I just find your enthusiasm so infectious in all your videos.
@davidseale8252
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Abbie. I'm 72 now and no longer able to get up there. Your enthusiasm was just like I felt when I did that route for the first time. A Lovely video and once again Thanks.
@annabelchinn1431
5 жыл бұрын
"ah solid ground! It's... Just the wrong angle" 😂😂😂
@evien190
6 ай бұрын
Climbed this when I was 8 years old but the other way, up Swirral edge and down Striding edge, it was a perfectly clear sunny day, I remember it so well. I'm 23 and been bedbound the last few years, I miss climbing and hiking so much
@naveenxfs
5 ай бұрын
I hope you get to experience it once again
@eshowe66
5 жыл бұрын
Really good video Abbie, thank you... as a family we have camped (and now caravan) every Easter at the campsite you passed (Gillside Farm) for over 50 years and have also been regular visitors at other times of the year. In all that time we can only count on one hand the amount of days on our walks up Helvellyn that the weather was as good as yours; you were very blessed. Keep these videos coming Abbie, they are important in the fight to inspire people away from TV, internet and social media (despite the need to watch them using those formats) and back out into the wild. As a teacher I am frequently shocked, and saddened, by students (AND in some cases staff) complete lack of awareness of even basic things such as local footpaths, parks and places of interest... when we go back to school in September there will be students that have barely left their bedrooms/house/xBox... Very sad. I use your videos to encourage debate within the classroom, this one is a definite 'conquering your fears' conversation. Good work Abbie.
@danieldinsdale4637
4 жыл бұрын
Areet Martin Luther King calm down... I had a dream... when I fell asleep reading what you’ve just wrote
@paulm2467
5 жыл бұрын
My great uncle, George Gibson, was killed at greenside lead mine in the Glennridding mining disaster, he posthumously won the Edward Medal ( miners equivalent of the George Medal) for his actions trying to save other miners. It is a hard but beautiful land around there.
@danieldinsdale4637
4 жыл бұрын
Cool story bro...
@nicehatmrdog5265
3 жыл бұрын
lol
@rfow8365
Жыл бұрын
Have only just discovered your videos and I am loving them. Great work ❤
@angelakm6753
5 жыл бұрын
Lovely video Abbie. Brought back happy memories of 2001 when we did Sriding Edge and Swirral Edge. It was the first day the fells were open following the Foot and Mouth disease, and a friend who was just recovered from breast cancer and chemo wanted to climb Helvellyn to prove she was back to full health. We had to go up via Red Tarn Beck as that was the only way open for ascent. We had a break at Red Tarn then carried on via Striding Edge. At the summit my friend was so chuffed that she had done it, and I produced a bottle of Champagne and 4 glasses from my rucksac to celebrate at the shelter. Unbeknown to all of us, he son and his girlfriend were approaching the shelter at the same time. They didn't know we were going to be there!
@jimmycburfield5997
3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant stuff. Describing Striding edge as a puzzle is an excellent description. I am so gonna recommend these videos to people. I can feel your passion and enthusiasm! That really adds to viewing experience. Very high quality. Thanks.
@gutinstinct4067
5 жыл бұрын
That's one that I could never do , so thanks for showing me what's up there =-)
@patrickmoore2031
5 жыл бұрын
Hey Abbie, just so you know, I think my heart stopped beating once or twice as you traversed the Edge. Congrats on a safe crossing. Thanks for sharing the fantastic scenery.
@kenhenley7599
5 жыл бұрын
Respect, Abbie, respect. The Edges are difficult and beyond my capabilities but it was great seeing what it's like "up there". A wonderful video. Thank you.
@ICENI-Britannica
5 жыл бұрын
Yep, love the unique phrases; my personal favourite, “What the legit flip?” Fantastic walk; what a brilliant way to spend a day. Thanks for taking us along Abbie.
@nigem6611
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Abbie for letting me see Helvellyn, the views and Striding Edge because when I walked up there the cloud was down and I couldn't see very much!
@zomzoms1979
5 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video, Abbie. I loved the scenery but I'm so scared of heights, so I had to take lots of deep breaths as I was watching. I'm such a wuss, lol. Thank you for sharing as always.
