BREATHTAKING Lake District Solo Hike - Bowfell Via Crinkle Crags

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  • Опубликовано: 2 янв 2025

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  • @alanhitchings5841
    @alanhitchings5841 3 дня назад +9

    I walked this route a few years ago and it was my best day that I've ever had in the Lake District. I was lucky that I had great weather, clear and sunny but this video is truly beautiful. It looks amazing on film but obviously would have been many more times better to actually be there on that day. Alex, your films are always worth watching not only for the fantastic photography but also for your great joy and appreciation for the surroundings. This is definitely one of your very best. Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful 2025.

    • @alexcripps.outdoors
      @alexcripps.outdoors  3 дня назад +1

      @@alanhitchings5841 there’s something very special about Crinkle Crags and Bowfell isn’t there! Can’t beat it on a clear day. Thank you so much Alan, really appreciate the kind words, it means a lot. Hope you have a fantastic 2025 too 😊 cheers!

  • @helenwrigley4125
    @helenwrigley4125 День назад

    Absolutely beautiful Alex 😍 loved it!! Fog bow and spector lucky you and us, thank you for taking us 😊

  • @philpoole5670
    @philpoole5670 День назад +1

    Wow wow wow ….. what amazing skyline …. So jealous …

  • @ChrisOC28
    @ChrisOC28 День назад +1

    I was lucky enough to be up on Skiddaw this day! It was incredible to experience!
    Incredible shots on the drone - great videos on your channel! You can’t beat a day like this!

    • @alexcripps.outdoors
      @alexcripps.outdoors  День назад

      Ahh no way!! I could see it poking out of the clouds way in the distance, must’ve been equally as spectacular up there, glad you managed to witness it yourself! Thank you so much 😊

  • @peterford6520
    @peterford6520 3 дня назад +2

    Absolutely stunning, awesome - thank you Alex for bringing those views to us 👍🏻

  • @kimmcb8037
    @kimmcb8037 День назад

    Alex I'm so glad I've found your channel, what an amazing film! I decided a year ago that I was going to re-bag all of the Wainwrights again before my 60th birthday (I've got another 7 years) and because my husband doesnt have as much leave as me I'm making plans to go and do some solo hikes. I've been a trail runner for a long time, but was worried about solo hikes for some reason - seeing the way you plan and complete them, and the kit you've taken, makes me feel so much more confident that I can achieve this. Keep posting your amazing videos!

  • @JasonChambersPhoto
    @JasonChambersPhoto 3 дня назад +4

    One of those classic magical Lake District days high above the clouds!

  • @katyjfells
    @katyjfells День назад

    That is just breathtaking! One of those hikes you don’t ever want to come down from 😂 That feeling you get seeing something like that… just magical, nothing can beat it! Great video 👏

  • @leonspendley2849
    @leonspendley2849 7 часов назад

    And to think you weren't going to bother filming. Simply stunning shots. Awesome 😅

  • @vaughanleak9542
    @vaughanleak9542 6 часов назад

    Thanks Alex I loved this video brought back so many memories of when I was up on the Dodds and had my first ever cloud inversion my mouth was wide open too love the smile on your face. Again what a day day on the fells and mountains of the mighty Lake District best place in the world

  • @fingerpicker2
    @fingerpicker2 День назад

    great to see you capture what i think is the biggest thrill to hiking , after 4 decades ive lost count of the number of walks i thought were to be ok only to be blown away . i did this route on a perfect weather day in my top 3 so nearly didnt click on the vid only to be blown away again the mountains just keep on giving great video

  • @garyh8315
    @garyh8315 2 дня назад +2

    Wow, wow and wow. We have been following you for a few months now. This was the lit candle on top of the cake so far. Your passion for the hills shows from the start of every vid, awesome. Then from describing the route to ensuring all are suitably equipped, proactive thinking. Thankyou and all the best for 2025 to you and yours.

