The Lakes are, for me, the most beautiful part of England's countryside so I hope I did it justice! If you have any thoughts or tips for others that we don't cover here, please feel to let us know below! Please leave a like above on the video as it REALLY helps us spread the word. Thanks everyone!

@ammarsajid7284

Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video Sir! The Lakes are also my favourite places to visit, however i have only ever visited Windermere, and i always felt as though i was not even scratching the surface, and your video has rightly proved that. I am an amateur hiker, so thank you for all of your useful tips! :)

@ricksanchez1365

Жыл бұрын

National trust campsite at great langdale… amazing place to do walks from

@lrn4229

Жыл бұрын

I want to go to the lake district for the first time any more tips and advice are they any foods placed which provide vegetarian or halal options aswell ? Thanks Also where should I visit I do like nature especially lakes water falls etc boats

@KWS365

Жыл бұрын

Great video! What is the soundtrack you used for the Grasmere/Thirlmere part of the video (06:12-7:42)? It really complemented the scenery!

@fardinrahmanshamil9267

Жыл бұрын

Windermere! Wow! Taylor swift has a song named "The lakes" and there she mentioned "Those windermere peaks look like a perfect place to cry!" That's one of my favourite song of her!

Just back today from 3 nights in Ambleside. I used buses and they are very frequent between the major towns of Keswick, Kendal, Grassmere and Ambleside. I went up Bowness and the buses there were less frequent but enough to do a days hike in the langdale area. Same with going up old man of coniston. A three day multi bus ticket cost £27 and although it’s generally for the lakes, you can get as far as Newcastle in the east or Chester in the south ! Obviously a car is a better luxury , and you can get out as early and come back whenever at your convenience. Bus advantage is , you don’t pay parking fees and they are pretty well on time and all them places you have been were just as accessible via public transport.

@SuitcaseMonkey

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Anthony for adding this. I got this impression by seeing more than I had assumed so great to get more of a confirmation. Cheers.

@anthonycraddock6739

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry typo…bowfell the mountain , or fell !

@anthonycraddock6739

2 жыл бұрын

@@SuitcaseMonkey your welcome . I enjoyed your film . You really portray the fabulous Lake District exactly as it is !

@anthonycraddock6739

2 жыл бұрын

Oh and if you go.back I'd recommend Buttermere to walk around or for the more adventurous , climbing up Haystacks. That's the view from it from my thumb nail picture .Wainwright's ashes were scattered up there.

@tombradshaw2000

Жыл бұрын

The bus times are also seasonal. I used to work at the uni in Ambleside and live in Cumbria

I love starting a lazy Sunday morning watching a Suitcase Monkey video with the wife over coffee. Lake District is now on the bucket list of places to travel to.

@karencourt5684

Жыл бұрын

Hi robin.i loved the way you said coffee with your wife.that was so nice.i hope u and your wife have a lovely day

From the USA -thank you for uploading. It's just the right length and the dialog is witty...camera work excellent - someday I might get to visit the Lake District. In the meantime, it's virtual visits everywhere.

In one word beautiful. You are the master of filmography some of the most beautiful scenes captured all on your Iphone edited and narrated to perfection. Loved this hiking tour video along with all your others I have watched.

Britons love their dogs! They are EVERYWHERE!!!

Thank you. The Lake District is such a beautiful place. I so enjoyed your excellent video! Georgia, USA.

The entire north west is beautiful, from the cheshire countryside to the large cities of Liverpool and Manchester, to yet more beautiful countryside and the forest of Bowland, pockets of the Yorkshire Dales and Lancaster, then finally up into Cumbria with the lake district and Solway coast. Beautiful part of the country.

@Dave-hu5hr

2 жыл бұрын

Yorkshire isn't the north west though.. It's in Gods country.

@gogledhol

2 жыл бұрын

@@Dave-hu5hr i never said Yorkshire was, i said pockets of the Yorkshire dales are, which is true. some parts of the yorkshire dales national park goes into the counties of Lancashire and Cumbria.

