Striding Edge & Helvellyn - // Hiking Vlog #15

[@ajollygoodchap]

You're videos are bloody excellent! I like your delivery. You talk with us rather than to us. Also you are providing an excellent reference and guide for us all. Lakeland Tourism should be paying you royalties!

[@ABOLTY66]

Having just done both Edges, this is the best video I've seen of Helvellyn. Really brings it all back to me, so thanks!!

[@julieb4575]

Another beautifully shot vlog 👌🏻 Although, very stressful to watch in places! You made it look so easy Looking forward to you releasing: ‘A nice gentle stroll around Buttermere’...

[@TheGreatRaymondoOutdoors]

Best video I've seen on Helvellyn and striding Edge. Superb!! 👍👌👏👏👏

[@garethrickerby389]

Great video of my favourite place. Love the footage and your commentary. Thanks youtube for recommending this.

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks so much, really chuffed you enjoyed it 😊 🙏

[@rogerwalton8160]

Too old to do such walks anymore so love having a vicarious experience of them with you. This one brought back happy memories of a scorching hot summer's day on this route.

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks so much 😊 It's an amazing place isn't it 😍

[@paulbusfield5774]

What an excllent video ! Brilliant footage of the route I have walked the usual way but will try your route nice one cheers 🍺👍

[@kiraalialeeonfairythegreenone]

Breathtaking 💛 Love it.

[@allysally9992]

The bag makes tight gaps even tighter and great time to summit I think my next ascent will be early morning thanks for the vid

[@paulalex1362]

Brilliant. That's the first video I've watched in a while that gave me that "wow - I want to be there" feeling. Really, really good. I know I say this in all of your videos, but your drone footage is top notch... you definitely have a knack for it! And cheers for leaving a link to the route... it's been duly added to my favourites and I'll be doing it soon. Cracking video, well done :)

[@BlackCrag]

Ah, thanks so much Paul, really means a lot! Chuffed to bits you enjoyed it. Definitely one worth doing 😊👍

[@stephenfidoe]

Mission accomplished, definitely feeling inspired. Our September trip back to the Lake District has been booked. Striding Edge is on the ever growing list. We love your vlogs, we appreciate the time and effort you put in to them. Keep em coming.....👍📸🏞️😍

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks very much Stephen, that means a heck of a lot 😊🙏 I can highly recommend Striding Edge for your September visit; it never disappoints 👌

[@MarkBrimPhoto]

Loved it. As you were walking along the edge you could see the light starting to break on the fells behind you as you went. Amazing stuff. Cracking video

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks very much, really chuffed you enjoyed it 😊🙏

[@danieljames1196]

Wow!! What an amazing video ... just subscribed can’t wait to watch more. Keep up the great work .. absolutely awesome stuff 👌🏼

[@iaincphotography6051]

Cheers for that Glenn brought a lot of memories back for me so thank you. Now subscribed to your channel having watched you chatting with Mali. And the work on your website is visually stimulating, glad to see you're not a foreground fan LOL.

[@rayfraser1773]

You made Striding Edge look easy ! I hope I find it that way when I get around to attempting it.

[@BlackCrag]

Thank you. It's not so bad, just take your time and enjoy it 😊

[@zadokwest]

Top walk and vid as usual Brings back good memories.

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks very much, glad you liked it and brought back good memories 😊🙌

[@grahamjones706]

Really enjoyed that. Your channel deserves far more subscribers and views.

[@flyingvisit2]

Hope you had your parachute on, my heart was in my mouth watching this. Heights are not my best quality. Thanks Glenn a great job.

[@jenspiers1085]

Best yet Glenn!!! Heart still missed a beat every time you said ooops haha, even tho I knew you survived it. Loved the drone footage too 👏🏼👏🏼

[@BlackCrag]

Aaw, thanks very much Jen, really chuffed you enjoyed it :-)

[@gladiator22666]

Brilliant 👍

[@marcusallwood9569]

Hi mate, just watched this and yes a cracking video and so lucky you managed to get breathless wind and the drone up....but what the heck is that thing on the edge to your left at about 4.50 mins......looked like a seal wearing a straw summer hat !??

[@BlackCrag]

That's the memorial plaque for Robert Dixon who fell to his death there. You can see it properly on my recent Striding Edge video 😊

[@stek2190]

BRILLIANT

[@leighdedhar]

So jealous you got to fly the drone! Every SINGLE time I climb it, it’s too windy 😭😭

[@stevebennettphotography]

Strangely captivating. But man, your definition of not razor sharp is a lot different from mine hahaha, and yeah, I'm taking the lens distortion into account :-D Great video Glenn.

[@BlackCrag]

Haha, thanks very much Steve, really appreciate that buddy :-)

[@paul_d_cannon9640]

Awsome fella cracking drone work 👌

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks very much Paul, appreciate it buddy 😊 👍

[@markpursglovephotography]

Another belter, nice one Glenn, did it 2 years ago with the crowds, would like yo do it again now without the masses. 😊 📷

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks very much Mark, appreciated 😊🙏 It's definitely a better experience when there's nobody around....but it required a 2am start to guarantee that 😱

[@traciebehmlander9078]

.... dedication!

