Wild Camping UK | Lake District | Skiddaw
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- A walk and wild camp I have been meaning to do for a good while. This was only my second time doing Skiddaw and I was keen to experience better conditions than my first visit. As it turned out, conditions were wonderful and this turned out to be my favourite wild camp of the year so far.
amazing ! big thumbs up
Many thanks Bats.🙂
The gaiters return! Good job as always, hope you are well!
Ha ha! Yes, they do.....always a sign of nicer weather 😀. Cheers Oliver. Hope you are well too.
Evening Chris.
We have a new TV package at ours and I can now watch you in full glory on the big screen 😁
I'll have to wait until the morning though as the wife currently has a firm grip on the remote. 😂
Atb, Paul
Fabulous Chris. I’ve realised that I enjoy your videos more than any others. Combination of knowledge and your clear enjoyment of the outdoors does you credit. And the lack of commercialisation…genuine comment please don’t be offended! Atb. Richard.
I'm not offended at all Richard....quite the reverse🙂. Your comments are very generous and welcome. There are so many superb YT stations out there that I don't always find it easy carving my own little niche but when I read things like that I feel like I am moving in the right direction. Best wishes, Chris
The only "wild camper" who can tell us about the insects he sees and the rocks under his feet!! Thanks for the knowledge and for sharing.
Cheers Alistair 👍
Hello Alistair. Yes, I do like to take an interest in other stuff on my walks....probably a bit too nerdy perhaps 🤔😉! Thanks for watching and commenting. ATB, Chris
@@ChrisJB better your knowledge than endless drone footage and twittering on about gear!
ATB Alistair
@@WainwrightWalksWiaLocalLad Thanks mate....that means a lot. I'd probably crash a drone anyway😄!
Can't understand why you haven't got more subscribers, superb vid as normal, full of content and interest, look forward to your next one. got to say as interesting as the major youtubers...Messener,, Beavers and solo summiter..good luck pal..
Many thanks John for your compliment and words of encouragement. There are a lot of brilliant outdoor YT stations about these days and I think it is more difficult nowadays to find your own little niche. To be fair I'm pretty happy how my station has grown as I don't really promote my videos, beg for subs or sensationalise stuff. I just chuck them out fairly regularly and hope for the best! 🙂
Occasionally you can do a good walk and there's something about the conditions that day that make it stand out in your memory for a long time to come. This looked like one of those days. Lucky you. Thanks.
You are so right Michael. I won't forget this for a long time. Best wishes, Chris
Wonderful. I did enjoy this video. I climbed Skiddaw in the mid 1960s when i was a teenager and hated every minute!!! We were half way up Jenkins Hill - which I had thought was Skiddaw, and then saw the peak of Skiddaw in the distance! Boy was I cross!! I've never been fond of climbing - a shame really but there we are. I admire people who do love a good climb. Me? I'd rather buy a postcard of the view from the summit!!
Thank you. Although a bit of a slog, especially with a heavy rucksack on, I much preferred it on this trip over my first time as a student in 1992. I find Skiddaw interesting geologically too, more so than many of the other mountains in Lakeland. Best wishes, Chris 🙂
Great stuff Chris 👍👍 thanks for sharing your adventures 👍👍
How do John. Many thanks pal. 👍
Amazing!!
Chris this had it all for me mate, geology shorts and Tshirt, weather, sun set, sun rise, stars,views and a decent nights kip!!
the full package loved it.
Cheers Decs. Yes, a bit jammy with the weather. It will rain on the next few ones now no doubt! 🙄
Lovely video. I've only done Skiddaw once, almost 40 years ago. I think I'll take my son up there next year. It's a lovely area and we recently did Cat Bells and High Spy which was a great walk too. I have the bug again to get hiking in the Lakes after having moved down South many moons ago.
Hello Bobby and thanks for watching. I do like the Lakes a lot but they can get very busy. Best wishes, Chris
I did that walk back in 2019, it is quite a challenge, but a cracking walk. You had great weather, really liked this film. 👌. Only 2.5hrs from your door wow !