@bradleywoods3742

Жыл бұрын

Disagree with cheshire. Lived there many years and 95% of it is just intensive farmland, a green desert. Cumbria and Lancashire have some breath-taking landscapes whereas cheshire only has a few small pockets of beauty left. Chester is a nice town, thats probably cheshires biggest attraction. I dont think that yorkshire counts as north west though.

@katebillington1336

Жыл бұрын

And Preston 😂

@bbbf09

Жыл бұрын

@@Dave-hu5hr You can have honorary north west membership - as we're more friendly 😉😉

Buttermere is stunningly beautiful. Well worth a visit!!!!!

@mrsbabycakes5551

3 ай бұрын

Definitely my favourite places along with wastwater

@flesz_

Ай бұрын

Beautiful drive to the place

Thank you. We have missed our annual trips to the Lakes from America the past few years. We usually stay in Ambleside as well.

I’m in Melbourne’s 6th Lockdown 😩…after watching this vid I’ve been transported to place that I never knew existed?! Absolutely stunning!!! I always love your humour, personality and amazing cinematography thank you so much for your hard work, keep doing what you love cos we love it MORE 💖

@stevie-b

Жыл бұрын

If you love the look of the lake district then you would love Scotland as the lake district used to belong to Scotland as anyone can see from the scenery.

Hello from Outback Australia...we really enjoyed this video, such stunning scenery and your story telling was entertaining and informative. Thankyou for the tips!

Just a quick tip to any new hikers. Don’t rely on internet apps for navigation unless you are staying close to urban areas. Always take a proper map and compass (and learn how to use them) as there are large parts of the lake district that have no cell coverage. Enjoyed the vlog by the way of one of my favourite places on Earth.

@Chloe74

Жыл бұрын

That’s excellent advice. Also to pack an extra set of warm clothes, torch light, lighter, compact Swiss Army knife and food in case of an emergency. And always inform someone where you’ll be heading to, what time you’ll be back and work out a contingency plan in case you become uncontactable.

By far this is the best Lake District vlog I have seen. Beautiful

Love the Lake District - Keswick is my favorite

On my one and only trip to the UK several years ago, we spent a day in the Lake District and went via bus. I was so glad not to be driving on the wrong side of the road! Also, it really is nice to be able to focus all your attention on the scenery instead of the road. In Grasmere, I happened upon an absolutely delightful little restaurant and discovered STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING. To this day, I've never had anything so delicious. I've tried looking up the name of the place and have never been able to verify. I'd love to go back to the Lake District. Every scene is like a postcard.

@karencourt5684

Жыл бұрын

Hi debra.sticky toffee pudding is the best. Lol. And your right driving on the wrong side is scarey lol

@lawrenceglaister4364

Жыл бұрын

Debs , hasn't anyone told you it's the correct side of the road but don't worry as next time you'll conquer them

@suhail45678

9 ай бұрын

In north west of England we grew up on sticky toffee pudding. We used to get it at school once a week. I must say it’s still nice.

been following the channel for a while (pre-lockdown) happy to see you've surpassed 150k subs 😀 thanks for the video!

@SuitcaseMonkey

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Peter!

Thanks for showing us the world through your lens. Love from India. Keep going. ❤️

Some interesting historical facts - although originally Celtic the Lake District was heavily settled by Norwegian Vikings during the Middle Ages, and they left their stamp on everything from place names to valleys lakes and mountains, therefore the place names take on a Scandinavian flavour with Fell marking hills/mountains, Dales for valleys and Mere for lakes as in the Scandinavian languages and English which is heavily Scandinavian influenced. Places like Ullswater Bowness and Windermere are typical of those place names

The most beautiful place on earth in my opinion.

@kevingill648

4 ай бұрын

Agreed!

Thank you for the video. We need more videos about the UK like this one. I think more British people should go on holidays in the UK. There is so much to the UK

@Brian-om2hh

Жыл бұрын

The Lake District doesn't fare too badly, as almost 20 million visitors come each year now.........

