BLENCATHRA HALLS FELL RIDGE ROUTE
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- Collaboration with fellow CZcamsr Eddie Caisley to Blencathra via the Hall’s Fell Ridge Route.
This route has a lot of significant exposure, which should only be attempted if you’re confident and have a good head for heights, with the upper crest of Hall’s Fell classed as Grade 1 scrambling, so good scrambling skills are required.
This route to Blencathra was described by Alfred Wainwright as: "For active walkers and scramblers, this route is positively the finest way to any mountain top in the district".
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I was really looking forward to viewing this climb Alan and it didn't disappoint. Truly spectacular views all the way up. I tried that same ridge a while back but didn't succeed due to the weather. Now that I've seen your video I'm quite glad I didn't succeed......🥴🥴🙈. I'm more than happy to view it from your eyes 👀 🤣. Just stunning. Great to see you both out and Eddie does indeed have a great channel. I love your enthusiasm whilst hiking. Its infectious. Thank you for sharing your walks. Amazing 💗 🥾
Thanks very much for watching Emma and your great comment, which I really appreciate. It was nice to get out with Eddie again and I loved this route to the top, yes, it's a bit of a challenge and you do need a good head for heights but we both enjoyed it. The safest way up (imo) is from the pub at Scales, which is how I went up last time with my grandson, you have the option of Sharp Edge of the safe way around the tarn, which I took with him. Enjoy the weekend, cheers Alan
I'll bet it is amazing! You can't get the full view and feel of the place from a camera. I would so love to see that for real! I can only imagine exactly how beautiful that is in real life!
It was such a brilliant day when we got there but we could not believe the mist covering us just as we got to the top lol. Thanks very much for stopping by, appreciate it, cheers Alan
Finally 2yrs after saying I will do this mountain, I did it yesterday. On my own with the dog. Weather was perfect, the views were esquisite. It was hard work, I somehow took a shortcut from the FSC car park. Turned out to be nearly vertical but finally got to the Zigzags. Boy am I aching today. To say not long Gi I couldn't do it, boy do I prove myself wrong. Thank you Alan
Good stuff and very well done to you, a tough climb up to Blencathera but on a clear day, amazing views from the summit. Good to hear your determination was paid of with those amazing views and I was on Catstye Cam yester, so shared the same great weather and views. Cheers Alan
Absolutely beautiful my dear friend Allen Thank you for the beautiful share have a beautiful night love and respect your sister Haley ❤️💜❤️
Thanks so much, real nice of you to stop by and I hope you are feeling well. Enjoy the weekend, cheers Alan
This zig-zag route looks amazing, stunning scenery, like 73 with full support and full ads always from us- have a lovely night my friends
Thanks very much for watching and commenting, always appreciate it. Cheers Alan
Wow, so beautiful landscape, thanks for sharing Alan🌹👍👍
You are very welcome, real nice of you to stop by, cheers Alan
These are the kinds of hikes I love,yes always stop and smell the flowers,take in the view são marvelous and what a beautiful day😎👍🏼
Thanks so much for stopping by and taking the time to comment. On a day like that and with a view like that, you just had to stop and give thanks for those beautiful things in life, that we sometimes, just take for granted. No matter how many times I go to places like this, I am always blown away. Enjoy the rest of the weekend, cheers Alan
beautiful scenery my friends, thanks for sharing, i enjoy watching this video from start until the end, like 76 with full 14:15 minute view, have a lovely week ahead Alan.
Thank you so much 👍 Real nice of you and I always appreciate you watching, cheers Alan
Beautiful sunrise and the views were great all the way up. Thanks for taking us along.
Great day, really enjoyed it and a great great route to the top. Appreciate you stopping by, good of you, cheers Alan
The heather is gorgeous, and add those views, WOW! The top clouded over, but still so many great vistas. Really enjoyed this!
I had a brilliant day, really enjoyed this and a new route for me, real exciting but you need a good head for heights. Real nice of you to stop by, cheers Alan
can't get vexed at them conditions Alan & Eddie 👌 me the Mrs n my daughter done from threlkeld via blease fell . was on castlehead again on Monday taking in the views 👌👍 atb
There are so many routes up there, yet I have previously always gone up from the pub, must be the free parking there lol. Real good of you to watch and comment. Enjoy the weekend, cheers Alan
Beautiful morning for a hike. You were rock climbing on this one! I don't know how trail runners do it. They are in a class of their own. The heather is really pretty, I don't think I have ever seen that before. You had to work to get to the top of this one for sure. That knife's edge looked pretty skinny up there Alan, I bet you were making Mrs Metalman just a wee bit nervous. The clouds coming over the mountain were both mysterious and stunning. What a hike Alan, really enjoyed this one!
