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Dreamy Hiking ~ Explore Wordsworth's Grasmere & Rydal, Bluebells & Cottage Gardens, Lake District
Explore the fairytale home of a renowned English Poet!
If you love the gentle English countryside, wildflowers, cottage gardens, history and romanticism you are in for a treat!
Join me for an early morning hike as we wander in the footsteps of William Wordsworth’s Grasmere and Rydal, located at the heart of the Lake District National Park in North West England.
First, we take in the village of Grasmere, starting at Dove Cottage where Wordsworth called his cottage garden the “loveliest spot man hath ever found”.
We visit St Oswald’s Church and Wordsworth’s Memorial Garden and grave. We’ll also see Grasmere’s famous Gingerbread Shop!
We then head to Grasmere Lake along a lovely narrow country road featuring beautiful old cottages and English country homes, including Allan Bank, a grade 2 listed villa and National Trust property.
As it’s mid-spring, the cottage gardens are in full bloom. You’ll see stunning flowers such as clematis and wisteria. We’ll also say hello to horses, geese, ducks and Herdwick lambs. Cottagecore to the max!
After a quiet sit by the lake, (a favourite wild swimming spot) we’ll carry on over to White Moss wood. There, will have an early lunch before hiking to Ryal Water, via Ryal Caves.
Lastly, we’ll take in Rydal Hall and the Grot, a magical waterfall reading room. It’s really quite a special spot. We finish our walk outside Rydal Mount, Wordsworth’s final home.
I hope you find this a relaxing, peaceful and cosy watch! It’s not far to walk and you get to see so much. Ideal for those who enjoy slow living!
⌖ Grasmere & Rydal, The Lake District National Park, England UK
Points of interest:
Grasmere village
Dove Cottage
St Oswald’s Church
Wordsworth’s Daffodil Memoria Garden
Wordsworth’s Grave
The Gingerbread Shop
Grasmere Lake
White Moss wood
Rydal Caves
Rydal Water
Rydal Hall
The Grot at Rydal Hall
Rydal Mount
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Shooting notes:
Filming took place over two days. There is so much to see in this walk so I wanted to get some extra shots to make sure I could take you along for as much of it as my battery would allow!
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New to the Channel? ♥
Hi, I’m Chloe. I grew up in the lovely Devonshire countryside though, seeking wilder and more rugged landscapes, now live in Cumbria on the edge of the Lake District with my husband Ryan and our spaniel, Cam, Join us on our adventures in the fells. We love wild camping and swimming, climbing, hiking the Wainwrights, scrambling, fell running and exploring historical sites. I hope our videos give you a moment of calm and cosiness and a little inspiration to get out on your own adventures.
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The questions I get asked the most (aside from “What camera do you use?” - it’s my Samsung phone) is “Don’t you get nervous hiking and wild camping alone?” So I thought I would touch a little on this topic in today’s stealthy tarp camp. I’m not advocating solo hiking and camping, I’m just sharing where I’m coming from in my quiet little corner of the Shire and doing what I feel is within my com...
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My first (accidental) Half Marathon in the Lake District fells! Fell running & canicross for dogs 🐕
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Solo Winter Wild Camping with stunning sunset views, Lake District
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Welcome back for another solo wild camp! It’s Winter (January to be precise) and I’m back in the Eastern fells of the Lake District, on the shores of Ullswater. Join me for a short but steep hike up through the old woodland to reach my chosen fell top. Watch the sunset against the mountains, get some cosy tent inspo and find out my big life update! I hope you enjoy coming along on this camp and...
Hiking in the rain & camping at a desolate bothy ~ Halloween Fireside Reading | Lake District
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Happy Halloween! Join me on a rainy hike to stay at one of the most remote and desolate bothies in the Lake District. We will trudge through boggy moorland, pass a herd of deer, explore the bothy and tell you a little fireside tale about the macabre Old Corpse Road just over yonder… With thanks to the Mountain Bothies Association for maintaining these bothies for walkers. Code of conduct: www.m...
Plan C… Wild Swimming in the Woods ~ Cosy Autumn Lake District | Hiking, Slow Living, Chronic Pain
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Get an exclusive @Surfshark deal! Enter promo code FABLESANDFELLS for an extra 3 months free at surfshark.deals/fablesandfells It’s October, join me on a calm, cosy Autumn day as I hike up through a beautiful woodland to go wild swimming in the tarn. I share more about why wild swimming is important to me and catch you up on some of our challenges during the last few months. Credit: Climbing sh...
Alone in the fells ~ Solo Wild Camping Summit Adventure in the Lake District
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Join me on this solitary journey as I head into the fells of the Lake District for this this solo wild camping adventure. I explore the rocky and exposed summit area to find a tent pitch and soar over the steep ridgeline to see the enchanting beauty of the mountains at dusk and dawn. The conditions were a little windy, but that made it all the more atmospheric and it felt calm and cosy nonethel...
COSY Camping Cabin by Buttermere Lake & Exploring 4 Wainwright peaks, Lake District
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Come along on a peaceful and relaxing trip to Buttermere as we celebrate my birthday. Our camping cabin made for such a cosy stay, nestled in the woods, a stone’s throw from the lake and surrounded by the beautiful scenery of the fells. We explore four Wainwrights across two easy walks and take in the sweeping views. Join us for an early morning wander down to Buttermere lake as well as a trip ...
20km Snowy Winter Hike to Summit Skiddaw // 7 Wainwright Walk, Lake District
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Join us on a 20km walk through deep snow to complete seven Wainwright peaks. Our route takes in Dodd, Carl Side, Long Side, Ullock Pike, Skiddaw, Little Man & Lonscale Fell. Northern Fells, Lake District, England, UK ► SUBSCRIBE for more of our Lake District adventures! ᨏ Follow me on Instagram: Our life in the Lakes ~ @fablesandfells (bit.ly/fablesandfells) My dog & small business: @calmdogga...
Woken at Midnight ~ Solo Wild Camping Adventure on Hard Knott fell, Lake District
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My favourite Snow Hike! Coledale Horseshoe in Winter Conditions - 7 Wainwrights, Lake District
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Magical WILD SWIM in cold water ~ Lake District tarn | Cosy Day | Slow Living
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  • @lemonbee6304
    @lemonbee6304 21 годину тому

