Lake District Solo Wild Camping & Discovering the Coniston Fells

Solo mountain wild camp in my Alpkit Soloist tent on the Coniston Fells. Including the Wainwright summits of Coniston Old Man, Brim Fell, Swirl How and Great Carrs.
A 10 mile hike with 3300ft of ascent.
Many thanks for watching - Dave
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[@pennydavies6253]

Absolutely heavenly! We’re so lucky to share all these amazing gems in the Lakes. Thanks Dave🙏🏻

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Much appreciated Penny 🙏🏻

[@simoneales4566]

This was a great watch Dave. No rushing, nice and chilled and rewarded with the perfect spot to camp in the end. That misty sunset was so atmospheric. Captured perfectly as always. Thanks again for all your hard work that goes in to planning, filming and editing these camps. Loved it.👍

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Much appreciated as always Simon 🙏🏻

[@TimHudspith]

You could've called this one 'The Joy of Being Alive.' I totally get it.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

🙏🏻

[@garymartin557]

great video as always. your attention to your craft is wonderful to watch. you know when to narrate, and when to say nothing and let the picture tell the story.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Really appreciate that Gary. Many thanks 🙏🏻

[@westwest8090]

Red dell beck and valley is beautiful and nobody or next to no one ever seems to walk from top to bottom, that is one of my favourite valley walks down and wonderful waterfalls if cutting across. Cool videolog

[@dwaynestewart6095]

It's great to see you again, Dave. I hope you're doing better. That was a great ci camp. I'm glad I could come along with you. Have a great one, my friend and I will see you on the next adventure

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers Dwayne. Glad you enjoyed it 😎👍

[@TheMadmacs]

what a trip, i need to remember that one, ''its just air trapped in my shorts''

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

🤣👍

[@rickay5363]

Another great video Dave. Always a pleasure to catch up with where you have been.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers Rick 👍

[@hichamhrdhf8773]

All about that treat 🍾 which sometime makes you Speachless, but I enjoy the way you enjoy the wilderness. Respect bro.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

I appreciate that 🙏🏻

[@beetlegirlrb7720]

Bloomin beautiful!! That sunset 🌇 though ❤❤you have made my Sunday morning a little bit more relaxing 😌 you do tickle me with your sandwiches and Bounty though 🤭😄❤ xx

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Haha. Many thanks as always BG 😁👍

[@markwallis5395]

Its a great walk from the old man to great carrs/grey friar.

[@kennybrydges9084]

Thanks Dave, I really enjoyed that.. 2003 i was up there, came down via Levers water, that was a hot day too.. TC Dave.. see you on the next one 👍🙏

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers bud 👊

[@SteRumbelow]

Fantastic video mate. That Soloist really is a decent bit of kit.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers Ste. Great wee tent, aye 👍

[@philipnevin2027]

Your video fantastic - atmospheric mountainsides and ridges. All the best Dave, Philip.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

🙏🏻

[@NNICKKK]

Dave another slice of perfection from you here. Absolutely breathtaking evening there. Another banger and very welcome as always. Atb 🙏👍⛺

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Big thanks Nick 🙏🏻👍

[@grahamscothern4319]

Nice one Dave stunning spot looked great! Good to see your old soloist back out 👍 Cheers Graham

[@eddyarundale1566]

👋,got to agree with you about how tough people who worked in that environment were, it's humbling when you're struggling along a route that used to be someone's way to work.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Absolutely Edd 💪🙏🏻

[@kelvinpell4571]

My favourite peak in the shot there Dave.....Wetherlam. Climbed that so many times over the years. Another great video.....especially for those of us out of action right now!

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

GWS Kelvin 🙏🏻

[@johnscott6026]

Nice one Dave 👍 love Coniston area, not been for a while. Like you normally go via Dow Crag.

[@patriciarichards87]

Lovely to see the beautiful Coniston fells. Fab video. By the way, watching Joss Naylor, fell runner in an old video, he used wool off the fells on his feet. Works well in an emergency xx

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Big thanks Patricia 🙏🏻🤣

[@Thebluedocful]

Cracking little spot my friend. Beautiful area, really like it up there. Didn’t realise you had a sea to Summit collapsible mug - I’ve had to stop using mine because of the plastic taste and that the brew goes cold fast! Really enjoyed this video mate. Makes me desperate to get out ⛰️

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Thanks pal. I like the wee mug. Ok for warmer months but I have an insulated one for winter 👍

[@joinmeoutdoors]

Those are some truly wild scenes up there 😍 Crazy how the miles can just keep rolling by sometimes when you end up going from point to point, adding another mile here, another two miles there. Brilliant job as always, Dave, and you're looking in great shape. Must have been that run the day before 😅 ATB, James.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Haha. Many thanks James. Glad you enjoyed it 😎👍

[@Northern_Rockhopper]

Brilliant video this Dave, really shows what Wild camping is all about. Changes in the weather, the graft getting to the summit, and your planned spot already pre-occupied. 🤣 It all worked out in the end tho by the looks of it. If you’re struggling to get some Kip I’d recommend a 7oz hip flask loaded with Gentleman Jack. Works a charm for me. Looking forward to the next video mate 👍🏼

[@NNICKKK]

Great comment so true lol

[@andypotts8062]

Superb video..the scenery is just wow ..drone footage and music brilliant...it was worth going the extra bit for a great pitch...many thanks for showing us around...Best wishes

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

🙏🏻

[@davemitchell8756]

Great work Dave, so still and fabulous colours at sunset 👍👍👍👏👏👏👏

[@darrencreighton8793]

Great video really enjoyed it 👍

[@thewanderingforester]