    • @alexcripps.outdoors
      @alexcripps.outdoors  2 дня назад

      Ahhh thank you so much!! Really appreciate your kind words, it means a lot! Glad you’re enjoying the videos and happy new year!! 😊

  • @Darren_Nicola
    @Darren_Nicola День назад +1

    Absolutely loved this video , so nice to see you smiling away whilst holding the camera we could tell you were really enjoying this walk , and those drone shots wow amazing, happy new year

    • @alexcripps.outdoors
      @alexcripps.outdoors  День назад

      Thank you so much guys 😊 It was a special day for sure! Happy New Year to you too! 🥳

  • @mikes-7160
    @mikes-7160 2 дня назад +1

    your best video yet - mainstream terrestrial TV would be foolish not to sign you up..!
    I've done your route in both directions in summer and extreme winter conditions. it's a classic!

    • @alexcripps.outdoors
      @alexcripps.outdoors  День назад

      Thank you so much!! That’s extremely kind of you, really appreciate it 😊 Hard to beat that route isn’t it!

  • @sarahlister1626
    @sarahlister1626 2 дня назад +1

    This is masterpiece Alex!

  • @daveephraim6194
    @daveephraim6194 15 часов назад

    Stunning views , well worth the move to ambleside, thanks for sharing this with us .

  • @stephenszalay
    @stephenszalay 3 дня назад +1

    Incredible. The harder you work, the luckier you get. Congratulations. Epic

  • @davidhudson7590
    @davidhudson7590 День назад

    Wonderful views amazing drone footage enjoyed this loads buddy I like fell runners now over boots after 40 years of boots but I get cold feet even in merino mountain socks

  • @petercollins7848
    @petercollins7848 3 дня назад +1

    Alex, stunning can’t describe it, looks like another world! Thank you for bringing such pleasure to us at this time of year. The beauty of the Lake District in Winter is something to behold! 😀

    • @alexcripps.outdoors
      @alexcripps.outdoors  День назад

      Thank you so much Peter 😊 hope you’ve had a great Christmas and all the best for 2025! Really appreciate all your support the past year. It really does mean a lot, thank you 😊

  • @mrmackie007
    @mrmackie007 2 дня назад +1

    Unbelievable scenes, what a day! Just goes to show you've got to be in to win it, when in doubt, get out. You've got a great little channel here, keep going with it and the numbers will come.

    • @alexcripps.outdoors
      @alexcripps.outdoors  День назад

      Exactly! Can be so hard to get out the house in the winter but you’ll never regret it once you’re out in the hills! Thank you so much, really appreciate that 😊

  • @Paul-eu9jp
    @Paul-eu9jp 23 часа назад

    Spectacular mate 👍

  • @LKT0314
    @LKT0314 День назад +1

    A brilliant watch this Alex, stunning day out

  • @stevethompson1958
    @stevethompson1958 День назад +1

    Amazing video. I can't wait until I get myself in the lakes. ❤

  • @SociotechnicalSystems
    @SociotechnicalSystems 3 дня назад +3

    So beautiful! I can't believe I lived in Lancaster for 2.5 years and never hiked these paths. Major regret, but thankfully there's you showing how it is. I could see some of these peaks from my flat. It looked so beautiful when they were covered in snow, but it only happens a couple of times in the winter. And the sea of clouds looks amazing, they happen very frequently in the coastal mountain ranges, of the Atlantic Forest, Southern Brazil. Thanks for sharing!

    • @alexcripps.outdoors
      @alexcripps.outdoors  3 дня назад

      Thank you so much! Hopefully you’ll get back up here one day and get a Lake District hike in 😊 Southern Brazil sounds awesome! Cheers

  • @clairewalker2
    @clairewalker2 2 дня назад +1

    We had a similar day on Helvellyn back in November, it was amazing 🤩 You're right, you can't tear yourself away.

    • @alexcripps.outdoors
      @alexcripps.outdoors  День назад +1

      Oh wow, I’ve seen some photos of cloud inversions on Helvellyn and it looks amazing! Must’ve been one to remember! 😍

  • @davehill4831
    @davehill4831 2 дня назад +1

    My next trip into the Lakes with be Bowfell from Langdale, so when I saw your title I thought nice one.
    Wow you were blessed with such stunning views.
    Also that was a great production 👌

    • @alexcripps.outdoors
      @alexcripps.outdoors  День назад

      You’re going to have a great time, such a great mountain! Thank you so much 😊for

  • @ΑΝΔΡΕΑΣΒΑΛΛΙΑΝΑΤΟΣ

    Καλησπέρα από την Ελλάδα. Εξαιρετικό το βίντεο...!