How do Grant. I was so lucky with the conditions especially in March. I suppose the duration of a journey from your neck of the woods makes 2.5 hours sound quite good! As always pal, thanks for your support. 👍
The nature is beautiful and I want to go 😆👍👍
Many thanks 😊
Really enjoyed that Chris. The scenery looked stunning on my lounge TV! Steep climb. Hope all well. Ben 👍
Hello Ben. Firstly, many thanks for sharing and promoting this film on your Community page, that is very kind of you and I'm very grateful 🙂. It will be a tough one to top this one, the conditions, especially for March really were almost perfect. Cheers and have a great weekend, Chris
My only climb up Skiddaw was on a school trip in the late 70's in thick snow in a blizzard! Think I'll have to give it another go in decent weather this time. What a fabulous camp and perfect conditions. Another great post Chris. Many thanks.
How do Neil and thanks for the kind comment. This route really is a good one and I highly recommend it. ATB, Chris
Hi Chris. Another catch up for me from your channel and once again a stinking vid. Short but once again pithy with snapshot facts. Comparing spring 23 with last year, this years has been disastrous, very little outdoor adventure for me, especially on the cycle cos it’s been too bloody wet and especially windy but did manage to get a few camps in.
Love your take up on the geological side of the outdoors. It should make us realise that an understanding of geology is the footnote and opening chapter to under every other preceding chapter of our understanding of the rest of the world of natural history. My A level in in falls way behind your tertiary educational knowledge and that’s why I really like watching your channel. Keep posting Chris and thanks again for another excellent one.
Thanks again Ron. It's over a year ago now but I enjoyed this trip a great deal. For the time of year the weather was great. I also have to admit to being a touch apprehensive too, not having done a 3000 footer for so long beforehand but I felt in good shape on this walk.
My time doing A Level Geology was a very happy one. In every other subject (apart from Geography too maybe), I was pretty mediocre but Geology suited me down to the ground and did a lot for my confidence at the time. Mr Jones, my teacher, was a good chap too.
Let's hope the weather bucks up! Best wishes, Chris
Sorry Chris that should have written as stonking vid....not stinking...lol
@@ChrisJB sorry Chris...that should have written 'stonking" and not stinking...lol....bloody predictive text...it could cause a world war!!!
@@ronpowell6372 😀😀
Love this tent
Cheers Ken for watching and commenting. Yes, this tent has done me well so far.
Your depth of natural history, geological and historical knowledge that you sprinkle over your trips is always so fascinating Chris. Something to aspire to!
Thanks Dave. Yes, in some respects, I am a bit of a countryside nerd....but I do get a lot of enjoyment from that side of things 🙂. Hope you are well pal.
Flagged your knowledge in my latest video Chris
@@Fellmandave1 Many thanks Dave, that's very kind of you. I've got a bit behind with my videos still to watch but I'll certainly be watching. 🙂. ATB, Chris
Cracking video mate. In shorts too. Ha ha.
Really enjoyed the geology bit, very interesting.
Top sunset & sunrise. Fantastic
How do Nathan and thanks for the kind comment. Yes, it's not a pretty sight when I wear my shorts! 😄. Whilst you are here, would you mind me mentioning your Tarptent mod re the door tie backs sometime? I'll say it was your idea of course. I think it is too good not to share. ATB mate. 🙂
@@ChrisJB
Hiya mate. Weathers been great eh. Not managed to get out for a while.
With regards to the tie back no mate I don’t mind if you mention it. ( I was going to make a video of how to do it, but I’ve not got round to it yet)
I do like that notch tarptent of yours. Looks great. Although my mrs will kill me if I buy anymore tents lol.
@@BurtReynoldstash In that case mate I'll leave that video with you. I don't have a problem solving mind so it would definitely come across better from the inventor🙂! The Notch is a nice lightweight tent but if there is even any suggestion of iffy weather, I'd always go with the Scarp. Cheers, Chris
@@ChrisJB finally put one together, I’m not destined for TH-cam fame though lol
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Well Chris, on the big telly you are magnificent 🤨
Both times I've done Skiddaw it was miserable with a steep ascent from Keswick and didn't enjoy it. However I'm going to have to give it another go following your route.
