My First Time Climbing Englands Tallest Mountain - Scafell Pike, National Three Peaks
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- I climbed Scafell Pike today which is Englands tallest mountain in the Lake District. It is part of the National Three Peaks challenege which includes Ben Nevis and Snowdon. I filmed my ascent from start to finish to take you along with me. I hope you enjoyed the views. Have a nice Easter everyone.
I'm going to give you respect and credit for this vid. I bet it took hours to film the segments hike up set camera angle hike down to hike up again in front of camera to get the shots. You used some good angles to and the drone footage was decent to.
Not to mention the hours of editing to cut all the footage into a watchable video..
Thanks for taking the time to shoot this.
Those fighter jets are no joke when they are low to the ground. Very distinct from afar and yes you will feel it, LOL.🤣Aside from that , remarkable scenery and the amazing views, thanks again. Fan from Dallas Tx.
That last one sent shockwaves right through me. When the downforce of the wind hit a couple seconds later i'd never felt that before. He had a really hard bank though so i guess it cause a ton of down force?
@@jackasnacks Can't wait until you do a live stream, that would be awesome.
They are amazing
Hypnotic. Many thanks
Hey Jack, quite the crowded trail...and i can see why...beautiful scenery ...rock formations, mountain brooks... and of course, 4 fighter jets practicing their bombing runs...great video. 💙💛💙💛👍👍
I live in the rocky mountain area in the US and it amazes me at how green it is there! Thanks for sharing it is gorgeous!
That's an interesting observation. I'm struck by the lack of greenery compared to how the Lake District looks at the moment in early July. But a Japanese friend has told me England is always green.
@@Itscoldupnorth I live where we have a short spring, a long really hot summer and snowy winters so besides the pines we only have green for a few months and most of that dies from heat by July. But we have lots of grays, yellows, browns and amazing reds from rocks, dirt and fall leaves.
I definitely need to come visit England some time!
@@Mikelyn_B May is the best month for greenery in England. It is a very fresh green then. Plus the days are long then - if you go to bed afore 10 and rise by 6 you'll never see any stars.
@@Itscoldupnorth I will keep that in mind. Thanks
Now that is a rocky hike! You always have striking videos, with the water and the shifting fog/clouds. Thanks. Great seeing you again.
Wow, truly amazing scenery from start to finish. Being stuck in the clouds at the top made it no less amazing.
You're really 30? Clean living and a pure heart, eh? I just rediscovered your channel, I thought I subscribed when your Strid videos were blowing up but I happened to look you up and I guess I forgot to sub. I miss living in really green places and, unlike many other Brits, I can understand you, lol. Take care!
Thanks for sharing the beautiful mountain! The last time I tried walking to the top of Clingman’s Dome in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee my five year old ran circles around me. It also was a bit embarrassing when an elderly couple beat me to the top especially since the trail was paved and graded for park service vehicles.
One of my favorite video so far. Thank you for all the work of putting this together. The five-second clips worked well. Particularly enjoyed the sections of wind and fog and walking through the stones. Hope you had a good time. Thanks for sharing.
Wow. Well put together and so beautiful. Thanks!
Those jets looked like U.S. Air Force F-35's. I originally thought they were F-18's, but the silhouette is F-35. Perfect timing recording them. Too bad the fog was so thick at the summit and there was no view of the countryside. That looks like a hike that I would enjoy. Thanks for sharing...
Jaw drops every time i see them. I've seen different variants a few times but i've not seen 4 of them in quick succession like that. Amazing to see. I spoke to a few people on the way up that were actually above the jets when the flew through. I bet that was an incredible sight.
RAF fly F-35's too alongside Typhoon
Love your vids. If you could update the title to say, “England’s,” that would be appreciated.
Scafell Pike is going on my list it looks amazing.
The highest I've ever climbed is Stoodly Pike I've gone up from Hebden Bridge and went down towards Todmordon.
