SKIDDAW - England's 4th Highest Mountain

An early morning climb to Skiddaw, England's 4th highest mountain via Little Man. To make a spectacular circular walk, we cross Lonscale Fell and drop down to Scale How for a lunch stop, before descending to Skiddaw House and joining the Cumbrian Way, back to the car, where I left at Under Skiddaw Car Park. A glorious days walking in superb scenery, on the warm, sunny, summers day.
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[@rockeastwood]

"You feel like you're the only person in the whole world" is my favorite thing in nature. When you come out and see people going about their days like normal you feel like you know something everyone else in the world doesn't. Your eyes are much more open. It's rare to be in city and say "I'm thankful to be alive" but in a location like that it probably crosses everyones mind, constantly. I wonder why the landscape is so incredibly different there. Why do the mountains not have trees? I wonder if there was mass logging. Is there any forest? I ask too many questions lol I'll research. Thanks for the shoutout. Believe me I'm 100% sold. It's moved all the way up my list on places I need to visit. The future is so murky it's impossible to say when - but I swear my feel will be touching that soil and I certainly will give you a bell! :) Thank you kindly, Alan. Great day out, as always! Rockie

[@AlanMETALMAN]

I'm the Bronze Age trees were cleared from the hills and valleys for grazing animals and then the rain washed away a lot of the soil and minerals down to the lowlands, leaving that very fertile but almost impossible for trees to grown on the High Fells. There are plenty of woods and forest down below though. Sorry I screwed up your shout out, as I got the name wrong but did put it on the description, which I should have mentioned, dam! I could never live in a city, that would be like hell on earth for me. Thanks very much for stopping by and taking the time to comment buddy. Cheers Alan

[@waterfallmadman]

The early bird gets the worm. So nice to get up there first and have all those awesome views to yourself for awhile.

[@AlanMETALMAN]

You got that right, so worth it getting up early and as my farther in law used to say 'you are a long time dead' lol. Real good day and brilliant weather, thanks very much for stopping by, cheers Alan

[@FrankAndTinaOfficial]

Wow! That is a majestic view from up there! Makes you think of how many people hundreds and thousands of years ago the climbed up that mountain to get closer to God to Pray for something important, like , rain, or a dying Child or spouse or war or invasion or famine, plague. The history there is unbelievable! And the beauty is incredible! You are inspiring me my friend to get moving! I'm 400lbs! So this just might have saved my life!! Great video!

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Well Frank I am 220lbs and I know how easy it is to put weight on and man, how hard it is to shift it, once it's there. For me walking and hiking have proved a lifesaver, as I always do some walking every day and it stops me putting on more weight and the more I do, the more I can (slowly) shift. Thank you so much for stopping by and take care buddy, cheers Alan

[@FrankAndTinaOfficial]

@@AlanMETALMAN 10 4! I'm gonna start easy and pick it up! But walk every day! You have inspired me! So thank you!

[@LadyStrzygaDiscoversThePast]

A long, difficult journey. But these views compensate for everything. Fantastic film.

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thanks very much for watching, very much appreciated. Up at the crack of dawn but worth it to be the first one up there, cheers Alan

[@FrankAndTinaOfficial]

I would so love to see all of that! Especially the Celtic Cross!! Wow! We just don't have history that old over here! I will get over there one day! My family is originally from the Cork Mountains in Ireland.

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Wow, now Southern Ireland is a place we would love the visit properly as I know it has some fantastic scenery over there. We have visited Dublin a couple of times to see bands, so just flew in and flew back out again, always rained as well as I remembered lol! It has been real nice you taking the time to watch and comment, very much appreciated, cheers Alan

[@ParuYoga]

Always Love to see the first rays of sun kissing the mountains.The weather is nice and views are awesome!😍👍

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Couldn't agree more, fulls me up with so much positive energy, I feel like I could burst. Thank you very much for taking the time to watch and comment, cheers Alan

[@neilstacey461]

Was good meeting you Alan, enjoyed our chat, that was the perfect day for that walk, great video !

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Haha, thanks Neil, pleased you got to see this and I was pleased to have bumped into you on the way up, what a brilliant day we had, that weather was superb. Thanks very much fir watching buddy, cheers Alan

[@FranciscaRigaud]

Wow, how amazing is that.... I already get tired if I go up the stairs.............................. You are both amazing, my friends....................... i do admire you and you get to see the most beautiful parts of the world too! While...... I sleep!

[@AlanMETALMAN]

haha, must admit it was a slog up there, really steep but I got so lucky on such a gorgeous day, the views were amazing. Thank you for stopping by and Happy Christmas to you both, cheers Alan

[@HBMaverick]

What a nice challenge and great hike! Love the views! 👍👍😎 ~Maverick

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thanks very much for watching and commenting, really appreciate it, cheers Alan

[@Garncec]

Inspired me matey! Im doing this this Saturday. Thanks very much! As always buddy, thanks so much👍

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Have fun and fingers crossed you get a clear summit, as the views are incredible. I was supposed to be over the lakes myself today but 55mph winds put be off! Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan

[@chilloutwithaor7676]

👍85 Good morning Alan. Stunning views and scenery over there. Great hiking and good sharing. Take care and have a great Friday.

