My first (accidental) Half Marathon in the Lake District fells! Fell running & canicross for dogs 🐕

Join me on a fell run in the western part of the Lake District. We take in four Wainwrights and I inadvertently complete my first half marathon.
As a new runner and having previously struggled with chronic fatigue, this has been a good confidence builder to know that I can run. I also share a little about our canicross setup which I find works well for hiking and running with my dog.
I hope you enjoy coming along for the ride!
⌖ Grike, Crag Fell, Caw Fell, Lank Rigg (Western fells, Lake District, England, UK)
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Hi, I’m Chloe. I grew up in the lovely Devonshire countryside though, seeking wilder and more rugged landscape, now live in Cumbria on the edge of the Lake District with my husband Ryan and our spaniel, Cam, Join us on our adventures in the fells. We love wild camping and swimming, climbing, hiking the Wainwrights, scrambling, fell running and exploring historical sites. I hope our videos give you a moment of calm and cosiness and a little inspiration to get out on your own adventures.
#fellrunng #lakedistrict #halfmarathon #running #canicross #hiking #adventures

[@PaulHunter-ih1ye]

Beautiful video Chole and amazing filming. As a middle aged man who has spent all of his adult life Walking, Climbing and sometimes Running in the Lake District Fells I find your videos very inspirational and particularly now as I am having problems with my lower back which have necessitated having painful injections in my spine. Many thanks.

[@FablesandFells]

Sorry you're going through that Paul. I hope things ease for you and you can get back out in the fells 🙏

[@johnreyes1749]

Amazing video Chole👏🏻👏🏻when dealing with a medical condition sometimes solitude is the perfect medicine, it allows you clear your mind and to experience Mother Nature. Thank you for sharing your adventures Chole🤗

[@FablesandFells]

Thanks John, nature is definitely a tonic!

[@minerwilly]

"Getting out of your own way." - I like that concept. Well done on another really engaging video. They never get boring.

[@FablesandFells]

Thank you, glad to hear it 😊

[@minerwilly]

Keep up the good work@@FablesandFells :)

[@HikingWithHenry]

As a woman who has suffered from CFS/ME (mild-moderate) for 35 years, and slowly started to be able to run a bit this autumn, I know just how divine it feels being able to get your heart pumping a bit without feeling like you're going to faint! And the pure joy of not crashing one to two days later! I have a Giant Schnauzer (Henry) who helps pulling me uphill, and then I run on flat ground and downhill 😊 Not quite a half marathon yet 😂, but so satisfying non the less! Beautiful video, and loved seeing more of your gorgeous Springer Spaniel! ❤🐾

[@FablesandFells]

Oh that's so wonderful to hear, so glad you are able to get back to running! It's so novel to feel like you've got some energy to spend isn't it!

[@RonHutchCraft2]

Another Award Winning Video that we do not deserve to see, we are jealous Of you, you live the life of all of our Dreams! 😎💪✝️

[@FablesandFells]

Hahaha thanks Ron ⛰️

[@warrenleagas8084]

Outstanding video Chole, I also live with chronic disease (Meniere's). I'm so fortunate to get inspiration from journeys like yours, you should be very proud of yourself, I eagerly wait for your next adventure.😊 I got out of my own way on the weekend and trusted my body and drove for the first time in 10 years.😊

[@FablesandFells]

Oh wow that's amazing, I hope you had a good outing! Thanks so much 😊

[@simonk337]

I love the music you put with this. Heavy LOTR vibes 👌

[@FablesandFells]

Haha always 😄

[@sundaymorninghikes6275]

I undoubtedly say this with each of your videos, but it's certainly worth repeating: I absolutely love everything about your videos!!! The narration, the citations, the drone footage, the music, the scenery, and all the behind the scenes work, including the editing! Love it!!! And you're very fortunate to live in such a beautiful area! What kind of magic could you work with a stubborn 9 year-old mini schnauzer??? I would love to take him on longer hikes (longer than 4km), but when he's done, he's DONE! Good thing he's cute!

