My 5 Favourite Walks in the UK

[@ImmyLucas]

Firstly I love your videos and i'm so happy to see a woman talking about hiking and your experience. I would love to see a video on your hiking gear, and what you would and wouldn't recommend. I do a lot of hiking but only really in the summer, so any advice on colder weather gear would be amazing xxx

[@martarodrigues9648]

When I found this video I thought "I'm sure Immy would love to see this!". Well, here you are xD

[@RambleFamily]

Hey guys, I just wanted to say thanks so much for clicking on this video and supporting my channel :) this is my first sit-down video and I know it isn't perfect, it took a lot longer than I thought to edit and try to perfect! It ended up being quite long, but if you want to skip to certain hikes just check the description for when they start. I would really love to hear your feedback so I can make these videos better! And yes it will be a little shorter next time, I rambled a little :D Happy Christmas Hiking!

[@summiteater]

Happy christmas!!!

[@RambleFamily]

G H you too! 😊

[@crosscw]

Excellent Video Anthena, many thanks. Is there a link to details of the hikes anywhere that we can print off or download? Merry Christmas to you.

[@RambleFamily]

@@crosscw There are links to digital maps in the description that you can print off :) I don't have full walking descriptions and details written anywhere, but can look into doing that in the future!

[@hayleyslucinda]

Your videos are inspiring me to plan a wild camp in Ireland the next few days :) thanks!! Keep them coming

[@sarahsutton3130]

I so relate to the ‘deep yearning’ to go to the Cairngorms! I finally went this January - was gutted by the lack of snow but still found loads of beautiful walks and actually really enjoyed a few lowland walks because the wind was wild! Love this video.

[@billbaynes3432]

Don’t be nervous! We all think you’re great!

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

You can't beat the Langdale's Athena. We cycled to a posh Italian cafe in Uppermill today, It was cold and damp but what a cracking busy little place this is.

[@amberl6325]

I love your videos!! you inspire me so so much. I've always loved walking/hiking, but its difficult when friends aren't interested in it hahah so I've embraced going for walks by myself and I love it!

[@lauraquinn7889]

Thank you Athena, your videos are so inspiring and your solo trips make me feel more confident to get out there, even on my own. It's also nice to have high quality walking vids of the UK hiking community. I've decided next year to commit to a whole year of outside fun, and you're definitely part of the education and motivation. Merry Christmas! Also let us know if we can support your channel in any way :)

[@RambleFamily]

Hi Laura, thanks so much, that's so kind if you to say. It makes me soo happy to learn that my channel has inspired you and given you some more confidence to get outside, even alone :) I'll make more videos in the New Year with some tips on solo hiking and camping. Enjoy your adventures, and Merry Christmas!

[@V.T.1989]

Watched it from beginning to end, very informative. You are what we call in the states a tomboy,a lady who knows her way around the woods,a survivalist. And i mean that as a compliment. Looking forward to your next video...and Merry Christmas to ya.

[@RambleFamily]

Ralphy D Giamatti thanks so much! I’ll take it as a compliment 🙂 Merry Christmas to you too in the States!

[@cezary7082]

Hi Athena. You did a great job with this video. I think it matters you tell kind'a little story around where you were and make us know what it was like. Makes me imagine it. Also your direct links to "round trip" via os map was very informative. Your natural voice and being a little nervous is perfectly adequate. That's why I watch yt, not BBC. Because you are yourself. Thanks for sharing. Wesołych Świąt🎄 from Derbyshire

[@RambleFamily]

Thanks so much, this was a really lovely comment to read :) Glad you found the video informative! Merry Christmas from Yorkshire :)

[@michelefacer5198]

Would love to see you do something about the South Downs. It’s a new National Park and we live right in the middle of it. The scenery isn’t as rugged or remote as some - but it is beautiful. Merry Christmas to you and yours. Keep the vlogs coming. We love them. 🎄🎄🎄

[@jamesfwpurdyx]

+1 vote for the South Downs

[@RobsHampshirePubWalks]

And another vote.