@MrQuintonia
5 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video of that famous edge, one of the best I have seen... Your enthusiasm is very infectious... Well done...
@oo-rx8uz
4 жыл бұрын
You should definitely be proud of yourself for making this summit
@nabellerabbit6707
4 жыл бұрын
omg my heart nearly stopped at 9.30..that is scary.. beautiful, yes...but scary
@sheilat3839
4 жыл бұрын
Amazing Abbie, well done , my life in lockdown is watching and being inspired by your travels in the lake district
@zafmal2935
3 жыл бұрын
Well done !!! Love your joyful enthusiasm.
@anthonybeacher107
9 ай бұрын
Your videos are amazing. They have reignited the light in my soul that had grown weary. Been bk in wild these last few months finishing off mtb down Snowdon Christmas day. Keep going you r inspiring.
@AbbieBarnesWILD
9 ай бұрын
Well done!!
@robertshepherd3406
3 ай бұрын
Your smile and joie de vivre are infectious . So great to see someone enjoying the simple pleasures of nature. Not a bad day out for :£6.50
@jacquelinesheskey7870
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely loved this blog!!! What a stunning day you had!!! Fabulous 🤩 well done 🤩👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@Wanderwithvickers
5 жыл бұрын
I love how you always know which way to go, I get so lost with the paths and which ones are the right ones to follow😂 you do it so effortlessly. Really enjoyed watching this :) we car camped in one of the car parks just below Helvellyn actually 😊✌️
@thetrailhunter4469
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome vid, mate. Love watching yours after I've done the routes for the memories.
@kaikaradut7365
5 ай бұрын
Your videos are brilliant! great work on the climb. Just got back from the lakes myself. Amazing place
@davidearl2038
4 жыл бұрын
Great wander Abbie! This brought back some wonderful memories of a winter hike there in Jan 2000 with my late pal. We had the perfect day, blue skies, sunshine, snow, ice and fantastic view. Unlike your trek, we went up via Swirrel and down via Striding. Happy days! Thanks for sharing your adventures with us.
@delmiller4184
5 жыл бұрын
Amazing Abbie! Well done. Thanks for taking us along with you.
@denisbonner48
4 жыл бұрын
Abbie I really enjoy your KZitem videos, you are a credit to us all that have problems. Well done Abbie keep going girl.take care.
@BritishRacingGreen
3 жыл бұрын
Wow! Thanks for sharing. Helvellyn is mighty impressive and once I have more experience I'll try that route. This is the best video I've seen on Helvellyn and what it's like up there. Keep it up.
@TomAndJoeVlogsTJOutdoors
4 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video Abbie, such a inspiration for our own video of the trail, honestly such a well presented Vlog. Well done, one cracking mountain!
@catrescuer
4 жыл бұрын
Loving your videos. Simply fab, you should have your own tv series.
@Joe-B1
5 жыл бұрын
Wonderful , wonderful , wonderful and well done Abbie. Loved it.
@1robboard
2 жыл бұрын
Oh wow Abbie, that was incredible what you did !!! Really am enjoying your videos, thanks for sharing them, fantastic views.
@moose6676
Жыл бұрын
Abbie thanks 👍🏻 absolutely brilliant 🤩
@karenhatton7058
4 жыл бұрын
I now use the phrase "what the legit flip" when the shift is crazy busy. Today I watched this with my grandson who is almost two months old, he just smiled watching the video
@wraith4015
4 жыл бұрын
Great video, so glad you walked this way around, i class it as the hardest way as i done it many times, always wanted to do it in the snow but feel i am not skilled enough for that. 10/10 thx
@silverbane280
5 жыл бұрын
So enjoyable. Loves your vids, especially the Lake District.
@worldcooking
Жыл бұрын
Admirable landscapes!
@trekkingwithtony
9 ай бұрын
Nice one Abbie. I did this last week in the snow and it's the best hike I've ever done.
@AbbieBarnesWILD
9 ай бұрын
It really is!
@apollo12329
2 жыл бұрын
Great share.
