Lake District Walks | Skiddaw via Little Man and Lonscale Fell

Join Abbie as they venture up Skiddaw, the fourth highest mountain in England. Expect breath-taking views, sheep, cairns and vast panoramic landscapes. This is a walk not to miss!
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[@jimmycburfield5997]

Skiddaw. Part of my home patch, my daily view and part of my life. A sacred place for me. Always there, consistent, framing my horizons. This video is a real tribute to an amazing place. Thanks.

[@almontepaolilli4909]

Glad to see that you are releasing videos on a more regular basis. I know how much work is involved but there are those of us who enjoy your professional productions with lots of views and history shared with us. Keep up the good work.

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Yup, every Monday! :) Thanks for watching! Stay WILD. Abbie

[@ericnorsman9203]

WOW ! the beauty, scale and grandeur of the Lake District is truly overwhelming and breathtaking, and those far reaching views soo good for the mind and so humbling. 10 out of 10 again Abbie, my sincerest thanks to you for sharing.

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Thanks Eric! Sure is an amazing place. Thanks for watching! Stay WILD. Abbie

[@ElentariRose]

Thanks so much for this video! I struggle with my mental health as well and sometimes get panic attacks on walks like this. However, I did this exact walk last week and had no issues. I watched your video beforehand, so I knew exactly what to expect, and knew I could do it. I enjoyed the walk so much more because of it!

[@mountain_del1863]

Super weather for a lovely mountain. Impeccably filmed and narrated also 👍👍Great job

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@mockingbird-media-uk]

You inspired me through your videos this year abbie to do both skiddaw and blencathra, thank you for your fantastic videos

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

That is awesome! Well done!

[@spuddlesm721]

Fantastic Abbie really appreciate the work you're putting into these vids showcasing not just the beauty of the wild but the conservation and the collective responsibility we all need to take to preserve these places. I climbed Skiddaw last year and I like you was exhilarated from start to finish. Mind you I had to rush to the top as a fast approaching weather front was quickly filling the top with cloud and alas the summit was cloudy. But here's the thing - it still felt amazing watching the clouds scuttle across the summit with little gaps between giving teasing glances of panorama below, the whole making the landscape feel alive, dynamic with ever changing moods

[@marksmithinspirationalspea3836]

I took up distance walking about 13 years ago following a kidney and pancreas transplant. Now very much an experienced walker. I did Skiddaw for the first time a few weeks ago and absolutely loved it. Thank you for the video it was great to watch and brought back such good memories, and yes, i stayed on the proper path as one ought to.

[@1robboard]

Your Videos Abbie are incredible, thank you. We spent a few holidays at the foot of Skiddaw but, never had the courage to go to the top.....so I was really pleased to see the wonderful views. Again thanks.

[@craigsimpson3621]

Hi Abbie, superb video (as always). Did Skiddaw with my 12 yr old son, James, August 2018 but it was blowing a gale, was very cold, very very wet and we couldn’t see further than 20 metres in any direction. So thank you for this vid I now know what views we missed and has encouraged me to go again, when hopefully its clear views all the way!! Keep up the great work, Craig.

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Good effort in that weather! Stay safe though. Thanks for watching! Stay WILD! Abbie

[@zarniwoopb6078]

Awesome films. Thank you

[@foresteyesphotography]

Just watched this having climbed Skiddaw from the Edge and Ullock Pike, taking in Little Man and Longscale too. It was epic and I fully recommend that route. Lovely film as always Abbie. Stay Wild.

[@nickcooper1260]

What an awesome place Skiddaw is, I walked up it in 2019 on a lovely Summer's day. It is the oldest mountain in the Lake District, at 500 million years old, as you said. The views are almost impossible to take in, thanks for making this evident in your great video.

[@utygvgfcgh098]

Thanks, for taking us with you up Skiddaw. Felt like we was there with you. Planning on attempting this tomorrow as we are staying at a hotel at the foot of Skiddaw. Loved your enthusiasm and informative narrative.

[@cycleSCUBA]

It's a tough climb, especially by Little Man. As Abbie points out though, you'll be stopping to take in the stunning views. Abbie mentions keeping to the maintained path. I climbed Skiddaw in 2018 in similar weather. Thanks for the memories Abbie ❤

[@EHughes0658]

Great film, Abbie thank you. I'm yet to walk Skiddaw but I will at some point as I aim to get to the Lakes more often (I live in Northern Snowdonia at the foot of the Carneddau). Well done for pointing out the issues of people cutting corners; this is something I'm really passionate about too and it just really upsets me and annoys me at how lazy human beings really can be. I'm all for taking the path less travelled, but there's a time and a place for that and not at the expense of the environment. We have paths and bridleways that are easy to follow, with a lot of very hard work involved often by unpaid volunteers, not to mention the expense, yet people don't think of this. When I'm guiding I make a point of educating people on why we should stick to paths and tracks. Walkers coming down the Llanberis Path do it on Snowdon; they head towards Clogwyn, but instead of following the obvious (albeit very eroded) path, they veer off, cross the railway then actually climb over a fence to regain the main track! I've actually asked people to go back here (I used to warden on the mountain) as this fence has been repaired so many times; it's there for a reason :( . I guess people will be people and there will always be those that will never understand the consequences of their actions.