@friendoftellus5741

Жыл бұрын

I very much agree !!!

@flesz_

Ай бұрын

The main problem is ridiculous prices . To stay overnight in just an ok place is around 150 and if you want something nicer it's over £200. It's just cheaper to fly somewhere abroad. At least I live in Manchester so I can do day trips to lakes..

@thomasl6912

Ай бұрын

@@flesz_ yes.... What about the environmental impact? We can't fly forever.

@flesz_

Ай бұрын

@@thomasl6912 I don't care

I have a static caravan in the Lake District it’s my second home. For me the the most beautiful part of England

Uk countrysides are one most beautiful in the world

Another excellent video , you can see a lot of I’ve has gone into making it. Also the much needed humour adds to the appeal

Outstanding video, love everything about this vlog. I spend a lot of time in the Lakes hiking, swimming in lakes, cycling, chilling. A big thumbs up for this brilliant personalised take on the English Lakes. I must admit your videoes are better than the ones by the Countryfile version! Keep up the great work! You should have your own TV channel! You have the charisma, voice that you can trust and soothing to listen to! 👏👏👏

@stillfangirlingtoday1468

2 жыл бұрын

Do you think it's still nice to visit during autumn or maybe winter?

@life107familyfitnessboxing8

9 ай бұрын

Yes! All the seasons are a great visit. For me, I love the different characters of lake district that the seasons bring @@stillfangirlingtoday1468

Having been to the Lakes many dozens of times and climbed walked ambled paddled & wildcamped, your clip has got to be one of the best to introduce newbies to the Lakes. Simply Well Done ... 😎😎😎

@jimgerace

2 ай бұрын

Since you have been to this area several times, where would you recommend I stay for 5 nights? Ambleside or Grassmere? Thanks, Jim

@ocsapy

2 ай бұрын

@@jimgerace 5 nights plenty time to wet your appetite to re-visit the Lakes. I would recommend Ambleside for a number of reasons. When you have finished exploring around the lakes Ambleside is ideal for a gentle stroll round. It has for a small town an amazing amount of things to look at, and you can do it slowly over several days. Grasmere has the famous Ginger Bread and a number of things to look at, but a nice walk there and catch the bus back. Not sure if your self catering but a world wide choice of food in the various restaurants. Walking hikes are very easy from Ambleside the Tourist Info are the best places if you’re not sure. I’m not sure of your walking experience up hills etc, but I would definitely recommend for a nice easy challenge it to walk up Cat Bells 451m from Keswick approx 30min drive. Catch a ferry across and start your walk, utube has many views from Cat Bells and the views are truly amazing with Blencathra 866m and Skiddaw 931m. Hope you enjoy it 👍😎👍

Omg this is the place that Taylor Swift talked about in her song the Lakes. I love this video so much! 🤧

The Londoner being shocked by someone acknowledging your existence bit was hilarious

iPhone?! I really enjoyed it, I think it had a similar effect on my brain as classical music which was very welcome. Love how you guys make videos👌🏼

I love travelling around the lakes, another great video and great inspiration. Random fact the mountains around the lakes used to be the size of the alps, millions of years ago

The Lake District is one of my fave places in the world and my favourite in the UK. Absolutely love it, spent so many summers and autumn's here. Beautiful vid

Love your vlogs soooooooo much!!! Thank you very much for new video! I watch it from Russia dreaming to visit England as soon as the borders will be finally opened

1:37 Windermere! Not only the name of the largest lake in ENGLAND, but also the name of a former campground in Missouri, where I was born and raised and continue to reside! I went to Camp Windermere with my family two times.

@1amarsandhu

Жыл бұрын

My favorite Vancouver Beach is Ambleside, I was born in England and never went to the Lake District now on my bucket list.

