ESCAPE to Solitude - Solo Winter Wild Camping in the Lake District

[@martyndrummond9452]

He is one nice genuine guy. It's a pleasure to watch his vids and feel that you are out there with him on his journeys.

[@CribGoch39]

Hi Dave. Watching this for first time and by total coincidence I wild camped about 20ft away from your pitch here last night. Had non stop heavy rain from 9pm until 6am this morning. Great pitch though. 👍

[@Scousebazzer]

Just watched this half sat in bed half in the shower, getting ready for another the day in the rat race. Thanks Dave ...keep them coming

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Nice one Baz 👍

[@isme7590]

Congratulations on your 100th video…Thanks Dave…As always another top class video from a top class bloke 👍😘

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Much appreciated 🙏🏻

[@leehayes70]

No advice needed man. Perfect. Respect to you and thank you.👍

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers Lee 👍

[@phillipwilliams5246]

Congratulations Dave.As always AMAZING.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👍

[@michaelblack9813]

Congratulations on your 'ton' up Dave. A great personal achievement. The Pleasure Dome continues to carry out its duties admirably. Thoroughly enjoyable vid Dave.....as always. 🥾⛺️😊🙏

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Much appreciated Michael. ATB

[@kennybrydges9084]

Brilliant that Dave.. so chilled having a brew looking out.. Magic! TC Man.. 😉

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

🙏🏻

[@nicmarlow6388]

Lovely video Mr Solo! I saw the notification and immediately thought it would be the one you did with Mr Beavers so I hope we've got that to come then? 🤞🏻 And I looked in Sainsbury for those little choc rolls you say are so good and you've obviously done such a good job in hyping them up that they were out of stock! 😂 x

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Haha. Don’t worry Nic. That one is out on Sunday. Yeah, I think I’ve bought up the entire UK choc roll stock 😁. Always great to hear from you 👍

[@nicmarlow6388]

@@TheSoloSummiteer hurrah! :) lol, cheeky bugger, I need to find some to see how good they are! was also telling my mum about them too and now she's after some! 😂 looking forward to Sunday, stay safe. x

[@ACumbrianladoutdoors]

Unreal Mr pussycat, watching all these vids back seems like a daydream ❤ I couldn't have done it without you and Dan ❤ camels in Cumbria, barging in on a book reading club, you couldn't write it 😂 love you guys to the moon and back❤ atb Paul 🙏 🏕🏕🏕😁

[@carsten7845]

Bedankt

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Many thanks 🙏🏻

[@Kapulot]

The Pleasuredome is a hilarious name for a tent, even more so if it’s a nod to the Skegness/Fantasy Island raves from the 90’s, given that the Lakes are so far removed from that 😂

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

😆👍

[@davidunderwood9863]

Yeah love my green Allak too. Luxury 2-way views. Great spot there brother. I think I've done about 40 camps here in Tasmania. Great video. Thanks.

[@Ronaldstenson]

Sir I’d like to offer my congratulations on your 100th camp.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Thank you Donald 🙏🏻

[@summerb917]

Congratulations on your 100th camp, brilliant video

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Big thanks Ravenna 👍

[@TimHudspith]

A fine, restful video. I love the transition in colour and texture from the high peaks down to the valley floor.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Glad you enjoyed it Tim

[@harrylinsdell8114]

Well done with 100th camp dave .hope your doing well

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Big thanks Harry. ATB 👍

[@valblackburn48]

Congratulations on your 100th camp Dave 🎉🥂 that's some achievement that. Crackin views, great video as always 👌

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Big thanks Val 😎🏔️⛺️👍

[@angelobianco73]

For me, you are one of the Most Professionells on KZbin! Awesome vid, Like Always! Stay Safe😎

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Big thanks Angelo 🙏🏻

[@debsmostexcellentadventure5353]

Hope you have a lovely weekend ,really loved this video debs xx...........

[@BorderRambler]

I’m not the only one who has crap sleeps and in the morning feels terrible 😂 , cracking camp looked very peaceful and the light in the morning is always special .📷⛺️👍 well done on the 100th my 100th is about 5/6 camps away .

