Langdale Pikes Solo Mountain Wild Camp

Lake District solo mountain wild camp on Harrison Stickle in the MLD Duomid tent.
The Langdales is an area I've visited many times but I'm always looking for interesting new places to seek out in this area. I decided to head for the Langdale Pikes but, avoiding the popular routes and instead ascending via Whitegill Ravine. Having no real plans for a pitching location I just kept walking until I found somewhere I liked the look of, and ended up perched on the side of Harrison Stickle. A stunning location overlooking Stickle Tarn. After a wet and windy night I returned in the morning via Dungeon Gill, back to Langdale.
Drone used is the DJI Mini 2
Many thanks for watching - Dave
If you enjoyed this video you might like to check out my solo winter mountain camp above Stickle Tarn
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[@Wild-Camping-Geordie]

Stunning pitch, exellent drone video, very enjoyable !

[@theheightoflife]

Thanks for everything do you Dave and all of your tremendous efforts... you are amazing!! Absolutely love your channel 💯🤜🏻💚🤛🏻🙏🏼😊

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Big thanks Chris🙏🏻. Always appreciate your support. ATB - Dave

[@kennybrydges9084]

love the footage of you climbing up the ravine Dave.. Brilliant! Take care man.. from Canada 👏👍

[@peterq1978]

apart from the slope, the pitch is good, a little shelter with the rocks and all that scenery and water (if its fresh). i dunno ow many ive climbed or how any, i just went and walked.

[@oldbloke135]

Love it. If only my knees weren't knackered. I like the ninja black tent. More than fifty yards away and it's invisible. The drone must be great too, no "surprises" at the top of ravines that tempt you into stupid risk taking.

[@anthonyharris7780]

I liked that one and it’s given me some ideas about a future hike - nice one 👍

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Nice one Anthony. Have a great trip 🏔️⛺️👍

[@philipproctor2663]

Hi David what a pitch talk about living on the edge no place better than looking down langdale valley awesome, next time I am in langdale I am going to give that ravine a go it looks excellent your drone video just brilliant 👏 looking forward to your next video

[@drytool]

I think YT is throttling. Your beautiful cinematography is all pixelated

[@anthonysmithyman372]

Loved climbing Jack's Rake up there, coming out on to those dodgy sloping slabs!! Love the video Dave, some great drone footage.

[@davidreay47]

Summer of 92 last time I was there climbing on White Ghyll crag, brought back a few memories of flogging up. Great video as always and the pitch was worth the scouting around.

[@NNICKKK]

Another special one here! Some pitch that wowzers! I'm itching to get back out, skipped this weekend - but out soon..! Just the ticket to keep the inspiration going as always Dave! 💪 ATB!

[@nonurbizness]

Love every single video you put out! Have to say though, your choice of music in them are superb. Keep trying to find them in Spotify but they're never the same haha

[@Nowt2seehere]

It mightve been hard work finding it , but what a pitch 👏 🙌 👌

[@CollierCraig79]

Love the langdales especially pike o stickle, jacks rake was real hairy in places no room for error. Great video mate. Atb

[@Thebluedocful]

This is now my ascent on Thursday! Thanks Dave 🏔

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Brilliant Simon👍. Enjoy 😎⛰⛺️🙏🏻

[@Wildcamping101]

Cracking vid. Loved the route up. Really interesting … and a cracking pitch. Looked like a good camp. Great filming and editing as always. Solid work mate 👍🏼👍🏼

[@ianbarnett]

Hi Dave. Great vid again. Can I comment on your equipment, or rather lack of it. I was surprised to hear you didn’t take waterproofs because it is summer… and that is the second walk I have heard you say that. Could I suggest it is a given in mountaineering to always take the appropriate gear and always include waterproofs? On my first ascent of Scafell pike, back in 1977, we were on our third walk of the sun baked week. We contemplated leaving our waterproofs behind as we observed the blue skies above. But as young novices we took them. As we pulled up to the summit, surrounded by walkers in shorts, tea shirts, and even flip flops, we were confronted with a sudden and rapidly moving thunderstorm. We whipped our ‘proofs on and descended safely and warmly as the temperature dropped. You are of course free to not heed the time honoured guidance but I think it is something you should make clear to viewers who may take your comments as an example for them to follow. Hope you take this in the spirit intended. Looking forward to your next vid. Great drone pics again. Well done.

