Scafell Pike, The Hard Way: Because My Girlfriend is a Mentalist!

We went to Stockley Bridge near Seathwaite Farm to pay our respects to Helen's wonderful mother.
We ended up hiking Scafell Pike via the corridor route. We loved it but were suffering for days after!!
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[@philotown]

Well done the both of you. Yes you are right James, some of us are not able to get up those beautiful mountains anymore. Thank you for taking us with you.

[@bythecurb]

Our pleasure!

[@patriciabrown8301]

I think Helen is a mountain goat she goes up there with no huffing and puffing omg what a climb well done

[@jcb4444]

Hay-up, thank you for doing that walk for my Wife and I because there's no bloody way I could do what you two have just done. Love to you both. Xx

[@fingerprickinggood]

I had vertigo watching 😂

[@DianeJohns-x5x]

I feel for you . Losing a mum is so heartbreaking. You have good support xx

[@dawnoakley1776]

Oh well bloody done on that challenging hike! How many times james did you wish there was a pub round the corner lol Your just two gorgeous people who value the world around you Absolutley wonderful to watch and very inspiring for me personally to go out and challenge myself, my heads not in a good place at the moment but you two have lifted my heart just watching you Thankyou so much ❤xx

[@bythecurb]

Thank you so much, I'm sorry to hear that things are tough for you. I hope things start to pick up soon ❤️

[@galeoshea2961]

'... I am the way I am cos of my mam' ..well you've done her proud Helen. You're terrific! Always a smile and very positive 😊.

[@Paul71LS]

What can I say, James this channel is working you really connected with the audience, Helen lot of loving thoughts were with you at the bridge ❤. Be proud you both are lovely people.

[@bythecurb]

Thank you 😊

[@martinh5516]

Ahh bless you Helen, your mum would and is proud of you x great vid guys thnx for sharing x

[@jewelleaf2207]

OMG Helen is like a mountain goat she makes it look so easy but its bloody hard been up there when I was about 30 years old amazing views as I am 60 today was lovely you sharing this video I am in Cumbria at the moment at Cockermouth but my climbing days are over at the moment at Gin distillery doing some Gin testing near Keswick you did so well James getting up there well done..

[@tonymaynard1386]

That looked very dangerous at times James a big well done to you and your good lady , God Bless to Helen's Mum you will always have your memories to treasure , thank you for another great vlog keep on doing what your doing both take care and look forward to another vlog soon .

[@bythecurb]

Thank you

[@joannedibben2352]

Blimey that looked steep in parts! If I did that I'd never recover well done you two that's an achievment❤

[@bythecurb]

Thank you

[@lawrencewatters5448]

Your both bloody fantastic well done I don’t it 42 years ago with a 56 pound backpack never again 😂😂

[@geebutteree4755]

Aw Helen, I was in tears, coming up to my mums anniversary, it’s so hard isn’t it, but I know she lives on in me, as your mum does in you, take care , let’s keep doing em proud , 🤗 sending hugs x

[@bythecurb]

They certainly do ❤️

[@LoftechUK]

Helen you had some great experiences. Amazing walks up them hills

[@charlespatterson6037]

Good video, so far! Thank you. I am 15:11 in. I needed to stop for a rest :| My COPD was playing up in the first 100 yards.

[@sueterry7300]

Just lovely watching u both. luv to Helen 🫶🏻xx Take care & stay safe. X

[@anthonym6594]

Beautiful video, made me cry at the bridge .. keep them coming, fantastic x

[@robertlowe9650]

It was so good to see you do that walk. My wife and I were last in that valley forty one years ago. It was so good to see it again. Keep up with the walking we're both loving it.