[@claytoncreative]

Very impressive video... out of interest what camera were you using to so the selfie shots???

[@paulstubbs1843]

Awesome stuff Mr Crag 😊👍👍

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks very much, glad you enjoyed it 🙌

[@robertlloyd5463]

Top work mate. As always

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks very much Rob, appreciate it buddy 😊 🙏

[@Auberne]

Great video as always. What is the name of the orange Rab jacket?

[@bmirfin]

Brilliant!! Again I watched your video. Memories, memories! I saw your feet have a few near misses like I used to get a lot of, (I only worked approach shoes), Good thing about boot wearing is twisted ankle, 'fall over, fall off,' prevention. I always had a wish, that I would set off up from the Tarn at the bottom, (if it was possible after assessing it's safe), and go straight up the highest side to the ridge summit just for fun, and to be different, (or to kill myself!), 'But,' I kept forgetting. Keep up the exellent videos, they are GOOD!

[@mrfoameruk]

It looks really dangerous. Is it or does the camera exaggerate the danger.

[@GreyGhost.]

Superb channel.

[@przemysawgrabowski3458]

Tomorrow my turn 🙂 cannot wait!

[@willbo2000]

Cracking tour my man 👍👍👍

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks Will, really appreciate it mate 😊 👊

[@Auberne]

Hi. And what camera do you use to produce the 360 images. Thank you

[@sadieh6513]

great shots as always 👍🏼

[@BlackCrag]

Thank you very much 😊

[@denisefoote647]

Wonderful video Glenn although I did watch half of it through my fingers! 😳

[@BlackCrag]

Haha, sorry Denise....and thank you very much :-)

[@mickgrundy4615]

Cracking video must do it some time

[@christinejones2205]

Amazing! Thought you didn't like heights lol

[@jpchapman96]

Brilliant vid! 🙌🏻🔥

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks very much 😊👍

[@neillairdofglencairn7216]

I watch a lot of wild camping/video vlogs as well as spending a lot of time in Cumbria .you my man by your actions in the hills and the way you discribe what's happening.sound and act like a proper mountain man.as opposed to lots of "wild campers"who seem to spend all their time telling you about the gear they have brought with them.

[@BlackCrag]

Wow, thank you so much, that really means a heck of a lot! Feedback like this really helps me stay motivated to get out there and vlog 😊🙏

[@mrmwood83]

Just subscribed. Love your content. I just wondered what program you used for the route. Can you use it to plan routes or does it just show where you have been? Keep up the great work.

[@BlackCrag]

Thank you very much, appreciate it 😊 That route flyover is part of the OS Maps subscription. You can plot routes and all sorts. Worth a look 👍

[@JonnyGiosPhotography]

How did you film this? Is there a drone tracking you ?

[@BlackCrag]

I have my own invisible camera crew 😂

[@WanderingTheWainwrights]

Absolutely cracking video mate!! Love the drone work whilst you're stood on SE!! I'm confused though, are you using an action cam with an invisible selfie stick or is your drone tracking you??

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks very much Tim, really appreciate it mate......and sorry for the late reply :-)

[@VisualogicalAesthetics]

Forgive me if I sound stupid but is this filmed with a drone in active track?

[@jimjoelliejack]

Nope it’s filmed on an insta 360.

[@TomAndJoeVlogsTJOutdoors]

Very good video, new subscriber. Just uploaded our own version of this so I thought I would check out other peoples trips, came across this. Keep it up

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks very much 😊 🙏

[@chriswardlecousins]

Cracking video, thanks for posting 👌 The views are awesome! Is striding edge doable with a full pack on? I’ve never been up but am planning my first hike & wild camp up Helvellyn in August, and am deliberating the best way up…

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks very much 😊 It certainly is. In fact my bag here weighs in the region of 20kg. It just means you need to pick your route with a bit more care. But it's definitely doable 👍

[@chriswardlecousins]

Black Crag great stuff, thanks 👍

[@chriswardlecousins]

Black Crag can you recommend any good spots for a wild camp up there? Is the summit best or would somewhere near red tarn be more suitable?

[@Churchillous]

I noticed most of this video you were carrying your camera. I was wondering would Striding Edge be achievable with using just one arm? Im asking as I only have full range of movement in one arm and worried this might stop me doing Helvellyn.

[@BlackCrag]

I think you'd be fine. There are only 2 sections where you might struggle: the chimney and the scramble up just after it. However, there's a side path that goes around the chimney to the left and the scramble up after it could be achieved with one arm, so long as you've got string legs. I needed 2 hands at that point but that's because of the weight of my bag. Just try it. If you can't do it then just sit around and enjoy being on the edge 👍

[@Churchillous]

@@BlackCrag Thanks good advice. I did "Sharp Edge" up Blencathra yesterday and got abit stuck so made my way back down and up the other side. I still really enjoyed the day.

[@kiraalialeeonfairythegreenone]

Breathtaking 💛 Love it.

[@ajollygoodchap]

You're videos are bloody excellent! I like your delivery. You talk with us rather than to us. Also you are providing an excellent reference and guide for us all. Lakeland Tourism should be paying you royalties!