Striding Edge POV ridge walk / S1-Ep5 Hiking the Wainwrights

[@BlackCrag]

In case you missed part 1: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b52WkKhvjdOWgNk

[@sbectolprycey]

Great video 👏 and I'm glad you said it! Some Wainwrights I'm like "Why?! What is the point of this... This is so uninteresting!" 😂

[@vickygarnett7623]

I am one of those grateful people who watches the entire walk along the edge because I know it is the ONLY way I will ever experience it as I have an extremely healthy terror of heights and sheer drops. I love fell walking, I love the exhilaration of getting to the top and being rewarded with views for days. But only on nice paths that don’t offer instant death on either side.

[@ricksmith8444]

Unfortunately, I am getting too old for those kind of hikes which I miss terribly. Thank you for having me along on your hike vicariously.

[@sparkymark68]

Lovely, nostalgic watch, bringing back beautiful memories of holidays in Thirlmere and walking Helvelyn with my late dad. Thank you.

[@lindazwicky8997]

Glenn, 24.37 was Mother Nature reminding you, she is not "boring" in her designs *smiles* Part 1 and Part 2, absolutely beautiful. Thank you.

[@BlackCrag]

😂 You're absolutely right.... Instant karma! Thank you very much 😊

[@jasonhemming5064]

Just binged 1-5 the last two evenings. Love the vlogs, love the scenery, love all the info. In a nutshell just love it 👌👍🙌👏

[@emmacannon2011]

Incredibly useful for those of us hesitating to try Striding Edge for the first time - thank you so much. 🙂 And no need at all to apologise for the breathing and grunting. It’s hard work up there! 😂

[@stephenthompson1998]

Been up and after a short bit bailed out on to the lower path, poor sense of balance and a huge desire to remain above the grass ! 👍😀

[@julianhebbes]

Why would we want to mute you mate your oratory is a massive part of the black crag experience trust me.Keep it going please.Fandabbydozy.

[@bessofhardwick9311]

I was absolutely bricking it just watching this! Stunning views. Thanks for this - it was great!

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@neillairdofglencairn7216]

This is the best crossing of the edges I have seen,most graphic most detailed I could have been there….again.

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks very much, glad you liked it 😊

[@zippy5081]

That section just down from the summit and the standpoint is a mind-blowingly breathtaking view to behold just before you climb down to Striding Edge it's all breathtaking for words. Absolutely incredible camera work and Nrration, you captured this beautifully. I commend you, sir. Thank you so much. Love this channel with a passion and dealy look forward to every newly uploaded video. Words cant express how much I absolutely love and adore the lake district and my obsession with the mountains... 👍👍👍

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks very much, really appreciate that 😊 The views are indeed breathtaking 😍

[@martinjordan5172]

For anyone planning a first trip along the edges that should be essential viewing. The loose rock bit reminded me (as if I could forget) of grabbing a rock on Sharp Edge which promptly came away in my hand. At least Birkhouse Moor has a good view. I suspect we won't hear the 'gorgeous' word when you get to Mungrisdale Common! Seriously though your work is not just instructional it is elevated to brilliant by your engaging and friendly disposition.

[@BlackCrag]

Thank you so much, that's very kind of you 😊 🙏

[@jonm4989]

All I can say is you’ve got a lot better head for heights/exposure than I do. Great filming Glenn 👍🏻

[@marpop99]

Another great VLOG. At my age you won't get me going near that ridge :)

[@grahamtowler1761]

Great video, I could never be as brave as you though

[@BlackCrag]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@rikmoncur]

One of the better Helvellyn videos. 👍

[@BlackCrag]

Thank you, appreciate it 😊

[@rodhepplewhite9722]

Loved it Glenn but you should have stayed on the higher ground after leaving High Spying How until you get back to Hole-in-the- Wall rather than use the path, it's more interesting and you get better views IMHO.

[@tjeremypope]

Those pictures are breathtaking. As someone with a healthy fear of falling, this had me on edge; however, the pictures and experience are worthwhile. Thank you for sharing.