    so many memories, i have a photo of my daughter hiding in that tree.

  • @andrewgold441
    @andrewgold441 День тому

    Really excellent video with .lovely music.

  • @tabletuser4477
    @tabletuser4477 День тому

    A very old, historycal land within the beauty of nature. A really good combination of exploring, experience, hiking, mental recovery in turbulent times. And a lovely narration from the heart of one of the deares girl in the scene. 😊🏞️♥️

  • @zoewhiteart7676
    @zoewhiteart7676 День тому

    I painted the blue bells and the cave at Rydale. Beautiful Lake District beautiful video! Thanks. 🙏

  • @lwolf2006
    @lwolf2006 День тому

    Wow what a beautiful video. Hopefully I can visit the Lake District in my dreams tonight.

  • @daveslaughter8290
    @daveslaughter8290 День тому

    I’m a little late in seeing this. Love your videos. Here in Montana nobody would go backpacking without carrying bear spray. I don’t even know if they sell that in the UK but it’s basically pepper spray. I’m sure it would work on aggressive dogs. Keep well.

    • @FablesandFells
      @FablesandFells 13 годин тому

      Thanks for the thought. The police have PAVA but any sprays like that are illegal for the general public.

  • @finding_mojo
    @finding_mojo День тому

    Lovely.

  • @finding_mojo
    @finding_mojo 2 дні тому

    What a magical part of the world you live in. Your thoughtfully crafted videos and quiet tone really do it justice too. Wonderfully calm and peaceful.

  • @Mike-bb1li
    @Mike-bb1li 2 дні тому

    Very nice thank-you! Happy trails.

