MINDBLOWING view from the Old Corpse Road / Haweswater / S2-Ep6 Hiking the Wainwrights

Hiking the Wainwrights - Season 2: Far Eastern Fells - Episode 6. Old Corpse Road, Branstree & Selside, The Lake District
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/// ROUTE DETAILS ///
Start: Haweswater (Grid Ref: NY 47954 11902)
Distance: 9.5 km / 5.9 miles
Total ascent: 539 m / 1768 ft
Exertion: 3/5
Technical difficulty: 1/5
Wainwrights bagged: 2 - Branstree, Selside
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[@jonm4989]

I appreciate that you’re not so keen on sunny days from a photography viewpoint, but I have to say I love videos like this in the Lakes bathed in brilliant sunshine. I’m really enjoying this Walking the Wainwright’s series Glenn. 🍺

[@richardborley7326]

I think the survey pillar was used in the construction of the Haweswater reservoir. Similar to the one on Tarn Crag. Another great vid Glenn. A veritable winter wonderland. Thanks. 🙏🙏🙏

[@gavingrimsey8602]

Agree the line of the pipeline I think.

[@dancleasby151]

The book says by the Manchester Corporation Water Works.

[@Mikes-Lakelandwalksnwildcamps]

I love wild camping here. Looks just insanely beautiful in the snow! Great vid as always. Would love to see a video on all the kit you use, cameras, lens, stands etc?

[@lynncatalano8162]

You are so brilliant at what you do Glenn. So talented! The filming, drone footage, commentary. You know how to bring the landscape and hiking experience to life. We always look forward to seeing your next adventure. Keep up the fantastic work ❤

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks so much, you've made my week with that comment 🙏

[@FromTheStretfordEnd]

Loving this series of videos. I’ve watched every minute of every one. Great work: inspiring too. You definitely need to up your glove game if you’re getting cold fingers! Get some bigger, thicker ones. I always take two pairs so that when the first pair inevitably becomes sweaty/wet I can change into a dry pair. It’s a great tip I picked up from a BMC winter mountaineering seminar a few years ago. Keep up the good work 👍🏻

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks very much, glad you're enjoying them 😊 (I've always got 2 pairs of gloves and a pair of extreme winter mits in my bag.....but it's the faff of getting them out 😂)

[@davidburgess9058]

Another amazing video with that epic view over Haweswater. Wonderful. Loved every minute of it.

[@sj3601]

This is my absolute favorite! The opening scenery was spectacular! I love snow and these views are stunning! Keep them coming ❤

[@preese5573]

I don’t know how I stumbled across your channel but I’m so glad I did. Your content is amazing!

[@Solohikeruk]

Scranage and driftage 😂, what a fantastic view from the old corpse rd, what a wild camp that would be looking over haweswater, great video pal and great info glenn, regards mark

[@colinboxall2692]

What amazing weather conditions. The view at the start to Harter Fell is awe inspiring. I last experienced these conditions a few years back when I went to from Buttermere over to pillar and back. Still recall those feelings - I could have stayed there for ages. Thanks for sharing. I have selside on the to do list. That view by the old buildings over to blea tarn just fab.

[@andrewsmith-es4id]

The way you present these videos is superb, so informative and entertaining, brilliant 👍

[@flyingvisit2586]

Sorry about your lens, you have my sympathy, my Pentax K-se has just packed in, it's like loosing a limb. The Old Corpse road leads you to one of the most iconic views in the lakes. Absolutely love it. Again a wonderful hike. Thank you.

[@boxd3474]

When I tell you I've had the absolute worse day today, but these days always lead me to you. Your videos calm me down and make me feel at ease, can't express enough how thankful I am to have found your channel. 💟

[@MBC1955]

Spectacular conditions and clarity like I've rarely ever seen. Again, I did these fells over two walks, Branstee first as an impromptu add-on to tackling the eastern wall of Longsleddale - trudge up by one fence, trudge down by another to Gatescarth. With Selside I was privileged to ascend from lovely Swindale by the Corpse Road, back in the days before cars were completely banned. I parked at the farm, with permission granted as long as I was gone by 5.00pm. up and back, via Mosedale beck, in good time, 3.00pm exactly as I'd anticipated (I was nipping home overnight to watch United in the Champions League, one of the reasons for choosing Selside that day, to be handy for the M6: won 4-2 and drove back the next morning). So the territory between the two summits was all new to me and very interesting.

