Wainwrights Coast to Coast walk PART ONE by Wiltshire Man

I backpacked and camped all 192 miles of the unofficial Wainwright coast to coast path.
The path starts on the Irish sea at St Bee's and ends 192 miles away at Robin hoods bay. It links 3 national parks and takes in some of the most scenic and rugged landscape this island has to offer.
The walk is graded as "Hard" and a good level of fitness is required and proper clothing too.
I walked the route in July and was very fortunate with the weather only experiencing on bout or rain and very heavy rain too.

[@barbroevanderlindquist4128]

Thank you Sandy for let us join your walk and for not laying music on.....the big trend in the videos with music is often more irritating than enyoy able! BarbroSweden

[@peteaustin9636]

im glad of no music ...ive lately been un following the sites with music as im here to watch the views and hear the wind/birds etc .. good effort

[@assacoon]

The B role is good but some videos do tend to have to much. It's getting the balance right. I sometimes use drone shots in my videos. You've gotta have music to that

[@allanallen1835]

Yeah I like the sound of nature compared to someone else’s crappy play list. Great video.

[@tonydean2541]

Genuinly, hand on heart, the best video ive watched in a very long time, brilliantly done. Having no music was a great idea, the sounds of the water, insects, birds, wind, footsteps, etc etc made it feel so much more natural, almost as if veiwers were actually there. I loved every second of it. I do admire your range of interests and general zest for life . keep them coming. Thanks for sharing and take care

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Tony:)

[@davebuts1921]

We truly have some lovely countryside, thanks for taking us, Sandy.

[@tonypatey5669]

Absolutely love the footage of the coastline. So much to see and things to hear. A pint can go a long way. Thanks for sharing. Tony

[@PaulMessner]

What a beautiful video Sandy. You really are a true gent.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Paul. Its a great walk. Really enjoyed it. Wish I was back out there again now:)

[@stephenszalay]

Wonderful Saturday night entertainment. So chuffed when the notification popped up. Another cracking video. Looking forward to the next one

[@helcat316]

Same here, but this morning. Always enjoyable. Thanks sandy!

[@jeetts59]

Congratulations on your achievement. Beautiful scenery. I don’t think I’ll attempt walking coast to coast in Australia as it’s 4000 kilometres

[@ChrisJohnson-qm2qu]

No music is the perfect and correct way to enjoy nature. Thank you for a good video. I turned off three others because of the music and I’m now enjoying your series.

[@adrianstrand6071]

Watching on my big tv, very enjoyable, I live 4 miles from St Bees & walked the coast to coast in 2014, we had great weather.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Adrian. Your lucky to live in a nice part of the country

[@adrianstrand6071]

Wiltshire Man Loving the Himalayan videos too, I’m thinking of getting one as I have a dealer fairly close, currently riding a Honda CRF 250 l

[@tonyashton780]

Lovely video as usual Sandy enjoyed not having music. Love the sound of the sea and breeze. Fantastic effort too you are an amazing man. Stay healthy all the very best looking forward to more!!!!!. Tony

[@EnglishVeteran]

Wainwright’s Last Words: ‘I am the last person qualified to preach to others, but I offer to readers three injunctions for their future visits to Lakeland where I hope they will find the pleasures I found: to avoid accidents and always to watch where you are putting your feet; to be kind to animals and respect their dignity; and, third, to stop griping and to count your blessings every night at the close of every day. From a slippered retirement, goodbye.’ Wainwright in the Valleys of Lakeland, Introduction.

[@grabbies5706]

Your one very interesting man! Really enjoy all you videos.........thanks👍

[@scottroberts7875]

thank you so much, the sound of the breeze and the beauty of the journey.. is "music enough" thanks again for sharing

[@oscartravis5740]

Some of the morning views were spectacular, it's no wonder writers and artists have fell in love with the place

[@WiltshireMan]

There are some really stunning views on this walk Oscar

[@smitti9915]

Simply wonderful. Thanks for taking us along on another adventure. You have to admire a man who gets excited by a squirrel, especially given the beautiful scenery that surrounds him. Fish ’n Chips sounds like a grand idea right now.