  • @HeatherPark-ij7yz
    @HeatherPark-ij7yz 2 дня назад +1

    This was amazing Alex. You have every right to be giddy and excited. The inversions were beautiful. Just discovered your channel so a great end to 2024 and every best wishes for 2025.

    • @alexcripps.outdoors
      @alexcripps.outdoors  День назад

      Thank you so much, really appreciate that! 😊 Hope you have a fantastic 2025! 🥳

  • @paulamoreton6522
    @paulamoreton6522 3 дня назад +1

    Absolutely stunning video. Cloud inversion, fog bow and brocken spectres. What a memorable day.

  • @sylviarowley6668
    @sylviarowley6668 3 дня назад +1

    Wow! Stunning! Absolutely amazingly beautiful & that awesome Brocken spectre too! What an experience. ❤

  • @niclrig
    @niclrig 2 дня назад +1

    Wow. This was incredible to watch. Thank you so much for sharing this magic with us 😊

  • @Mark1967cotty
    @Mark1967cotty 3 дня назад +1

    You certainly did it justice Alex absolutely amazing views stunning one to remember forever 👍

  • @nealjoyce8696
    @nealjoyce8696 2 дня назад +1

    Awesome Alex, temperature inversions are brilliant despite the cold 🥶 glad you are wearing gloves at the end 😂 you captured some wonderful views

    • @alexcripps.outdoors
      @alexcripps.outdoors  День назад

      Thank you very much 😊 all the excitement made me forget how cold my hands actually were 😂

  • @brendastevenson6739
    @brendastevenson6739 3 дня назад +2

    Amazing views, alex i had tears in my eyes watching this ...just wow 👌

  • @northender2006
    @northender2006 3 дня назад +2

    Incredible, a day to remember forever.

  • @peterh8970
    @peterh8970 3 дня назад +1

    So glad you decided to make this video! What amazing views, captured so well. Thanks for sharing your great day out with us. 👍👍👍

    • @alexcripps.outdoors
      @alexcripps.outdoors  3 дня назад

      Thank you very much! I’d have never forgiven myself if I’d stopped recording 😂

  • @PhantomKaratOfficial
    @PhantomKaratOfficial 3 дня назад +1

    You have a good eye as to what makes beautiful, engaging views for your channel. You're the only person for this type of content I subscribe to - I love it! Keep up the great vids

  • @GaryMorris222
    @GaryMorris222 3 дня назад +1

    Hi buddy thanks for sharing amazing hike well done i was on kinda scout Saturday I c a fog bowl as well no specter tho fingers crossed i get to c one thanks again 😀

    • @alexcripps.outdoors
      @alexcripps.outdoors  3 дня назад

      @@GaryMorris222 thank you so much! Kinder looked amazing last week, awesome to hear you saw a fog bow, they’re so cool aren’t they! Glad you had a great day out 😊 cheers 👍

  • @craigtaylor2512
    @craigtaylor2512 3 дня назад +1

    Wow, just wow. Amazing video. I had a smile on my face from start to finish, and that's watching it on tv, so I can't imagine how you felt. Incredible drone footage as well.

    • @alexcripps.outdoors
      @alexcripps.outdoors  2 дня назад +1

      Thank you so much Craig, really appreciate mate!! Get yourself up here for some ultra training in 2025 😎 happy new year!! 👍👍

    • @craigtaylor2512
      @craigtaylor2512 2 дня назад

      @alexcripps.outdoors I'd love too...happy new year to you

  • @gregcoleman7328
    @gregcoleman7328 3 дня назад +1

    That was epically beautiful Alex! Wow…. I would have lingered up there until dark for sure. Your drone footage was remarkable. The best cloud inversion I have seen. You are absolutely blessed to have all this around you! Fantastic video, and as you say, you can never tell for sure how the weather will actually turn out on the tops. The icy tops were amazing sparkling in the sun. Your excitement was infectious! I hope you had a great Christmas and here’s to many more amazing outdoor adventures in 2025!