[@delmiller4184]

Hi Athena, I am an Australian who absolutely loves the U.K. Every area is so different and unique. It is only today that I have discovered you and as such this is the first video of yours that I have watched. I really enjoyed it and will definitely check out more.

[@carolinewick9496]

Hi Athena, lovely video, very informative. Definitely keep making videos like these. Its good for novice hikers like me to see how many miles you hike in a day hike, how you plan your routes etc. Love the lone woman and dog hiking theme. as well. That's really encouraging for other women tp know that they can just get out there and hike and have adventures regardless of being alone. Many thanks. Have been binge watching your videos over the last few days. I also love how you seem to be outdoors mostly in colder weather and the colder or lousier weather doesn't put you off. That's different and cool!

[@80ZX]

Merry Christmas Athena from Australia. Very informative for someone like myself from overseas with limited knowledge of UK walks.

[@RambleFamily]

Great to hear! Merry Christmas to you in Australia :)

[@ivecamperbuild_thomas4084]

You have a lovely homely home , and your a inspiration to young people to get out and about and see so much of our great country. If it was down to me you would be on the TV you would make a wonderful Presenter

[@RambleFamily]

Thomas whitelock thanks so much Thomas. I really hope to inspire young people to get outside more and make the most of the beautiful landscapes we have in the U.K. Really appreciate your comments 😊🙏🏼

[@ivecamperbuild_thomas4084]

Athena Mellor Im a pensioner now but even when I was about your age when I was in the army I love the out doors and still do I can not do any climbing now bad knees mean I would be putting other people’s lives in danger and time and money looking for me if they went on me all together. We never had all the technology back then we did not even have mobile phone the closest thing we had was a red phone box down the road , I think you are a wonderful young woman and your doing a brilliant job showing people just how beautiful our country side is ,many thanks for sharing your videos

[@RambleFamily]

@@ivecamperbuild_thomas4084 Thanks so much :)

[@eminence_]

I really like what you do and just trying to help: when you mention some location or a place, edit in a pic or a clip of that location immediately when you mention it :) Then you can come back to the face cam once the viewer has a mental image of the place. Merry Christmas!

[@RambleFamily]

Thanks for the feedback and for watching! Merry Christmas to you too :)

[@krawie77]

I hike in the Pacific Northwest in Washington state in the USA. Yours are fun to watch and thanks for taking the time to do your chats. -Kevin

[@carloslosa8850]

Nice video Athena!! Don't bother to come to Scotland in January if you are looking for snow, at the moment I am in my van at the ski centre car park and is 10 degrees and the wind seems is going to tip my van over. Just a few patches of snow on the tops, but it is melting fast. Forecast is to snow tomorrow, but it will take ages for the snow to build up.

[@darencharlton7367]

Great video Athena, showing some great walks to try next year, Happy Christmas and all the best for 2020

[@RambleFamily]

Thanks Daren! You too :)

[@walkerhjk]

Athena, you take me back to what I did back in the 1950s before moving to NZ, What you call Hiking is tramping here. By the looks of things, tracks are mich better marked than they were in those days, most places were unmarked, I had to navigate mostly by map and compass especially when the weather closed in, Your gear is much better now, there was no Goretex for example and packs were not so compact, I had an ex army rucsac. My best wet weather gear was a Ventile anorak which kept me warm and dry in UK conditions but couldn't withstand New Zealand rain! I did a lot on Kinder Scout and Bleaklow, the Lake District Snowdonia, and the Yorkshire Moorsm the Three Peaks was a long day.