@mickjames1609
Жыл бұрын
Hello Abbie... Not seen you here for a while. Hope your aright and keeping wild-camping going. I shall be looking out in the near future for your video,s. Your inspiring me but as i have said all my plans are on hold this year. God bless you,,, Mick,,,, Chef-on-the-wild-side,,,, XX
@iaintinsley3123
4 жыл бұрын
Did this today. Loved it. Proper inspiring
@deancurry8611
Жыл бұрын
Big thanks Abbey for the video I'm taking my 15-year old lad to do some walking Lake District at the end of this month We Gonna Do Scafell pike and after watching your video on helvellyn is definitely pn the list aswell 👊👊
@nickimacrae7163
5 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video Abbie! It’s my absolute dream to do this walk, but at present disability prevents me (and I’m finding other adventures) but it’s wonderful to experience it through your warm enthusiasm and beautiful camera shots 😍❤️ Thank you! 👏👏😁
@alboreham388
Жыл бұрын
Really great video, thanks. Did it last week, same sun but with no wind. Loved it
@lauriecooper8194
2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video Abbie, you're much braver than I am. Striding edge is the stuff of my nightmares. 👍
@cycleSCUBA
3 жыл бұрын
Another great adventure from Abbie. The Lakes are truly wonderful. Some important advice from Abbie 4:05 >
@foreverlv311
5 күн бұрын
Fantastic informative video 👍👍👍
@TheMrsKKB
4 жыл бұрын
So cool Abbie! My BF and I did Helvellyn via Striding Edge 2 years ago and the chimney was truly a challenge that tested me 😊 we descended via Whiteside and I still would love to do it again via Swirrel. Absolutely wonderful footage 👍🏼 thank you as always for sharing!!
@Andy-walkaboutnutty
5 жыл бұрын
What a great hike, scramble and film. Will have to do that one, one day. The use of 2 hats is a true fact not shown much on KZitem and a heartfelt smile from me because I wrote a fictional poem about a long hike that took months and 2 hats are part of it.. Great film, great artistic flare as per usual, and honest from the heart even with the parking ticket which is all part of life and adventure. Best way to be, better than that Hollywood stuff. Good to push the boundaries but stay safe. 😉
@ashleyjarnold
5 жыл бұрын
Another fantastic video Abbie, very inspirational and easy to watch. We so want to do this but know it will be a huge challenge especially as I'm not great with heights. Next year then!! Regards, Ashley
@martinhommel9967
4 жыл бұрын
Great video, thank you for sharing. You were very lucky with the weather.
@johngame2119
5 жыл бұрын
Did this way back in 2013. Still think about it till this day. Wonderful walk.
@paullewis8683
4 жыл бұрын
another great video. what a great and brave lady
@gordonkeir7074
Жыл бұрын
Wow Annie that took some nerv love all your videos so much information well done 👍
@welshrambler1893
5 жыл бұрын
Excellent video Abbie and spectacular scenery. Rather you than me doing Striding Edge taking a video. Well done and stay wild!
@wildcamping1502
5 жыл бұрын
Great Walk and Scramble Abbie and Cracking views up top Thanks for taking us along, Stay Safe, Les.
@antheablackmore5838
5 жыл бұрын
Wow what an amazing walk ! Thank you
@jamieb741
5 жыл бұрын
Did this last year Abbie, brilliant walk & scramble. You had striding edge to yourself by the look of it. And a great day for it too. Fantastic , have fun... 👍😊
@edwardsdavid2
5 жыл бұрын
This is next on my list - tackled Scafell last month for first time and hairy finale in the incoming fogs, cant wait to head back :) Love your videos, keep up the great work!!
@carolinesmyth127
5 жыл бұрын
When I was at school back in the 70s, we had I wonderful YHA trip to the Lake District and I remember we were going to do Helvelyn but the weather got so bad, we couldn't do it in the end, but I remember this walk. ❤
@ImpRT7007
3 жыл бұрын
Spot on. Loved your viewpoint
@Tobo226
2 жыл бұрын
Just did this yesterday it was scary af, worth it when you get to the top though. Stay safe!
@kennethmorgan5588
5 жыл бұрын
Whoa! Seriously great walk/video Abbie.
