Great Gable including Grey Knotts, Brandreth & Green Gable Via Great Hell Gate.
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2023
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A slightly different route up Gables Great Hell Gate than the one I took ten years ago, ever since that terrifying day this place has been a nemesis, today was the day for a long over due return.
“What doesn’t kill us, makes us stronger.”
Great Gable is a Mountain in the Lake District, It is named after its appearance as a pyramid from Wasdale, though it is dome-shaped from most other directions. It is one of the most popular of the Lakeland fells, and there are many different routes to the summit. Great Gable is linked by the high pass of Windy Gap to its smaller sister hill, Green Gable, and by the lower pass of Beck Head to its western neighbour, Kirk Fell.
The Western Fells occupy a triangular sector of the Lake District, bordered by the River Cocker to the north east and Wasdale to the south east. Westwards, the hills diminish toward the coastal plain of Cumbria. At the central hub of the high country are Great Gable and its satellites, while two principal ridges fan out on either flank of Ennerdale, the western fells forming a horseshoe around this valley.
Great Gable and its lesser companion Green Gable stand at the head of Ennerdale, with the walkers' pass of Sty Head to their backs. This connects Borrowdale to Wasdale, giving Gable a footing in both valleys. The Borrowdale connection is quite tenuous, but Great Gable is prominent in almost any view up the lake.
The upper section of Great Gable has a roughly square plan, about half a mile on each side, with the faces running in line with the four points of the compass. The fells connecting and subsidiary ridges occupy the corners of the square.
The northern face is formed by Gable Crag, prominent in views from Haystacks and the surrounding fells. This is the longest continuous wall of crag on the fell and reaches up almost to the summit. Scree slopes fall away below to the headwaters of the River Liza, which flows down Ennerdale. There are few crags on the eastern slopes, although these fall steeply to Styhead Tarn, a feeder of the Borrowdale system. About 30 feet (9.1 m) deep, this tarn occupies a scooped hollow, dammed by boulders fallen from the slopes above. It is reputed to contain trout and is a popular location for wild camping.
The southern flank of Great Gable falls 2,300 feet (700 m) direct to Lingmell Beck, one of the main feeders of Wastwater. Right below the summit are the Westmorland Crags, and then a second tier breaks out lower down. These are Kern Knotts, Raven Crag and Great Napes, all footed by great tongues of scree. Finally on the west rough slopes fall below the rocks of White Napes to the narrow valley of Gable Beck, a tributary of Lingmell Beck.
From the north-western corner of the pyramid the connecting ridge to Kirk Fell runs out across the col of Beck Head (2,050 feet (620 m)). There is a small tarn in the depression, and sometimes a second after heavy rain. Both are blind, having no apparent inlet or outflow.
Gable Beck runs south from Beck Head, while an unnamed tributary of the Liza flows northward. The main spine of the Western Fells continues along the north east ridge to Green Gable, dropping to Windy Gap (2,460 feet (750 m)) as it rounds the end of Gable Crag. This ridge is rough and rocky, further worn by the boots of countless walkers. Stone Cove lies on the Ennerdale side while the rough gully of Aaron Slack runs down toward Styhead Tarn. The south-eastern ridge provides the connection to the Southern Fells, across the pass of Sty Head. This is a major crossroads for walkers and climbers, the summit being at around 1,560 feet (480 m). On the opposite slope is Great End in the Scafells. Kern Knotts lies on this south-east ridge, as does the small pool of Dry Tarn. The south-western ridge gives to high level connection, dropping down Gavel Neese in the angle between Lingmell Beck and Gable Beck.
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Hi Andy, just want you to know your content is absolutely fantastic mate, and nothing short of soul nourishing 👏🏻
First discovered your channel as a suggestion and I’ve been watching ever since. Genuine down to earth fella, it’s great to see 👍🏻.
You don’t realise what you’re doing is actually bringing happiness and fulfilment to people’s lives….and I for one I’m grateful for what you do!