It was not only Mrs Metalman who was a wee bit nervous lol. To be honest, it was a great climb up and as long as you take your time and have a good head for heights, it's a brilliant route to the top. Real nice of you to stop by, appreciate it, cheers Alan
Fancy meeting runners halfway up 😀 42 Fells sounds like a life's work for me! Absolutely stunning scenery in your part of the world Alan.
I could not get my hear around it and yes it was 42 fells and 65 miles. The record in 13 hours something and apparently he missed the record by 6 minutes! I knew I should not of stopped him and asked for a photo lol! Thanks very much for watching Rob, cheers Alan
@@AlanMETALMAN 13 hours?!! Oh dear, I'll stick to walking :)
wow! Your video is great, I look forward to watching more of your videos. Enjoy. May you be healthy, safe and Happiness❤🌺👍
Thank you very much for watching and your kind words, cheers Alan
Alan Amazing hike with Amazing views beautiful place thanks for sharing stay safe my brother
Cheers Mike
Glad you enjoyed it Mike and appreciate you stopping by buddy. Enjoy the weekend, cheers Alan
Hi Alan. That certainly was a very scenic walk. It looked quite difficult in places but definitely worth it. The cloud coming in made it look very dramatic.
Appreciate you watching Martin and there were a few places where you did need a real good head for heights but a real exciting climb up. Shame about the mist at the top but we both still had a great day. Cheers Alan
well done You keeping us entertained on this Friday evening Having a beer and pizza watching like 17
Haha, nice of you and that sounds like a good Friday night to me lol! Real good of you to watch, appreciate it. Enjoy the weekend, cheers Alan
Oh, my God! This video is just incredibly beautiful! Super! 😍
Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment, real good of you and very much appreciated, cheers Alan
Blencathra is now on my to do list Alan. I'll blame you if I huff and puff all the way up.
Eddie, you've got another subscriber. 👍
Glad you enjoyed it and thank you very much for watching and taking the time to comment, real good of you and very much appreciated, cheers Alan
Bloody hell Alan you go out more often than our bins lol, but another great watch and it's a fell I have yet to do, so one for the future, I remember you walking it with your Grandson, and hopefully we might be going camping with our Grandson this weekend fingers crossed, thanks for sharing always a pleasure, atvb Ged and Shan 👍😁👌
Thanks for watching Ged and fingers crossed you get out with him and get some good weather. It's one of my favourite mountains, even when you don't get a view from the summit lol, cheers Alan
another amazing place my friend Alan, happy hiking and enjoy. have a great day my friend. see yah
Thanks, you too! Really nice of you to watch and something I always appreciate. Enjoy the rest of the weekend, cheers Alan
Hey Alan. Wow great views. Beautiful. Place. That was a hell of a climb. Great video. 👍✌️
Yes it was, I was blowing a bit when we got to the top but dam shame that real good weather could not have stuck around until we hit the summit. Appreciate you stopping by, cheers Alan
Great video too out of my capabilities I'm afraid. Always watch Eddie's videos too. Thank you for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it and thank you very much for watching and taking the time to comment, real good of you and very much appreciated. If you get the right weather and take your time (its a real quiet route) it is a real nice way to the summit, cheers Alan
What an awesome hike, Alan! Wonderful nature with stunning views! Big Like...Happy Friday!