[@fototripper]

Who knew that England had such impressive peaks. Love it.

[@BlackCrag]

Like I said, if you're ever over this way I'd love to have you along on a video, take you to some amazing places 👍

[@fototripper]

@@BlackCrag One day mate. one day.

[@neilwhitehouse8140]

You have to be the modern day equivelent to AW. I cant get to the fells as much as i want so a video will do. There nicely made and easy to watch. Do the BBC know what your upto. 💥👍

[@BlackCrag]

😂 Thanks very much 🙌 The BBC don't give a rat's ass 😂

[@chapmankj]

Enjoyed Helvellyn and the Edges, both parts. I guess I will watch more in the future. Good luck with the series.

[@BlackCrag]

Thank you 😊

[@feetfirstspeks]

Hello Glenn. I've been enjoying a couple of your videos. You've done a fantastic job. The video quality is excellent, audio too. I'm assuming that's the GoPro 10 and Rode mic? I just got the 11 and I'm thinking about the media mod. May I offer a bit of advice? I've a hairstyle like your own! :D Always, always, ALWAYS wear a cap, even when it's overcast. I have actinic keratosis. Not the end of the world but caused decades ago through not having my head covered.

[@richardpearson5036]

I love striding edge, we did it many times over the years. It was fantastic doing it again with you. Thank you.

[@jamieb741]

Hi , the filming is so crisp and clear , done Striding edge several times now. Always great fun , my photo here is top of Helvellyn looking to Striding Edge doing coast to coast in 2016.

[@giga6137]

Another fab vlog but PLEASE get some new boots! 😬

[@davidwillacy4796]

Loved the walk Glen, loved your enthusiasm, but most of all loved how you manage to capture the essence of the fells with your photography. Thanks

[@BlackCrag]

Thank you so much, really appreciate that 😊 🙏

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

NO NO NO! YES YES YES to the video and this series 🤣👍 part of that I actually got sick in my mouth 🤢 looking forward to a whole more. Sithee!

[@BlackCrag]

Haha 😂 next time, you're coming with, young man! Thanks mate 😊

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

@@BlackCrag slip sent my head, but I thought if you’d of died I can’t be watching the video lol. Love these Glen! And no I won’t be doing it lol 😂

[@me.my.son.and.i]

My friend (who has done this 2-3 times) wants me to join in doing this. It looks terrifying! haha

[@Kristanrg]

This is so fricking scary. I dunno how much more I can watch 😬

[@AdieJ62]

Excellent mini-series Glenn. Giving the walk 2 parts really allowed the breathing space it deserved! Time though, for those shoes to be binned!

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks very much 😊 you're probably right.... But I think they've got 1 more walk left in them 😂

[@kamucho]

I’ve got my syrup and blueberry’s ready for the waffle! I’m here for it

[@stephenhiggins8821]

Awesome trek glenn thank you for sharing it 👌🏻

[@rodhepplewhite9722]

Birkhouse Moor, boring? No, it was just that you'd completed Helvellyn by the Edges. It's not boring, just a different facet of the Lakeland fells. 🙂

[@NewEnglandwilderness]

Imagine if Striding edge was wet. Mt Washington in New Hampshire have steeps like this but no cliffs on both sides. Nice hike.

[@donna4147]

I loved your comment about the 3rd arm, lol. I live in Western South Dakota, USA, which is cowboy country. I'm a pretty self sufficient woman and was installing new wiper blades on my van on a snowy day, when a cowboy came up to me, shoved me out of the way and installed the blades for me. Later, I was telling my sister about "the stupid cowboy" and then commented about why we don't have 4 arms and she said "its so we learn to accept help from stupid cowboys". Lol. What a burn.

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks very much.....this is where you tell me you ended up marrying the cowboy 😁

[@donna4147]

@@BlackCrag OH NO! I'm too independent for that. Lovin' the single life baby!

[@Duncs1961]

My partner an I (59F, 62M) 'ummed and ahhed' about whether we should attempt Striding Edge and/or Swirral, but decided instead to assend Helvelyn via Dolly Wagon Pike and descend via White Side and Glenridding Common (we were staying in Patterfdale) - that is a 14mile route but a lot safer! Too old for risk now!

