Honister Pass Via Ferrata in the Lake District

[@WhenAdventureKnox]

Would you do a Via Ferrata, or does it seem a bit too extreme? I'd love to hear from anyone who has done any of the Via Ferrata's in Italy's Dolomites? too - are they similar to this one or would they require a better level of fitness? It's always looked very appealing to me so am open to hearing more about them.

[@Beastgrows]

I'm scared of heights and I'm planning on doing this to just get over it!! Scared of open water too, going to conquer that! I'd be hooking every bit!!

[@darreno9874]

Great job conquering the Iron Way. I would love to do that trip. God bless

[@WhenAdventureKnox]

Thank you Darren 🙏 If you're ever close by, I'd highly recommend it, it was a lot of fun, but also super rewarding!

[@SatriaChannel_08]

Very fun life....very amazing rock climbing.... There are many nice places....comfortable atmosphere...with very beautiful natural scenery... It's a place worth visiting....

[@WhenAdventureKnox]

Hi Satria, couldn't agree more about how beautiful the natural scenery was here, 100% a place worth visiting!

[@Beastgrows]

I'm very scared of heights but I'm going to take this on and conquer my fear. Good to see what I'm in for thanks!

[@WhenAdventureKnox]

Thats great that you're up (excuse the pun) for conquering your fear of heights by doing this. Little by little I think you can often beat fears like this. I used to be terrified of swimming in the sea but the thought of missing out on cool sea based activities has made me just go for it more often. I hope all goes well with you doing this 🙏

[@NeverStopAdventuring]

Looks amazing! We have done an incredible via ferrata in West Virginia in the United States and would love to do more of them someday. So fun!

[@WhenAdventureKnox]

Ooooh, I follow another KZbin channel called Adventures of A+K and they did a via ferrata in West Virginia, I bet it was the same one. Their video was the inspiration for me to book onto this Via Ferrata as it looked like so much fun. I'm pleased you enjoyed your experience doing one too!

[@NeverStopAdventuring]

@@WhenAdventureKnox yes we follow them also, and that is the same via ferrata we did years ago. It was really fun!

[@explorinwithlaurin]

This is definitely an extreme tour!! We have been really interested in trying something like this lately so we’ve signed up for a rock climbing gym to try to get in the groove before we try it for real! Loved seeing your adventure-it’s inspiring us to get out there and keep trying new things!

[@WhenAdventureKnox]

That's cool that you have a rock climbing gym near you and you've signed up. I've never tried rock climbing and on the company's website, it said really clearly that you didn't need to have any climbing experience, and I guess its because it's man made and designed to not be too tricky. I believe the Dolomites in Italy is one of the best places to do a via ferrata, not sure if you plan to head that way this summer. I gather there is a small window in the summer and early autumn when you can do the trails as snow is problematic, even in late May!

[@Love_rainy_days]

Thanks Caroline for sharing. I think you and Andy are very brave. Don't think you can do that in the US the insurance would be out of this world. It looked like watching Army Rangers School mountaineer training. I enjoyed watching you and Andy doing it, but it is to extreme for me. Although I feel I'm fit, I would not do it. Maybe a few years ago I would have given it ago. I am always surprised to see real mountains in the UK, that look like Canada or Colorado not England. Love your videos and as always stay safe and have fun. Cheers 🧔

[@WhenAdventureKnox]

We have a lot more mountains in Wales and Scotland than in England. We usually refer to the Lake District as 'fells' rather than mountains, but I agree that the Honister Pass does look more like a mountain when you're in it. I follow a Van Life couple who are US based - their channel is Adventures of A+K and ironically as I'm replying to you, they lived in the PNW before switching to van life, but I digress. They did a Via Ferrata in West Virginia - though it was crazy expensive so I bet it would have been due to the insurance premiums which naturally must be passed onto customers. It was their video that inspired this Via Ferrata trip too. Truth be told, I don't think Andy would have done this had it not been for my excitement to do it so was proud of him for soldiering on! Really pleased you enjoyed the video and got to experience something virtually that you wouldn't have wanted to do in real life!

[@Love_rainy_days]

@@WhenAdventureKnox Good job to both of you👍👍

[@gettingoutwiththekids]

Such a cool experience, must be so tiring on the muscles climing those bars. Not sure if I could manage it haha

[@WhenAdventureKnox]

Oooh yes, my muscles were definitely given a work out. The worst was on the over hang for sure!