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Hate these buggers that get a good 9hrs sleep at camp 🙄😜. You’re nearly there now Dave 😎👍

[@angelaknisely-marpole7679]

Lovely, thank you :)

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

🙏🏻

[@neilthornley1027]

Well done on the 100th Dave as always a great watch always inspiring my friend …… you the man 👌💪

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers Neil 👍

[@Rogar0]

Again an amazing one Dave, thanks for taking us along and showing us all the lovely views! I for one enjoyed it as always take care of yourself and congrats on your 100th camp. ⛺️🏔👣🦉👍😎

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Glad you enjoyed Rogar and thank you 🙏🏻

[@simoneales4566]

Must take its toll doing 2 treks and then wild camping in winter conditions. No wonder you were looking for an easy camp. Although I think your easy and our easy mean two different things! Looked a lovely spot and some superb drone footage. Congratulations on your century mate. I'm sure the Grasmere Tourist Board would congratulate you too.😂 You showcase the Lakes more than any platform I know.👍

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Haha. Big thanks as always Simon 👍

[@allye5949]

New sub here after Andy Beavers mentioned your channel. Nice relaxing video in beautiful landscape, thanks.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Much appreciated Ally 👍

[@JackKlumpass]

One of the few KZbinrs to show the putting on of the boots in the morning! My least favourite task 😂

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

😆 🥾 👍

[@TheMadmacs]

stunning shots with perfect music.... great day

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

🙏🏻

[@kelvinpell4571]

wonderful video as always Dave........jealous just looking at that scenery! I'll be there in June!

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

😎👍

[@BLUEsurf63]

Another great video, really enjoyable.

[@Northern_Rockhopper]

Great video Dave as always. 🎥

[@medievalladybird394]

This was epic enough for me, You camping amidst my childhood "hunting grounds". It's 62 years now since we left High Close and it seems part of me is still there. 😢 Thank You

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Oh, that’s brilliant ML. Glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏻

[@LeeLeesAdventures]

Hi Dave great video thanks for taking us along loved the drone footage on the top. You looking good mate stay safe see you soon.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Big thanks Lee 👍

[@GlazedInfants]

bliss

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

🙏🏻

[@barralass352]

Great little video, what a beautiful place and congrats on the 100.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Thank you very much missy 👍

[@andypotts8062]

Hell yeah congratulations on your 100th camp...another very enjoyable video..the views the following morning were great with ever changing light..just when I thought it was too windy for the drone...as ever superb drone footage and accompanying music... Here's to your next 100 camps, many thanks and best wishes

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Much appreciated Andy. Glad you enjoyed it 👍😎

[@ata1811]

100 up!! Great achievement! Whether you like it or not, you are a great inspiration! I live in Essex and can’t wait to get back up into the Lakes!! Langdales it will be after watching this!

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Big thanks Alan. Have a great trip 😎👍

[@expat0149]

Congratulations on the 100th :)

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

🙏🏻

[@stephenfletcher6464]

woohoo 100

[@rickay5363]

Nice one Dave. Lovely relaxed stroll and sleep. Like you said, they can't all be epics and why would you want them to be? We do this cos we want to be able to relax and enjoy it, it's exciting but it's not always fun doing 20 mile horseshoes and clinging onto a mountaintop in 60 mph winds. Love your stuff mate.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Exactly Ric. Big thanks 👍

[@jamieb741]

Nice quiet spot there Dave , great views again. I've just accepted voluntary redundancy , I'm 52 and worked for 23 years in a plumbers merchant. So I'm working on projects , maybe utube 🤔

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Sounds awesome Jamie 😎👍

[@Misty_mountains.360]

Good man Dave . 100th and going 💪 😊

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

😎👍

[@Ant-66]

I think this is really skilled film making. An outdoor gear manufacturer should pay you to shoot a promo for them, there arent many that are delivering inspiring videos like this. Well done mate.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Thanks Ant. Much appreciated 🙏🏻

[@BrosBrainsBroke]

Couldn't agree more Ant 👍👍👍 solid content throughout in my opinion 👌

[@Ant-66]

@@TheSoloSummiteer ThruDark obviously been looking in, nice one mate .