[@bythecurb]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@andrewfox7861]

Great video, now I need to go climb that one 👍 thank you Helen for sharing that moment on the bridge, seeing love in its raw form is always a privilege, hope your legs weren't feeling like concrete for too long, take care

[@andrewfox7861]

Also James get yourself some kettle bell swings and hard cross trainer program on the go Helen is running rings around you 😂

[@bythecurb]

I let her think that. I just pretend to be tired 😂

[@ericstockdale3199]

Thank you for sharing your video, it’s always a pleasure seeing you both in your videos. I climbed it and slept on it with friends yrs ago, it brought back so many happy memories. Thank You both. Eric 😊

[@Mr.o-lt4hl]

Only found your channel yesterday. Enjoy your videos. Helen is a keeper for sure pal! All the best to yous both and respects to Helens mother 💙

[@LucySmith-x6s]

This was amazing… well done to you both, love the videos, I look out for them everyday. I also do long shifts & I don’t have the energy Helen has, respect to her xx

[@bythecurb]

Our pleasure!

[@judywarner539]

Wow guys that was brilliant. I did the same walk a few years ago & didn’t make it to the top, I got to Sprinkling Tarn & then back down Grains Gill. That downhill is a killer on the legs. I remember well the feeling of desperation to be back at my car haha. Done a few “thank god I’m still alive” hikes 😅

[@bythecurb]

Thanks. It's hard to explain how hard that route back is. My legs were stiff for days after

[@hellibabes]

I wanted to be the 1st to congratulate you for 20k subscribers!!!! I'm so proud of you xxxxxxxxx

[@bythecurb]

£20k I really wish it was £20k baby 😂xxx

[@bythecurb]

🤣🤣🤣

[@andywrong3247]

Great vlog guys, ì done most of the walks in the lakes it's easy in your youth but it certainly gets a lot harder as you get older.i didn't fancy the drive back though.

[@cccreator1]

Enjoyed the walk guys thanks, beautiful views. Helen has some stamina hardly out of puff unlike some😮‍💨, probably give a mountain goat a damn good race. Just like you say James some can't do these walks and climbs myself included so it's good to see the countryside, the views and of course listen to your banter. Very enjoyable👌

[@bythecurb]

Thanks, I always think of my parents who love the outdoors and nature but unfortunately can't do the walks

[@Annie-qp5iu]

Lovely 😊. Knew Helen had Irish in her by her looks....from Ireland by the way. Best wishes 😊.

[@jimbhoy01]

Hi Big Man i loved this one , i am nearly 70 now and have been waiting on two knee replacements for a few years now and would love to do this walk , i think i may make it up but think it would be too much strain on my knees getting back down , I always think my own country of Scotland is beautiful but this was also worth seeing , Thank you to you and Helen once again , loved this so much thank you both ....

[@Fost_UK]

Loved watching this. I feel like this is the classic Lake District experience 😂

[@mountainmantararua8824]

G'day to you both, Enjoyed the video. Over here in NZ, it's the custom to put another stone on the cairn as you pass. This helps to maintain the cairn, the strong winds, snow and ice, can dislodge them. ATB Cheers from the mountains of NZ ☺☺

[@dazpreston9572]

Well done on your hike...Can't beat it...Makes u feel alive..

[@bythecurb]

It really does 😊

[@grantpavitt3198]

Great video brings back memories of the walks me and my late gf did in the lakes😊

[@graemeatkinson8411]

Areeet peeps, thanks for this one, just had a nightmare bike ride over Pennines and totally forgot how to do extreme stuff. This vid has helped my recovery❤

[@bythecurb]

Nice one!

[@Kazstevens]

"it's not getting any nearer Helen" that comment did it for me 😂 That was hardcore. Love watching you two, well done xx 😘

[@bythecurb]

Thank you 🙂

[@paulinesw2514]

Wow that looked tough but as Helen said 'what an achievement' ! Stunning scenery. Thanks for taking us on your walk x

[@bythecurb]

Our pleasure!

[@stevenwarner7823]

Thanks for sharing your lives James and Helen, inspirational.

