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- Hiking the Wainwrights - Season 1: Eastern Fells - Episode 2. Gowbarrow, The Lake District
Welcome back to the second walk in this first series of Hiking the Wainwrights. In this episode I walk up a little hill that was much loved by the great William Wordsworth himself: Gowbarrow Fell. And when you stand on that southern flank, looking out over Ullswater and the fells beyond it's very easy to see why he loved it so much.
Only one Wainwright 'bagged' in this one but by 'eck it's a belter! Now, to check for ticks!
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/// ROUTE DETAILS ///
Start: Aira Force NT car park (Grid Ref: NY 40081 20042)
Distance: 7.5 km / 4.7 miles
Total ascent: 483 m / 1585 ft
Exertion: Easy
Technical difficulty: Easy
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At the risk of being totally maudlin, I just wanted to say thank you so much for making these wonderful videos. I recently lost my marriage to addiction, and while my former partner in life was very troubled, he loved wilderness adventures and the hills of England and Scotland like nothing else. He would happily clamber over rocks left and right, so keen to point out landmarks and gush about how beautiful it all was. I miss those good times with all my heart, so thank you for creating these sweet little windows back into that world. They’re a much-needed salve during a difficult time. ❤
Just found this beautiful video today (August 19, 2023) and I am so happy that I did. Grizzley Gaz suggested I take a look at your videos (I may have mentioned this already) and I've NOT been disappointed by any of them. Love the ones where Finn the Fell Walker accompanies you. Your wild camping videos are delightful too. When my ship comes in, I hope to purchase one of your excellent phots. The ones I have seen thus far are really worth having. I plan to display it proudly...
Oops! last comment lost. This is my kind of walk, views, wind lanes on the water, herdies and heather. Love it, thanks Glen.
I did this walk last week and I'm with you on the path on the Ullswater side, superb. Funny thing was though that I was the only person going round that way and I must have passed 70+ people on a Monday. Reminded me when I first went up Sca Fell pike and there was 200+ up there, horrible.
Like you I'm not so much a Wainwrighter but their are Fells to be hiked. Really enjoying the series and I'll be doing many more of these routes so a big thank you for sharing them.
I think the new series and format is a winner. Really looking forward to watching the future episodes.
Thanks very much mate 😊 🙏
Walked Gowbarrow a few weeks ago , the views are amazing. Started walking the Wainwrights last year , now I have retired from work, this is number 18 for me . Your videos are amazing and an inspiration to anyone , they just make you want to get out in to the mountains , it has been a life changing event for me , something that most people can not connect with until you have been there and witness the moment , every summit I complete is so special to me .Will be back in the lakes next week , Keep up the good work , the work you do will stay with people for ever.
Thank you very much, really appreciate that 😊 🙏
Spent many holidays in my teens and twenties in the Lake district - we used to buy mutton pies and walk up the nearest fell and find a
good view (there isn't a bad one is there) and eat them - nothing like it! This programme brings it all back, thanks.
i love watching you walking.
Absolutely outstanding video, your productions are first class. Your love of the lakes is clear , thank you so much. Going to walk this one with my wife on our next trip up there.
I found your channel a few weeks ago and have already done some of the walks ,the ordnance survey link make this really easy! Great to see you’ve started posting again ,very much appreciated by people & dogs in our house 👍
That's fantastic! Great to have you along 😊 🙌
Thanks for sharing all these great videos! It will be extremely difficult to choose which routes to hike during our summer holiday in the lakes but this one will definately be one of them!
Thank you....this certainly is hard to beat 👌
Incredible views from such a low fell, a great walk that will suits my wife's knees... Thank you...
another great video thanks. love the labelling of the hills, nice addition
Thanks so much for watching 😊
Hi, Glenn. I cut my teeth learning to map read and use a compass on Gowbarrow in my early 20’s (66 now). On a day of limited visibility, I walked from Aira Force directly over the middle of the fell using compass map and dead reckoning. From a high point, I took an offset bearing towards the shooting lodge that was a standing ruin then. I ended ip about 50 to 100 metres north of the lodge on the path when it came into view. I was chuffed! A relatively safe fell to practice on. Your video brought back memories of that day and some better weather/view days on Gowbarrow. Thank you. Maurice Laidler.
Awesome and motivated to come up from the Garden of England to start walking the Fells starting at the same routes. I completed the C2C in August 2022 7 mornings in duration, i fell in love with the lakes during that time.