[@summitbagger1378]

Great to have an ending to that cliff hanger! Brilliant video as usual👍

[@flyingvisit2]

What a route so pleased you did this for us, I haven't the nerve, loved seeing Striding Edge. Cheers.

[@Brock_in_the_North]

If you enjoy scrambling you should really check out Sinister and Dexter Gully on Glyder Fawr Snowdonia. You get to do the awesome scramble that is tryfan north ridge and down the south side and then up glyder fawr via Sinister and Dexter Gully. Ridiculous exposure, a grade 3 scramble with no escape routes but not too difficult. Look it up brilliant scramble routes. I've been up and and it's amazing. One for a future vlog or just a trip to treat yourself to something different. Great vlog 👍🏼 as ever and a great route. Was good to see it in reverse

[@BlackCrag]

Thank you 😊

[@davidbarrass]

Thank you, I now know, as I long suspected, I will never be able to do Striding Edge so I can stop dreaming ;-)

[@paulmagus2133]

just NO WAY!!! on that downward ridge, just NOOOOO WAY😬😬😬

[@ChrisSmith-di7un]

Fabulous channel. I’m really enjoying watching your adventures.

[@alexbraid8700]

All respect for you for being able to walk this. I doubt I'd ever be able myself because of my fear of heights. Where I walk in the Shropshire Hills isn't too bad but does have its moments where I've been wobbly. The one hill called the Lawley is ' only ' 300 ' mtrs but is a Ridge I'm kinda fearful off, but it's on my list of hikes to do

[@sisterbluebird68]

Enjoyable to watch but made me feel a bit queasy! Stunning scenery.

[@kennybrydges9084]

Well Glen, you are the first person to mention the memorial on Striding Edge, I only knew about it from Wainwrights Eastern fell book.. so glad you mentioned it.. great walk by the way.. ive walked it several times.. thx for the memories.. ATB from Ontario Canada TC 👍🙏

[@grahamparsons2642]

Very enjoyable and an exciting climb and hike

[@patricklovatt9691]

Hi, sorry I'm a little late to your channel but wanted to say what an amazing set of vlogs! I have done some of the smaller hikes in the past on holidays but these have made me want to go back and do some of the larger ones! All the best Patrick.

[@davepickard3913]

I really enjoyed this, particularly the way you captured the detail of the edges underfoot.

[@Ant-66]

Would love to see the still photos inserted when you stop to take them. I think it would add something special to the video. Great content as always.

[@Ant-66]

Just got to the end and there they are 👍

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks very much 😊

[@CraigJohnBoylan]

I’ve done it a lot of times but I always go the opposite direction. It’s nice on a dry day in a pair of sticky approach shoes rather than heavy old boots. You definitely need a head for heights.

[@dtiom]

Another awesome video and a great route, looking forward to the next instalment.

[@paulrobinson8263]

Thumbs up from me, the content is perfect…straight into it and the length of it is just about right 👍👍👌

[@TheEyesofOwen]

Great video brought back memories as I did Striding Edge around 30 years ago.

[@BlackCrag]

Thank you 😊

[@markstennett1704]

That kind of breathing is what scrambling is all about

[@robbie74able]

love the blog as always

[@peterford6520]

Isn't the summit of Birkhouse Moor halfway along the ridge by the wall at 718m? The cairn you showed at the end of the ridge, known as the North Top, is only 700m, hence why it's seldom visited.

[@LakeDistrictcyclist]

Wainwright picked Birkhouse moor as one of his 214 due to the view of helvellyn from there, most of ones he picked was for the views from them, that’s why there is a few strange ones in it. Brilliant video love the edge 👌

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks very much 😊

[@mickgrundy4615]

Great video again, glen i strugle up there. But its a great place to be. Love these videos and commentry. Rave on .looking forward to next one with finn

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks very much, it's a great environment 😍

[@jonm4989]

Hope you don’t mind me saying Glenn that you’re looking fit and in a great place. Really good you see you buzzing on these films; there’s a load of doom and gloom out there atm so films like these are a wonderful distraction.

