Excellent video with amazing views and great informative commentary, thank for sharing.

@jonathancraigguides

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching. Now that the weather has turned wet, the waterfalls are back to their best.

Thanks for your trips and walking. Information.Takes me back to 1970/9/2010 and my walks on trips on the Pennine Way walked after university .

@jonathancraigguides

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I'm pleased you enjoy them.

It's been so long since we've heard from you Eric. Just spotting that you'd replied to some comments only 3 weeks ago (as of Mid-may 2021,) was a great relief and reassures me that you haven't thrown the towel in just yet! I appreciate that things have been difficult, this past year and a bit (especially for us old 'uns,) but now that most of us have had our jabs, there's finally light at the end of the tunnel and the Lake District looks like it's opening up to normal business again. I've always thought of the Lake District as my spiritual home, but unfortunately for me, East Yorkshire is my physical home and my situation being what it is, (financial, family & lack of transport,) there's very little chance that I'm going to get over there to enjoy it in person; so as usual, I'll be relying on you to help me enjoy it vicariously, as I always do whenever I watch your excellent videos.

@jonathancraigguides

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. No, towel certainly not thrown in! However, the pandemic has brought a lot of issues into focus, and life has changed in so many ways. I am hoping, all being well, to be able to devote some time to my favourite past-time very soon. The scripts, such as they are, are ready, the camera is charged, walking boots are clean and ready. All I need is a window in time, and also in the weather.

Great video, look forward to the next one

@jonathancraigguides

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I'm looking forward to making the next one as soon as possible.

Beautiful walk. And the sun did come out. Very nice

@jonathancraigguides

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. It's always better for a bit of warm sunshine, especially at the back end of the year.

Just discovered these videos. My family and I have really enjoyed them hope there will be more to come.

@jonathancraigguides

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Yes, plans to make more later this year.

Hi Eric, fantastic walk and video. Superb views and an impressive waterfall. Love the Lady Emma ghost story and the gate that fought back! Nice to see you out and about walking and showing us some wonderful views. Cheers Sarah & Andrew 😊🚶‍♀️🥾💕

@jonathancraigguides

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sarah and Andrew. Glad you enjoyed it. That gate sure has a strong spring on it. Someone who was close by at the time, a local lady, said it was to stop children opening it and running onto the crag and slipping off the edge as it is a very sharp and steep drop. Whether that is actually the case I don't know, but if it is, it works!!

Am glad to see you are back, hope to watch many more of your walks

@jonathancraigguides

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Great to have you back , looking foward to your next walk and thank you for helping people like me find fantastic locations to walk,

@jonathancraigguides

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Paul. Your comment spurs me on. I love helping people who are on a break, and therefore short of time, to find the best place to walk in order to make the most of their stay here. I only wish I could arrange for the weather to be nice whilst they are in the area.

Great Really do enjoy your walks interesting and informative. Please do more

@jonathancraigguides

3 жыл бұрын

Fear not, I shall be doing more this year, although I cannot say where, or when. Only the pandemic stopped me last year.

Great to have a new video from you. Keep them coming. :)

@jonathancraigguides

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I agree, it has been too long. Plenty of walks to film, so little time to film them.

Brilliant video as usual young man

@jonathancraigguides

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Thoroughly enjoyed doing it.

Just discovered this channel. Lots to watch. Great work

@jonathancraigguides

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I'm pleased you are enjoying it.

Amazing sharing👏🏻👍🏻

@jonathancraigguides

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Been watching your vids all day mate. Truly great stuff. You’re like Wainwright for the KZread generation! Please keep it up as long as you can. You are greatly appreciated. I’m going up there in august and I hope to do a load of these walks in your vids! Take care .

@jonathancraigguides

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I'm pleased to have made your day, so to speak. August is not too far away. I hope you have a great time, have fine weather and enjoy taking your walks as much as I have enjoyed videoing them.

@cosmofoxgaming1268

3 жыл бұрын

@@jonathancraigguides thank you for the reply Eric. Keep up the great work sir.

We recently bought a static caravan at Longthwaite Eric,so I’ve watched your video again ,and as Gowbarrow Fell is my local run or walk ,I can certainly say that there are some fantastic views to be had ,I love it up there ,and hopefully many more to come ,would love to bump into you sometime on the fells 👍

@jonathancraigguides

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Stephen. I bump into folk who like my videos on regular occasions, and not only on the fells. Somerset, Bournemouth and a garden centre in Bedfordshire just before Christmas are all places where I have met fellow Lake District fans. It always nice to see people, so if you spot me, come over for a chat.

