Mission Accomplished: The end of the Dales Way is in sight!
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- Опубликовано: 27 авг 2024
- The Dales Way Day 4 - 81 Miles from Ilkley to Bowness-on-windermere.
On our final day of the Dales Way, we woke up early to a beautiful sunrise and thankfully, no condensation in our tents. I had a good night's sleep, unlike my hiking partner Iain, who wore all his clothes and froze all night. I couldn't help but make a joke about it, as I was nice and warm in comparison.
The weather was lovely and warm for our final day, and as we crossed over many farmers' fields, we were down to our t-shirts again. Along the way, we passed by some interesting places like the stunning views of Windermere, and the beautiful moorland, but we were so close to our final destination that we just wanted to get there.
The hike was tough, and it felt like Bowness was never going to arrive, with all the constant up and downs in the fields. However, the highlight of the trip for me was when Iain slipped and fell in mud just 3km short of the finish, and was completely caked in mud. I couldn't stop laughing for the next couple of km, which certainly kept our spirits high, although I don't think Iain was too happy about it.
Eventually, we caught a glimpse of Windermere, and then we finally saw the finishing plaque. It was a bittersweet moment as my feet were glad to get to the end and complete our challenge, but at the same time, it was sad to know it had all come to an end.
Thanks for watching our video. I enjoyed this so much that the following week, I took myself on another 73 mile solo hike across the Cumbria Way over 3 days. Be sure to subscribe and stay tuned to see the video in the next couple of weeks!
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"could've been worse, could've been me"😂😂
True story 😅😅😅
Great effort Kris watched all four.
Falling on the mud….Gold
Looked like you both had a scream.
Would be good to see more hikes with you both in them.
Thank you. So funny he fell in literally the last 5 miles after managing to stay upright the entire walk 😂. I’ve got lots more I want to do this year and most will be solo but might have company for a couple although likely to be different people.
Another inspirational video to encourage me to get out there. As we say in Scotland - "If you don't laugh, you greet."
That’s ace to hear and do hope it gets you out too. That’s usually the hardest things getting out and I need to get out more myself too 🤙🏼
@@krisgleave There are a fair few long distance walks up here in Scotland that I really want to do.
Which ones are you looking at? I do fancy the WHW if I can sort the logistics
@@krisgleave I was thinking of doing at least a section of the Whithorn Way. It starts at Glasgow Cathedral, and ends at Whithorn Abbey, in Dumfries and Galloway. Unfortunately, I'm tied to my current day job. I am working on using my own channel as a means of escape.
Aww I love that, and that’s what it’s all about. I do my videos as they get me out and about and push me to do what I love. Without them I’d just procrastinate and never get out I’m sure. I haven’t done much in Scotland but you have beautiful scenery up there so sure there are lots of walks up there for you.
That was brilliant, well done to you both. Great adventure, really enjoyed the series. Hopefully one day I will bum in to you both on the trails. 🙌
I hope that’s bump 😅😅. Thanks for the feedback really appreciate it. A week on Wednesday I have the release of my solo Cumbria Way over 3 days solo which is another great hike I did just a week after this one.
Great vid, well done to you both 👍
👍✔️🚶♂️🏔🚶♂️ thanks 👊 it was a blast... Great hike
Thanks Richard 🫶🏼
Great walk - well done to both of you. Hope you got a deserved pint down at the Royal Oak in Bowness. Cheers.
I would’ve loved to but didn’t have time I was gutted. I managed to grab a chippy on my own which I was craving then had to walk up to Windermere to the train station which was another climb haha. But I certainly had a few when I got home. Loved the walked and really recommend it. A week after I did the solo Cumbria Way which is another cracker and managed it over 3 days. That’ll be out a week on Wednesday.
Great video lads.
Cheers Michael. It’s a good walk this. It’s low level so a bit different to what I’m used to but it’s really nice
Very well done guys something I’d dream of doing if I’m not too old haha
It’s a really good walk and low level so it’s really doable and can take longer to make more frequent stops. It’s a lovely walk
Smashed it pal
Cheers Pete. Check out next weeks…a week after this I did the Cumbria Way solo over 3 days and they was 73 mile. Killer haha
Watched all 3 of the vids of yours on this route so decided to give it a go myself but starting from bowness on Windermere and finishing at Ilkley.
I did it a couple of days ago ( march 24) and completed it over 3 days. I even went off route abit so I could summit whernside😊 Great route and lovely scenery but my shoulders were totally destroyed after carrying 20kg on my back.
Overall I ended up doing 89 miles and the detour to whernside and getting lost a few times put milage on the hike......over all a fantastic walk with a bit of great wild camping......lots of mud and a good few bogs... Some sun and lots of rain.....loved it😊
Congrats on completing it. How was it going against the grain the other way around? Good going in 3 days you’ve smashed it there. I did the Cumbria Way solo in 3 days (also on the channel) but no way I’d fancy doing that again as it’s long days like I’m sure yours was too.
Thats a big backpack you were carrying too I’d be intrigued to know what you found contributed to most of the weight? Also this time of year it’s colder so assume more winter gear.
Glad you enjoyed it, it’s a lovely walk around the Dales and glad the videos helped. The Cumbria Way is another good one from Ulverston to Carlisle.
Only stumbled upon your channel while looking at the Cumbrian way on RUclips, watched that series and the dales series the last couple of days .. you’ve gained a new subscriber, keep up the great work! 👍🏼
Aah brilliant thanks for that glad you enjoyed it. Are you looking at doing the Cumbria Way yourself? It’s a cracking walk but I’d advice 4-6 days
@@krisgleave just in the planning stages atm, I’ve not done any multi day hikes as of yet so doing my research on RUclips for now, hopefully in the summer🤞🏼
@@Anth1804 Sounds ace, this is a cracker to start with. My first one ever was the coast to coast 😂
Congrats mate well done another one ticked off !!