Have you considered visiting the Brecon Beacons in South Wales? Absolutely stunning place. A lot of the gorge walks and pot holes we used to explore back in 90s have been sealed off by the authorities now due to the number fatalities of inexperienced explorers. The terrain can be as unforgiving as it is beautiful. Hence the reason the SAS do there selection there. Id definitely recommend researching it mapping out your routes and dressing correctly first but It would definitely make for another great video.
Great vid as always! The sound of the wind and rocks really add to it! I miss the low flying jets… grew up on the edge of the otterburn range so was used to suddenly having a jet scream overhead. Haven’t heard that sound or felt the force for so long now..makes me homesick!
Really enjoyed it Jack, thanks for sharing. And the folks in the comments section, enjoy them too!
FYI: Scafell Peaks Info
Scafell Pike (/ˈskɔːfɛl paɪk/)[2] is the highest and the most prominent mountain in England, at an elevation of 978 metres (3,209 ft) above sea level.[1][3] It is located in the Lake District National Park, in Cumbria, and is part of the Southern Fells and the Scafell massif.[4]
Scafell Pike forms part of the inactive Scafells volcano.
Etymology and name history
The name Scafell is believed by some to derive from the Old Norse skalli fjall, meaning either the fell with the shieling or the fell with the bald summit, and is first recorded in 1578 in the corrupted form Skallfield.[6] An alternative derivation is from the Old Norse "skagi", meaning a cape, headland, promontory or peninsula - so giving an etymology that aligns with Skaw in Shetland.[7] It originally referred to Scafell, which neighbours Scafell Pike.[8] What are now known as Scafell Pike, Ill Crag, and Broad Crag were collectively called either the Pikes (peaks) or the Pikes of Scawfell (see below regarding spelling); from many angles Scafell seems to be the highest peak, and the others were thus considered subsidiary to it. The name Scawfell Pikes was adopted "by common consent" according to Jonathan Otley, shortly before the publication of the 4th edition of his guidebook in 1830.[9] Up to this point, England's highest mountain (its status as such was not known until the early 1800s) did not have a name of its own; it was labelled Sca-Fell Higher Top by the Ordnance Survey in their initial work in Cumbria in the first decade of the 19th century.[10] The newly developed name reported by Otley first appeared on a published Ordnance Survey map in 1865.
Formerly the name was spelled Scawfell, which better reflects local pronunciation.[8][11][12][note 1] This spelling has declined due to the Ordnance Survey's use of Scafell on their 1865 map and thereafter.
Topography
Scafell Pike is one of a horseshoe of high fells, open to the south, surrounding the head of Eskdale, Cumbria. It stands on the western side of the cirque, with Scafell to the south and Great End to the north. This ridge forms the watershed between Eskdale and Wasdale, which lies to the west.[13]
The narrowest definition of Scafell Pike begins at the col of Mickledore 831.6 m (2728 ft) in the south, takes in the wide, stony summit area and ends at the next depression, Broad Crag Col, c. 877.6 m (2,879 ft). A more inclusive view takes in two further tops: Broad Crag, 935.3 m (3,069 ft) and Ill Crag, 930.9 m (3,054 ft), the two being separated by Ill Crag Col, 882.3m. This is the position taken by most guidebooks.[14][13] North of Ill Crag is the more definite depression of Calf Cove at 853.4 m (2,800 ft), before the ridge climbs again to Great End 909.5m.
Scafell Pike also has outliers on either side of the ridge. Lingmell 807 m (2648 ft), to the north west, is invariably regarded as a separate fell,[14][13] while Pen, 760 m (2,500 ft), a shapely summit above the Esk, is normally taken as a satellite of the Pike. Middleboot Knotts is a further top lying on the Wasdale slopes of Broad Crag, which is listed as a Nuttall.