[@DGriffGallery]

I was getting a bit worried you were going to leave out my local patch in North Wales. Great hike choice on Y Garn! Diolch 😊👍

[@BEACHLIFE78]

Nice video some lovely tips on some fantastic walks thanks 🙂👍

[@tilly1017]

Just watched your video and am now inspired to start hiking. I don't drive but edale is not far from where I live in Northampton so think I will attempt that one first.probably in the spring.it looks amazing.thank you for your time , information and enthusiasm.x

[@markthompson9332]

You seem to get all the good weather! Lucky lady!! Still, no such thing as bad weather, just the wrong clothes eh! Keep on remembering the flask and you'll be good whatever the hills throw at you. Many thanks for a nice vid. Many more I hope! Merry Christmas and good health for the new year 👍

[@RambleFamily]

Thanks Mark. I have had some beautiful days in the hills, but have also had my fair share of storms and unpredictable weather! Totally agree about the flask :) I'll be heading up a nearby hill for a hike on Christmas Day with flasks of homemade soup for all the family! Happy Christmas to you too :)

[@TheRowlandstone73]

I've stopped off at Llyn Ogwen several times when out for a drive and had no idea there was another lake (Llyn Idwal) up that pathway! I'm looking forward to checking it out soon. I might wait for some snow before going up there and get some nice photos. If you ever go up Snowdon, I recommend The Watkin Path.. It's the longest route, but well worth it. Loved the video, (including the postman bit!) Thanks, Athena, Happy New Year!

[@gregnicholls4214]

Ah! these OS Map links are super helpful! x

[@ry5szkj]

I spent lockdown on Dartmoor... such a beautiful place. Haven’t done that walk though, so will give it a try when I go back at Christmas!

[@robmckinley5475]

I did Y Garn 2 weeks ago, zero viz, blowing a hooley, descended into the Cwm above the old road. My little terrier nearly got hypothermia!! I'm back end of this week in my campervan. Fingers crossed for good weather, I've got a new Ice Axe and Crampons to try out. Though think they'll be staying in/on my pack.

[@RambleFamily]

Rob McKinley ah great, would love to do the hike in the snow! Hoping for some good conditions in the New Year 🙏🏼🙏🏼🥶

[@Mayso1]

Hello Athena Greetings from Devon. I have walked this a number of times, I have started the walk at Parke National Trust near Bovey Tracey and walked along the old railway line all the way to Lustleigh. Great pub at Lustleigh called The Cleave. A lovely quiet walk. Looking forward to more in 2020 from you. Happy Christmas 🎄

[@RambleFamily]

Paul May sounds like a great variation! Will have to try that pub next time I’m there 😊

[@thomasrutherford3390]

Hi Athena, just finished watching this video and I didn't find it long, it was informative, passionate and from the heart. I hope that you do continue to post videos like this one regularly to let walker's know what is available locally for them. You were asking in your summary if we had done any of the walks we should let you know. My sister and I done the exact route you took up onto Kinder Scout, it wasn't a good day for it due to heavy rain but that didn't dampen our mood or spirits and to top it off my sister who had just bought a new goretex jacket for this walk found out how good it was lol. The following week we went up onto Man Tor which was a glorious day due to sunny weather. This area is local to her jus 40 minutes drive so we have done quite a few walks in this area and you are definitely right about its beauty. I will close this comment by wishing you and your family a happy Christmas and all the best in the New Year.

[@Starkalicious07]

Langdale Pikes. An absolute playground for hill walkers. Classic. Good choice.

[@Treeman196]

Lingdale pike spent a very wet easter in 1973 camping out fantastic btw great channel

[@RambleFamily]

Thanks a lot, John. The Langdale Pikes are amazing ey?! Merry Christmas!

[@Treeman196]

@@RambleFamily same to you pardon my bad spelling or big finger syndrome 😁

[@captmainwaringuk]

Another lovely video Athena, I hope it inspires more young people to get out on the hills (although hopefully not on the days when I'm there, I prefer the solitude!)

[@markdoherty4273]

Just did Meall a' Bhuachaille yesterday. Turned out being one of the best short walks I've ever done. Spectacular views for medium effort. Have you ever been to The Mournes, Co.Down, N.Ireland? If not you need to take a trip, very special place.

