Lake District Walks : Easedale Tarn from Grasmere

[@malcolmandrews2880]

Watching you walk brought back very happy memories of 50yrs ago of our family visit. Age and condition now prevent myself and my wife from repeating the experience.Thank you for making it possible to now enjoy from our armchairs.

[@jonathancraigguides]

50 years ago is around about the time I first did this walk - also the year I got married, although the two are not linked. I'm glad you enjoyed it. One of the reasons why I started making videos was to allow people who could not, for whatever reason, get on to the fells, to enjoy the walk and the views from the comfort of their home.

[@asboss63]

Great informative guide to Easedale tarn, thank you for sharing your adventures of Grasmere to Easedale Tarn

[@jonathancraigguides]

Thank you. I'm pleased you enjoyed it.

[@aronkadas8246]

Absolutely love your videos!! I lived in the Lake district for a few years and discovered those lovely walks, your short films brings back some nice memories so THANK YOU!

[@jonathancraigguides]

Thank you, I'm pleased you enjoy them.

[@samueldoctor4227]

These videos never fail to cheer me up, thanks!

[@jonathancraigguides]

Thank you. I'm glad you enjoy them.

[@danceswithwolves6841]

Great video - thanks. That performance crossing the stream deserves an oscar 👏 😂

[@jonathancraigguides]

Thank you. I'd better start practicing my acceptance speech!

[@dudhkosi723]

Great cinematography with good editing. Liked the narration with the humour added and you chose some great backdrops to do this. Also particulary liked the history links. Very informative and really enjoyed this - Phil

[@jonathancraigguides]

Thank you. It is a cracking little walk, and I've always been fascinated by the history of the Grasmere area, even though it is not very large, nor inhabited by many people.

[@bikes-life-hikes]

Just been re-visiting your videos Eric, we are back in the lakes July 21st so will be doing this walk for sure!! thanks again !!

[@jonathancraigguides]

Thank you. I hope you enjoy it. The recent rain has much improved the waterfalls.

[@bikes-life-hikes]

@@jonathancraigguides we pray for a bit of sun 💯

[@kevinevans2022]

A nice peaceful spot , great film once more thank you 💚

[@jonathancraigguides]

Thank you. The rain we have had this summer is certainly making the waterfalls look good, and as you say, Easedale Tarn is a lovely spot.

[@kevinevans2022]

@@jonathancraigguides pleasure to see your walks thank you.

[@grahamtowler1761]

@@jonathancraigguides Are you doing some more videos of walks soon?

[@jonathancraigguides]

@@grahamtowler1761 I have a number of walks to film, and dates penciled into my diary, so watch this space.

[@grahamtowler1761]

@@jonathancraigguides look forward to it and seeing you out and about in the most beautiful place in the Uk

[@rickhall7180]

G'day from Oz. George and Sarah Green were my great,great, great grandparents. The infant daughter, Hannah, was my great, great grandmother. The Green's legacy has spread half way around the world with many descendants in Oz. I greatly appreciate your very informative videos as I doubt that I will ever get to the Lakes District to see this great area of the world...all the best

[@jonathancraigguides]

Thank you Rick. You truly are a link with the social history of the Lake District. When I first heard the story of George and Sarah, and the tragedy that befell the family, it really brought home the reality of life in these parts over 200 years ago. I knew that one of the children was adopted by the Wordsworth family and lived in the village all her life, but I knew little of the others, save for the fact that they all reached old age. To hear that there is a branch of the family living in Australia is amazing. It provides a wonderful link with those difficult pre-Victorian days and moderm times. Thank you for letting me know, and if you ever do get the opportunity to visit this beautiful area please do let me know. Take care, and I wish you and your extended family all the best.

[@SEPTIKANGEL]

Thankyou Jonathan, inspirational guide for our visit to Grasmere!

[@jonathancraigguides]

Thank you. Hope you have a great time.

[@mansuit1843]

I used to go walking in the Lakes with friends when I was was a youngster (my 20’s). I have been on and off over the years.( mainly village visits) Now in my early 50s with a youngish family and I was thinking of trying to introduce them to fell walking. I came across your channel randomly. You have inspired me to absolutely take them walking, to the point I’m quite excited to take them startling this weekend., probably with this walk I would also like to add you have such a lovely way of presenting your walks, you genuinely portray a love for walking. So I would really thank you so much.!