[@FablesandFells]

Ahh thank you so much, that's so kind of you and really nice to have that feedback 😊 Oh bless him. If it were me, I'd probably stick to giving him short, slow, sniffy walks and then going out on a hike separately, if you have someone that could look after him? You can even get dog buggys! But that would only work for easier tracks of course, not going up the fells 😅

[@marksingleton5176]

Hi Chloe, wow another fantastic video, congratulations on the half marathon, fantastic views as well, 🎉🎉

[@FablesandFells]

Thanks so much Mark 😊

[@terry7907]

Glad to see Kim getting his cardio in.

[@FablesandFells]

He loves it. It's "Cam" but that made me chuckle 😄

[@jime2504]

I think this is the first of your videos I’ve seen, lovely photography, thoughtful commentary and you were really flowing through the landscape. And I went “oooh Battenberg!”, top cake for trail runs 😊

[@FablesandFells]

Aw thank you 😊 Haha yes it's great fell food 😄

[@malcolmcharlton6954]

The Western Lake District is a beautiful part of the lake district. Them fells will be well covered in snow now we seen it today from the harbour side at Workington.Another great vlog we enjoy them great colours All the best stay safe Malcolm and Sheila from Workington

[@FablesandFells]

Thanks both 😊 Glad to share a little from your local fells. The snow has really come in hasn't it!

[@karenhodder5306]

Well done Chloe! You are always up to something different, yet still weaving your magic through everything. Your videos are so beautiful and have a unique style that is almost meditative to watch. 🙏 🤗

[@FablesandFells]

Thank you 😊

[@johnburrows6055]

Hey Chole,beautiful video, thankyou again.👍

[@FablesandFells]

Thanks John 😊

[@peterfilby7336]

Absolutely brilliant, for me to watch what you 3 have done .to watch this yourselves & to see what youve achieved must be so pleased well done asbsoulutley beautiful

[@FablesandFells]

Always appreciate your words Peter, thank you 😊

[@marinman3551]

Blimey....what a backstory 😮 and then to today, be proud of yourself, your winning the day... every day... so inspiring to watch and listen. Thank you!

[@FablesandFells]

Thanks so much, appreciate it 🙏

[@roderickmarruffo7600]

You're truly an inspiration to all your viewers & the "LOTR" clip was funny...!

[@russellsprout2223]

Wow! Stunning video, easily worthy of a TV slot - although l'al mutt still stole the show. Atb

[@FablesandFells]

Haha thanks, he always does 🐕

[@8TENASTER8IDS]

.....LOL at 15:50 Cam's "out-for-the-count", he had a good energetic day, nice tranquil video presentation Chloe and the good weather made all the difference for the fell-run footage.....in July 2018 I walked the 8 highest peaks of the Mourne Mountains in County Down for charity, at the end, my thighs 'felt like lead-weights' due to the descents, took days to recuperate.....

[@FablesandFells]

Ahh I've had that feeling before too! Haha he is so funny when he sleeps like that 😊

[@Dontkissthedog]

Good cam work Rian. Good work all round Cam. Another beautiful video by the lady of the fells ❤🙏 congratulations, these videos are stunning

[@FablesandFells]

Thanks so much 😊

[@davidb8872]

Very nice beautiful country. You look great glad you are feeling well enough to do that run. 🇺🇸

[@FablesandFells]

Thank you 🙏

[@gerarddriscoll5599]

As somebody who suffers from M.E. well done. Thanks for giving me the inspiration to get out and do something and to give other people who suffer from m e to never give up it doesn't matter how much you can do just keep trying. 👍

[@FablesandFells]

Thanks so much Gerard! So glad it connected with you. It can be a confusing and lonely condition, so I'm glad to be able to share a little about it.

[@reluctantfellrunner]

Great views out there. To think, most people never venture up a mountain. Best wishes.

[@livechangechallenge]

I love the colour grading of your videos, it’s beautiful, so cinematic ❤

[@FablesandFells]

Thank you, I could do with reducing the editing time 😅 but I really enjoy that part.