I'll hopefully be starting at Cumbria university based in Ambleside in September, and very much looking forward to trying out some of these walks for myself. love your videos, keep them up :)

@jonathancraigguides

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I hope you enjoy your time in Ambleside.

Eric, your wonderful videos have gone from extremely enjoyable to medicinal - in these difficult times! Many thanks and stay safe!! 👍👍

@jonathancraigguides

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Hopefully won't be too many weeks before we can get back out there. Hope you are keeping well.

What a wonderful surprise to see your notification pop up. Lovely area and a great walk. Brilliant video Eric and good to see you back. Looking forward to more.......

@jonathancraigguides

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I have to admit to keeping it a bit of a surprise. Hopefully not so long until the next one.

Hi Eric, we met whilst you were filming this walk. Great video that has captured our memories. Thank you

@jonathancraigguides

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it. It was a memorable walking day for many reasons, and meeting you was one of them. I thoroughly enjoyed our chats. I do hope you are able to come back to this wonderful part of the world and seek out more of the scenic beauty.

@prakashkanjisolanki8790

4 жыл бұрын

We will definitely be revisiting. We will look at your videos and do those walks next time. Cheers Prakash

Loving these videos Eric, hope there’s more to come 👍

@jonathancraigguides

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. All things being equal, there should be new ones next year.

Great watching your videos hope you are keeping well.

@jonathancraigguides

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Yes, keeping well and looking forward to the next few months on the fells.

Love this ❤

@jonathancraigguides

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. It is at its best on a sunny day after lots of rain.

Great to see you back on camera! I think i'll take this walk when i'm up in the Lakes in a couple of weeks, might do the Dodd walk from one of your earlier videos too. Congrats on the 2k subscribers as well, testament to the quality of your videos!

@jonathancraigguides

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you George. Dodd and Gowbarrow, two good autumn choices. Hope you enjoy them. Reaching 2K subscribers was very welcome. I just hope I can justify their faith in my work.

Another fantastic video Eric. Another walk to put on my “ to do “ list. Thank you. You have been missed!

@jonathancraigguides

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Alan. I've missed being out there.

Thanks Eric. Looks like a great walk. Love those views. Glad you are back.

@jonathancraigguides

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Del. Already planning my next one.

Great video Eric...we did this yesterday and thoroughly enjoyed it! Keep up the great work

@jonathancraigguides

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I hope there was a bit more water going over the falls than last Tuesday. I haven't seen it as low for a long time.

@pconnor76

2 жыл бұрын

@@jonathancraigguides There was..however the main path down to the falls was closed due to a fallen tree

Love watching your videos, especially at a time when I am unable to get out there myself. I hope you are well!!

@jonathancraigguides

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Sorry for the delay in replying, for some reason your comment didn't show up on my dashboard until just now. I am well, I hope you are too, and that you are soon able to get out there yourself. Videos are fine, but they are no substitute for the real thing.

Hope you’re well Eric. My husband and I have thoroughly enjoyed your videos and have provided much inspiration for many walks. Hope to see more of you 😃

@jonathancraigguides

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I'm pleased you've enjoyed them.

Great video Eric. Looking forward to more. Beautiful scenery as always.

@jonathancraigguides

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Great fun to do, even if i did get a bit wet in the rain showers.

Welcome back Eric. My husband and I wondered if perhaps you’d retired from film-making as it’s been a while since you last posted. So pleased you haven’t 😊 We love your videos and watched several of them just this last weekend in preparation for our next trip. We’ve been coming to the Lakes at least once a year for the past 12 years and can’t wait for this year’s visit. Already booked for next year too! Usually we stay at Skelwith Bridge but next year we’ll be in the Newlands area for a change of scene and lots of new walks to discover. Dodd and your Low Fell lunch seat with a view are both on the list!

@jonathancraigguides

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sarah. Gosh, you sound very organised. The Newlands Valley is wonderful and I am sure you will enjoy your stay. Not only will you have the immediate area to explore, but you are not too far away from the Northern Fells, which are very different in character. I always think that the planning is half the fun, so I'm so pleased to have been able to help you with that. Take care, and enjoy your holidays. Atb Eric.

