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@@PhilipOlsen11 Ha, Dad used that quote whenever he was above a big drop! I never mentioned it in the video but Dad's parents used to walk to the church from Oxenfell (where I started the walk) when there was a service. Taking the same route I walked! Although I was born and brought up in Bowness-on-Windermere, I have a special connection to the area featured in the video. I see you've changed your channel name, thanks so much for watching and commenting. All the best for 2025, cheers Alistair 👍

@@CharlesWild-k8m Thanks for the kind thoughts, and thanks for watching and commenting ATB Alistair 👍

@@medievalladybird394 Ha, it's a small world. Did Zeke Myers live across the road from the YHA when you lived there? Larch Grove the property my paternal grandparents bought at Oxenfell just after the war. It had been a Youth Hostel before they acquired it (with the adjacent bungalow, now called Mole End) As you say what a playground. Thanks so much for watching and commenting, always good to hear from you ATB Alistair 👍

@WainwrightWalksWiaLocalLad he did and he was a friend of the family. I remember when his son Michael was born.

@medievalladybird394 I was at the Lakes School with Mike, he was 1 year older than me. His younger brother Chris was a year younger, they were both very good motorcycle trials riders. My parents knew Zeke very well, when he was younger he was a very good motorcycle scramble rider, his main truck driver was "Tubby Dixon" ... best man for my Uncle Ray! As I said earlier it's a small world!

@WainwrightWalksWiaLocalLad Maybe it was Chris then. I remembered Mike's name, a little boy and a baby. Made one out of them. If you see Chris or Michael, say hello from me, Elvira daughter of Boy and Mary. I was a very little girl who knew what a "Trial" is and Zeke collected these big fairground pipe organs. They stood in his barn and I was absolute fascinated by them. We all went to Grasmere school and two of us to Kelsick Grammar School. But I seem to remember Conrad playing the sqeeze box for the Morris dancers in Langdale. I remember the Maypole dance, but was too small to be able to join in. Enough blathering, take care. Elvira

@@62shello Glad you liked it, thanks for watching ATB Alistair 👍

@@grahamtowler1761 Hi Graham, it's a view I've seen for over 60 years, I never tire of it. The slate from Hodge Close will have been used on many houses, just across the valley at Moss Rigg they're slate was exported all over the world... mainly used for cladding! Thanks for watching and commenting as always, ATB Alistair 👍

@@ColinBarnes-h6s Hi Colin, good to hear from you. Trust your Christmas has been good as well. Hodge Close and it's environs is a great place for anyone interested in industrial heritage. Alistair Cameron wrote an excellent book "Slate from Coniston" which is full of information. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment it's very much appreciated, ATB Alistair 👍

@@DAoutdoors Thanks Dave, as a boy it was just coming to the end of its working life, I can remember the riving sheds. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment it's much appreciated, cheers Alistair 👍

@@Muddipaws1308 yes, I've done that numerous times... but it was too cold on the day I was filming 🥶🥶 Thanks for watching and commenting, ATB Alistair 👍

@@PhilipOlsen11 It's a place like nowhere else I've seen. Glad you enjoyed it Phil, thanks for watching and commenting it's much appreciated. ATB Alistair 👍

@@DAoutdoors Hi Dave, it would be fascinating wouldn't it?... although cold sat on a glacier! It was cold enough that day 😲 Best wishes for Christmas and the New year, Alistair 👍

@thedaftestnameicouldthinko8233 and you've put Siccar Point on mine!😂 Thanks for watching and commenting, ATB Alistair 👍

@@medievalladybird394 Ha, well everyday is a school day! I've never heard of that before, thanks for sharing. ATB Alistair 👍

​@@WainwrightWalksWiaLocalLad I'm one of these weird people who like to explore tangents and reads encyclopaediae. Well I don't have to do that anymore 'cause I've got this little smartie; but I do still enjoy looking through my 1959 Pears' Cyclopaedia now and again.

