Kentmere Horseshoe Hike & Thornthwaite Cragg Wildcamp.

Kentmere Horseshoe Hike & Thornthwaite Cragg Wildcamp.
Over 15 miles route taking in 10 Wainrights in a total of around 7 hours 30 mins walking time with a combined ascent of 4,386 metres.
Wainrights:
Shipman Knotts,Kentmere Pike,Harter Fell,Mardale Ill Bell,Thornthwaite Cragg,Froswick,Ill Bell,Yoke,Sallows,Sour Howes.
Day 1:
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Day 2:
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Music by Whitesand:
Eternity:
• Whitesand - Eternity (...
The Quest:
• Epic Emotional Orchest...
Friendly Storm:
• Positive And Inspiring...

[@garywelch7969]

Andy, after watching your adventures I decided to do this route a few weeks back. Unfortunately didn't have the same weather you had a few years ago. I got to the same spring but unfortunately it was dry so had to use a pool for a water source. The wall next to Thornwaite Cragg next to the Tower provided a great shelter for a wild windy wet night. Very enjoyable route and wild camp even in testing conditions. Been watching your adventures for sometime time now keep them coming.

[@AndrewBeavers]

thanks & tfw 😊

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Quality walk in and your brothers tent looked canny mind. Brilliant to watch the sun set and if you want a good nights sleep to complete the rest of the walk, good idea to leave the alarm off. Perfect weather for a great couple of days away, cheers Alan

[@AndrewBeavers]

Cheers Alan & ayy they're a good tent,might borrow it a bit more often lol..always good to get the sunsets & sunrises but on lengthy walks I have to stop myself getting up at sunrise sometimes,a good lay in is a necessity sometimes on camps.tfw mate.Andy.

[@PaulMessner]

Really enjoyed that Andy. It looks an awesome walk. I haven't seen much of that part of the lakes other than my camp at Blea water, taking in high st and small water on a circular. I do like that tent...if only I needed yet another 😂 . 10 wainrights is a decent tally in a one-er. You'll be chuffed with that. Looking forward to catching some of that weather on the next trip. Catch you soon mate

[@AndrewBeavers]

Thanks Paul,ayy it's a cracking walk that mate a tough one like but well worth it,cracking scenery & bagging the 10 wainrights is a bonus.i do like that tent too i was quite pleasantly surprised with it ;-)...hopefully we'll get some of this great weather on't next outing mate.tfw..Andy.

[@alanc4264]

Stunning views and stunning photography. Thanks Andrew.

[@AndrewBeavers]

Thanks Alan & tfw..Andy.

[@mickbaker9852]

Awesome film Sir ! Fantastic views ! Well done

[@AndrewBeavers]

Thanks & tfw..Andy.

[@TrekkingTweed]

Cracking video! Looking at giving this a bash soon! 👍🤟

[@AndrewBeavers]

its a great route to do & id do it again anytime.tfw.Andy.

[@MrQuintonia]

Cracking walk that mate... Always amazed at the way you run off all the names of the peaks... Nice one.

[@AndrewBeavers]

Thanks & it's just the map studying & being up there,you get to recognise the shapes of the fells & associate the surroundings.tfw..Andy.

[@JimHolden]

Lovely area of the Lakes Andy, only familiar with High Street on that side and i was up there in bad weather a few years back, so great to see it at it's best. Fantastic camera work as always mate, some great shots of the sun going down and of course those astro shots..stunning. Cheers mate.

[@AndrewBeavers]

Hi Jim..yes it's a stunning part of the lakes..well it's all stunning in my eyes really but that particular route is a cracking one although quite tough going doing 10 summits.really do like to take advantage of the clear nights & although it doesn't get that dark really at this time of year there's still good opportunity for good astro stuff.tfw mate as always..Andy.

[@Jma82-photo-travel-drone]

I love landscape images I perfect for take pictures

[@northeastwildcamper]

andy what aawsome vid mate loved think am going to plan to do that route no wind omg i have never know it atb bryan

[@AndrewBeavers]

Thanks Brian it's a great route mate & id do it again for sure.can thoroughly recommend it.tfw mate.Andy.

[@pjb1986]

The time-lapses on your videos wouldn't look out of place on BBC Planet Earth.

[@AndrewBeavers]

Thanks Phil & tfw.Andy.