Love your adventures and your way to show the beauty around us! Stay safe! Love from Germany♡
Lovely adventure. Nice to travel through you. Thank you for sharing. Blessings from New England, US
Another great vlog. I’m working my way through the Wainwright videos and loving them. Hello from Canada btw 🇨🇦
Wow mate just finished this route last week and wow awesome,the view down to ullswater with the rays of sun coming through were magical.
Great video again mate thanks so much.🍻
A lovely reminder of a beautiful walk Glenn. Thank you 🙏🏻
Thanks Angela 😊
A brilliant idea to do this series, shows that you don’t need to do the ‘big ones’ to experience the Lakes and their beauty.
Loving the new series and another fantastic episode. We love Gowbarrow Fell the views are absolutely stunning, I agree with you being able to take in Aira Force along the way is definitely a must. This fell was my youngest daughters first Wainwright so it holds fond memories for us. Looking forward to the next instalment.
Thanks so much..... A great first Wainwright indeed 😊👌
Great walk, great views! Really vibrant video and great to follow along
My ancestor was Lancelot Salkeld of Gowbarrow and he once called that area home (in the 1400’s), thank you for posting this I hope to one day visit my ancestral lands and see this beautiful area for myself! - Justine Salkeld
That edit after the Mars bar bit was epic! Can't wait for more of this series. Currently on 126/214 so will be good to get some ideas.
Thanks very much 😊
Brilliant video. What superb views of Ullswater and surrounding fells. Look forward to your next video.
Thank you 😊
I know you're only two walks into your Hiking the Wainwrights project but I'm loving the style of the videos.
Gowbarrow, a cracking little fell where you get entry of bang for your bucks and yes, in my experience, it's always windy on the summit! 🙂👍
Don’t think I have ever been on that summit without it blowing a gale 😄
Thank you, really appreciate that and I'm so happy you're enjoying them so far 😊
Really enjoying your new series of hiking the Wainwrights. Not missing the drone footage. Loving the zoomed in footage of some of the hills and the lake as well as the identification of some of the hills. Looking forward to seeing your next outing 😃
Thanks very much, that's really fantastic to hear actually 🙏
Love this new series, good luck on completing the Wainwright's, looking forward to following along with you.
Thanks buddy, appreciate it 😊
Unfortunately, I don’t live in England so appreciate walking your trails vicariously through your videos. I know it’s not a photography vlog but would like to see more photos. You are so fortunate to live in such a beautiful area.
You have found your calling and format. Excellent work.
Thanks so much, really happy you're enjoying them 😊 🙏
Stumbled across your channel at then weekend.. cracking content
Someone like myself who’s a wheelchair user it’s great to watch, specially when you record a good amount of the route.
Looking forward to watching the whole wainwright series.
Adam.
Opening up my eyes to new horizons. All those years being a slave to an arbitrary height. Loving the new series.
Thanks very much 😊
Love Gowbarrow/Aira. Spent a lot of time on and around there. Camped at the gate to Yew Crag about this time last year, amazing night sky and Timelapse of the sunrise over Ullswater, absolutely stunning. Also the missus absolutely loves the massive, massive tree as you walk up out of Aira, just where the path is closed at the moment. Keep them coming Glen, can’t wait to see what’s next.
Loving this new series, looking forward to the next!
Thanks so much 😊 🙏
Another great video.
Loving this series so far. We will be giving this one a go for sure.
Thanks for watching 😊
Absolutely brilliant!! Really enjoyed watching this fantastic upload.🥾🥾
Another brilliant vlog, Glenn. We walked Gowbarrow in torrential rain and saw nothing! We just wanted to get up and back to the car as quickly as possible, so went up the steep path from Aira Force, which was very slippery on the way down. Looking forward to doing your route on a fine day, so we can drink those views in. Thanks for sharing this. Looking forward to your next one now. Atb, Yvette and Mark
Absolutely class again, defo one of the best TH-cam channels 👏 👌 I often watch your videos for routes and directions as it's miles more fun than just looking through maps 🙂 Great video, looking forward to the next one ATB CHRIS 👍
Top quality as usual. Will have to try the path around the fell, it looks pretty impressive.
Thanks very much, definitely worth it 😊
Great route - will remember this for a ‘last day’ morning walk at the end of a weekend walking trip!