[@jonathancraigguides]

Thank you. If you have the same experience as I did when walking with my young family a good few years ago you will really enjoy the experience. I always found that keeping them interested on the entire route stopped them from asking the almost inevitable 'are we nearly there yet' after about 300 yards! We counted sheep, looked for certain kinds of flowers, and, on this walk, because the waterfalls come into view when you are still in the valley, I used to tell them that I thought I could see a waterfall in a far off land, so lets go and have a look at it. Also, I used to pretend to struggle to get up the steep bits. I used to say that I thought I couldn't quite make it, and they would help by pulling me along. Great fun! Have a wonderful time.

[@mattlord3660]

Hi - do people swim and wild camp in around the Tarn? Looks like a nice camping spot.

[@travelswithmygoprograemeha7031]

Great video, we need to try this walk, thanks

[@jonathancraigguides]

Thank you. Now that rain is forecast the falls at Sour Milk Gill will be back to their best. They have been a bit low again this year. I hope you enjoy the walk and seeing the landscape at its best.

[@GurjPanesar]

Thanks for this video.. very informative and well put together.. will be doing this walk soon..

[@jonathancraigguides]

Thank you. I hope you thoroughly enjoy the walk.

[@bikes-life-hikes]

Hi Eric, wanted to say thanks … we have just been up the lakes and walked Easedale Tarn! It’s bloody BEAUTIFUL 💯

[@jonathancraigguides]

Thank you. I'm pleased you enjoyed it. Our current weather is not too bad as it fills the rivers and streams nicely, and makes the cascades really spectacular. I've been up to the tarn on numerous occasions when the rain and mist has given the place a serene beauty that you don't get on warm, sunny days.

[@chellebelle276]

Lovely place cant wait for our visit next week, first time at the lakes. Thanks for sharing 👍👍

[@jonathancraigguides]

Thank you. I hope you have a great time.

[@chellebelle276]

@@jonathancraigguides Thank you 😊

[@kevlord9]

beautifully said when you mentioned, a great place to sit and sort out any problems you have, or if not, then just relax. God bless you

[@jonathancraigguides]

Thank you. I always think that sitting beside a mountain tarn on a nice day is just about the perfect place to put the ills of the world in order.

[@NotfromDateline]

I'm loving those obscure nuggets of local history, fantastic!

[@jonathancraigguides]

Thank you. I'm glad you enjoy them. Hidden history has fascinated me for many years, and there is so much to discover.

[@NotfromDateline]

@@jonathancraigguides you're a really engaging and likeable presenter too, which makes it all the more enjoyable!

[@jonathancraigguides]

@@NotfromDateline Thank you. I can confirm that my mum (89 yrs young) agrees with you.

[@PaddyStubbs70]

Hit on this quite by accident Eric and I'm so glad I did. Stunning landscapes, excellent, knowledgeable company and a well put together video. Greetings from a new subscriber, down in Cornwall.👋👍😎

[@jonathancraigguides]

Thank you. I don't publish a huge amount because I like to take the time to get them as accurate as possible. Having said that, the Easedale Tarn video was done on the spur of the moment when I got the afternoon off work. Had a wonderful time shooting it. Thank you for your support.

[@PaddyStubbs70]

@@jonathancraigguides My pleasure. I've found that spur of the moment videos often produce some excellent results.

[@jdhiker5576]

Ive watched a few of your vids they are brill👍

[@jonathancraigguides]

Thank you. I'm pleased you've enjoyed them.

[@SirPrancelot1]

I'm loving binge watching your videos Jonathan. Thank you so much for making them. Loved the lakes so much, never wanted to leave. Haven't been for over twenty years now. Look forward to returning. Hope the knees are bearing up and you can get out and about soon when travel restrictions end.

[@jonathancraigguides]

Thank you. Yes, my knees seem to be bearing up. I know what is wrong with them - the newness has worn off! Hope your return is all you anticipate it will be, and more.

[@SirPrancelot1]

@@jonathancraigguides Glad to hear the knees are OK! I think you are right, the Lake District is one of the few places where a return can be even better than anticipated.

[@supermanwaring]

Great video which brought back memories of school camps in 1955-6 !!! There was a race to Easedale Tarn and back from the campsite in the lower valley. Remember getting a stitch on the way up, but the descent was pure joy ! Thank you so much for bringing the memories back alive !!!