Many thanks! Real good of you to watch and a real good day out, despite a misty summit when we got there but you cannot have everything, cheers Alan
Great stuff Alan, lovin' your funny comments during your scramble on Halls Fell. Halls Fell and Sharp Edge, on the same day,who are you kiddin' :0)
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Haha glad you enjoyed it and that was the plan but there were so many people over over Sharp Edge, we decided to wait or another day - out fault for going on a Bank Holiday weekend! Thanks very much for watching. Enjoy the weekend, cheers Alan
Awesome trail. Your country is amazing. Thanks for sharing this Mr. Metalman.🤘
Appreciate you stopping by, real good of you and we both had a great day, despite the mist at the top. Enjoy the weekend, cheers Alan
Wow!!! The colors and scenery are EYECANDY💜💜💜 if it weren’t for your Saturday walks I wouldnt get any exercise stall
Haha, pleased to hear I am keeping you fit. It was a real nicer walk out, I really enjoyed it, apart from the thick mist at the top that is. Appreciate you stopping by, cheers Alan
@@AlanMETALMAN always Alan💜💜
Beautiful hike!! Amazing views!! Thank you for this.
Glad you enjoyed it and so nice of you to watch and comment, always appreciate it. Enjoy the weekend and thanks for stopping by, cheers Alan
Majestic.I enjoyed every single little moment in this video.Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it and thank you very much for watching and taking the time to comment, real good of you and very much appreciated! Enjoy the weekend, cheers Alan
Stunning views once again Alan like 107 with a full 14:15 minute view as always - wishing you a lovely weekend ahead
Thanks for the visit, real nice of you and wish I could have more days like this one. Cheers Alan
A lovely vid, spectacular views very well captured. I am lucky to be on holiday there next week and planning to take in Blencathra, so will try your route 🙏🏻👍
It's a great route up Michael as long at you have a good head for heights and the rocks are dry, been many a bad accident on this route, so fingers crossed you get good weather and a clear summit, as the views are superb from there. Appreciate you stopping by and taking the time to leave a comment, real good of you.. Take care and enjoy your holiday, cheers Alan
Cracking video of a great day Alan. You have captured it really well with great footage. Great stuff. Cheers. Eddie.
Many thanks Eddie and really enjoyed the day but so sorry, I just realised this morning I did not put the link to your channel - all rectified now mind. Cheers Alan
I really enjoyed tge video Alan. Looking forward to the next one.
Glad you enjoyed it Del and good of you to watch and comment mate, I always appreciate it, cheers Alan
Awesome tour Alan. Glad you have been going out consistently again.
More to come! Real good of you to watch and comment and a real good days hiking, a route I have never taken before, cheers Alan
Fair play to both of you, great effort to climb that ridge and to consider sharp edge too. Pity about the views at the top, next time! Not sure who was the boss though!! Always good to work as a team. We've made it to Coniston, nice gentle start tomorrow. Regards, Ashley
Looks like the weather is going to be great next week, so good to see you brought it over with you. We both had a great day our, despite the misty summit, really enjoyed it. Real good of you to watch, appreciate it. Enjoy the weekend, cheers Alan
If it's amazing it's amazing and as always it was. Well done Alan really dramatic when those clouds rolled in pity that mean't a cloudy summit however views were amazing. Everywhere is packed with people hopefully this will translate to better appreciation and protection for these places.
Agree with that and yes, it was a shame about a misty summit but the rest of the hike was brilliant, so not complaining. Real good of you to watch and comment, cheers Alan
Good one Alan. Really enjoyed watching that. Atb Steve 👍
Glad you enjoyed it Steve, it's a great route up but you need good weather, which we initially had, shame the cloud came day when we hit the top. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Wow you made it to ridge Alan! What an accomplishment! The hard climb is definitely worth it. Though you did not get the view that you want , still for us viewers the sceneries are breathtaking .
Thanks very much for stopping by Gillian and it was a real exciting climb up, which we both enjoyed but a bit dissaponted with a misty summit. Did ir spoil the day - heck no, it was brilliant lol. Enjoy the rest of the weekend, cheers Alan
that is amazing. The scenery is out of this world. Something about the purple heath, great rocks and green grass is an amazong colour combo. Great video
Glad you enjoyed it and thank you very much for watching and taking the time to comment, real good of you and very much appreciated, cheers Alan
Such a beautiful hike as always Alan! I have so much of your videos to binge watch, i do apologise for the lateness, but i tell you what it's keeping busy in the evenings watching your fantastic videos! Love this hike, Blencathra looks so cool! Will be checking out Eddies channel too, we want to explore Northumberland and beyond. Thanks for another great video and sharing you walks! All the best!