[@mickbrowne6904]

Ian. I was thinking that myself. With respect to his video it shows the lakes as a beautiful place, but like you safety equipment ie waterproofs, bivi bag plus more in the mountains is paramount. I hope Dave shows more of these requirements to compliment his videos.

[@saltyraider4936]

Epic location to pitch 👍🏾

[@neilmusgrove4668]

Hi Dave, loved this one, usual high quality stuff! I love to get up high in the Lakes, but with respect to age and condition I know my own capabilities, so its easy routes for me! You take me to places and give me views that I could otherwise not see, Thanks! Love the drone shots of you actually ascending, Great!

[@MrKrupp42]

Superb video Dave, thank you , what a brilliant pitch that was!! well worth the slog, the hard work always pays off in The Lakes, drone footage was fantastic, nice one mate!

[@stephenhails1731]

Great video Dave 👍🏻 brilliant pitch

[@THEHILLSMIGHTHAVEEYES]

I'll look for that spot tomorrow when I go 👌❤️❤️

[@kelvinpell4571]

Dave man!!! I came DOWN the white ghyll in a hurry back in 2005 when my mate went over on his ankle and we called the mountain rescue. No mobiles in those days!! What a trip down memory lane in this video. Thanks as always.

[@marcusallwood9569]

Great video dave, like the drone work 😁 I ended up in the peaks the last couple of days, tried getting mine up for the first time and nearly lost it the wind was too strong around kinder downfall

[@AndrewBeavers]

Loved look of that route up dave just my cup of tea that..an interesting pitch too,when I did Harrison stickle it's quite rocky up top so you did well to find that perky ledge there top stuff with a great view of sprinkling....err I mean stickle tarn 😉 tfs pal take care..Andy.

[@RobsAdventures]

Another great video and a cracking little spot. Shame the weather wasn’t as great as it could’ve been but that’s the British summer for you. Look forward to the next one. Take it easy Rob 👍😊

[@danmegoutdoors8709]

Cracking spot, great views, great video 👍👍

[@neilmetcalfe5261]

Great post Dave. I went up Whitegill Crag on a school trip back in the late 70's so was great to see that route again. Not sure they'd take kids up there these days! The Langdales are fabulous.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Love that Neil 👍

[@craig3401]

Cracking vid Dave looked a great spot and the drone footage was excellent when it pans away it really gives a good sense of scale good work fella 👍

[@CockneyKez]

Another amazing and beautiful video. You are still number 1 ❤️

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

🙏🏻

[@steveproud2893]

Dave, what a fantastic accent, not been up that way. The pitch was superb may be your best👍

[@brianboucher9604]

Cracking mate 👍

[@pilgrimspassage8834]

My kind of spot. love it !

[@andrewlee8374]

Top video !

[@thewanderingforester]

Bit of a different way up there, looks like a good'un. Loved the wandering about looking for a decent pitch - so it's not just me then! Lovely video yet again. ATB Roger

[@TheOneLegWanderer]

I went up to stickle tarn on Friday morning. I don’t know how you get up there with all that gear budd, hats of to you 🙌. I have a prosthetic leg so I stayed at a campsite bays brown. I was blown away by the scenery and views so it was well worth the walk. I will keep it going as there is so much to see and maybe one day wild camp at the top. Bushcraft is my thing but I have to say this kind of walking/camping is rewarding when you have completed it. Your videos are great and thanks for the inspiration. The 1leg wanderer from chorley.

[@DanielKingHiking]

Cracking video Dave as always and a great pitch 👍🏻 beautiful views with the drone it captures the terrain perfectly. The Langdales is incredible anyway and even more so from the vantage point from above 👌🏻 it’s like going back in time, stunning... hope your keeping well mate ATB Dan

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers Dan. Glad you enjoyed it 😎⛰⛺️👍

[@MarkventuresNE]

Another cracking video mate, looking forward to exploring the lakes. ATB

[@rickay5363]

Great spot up there, have camped up at Stickle Tarn and on Harrison. Great walks around too.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Nice one Ric 😎👍I camped above Stickle Tarn earlier this year in winter. ATB Dave

[@rickay5363]

I was up there in February on a cold but sunny, cloudless day, got some amazing photos. Love your content and yeah I do steal some of your pitches 😁

[@philjones3335]