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thanks, you too! Real good of you to stop by and comment, very much appreciated, cheers Alan

[@theYogachannel0035]

wonderful upload of Mt Skiddaw Alan - Englands 4th highest mountain - like 112 with a full 17:52 minute view as always

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thanks very much for watching and that was a right slog up there but what a fantastic view from the summit, cheers Alan

[@hermannbaik]

One of the most beautiful places in UK, I think. Very nice views and many shades of green!

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Couldn't agree more Hermann, it was such a blessing to be there on such a beautiful, clear day. Thank you so much for watching, take care, cheers Alan

[@theYogachannel0035]

watching again Alan - great trek up Skiddaw Englands 4th tallest mountain

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thanks Mark, appreciate it, cheers Alan

[@jonniebee03]

Great video Alan. Will be doing the same route in September. Keep them coming.

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thanks, will do and fingers crossed you get the same weather I did, the views were amazing. If I did this again, I would go up and down the same way, which is the way I came down, as the way I went up was a right bloody slog. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan

[@MinuteontheMountain]

Some of those views are just amazing. Glad you got to get out and enjoy it. Thanks for sharing.

[@AlanMETALMAN]

I sure was blessed with fine weather and the 360 views from the top were amazing and great to be able to see into Scotland. Appreciate you stopping by, cheers Alan

[@r11hno]

Good to see your getting in some good climbs once again Alan after lockdown - like 54 with a full view as always from us

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thanks for the visit, real nice of you and I was so pleased I got such a good day, the views were tremendous. Cheers Alan

[@Muddipaws1308]

Finally on Friday I did this one. Weather was fantastic. Path easy to follow, went over Skiddaw Little Man now that was steep. Over to the Trig on Skiddaw. Then walked to the end and saw Scotland oh my it was amazing. Also had a fly by of 2 jets. About 3/4 back down my knees were pretty sore, back at the car had a brew and headed home. Dog enjoyed it too.

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Fantastic! Sounds like you had a perfect day (knees apart). I have friends who have done this walk numerous times and never got a view so I suppose we were both real lucky, as it is one fantastic view from the summit. Very well done to you and tank you for watching, cheer Alan

[@patriziapiccirilli3717]

Oooohhh how beautiful, Alan! ..👌 .. really great views Amazing nature pictures: 🌹🥀🌷 it was great !! Really nice to hear you talk! 😌💛 Hope you have a great week coming up! 😃 Thanks for sharing :) 😊👍18

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Some people say I talk too much lol. I hit on lucky with the weather, so many people have climbed this and never had a decent view, so I felt really blessed with the weather I got. Real nice of you to stop by, appreciate it, cheers Alan

[@MyAdventureTube]

I had a great time watching it my friend. So Amazing and Very Beautiful tour, Thanks for sharing your video. I enjoy watching your video from NYC.😀BIG👍And Friend

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thanks for visiting, real nice of you to stop by and take the time to comment, I really appreciate that my friend. Take care buddy, cheers Alan

[@TheOutdoorswithTonyNoble]

Steady on...we'll have to be calling you Alan Wainwright soon!! Really good to see a different route from the norm, quality as ever and never fails to bring a smile ‐ cheers Alan! T 🙂

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thanks so much for watching Tony, always appreciate it mate, take care, cheers Alan

[@gerardball6866]

Alan, now I realise it was you we were the family you passed. Just after we had gone through the gate with the split from Little Man doing the final ascent. You joked with the wife that she was halfway there. We did the same 3. Although we did Skiddaw first, picking Little and Lesser Man up on return before dropping across to Lonscale Fell. It really was a fantastic day.

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Aw, nice one and I said the same to a woman when I was just coming off Scarfell Pike summit (as a joke) and I thought she was going to punch me lol! What a brilliant day that was, great weather and superb views. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan

[@gerardball6866]

Alan METALMAN - Outdoors I had kept looking to see if you had done a video of it just to prove to myself it was you :)

[@r11hno]

watching again Alan - great upload enjoyed watching throughout

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thanks for the visit and a brilliant days hiking, I wish we had that heat today, it's freezing here, cheers Alan

[@Soopertraveler]

That’s some stunning views of the mountains. Gorgeous mountains. Early morning views are always special. Great to see your vlog style. Thanks for the share Alan.

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Real good of you to stop by and take the time to comment as well. Totally with you on an early start, best part of the day for me, cheers Alan

[@HikeCamp]

There is something to be said for that morning light.. I know for sure I would be looking you up if I ever got over there.. I agree, with good weather, the views are stunning!

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Please do Max, that would be real cool and I love the early morning, not too much heat and next to nobody about, felt like it was all mind lol. Appreciate you stopping by buddy, cheers Alan

[@DestinationEarth]

Wow, I think you made the right choice going down the other way. Those were some stunning views.