[@wezboyes]

Pukka af. Love it on the fells in this weather. You're brave without poles Glenn, they stop me disappearing in the bogs, also from falling on my arse constantly lol PS Worse bog up by Tarn Crag I think...bloomin squelch city haha

[@KerriGilpin]

There’s something special about the color (temp kelvin?) of the snow in shadow that’s almost electric blue, versus the sunlit snow that’s almost golden in comparison. In my camera, with “sunlight” setting, it often leans more blue in shadow than it seems to the naked eye (don’t trust your eyes, they constantly adjust), but it also seems the snow acts like a grey card… that’s showing my age… 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@mauricelaidler4789]

Hi, Glenn. I’ve just discovered your channel and love it. I’ve watched a few of your walks and, at 66 and just retired, have the time to watch more. Your walks bring back cherished memories of those I did starting 45 years ago. Not so many these last 15 years but you have given me the desire to get back to the lakes this year and reconnect with old and some new walks. Love your presentation, content and great explanation of the walks and points of interest. Thank you.

[@rodhepplewhite9722]

Bee-yoo-tiful 👍🙂. BTW, I agree with others, the survey pillar was used to track the pipeline from Haweswater and is similar to the one on Tarn Crag.

[@DAoutdoors]

Cracking vlog again Glenn. I have to admit I do love going up Branstree & Selside, they give such fabulous views for two very unassuming hills in themselves. Thanks for sharing your day with us as always.

[@danexitsstreetview3273]

Just did much of this walk today and so was great to see this and re-live it again. So well filmed and produced by yourself I must say. New subscriber. :0)

[@Happy_Hiker]

Thanks for what is becoming great regular Sunday night viewing. Who needs to go abroad when we have these views at home.. :)

[@biffsnr]

I just love your calming intros so peaceful dude just what's needed in this crazy noisy world, keep doing it ,be safe buddy 👍💪

[@rikmoncur]

Yup, peaceful and calming. Just hits the spot 👍

[@JohnJohnson-lu9we]

Survey structures were used to mount the theodolite for the construction of Haweswater. Tarn Crag and Grey Crag have them also. I found Selside Pike and the Corpse road to be wonderful to walk, and I have several B&W pictures of the ruined buildings that look good with that backdrop of the drop down to Haqeswater. I agree it is one of the best views in the Lake District. Far Eastern and the Northern Fells are my favorite areas .

[@dancleasby151]

Anyone know who Captain Whelter was? Strange name for a bog. Wouldn't think he'd be happy having his name attached to one.

[@matej.mlakar]

What a great location. I asked myself too, before you mentioned time machine - it would be nice to see how the life was here in past,

[@RaP22]

Well watching your videos the past week I’ve decided to book my car on ferry and head off to lakes with some of your walks mapped out. I can see the lakes from my home but 60 miles of sea in between makes me jealous not having it on my doorstep. Bad news about the lenses.

[@paulatterby7507]

Great video, my back yard! Moved to Shap just over a year ago and have been to Haweswater to walk the fells and lake over a hundred times, I would think and have camped near to the survey station you mention. There is a little tarn nearby.

[@mattwhalley1671]

Absolutely unreal conditions, looked a great day for it! Enjoyed watching as always

[@kevinball4410]

Great video,the survey pillers are for surveying the path of the pipeline going to Manchester, there are more on Tarn Crag and two more on White Hill in the Forest of Bowland

[@andrewpaylor2950]

Another great vid! I did this route in reverse in the heatwave last year 🥵 some stunning views although a little blurry with sweat in my eyes! 😂 Will have to try and get there in the snow as it looks even better!!

[@tubefreakmuva]

I still get surprised by the lake district's beauty. Good lord.

