I hope all you English hikers are saying a prayer for these mountains before you walk up their slopes. The Druids thought them holy places. Here in America many in the know, place tobacco and ask 'our' mountains' forgiveness before climbing them (this is a Native American tradition). They have a spirit as do your peaks. We must be respectful of this on a physical plane (causing the least amount of damage) and being in a saintful mood as we climb. Less accidents will happen that way.
@windstorm1000 I don't say a prayer because I don't believe there is a spirit in the mountain that will influence my walk. However I do agree, we must cause the least amount of damage and try to keep the countryside looking beautiful, as it should be. Helvellyn is such a lovely mountain to walk up. Have you ever visited the lake district?
@korkeycat Crib Goch is harder IMO because it's narrower and completely vertical on one side, so you get more sense of exposure. There's also a path on Striding Edge which is not really exposed at all.
If you walk the crest of striding edge there are a few blind summits which make you wonder what you'll find over the other side.though, and you do need some head for heights to do it - if you have any vertigo at all you'll find the crest very unpleasant. You might be OK on the path though.
@korkeycat Yes, do it. Pick the weather- go for a dry day. The only awkward bit is at the end when you downclimb a chimney - the foot and hand holds are very clear though, and it's like descending a large ladder.
If you're OK on Striding, have a go at Sharp Edge on nearby Blencathra - IMO it's worse than Crib Goch, but shorter - again, go on a dry day, take it slowly, don't be afraid to descend pinnacles on your backside if you need to, and you'll be fine!!
You should try Sharp Edge to Blencathra in the North Eastern Fells. That's tougher than Striding Edge. But I agree, Crib Goch is a good scramble as well!!
@wakojako150 you can only for for 10-20ft max. stop bigging yourself up. its sloped no steeper than 20º. you cant 'plunge' off here. you would roll thats all. big chicken.
@ianupton a 10 or 20ft fall onto rock is enough to break bones and kill you. I personally don't find striding edge scary - some bits are exposed but the holds are good and the rock grippy, but I have seen people up there lose it, particularly on the bad step at the end. I have also seen fell runners skate along the top like it is a running track.
It's all about perception, and if you have even mild vertigo, traversing Striding Edge would be quite an achievement.
i climbed up striding edge with my mum and sister and brother, everyone hated it .. i loved it .. i was only 11. we went wrong though,, and we lost the path. we ended up climbing near vertical grass hill.. using rabbit holes to hold onto and put our feet in. just make sure you know where you are going if you are going to climb up there haha !!! i would love to do it again tho, anyone got any other good mountains to climb in the lake district???
Catbells is nice yes! Also I would recommend Great Gable just for the view, scafell pike is an obvious one, and Blencathra has a really nice route if you go via Hall's fell.
Crinkle Crags and Bowfell is a really good walk...takes about 6 hours from Dungeon Ghyll car park in Langdale but make sure you have good weather or can navigate because the crags are notorious in mist.
I hope all you English hikers are saying a prayer for these mountains before you walk up their slopes. The Druids thought them holy places. Here in America many in the know, place tobacco and ask 'our' mountains' forgiveness before climbing them (this is a Native American tradition). They have a spirit as do your peaks. We must be respectful of this on a physical plane (causing the least amount of damage) and being in a saintful mood as we climb. Less accidents will happen that way.
windstorm1000 1 year ago
@windstorm1000 I don't say a prayer because I don't believe there is a spirit in the mountain that will influence my walk. However I do agree, we must cause the least amount of damage and try to keep the countryside looking beautiful, as it should be. Helvellyn is such a lovely mountain to walk up. Have you ever visited the lake district?
ICanFlyHonest 7 months ago
@ICanFlyHonest I have never visited the Lake District--but would love to. I'm sure the English have tea and biscuits once they get to the top.
windstorm1000 7 months ago
@windstorm1000 More like a chocolate bar and a soggy sandwich!
ICanFlyHonest 7 months ago
I just did this a few days ago. It's so neat to see the video of the same route. Thank you for posting!! :)
horseisbeauty 1 year ago
How does this compare to crib goch as a ridge walk ?, is it easier ?, i would love to try it but havent really got a head for heights ......
korkeycat 1 year ago
@korkeycat Crib Goch is harder IMO because it's narrower and completely vertical on one side, so you get more sense of exposure. There's also a path on Striding Edge which is not really exposed at all.