[@heids2810]

Trail running is the best, and has helped for many years with my stress and inflammation from pcos. I hope you continue to find joy from running in your beautiful fells ❤

[@FablesandFells]

Thank you 😊 Great to hear it works well for you too 🙏

[@robertmccourt131]

The quality of your videos are brilliant. Id love to lve in the Lake District, such a magical place.

[@FablesandFells]

Thanks Robert!

[@azad-11]

Thanks for your quality videos Chloe. The photography is stunning. You, Ryan and the wonderful Cam live in a wonderful part of the world. 😊

[@FablesandFells]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed coming along ⛰️

[@farasha333]

Thank you ❤❤❤❤❤

[@FablesandFells]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@PaintedButton]

If those were ymy views during runs, I'd probably also end up with accidental half marathons. 😂 Trail running has a very special kind of magic that road running just can't live up to. Beautiful video as always! And well done on the run!

[@FablesandFells]

Haha true, I probably wouldn't get very far road running 😄

[@david6920-r6z]

Very nice. I remember as a boy reading Arthur Ransoms novels set in the Lake District. I live in New Zealand - haven’t been there but would like to. Inspirational story too. Well done on tackling life’s challenges head on 🇬🇧 🇳🇿

[@FablesandFells]

Thanks David! I haven't heard of those so I'll have to look into them 😊

[@honourandvalour]

nice one out standing camera work so clear take it all done in 4k nice to hear you feel more better luv your work thank you :)

[@FablesandFells]

Thank you! Yes, I try to shoot in 4K 😊

[@cruachan1191]

Wow, that's going in at the deep end. Most people start with Couch to 5K or their local parkrun, you run a half marathon up fells!

[@FablesandFells]

I started with a couple 5 mile road runs but then it was a bit of a jump to fell running 😅

[@blackcat62]

Thanks Chloe for such a beautifully filmed calming and super inspiring video. Spectacular landscape in my favourite place on earth. Well done Cam as well :) Paul

[@FablesandFells]

Thanks Paul, glad you enjoyed it 🙏

[@mariojsworld]

Great hike and cute dog.

[@FablesandFells]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@JTucker-BW500]

love trail running. or even just trail rucking, great for you! a lot better on your joints than being on the road or even the track. im proud of you. i hope all is well with you and your family. sending my best from Tennessee. USA

[@FablesandFells]

Thank you 😊 It also nice to pack less and move at a faster pace when you have ground to cover, especially when it's such boggy ground!

[@JTucker-BW500]

@@FablesandFells indeed my friend. we have a lot of swampy areas around here. got to watch out in the warmer months for snakes. hope you are doing great. I'm watching your newest video now.

[@martinpenrice]

Really well spoken young lady really enjoyed this one. My old running mate Kenny Stewart top fell runner he has chronic fatigue syndrome cut his career short. I always run with my dog he won't wear harness just collar and leader he likes running behind me.

[@FablesandFells]

Thanks Martin! I'm sorry to hear that, it is such a shame to have something you are good at and passionate about get cut short.

[@martinpenrice]

@@FablesandFells thanks for your reply I've just subbed to your channel it's really good content 👍👍

[@gavindavis1300]

Love these videos (and kudos for exhausting a Springer!)

[@FablesandFells]

Thanks Gavin!

[@harvey2707]

Congrats on the accomplishment. As always, another enjoyable video. Seems like Cam had fun! Classic picture of him fast asleep at the end.

[@FablesandFells]

Thanks Harvey 😊 He's super cute when he sleeps like that 😄

[@patrickh7368]

Well done and not even out of breath….stunning scenery on stunning photography… I think Cam will beat all the runners paws down..bless…😊

[@FablesandFells]

Haha he definitely would!

[@larrywilliams4946]

Great video & nice views .. I really like your Positive Attitude.. Beautiful dog and well Loved .. I send Blessings for your health..🙏. Bye for now .. 👍🎶🇺🇸

[@FablesandFells]

Thanks Larry!