I’ve been planning a camp on or near Harrison Stickle but not got to do it yet, looking at your pit h i think i might wonder round a bit and try find general area you were. Fantastic views down to stickle tarn. Some really good drone footage of you coming up the river bed. Langdales ehh, just can’t get enough of ‘em. Take care pal👍

[@otf.outdoors]

Great camp that dave, that was a class pitch you found, the drone footage following you up the revine looked brilliant, showed had steep and long it really was 👌, some great views from where you camped, I'm definitely gonna have to check out them areas of the lakes, spot on mate, atb Mick 👍

[@Rogar0]

As always a great camp and pitch Dave, I'm always blown away about your taking 'us' up there with you, leaving us on a ledge and then having to scramble back down again to pich 'us' up again. You're doing a double take with the kilometers! The Drone footage is of course fantastic showing us the heavenly views from above! Take care mate and look after yourself, you get my biting my nails just looking at you walking along 'Goat' trails and such like.

[@warren7949]

Hi. Nice balance between the music and camera sound. I loved the drone footage as always. You’ve got me wanting to plan a trip to the langdales.

[@ireneboston7953]

Really enjoyed that one - bonkers ravine! Hope you escaped the tickfest in the bracken! I actually really liked you covering the difficulties in finding a pitch - so much more realistic of my usual bimbling about trying to find a good spot too! And you're right... you get into a, just a bit further mode, and before you know it, you've walked a heck of a lot further than initially intended. Cracking spot though - lovely and quiet and a superb view. Look forward to the next one.

[@johnhill5806]

I swear if I remember rightly, I came up the little gully just to the right of where you pitched it was a few years ago now I was with a company that did hiking for veterans and remember coming across that very place where your pitched Dave, thinking how awesome that would be with the views etc. Brilliant video as always mate set me up for the day that has 👍👍

[@LondonVisited]

Another fantastic video Dave, great footage and drone shots. The pikes look so amazing and are now on my list for next trip there to explore. Hats off to you and the pack going up their. Quality as always, ATB Steve

[@hikermikem8]

😁👍 loved that dave.. been a while since I was up there on the langdales and hope I can return. Cracking pitch once again and stunning aerial footage. As i was watching, i where looking in the background thinking hmm that would make a good wildcamp spot 🤣 instead of looking at the stunning scenery.. .

[@tonyhare8961]

I think I met a ghost near there Dave years ago, went up Jacks Rake with a plan to circle round to Rossett Pike but weather was deteriorating and decided to go route one back to the valley - I smelt tobacco smoke first and came across a chap sat enjoying a pipe in gear from years ago - exchanged a couple of words and carried on, looked back a few moments later and no sign of him.........always remember it. Ever had any similar experiences? Of course he could have been a quick mover like you...🙂

[@MountainManJohnFilms]

Great that you got the gully by drone, really gave it scale and context. I know from my trips it's often easy to walk past those opportunities!. Lovely camp huh! ...... Stay safe Dave. I wonder if I'm out of I'll spot you. But on pitches like that I've no chance lol

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Nice one John. Big thanks as always 🙏🏻

[@Mudanzas]

Great vid of your walk as always Dave. You must be missing some of the wild swimming this year though that u sometimes do as weather doesn’t seem to have been up to it😊. Brilliant drone footage and got a bit excited at 23.30 as I thought you were sending it over to Jack’s Rake for a close up fly up/down which would have been interesting. Anyway, thanks for sharing and “see you on the next one” 👍🏻

[@simonmundy5387]

Stunning as always Dave. Brilliant to see someone who is so happy in their natural environment, you belong there matey! Take care, Simon, Somerset.

[@valblackburn48]

You really do find epic places to pitch Dave ..... loved it 😍❤ thanks for sharing 😊🙏

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Big thanks as always Val 🙏🏻

[@Northern_Rockhopper]

I really enjoyed watching this video, I haven’t had chance to see the langdale pikes yet so seeing them here has made me want to do them next. The spot you found in this video was perfection. Unreal balcony views. 👀 keep up the good work Dave! 🎥

[@nicklarge007]

Great vid Dave, you should really get to Snowdonia ,love to see you do a few vids there!!

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers Chimp 😎👍. I did a film on Moel Siabod last year but not had chance to get back since. ATB Dave

[@JRLNeal]

Another entertaining and quality video, Dave. It looks like you had a crack at drone shooting as you walk and it was spectacular. Well done and I am impressed with the range of the drone as it climbs and moves away from you. I guess it might be fairly windy but the drone seems to cope well. Great to see the Langdales in their majesty.