Cheers mate I’ll watch yours later when my daughter goes home 👏🏼
@@krisgleave cheers bud it was fun to edit
@@BooniesPeaks Mine is far more long winded 😂
@@krisgleave can't wait to see it mate
Week on Wednesday. I’d love to release this week but too soon after the last release so different video this week
Kris, I'll be having my second crack at this starting tomorrow. This time I've got my new Altras and your maps to help me. Let's see if this time I can make it past Grassington, lol. Thanks for all you do.
Aww amazing good luck! You’ll do it I’m sure. Altras will be great…hope you’ve given them a few runs out to get used to the zero drop haha. Let me know how you get on. I loved that hike
Just found your channel and subscribed.
Lovely mini series....cheers.
Thanks David nice to have you onboard. I really did enjoy this hike and do love the mini adventures like this.
First saw your vids doing the C2C, then you fell off my algorithm - now back so Subscribed so you don't fall off again. Well done - need to put this on the list (hotel to hotel - you gotta have some luxury in life).
Aah thanks for subscribing you’re a gent. I haven’t put videos out for a few weeks as been catching up on some things but the normal weekly schedule will resume very soon.
Oh I’d love to do it by hotel one day too but super expensive. Although to me it doesn’t feel as much of a challenge if I don’t carry all my own gear too.
Well done guys. Great videos again Kris, they seem to be getting better and better. Love the humour and interaction in these last 4. Keep on going pal
Cheers Damo I appreciate that bud. My soo Cumbria Way will be out a week on Wednesday hopefully more of the same
Well done on completing the Dales Way.
Loved the video footage: seen loads more than others have shown. Very helpful, informative and fun to watch. Thank you.
😄 Congratulations to you both.
Thank you I appreciate the feedback. It’s hard to know if you’re showing too much but I wanted to capture all the different places to give the best idea ☺️
great adventure guys are you still laughing at Iain falling on his arse 😂😂 i reckon you should do the Cumbria way next 😉 atb daz
Hahaha touché. Honestly Daz it was so funny. So many times on the walk it was slippy and boggy yet he waits until the last 4K to cover himself in mud 😂
well done mate - great vid - great fun - the last day seemed a little tiring - now on to the Cumbria Way !
Thanks Bilbo. It was, I think it was a couple of tough days before and sad to finish very bitter sweet
Awesome work mate, watched loads of ya vids and subbed, really enjoyed these four and might make it my next one, just finished the yorkshire wolds way which is a great walk if ya looking for another trail👍🏼 atb mike
Cheers for that and really appreciate the comment. How was the Yorkshire Wolds Way? I haven’t heard of that one so I’ll check it out after this and have a look. I did the Cumbria Way a week after this one solo but over 3 days which is a Great Walk too and videos out from Wednesday. I really fancy the West Highland Way too, have you done that?
This looks more realistic buddy well done 👍🏻
I did the Cumbria Way within 2 weeks of this one finishing. Both good walks and totally different. This is mostly low level but some lovely scenes. Cumbria way is one to just get your head down and walk but epic scenery. Cumbria way was my fave but this I really enjoyed
@@krisgleave I was on the Cumbria way when I commented on your video the other day 😂. 3.5 days finished it at 5.30pm Sunday it was tough my feet are in bits but recovering well.
@adamkoz6358 Well done on completing its a cracker isn’t it. Not the best place to finish but on the whole it’s a great walk. Trust me I know how your feet were feeling, mine were sore at the end of that last day walking 55km. Never again 😂
I sat in the pub before my train with a pint. Couldn’t drink it for about 15 mins as I was literally holding my feet rubbing them as they were throbbing 😂
Not to mention I had to get 2 trains home and then walk hike from the train station and finally got in about 1am 😂
@@krisgleave Jesus fair play with the travel back my mrs picked me up. Toughest day was coniston to derwent water wild camped there. Apologies if I came across a bit disrespectful with the bollocks comment but I didn’t mean it disrespectfully. It was a figure of speech 😂
Great trip Kris. You don't bloody hang about do you 😬😉?! Lots of familiar places there too. How would you compare to Cumbria Way? I know which I'd like to do the most 🙂!
Thanks Chris. It was awesome and definitely like to put the miles in. Should see the Cumbria Way…even longer days and on the last day I hit 51km 😂. Good question though….the dales was beautiful and lots of interesting and nice things to see and nature and everything else plus ace to be with Iain on this one. But the solo Cumbria Way and weaving through the lakes and hills was awesome too. Definitely more picturesque in the Dales, however for the solo challenge I love the Cumbria Way too. Guess that’s me sitting on a fence haha
I loved these videos Kris. I can’t really map read - heavily dependent on paths and tech. Is this something you can attempt without being able to read a map (considering a lone trek)?
Thanks Paul I really appreciate that. Although I do map read too, I use tech for all my hikes including my long distance hikes. I plot every single hike and follow it on my Garmin 6X Pro Watch. Always download the route and also to my mobile so I have it in two places and make sure I carry power banks so for me that’s enough backup.
So yes, you can definitely do it just using tech. Learning map reading always good to have in the bank though too.
I also do advise GPS for this as it was mostly fine to follow but definitely some places where I did rely on my watch to work out where to go.
Thanks Kris appreciated 👍