Great mix of geology, nature, hiking and camping, along with your humour made for another very enjoyable watch. A series on BBC four is a natural progression for you. 😊
Till next time, Paul
Thanks Paul for those really lovely comments. It's good to know it looks okay on the big telly as I only film in 1080p because my old lap top can't handle 4k and I wondered if the quality would be okay (I should get a new lap top really but I'm a bit skint at the moment!). I really recommend this route up Skiddaw. Best wishes, Chris
Great vlog Chris, you're right about the walk up Skiddaw from the Keswick side, it's a real slog in any weather, going to do this walk next time I'm in the lakes, keep up the good work, fantastic mate 👍
Many thanks Matt'. If conditions are decent you'll have a great time. ATB, Chris
p.s loved the slate talk, really interesting! Kat swooned! 💖💖
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The bulk of Skiddaw from Carlside is just awesome Chris. What a place to sit a while... not done Skiddaw yet so really looking forward to a camp up there. Thanks for the knowledge once again mate 👍
Thanks pal. I really enjoyed this one....probably my favourite wildcamp of the year. I really recommend it. 👍
Thank you for sharing. Wishing you a wonderful week and happy Easter 🐣
Thank you as always for watching and your generous comment. Happy Easter to you too. 🐇
Hello Chris. Fantastic videography with your walk up to Skiddaw. Some great views and you had good weather too for your venture. The Matterhorn looked impressive with the surrounding landscapes. That was a very early start, two mornings in s row! doing well there. Interesting info about the shiddaw granites. Thoroughly enjoyed watching.
Hello Shanita and thanks for your support as always. It will be a tough one to top this wild camp....the conditions were just superb. Best wishes to you and Michael, Chris
Enjoying the videos Chris, particularly the geology, as it's an interest of mine too!
Currently working through your back catalog....
Thanks pal. Yep, I'm a bit of a geology nerd 🙂. Hope you enjoy the other stuff. Best wishes, Chris
I enjoyed that 👌🏼
You’ll be at 1000 subscribers in no time
Thanks PM. That's kind of you to say so. Best wishes, Chris 🙂
smashing camp.!!
Cheers Steve. Superb conditions for enjoying the landscape.
Great video Chris. It's awhile since I took that route up Skiddaw. Really nice route. 👌 Cracking views . Certainly whetted my appetite for a camp this year up there. Keep up the good work 🏕🥾🏔👍
Cheers Steve. Yep, I really enjoyed Skiddaw this time! I like the Northern Fells as they tend to be quieter. Best wishes, Chris
Really enjoyed watching this video! Climbed Skiddaw over a hundred times, but never camped up there. Must try it next spring 😊
Thanks Christopher. It was a good trip this, though the weather helped a lot. Best wishes for 2024, Chris
Morning Chris, That camera is really paying off with some wonderful views. 1st 3000ft after all those years. I'm about the same.
Super interesting as usual and always a pleasure to watch. Only been uo Skidaw once and one of my first big hills but it was drizzling and clagged in. A trip with my brother that was.
Thanks and all the best.
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Hello Dave. I have to confess to being a touch apprehensive tackling a 3000 footer after all those years but it wasn't too bad really. I think the near perfect conditions was a good spirit lifter and carried me along. Hope all is well your end. ATB, Chris
Good evening Chris, easy to see why this rates up there with your favorite wild camps, stunning! a fab walk and super conditions, the views were something else! thanks so much for taking us along with you, big thumbs up from us! will re-watch this later on the TV for full glory, have a great week, Ceri and Kat ❤☕👍
Hello Ceri and Cat and thank as always for the generous comment. It was a great day and night and exactly the conditions I was waiting for to do this one. I really wanted to see what Skiddaw had to offer. The slaty piece really took me back to my A Level geology days but it was so long ago that I was wracking my brains a bit to get it sorted in my mind. have a great week too. Cheers, Chris
Standing on top hill mountain looka as view very beautiful
Thank you. It was very beautiful.
great video mate,and you certainly had the weather.
How do Ken and thanks. Yep, the conditions were magic, especially for March.