[@JRLNeal]

Oh dear now I read that your drone has crashed. I do hope you’ve got the DJI care refresh arrangement where you can send the crashed drone back to them up to twice a year and get a new one. I had to do this once in two years. Mind you, you have to make sure you can get the drone back when it’s damaged, if you lose it in the middle of a lake, or similar, then it’s lost for good, but if you’ve got it back damaged they will replace it. I’ve now pushed the boat out and now have a Mavic mini three pro with a number of sensors on it so that it won’t hit anything. It also has a ‘follow me’ mode, which I am still to make full use of. Anyway, chin up. We are all gunning for you.

[@rosslister1389]

Great video and loved the drone footage as it give you a real sense of what a magical area it is. I was up there this weekend and I pretty sure I saw you as I walked into Ambleside from the Millerbridge Car Park. Did not say hello as I did not want to bother you

[@marksheridan8444]

Another great video. Nice new boots. I have just got the new Scarpa Mescalito Trek Gtx. Yellow and black ones to match my gear 😂 Can’t wait to get out in them 👍🏽

[@eliaspaphitis9712]

Love the pitch 💪🏻👍 how you locate them🤷‍♂️👌 Great video and drone footage love the attitude of keep walking till you find your pitch!! All in the prep I guess 👍👍 Inspirational

[@andypotts8062]

Superb video...once again brilliant drone footage and the music really matches the footage from the drone....have you ever needed to use the drone to check on the route ahead......thanks again for a superb video.

[@matthewoconnor1621]

Thanks

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

🙏🏻

[@2407ewan]

Fantastic route, the drone footage was spectacular. Awesome camping spot.

[@DAVID-kl7fz]

Hi Dave another brilliant outing , i was thinking about when you were climbing up that ravine about some sort of a hard hat , what you do is brilliant was worried about falling rocks as if was climbing it ,and that's me sat at my computer with a brew watching you , do you ever use a hard hat ? but wow thanks Brill drone shots .just wish i was out more

[@CockneyKez]

Thank you for taking me to my favourite place in Lakeland Dave . You have captured its stunning beauty so perfectly. The drone footage of stickle tarn from above like that, with stickle ghyll trickling down the side of the mountain is breathtaking. What a beautiful place. Ive been on Harrison Stickle a few times, but this blew me away. Another top class video. Ive watched it a few times now. Thank you for sharing 🙏 😊 ❤️

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Massive thanks as always Keren 🙏🏻

[@AndyM_UK]

Another great video. Was this on a Sat/Sun 2 weeks ago? Think I saw you, I camped out near Sergeant Man, then went down to the Langdales. Was a windy outing, my cap blew off when I was on the top of Harrison Stickle😆

[@johnmacdonald6345]

Another really interesting adventure Dave. Love your videos you have got the balance just right. Can't wait for the next one. I hope to bump into you at some point when I'm out and about in the lakes. Regards John Mac

[@WainwrightWalksWiaLocalLad]

The dewdrop king of KZbin!

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

😆👍. Quality 😁

[@WainwrightWalksWiaLocalLad]

@@TheSoloSummiteer I know the feeling!😂

[@davemitchell8756]

Breakfast perched high in the Langdales, epic stuff Dave as always 👍👏👏👏

[@garywelch7969]

Nice one great pitch Dave 👏 lover the Langdales. Excellent drone footage. 👌

[@jonm4989]

Cracking video as per usual. Original location scrambling up that ravine and the drone footage was superb. 👍🏻

[@merkyw4187]

Hi Brew, heading down your way soon lol up in Scotland at the moment. I could do with some solitude but as you say "You know me" so I don't think I'll be doing your route and making it up as you go :) I'm not that good solo. Loving the vlogs as always :) the Lake district is jammed this weather, hope it buckets down soon lol I'm sure you'll be still there ! Merky

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

It’s never jammed where I go my friend 😜. Have a good un 👍

[@merkyw4187]

@@TheSoloSummiteer If I had one choice to go in lake district for an over night wildcamp what would it be and where would I park my stealthy tiny van :) and what video is it in :) ?

