Yr Aran . Snowdonia. A quiet alternative to Snowdon.
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- A beautiful walk up to the summit of Yr Aran . In sunny but windy conditions , join us on this stunning route where we meet a local shepherd , save someones hat and Austin falls over.
Solomons; rubbish on wet rock and rubbish on everything else unless it's dry. Thanks for uploading
Very nice ...down right stunning landscape......groovy even....thanks guys.
Cheers Jack , it was great to enjoy the views of Snowdon from a distance for a change and missing the crowds! ATb. Austin.
What an absolute treat of a video! Great to watch working dogs and what a friendly bloke he seemed. Stunning views, glad that you both had a great holiday. Atb, Phil
It made our day watching those dogs working and they absolutely worshipped that warden . Great to see a bond like that .Atb .Austin.
What a lovely scenic view! Absolutely stunning! Thank you for taking us along with you.
It’s a beautiful quiet walk this one 👍🤒
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Hiking 🚶 in Paradise! - I call like that 👍☺️... Wow just great day. Beautiful landscape. I love the film 🎥 👍. Wow... Tks for sharing.
Thanks Carlos . Paradise is the right word for this place 👍
Brilliant video! This is well on my to do list after watching this. Many thanks ! Adam
Thanks Adam 👍 can’t recommend it enough . Cheers . Austin and Lucy.
Looks like all 3 of you had a brilliant day Austin, infact a great holiday all together. Weather and scenary superb but looks like you had a lucky escape, when you went over on your ankle mind. I do a lot of walking by myself and can go for hours without seeing anyone but anyone can have an accident, just got to cross your fingers and watch your feet. Really enjoyable watch Austin, thanks for letting me tag along, cheers Alan
The shepherd is Hefin, his name is carved on his crook.
He was born in the month of June, Mehefin in Welsh.
He is employed by National Trust to prevent the sheep eating the large areas of cotton grass.
When I was there, he was the subject of a piece Channel 5 are recording for a series in the Spring about uplands and lowlands.
He's a smashing fella and doing my dream job lol. I'll keep an eye out for that in the Spring. Cheers . Austin.
Met our friend Hefin yesterday on the Watkin Path.
He is keeping an eye on the yearling sheep which are now on the mountain.
The ewes and their lambs are not.
He is in the first episode of Channel 5's 'Wild Britain'.
I have not looked yet as you have to create an account and I don't trust anyone with my data.
It is here :-
www.my5.tv/wild-britain/season-1/wild-britain-mountains
Brilliant video, thanks for sharing. Have put Yr Aran on my list of definite hikes for my holiday in Snowdonia next April!
Thanks Alex , we can't recommend this walk enough .as lucy says , sometimes it's better to look at the popular mountains from a distance . We only saw two other walkers on this one all day . Blissfully peaceful and stunning views , you'll love it ! Cheers. ATb . Austin and Lucy.
I am thinking if doing the Watkins path in spring. There is so meny nice walks in snowdonia.
The Watkins is a fantastic way up Tina. It’s definitely a good work out as it’s the longest way up and starts at the lowest point . We love the start through the woods and the waterfalls a bit further up. The scramble at the end is ace as well and the cafe just down from the start is a welcome sight after a 1000m up and down 👍
Best route up to the summit for me, another great video Guys. Pooch is loving life
It really is a good one this. Marley loves it and is stil, putting us to shame 🙄. Cheers. A+L.
A much better route leads to the summit from the S.S. East. It follows the ridgeline from the South.
The left hand path up Cwm Llan, off Watkins Path just beyond waterfalls, is part of the Cambrian Way, that turn's right at Blwch Cwm Llan towards Mt Snowdon. From BCL you climbed to Yr Aran. There is another route to Yr Aran, from the West, which runs from Rhyd Dhu, leads right off to the South East, where the Rhyd Dhu path leads to Snowdon.
Yes we did that route up on our mountain bikes in a later vid 👍
Another great walk and video, i'm going throughyour back catalogue now, not in any particular order, just picking out which one from the title, its great to see Marley in his element again, it gives me confidence to take my own Marley out with me, although as a westie I am sure he would not be so nimble over the rocks, I do have 1 question, did Marley ever chase the sheep you suddenly come across?
You’re Marley would be fine they’re tough little dogs👍. Marley never did chase sheep but I’m sure he would have done if we hadn’t recalled him early on . He always had that collie instinct to round them up but he always listened thank heavens .