@fardinrahmanshamil9267

Жыл бұрын

Windermere! Wow! Taylor swift has a song named "The lakes" and there she mentioned "Those windermere peaks look like a perfect place to cry!" That's one of my favourite song of her!

I'm English and grew up in Derbyshire, another beautiful county. I've never been to Cumbria though, but how stunnigly beautiful it is ... breathtaking.

What a finding!!! I am going to the Lake District in 2 weeks and this video is exactly what I was looking for. It will be our first hiking too and the tips at the end of your video were the icing on the cake. Thank you for sharing. Very well done!

Great tips at the end & such scenic video!

I was in the lake district several years ago, unforgettable experience

What a Vlog ...mind-blowing👍

I really appreciate the effort you put in your videos! Hope that you get the views you deserve on this 👏

@SuitcaseMonkey

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the effort you put into your comments! 😍

@matteoeichhorn4188

2 жыл бұрын

@@SuitcaseMonkey Gotta feed the algorithm ;)

Haha you’re so right, when you’re in the countryside, small villages or any place outside of the big cities, strangers actually say hello and engage in conversation

Excellent vlog with humorous commentary. Thanks

Another 2 tips when hiking the fells. 1) DON'T EVER rely on an app. "I lost my connection" isn't much cop as an excuse when you get stuck up a fell, with no idea where you are. ALWAYS take an ordnance survey map! 2) When high on the fells, you'll notice a lot of sheep roaming wild. The problem is, that where you find sheep, they'll likely be affected by sheep ticks. Now sheep are quite practical when it comes to dealing with ticks, and they'll very often rid themselves of them by rubbing against local greenery and even against dry stone walls. Well guess what? the ticks are quite hardy and don't give up that easily, and will quite probably attach themselves to the next animal that brushes past them, even if that animal is a human. So, don't convince yourself that shorts are a really good idea when walking on the fells. To be perfectly safe, wear a pair of trousers, (and keep your bare arms clear of any greenery,) unless you want to be the next host to a sheep tick, and make yourself a possible victim of Lyme disease!

@haitolawrence5986

7 ай бұрын

Yikes! Good tip.

Oh I wish I saw your video before we made our trip to Lake District a week ago. The weather was not on our side and I guess we will have to go back again. I really like the locals and professional hikers saying “Hello” to us when we are almost breathless going up the mountains, it’s like a little energy boost! Thank you for sharing your tips. Our trip will be better next time.

Love it! I really want to go to the Lake District. I might just copy everything you did, thanks!! 🤣

@danbradley1534

2 жыл бұрын

Go to --Bushman and blue--

Love the Lake District. I’ve been to Windermere. Stayed overnight in Windermere and I fell in love with the scenery. So beautiful and I want to visit Lake Disttrict again when I visit UK next year. Your video is very informational. I’ll definitely stay at Grassmere next time.

@Brian-om2hh

Жыл бұрын

Just one S Irene. Grasmere.

Nice video。 thanks for sharing

As always your videos are a treat to watch. The quality and commentary is amazing. I had never heard of this area before and am gobsmacked how beautiful this is. Hopefully one day ..

I think I could spend a whole day in each of these locations! What a beautiful place.

@Brian-om2hh

Жыл бұрын

I've spent my whole life here....... I live and work here.

Love all your hike suggestions! The Lake District is just stunning.

You say the roads are easy, but that is only because you stuck to the main roads. There are plenty of narrow, often single track, roads that can be very hard work, but lead to many fantastic places that you probably were unaware of. I'd recommend the road from Keswick to Buttermere via Honister Pass and the fabulous Wrynose and Hardnott passes for starters !

stunning video, i love your quirky sense of humour and the tips section was really usful

Again Love Love Love your vedio😍❤️❤️❤️❤️I think this is the real Travel Channel must be!I know your subscriber not that much but please don’t give up!1 day your hardwork to put in this vedio Will be pay off😊❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Always look forward to these videos, went to croatia purely on the decision the video of your trip looked soo good, same hotel too! Couldn't fault it. Nice to see one of the lakes as its slightly closer to home. Such informational videos!

