Best Walks with a View with Julia Bradbury (2016)

Episode Overview

Title: The High Cup Walk, Cumbria Plot: Nestled beneath the towering Pennines, Julia embarks from the historic village of Dufton to uncover one of Britain's hidden gems—the Grand Canyon of the North, a stunning glaciated valley formed over 500 million years. Celebrated as a highlight of the Pennine Way, this natural marvel was hailed by walking icon Alfred Wainwright as an "unforgettable sight." Along her journey, Julia encounters a family of Olympic rake craftsmen, discovers the infamous Helm wind—the only British wind to earn a name—and meets record-holder Mike Hartley, who astonishingly completed the 268 miles of the Pennine Way in under three days! She reaches High Cup Nick, where breathtaking views of High Cup Gill await. With the nearby Lake District attracting over 16 million visitors annually, the Grand Canyon of the North remains a cherished secret, known to only about 6,000 adventurers.