180: Ambleside, Waterhead and High Sweden Bridge (Lake District 2022)

[@TeaInValhalla]

Good morning and happy Friday Patrick! I'm sadly working in the office today, good news I'll have this to watch when I get home! Hope you are good and well, catch you soon, Ceri and Kat ❤️ 👍 ☕️ 🤗

[@solitaryrambler]

Hi Ceri and kat, happy Friday to you too! 😀 All good here thanks, hope you are too. Have a great day 😀👍

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Hi Patrick 👋 Fabulous video, a very enjoyable watch. Beautiful views and lovely countryside scenery. I’m really looking forward to the walk in November, very excited. Good to see Ceri & Kat getting a shout out, brilliant channel. I love the YHA in Ambleside, one of the better YHAs I’ve stayed in in recent years. Great views over Windermere. 😊

[@TeaInValhalla]

Moooooorning Rach! Happy Friday mate, we will watch this later, I have just pulled into the office! Looking forward to this one 😀 ❤️

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Good morning! 😊

[@solitaryrambler]

Hi Rachel, glad you liked the video, thanks for watching 😊 I remember the one night I stayed in Ambleside YHA quite well, even though it was a long time ago now 😀 I'm looking forward to November's walk too. Have a great weekend 👍

[@TeaInValhalla]

Good afternoon Patrick! 😊 just what the adventure doctor ordered this afternoon to wash away the work week blues 🗺🧭 great tour of Ambleside, some beautiful, historic and interesting buildings!.....oh and the Golden Rule of course 🍻 hic! Loved the walk itself too, such a beautiful greenspace and views back down over Ambleside 🥰💚 take what you can with the Lakes walks, if it's dry get out! 😀 🌧 Bet the bus day was great! 🚌 Ooooh how nice to meet a couple of subscribers too, we hope they watch this! 👀 High Sweden bridge is very photographic 📸 Awww Patrick thank you! Great shout out thank you 😊 been lovley chatting with you on line and in the comments, hope to cross boots soon! 👣 glad you enjoy our channel, and thanks for you kind words too 😀 😊 blushing here 🤭 Great to get back in the early afternoon and still have time to explore more of the area, Windermere is something special 🤯 And loved that you shared your YHA story with us too 😍 👌 Thanks again, very much looking forward to the meet up, see you soon, Ceri and Kat ❤️🫖☕️🥰👍

[@solitaryrambler]

Good evening again Ceri and Kat! 😀 Glad you enjoyed the video! Ambleside is a great place indeed with all its historic buildings as well as its location. The Golden Rule is great, a pub where you can enjoy a pint and maybe a pork pie! 😀 This was a nice little walk to film as I wasn't sure how the day's weather was going to turn out. As it happened it was pretty good in the end. Hopefully the two people I met in Ambleside will see this 😊 Pleasure to give you the shout out as your channel is great and always enjoy watching the two of you together on your travels 😀 It was nice visiting the YHA too to share the memory of my one evening spent there a long time ago. Thanks Ceri and Kat for taking the time to watch and for all your lovely comments. Looking forward to the meetup indeed so will enjoy catching you both then 😀 All the best! 🫖☕️👍

[@endurance-adventures]

Enjoying these Lake District films, it's a special place even when it's raining

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks for watching! 🙂 Yes the Lake District is a wonderful place in all weathers 👍

[@kellyshaw7271]

Your walks are always wonderful. Glad the rain kept off so you could get it all in. What a fantastic youth hostel. I should imagine many young men and women have great memories of staying there. Ambleside and the surrounding areas are a great place for a walk. A beautiful part of the country to visit. Cheers Patrick

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks Kelly, the rain was surprising as I expected it to arrive sooner. The YHA is fab isn't it. I spent one night there many years ago, so my memories of it are fairly dim, but I remember the great location beside Lake Windermere. Ambleside is a great base whilst staying in the Lakes so plenty of good walks from there, and good public transport to other parts. Thanks for watching Kelly 👍

[@pete7179]

That was wonderful,I knew it would be from the opening shots and music. A lovely walk with an old friend. Thanks Patrick.

