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Wainwright Walks wi'a Local Lad
Добавлен 3 дек 2014
Hi, and welcome to my channel, this channel will focus on the hills within the English Lake District. However I have other interests and they will no doubt feature here! . I'm a mid 60's retiree, living in Cumbria in the UK. So welcome along for the ride...drive, or indeed hike!
Visiting Nenthead and Groverake Mines
A short visit to Nenthead and Groverake mines in the North Pennines.
All is now peace and quiet after hundreds of years of industry.
Thanks for Watching
Cheers Alistair
All is now peace and quiet after hundreds of years of industry.
Thanks for Watching
Cheers Alistair
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Mayburgh Henge
Просмотров 657 часов назад
A visit to Mayburgh Henge near Penrith on the edge of the Lake District. A remarkable Neolithic monument made up of 20000 tons of river boulders. Thanks for watching Cheers Alistair
Pendragon Castle
Просмотров 14016 часов назад
A short video of Pendragon castle from the air Thanks for Watching Cheers Alistair
Exploring Stone Circles and Ancient Settlements
Просмотров 11114 дней назад
A walk in the Westmorland Dales exploring Gamelands stone circle and Castlefolds Romano British Settlement. A windy day on Asby scar visiting these interesting sites. Thanks for watching ATB Alistair
Neolithic Monuments On Askham Fell
Просмотров 14021 день назад
A short walk exploring the Neolithic Monuments on Askham Fell. Something a little different on my channel, but there's more to life than climbing hills and I have many interests! Here is a link to Adam Morgan Ibbotson's book www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0750996684/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&psc=1 I would just point out that I have no link with either the Him or Amazon, and merely ...
A Day Walk on Fountains Fell
Просмотров 131Месяц назад
A day walk on Fountains Fell, windy conditions but dry! Good to be back in the Yorkshire Dales. Chris's video link ruclips.net/video/491kD0hA8sQ/видео.htmlsi=4yeULN-DSroutmjb He was lucky enough to see a Ring Ouzel, a bird which has eluded me for many years! Thanks for watching ATB Alistair
Hallin Fell
Просмотров 1723 месяца назад
Hallin Fell, a small fell on the East side of Ullswater. Only a short walk but with great views! Thanks for watching Cheers Alistair
Hardknott
Просмотров 1144 месяца назад
Hardknott from Hardknott Pass....a short walk up Hardknott with fantastic views of the Scafell range of fells. Thanks for Watching Cheers Alistair
Great....and Little Mell Fell
Просмотров 1926 месяцев назад
A recent walk up Great and Little Mell Fell. Sorry I'm a bit rusty with the editing! I've had to start learning a new program...can't teach an old dog new tricks?? we'll see as time progresses. Thanks for watching, Alistair
St Bees Head Sea Birds & Red Sandstone
Просмотров 261Год назад
A walk on St Bees Head to the RSPB reserve to see the sea birds on the red sandstone cliffs. Mainly Guillemots and Razorbills!....A High Rise Aviary!! Thanks for watching Cheers Alistair
A Short Video From Leighton Moss
Просмотров 135Год назад
A short video from a couple of hours spent at Leighton Moss RSPB reserve. Features Little Egrets, Black & Bar Tailed Godwits, Avocets and Black Headed Gulls.
Backbarrow & Bluebells
Просмотров 306Год назад
After a break from uploading, a walk from Backbarrow in search of Bluebells. Exploring the Industrial Archaeology of the area. Links mentioned in the video:- ruclips.net/video/Z2VJgOL4CrU/видео.html ruclips.net/video/yynxwoGqunE/видео.html Thanks for watching, cheers Alistair
Gummers How An Outlying Wainwright Fell
Просмотров 353Год назад
A walk up Gummers How, an Outlying Wainwright Fell in the South Lakes. Beautiful conditions for this short walk with fantastic views of the Lake District Fells. Thanks for watching Cheers Alistair
Levens Park & The River Kent
Просмотров 193Год назад
A walk through Levens Park with a continuation beside the River Kent towards Kendal. A chilly morning, very muddy underfoot! Thanks for watching. Cheers Alistair
Grandsire & School Knott Two Wainwright Outlying Fells
Просмотров 272Год назад
Grandsire & School Knott Two Wainwright Outlying Fells
Walla Crag & Bleaberry Fell a Wainwright Walk wi'a Local Lad
Просмотров 289Год назад
Walla Crag & Bleaberry Fell a Wainwright Walk wi'a Local Lad
Sargeant Man & High Raise from Grasmere
Просмотров 806Год назад
Sargeant Man & High Raise from Grasmere
Wansfell A circular walk from Ambleside
Просмотров 940Год назад
Wansfell A circular walk from Ambleside
Ravensbarrow Cartmel Fell An Outlying Wainwright
Просмотров 301Год назад
Ravensbarrow Cartmel Fell An Outlying Wainwright
Loughrigg Fell & Rydal Caves Wainwright Walks wi'a Local Lad
Просмотров 726Год назад
Loughrigg Fell & Rydal Caves Wainwright Walks wi'a Local Lad
Orrest Head Wainwright's First Lakeland Fell
Просмотров 221Год назад
Orrest Head Wainwright's First Lakeland Fell
Seatoller to Grange A Post Covid Wander
Просмотров 257Год назад
Seatoller to Grange A Post Covid Wander
Sunderland Point.....Cut off by the Tide?