@wondercircle

2 жыл бұрын

I have recorded walk with me video around UK. I would be happy to support my channel if you interested in. Thx :)

Gorgeous! Thanks for taking us along. The scenery is stunning, the editing and commentary is really good and the music is always well chosen. I also really enjoy your sarcasm in between.

Recently , I have been to Peak District and now after watching this video, I can’t wait to visit Lake District. Beautiful video.

Thank you so much. We love your video's, perfect balance of info and humour. Much appreciated 🙏

Great - and beautiful! - video, very informative. I'm bookmarking it for the next time we can get to the UK.

Love your videos and that quintessential dry British wit that you sprinkle so generously throughout your commentary. Would love to visit Lake District one day for my nature and hiking fix.

After watching your video we are now off to the Lake district for a long weekend.

After seeing your notification I am became the happier one.after 2 months 😭. love your editing and video explanation.you deserve millions of subscribers 🔥.may you reach soon

I just found your vlog, and am so glad I did! Really enjoy the type of videos you do and the informative voiceovers are great! Keep up the good work

@SuitcaseMonkey

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome! Glad you found us! 😍

Thank you for sharing

Thanks for this video! The shots are beautiful and your commentary so entertaining:) You and your wife are so cute together!

You drove past our house at Troutbeck Bridge, just next to the petrol station lol. Nice video, hope you enjoyed it here.

I had visited Lake District 5 years back and instantly fell in love. Place is not only stunningly beautiful but also very peaceful. I love your video and all the information shared. One thing which needed to be covered was activities available for kids. Since I had 3 kids so we found thrilling activities for them. Like zip line, tracks and jungle hicks for kids.

What an amazing video. Enjoyed every minute. Keep up the good work.

Beautiful video. Added to Bucket List for sure.

I've been binge watching your travel videos and I especially enjoyed the ones about London ,Cotswolds and generally I love seeing videos about your incredibly beautiful country!

@SuitcaseMonkey

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you and welcome!

Check out Buttermere next time you go it's beautiful 😊

Thanks for the video! Been waiting for another video for awhile!

I need that Grassmere Ginger Bread! Lovely vlog as usual! Love your content! ❤️ Can’t wait to travel again. Hello from California!

@Brian-om2hh

Жыл бұрын

Just one S in Grasmere.

Oh I love your videos! The quality is always superb and the humour is definitely the icing on the cake!!

if your prepared to look around the areas there is also a lot of free parking , as it can become quite expensive over a week to pay for parking everyday.

This is dreamy. Adding it to the list. Loved my time in Somerset England and would love seeing more of this fascinating and beautiful country.

Beautiful places indeed! Highly recommend visiting this part of the world! Don’t think twice !!! The video is excellent and brings out the true beauty and spiritual energy of this place. Your suggestions are real gems! Enjoy🌲

Great video, one of the best videos for tourism 👏. The local buses are pretty good, take you to most areas, just check the time table for the last buses! Top job mate🏞👍🤘

Great sense of humour and very informative

This is one of the best video on Lake district I have ever seen on youtube. I am packing the bags after pandemic!

@SuitcaseMonkey

2 жыл бұрын

Ah, my friend. That is what I set out to do. 😀

I like the humour in this video! I subscribe right away 🎉❤

@SuitcaseMonkey

Жыл бұрын

Welcome! I have a playlist of 25 travel vlogs that are similar I hope you enjoy kzread.info/head/PLszSmMLISbAcilIqoPDeBLzx40PjI7cAE

Beautiful video, enjoyed watching it. You are the best.

Great job, absolutely beautiful video and very information for our next holiday.

Suitcase Monkey, at last! ….a KZreadr who ticks all my personal boxes…clear, concise narration packed with info and understated humour throughout, beautiful filming and music accompaniment that fits the subject and doesn’t destroy my eardrums. Best KZreadr On the internet IMO!