[@get_outdoors]

I found one of your videos recently while looking for some inspiration for a winter wild camp in the Peaks, love your no nonsense approach, great videography. Yes I’m a new subscriber, keep up the great videos, thank you

[@nicoleisheretolearn]

Fantastic! I’ll have to check out some of these walks! Thanks for sharing :)

[@FlyingMidge2024]

Careful if you're coming up to Scotland in search of snow. There's not very much about atm, seasons have shifted a little. Esp in Cairngorms. Seem winter proper is starting towards end of Jan through to March. Esp consolidated stuff

[@stevehill3782]

I meant to comment on the earlier video when you and Harvey were up in Lustleigh Cleve, the rocky outcrop you are calling Raven's Tor is in fact Harton Chest - an understandable mistake as two of the climbing guides have also made this mistake so it's contagious. Raven's is much further along and half way between Harton and Hunters Tor it's also quite away down from the top ridge path just in the top of the woods below open moorland. You may remember how close you were to the granite boundary wall when you arrived at Harton Chest, the footpath squeezes between them at this point - maybe you could put the climbing guides to staights! Love your videos and good to see that you are in much better spirits these days compared to earlier in the year - that's quite a lot of trauma for you to deal with at your young age - you seem to have handled things admirably. Wishing you a very happy and productive new year! xx

[@garykirkham2972]

Hello Athena. Excellent vlog on your favourite hikes.. im guessing it was hard to narrow it down to five. Personally i have a soft spot for the 'peak district' as i used to mountain bike a lot around there before taking up hiking. Thank you for sharing you hikes with us. Keep up the fantastic work. Cheers

[@judithkelly2556]

Usually camp at Cooper's in Edale and have some refreshments in the Nags head on the way back to camp

[@RambleFamily]

Judith Kelly sounds great! I like the Nag’s Head, great little beer garden out back 👌🏼👌🏼

[@WalksWithOlly]

Talk-to-the-camera style videos ALWAYS work out longer than intended! ;-) I've been up Kinder Scout (albeit on the Grindsbrook route) but the rest I've not explored. Hoping to finally get to the Lake District in 2020 and will take on board your Langdale Pikes recommendation, to go with my shortlist of... Scafell Pike and Helvellyn so far! Merry Christmas and hope you have a great 2020. Perhaps you could do a video talking about your plans for the year ahead?

[@edendonald572]

Cool video, would love it if you showed the digital map for all the walks like you did for the langdale pikes and kinder scout. Keep it up though, you’re smashing it 🤙

[@RambleFamily]

Ah yes will do next time! I had some issues with the screen recordings as Premiere Pro kept telling me the file was unsupported, so I left a few out in the end. Will look into the issue for next time! Thanks so much for the feedback :)

[@edendonald572]

@@RambleFamily ahhh I've had the same issues in the past when trying to make similar videos, can't remember how I got round it in the end. Hope you have a good Christmas, looking forward to some more wintery walks 👌

[@guvvent]

I just came from the Lake district and stayed at the Dungeon Ghyll. You should have make this video few days ago, because I went to Coniston through Cathedral quarry. 😃 I saved all your recommendations. Thanks

[@RambleFamily]

Great to here! Hope you enjoyed your time in the Lakes :)

[@simonpartington8694]

Great video Athena, thought I'd gone up all the routes to Kinder, but I've missed this one.Thanks for the heads up

[@johnmcsporran3090]

Hi Athena, just come across your channel, some really great and enjoyable videos. I do mountain photography and some of your photos are excellent. I love your enthusiasm. You inspire and give women the confidence to climb and wild camp and I've found some of your women fans on mountain tops. I take my wee daughter on Munro climbs during the winter and she loves it, she watches your videos. I'm taking her up a Munro for her 30th birthday. Btw - as a Scots Gaidhlig speaker you pronounced Meall a'Buachaille very well - the rounded peak of the shepherd. You should do a video of the Glencoe peaks. Regards - John.

