Thank you so much for giving me a taste of the delights that await me- in June I am making a bucket list trip to spend time in St. Bees with a dear friend I met in Ecuador in 1973- she visited me in Washington state, Pacific Northwest, in 2015 and now it’s my turn. I’m 77 and had not expected travel again, but I can still walk with trekking poles. So why not?! Such beautiful country and delightful people, like my friends and yourself. Iwill continue my education with your past videos!
The beacon museum is amazing.I like whiteheaven. In 1977 was with husband in at bees while he was part of a coal drilling rig crew found a load of coal. The months spent up there were best of my life
we are going tomorrow for an overnighter at whitehaven. I know maryport a little bit but not whitehaven and it looks beautiful so can't wait to explore a little bit!
It wasn't this peaceful yesterday (6/2/22) - the wind was blowing a hooley and with a very high tide, the waves were crashing over the harbour walls - really spectacular. As for the lighthouses - currently all wrapped up and undergoing restoration.
Just found this!! Ok, Three years old but very current as planning to visit this August 2024. I left Whitehaven 60 years ago for Sheffield as very little Employment available? Yes. Haige Pit or on a Fishing Boat. Sellafield was way out of my reach at the time. Remember Fishing off the Peir. The Steam Tank Engines on the Quayside.Coal Wagons lowered down the hillside on a wire rope from the Pit. Cargo Ships in the Inner Dock for Marchon and Quaker Oats. Plus much more. How things change.
Nice video, but could have expanded to show the history in the town, such as the marketplace, Lowther castle, park, train stations, rum story, George Washington's Grandmother's grave in St. Nicholas gardens, Rugby ground, St. James Church, the new bus station plus the many pubs & restaurants and my house 🤣
🤣Thanks. The history you mention, especially the American links to the town are planned for a future video. I’ll try and give you some warning before I show up at your house. 😂
I have just booked a train journey to St Bees, from Newcastle via Carlisle as well as the return from Whitehaven. I'll have about 3 hours between trains I was initially just going to walk to Whitehaven along the road but now think I would like to visit the beach first at St Bees, then walk along the coastal path to whitehaven .. do you think I could easily do this in my 3 hour timeslot. Regards from Whitley Bay
From St Bees station to Whitehaven station over the coast will be about 7.5 miles. It’s up and down & probably a bit boggy through the fields this time of year so 3 hours may be a stretch. If it was me, I wouldn’t attempt it.
@@ThatllDoVlog that’s great! I will be staying at Summergrove Halls in Whitehaven for 3 nights and I’m so excited to explore. Is there any free parking at those lakes or any parking?
It’s free parking at Ennerdale, but for the rest of the lakes it’s mostly pay parking unless you’re lucky and can get one of the roadside parking places. 👍🏻
Very happy from Thailand miss home very much from the man 102years old. Thanks you
Thank you. Glad I could show you a little piece of home. 😀👍🏻
Thank you so much for giving me a taste of the delights that await me- in June I am making a bucket list trip to spend time in St. Bees with a dear friend I met in Ecuador in 1973- she visited me in Washington state, Pacific Northwest, in 2015 and now it’s my turn. I’m 77 and had not expected travel again, but I can still walk with trekking poles. So why not?! Such beautiful country and delightful people, like my friends and yourself. Iwill continue my education with your past videos!
The beacon museum is amazing.I like whiteheaven.
In 1977 was with husband in at bees while he was part of a coal drilling rig crew found a load of coal.
The months spent up there were best of my life
What a lovely story. Thanks for sharing and thanks for watching. 😀👍🏻
Great video thanks, years since I was in Whitehaven. I used to live in Cumbria, now living in Lancashire.
Beautiful
we are going tomorrow for an overnighter at whitehaven. I know maryport a little bit but not whitehaven and it looks beautiful so can't wait to explore a little bit!
Thanks for watching. Be sure to check out the Rum Story shop for some fine local produce. 😀
Most enjoyable and informative. Never been to that part of the world, but it looks well worth a visit. Thanks for uploading.
