Lake District Walks, mainly, but not exclusively, low level, featuring walks around Windermere, Ambleside and Grasmere in the English Lake District National Park.
Thank you. I have to agree that it now looks dated. It was shot on a cheap compact camera and edited in a fairly basic way, but it has seemed to stand the test of time.
Thank you. On the day I shot this I was chatting to the farmer before heading up the valley. He told me that about an hour before I had arrived a 'fix the fells' team had gone past, heading for 'Hell Gill' to repair the path up to Busco Sike. I saw them as I was returning having completed my filming, some four hours later. They were on the path in front of me, descending but clearly happy. I've often seen farmers, out in all weathers, tending sheep. Lambing time is especially demanding for them, yet they just get on with it. As one said to me a few years ago, 'it's only water falling from the sky.' I have a great admiration for anyone who works on the fells regardless of their job, so once again, thank you.
@@jonathancraigguides That’s what I did - actually at the head of Great Langdale up Rossett Ghyll. Certainly had the best view of any office I worked in after that! We only lost one day to the weather - when there was a blizzard. On a good day we were in T-shirts in February but there was still snow on the northern slopes in summer and when it rained, it poured! 🙂👍
So unique I have never been to it, so really nice to get a tour, especially see4ing the 15 inch gauge steam train, which out grandson would absolutely love. Its a place I have heard about and the same as Muncaster Castle would love to visit but such a journey for us over in Co Durham. Nice walk to the Roman Baths and very impressive it was too, with a lot of 'aireums'. Lovely scenery on the way back and I remember those old petrol pumps and the fact you used to get your petrol pumped for you as well. Cheers Alan
Thank you Alan. Yes, it always seems like a fair distance to travel by road. It is not so much the mileage, but more that it is just not the best road. I know of a chap who comes from Newcastle and who visits West Cumbria regularly but does so by rail. Train to Carlisle, then a connection on the Cumbrian Coast line. Even so, getting to Whitehave takes him much of the morning. Muncaster Castle is a really good day out on its own. The Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway is always enjoyable and Eskdale has some really good walks, so worth a long weekend or midweek break. Hope you make it over sometime. My grandchildren absolutely loved it, so yes, great for kids of all ages. Take care. Atb Eric
That depends where you have parked, and whether your being overdue has been spotted by the relevant authorities, but I would have thought that it would be in the region of £60 - £200 pounds. Some of the car parks have a pay by phone option, so you may be able to use that if you run overtime. If you are parked on the street then it will depend upon whether the traffic warden sees your vehicle.
Not sure on the answer to that one, but I certainly seem to find the holes when filming but not when the camera is off. It wasn't too deep, and was covered by freshly mown grass.
There are, on YT, a number of videos on this very subject. More, I believe, than there are about the village of Ravenglass, although probably not as many as those which cover the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway. I'd post a link to some of them but it will probably be easier if you simply carry out at search of your own.
Thank you. The extent of those views was a genuine surprise when I first saw them. That hill is just 79 metres high. I certainly did not expect to get a glimpse of Bowfell from there.
@@andycruickshank1671 Thank you. Points I think I omitted from the final production, despite them being in the original draft script. I also missed out the dispute regarding the name of the fort. According to English Heritage:- 'The site has long been identified as Glannoventa, a name which appears in several Roman documents, but recent finds have suggested that it may have been known to the Romans as Itunocelum.'
@@andycruickshank1671 That is highly possible, especially on an Irish Sea coastline. It would be wonderful to be able to go back in time to the days of the Romans to see how things have changed, as well as paying a visit to the bath house.
I could not agree more. I love that old anchor that sits there, and also the new sign under the rail bridge, a wonderful piece of useful modern graffiti.
Hi Eric, I have been watching your latest exploits but only just got round to commenting. I've been to Ravenglass a number of times, usually associated with a visit to Muncaster but not taken the time to appreciate the history, so thank you for that. Some time in the past I think you suggested you had one or more of your historic style of walks, or has ano domini got in the way? Had you ever considered walking some of the coffin paths, think there are about 22 of them. Cheers Graham
Thank you Graham. I have a copy of 'The Corpse Roads of Cumbria' by Alan Cleaver and Lesley Park. It is a fascinating book, with a good few tales to tell, and yes, I have considered one of the shorter ones for a video. Lots of things get in the way of my filming nowadays. Grandchildren are very good at that, as are doctors appointments, the weather and the desire to disappear out of the county to explore other segments of our history. Then there is the amount of time I take to organise everything into a watchable presentation. (or faff about, as my dear late wife used to describe it). On this particular video, I actually went back to Ravenglass for some better shots of the beach, as I wasn't happy with those I had previously taken. (my return was nothing to do with wanting more ice cream!). Having said all that, I still love producing the videos, and also covering the history in this fine old county of ours. I'm pleased you enjoy them. many thanks and all the best, Eric.
Brilliant Eric, so good to see you in video again, with your history and social history expertise being shared so eloquently. It's a lovely village, Ravenglass, we spent half a day there a few years ago and had a wander on the beach and had an ice cream too. We noticed the floodgates and the petrol pump too. Hopefully you will make many more of these videos, Eric. Regards, Ashley and Andrea
Thank you both. It is a video I have been wanting to do for some time. It was on my list for the early summer of 2020, in fact, after the first lockdown ended I did toy with the idea of going there to show how the pandemic had affected the more remote places in the county. I eventually decided against. With regards to the petrol pump, I am always amazed that it remains in place. It is surely worth renovating, however, the cost to the owner may be prohibitive. As for the ice cream, well, all I can say is that I intend to continue to pop over there occasionally just to ensure that the quality doesn't slip. Many thanks for your support. Atb, Eric,
Great video as always Eric. I have passed Ravenglass and Muncaster a few times but never stopped off . I will make sure that I do! Thank you for the guided tour :-)
Thank you Alan. A day out on the railway is the best way to see it. Park at Dalegarth, (the other end of the railway) and enjoy to the train ride followed by a wander around the village. A lovely day out.