[@Khatoon170]

How are you doing mrs Caroline thank you for sharing your trips with us encourage us to explore places unknown to us as always iam gathering main information about places you visited briefly here it’s ferrate is protected climbing route across mountainous area . Honister pass is mountain pass in English Lake District located on b 5289 road linking seatolier in valley of borrow dale to gates hath at southern end of butter mere . There are two via ferrate one in honister slate mine in Lake District other in kinolcheven Scotland which near fort William. Honister slate mine x treme , honister pass difficulty Scott climb, narrow steep road snaking up fellside to honister pass . Bruma bridge is hanging bridge consisted of ropes . The Lake District known as lakes is mountainous region in north west England, popular holidays , lake forest mountains fells , association with William hordvworthy other lake poets also with Beatrix Potter , John Ruskin . Lake District National park established in year 1951 , UNESCO world heritage since 2017 .

[@WhenAdventureKnox]

Hi Khatoon, I am well thank you (albeit loosing my voice) I hope you're well too. I had no idea Scotland had a Via Ferrata too. Next time I'm up that way, I'll need to check it out. The Lake District is very popular with holiday makers, mostly from the UK, but it attracts a good amount of international tourists too.

[@Beastgrows]

This channel has real potential, this will take off all of a sudden like mine did. Mine tanked after but this is pro filming 🎥 👌🏼✌🏻

[@WhenAdventureKnox]

Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. If people enjoy or find my videos helpful then I'm always really happy, but to read this is especially nice 🙏

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Buckling my seat belt for a journey through the Lake District and if your opening clips are anything to go by this is going to be a crazy ride! Speaking of buckling up, that safety equipment was definitely put to good use on your opening adventure - glad you've got a head for heights! To be honest I don't know if I could do something like this, it makes me giddy just watching you! If I ever gave it a go I'd have to wear gloves as I'm sure my hands would be sweaty and slippery. Did you get offered gloves or is it best not to use them? Ha I can relate to what you said about the Gladiators - it all looks so easy when it's on TV!

[@WhenAdventureKnox]

I don't remember seeing any gloves and thinking about it, I'm not sure if they'd give enough grip - though I see the point about them maybe being better than if hands are sweaty from the nerves. I take back my desires of wanting to do the eliminator from gladiators. Far too much effort!

[@CampervanTales]

We have been thinking of doing this but didn't think we were allowed to film. Did you have to ask permission or were you just allowed to do it? We are up again in September and if we can film will book to do it. Thanks.

[@WhenAdventureKnox]

Hey guys. I'd read on their website that they couldn't guarantee a helmet with a go pro mount but that they sid have some. We got there super early and of all the helmets laid out for our group, there was 1 with a mount. I asked if I could have it and the staff in a friendly way said 'quickly just grab it before anyone else does'. Of the 3 staff members we passed, 2 commented on the camera but in a very friendly way to strike up a conversation. Whilst I didn't technically ask for permission, we were so blatant about it I hope you too would be OK. I hope this helps. 🙏

[@CampervanTales]

@@WhenAdventureKnox thankyou. That sounds like a plan for us to do. Thanks for your help

[@makestardawggreatagain]

This looks amazing , I’m booking this for me and my girlfriend at end of may for my birthday and going tjo spend a couple nights up there, my girlfriend said she thought date nights were boring so I hope she enjoys this and doesn’t kill me XD. Great vid

[@WhenAdventureKnox]

This sounds like an epic date night(/day) I hope se changes her mind once she realises what they can be like! I hope you enjoy your couple of nights in the Lakes as much as we love it up there!

[@makestardawggreatagain]

@@WhenAdventureKnox thank you and keep up the good videos. Hope you can inspire your students there’s more to the world that just mobile phones and a buy buy buy couture

[@maji2360]

The real adventure with a beautiful girl. Awesome!!!

[@WhenAdventureKnox]

Thank you - this was truly an adventure to the max!

[@Khatoon170]

Finally best parts of Lake District keswick around for adventures, activities market town , borrow dale , butter mere , winder mere bow ness, gatsmere ambleside, water long dale, was dale eskdale , cart Mel hawkined, ull swater patter dale . We appreciate your efforts as foreigners subscribers as overseas students want to increase our cultural level improve our English bon voyage stay safe blessed best wishes for you your family friends.

[@WhenAdventureKnox]

I love that you listed Borrowdale first. I fell in love with the Borrowdale valley on this trip and can't wait to share it with you in a few different videos. Buttermere is lovely, a lot more secluded and natural than other areas of the park. I didn't go on this trip, but we have another Lake District trip planned so hopefully we'll make it there next time.