[@scottybee73]

I watch your videos through VR as it gives the impression you're watching on a cinema screen. Bloody luv um and thankyou for making me escape the miserable concrete jungle . And you're a down to earth,friendly Lancashire Mon I assume. Top bloke 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@BlackCrag]

That sounds amazing 😊 Thanks for watching 🙏

[@dubtrek3023]

Great vid . Flawless as per usual . Except no pub 😭

[@malgreenley-lakedistrictvi5230]

Looks absolutely amazing! Nothing beats the Lake District in winter.

[@mikskinner6431]

talking of strange noises in the night... you should spend the night on Souther Fell. Apparently the legions of Roman centurions march along the ridge every night????

[@BlackCrag]

Yes, been meaning to wildcamp there for that exact reason for years... Something always scuppers my plans! 🙄

[@ireneboston7953]

Fabulous video of another super walk in a favourite area. I agree entirely about that view - I must have sat there for months in total if you add up all the hours I've spent gazing up Riggindale from there and the number of sunrises and sunsets I've seen from there. It's a really magical spot. When I used to live in 'Londonium' I would drive up for a long weekend, park at the bottom of the Corpse Road and camp by those ruins and then walk the skyline for the weekend.

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks very much 😊 That sounds like a great way to decompress after time in the big smoke 👌

[@Sthitadhi1]

Amazing video as usual, Glenn! 😀🙌

[@curlewpiper315]

That is one beautiful place , especially in the snow

[@eddycurrant1380]

got to get over to hawswater - the wooded promontory is splendido

[@Northern_Rockhopper]

Great video this mate.. can I ask what bag your using on your chest, is that for your drone? Thanks mate.

[@BlackCrag]

Thank you.... It's an OMM chestpod, hard to find nowadays 🤔

[@danielcargill8019]

The snow really makes the Lake District epic. Does anyone XC ski their?🇬🇧❄️

[@BlackCrag]

Good question....I've never seen anybody do that.

[@karlbunnell1935]

Great video again :) could I ask what camera you film your footage on? It just looks so high quality 😍

[@BlackCrag]

Thank you 😊 Just a la'al GoPro 👌

[@andreabrook1634]

Absolutely amazing!

[@paulhancock6588]

Hi Glenn I see that you are wearing the revolution race trousers can I ask what model you have size and how you find them in the cold weather as I’m looking for a pair of winter trousers, great video again really enjoy them cheers 👍🏻

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks very much 😊 There's a link in the description to the ones I have. I think they're excellent, well surpassed my expectations. And warm in the cold weather 👌

[@snakebite69]

Hi Glen, Great little walk, which I did Jan 22' and there was patches of snow and frozen ground so no problems with bogs. Did you have base layer bottoms under those RR gp pros? I've got the Gp pro rescue trouser and find my legs can get cold in the winter without a base layer underneath. I believe they do a winter trouser called hiball, which I may invest in. Thanks again for your amazing Wainwright series, it's so enjoyable. Hopefully I'll finish the Wainwrights before yourself. I'm currently on 144 but have had a six month break recently due to a dodgy knee. Just got back last friday and the knee's not too bad. I may see you in the Central Fells 😉 Peace Andy H

[@budvarone]

Another cracker...thank you! I had to turn the heating up while watching...that looked soooo cold!

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks very much....and sorry 🥶😂

[@Room6photography]

Brilliant video Glen. I agree coming off the old corpse road to that view of haweswater takes your breath away. I would have loved you to take some photos of that scene. I went on your site looking for them but alas none there. I know there's no cloud or moody scenes, but these snowy shots and blue skies appeal to people too. Don't want you to miss out on potential income. We really love it that you're doing these videos each week as we are watching them constantly. Keep up the great work.

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks so much, glad you're enjoying them 😊🙌

[@Hiker1958]

Great work Glenn. For me, the most useful and informative hiking videos on the inter web. Cheers

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks so much, really appreciate that 😊

[@pbl7559]

how do you find the mini 3 pro in the wind?? can't decide between that one or the air2s......keep up the good work buddy

[@BlackCrag]

Thank you 😊 it's as good as my old Mavic Pro 1....up to about 20mph without bother

[@lucymooch5821]

Wow is all I can come up with right now.