@sarahpowell1000

4 жыл бұрын

jonathancraigguides Thank you Eric, I was tickled pink that you replied 😊 Yes I enjoy planning our annual trips to the Lakes and we’ll be up very soon. Can’t wait to find Whorneyside Force, never even knew it was there! We’ve been up The Band to Bowfell via Climber’s Traverse (bit scary!) and crossed over the Oxendale Beck to Red Tarn, Pike O’ Blisco and over Crinkle Crags. All the time it was right under our noses, so to speak. Just don’t tell anyone about it 😉. Should we ever bump into you we’ll say hello. Please keep the videos coming. All the best. Sarah

Wonderful !.... definitely on the list for next years holidays. We always holiday in Keswick First two weeks in August..Love you walks and as always very well presented...Thank You Jonathan..Look forward to the next one xx👌🙂

@jonathancraigguides

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. It is not too far from Keswick along the A66. I hope you thoroughly enjoy it. Roll on next August!

Great to see you out again Eric and what a canny little walk it is and a short but steep climb up to the summit. Good to see it was not only the views that got better and you got some great views over Ullswater. Good to hear you will be make more in the near future as well Eric! Cheers Alan

@jonathancraigguides

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Alan. The weather was touch and go for a bit, and looking out today I'm kind of wondering whether I should have held off for another week or so. Having said that I was keen to get out. Hopefully come the end of this year I'll have a lot more time on my hands. I've missed the fells this past year.

A great walk and a great video , i enjoyed it.. must do this one some day.. thanks for sharing..

@jonathancraigguides

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.

I did the Ullswater way last year which includes a lot of your walk - Gowbarrow Fell is great - awesome views, as is Aira Force! Excellent video 👍👍😁

@jonathancraigguides

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Yes, the Ullswater Way seems to be gaining quite a reputation. Wainwright always claimed that the path from Patterdale to Howtown was the finest Low Level walk in the lakes. That was long before the Ullswater Way had been created of course. Hard to disagree with him though.

@autobahnproven

4 жыл бұрын

Eric, thank you so much for another truly wonderful video. Your production is getting ever more professional yet still you allow your positive, cheerful and unique personality to shine brightly through. If Wainwright was still alive, I have no doubt he'd be doing exactly what you do today!

@jonathancraigguides

4 жыл бұрын

@@autobahnproven Thank you. I think my joy at finally being in a position to get back out onto the fells with my camera shines through. I had such fun on the day, and met so many lovely people. That is one area where Wainwright and i differ. As anyone who meets me on the fells will testify, I love to stop for a chat.

Just catching up on all your guides, this looks a good one and one I shall do in a couple of weeks when I get back up tp the lakes, hope you have kept well and as lockdown restrictions ease that you can do some more. :)

@jonathancraigguides

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, yes, I'm doing well, and happy to see plenty of folk back in the Lakes enjoying the fresh air and scenery. Hope you enjoy your forthcoming break, and that the weather remains fine for you.

Great selection of hiking videos. I love watching other people’s!

@jonathancraigguides

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Yes, I have a bit of a liking for spending rainy evenings on You Tube watching other people's videos. There is a really great selection to choose from, and always nice when you meet a fellow producer out on the fells.

Great video. We were at Aira Force in 2015. We’ve been back to the Lake District a few times from America. It’s absolutely our favorite place. We’ve done a number of walks following your footsteps. Sadly this year’s trip was cancelled. Rewatching your videos and dreaming.

@jonathancraigguides

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I'm pleased to be able to help you remember your trips to the Lakes, and hopefully when the current crisis is over there will be more new views for you to enjoy. Hope you stay healthy and safe.

These are great, I from there states and can't wait for the lock downs to end, my next vacation is going to be the Lake District. Honestly, this is a great channel, I've watched them all day. Thank you for the spectacular views. Keep up the great work!

@jonathancraigguides

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed them and that you are inspired to visit this wonderful part of the world when the current crisis is over. In the meantime, stay safe.

Absolutely beautiful. Thankyou

@jonathancraigguides

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I'm pleased you enjoyed it.

Love these videos

@jonathancraigguides

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I've loved making them.

@stepheneverett6131

3 жыл бұрын

jonathancraigguides Are you still making them Jonathan.

