Absolutely love Buttermere, nothing better than spending a day there with the camera and then dropping into the Bridge Inn for a relaxing pint before the climb to the car on the hill!!
Hi Henry, so glad you said Wast Water as your #1 my parents live in a little village not far from there. Everytime I go up to see them we always head over there for our fix of the quintessential Lake District view!! I to have walked and spent many hours photographing this beautiful place!!
@@HenryTurnerphoto I also forgot to say we got married at Low Wood Hall Hotel just up the road, we can highly recommend the hospitality and food!! They have a great panoramic view of the Scree's
Great video. When my dad s a boy in the early 1930s he and his brother often fished in Tarn Howes, there were no tourists in those days. I was born in Lake District and have always lived here. I have recently been spending more time taking photographs and have invested in a camera instead of using my phone. I live in the Coniston area, one of my favourite places is the Duddon valley.
What a great Video .. I have been looking at traveling up to the lakes for a while now but all my plans got cancelled when the lockdown started .. so hopefully fingers crossed ill be doing the trip at some point next year. Some really good insight in your video of good locations and i hopefully will be trying some of those .. Thank you
I"m from Preston so the Lakes was easily reached but now live on Koh Samui, Thailand so there's many memories on your video. the landscapes here are totally different that's for sure!!
Tried to make it to Wast Water again during my last visit to the lakes in August. Unfortunately it was so busy and the road on the way in that we were using was blocked with about 50 cars in a standoff.... I was absolutely gutted to not make it as it's truely amazing there but I did try and go during peak times....silly me. I am planning to go back next month with my camera when it will be a bit quieter!
Just been staying in a cottage walking distance from Wast Water. 100% fallen in love with the lakes due to this place. Even on dull days, so much to shoot. :)
Only differ by no2 as not been there. My other choice is the langdale valley with blea tarn and other routes. Your right the lakes are brilliant. Can't wait for end of September when hopefully back up there. Derwent water and surrounding hills quite good too. Better stop as could go on. All the best hope your managing ok with lockdown.
Great Video Henry, I live in Bowness-on-Windermere, but like you Wastwater is one of my favorites and amazing for some astrophotography too as there is zero light pollution, that amazing landscape and star-trails is magical. Have you ever been up Brantfell, Post Knott in Bowness, it's a bit of a hidden gem, i'm fortunate to live on the road leading up to the fell and it takes literally 15-20 mins to walk up there, you'll be spoilt for compositions and a view of nearly all 10.5 miles of Windermere. Look forward to the next video cheers!!
Hi Henry, just loved your video. My favourites in the Lakes are Buttermere and Ullswater. Spent childhood hols up these parts. My all time favourite is Scotland. Loads of places, remote with wildlife and stunning scenery. Dig your hair, Henry! Stay safe all.
Was there very briefly last fall and found it to be the most beautiful place I have ever seen. Going to get back for sure. Just wish the driving was easier- so little options to pull over!
Hey Henry, love your site. Buttermere isn't a big lake, btw, these are all bigger: Windermere, Ullswater, Coniston Water, Thirlmere, Haweswater, Bassenthwaite Lake, Crummock Water, Wast Water and Ennerdale Water, there may even be more. Holme Fell is fantastic in the autumn.
Hi Henry, what a great video!! Coming from the far north east of Scotland i must admit i don't know much about the lake district but loved your number 2 'Holme Fell'. I think we are all in the same boat with not getting out but i do feel like i'm inside a pressure cooker 'all these plans buzzing around in my head just waiting for the all clear to let loose' To be honest once these lockdown's are lifted i don't think Usain Bolt could beat us photographers outside. Oh by the way count yourself lucky you've got hair to complain about, for me its just a gillette fusion! lol
great content again thanks I worked just out side Carlisle for a short period but never explored the surrounding areas like the lakes but it is on my bucket list looks loverly
Mate great video 👍. I love the walk up from Seathwaite to Styhead tarn to Sprinkling tarn then up to Allen Crags. There’s some smashing views, mint for a wild camp and sunset. First place I’m going when we are allowed to play out again 🙌
Thanks again for a great video. Skiddaw via Jenkin Hill. You can see right up the West coast to Scotland. Also Red Pike via Scale Force setting off from Buttermere. Another favourite has to be Grasmore via Grisedale pike, there’s wonderful views of Buttermere and Crumock Water. Stay safe and keep well. PS. You can always wear a hat!!
great advice thank you for sharing. An excellent family spot Surprise View on side of Derwent Water. was amazing when first visited ad never dissapoints
I live on the East Yorkshire coast and haven't been across to The Lakes in nearly 14 years. It's my favourite place in the world, but personal situations and finances have kept me away for so long. I've been just about able to handle that, because I knew it would always be there when I wanted to return, so with this bloody lockdown, I'm missing it more than ever - OK, so I've been away from there for years, but knowing I couldn't go back there now, even if I wanted to, somehow makes it even harder to be away.
Totally agree! Wast water in lakes, llanddwyn peninsula in wales and apple cross in Scotland . Best views and feeling of solitude . Man I can’t wait for all this to be over
You have mentioned literally every place I am touching on a 90 mile backpacking loop of the Lake District that I start on July 4th with the exception of Tarn Howes (and only going so far as Loughrigg Tarn). This video has made me even more excited for the trip as I am hoping to get some great photos and video and it just looks epic. If you see a woman in a ball cap with two border collies carrying packs come say hi.
