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@@AnthonyJohnson1 Thank you Anthony, although I have been up Helvellyn before (pre CZcams days), I’ve never completed the edges and it’s always something I’ve wanted to complete. I have made several attempts in the past but had to abandon it due to bad weather (winter). To do it with my two sons was special to me. There was a lot of footage of the scramble and thought it might be too much to show, but like you, I do this for my family to look back on in years to come, especially my children and future grandchildren, so left it in. There are a few tricky spots, but you can choose alternative routes around them if you don’t feel comfortable going over the top line, which can make it easier, essentially you can create your own route.

Thank you, it was a good day, if not a little too hot at times. Loved every minute of it and had some great views.

Thank you Anthony, your right. It was a real test of resilience of the mind more than the physical. The y say never quit on a bad day, so I didn’t. Very pleased to finally get it finished, it was a long time coming. The mud and bog were the worst I have ever encountered . Good luck in September, let’s hope the terrain dries out before you start.

Thank you for your comment. Thats so true, it’s deceiving. It’s never truly represented in most CZcamsrs videos. If the weather is bad it’s really intensifies the slog.

Thank you Anthony, its good to hear from you. I hope all is well. It's funny you should mention that as I equally recognised some of the spots from your videos and I did think of you when I was out there. 😂It was very different experience from the first half, as you will see.

Thank you, you’re very welcome. It’s a lovely place to visit.

Thank you, I can’t take credit for it but it’s worked out really well and use that set up all the time on overnighter and longer trips. Lighter and more compact than my Jetboil. Thanks for your comment.

It can be a right pain sometimes. I guess when you travel to these places you have to do the best you can. It’s the one thing we can’t control. Best wishes, Tony

Thank you for your comment, did you cross it while it was on its side? well done, if you did. It did look like quite a solid structure but we saw a sign telling us it was closed, so gave it a miss. We saw that there was an alternative bridge but didn't realise it was lower down, we thought it was further up, no wonder we couldn't find it, good to know for the future. ATB TFS

@@TFSOutdoorsyes, on it’s side! I believe that the bridge was constructed about 10 years ago when the dam was removed. However, as you will have seen on the slog up, at sometime recently there has been a tremendous deluge which has caused the beck to break its banks and erode the footpath. Probably the same flood that turned the footbridge on it’s side 🌧️🌧️🌧️

Thank you, it had been almost a year to the day since I was last there. Way too long. It was great to be back up on the tops. It was a real breath of fresh air. Hope you manage to get back there soon.

Thank you, despite the weather, there is something special about being back in the lakes.

Thank you very much. It was a close one. I’ve seen people on CZcams throw or role large rocks down hills, mountains and off cliffs. It’s so irresponsible.

To be fair, it wasn’t too bad, from memory I think it was a lay-by with enough for 4 or 5 cars. At the time we were the only ones there.

Hi Rao, thank you for your comment. What a great trick, it never occurred to me to do that. I will certainly try it out next time out and see how it goes. Many thanks. ATB

Great idea thank you Unfortunately you can't then use the simmer ring as a snuffer if it's underneath and using just the lid as a support might risk melting the rubber O ring - it gets warm but hopefully would be fine The "Trangia" plate then also fits perfectly on the very top to support smaller diameter mugs and is loose enough to be easily removed for snuffing The Esbit style clone burners (with a simmer ring handle) fit that Lixada "Trangia" slot fine None of the options allow the simmer ring to be used in open configuration sadly and using the snuffer is awkward at best (Another alternative might be to flip the whole burner upside down and just use as a windshield with the trangia directly on the ground and using the simmer ring trick to raise it but this doesn't actually work as well thanks for the video and tips :-)

Thanks for the comment, most apprciated. I realise that we went straight up rather than left or right. What I should have pointed out is that in one of my ealrier hikes when I was practicing for the West Highland Way (Alfriston to Estboune & return loop) I took that route and came back on the cycle alternate route, so I had previoiulsy completed it follwoing both officla routes. I probably shuld have made it clear in the video. However, I agree with you that the views pionts on that route were far better. Many thanks. ATB TFS

Thank you. We did the hike in Mid to late May, for the month prior to us starting, they had aweful weather, so we packed pelnty of waterproofs. The day we arrived we hit a heatwave, we never even took our waterproofs out of our packs, it was extremely hot. 😅We ended up with dehydration that day we went up Kidsty Pike. Its a great trail, you will love it. Good luck with your hike 🍀

@@TFSOutdoors thank you! Cheers!