[@fepowson]

Fantastic effort Sandy, enjoying the vid with your chat & the sounds of Nature (No music) Off to Part Two. Cheers...Les

[@ashdowker4326]

sandy love watching you in wiltshire wich is not a million miles from bordon in hampshire where i live but watching you in lakeland is fantastic having been born and bread in kendal cumbria

[@sparkles9868]

Thanks for sharing another great video look forward to next one

[@GraysOutdoors]

Excellent. Wow 19 miles on the first day. That was good mileage. Your pack looks very neat and compact. Would be great to see a video on what was in your pack. Thanks for sharing

[@rialobran]

Inspirational as always Sandy. I prefer Chum to Pal and both to Whiskas

[@WiltshireMan]

Butcher tripe heated over a camp fire and wolfed down would certainly keep you going...but not in a good way:)

[@hendrikarqitekt6286]

what a great scenery, love britain. I have a wild red squirrel 🐿 in my garding, i think because i love a wild piece of nature behind my house.

[@steveoutdoorsuk1788]

Thanks for taking us along with you Sandy. Good call not adding music and allowing this beautiful land speak for itself! Looking forward to part 2 of your awesome adventure. ATVB. Take care mate, Steve. 👍👍

[@Graham_lee]

Beautiful countryside impressed with your rope burner will have to give that a go, take care bud

[@MrPianoKnee]

Just completed your video trilogy. I really enjoyed it and your perception and commentary. Wonderful scenery and the feet-on-the-ground experience was well conveyed. Thanks for letting us hear all the sounds. I like music but it is seldom relevant in most of the videos on KZbin. It was a good decision to preserve the soundtrack. There were many wonderful sounds. May this be a good example for other KZbinrs. Congratulations on the completion. I hope and trust your shoes treated your feet well and that you are in better shape for having walked 192 miles. I am sure your soul is. You are a good man.

[@JohnFormstone]

Thanks for sharing. I did the coast to coast back in 1987, I too backpacked and camped all the way. Its a tough old walk. Wainwright sure liked his hills. 👍

[@annenewton5403]

I really enjoyed this , I’ve haven’t be that area since my teens. We do love your videos, never mind the posh ones not walking with you.

[@daveevans8256]

Brilliant video Sandy, thank you for showing us all the beautiful countryside up north, you must be as tough as old boots to walk that terrain, I take my hat off to you. 👍🇬🇧

[@PaulOutdoors]

A masterpiece Sir. Thank you 👍😊

[@MrHazyt]

Couldn't wait for this and it hasn't disappointed at all, far surpassed my expectations. Many congratulations to you Sandy!

[@iansoutdoorsrecovery7971]

Fantastic video thank for sharing and it did make me feel as I was there walking with you

[@WalterFox]

Great video. Brings me back to my holidays in the beautiful Lake District in the 80s. Thank you and take care!

[@PARANOOB]

Wow, scenery overload.. thanks for taking us along Sandy. I'd love to do that walk one day. 👍🏻

[@garethbkw]

Fantastic upload as always mate thank you, the first trade i learned was drystone walling.

[@4seasonbackpacking]

That brought back the memories sandy i walked this back in 2012 love to do it again. Looking forward to the next part. Richard

[@coasthome8356]

I think this may be my favorite walk that I’ve watched you take. What gorgeous scenery! Thank you so much for sharing.

[@Kukisan24]

Absolutely speechless Sandy. Fantastic upload and so so inspiring. Cant wait for episode two. Thankyou for your upload Sandy.

[@TomRyall3]

I like the videos that you do hiking/camping on your own where you just chat to the camera. You're a mine of information,keep up the good work in 2020!

[@TUGMASTERUK1]

Brilliant video Sandy. We were in and around Buttermere last month. Awesome scenery. Love the raw video with no music. Looking forward to the next part.

[@MOOSEDOWNUNDER]

A well deserved pint mate, amazing views, truly wonderful Countryside.

[@paulgibbs3624]

Thank you for sharing your adventure with us all. Top bloke👍

[@traceyeley65]

Thank you, a fantastic journey and beautiful scenery, looking forward to seeing the rest.

[@bushlore21]

Hi Sandy, great accomplishment!! Love the views, breathtaking! Thank you for taking us along with you...Excellent video! 👍

[@JohnParishPhotos]

Great video, really enjoyed it. Can't wait for part two👍

[@flybe146]

Oh, boy, am I glad I've subscribed to your channel Sandy, this was quite simply STUNNING I love the paramotoring (as a pilot, of course, I would) but this video has just blown me away - awesome!!