[@lancerproductions57]

Thanks so much for another stunning and breathtaking video! Hiking the fells is now on my bucket list for sure. I hike generally now in the White Mountains of New Hampshire in the US here but it would be an absolute dream to hike in the Lake District! Thanks again and looking forward to the next video!🙂

[@FablesandFells]

Thank you! Ryan and I keep saying how we want to get over to the US. We've both done trips separately but never done a trip together to any of the parks or mountain ranges.

[@LakeDistrictcyclist]

Fantastic video, I’ve done them fells a few times never seen the crash site though, need to look for it next time 😊

[@FablesandFells]

Thank you. I didn't realise it was there until we stumbled over it!

[@ΑΩ1388]

Sigh. So good. As always.

[@FablesandFells]

Thank you 😊

[@dazbbgful]

Always enjoy your vlogs Chloe as they remind me of why I love the outdoors so much. A positive mental attitude is difficult sometimes when living with illness,my partner suffers with Crohns so I know how sometimes it's difficult to get out. I imagine Cam is also motivation to get out. Keep up the good work. The hills are calling 👍

[@FablesandFells]

Sorry to hear that. Cam definitely gets me out on many days that I probably wouldn't otherwise. Thanks for watching 😊

[@Alfairyman1]

Lovely video as always, really motivates me to get back to the Lake District asap. I'll be going in a couple weeks. Keep making your videos, they are incredible.

[@FablesandFells]

Thank you 😊 Have a wonderful trip!

[@JPJMando]

Superb. Keep them coming.

[@FablesandFells]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@CraigDroneAdventures]

Beautiful run, thanks for sharing

[@FablesandFells]

Thanks Craig 😊

[@juliusmalcovsky4092]

Great video, thank you for sharing ❤

[@FablesandFells]

Thanks Julius 😊

[@ervinslens]

Brilliant opening my friend. Gorgeous cinematic feeling!

[@FablesandFells]

Thank you 😊

[@terrydenton8267]

I always look forward to your videos. I've watched many of them twice.

[@FablesandFells]

Appreciate it, thanks Terry 🙏

[@ItsMe-wf6kz]

Beautiful video, stunning scenery. You have come along way to beat your chronic fatigue. You are an inspiration ❤

[@FablesandFells]

Thanks so much 🙏

[@duanecg]

Absolute stunner of a video. Loved this one very much. I love running the hills like this, watching you took me right back. Thanks for creating.

[@FablesandFells]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@peterthomas6486]

Good to hear your energy levels are increasing. Cfs must be so debilitating. Enjoy your vids.

[@boardgamesandwhiskyuk1646]

Great video as usual. Scenery and footage stunning. We have a 2 yo cockapoo and a 13 yo cavapoo. Sometimes it's difficult balancing them. the cockapoo would run for miles but the cavapoo just wants to eat and sleep at his age. Then I feel guilty not taking the 2 yo out for longer. if I do without Cavapoo, then I feel guilty not taking the old boy with us. Dogs, don't you just love them 🙂.

[@FablesandFells]

Aw yes I can imagine. I'm sure the older one is content with a comfy place to sleep and snuggles 😊 Sometimes I don't do many miles when I go to the woods but Cam is happy to spend ages sniffing around, or sometimes I'll do scatter feeding in a quiet field or play scent games, perhaps that would be a way to do less distance but still spend time outside?

[@DeborahWilliamson-v1s]

Always love your videos, beautifully made with perfect music. You are my go to blogger for that feeling good feeling. Love your springer reminds me of all the ones that I have had. Also good to see your partner making an appearance.

[@FablesandFells]

Aw that's so nice to hear, thank you 😊

[@Kingshieldwall]

Well done to you all, great scenery and beautiful music. Your Dog always makes me smile, proper character. I miss my old Dog so much still. Loved the Gimli bit, made me chuckle. Keep up the good work and onwards and upwards 🙂👍

[@FablesandFells]

Aw I can imagine. I'm glad he makes you smile, he's so much morale.