@Quaker521
5 жыл бұрын
Great video Abbie of a great walk. Last time I went up Helvellyn I did the same route but in reverse to yours although it was in thick cloud. Moving along Swirral Edge a hole suddenly opened up in the clouds and showed me that if I continued on my path then I may well have fallen off! No view from the summit but just about to go down via Striding Edge and another hole in the clouds let me see Patterdale in all of its glory. Beautiful! It only hit me later but I think that somebody was looking down on me that day.
@kathrynbrock1558
2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful!
@johnfairclough2998
3 жыл бұрын
What an outstanding video!
@leebaxter1975
5 жыл бұрын
Crib goch next then abbie lol, your channel is such a inspiration thank you x
@paulburnett1344
4 жыл бұрын
WOW, superb.
@jimmybamber4378
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video it was very good lovely weather conditions looks very scary in places, you can't get better than the lake district
@tman5634
3 жыл бұрын
Striding Edge... I've done it many times & in all weathers. It is not a walk & not a climb that should be taken lightly. Many people have lost their footing, especially in poor weather, ice & snow. It comands RESPECT at all times & a lapse in concentration can be fatal. This goes for the whole of Striding Edge, the very steep scramble upto the summit & parts of Swirrel Edge. All of which have witnessed fatalities. I say to any first timer to be very very careful & if you're not good with heights but still want to hit the summit, forget Striding or Swirrel Edge but instead go up the shorter, steep but safe route from Grassmere side. Once on the summit, the view looking down & a long Striding Edge is quite special indeed.
@JB_FLYA69669
10 ай бұрын
Great video you have inspired me to go here thanks
@madlakesadventures603
2 жыл бұрын
Great video ✊I remember my first time over striding edge
@bjorksbanjoplayer
5 жыл бұрын
Another great video Abbie, well done :) Stay Wild.
@davejobling1998
5 жыл бұрын
Abbie you are a star. Great vid. A classic lakeland walk. I have done it twice and will definitely do it again. Re car parking - the last two times I have done walks from that area I have stayed at Gillside campsite. The prices are £12 per night (last time I stayed), and you can leave your car parked there on the day of your departure. It is a brilliant springboard for walks in the area, and is also close to the village shops, and pubs.
@Flukey_1970
2 жыл бұрын
Looks amazing and on my list. You should have gone to Pooley Bridge and had a coffee and scone.
@783342
4 жыл бұрын
Hats off to you. In 1967 I (an Aussie) climbed Helvellyn with a Canadian girl and American boy who was told it's an easy 5 mile hike, no crags, no nasty bits to worry about. No "Edges" were mentioned and off we went last half in rain and wind and visibility towards the top only 1 metre in front of us. Coming back, at halfway point, the weather cleared to the most beautiful breathtaking panorama imaginable but we were frozen when we got back to a lot of trouble. We girls were told GET TO BED. The American copped most of the tongue-lashing (from manager of the youth hostel) because he persuaded us to go with him. I was happy we'd done it once I thawed out. Just recently I asked the internet has anyone died on Helvellyn? - the answer was 15 so far this year (couple of years ago).. That's when I started shaking at the thought it could have been us. I didn't know for 50 years that it was dangerous.
@ashleybishton742
10 ай бұрын
Takes no prisoners
@emz_adventure
3 жыл бұрын
I’m planning on this next year for my 50th. Not a fan of heights but I really want to do striding edge 🤷♀️🤦♀️🥾🥾🥾🥾. Love your vlog thank you x
@pconnor76
4 жыл бұрын
Just done it yesterday in the fog...quite scary but such an accomplishment..loved it! ☺️
@Mattymullen08
4 жыл бұрын
I did this walk last week after seeing your video abbie. I got to the start of striding edge and what happened yep thick fog and rain haha was amazing challenge for me tho I will sure revisit for awesome job
@16Table
5 жыл бұрын
Great hiking Abbie, I love to hike but could not do striding edge 🙈 well done. £6 parking for 5 hours is ridiculous, 5 hours in the mountains is nothing !!