[@rosswilson424]

Legend mate

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers Ross 👍

[@adaminthewild8915]

Lovely video buddy! Keeping it real with Ian Beale as always mate. Class 👏

[@paulbennison2614]

Loving the passion to get out Dave.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Big thanks Paul 🙏🏻

[@davidsingleton1371]

I need that solitude. Congrats on the 100, hopefully you make it to 200.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers David 🙏🏻

[@Wildcamping101]

Nice one Dave. Great vid as always. Nice chilled one that. 👌🏼 Hope you’re well mate. Take it easy. Craig

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers bud 👍

[@peterq1978]

i know what its like climbing with hardly any sleep, i did the 3 UK peaks challeng, 25 years ago. Snowdon wasnt a bother, but i started to feel it after driving up (i wasnt driving thankfully and none of the other climbers were), then Ska Fell Pike was a bit of a slog and then Nevis, that id never done before, was a massive uphill challenge, yes, deliberate pun, this over 3 days. man, i needed my own bed after that, thankfully we had rented a cabin. the drivers were along for the party, well they were there for a emergency, being serious, as we had a inexperinced couple with us.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Yeah. I struggle to sleep at the best of times and it’s exhausting. ATB

[@peterq1978]

it can be some days after a wild camp, also age dont help! am 46.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

@@peterq1978 haha. Wish I was only 46 😁👍

[@unclepeteswildadventures]

Good chilled one that mate. Happy 100th camp 🎂 atb.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Big thanks as always UP 🙏🏻

[@bigpondkayaks]

another great vid bud

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

😎👍

[@curlewpiper315]

Love the Skylarks singing , one of my favourite sounds . I camped on Birks last year and a Skylarks was singing above me in the dark at midnight , very strange but a welcomed sound .

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Wonderful 🙏🏻

[@normanc.2021]

Nice hike Dave to bad the sun hasn't been out in while but still better than sitting home. Be well my friend ✌️

[@Solohikeruk]

Well done dave on your 100 camps, take it easy and I look forward to your next camp pal , can’t wait for spring myself 🥾

[@Victoria-wd6kr]

Loved this and the last one. Stunning visuals and lovely touches (sound of a Skylark, music selection 🥰). Looking instagram worthy to me 😃 Big congrats on 100 camps 🥳🎉

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Haha. Thank you. Always lovely to hear from you Victoria 😊

[@mjnewton1657]

Congratulations on your 100th camp, great milestone. Beautiful scenery as always. By the way, your face was fine!🙂

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Haha. Thanks MJ 😁

[@adge_ventures4915]

Congratulations on the 100th camp Dave! No substitute for mountain mileage regardless of length of time you've been at it 😊 Keep safe and well, Adge and B 😊

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Many thanks Al. Much appreciated 🙏🏻

[@crowtheri]

Well done Dave, that’s a big hurdle (100 camps) to have leapt over in a relatively short period of time. Congratulations, and such a relaxing, get away from it, camp out in nature at one with the world type of gig! All the best and looking forward to the leap forward on Sun the 26th!! A few more hours to work with and no doubt opens up more possibilities for you into the evenings. Looking forward to it! 👌🙏🙏

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Big thanks and glad you enjoyed the chilled out vibe 🙏🏻

[@otf.outdoors]

Spot on Dave 👌, looked like a great area, with some cracking drone views. Allak looking class, atb Mick 👍

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers MIck 😎👍

[@gillie-monger3394]

Another cool video Dave. An 'easy' one now and again does the world of good. Some lovely drone footage there too. Makes me miss England so much. Thanks for sharing, be safe.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Big thanks GM 🙏🏻

[@finbarstadt7213]

Have you thought of instant tea? I said ‘ugh’ when my son suggested it but it’s not bad - and you don’t have to carry milk.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Yeah. Not sure I could stomach it tho FS 😁

[@thewanderingforester]

In 2021 my wife and i walked through that up to Sergeant Man for our first wildcamp in over 20 years. Found navigating all the lumps and bumps quite confusing, but great views. Enjoyed this one. Congratulations on 100 camps, your experience shows. ATB, Roger