@jonathancraigguides

3 жыл бұрын

@@stepheneverett6131 I have plans to make more this year. I was actually going to produce them in 2020 but global events altered my plans.

Great video, full of fascinating information. Love this part of the lakes, a regular stop for us. Thanks for posting, looking forward to more.

@jonathancraigguides

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Ullswater and the surrounding fells never fail to please, and there is such a diversity of walking routes that there is something for all. Aira Force has looked good all summer long.

Lovely to have a new video, Eric. They never fail to satisfy. I'll be looking for more in the future.

@jonathancraigguides

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Rest assured, I am looking forward to making more. I thoroughly enjoye producing this one.

dear Eric - best wishes for Christmas and New Year - stay healthy!

@jonathancraigguides

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I hope everyone has a healthy Christmas and that the new year brings a new level of hope for everyone. Stay safe.

Fabulous work thank you 👍

@jonathancraigguides

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I really enjoyed doing it, despite the weather not playing ball, but then that is the Lake District for you.

Great video Eric and as always lots of history. Good to see you back on the fells. Gowbarrow is a great fell and you picked a favourite route of ours. Glad the weather held task care leona and Chris

@jonathancraigguides

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you both. I was good to be back up there. I was going to do a different route up, but the bracken was so high that I felt it would not be so appealing. Hopefully be able to make another before the end of the year. Take care both, maybe see you on the fells one day.

Love all of your videos, Eric!! We utilized them for our trip this past spring. We love the Lake District. We're from Columbus, Ohio.

@jonathancraigguides

4 жыл бұрын

Wow! That is a long way to come! I hope you had a great time and the walks did not disappoint.

@daveweaston287

4 жыл бұрын

@@jonathancraigguides We had a BLAST!! Even saw some military jets flying around Castle Crag!! Awesome trip!! We love GB!!

Fantastic posts, love your knowledge and passion

@jonathancraigguides

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

I have just discovered your channel this evening and have used it to plan walks for my next visit. Really nice videos and entertaining presentation. Hidden gem of a channel. Keep up the good work

@jonathancraigguides

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I hope your next visit is thoroughly enjoyable.

Lovely video! Haven`t been up there in years! Must go back! Thanks for sharing!

@jonathancraigguides

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. A regular haunt of mine, never fails to please.

Cracking videos buddy, hope your well and still getting out and about ⛰

@jonathancraigguides

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I'm well.

Beautiful views!!! I have heard a lot of people talk about hiking through the Lake District, but now I see what they mean. Definitely worth spending time there! :)

@jonathancraigguides

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, and yes, even after trekking up the mountains for almost 50 years, I have to agree with you. I never tire of the beauty whatever the time of year or the weather.

Great video Eric, missed you, love these walks as I’ve done a few of them and they are great memory joggers

@jonathancraigguides

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I always think that one day, when I am old and grey, it will be nice to look back to a time when I could actualy get up the fells.

Brilliant to see you making videos again Eric. We love your style, all the history and the stories, and your passion for the fells is clear to see. You inspire the rest of us to get out there and walk and film. We were in Aira Force in May and it was very low - you got quite a torrent. Please make some more films soon. Regards, Ashley and Andrea

@jonathancraigguides

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ashley and Andrea. Actually, my first visit to Aira Force this year was at the start of June, and yes, it was more a trickle than a force. 4 weeks later, in July, it was a torrent. It just shows how a few days of rain can alter things quite drastically. According to one of the NT rangers it has been full ever since, and they have had record visitor numbers to enjoy the spectacle, although it has to be said that on the day I shot the video it was not terribly busy. On the subject of other videos, well fear not, they may not come along at a fast pace, but plenty more are planned. Atb Eric

Great video Eric, plenty of good info as usual. The views looking over Ullswater are superb. Aira Force looking spectacular. Great stuff. Cheers. Eddie.

@jonathancraigguides

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Eddie. Always a nice easy walk and the views of Ullwater make that stretch very enjoyable. Glad you liked it.

Great to see you back Eric, was hoping you would do some more filming of walks. As always, this was brilliant....the story about Lady Emma's ghost made me smile. Hope its not too long before you get chance to film another.

@jonathancraigguides

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dave. If this weather holds until the weekend I might just be able to get back out there with my camera. I love little bits of folk lore such as the story of Lady Emma. So much more fun than the simply sticking to the officially verified history of the falls.

