Nice to see your video again Sir… Will be back there again somewhere Autumn this year if not 1st quarter of next year… Will have another go at Loughrigg Fell though I climbed that already in March 2020… Climbed a lower peak that close to Waterhead in 2022, the one that have a wee tarn close to it… Definitely will Keswick & Grasmere again…
Thank you. It sounds like you have your next holiday here well planned out. That's the beauty of Ambleside, so many good walks can be completed from the town.
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
Thank you. I know he loved Loughrigg. He was also a fan of the Armitt museum in Ambleside, but then being a museum curator himself he would probably appreciate the work involved in the upkeep of such a place.
Great to see you back out again Eric and what a very comprehensive guide to Ambleside, so essential views for someone wanting to visit for the first time. Never know about the Roam Fort there or Stagshore Gardens either and some great historical information, that I will no doubt be using myself at some time in the future, as I usually do! Another great watch, cheers Alan
Thank you Alan. A slightly different style for me with this one. Shorter clips, more talking, plus I'm not on camera. I was trying to get it all into just 10 minutes but there is too much. The Roman fort has been tidied up a bit in the last few years, with new signage. It used to be surrounded by a fence, partly to stop damage from the cows that graze in the field. Stagshaw Gardens is lovely at this time of year, it always makes me envious when I see the plants there and then come home to my measly little plot. I think I have the world's smallest azaleas! I've just been watching your Rannerdale video. I was over there myself last week to look at the bluebells and walk to the top of the fell. Had the same problem as you with parking. It gets busier every year. I wonder if the likes of me and thee are part of the problem, telling people about these wonderful places that they then go and visit themselves. I'm not sure that we make that much of a difference. Now the grandchildren are old enough to attend school every day I'm starting to get out a bit more, so maybe see you on the fells again at some point. In the meantime, take care and keep those videos coming. Atb Eric
@@jonathancraigguides - I have been told that before and in no uncertain terms as well but I am happy to help others enjoy these beautiful places, as long as they respect them :o)
Great video Eric, thanks. And you can learn something every day. I've been to Ambleside many times and driven through it many more but, I did not know about the roman remains. I do enjoy your guides to the towns around the Lakes but must admit that I yearn for your walks up t' fell as well. Thanks for the upload.
Thank you. Actually, I mentioned the Roman remains in my first Loughrigg video, 'Around Loughrigg, although that was 11 years ago when I just started out. Plus, it was only a passing mention as we looked down on them from the path up to Todd Crag. You'll be pleased to know that I've a couple of fell walks in the pipeline, but I also enjoy making the town videos, and as I have not yet found a cure for ageing I have to admit that they are easier to shoot. The key for me is finding the balance.
@@jonathancraigguides Aah, my memory is not what it used to be, I may have to revisit that video. I'm not trying to push you back out onto the hills - I'm sure that you'll find 'your' right balance, because that's what counts. I also don't find the hills as easy as I used to!😁
Thank you. It is a nice, friendly little town I always find. I particularly enjoyed the garden and woodland sections during shooting. I'm not a big garden fan normally, but it was just so relaxing.
Thank you. Yes, I'm as well as can be expected, although after that nice weather the rain this morning is somewhat annoying. Bones I never knew I had have suddenly started to ache again!