The rough summit plateau is fringed by crags on all sides with Pikes Crag and Dropping Crag above Wasdale and Rough Crag to the east. Below Rough Crag and Pen is a further tier, named Dow Crag and Central Pillar on Ordnance Survey maps, although known as Esk Buttress among climbers.[15]
Broad Crag Col is the source of Little Narrowcove Beck in the east and of Piers Gill in the west. The latter works its way around Lingmell to Wast Water through a spectacular ravine, one of the most impressive in the Lake District. It is treacherous in winter, as when it freezes over it creates an icy patch, with lethal exposure should you slip. Broad Crag is a small top with its principal face on the west and the smaller Green Crag looking down on Little Narrowcove. From Broad Crag, the ridge turns briefly east across Ill Crag Col and onto the shapely pyramidal summit of Ill Crag. Ill Crag and its associated crags overlook Eskdale.[13]
Scafell Pike has a claim to the highest standing water body in England in Broad Crag Tarn, which (confusingly) is on Scafell Pike proper, rather than on Broad Crag. It lies at about 820 metres (2,690 ft), a quarter of a mile (400 m) south of the summit. Foxes Tarn on Scafell is of comparable height.[16]
Mountain classification
Scafell Pike is a Marilyn summit which automatically makes it a HuMP and a TuMP. Scafell Pike is topologically unusual because the Marilyn qualification contour line (150 metres below the summit) passes around Scafell which is itself a HuMP.[citation needed]
Scafell Pike's Maquaco Line also encloses three other TuMP summits, Broad Crag, Ill Crag and Great End.
Summit
The summit of Scafell Pike, seen from neighbouring Broad Crag
The summit was donated to the National Trust in 1919 by Lord Leconfield "in perpetual memory of the men of the Lake District who fell for God and King, for freedom peace and right in the Great War 1914-1918 ...".[17][18] There is a better-known war memorial on Great Gable, commemorating the members of the Fell & Rock Climbing Club.[19][20]
The actual height of Scafell Pike is a matter of definition or guesswork. The highest point is buried beneath a massive summit cairn over 3 metres high and it is not known how high the fabric of the mountain rises under the cairn. Traditionally the height was given as a very memorable 3210 feet or 978.4 metres.[13] The metric height of 978 metres converts to 3209 feet.
Scafell Pike is one of three British peaks climbed as part of the National Three Peaks Challenge, and is the highest ground for over 90 miles (145 km).
I bet you’re fun at parties 🥳
Wow Jack, the views at all stages of the climb (ascent) were out of this world. Thoroughly enjoyed that Jack, have a great Easter Jack, see you soon take care.
Well done Jack for reaching the summit and thanks for taking us along. Very different way of filming one for the purists loved it. Dropped lucky with the Jets.
I ran scarfell pike last year on the longest day of the year, summited at 5:20 just when the sun came up above the surrounding hills and there was a sea of clouds around me. Absolutely amazing highly recommend if you have the fitness and experience
Always nice to be rewarded with a fantastic view at the top. 😂
Beautiful , nice hiking trails and thankxs for sharing.
Becareful and nice seeing again , I enjoy your videos.
Great video. I live in the US so it’s amazing to get to go along with you for this hike in England! So strange the lack of trees! I noticed some beautiful mosses though. The jets were a special treat 😁
We hiked Scafell pike back in April, it’s a magical place & worth the effort. We were really proud of our girls as they did it for charity
Man honestly i just found out about your channel and I'm hooked with your content. lm waiting with immense anticipation any strid-dive update you might got
Thanks for sharing your video. I love it when the jets fly over, your lucky to have had your camera at the ready!
I can't help but thinking that those mountains need some trees planted on them, at least the lower slopes. Didn't those mountains used to be forested centuries ago? Anyway, nice hike, thanks for taking us along.
All the forests i've seen on the sides of these mountains tend to be really small with the odd tree scattered every few 100 yards. There are some mountains in the Lakes that are covered in forests though. Dodd Summit comes to mind. Lots of dense woodland and streams running through it and then you pop out the top! Scafell is certainly bald though. Unfortunately there are lots of felled woodlands in the Lakes which is a huge shame because i love a dense woodland walk.
Well done Jack - really well put together video, and surprisingly quiet up there?. Great idea not talking or adding music - allows us to experience it more realistically. Stay safe, Phil
Thanks for the video. It just shows how much weather conditions can change on top of the mountains. Always good to be prepared. Also, did you hear that Golden Eagles are back in Lake District.