[@AlanMETALMAN]

I think so too, really enjoyed the route back, even though it was a lot longer. Thanks very much for stopping by Josh, cheers Alan

[@SenjaAldee]

wow 4th highest mountain . so different with mountain here. here will be all with so thick jungle of all the mountain

[@AlanMETALMAN]

I bet it is hard going walking in the jungle, hot as well, too hot for me I think. Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment, cheers Alan

[@TeddyWandererCamera-Bear]

Thanks for taking us along wit you Alan , it looked like a perfect day for your walk up Skiddaw. It really has been too many years since the humans and I walked in the lakes . We love to see you up the lakeland fells . Take care :D Teddy

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Real nice of you to watch and comment, very much appreciated as well. If it was not for the fact my children and grandchildren all live here, we would move over to the Lake District straight away, I love it there. Cheers Alan

[@Wanna.Wander]

You always have the best routes and the best views💜soggy a bit, I love taking my lunch along, take in the view and chill for a few💜gorgeous for sure! Happy trailz

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Glad you enjoyed and I love eating my lunch in a place like that, totally chilled out, only problem is it is so hard to move on lol. Thanks you so much for stopping by, cheers Alan

[@BluecollarBackcountry]

That was a splendid hike Alan. Good for you summiting another mountain with wonderful views. It must have been very nice having it to yourself in the beginning but it didn't seem to crowded the rest of the day. On your way up you said you feel like you forgot something. I thought you were going to say Mrs. Metalman. Hahahaha Thanks for sharing your great day with us. Atb, Tony

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thanks for stopping by Tony and Mrs Metalman would have loved that but with her asthma, her days of the high fells are long gone now but she always enjoys watching the videos when I come back. Take care buddy, cheers Alan

[@WyeExplorer]

I had a thought. If it wasn't for youtube Alan I wouldn't know characters like you existed. Cracking time up and great to hear the good times rolling. Hey that grass is ideal for barefoot walking. We don't want you breaking your ankle mind you. Ha ha! I agree it is the most amazing valley. Good going. Mark

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Glad you enjoyed it Mark and real nice of you to watch and comment, I always appreciate it. That valley was great, never saw anyone for what seemed like hours, yet on the main path up, I bet it was like the M1 all the way up, I know which I preferred. Take care buddy, cheers Alan

[@WyeExplorer]

@@AlanMETALMAN I really did enjoy it Alan. Yeah, I shall have to remember that valley it was that impressive. I will take care. You to.

[@WanderingWiley]

views all the way around, the perfect day for a perfect hike. Alan you sure find some nice trails

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thanks very much for stopping y and a real nice day out I had, fingers crossed I will get more like this, especially with that weather, cheers Alan

[@GillanTravels]

Oh wow , that's a great circular hike. It's absolutely stunning scenery from the top of the mountain.The view of lake and the valley is spectacular. walking on the grass is truly a bliss:) We have great mountains here in Canada and your videos inspired me to do hiking too.

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thank you very much, it's real nice that you have taken the time to watch and comment, very much appreciated, cheers Alan

[@anthonypayne1]

That’s a great hike up Skiddaw Alan, one of my favourites. Fantastic views on a clear day and a lovely contrast in scenery on the return leg via Skiddaw house. Oh, by the way that runner that passed you was me just out on my early morning run! (Also in my dreams) Lol! ATB Anthony 👍👍👍

[@AlanMETALMAN]

I though I regonised you Anthony but you were going so fast I did not have time to say hello 😂. The view was amazing 360, which I had almost to myself for an hour. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan

[@edwinsaragih]

Amazing adventure.. the landscape is wonderful...

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Real good of you stopping by and leaving a comment, very much appreciated, cheers Alan

[@justgetoutthereguy]

Another cracking hike Alan. Whilst watching this with rain pouring down outside, it's a shot in the arm for me for the next half decent forecast coinciding with some days off, I am on my way back up to the Lakes! You seem to be having some cracking weather hikes recently. Superb. Thanks for the incentive! All the best mate, Adam

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thanks for watching Adam and so lucky with the weather on my 2 weeks holiday, real boost to the system to get out on days like that, cheers Alan

[@BeCCaWhere2GoNext]

now i know who to call for hike when i visit UK Lol just kidding! what a gorgeous day and trail, as always enjoyed blue sky and green hill and mountains views! Superb Alan!👍

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thank you very much for watching and taking the time to comment and just like I said to Rocky, if you ever make it to this part of the UK and fancy a hike, give me a bell! Cheers Alan

[@jennifernewmanart]

This is awesome, it’s so much fun seeing different parts of he world, it is such beautiful countryside ! Thankyou for sharing 😊

[@AlanMETALMAN]

That was real nice of you to stop by and take the tome to comment, very much appreciated - thank you! Cheers Alan

[@stephenrobinson7197]

Great to see you having such a wonderful day Alan. I was up there a few weeks back. I totally agree back past Skiddaw house is fantastic 👍

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thanks very much for watching Stephen and totally agree, much better going back that way, even though it was longer, cheers Alan

[@Pete6580]

Awesome video mate, stunning views, thanks for sharing, 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thanks for watching Peter, I hit on real lucky with the weather mind, perfect days hiking, not a cloud in the sky, cheers Alan

[@trot-again]

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[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thank you very much for watching and taking the time to comment, very much appreciated, cheers Alan

[@BackpackingWithJason]

Incredible scenery MetalMan. I love the green grass part. Awesome area for some hiking fun 👍

[@AlanMETALMAN]

I was blessed with the weather, incredible views and prefect hiking weather, I could not ask for anything better that that. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan

[@ThailandOutdoors]

Beautiful place, thanks for the look.