Просмотров 830Год назад
Sunderland Point.....Cut off by the Tide?
Hi Alistair. Cracking video mate, so interesting. Amazing that all these places are still here to explore. A brilliant little history lesson, thanks so much for taking us around. All the best mate 😀
Brilliant...love that area...Camped at Alston many times
@@atrampinthehills.841 I love it too Steve, did you camp kind of behind the garage down in the bottom? That's a bit of a rum spot! Thanks for watching and commenting, cheers Alistair 👍
@@WainwrightWalksWiaLocalLad we camped a few times outside of alston on the A 689 road...it was on the left...can't remember the name...good times though
Nice area to work but hard and dangerous underground
@@grahamtowler1761 Hi Graham, yes a short life expectancy for sure ☹️. I find them fascinating places, the endeavour and determination to win a living under such conditions has always interested me. Thanks for watching and commenting, cheers Alistair 👍
Really enjoyed that Alastair. I know it’s something a bit different but I love it. Really like the new scooter - I’d love one of those 😁👌♥️ So sad to see the building left to rack and ruin in that last mine that closed, as they look of a good old age and it’s only been closed 25 years.
@@PhilipOlsen11 Glad you enjoyed it Phil, most of the old workings at these two mining areas are protected now. The scooter replaced my KTM 1190 Adventure which was a bit of a handful to move about now that my mobility isn't quite what it was. I'm enjoying the scooter immensely 90mpg, easy 75mph cruising and 45lit storage under the seat👌 + Honda reliability and build quality👌 Thanks for watching and commenting, it's always much appreciated ATB Alistair 👍
Lovely Video...Subscribed to your channel....🙏
@@Byzantium1973 Thanks for watching, so pleased you liked it...and thank you for subscribing. ATB Alistair 👍
That was great Alastair. Nice to diversify 👌
@@PhilipOlsen11 Next video will see further diversity Phil! Something different again but a major part of me and my interests! Thanks for watching and commenting, cheers Alistair 👍
Unusual site.
@@grahamtowler1761 it's one of those places where you can't fail to be moved when you visit... certainly on a first visit. Thanks for watching Graham, ATB Alistair 👍
Hi Alistair. Overly little video mate, and really interesting, these rocks in the middle of fields have so many stories to tell haven’t they. I’m out in the mountains again tomorrow. All the best 😀🥾⛰
@@DAoutdoors They certainly have Dave, Roman, Iron/Bronze Age and Neolithic history has become a growing interest for me. You should have a good day tomorrow... the forecast is good 👍 Sadly I have a car in for MOT! Thanks for watching, cheers Alistair 👍
lovely place...we have pulled over to visit it a couple of times en route to Kirby Stephen.
@@atrampinthehills.841 we always stop and have a mooch about Steve.... sadly you can't enter the ruins anymore. Cheers Alistair 👍
A very beautiful flight around Pendragon, what an excellent location! Thank you for sharing!