    • @alexcripps.outdoors
      @alexcripps.outdoors  3 дня назад

      @@gregcoleman7328 thank you so much Greg!! I wish I’d taken my tent up with me to get even more time up there, how epic would that have been! The conditions were amazing, definitely got a little over excited 😆 Hope you’ve also had a great Christmas Greg and wishing you a happy new year! Here’s to more epic outdoors adventures in 2025! Thanks for all your support Greg, always means so much 😊

  • @janoakes9267
    @janoakes9267 3 дня назад +1

    Absolutely stunning! Thank you for sharing, I cant get up that high so never likely to see a Brocken Spectre! Beautiful sight! 🙂

  • @Dean_Smith
    @Dean_Smith 3 дня назад +2

    Simply stunning - thanks for sharing

  • @john-morton
    @john-morton 3 дня назад +2

    An amazing video

  • @jonr2406
    @jonr2406 3 дня назад +1

    Incredible! Thanks for sharing

  • @vandaventures1186
    @vandaventures1186 3 дня назад +1

    Wow what a stunning vlog Alex, thanks for sharing ❤

    • @vandaventures1186
      @vandaventures1186 3 дня назад +2

      And it was lovely to see your excitement too, never apologise for that.

    • @alexcripps.outdoors
      @alexcripps.outdoors  3 дня назад

      @@vandaventures1186 thank you so much, glad you enjoyed it 😊

  • @heather333
    @heather333 2 дня назад +1

    Awesome video! The best! ❤ Happy New Year ❤🎉

  • @CraigSams-r6t
    @CraigSams-r6t 3 дня назад +1

    Unbelievable day mate! I had one like that earlier in the month over Clough Head, the Dodds, Raise area. Unreal!

    • @alexcripps.outdoors
      @alexcripps.outdoors  День назад

      Can’t believe your eyes can you, must’ve been equally as spectacular up there!

  • @matts_hiking_adventures
    @matts_hiking_adventures 3 дня назад +1

    Really awesome footage mate, love the views and cloud inversions, you had everything that day ⛰️🫡.

    • @alexcripps.outdoors
      @alexcripps.outdoors  3 дня назад

      Thank you so much! 😊 I got extremely lucky!

    • @grahamhall5211
      @grahamhall5211 3 дня назад

      Well Alex what can i say that was stunning videoing spot on brilliant stuff 👏 😊

  • @mawebb88
    @mawebb88 3 дня назад +1

    Yes you did it justice well done

  • @danh2310
    @danh2310 3 дня назад +1

    Love the drone footage intro. Bad step on crinkle you mean ? Absolutely love that route especially the crinkles

    • @alexcripps.outdoors
      @alexcripps.outdoors  2 дня назад

      Yes got my words mixed up with all the excitement, thanks for pointing that out I’ll edit it out 😊 thank you!

    • @danh2310
      @danh2310 2 дня назад

      @alexcripps.outdoors I don't blame you mate I'd be the same. Can't wait to get back out.

  • @Muddipaws1308
    @Muddipaws1308 3 дня назад +1

    That is absolutely so special just amazing. Was that a brocken spectre?
    I am doing this as a guided walk in March, just Pike O'Blisco nothing else. Gosh, it just shows how beautiful this country is. Thank you.

    • @alexcripps.outdoors
      @alexcripps.outdoors  3 дня назад

      @@Muddipaws1308 thank you! 😊 yes it was a brocken spectre, good spot! Couldn’t believe how lucky I got seeing one. Hope you have a great time on Pike O’blisco and fingers crossed you get some great views, one of my favourite mountains in the Lakes! Cheers 😊

    • @Muddipaws1308
      @Muddipaws1308 3 дня назад

      @alexcripps.outdoors just been speaking to a friend and sent her the link to your video. You MUST watch this 😊

  • @TheChromeCookie
    @TheChromeCookie День назад +1

    Hi, what was your route for this hike, do you have a gpx file or route map to share?

    • @alexcripps.outdoors
      @alexcripps.outdoors  День назад

      I’ll try add a gpx file to the description tomorrow 😊👍

  • @Snig123
    @Snig123 3 дня назад +1

    When was this? Awesome footage.

  • @IAmTheOnlyMrDaryl
    @IAmTheOnlyMrDaryl 3 дня назад +2

    10:00 this part looks so Martian

  • @Amelia-u9q
    @Amelia-u9q 3 часа назад

    Great video! I am Amelia from HITWAY, an ebike brand, we want to cooperate with you, are you interested?