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thanks for visiting, real good of you to watch and comment, cheers Alan

[@sarahhunton7275]

Loved this video. Great to see the view as we couldn't see our hands in front of our faces when we did it. It is a hard slog up that first bit as you said.

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thanks very much for watching Sarah and taking the time to comment, real nice of you. I was so lucky with the weather, perfect hiking weather, not too hot, plenty of sun and hardly a breath of wind, shame every hiking day was not like that lol. Cheers Alan

[@Love2Wander]

Alen amazing views beautiful county like i said before would love to visit some day.Stay safe my brother

[@AlanMETALMAN]

I sure was blessed with the weather and the 360 views at the top was amazing, great to be able to get a real clear view right into Scotland. Appreciate you stopping by, take care, cheers Alan

[@WalkWithWallace]

Yey, Skiddaw in the bag. 😁 Good to see the views I missed on a claggy winter's day. I'll do Blencathra with ya up Sharp Edge if you ever wanted to do it again. 🤔 Always better to return by a different route and make a circuit of it. 🗺

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Well if you are ever down here and want to do it, let me know, great place to wildcamp at Scales Tarn as well, just under neither Sharp Edge. You do need perfect conditions to go over, assuming you want to get over safely and on wet rock, not a chance, as the rock is so polished and slippery, even on a dry day. Pleased I eventually got Skiddaw done, when I heard even you had done it living 'up the road', it had to be done lol. Thanks for watching Robin, cheers Alan

[@WalkWithWallace]

@@AlanMETALMAN cool, I'll keep that in mind for when I next visit. I give you a shout. 😁 Has to be dry, not keen on wet polished rock. Just had a look at the map, we did Skiddaw from Longside Edge. 👍🏻

[@eddiecaisley5746]

Cracking day for it Alan and cracking views. Bet you are pleased you started early to avoid the crowds. Cheers. Eddie.

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Absolutely and the heat as well, I was down and walking back through the valley when it got real hot, some people were just starting then as well - crazy! Thanks for watching Eddie, cheers Alan

[@torbaggermaxpiper]

Some seriously stunning scenery there and a great video to celebrate what's on the doorstep. That terrain looks much more family-friendly! ATB Max.

[@AlanMETALMAN]

The route I took up Max was a great path and impossible to get lost on, only issue was, it was so steep for the first third of the way up, so unless you are taking your time, not for everyone. Real good of you to watch and comment, cheers Alan.

[@NomadTerraCrawlers]

Awesome view! Good video as usual my friend.

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thanks for the visit, real nice of you and I appreciate you taking the time to comment as well, cheers Alan

[@ashleyjarnold]

That's my sort of weather! What a day you had. You took a different route back from Skiddaw than us, longer but better I think. Some glorious views everywhere you went. Regards, Ashley

[@AlanMETALMAN]

I rewatched your video before I went and though I had gone a different way, either way, still enjoyed the day and better going down than going up. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan

[@GazianoOutdoors]

Your smashing the hikes since lockdown mate , some cracking walks and amazing scenery, I didn't know this was the 4th highest mountain in England, looks a really good walk with stunning scenery, ATB 👍

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thanks for watching Gaz and I hit on real lucky with the weather, brilliant day and very few people about as well, absolute bliss. Take care buddy, cheers Alan

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Oh man your definitely going to make a trip across the pond to come hike there! Breathtaking views. Generations before me hailed from Wales, so I have always wanted to go there and just visit England in general.

[@AlanMETALMAN]

My brother lives in South Wales, so we visit quite a lot but it is North Wales, particularly Snowdonia, which is the best, so scenic, so beautiful but also, so wet lol. Appreciate you stopping by, real nice of you, cheers Alan

[@MartinPopeFilmmaker]

A very enjoyable video with great commentary... and those views ....wow.

[@AlanMETALMAN]

I struck really lucky with the weather Martin and I know a few people who have climbed this several times and not had a decent view once. Thanks for watching buddy, cheers Alan

[@greetb9330]

Great post Alan and a decent walk, some of the views on the way are beautiful. We have walked up from Keswick on a number of occassions and it's a dcecent trek, the path is a challenge if the breeze is up. I think the way you came back is a nice walk, easier on the eye and the ankles. If you get a breezy day the views from the top are harder to take in, it gets really choppy. all the best to you thanks for sharing, we enjoyed seeing it, you can feel the ground under your feet!