@@PinnedonPlaces Thank you, glad you enjoyed it. ATB Alistair 👍
Some great drone control there Alistair. Magical 👍
@@GENerationXplorers I'm finally getting the hang of it... it's only taken nearly 3years!😂 ATB Alistair 👍
That was great Alastair. What a lovely little castle. The make of the castle sounds Welsh - Pen (meaning top of a hill or mountain). So Dragons castle at the top of the hill. Just a thought 🤷🏻♂️
@@PhilipOlsen11 that's interesting Phil, I never thought of it like that. It's certainly pretty old , legend has it that Uther Pendragon (King Arthur's father had it built) Sir Hugh de Morville owned it in 1170 . He was one of the men who murdered Thomas Beckett. Cheers Alistair 👍
@@WainwrightWalksWiaLocalLad very interesting. Legend has it that Arthur was a Celtic king from either wales or Cornwall. Nice to let the mind wander 😁
@@PhilipOlsen11 my mind certainly wanders when I visit such places.... which is why I forgot to get the mics set up and to include some of the info!! Have a great day Phil 👍
Hi Alistair, lovely wee video mate. I bet those walls have some stories to tell! 😀🥾🏰
@@DAoutdoors I'm sure they do, prior to Lady Anne owning Pendragon it was owned by Sir Hugh de Morville... one of the men who killed Thomas Beckett! Thanks for watching Dave, cheers Alistair 👍
Looks a great setting
Cracking drone shot pal. I’m still getting to used to it, some wind on this one too
@@GENerationXplorers I'd like to go back with the drone and get some aerial views of the settlement at some time... when it's a bit calmer! Thanks for watching and commenting ATB Alistair 👍
Wiki showed me an air view of Castle Folds. That is really one massive and impressive construction 🎉. Thanks for taking us there. One thing though I would be interested in, where was/is the next water source?
@@medievalladybird394 it's a good question and an interesting one. Today the closest water source is actually a weak spring inside the stone circle... about 1 mile as the crow flies! The geology is of course limestone, here in Westmorland there are numerous "dewponds" perhaps they collected water using similar methods...of course we also get more than our fair share of rain! Thanks for watching and commenting, ATB Alistair 👍
@@WainwrightWalksWiaLocalLad yes I thought too, they maybe collected rain water.
That was great Alastair. Those lime stone boulders were incredible 😳 I loved that view of the fells at 3:40 👌❤️
@@PhilipOlsen11 Hi Phil, I find some of these places strangely inspiring. It was so windy!... I didn't dare to use the drone up over the settlement ☹️ Glad you enjoyed it, cheers Alistair 👍
Hi Alistair, what a cracking area, so much history, thanks for sharing it with us. Looked a breezy old day. 😀🥾⛰
@@DAoutdoors yeah very wild, I wanted to get the drone up over the settlement but I wouldn't have seen it again 😂 I really like that area, I've spent a lot of time in the "Westmorland Dales" over the years. Thanks for watching Dave it's much appreciated cheers Alistair 👍
Looks like they needed thick walls up there for protection from that wind
@@grahamtowler1761 certainly did on that day Graham! ATB Alistair 👍
Thank you for this
@@Muddipaws1308 I'm pleased you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching,ATB Alistair 👍
Some very interesting monuments there Alistair, great explanations. These are rocks I would have just walked past without a second glance, it’s nice to know that there placings have a much more significant meaning. Great Bronze Age burial find. Must have been a busy spot back in the day. The aerial shots really give perspective!
@@GENerationXplorers Thanks very much, I've walked (and cycled) past these stones and cairns myself many times and only recently looked into the history of them. Thanks for watching and commenting as always cheers Alistair 👍
Very interesting Alistair. I remember the Cockpit when I walked to Loadpot Hill a couple of years back. Askham is a really nice place too. Hope you are well. Best wishes, Chris
@@ChrisJB All good Chris, although if the wind would drop a bit..... Thanks for watching ATVB Alistair 👍
Alastairs that was great. Always relaxing as usual 👍❤️
@@PhilipOlsen11 Something a bit different Phil, there's more to me than hills!😂 I'm planning to diversify the channel a bit. Very pleased you liked it, thanks for watching and commenting cheers Alistair 👍
@@WainwrightWalksWiaLocalLad do it Alastair. I love the history side so any of that is great 👍
@@PhilipOlsen11 It's hard to know what to do sometimes, I'm sure that a lot of subs came for the Lakes hills but truthfully I've climbed them so many times my motivation is very often low! Thanks again ATB Alistair