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it as always Pete, thanks for your great comments and for watching 👍

[@steveball1959]

Just proves you don't need to walk far from any town in the Lake District to find stunning scenery, cracking little walk there Patrick, thanks for sharing your holiday with us.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks Steve, pleased you enjoyed it. So many great places to see in the Lake District 👍

[@InnerPeaceAtlanta]

Love this 🤗 Beautiful creations🎈🎈Leaving full support! Let's keep in touch, take care dear friend🎵

[@WyeExplorer]

It's amazing what you can make out of 3-half miles Patrick. A lovely town. I was thinking I will enjoy these towns in our fair country one day. I totally agree with the rain. People don't see the water tables. We need more in fact. Good to hear of your rainy relaxing day on the buses. Sounds cozy! Ha, you're getting famous - well deserved because it's a great channel. Well, another decent outing. All the best out there. Mark

[@solitaryrambler]

Hi Mark, yeah I could have made a whole video of Ambleside itself as there's plenty to see there. The rain has been good, I've been so pleased and relieved to see more of it too. The day on the buses was great. Bought a ticket for £9 and you can just ride all day, so I spent that day visiting places like Bowness-on-Windermere and Coniston. I was really surprised, but chuffed too of course, that someone recognised me whilst in Ambleside! 😊 Thanks for watching Mark. All the best down there and hope your weekend is a good one 👍

[@WyeExplorer]

@@solitaryrambler I bet you could Patrick - it's looks a wonderful place does Ambleside. Yeah, loads of rain here just now - it's that water table that needs replenishing. Good to here of the buses and the explores - always up for them and hey people that recognize you. Always a pleasure Patrick. Have a great week ahead.

[@stuartwrigglesworth9339]

Fantastic video

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks Stuart! 😃

[@kathrynbrock1558]

Another great tranquil walk Patrick. Thanks for sharing it.

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it Kathryn, thanks for watching 👍

[@luckyjanetravel]

nice hiking this trail so beautiful landscape on mountain

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks for visiting 👍

[@paulbeachcroft3323]

Had to view this film in two parts as I had to get my flu jab. That packhorse bridge is fantastic. Another lovely walk in a lovely part of the UK. Best wishes Paul

[@solitaryrambler]

Nice one Paul, thanks for watching 👍

[@walkinderbyshire]

Lovely facts/information about Ambleside and great accompanying walk. Enjoyed the moments of music in this too!

[@solitaryrambler]

Hi Leigh, thanks for the great comments and for watching 😀 Have a great weekend 👍

[@delmiller4184]

Nice catching up again. I enjoyed your walk and the Lake District is looking as beautiful as I remember. 💖

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it Del, thanks for watching 👍

[@maggi666]

Brilliant Patrick. Thank you once more. 😍

[@solitaryrambler]

Thank you too Maggi 👍

[@maggi666]

@Solitary Rambler our pleasure Patrick.

[@jeffallinson8089]

Always an absolute pleasure following your walks Patrick. brilliant work, thank you. Must bring my Mrs and Kids (grown up now) back there sometime!! Can't stress enough how much I enjoy a Sunday morning watching your latest walk and fab that the weather held out for you. Really looking forward to the next one, cheers from North Yorkshire!!

[@solitaryrambler]

Thank you Jeff, yes you should get to Ambleside if you can, a great place. Thanks for watching and commenting as always 👍

[@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling]

I really enjoyed the history behind Ambleside especially the Roman origins. Love that House on the bridge. Although originally an Apple Store I bet it is a beautiful tiny House now. Unless you know what it actually is Patrick? A beautiful hike. A shame about the rain, that's the sort of thing that would happen to me. Youth Hostel wise I've only ever stayed at Betws-y-coed Youth Hostel on a Geography field trip at School. Probably 1977/78. Great memories. Thanks for sharing Patrick. I really look forward to your vlogs.

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks as always Chris. I remember there used to be an information centre on Bridge House, but it just seems to be closed up now. It's extremely small so not much room for anything really. The rain wasn't too bad actually, I was expecting ti to be worse this day. Thanks for watching, have a great weekend 👍

[@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling]

@@solitaryrambler you too Patrick.

[@stephmcghie8732]

Another lovely walk Patrick thankyou for taking us along 🙂

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks for watching Steph 👍

[@aatravelling7625]

Awesome place with wonderful nature and amazing scenery! Thanks for sharing. Big Like + new friend. Have a nice day!

[@solitaryrambler]

Thank you! You too! 👍

[@richardchan9595]

Stunning scenery Patrick. ...Many thanks!