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thank you very much for watching and your very kind words, which I appreciate. It was a first time up for me there and so lucky to get a clear summit, which so many friends say they have never had from there. I will be back there again soon, to do a few more from that area I have also not done yet. Take care and a Happy New Year to you, cheers Alan

[@RelaxingSAMY]

Beautiful hike with amazing scenery. I like the way you carry the water bottle. I'm going to copy your way next time my BF and I hike😄

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Haha, a lot do that now and I like it there, so close for a quick drink, rather that have to take your backpack off all the time. Thank you very much for watching and taking the time to comment, very nice of you. Take care and cheers, Alan

[@Dominic.Minischetti]

Absolutely beautiful my friend! I love being out first thing in the morning! Beautiful awakening! Thanks for sharing!

[@AlanMETALMAN]

You are so welcome and real good of you to stop by. The best time of the day is always first light for me and I never have a problem getting up early doors, cheers Alan

[@Dominic.Minischetti]

Alan METALMAN - Outdoors Me either, ever since I was a little boy, I would be up before the sunrise! Lol! But I do need a nap in the afternoon! Lol

[@AlanMETALMAN]

@@Dominic.Minischetti - Me too now lol!

[@Dominic.Minischetti]

Alan METALMAN - Outdoors lol

[@sperrinoutdoors7642]

Looks stunning buddy another great climb from you man thanks for sharing

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Real good day out, I really enjoyed it. Thanks for watching buddy, cheers Alan

[@JohnAmes]

Looks amazing my friend 👍

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thank you, good of you to stop by John, appreciate it buddy. Cheers Alan

[@TheCountryTraveller]

Fantastic views Alan on a beautiful morning. Great choice of music too. Your vids are excellent - I think the Lake District Tourist Board ought to employ you! 😀

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Haha, that would be nice but not as nice as the morning I had, what a great day and an early morning start ensured I beat the crowds and the mid day heat. Thanks very much for watching Rob, very much appreciated, cheers Alan

[@unowhotravelchannel]

A great video Alan, we did Skiddaw last year and had a similar experience...the initial climb is quite steep and we too were thrown by thinking we were at the top only to see Skiddaw in the distance, its a super fell though! Thanks for sharing your day there😎👍

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Funny enough, I just re watched it last night, when you descended via Ullock Pike lol. First time up there for me but I will be back, thanks for watching buddy, cheers Alan

[@beckhykes7733]

Man this was a beautiful hike my brother! That view from the top was something great to see! Could just imagine it in person!

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Such a clear day, I sure was blessed but even my GoPro did not fully do it justice. It's real good of you to stop by and comment, really appreciate it buddy, cheers Alan

[@TheMrsKKB]

What a beautiful day you had for this walk!! Skiddaw is one I haven't done yet, hopefully soon. The views you had were truly magnificent. Glad you didn't hurt yourself seriously during your "break" but that sounded scary and painful with the nettles and brambles! I've lost my fight with brambles a few times during my walks in England LOL. Have a lovely weekend and stay safe! Cheers :))

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Glad you enjoyed it and I was so lucky that day, could not stop myself at all but got away with just a few scratches and a bruised ego lol. On a clear day the views 360 are amazing, thanks very much for stopping by, cheers Alan

[@graemebowyer1713]

Another great video and walk, cheers Alan

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thanks very much Graeme, real nice of you and I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment. Take care buddy, cheers Alan

[@mikeshiking7453]

Good walk Al done Skiddaw loads of times with it been on my doorstep...fantastic views but the walk up abit boring for me....but believe it or not never gone down the way you did so I must do it....another great video thank you 👍

[@AlanMETALMAN]

I know what you mean on the route up, just staring down at rock for the first third and man, so steep. I much preferred the way down to Skiddaw House and back through the valley but not on a wet day, as that would have been real boggy. Thanks very much for watching Mike, cheers Alan

[@ClaireIona]

Awww wow such amazing views already 😍 I think it’s lovely to remember the two Shepard’s 🌟✨ Me and my brother are planning on doing a walk together so I may have to start walking lots to prep myself he’s a fast one 😂 I used to love going for the odd hill walk it’s so soul cleansing you let go of all your tension and you just can’t help but smile when you see the views it’s honestly such a magical feeling 🥰🌟 Aww bless foggy summits are interesting, at least he can see this vlog and be amazed 😁💖 Aww you made a little friend 😁😁 Aww my gosh oh no 😓😓 that sounds horrible you poor thing 😅 you have a great way of telling the tale though 😅😂 The valley looks fantastic 😍 Another great Vlog Alan! I really loved watching it’s made me want to do this walk with my brother even more 😁💖

[@AlanMETALMAN]

That will be brilliant to see you out with Robin and funny enough, he was asking me to join him over Sharp Edge, on Blencathera, the next time he is down here for a visit, which would be pretty cool. I was blessed with a sunning day on this walk, the views into Scotland were amazing and even my GoPro did not fully do them justice. Thank you so much for watching Claire, I always appreciate it, cheers Alan

[@TeddyWandererCamera-Bear]

Oooo Claire I look forward to seeing you going in to the hills with Robin ; )

[@SOKLYPO]

Awesome my friend, thanks for sharing. Enjoyed watching 👍👍

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thanks for the visit, really appreciate it, cheers Alan

[@Merritt7278]

Cheers Alan, done Scafell the other day and searched you tube for another climb and decided to do Skiddaw, wonderful climb but brutal conditions at the summit, all good fun though. Love your channel, thanks mate. Ps: nothing like being in the lake district.