  • @vikingbushcraft1911
    @vikingbushcraft1911 3 дні тому

    Lovely vid - brilliant production values 🎉 - but let’s be honest ST Coleridge basically dossed everywhere he could get a free berth and dinner 😅

    • @FablesandFells
      @FablesandFells День тому

      Thank you 😊 If it works it works 😄 He grew up just down the road from where I did in a little village in Devon so it interested me that he spent time up here too.

  • @keithsce
    @keithsce 3 дні тому

    Great video! It really makes me want to visit England again, especially the English countryside.

  • @markvincent5241
    @markvincent5241 3 дні тому

    Stunning scenery, I'm very lucky to have the Peak District very close by. Never been to the lake district but it's certainly something that has to happen.

  • @davidreed6817
    @davidreed6817 3 дні тому

    Well worth getting up at silly o'clock for that, simply stunning and tranquil, you certainly have a special connection with nature, my favourite part was when Cam ran into the water, tail wagging and looking so happy.

  • @Moonbot943
    @Moonbot943 4 дні тому

    Aren't you supposed to be in your underwear like every other UA-camr??

    • @FablesandFells
      @FablesandFells День тому

      Everyone I watch has clothes 🤷🏻‍♀️

  • @johnburrows6055
    @johnburrows6055 4 дні тому

    Beautiful, thankyou.

  • @KBone_1
    @KBone_1 4 дні тому

    Just beautiful, thank you for your videos.

  • @TravelosophyTV
    @TravelosophyTV 4 дні тому

    What microphone are you using? You have increadible audio

    • @FablesandFells
      @FablesandFells 2 години тому

      Audio has always been problematic for me 😅 Currently using the DJI Mic 2 while out and about and then a Tonor mic for voiceovers. I layer the other sounds (lake, river etc) separately.

  • @TravelosophyTV
    @TravelosophyTV 4 дні тому

    What microphone are you using? You have increadible audio

  • @daver465
    @daver465 4 дні тому

    What a beautiful video to share with us. Thank you

  • @jacekrutkowski6298
    @jacekrutkowski6298 4 дні тому

    Hello Chloe, thanks a lot for another visual treat! Love your videos to bits! Stunning, beautifully edited images with your mesmerising and hypnotic voice to boot! FYI: yesterday a decision was made over a dram; long weekend in Lake District in early October, 3 full days of walking and wild camping 🏕️. Any ideas where we should walk? Much prefer first hand info from you to google search. Take care ❤️👋

    • @FablesandFells
      @FablesandFells 4 дні тому

      Thank you so much 😊 Do you have an area in mind to narrow things down? There's so many possibilities! ⛰️

    • @jacekrutkowski6298
      @jacekrutkowski6298 4 дні тому

      Never been there before, hence asking an expert 🤩

    • @FablesandFells
      @FablesandFells 4 дні тому

      I'm not an expert 😄 What general distance & elevation are you comfortable with per day?

    • @jacekrutkowski6298
      @jacekrutkowski6298 4 дні тому

      I suppose 20 km per day is optimal, elevation is probably not be an issue. With that in mind the total length should be about 60/70 km

    • @FablesandFells
      @FablesandFells 3 дні тому

      I don't tend to do specific recommendations as I don't know anyone's nav abilities but overall, the Langdale Valley is a good intro to the lakes and is a great base. There are some free parking spots otherwise a couple of national trust car parks. As it's October, these fells mentioned below are rockier so would fair better than the grassier fells which can be a bog-fest that time of year. If it were me, I'd maybe do something like... Day 1: Head up Rossett Gill past Angle Tarn and go do Great Gable and camp around there. Day 2: Lots of options such as corridor route to Scafell Pike then over Ill Crag to Head back to Esk Hause. You could then have the option of doing Esk Pike and Bowfell and camp around Cold Pike or Pike of Blisco. Day 3: Option to drop into Wrynose Path so you get back down to the Langdale valley via Blea Tarn, otherwise you can take a more direct route off Pike of Blisco. The view of the Langdales from Blea Tarn is probably the most iconic view. Have a chill at the pub and ditch your camping gear back at the car with the potential to head up to Stickle Tarn and do the Langdale Pikes circular out to High Stile. There's good options to extend or shorten any of this. Obviously if you're wild camping, it will really depend on weather at the time. E.g. It maybe better in the eastern fells and worse in the western plus any wind, temps etc may determine if you do small or bigger fells etc. Hope that helps as a starting point.