Keep up the good work mate and getting those miles in 👍🏻😂
Kind regards
Steve 👍🏻
Thank you Steve for the absolute fantastic feedback....makes it all so worth it...i love the Hills mate RUclips was new to me about a year ago and I now love making the videos and flying that drone out...if my channel helps a few folk or just gives them something to watch then great...from a personal prospective it's also my diary and when I'm older something for me to look back on and remember them amazing Days with Tracey and the ROCK STAR Billy...thanks again Steve
ATVB Andy 😊 🍻 👍🏻
As a fellow Drone Pilot, may I say, your capture the mountains of the Lake District was so outstanding, I was moved. Added to this the informative way you provide details of your hike in the video, keeps me watching and taking notes. Thankyou so much for sharing such a piece of art!
Thank you for the wonderful feedback bud....i absolutely love flying the drone out to see the Mountain your standing on in a different perspective and I also love making the videos it's like re-living the day over and over....l love the Hills and if that passion comes across in my videos then my job is done.
Stay safe out on them Hills and keep flying that drone 😊
ATVB Andy and The ROCK STAR ⭐
Stunning countryside 🤩
Thanks buddy very much appreciated
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This really is another fantastic video, thank you very much.
I have done Great Gable several times, on the last one in 2019 there were blue skies and light dusting of snow.
The views you had bought all the memories back of that day, so thank you so much.
I expect Scarfell etc were busy but the views you had to yourself are as good if not better, particularly when you look over at Wast Water.
Thanks and keep these going, for those of us who only get to go a few times a year. Paul.
Thanks for watching and fantastic feedback Paul, pleased you enjoyed the video bringing back some great memories of your own.
ATVB Andy and The ROCK STAR ⭐
Chapeau on the scree section where you continue to place the camera and retrace and film 👏👏 it’s no wonder Gable is one of the honey pots …it’s glorious
Thank you very much neal for the fantastic feedback very much appreciated....makes them hard walk backs and tricky filming so much worth it.
ATVB Andy and The ROCK STAR ⭐
Amazing videos, thanks very much for sharing. Your knowledge of the fells and paths is incredible and inspiring.
Thank you so much for the lovely very inspiring feedback Marie and for watching very much appreciated 😊
Have a great weekend tek care stay safe ATVB Andy and The ROCK STAR ⭐ 🙏🏻
Cracking route up on to Great Gable Andy! 👌must have been bloody frightening when you last was there in the depth of winter 😱 far better in the summer like conditions which ironic enough arrived in meteorological Autumn ! What a bloody strange old summer it's been eh? 🤔🤔terrific drone footage & another excellent vlog with you & the now legendary Rock Star 🐶🐕❤
Thanks David Mate...aye back then I was very much unprepared things could have gone horribly wrong that day... I knew where I was and I knew where I had to get to to be safe so all that I realy had to do was keep my wits about me and not panic..thanks as always David 😊
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Wow, that was some walk! We went up Blencathra that (very warm) day, so know how tough your expedition must have been. Your videos get better and better, fab drone footage, and very clear route instructions. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the great feedback bud the video making is getting easier...its a pleasure mate I realy do enjoy making them and I absolutely love flying the drone
Thanks as always for watching
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Hey Andy, another superb film mate, great weather for it, especailly for us viewers. Fantastic drone footage, showed off the area superbly and couldn't take my eyes off it. I have seen this route before but not the way up to Great Gable that you did, obviously you don't do the norm LOL but that is what makes you stand out in my humble opinion. That looked a bloody difficult way up I must say so hats off to you fella, fantastic. Great explanation of the route and sound advice, stunning video quality. Thanks for sharing and take care.
Thanks Steve very much appreciate Mate it's a tough route a first attempt could be very intimidating as it realy is one way only...a very dramatic place.
Thanks as always for watching
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That route didn’t disappoint Andy that traverse was amazing as was the big reveal of the Scafell’s ⛰️⛰️
A truly right way to summit the Great Gable 🏔️
Cheers mate best regards to Tracy and yourself
And of course Billy 🤠🙏🏼
Simon 🙏🏼🤠🏔️
Thanks Simon the Napes is an epic place to explore the traverse path runs all the way round Gable to Styhead Tarn a truly fantastic Mountain.