@@WainwrightWalksWiaLocalLad totally agree Alastair. RUclips can be a real pain. I’ve done so many things that I’ve got my head in a spin 🙈 I’ve started a like channel that I’ve uploaded the videos that are my main focus. I’ve think the algorithm has gone bonkers 🤪
This was interesting. I love "standing stones", so I went straight ahead to see if I can buy the book here in Germany as a present for one of my brothers. I can and the price is nothing to complain about. Thank you btw for pronouncing 'moore' like I do instead of like 'more'. Must be remnants of my Cumbrian self. 😅 This 'avenue' is not in line with Castlerigg though, or is it? Take care and keep walking, Elvira
@@medievalladybird394 Hi Elvira, many of the Neolithic avenues are on a Northwest/Southeast alignment, perhaps linked to the Winter solstice sunrise?🤔 Castlerigg isn't in view from Moor Divock...but Shap Avenue is! I have a video planned for that at some point. Thanks so much for watching and commenting it's very much appreciated ATB Alistair 👍
Another great walk with views and a nice day for you
@@grahamtowler1761 Hi Graham, we've had to pick and choose our days out this Summer... I can't remember such a poor run of weather. Thanks for watching, ATB Alistair 👍
@@WainwrightWalksWiaLocalLad been a bad Summer weather wise Alister ,normal British weather I guess
Hi Alistair. Loved that really interesting. What a cracking little fell! How did you manage to get out without it raining! 🤣🤣
@@DAoutdoors I'm lucky to be retired Dave, the weather has been a bit poor this Summer ☹️. If the sun shines I'm out!😂 Glad you liked the video, thanks for watching and commenting it's much appreciated cheers Alistair 👍
@@WainwrightWalksWiaLocalLad Very poor mate. I’ve booked tomorrow off as the forecast is nice…..let’s see shall we! 🤣🤣
@@DAoutdoors it's looking good at the moment! I plan on being on 2 wheels tomorrow (motorised!) Have a great day 👍
Really enjoyed the aerials and your walk around Askham fell, interesting to see some of the neolithic monuments and those views of the hills are just beautiful. Thank you for sharing!
@@PinnedonPlaces So pleased you enjoyed it, thanks for watching and commenting. ATB Alistair 👍
some nice features up there...some i have heard of some not..so thanks for showing me around Alistair.
@@atrampinthehills.841 Thanks for watching Steve, ATB Alistair 👍
Great video! 👍
@@VirtualExerciseChannel thanks... cheers Alistair 👍
Remembering those poor cockle pickers who got caught out by the tide in Morecambe bay.
@@corvus1238 yes...a tragedy that most definitely shouldn't have happened.
Very nice my friend enjoyed this all the best See you again be safe have a great weekend 👍🏻👍🏻🤗
Hi Alistair. Great to see you back out again in the hills. What a lovely looking walk, with some amazing views. I bet it can be a bleak old fell in the winter months, or June, July & August as they are now know! Haha All the best mate Dave
@@DAoutdoors 😂😂 We've not had much of a Summer have we! It's a quiet hill generally, a good hill for the Summer holidays!! Thanks for watching,ATB Alistair 👍
Hiya pal was good to meet you today. We were on our way back from yordas cave. Glad you are getting out and about and getting back to it. Keep em coming pal
@@andrewbarr5227 good to meet you both as well. Hope you had a great day. Thanks for watching the videos... I'll be out filming again soon. ATB Alistair 👍
First Alistair, thank you for the lovely mention. Excellent to see you out and about in the Dales and your take on Fountains Fell. I've had a few close shaves with left behind cameras and tripods. I've been lucky on a couple of occasions, in busy places, that I've got them back. Great film. Best wishes, Chris
@@ChrisJB no worries Chris, like I said I always learn something new in your videos 👌 ATB Alistair 👍
Fountains Fell looks like a great walk - it'll go on my list. Tripods are easy lost 😅
Don’t think I’ve ever been up Fountains Fell Alistair, thank you for showing us. So close to the three peaks and yet you had the place to yourself. That was awkward gate of the week! Leaving a tripod, I’ve done that before! Can imagine it in its hey mining day. You can see how windy it is and the audio is great. Ah it’s Fountains Abbey Land, great reason! Great to see you back out 👍
@@GENerationXplorers It's a lovely quiet hill, even with the Pennine Way crossing over close to the summit. Thanks for watching and commenting, ATB Alistair 👍
@@WainwrightWalksWiaLocalLad looks stunning Alistair. We are undecided about a quiet hike in Wensleydale or combining some of the busy Yorkshire Peaks. This looked very tranquil although it sounds like the weather might have put off some of those Pennine Way folk.