If you walk the crest of striding edge there are a few blind summits which make you wonder what you'll find over the other side.though, and you do need some head for heights to do it - if you have any vertigo at all you'll find the crest very unpleasant. You might be OK on the path though.
gert83 1 year ago
@gert83 Thanks for the reply, i think i will give it ago asap
korkeycat 1 year ago
@korkeycat Yes, do it. Pick the weather- go for a dry day. The only awkward bit is at the end when you downclimb a chimney - the foot and hand holds are very clear though, and it's like descending a large ladder.
If you're OK on Striding, have a go at Sharp Edge on nearby Blencathra - IMO it's worse than Crib Goch, but shorter - again, go on a dry day, take it slowly, don't be afraid to descend pinnacles on your backside if you need to, and you'll be fine!!
gert83 1 year ago
@gert83 i can just see me sliding down on my arse ha ha ...cheers mate
korkeycat 1 year ago
what was the soundtrack that originaly accompanied this video ??
glenridding 2 years ago
Fanfare for the common man by Emerson , Lake & Palmer
yrag1958 2 years ago
@glenridding i believe it was mamma mia. by abba.
ianupton 2 years ago
You should try Sharp Edge to Blencathra in the North Eastern Fells. That's tougher than Striding Edge. But I agree, Crib Goch is a good scramble as well!!
mfecane1 2 years ago
You want a challenge clib Crib Gough in Snowdonia. :)
TeamHeavySuck 2 years ago
i nearly went off the edge at one point when we had to scramble along the side, a fun experience :P
wakojako150 2 years ago 2
@wakojako150 you can only for for 10-20ft max. stop bigging yourself up. its sloped no steeper than 20º. you cant 'plunge' off here. you would roll thats all. big chicken.
ianupton 2 years ago
@ianupton a 10 or 20ft fall onto rock is enough to break bones and kill you. I personally don't find striding edge scary - some bits are exposed but the holds are good and the rock grippy, but I have seen people up there lose it, particularly on the bad step at the end. I have also seen fell runners skate along the top like it is a running track.
It's all about perception, and if you have even mild vertigo, traversing Striding Edge would be quite an achievement.
halifaxtanning 1 year ago
Crib Goch and Snowdonia beats Striding Edge and the Lake District hands down!
jazztryfan 2 years ago
yeah because it's a competition.
kkma1171 2 years ago
Yep.
TeamHeavySuck 2 years ago
check it out ,.....over 10,000 ,wow !!!
belalugosy 2 years ago
did stridin edge yesterday was mental, really icy and windy lol, loved it tho and got to the top so it was a gd'un
Rakkonai 2 years ago
nice vid im doin stridin edge tmoro, shud be gd, but wots the wind like up ther lol?
Rakkonai 2 years ago
Is that song by ELP? Chris
Leninmarxcastro 3 years ago
i climbed up striding edge with my mum and sister and brother, everyone hated it .. i loved it .. i was only 11. we went wrong though,, and we lost the path. we ended up climbing near vertical grass hill.. using rabbit holes to hold onto and put our feet in. just make sure you know where you are going if you are going to climb up there haha !!! i would love to do it again tho, anyone got any other good mountains to climb in the lake district???
stephspec 3 years ago
cat bells i found was a nice an easy one to do, pike o blisco is a good walk if you park at the dungeon gyle
dannybourne1991 3 years ago
Catbells is nice yes! Also I would recommend Great Gable just for the view, scafell pike is an obvious one, and Blencathra has a really nice route if you go via Hall's fell.
Leninmarxcastro 3 years ago
im going back to the lakes for a week next year, ill drop some hints to go on them, thanks
dannybourne1991 3 years ago
Crinkle Crags and Bowfell is a really good walk...takes about 6 hours from Dungeon Ghyll car park in Langdale but make sure you have good weather or can navigate because the crags are notorious in mist.
lifeonloop 3 years ago
Sca Fell or Scafell Pike, they are gd ones howeva Helvellyn is the main gun lol
Rakkonai 2 years ago
This has confirmed my fears. I'd love to go up there but not on Striding Edge! Great vid!
MegMerrilies 4 years ago
Don't be deterred, it's not as bad as it looks, provided weather is fine. Sharp Edge on Blencathra is worse.
tubbythetuber5 3 years ago
another excellect travelog from yrag1958!
makes you want to try it yourself
Pete, plymouth
pete1952ply 4 years ago