Solo Winter Wild Camping Between Scafell Pike and Scafell at Broad Crag Tarn in the Hilleberg Soulo

After parking at Seathwaite farm I head up Grains Gill which leads me to Ruddy Gill. I then reach Esk Hause and turn right before stopping to collect water. I soon reach Scafell Pike summit which is surprisingly quiet, a 10 minute pit stop I then carry on to Mickeldore. After sometime searching for a spot for the night I end up moving to another location Broad Crag Tarn and set up camp there which is a spot I’ve camped at before.
Dark soon comes and the temps plummet, the night is very calm with no wind and temps seem to stay just above freezing. Dawn soon breaks and is all clear with fantastic views but very chilly. My route back down takes me back up to nearly Scafell Pike summit before following the Tourist Route back down to the head of Piers Gyll and then picking up the Corridor Route to Styhead Tarn after I climb the Bad Step. Before I know it I’m back at Seathwaite Farm and my adventure is over, a very mixed bag of weather with varying temperatures and some snow still around.
Disclaimer:
Hiking and camping in the mountains is an amazing experience. Being in the outdoors is very good for the mind, body and the soul. However the weather in the Lake District can change very quickly from a calm sunny day to totally clagged in and freezing cold.
Please hike and camp within your own abilities and with the correct equipment / clothing for the time of year.
Please Stay Safe and enjoy the outdoors responsibly.
Take only memories, leave only footprints, Thanks for watching ATB Karl.

[@daveoutdoors44]

New sub here, superb views, I`ve somehow managed to avoid the snow so far but definitely want to do a snowy camp before the melt. Some good information to digest there. Brew time is a special time for me, anyway how`s your knees that looked like an extremely long hike. PS, its so empowering to have the whole mountain to yourself. Chin chin

[@TheSummitexplorer69]

Thanks for watching and the sub I really appreciate it. On my next video I'm in the snow love snow camping 😊 Can't beat a brew with a view on a mountain and having the place to yourself. Yes it was along hike with good elevation my knees are fine there used to it by now. 🤣 thanks again ATB Karl

[@nasos_zovoilis]

Soulo is a beast. My favorite tent too. I'm also preparing my gear for the next winter camping trip. Liked and subscribed!

[@TheSummitexplorer69]

Thank you for watching and the like and subscribe really appreciated 🙏 love my Hillebergs they are amazing tents, enjoy your winter camping 👍 ATB Karl

[@ireneboston7953]

Super video and a cracking camp spot. That tarn you mentioned on the way back, up off the Corridor Route, is well worth a visit and camp - the views across to Gable are stunning. You're perched up on what feels like am amphitheatre. I hear you about people going out ill equipped, with no proper map, no proper gear and who, above all, won't listen even if they're speaking to someone obviously more experienced. If they don't listen to you, imagine how they ignore a lone female who is well equipped. Really enjoying your videos and the routes you choose. Look forward to more.

[@TheSummitexplorer69]

Thanks for watching and the kinds words I’m really glad your enjoying my videos hopefully there’ll get better 😂 That tarn is definitely on my to do list I’ve seen a few KZbin videos of people camping there. The amount of times I get asked for directions in the mountains from people who have know idea where there going with no basic equipment to keep them safe is crazy, you can only offer help wether they listen is another matter. ATB Karl

[@bluehighfly]

Well filmed there pal and some really good advice.

[@TheSummitexplorer69]

Thanks pal appreciate the comment. ATB Karl 👍

[@danieldring88]

Great video. Just subscribed. I camped at the little tarn off the corridor route you mentioned at the end of the video last weekend. Great little spot

[@TheSummitexplorer69]

Thanks for watching and the sub really appreciated. 👍 That little tarn has been on my to do list since last summer will definitely get it ticked off this year. ATB Karl

[@reluctantfellrunner]

Just subscribed. Best wishes out there. Plenty of fresh air on that one. Best wishes on the next adventure.

[@TheSummitexplorer69]

Thanks for watching and subscribing I really appreciate it, can’t beat a bit of fresh air in the mountains. ATB Karl

[@MagzyOutdoors]

Great video, hope your followers pick up! Good videos with great details.

[@TheSummitexplorer69]

Thanks for commenting glad you enjoyed the video. ATB Karl 👍

[@ervinslens]

Brilliant panorama bud, absolutely stunning filming!

[@TheSummitexplorer69]

Thank you so much for the kind comment really I appreciate it, glad you enjoyed the video. ATB Karl 👍

[@bernardscott1783]

Well worth the climb mate, stunning 🍺👍

[@TheSummitexplorer69]

Definitely worth the climb, thanks for commenting appreciate it, hope you enjoyed the video. ATB Karl 👍

[@OldBlindMole]

And there's yet another bad step on N. end of Yewbarrow.

[@TheSummitexplorer69]

Thanks for commenting and watching my video. I know exactly where you mean on Yewbarrow never knew that took the bad step name as well, but it is a tricky scramble did it last Winter, in fact both ends of Yewbarrow where a good scramble especially with a Winter pack. ATB Karl 👍

[@audas]

NO trees is so weird.

[@TheSummitexplorer69]

There are lots off trees in the Lake District just not where I was filming, thanks for watching. ATB Karl 👍

[@audas]

@@TheSummitexplorer69 Yeah thanks. Looked into it - there is re-wilding going on. Just not used to seeing it - very confronting at such low altitudes.

[@leeatkinson7043]

What size sleeping pad are you using please

[@TheSummitexplorer69]

Hi mate, it's the Thermarest Xtherm Wide version fits the Soulo no problem, you can check out my winter load out video which covers everything I take on a winter wild camp if you've not already. Thanks for watching. ATB Karl