[@paulcook7426]

Great footage of the ridge itself. Excellent. As an aside, I'm not sure that cairn there is the true summit of Birkhouse Moor. I think it's some distance before in the direction you'd come from. As you say though, a great view, and be why Wainwright included it.

[@therossendalerambler-mikei7294]

Top one that brilliant. I make regular trips to the Lakes only living about 1.50 hours away but it’s the only one of the big peaks I have yet to do. When in the venture scouts many moons ago we had to turn back due to bad weather and I have not returned to this area since. I must do so.

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks very much 😊 you absolutely need to come back and do it. It's a brilliant walk 👌

[@paulcooper9187]

Cracking piece , thank you

[@mattwhalley1671]

Great way to film the Helvellyn edges, if anyone hasn't done them before they should definitely watch this video first 👌 top class stuff, very informative. Not done it anti-clockwise yet either so will definitely be giving that a go

[@MBC1955]

For some reason I couldn't get this to open when it first posted, hence the late comment. Superb section on the Edge itself, I lacked that final bit of courage to do that instead of the path. I'm not going to challenge your opinion on Birkhouse Moor but it was on its summit, and then all the way to Catstycam that I chatted to this elderly walker. something he said on Catstycam made me wonder and I got confirmation from his next Guardian Country Diary, that I'd been talking to Harry Griffin. Miss his Country Diary so much.

[@RyanJones-ig3qc]

As per mate loved it. Really liked how you gave the VR view for others. I fell in love with the H (like that 😂) on a snow covered spring morning, got some great pics. Can’t wait to get the little fella up here and along the edges but he’s a few years off yet. Looking forward to the next ones. Stay blessed mate.

[@bmirfin]

Top notch!! You brought back good memories from my younger days up there. Thanks for what you have done on our behalf!

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks very much 😊 🙏

[@elliotsmith7017]

Brilliant mate!

[@ervinslens]

Man this looks sick, looks challenging but it’s gorgeous.

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks, it's a lot of fun 😊

[@andrewbrooke2051]

Loving these Wainwright walks. Great Videos.

[@philiphoward767]

Well done on your new series on walking the wainwright's, great information and very enjoyable. These will be go to videos for many people hiking in the lakes.

[@willbo2000]

Cracking scramble, enjoyed that, great shots too 👍👍👍

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks Mr Will 😊

[@cairnscrow8713]

Definitely one of my favourite walks 💯

[@carolinemason4210]

Thats not to say your other vlogs arent great! I love all of them

[@Garncec]

Inspirational! Thanks mate. Both parts were amazing yet a little scary. Your videos are excellent.

[@markgrinsted8728]

Great video mate 👍 lots of insperation and confidence to do this walk now thanks ....keep em coming👍👍👍

[@davidmason3654]

Great, really enjoying this Wainwright series and this was the best film I've seen of what is involved in tackling The Edges. Also very much enjoyed seeing the still at the end, great pics. One thought. I suspect many people watching this Wainright's series, like me know about the Wainright's, but don't necessarily know all 214, so a quick tick off at the start or the end of what you've done would help viewers keep track as you progress, either on that particular walk or as a running total.

[@garymartin557]

always liked Birkhouse Moor, as i first climbed it to do the Helvellyn horseshoe. The views climbing up to it of Ullswater are to die for. Climbed directly up from Glenriding.

[@adge_ventures4915]

Really enjoying this series mate. Thank you ☺️

[@ireneboston7953]

Really helpful to see the whole route across both edges - something I've not seen on a video before, so thanks for including that. I've not yet plucked up courage to do either, although I've been fellwalking for 30 years. I think the climb down the chimney at the end of Striding Edge would defeat me but might be able to manage 'up', so it was especially good to see you film it that way round. Great channel and superb idea to do the Wainwrights. I've still got about 20 to go.