Thanks you so much for watching and such a great comment, something I appreciate. Eddie lives in Northumberland so does most of his hiking in the Lakes and where he lives, also does a quality video too, cheers Alan
Another amazing video Alan! I’ll definitely have to put it on the bucket list as I loved Striding Edge (except the chimney 😉😉). Amazing views, but sorry about the summit… that’s what happened to us at Skiddaw. Still, what a fantastic hike! Thank you as always for sharing and I totally understand about constantly saying “superb”, “beautiful”, “amazing”. Only when you hike the fells/mountains one can really understand 💚😁
Funny enough, same happened on Friday,, amazing forcast of full sun all day and all we got was pea soup all day lol. Still enjoyed the day, as I always do. You would enjoy this route up and there is no chimney to no down. Thanks very much for stopping by and taking the time to comment, always appreciated, cheers Alan
Thanks Alan this was fab. I loved that heather on the hillside the colours looked wonderful. Its a good job you got there early I look forward to your next trip once the schools are back. Take care : ) Teddy
Suppose it was our own fault for going a Bank Holiday weekend and even with an early start it was busy when we hit the top. Real good of you to watch, appreciate it. Enjoy the weekend, cheers Alan
Man...that was hair raising...or it would be if I had any! I've been up Blencathra countless times - never visa Halls Fell though - It was good to see it. Cracking video as always - Cheers Alan 👍👍 - T🙂
Exactly the same as me Tony, my first time with this route too. Real exciting, as long as you have a head for heights. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
Halls Fell AND Sharp Edge? … ‘Think you’ve maybe been watching too many Gary Fisher videos Alan 😁. Brilliant video, and walk now definitely confirmed on my ‘To do’ list. Thanks for sharing. 😊👍🏻
Glad you enjoyed it and yes, he is a bit of a machine like lol. It's a real canny route up, very exciting and a real fun route too, as long as you take your time. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
This zig zag route looks very touristy... I am just trying to find a gentle route for myself :)
Great film.. nice to see Eddie too :)
Thanks for watching Linda and the easiest way up (imo) is from the pub and the route I took up with my grandson 2 years ago (and filmed). I gope you are feeling okay and enjoy the weekend, cheers Alan
Thanks for this most awesome tour.
Thanks very much for stopping by, a real good day, apart from that pesky mist on the summit but you cannot have everything. Enjoy the weekend, cheers Alan
que top L 65 que top gostei muito .
Deste sou fã!! Simplesmente maravilhosoo seu trabalho
!! sou do Brasil
Thank you very much for watching and taking the time to comment, very much appreciated, cheers Alan
my fav mountain . Did it twice but took detour to come back down yeh bit extra walking but ended by a waterfall .Thanks for sharing .atb max
One of my all time favourites too, done it with my son and grandson so has special meaning to me, as well as great views - well, not the last twice when I have gone up like lol. Appreciate you watching and commenting Max, good of you, cheers Alan
Early bird gets the worm. Very gorgeous sunrise and beautiful morning. But too bad the fog rolled in when you got to the top.
You got that right, we both love an early start and were both up at 04.00 to get there early. That mist seems to be following me lately, same happened yesterday, full sun forecasted and we got pea soup when we arrived. Thanks so much for stopping by, cheers Alan
Halls fell ridge looks like a beautiful way to climb Blencathra the views of the mountain to the east where stunning
Super video Alan 🙌🏔
( totally agree with you regarding the fell runners (how do they do it ))
Best wishes Simon 😊🙏🏼have a great weekend m8t
Its a brilliant way up but I would not want to come down that way, my other mate tried it a couple of weeks back and ended up coming down on a stretcher, with a dislocated hamstring. Those Fells runners' are something else and apparently he missed the record by 6 minutes ( I knew I should not have stopped him for a selfie), thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan
@@AlanMETALMAN Hope your m8t is on the mend Alan (just shows how sketchy these routes are ) a big dollop of caution always needed 🙏🏼
Shame for the fell runner 6min adrift (gutting)
Have a great weekend Alan 😊🙏🏼
You must be fairly fit Alan to get to the top and anyone who can make it its worth the walk up. Yes Noethumberland and Cumbria have lots to offer and not forgetting your county also Alan. All the best mate.