[@jonathancraigguides]

Thank you Robert. Gosh, it sounds like you had great fun. I'm glad to have been able to help stir such great memories. I remember when I was at school in Bedforshire, having to do cross country runs every week. The hills were nothing like as steep, but getting a stitch on the way up was a common experience for us all. Sadly the surrounding scenery was nothing like as spectacular, and over the last 50 years has changed beyond all recognition. I always think that one of the special things about the Lakes is that there are so few changes. You can re-visit places and you don't have to close your eyes to go back in time and remember the way they used to be.

[@grahamtowler1761]

Great walks Jonathan and love the walk to Easedale tarn.Please do some more videos soon please

[@jonathancraigguides]

Thank you, and fear not, plans for more next year.

[@grahamtowler1761]

@@jonathancraigguides Thats good Eric the next best thing to being there.

[@kennybrydges9084]

Cracking walk Eric, I used to walk around to Codale from Easdale Tarn back in the day, up to Tarn crag then back down Far Easdale Gill, with Gibson Knott and Helm Crag on the left coming down, on occasion when walking another day, I would walk around to Helm Crag and assend down to Grasmere, fantastic walk ! Thank you for the upload, magic.ATB Eric, Kenny.

[@jonathancraigguides]

Thank you Kenny. Glad you enjoyed it. That walk up around Codale Tarn and back over Tarn Crag is brilliant. I remember many years ago, before my knees started to creak so much, doing High Raise via Easedale Tarn and up over Seargeant Man, another great walk. Those fells between Easedale and Langdale are just so good to explore.

[@paulcomptonpdphotography]

Your brilliant thank you.

[@jonathancraigguides]

Thank you.

[@JustSteve247]

Absolutely love your uploads. The amount of work you have put in to your editing really pays off and I now have so many new walks to try out. Thank you so much.

[@jonathancraigguides]

Thank you. I hope you enjoy the walks as much as I have over the years.

[@penman8985]

What a great film. Loved watching it, thanks for sharing. 👍👍

[@jonathancraigguides]

Thank you. A lovely little walk at any time, but when I was there a couple of weeks ago the falls were very low again. A bit of rain forecast this week to top them up!

[@JimHolden]

Very enjoyable Eric, love your delivery and of course the history as well. Cheers and ATB. Jim.

[@jonathancraigguides]

Thank you Jim. I think the fact that it is one of my favourite afternoon jaunts helped. Great fun to do.

[@leandror8168]

I love that you can hear that background sounds on your walks, and its not disturbed by annoying music. Needless to say, your channel has made me want to come visit the English Lake District and I can't wait for that day to come! :)

[@jonathancraigguides]

Thank you. I know what you mean about too much music. I have a friend who is hard of hearing and she finds watching many TV programmes difficult due to the music blocking out the natural sound and speech. I hope you manage to not only visit this beautiful area, but also enjoy every minute that you are here.

[@wasdalemanexploringoutdoor5137]

Jonathan We kept that for Saturday night viewing and you didn't let us down, a really interesting video that was well put together. We love the humour.😃 Regards James and Kirsteen

[@jonathancraigguides]

Thank you, that is very much appreciated, and made me smile. Actually, I very nearly did fall in on a visit last year. The big rock in the middle of the crossing is quite slippery when cold and wet!

[@bethanygrainger2315]

I did this walk a lot as a young child on holidays to the lakes, your video brought back lots of happy memories. And loved the photography and stories too!

[@jonathancraigguides]

Thank you Bethany. I think that happy childhood memories are the best kind. I remember a couple of years ago doing this walk one fine afternoon, and just as I got back to the top end of Easedale Road, there was a young woman with two children. They looked to be about 7 or 8 years old, were wearing walking boots, and heading up over the bridge. It was almost 5 o clock, and the children were chattering excitedly about whether they should have their picnic tea at the waterfalls or wait until they got to the tarn. I think they were local children, probably had been at school all day, and their picnic seemed to be the highlight of their day. I've no idea whether they got to either waterfalls or tarn, but they were excited and I thought it was brilliant that they were out and about instead of inside on a computer or watching telly.

[@burrianaUK]

That looks a lovely walk Eric, thank you 👍🏼🙂 The river crossing theatrics had the music, just needed the black and white footage to go with it 😀

[@jonathancraigguides]

Thank you. I did toy with that idea, doing it in sepia tone, but only after I'd published the video!