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Aye, that route I took up was a right slog, nee where to sit down, I was shattered what I got to the top lol. Well done on Scafell too and I really appreciate you watching and your very kind words. Sorry it has a taken me 3 days to respond but we just got back from Scotland after I climbing Ben Nevis, cheers Alan

[@user-gm2uu2pj1q26]

Wow, so beautiful mountain. Your mountain looks very different from that of Korea. I wanna be there someday. I wanna have a new experience because I love mountains so much.

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Please do, you would enjoy it, especially if the weather was as nice as it was for me, it was a perfect day. Thank you so much for watching, I always appreciate it, cheers Alan

[@HEAVENGLAMOUR]

Awesome journey friend

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thanks for watching, real nice of you, cheers Alan

[@TomAndJoeVlogsTJOutdoors]

Great video Alan, stunning views and some class photography. Visited Keswick on Wednesday after doing Blencathra, nice town tbf. Not yet visited Derwentwater, was going to go have a walk around after Blencathra but it started pouring down all of a sudden so I didn't bother, but heard its absolutely stunning. cheers Joe.

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thanks very much for watching and you can walk all the way around Derwentwater,, which is one of Mrs Metalmans favorite walks,, although, as its 10 miles around we tent to cut it short three quarters of the way round and catch the open top bus back into Keswick at the Lodore Hotel. Cheers Alan

[@Herfortz]

I just can't believe how amazing it all look's.

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Real good of you to stop by and take the time to comment. I hit on lucky with the weather, so many people have climbed this and never had a decent view, so I felt really blessed, cheers Alan

[@PaulMaloney]

Thanks for that Alan, one more week and I’ll be on the edge of Skiddaw with the family for a short break. This has just convinced my wife we can walk up to the summit.

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Take your time Paul, as the first bit is real steep but so worth if the the views at the top on a clear day - which I hope you get by the way. Thanks very much for watching Paul, cheers Alan

[@snakebite69]

Hi Alan, Excellent stuff and superb weather. In my opinion the view from Skiddaw Little Man is the best in the Lakes. All beautifully in scale and has the vale of Keswick plus the lake and mountains in the distance. Sublime. Andy H

[@AlanMETALMAN]

I was blown away with that view Andy, I spent so much time up there, as the weather was superb and for ages, I was the only one there, so why not. Thanks very much for watching, real good of you, cheers Alan

[@snakebite69]

Pleasure was all mine mate. That ridge below is a good one with Ullock Pike Longside and Carlside, best done in the order and you can catch Dodd on the way down if yer fancy. 😉 Andy H

[@AlanMETALMAN]

@@snakebite69 - been looking at this last night and it looks a belter, one for the future for sure, cheers Alan

[@TheeOwlQueen]

My God it's utterly breathtaking where you took us Alan, that Celtic cross and those mountains and valleys are just mind blowingly beautiful. I can certainly see how one would feel like they are the only one out there. This was an absolute pleasure to watch Alan, I've been apartment bound for almost two months I loved every second of this.

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Real nice of you to stop by Heather but such a shame you have been stuck in your apartment for 2 months, this awful virus has a lot to answer for. Take care, cheers Alan

[@GoTrails]

Beautiful mountain, Thanks for posting .... Have a wonderful day!

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thanks, you too! Real good of you taking the time to watch and comment, cheers Alan

[@stubloggs6358]

You've certainly made the most of your time off Alan and what a day to do this walk, like you I have for some unknown reason not done Skiddaw. Looked like a steady hike(except for that first bit) with fantastic views all the way up, im glad you came back that route because I always wondered how it would be and what a good decision it was. Im definitely going to do that when I get back over there..........great stuff mate.....cheers...Stu.....👍👌

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thanks very much for watching Stu and that first third up was just a slog but on a clear day, the views where amazing from the top. I got down just after dinnertime and there were loads just starting up then, just when it was getting really hot. Back to work on Thursday, cheers Alan

[@deliverybloke]

quality video Alan ,, one of my favourites to be honest . loads of info .. glad you got a nice day for it with good views.

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Glad you enjoyed it and I was so lucky with the weather, just right for walking, not too hot, hardly a breath of wind, sun out all day and not a cloud in the sky, shame every walking day was not like that lol. Thanks very much for watching and taking the time to comment, real good of you, cheers Alan

[@CountryMouseWalks]

Brilliant hike this Alan, I've been many times in the winter, (family live at the foot) only had rain and snow, but you had cracking weather 🌞 fantastic share 👍stay well 🍂CMW🚶🚶🚶

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Good of you to watch and comment a first time hike up there for me and funny enough, the amount of people who have said, I have been up there quite a few times and never had a view like that on the summit lol. Thank you very much for stopping by, appreciate it, cheers Alan

[@BadHairAdventures]

Dang those are some views, truly gorgeous. And Valley return route looked perfect. Cheers dude, Atb James

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thanks for watching James and the return was so much better that the way up, yes it was longer but so much more enjoyable. Real good of you to stop by and watch buddy, cheers Alan

[@BadHairAdventures]

@@AlanMETALMAN our pleasure dude.

