Very sound advice on start time up Ben Nevis. So many (and many other YT videos) get this wrong and end up on Scawfell in the dark , just pointless especially if weather less than perfect. This video suggests start up the Ben at 1700, For the mountain fit, experienced walker, you can start even later, at 1800hrs in high summer. The really fit can aim to be back at your vehicle from the Ben in under 3 hours, Scawfell should take about 2.5 hours, Snowdon about 2 hours. Traditionally (60 years ago) it was done sea level to sea level. Dont drive like a maniac, there is no need to for the reasonably fit. Its not about the drive, its about the physical challenge .
I can get my VW T6 Campervan over the bridge to the National Trust Wasdale Campsite and Car Park , Seascale, Cumbria, UK, CA20 1EX where I filmed this video from, it would depend on the width of your vehicle. If yours is to wide its only a mile further down the road to the Wasdale Head car park. What 3 words for the bridge is ///grudges.bossy.suiting
@@exitthehouse brilliant thankyou, I've had 2 half knee replacements and I'm doing alot of physio and walking hills and steps, so I need the closest route for my first try at scafell pike
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Great video looking to do this route on thursday
Hope you enjoy it and the weather is good
Excellent Video, very detailed.
Thanks for watching. Hope its of some help to you if your up that way soon.
Very sound advice on start time up Ben Nevis. So many (and many other YT videos) get this wrong and end up on Scawfell in the dark , just pointless especially if weather less than perfect. This video suggests start up the Ben at 1700,
For the mountain fit, experienced walker, you can start even later, at 1800hrs in high summer.
The really fit can aim to be back at your vehicle from the Ben in under 3 hours, Scawfell should take about 2.5 hours, Snowdon about 2 hours. Traditionally (60 years ago) it was done sea level to sea level. Dont drive like a maniac, there is no need to for the reasonably fit. Its not about the drive, its about the physical challenge .
Thanks for watching and I agree with you
Nice
Thanks for watching, hopefully of some use if you are climbing it
Thanks for this, very helpful. Going on Monday and would love to have clear view but not sure thats going happen.
I hope the weather is good for you as the views are great on a clear day
Hi could a smallish camper van get to the carpark? And the national trust carpark I'm a bit confused is that not wasdale head carpark x
I can get my VW T6 Campervan over the bridge to the National Trust Wasdale Campsite and Car Park , Seascale, Cumbria, UK, CA20 1EX where I filmed this video from, it would depend on the width of your vehicle. If yours is to wide its only a mile further down the road to the Wasdale Head car park. What 3 words for the bridge is ///grudges.bossy.suiting
@@exitthehouse brilliant thankyou, I've had 2 half knee replacements and I'm doing alot of physio and walking hills and steps, so I need the closest route for my first try at scafell pike
What route is the right hand route at junction? Corridor?
Its the Broad Stand / Mickledore route if you take the right path at Hollow Stones, more technical climb on scree and over large rocks / boulders
@@exitthehouse yes please want to do lords rake too