[@grahamparsons2642]

Another magical experience

[@garethhunt2655]

The snow just makes it look more stunning 😍

[@daviddanielstephenson2833]

This is the wonder of nature, at the head of the valley are many rare alpine wild flowers in summer, one is the Yellow Mountain Saxifrage which can be seen in between the rocks and tiny streams just over the wall from the car park, the flowers grow from the beginning of August onwards.

[@AdieJ62]

Another cracker Glenn! Some truly stunning views! We have a similar path to your 'Old Corpse Road', down here in Cornwall. It's called the 'Zennor Churchway' or "Coffin Path" that leads from St Ives to St Just along a fairly flat section of the land. Been used for centuries to carry the dead to and from the churches to homesteads. 🙂

[@ashleyjarnold]

Stunningly beautiful, I can't add anything more. Another first class video and so easy to watch. Your commentary is fantastic. Regards, Ashley

[@Mudanzas]

Sadly you were a a stone’s throw from the recently reopened Mardale Inn at Brampton, Glenn, when you headed for the Crown & Mitre. Lovely little pub next time you’re back that way 😊👍🏻

[@BlackCrag]

Damn it! 😂

[@Mudanzas]

😁👍🏻

[@Davidsdigitalmemories]

Absolutely stunning...

[@nicmarlow6388]

beautiful, absolutely beautiful! 😍😍 Every time you wave into your shadow it makes me proper giggle! dunno why!😄 keen to know what choc bar you had up on the fells this time tho..? x

[@BlackCrag]

Hehe, thank you 😊 It was a marshbar 👌

[@nicmarlow6388]

@@BlackCrag good choice! 🍫🍫 Can also vouch for a Yorkie as good hill choc!

[@robbie74able]

pity there was no pub lol

[@JPJMando]

Cracking as always. 👍

[@tacticalsweater5119]

This man is living my dream.

[@davidmarshall5596]

Stunning day with the combined snow & clear blue skies 💙 👌 what a place for a picnic looking out over Haweswater & you're not far wrong in saying it's in the top 10 views in the Lake District 😀 great road footage to top off the vlog..great driving road the A6 over Shap...excellent as always on the channel 👏

[@TonysTrails]

My favourite part of the Lake District - where I fell in love with the National Park while volunteering for the RSPB when there were Golden Eagles breeding in Riggindale. The "Survey Pillar" was used during the construction of the Haweswater Aqueduct.

[@jimmillward3505]

great trip thanks

[@fullyloadedred]

Fantastic. I hope its a nice clear day when I go on this route soon.

[@BlackCrag]

Thank you and thanks for your donation 😊🙏

[@rikmoncur]

Dinner will be late - Black Crag's dropped another banger. There's an identical survey construction on Tarn Crag, along with this one on Selside Pike and the beacon on Thornthwaite Crag, they (as far as I know) mark out the route of the underground tunnels that pipe water from Thirlmere and Hawswater reservoirs to Manchester. Don't quote me on that tho.

[@keithmiles9359]

Thanks again for my weekly dose of sanity. Makes all the difference to my Sunday evenings.🙂 I'm not a lover of the cold (southern softie) so it's good to see the fells through your eyes whilst I relax on the sofa. However, looking forward to the time when there are less miles between me and my favourite corner of this land.

[@Sowbert]

Brilliant episode . Can’t wait to get out for a walk . Hopefully a week on Saturday . This video has defo got me thinking about doing something round haweswater ❤️

[@paulbennison2614]

The forecast was incorrect yesterday too. It wasn't fun early doors on High Street. However, that was beautiful. Love the drive at the end.

[@howardbooker9969]

Another great walk Glenn., made even better with the blue skies and snow. Never done this walk. Always got tempted away from it by the fells at the road end. I'll have to put that right 😀asap. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@Chris1LFC]

I was up there on Friday it was glorious..I have also wildcamped on ther old corpse a couple of years ago. Unfortunately there was no strange happening but got a great view of the milky way over Harter fell!

[@raytickle9657]

Superb , i did that walk yesterday but in reverse i went up the old corpse road then first Selside then onto Branstree , .. Where you had your picnic i got that shot looking down .. I was absolutely in Awe of the beauty of it all i filled my boots with Keeper images for sure :) . Love it

[@ShayceeS]

Wow!!!!!

