Love it. Great first episode! Honest and to the point. New sub here after watching your C2C loadout video Darren. I’m off to do the same trail this summer so working my way through this playlist! I understand that nervous feeling. I felt a bit similar when I did the South Downs Way last year. Cheers 👍Ben
Hi Dan, thanks for all your great videos. I digress a little here…but the Pennine Way is crying out for someone like you to do the trail with your informative and enjoyable videos. Cheers, Jeff
It's on the to do list, already got the Harvey Maps winking at me from the bookshelf 😁 It's just finding the 2 weeks spare to fit it in.... Maybe next summer Thanks for the support
Walked the coast to coast 9 times now. First was 1990 and last was 2019. Unfortunately my poor legs are not up to long distance now, now I'm 65. But enjoy watching other people's crossings.
I did a east to west crossing in 1992 after my break up with girlfriend. I remember it was foul weather from Robin Hoods Bay to Kirkby Stephen, missing out the nine Standards, taking the road instead. However it was glorious weather all the way to Honister Pass hostel. The next day to Cleator was chucking down with rain all day. The last day to St Bees was sunny and train home
I had to cancel the C2C last year due to the pandemic so was pleased to be able to do it this year. Yes the Cape Wrath is certainly an interesting challenge, think I'd need 2 weeks off work to complete it. Cheers Pal
190 miles? Piece of cake. You got this. That's just about enough to get you warmed up good and toughened a bit. Find a long trail after this one since you will be trained up for it.
Was my first time attempting 100+ miles, hence my nerves, haha. Hard to fit them into work commitments. I'd love to do a BIG one like the PCT, a pipe dream for now. Thanks for watching
I walk that cliff path 4 or 5 times a year and those cows are nearly always there. "Bad boys"? You need to take a closer look, lol. They never seem to bother as they have quite a few people walking through. Booked to do C2C in Sept so watching a few videos - will watch the full set and see how you go.
I'm soon to pick up my second pebble, and I was bloody nervous the first time and that was with tent and all. Really, I can relate. I was crapping it and I don't know why because I had done the Kungsleden two years before. I'm away again on the 13th of September, hopefully staying in the same farmhouse in st Bees before I set off.
@@thegurch7313 maps.me it's awesome once you get the hang of it. Most gps tracks are in gpx format but maps.me requires the KML format. Maps.me can be used in flight mode and still retain all the details like track, places of interest etc.
Really enjoy your videos mate, I'm yet to do a long distance trail but really want to do my first one this year. Where in the UK would you recommend personally for a first timer?
I ll have to have a crack at that walk. I ve done the Pennine Way twice in 13 days but that was a long time ago. No chance now I can average as much as 20 miles a day. 15 a day will be a good day as I m over 70 . One thing I ve noticed about your very light looking pack is that you are a rarerity nowadays in not having a hip belt adding to the total weight. So I m ordering an Atompacks 40 litre at around 500 grm . Its half a kilo lighter than my ULA Ohm2 pack we never had hip belts and really I can t see the point in them. They don t help the pack weight at all .I want to carry the least weight possible as we have to tote this up against gravity up the hills. I watched Haze Outdoors on his CTC ultrlight attempt and it was like watching a tragedy as a lot of his lightweight stuff did nt work especially the Vibram 5 Fingers barefoot shoes which had me wincing just watching him .Its a rough trail , no good at all in barefoot shoes as he found out in just a few miles. I hope you fare better .
@@darrencurtisuk LOLL ahh man that joke is too funny. 😩 it’s amazing like very inspiring to the human spirit what your doing. More of us need to do this and you are showing us step by step a journey for the soul and the land 🤍🤍🤍
LOVE YOUR HONESTY DARREN - IT IS BLOODY NERVE RACKING AT THE START OF A BIG ADVENTURE LIKE THIS. BLESS THE MEMORY OF YOUR GRAN.
Much appreciated
😊
It’s Monday evening.. let’s see how many I can watch 👍😁
Love it. Great first episode! Honest and to the point. New sub here after watching your C2C loadout video Darren. I’m off to do the same trail this summer so working my way through this playlist! I understand that nervous feeling. I felt a bit similar when I did the South Downs Way last year. Cheers 👍Ben
Hi Dan, thanks for all your great videos. I digress a little here…but the Pennine Way is crying out for someone like you to do the trail with your informative and enjoyable videos. Cheers, Jeff
It's on the to do list, already got the Harvey Maps winking at me from the bookshelf 😁
It's just finding the 2 weeks spare to fit it in.... Maybe next summer
Thanks for the support
Awesome video mate, looking forward to watching.
Cheers mate
Good on ya Darren... good luck
Nice video mate! Planning on doing this in summer, this video's a big help! Must say your channel deserves more subscribers, keep up the good work 👏
You must do it!
I loved it, still think about it every day.
Thanks for the feedback
Beautiful place!
The Lakes (days 2&3)were epic. Also the Dales, in particular Swaledale was a lovely surprise
@@darrencurtisuk I bet! Looks awesome. We really enjoy making outdoor content also.
Great first vid Daz its going to be my next long distance trail and looking forward to the rest of your journey atb daz
Walked the coast to coast 9 times now. First was 1990 and last was 2019. Unfortunately my poor legs are not up to long distance now, now I'm 65. But enjoy watching other people's crossings.
9 times, wow.