Thanks very much for watching Nic and I agree with you, Co Durham is very underrated I think, as it is surrounded by the more popular tourist hotspots but we love living here. Have a great weekend, cheers Alan
What a spot mate , am very lucky it's 8 miles away from where I live here in Cumbria, ATVB Yorkie
Oh nice one - what a place to live, if I ever won the lottery, thats where I would be buying! Real good of you to watch, appreciate it. Enjoy the weekend, cheers Alan
Ahhhh this video did not disappoint 😍 Making me want to do this hike even more now!!! ⚡⚡⚡⚡
Haha, thanks Katy and real nice of you to watch and comment. It's a real nice route up as long as you have good weather, take your time and have a good head for heights. If not the route up I took with my grandson (2 years ago video) is the best and safest way up, cheers Alan
What a great walk you guys did! I'll check out your friends channel! 😁 Have a great day! Kaat
Thanks Kaat, real good of you, appreciate it, cheers Alan
Amazing footage and video my friend 👍
Real good day with my mate and we both enjoyed it, despite the mist at the top. Real good of you to watch, appreciate it. Enjoy the weekend, cheers Alan
Nice 1 Alan i camped at red tarn tuesday night after getting there ya cudnt see 50ft. same in the morning 🤦🤦ATB Craig..👍👍
Oh, nice one! Funny enough, I was up Dale Head yesterday to do three summits with a friend and the forecast was full sum all day. All we got was pea soup until dinner time when it stated it list a bit bah! Thanks very much for watching Craig and enjoy the weekend, cheers Alan
Hi Alan cracking views on the way up via halls ridge, nearly went up this route last year but as you know went via sharp edge, shame you didnt get the views on the summit but next time and quieter footpaths, i with you when climbing take your time enjoy every second take in them views its to be enjoyed, all the best nigel
Thanks very much for watching Nigel and I love to stop, sit down and take in all the views, pity to cost us a clear summit mind, we missed it by 5 minutes lol. Enjoy the rest of the weekend, cheers Alan
Good evening Alan! Wow what a day for Blencathra and Halls Fell, stunning yet steep start to this route, fond memories of our last Lake District holiday back in 2019, a farm cottage at the bottom of Blencathra, we could watch folk going up and down as we recovered from our various outings. Sadly the circle stone at the top had been stolen, good to know its back! ❤⛰👍
It's a great ridge for beginners or people trying to push past path walking, with the option to ride the ride or drop down a bit to a safer, gentler path 🤗
You had some glorious conditions, the weather and heather both looked beautiful, the whispy clouds too 🥰 nothing wrong with a break or four Alan, soak up those inspiring veiws! ❤☕
Ooooh no, cloud alert! Booo, bad cloud, that wasnt in the script although! Shame for that, but it means a good excuse to revisit and bag the veiws, would love to try sharp edge too,cant wait to get back! Thanks for talking us along Alan, look forward to seeing you tackle the other edge, amazing to see so many people out and about too. Have a great weekend, Ceri and Kat ❤👍🤗☕⛰
Really appreciate you watching and taking the time to make a great comment. The views were amazing early doors and t was such a spectacular view behind us, we sat for ages just enjoying it. Having said that, if we had pushed on, we could have had a clear summit ha! Got to say, a cottage in the lakes sounds nice, what a perfect holiday, although, I think Mrs Metalman would prefer something warmed and sandier lol. Enjoy the weekend, cheers Alan
Thanks for sharing the video alan really enjoyed it i hope to try that route soon
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Fingers crossed you get good weather, we did right up to 100 yards from the top and the mist all closed in, which was a shame. It's a real nice route up but I would not fancy dropping down that way, especially with the wet weather we have been having lately. Thanks very much for watching, cheer Alan
I'm not a climber Alan I fancy doing it is there much exposure or is there a way round
@@stephenhiggins8821 - for a non climber it is not the best route and you would need a real good head for heights, it is a well known accident blackspot. I took my grandson up a real save way, parking and starting at the White Horse Inn, going up to Scales tarn but walking around and up to the summit, rather than going over Sharp Edge,, which is another notorious black spot. I did do a video of this route about 3 years ago. Take care and good luck buddy :o)
Brilliant video Alan you made the ridge look very treacherous was it. I no what you mean about fell runners they are amazing athletes bumped into a guy who was training for the Bob Graham he was spending his morning before work running up and down Winder in the Howgills to get the training in I was just glad I made it to the top once. 👍👍
To be fair Stuart it was, no problem if you are good with heights and have good weather but there is a lot of exposure near the top, so you need to be careful and take your time. Must admit I loved it and will do that route again in the future. Thanks very much for watching and enjoy the rest of the weekend, cheers Alan
Amazing vlog
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Many many thanks, real good of you to watch and take the time to comment, really appreciate it, cheers Alan
Looks like a great route up that might have to try it great video Alan 👍
Thanks for watching as a real exciting way up, as long as you have a head for heights, you will have nee bother at all. Cheers Alan
Great video pal. Doing my research before walking up this hill. Pleasure to subscribe to your channel. Ill keep watching! Recently retired so looking forward to getting on the hills! Thanks for sharing!