[@juliaharrison9439]

wonderful video . thanks.

[@FablesandFells]

Thanks Julia 😊

[@TenkuVision]

Your videos are so epic and inspiring!

[@FablesandFells]

Aw thank you 😊

[@DaveyPalmer1]

That was awesome Chloe. I didn't realise about your illness - your route certainly looked uplifting for body and soul as the views were spectacular.

[@FablesandFells]

Thanks Davey 😊

[@globebuster64]

Such a beautifully shot video and so well narrated with your soft well spoken voice.

[@FablesandFells]

Thank you 😊

[@andrewrawlance6651]

Many thanks to all three of you, great filming with so much information. I will be watching again so as not to miss any thing. Regards, Andrew.

[@FablesandFells]

Thanks so much Andrew, appreciate it 😊

[@nigeljohnson6596]

Hi , Another great video. I have a 2 year old Hovawart called Willow, who we hope to take to the Lakes this year, at present she is getting ready for Crufts next Saturday, see if we can get another Crufts first, to match her first appearance when she won best puppy in breed. Keep the videos coming … Thanks Nigel, ps I’ll let you know how she does .

[@FablesandFells]

Oh amazing, congrats! Hope the show goes well for you both this year 😊

[@cybercdh]

Love it Chloe. Great video and highly inspiring.

[@FablesandFells]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@valreeve2295]

Another lovely video Chloe. Thank you

[@FablesandFells]

Thanks Val 😊

[@HappyOutdoors66]

Another stunning video Chloe. It’s truly amazing that you do what you do with your condition. Thank you for the inspiration and for all your hard work to make these films

[@FablesandFells]

Thank you for your kind words and for coming along 😊

[@jillmccabe6525]

Beautiful scenery, very moody and magical. Well done with the running, it can be hard on the flat so trying to do it going up and down bumpy hills is challenging . Well done

[@FablesandFells]

Thank you Jill 😊

[@mayaholligan5487]

Thank you what a beautiful video, and emotional to see you back out there as someone currently mostly bed-bound with CFS/ME ♥

[@FablesandFells]

So sorry to hear that, I hope things improve for you 🙏

[@mayaholligan5487]

@@FablesandFells thank you!! 🌞

[@Desiderata-lc1uk]

Such an awesome video...I felt really transported. So glad your energy levels are higher.

[@FablesandFells]

Thank you 😊

[@ellenlepore3083]

Well done! Such a stunning and encouraging video with words of wisdom 🏔️! Thank you so much for taking us along on your adventures 🏕️

[@FablesandFells]

Thanks for always watching Ellen 😊

[@lomino6478]

That was so beautiful, I love that area 😊👍

[@FablesandFells]

I love Ennerdale 😊

[@adrianlydiate7197]

Good effort 👍

[@FablesandFells]

Thanks 😊

[@hobbithikingnz8321]

A beautiful video, thank you 😊

[@FablesandFells]

Thanks for coming along ⛰️

[@MoosebearAdventures]

Absolutely stunning. What a beautiful place.

[@FablesandFells]

Thanks for coming along ⛰️

[@cranefly23]

Beautiful, as always. Thank you for sharing.

[@FablesandFells]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@stigfloberghagenphotography]

Fantastic moody scenes. Great run 👌🙂

[@FablesandFells]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@stigfloberghagenphotography]

@@FablesandFells 👍

[@HDXBear]

Outstanding vid great content

[@FablesandFells]

Thank you!

[@MyMountaingoat]

Well done you😊 lets keep the trail running videos coming 😉

[@FablesandFells]

Thank you, I really enjoyed it so I'm sure I'll do more 🏃🏻‍♀️

[@MichaelWilliams-nf7of]

Refreshing video thanks, you have new subscriber 😊

[@FablesandFells]

Thanks Michael, appreciate you subscribing 😊

[@colinboxall2692]

Enjoyable watch. Well done on the unintentional half marathon. As nominated family trek leader I often under estimate miles in the Lakes. 😂. Did you head up from Ennerdale?

