Hiking Fleetwith Pike for BEGINNERS and DAYLIGHT FAIL on Haystacks.

In my latest adventure I hike to the summit of Fleetwith Pike in the Lake District, UK, before then heading on to summit Haystacks.
This video serves as a good 'How to' climb Fleetwith Pike the 'easy way' from Honister Slate mine, cutting out 700 feet of ascent for those who aren't as able to take on a more strenuous walk from Gatesgarth. This hike quickly turned into a race against the winter sun as I began to lose light en route to the second summit. Join me on this adventure as I pick out the landmarks and viewpoints in this beautiful setting see a lovely sunset and have a laugh at my DAYLIGHT FAIL.
I am not sponsored or affiliated with any brands for the making of this video. My gear and equipment are my own unless stated and all the footage and editing was completed solely by myself using Adobe Premiere Pro.
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The equipment I used to film this vlog:
Drone: DJI Mavic Air 2
Cameras: DJI Pocket 2 & DJI Action 2
Manfrotto Tripod
LowePro Backpack
I hope you enjoyed this latest vlog, a lot of effort went into it and I can't wait to start work on the next one. Please let me know what you think, what you enjoy, what you'd like to see in the comments. And if you'd consider subscribing, liking or signing up for notifications that would be awesome. If not though I still thank you for your time and I hope you'll join me on the next one. I have a lot planned in 2022!
I'll see you out there!

[@alexmagrath]

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[@user-wk9qt5bj9d]

I absolutely love this video. Great sound track, very informative.. and fantastic video footage..

[@alexmagrath]

I'm made up that you enjoyed it. Thanks for giving it a go and hopefully one or two other videos take your interest here too. I've got another one coming soon

[@MineExplorerUK]

another cracking video sir. Im on a marathon tonight

[@alexmagrath]

Thank you once again man. Really appreciate you watching

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

Just stumbled across this. The best footage and information on the lakes that I've watched so far. As someone currently planning a 2 week trip next month, I found so much value in this, so thank you!

[@alexmagrath]

Thanks so much Sam. I'm glad you enjoyed it. That's my aim I guess, to inspire people to get out in the hills and try and provide some substance and value along the way I'm still very much learning but just trying to improve and tweak things with every video.

[@julianhebbes]

Absolutely loved it doing haystacks end of May with my family end of May can't wait.thanks for video .

[@alexmagrath]

You're welcome I'm glad you enjoyed it. Feel free to let me know how you get on.

[@Andy_Lors]

Really enjoyed that Alex. Beautiful filming and the knowledge of the route was really helpful. One of the best youtube vids iv seen for a long time so really refreshing. Thankyou for filming, you've just gained another subscription 👍

[@alexmagrath]

Thank you very much for taking the time to watch it. Its one of my oldest videos but it seems to be the one you tube shows to people so I must have done something right 😅 are you making videos yourself?

[@Andy_Lors]

@Alex Magrath hi Alex. Yes I do make them but I only make them so the wife can watch where I go. I don't always film but in spring/summer I hope to do more . I'm glad your vid came up as I think its one of the best iv seen ,really interesting and nicely filmed and you come across like a top bloke. 👍

[@Class1Adventures]

Fabulous vlog. Really informative about the area and the paths. Rarely see that in a vlog. I was looking for a walk for this Saturday and this could be it. Pleased I found your channel. Brilliant. Cheers Peter.

[@alexmagrath]

Part of the reason I do this is to inspire a route for someone else. Glad you found it helpful and enjoy the walk. Try not to get caught up there in the dark like I did 😂

[@666666dreamy1]

Excellent video 👏 I really enjoyed it. I did haystacks September from Honester slate mine.

[@alexmagrath]

It's a great little summit isn't it. I only wish I'd managed my time better when shooting it and been able to get some drone shots up there. Next time perhaps. Cheers!

[@Trailwalker1952]

Excellent that Alex, superb footage/music and very well put together.