[@kimbullock475]

Love watching your videos Sandy...Great video editing.... Lovely scenery....

[@laughingdog1125]

well done man looks beautiful the lakes looks great very peaceful

[@fatdude8716]

Thanks for the video Sandy. The mountains views are stunning.

[@neanderthaloutdoors9202]

Well done Sandy and thanks for taking us all along.

[@BrianthatiscalledBrian]

Thank You so much, Sandy. I really enjoyed that and can't wait for part 2. 👍🙂🍺

[@adelarsen9776]

I'm enjoying this just sitting back drinking a cup of tea. I like this video. :-)

[@jayleajones3631]

Well done sandy, great to watch and glad you made it through the fells safe. Will be keeping an I out for part 2

[@thombears]

So glad I discovered your channel today. No music, what a refreshing change. I have done the C2C twice and hope to be doing it again next year. There's something magic about it that keeps calling me back! Thanks for the upload, I look forward to seeing more.

[@dekirk4101]

Great video Sandy. It is certainly a gorgeous bit of country. Am also greatly impressed with the level of fitness you must have to take on those hills.

[@omasadventures8236]

Hiking and sharing stories - I felt like we were just on a jolly stroll. I'm very much enjoying joining you in your adventures. The scenery is so beautiful.

[@hausmeisterei]

Thanks a lot for taking me with you and best wishes from Kassel, Germany!

[@standswithfish]

Beautiful countryside, I am so jealous! Looking forward to the rest of your journey 👍

[@fifthof9501]

My grandmother Cannell is from the Isle of Man. Thank you very much for the ride along, Sandy!

[@boomshanka8743]

Very nice Sandy, thank you. I must dig out my Wainwright books to read again this summer.

[@mr.nomadic]

Fantastic video of your journey sandy and cannot wait for part 2 👍

[@kvlteacher5911]

What an absolutely beautiful setting! Thanks for sharing Sandy!

[@Celtic-Silver-countryman]

What marvellous adventures you have Sandy.

[@welshrambler1893]

What a delightful video Sandy and looks a fantastic walk with lots of hills to keep the heart pumping. Well done. That campsite in Shap looked a handy one for a good night with a few pints and easy to roll home.

[@mattstubbington8805]

Wow such fantastic views, jealous sat here after watching this on me big screen!! So looking forward to the next part!!

[@williammills9236]

Good luck on your C-C Walk.I'm sure you'll enjoy it. I walked it twice and enjoyed it both times. Best wishes. Billy

[@TheSkskitey]

Jolly good show my dear chap , i will be following you all the way your coast to coast walk :-)

[@warwickshireoutdoors]

Wow. Stunning. An ambition of mine. My moms family originally came from St Bees. Very well done.

[@peavethedude]

Wonderful video and great views, thanks for sharing your adventure, looking forward to part 2. Good luck for making it.

[@007vauxhall]

A very nice part one, and look forward to part two now....great job Sandy :-)

[@Wing8565]

A very beautiful place the Lake district I spent many happy days and weeks there I'm looking forward to seeing part 2. And excellent photography work Sandy 👍

[@DorsetPiper.]

Superb documentary of your walk Sandy, so much to see, lots of people met and more memories made. Loved the feel of the filming and really looking forward to part two and more.

[@johnmcell4213]

Thanks so much for sharing this adventure, lovely to be able to enjoy the fabulous scenery, leaving the music out was a great decision, really looking forward to part 2, great to see you looking well and blister free so far ! All the best, John

[@DJOutdoors]

Thanks for putting the grid references on for your wild camp spots, I will try to camp at these spots when I do the C2C later this year.

[@barrywebber100]

What a wonderful trip Sandy. Thank you for allowing us to accompany you, the landscapes are so beautiful if you have the luck to see lovely sunny summer weather like you did! Years ago I climbed Scafell Pike solo and it rained all day with no views anywhere through the mists. Fortunately I met up with a walker with a GPS Garmin device which allowed us to safely come off the mountain. Can't wait for the next installments! Thanks for posting and best wishes.

[@markevans1973]

Really enjoyed the views sandy .I was talking to an interesting father and son walking the coast to coast while having breakfast at the famous patterdale post office a couple of weeks ago while in the lakes .did the most amazing Cumberland sausage in a French stick .look forward to part two.your fish and chips looked nice .you have inspired me to walk the coast to coast !