Great video again !! We want Finn !! We want Finn !! Thank you for your efforts
Thanks very much 😊 She'll be joining me soon for a few walks 😁
I did this walk today after watching this video twice in the past few days .. and yeah .. it's a massive Wow .. Just incredible views :)
Did this yesterday, started out from car park about 06.45 and got a lovely 15 minutes of light looking back towards Glencoyne. Lots of 'far out', 'look at that', 'amazing' comments to myself! Thanks for your vlogs, they, and you are inspiring me loads. Keep up the great work 🙂
I'm liking the 'season episode' approach. A season for each of Wainwright's guides perhaps? Makes me wonder which fell you're saving for the season finale 🤔
I like the music you used in this one. It was chilled, peaceful, but had an atmospheric quality. It adds so much to the video and helps tell the story of your hike.
Keep it up sir 👍🏼
Thanks very much, really glad you liked it 😊 yes, a season per guide book 🙌
Great video. I'm particularly enjoying the pause in the walking to highlight with the notes what it is we can see in the distance. Thank you. As always, look forward to your next video 👍
Awesome, done most in that area but this one is new to me, great presentation as usual, it’s on my to do list after my Alps trip in my VW camper in a few weeks, thanks for sharing, Robbo 👍👍👍🏔
Just did this walk in July, And I was shocked at how good the walk is, stunning. I don’t no what it is about it, just seams to have a really good flow to it. We did it at 5 in the evening.
Watching this whilst on a night shift is getting me excited to get out in the fells this weekend! Gowbarrow is a great little fell and top class vlog again
Thanks very much dude 😊
Another brilliant video,thank you! We finished the Wainwrights six years ago but always enjoy re-doing them so it’s lovely to be able to watch on telly too ….just a little obsessed😂
Please can Finn make an appearance too from time to time ,we love her ♥️
Great timing, heading up to the Lakes tomorrow - always liked the look of Gowbarrow. Can’t wait to do this.
I have just found the channel and really enjoyed this video! I have walked High Street the other side of Ullswater but you have opened my eyes to the hills the other side of the lake, thanks! as an older walker this is a new territory!
Brilliant video pal as always. Really love the route before the walk. Helps us beginners get to grips with marking routes and planning. You clearly have tons of knowledge and thanks for sharing!
Great video again. I did Gowbarrow back in May, beautiful walk up and yes…it was blowing like a b*****d on top 💨😃. The path under Aira Force seems to have been closed for ages, it was shut off last October when I was up there.
I must say I’m loving this series.
I love watching your vlogs around the Lake District! But I think this Walking the Wainwrights series is inspirational! I have currently done around 90 of the Fells so far, but recently I have been thinking about doing what you're doing and completing the Wainwrights from book one through to seven using his guidebooks (and a map) to navigate all routes on each fell, with a few good scrambling routes thrown in for good measure! I look forward to see your next adventure and what the seven series brings 👌
Another gem from my personal ordnance survey geezer. Fine presentation, great picture quality and audio. Many thanks from sunny Newquay. ( hiding the envy)
Thanks so much, great to get feedback like that 😊
Such a beautiful video - the colours & the light were magical! I’ve added this walk to my wish list. Thank you so much for sharing, really enjoying this series 👌🏻
As usual Glenn a beaut vid on a small but perfectly formed fell. This is shaping up to be a box set of loveliness keep em coming pal. Can’t wait for the next instalment 👏🏻👏🏻🥾⛰
Thanks very much 😊 🙌
Loving the new format some of the hills I have planned to get my fitness back after a year or so out of it recovering
Thanks very much, chuffed you like it 😊 🙏
@@BlackCrag love your vlog watch them over and over hopefully can get back out and enjoy the fells again soon
That's a route for my to do list. I didn't even know it was there.
It's great you add the O.S route link, it makes life much easier 👍.
Keep up the good work 🏔️
Another fab video. Thank you for sharing. Another walk I need to do. Can't wait x
Stunning location. Great film!
Well, you got me hooked! Now that my knees (and stamina) have gone, you're going to be my proxy for revisiting all the 214.
Thank you, great to have you along 😊 🙌
Loving this new series of vlogs. I'm grounded at the moment - a new kitchen is swallowing up every weekend ☹️ so it makes me a happy bunny to see you doing the Wainwright's. Thankyou for the time you take to make these vlogs for us to enjoy.
Thanks so much 😊 🙏
I loved this, so beautifully documented in your filming! I'm at 180 on my wainwright tally and looking forward to finishing so I can start from scratch again and purposely tick them off. Gummers How is a stunning place. Looking forward to following you on your journey. You're an inspiration. 👍
I think with the views over Ullswater being behind you on the ascend, it's why I prefer that route in the opposite direction. It makes for a steep ascend at the start, but a gentle loop down and around on the way back to the car park with stunning views . There are paths you can still take through the park that'll get you to the little falls higher up along the river, but I suspect it changes all the time.