I enjoyed the no music just you and the mountain edit 🙏🏼😊 nice climb and a great film Jack
Best wishes Simon 🙏🏼😊
Love that there's no music and only the sounds of the hike
Love your videos mate keep them going your awesome 👏
All them stones, eh? Well captured! We met on the bus today.
Hey Clarence!
@@jackasnacks You got yam quickly! It is impressive how you can your shots together.
I've not ascended Hollow Stones for yonks. My approach from Wasdale Head would be to ascend the ridge up to Lingmell - and either get to the top of Lingmell or veer off to the col to the right just before I got there.
Clarance bain't be my name by the way - it is a whimsical invention I seem to have got myself stuck with.
I await to see the results of your plodding today!
Nice video. Good drone work.
We were at buttermere when these went over last week … heard them but didn’t see them
I loved the plane's, when I walked the Hadrians wall walk 2 stealth bombers went by about 8:30 in the morning.
Love the walks and the videos.
It would be great if you could post some of the routes you take as well 👌🏻👍🏻
Very nice, thanks.
Cheers Jimmy Boy!
I’ve climbed this fell on many a classic trad route and always enjoyed the approach wall in, if not a bit busy at times.
Nice video, definitely caught the mood 👍
Thanks stanley
Some great photography there, especially from the drone. Bad luck with the low clouds at the top, it was like that when I went and quite a bit of snow as well probably about 1980, some great views of Great Gable from there.
Thanks for taking us on your hikes, very enjoyable. Good luck from Spain!!
Edit: Was it really your first time?
Great work my friend 💚🙏
great vid. did ugo up from wasdale. was there much water going up . cheers
Scafell was my favourite mountain hike when I lived in Cumbria.
Numerous times every year, in all seasons but mostly in winter, when the colder weather made the walk more comfortable and the snow made the mountains look more spectacular.
Only ever did it from Wasdale twice though. It's the shortest route but not the most interesting.
The walk from Seathwaite is much more rewarding, with many stunning viewpoints along the way. Longer but well worth it!
You might want to try that one some day. You won't be disappointed!
I’m planning to do the Seathwaite route next month. Do I need a map and compass. Is it easy to find the route to the top?
Nice one, not been there in a while pre Covid. Not too bad on the visual shenanigans that make me car sick. Had a couple of F15's come in from the sea and roll over the mountain ilgill head i was on into the valley with burnmoor tarn in it ?
The Mach loop is in Mid Wales...
that's what I thought..I was confuddled..Machynlleth
loved the vid some stunning scenery
@@gromlynne3550 The Mach loop starts at Machynlleth, but the flying types always continue up to the LD…probs for more kicks.
Is that the same place where Hugh Grant went up a hill and came down a mountain?
Worrying the RAF are doing manoeuvres again. I remember climbing out of Honister slate mine and being passed by 2 Hawk Trainers below me!!! And once buzzed on Buttermere by 4 C5 Hurculeses whilst canoeing! 30years ago mind.. You would have been -15 years old..
are you 30 ? wow thats awesome
In America, we call that "our tax dollars at work" ... always neat to see the guys out with the cool stuff
Probably your tax dollars at work as the USAF has been running exercises in the area the last few weeks including F15, 18 and 35s I believe.
9:12 almost twisted your ankle flying your drone and walking at the same time. Try and get a drone with “follow me” mode, that’ll help you out a lot with the footage.
There a nicer fells and quieter well done though
Wow, that must have been amazing seeing that sortie of F35'S :D
How long does a hike like that take with so many stops for setting up cameras and drone shots?
Took me 4 hours!
4am upload? Ha ya shit the bed like? 😉
We’ve all been there ey😊
The view was better from the bottom of the mountain.
Yes snacks
Hi did you need a map and compass or is the route easy to follow?
An excellent video made better with JETS!!!
I am so sorry but I honestly thought you were a teenager xD I guess not bc of how you look but bc you still have this childlike wonder and curiosity. which is a good thing!
What's Harry Potter doing on Scafell Pike ?
I've ran up it part of an army thing
Are you ready for your OWLs this year Harry? 😅😂
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