Great to have you back Eric.

@jonathancraigguides

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Thoroughly enjoyed making this one. Looking forward to getting out again very soon.

Love your passion and filming skills. Ohh and this legend.. I definitely want to go there at night :)

@jonathancraigguides

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I have been after dark, and I have to say that it is an interesting place. First of all, I was not the only one there. People dog walking, people heading out for an afterdark walk with head torches on, people out photographing the falls at night, despite them not being lit up. Then there is the mist that drifts through the trees and the eerie sound of the falls echoing in the woodland.... an interesting experience ....

ahh Eric, I've just found your wonderful channel and I'm loving all your walks. I particularly enjoy the less popular quieter places you feature. I'm new to hiking and your information has been perfect for me. Thank you so much for your lovely videos, you've given me a great list of walks to do this year. Hope you're ok and you can get out walking soon. Cheryl.

@jonathancraigguides

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Cheryl. I'm glad that you have enjoyed my videos, and that they have been useful in helping you to start hiking. It is, in my experience, a hobby that has a tendency to become ever so slightly addictive. This year it will be 50 years since I first set foot on a Lake District fell. I remember the experience very clearly, even after all these years. Over that time I have got a huge amount of enjoyment from walking, as well as meeting some very nice people along the way. My only disappointment is that I cannot go back and start again. Wouldn't time travel be wonderful?!! I hope you find your experiences equally enjoyable. Take care, and have fun! Atb. Eric.

Another great video from the mighty Eric! I got back from a Coniston trip today and already wishing I was back in the Lakes!

@jonathancraigguides

4 жыл бұрын

Oh dear. In that case I probably should not mention how good the weather was today. Glad you enjoyed your time here, and hopefully your next visit will be just as good.

@garysmith6894

4 жыл бұрын

jonathancraigguides we visited Hodge Close Quarry then had coffee and cake at Bluebird Cafe at Coniston Water before the six hour drive home, so we enjoyed some of the sunshine!

Hope you are keeping well Eric. I did this walk a couple of days ago. Fantastic. I see what you mean about the wind! It was calm until I got towards the summit and then from nowhere it came!

@jonathancraigguides

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, despite the wind! It is often windy on the top of the fell. Great Mell Fell is similar, and I have been told it is because of it's position in relation to the Northern Fells that causes it. Having said that, I do remember once accompanying an 85 year old lady (she was fitter than me!) up the fell one day and sitting on the top enjoying butties with no breeze at all. Whatever the weather, the return, with the views of the Lake, is always wonderful.

I was just saying to my wife it's ages since we've seen a video from you. Going to enjoy watching it now. 🙂

@jonathancraigguides

4 жыл бұрын

I agree, I've been away too long! Hope you enjoy watching it as much as I enjoyed making it.

@blapidarious780

4 жыл бұрын

yes we both enjoyed it 🙂 We've been to the Aira Force main car park etc but didn't realise there was a higher cascade to visit. We'll check it out next time we're over that way. 🙂

@jonathancraigguides

4 жыл бұрын

@@blapidarious780 The walk up to the higher cascade is lovely, and there is a bridge at the top, as well as one half way up, should you want to switch sides. Hope you enjoy it.

@blapidarious780

4 жыл бұрын

Sounds good and is probably less busy than the lower falls. Thank you for the info. 🙂

Wonderful Jonathan and wonderful to have you back.

@jonathancraigguides

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. It is wonderful to be back.

@Joe-B1

4 жыл бұрын

Sorry that should have been Eric.

I've been up Gowbarrow Fell so many times I have lost count, and I have never seen another soul up there (They all stop at the falls, and the felled trees with the copper coins in them), I have been lucky enough to see Niagra and Victoria falls, while they be big, I prefer Aira Force. Stock Ghyl force n Ambleside (used to live there, why did I leave?) is good to when it's in full Speight

@jonathancraigguides

2 жыл бұрын

I would agree. I reckon about 99% of the folk that visit the falls don't go onto the fell. The day I shot this video it was quiet, but then it was windy. I do remember one sunny summer day arriving at the summit cairn to find that there was nowhere to site to enjoy a sandwich as it was full of folk. Turned out to be a walking party. Once they had gone, I had the place to myself, as usual.