[@christophersmith2689]

Hi athena Thanks for the vids this year enjoyed them all looking forward to next years vids Until then have a very happy christmas and a happy new year atvb chris

[@blowingfree6928]

Interesting and enjoyable as always. I intend to start walking this year, commencing with elements of the South West Coast Path, which I suppose is the most benign in terms of weather, but you have to start somewhere. I know you have been to Norway, (just wow), the Alps, Spain etc, but do you intend to hike the Trails in the US or Canada? I watch a lot of vids on those, and would be my ultimate dream. Those are the great walks for scenery and endurance ( a 1,000 miles and more). It would be fascinating to hear your views, experiences, triumphs, and troubles on those, even down to the differences in kit required.

[@tomolonotron]

Great vid! Got any recommendations for Yorkshire dales?

[@RexMaximusOK]

Thank you for making these flicks. I have a question - What spec sleeping bag do you use when wild camping in winter? Appreciate your information, as I'm going to give it a go soon. Maybe you could make a video about the gear you use!

[@RambleFamily]

RexMaximusOK yes will do for sure! I have a Rab Mythic 400 which is very lightweight and -7 degrees Celsius comfort level. I get very cold but this sleeping bag is great 👌🏼 do still have to wear full thermals and a down jacket though 🥶🥶🥶

[@RexMaximusOK]

@@RambleFamily Thank you.

[@bayisleKeith]

Thanks for the tips happy new year

[@zoltandobany962]

Dear Athena, You have great videos. Really I admire your courage. Merry Christmas and happy New Year! Dr. Zoltán Dobány Hungary

[@davidstuart4915]

howdy :) Merry Christmas x

[@RambleFamily]

david stuart you too! 🙏🏼

[@trevilley]

Thank you. I find your channel so relaxing and you give me inspiration to walk. Where did you get your colour headband????

[@RambleFamily]

Hey! I got the headband in Nepal, in Kathmandu. Next time I go maybe I'll try source a bunch and bring them back :)

[@adamstockton67]

Great info. Thank you

[@nansiellis]

Love your videos so much! Which lens do you use for your hikes?

[@nivakulkarni8046]

It's really a nice video and I have done three out of these so I am glad. The only thing I got to ask where do you stopover with a dog or if you do wild camping with a dog what gear you use. Thank you so much!!!

[@trevilley]

Thanks. Please let me know if you can get the headband/ cost. It’s good to have those sit down videos too

[@margot6299]

The mountain cafe : one of the best place on earth :D

[@RambleFamily]

Margot C definitely!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@kevinbungles]

Hey A, some great advice, ideas on here - thank you, suggest in future you quote the map # and Grid Ref if possible

[@Bert_Sherbet]

*awesome* first time sub'er, watched a few of your video.. Great expectations content!! Am just a noob hiker here, the thought of 10 miles terrifying my pot tummy though... Have you ever found anything interesting when walking out those way, (would so be taking a metal detector, might find a Roman treasure)... Great stuff, the comments all been yummy scrummy to read so much 'love' ....

[@NoxiousNoodles]

Really is hard to beat Kinder. At my happiest when I'm stuck in a bog up there.

[@RambleFamily]

Agreed! Me too :)

[@bikereduardherak8590]

Máš krásné videa z krásné přírody jsi odvážná super mladá žena přeji hodně šťastných kilometru a hlavně zdravý 🌞🌞🌞💚💚💚🏔🏕❤️👍👍👍

[@santamulligan676]

Very inspiring I got lost in the morbihan forest in France and even met a french guy who asked me the way ,will you ever take a gps with you,I’ll try exmoor

[@reshad8570]

Hey Athena, in case you want to add Oxfordshire to the list as the sixth, as two complete amateurs, my best friend and I would be honoured to be your guides and also pupils in a way :D