[@FablesandFells]

Haha yes we didn't map the distance out ourselves as knew it was a route in the Stuart Marshall Walking the Wainwright's book (minus Haycock). We went from the Blakeley Raise stone circle.

[@richardborley7326]

Beautiful. Love your narration 👌👌

[@FablesandFells]

Thanks Richard 🙏

[@andrewgreenwood2884]

Feel inspired. Thank you

[@FablesandFells]

That's great, thanks for watching 😊

[@trubritain]

Well done you made it look easy.

[@FablesandFells]

Thank you 😊

[@andyttfn]

Amazing ❤

[@FablesandFells]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@Daydreameruk]

Love this, such excellence. Well done. Also please do tell, what paint is it in your living room and shade please?

[@FablesandFells]

Thank you! Haha it's "Goblin" by Little Greene.

[@LundysWildcampBushcraft]

You are a remarkable young lady big respect always enjoy your video's atvb Jimmy 😎😎👍👍

[@FablesandFells]

Thanks so much Jimmy ⛰️

[@RustyKnorr]

There is nothing so beautiful as a Springer without a docked tail. We need to end animal modification.

[@markosborne1740]

Beautiful video, as always - thank you! may I ask what language that is at about 11:30? Sounds a little like Gaelic? Or maybe it's just my hearing...

[@FablesandFells]

Thank you! Is that the wind noise or do you mean Ryan's Yorkshire accent? 😂

[@simply-outside]

❤it

[@freddiecampbell]

The video is awesome, colour grading between the drone and camera is seamless I think this is perfect - what you doing with the audio? The background noise cancelling is too much to sound natural. Hope you accept this in the spirit it was intended. Wishing you continued success with your channel, I watch all your videos

[@FablesandFells]

Thanks. I struggle with audio. I've gone through a number of mics that have not worked well. Wind noise on the fells is often really strong too, so background cancelling is sometimes necessary to make it viable. I do want to improve this area and have nice ambient sound.

[@freddiecampbell]

A field recorder with a decent dead cat, like the Tascam DR 05 is really convenient. You can record a consistent ambient background to lay down behind multiple edits. You can build up a your library of sounds. Also good for capturing streams, birdsong, conversations, overlaying voice overs etc@@FablesandFells

[@MyMountaingoat]

Ps where was the start of the route and what tops did you go past??? Looks great place to run 😊

[@FablesandFells]

You can park near Blakeley Raise stone circle and the tops are Grike, Crag Fell, Caw Fell & Lank Rigg.

[@manicminer3273]

Hunting dogs, that wee beast could run a marathon no problem. I wouldn't worry about him. 😊

[@FablesandFells]

He could, I just don't feel it's necessary, his favourite walks are rooting about in the woods 😄

[@manicminer3273]

@@FablesandFells They can run 40 mile when hunting. And anybody who has one of they dogs need to understand, they need a lot of exercise. Not for the elderly that's for sure. You are perfect for that wee dog. ❤️

[@philyoung5050]

Hi, Do you have a gpx for this route would love to run it

[@FablesandFells]

I don't but you can park here: maps.app.goo.gl/QemkyhT2D9GRVRM16 ...And then it's pretty straightforward to plot the route - Grike, Crag Fell, Caw Fell, Lank Rigg. We went out to Caw Fell and then back down the way we came (along the wall) and then skirted along the contours to the site of the plane crash and onto Lank Rigg. It's not a marked path on the map, more of a sheep trod but takes you directly through the plane crash and then just keep the height onto the col between Whoap and Lank Rigg.

[@williambrooking333]

🐾🏔️👣❣️

[@tabletuser4477]

Hi, super video and an outstanding performance - beautiful sights and landscape. 🏞️🙂 I wish You well-being, lot of funny, happy moments, be strong and may all your dreams and wishes come true. 🙂🌄♥️ Andrew

[@FablesandFells]

Thank you Andrew 😊

[@tabletuser4477]

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