Hiking in Keswick - Avoid Catbells, do THIS instead!

In today's video I am in the Lake District. Today's walk ticks off 2 wainwrights. Starting not far out of Keswick, these mountains are less popular than some of the surrounding fells. In my opinion this walk is more rewarding than the nearby infamous Catbells. Not only will you experience less foot traffic and similar views. There is a lovely stream that runs alongside you on your ascent. Followed by a more challenging descent where you must clamber over some rocks.
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[@bobbroadhurst1648]

You had some amazing views on this one, on a nice day

[@uptosummit_]

Yeah, the weather made the views even better.

[@Summit_Up_There]

A good man

[@bernardscott1783]

Good video mate and love your enthusiasm. We all need to get fitter for the lakes 👍

[@uptosummit_]

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed the video!

[@adamcoulson6805]

There a lot of companies do ghyll scrambling trips up that beck (stoneycrift gill). You would pass loads of groups doung that if it were a weekend. 1:02

[@uptosummit_]

I didn't know about that. I assume they wouldn't head right up to the summits.

[@adamcoulson6805]

@uptosummit_ no. They do start quite far up though, where the beck is deep enough to get in. There's a lot of plunge pools, falls, slides etc. Hence why they use that particular beck is very popular for ghyll scrambling

[@uptosummit_]

Yeah, makes sense. Thanks for the info.

[@billyinwaves]

I'm so jealous that you live that close to this scenery. But I'm guessing you have an older relative or friend that got you into this outdoor hobby. Good to see how that investment pays off.

[@uptosummit_]

The Lake District is around 2-3 hours from me, hopefully one day I can live in it! Yes, my parents got me into walking from a young age.

[@billyinwaves]

@@uptosummit_ I was born in Stockport, and with family in the lakes and south of there, but I'm now down on the south coast, coming here as a student, and with only the chalky South Downs as my walking space. No Wainwrights down here! With your channel, more camping, YHA hostel, and local pub visit videos please. (They would cross the generations and the human interest, just saying, because you are a natural at presenting. ) On topic, there has to be a tech solution to the sweaty back, t shirt issue. It's either about the backpack, or else it's about what is worn, and how that material wicks out sweat.

[@uptosummit_]

@@billyinwaves Thanks, I'll keep in mind your suggestions for future videos. I have 1 camping video ready to edit. Now waiting for some better weather so I can do my first multi-day wild camp.

[@billyinwaves]

Can I ask what day of the week you did this walk? Was it quiet because it was mid week?

[@uptosummit_]

I think it was on a Thursday. This walk is a quieter walk than Catbells, though.