Scottish YouTuber becomes Lake District convert after Sharp Edge climb
Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 12 Nov, 05:59 · Archive
Scottish mountain YouTuber Murray Wilkie changed his mind about the Lake District after climbing Blencathra and scrambling across Sharp Edge.
Murray Wilkie, a Scottish mountain YouTuber who runs the Scotland's Mountains channel, travelled to the Lake District with low expectations but became a convert after tackling Blencathra and its famous Sharp Edge ridge. Wilkie has spent three decades hillwalking in Scotland and has produced hundreds of videos on hiking, climbing, wild camping and mountaineering.
At the start of his Lake District adventure, Wilkie admitted he was not expecting the area's mountains to compare with those north of the border. He said he had never explored English hills or mountains and joked about being a 'Scottish hill snob'. His initial impression of Keswick during a Tuesday visit, which he found busy, appeared to confirm some of his doubts about the region.
However, his opinion began to change as he made his way onto Blencathra. He climbed towards Scales Tarn before tackling Sharp Edge in wet conditions. The polished rock became increasingly slippery in the rain, particularly around the notorious 'bad step'.
While crossing the ridge, Wilkie stressed that despite the route not being particularly technically difficult for an experienced scrambler, the potentially serious consequences of a fall meant it demanded respect. Despite the challenging wet conditions, his verdict on the experience was enthusiastic, marking a significant shift from his initial scepticism about English mountains.
How it is being reported
- Seasoned Scottish climber says he is a Lake District 'convert' after Sharp Edge debutScottish mountain YouTuber Murray Wilkie is converted by Blencathra and Sharp Edge in the Lake District after tackling the wet scramble route.News & Star · 12 Nov, 05:00
- Seasoned Scottish climber says he is a Lake District 'convert' after Sharp Edge debutScottish mountain YouTuber Murray Wilkie is converted by Blencathra and Sharp Edge in the Lake District after tackling the wet scramble route.Westmorland Gazette · 12 Nov, 05:00
- Seasoned Scottish climber says he is a Lake District 'convert' after Sharp Edge debutScottish mountain YouTuber Murray Wilkie is converted by Blencathra and Sharp Edge in the Lake District after tackling the wet scramble route.NW Evening Mail · 12 Nov, 05:00
- Seasoned Scottish climber says he is a Lake District 'convert' after Sharp Edge debutScottish mountain YouTuber Murray Wilkie is converted by Blencathra and Sharp Edge in the Lake District after tackling the wet scramble route.Whitehaven News · 12 Nov, 05:00
In this story: Murray Wilkie · Scotland's Mountains · Lake District · Blencathra · Sharp Edge · Keswick · Scales Tarn
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