[@alexmagrath]

Thanks Brian, Glad you enjoyed it. I'm already planning the next one

[@tonyadeney1245]

nice quality photography -

[@alexmagrath]

Thank you Tony. I appreciate you watching

[@Mickoutdoors]

Wowzer !! What a fantastic informative vid, and some of the best if not best put together footage I've seen, 100% had to sub, looking forward to your future vlogs 👍👍

[@alexmagrath]

Wow what lovely feedback. Much appreciated Mick! Thank you

[@Kflem]

Incredible footage in this! Beautiful location and loved the commentary.

[@alexmagrath]

Thank you very much for watching. I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@vincentvanderlugt3827]

Loved the video! What a hike!

[@alexmagrath]

Cheers Vin

[@BradleyWherry]

great video, love the route and all the commentary. subscribed and looking for more.

[@alexmagrath]

Cheers Bradley! Next one coming soon and thanks for the feedback on the route commentary! Much appreciated

[@naomihandler757]

Absolutely stunning footage!!! Well done you

[@alexmagrath]

I'm glad you like it thank you! Already editing the next one

[@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling]

I certainly wouldn't call this a daylight fail. I'm one for colours and whilst yes it would be nice in sunlight I love the sunset shots across the Lakes and mountains. Definitely not a fail in my book. Still intrigued in the music and equipment but a beautiful hike. Do you do a gear rundown at all? Even if just listed and not vloged? I'm starting to acquire my kit. I said I wouldn't buy outright until I'm committed so every couple of weeks I add a bit. Do you ever use trekking poles at all? What's your thoughts on them? I've watched a lot of PCT hikers but I'm being drawn to the beauty in our own back yard. Don't need a location but how many miles is it from home to the Lakes? I'm nearer to Peak District so I'm about 1 1/2hrs from there as I have to drop my wife off at work in Wolverhampton before I can come north to start any hike. I have to plan it as I need to get back for 5pm. So where I'd like to hit three or four peaks I'm limited to one or two by time constraints. The frozen stalactites were beautiful and such a peaceful place to be laid to rest.

[@alexmagrath]

I'd like to do a gear run down. I've always just doubted whether it is interesting enough but yes I should consider it in the future. I have quite a lot of components to it to be fair. I don't use trekking poles as I often need my hands free for cameras and climbing etc. I carry a lot of stuff so I choose to travel light although my knees are starting to feel it with each hike these days

[@alexmagrath]

I also travel 1.5 hours from Greater Manchester to the Lakes. I intend to do some. Peak District at some point though

[@colinwardale]

Thanks for this Alex. Really helpful. Quick question. I’m going up here soon with my wife who suffers with vertigo on open spaces. At or around 22.55 on here just behind you is the path. Tell me, is that a sharp drop from the path or is it less of a problem? Any help / guidance would be great. Thanks again.

[@alexmagrath]

There are sections of that path where it does drop off quite steeply from the path yes. Most of it is fine. Either side of the path is relatively flat (but rocky) terrain. Gently sloping toward the edge perhaps. There are just a couple of sections on the way up to haystacks where you are a bit closer to an edge. I'd be tempted to look into alternative routes that come further in away from the edge as there are all sorts of paths snaking across these fells

[@colinwardale]

@@alexmagrath thanks so much for replying so promptly. Your video is really helpful. It’s my final two Wainwrights and so my wife has said she would like to do it with me ( and a couple of others ). I think she may struggle on that stretch but if we can’t easily find another path she has said she will sit and wait which would be a shame but I’d rather that than her have an attack. Keep up the great work. Very much appreciated.

[@alexmagrath]

@colinwardale I'd like to think she xan make it. There were no points where I was uneasy about being on the edge on fleetwith or haystacks. And if the trail gets close to the edge on the path to haystacks I'm sure you can find alternative paths further in. It's a monuments occasion. Do your best to both complete it