[@Paul-eu9jp]

Fantastic video Andy what an amazing place. Loved the music as well mate 👍

[@AndrewBeavers]

Thanks paul ayy it's an amazing place up there I really enjoyed this trip its a cracking route tfw mate Andy.

[@jamessd7677]

Eh-up lad, eh-up. Smashing cracking scenery, well done lad, well done...

[@AndrewBeavers]

Eh up mate lol..certainly is cracking scenery.tfw..Andy.

[@markmitchell2282]

A lot better looking than my council estate in Nottingham ❤️

[@AndrewBeavers]

a lot better looking than any estate in my book lol..tfw Mark.Andy.

[@BorderRambler]

Another belter Andy , some cracking weather in the lakes this week . Im sure last time I was that way kentmere reservoir was drained ? . You done well staying up for the star shots as you know it doesn't really get that dark . You certainly put the miles in .. atb Dave...

[@AndrewBeavers]

Thanks Dave..ayy this time year it doesn't get really dark as it does in winter but i always like to take the chance for some astro stuff i love just sitting & watching.cracking route that although a tough one.tfw mate..Andy.

[@ioryroberts6607]

Magic 👍👍

[@AndrewBeavers]

Thanks & tfw..Andy.

[@ianfisher8479]

Perfect all around! Epic weather and views and no hordes of folk to be seen! Inspirational, cheers for that and keep on keeping on.

[@AndrewBeavers]

Cheers Ian yes it's great to be out on the fells & pretty much have them to your'e self,nothing like it.tfw mate..Andy.

[@johnhardwick2827]

Lovely film again Andy. Thanks for sharing pal.

[@AndrewBeavers]

Thanks John & tfw..Andy.

[@brendanlynch7296]

Super walk in super weather. Really liked the look of that route ... hard to beat a good long horseshoe with plenty of peaks along the way. As long as you're fit enough of course 😀

[@AndrewBeavers]

Hi Brendan really great route mate with plenty summits as you say,does require some effort like & ayy a degree of fitness is required lol.tfw mate..Andy.

[@steveg3981]

Stunning. Thanks for sharing. Great job

[@AndrewBeavers]

Thanks & tfw..Andy.

[@roberts693]

Hello Andrew. Cracking video. Monster walk. Lucky with the weather! 10 Wainrights, very good, can't be many left! I went up on Derwent Edge yesterday, didn't get quite as far along as you did the other day. Saw a mountain hare, only a small amount of white hair, but great to see. Keep them coming. Regards Robert.

[@AndrewBeavers]

Hi Robert yes a big walk but so rewarding & with the weather too i couldn't have wished for better.love derwent edge & there is quite a lot of hare up there,they will be losing their winter coats by now & at this time of year they will be harder to spot.tfw .Andy.

[@MarkTayloroutdoors]

Great video Andy mate, some really cracking footage of what looked a spectacular walk. Absolutely loved the night shots and sunset was fantastic, with great music to go with all. Thanks for sharing, Atb Mark

[@AndrewBeavers]

Thanks Mark..really no place like it when conditions are like that mate,it's such a beautiful area & that walk is a great but tough one.love to be out on a night when it's clear,the stars have so much to offer & there's so much to see.tfw mate..Andy.

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

Epic 👍🏻 Thanks for sharing 🙏🏻

[@AndrewBeavers]

Thanks Michael & tfw..Andy.

[@steverichardson5817]

Excellent vid mate! Great time lapses.. . Good effort! ATB Steve

[@AndrewBeavers]

Thanks Steve & tfw..Andy.

[@milesfromanywhere.]

Cracking as always Andy, I was up NW Scotland when you camped here, realising I was in the wrong part of the country weather wise Haha. That's a superb spot if no wind, that tent looks canny too. Great lapsing mate, an all round top vid. Atb, Dave

[@AndrewBeavers]

Cheers Dave.ayy i remember thi being up there when i was doing this,cracking route that mate & i had the weather both days.grand spot too up at thornthwaite cragg little bit bumpy that side but a great spot.tfw pal..Andy.

[@philj3727]

Hi Andy , really enjoy watching your vids, choice of music and cinematography are excellent or at least right down my street. The moving lens flare about 14min 20s is ace. Found the links to the viewranger maps really interesting and useful as well - they will help inform some of my future walks (just hope to get similar weather). ATB Phil

[@AndrewBeavers]

Hi Phil..thanks very much it's much appreciated..the lense flair isn't something i plan on but usually pointing the camera straight at the sun you will get some lense flair..it's something i may add in future certainly on longer hikes & circular routes putting the viewranger route links in as it's something i get asked on a regular basis the routes i take etc.tfw mate..Andy.