[@jamesfield1674]

4:30 so stunning, those views are magnificent.

[@alboreham388]

Just started watching your content. It really is excellent. Thank you 🙂

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Thank YOU! 🥰

[@mrkimble2618]

Did this walk today and got extremely sunburned! It was glorious, of course!

[@lch51dronepilot17]

Just started watching your videos Abbie absolutely fab spent a lot of years in the lakes scotland and a few in the French alps brought back loads of memories well done 👍

[@ianrobinson4970]

Hi Abbie just came across this video by chance since I have watched loads more absolutely love them and you have the most infectious smile ever to go with them. Hopefully do skiddaw next time we are in Keswick.

[@wildcamping1502]

Beautifully filmed and your Enthusiasm is Infectious, Thanks Abbie for taking us with you on this wonderful walk, I Love what you do and what you stand for, Thank you, Les.

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Thank you Les! So great to be able to share these adventures with you guys. Thanks for watching! Stay WILD. Abbie

[@nigelmiller407]

Inspiring!

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Great watch, really enjoyed it and so pleased I did, as this is one of the higher summits I have never bothered about, as I though it would be a boring climb, how wrong was I. On a clear day like this, the views all around were stunning and maybe a good one to do over the winter months, as the path seemed so clear. Thanks for posting, cheers Alan

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Time to head back and climb! Thanks Alan!

[@k.b.twyman4222]

Stunning scenery. Thank you. 🥰

[@jonw6542]

Great video Abbie. We did the exact same walk a few years back, but we were in cloud and drizzle so no views. But I still absolutely loved it, it’s like you said just being there is amazing.

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Its a great walk in any weather really - I love how the mountains change with the seasons. Thanks for watching!

[@Backoutthere]

I enjoyed the hike up Skiddaw. I did it when hiking the Cumbria Way last year. Great little detour. I had the same weather as you did.

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Fantastic!!

[@riccioxborrow3061]

Hi Abbie. Keep on trucking. Keep chin up and come back soon

[@CrowTails88]

My go to channel for walks in the lakes am off to do this on Saturday ✔️🌟

[@shirleyc285]

Great video. I would love to walk to skiddaw but might be too far for my little legs but I'm willing to try. You had such a clear day there!

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

You never know until you try! Thanks for watching!

[@More-Space-In-Ear]

Keswick never looked so good, walked all around there on different holidays and I certainly understand the buzz you get, I get it seeing the mountains as we get nearer to our holiday campsite, I get it seeing the sea as it comes into view from land and I also get it with the first snowfalls....like a kid in a candy store 😉😊

[@garyrodriguez7078]

I just returned Home from the Lakes, 09/09/24, and from that walk. Being not used to the area, etc, dropped a huge clanger ! I thought I had topped Little Man and Skiddaw, only to discover that it was just Little Man and the lower cairn. Gutted ! (My legs were dead though, as I had initially walked up Gale Road, to the Car Park at the Top. I don't think I would have made the extra..) Oh Well. 😢

[@carltaylor3924]

Never been there.fantastic place.defo going soon.thank you!

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Enjoy!!

[@iangorner]

Ok, officially jealous. Fabulous tour, fabulous host. Love that smile. Ever thought of the Kungsleden in Sweden?

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Thank you! And yes!!!! (next year maybe... shhh, tell no one haha) Stoked!

[@MrOj53]

Stay Wild!!

[@monicamelody5648]

Lovely🌞☺️ going to have to follow your footsteps on this one one day 🚶‍♀️👟

[@dcbrit2003]

great video!

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Thank you ! :)

[@burrianaUK]

What was your route up on this one please Abbie.? Trying to work out which start point it is - was it Ormathwaite? 🙂

[@stevesmith3990]

Fabulous views once again, many thanks! May I ask how long did this trek take?

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Just a few hours. Thanks for watching!

[@pbl7559]

You should try an put the routes you do into book form.... I'd definitely buy it...good job

[@iaintinsley3123]

Where is best to park please? Many thanks. Love the videos 👍🏻🏔

[@glenn1971]

Helloooo wats the name o that theer ceer peerk weer u started thankyou please

[@lorijefferson1833]

👋👍🤗❤️

[@sparetimefun9911]

is the parking free there?

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Yes, if you get there early!

