying at the youth hostel in Ambleside - time to man up lol

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Really appreciate that Mark. Good luck with your trip 👍

[@hikermikem8]

😁👍 Brilliant dave as always.. I made the mistake of wildcamping at grisedale tarn last summer. Setup on my own, woke the next morning, thought I was at a festival, surrounded during the night 🤣 I tend to go off the beaten track these days when I can.. And often have a .uch better experience and campspot 👍

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Yeah. Not for me at all. Summits are much quieter. For obvious reasons 😁👍

[@tonyhall395]

Stunning Dave, I was hoping you’d taken the new palace 😊😊 the Mld is nice though. I go up there every winter, it’s so Beautiful. I was gutted I missed your Akto 🥲 got home from work and it was gone, keep em coming mate. Oh and wear a pair of jewellers thin cotton gloves under your others for extra warmth. 😎😎

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Haha. Cheers Tony. The Palace will be out in my next video 😎. Yeah, the Akto went quickly to one of my subscribers. It’s a great tent but I just wasn’t getting enough use from it. The problem with gloves is I’m forever taking the off/on for filming 🤷‍♂️ ATB 👍

[@AndrewBeavers]

Familiar route up that pal from wythburn side done that a few times..an area I need to get back up to hopefully over winter with some snow down..the view out over the tongue & hard tarn etc is fantastic from there..as for the conditions we can't win em all we just have to enjoy it for what it is..take care pal ..

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Aye. Some great spots up there bud. I’ll be back, too ❄️🥶🏔⛺️😎👍tfw

[@nickname6747]

Thanks for uploading, Dave. Great videography and good to see reality of the Lakes in autumn. ⛰🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿👍

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers Nick. Yeah, you can’t win them all 🤷‍♂️👍

[@adge_ventures4915]

Camped in almost exactly that spot in the summer, it's stunning Dave! Nice blast up there too. Ref cows, I descended the route straight down from the marker post toward seat sandal and when it levelled out there was a herd heading straight for me, suffice to say I s**t myself and hid behind a wall until they passed 🤣 they were headed up though which makes no sense as it's ridiculously steep. Absolutely no interest in cows.......hate being anywhere near them 🤣 Stay safe and well mate, Adge

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Haha. That’s brilliant Adge. Bloody mountain cows 🐄. Whatever next. I had visions of opening my door in the night and seeing 🐮. ATB 😁👍

[@dwaynestewart411]

This was my first time seeing one of your videos and I want to say I enjoyed it very much and I'm looking forward to seeing many more. Keep up the good work. Dwayne

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Thanks Dwayne. Much appreciated 👍

[@Peter-Lindsay]

Another great video Dave. Last time I camped on Seat Sandal, I walked to Grisedale Tarn via Tongue Gill. Really nice walk.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers Peter. Glad you enjoyed it 😎👍

[@Thebluedocful]

Your clagged-in vids are just as good Dave, don’t worry about that! My experience of G tarn is the same as yours on your St Sunday Crag video - always multiple tents. And I also don’t think I’ve ever been on Fairfield in good weather! Looking forward to getting out next week, probably Far Eastern fells this time. Thanks as always for the inspiration 🗻

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Big thanks pal. Much appreciated as always 🙏🏻

[@Olan...]

Another good one Dave :) Fast forward to today it was minus 8 when i woke up this morning .....cant wait to start getting out again next week in these crsp conditions ATB

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers Olan. I was out last weekend. First freezing/snow camp of the season. Enjoyed your chair 🪑 👍. Out tomorrow too before the weather turns. ATB bud

[@steventaylor3895]

Great video was up there October 18th, brilliant day could see for miles. Always look forward to your videos.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Nice one Steven 👍

[@craig3401]

I've been up there but not camped on it I always struggle to find water up there so I guess it means carrying it up which I'm not a fan of lol

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Yeah, nothing up there Craig. Does make it hard but 💪🏔⛺️😁👍

[@martinarctander]

Like your challenge; makes for good camping videos! Keep it up and keep them videos coming! Just watch out for stray sandwiches!