Nice video Eric, thank you. I went to Ravenglass scouting out a possible location for a photo shoot around the estuary. It was a wild, blustery day and for some reason I never went back. One day maybe......
Thank you. Actually, while I was shooting there was a landscape photographer wandering around looking for the best shots. He seemed to be concentrating on the area on the beach behind the houses.
Nice review. I often stay at the other end of the La'al Ratty route and occassionally take a trip into Ravenglass on the train instead of driving. Never been on that view point though so there's something new to visit next week 😁. For the walkers out there, there's a route over Muncaster Fell from Dalegarth station to Ravenglass which is worth the effort.😁
Thank you. I agree regarding the Dalegarth to Ravenglass via Muncaster Fell route, on a fine day it is a wonderful walk, as is the ride back on the steam train. I think it is better to do the train ride first and walk back, otherwise you may miss the last train out of town!
Really interesting, thank you. I hope to do a proper visit there when we go up on our annual stay. My family and I have never got around to going on that steam line before and I didn't realise there were such quirky things to see, thanks! I like off the beaten track places.👍
Thank you, I'm pleased you enjoyed it. Bear in mind that the trains don't run late, and there is no other public transport in the area, so plan your day before you go.
Hit on this quite by accident Eric and I'm so glad I did. Stunning landscapes, excellent, knowledgeable company and a well put together video. Greetings from a new subscriber, down in Cornwall.👋👍😎
Thank you. I don't publish a huge amount because I like to take the time to get them as accurate as possible. Having said that, the Easedale Tarn video was done on the spur of the moment when I got the afternoon off work. Had a wonderful time shooting it. Thank you for your support.
Thank you. Someone told me last week that my videos are better than the current weather, which is a shame, because I was waiting for a dry, sunny day to shoot another.
Thank you. I guess that's because I didn't show my ugly mug on my previous 2 videos, and the 3 videos before that one were not Lake District Walking videos, so probably missed by those who like walking videos. I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed making this one. Spent most of the day watching the train!
Thank you for the video & the idea… Had a walk from Wray Castle to Claife Viewing Station & back to Bowness via Boat House in 2017… The best walk I’ve had in a long time.. Try to do it in 2020 but was advised by locals to cancel it because the car ferry service is not available for me to go back to Bowness. Tried to do it again in 2022 with a Walker Ticket by Windermere Lake Cruise but I reach day one day late as it close for the winter. So end up going to the Lakeside instead but missed the train. Hahahaha. So I spent most of the day at the nearby attractions (the aquarium etc) before going back to Ambleside via Bowness. Will make another attempt this autumn…
Your experiences prove that doing some walks in the Lake District can be trickier than it seems. The suspension of the car ferry is one issue that has plagued the area for many years. I was once caught out when I crossed the lake by ferry to walk to Near and Far Sawrey, then back via the path that runs over Claife Heights. I arrived back at the ferry to find that it had broken down and was suspended for a couple of days. Standing at the ferry landing at half six in the evening, when all the Windermere Lake Cruises boats had also stopped operating, was made worse by the rain that was setting in. Luckliy, a kindly boater offered me and two other stranded walkers a lift on his launch, and within ten minutes we were alighting at Bowness marina, however, if he had not been sailing past and stopped to offer a lift I think I would have had to ring for a taxi, an expensive car ride as it is over 10 miles back to Bowness by road.
Thanks for the video Eric. It looks like you had a great day and it looks like a nice little walk with plenty to do at the end. I can imagine that it'll be a good walk for those grand-children of yours too.
You are right, it is perfect for Grandchildren as it does not matter if they run off a bit and let off steam. A cruise down the lake followed by a stroll to Newby Bridge followed by lunch, which is then worked off by the walk back to Lakeside, is actually my idea of a perfect summer Sunday.
Well as I will be 70 next birthday, I guess I fall into the 'old codger' category and funny enough, we are on an OAP bus trip to Windermere on Monday. Our grandson is stream train daft so would love a trip on that train and to be honest, I would enjoy that myself too. The walk itself looked very good, especially with the bluebells as a companion. If we go over there I must make a note of that last steamer back, cheers Alan
If you miss the steamer, catch the bus. The top deck front seat of the bus from Newby Bridge to Windermere is quite an experience at this time of year. There's one at 8 minutes past 5, and another at ten past 7 seven so you'll not be stranded. Note it is the number 6, and not the X6. The bus stop is on the main A590 road, so you will have to cross Newby Bridge itself. It's perfect for Grandchildren of all ages. Hope you have a great day.
You never know. It's one of my favourite walks, the Fairfield Horseshoe. I put some stills of the last time I did it on my Simple Guide to Ambleside video.
So pleased to see you posting videos again Eric. This looks to be a lovely gentle walk that would be good for young children as well as us oldies. Keep well
You are right. It is very family friendly in that, apart from at each end, it is really safe. No roads, sudden drops or areas where the kids might get lost.
Now this is weird. I was on YT last night and my Silver Howe video popped up on my feed. It hasn't done that for a long time, since it is a few years since we made it. It was a brilliant day, and it is still getting hits. Hope you and your good wife are well.
Hi Eric, yes that was a great day, & as you might remember I was really excited to meet you, you are a true gentleman. We’re all doing well thank you, I look forward to your new videos, Best Wishes Kevin & Helen