Thank you Del, your very welcome. The array of colours is something truly wonderful, its such a beautiful place. No matter how many times I visit, it never gets old or disappoints.

Thank you Christine, Scotland is truly a stunning place to visit. So much to see and do.

Thank you, she keeps me busy and a walk is never boring.

Dogs are the most wonderful animals. I lost a boxer some years ago. I’ve only been into hiking since last October. My dog now comes on every one of my hikes he’s a large dog an American Bulldog cross he’s about 11 and a half but thankfully still very fit. He absolutely loves the hikes more so than my wife who only occasionally comes. So is a great companion, I absolutely dread the day when he is no longer with me. New sub to your interesting channel

She makes the walk more interesting. 😄

Thank you Anthony

Than you

Loved your comment, made me laugh. When I’m hiking I think I’m doing well then there is always someone that comes along and makes me realise there is always someone better. 😂

​ @TFS Outdoors I was up there that day because I wanted to finish that ridge. Been up a week or so before - started at Bowness Knott car park half way along Ennerdale and walked up to Black Sail with the intention of going up Great Gable and then turning right and following the ridge between Ennerdale and Wasdale (over the other Red Pike) - but cloud was bubbling out of Wasdale and the top of GG was totally covered - so I went up Loft Beck (the route out of Ennerdale on the low route) and turned left at the top - past Haystacks, High Style and Red Pike. By the time I'd got to the low point between Red Pike and Great Bourne, the cloud had spilled over from Wasdale and was going over the ridge and into Buttermere/Crummock so I came down the route you went up onto the high route. The next week I went back up, turned left again and finished the ridge, over Great Bourne and Herdus before coming back down to my car at Bowness Knott. Great being so close to home (about 10 mins to Ennerdale)

Hi Richard, thanks for letting me know about the pubs. We arrived quite late so headed straight for the campsite. We probably should have taken more time to explore. Good luck with you challenge. We were supposed to finish the C2C this may, but have postponed it due to injury, we hope to finish it next year. ATB Tony

That's great, its good to know others use a similar set up. when you do these reviews you never know if people will agree with you or not. Thanks for the comment.

Thank you Graham.

Thank you Owen, most appreciated. I will keep working at it.

Thank you John, it is a lovely trail. Hopefully I will be able to do it all at some point. It’s one I’ve always wanted to complete.

Thank you Anthony, although my injuries are a pain (literally) at the moment, I’m still finding ways to enjoy the outdoors. As you say, that’s the main thing.

Great vid ! Doing trail this weekend !

Thank you Andrew.

Great to hear from you Owen. I’m pleased you managed to complete the trail, it’s definitely a good one to do, especially the Seven Sisters section. I’m still toying with the idea of getting a new exos pack. Maybe we we will each on the the trail again. Take care

Thanks Bruce, and Otis of course. Life is certainly not going to be boring.

Thanks mate, life is about to get a lot more interesting and exciting, not to mention the odd challenging moment thrown in for good measure.

Thank you for your very kind comment, most appreciated. Good luck with the training and the ultra. That sounds impressive.

Thank you, hopefully it wont be too long.

Thank you John, it was good to be back out even if it was a little uncomfortable. As you say we all have injuries and painful niggles. It’s a matter of wiring with and around them to ensure we keep going and doing what we love.

Thanks Anthony, it’s been a frustrating time, but I’m determined to still get out there even I have to take a slightly different pragmatic approach to what I do. I love being out too much to give it it up.

Thanks mate, fingers crossed all will be well.

Thank you very much for your kind comment, hope to be back out soon to post more content. Have a good day.

Thank you, would love to go hiking in New Zealand, or should I say tramping. Especially the Milford Track. My brother has been there and said it’s a stunning country.

@@TFSOutdoors hah, tramping indeed! I actually did the Kepler Track about 3 weeks ago...it's just south of the Milford Track, but part of the broader Milford Sounds area. Very pretty indeed. I'll keep an eye out for your videos down here if and when the world gets a bit less mad! Stay well.