100% and thanks so much. There’s nothing better than getting outside and getting the miles in I absolutely thrive off being in the hills. The hardest battle is getting out the door to go but once out it’s ace. Thank you
Cheers thank you and it’s good to be back. I do waffle (commentary) haha. Coniston is a fab hike with great views if you get a clear day. Can even see Snowdon on clearer days.
Fantastic, I'm visiting in June and I was just going to go straight up and down from Coniston but now I think my first option will be this route, looks superb. Thanks for a great guide.
You’ll have the best time…have you been yet or still going this month? I really recommend this route its great. If you don’t fact the extra mountains, then still head the same direction as mine starts but take the lower track next to goats water and summit Coniston from there and then come down via the mines like in mine. I wouldn’t recommend going up and down by the mines as it’s a much steeper way to ascent. Going this way makes much more sense trust me.
@@krisgleave we had the best time, we got back on Friday after a week of exploring. This was last Sunday, what fun. Thanks again. ruclips.net/video/RJD0XsOmaV4/видео.htmlsi=5DDhr34AZqlQkoiZ
Thanks Kev. It’s a good route isn’t it to tag some summits. I took the group the same route although tagged Brim Fell with them too. There’s another good circular walk up there from the other direction it’s on my channel with the strava link in the description for it. Tag some other wainwrights it’s a good route. Dow crag is a nice summit though isn’t it
Cheers Mike just accepted it. Yeah I’ve done this for a while now although have a 5-6mth break but getting back to it now. I’ve filmed a couple of adventures just not had the motivation to edit them or even look at the footage yet
Hi Kris! Really enjoying your videos. I came across your channel because I'm planning to walk The Cumbria Way at the end of the month. In your opinion, could you tack on this walk here when you reach Coniston? I really want to get up some fells as well as walking The Way. All the best! - Steph -
Hi Steph, that’s great and best of luck with the Cumbria Way it’s a great hike. Did you watch my series on it? I wouldn’t advise 3 days that’s a tough slog. Yes you could do Coniston when you’re there if you fancy it as you’ll literally go right through Coniston. That’s one of the official stopping points so guess you could take 4hrs out to do this route if you’re up for it. How many days are you planning to do the Cumbria way over and are you wild camping? Kris
@@krisgleave I did watch your series. I definitely won't be doing it in three days haha, that looked a right slog! I will probably make it in five or six days if I do decide to head up old man of coniston. And yeah i'm really up for some wild camping and exploring, it equally looks like from my research and watching your videos there are enough campsites to stop at if you need it. Are there any spots for camping or campsites you'd recommend?
Haha yeah 3 days waaaaay too quick. If you get the book it advises over about 6 I think anyway and has routes for that. Wild camping is a great way to do it and there are plenty of spots. Camping wise I stayed at a place called Bays Brown I think near the langdales and there’s a good campsite right on the trail in Caldbeck which looks a great place to stop. As I pushed on through places I didn’t notice too many campsites but they’re be lost. The YHA in Keswick was awesome if you decide to treat yourself one night. Best of luck. When you starting?
Another great watch
Cheers Bruce
Life can get in the way. Best wishes with the job/career hunt. Good to get out in the fresh air and clear the mind too.
100% and thanks so much. There’s nothing better than getting outside and getting the miles in I absolutely thrive off being in the hills. The hardest battle is getting out the door to go but once out it’s ace. Thank you
Did this route today awesome views and blessed with good weather, Dow Crag scramble being the highlight and bagged 3 Wainwrights
That’s ace well done. It’s nice Dow Crag isn’t it…great views of Coniston and a bit of a scramble to the summit too which keeps it interesting.
Kris this is truly amazing scenery, fantastic upload as always! Place looks so therapeutic and somehow alluring!
Thanks for the support 🤙🏼
Welcome back pal. Amazing video. Great commentary. Loved it. This is now my next hike when i get to Coniston caravan club site. Great yr back! Thanks
Cheers thank you and it’s good to be back. I do waffle (commentary) haha. Coniston is a fab hike with great views if you get a clear day. Can even see Snowdon on clearer days.
Fantastic, I'm visiting in June and I was just going to go straight up and down from Coniston but now I think my first option will be this route, looks superb. Thanks for a great guide.
