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Ah I didn’t realise that. There were no signs out though so wonder if it may have been closed that day. Thanks for the info though 👍🏼

Cheers Dave. Hope you’re well mate.

@@pipes-hikes I’m ok mate, you doing a walk this summer?

Thanks Dan. I’ve had to put the Cumbria away on hold as too busy with work and have plenty of other plans. Arthritis still lingering but seems to have eased a little for now 🤞🏼

Yes I’m hoping so. Thanks for the comment 👍🏼

Thank you Andrew 👍🏼

Yeah it sure is. I've been several times and it never fails to impress.

Thanks for the comment, glad you liked it. It's a beautiful area to walk in.

I did this walk in 2019 (same way round as this time) and I climbed up the western side that time so trust me, I know just how steep it is 🤣It about broke me... hence me going around it this time haha. But yes I agree, the views are awesome. Not sure on Wolfscote Hill I'm afraid, I think I read it was still shut until a path is sorted but not 100% on that. I don't think I've ever actually been to that trig. I have been through Wolfscote Dale but not for a good few years so I too am probably due a revisit.

Hello there. Yes I have a few plans here and there. Possibly the Cumbria Way but that’s not certain yet. I’m doing the National Three Peak Challenge late summer with some friends so will attempt to record that and then been asked to join a group walking Hadrians Wall so that will likely be filmed too.

@@pipes-hikes excellent sir

Hi Sarra, it was 17th June last year. I saw nobody else on the CMD arête. If you are confident in navigating, have done plenty of hill/mountain walks and don’t have a fear of heights/ridge walking, then no reason why you couldn’t undertake it in my opinion. Certainly more peaceful than the tourist path will be. Obviously I have no idea of your experience in the mountains. I had great weather in the week I was in Scotland, it’s not all that often that the weather is that kind up there, more often than not there is cloud and wind (or worse) to contend with. Plan wisely x

Thank you for the comment. I’m no pro, but do enjoy making the films so always pleasing to receive positive feedback. Best of luck with the trail. It can be tough if you’re carrying all your kit so keep the pack as light as possible and take plenty of rest stops to give your shoulders a break. Hope you enjoy it, there’s some great scenery along the way, certainly in the second half of it ⛰️

I used to use a GPS device but now have a Garmin Fenix 6 Pro watch on which you can add maps (using a GPX file just like a GPS does). So I plot the route on OS Maps, then export the GPX file from their app, to the Garmin Explore app, which then syncs it to my watch. I do always carry a map and compass too just in case the watch fails though it hasn’t yet.

Ok thanks for the advice

Very kind of you to say so. I’m no pro but enjoy making them and just try to include what I like to see myself. Thanks for the comment 👍🏼

Like the content, detail as well as the filming. You've shown parts that I haven't seen in others.

Apologies, I somehow missed this comment when you left it, but thanks and congratulations completing it 8 times, I'm hoping there's more crossings for me too as it hasn't been bettered yet by any other trails I've done. I haven't done the Dales Way yet, my mum has and highly recommends so it will be done by me at some point I'm sure.

Thanks for the comment Lee. Sorry you had to cut it short but I guess a great excuse to go back again. Best of luck to you both.

@pipes-hikes lost 2 stone in 4 days and decided to call it a day at glencoe mountain resort. Literally had nothing left. Was poorly for about 4 weeks. Its definitely opened my eyes for ldw and wild camping. Can't wait to get back

@@leeharbord6227 wise decision by the sounds of it. Never nice to have to give up but definitely the sensible option if it gets to that stage.

@pipes-hikes these trails are always here to tackle another day. Always best to use your head.

@@leeharbord6227 absolutely 👍🏼

Yes mate, crept past a week or two back. No giveaway or anything as I have nothing to give haha. May do a little thank you to all in my next vid, nice to hit the figure but not getting carried away by it. Hope you’re well mate.

@@pipes-hikes well done. Yes all good mate.

Ah, I just looked. So it is. My bad 👍🏼

Thank you for the comment. Much appreciated. Glad you enjoyed it.

Thanks Andrew. Yes I’ve been up there in all conditions, usually cloud to be fair but this day was worth the efforts for sure.

Thanks Tim. The Pennine Way is on the list. It won’t be this year for sure but hopefully not too far down the line. I e been to Kinder Downfall a few times but this was one of the most impressive sights of it I’ve seen.