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Much appreciated Martin 🥪🤦🏻‍♂️😆👍

[@lostintransit5822]

Excellent as always. Went camping the end of December last year in the lakes, rained for 3 days solid almost! When the fun stops, stop lol

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Yeah. I did enjoy it and the exercise is always beneficial. I do like my views tho. You can’t win them all 🤷‍♂️. ATB

[@lostintransit5822]

@@TheSoloSummiteer if you didn’t go you’d only be sat at home regretting not going. You only live once!👍😁

[@SteRumbelow]

That’s a lovely area around there- wouldn’t fancy a Grisedale Tarn camp either! Last time I went that way there were at least six tents around it.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Aye. No good that. I saw the evidence of your cows tho 🐮 😁👍

[@SteRumbelow]

@@TheSoloSummiteer 😂😂 bloody mountain cows!

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Crazy 🐮😵‍💫😆

[@Wildcamping101]

Great vid as always Dave. It’s on my list. Need to do more camps in that area. For 2-3 I want to do. Shame the views closed in but that’s part of it. Nice hike up at least. Keep up the good work mate 👍🏼👍🏼 take it easy. Craig

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Glad you enjoyed it pal. I’ll be back up there again in the ⛄️ 👍. ATB

[@mikefaulkner10]

Where's your handwarmer Dave? You featured it a while back. I never leave home without it, during the winter and I live in the south, lol!

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Haha. Know what you mean Mike. Guess I’m still in “summer mode”🤦🏻‍♂️😁👍

[@andrewegan1732]

Have you done anywhere in Northumberland, Cheviot for example yet.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

I haven’t Andrew. Thinking of having a look there next year 👍

[@Solohikeruk]

Love that route up to helvellyn dave, you have just created my New Year’s resolution, 😂 starting ion New Year’s Day, camp a month, look forward to your next one pal

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Haha. Nice one HS. Good luck with your resolution, too 👍

[@reluctantfellrunner]

Loving the hat! Merry Christmas and best wishes on your adventures for the new year.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Thank you. Same to you 🙏🏻

[@otf.outdoors]

Great camp dave 👍, views were brilliant while they lasted, good place to pitch, just off the summit. Lots of options and good summits around that area to camp, never been up there myself, but will definitely consider there in the future, what is getting parked like in that area dave, is it ok? atb Mick 👍

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Big thanks Mick. Glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@rogertatham5608]

Dolly wagon looks a great place to camp. I’m looking at where I can go for my first wild camp in the new year and I’m seriously considering doing this one

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Yeah. It’s great up there Roger 👍

[@nigelgainsford4066]

Just watched another cracking video my friend, I'm coming up to The Lakes in February for my birthday and as I love Lakeland waterfalls I will be doing this walk as it looks spectacular and it's one I have never done for some reason. Thanks for the inspiration. By the way, being obsessed with Ambleside and food, where do you go for breakfast ??

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Hey, that’s brilliant Nigel. I’m sure you’ll have a great trip in February. My current favourite for breakfast is Stiles in Ambleside 🍳👌🏻

[@ireneboston7953]

Another enjoyable one, Dave, and you're right - even on the claggiest of days/ nights, there's always something to enjoy, memorable moments and things to learn. No time in the hills is wasted, even if you don't see a thing! And it's a darn sight better than being stuck indoors. The sarnies was pretty funny... moral of the story, look where you park your bum! And you'd be surprised how often your comments are helpful - I had been thinking about going up Fairfield via Grisedale Tarn but your remark about the zigzags clarified that might not be a good idea! Random question - have you ever camped in the valley above Rydal? Rydal Beck - the valley below the horseshoe. It tends to be really quiet as the path isn't that frequented and it tends to be really hard work getting onto the ridge but there are a few high spots which are good camp spots. A fairly sheltered valley too.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Thanks Irene. Yeah, always good to get out, always things to learn and experiences to be had. I would have eaten the sandwich but it had tomato 🍅 on it which had been squashed into the bread; just a soggy mess 🥴. No, not camped above Rydal. I’ve walked up that way as part of the Fairfield Horseshoe. Take care - Dave