Lovely video sir. Have to admit I am a bagger, and the Coniston fells are next on the list. I find having a target encourages me to get out more. Thanks for sharing. ATB Roger

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Yeah, I totally get that Roger 👍. Glad you enjoyed it

[@biagiosadventures7204]

Great video, Dave. brought back lovely memories of when i hiked and camp on the Coniston fells. back in sept 2022. As you said, i went up the Brown Pike, Dow Crag. a fantastic weekend adventure.👍👍

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Nice one Biagio 👍

[@J-Walks-007]

Awesome that Dave👌🏻..perfect timing as I’m booked in for that round in 2wks so you’ve given me another great reference 👌🏻, I’ve got a couple of nights & thinking about moving on towards harterfell for night 2…not that I’m a bagger or owt!😂 The Coniston ridge walk looks brill, you’ve definitely got me chomping at the bit with this one, thanks for sharing, take care, stay safe👍🏻

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Nice one J. Have fun on your trip 😎👍

[@harrylinsdell8114]

Excellent video dave ,magic views hope your hiking partner... is ok

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers Harry. She’s doing ok thanks 👍

[@angelaknisely-marpole7679]

Excellent!

[@johnmacdonald6345]

Well done Dave. Your best video for a long time. The Solo Sumitreer that we admire and appreciate. We are looking forward to seeing more like this as winter approaches. Great work. Thank you. John and Jill.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Thanks guys. Yeah it’s getting colder now. Winters coming 🥶

[@nickname6747]

Awesome video, Dave! Good to see you on such good form. Seen your KZbin Short and hope you can get back to the hills soon. ATB.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Much appreciated Nick 👍

[@davejohnson3514]

Fantastic cheers 🍷

[@andybennett3122]

Great video (as always). A great thing to use for blisters when you're out on the hill with no plasters is sheep wool. A fell runner told me once to put it inside your sock on the blister point, boot back on, sorted. Never tried it though! Look after yourself buddy.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers for the info Andy. Glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@karlbratby4349]

New to your channel, great content and to be honest never been to the lakes, im a peak district inhabitant but really must spread my wings further north...

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

It’s definitely worth a visit 👍

[@otf.outdoors]

Looked like a lovely day Dave, and a great place to pitch, looked like you put in a canny shift to get there, rewarded with them views👌, not an area I’ve camped in….yet🤣, but it looked spot on, atb Mick 👍

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Nice one MIck. ATB 👍

[@ponygirl]

Another great video, thank you for sharing 😊

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Thank you PG 👍

[@lomino6478]

Very enjoyable video, great pitch, lovely sunset 👍

[@Peter-Lindsay]

Excellent video Dave.

[@paulstubbs1843]

Fantastic conditions! 🙂 Brim Fell was my 100th wainwright last year on a circular hike up via Dow Crag from the Seathwaite side. Wethelam being the only Coniston Fell I left out that Day.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Nice one Paul 👍

[@jimmarshall9945]

Nice one Dave.... Great video really enjoyed it.... Vino + a Bounty bar... Superb. 👌👍

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers Jim😁👍. Arrochar video out tomorrow 👍

[@jimmarshall9945]

@@TheSoloSummiteer brilliant Dave I'll sit back relax and enjoy it with a bottle o vino. ❤️👍

[@MountainManJohnFilms]

Great trip and film Dave. You passed pretty close to where I was flashing the light on Black Sails 😅. Loved it. You got the weather again!

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers bud 👍

[@darrengardner2443]

Great video Again Dave as you said it’s all about the pitch 👏👏👍

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

⛰️⛺️👌🏻🙏🏻

[@stigfloberghagenphotography]

Great video 👍🙂

[@paulbennison2614]

I really thought at one point that you were starting a new channel entitled 'The Naked Solo Summiteer' which I was not going to subscribe to.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Haha 🤣. No. Don’t blame you 😁👍

[@natgriffiths266]

Lovely video - some amazing views 🤩

[@2407ewan]

It was worth searching for that camping spot Dave. Lovely sunset. I was looking at the Alpkit soloist, would you recommend that tent.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Had mine about 4yrs now. Great little tent but not much room for kit inside. I tent to use it in good weather and just leave most of my stuff outside.

[@snapslife]

Belting one again pal. I have the same rucksack. What was that bottle.holder you have. The one thing that bugs me about the trailblazzer is the side pockets dont stretch. The hip.pockets are class but hard to put water bottles in. Cheers mate for anoter great vlog

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Many thanks. It’s a Mammut bottle holder 👍

[@peterholmes3011]

I prefer to go up the Old Man from Torver - quieter and much nicer path.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Yeah, know what you mean Peter

[@TheMackemMountaineer]

The guy in the tent with the dog, was it bushman and blue? He was on thay spot recently as I watched the video the other day haha

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

No. Not him

[@merkyw4187]

Loved that Brew ...fantastic pitch :) are you trying to lure the female viewers to your channel :) .. hope it gets cold soon haha..M ☘️

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Haha 🤣. It was a hot one 🥵. Winters coming (you’ll be pleased to know 🥶😆👍). ATB

[@merkyw4187]

@@TheSoloSummiteer :)

[@davidkennedy5421]

Another great video, I'm looking at buying an alpkit tetri, do you find alpkit tents weather resistant? There HH numbers aren't great. Cheers.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers David. The Soloist is the only Alpkit tent I’ve used so can’t really comment on the others. It’s been fine for me but I’ve only used it in light rain.

[@KieronGazza]

Air trapped in your shorts? Not that old chestnut!!

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

🤷‍♂️🤣👍