Thank you. Was quite a sight that’s for sure. Perfect day for it.

Thanks Dan. Yes I do like seeing the snow capped hills and the weather just made for a perfect day. Thanks for the comment.

Thank you Glenn. Yes I’ve been up here a few times but I think this has to go down as one of the most impressive for scenery. Thanks for the comment.

It’s one of my favourite areas to visit. The cafe and car park can be crazy busy in the summer and when the dam is overflowing, which only happens after heavy rains, but is quite a sight and sound to experience. That’s the most I think I’ve seen coming over it. Derwent Edge is one of my favourite Peak edges to walk with some great views down the valley. Though all the edges are pretty impressive as I imagine you will know having seen your recent upload 👍🏼

Yeah I went to Hagg Farm a couple of times while at Sconnies. It is still there and still running as an educational activity centre 👍🏼

Many thanks for the comment. I certainly was lucky there yes.

Hi Tim and thanks so much for the comment, I’m glad you found the vids helpful. The footwear I used were Hoka’s, they had high sides like a boot, but were designed more like a trail shoe. So much so that I could actually run in them, but they were ever so comfy. Unfortunately despite being so comfy, they didn’t last as long as I would have hoped, falling to bits a year later while walking the Coast to Coast. It does all depend on the weather in the run up and forecast for your travels but I don’t remember anywhere being overly rocky, certainly to the extent where you need the ankle support. It’s very much each to one’s own but for this trail, I would happily wear trail shoes for the added comfort if it wasn’t forecast to be wet. Historically I’ve always been a boot advocate but since trying the trail shoe, I do find them a lot more comfortable for doing long distance trails. Best of luck with the trail. It really is a beautiful one, particularly if you get the weather, I really was lucky there. It’s tough but one of the best I’ve done.

Many thanks for taking so much time and care to answer my question, Anthony - much appreciated. I might well try out some trail shoes as part of my preparation, then look at the medium-term forecast, as you say, before I set off. I'm really looking forward to the ODP - your videos have certainly whetted the appetite. I'm probably going to camp, so I'll be carrying quite a large pack. It's a bit of a follow-up to doing the Pennine Way last June, which was also tough but very enjoyable (and a bit further than the ODP). Like you, I posted videos of my journey on TH-cam mainly as a reminder for myself. They're nowhere near as good as yours - mainly they're just a stitch together of the photographs I took along the way with a bit of a soundtrack added - but they're a fun memory. 😀 I'll take a look at your Coast to Coast videos as well in a bit. Cheers. Tim

@@timdoggart6787 ooh I’ll check them out. The Pennine Way is on the to-do list… at some point. Won’t be this year, I think that’s going to be the Cumbria Way but hopefully not too far down the line. Like you say, it’s a long one, so it’s finding the three weeks to fit it in.

Hi Anne, many thanks for the comment. Your home area is certainly very pretty, I’m very jealous. Some beautiful but yes, pretty tough terrain. I have heard of Glyndwr’s Way, certainly one that is on the ever growing list. There’s just too many to tackle and I only have limited time unfortunately haha. Hopefully one day though 🤞🏼

@@pipes-hikes Well I loved your video! We get so many visitors to Knighton doing this walk all year round so I need to explore the area more! Certainly a beautiful part of the country. I shared this to our Knighton group by the way. Glyndwyr's Way I think merges at some point with the Offas Dyke trail. It's a nice walk through the woods through Knighton and also at the top of a steep hill! Keep on trekking!

Thanks Jim, I hope you enjoy the walk. I used Sherpa, who I believe I heard somewhere have now joined forces with Packhorse. Generally speaking, no complaints, other than them being a little late with the drop off when I stayed at St Giles Farm just beyond Richmond. I would use them again though 👍🏼

@@pipes-hikes Thanks for the info! very helpful. They were both on my shortlist. Good to have a review though!

Thank you Paula, that’s very kind of you to say. I try to get more scenery and nature in the film than myself if I can. Much appreciate the comment and the sub. We’ve had a bit of snow here too recently, nothing compared to what you get though I’m sure!

I am tempted by that, I’ve heard a few people say that it’s better that way, and I do love the idea of finishing with the Lakes so could be done…👍🏼