Raise & The Mighty Helvellyn from Sticks Pass (The Lake District)

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    The Helvellyn range runs broadly north-south for about 7 miles remaining above 2,000 feet (610 m) its entire length. Raise is near the centre of this ridge, with Stybarrow Dodd to the north and White Side to the south. As with many of these fells, Raise displays smooth grassy slopes on the west and rougher ground to the east. Here however the contrast is much less marked than further south around Helvellyn and Nethermost Pike.
    Unusually for such a high fell, the slopes of Raise do not have a toehold at valley level on either side. In the west the boundary streams of Sticks Gill (West) and Brund Gill meet just below White Side's Brown Crag. As Fisherplace Gill they descend a further thousand feet to the valley, and originally turned north to join St John's Beck.
    All of this changed as part of the Thirlmere reservoir scheme in 1894, when a water race was constructed to carry most of the water into the lake. To the east the fell is also squeezed out at height by its neighbours, failing to reach the shore of Ullswater. Raise has a short eastern ridge, Stang, descending between Sticks Gill (East) and Glenridding Beck, but these streams combine above the site of the old Greenside Mine to leave Sheffield Pike and Birkhouse Moor overlooking Glenridding.
    To the north of Raise the pedestrian route of Sticks Pass crosses the ridge at a height of 2,445 feet (745 m), this being the highest pass in the District crossed by a regular bridleway.
    Now of use purely to hillwalkers, it once provided the only connection between the communities on either side of the Helvellyns. The name is believed to be taken from the guideposts originally used to mark the route.
    The becks flowing from either side of the pass summit are both officially named Sticks Gill, the '(East)' and '(West)' having been added by Alfred Wainwright in his Pictorial Guide to the Lakeland Fells and utilised by later guidebook writers. To the north, beyond the pass, the ground rises again to Stybarrow Dodd and all here is grass.
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Комментарии • 35

  • @hikesaroundkyoto
    @hikesaroundkyoto Год назад

    Beautiful landscapes! Mountains look like a gorgeous printed velvet carpet.
    The lake district in the UK is one of my dream places. Thank you for sharing.

    • @RockStar67
      @RockStar67  Год назад +1

      Thank you for watching very much appreciated I'm lucky to live in the beautiful Lake District...have a great weekend 😊 👍🏻
      ATVB Andy and The ROCK STAR ⭐

  • @andreabrook1634
    @andreabrook1634 Год назад

    Absolutely fantastic drone footage Andy! I climbed Helvellyn the first time in June. It was so good to see the whole area from above through your video. I've also watched Tracey's video. Angletarn pikes and tarn is my favourite place.
    Sending cuddle to Billy boy..😊

    • @RockStar67
      @RockStar67  Год назад

      Thanks as always for tuning in Andria yeah I loved them Drone shots over Striding Edge...ive been up Helvellyn probably 50 or so times but what a pleasure it was getting that Drone up for the first time...my next video will be Angletarn Pikes but you've already see the Drone footage for that one 😂🤣
      Have a great weekend big cuddle back from our Lad Billy
      ATVB Andy and The ROCK STAR ⭐

  • @davidmarshall5596
    @davidmarshall5596 Год назад

    Totally agree with ya Andy about Helvellyn being in your shortlist of mountains in the Lakes always will be in my opinion too as the 2 routes either striding edge or swirral edge are terrific 😊😊😊❤ yet again the drone captured some footage we could never see with our own eyes 👀 👌 good to see someone else wearing gloves on the high tops as my hands even in summertime can feel cold when it's windy!!😮 soòo the all important milestone 1k summits for Billy coming up eh🤔 great mountains ⛰ Helvellyn whichever route ys take & another very enjoyable vlog with you & of course the legend that is The Rockstar 🐕🐕❤

    • @RockStar67
      @RockStar67  Год назад

      Cheers David our Lad as done it 1000 Hills we did Goat Fell yesterday 2-10-2022 what a fantastic Mountain although we got clagged up on't Summit and seen nout!! 😒
      I was so pleased getting that Drone up over Striding Edge... EPIC!! I've done everything there is to do but RUclips and the Drone has made things so much more interesting again....i love making the videos as much as I love walking the Hills it's like walking the walk over and over while your editing it 👌🏻
      Thanks as always for watching David for the great feedback and support I've just hit 700 subs and that's all because of folk like yourself very much appreciated mate 1000 subs was always my goal and it's getting closer
      Thanks again ATVB Andy and The ROCK STAR ⭐