  • @markvincent5241
    @markvincent5241 4 дні тому

    Lovely video, Cam is just a bundle of joy. I'd love to be able to have another dog some day. Certainly living the best life. I'd love to have a go at wild swimming but I'm not sure if I have the confidence to do it. Pizza looks great, unfortunately I'm gluten free so they are more for looking at and drooling nowadays haha. Keep doing what you are doing. Lovely relaxing content.

    • @FablesandFells
      @FablesandFells 4 дні тому

      Thank you, he really is. Aw well I didn't have wheat/gluten for years so I feel you on that. I used to make gluten-free pizza bases as the supermarket ones weren't very good. They're quick and easy to make. I imagine there are more and better shop version these days?

    • @markvincent5241
      @markvincent5241 4 дні тому

      @@FablesandFells I tend to put two gluten free tortillas sandwiched together with a mature cheese spread then go very light on the toppings. Caputo flour do a gluten free version but it's nearly 10 pounds for a kilo. So only buy it for the occasional treat.

  • @janhemmer8181
    @janhemmer8181 4 дні тому

    Thanks for those stunning views!

  • @rogersampaio7450
    @rogersampaio7450 5 днів тому

    I think you're like me, someone who is always Alone or that likes to be alone....!!!!!

  • @thormusique
    @thormusique 5 днів тому

    Brilliant! Yes, I would love to see more at Grasmere. It's such a timeless and peaceful place. Cheers!

    • @FablesandFells
      @FablesandFells 4 дні тому

      I'll try get some of the cottage interiors 🏡

  • @A-K_Rambler
    @A-K_Rambler 5 днів тому

    Coffee Treat For You!

    • @FablesandFells
      @FablesandFells 5 днів тому

      That's most kind, thank you 🥺 I was waning by the end of that shoot as shooting always makes it a long day 😄 so a café pick-me-up would be a big help ☕🍪. Cam says half is his treat allowance though 🐕

  • @user-wj4mj3tz3u
    @user-wj4mj3tz3u 5 днів тому

    Amazing walk in the wonderful nature as I being there!🎆

  • @colinj71
    @colinj71 5 днів тому

    A fabulous video...Grasmere is me and my wife's favourite place. We visit a couple of times a year and it's so lovely seeing the places on your video that we've visited many times over the years. Thank you for making and sharing this 😊. Oh and Cam is so cute 🐾

    • @FablesandFells
      @FablesandFells 4 дні тому

      Ahh how lovely, glad you enjoyed seeing this 😊

  • @ericneff9908
    @ericneff9908 5 днів тому

    Very beautiful video! Thank you.

  • @musicalmike45
    @musicalmike45 5 днів тому

    Beautifully filmed 👍

  • @stormsinafrica2189
    @stormsinafrica2189 5 днів тому

    Oh this is perfection

  • @BentbrooksRambles
    @BentbrooksRambles 5 днів тому

    Such a lovely homage to Grasmere and Wordsworth. I found myself reading again of his youthful boat-stealing that was rebuked by a stern crag as he stole across a lake…

  • @bsdpowa
    @bsdpowa 5 днів тому

    00:01 is so beautiful it should be a painting

  • @sylvia7958
    @sylvia7958 5 днів тому

    You captured the soul of this beautiful landscape with your cinematography. The pace of different shots, your narration and choice of music is really well balanced and so is your dog's happy jump into the lake. I enjoyed watching 💚

  • @gberish602
    @gberish602 5 днів тому

    Hi Chloe, That piece of music playing as you walk around the lake sounds sort of familiar, would it be based upon somebody's last song???