[@KevinJones-qp9er]

Loved it glad i never had to do it though thanks for bringing us along 👌👌👌👌👌 Well done 👏👏👏👏👏

[@bythecurb]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@hayleybarr1380]

Ayeup ,FairPlay you two good video, rip Helen’s mam❤️

[@johnterri620]

Great vlog as always so wish I could do the walks I can't walk very far at all knees don't work so it's a pleasure to watch stay safe.

[@jonathanmchugh5978]

Great scenery and great video. Looks exhausting though. Bet you enjoyed a good pint after that. Best wishes.

[@NeilThompson-j3z]

Terrific video! Really enjoyed it.

[@jamesfield1674]

Great couple. I always go into Coniston in October my fav place.

[@russellnewton6660]

Helens mum is in a lovely place and yes, the sticks are a godsend James, I’ve used them for a couple of years now.

[@kevingoodyear5869]

I love that ramble one of my favourites👌🏻 Have a week off and do the Dales Way It’s just amazing Lovin the vids too You two make me laugh remind me so much of myself 🤣

[@bythecurb]

Thank you!

[@judithsmith9274]

Well done on that mammoth walk. You brought tears to my eyes at the bridge. Love your vlogs. Thinking about sticks. Do they help? 😊😊😊

[@Michelle-qd9gm]

Thankyou for that climb both of you what beautiful views well done you both deserve a pint now 😊

[@bythecurb]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it

[@scotty7983]

Blimey what a fantastic view ❤❤ great vid as always guys xx

[@bythecurb]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@MrDods26]

That's a great effort guys, you had some great weather to climb it. I have to admit, Helen has the balance of a gymnast and skips about like a mountain goat. Great vlog James and Helen. Himalayas for you two next ❤

[@GlynisJack]

I am crying watching Helen crying so hard loosing your mum 😢

[@isabellevince5174]

Lovely to see these views! Thank you!

[@bythecurb]

Our pleasure!

[@chrisparsons5422]

Sherpa Helen, great well shot and the reason why i gave up to the hills, great summit but desent tell you why all the sherpas are less than 112lbs, geezers like me and James have no chancemuchas gratias xx cristobal

[@stephen2649]

You two are great...Nice to watch the vidio so inspiring👍

[@teresacook8433]

I agree, those sticks do make it harder 😊, I've been up there and my husband thought I was going to need CPR

[@bythecurb]

😂😂

[@njpringle]

I've read before that gill means small narrow ravine in old Norse/Viking (ending of my name used to be wrote as gill not gle), and that Ruddy Gill was a perfect example of it, with the stream in a narrow ravine. A lot of the Lake District names are old norse, other ones in your video - Scafell, fell comes from Fjell for hill/mountain and Seathwaite, thwaite means a clearing/meadow.

[@bythecurb]

Thank you for that. We love history and where those names come from 😊

[@Intotheweehours20]

Used to do fell walking back in the day but knees can't take it anymore. Your other half was sprinting away from you but well done u for perserveer ing in that challenge. 🙂

[@pauper177]

I'm Knackered just watching you two, Well done !!!!! I kept saying ( Ok you two that's enough ,turn around go back )

[@bythecurb]

Haha thank you

[@maddi3582]

Thanks so much for this. Truly amazing views. 'Headcam' really captures the effort, and watching that weather come in was a salutory lesson (hope there was no one behind you!) Made me laugh when you said the jacket was a little bit waterproof - i think that just means you have an extra 5 minutes grace before you get soaked through 😂 Huge thanks again ❤

[@bythecurb]

Haha yes I was trying to convince myself 😊

[@glenbolton]

My legs were hurting just watching, well done

[@user-up5vp8gk4k]

James your doing well... I was like that going up MamTor and this is harder.. you & Helen should do a mountain walk with Bushman & Blue... They are on u tube too...

[@user-up5vp8gk4k]

James go down on a mountain sheep they got better good grip! LOL PS I'm only joking..!