[@GB-uk6dr]

Excellent video with a clear account of the walk. I’m in Grasmere next month and due to a back injury will be limited to low level walks. I could do this from where I stay. Thanks Jonathan. I’m looking forward to it already!

[@jonathancraigguides]

Thank you, I'm pleased you enjoyed it. The path up to the tarn is not without its steep and rocky parts. The path to the waterfall especially so, and the return also has some steep and uneven sections. Having said that, only you know your capabilities, so I hope you find it suitable and thoroughly enjoy it. The walk around Grasmere (lake) and Rydal Water is also low level, and a delight, as is the walk along the floor of the Langdale Valley. Whatever your choice, take care and have an enjoyable and relaxing time.

[@GB-uk6dr]

@@jonathancraigguidesAs I’ve returned to the Lakes I went up to Easedale Tarn yesterday. An excellent walk and the waterfalls were very dramatic. Spent some time up at the tarn just taking in the scenery. Very enjoyable.

[@ipb1966]

I genuinely appreciate the effort you put into making these videos Eric. Added to to the list. Thanks.

[@jonathancraigguides]

Thank you. Actually, there is a lot of effort, but since I am doing what I love it does not seem to be difficult. The only thing that is hard is finding the time to do it, and this year being able to film in good weather.

[@garyclayton4652]

Awesome walk. Thank you for yet another great video

[@jonathancraigguides]

Thank you Gary. You are right, it may be a short walk, but there is lots to see and stunning scenery all around. Awesome is the word.

[@markjakeway2035]

Thanks for this video, it was one of the last walks with my sadly now gone father-in-law when we did Sergeant Man from Grasmere. A great day and you have brought back great memories.

[@jonathancraigguides]

Thank you Mark. Having lost my wife and best friend almost 5 years ago, I understand how important those memories are. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@markjakeway2035]

@@jonathancraigguides I'm so sorry to hear that Jonathan, yes they live on in our memories and special places like the lakes. His daughter (still my wife) introduced me to the lakes with a walk up Great Gable (start big eh?) in the 1980's and after that I remember he gave me a book to look at once, it was one of his battered Wainwright book with his notes in the margin. The three of us did a lot of walks together. His first fell was Place Fell during the second world war and I'm planning a 'memorial' walk up once the days lengthen a bit more. Thanks again.

[@jonathancraigguides]

@@markjakeway2035 Place Fell is lovely. If you are blessed with good weather it will be a fine tribute.

[@markjakeway2035]

@@jonathancraigguides Thanks for your reply. At his funeral I simply just read out Wainwright's famous lines - “The fleeting hour of life of those who love the hills is quickly spent, but the hills are eternal. Always there will be the lonely ridge, the dancing beck, the silent forest; always there will be the exhilaration of the summits. These are for the seeking, and those who seek and find while there is still time will be blessed both in mind and body.”

[@eddiecaisley5746]

Another good video, with plenty of info. My wife and I have been up to Easedale Tarn . It is a stunning place. We headed left at the tarn and went up Blea Rigg. We then carried on to Sergeant Man and High Raise before returning to Easedale Tarn where we spent some time before heading back to Grasmere. Keep posting the videos, always full of interesting facts.

[@jonathancraigguides]

Thank you Eddie. High Raise is a favourite of mine, as is turning left at the top of the ridge and following it back to Grasmere via Silver Howe. Wonderful scenery all the way.

[@ThePosiview]

Another one added to my places to visit. Cheers, Jonathan.

[@jonathancraigguides]

Thank You Andy. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. It is far better in real life than on screen.

[@mountaingoatoutdoors1733]

great video what a lovely place the tarn would be a good place for some wild camping with the kids keep up the good work.

[@jonathancraigguides]

Thank you Shaun. Yes, I've seen tents pitched up there on a couple of occasions, usually in June/July time. One drawback to that plan might be the insect population. The midges up there are plentiful. But, if properly equipped I think that it would make a nice spot. I cannot give it a personal recommendation, as I have never camped this side of the Langdale Valley!