Enjoyed that Chris.. ATB R&D :):)
Hello Roger and Diane and nice to hear from you. I don't get to the Lakes perhaps as often as I should so it was great to experience some near perfect conditions. Best wishes, Chris
Excellent camp Chris. Don’t think you could have wished for better conditions than that. Skiddaw is my arch nemesis as I’ve never actually managed to summit due to the weather. I’ve got within about 50 metres each time and had to turn back due to horrendous weather! I will return to conquer it one day 😆
Cheers Anthony. I knew you and 'Owd Skid'' had a bit of history. Was it up here where your wife injured her ankle too and you felt compelled to give a hefty donation to the Mountain Rescuers 🙂? If you do get round to it again, I really recommend the route via Ullock Pike. Thanks for your support as always. ATB, Chris
@@ChrisJB good memory Chris! Ullock Pike was the place we waited for help to arrive. The nice view from there was the one saving grace 😅
Magic. Great effort. But when you enjoy it it's not too much of a burden, eh?. Really enjoyed the geology thing,now that was magic👍👍
You are right Fraser, when you are having fun it seems to carry you along. Thanks for your support as always. ATB, Chris
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Many thanks 🙂
Magical scenes. Keep punching champ
Cheers pal. 🥊
Cheers pal. 🥊
It's great when it all comes together like that Chris, looked absolutely fantastic conditions, the morning looked mind blowing. Love the geology bits, keep em in!! We'll have to get out for one at some point. TFS David
Oh it was a real treat Dave. Just what I wanted if I was going to do that walk. I do like those quieter Northern Fells. I'll message you re a meet up. 🙂
Great trip Chris, looked like a fantastic walk up then a stunning evening under the stars. Them morning views and sunrise were epic. Really enjoyed that as I always do your videos. Thanks 😊
Hello Eddie. Yes, I deffo fell lucky with this one. I've probably used up the rest of the year's weather luck now! Thanks for the kind words. ATB, Chris
Hello mate👍🏻🙂 Watched a couple of your videos this morning and really enjoying them. Your knowledge on geology and history is brilliant to listen to, very interesting. Some stunning conditions you got there, loved the shot of the sunrise as you stood next to your tent👌🏻 Great stuff!Cheers, Mark
How do Mark and thanks for dropping by. You know I am a fan of your YT station so to hear your positive comments is very encouraging. Thank you. ATB, Chris
Great camp out Chris skiddaw is a good ole slog up but them views are worth every step i looked down to ullock pike last time I did skiddaw looks a fantastic ridge 😁atb daz
How do Daz. Thanks pal. Yep, it was great to experience Skiddaw in conditions like this. It's a fine mountain. 😎
Brilliant that, Chris👍 Great weather, great pitch and a gorgeous sunrise! Not too bad for the time of year👍😁
I was very fortunate Des. It was a fair old drive for one night but I'm glad I did it.
Wow great video Chris. Good editing and information. Weather looked good for you but a bit chilly I bet. Really enjoyed watching. Atb Steve 👍
Thanks Steve. The weather was a bit weird. It was nice during the day, then the temperatures really dipped but once the wind dropped it seemed milder again. I don't get to the Lakes that often so it was nice to experience some good conditions. ATB pal.
Going to watch that video again 👍
Great film chris, don’t you just love skiddaw, great place to camp mate, I hiked from the latrigg side last time up there
Cheers Mark. I did the Latrigg route many years ago and the weather was awful! 🌧🌪
grand when it all lines up like that chris it doesn't get much better does it..done skiddaw twice & ill always remember my first time heading up in clagg & deep snow thinking we weren't going to get any views..we then got above the inversion on little man to blue skys & the most magnificent scenery ive seen it was a true winter mountain day..lovely area up there & the quieter area's..always love the knowledge too chris like to hear it tfs.