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Brilliant memories Roger. Glad you enjoyed it 👍. ATB

[@lostintransit5822]

Congratulations on the 100th camp. Was hoping there would be a video today. I’m heading that way for Easter, can’t wait. Thanks for the video❤

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Have a great trip 😎👍

[@hikermikem8]

They don't all have to be cliff edge , wild weather adventures for good content Dave 👍😁 stunning Lake District speaks for its self and you capture it all perfectly.. 🎉 congrats on reaching your 100th wildcamp 🏕👍 that's some going in 6 years and every trip we gain a bit of knowledge as the learning never stops 😁 great video dave 👍👍👍😁

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Many thanks Mike 🙏🏻

[@hiltopuk]

Great video and nice drone piloting. You keep me entertained during the winter until I can return to the Lakes

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers Peter 👍

[@davemitchell8756]

Another beautifully shot camp Dave. Your vids show off the lakes in winter so well. Just caught the rainbow over the valley , the skylark signalling spring incoming - perfect 👍👍👍👍👍👏👏

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Big thanks Dave 🙏🏻

[@peterraymond3653]

These vids are absolutely awesome Dave. The drone footage is epic! Awesome achievement 100 camps. Good on ya. Keep safe, Pete and Sharon.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Nice on Pete 🏔️⛺️👍. ATB

[@ireneboston7953]

Super one, as always, Dave, and the chilled, shorter route videos are just as enjoyable as the epics as it's all part of the experience in the mountains. I had to laugh though - it's an easy one, he says, as he charges through Grasmere at warp speed and then puffs uphill like a steam train! I love that ridge between Silver Howe and Blea Rigg, with the views to the Langdales, so I recognised your pitch and remember it well. It's a super ridge to bimble along and just relax and explore all the nooks and crannies. Last time I was there, it was roasting hot I remember. Super sounds of spring to hear the Skylark and see the frogs spawn. Another sign of spring I love is the first Wheatear arriving back (or White Arse as it's also known, for good reason!). Congrats on the 100th camp - well deserved and don't do yourself down. You have indeed gained a great deal of experience in a short time, which is great. Quick question - what are the down booties you're wearing with your down pants in the camp? Are they Rab too?

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Yes Irene. Don’t think I really do easy ones do I 🤦🏻‍♂️. It’s lovely up there and was so quiet for my trip. The boots are Montane Prism booties 👍. Take care - Dave

[@ireneboston7953]

@@TheSoloSummiteer Thanks Dave,, mine are falling apart so I need some replacements. I forgot something else that made me laugh. You trying to say the wind and exposed weather turns your face red, which I know full well it does but there's nothing like getting your excuses in early... nothing to do with what you were warming in your jacket of course! 🤣😉 Ix

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Oooo. Irene 🥴😆👍🍷

[@Jan03tf]

Love these videos. Fantastic as always. Beautiful shots, drone footage.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Many thanks Janice 🙏🏻

[@judywarner539]

I really love watching your videos. Have I said that before? 😄 Amazing views from where you were camped, makes me really want to get back over there again soon.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Nice one Judy. Hope you can get out there soon 👍

[@alastairkippax]

Congrats on your 100th camp Dave 👏🏻 what an amazing vista you had there and thanks for some stunning drone shots, absolutely breathtaking. Stay well 🤙🏻

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers Alastair 😎👍

[@craig3401]

Another excellent vid as always.i think I'm going to have to do more camps like that this year mainly because my knees are starting to really get worse but still some cracking views.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Know what you mean Craig. Look after the knees 👍

[@benbonnell]

Apologies if I missed it Chief. What make is your fancy pillow?

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

It’s Flextail, Ben 👍

[@GoSummitSolo]

100th 👏👏

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

😁⛺️🏔️🍄👍

[@eddyarundale1566]

👋

[@DebbieMitchell-tg6td]

Can I ask which route out of Grasmere you took & where did you pitch?

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Hi Debbie. I don’t give out exact details of my route or camping spots. Instead I prefer to encourage people to do their own exploring, just as I do. There are lots of clues in my video about my location. Good luck with your exploring 🙏🏻