[@marccowburn7766]

@@AbbieBarnesWILD do you have the postcode for the car park please? Oh and the video is fantastic 👍

[@BTurner.]

I absolutely love your videos, I’m surprised that some tv company hasn’t snapped you up as your enthusiasm shines through. Watch out Julia Bradbury, your job is in danger!

[@shutterbugsadventures1951]

Wow! Those are some amazing views. I absolutely love yours videos! Your enthusiasm is contagious and the history you share really does make me want to dust off my map and compass and get out there. Thank you again for taking us along.

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Thats exactly it!!! Dust it off and get out and about - stoked for you! Thanks for watching! Stay WILD. Abbie

[@WalksWithOlly]

Another awesome production, Abbie. Did you film this back in the summer? I'm impressed and grateful that you can keep the content flowing so regularly and while maintaining the quality. :-)

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Sure did. June actually, my birthday treat to myself! Got a huge backlog of films to edit and its always a mad scramble to ensure they are ready for the Monday, but I love it and am so glad people enjoy them :) Stay WILD!

[@polopowered]

12:34 Criffel In Scotland.

[@zennor_man]

Top stuff Abbie...looking at Skiddaw now after climbing Helvellyn yesterday..

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Did you do it? How was it?

[@zennor_man]

Completed Helvellyn thanks...had great fun on Striding Edge....I descended via Swirral Edge & took the path back to Glenridding. Not as fit as I was so glad to reach "The Travellers Rest" for refreshment!....Skiddaw for another day...Cheers Abbie...inspirational content..

[@silverbreezeRn]

I can't imagine what fools gave this video a thumbs down. This video is amazing, one of my favorites so far. I imagine heaven looks like this and I wish I could come to Skiddaw and hike. I'm in the USA. Love the random sheep 🐑 rambling around. Safe travels to you, and stay wild.

[@racheld1844]

Great video Abbie. The views looked amazing. I can’t wait to go exploring in the lakes again - it’s been a while.

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Exciting times ahead then :) Stay WILD!

[@Vesbolk]

Thanks Abbie. I get a sense of history all around you everywhere you go. In an ancient city you might find some Viking armor or Roman coins along a fence line. In the U. S., things seem a lot more wild, but you wouldn’t expect to see anything much older 200 years or so. Stone tools like arrowheads are sometimes found and petroglyphs are common. There’s no telling how old those are. Maybe it’s a different sense of history for me. Thanks for another nice tour. I hope I get to visit the UK one day. You’re a fine ambassador.

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Yes, it is incredible to delve into the history and archaeology of the landscapes around us. The stories they can tell!! Thanks for following! Stay WILD. Abbie

[@capekurtz]

I climbed Skiddaw in 1955 at the age of 13. At that time you reached the start of the climb form Keswick by walking to the end of Spoony Green Lane.. With less fot traffic on the trail there was no maintenance program as there is now. It was a clear day but unfortunately cannot recall the views from the summit that you show. On my way back I regret not going to the top of Little Man which stood out on the skyline with an iron bar in the cairn (I was not aware of the second lesser summit that you mention). I recall long views to the north to Skiddaw House which at that time I think was a shooting lodge and not the hostel it is now. Another clear memory looking north towards Skiddaw House was that the grassy slope descended in well defined steps - the result of solifluction. There were no wire fences in those days and I wonder if their intent is to control the movement of sheep or to keep people out. Lonscale Fell would have been another addition that i omitted. It always looked so tempting and easy to get to from the Skiddaw ridge. Thanks for the video and if anyone has any observations on the above, I would be pleased to read them.

[@michaelpilling9659]

Did exactly the same walk in 2001 aged 53. Loved it as much as you did. Wonderful to visit the sites again with you. Inspirational yet again. Fabulous fim, tremendous commentary and Abbie, you're great, Thanks for taking along; sorry I don't walk as quickly as you do!

[@mcmike6409]

Brilliant really enjoy your videos thanks for sharing.

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Thanks for watching!

[@MG-cp8xk]

BIG THANK YOU. excellent advice , filming , views and knowledge.

[@turkyamad]

hi Abbie, how many of the wainwright's fells have you walked? thanks

[@Braapncamp]

Nice hike Abbey! What a landscape, i was forced to googlemap the location to understand where You hiked. When you walk packed for an overnight, how often do you take rests? Stop and recover, eat etc.?

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

So great to checked it out on Google Maps! You'll see how much potential the landscape has! When I walk for an overnighter - as in, two days walking, one night sleep - I just stop whenever I feel like it!!! Depends how far I am walking, the weather, on the terrain. Some days Ill bomb up a mountain and chill on the top, others Ill shelter and rest before a summit, others Ill summit and rest on the decent. On trails I really do stop as often as I need. I have a long-term shoulder injury, and on the Coast to Coast this year it was really causing me trouble. I honestly stopped every 20mins to readjust my pack and get comfortable - a must to ensure it didn't worsen. Hope this helps a bit - just take each day as it comes :) Stay WILD! Abbie

[@k15yeo]

Abby where did you park here please?