    • @davidmarshall5596
      @davidmarshall5596 Год назад

      @@RockStar67 well firstly congratulations on Billy hitting the 1k milestone & also ya getting up to 700 subs 👌 onwards & upwards towards tge 1k figure Andy * the reason people like me watch is because the content ya put out is fantastic to watch & enjoy with a cuppa tea 🍵 😀 keep on keeping on mate 👍

  • @SetForAdventures
    @SetForAdventures Год назад

    Knew this would vibe a belter Andy your right some of those fells their very name crests an amazing image in your mind Helvellyn is definitely one of them ⛰️👍🤠
    The view of Helvellyn approaching this was impressive
    Andy Billy thanks for inviting us along 🙏🏼
    Best regards Simon 🤠👍🏔️

    • @RockStar67
      @RockStar67  Год назад +1

      Thanks as always for watching Simon very much appreciated my friend 😊👍🏻
      Andy and your la'al pal ROCK STAR ⭐

  • @DAoutdoors
    @DAoutdoors Год назад

    Hi Andrew, hi Billy, wonderful video, a brilliant route, and objective achieved, you certainly got some amazing drone footage. Thanks for sharing your days adventure as always. I was out in the very boggy Far Eastern fells yesterday. The video will be out tomorrow.
    All the best
    Dave 😀🥾⛰

    • @RockStar67
      @RockStar67  Год назад +1

      Thanks as always for watching David for the great comments and support very much appreciated mate 😊
      Nout like a good boggy Fell Mate 💦
      ATVB Andy and The ROCK STAR ⭐

  • @tonypilki3
    @tonypilki3 Год назад

    Brilliant video Andy and a route Ive never done. I walked Helvellyn up from Swirls last November in the snow. It was an amazing sight early morning with the sun out. Sticks pass looks quite a slog up but nice to see another round trip up to the summit. The drone footage as always is amazing. Fantastic scenery all around Helvellyn. Cheers Andy

    • @RockStar67
      @RockStar67  Год назад +1

      Thanks Tony much appreciated mate yeah Sticks Pass is a bit of a pull up but gets you up quickly it's a great walk from Raise to Helvellyn and much more quiet than some of the other routes 😊👍🏻
      Hope your keeping well buddy ATVB Andy and The ROCK STAR ⭐

  • @markmurphy7356
    @markmurphy7356 Год назад

    Simply stunning, certainly made me feel like I'm in exile.

    • @RockStar67
      @RockStar67  Год назад

      Thanks for tuning in Mark very much appreciated mate 😊 👍🏻
      Andy and The ROCK STAR ⭐

  • @stevebuttery6757
    @stevebuttery6757 Год назад

    Hey Andy, great walk with superb views really throuhgout the day, great route up mate, you were never going to do the standard, love it. Superb drone footage as per these days. but really showed off the beauty and ruggedness of the fell, stunning. Agree with you on the mountain choice and somehow the name of the mountain does set a feeling inside, COME ON Helvellyn, what a name. Subscibed to Tracey's channel some time ago and she has a really great calm feeling on her hikes which I love, also very different which I do like, great knowledge of the area like yourself. Would love to be a fly on your guys wall after a joint hike LOL. Great one again Andy, thanks for sharing

    • @RockStar67
      @RockStar67  Год назад

      Cheers Steve it's a great route I've done many times I love Stick Pass nice and steep almost straight from the car gets you up on that Ridge Line fast and it's always a quiet way too...thanks as always for the great feedback and support buddy very much appreciated 😊
      Andy and The ROCK STAR ⭐

  • @ragingbull9940
    @ragingbull9940 Год назад

    Great route and drone footage
    Loved it
    Thanks
    Having an afternoon of your videos

    • @RockStar67
      @RockStar67  Год назад

      Thanks for catching up with my channel buddy...very much appreciated 😊
      Take care ATVB Andy and The ROCK STAR ⭐ 🙏🏻

  • @davidburgess9058
    @davidburgess9058 Год назад

    Just got back off my holidays so it was a real treat to find this land in my notifications box. Another fantastic video Andy with epic drone footage. The views were amazing all the way. A big thank you to yourself and the Rockstar for posting this half hour epic. Loved it! PS will catch up with your other video and of course Tracy's Beda Fell and the Sheffield Pike/Glenridding Dodd vids soon