I fully retired last February so real nice to be able to pick and choose the days to go out for a hike. Thank you very much for watching and talking the time to comment, real good of you and very much appreciated, cheers Alan
WoW Alan! The quality of your video is stunning~ let alone the magnificent landscapes you captured ❤️ I love the early morning and smiled at your capture of the sun rising..the silhouette there produced by the trees looked very much like a proud steed!
As I watched you & Eddie traverse that narrow, rocky ridge, my hands were actually sweating! LoL ~ I concur with a previous comment, that I am more than happy to enjoy it from your experience, as I wouldn’t be doing a path such as that. Thank you for sharing this amazing place !
Thanks for stopping by Amy and it was such a beautiful morning, such a shame the mist came down just before we hit the summit. A new route to the top for me but one I will be doing again. Enjoy the weekend, cheers Alan
Great job on your hike and video Alan. I loved that opening shot with the sunrise through the trees. I really liked this section of trail with all the ferns. So beautiful. That climb up that ridgeline seemed pretty rugged. Awesome adventure with great views. Those reflections near the end of the video were awesome. Thanks for sharing your adventure. Have a wonderful day.
Thanks very much, it was a belter of a day, really enjoyed it and a first time up that route, which was a bit hair raising (even for me) at times but great fun. Appreciate you stopping by, cheers Alan
Really nice video Alan 👍
Glad you enjoyed it John and real nice that you took the time to watch and comment, appreciate it buddy. Enjoy the weekend, cheers Alan
Hey up! It's the dream team. My two favourite CZcamsrs out together on one video. What's not to like? You've really captured some stunning scenes Alan. The Halls Fell Ridge route looks amazing on film. It's on my to do list although I think I'll leave Sharp Edge to you and Eddie. Love watching your videos Alan. You're enthusiasm is so infectious. Cheers David
Thanks very much for watching David and I appreciate your kind words. I have done a couple of group walks with Eddie before but good to finally get sorted with a walk with just the 2 of us and luckily both of us like an early start. First time up that way for me but I really enjoyed it and as long as you have a good head for heights and take your time, not a problem either. Cheers Alan
Wow!!!! You guys are in such good shape to climb up there…beautiful view from the top!!!
Thank you so much 👍 It was a bit of a challenge, especially with so much exposure but we both enjoyed it, despite the misty summit. Good of you to watch and comment, cheers Alan
Very early start Alan.....Its all a bit ''Grand old duke of york'' at the start lol, fell-runners hey- I couldnt run for a bus these days, not a route for our lass but I have always wanted to do it. No point in rushing Alan there aint a prize waiting at the top, only those fabulous views, shame about the mist but you had those views all the way up. Lovely descent mind........well done Alan a great hike and video..............ATB......Stu......👍📷
Appreciate you watching Stu and a first ever way up this route for me but one I really enjoyed but it is not for everyone. I made a joke at the start about getting a foggy summit with my grandson last time I was up there, despite a great forecast, could not believe it happened again lol. Cheers Alan
@@AlanMETALMAN Now then Alan......im only ''small-fry'' on youtube but i'd like to say to you(because you come across as a working-class northern fella) I have one more video Im going to post then its no more for me...........there is so much ''I only watch your vids if you watch mine'' attitude lately that i've lost interest..............I have picked you out because I dont think you are like that given that I actually met you in person.........................Keep it up Alan I will still watch you throughout your retirement years and best wishes to your lovely wife.............sorry Alan I was going to ask for a email-adddress but I thought that too personal...............by all means delete this message as I know it comes across negative.
