Pennine Way - High Cup Nick, Cross Fell & Greg's Hut

In this video, we head to Cumbria in the campervan to run a section of the Pennine Way. We were out to recce the route in preparation for the Montane Summer Spine Challenger North. High Cup Nick in torrential rain, followed by Cross Fell and the legendary Greg's Hut.
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[@PaulMessner]

Today is a good day…it’s all quiet for months and then out of the blue, the man, the myth, the legend…drops 2 videos. Welcome back Deano. Hope to see you camping again soon 👍🏻

[@Martycycleman]

My thoughts exactly Paul.

[@DeanRead]

Haha thanks for watching Paul. It's been a very busy year of adventure so I've got a little behind with my editing. Did a month of camping in Kyrgyzstan with work in the Tian Shan Mountains, one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen. I've got that video to come soon. Still been heading out camping in the Peaks and Derbyshire but doing it without the camera. All the best 👍

[@edsloan]

Dean and Paul together on a camp. Hopefully some day!

[@DeanRead]

@edsloan who knows, maybe one day. We had one planned in with Andrew Beavers many moons ago but I had a family thing come up.

[@edsloan]

@@DeanRead We all hope so, 2024 I can feel it! ✌

[@maurice5992]

Ah, great to see you back out again Dean. Lovely film, brought back some great memories..

[@DeanRead]

Thanks for watching Maurice, I’ve got some more Pennine Way videos to come soon

[@infraRedRidingHood]

These videos are so pure and so well done that music is beautiful

[@DeanRead]

Thank you for watching and for your kind words 👍

[@philipscott9238]

Well done good to see your back hiking in the lake district all the best 😂

[@DeanRead]

Haha 😂 thanks for watching

[@RailsandSky]

Excellent. Beautiful scenery. You two and the dog, are very fit.

[@DeanRead]

Thanks for watching, it's a stunning area

[@HikingForHealth1]

That was great Dean. Thanks for sharing. That music at the start takes me back! Kinder’s getting bigger eh. 😀 Gav

[@DeanRead]

Yeah he’s grown so quickly, this is probably the longest run he’s done but it’s totally impossible to tire him out 😂 I really do need to get around to sorting my music out and releasing it as a little EP on streaming platforms. The issue is that I never class them as finished, I should get over it and just do it.

[@kevjones2107]

Great video Dean thanks for sharing ATB Kev

[@DeanRead]

Thanks for watching Kev, hope you’re doing well mate. Sad news about Woodall Spa 1940s being cancelled

[@georgeshort4112]

Very good Sir. Hiked High cup many a time. Unfortunately it wasn’t good visibility for you.

[@DeanRead]

Thanks for watching George, High Cup Nick is spectacular isn't it. I've been there in worse weather and perfect weather over the years. Thankfully, on race day it was beautiful weather

[@davidh2414]

Hey your Vlogging again Brilliant Vlog you 3 OMG Kinda has Grown so much since last time I seen him wow, Hey first time I've heard Steph too Hi Steph well done you Keep Vlogging till next time guys my best David

[@DeanRead]

thanks for watching David, some great vlogs to come but I need to get them edited. 😂🤦‍♂️

[@MarkTayloroutdoors]

Awesome, I now want to do more peaks and further trail running after watching this haha, not that I didn't already want to but got me thinking more. Enjoyed the switch to Steph, though that was a cool bit to add in. Its such a beautiful spot at High Cup, keep saying I'm going back but still haven't lol Thanks for sharing Atb Mark

[@DeanRead]

Thanks for watching Mark, it's a stunning place to be in nice weather... Horrendous when it's bad 😂 Looking forward to being back in the area during the Winter Spine. Stef will be very pleased to hear you enjoyed her cameo 👍😎

[@jamiecbs]

Hello stranger 😊.. lovely to watch again .. glad to see you are well mate 👍

[@DeanRead]

Hi Jamie, great to hear from you. I'm massively behind with my editing, too busy living the dream 😂

[@backpacksandbruises]

Good to see you on the Tuube again Dean. 😁🙂

[@DeanRead]

Thanks for watching, I've been very lazy with my editing. I've got lots more adventures from this year to upload

[@emmawalker4326]

I passed you with my family when we were descending Cross fell. I was wondering if a video would come out 😃

[@DeanRead]

Oh wow, that's great. Next time say hi 😀 thanks for watching Emma

[@robertholdsworth3956]

Another great video Dean. By the way we'll done on the spine north I enjoyed following you both. Did you do a video of it. Take care

[@DeanRead]

Thanks for watching Robert, the Challenger North was absolutely amazing. I've never been so tired and broken in my life but I can honestly say I loved every last second of it, well nearly every second 😂 Video to come soon 👍

[@robertholdsworth3956]

@@DeanRead looking forward to that one dean take care

[@allan4054]

Hello Dean. Have you heard of the Allendale challenge? It a 25 miles walk/ run over the fells at the start of April it's a good one to do. It's only about 25 minutes from Alston.