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it Richard 👍

[@mci6830]

Great film. Great place. Ambleside looks great in all weathers.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thank you so much, appreciate the kind comments 👍

[@ffrancrogowski2192]

A most spectacular film, Patrick. No wonder that it's understandable as to why you love this district. The scenery is fantastic. The buildings in Ambleside remind me very much of some in Snowdonia, with that dark, hard and granitic rock construction. The building which spans the river, the Bridge House, is totally stunning. The public house that you pass and favour, looks quite an oldish building, too. Further on, the High Sweden Bridge, is a masterpiece. All in all, Patrick, a very enjoyable walk. Many thanks.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks Ffranc. I think the Lake District speaks for itself, it's just a fantastic place, despite getting so busy most of the time. There were indeed some great bridges featured on this walk. That Golden Rule pub in Ambleside is a great place if you're into real ales, which I am. Thanks for watching and commenting, all the best 👍

[@philgreen5ges]

Fantastic video again Patrick Great area that is 😊😊 Just great

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it Phil, many thanks 👍

[@nuinmarnuinmar5321]

Lovely Ambleside! Great video Patrick, thank you for sharing.

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it Nuinmar! Thank you for watching 👍

[@Royalawg]

Fabulous, Patrick ! I loved it - especially the lakeside scenes. All the best ! A. 😍🥰😇

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks Angus, pleased you liked it 👍

[@Royalawg]

@@solitaryrambler 😁💥

[@atrampinthehills.841]

A wonderful walk Patrick..short but oh so sweet

[@solitaryrambler]

Howdy Steve and thanks. Yes indeed a wonderful walk and very sweet 👍

[@cathoutdoors523]

Another brilliant video Patrick. It gave me some nice memories especially of the Lake. Thanks for sharing. Have a nice weekend 👍😊🙏

[@solitaryrambler]

Morning Cath, glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching and commenting. Have a great weekend too 👍

[@cathoutdoors523]

@@solitaryrambler Morning Patrick. Thank you. Looking forward to your next video.👍😊

[@jacknaturetravel]

Wonderful video with fantastic views. The bridges was amazing.👌

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it, many thanks for watching 👍

[@jeanwainwright598]

Hi Patrick, thank you again for a beautiful walk through Ambleside its a pity the weather was not kind to you. Hope you enjoyed your stay thank you again. Dave & Jean.

[@solitaryrambler]

Morning Dave and Jean, glad you enjoyed it. The weather was wet at times, but it wasn't as bad in the end as I expected. It was a lovely week. Thanks for watching 👍

[@tonyhancock4258]

Absolutely beautiful scene. Thank you for a wonderful upload.

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching 👍

[@richardcollinson659]

Hi Patrick. I'm your anonymous subscriber from the car park in Ambleside! No apology needed, I should have introduced myself a little better. Clair and I have never been out to High Sweden Bridge, looks a lovely walk, certainly somewhere we'll try next time we're there. As usual great video, relaxing music, wonderful scenery and looking forward to seeing where you walked for rest of the week. Richard and Clair 😊

[@solitaryrambler]

Hi Richard and Clair, I'm so glad you've come forward as I was annoyed with myself for not asking your names when I saw you in Ambleside! 😊 Great to have met you. This was a nice easy and short walk to film, so aside from the extension to Waterhead at the end, this walk is from the Pathfinder guide "More Lake District walks". Glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for your great comments and for taking the time to watch. All the best 👍

[@billmitchell604]

Really enjoyed this video Patrick ,thanks so much for making it .

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks Bill, pleased you enjoyed it too 👍

[@mickbutler9407]

Another fantastic video Patrick and great scenery through out

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks Mick, glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@davidtodd8443]

Another great video Patrick , It's many years since I have been to High Sweden Bridge and I am motivated to visit it again

[@solitaryrambler]

Cheers David, not heard of it before I discovered this walk. Thanks for watching 👍

[@freestyletowers2617]

Good on you Patrick for having a few nice pints, great video again Patrick 💯👍👍

[@solitaryrambler]

Always enjoy a couple of local beers whilst on holiday! 😊 Thanks for watching 👍

[@CountrysideWalking]

Hi Patrick. Another pleasant walk for you, with some pleasant views of Ambleside town. I didn't recognise parts of it but know Ambleside Youth Hostel. Having stayed there over a Christmas period when on my own at the time. Also took photos of Ambleside Lake and church. Agree, it can be relaxing to leave the camera behind sometimes. You filmed some lovely parts like High Sweden Bridge. Not been there myself, but what lovely route for a short walk. Pleasant easy going guitar instrumentals which I liked hearing. All the best and hope you enjoyed your holiday.

[@solitaryrambler]

Hi Shanita, this was a lovely short walk to film, and I wanted to shoot around Ambleside for some time. I love the YHA there due to its location. Would have liked to have filmed inside the church too, but didn't have time. High Sweden Bridge was a very nice location to film, not somewhere I've heard of before, but the route was in the Pathfinders guide of Lake District walks. Glad you enjoyed the guitar instrumentals. Thanks for your lovely comments and for watching as always 👍

[@alisonmoxon7519]

Great vid patrick.. love it round there .. thankyou...