[@TheDoveys]

Never heard of it Alan, worth the walk up though, views up there were spectacular, scrap pile notwithstanding. I've still not been back to the lakes and I'm still feeling the pull and promising next year will be the year and something always seem to get in the way. We're away next week and I thought we were heading up here but my lads were feeling the pull of South Wales. Maybe next year. All the best, Alan.

[@AlanMETALMAN]

One thing for sure, it will always be there and hopefully things will be a bit more 'normal' next year as well - fingers crossed. Appreciate you watching and commenting, cheers Alan

[@Garncec]

Awesome video pal!

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thanks very much for watching and I was so fortunate to get a clear summit, the views were amazing but man, what a slog up lol, cheers Alan

[@D.C.Outdoors]

Excellent mate think that one is next on my list looks amazing

[@AlanMETALMAN]

On a clear day, the views were unreal and even the GoPro did not do it fully justice. I hope you get the same weather I did when you do it, thanks for watching, cheers Alan

[@brookestraveltime4533]

Looks like a good day for it, done Skiddaw a couple of times but yet to incorporate the other Hewitts/Wainrights so will be returning on a bagging mission.

[@AlanMETALMAN]

First time up there for me and I fell a bit guilty getting such a perfect day I hit on lucky with the weather, so many people have climbed this and never had a decent view, so I felt really blessed, thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan

[@outdooradventuresandtravel6479]

Nice memorial cross...I'm glad you didn't hurt yourself..the views are so amazing..you go to the most beautiful places...looks like a lovely day to hike...enjoyed Alan

[@AlanMETALMAN]

It was perfect hiking weather, as I knew it was going to be warm, so I was up and down just after dinner time and well before it got too hot for me. Funny though, some people were just setting off then lol. Thanks very much for stopping by Jeanie, cheers Alan

[@thegeordiefellwalker8878]

well done alan good early start get the hard work done before that heat gets to intense.looks like you have your big hill legs on.i have a soft spot for Skiddaw probably because it was my 1st 3000 footer its a proper pull up. me & the mrs tried your recommendation of castlehead on Thursday superb views for very little effort. cheers

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thanks very much for watching and good to hear you did Castle Head, it's a real canny little walk but with amazing views, which I hope you got, cheers Alan

[@craigpalmer347]

Stunning walk Alan 👍👍👍🤙🤙

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Glad you enjoyed it and I really hit on lucky with the weather, perfect hiking weather, not too hot, plenty of sun and not a cloud in the sky, wish it was like that every time I went out. Thanks again for watching, really appreciate it buddy, cheers Alan

[@craigpalmer347]

@@AlanMETALMAN Lovin ya vids thanks for takin time to reply ATB...

[@WhiteRoseAdventures]

Looks like a fantastic walk :) will put it on my list :)

[@AlanMETALMAN]

You should on a clear day the views were breathtaking and even my GoPro did not do them justice. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan

[@rogerackroyd2150]

Hi Alan Think I enjoyed watching that as much as you did walking it, whenever my good lady & I climbed Skiddaw there was always a hoolie coming in off the Irish Sea never been up there on a good day until today, many thanks, if you go up again try going over Ullock Pike (behind you at around 9.20) great route with good views of Bassenthwaite & Derwent then returning via Dodd , there are a few places to park alongside the A591 and a good starting point at the side of the Ravenstone Hotel. & Thanks Again always enjoy our virtual walks. Roger

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thanks very much for watching and your great comment Rodger and that sounds a brilliant route up, much better than mine and I will definitely be back there again, the views were amazing. Take care buddy, cheers Alan

[@rogerackroyd2150]

@@AlanMETALMAN Hi Allan thanks for the reply, just in my opinion I think over Ullock Pike is the best route on Skiddaw, & I'll be with you every step of the way, although it has to be virtual these days, time waits for none of us , do it while you can, looking forward to our next trip, Roger

[@AlanMETALMAN]

@@rogerackroyd2150 - funny you should say that Roger, as I was looking at another route to Skiddaw via Ullock Pike just last night. I will be back to Skiddaw one day and that looks a more satisfying way to the summit, cheers Alan

[@adventuringoutdoorswitheric]

That was a beautiful hike especially when you had the lake views in the beginning. I was surprised to hear that the 1st 3rd of the hike was the hardest. Usually on peak hikes the last 3rd is the hardest. It was really nice that you had the trail practically to yourself and it was a super clear and sunny day day. The way back down was nicer and it did look much greener which was awesome! I'm glad to see you're fully recovered from your surgery now and you're doing what you love to do best. Thanks for sharing Alan.