@@stubloggs6358 - I have had ups and downs on CZcams but Mrs Metalman always gets me back on track by saying "why did you first start your channel? Was it to aplease others or leave a lasting memory for yourself and family". So I always go back to that, I know I could make my channel better by doing certain things but not prepared to do it, just happy doing what I do, if people like it great, if not, I'm not bothered. I always think memory is a great think but as I age memories fade, so it's nice to have something permanent to look back on. Take care Stu and my email address is in every video description. Cheers Alan
@@AlanMETALMAN Thank you Alan, you are quite right..........I think I will change my settings to only allow certain like-minded friends to view(you will be first on my list)... that way I wont have any expectations of growing the channel.......thanks again for a very supportive reply I really appreciate it.......ATB ...Stu//Wendy.
@@stubloggs6358 - Nice one mate and enjoy the rest of the weekend :o)
Beautiful scenery even with the mist! Thanks for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it and thank you very much for watching and taking the time to comment, real good of you and very much appreciated, cheers Alan
Beautiful 💖💖💖❤️
Many many thanks, real good of you to watch and take the time to comment, really appreciate it, cheers Alan
Two of my superheroes in one video! Nice one Alan, I had similar weather when I went up, great views! Cheers!
Haha, Thanks and appreciate you watching Anthony. Brilliant weather early doors but the mist hit us 5 minutes from the summit bah! Enjoy the weekend, cheers Alan
Looked to be quite the scramble... Literally in the clouds..
It was Max and the higher you went the narrower the ridge became, real exciting stuff but not for anyone with a fear of heights. Enjoy the weekend buddy and thanks for stopping by, cheers Alan
Absolutely stunning, Alan! The purple of the heather down those slopes! And I couldn't agree more...it's not a race. Better to take your time and soak it all in👍 Not that I'm capable of rushing these days 😁 All the best👍
No, my rushing days are over now too lol. It was such a spectacular view behind us, we sat for ages just enjoying it. Having said that, if we had pushed on, we could have had a clear summit ha! Thanks for watching Des, cheers Alan
brilliant...halls fell is the best way up Blencathra...so much better than Sharp edge.
First time up that way and really enjoyed it, so will be doing that route again, maybe with my son, who did Sharp Edge with me about 5 years ago. Thanks for watching, cheers Alan
Wow Alan, this looked like "the business" as you call it. By the time you were up a couple hundred metres, there was nothing but amazing views. It would have taken me all day to get up there, just from having to constantly stop and stare back behind. I'm such a view sponge when it comes to these climbs. I'm kind of glad we have so many trees here to keep the views out of sight except for a few spots. We've only been watching you for a few months, but had no idea you got into serious climbs, and that climb looked real serious. Got right up into the clouds and everything. 9:12 my heart was in my throat for you... that looked a bit.... narrow. 😵
Lack of views at the top is ok, you got some atmospherics. That was an amazing hike! Only thing missing was the celebratory pint at the end. Totally feel you on the feelings with the crowds. That's been happening all over with COVID. I was reading something on the BBC website the other day about Snowdonia over in Wales getting absolutely swamped with people. Looked like a conga line all the way up in the picture they showed.
Narrow was the word, it really did very exposed in parts and just when the mist came over us too, which did not help but we both had a great day and really enjoyed this route to the top, first time up this way for me. I did miss my pint at the bottom, especially as the pub was only 300 yards away but we forgot to was a pubic holiday weekend so the roads were real bust, so we drove back early. Snowdon summit is a nightmare, we did it about 5 years ago and set off climbing at 06.30 and it was still busy at the top when we got there. Appreciate you stopping by, cheers Alan
Loved that Alan. I’ve never been on Blencathra for some reason. Always see it standing proud on the drive into Keswick. Those fell runners are something else aren’t they? No idea how the descend at that speed on those rocky paths. Love your outlook on life too. Stopping to look back and cherishing every day in the mountains is definitely a great philosophy
Thanks for watching Anthony and a great comment, which I appreciate mate. It's one of my favourite mountains to climb and there are so many different routes you can take up there but funny enough, this is only the first time I have gone form my normal route up from the pub. Really appreciate you watching buddy, cheers Alan
Fell runners…. A different breed 😏 Great vid Alan. I’m really enjoying following your Lake District hikes 😌
Say that again and I heard yesterday that he missed out on the record by 6 minutes - I knew I should not have stopped him for a chat lol! Thanks very much for watching Rachel. Enjoy the weekend, cheers Alan
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Thank you very much for watching and taking the time to comment, real good of you and very much appreciated, cheers Alan
Brilliant video!