[@solitaryrambler]

My pleasure Ali, glad you liked it. Thanks for watching 👍

[@shaunmckenna1923]

Hello Patrick , that was wonderful it has to be on your top list of walks the views were amazing and so green , thanks Patrick for sharing :) take care .

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks Shaun, I don't think you can beat the scenery of the Lake District. Glad you liked it. All the best 👍

[@davidkeel]

Lovely video again Patrick. And very nice to hear a little bit of music from one of your earlier videos of the Lakes coming back briefly... It is nice of you to make a video of a walk when you're only in the Lake District for a short time. Have a nice weekend.

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks David, yes you obviously recoginsed one of my Lake District themes, albeit a different arrangement this time 😊 I had actually planned to make a video every day I was in the Lakes but then, apart from the wet weather changing that idea, I just decided it would be nice to leave the camera behind some days to just enjoy and relax whilst in the area. Have a great weekend too 👍

[@davidkeel]

@@solitaryrambler definitely a good idea to just relax for a bit Patrick. You probably work hard enough. Take care and all the best. David.

[@russ3994]

Well Patrick as you say FAN-BLOODY TASTIC !! what a wonderful video absolutely gorgeous looks like a great walk don't know if we will get there ! hope you had a good holiday there.

[@solitaryrambler]

Fan-bleedin-tastic Russ! Thanks for watching 👍

[@SetForAdventures]

Really enjoyed this film Patrick we visited Ambleside earlier this year and it was great to revisit with you 😊👍 It’s a lovely place busy but full of really nice shops and restaurants 😊 The old pack horse bridge was very interesting (on the list for my nxt Lakeland adventure) Best wishes Simon Thanks 🙏🏼 😊

[@solitaryrambler]

Morning Simon, thanks for watching and commenting 😊 Ambleside is a great place as you know. Yeah do visit High Sweden Bridge if you get the chance, it's not far to walk and is just off part of the Fairfield horseshoe route. All the best Simon 🙂👍

[@ashleyjarnold]

That was a fantastic video, really enjoyed it. You have great knowledge of the history and nice to just sit back and appreciate a relaxed walk. Love Ambleside and was on part of your route in sept when we did the Fairfield horseshoe (video to follow soon). Loved the High Sweden bridge footage and the wood. Weather is just something we have to work with! Regards, Ashley

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it Ashley, many thanks for all your kind comments and for taking the time to watch 👍

[@FirmandoPangandaran]

So Beautiful 👍👍

[@AnthonyJohnson1]

What a lovely walk Patrick. High Sweden Bridge must be a photographers dream as it’s a beautiful place. Glad you managed to find a drier day for filming and to enjoy the walk. I’m off to Ambleside in about 3 weeks time, so better pack the waterproofs as November is a notoriously wet month in the Lakes! Great shoutout by the way. Ceri and Kat are great. I’ll have to see if I can make your KZbin meet as it would be nice to meet you all in person 🙂

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks Anthony, I'd not heard of High Sweden Bridge at all, but I found this route in a Lake District walks book, so thought it would be a nice short route to film. I ended up extending it a bit with the walk to Waterhead. As it happened it was a lovely walk as you saw, and the rain held off for longer than was forecast for this day. Hope you have a great time in Ambleside soo. You'll know of course it's a great base whilst exploring the Lakes. Yeah I love Ceri and Kat. It would be great Anthony if you were able to make the KZbin meet on 12th Nov if you can 🙂👍

[@frankfitzgerald5832]

Another beautiful video patrick...we travelled to ullswater the same day you filmed this ...but weve agreed that sometime in the future were gonna stay or base our selfs in ambleside ..and do this walk ...weve done quite a few walks around here including the grasmere to ambleside coffin walk ...but this one looks a goodun ...bridgehouse is wonderful and during our visit few years back we managed to enter both rooms to this building...anyway thank you for this wonderful video ...take care and regards Frank & Lee.....