[@AlanMETALMAN]

I love getting there so early Eric and being the first one to the top, I stayed for almost an hour and there were only two of us there, which was awesome. I got down at the hottest part of the way and some people were just starting to climb up lol. Thanks very much for stopping by Eric, cheers Alan

[@PinetreeLine]

Absolutely stunning views for sure Alan! You’re showing those younger folks a thing or two about hiking! Well done brother! 🤘🏼

[@AlanMETALMAN]

I hit on lucky with the weather Doug and I know so many people who have climbed this and never had a decent view, so I felt really blessed with the weather I hit on. Thanks very much for stopping by, cheers Alan

[@treklinda1309]

Three big mountains in three weeks...you are a superhero :) I am going to do Helvellyn soon and will take thesame route. Anyway, hoping to bump into you one day in the lakes :)

[@AlanMETALMAN]

That would be nice Linda and I hope you get the same weather I got for Skiddaw, for when you do Helvellyn. I have been off work for 2 weeks, so given we had some real nice weather, I was going to make the most of it, with some memorable climbs. Thank you so much for watching, cheers Alan

[@TinasOutdoorAdventures]

Its so beautiful. I am going to keswick in November, if weather is ok I am dowing skiddow

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Pick a clear day for views Tina, as there are breathtaking but I know people who have climbed this numerous times and never got a view yet. It's real steep the first third of the way up but worth it for the views. Thanks for watching, cheers Alan

[@rooksfoot1184]

looked great... awesome vid.. u keep adding to the list of places i have to go...hope i got the legs for it.. :) cheers...

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Mine were tired at the end but I think that was down to the sun as well, real warm day but not complaining, it was a brilliant day out, I really enjoyed it. Thanks very much for watching, really appreciate it, cheers Alan

[@wasdalemanexploringoutdoor5137]

I like your style Alan getting there at that time in the morning, there’s something very satisfying about getting up there early before everyone else. Who would want to go anywhere else when you could experience days like this in uk 🇬🇧 A fine day out Alan, it will be doing you no end of good doing these walks but stay away from lay-byes 😂

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Haha, yes, that bloody lay by lol. I did a milk round when I was a kid, getting up at 04.15 in the morning 7 days a week, so never have a problem getting up early, best time of the day for me and beating the crowds is always a bonus. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan

[@R6PhilOutdoorEnthusiast]

Great vid Alan, walked Skidaw a good few years back but did it from Keswick, I was knackered when I got to that carpark 😂 I've also cycled that path from Skidaw house and as you say it's a lovely area. Nice one ATB Phil 👍

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Glad you enjoyed it Phil and a few bikers passed my on that ride, which would have been amazing, great path, very scenic and very quiet as well. Thanks very much for watching buddy, cheers Alan

[@moguhealthjourney]

Amazing video, new friend here :)

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thanks and welcome, it was real nice of you to watch and comment, very much appreciated, cheers Alan

[@beatsbyface5978]

Did this for my first mountain just a few days ago..clear night till i reached the summit with my friend who is a avid hiker

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Good on you and not an easy one to start with either, so an especially well done! Good of you to watch and take the time to comment, very much appreciated, cheers Alan

[@MCMOutdoors]

Cracking stuff Mr Metalman! Can you please explain why you get decent weather 90 percent of the time?!? I think it has something to do with the magical green drink in your bottle! Nice one Alan, brilliant walk. ATB

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Haha, thanks Chris, unfortunately if I told you what is in the bottle I would have to kill you lol. Been on holiday for the last 19 days (back to work on Thursday), so I was able to wait for some canny weather, which we have had. I filmed this on a Saturday so was up at 03.30 to get there early doors and beat the crowds, as well as the midday heat. Really enjoyed the day and only saw 3 people on the way back, on the route I took. Thanks very much for watching Chris, cheers Alan

[@roberth8844]

Hi Alan.. Followed your videos and your walks... I did Skiddaw only days before you and was shouting words of encouragement whilst watching you.... Just making my way through the video of your walk around Derwentwater water and also the second part of your completing the “horse shoe”.. You mention collaboration walks with other youtubers, but do you ever welcome let’s say ‘normal walkers’ haha haha with respect of course hahah ... Stuck at home today .. this weather is killing my soul .. just want to get out again .. hoping Wednesday I’ll get to follow in the steps of Mr A Wainwright and sit on his stone and share what he saw as his mountain. Would love an opportunity if it’s ever an option.. I won’t be offended if you’d prefer not too.. Rob

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Good of you to watch Robert and I have been invited to do collaborations with a few other You Tubers, which was great but a mare to organise, as I like to go over as soon as I wake up, which tends to be just before first light and I am a fair weather walker, cannot see the point in 5 hours driving to get soaking wet. I am a member of the Fellowship of the Fells walking group, on Facebook, ran by two of the best and friendliest people I have ever met - Chris and Leona Pye, who organise group walks in the Lakes and I have done a number of these and met some fantastic people. Anyone can join and they put walks for all abilities in their events section. If I go, I tell them the day before, as I do not like to let people down, especially with our changeable weather and I tend to lag behind as I am always stopping filming, so do not get left to far behind lo. Go over and join (anyone can) and hopefully, we will meet up on one of the walks facebook.com/groups/1664977863746814 Cheers Alan

[@apexts8792]

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[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thank you very much for watching and taking the time to comment, very good of you, cheers Alan