You’ll have the best time…have you been yet or still going this month? I really recommend this route its great. If you don’t fact the extra mountains, then still head the same direction as mine starts but take the lower track next to goats water and summit Coniston from there and then come down via the mines like in mine.
I wouldn’t recommend going up and down by the mines as it’s a much steeper way to ascent. Going this way makes much more sense trust me.
@@krisgleave we had the best time, we got back on Friday after a week of exploring. This was last Sunday, what fun. Thanks again. ruclips.net/video/RJD0XsOmaV4/видео.htmlsi=5DDhr34AZqlQkoiZ
Love this video Kris, this was my first lake district walk, you did the exact same walk I did. Loved it, Dow crag was my first ever wainwright.
Kev
Thanks Kev. It’s a good route isn’t it to tag some summits. I took the group the same route although tagged Brim Fell with them too. There’s another good circular walk up there from the other direction it’s on my channel with the strava link in the description for it. Tag some other wainwrights it’s a good route. Dow crag is a nice summit though isn’t it
Brilliant 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽
Aah thank you
Excellent video. I'm currently disabled but two new hips will allow me to begin hiking. I have several big goals that I'm going to build up to.
Aah brilliant hope you break yourself in slowly and take it easy. I bet you’ve missed the hills. Thanks for your support
@krisgleave Many thanks for your reply. I even miss the simple things in life like mowing the grass and washing my car.
@SimonAmazingClarke I’m sure you’ll get there. Tricky with both hips I imagine but you got this 💪🏼💪🏼
Just requested to join the group kris,didn't realise you filmed aswell..enjoyed this and will be watching them all
Cheers Mike just accepted it. Yeah I’ve done this for a while now although have a 5-6mth break but getting back to it now. I’ve filmed a couple of adventures just not had the motivation to edit them or even look at the footage yet
Did this very hike in Oct 24 kris thanks to this video.. awesome hike and very worthwhile..my proper first mountain in the lakes aged 55 and a half 😂😂
@mikefrain1969 love it and so glad it helped and you got yourself out. Never too late to smash a mountain. On to the next one now Mike.
@krisgleave the lakes intimidate me tbh lol..way bigger than y3p or peak district are..
@@mikefrain1969 yeah true but once you know your way around there a little it’s not too bad.
great video im off to do this sun 30th so hopefully ill have some clear weather 🙂
Good luck! Looks like there is some rain Sunday but shouldn’t heavy. Let me know how you get on, good luck
@@krisgleave thankyou I will do I'll take my full kit just incase
Never been up Coniston Old Man looks great will have to fit it bin one day great going Kris atb daz
It’s good hike I need to put another hike on there in my group. We’ll have to get out for a camp when you’re free
@krisgleave sounds good Kris 👍
Fantastic
Thanks Doreen
Hi Kris! Really enjoying your videos. I came across your channel because I'm planning to walk The Cumbria Way at the end of the month. In your opinion, could you tack on this walk here when you reach Coniston? I really want to get up some fells as well as walking The Way. All the best! - Steph -
Hi Steph, that’s great and best of luck with the Cumbria Way it’s a great hike. Did you watch my series on it? I wouldn’t advise 3 days that’s a tough slog.
Yes you could do Coniston when you’re there if you fancy it as you’ll literally go right through Coniston. That’s one of the official stopping points so guess you could take 4hrs out to do this route if you’re up for it. How many days are you planning to do the Cumbria way over and are you wild camping? Kris
@@krisgleave I did watch your series. I definitely won't be doing it in three days haha, that looked a right slog! I will probably make it in five or six days if I do decide to head up old man of coniston. And yeah i'm really up for some wild camping and exploring, it equally looks like from my research and watching your videos there are enough campsites to stop at if you need it. Are there any spots for camping or campsites you'd recommend?
Haha yeah 3 days waaaaay too quick. If you get the book it advises over about 6 I think anyway and has routes for that. Wild camping is a great way to do it and there are plenty of spots. Camping wise I stayed at a place called Bays Brown I think near the langdales and there’s a good campsite right on the trail in Caldbeck which looks a great place to stop.
As I pushed on through places I didn’t notice too many campsites but they’re be lost. The YHA in Keswick was awesome if you decide to treat yourself one night.
Best of luck. When you starting?
And you look around there's a sign that says don't walk on the ruin walls 🤣
Yup…I saw that after I did that 🫣😂