The Coast To Coast Part 1 The Highs And The Lows, May 2023

Our 14 day walk across England following Wainwright's Route. We were very lucky having good weather for the whole journey

[@user-TonyUK]

So far I have done this twice, the first time just before I joined the Army in 1976 at the age of 21, 10 days camping every night with a 30kg backpack. The next crossing was 9 years later at the age of 30, this time from East to West and again a 30kb backpack and a 40kg Still Camera backpack and tripod. Now age 67 planning to do it again next year (2024). LOVED every step of the way apart from the section over Nine Standards too boggy and too windy, a very relaxing two week hike. Tony in Essex

[@gw6797]

Wow that's one hell of a weight for a backpack, you must have been super fit. Brilliant at 67,, to do it again as it's always good to have a mission in life

[@mikebreen2890]

Did you do it, Tony?

[@user-TonyUK]

@@mikebreen2890 Still a couple of weeks yet before I start hiking, began is packed overnight coach booked, so its just a case of waiting until the 1st of August before I start again on my THRID Coast to Coast. Tony in Essex.

[@debbistevenson6485]

Amazing to see the Coast to Coast in good weather - I did it last May and it wasn't like that.

[@gw6797]

Think we were very lucky, can't ever see that happening again

[@capio78]

was going to do this, this year and injured my knee, gutted. Thanks for sharing!

[@mikebreen2890]

Done it twice, both times perfect weather. Yea, I'm lucky. Sometimes.

[@andrewarthurmatthews6685]

Yes this LDF is one of my favourites with the coast on both sides and the wonderful Richmond town half way across. Highly recommend

[@reluctantfellrunner]

Lovely trip out for you. Plenty of fresh air in the lungs. First time watching just subscribed.

[@gw6797]

Thanks you have a new Sub too 😁

[@stephenjackson8534]

Brilliant lads loved watching you do c to c doing it next may. Any advice on camping taking my dog. Loved it.

[@gw6797]

@@stephenjackson8534 Thanks Stephen very kind of you. I tried to book most of the campsites before we went but even that changes at times because of miles etc

[@YONDERMOUNTAINADVENTURES]

Ah Graeme! Absolutely top class again..... loved this can't wait for the next part.... you had me belly laughing in several parts as usual mate.....pedigree chum 🤣🤣🤣 well done mate another massive achievement. You are the man the machine 👍 ATB Simon

[@gw6797]

Thanks Simon I'm putting you at the top of the most favourable comment list 🤣. I have a love hate relationship with editing although I think it's mostly hate 🤣. Part 2 next week, hopefully 🤔

[@richardhunter7363]

2.20 - that'll be Whitehaven not Cleator Moor and I live right on the top of the hill. I laughed as you complained about Loft Beck out of Ennerdale, knowing Lining Fell would be the next day. 2nd laugh - Patterdale, about and mile and a half to go - oh no it isn't. Looking forward to the rest of the journey - every frame sparks memories of Sept 22.

[@gw6797]

Thanks glad you enjoyed it. I think my estimations on mileage need a bit fine tuning 🤣

[@peterleigh8474]

Hi what it easy to navigate it in the lakes part?? Pete

[@gw6797]

@@peterleigh8474 it was easy in the good weather and I followed the route with ordnance survey maps on my phone

[@craigthomasgallery8692]

As a dopey American, I need to watch this with subtitles. What part of the UK are ya'll from?

[@gw6797]

Hilarious, we are in the North of England near Newcastle and appx 50 miles from Scotland. Around here it's known as a Geordie accent Thanks for watching and hopefully come over sometime Atb Graeme and Ian

[@thegreatexaggerator9077]

Very well done, brings back nice memories from my own C2C last May. The weather was ideal.

[@gw6797]

@@thegreatexaggerator9077 Thankyou, I think we were very lucky. Great weather for you especially the distance you travelled to get over here

[@nicwp7320]

Great Video, i am looking to do this walk in 2025 after doing my first LDW Cumbria Way. but your meals did not look great and not enough calories ..I think I will stick with Adventure foods high calorie foods

[@gw6797]

They were called Tent Meals and were actually 800 cals but we didn't rough it as we had bar meals when we came across Pubs, thanks for the compliment

[@paulkozlowski6211]

Is it well sign posted?

[@gw6797]

Across the Lake District very little and very sporadic in other parts. In 2025 it is going to be classed as a National Trail so there should be lots more signage then. Lots of people we met were using an app on their mobile which they followed and I think it was called Map Me but always take a paper map too

[@paulkozlowski6211]

Thanks graeme. I'm planning and preparing to do it next year. Did you plot your own route or did ya use other literature?

[@gw6797]

@@paulkozlowski6211 I mixed and matched vi, Facebook group and bought a guide book which has the route, different itineries and campsites etc

[@Mark-Creed1962]

@@gw6797 O wow didn't know it is going to recognized as a official trail. about time to. Love the c2c. Well done guys it's not easy with big packs.

[@richardhunter7363]

As has been said, through the lakes the signing is not good BUT the paths are so well walked that with a bit of basic understanding as to where you need to go you should be OK. I think the most missed turn turn comes between Patterdale and Haweswater were people continue along High St and miss the path to Kidsty - other than that you should be able to find your way. If you fancy the walk but worry about the route or carrying your gear, there are guided walks (I went with HF Holidays) where you stay in hotels overnight and they transport your luggage so you only carry one days stuff any day.