[@solitaryrambler]

Cheers Frank and Lee, yeah I've always found Ambleside to be the perfect base when exploring the central Lakes especially. This walk was just a short one I got from a book of walks in the Lake District, but I just extended it a bit with the walk to Waterhead at the end. Glad you enjoyed your walks whilst in the area. The Bridge House seems to be completely closed up now, I remember being used as an information centre a long time ago. Thanks for watching and commenting as always 👍

[@jamiestables4283]

Great video Patrick. I'm glad the rain held off for you. I did part of a local walk yesterday, Alfreton to South Wingfield, but had to turn back as was pressed for time. Lovely and thoroughly enjoyable though.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks Jamie, yes I was lucky on this day for this walk. Some nice walks around South Wingfield too 👍

[@jamiestables4283]

@@solitaryrambler I can't wait to explore more. I love the Peak District, but definitely want to explore more closer to home

[@billfoster2126]

What a lovely area, nice filming and commentary. Ceri and Kat passed on your channel to us, we love their videos and think yours are really enjoyable so have subbed etc, we'll be waiting for your next, Bill and Kath

[@solitaryrambler]

Good evening Bill and Kath and welcome to my channel!😀 Thank you so much for subbing, for watching my video and for all your lovely comments, much appreciated. Kind of Ceri and Kat to pass my channel on to you and I love their videos too. Looking forward to meeting them in person in a few weeks 😀 Thanks again Bill and Kath and have a great weekend! 👍

[@claireEt9055]

Hi Patrick👋🏼 I’ve never heard of high Sweden bridge and it’s a beautiful spot! Definitely going to visit there next time we’re in the Lakes… so thanks as always for the great video 👍🏻

[@solitaryrambler]

Hi Claire, I'd not heard of High Sweden Bridge either, but this walk came out of a Lake District walks book I've got, so it was a nice short one to film just in case it rained. Thanks as always for your kind comments and for watching 👍

[@JP-lk2qs]

Enjoyed it thoroughly

[@solitaryrambler]

Thank you!👍

[@TheJansenJournal]

Lovely area! Nice video SR!

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks 👍

[@gisellebolotin8237]

So beautiful the sound of running water at the start

[@solitaryrambler]

The sound of running water is great isn't it 😊

[@DesGreene]

Hi Patrick! Maybe short, but what a beautiful walk👍 Some of those little bridges are charming aren't they? Hardly looks enough substance there to hold them up! All the best and take care 👍😊

[@solitaryrambler]

Evening Des, yes this was a lovely walk I got from the Pathfinder Guide book of walks in the Lakes. Those bridges are fab aren't they! Thanks for watching and have a great weekend 👍

[@joejillfariss218]

What a lovely walk you shared with us in Ambleside Patrick. I enjoy Ceri & Kat’s adventures too! I’m curious what you do all day on the buses when it rains? When we visit Wales and the Cotswolds in March I may need to learn of fun activities for when it rains! 😂

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks for watching! Glad you enjoy Ceri and Kat's channel too 🙂 I just bought a ticket for £9 and rode around buses within the central Lakes to explore places such as Bowness, Coniston and Grasmere. Was looking for presents to take back home too, so there are plenty of gift shops in the Lakes 👍

[@learnartwithwills6198]

What a nice video, great vistas and a relaxing pace. You passed my favourite secondhand book shop too.bexcellent, new sub here, Wills

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks for the sub Wills, much appreciated! Glad you enjoyed the video. Many thanks for commenting and for watching 👍

[@dapursiom]

Fantastis good job

[@michaeldenham9681]

Nice film again. If you ever need new outdoor gear Ambleside is a good place to shop. If one shop doesn't have what you want they will happily recommend another; and I have found the prices tend to be lower than in the big cities such as Manchester.

[@solitaryrambler]

Hi Michael, yes I saw some great gear shops whilst I was there. Many thanks as always for your great comments and for watching 👍

[@euanfraser2166]

Hi Patrick, great video about Ambleside and the surrounding area but for future reference, the Charlotte Mason building is part of the University of Cumbria's - Ambleside campus. the Ambleside Campus is not related to the university of Lancaster.

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks Euan, glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for the info. However, just to point out that, as the notes in the description below the video show, I only feature information I have found online or in books during my research, and this info came from walk no.3 in the Pathfinder guide "More Lake District walks", which says the building is part of the university of Lancaster 👍

[@LeVeL-HeaDeD432]

How do I see the maps of your walks 😊

[@solitaryrambler]

Pleacse check the description below the video 👍

[@Truthbewithyou]

Wonderful mate 👌🏻 👏🏻 🫶🏻

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks ✌️

[@erwincavite.t.v]

Good morning Nice ok. Your videos are beautiful. I always support you too. I hope I get noticed and shout out to your vlog idol ERWIN CAVITE TV from Philippines 🇵🇭.

[@debsmostexcellentadventure5353]

Enjoyed watching this with my gin@crumpets debs xx

[@solitaryrambler]

Hi Debs, many thanks for watching! Hope you enjoyed your gin and crumpets! 😀👍