Hi Henry, This video really made me long for lockdown to be over. Living within a stones throw of the Lakes and the Dales is really difficult when you know what’s there but you can’t get to it. Like putting a kid in a sweet shop and telling him that he can’t have any! Still it can’t last for ever and I am so looking forwards to being able to get out there again. One place you should put on your list to visit is Langstrothdale chase, just south out of Hawes in the dales. It’s just beautiful. Thanks again.
Many thanks for this. I have 7 full days staying in Keswick in June and will definitely give some of these at least a try. Fortunately i am reasonably fit even though I am 68 so should be able to make the hikes. By the way I also hve the Nikon Z 24-200 lens that you have mentioned in other videos and am finding it an excellent lens
I live in the south lakes (born and bred) but never appreciated where I live until fairly recently! I’m going to try and make the most of it this year (hopefully!)
Great video Henry. I love the Lakes and will visit a couple of your selections next time I get up there. I agree, Wast Water is something very special. I'd recommend Wansfell Pike near Ambleside as a classic view. Quite accessible from Ambleside or Troutbeck and stunning 360 views.
Inspiring vlog Henry , agree with you about wastwater, was there just before this started , can’t wait to go back but also love glenridding and all around ullswater .
Nice video we've been planning Lake District locations for when lockdowns over. We love Derwentwater its a nice walk around and great for landscape photography 👍
This makes me yearn for the next visit to the Lakes . Been there many times over the years and always get a wee bit emotional when we get to the top of Kirkstone pass and drop down into Ambleside , where we usually stay. My favourite area is heading up the Langdale valley to Elterwater , a beautiful spot. After a family day out , I always headed up there with my camera around dusk and have some good images of those evenings. Great vlog Henry ..... hang in there , won't be long now mate .
Totally agree on Wastwater, glorious views. Will definitely try Loughrigg next time. And I want to explore Ullswater . For the easiest of walks I’d recommend Manesty area of Borrowdale. Nice woodland, great views of Derwentwater and of all the mountains
Hi Henry. Great list. Around Blea Tarn is one of my favourite areas along with Buttermere. Plan to visit the lakes and Wast Water later this year, travel permitting of course. Cheers
Henry: great video as always. Lakes? I love Ullswater, photographing Norfolk Island from the shore trying to capture the atmospheric weather especially in the usual sunshine and showers conditions. Blea Tarn at sunrise, windless, with fantastic reflections! Plus, the little Langdales.
Hi Henry, Great choices we go every year to the Lakes and stay between Loweswater & Crummock so these two plus Buttermere would be my favourites but I also agree about Wast Water. Other places I would recommend are Aira Force and Castle Crag, Hope to see you up there one day, keep up the good work.
Thanks Henry enjoyable blog. Very tough to choose. I live in Ambleside so I think Loughrigg will always be my favourite. You are right so much choice. Even been able to do a bit of the lower parts in the lockdown. Ullswater is well up there for me again so many choices (didn't you have your snow shot there?). Also Derwentwater, especially if you go on some of the fells (Latrigg and Walla Crag) absolutely fantastic. Must say I can't wait for more freedom especially as everything is so close. Take care.
Waste Water and Crummock Water are the best areas. The superb thing about the Lake District is that don’t have to travel far through it to get endless new views. A huge variety of beautiful landscape features that you won’t find probably anywhere else in the world.
Waste Water and Crummock Water are the best areas. The beauty of the Lake District is that you don't have to travel far through it to get endless new views. It's probably one of the best places in the world for huge variety of beautiful landscape features.
Excellent vlog Henry once this lockdown is over we (me n the missus) move to the lake district Kendal to be exact. But my first go to place is Glencoyne bay on ullswater for a sunrise shoot after that the mill at the end of Derwent water and also cat bells. Stay safe bud cheers Mike.
Been to Wast Water a few times love the area , started our climb from wasdel head up Scarfell Pike and the drive to get there over Hard Knott Pass was a experience on arrival on departing in the dark was something else ! Can you get to Wast Water without going via Hard Knott Pass ?
Love the Lakes but only stayed in Windermere, don’t do as much walking as I did due to health. Have you any tips on easily accessible places where I could get some photos of some of the peaks without having to hike much, I can do about a half mile but would struggle upwards. Great video, thanks for the info and look forward to when we can get back out there
Some great locations Henry. I also like the places you listed and I'm sure you could easily have done a top 10. One of my favourite locations is Blea Tarn near the Langdales. It may be prudent to give Wast Water a miss on the first day of the lockdown being lifted because there'll be thousands of people thinking the same thing
Agree with your comment when the lockdown is lifted it will be a challenge getting anywhere once minor roads come into the route. Just getting along the A66 for starters.
Since I've never been there, I can't tell you my favorites there. But if I'll ever make it there, I'll use your top 5 as a starting point to explore. 😅
Great choices. Have you tried cathedral cavern,or Coniston old man. And hardnott pass. Loved all of them. But I have to agree with your not. Stay safe and well.thanks for sharing.
great top 5 there Henry! I put loughrigg and Holme fell in my top 5 too. the langdales/ central fells are unique and full of craggy characters. The missus loves Raven crag overlooking Thirlmere. its a short hike to get to it too!
Agree with Wast Water Henry, I camped at the NT campsite last YT for a week. Terrible weather but got some great moody mono images, and a wild camp at Styhead tarn. As you say Top Drawer! I did a RU-vid series on my adventures in the lakes last year. Check it out on my channel if you’re interested. I’m off to look at your E Book.
Henry Turner, thanks it would mean a lot to get some feedback, subscriptions from established photographers on RU-vid. I’m with you on the community thing it is great, but at the moment despite reaching out you’re the first established RU-vidr to show an interest in looking at my channel, really appreciated
