We followed Wainwright’s guides to the top of all 214 fells over a four-month period in early retirement. We enjoyed every one.

Bee Here Now is the best channel ever! Ollie, we are looking forward to see new episodes!

Outstanding! I'm a Wainwright geek and I really enjoyed it.

@gordonp4675

Жыл бұрын

I'm from Canada and I am also a Wainwright fan.

@BeeHereNowuk

Жыл бұрын

Thank you that's really nice to hear 😊

I just watched his late 80s Coast to Coast TV series the other day on this very platform, pure joy.

Love the fact that you chose Great End for your great ending.

I love Wainwright in his hiking boots but still in a shirt and tie, versus Ollie in his orange Gore-Tex! My Grandad was that generation, born in 1913, and I don't recall ever seeing him without a tie on, even when he was doing his gardening.

@BeeHereNowuk

Жыл бұрын

That's a good point. Maybe next time I'm up a hill I'm wear a shirt and tie 😁

Alfred Wainwright was born in my hometown, Blackburn and we have a bridge named after him which spans the railway.

I've not been up one, but I found this a wonderful vlog and my introduction to the Wainwright's. Of course I've heard about them, but this was a great vlog for your last Wainwright. Thanks for sharing and a stunning day to end the quest.

@BeeHereNowuk

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much. If you get the chance, it's worth doing one of them. Just try and get a sunny day 😄

@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling

Жыл бұрын

@BeeHereNowuk I'm in Stafford. The Peaks are 1 1/2hrs each way for me. Wainwright's a lot further. I didn't discover hiking until later in life, so I probably have a lifetime of hiking to do this end. Hence, living vicariously through others on their Wainwright trail. Thanks for replying.

Excellent video. There is a Wainwright Society for anyone interested.

What an excellent video. You are a torch bearer for the Wainwright way!

You've done him proud.

@BeeHereNowuk

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍

Another great vid Ollie. I really love the Lakes as well! Great End what a fitting choice for your last Wainwright ! All the best !

In have followed many of your adventures but this was by far the best in my opinion. It resonated with me on so many levels.

@BeeHereNowuk

Жыл бұрын

Oh that's nice to hear. Thank you!

Great vid ,If you are still keen why not complete the set & do the outlying fells , lower hills shorter walks but still worth doing , There is still the rest of the english & welsh 2000ers the munroes & corbetts & donalds 2000ft hills in scottish borders , enough to keep you going for years , All the best Andy .

Thanks Ollie...beautifully shot, great script.

@BeeHereNowuk

Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate!

Literally just walked past his former home in Blackburn today! I spotted a blue plaque outside the house and didnt even know he was from around there and I only live 15 mins away! Brilliant video with stunning scenery.

@BeeHereNowuk

10 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

I remember listening to Dave Goulder (he does railway folk songs usually) ..... I can't find it on audio so here are the lyrics. ;o) Lakes Weekend When a man is chained to his trade he gains but little pleasure. Through the working week he’ll only speak of the hours of leisure, And every day in the urban grey just seems to hang suspended Till the whistle blows and the gates are closed, and the week is ended. So you pack your bag from the hills of slag to the hills of heather, And head for where there’s fresher air and fickle weather. Maybe to laze in the summer days when all the fields are yellow, Or to stand alone on half a mile of stone, and feel the wind blow. On the crooked arm of Ullswater, with the hills before you, You hump your load on the open road - but the cars ignore you. You stop to eat, and sometimes meet the men who scorn and doubt you, Who then, pallid faced and belly braced, drive on without you. Oh, to join a band of mountain men - is for the wary; But with a friend on the Gable’s end is a private glory To know the feel of rope and steel secure and safe behind you. But you turn and face the empty space - just to remind you. And when the wind comes howling down the glen to freeze the marrow, You blow your hands and shelve your plans until tomorrow. But with the dawn, the hills are gone; and the mist is in the hollow. So you drink your fill at the Dungeon Ghyl with the other fellows. Ah, but time is short, so you seek your sport between the showers, Tied to a spike on the Scafell Pike in your final hours. At Applethwaite you leave your mate to scramble on the Blencathra. He’s a lucky sod; and you wish to God you could follow after. Oh, forget your pay and your work, and stay for another morning. Too much to lose - so you’d better choose to be returning. You hesitate at the station gate, and wonder who’s mistaken. But the whistle blows, and the doors are closed - and the choice is taken. It seems ....... appropriate.

@BeeHereNowuk

Жыл бұрын

Amazing thanks for sharing that. Really enjoyed reading that 👍

Thanks for the Lakeland video, Bee Here Now.

@BeeHereNowuk

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 😁

Ollie, your image at 1:12 would be a perfect postcard. Alfred Wainwright was the right man in the right place at the right time, and he was quite the arthur. What a beautiful place to live, surrounded by the best of nature. The blue sky and puffy clouds you had that day remind me of the wallpaper in Andy's room in the first Toy Story movie. Thanks to Ollie for his time and work.............. Side Note: Your enthusiasm was infectious in this video.

@BeeHereNowuk

Жыл бұрын

Aw thanks mate, that's really nice. Yes it's easy to get enthusiastic though about the lakes

@jetsons101

Жыл бұрын

@@BeeHereNowuk I just tell it like it is, if I see good, I let others know.......

Great video, keep up the good work mate 👍

Great video,

Well done for getting them all Munro's next 🤔

@BeeHereNowuk

Жыл бұрын

Oh yeah, one day. Don't hold your breath for that video though 😂

Very nice place in Cumbria including the weather that looks amazing. Awesome video. 😊

Another thoroughly enjoyable and informative and fascinating video. One of your best videos. Keep up the good work.

@BeeHereNowuk

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much 😊

Fantastic. Although England doesn’t have the highest peaks, they are certainly picturesque. Keep up the crackling clips

@BeeHereNowuk

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, will do!

Great End always missed on the run to Scafell Pike but a good, nay Great End to the 214.

Whos going to be 214 in the likes.......cheers Mick

You're content and presentation ate better than the BBC programmes on SWCP and Pennine Way. They should get rid of the dross and give you the job.

@BeeHereNowuk

Жыл бұрын

Haha thank you! I'm a trier at least

Oh Ah say Old Chap. You couldn't recommend a good Sedan Chair service for the trip up Scarfell Pike, could you? 🤔🧐😉

@BeeHereNowuk

Жыл бұрын

Haha I wish I could!

Wordsworth? Nay lad, us Blackburners believe in AW. Just as we believe in Our Kath.

Thanks for this - enjoyed it.