[@rossymcoutdoors]

You’ve managed it again mate, looked hell of a pitch that!! Walk up looked great fun and combined with the drone footage made for a great video! Cheers for sharing, all the best. Ross

[@scorpiokitty9745]

What a beautiful area!🤩🙏 And a brilliant video, D.... as always☺️

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Thank you SK 🙏🏻

[@scorpiokitty9745]

@@TheSoloSummiteer You know it...🤗always, D♥️

[@mrptpalmer]

Cracking video as always, thanks for putting these together Dave! Stay safe.....

[@adge_ventures4915]

The master of the scenic pitch strikes again! Superb Dave, good to see you smiling and in the mountains mate ☺️ Stay safe and well, Adge

[@harrylinsdell8114]

Excellent footage again great to watch

[@slazbury15]

Great video Dave loved the Drone footage 👍

[@BorderRambler]

Good to see you taking the easy route up 😂 made it more interesting for sure , and you found a decent spot for the Duomid , do you find it has a large footprint and sometimes difficult to find decent flat spots ? Another great camp atb Dave ⛺️👍

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Haha. Cheers Dave🙏🏻. That ascent was 😎Yeah it a fussy pitch but always worth it, if possible. Love the Duomid 😎⛰⛺️👍. ATB - Dave

[@Victoria-wd6kr]

I loved this 😍 The time, skill and dedication involved... Awesome! 🤩

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Big thanks VR 🙏🏻

[@JackKlumpass]

Hi Dave, great vid, very neat pitch. Wanted to ask about the bottle holder that you’ve added on your the shoulder strap of your pack? ATB - Chris👍🏻

[@paulforth]

Hi Dave, stunning drone footage I was up pavey ark a couple of weeks ago, amazing place. Just a question if I can mate, what phone tripod do you use and how do you attach it to your shoulder strap? Sick of getting mine in and out my bag now 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@paulplace4721]

Absolutely loved that route up, looked not much from afar but so much going on up close. Great pitch, shame about the cloud for the sun rise, still pretty good camp though. Great drone footage and soundtrack as always👏🏞. Can I ask you about the overnight parking, as I see it online, it says 'free to park from 18.00 to 09.00. Is that correct and did you pay to be up there around 5pm? I am not undercover, just genuinely asking for my first wild camp up there next week. Thanks for any info👍. Top job as always mate👏🏞🤘

[@snakebite69]

Hi Dave, Cracking stuff as usual and what an amazing route up towards Blea Rigg. I bet you'd like a book called Secret Lakeland by Chris Stanbury, where he takes the less trodden quiet routes up various lakeland fells. Could be worth a look. Atb and peace Andy H

[@Jeffw10]

Another great video dave 👍 Btw is that a new pack you are using ?

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Thanks Jeffrey. Yeah, Montane Trailblazer 44 👍

[@eddyarundale1566]

👋🏻

[@martinappleby2471]

Great Vlog Dave and what a pitch. Where did you buy the tent from please? Many thanks.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers Martin. I imported it from MLD in the US 👍

[@martinappleby2471]

@@TheSoloSummiteer thank you very much Dave, I will take a look at the website.

[@bernardgrice]

QUESTION. How do you manage to use a drone while you're walking away from it and it's backing away from you. It does look amazing though. My only climb was the old man of Conistan. I would love to see that on one of your video's.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Hi Bernard. There’s an automatic feature on the drone, quick shots which I sometimes use for this. I also sometimes just turn my back on the drone and fly away from me, but I only do this in areas free of obstacles. I do have plans for the Coniston area 👍

[@Eightball69]

Just a thought (and possibly a stupid one!) but for the 'walk by' shots where you have to go back and pick up the camera, could you do those with the drone and fly it back to yourself?

[@2785Luke]

Hi, what car park do you recommend for an overnighter in the Langdales?

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

I usually use one of the NT car parks. I’m a member 👍

[@egdop]

Bet it was Thunacar knott

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Blea Rigg

[@egdop]

Whan walking with my bagger of a friend i had to go over to Thunacar so he could tick it i wasnt impressed 😁

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

@@egdop aye. All the same them bagger types 🙄😆

[@ryankilleen1392]

Hi I'm looking to do a 2 day wild camp in the lakes.. can you recommend a route that can take me to 2 different tarns each night if that's possible? Thanks

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Not really Ryan. Tarns will be very busy this time of year so I tend to avoid. ATB - Dave

[@cairnscrow8713]

Great vid what is the new roll top sack?

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers. It’s a montane trailblazer 44 👍