@atrampinthehills.841 Hi Steve, only a short walk, but such an unusual place. Well worth half a day if you're in the area. Thanks for watching, ATB Alistair 👍

@@PhilipOlsen11 Hi Phil, thanks for your kind words. I've spent a lifetime climbing hills/mountains. I have to be really prodded to talk about it, I always think it sounds like boasting. Thanks for watching and commenting it's very much appreciated, cheers Alistair 👍

@@grahamtowler1761 it's an unusual place, I've travelled quite a bit and never seen anything like that I recall. Hard to get a feel for it in the video. I was a bit disappointed when I was editing to be honest. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment, ATB Alistair 👍

@@PhilDodsworthOutandAbout It's a good day out... Great when the Central Lakes are cloud ridden! Thanks for watching and commenting.. and subscribing! Subbed to your channel as well, ATB Alistair 👍

cheers for the sub 👍, I will defo keep that walk in mind for a cloudy one. All the best, Merry Christmas mate🙏

@@Muddipaws1308 wow that seems so long ago! I was tempted to go up there just last Thursday but went elsewhere. It will be a bit wet underfoot after the recent rain. I hope the weather is kind to you and you get some great views. ATB Alistair 👍

@@richardborley7326 Thanks Richard, I really enjoyed that walk. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment ATB Alistair 👍

@@FinanciallyFreeDeeTV Thanks for coming along!...and thanks for watching and commenting ATB Alistair 👍

@@Muddipaws1308 Yes I've watched some of his videos. I completed the Outlying Fells about 10 years ago or so, but many of them are great hills in their own right... well worth a visit at any time! Cheers Alistair 👍

@@Muddipaws1308 So pleased you had a good day for your ascent 👌 It's a fantastic viewpoint, thanks for taking the time to watch and comment ATB Alistair 👍

@@erictowler74 Thanks Eric, Hugh Falkus used to fish there back in the day. I seem to remember a programme on the BBC featuring him. Rydal is a special place, sadly just so busy these days. Thanks so much for watching and commenting it's much appreciated, ATB Alistair 👍

@@WainwrightWalksWiaLocalLad yes vaguely remember Hugh falcus had a good head of white hair if I remember,there was a large fishpool in centre of Holbrook used to catch flounder and even a sea trout salmon parr I think.Rydals beautiful but yes lots of people that's the problem with stunning spots though,thanks Alistair.

@@grahamtowler1761 That's a lovely place Graham... albeit a bit busy in the Summer months these days. It's a shame the cloud came in, Black Combe has great views on a better day . Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment ATB Alistair 👍

@@DAoutdoors It was clear when I left the car! I've watched some of Dave's videos... very good. The Outlying Fells are good for when you want a quiet day! Thanks for watching and commenting it's very much appreciated ATB Alistair 👍

@@KhurshidsChannel Thanks for watching and commenting, ATB Alistair 👍

@@PhilipOlsen11 Certainly is Phil, I suppose it's the history... and the not knowing for certain which intrigues me. Thanks as always for watching and commenting it's very much appreciated, ATB Alistair 👍

@@DAoutdoors I've not been out either Dave, weather is grim. Thanks for watching and commenting, cheers Alistair 👍

@@grahamtowler1761 We've spent quite a bit of time in that area, there's lots to see...and it's nice and quiet. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment ATB Alistair 👍

@atrampinthehills.841 An interesting area Steve, and little visited... except for the C to C path (and they're not aware of that circle) Thanks for watching and commenting,ATB Alistair 👍

@@mandymoore-ny6jn Thank you, no I've no plans to do "vlogmass". Thanks for watching, ATB Alistair 👍

@@PhilipOlsen11 SWMBO said I shouldn't!😲 But I thought it was worth it. Heart in mouth time 😂 Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching and commenting as always. ATB Alistair 👍