Thank you. 😎👍🏻
Thanks for the video! Great for people with poor mobility who can't get out. I live in Whitehaven town and its a beautiful place. you've earned a sub!
Thanks Dale. 👍🏻
Me and the kids are really enjoying watching your vlogs,a suggestion maybe for future Lake District Wildlife Park??
Thank you for watching. That’s a good suggestion. I’ll look into it, see if they’ll let me film. 👍🏻
It wasn't this peaceful yesterday (6/2/22) - the wind was blowing a hooley and with a very high tide, the waves were crashing over the harbour walls - really spectacular. As for the lighthouses - currently all wrapped up and undergoing restoration.
Yes it can be quite a sight watching the waves crash over the pier. 🌊
nice one Paul - beautifully filmed and presented!
Thanks Fred 👍🏻
Just found this!! Ok, Three years old but very current as planning to visit this August 2024. I left Whitehaven 60 years ago for Sheffield as very little Employment available? Yes. Haige Pit or on a Fishing Boat. Sellafield was way out of my reach at the time. Remember Fishing off the Peir. The Steam Tank Engines on the Quayside.Coal Wagons lowered down the hillside on a wire rope from the Pit. Cargo Ships in the Inner Dock for Marchon and Quaker Oats. Plus much more. How things change.
Hi Paul, great informative video, re-learned a few things I’ve forgot lol
Fished off t'Devil's Elbow many a time as a kid.
Nice video we did the walk on Wednesday
Kurt burns
Nice video, but could have expanded to show the history in the town, such as the marketplace, Lowther castle, park, train stations, rum story, George Washington's Grandmother's grave in St. Nicholas gardens, Rugby ground, St. James Church, the new bus station plus the many pubs & restaurants and my house 🤣
🤣Thanks. The history you mention, especially the American links to the town are planned for a future video. I’ll try and give you some warning before I show up at your house. 😂
My cousin came from Whitehaven sadly no longer with us god bless Janet
The wife and I had an upholstery business at haig enterprise park up till 1999, I used to walk the dogs down to satum (silent l) at lunch times.
I have just booked a train journey to St Bees, from Newcastle via Carlisle as well as the return from Whitehaven.
I'll have about 3 hours between trains
I was initially just going to walk to Whitehaven along the road but now think I would like to visit the beach first at St Bees, then walk along the coastal path to whitehaven .. do you think I could easily do this in my 3 hour timeslot.
Regards from Whitley Bay
From St Bees station to Whitehaven station over the coast will be about 7.5 miles. It’s up and down & probably a bit boggy through the fields this time of year so 3 hours may be a stretch. If it was me, I wouldn’t attempt it.
@@ThatllDoVlog thanking you .. I'll take your advice and just keep with my original plan, although I might make a quick beach trip first
There's a seal jumping out the water about halfway through.
Is there?! I never noticed. I’ll have to have a look for that. 😀👍🏻
I may be wrong but if you meant at 10:55 it's actually just black wool caught on the barbed wire.
It's at around 8.10 you can see it jumping out of the water
I see what you mean. I thought it was just water splashing against the rocks but it is what looks like a seal. 😀👍🏻
How's the cost of living there?
Pretty good. 👍🏻 Anywhere on the west coast is much more affordable than in the lakes.
Is it far from the Lake District national park?
It’s about 5 miles from Ennerdale which is the nearest lake and about 25 miles from Keswick.
@@ThatllDoVlog that’s great! I will be staying at Summergrove Halls in Whitehaven for 3 nights and I’m so excited to explore. Is there any free parking at those lakes or any parking?
It’s free parking at Ennerdale, but for the rest of the lakes it’s mostly pay parking unless you’re lucky and can get one of the roadside parking places. 👍🏻
@@cassiuswest So many questions why dont u use Google lol
Its called a map look it up
Plenty coal still there.