[@lyntonbrown4745]

Two/three weeks ago I climbed Side Pike with my Yorkhire Terrier called Scruffy. We started from the National Trust Langdale campsite and of cause saw Blea Tarn from the top. As you say in your video views amazing. I lost my footing on the way down and fell heavily landing on my back and a thumping smack on the back of my head. Fortunately I was not concussed but I suffered with quite a severe neck injury. Another week or two I should be back to good health and plan to return to Langdale in August. I think soon after you cross the road and through the gate in your video you take the right track and I think that is where I turned left after my walk from the campsite. Enjoyed your video - have watched it two/three times.

[@jonathancraigguides]

First of all, I was sorry to hear about your fall. I hope you make a full recovery, and that there is no lasting damage. You are right, the walk up from the campsite joins the route from the video just after crossing the road. If the number of people that I have seen on that walk in the early evening are anything to go by, it is popular with those who are camping. Langdale is looking particularly pretty at the moment, as the cooler May weather, plus a reasonable amount of rain, has left the landscape looking quite lush. Hopefully, that will continue until you get here in August. The only drawback to that, of course, is the population of small biting insects. Those 'mossies' are out in good numbers this year, so insect repellant is required! Take care, and I hope you enjoy your forthcoming visit.

[@gibged]

great videos thanks

[@jonathancraigguides]

Thank you. Pleased you have enjoyed them.

[@slojam100]

Hello. As a newbie to the lakes I found your style of filming very relaxing and informative. Thanks for that.

[@jonathancraigguides]

Thank you. I think it might be to do with the relaxing nature of the scenery as opposed to any great deal of skill on my part. I just thoroughly enjoy doing the videos. A new one in production next week, however my lips are sealed regarding the destination. Hope you are thoroughly enjoying this beautiful part of the country.

[@elliotharris5830]

wonderful video and what a lovely man. Thank you.

[@jonathancraigguides]

Thank you Elliot. It is a cracking walk. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@cliverobertson6097]

Just come back from 2wks in the lakes. Did'nt do this walk but so wish I had. Your video's are superb!!

[@jonathancraigguides]

Thank you. I hope you thoroughly enjoyed your stay here, despite the weather being a tad changeable over the last few days. Maybe one day you'll be able to return and do the walk up to the tarn.

[@mickd6942]

My very first lake district wild camp was codale tarn followed buy mansy pike then just between scarfell and great end some seven years ago and have been for one week wild camping every year since ,this year in september i will be doing the same again setting of from kirkstone pass inn, So easdale tarn was the first tarn i ever saw and i was hooked from then , thanks for another excellent video , if i end up back at langdale any time i will vissit that waterfall on your other video.

[@jonathancraigguides]

Sounds like the perfect holiday to me, especially if the weather is kind and you don't have to spend the entire time battling the elements. That having been said, one night spent on a wild and windy fellside is probably an experience that will be remembered for the rest of your life. Hope you have a great time. A friend of mine did a great trek last year, starting from Windermere (where he lives) he set out up on to High Street, before bearing left to cross over to Red Screes, and on to Dove Crag and Fairfield, then down to Grisedale Tarn and on to Helvellyn before heading down to Glenridding and returning home via High Street again. He called it three days of bliss. I'll finish by saying stay safe, as I write this the air ambulance has just flown over our house heading for the central lakes.

[@MrQuintonia]

Just watched this for a second time.. I'm going to return and take the wife up the easier path.. You as always, filmed this walk superbly.. Enjoyed the history too..

[@jonathancraigguides]

Thank you. This walk is a firm favourite of mine, and I'm pleased that the video has shown it in such a positive way. I'm sure your wife will thoroughly enjoy the walk. As soon as you leave Easedale Road behind and cross the bridge the scenery is stunning, and the walking very pleasant. I hope you both thoroughly enjoy your day.

[@MrQuintonia]

Thank you.. :)

[@andywhiteside16]

your quite right eric it is a beautiful walk with stunning views

[@jonathancraigguides]

Thank you Andy. I have to admit that simply walking up to the Tarn and back, as for the video, is something I have always enjoyed. It is, of course, on a lot of longer and higher routes, and I particularly love the walk up to High Raise, but there is just something about Easedale Tarn that makes me want to linger.

[@markredfox73]

Excellent video and informative.Been to Easedale a few times ..didnt know there was a hut there so superb info 👍

[@jonathancraigguides]

Thank you. Many, many years ago (late seventies or early eighties) I remember spending an evening in the bar of the Red Lion Hotel, chatting to some locals, and a couple of the older ones were talking about the refreshment hut. Evidently back in the thirties it used to do very good trade on fine summer days with local people and passing walkers. I'm told that the stone was robbed out in the sixties and seventies and used to repair walls.