[@Wildcamping101]

Superb Andy. as always!!!! Amazing conditions. Particularly that sunset. My week off this next week and the forecast is grim and I’m full of flu... typical 😂 desperate to get out... been weeks now. Going stir crazy. Just watching a few vids keep me sane... I’ve been looking at those Nordisk tents for coast to coast this summer. I’ll probably stick with the Akto though. Got my pack-weight down to about 8kg with all my food and clothes so not too bad. Haven’t seen that alpkit tent. Might have a look. Great vid as always pal 👏🏻👍🏼 ATB

[@AndrewBeavers]

Cheers Craig couldn't have wished for better mate,another one that had the lot.forecast not looking good this week ayy,looking up towards wknd though.ive looked at those nordisk but again it's the price of them,this alpkit soloist for the money,pack size & weight look just the job.8kg is a good weight pal with snap & clothes.tfw..Andy.

[@gearnobz1540]

Looks amazing!!

[@AndrewBeavers]

Thanks & tfw..Andy.

[@WyeExplorer]

I just checked out the soloist Andy. Not a bad tent - but still a bit heavy for me. I'm sure you'll get on with it though. I look forward to seeing how it goes. Meanwhile a result on top here. Beautiful. Mark

[@AndrewBeavers]

Hi Mark yes looking forward to getting it & using it,at 1.2 kg too heavy for you but then again im replying to this whilst watching your'e latest & just using a groundsheet & the bag is proper lightweight lol..beautiful place up there Mark & a pleasure in those conditions.tfw mate..Andy.

[@jwwardward1670]

Great Video Andrew Looking forward to your thoughts on the Alpkit tent

[@AndrewBeavers]

Thanks,yes im looking forward to getting it now & tfw..Andy.

[@outdoorslifestyle2900]

Well mate absolutely stunning that perfect weather too. Those night and sunset shots were class watching the sun disappear 👌. How did you find the southern cross? Keep em coming as they are just getting better and better. Catch up soon pal, Atb Steve

[@AndrewBeavers]

Thanks Steve was cracking mate tough route like but so worth it.love getting a close up of the sun dropping like that & although the night sky wasn't as dark as id have liked with the moon being high & the light i still made the most of a cracking night sky..catch up soon mate..tfw.Andy.

[@lanceflanagan]

I was hoping to do any over nighter on that route. Doesnt look like there is a reliable water source tho (?)

[@AndrewBeavers]

Hi Lance just about two minutes from thornthwaite summit is a nice little spring where i sourced water from whilst i was there.tfw Andy.

[@AndrewBeavers]

Hi Lance just about two minutes from thornthwaite summit is a nice little spring where i sourced water from whilst i was there.tfw Andy.

[@gainesy_walks]

Nice route that, whats the total mileage? Weather was perfect too, cheers for sharing, David. PS I wrote that before the end, doh, got the mileage!

[@AndrewBeavers]

Hi David the total mileage was just over 15 miles with the detour off to sallows & sour howes.great walk but a tough one.it was great weather couldnt have wished for better.tfw mate..Andy.

[@AmblingMan]

4,386m or ft ascent?

[@AndrewBeavers]

Hi Andrew it's metres mate,there were 10 wainrights on route all above 500 metres check out the viewranger links in description.tfw mate..Andy.

[@AmblingMan]

@@AndrewBeavers I was just thinking wow, that's bonkers impressive, that would take me a minimum of 20hrs (probably a lot longer), then I checked the links... they say ft? still very impressive and something I could contemplate over 2 big days - you're a lot fitter than me. atb Andy

[@AndrewBeavers]

@@AmblingMan Hi Andrew you're right mate it is in feet lol..got me thinking have I got that right & I hadn't,got me wires crossed as I usually go by metres & miles but viewranger records in either miles/feet or kilometres/metres depending on what you set it at.so preferring to know in Miles's the distance I walk I presumed it was in metres too 🙄 it's actually somet like 1300 in metres.thanks for highlighting that pal & again TFW..Andy.

[@cumbriancamper]

Welldone m8, 10/10, enjoyed that.

[@AndrewBeavers]

Thanks & TFW..Andy.