[@flatbrokefrank6482]

I was in Buttermere two weeks ago, amazing part of the world, Great content as always Sandy - Take Care

[@SpanielshuntingtrialingNZ]

That was a pleasure to watch, glad to see the beauty of the English countryside.

[@assacoon]

Great video Sandy. I'll get on part 2 next. At 21:40 reminded me why I soon swapped the mini in for the squeeze!

[@wnchillbilly1]

enjoyed it Sandy , , , splendid walk through beautiful country , and fish&chips as well , a great holiday so far , , yep , , take care of the feet : - )

[@jbradshaw4236]

Hurray! A wiltshire man trekking series! I particularly like your music choices in videos, but still enjoying this..

[@stevethompson4410]

Great video - looking forward to the rest of the walk. I did the C2C solo over 25 years ago! I hope everyone realises how much effort you put into your videos, especially the "walk in to/out of" camera shots. Must add quite a few extra steps every time.

[@TheCooperman666]

Great video sandy,cant wait for the next video.

[@jeffcotton3172]

Brilliant! Brought back fond memories. I really like your style of videos....no ego, just natural. Thanks for all your efforts.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Jeff

[@happyhermit2022]

I love the honesty and simplicity of your videos, I have many happy memories of the lake district and thank you for sharing...your burners are complicated...I prefer GAZ...:)

[@theg-man7868]

Loving the wainwright route. Like the format too. Terrific and inspiring. Thanks.

[@theg-man7868]

Seeing the chap on the hill after a total knee replacement gives me a challenge to get mine fit for some hardcore hiking next spring. Cheers Sandy.

[@darrensmith6999]

Thank you for taking us along rely enjoying this .Darren Ps good advice i will stay off the Dog food :)

[@FlyingHaggisFilms]

A really lovely film Sandy and great to see you relaxed and enjoying yourself so much, great viewing. Atb, Harry

[@tubbatravels]

Undoubtably this is the best set of videos about the coast to coast walk, nice one.

[@tubbatravels]

Ps Liked and subbed.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thankyou, It is a great hike for sure

[@DaD-zl2hr]

Looking forward to Part 2 😀 Agree with the comments about not having music. The natural sounds & Your comentary are what I like. All the Best from Daz

[@campfire52]

Very enjoyable trip there Sandy. It was a pleasant video without any music blasting in the background. Beautiful scenery and very interesting to see the sights with you. I am very much looking forward to the next part. As always, thanks for taking your camera along and sharing your adventure with us my friend. All the best to you and your family.

[@TheReverbFactory]

Just watched this on my TV and had to go on the laptop to leave a comment... Excellent video, very much enjoyed watching it, agree that it's much more atmospheric to have the raw audio. Well done, just subscribed to your channel.

[@Bigchaser01327]

Some great scenery there, awesome 👏

[@PaulBissekerBushcraft]

Great views and commentary, I'm really pleased you showed us stone walls :) Looking forward to part 2

[@Stampistuta]

Excellent video again. I would love to do this Coast to Coast walk at some point but getting the days off work would be a real problem. For now I get to enjoy your journey.

[@mischef18]

You are dead right about the smell of fresh mowed hay bro. Your trek is looking good so far. All the best

[@darrenclarkson9765]

Sandy well done, inspired as ever.

[@garrygreen3210]

Excellent stuff Sandy. Appreciate no music ... it really doesn’t need it! Great job.

[@stevebettany8778]

Great video Sandy and my hats off to the chap walking with the knee replacement I had both at the same time four years ago and the restriction of movement makes uneven ground very hard work.

[@markwhittle7938]

Hi Sandy, I really enjoy watching your videos and your honest unbiased narration, (quite a nice touch adding your camping grid references). This trails looks truely amazing with some fantastic scenery! After years away from hiking, and after watching many of your videos, you have inspired me to rekindle my love of walking and wild camping, and so later this year, I intend to walk the Cotswold Way, so please keep the videos coming!

[@WiltshireMan]

Good for you Mark. Get out there and enjoy some hiking and camping.

[@christinepreston2120]

Hi Sandy.. Wonderful video yet again. so pleased no music.. just nature. You are now entering my beautiful county of Yorkshire.. hope you enjoyed Robin Hoods.. bay..wish I knew.. would have loved to have met you...who wouldn't want to walk with you.. their loss not yours!! Thank you.