@@GENerationXplorers IMHO the best walking in the dales is in the dales not on the tops!... controversial eh!? Wensleydale and Swaledale are my favourites, although Wharfedale is beautiful as well 🤔 As for hills...I think Pen Hill above West Wilton in Wensleydale takes some beating, the heather will just about still be in bloom and it has superb views on a good day 👌 The 3 peaks are almost always busy these days so I tend to avoid them except by odd!! routes 😂 Enjoy your trip if you make it, midweek will be better... weekends are blighted by the "fast" boys on motorbikes (and that's from a confirmed petrolhead and motorcyclist!) ATB Alistair 👍
Welcome to Yorkshire!
Really enjoyed that. My old stomping ground.👌
@@WheelieGoodTV Thanks for watching ATB Alistair 👍
Great video Alastair- really missed you 👍 Looked a lovely quiet walk as the lakes are normally packed. Interesting to see that other hill with a Welsh man 🤷🏻♂️ (Pen y Ghent) means ‘the top of Ghent hill’. Crazy to see that mineshaft open to the elements
@@PhilipOlsen11 That's interesting about the Welsh connection! Lovely and quiet up there Phil, I only saw 1 person all day... just the way I like it 😂 When I first went up Fountains Fell in the late 70's the old mine shafts weren't fenced off 😲 Thanks for watching and commenting it's much appreciated cheers Alistair 👍
A vast expanse with many views Alistair hope all good with you
@@grahamtowler1761 yes all good Graham, thanks for watching ATB Alistair 👍
Long time no see 🎉. Nice to see you in good health and back out on the hills. Till next time, - the old Westmorland lass from Germany.
@@medievalladybird394 Thanks very much, I've been out and about a fair bit... just haven't felt like filming any of it! Once again thanks for watching and commenting, ATB Alistair 👍
I reckon the view of Pen y ghent from Fountains fell is one of the best views in the Dales...i saw it in Snow a few years back...i will never forget it.
@@atrampinthehills.841 At this time of year it's better looking at Pen-y-Ghent than being on it!! Just MHO of course! Thanks for watching Steve 👍
Never new the red roof was a shooting ground marra and totally agree hallin fell is bloody steep 😂 for it being a smaller fell it had me blowing what a trig point this is though and a got to stand on the top of it hahaha nice info of the surrounding fells marra cheers ...BUTCHY
I have been all over the world but for some reason this is my favorout place.
@@10Fokker It's a lovely place, best visited in the evening when the sun is setting, I'm very lucky to live just a few miles away. Thanks for watching and commenting, cheers Alistair 👍
Haven't been there for over 30 years when I was just a young boy with my grandma. I plan to pay it a visit at this point over summer.
Save it for a sunny day or evening....if we ever get one!!
@@WainwrightWalksWiaLocalLad yes I intend to do a couple of nights there when we get some sun. Could be next year at this rate. 😂
Got the three peaks in mind ❤ great video, thanks for sharing 😊
Enjoy when you do them! Cheers Alistair 👍
Short and steep but for the views you get on the top still worth it. Not been up for a few years and only been up Beda Fell once about 6 years ago, so that is well overdue another visit. I had a hacking cough for over 3 months at the beginning of the year and then only got rid of it after two lots of antibiotics and steroids, I hope it is not as bad as mine, cheers Alan
Yep great views Alan. I can't shift it, it's just a tickle but bloody annoying ☹️ Thanks for watching and commenting ATB Alistair 👍
We always love to see an upload from you Alistair and this did not disappoint! It’s really lovely to see these stunning views of the lovely lakes especially knowing we may not get chance to visit this year! Hope you’re feeling better soon! Have a great weekend 👍
Glad you enjoyed it, such a shame you won't be able to see the views in person. This was the last "short" walk 🤔.... certainly for a while. Next video will be a longer effort hopefully, if the weather permits!! Thanks for watching and commenting as always it's very much appreciated , ATB Alistair 👍
Nice little fell...some of the best views in the Lakes are seen from the lower fells...hope you shake the cough off soon.
Hi Steve, I could do with shaking it off now, it's been hanging round for nearly a fortnight ☹️ Thanks for watching, cheers Alistair 👍
Not the best Summer weather so far this year but great walk again hope you feel better soon
Cheers Graham, the cough is hanging about a bit 😲 I always enjoy Hallin Fell, great views. Thanks for watching and commenting, ATB Alistair 👍