[@user-up5vp8gk4k]

James how long did it take you to get to top and back to Dot?

[@jennifer1872]

What a lovely Stroll through the mountains 😂 , absolutely beautiful… if I was only listening I’d wonder what you pair are up too 😂

[@bythecurb]

😂😂

[@GlynisJack]

Beautiful part of the country

[@kizzyfin6348]

wow thats fantastic love to helen she is a gem xx

[@keithmclaren1766]

gorgeous memories for me🥲

[@tuumification]

James. Have you been checked out at the Doctors? I am the same build as you and was always able to climb these peaks relatively easily. Until a couple of years ago when I was out of breath on the slightest hill. Your breathing is very similar to mine when walking up hills. Turns out I had Atrial Fibrillation...irregular heart beat. Worth getting checked out. You can do it via any Blood Pressure Monitor that has an A-Fib function. A-Fib is surprisingly common. Many people don't know they have it.

[@BuddyandMe]

Wow well done you 2 fantastic views and you did all that hiking in 28mins

[@grannyelvis]

Love all your videos!

[@MrSmid888]

Downhill is a knee killer, and I’m pretty young and fit. Stick ls can take nearly 50% pressure off the knees. Ben Nevis hurt the last mile descent for me. You just can’t train for the downhill stuff. Been up scafell, met 2 Scot’s guys in shorts, was raining and thick mist. 3 Scot’s were the highest people in England at that time 😂 Snowden next month, then that’s the 3 day done 👍🏻

[@darrenphillips5874]

Awesome ❤you two are amazing together

[@dollydimple1311]

Loved watching it this one thanks...👍👍well done❤

[@tracknews]

That looked a tough one, definitely deserving of a pint after😢

[@elizabethdunn2992]

Well done guys!! ❤

[@keepingitreal618]

Loved it!

[@judithziari8197]

Brillient walk thank you

[@andrewmaurerandrew6801]

Hoo matron looks like you needed rubbing down with some potted meat after that trek respect very best regards top man and lady keep em coming 👍

[@Gingerrogers124]

Fantastic video guys beautiful views ,how long did it take you from start to finish .

[@bythecurb]

It took around 8.5 hours

[@Gingerrogers124]

@bythecurb Wow, it looked amazing. I know I couldn't have walked it .

[@TheChodax]

No time for the pub??! If in doubt, have a stout!

[@annwhite3019]

Helen, I feel for you, it was my mum's birthday yesterday, she passed away 19 years ago ❤ Keep on walking kids 😂 it does you the world of good, till tomorrow 😅

[@bythecurb]

Sorry to hear about your mum ❤️

[@bertie6358]

As my wife is the walker in the family when she turns around and says “ look at the view” I always think it’s hard to look at the view when your lungs have burst and your eyes are bleeding...... are we sure that was a light aircraft, I wouldn’t trust Ryanair to take a short cut...

[@goonluv]

welldone on that walk its an achievement

[@bythecurb]

Thank you

[@adrianmcgowan2950]

RESPECT

[@mandybell4694]

Brutal isn't it?! 😂 Did you do it on Monday 7th? If so, we were there too! It was my 60th Birthday challenge and it was all that and more! Took me 13 hours from the Wasdale Head end....

[@bythecurb]

Yes that's when we were there. Happy birthday 🎂😊

[@maxineredfern3380]

Iv had to comment twice on this video lol 😂. Jame have u got a good insurance policy 😬are u sure Helen isn’t trying to bump u off 😂😂😂. Maxx

[@joline2730]

🙋‍♀️ Gosh that looked like very hard work - and it's supposed to be a pleasurable way to spend time ‼️ Won't catch me doing that - where do you go to the loo?? I mean, you must have gone during that 8 hours 😆😆 and the last mile is always the longest and hardest cos the van is just outside your reach ... It probably gave you a good sense of achievement though ... 🤔🤔

[@bythecurb]

You don't need to go as often as you're sweating, but we'd usually just find somewhere descreet. Helen has a she wee 😊

[@onexone7246]

Thanks guys thats Sunday Night Tv sorted 📺 You Tube Guinness and yous 2 👍

[@bit-of-this-bit-of-that]

If you haven't done it already, try Helvellyn......go over striding edge to helvellyn then down swirral edge..the views from top of Helvellyn are so beautiful. You won't regret it.....