    • @FablesandFells
      @FablesandFells 5 днів тому

      I'm not sure if that was an inspiration for them. All of the music I use is royalty-free 🎶

  • @topotone
    @topotone 5 днів тому

    Love your episodes Chloe. You really have a feel for putting together a serene mood. Thanks ❤

  • @jeffreydecelis9003
    @jeffreydecelis9003 5 днів тому

    Your episodes and scenery shots are a blessing. Keep up the good work.

  • @moelassus
    @moelassus 5 днів тому

    Wow, what a special walk. Thank you so much for sharing it. The Lake District is such an enchanting place. You really have a great eye for capturing the beauty and charm of the area.

  • @SlowTransitTimes
    @SlowTransitTimes 5 днів тому

    So magical. I love his poetry 💞

  • @Seamus3051
    @Seamus3051 5 днів тому

    Thank you for another enchanting video ..... Cheers 🙂🙂

  • @ViscountSandwich
    @ViscountSandwich 5 днів тому

    Hi Chloe! What camera and lens do you use to film?

    • @FablesandFells
      @FablesandFells 5 днів тому

      Hi, it's just my phone ~ Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 😊

  • @paearley61
    @paearley61 5 днів тому

    Thank you Chloe for yet another stunning video. I have spent years walking, fell climbing and camping in the Lake District but I don't think I have ever seen it as beautiful as this.

    • @FablesandFells
      @FablesandFells 5 днів тому

      Thank you 😊 May is such a beautiful month 🌸

  • @terrydenton8267
    @terrydenton8267 5 днів тому

    Beautiful! I will be watching this again. And I love Cam's wagging tail!

  • @kevwright2002
    @kevwright2002 5 днів тому

    Stunning cinematography!

  • @SteveFoz-nr5ch
    @SteveFoz-nr5ch 5 днів тому

    This is my favorite video of yours thus far. Keep them coming, please! ❤

  • @siborgjasper
    @siborgjasper 5 днів тому

    I loved everything about this video. I especially liked watching Cam bunny jump into the water 😂👍

    • @FablesandFells
      @FablesandFells 5 днів тому

      Haha he does everything with style 😄

  • @MarkLangford-hv6id
    @MarkLangford-hv6id 5 днів тому

    Thank you for this beautiful video it brings back some much valued memories of several holidays spent in Grasmere and doing many wonderful walks

  • @robbiedolan340
    @robbiedolan340 5 днів тому

    You've constructed this video wonderfully

  • @kprice42
    @kprice42 6 днів тому

    Beautiful video and yes, please, I would like some more! Could you tell me the name of artist who provided the dreamy music?

    • @FablesandFells
      @FablesandFells 5 днів тому

      Thanks, it's While You Can By The Eastern Plain feat. Julia Holmström 🎶

  • @8TENASTER8IDS
    @8TENASTER8IDS 6 днів тому

    .....Good Afternoon, the early morning light and the spectrums of colour here is very noticeable throughout the presentation.....@8:56 the setting (horse eating hay with geese right corner), the light/colour is reminiscent of a John Constable painting.....likewise Chloe, it appears you have a very good photogenic eye for camera placement, watching this reminded me of Jack Cardiff (Cinematographer) aspect on light and colour during filming Black Narcissus (1947), if you've seen the film you'll understand, Michael.....

    • @FablesandFells
      @FablesandFells 5 днів тому

      Ahh I cant say I have seen that! It's always tricky filming outdoors as the light changes so much as is often too dim or too strong!

  • @stephie_10milehike
    @stephie_10milehike 6 днів тому

    It takes me back, not several centuries, but several decades to when I visited the cottage when my son was a little boy. It was utterly magical, thanks for bringing back the memories Chloe ❤ Another inspiring video.

    • @FablesandFells
      @FablesandFells 5 днів тому

      Oh that's lovely, glad it brought some memories back 😊