Thanks very much for watching Aidan and taking the time to leave a comment, real good of you and very much appreciated, cheers Alan
Very interesting Alan, really gave a great account of the ridge up mate, sorry you never got Sharp Edge in. The Tarn looked really clear, so I'm personally disappointed there was no Eddie and Alan synchronised swimming. Bank Holiday... Oh dear, we did it last year, never again. Great Video mate really enjoyed it
Haha, yes maybe just as well with the about of people there but I suppose it was our fault for going over on a Band Holiday weekend. It's a great route up Graham but not for everyone and anyone without a head for heights should really give it a miss. We both enjoyed it and I am sure you would too. Real good of you to watch, appreciate it. Enjoy the weekend, cheers Alan
Great video Alan. I like to think I had a hand in inspiring you to take that route 😂
Sharp Edge was pretty busy on my visit too. Certainly a route I’d do again though too. All the best, Anthony
Yes, I watched your video before we went and had initially intended to follow it exactly but the tarn and the crossing over Sharp Edge were both packed (did not come across like that on the video) but we should never had on on a Bank Holiday weekend lol, thanks for watching, cheers Alan
Now are drones illegal to fly there? That would really annoy me honestly while I was hiking. But it looks like retirements been good for you and you've been doing a lot of hiking lately. You've been putting out back-to-back videos which is good. Looked like an amazing climb. It's always cool to find a different way up the mountain. Have a great weekend Alan!
Thanks very much for watching Eric and no test, no licence (apart from the real big ones), so drones are pretty much buy them and fly the in the UK. It was a real good route to the top but not for anyone who is afraid of heights, cheers Alan
amazing
Many many thanks, real good of you to watch and take the time to comment, really appreciate it, cheers Alan
The route a little rough to start out with. Beautiful, but not an easy trail. I was certain you would have a view from the top - too bad that wasn't the case this time. Thanks for sharing the views along the way though.
First time I have been to the top on this route and very exciting it was too, not for anyone who does not have a head for heights mind but a real nice day out, especially with a fellow CZcamsr, cheers Alan
Beautiful job sir! Wonderfully shot. Was that this bank holiday just gone? I've just got back to Kent from 5 days away in the lakes and was indeed up Blencathera on Monday. Started in sun and finished with full layers! Keep up the good work
Thanks very much for watching Jem and we there there on the Bank Holiday Saturday, totally forgetting it was a Bank Holiday lol. Early doors it was brilliant but as soon as we hit the top we both the crowds and the mist but we both still really enjoyed the day. Enjoy the weekend, cheers Alan
Excellent video Alan, enjoyed that. At 8:29 I think that's where we were getting lured down, as I didn't see that rocky ridge near the top.
See the runner, was that the same chap that fell only 6 minutes short of Jornet's record?
Thanks very much for watching Robin and pleased that you could see the route on a clear day, instead of the awful weather you got. Yes, that was him and I was at Honistor Pass yesterday, taking to a guy who works there but is also a fell runner and was on about him just missing out on the record and how gutted he was - I knew I should not have stopped him for a chat lol! Take care buddy, cheers Alan
@@AlanMETALMAN haha, we can blame you then. 😜 Hope he has another go of it.
What a beautiful place for hiking. I enjoyed watching your journey. Is it safe there when going down? Awesome adventures! Joined here and subscribed
Thanks for visiting, real good of you to watch and comment. I always think, if you take your time and are sensible, you should never really have any issues, cheers Alan
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Thanks a ton and just read your email, cheers Alan
Great video. What's the name of the music?
Thanks very much for watching and the music is The Travelling Symphony by Savfk, with the link to it in the video description, cheers Alan
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We did Hall's Fell a few week's ago Alan and I was amazed at how busy it was!
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It's a great route up but surprised at the amount of people descending that way, especially as my mate had a nasty fall going down there a couple of years back. Real good of you to watch and leave a comment, very much appreciated, cheers Alan
@@AlanMETALMAN wouldn’t catch me coming down that way. We went down Gategill Fell and that was a bit scetchy in places - loose, steep and slippy. Enjoyed your vid.