Nice one Eric. Grand little fell is Gowbarrow, good value for money. :)

@jonathancraigguides

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Andy. It is what I term one of the old faithfuls. Easy enough for a total novice to do, and almost always delivers regarding the scenic beauty of Ullswater. As for Aira Force, well what with all the rain we've had this year I simply could not resist.

Have done this walk a couple of times in the past. Views are great. Aira Force is usually very busy but the rest of the walk is much quieter.

@jonathancraigguides

4 жыл бұрын

I've found that to be the case. A lot of folk seem to be doing the Ullswater Way this year, so that last stretch up to and beyond Yew Crag can get quite busy. Having said that, the car park at Aira Force was not too busy on the day I shot the video. No idea why, every other time I have been this year it has been packed.

Keep checking periodically on your videos to see if any more have been added (even though it's lockdown!). Anyway, hope you're well Eric. We miss you!

@jonathancraigguides

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Yes, very well, and using lockdown to take the opportunity to get on with the task of writing a book. An interesting experience! Hope you are keeping well.

@ursamajor6546

3 жыл бұрын

@@jonathancraigguides Excellent! 👍 Writing about walks in the lakes?

@jonathancraigguides

3 жыл бұрын

@@ursamajor6546 Something along those lines.

Hello Eric, I'm hoping the only reason for the lack of new walks is COVID. Hope you and your family are all well and look forward very much to more material. I'm sure many others would love a response to this so we know all is well. Happy Christmas!!

@jonathancraigguides

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for asking Graham. Definitely more to come once the pandemic has abated. I had a series of walks to shoot this year but they were put on hold. Hope you are having a good festive season.

@gberish602

3 жыл бұрын

​@@jonathancraigguides Hello Eric, Glad to hear all is OK, and look forward to more walks when the coast is clear. I noted your comments in your Sale Fell video about growing older and wiser. A friend of mine spent many years munro bagging in his twenties and told me that all he saw was the heels of the guy in front. Perhaps a great athletic achievement but years lost not savoring the moment. I think you have probably cracked it with a mug of tea and a doughnut! Cheers Graham

Hello Eric, I was just wondering if you are likely to be resuming your walks this year? Love to see a new video or two, think you said you have a number of routes in mind. Kind Regards Graham

@jonathancraigguides

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, new videos planned, later this year. I fancied doing one today, but the thunder kind of put me off a bit!

Once again Eric, you show the people that you don't have to go up a huge mountain to enjoy what the Lakes have to offer. When I was doing my blue badge training (failed) I gave a talk about Lady Emma and the hole Gowbarrow Estate. Even the guy assessing the course had never heard of her so failed me

@jonathancraigguides

2 жыл бұрын

The course assessor clearly didn't know enough about Wordsworth then, since WW wrote a poem about Lady Emma (The Somnambulist) in 1833. Having said that, I once asked an NT Guide about the reason why William Wordsworth had designed the gardens at Wray Castle and he didn't know the answer. Luckily the Trust seems to have rectified this as their website now carries a lot of good information about the history of the building.

Im loving these videos and catching up. Cant help but notice the lack of recent output. Hope you haven't stopped ?

@jonathancraigguides

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. The pause in proceedings is only temporary due mainly to the pandemic and family needs. Very much looking forward to 2021.

Great Video Eric, will you be producing any more soon? Your Lake District walks are very much missed

@jonathancraigguides

4 жыл бұрын

Fear not. I'm working on it, but the pandemic has got in the way!

@BantamGX

4 жыл бұрын

jonathancraigguides That is great news, you’ve made my day. I will look forward to your walks and hope you stay healthy and well. You’ve gave me so many ideas and I’ve walked plenty of your videos. Many thanks for all your hard work, it’s greatly appreciated

Hi There. Just wandered if you are still making videos. Really miss seeing them as they are such wonderful quality. EOAW :)

@jonathancraigguides

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Yes, I have plans to make more videos, if fact I cannot wait to get out again with my camera, and plenty of material planned. However, the pandemic and family issues seem to have a habit of getting in the way, and since with me health and family come first I am having to be just a tad patient, but as I have said before, watch this space!