If I ever do it again I'd go in reverse I think to get a different perspective
I did a east to west crossing in 1992 after my break up with girlfriend. I remember it was foul weather from Robin Hoods Bay to Kirkby Stephen, missing out the nine Standards, taking the road instead. However it was glorious weather all the way to Honister Pass hostel. The next day to Cleator was chucking down with rain all day. The last day to St Bees was sunny and train home
Ahh brilliant Darren, looking forward to seeing the rest, well done 🙌🏻
Thank you. Day 1 vid was a bit of a warm up. Days 2 & 3 it picks up nicely
After a unconventional late start and some early nerves I soon found my way. Join me in the next episode as I head into the beautiful Lake District
Hey Darren what do u mean Early nerves ? I think I get the same sometimes but tell me what is it exactly
@@kingtarly499 that buzz of excitement. I'd been wanting to do the hike for so long, and then it hit me that it was really happening
Brilliant , looking forward to watching the rest of your journey .
Cheers
gd luck pal look forward to ur progress
Thank you
This is next on the list I think, quite fancy Cape wrath trail also. Cheers mate 👍🏻
I had to cancel the C2C last year due to the pandemic so was pleased to be able to do it this year.
Yes the Cape Wrath is certainly an interesting challenge, think I'd need 2 weeks off work to complete it.
Cheers Pal
Good to see someone admit to nerves, thank you. Hoping to go E-W next year 🤞🏼 nervous already
Was proper bricking it, hahah.
If/when I do it again I'd have to do it in the opposite direction just to get a different perspective.
Good luck
@@darrencurtisuk I live about five miles off the path in the Vale of Mowbray, so starting on my home turf - and saving the climbs for the end
@@Dino-dr4rs The benefit is your legs will be toughened up by then!
@@darrencurtisuk that’s the plan 😊 might be over the nerves by then too
Nice idea to overlay AW's voice. Looking forward to the rest of the trip.
Thanks. Yes I loved that quote
190 miles? Piece of cake. You got this. That's just about enough to get you warmed up good and toughened a bit. Find a long trail after this one since you will be trained up for it.
Was my first time attempting 100+ miles, hence my nerves, haha.
Hard to fit them into work commitments.
I'd love to do a BIG one like the PCT, a pipe dream for now.
Thanks for watching
Great video buddy, I've dropped you a sub.
Cheers Pal, will sub back
I walk that cliff path 4 or 5 times a year and those cows are nearly always there. "Bad boys"? You need to take a closer look, lol. They never seem to bother as they have quite a few people walking through. Booked to do C2C in Sept so watching a few videos - will watch the full set and see how you go.
I'm more relaxed around them now 😂😂😂
Hope you enjoy your C2C as well
I'm soon to pick up my second pebble, and I was bloody nervous the first time and that was with tent and all.
Really, I can relate. I was crapping it and I don't know why because I had done the Kungsleden two years before.
I'm away again on the 13th of September, hopefully staying in the same farmhouse in st Bees before I set off.
Nice one mate… really looking forward to watching the rest of your hike - I start 2 weeks today - train up and straight at it like you👍🏽
All the best
Lucky you, I'd love to do it all over again. Enjoy
Have you completed or enroute? Looking forward to seeing more. Cheers.
Back to home, editing over this weekend. Will prob get days 2-6 up over this weekend
I want to do this next year but I am very good at getting lost. Can manage 20 miles a day I reckon.
I just checked the gps track on my phone every now and then. Its relatively straight forward tbh.
Do it!
What a good map , app to use?
@@thegurch7313 maps.me it's awesome once you get the hang of it. Most gps tracks are in gpx format but maps.me requires the KML format.
Maps.me can be used in flight mode and still retain all the details like track, places of interest etc.
@@darrencurtisuk super thank you, I'm getting quite excited from watching your videos. great work
Really enjoy your videos mate, I'm yet to do a long distance trail but really want to do my first one this year. Where in the UK would you recommend personally for a first timer?
Cheers buddy
The West Highland Way is the perfect 1st trail.
Loads of other hikers, the trail offers a little bit of everything
@@darrencurtisuk definitely on the to do list, looks stunning thanks for the reply
I ll have to have a crack at that walk. I ve done the Pennine Way twice in 13 days but that was a long time ago. No chance now I can average as much as 20 miles a day. 15 a day will be a good day as I m over 70 . One thing I ve noticed about your very light looking pack is that you are a rarerity nowadays in not having a hip belt adding to the total weight. So I m ordering an Atompacks 40 litre at around 500 grm . Its half a kilo lighter than my ULA Ohm2 pack we never had hip belts and really I can t see the point in them. They don t help the pack weight at all .I want to carry the least weight possible as we have to tote this up against gravity up the hills.
I watched Haze Outdoors on his CTC ultrlight attempt and it was like watching a tragedy as a lot of his lightweight stuff did nt work especially the Vibram 5 Fingers barefoot shoes which had me wincing just watching him .Its a rough trail , no good at all in barefoot shoes as he found out in just a few miles. I hope you fare better .
When do I get my shoutout? 🤣🤣
No camp sites, no bed and breakfasts, no hotels?. Strictly wild camping?.
I am considering doing it soon so kudos to you man for taking up the challenge.
Used campsites to have a shower!
I thought u was going from Cali to nyc I’m like don’t walk u Guna die 😂🤦🏽♂️ even if u stop and sleep still Guna die lol
Hahahaha
@@darrencurtisuk LOLL ahh man that joke is too funny. 😩 it’s amazing like very inspiring to the human spirit what your doing. More of us need to do this and you are showing us step by step a journey for the soul and the land 🤍🤍🤍