[@vicsaul5459]

great vlogging, admire ur spirit, ive backpacked wild, up in n wales, in and around snowdonia, some of my fav's , are the suprises , not on the tourist routes, like the glyder range, all of them, moel siabod, esp, the drop off cwm, that u dont see from the road, capel curig to llanberis, i also found alot of celtic sites. could mention alot more, but some best kept secrets are best left as secrets c ;. have u explored the lleyn peninsula, ? tre ceri . , coastal , say no more, follow your bliss, happy treks ,

[@vicsaul5459]

translation from old welsh poem, ' who er spend the night on snowdons summit, wakes a madman or poet, c;

[@mountains_and_moors]

Great job. Yes there was some waffle but to me that’s in part your personality. Remove this and it is boring and flat. I think the inserted clips/photos really helped. I have covered sections of your Dartmoor, Snowdon & Lake District hikes. Yet to make it to the Peak District or Scotland. Plans to do Ben Nevis via CMD this year. I recently filmed a winter kit unloading video, assumed it would take approx 8 mins and talked for over 17! Keep up the good work, Ant 👍🏻😉

[@RambleFamily]

‘The Jinx’ haha yes so hard not to talk for so long!! But something to work on. I appreciate your comments, thanks so much 😊 you must definitely make it to the Peak and Scotland, two stunning parts of the U.K.!

[@ChrisJB]

Great vid'. Check out Jaggers Clough on Kinder....a really nice way up. Merry Christmas.

[@JoeCoastal]

Athena were do you get your music from? Much better than the stuff on youtubes library.

[@RooRichy]

New sub from Cheshire :)

[@RamblingWithRitchie]

Great channel. Inspired me to get out and do more outdoor videos on my channel Cheers

[@vicsaul5459]

pps. love ur top 5 im pretty sure, there a 7 peaks all over . 3000ft, roughly a mile, love snowdonia, diolch c;

[@giorgimetreveli5849]

I like what you do and how you do this😊

[@chriswellstead776]

Great very informative video, only comment is the background music!

[@DJOutdoors]

Do you have any plans to do the coast to coast walk? I’m doing this next May.

[@RambleFamily]

no plans as of yet, but would be interested in doing it in the future. I'm planning another long-distance hike in Spring :)

[@robmckinley5475]

Hi Athena, u should do SW Coast path. I've done 400 miles of it. It's really tough in places. U'd love it

[@TheBenwickrambler]

There are dozens of KZbin videos on the C2C. I did it on my own in 2011 using www.c2cpackhorse.co.uk/ for luggage transfers.

[@DJOutdoors]

Athena Mellor cool, check out the west highland way I did that last summer, by the way your very good on video.

[@vicsaul5459]

ps, if u had to pick one spot, where would yours be, so far . c: mine would be elidirfawr, the view, 360 ! on a rare clear day , nth menai straits and anglesey, west. the main snowdon range, peninsula, and irish sea, south , the central range , most of the 3000 ft peaks, . east, infinity of peaks and valleys all the way thru the borders, . enjoy, keep some secrets c ;

[@StevenKeery]

Just my personal opinion, but I don't think sitting on the sofa telling us the information works as well as actually being there in those places, seeing the vapour from your breath or the exertion from climbing an ascent in your voice. If I am to live these videos vicariously, I don't want any schirking on your part. 😂 I hope you have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New year. Joking aside, I appreciate the effort you put in to making these videos and I enjoy them immensely.

[@BartoniGaming]

We all know Snowdon is the best. Especially winter up llanberis path

[@ramblex]

Nice video! 'Y' on its own in Welsh is pronounced 'Uh' not 'Ee' :D

[@NS-un3pg]

why doesn't the government plant trees all over that place?

[@oddjobkia]

N S the grasslands, peat bogs etc you see in these areas are their own ecosystems with a diverse fauna and flora that just important the the climate as woodlands

[@Mikephillipslovesflying]

Subbed love this channel. I to love walking may be you could stop by my channel. You did very well on your narrating.