I am raising funds to buy an emergency beacon to help keep myself and the youngsters including Scouts I take out safe. Thanks! www.buymeacoffee.com/fellmandave
Thank you so much for posting. I have walked all the Munros, but have been up Cross Fell twice, Pennine way being one. I did a solo ascent and met a lovely lady on the summit and we walked down (to the west) together. She said it was her favourite hill. In many ways I agree, it has a magic which is hard to find elsewhere.
Never under estimate Cross Fell. I nearly lost my life near the top doing the Pennine way In July 1974 in heavy mist and torrential rain. It was fine when I set off from Dufton. Nice video..
We live in Co Durham and been to Cross Fell many times and that wind is always there no matter when you go. Great descriptions and a great hike, cheers Alan
Cheers Dave. You brought back some fabulous memories when you walked around Gregs Hut. Many years ago a party of four of us were fast asleep in there during heavy winter snow. The roof in the main living area had been damaged and was open to the elements. In the dead of night we woken to see two 'shadows' standing over us with what looked like miners lamps. On the 4 of us waking up the two shadows slowly scurried back out of the door... Decades on we still talk about that evening! And how each individual reacted to what was happening in front of us! Haha.
@@Fellmandave1 - you got it! 1am. Lost on Cross Fell in a blizzard. We hadn't seen ANYONE on the hill all day so it was a bit of a shock to see these poor fellas to wander in. 100% thought it was a ghosts as we just woke to see them silently looking over us. Once they'd noticed the roof had gone they returned to the bedroom asking for help and we welcomed them back and fired the stove up for them. Poor buggers. Stay well mate.
As a complete Pennine nerd, CF is my favourite English mountain. Shape-wise it might not be able to match some of the Lakeland fells but it has many more interesting facets. It's always been kind to me too. I've done it five times down the years (including a wild-camp in 2021) and it has always given me a view. All hail Cross Fell! 😎
Hi Barry. Yes John Gregory who was killed in the Alps in 1968. His friends helped restore the hut to a bothy in his memory. I've been to Chicago when taking part in the world free fall convention in Quincy! Long time ago. Happy hiking to you too!
I am raising funds to buy an emergency beacon to help keep myself and the youngsters including Scouts I take out safe. Thanks! www.buymeacoffee.com/fellmandave
Thank you so much for posting. I have walked all the Munros, but have been up Cross Fell twice, Pennine way being one. I did a solo ascent and met a lovely lady on the summit and we walked down (to the west) together. She said it was her favourite hill. In many ways I agree, it has a magic which is hard to find elsewhere.
Wonderful!
Never under estimate Cross Fell. I nearly lost my life near the top doing the Pennine way In July 1974 in heavy mist and torrential rain. It was fine when I set off from Dufton. Nice video..
Hi Alan, wow, I wish i had done longer hikes when i was young and more free. Thanks for commenting.
Great vid and a worthy bucket list addition, thank you !
We live in Co Durham and been to Cross Fell many times and that wind is always there no matter when you go. Great descriptions and a great hike, cheers Alan
Cheers Alan, there is a lot of love out there for this bleak old spot
Very interesting vid it definitely gets some harsh weather up there
Thanks Craig. I was uncannily chilled. Fiendish.
@@Fellmandave1 lol
Interesting video, thanks for the info. I’ve got this on a list for a future camp.
Cheers Graham. Greggs hut is a temptation too eh?
@@Fellmandave1 it certainly is- I couldn’t call where I’d actually stay until I get there!
Cheers Dave. You brought back some fabulous memories when you walked around Gregs Hut. Many years ago a party of four of us were fast asleep in there during heavy winter snow. The roof in the main living area had been damaged and was open to the elements. In the dead of night we woken to see two 'shadows' standing over us with what looked like miners lamps. On the 4 of us waking up the two shadows slowly scurried back out of the door... Decades on we still talk about that evening! And how each individual reacted to what was happening in front of us! Haha.
Sounds awesomely goosebumpy Paul. So wasn't just some hikers wanderering in?
@@Fellmandave1 - you got it! 1am. Lost on Cross Fell in a blizzard. We hadn't seen ANYONE on the hill all day so it was a bit of a shock to see these poor fellas to wander in. 100% thought it was a ghosts as we just woke to see them silently looking over us. Once they'd noticed the roof had gone they returned to the bedroom asking for help and we welcomed them back and fired the stove up for them. Poor buggers. Stay well mate.
@@paulmortal7611 Wow! I mentioned the welcome of Greg's hut but great to hear a true story. Thanks for sharing Paul. Stay well to you and yours too.
I thought you were going to say those two were the ghosts of hikers past come to make sure you guys were ok.
Thank you for introducing more of England's wonders.
Great way to describe it Imran
As a complete Pennine nerd, CF is my favourite English mountain. Shape-wise it might not be able to match some of the Lakeland fells but it has many more interesting facets. It's always been kind to me too. I've done it five times down the years (including a wild-camp in 2021) and it has always given me a view. All hail Cross Fell! 😎
Haha brilliant Chris. In the words of the Austrian Oak,"I'll be back".
beautiful country
Very!
Excellent 👍
Cheers SP
Wonderfully bleak! Was that big framed picture a memorial to a fallen hiker? Happy hiking from Chicago!
Hi Barry. Yes John Gregory who was killed in the Alps in 1968. His friends helped restore the hut to a bothy in his memory. I've been to Chicago when taking part in the world free fall convention in Quincy! Long time ago. Happy hiking to you too!
@@Fellmandave1 So you got to see the Mississippi!
@@barryrahn5957 I guess I must have but my most vivid memory of the trip is jumping out of a cargo spec 727 jet wearing only my parachute.
@@Fellmandave1 Ja 10 4. I've never heard of the word bothy for a hut. Is it old Scottish or Norse?
@@barryrahn5957 hi Barry, have a look at the Mountain Bothies association Site to see into that special world
Heading that way soon 😊
Enjoy! Hope the wind is kind.
Cross Fell means angry fell.
Doh!
Ok give up! Where is this highest land? Some of us are new to this.
Haha. North pennines.uk
Thanks Dave, your vid has made me happy and not ................
Not...........? Tony
Cross..................😊
Dahhhhh!