[@stephenpinder1903]

WOW!!!

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

I KNOW!!!

[@deantierney5238]

OK so definitely not as bad as Scafell Pike?! And are you free for a drink in the pub sometime when lockdown is over 😉

[@marcobigguns3417]

well done Abi another walk in my footsteps hope you do some new Lake land walks this year marco x

[@abfan8333]

Been up 7 times and never had a view, ive even been up in clear weather then its covered the summit at the last minute

[@daveholland6231]

Amazing vid. As per.

[@Love2Wander]

Awesome adventure Abbie beautiful country thanks for sharing

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Thanks for watching!

[@riccioxborrow3061]

Hi Abbie. How you now. Come back soon

[@thetrailhunter4469]

I just did Skiddaw, Abbie! Weather was terrible and yeah, savage winds.

[@kenhenley7599]

A grand walk and an excellent video (no surprise there). I haven't yet had the pleasure of climbing Skiddaw. Maybe in 2019?

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Yes!! Do it!!

[@delmiller4184]

Thanks Abbie for a great walk and what amazing weather you had while you were out and about. I hope I am that lucky when I am in the Lake District next May.

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

I hope you are too :) Thanks for watching! Stay WILD. Abbie

[@jamesanjum]

Beautiful video and very informative. How long would it take a newbie like myself to make my way up to the top of Skiddaw? Thank you.

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Thanks for watching! Just depends on your fitness levels. A few hours maybe? Enjoy it! Stay WILD. Abbie

[@assacoon]

Hi Abbie. I did ask a few weeks ago but when's the TMW videos coming?

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Hi Nick, sorry I tend to reply to all my messages in one go every few weeks - a great job I love to spend time on and do properly, so sorry about the wait! Im not actually sure when it will be out. A few months? I think I will work on the WHW then GGW, then C2C and then the TMW, so actually, probably quite a while!! What will be out first though is the 'hiking' video - a little preview of the trail to give people a taster :) sorry about the wait!! I'll try and make each weekly video as good as possible to pass the time!! Stay WILD! Abbie

[@assacoon]

@@AbbieBarnesWILD That's fine, thanks for the reply Abbie. Looking forward to it. Take care.

[@MagratheaLegend]

Hi Abbie, I attempted this walk just before lockdown with my son, we only got about half way up the zig zags before having to turn back as it was getting dark, great to see a video of it, we hope to try again in the near future! Take care, just discovered the channel and subscribed.

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Great job for giving it a shot! Never bad to turn back. You've got this!

[@ashleyjarnold]

Hi Abbie, thanks to your video we did this walk on Tuesday and followed exactly your route. The initial climb was hard but after that it was a real pleasure. We were blessed with blue skies, very little wind, and great visibility and staying on the route was easy. Also enjoyed the descent on grass from Lonscale Fell, the way to go! I will post a video when we get home but it won't be anywhere near as professional or infectious as your videos are. Thanks, Ashley

[@Mudanzas]

Fantastic Abbie - just love your joy and enthusiasm of the day. How’d you manage to choose a day with so few people about? 😊

[@jimmycburfield5997]

These videos are amazing. Brilliant production very professional. This should be on Telly. I hope you get to do Skiddaw at some point from Ullock Pike.

[@bunnydaduk]

Hi great watch, I'm a lake district addict but don't do enough walks, I've done Cat bells and Saddleback (Blencathra) in about 2 hours. What time would you expect to do Skiddaw in ? assuming the weather is similar to the day you show here ?

[@westpennineswanderer5920]

One of my absolute favourites Skiddaw, I love the simplicity of your route having done that way myself. Great video I’ll chech out your others 👍

[@pulchralutetia]

Another storming video from Abbie. I look forward to her record-breaking nighttime solo ascent of the north face of the Eiger (joke, please don't try it!)!!

[@gazza477]

Hi, excellent video really appreciate that. Looking to with my wife and kids in a few weeks but a little concerned as my youngest child is 3 and we may end up struggling to get to the top although we are allowing ourselves plenty of time on the day. Any advice would be greatly appreciated

[@planesimple8619]

Did this during a thunderstorm. Remember seeing the scary clouds come in from the west coast. Fair to say we didn’t hang around on the summit 😁😁

[@stephenbrown5844]

Thanks abbie fantastic climb

[@paulconboy4803]

Now added this walk to my bucket list, thank you abby

[@horsforthhe]

Great video. Subscribed!!

[@etexon]

Wow!!!