[@nicmarlow6388]

damn the clag but never a day wasted in the hills Mr Solo! :) Interested to know which cafe you normally frequent when you're heading for brekkie? x

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Stiles in Ambleside , Nic 🍳 👍

[@nicmarlow6388]

@@TheSoloSummiteer Thanks! Not had breakfast in Stiles yet but been in for lunch a few times when we've been up there. Great recommendation :) x

[@CS-vr7uo]

I looked back on your Instagram Dave see, was this night of 2nd October? I did the Raise Beck, Fairfield, St Sunday Crag and back via Grisedale to Dunmail Raise that day.. think was back at the tarn around 4.30 so must have just missed you.. I was flagging at that point. Somehow managed to lose path round the tarn near the dollywagon turn so slogged through the bog to raise beck😂

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

It was 2nd. Wow, that’s a big walk you did. Nice one 👍

[@CS-vr7uo]

@@TheSoloSummiteer I checked a photo from Grisedale Tarn..4.07 I got to the tarn, chatted to fella on Dollywagon path, as I assumed I was on wrong path round tarn but looking at it now I wasn’t! so literally just missed you.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

@@CS-vr7uo I spoke to a guy coming down the Dollywaggon path as I was going up. Must have been about 4pm. Was it you?

[@CS-vr7uo]

@@TheSoloSummiteer don’t think so, like to think I’d recognise you. I asked if I was going up as thought I’d missed the path round tarn..

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Haha. Must have literally missed you by minutes 🤷‍♂️

[@Northern_Rockhopper]

I haven’t been to this part of the lakes yet, it’s on the to-do list. Not everyday you walk up a mountain right beside a waterfall. Only in the Lake District! Class mate, thanks for sharing with us. 🎥🏕️

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers Rick. Yeah, it’s lovely up there. ATB 🙏🏻

[@keithgoulding2806]

Good one yet again Dave, was your flat sarnie nice and warm after sitting on it for a few hrs. Looking forward to November,s👍

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Haha. I didn’t eat it Keith. The tomatoes had been squashed into the bread and it was all soggy 🥴. My November camp was the one I had to abandon because of the winds.

[@kennybrydges2429]

great video Dave.. my kinda territory where you was, walked many times from different directions.. Brilliant times! I was going to ask Dave, where would I purchase the padded mat you have whats always fastened to the bottom of your rucksack please ... thanks.. ATB From Canada.. TC 👍

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers Kenny. It’s a Thermarest Z Lite Sol sleeping pad. I always have it as a back up in winter incase my inflatable mat was to fail 👍

[@kennybrydges2429]

@@TheSoloSummiteer Thanks Dave, Take care man 🙂

[@philjones3335]

Any wild camps a good camp in my book

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

😎🏔⛺️👍

[@eddyarundale1566]

👋🏻

[@merkyw4187]

Haha Dave I've been struggling with those names for donkeys :) I still can't believe the lake district is so big and whats with these names lol i need a dictionary :) tarns, pikes, fells, crags, scars, holes, riggs, holes, moors, knots and crags and wainwright's although you're not a bagger lol M

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

I know Merky. Think there’s a lot of old Norse stuff going on 🥴👍. ATB

[@medievalladybird394]

The algorithm seems to be all muxed ip for me here in Germany. I only just got Your announcement for this video.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Don’t know what’s happened there. Hope you enjoyed the video 👍

[@medievalladybird394]

@@TheSoloSummiteer yes of course I did. I always do. I had just seen the vid when this announcement came in.

[@medievalladybird394]

Better You sat on them sandwiches than cows shat on em

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

😬😆🐮👍

[@medievalladybird394]

@@TheSoloSummiteer oh dear, I actually wanted to delete that. Well - too late. Have a great Christmas, take care and stay safe, - from freezing Germany Elvira

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Haha. It was funny😁. Same to you Elvira 🙏🏻