@@grahamtowler1761 Hi Graham, it's a pretty waterfall, relatively quiet considering it's location! The car wasn't supposed to feature, but when we arrived to visit they were having a pheasant shoot... when I reviewed the footage back at the car it was unusable so I filmed it again! Thanks for watching and commenting it's very much appreciated, Cheers Alistair 👍

@@DAoutdoors Thanks Dave, we only use the MX5 when we can have the roof down. It's 20 years old next year but we love it 😍😍 That type of drone flying isn't for the faint hearted 😂😲 Thanks as always for watching and commenting, ATB Alistair 👍

@@medievalladybird394 😂😂 Miss Miata, her first appearance on RUclips. Thanks for watching and commenting, ATB Alistair 👍

@@paulamoreton6522 Thanks very much, don't worry I intend to be out and about as much as I can. Thanks for watching and commenting it's much appreciated ATB Alistair 👍

@@mandymoore-ny6jn Thanks very much hope you enjoy!...and thanks for commenting and subscribing. ATB Alistair 👍

Hi Richard, thanks so much for your kind words. That view is special isn't it, I've been to some fantastic places all over Europe but that view.... Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment, ATB Alistair 👍

@@erictowler74 I now live in Holme, a few miles South of Kendal...so no longer in the Lakes but still in Cumbria! It was a bit of a test of my balance I suppose, I was in a particularly determined mood that morning. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment, ATB Alistair 👍

@WainwrightWalksWiaLocalLad No problem thanks Alistair.

@@grahamtowler1761 Thanks Graham you're quite right, on a day like that it's just wonderful...as you could probably tell it got to me a bit! Three years in February, it doesn't always seem so long ago. Thanks so much for watching and commenting it's very much appreciated ATB Alistair 👍

@@DAoutdoors It was a beautiful day Dave. Hopefully there'll be some more days like that before to long. Cold Pike is often missed out I think especially if coming up from Oxendale. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment ATB Alistair 👍

@@thedaftestnameicouldthinko8233 They're a labour of love, and I don't begrudge a single step 👍 Filming some of my "adventures" has given me a lot of pleasure. It's very gratifying to hear that other people enjoy them. Thanks for your kind words and for watching and commenting it's much appreciated, cheers Alistair 👍

@@markusvonkalksteinnaylor157 Thanks very much Markus. Sometimes it seems like an eternity, sometimes like no time at all! That was a great day, thanks for taking the time to watch and comment ATB Alistair 👍

@@AdamMorganIbbotson Thanks very much, that book... yeah it's really rather good!😂 Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment, cheers Alistair 👍

@@WainwrightWalksWiaLocalLad Oh, and I’m Adam Morgan Ibbotson, the author! I have a video on my channel where I film / discuss the Millom Lines, if you’re interested.

@@WainwrightWalksWiaLocalLad Oh, and I am the author - Adam Morgan Ibbotson! I have a video on my RUclips channel where I film / discuss the Millom Lines.

@@andrewkrzykowski3489 it's a fascinating area. It would be interesting to see some more research carried out. Thanks for watching Andy, and for commenting ATB Alistair 👍

@@BiddyBiccy that would be great wouldn't it!? Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment, ATB Alistair 👍

@@aukebij3193 Interesting, there are a number of Scandinavian derived words here in the Lakes so in many ways I'm not surprised. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment, cheers Alistair 👍

@@WainwrightWalksWiaLocalLad Magna Frisia, or Greater Friesland, was originally an area stretching from the Zwin in Belgium to the River Weser in Germany. The earliest mention of the Frisians comes from Roman sources, especially Tactticus, who describe them as a powerful group of tribes along the North Sea. After the fall of the Roman Empire, in the early Middle Ages, Friesland began to form its identity as a significant and independent territory under King Redbat. Boudica and Beowolf are said to be related to this strong Frisian lineage of tribal leaders. It is thought that the old friezes originally came from Denmark, Norway and Germany. tactticus describes them as a combative people who mainly engaged in farming in the summer and went on raids together with groups of Vikings in the quiet winter times.(from the book fryzen om uttens)