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks very much 😊 you could always walk along Striding Edge until the chimney and turn back. Nothing wrong with that and you get more time on the edge 👌

[@ianwhite9785]

Really enjoying your videos 👍

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks very much 😊

[@paulyoung5393]

Great to see you survived the cliffhanger ending of part 1 Glenn. Really enjoyed part 2. Cannot believe how incredibly busy it was on the edge...dont think I have been across before and not seen anyone, even when it was snowing once! Thanks again for another enjoyable video.

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks very much 😊 I guess you've just got to pick your times carefully 😁

[@carolinemason4210]

I really thought you were a gonner! Fabulous way you are doing these vids!! This is the most realistic footage i have seen of Striding Edge! Shows it for what it is. Well done!

[@BlackCrag]

Thank you very much 😊 🙏

[@clairewalker2]

Glad to see you made it to the pub relatively unscathed. Always a bonus! Nice to see the photos at the end too. Looking forward to the next one🙌🏻

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks very much 😊 getting to the pub is definitely the cherry on top 🙌

[@jamesbutlerwhite6737]

Awesome video with some amazing views. Missing the lakes and magnificent scenery. Keep up the great work Black Crag

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks very much 😊 🙏

[@keithetchells3078]

Great videos & loving the wainwright series , can't believe your choice of footwear 🤣

[@BlackCrag]

Thank you 😊 the shoes are the best.... But they're past their best 🙈

[@gm4wha]

Both videos are excellent. The route you took upto Catsycam looked really great. Even though i have been over the edges a few times your video was so interesting. Thanks! Look forward to the next one.

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks very much 😊

[@anthonycraddock6739]

Striding is a challenge but swirls a lot easier and pleasurable to get down and climb catstycam ,except in snow and ice and wind !

[@ilyasdaud1352]

Lovely footage

[@BlackCrag]

Thank you 😊

[@phillewis3108]

Ok, decision made. I will never, ever go anywhere near either of these edges. "Nothing to be scared of"!? I don't think I'm going to sleep for a week!

[@HikingFamilyMan]

Another fantastic episode and doing it in two parts definitely did both ridges justice. I did the edges for the first time at Christmas on a crisp winters day it was to date the best days hike I’ve been on. It took me so long to get across Striding edge due to the amount of photos I ended up taking 😃 absolutely loved it. I’m going to show this to my eldest because you capture it perfectly and I think it would convince her to come across with me. Also the floopy feet I can relate too, I had them last week coming down Ben Nevis, I got almost down to the bottom and went over on my ankle on the smallest of steps, just goes to show what fatigue can do to you. Looking forward to the next instalment. 👌🏼

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks very much 😊 winter walks really are something else aren't they 😍

[@HikingFamilyMan]

@@BlackCrag They really are, hoping for some decent snowfall this year.

[@paulrobinson8263]

Looks excellent weather, when I’ve done it it’s always blowing a gale, great you’ve got it to yourself i normally do it very early. As you say your video shows a true reflection of what it’s like, thank you 👍👍🏔

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks very much 😊 it was surprising to not bump into a single person. But it was late in the day so most people are at least 2 pints deep at that point 😊🍻

[@keithetchells3078]

Loving your wainwright series Glen can you tell me when the next lot are ready to view ?

[@andrewdavis9223]

Bit of a scary walk but very nice 😊

[@paulbennison2614]

We love your 'waffle'.

[@jonboypatton]

No way I'd be doing this one 😢 this is rock climbing.not fell walking. Way to high up and dangerous for me. Fair play to ya doing this. 👏

[@gorfonibla1060]

Did this twice, many years ago. Might be beyond me these days.

[@ahmedkhan8406]

Great videos, would you be willing to give another video with the updates on your gear (shoes, clothes, electronics, food etc.)?

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks. Yep, I'll be doing a video soon on my summer walking/photography gear 😊

[@markharling5160]

Great Vid, how many wainwrights can you do on the route? 3 (Birkhouse Moore, Hellvellyn & Castycam) ? or do you know if there is an option to fit another one if you change your route slightly without going too far. Thanks