Cheers Andy. This was just what I was after, wanting to experience Skiddaw at its best and it didn't let me down. I really enjoyed the route too over Ullock Pike and Long Side. I am getting a real soft spot for these Northern Fells, they are pretty quiet for the Lakes and I'm keen to do a few of the others I haven't done. Thanks for watching and your continued support mate. ATB, Chris
Superb Chris. It had everything in that - a great approach, bumbles bees, views and shapely mountains not to mention an eager hiker. To me it appeared you did well on them inclines - they were steep. That's maybe why you were tired. But wow what a night you had. Almost bordering on sacred mate. Always enjoy your knowledge. I take it the stroll back was a beauty. All the best as always. Mark
How do Mark. The conditions were nigh on perfect, especially considering it was still March. I did feel it the day after with it being a fair bit tougher than my usual walks. Thanks as always for your generous support. 👍
Older video but debating Skiddaw on Tuesday for a wild camp with the snow forecast and found the video. Still always love the interesting facts. I really do wish I knew more
How do Kris and thanks. It was one of my favourite trips this, great conditions for the time of year. I noticed you've been getting a few dramatic camps in 👌. I'm still fighting the motivation issue and keep making excuses not to go. A decent spell of weather should sort me out. Bye for now, Chris
@@ChrisJB That’s good to hear, sounds like you need to get yourself back up there or up in the hills to find that love again.
Yeah had a couple of winter camps. Have another video out tonight at 6pm for Skybarrow Dodd. That’s another windy night but solid in my new Soulo, only bought it the night before.
I’ve struggled with the motivation too so know it’s tough. If you fancy getting a camp in let me know. I’m a bugger for never planning but know it’s a good thing to do. Maybe going with someone it’ll help you go as you’re committed then.
I’m free most of the time so let me know I’d be happy anywhere.
I'm pretty much a last minuter too but will give you a shout mate when I'm back in the groove. 👌
Another top-notch adventure Chris. I have to say that you seem to be getting all the good weather that I am missing when I go out! 😁 I did get a good camp on Plover Hill off Pen-y-ghent last week though so not really complaining. 😉All the best.
Hello Lee. It did cross my mind to do Penyghent and Plover Hill as an alternative to this if the weather conditions had been poor in the Lakes and decent in the Dales. It's deffo one on my list as I love Penyghent. I was jammy with the weather for sure. Thanks for watching and the generous comments pal.👍
Nice vid Chris. I see you got your knots on cotton out for this one :) Braver man than me, it's still a tad chilly
Knots in cotton is a very good description for my skinny pins John! 😄
@@ChrisJB😆😆😆 i've seen much skinnier mate 👍
Just came across your channel cos I’m looking to go to Skidaw in a couple of weeks. Really enjoyed the video so I’ve subscribed atb.
Many thanks mate. I noticed you have a YT station too. I'll have a shufty. Best wishes, Chris
Beautiful! how do you decide which tent to take? I have a Notch also, love it! Can't wait to get out this summer.
Hello Karen. My first choice would always be the Notch but if I think conditions might be more windy then the Scarp is a bit more robust. I like the Scarp in winter too on the long dark nights as there is more room. Best wishes, Chris.
another good one mate, you sure are getting around..
The conditions were very kind George, especially for March. Hope you are well. Cheers, Chris
@@DalesTramper58 Just emailed you George
@@ChrisJB still nothing in email buddy & I cant reply to your message as your security wont allow me on FB.
@@DalesTramper58 This is weird. What I'll do is reply to one of your previous emails.....see if that works.
@@ChrisJB nothing all day buddy email or msg on FB, I cant reply to your msg on FB as it says your security has changed & wont allow? Im receiving emails & Msg from everyone bar you.
Excellent camp Chris , I think it’s about 20 years since I last did Skiddaw and the way you went 😂😂 it will have helped you feel tired for sure. It’s not often you get perfect conditions like that at those heights , pretty similar to my Robinson camp back in December . Tfs atb Dave ⛺️👍
Thanks Dave. It was a route I had wanted to do since I got a Wainwright book as a lad ( a bloody long time ago 😉) and it didn't disappoint. I like those Northern Fells, they are so much quieter than much of the Lakes. ATB pal. 👍
That weather window was amazing for the time of year wasn't it. I camped on kinder on the Thursday before mother's day, the mountain forecast for wind unbelievably, and probably first time I've seen it for kinder...said "calm!" The daytime temp was 17 and in the night after 9 o'clock it hovered around 2 then 11pm it read 0.6. In the morning at 5am, the overnight low my thermometer gave me was minus 1.6 and it was 0 then, by 7am when I was heading back down it was 14! Still not a breath of wind with a fantastic sunrise over stanage/Derwent edges.
By the way, at night there was hundreds of small cream/brown moths everywhere...any idea what kind at that time of year on the high moors?
Great video that Chris, cheers pal atb.