[@markennorbear8346]

great vid, subbed

[@jonathancraigguides]

Thank you. I'm pleased you enjoyed it.

[@scoobysienna]

off tommorow john for the 1st time..im staying at the travellers rest..looking forward to a few hikes..great video love your energy

[@jonathancraigguides]

Hope you are having a great time.

[@scoobysienna]

@@jonathancraigguides loved it..only just started hiking at nearly 50yr old..i managed 33 miles in 2 and half days.. hills i am use to are in peak district..let me say cumbria hills are mountains ha its a whole different ball game...my legs where so stiff after day 1 ha i did fairfields and seat sandal...wow was the weather brutal.. day 2 a easy walk grasmere to ambleside and back..day 3 alcock tarn and heron pike and then sourmilk gill and ease dale tarn..next week back to kinderscout..

[@jonathancraigguides]

@@scoobysienna That's a good 3 days. Sensible to do a lower level, easier walk on day 2, to help you recover from the first day. I used to do Alcock Tarn and Easedale Tarn as a nice circular, Stunning views on that walk. I would return along the ridge via Silver Howe, a glorious walk on a fine spring day.

[@scoobysienna]

@@jonathancraigguides loved the scenery..made one think about life in the moment

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Really enjoyable watch and I did the same walk and route with my wife in may in similar conditions. Splendid day and a great walk. Cheers Alan

[@jonathancraigguides]

Thank you Alan. Glad you enjoyed the video and the walk. What a shame we didn't do it on the same day. I was quite lucky with the weather. By early evening it was raining hard. Cool wind as well.

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thank you and great meeting you yesterday :). You were right, I was in Grasmere by 17.00. Great days out but the tale of the disappearing path lol, I think I went up and down Ben Nevis faster :) I will pop your map in the post first thing in the morning. Thanks very much again, pleasure meeting you :)

[@jonathancraigguides]

Thank you for introducing yourself. I would have just wallked past with a jolly hello had you not, and I thoroughly enjoyed our brief meet and chat. I feel that many of my subscribers are lovers of the fells, like myself, so meeting them whilst out walking is a real pleasure. I made good progess along the ridge, then stopped off at Stickle Tarn for a bit too long. I was watching some rock climbers on the crags on Pavey Ark, and wishing I was a good few years younger. Even so, I was easily back home and showered in time for kick off in the evening, and rewarded with a very enjoyable match, so I think yesterday was just about as good as it could have been. :)

[@lucymooch5821]

A lovely 12 mins viewing with my cuppa, wished it was longer. Great video will watch more and subscribe.

[@jonathancraigguides]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it. Actually, you have hit the nail on the head regarding the length of my videos. I try to keep them under 15 minutes because I feel that people are most likely to relax and enjoy watching them during a tea or coffee break, or in the evening. I get a viewing 'spike around 10.30 - 11 am in the morning, and another at around 3.30 to 4 in the afternoon, and a third at about 8 in the evening. Thank you for confirming my theory.

[@lucymooch5821]

Aha but its gone 6pm where I live now....Cheers.

[@lucymooch5821]

Oh Jonathon I put a question to you in the discussion section, could you have a gander when you have a minute please ....Cheers.

[@jonathancraigguides]

I've put a reply to you, but I have found in the past that replies I place in the discussion section are not answered, or actually ever seen by the recipient, so could you please acknowledge if you see it, or let me know if you don't. Thank you.

[@lucymooch5821]

Thanks Johnathon ,i have replied via discussions. Thanks once again and will continue to enjoy your work.

[@Quaker521]

Another great video Eric. It really is a beautiful walk which I'd have to admit that it has been many years since I have been up there - I must put it on my list to do again. Maybe when I do I can use your guide book which I have just ordered. Keep up the good work.

[@jonathancraigguides]

Thank you. When I was there I chatted to a lady who had been when she was 16 and not returned until that day. It was her 50th birthday. She said it was even better than she remembered it. Thank you for ordering the book. I hope you enjoy using it.

[@lynottfan4four826]

Really nice video, thank you.

[@jonathancraigguides]

Thank you. It is a walk that never fails to please. A little bit of snow up there this morning, just to make it even more interesting.