[@bythecurb]

It's on the list, one of Helens favourites

[@bit-of-this-bit-of-that]

@bythecurb good. I'd love to see that video. I used to love doing walks and Helvellyn was my favourite. I can't do them anymore due to so much back pain. At the top, put a stone on the cairn for me...pretty please 😁

[@karenentwistle6635]

Aww bless you , come on you can do it , just be careful if you got hurt any of you what would you do for help you could freeze , a tip for you , save all your foil crisp packets take them with you on long hikes , oh matches to , take a tin bowl or flat stone, once you burn one then top up they will burn for a good 10 mins or more and give off good heat , try it out it will last quite awhile , please try it will be a quick warm up so save them crisps bags , my aunt and uncle always say save us your crisp bags , and they don't weigh alot or take up room in your bag but remember you lighter or matches try it if you haven't it's a good tip to pass on , impress Helen you'll be surprised how long a crisp bag burn for and the heat but the first one burns quick so diet down the pan to get crisp bags don't raid bins ha ha , but get everybody you know to save foil crisp bags , let me know what you think , well start of another week weather awful here awful in salterforth / barnoldswick , what's plans this week , take care , I work at a pub in salterforth called anchor , nice pub canal at side and you can camp in carpark or on canal carpark, that would be good to cover canal walks , take care keep vlogs going , love to you and Helen and family , keep smiling a moan now and then but most of all be there for each other X👍😘🦋bye for now 😁

[@bythecurb]

Thank you for the tips. Helen is very organised. She has a fist aid kit and two foil blankets! 😊

[@denisomahoney5464]

Guys we have Goats on the Orme in north wales that can’t climb as well as Helen does 🤣🤣🤣….James you did a sterling job mate you’re fitter than you think don’t be so hard on yourself ..👍🏼👍🏼

[@JohnParish-k8q]

NIce one guys

[@LoftechUK]

I’ve always said Helen your X military but if your hols was like this it explains it all.

[@jimboexplorer8609]

Hi James what video editing do you use .keep up the good work 👍

[@bythecurb]

Thanks, I use Adobe premiere pro

[@charliemac54]

How did the name for the channel come about?

[@bythecurb]

Because I live in the van and I'm parked 'by the curb' but I spelt 'curb' wrong!! 😂

[@charliemac54]

No your OK with that. It's an alternative way of saying it according to the dictionary. curb kûrb noun A concrete border or row of joined stones forming part of a gutter along the edge of a street. 😊😊 @@bythecurb

[@johnr1992]

Marcus aurelius, tempura fugit!

[@alandoherty9966]

No way would anybody get me to do that not even for money

[@LoftechUK]

That’s ya bones that’s creaking lol

[@MrTaffynoel]

That title is highly offensive. It should be: My PARTNER is a mentalist. 😂

[@stevandainty9622]

Another good walk, I did nt break into a swet once 😂 James you could make a sound over for porn films lol

[@wayneoriordan6749]

God makes me feel giddy looking at that haha

[@fingerprickinggood]

The things you do for love James 🚶‍♂️🚶‍♂️🚶‍♂️

[@sonicstoryteller]

A wonderful video iam pretty much house bound as ive got heart disease theres no way on earth i could attempt such a walk so thanks for taking me along what stunning views and a touching tribute to helens mum best wishes Phil,,, 🙏👍

[@glennwilliams5869]

You can tell Helen loves walking in the hills. James.....probably likes the idea of it 😅. Thanks for sharing. Bless Helens Mum ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