@Malcolm393
Жыл бұрын
Great. Abby
@craigwilson1604
5 жыл бұрын
Great video love you enthusiasm 👍
@fletcherf69
3 жыл бұрын
Great post! I did it last Sunday. Unfortunately from striding edge nothing was visible, even coming down to red tarn.
@doctormartin1
5 жыл бұрын
Inspiring. I've not been to the Lakes that often and on the few times I have, well, I'll just say it was rather damp! Nice to know that sometimes the sun shines there... 😉
@AlanMETALMAN
5 жыл бұрын
Funny enough, I did Helvellyn for the first time last month, without going over the edges, as my mate who was doing Helvellyn for the first time was a tad nervous. The view of the horseshoe was stunning and you picked a stunning day for it, maybe a bit too warm for me though. The decent via the chimney was the worst bit of Striding Edge for me and I found Swirral Edge the worse of the two edges, as the weight of my backpack, when stretching down, for a handhold, made it feel significantly more unsafe for me. Normally I do not watch a video as long as this, as I do not have the time but I really enjoyed this, cheers Alan
@jasoncalvert758
5 жыл бұрын
Excellent video as usual Abbie, I was planning this to do in a couple of weeks, but no way, I'm just going to watch videos of it instead , lot safer 👍
@markwallis5395
5 жыл бұрын
jason calvert there is a path just below the top of striding edge first skirting the right side then switching to the left which is alot easier and avoids the tricky bits. Swirral edge isnt too bad, abbie makes it look trickier due to holding her camera in one hand and only having one hand free. And there are routes on both sides of helvellyn that avoid both edges if you are worried.
@jasoncalvert758
5 жыл бұрын
@@markwallis5395 thanks for that info Mark , will look into that and maybe give it a go 👍
@garyclaytonphotography5708
5 жыл бұрын
Awesome.
@Indigenous-English-Man
2 жыл бұрын
In the Peak District there is a similar memorial but it is to a dog called Tip who stayed for 104 days with the frozen corpse of her master on the hills above the Derwent Dams. And she survived. The loyalty dog has to man is amazing.
@stephendonoghue2760
3 жыл бұрын
Love your vivdys.
@stephencurwood9469
5 жыл бұрын
Some great filming. Really well presented. I had my heart in my mouth watching your ascent. 😂
@PrettyGreenMonk
3 жыл бұрын
That looked hard!!
@CollierCraig79
2 жыл бұрын
Great video, recently done this route but I came up from the left side of the fell really steep pull up 🥵 some great scrambling although it was very hot 🥵 I was disappointed that I took quite a lot of other people's rubbish away with me it was quite heartbreaking. Atb. Stay wild.
@michaelpilling9659
4 жыл бұрын
For me? very scary. Never done this walk. Rather go along with you - it's safer! Fantastic film especially over the Edges. Beautiful views. Very exciting Thank you.
@stringsgb8833
4 жыл бұрын
I actually don't think I'd dare to do striding edge!
@robertwalker4100
5 жыл бұрын
Done that same route quite a few years ago, in a pea souper of a fog so it's great to see the views I did not see
@colinmcilfatrick2033
4 ай бұрын
Hey Abbie! Just giving all your work a good going over and loving it!! I hope to do Helvelyn this summer. I'm 65 and although still very active as i've been in sport all my life, i may give striding edge a miss after snapping a shed load of tendons round my ankle a year ago. My question is . . . Could you give me a run down of the other routes?! Many thanks and hope you're getting back to full fitness.
@WildPhotoShooter
2 жыл бұрын
You do great videos, brings back memories. Striding edge isn't a route I would go alone on a quiet day ( or sharp edge on Blencathra which I think is harder than Striding edge) A busy day is not too bad, someone will find you if you fall or at least hear your scream !! On a quiet day you could lay there for a long time. I remember going up via Swirral Edge some years ago and near the top two Mountain bikers ran past us carrying their bikes on their shoulder !!!!
@nomore8441
2 жыл бұрын
Lol. I knew someone who did the same. It was back in 2019
@johncaswell9673
5 жыл бұрын
Such good timing, I’m gonna be up there at the end of the week. :).
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