[@thehowlingterror]

Lovely.

[@dianepatten8594]

What a beautiful day Glen. enjoyed it very much. Thank you for sharing your adventure.

[@lynncatalano8162]

I only have one comment. We miss you sharing some of your outstanding photos at the end of the video like you used to do. They are just stunning!

[@BlackCrag]

Ah, thank you.... It always feels a bit of a rush trying to get the video and any photos ready in time and I end up either fudging the photos or putting things on I'm not truly happy with. That said, I'm not ruling out photos in videos in future.....once I have a team around me 😁

[@lynncatalano8162]

@@BlackCrag Totally understand that it’s a serious undertaking. We are already grateful and thrilled with your amazing videos. We are counting down the weeks until our next visit in May. Hopefully we can meet up on one of your walks!

[@grahamavis6105]

The pleasure is all ours. Great video of a super area. Will be good to see what photographic delights you post on your web site. Thank you, a wonderful way to start the day.

[@daviddanielstephenson2833]

Great views of the old valley Mardale, there is a great book called Mardale Mysteries by a freind on mine which has the entire history of the old village green and its people, many thanks for posting.

[@paulrobinson8263]

Ace mate, i was out on a sunrise hike this morning in the dales, awesome but very very cold 👍👍

[@deanshaw3449]

Stunning 😍.Never been over to Hawswater yet. Defo add it to my list for my holiday next week 👍

[@rodakthered1150]

Another great video! I’m sure I read somewhere that the survey points were built during construction of the aqueduct that carries water from Haweswater to Manchester

[@andrewroland]

Another enjoyable video, cheers. Even more spectacular because of the snow.

[@Johnlancaster]

Fantastic film. In a few years when you’ve done the lot and filmed them at this quality it will be a hell of a resource.

[@simonevans876]

These episodes just get better and better! Absolutely stunning conditions and commentary second to none. God I love the Lakes! 😍🏔

[@nickjh1968]

Perfect Sunday evening viewing once again, thankyou sir.

[@nealjoyce8696]

Great video Glenn , we have got Selside & Branstree to do yet but as we’re in Penrith we’ll pop over there very soon 👏👏👏

[@Merritt7278]

Wow what a contrast to last week lol, stunning day though, great drone footage and video.

[@andrewbrooke2051]

Another stunning video. Lakeland in all its wintery majesty. Fantastic❤

[@davidthomas9079]

Beautiful 😍 much better conditions than the week before.

[@clairewalker2]

Beautiful🤩 hopefully I'll get to explore this area soon🤞🏻

[@karolina3691]

Wonderful, wintry landscape! ❄️

[@email3265]

Excellent vid. Yes a wildcamp would be good too. May hear some sounds. Miss the ghost vids you made.

[@unclepeteswildadventures]

Great day out! I did worry if the Corpse rd would be a dead end😂sorry🙁

[@bernardscott1783]

What was your layering system mate for frosty day.?

[@BlackCrag]

Normally it's Icebreaker base, t-shirt, Montane hoodie and then the Mammut shell. As it got colder the Rab down went on. If it gets really cold then I'll also put on the Rab primaloft above the hoodie. That's it 😊

[@bernardscott1783]

@@BlackCrag brilliant, cheers mate 👍

[@mjb328]

Glenn, thanks again for another incredible video. Please continue being your authentic self. It’s important to support your work and will do as and when possible.

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks so much 😊

[@paulcooper9187]

Wow, what a view point. When ever I have been around there its either fogged in, raining or both.

[@barryjeffries2067]

What beautiful day. Stunning scenery. Thanks for another great video, the way you explain everything is a credit to you and your professionalism

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks so much, really appreciate that 😊

[@burrianaUK]

Looks a nice route and definitely one to do when the ground is frozen 🥶

[@Markonthemap]

Serene that one Glen .

[@BlackCrag]

Thank you 😊

[@reluctantfellrunner]

Nature in all it's winter beauty. Stay safe.

[@Garncec]

Absolute gem of a video!! Awesome mate as always.