Hello John and thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. Indeed, the weather was nigh on perfect. The weather was a bit weird for me too. The wind got up a bit and it got very chilly whilst I was hanging around before putting the tent up. In the morning my Kestrel device said minus 2 but it really didn't feel that cold at all. Hmm, you've got me wondering about the moths. March is early for moths to be out so I should be able to narrow it down to a few species but will have to check my books. I'll see what I come up with. Best wishes, Chris
Yeah that's what I thought Chris, I reckon they'd just recently hatched or whatever moths do, with daytime temps being so high. I bet a few perished in the night with it getting down below zero. I couldn't go anywhere with my head torch on without being plagued by them and had a few dead ones in the tent in the morning. I had the most wonderful night though on that one, no flappy tent noise just silence after the last sheffield/Manchester or vice versa had gone through edale valley. Oh and I've never seen a flock of curlew before but I startled about a dozen that took off all at once giving it that bubbling call they do as I got water from them two pond/tarn things just down from grindslow knoll. I did a bit a bit of research on them and found one small piece saying they were dug out for peat a long time ago.
I saw the biggest frog or toad I've ever seen in one as I filled my katadyn up!! All good fun, the water from that source is almost clear, a good thing to know if you head up to the knoll via the direct route from edale village. The path is badly eroded, very steep dog legs 3/4 of the way up even steeper. Quickest way up I know and I've tried them all on the south side of kinder, about half an hour.
@@johnd8538 It sounds like you had a very interesting camp. I like that info' about the peat diggings. We have similar areas close to home in the South Pennines. Strangely, I've yet to encounter a curlew this spring. It's a bit concerning as we do quite well for them round here normally. I'm still waiting to see my first swallow too. They seem late. Cheers, Chris
That looked truly fabulous Chris, talk about perfect weather, I think you climbed it the hard way, when I was bagging wainwright I went the other way round.
I’m off up there soon, but not camping this time, plenty going at the moment, but hopefully get out soon. All the best Chris👍
It was awesome Tito....what a contrast to my first visit to Skiddaw all those years ago. That route over Ullock Pike was especially enjoyable. Enjoy your trip up there pal. Take care, Chris
For some reason I didn't realise you had a yt channel lol
Hello Lezley 🙂. Not to worry and thanks for the sub. I hope you like what you see. 🤞
Oh by the way I think you've stuck the pillow grippers on your SeaToSummit pad? Just a warning, always make sure you pillow stays on the grippers. I've scuffed the material on one of my sleeping bags. It doesn't feel raised enough but the grippers are quite sharp and abrasive
Thanks for that John. Deffo summat to bear in mind as I find the pillow does come off a fair bit. Hope you are well pal. 👍
Hello Chris. You should be able to see the criffle in Scotland.
Yes I was able too Henry. You can see it from Cross Fell too.
@@ChrisJB yes I'm quite familiar with cross fell. Iv done repairs to walls up there. You can drive up so far. There's workings of all types up there plus it's the pennine way. Man has a big foot print on cross fell.
great video, im planning Skiddaw in a couple of weeks and this has really got me excited for it now, hoping to do this one and get over to Blencathra
Firstly, thank you for watching and the kind comment. Skiddaw and Blencathra are splendid mountains and I'm sure you'll have a great time. I hope the weather is kind! ATB, Chris
@@ChrisJB Thanks Chris, looks like you have got some great videos on your channel, new subscriber 🙂
@@theaccidentalhiker Many thanks mate. 🙂
Fabulous video, I bet you felt invigorated after that. I enjoyed the musical interludes too and I must say "great choice of beer,owt by Northern Monk is exceptionally good",the brewery is in Leeds and as far as I know,one of the owners is from my home town,Huddersfield.
Hello Bobby, yep I like NM beers. Didn't know you were Huddersfield.....not too far from me (Rochdale). I do a lot of walking over that way, Marsden, Saddleworth Moors, etc. 👍
Hello, my dear friend! Very good videos on your channel, I recommend it for everyone, interesting and useful! You have a loving soul and heart, and you yourself are beautiful and good. I wish you and your loved ones health and happiness!💖💐☕🍰🍓🍍🪅😊🙋
Thank you 🙂