Superb, certainly one for the next visit to the Lakes in a few weeks time. Thank You
Thanks very much 😊 you won't be disappointed!
..my midweek fix. Weathers looking ok for the weekend...grisdale pike looks favourite! Great new format. Loving them so far.
Ah, brilliant, thanks so much 😊 🙏
Always enjoy watching and rewatching these hiking vlogs, good work keep it up
Excellent vid Glen, route downloaded. good idea to have a wainwright series! looks like kite flying weather up top.
Excellent mate, loving the new format, so remember the wind that day! 👍👍👍
Thanks very much Will 😊 it was quite brutal up there wasn't it 😂
Thanks for sharing. This Wainwright series is inspiring 👍
Thank you, really pleased you think so 😊🙌
Great to watch this. Such pretty views. I’m gonna make this my first Lakes walk!
What a great route, going to use this one for a trail run. Love the video....have you ever considered writing a book about the routes you take?
Thanks very much 😊 it would definitely be a great running route 👌 I am going to look into seeing if I can get a book published, just don't know where to begin 🤔
Excellent route Glenn, I've done Gowbarrow a few times but never the route via Yew Crag. Thanks for sharing. Mustafa
Thanks Mustafa, it's a really nice gentle route up 👌
That's a cracking view, I bet its ace in autumn and winter.
Heck, in winter it's something else 😍 Might have to do a 'revisited' series too 😁
Another excellent video Glen, as always great info included and having a laugh whilst doing it. 👍🏻 (think I’ll drag wife n daughter up this one too)
Another cracking video. Love the way you are labeling the fells in the views. Cannot wait for the next one.
Thank you, appreciate it 😊
Another Great Video. Cheers Buddy, these are a great help for our fell walking. We used 2 of yours last week while there....very helpful...Keep it up !
Thanks very much, really pleased they're useful 😊
I was at Aira Force 20th Sept '22 and 2 of the 4 paths are open with just 2 closed due to the tree. Absolutely beautiful up there but, unfortunately I saw this video too late for that trip or would have headed up Gowbarrow too as had the time
Another enjoyable post.💪
Fantastic vid, Endurance had me drifting off to other places though, great choice and matches the visuals perfectly even if I did have to rewind a couple of times :)
Another great little hike, top draw Glenn😊👍. You could be the new Julia Bradbury "Wainwright Walks"😉
Thanks very much David 😊 Julian Bradbury? 😂
@@BlackCrag 🤣👍
Stunning views. Not explored this side of the Lakes much and really should do. Reminds me of Loughrigg fell, with big views a bit like this. Was up wildcamping in Knoydart Scotland recently, that was definitely tickville. Anything that touched the grass they were on it!
Thanks very much 😊 Yes similar to Loughrigg! That sounds like a nightmare!
Definitely adding that walk to the list! Aiming to walk around Ullswater next year so this seems like an ideal walk to add! Thanks!
Thanks very much 😊 That'll be a great walk!
Loved the video. We were last there on 19 July - it was scorching that day but still enjoyed it. Fairly close to us so one of our favourites in all seasons. Still learned some new facts though 👍 Looking forward to the next one 😊
Ah that was just 5 days after I filmed this 😊 Thank you for following along 🙌
Outstanding video. Really enjoying your new series. Like the way you’re capturing what the paths are like underfoot. The fell labelling also is very informative.
Thanks very much 😊
Another enjoyable watch, love the new format it will be a great series I am sure.
Totally agree with you about the OS Maps app, I've been using it over the last year to plan and navigate all my Wainwirght walks and it's been brilliant - I tend to plot the routes on the desktop version, then offline them to my phone beofre I leave the house
Loved it, looking forward to the next one😀👍
Thank you 😊
Just discovered your channel mate.. really enjoyed watching it. Unreal views mate. 👀
Awesome mate, we always stay in pooley so looking over to Loadpot, high raise, high street is fantastic as that's our local walk, look forward to the next one.
Thanks so much 😊 🙏
Well done. Nice and relaxed. Love the labels.
Thanks very much 😊
Definitely a route I want to walk. Great series. Chees
Thanks very much 😊
Loving this series and I'm enjoying following along in the Eastern Fells book. Thank you! (Gotta do this one next time I'm in the Lake District!)
Thanks very much..... You'll enjoy this one 😊
This route looks great and looks like the one I’ll need when I start my Birkett round next year. Not keen on ticks though so probably a winter walk.
Loving the new style vids and getting some great ideas for walks 👍
That's fantastic, thank you 😊 🙌
Cracking video marra 👍