@SuitcaseMonkey

2 жыл бұрын

Haha hello! Thank you that’s very lovely to hear! Please tell you friends and hope you can enjoy the videos on this channel as I don’t post every week like the other KZreadrs! Hope that also ticks a box!

Another Excellent vlog. We always learn so much from your videos. Keep up the amazing work you do. It is inspiring to those of us who travel.

Your videos are truly unparalleled thank youuuu

@nthabilu

2 жыл бұрын

100% agree

You deserve so much more subscribers 💜 I eagerly wait for all your videos and this one was definitely worth the wait 🤩This video is just beautiful 😍

Yours is most descriptive, detailed and informative video on a Trip of Lake District. I saw so many videos of Lake District, but they are so confusing but yours is the most apt one. Thank you and continue with all the good work. All the best 👍🏻

@SuitcaseMonkey

11 ай бұрын

Thank you. We have done this for around 20 other destinations. Glad you enjoyed.

@jkally1

10 ай бұрын

Agreed! I've watched your Lake District video about 5 times in preparation for my holiday, thank you so much!

I hike The Lakes region regularly. Your video gives a very well explained description of the area. Keep up the good work

I love this country is very beautiful.

Fantastic video and well put together. I Visit the lakes every year and you encapsulated a lot of it in 25 minutes.

Loved it! Really grateful for the tips at the end for those, like myself, who don’t drive! Definitely saving to my Travel Playlist! Your content remains both entertaining and informative, with beautiful filming!

Hiking in this district is out of this world experience

Beautifully filmed and you were so lucky with the weather! (From someone who's been to the Lake District twice and never saw blue sky!!!)

The Lakes is my second home. Being only 50 miles away I visit quite regularly (if restrictions allow). My tip for Aira Force which you visited would be to skip the main car park by Ullswater. Head up the A5091 just after the main car park and use the Aira Force High Cascades Car Park. Quieter if you get there earlier and the walk down the falls instead of up is miles better.

@nectafarious8842

2 жыл бұрын

Precisely what we did last week. Shame about the trees being down and the landslide closing some of the vantage points and footpaths. Still worth a visit though as the amount of rain now means stunning water volumes.

Me and my husband are currently planning a trip to the Lakes, after watching lots of videos yours is certainly the most useful thank you. Lots of very good tips and advice.

My favourite place in the Lake District is definitely Grasmere for its lovely gingerbread and my second favourite place is Keswick for its amazing optical illusion museum. I really recommend Derwent water for those who like a long hike and lots of stunning landscapes, I also really recommend climbing/hiking up Blencathera. It takes all day to climb up and down again but at the end of the day it worth it seeing beautiful views. I hope this helped. 😊

Really enjoyed this travel vlog. Hope to see more soon!

If all goes well, I will be back in 🇬🇧 by Sept. YOUR WONDERFUL VIDEOS HAVE LED ME TO SO MANY BEAUTIFUL PLACES. THIS IS ANOTHER AMAZING GUIDE, DONE WITH LOVE. YOUR PASSION IS SO OBVIOUS. I TREASURE THESE & want to really "Thank You" so much for the hard work that you put into all of the tours. You both are treasures. If you ever make it out to Malibu, i'd repay the favor helping you plan your trip, OR be your "in person" guide for 3 days, showing you areas that you would never find on your own....( U have my word). HATS OFF TO "SUITCASE MONKEY". Be well, happy & healthy. THANK YOU AGAIN!.

@SuitcaseMonkey

2 жыл бұрын

Wow that’s very kind of you. Thank you 😊

Wow! Such a beautiful lake! Water is so clear and nice....Want to visit here😍😍

The best are back! Thanks for another fabulous vid!

Awesome video. Really appreciate how much effort you put in all your videos! The Lake District does look amazing count it on my UK Bucket list for sure! Love to see how everyone is now more exploring their own countrys (I'm as well) And thank you for the " Good to know before" Tipps 👌.