@EllOfAWalk

3 жыл бұрын

@@jonathancraigguides that's good to hear. Hope to see you back soon then. If you get chance do check out my walking channel. I'm only an amateur at best and it was channels like yours that inspired me to start. It's mostly to help people get out to help their mental health through Walking for Wellness. All the best. EOAW

@jonathancraigguides

3 жыл бұрын

@@EllOfAWalk Thank you. Everyone has to start somewhere, and if you look at some of my early work you'll see that I have improved no end over the years. Helping people to get out and about is a great reason to shoot videos, so fear not, I shall have a look.

@EllOfAWalk

3 жыл бұрын

@@jonathancraigguides Thank you for the reply and an even bigger thank you for checking me out. Thanks. EOAW :)

Lovely walk. Is it easier to do the walk anti-clockwise?

@jonathancraigguides

2 жыл бұрын

Probably. It is slightly less steep however, the upward stretch is longer. A lot depends upon where you park. If you are in the main Aira Force car park, or arriving by bus or boat then anti-clockwise would be good.

Great Vid/ Vlog as usual Jonathan. Hope you are well, not seen any recent vids? Missing them tbh

@jonathancraigguides

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Not shot any since before the beginning of the pandemic due to various family pressures. Looking to get back out there soon.

@cairnscrow8713

3 жыл бұрын

@@jonathancraigguides I'm just relieved to get a response so i know we aren't missing anyone. That's great news and looking forward to your adventures Sir. Stay safe and come back at your own pace

@jonathancraigguides

3 жыл бұрын

@@cairnscrow8713 Thank you.

Hello there from across the pond. I’ve been missing your videos as of late. I had planned a trip to the Lake District for 2019 and used your videos as a guide. Do you have plans for new material coming soon? I hope so🤞 since I can’t be there myself. Hope you are doing well - Karl

@jonathancraigguides

3 жыл бұрын

I do have plans, however at the moment I've been unable to put them into action due to personal reasons. However, all being well, that situation should be resolved shortly. I'm sorry that I cannot be more precise.

Hi. Just stumbled on these videos and they're a great substitute until we're allowed back (we have a static at Bouth) and can get on the fells ourselves. Can you tell me what the music is for this video please?

@jonathancraigguides

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I'm pleased you are enjoying them. The music is called 'Thunderstorm' by singer songwriter Hanu Dixit. He has a You Tube channel. This particular piece is the the You Tube Audio Library, a resource of well over 10,000 tracks that are available to use for free - very helpful when you are making videos and would like a backing track.

Hi Jonathan, We met at Millerground a week ago. If you are going out on a "Novice" walk I'd like to join you. I've only done Orrest Head and Old Man of Coniston. Kevin Thompson

@jonathancraigguides

3 жыл бұрын

An interesting contrast, Orrest Head and Old Man of Coniston. I'm getting to the age where most of my walks are what I used to term 'novice walks'. Having said that it is good to get out there and meet new people and cover new routes. At the moment I am tending to only go spasmodically due to other committments, however, there is a group that has gone from strength to strength in the last couple of years. It is called the 'Fellowship of the fells'. It is run by Leona and Chris Pye, a lovely, down to earth couple from Morecambe. They have a You Tube channel (named simply Leona & Chris Pye) and a Facebook page (named 'The fellowship of the Fells'. Only a few years ago they were in a similar position to you - just starting out. Now they have covered all the Wrainwright fells, and the group has lots of members of all abilities who meet up regularly. Check out their Facebook page. Meanwhile, watch this space!

Have you done any more videos and walks?

@jonathancraigguides

3 жыл бұрын

There are around 50 videos of mine on You Tube, mostly of walks, but not all. Some are just views set to music and a small number feature birds in my garden (shot whilst I was playing with a new camera and tripod!). As for walking, well my first was in 1970 and I have been doing them on and off ever since. I tend to fit my wallking around other aspects of my life, which is one reason why I haven't done any new videos for a couple of years, but hopefully that will change later in the summer.

Where you been hope your well welcome back Eric why is it called Jonathan Craig?

@jonathancraigguides

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I've not been far. A mixture of work and looking after my family, which is getting bigger. It is called Jonathan Craig after my two sons.

Shouldn’t Helen get some credit - wasn’t she helping you?

@jonathancraigguides

4 жыл бұрын

Not on this one Stephen. All my own work. I did Gowbarrow with Helen earlier in the year, also done it on my own twice before shooting. When she helps, I always include her name.

I’ll give u the tata