[@kevwright2002]

Brilliant Eric, thanks for these videos, you deserve more attention in my opinion, so I am gonna see what I can do to help, hope that’s OK.

[@jonathancraigguides]

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Someone I know locally did look at one of my videos and commented that I needed all the help I could get. Not sure it was a compliment, he was on his 4th pint of "Old Peculiar" at the time.

[@electricmatchabirb]

Fantastic videos, Thank you for sharing! I was wondering of you could recommend some good long walks for beginners (few dangerous scrambles or bogs). I am planning to visit the Lake District for the first time! Best wishes

[@jonathancraigguides]

Thank you. There are lots of good walks, although the length is relative to your abilities, since what some people consider a long walk, other people will not. Also, it depends whether you want to go high up, or stay low. Avoiding scrambles on the lower walks is relatively easy, however, avoiding boggy areas is a different matter. The general rule of thumb is that the longer the walk, the more likely you are to cross at least one boggy area. Also, it has to be borne in mind that the weather plays a part. Good dry ground can soon become wet and boggy after a few rainy days, and rain is not uncommon in the Lake District. With all that in mind, probably the best low level long walk is the Ullswater Way. It is 20 miles, very well signed, and although there are some boggy areas, it is generally easy going. You can also do just half of it and use the Ullswater 'Steamers' to return. Check it out on the Ullswater.com web site. The walk from Ambleside to Skelwith Bridge is also a good one, as the route is mainly track with a little bit of road. Wonderful views, and the chance to either extend the walk along the floor of the Langdale Valley up to New Dungeon Ghyll and walk or bus back, or walk back to Ambleside from Skelwith Bridge via Loughrigg Tarn, Deer Bolts Wood and Loughrigg Terrace. Good walking tracks with a short bit of minor road all the way, and really good views. For something a little higher, the walk up Coniston Old Man from the village of Coniston is fascinating. A rocky track leads to the top, and the route passes through the old mine workings. You won't be alone on this walk, it is very popular. Once at the top you can descend down to Goats Water, or even carry on to to do the ridge over Dow Crag. For a different return, walking down the track to Torver and back along the Lake Shore can make for a really good end to the day. Whichever you choose, I hope you have a great time.

[@TheAlphaFlamingo]

I did this walk last year after really heavy rains and the river had overflown a little. I still wanted to get over to the other side of the tarn but my family couldn't, and wouldn't do it meaning that I ended up jumping across the river, getting stuck on the other side of it and had to go further down stream to jump back across. The jumping back across though was a nightmare because as previously mentioned it had over flown so I used rather small wet rocks to jump back across. Good walk though. 8:35, big rock in the background, that was the rock that got me across the river.

[@jonathancraigguides]

Sounds like you had an adventure. I was there a couple of years ago and a couple had come up from Far Easedale and were reluctant to cross the river. They decided to walk around the tarn, and I know they made it OK as I met them as I was coming down from Coledale Tarn. A small footbridge would be really handy. Evidently, when the refreshment hut was operating before the second world war there was a bridge that consisted of two long planks set across the rocks. When the river was high they used to get washed away, only for the owner of the refreshment hut to retrieve them from downstream.

[@TheAlphaFlamingo]

jonathancraigguides It’s funny to me that people would set up a shop on the side of a hill, doesn’t seem like the best business idea :D also that walk around the tarn is really really muddy after rain, it’s basically a big. We had to turn back.

[@jonathancraigguides]

The old refreshment hut was very popular in its day. It was built in 1866 by a local hotel owner who was very aware of the popularity of the tarn with his guests. Several people owned it over the years, and fortunes changed, but it kept on going in one form or another until September 1939. As for the walk around the lake, well all I can say is that there is a good reason why there is no path, and you've pretty much identified it.

[@luisleitao4117]

well done!

[@jonathancraigguides]

Thank you.

[@jayhamilton3464]

What a good video

[@jonathancraigguides]

Thank you. It is a cracking little walk for when time is a bit short.

[@hikingwiththeshackletons]

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[@jonathancraigguides]

Thank you. I've been checking out your channel this morning and I have to say that doing so has been an absolute joy.

[@hikingwiththeshackletons]

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[@kevinwilde]

Canny crack .marra you take care

[@jonathancraigguides]

Thank you Kevin. Glad you enjoyed it.