    • @RockStar67
      @RockStar67  Год назад +1

      Aww cheers David hope you enjoyed your Holliday Mate (anywhere nice?)
      Have a great weekend 😊 👍🏻
      ATVB Andy and The ROCK STAR ⭐

  • @nicksteele8206
    @nicksteele8206 Год назад

    Another fab video Andy, thanks for sharing. Did Helvellyn a couple of years ago and have been looking forward to doing it again ever since - its already in the plan for next spring! ATB

    • @RockStar67
      @RockStar67  Год назад

      Thanks for tuning in Nick Helvellyns a great Mountain in't it I've probably Summited it 50/60 times
      Have a great weekend mate
      ATVB Andy and The ROCK STAR ⭐

  • @glyndarby1715
    @glyndarby1715 Год назад

    Hi Andrew, only recently discovered yours and Tracey’s channels, they are great and this is another great video, slowly working my through your back catalog of videos. Cheers Glyn.

    • @RockStar67
      @RockStar67  Год назад +1

      Thanks for looking in Glyn hope you enjoy very much appreciated mate 😊
      ATVB Andy and The ROCK STAR ⭐

  • @Gooner-1971
    @Gooner-1971 Год назад

    Great stuff marra - a classic route but an all-time favourite 👍

    • @RockStar67
      @RockStar67  Год назад +1

      Thanks Gooner a walk I'd never tire of... have a great weekend Marra
      ATVB Andy and The ROCK STAR ⭐

  • @JPJMando
    @JPJMando Год назад

    Did Swirral and Striding edge a month ago. Not as tough as was made out. Great mountain but I still prefer Blencathra via Halls Fell ridge.
    Great video mate 👍

    • @RockStar67
      @RockStar67  Год назад

      Swirral and Striding Edge are both superb Ridges grade 1s and not too difficult scrambles for any one confident with a la'al bit exposure...lol I've done a lot harder and in all honesty scared the crap out of myself on more than one occasion...Blencathras Halls Fell Ridge I agree buddy its the best... My favourite Ridge in't Lakes.
      Thank for watching very much appreciated 😊 👍🏻
      Andy and The ROCK STAR ⭐

  • @mjkoehler73
    @mjkoehler73 Год назад

    Thanks for this one, and excellent footage! This is the only one I've seen that shows the section of Sticks Pass from Legburthwaite to the top of the ridge to Raise. Needed to see how good or bad it was as that is where we will descend on our Helvellyn route (start at Dunmail Raise, up Raise Beck to Grisedale Tarn and up Dollywagon, Nethermost, Helvellyn, Little Man, Whiteside, and Raise). That section looks perfectly fine, just steep. Using the Stagecoaches for this one to minimize how much I need to drive/park and they stop at our beginning and end points.

    • @RockStar67
      @RockStar67  Год назад +1

      What you've planned is a teriffic walk I do the same from Dunmail Raise often but rather than come down I walk the whole Ridge back the opposite way back to Dunmail Raise
      Sticks Pass is a great path up or down it always has the advantage of been quite too.
      Enjoy buddy all the very best for tuning into the channel 😊👍🏻
      Andy and The ROCK STAR ⭐

    • @mjkoehler73
      @mjkoehler73 Год назад

      @@RockStar67 I cannot wait until we come back. So pumped for this route.

  • @lrac111
    @lrac111 Год назад

    Just found your channel and just watched a couple of videos. They're very informative and excellent quality and love the drone footage and detailed directions. I'm just retired and we are planning some walks in the Lakes and your routes look excellent. I'm going to watch a few more today . You seem a very fit guy if you don't mind how old are you? Great content 👌

    • @RockStar67
      @RockStar67  Год назад +1

      Hello buddy thank you for looking in on my channel and great feedback very much appreciated....im 56 and been wandering about the Hills for about 20 years I'm always out at least once a week sometime twice or even three times....great to here my videos could be help to you ...if you need any advice or help feel free to give me a shout
      Take care ATVB ANDY and The ROCK STAR ⭐

    • @lrac111
      @lrac111 Год назад +2

      ​@@RockStar67❤