[@DeanRead]

Hi Allan, thanks for watching. I have heard of the Allendale Challenge, would love to give it a go

[@allan4054]

@@DeanRead I've done it 6 times and weather permitting it can be stunning on the tops. Give me a shout if you ever do it I'm from Allendale 👍

[@thegeordiefellwalker8878]

any ambitions for the full winter spine dean ?

[@DeanRead]

Haha 😂 I'm not that crazy. Never say never though, maybe full summer Spine first. I can deal with bad weather, it's just the lack of daylight hours. I take my hat off to anyone who toes the start line for the full winter Spine, without doubt the most brutal race in the UK.

[@andrewdavis9223]

What's happened to your camping videos mate where are your mates 🤔 😊

[@DeanRead]

Haha 😂 my mates and I have just been camping in the same place recently, no one wants to see the same video over and over again. I certainly don't want to do that 😂 I did a month of walking and camping in Kyrgyzstan which I recorded, that will be uploaded when I've done the videos before... Thanks for watching 👍😎

[@bilbobaggins7340]

long time no see mate - where have you been ?

[@DeanRead]

Adventuring 😎 haven't had much time to edit this year as it's been very busy but in a good way. The new job has taken me to places I'd only ever dreamed about. Lots more content to come and I'm enjoying editing again. Traveling with work again in a week or so, I'm going to edit as many videos as I can before then 😂 that is for watching and I hope.youre doing well. How's life in the Far East?

[@bilbobaggins7340]

im getting really fit nowadays running 5 days a week-weights 3 times a week with interval training on a weekly basis-going to do a 24 hour race around a track very soon :) @@DeanRead

[@DeanRead]

That's great, I wish you all the best 👍

[@bilbobaggins7340]

as long as i make 100 miles or more i will be happy :)@@DeanRead

[@DeanRead]

@bilbobaggins7340 fingers crossed that you smash the distance

[@changethetimes]

Over the last few years now you've been doing the running etc, would you say you feel a noticeable difference in your fitness than when you used to do the videos before? Like more capable.

[@DeanRead]

Thanks for watching 👍 100%, I feel fitter now than ever before in my life. I used to consider myself reasonably fit when I did a lot of hiking but when I attempted to start running I soon realised I wasn’t. For me personally it felt like a huge fitness leap to go from walking the trails to running them. It took some time to build it up and there were lots of moments were I hated running 😂 Trail Running has changed my life, quite literally as it lead to a career change. I still love wild camping and hiking though. Are you a runner yourself or tempted to give it a go?

[@changethetimes]

@@DeanRead well, I'm more built for battle than for speed, boxing changed me from a big big man into something more flexible but slow rather than running. I've followed you on most socials for about 7 years now, and come with you on all your journeys :) I'm 38 now and considering upping Peak District adventures, but also considering dropping more weight.. I absolutely hate running.. I despise it.. But David Goggins would tell you that is exactly the reason you should.. I was just wondering really if it made a massive difference to you, and clearly it has :)

[@DeanRead]

@roadtothehunt I could do with a bit of Goggins motivation myself at the moment, I’m having a break and not running as much as I was, just sticking to social runs with the running club and being lazy (catching up with house DIY and campervan building) at the weekends. I’ve considered boxing and have found a great club near me, just need to bite the bullet and go. What did you find boxing training helped with the most? Also, thanks for following the adventures, some have been unhappy with the lack of camping content but life evolves and interests change.

[@changethetimes]

@@DeanRead bah, it's your channel and your interests if people like your personality they'll stick around, plus you've filmed literally HUNDREDS of hours on camping and hiking.. Your back catalog is always available to them. Boxing changed everything, I dropped 3 stone from the intense exercise and a good diet, I sacked off all drinking for 3 months and I was a new man, from 19 stone lardy to 15 stone built (not ripped) but healthier than ever. Its been ups and downs since then, but even if you never have any intention of fighting, just a good exercise and pad work will beast you fitter, plus I'd bet you coupled with your running, you'll level up to a new level of fitness. I go to a proper spit n sawdust gym in Nottingham called Rebels Gym, no frills and they do the white collar for Nottingham, I know youre a Chesterfield chap but if you ever want an intro to it I can organise that for you wouldn't cost you anything. If not, I'm certain there are just as many places between our locations that will serve you. Either way, it's a sure fire level up.. Guaranteed :)