Thanks as always for watching buddy all the very best to you all
Keep on keeping on
Andy and The ROCK STAR ⭐
@@RockStar67 always a pleasure Andy best regards 🤠🙏🏼
Hi Andy,
Boy was that beautiful, wonderfully green, think you said 2nd Sept so before the heatwave of last week. Don’t think I would have fancied the winter scramble you spoke of. On Friday 8th, it was 29 in Ambleside (felt like 34), then Sunday 53 mm of rain!! That’ll keep the grockles out of the hills for a day or so. Its up to Alcock tarn for us in the morning, hoping its not too much of an ant trail.
Cheers
Graham
Thanks Graham very much appreciated mate it's a great route but the place can be a bit intimating a very dangerous place if things went wrong or if you got lost...but saying that a very exciting place.. I will go back one day in the winter but more prepared than that first time.
Stay safe out there Graham
ATVB Andy and The ROCK STAR ⭐
Wow! What a fantastic route. I haven't been up Gable this way so it was really enjoyable to watch this. That view from Westmorland Cairn as to be one of the best in the Lakes. Thanks for posting. EPIC!
Many say that's the best view in the Lake District David and I don't disagree but there are many best views in the Lake District and this is just one (lol if that makes sense)
Thanks as always for watching very much appreciated
ATVB Andy and The ROCK STAR ⭐
Ha, yes I couldn't agree more. It has to be in the top ten or so but in what order I don't know. There are some real heart stoppers up there in the Lakes@@RockStar67
Cracking route away from the crowd's 🥾 great info and stunning drone footage Marra 👌 atb Brian 👍
Thanks Brian Marra hope your well buddy...keep safe take care
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nice one Andy looks very good weather looks like you got a good day for it mate atb Bryan
Thanks Brian Mate aye a truly epic adventure thanks for watching buddy
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Great views on the top of that looking down. Sweaty palms! Best wishes on the next.
Thanks Buddy what an epic Mountain a propper challenge thanks for watching
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Another terrific journey Andy. Your videos and so good to watch and the detail you share is so helpful. Even from the start of your video up to Grey Knotts, I wouldnt have known there was a much better and quicker path up to the summit. Id very much doubt Ill be trying that ascent of Great Gable but its a pleasure to watch and thoroughly enjoy the drone footage. Cheers once again!
Thanks Tony the ascent in this video cuts out all them pitched steps and gets you up there to Grey Knotts realy fast....thanks as always for watching buddy and the great feedback 😊
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No way, did this on Friday it was hot as hell. Added Base Brown as well, soon regretted it in the heat.
Great videos, thanks for sharing your adventures 👍
Lol aye its a tough old place in't it Joe gets very warm and no water about with not much option but to keep going
Thanks for watching buddy
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Hi Andy, I can't believe, but I was there the same day doing Base Brown, Brandreth and Grey Knotts. I started from Seathwaite and finished at Honister. My descent was the same as your ascent. It was a very hot day, I really struggled. I have to go back to do Green Gable and Great Gable. It was great to watch your route up Great Gable but it's definitely not for me. 😊
Thanks Andrea it realy was a warm day wasn't it....shame we missed passing on the Mountain I could have scrounged some water of ya lol Billy as usual got all mine.
Hope your keeping well thanks as always for watching
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Loved the route didnt know there was a high walk around although i believe i did come onto it after scrambling down from the summit one time
Another great video
It's a superb traverse path all the way from Windy Gaps North Traverse round to the Great Napes if you didn't want to Summit via one of the Gates the traverse continues all the way round to Styhead Tarn...thanks for watching buddy much appreciated
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Fantastic vlog bcs x really interesting as I have never attempted this side of Great Gable from Hells Gate ❤
Thanks BCs just let me know when you want to do Hell Gate.. and we'll do it together xxx
Amazing video
Thanks Dave very much appreciated
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@@RockStar67 my pleasure
Cracking episode.
Thanks for watching buddy much appreciated Andy and The ROCK STAR ⭐