Outstanding Beauty I will only see thanks to you two. : D
This was a great surprise for us as it was just stunning and so quiet , very rare for Snowdonia. We're actually getting up at 3am tomorrow and driving to the town where the cottage is for a wild camp in the mountains , a night at the local campsite then off to another bothy in the forest . It should be great 👍
It was a stunning video. Have a great time at your wild camp. I await the video. Max
Great walk that Austin and Lucy. No drone today but with an approach like that I don't think you needed it. It was every inch the picture. I must say I love your relationship with Marley and his with you. A fabulous partnership all round. Take care all. Mark.
Hey Mark, too windy for the drone but i still lugged it up there just incase lol. Such a beautiful place . Yes Marley really is my best mate , even as i type this he's just plonked his ball down for me to throw out the shed door . We're thinking of camping out down your way tomorrow . Probably starting off from Tintern for a walk around the woods and camping somewhere near the Devils pulpit. Any advice would be welcome mate as we don't know how busy this area is for wild camping . Cheers mate .Austin + Lucy
Hey guys, Love it....has to be the ball. I can see Marley keen as mustard. Good to hear your down the Wye Valley. I've camped a number of times around there but each time a stealth camp with Paul and solo. There is nowhere in particular. It is of course a long stretch of woodland and there are spots all over. You're safe if you find the right one and you may even find camp spots already set up - there are a good few. People use them woods. So all the best in finding a stealth camp spot - no doubt you'll get some footage up above. If you can remember my bro Paul as you fly. All the best to you all and have fun. Mark.
We will do Mark. Thanks for the info as we weren't sure how sensitive the area is . Just incase you missed it th-cam.com/video/4RLlnmdW7rw/w-d-xo.htmlm51s . i know all was up in the air at the time but i didn't want you to think we'd not remembered Paul . Take care mate . Austin , Lucy and Marley.
A pleasure to instill a little confidence in the area guys. You'll find the spot...just get the maps out and wander. It still is painful but I am accepting it as you must. If there is a chance to remember Paul I always take it...he was such a wonderful brother. Well, many thanks - I am watching that video now.
Great video Austin! More inspiration for when I'm up at Snowdonia next :)
Hi Pete , cheers mate. It's a real shame you couldn't make it but we'll give you a shout when we go next as well. 👍
2 Feet Forward Awesome, look forward to it 👍
"He clasps the crag with crooked hands;
Close to the sun in lonely lands,
Ringed with the azure world, he stands."
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I went this route on Sunday ended up going to Snowdon and down Watkins , where does the path divert to Yr Aran ? its was very misty and I did't check GPS nice walk though
Hi Nicky . You turn left at the first ford . You can see the old railway path up on your left running horizontally with the Watkins 👍. Cheers . Austin and Lucy.
Did Yr Aran from the other side Rhyd Ddu it was a couple of weeks after the helicoper made a emergency landing , what a pilot !!! enjoyed footage and narrative as ever Austin Lucy and Marley , took my fur ball up the Carnedds last week except he's not as well behaved !! have to keep him on the lead
Thank you Nick .I haven't heard about the helicopter , what happened ? We love the Carnedds especially in winter . When we have to put Marley on the lead he pulls like heck , great when we're going uphill but a bloody nightmare on the way down!
Another stunning video and what glorious weather! But for gawd sake always wear boots on mountain walks for the ankle support.
Thanks , and yes the shoes have been demoted to dog walking and the South Downs !
My favourite side of Snowdon, thanks. Combine this with the South ridge.
Cheers Nigel , yes that would be a great walk and i can see why this is your favourite side . Atb . Austin.
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What a superb episode Austin. Put that on my list to do. Great film quality, inspirational stuff. Glad the sun shone for you, well deserved.
Thanks Gareth . It's a great walk and so quiet and the sun shone all week . Cheers mate.
A bit further along on that path seen at 4:21 is where they filmed the Khyber Pass scenes for Carry On Up The Khyber back in 1968. I went up there last May to check it out exactly 50 years later. Not surprisingly, it hasn't changed a bit!
Beautiful area, especially those pools and waterfalls a bit further up. Great vid, btw!
Thank you 👍. We watched the clips on here when we got back and you can easily recognise the area but you wouldn’t have known watching the film at all! Cheers. A+L.
Thanks for my morning Snowdonia fix. Never considered that side of Snowdon, but as you said the advantage is the quietness of the paths. Bank Holiday weekend and hardly a sole out there.
We can't recommend this one enough . It was great to look over to Snowden and know how busy it was up there. The views are beautiful.
hey Guys, and Marley of course, my partner and I fancy getting to Wales for some walking could you tell me where abouts you stayed please, keep the great vid's coming.
Hello, we stayed at the Red Dragon cottages about 5 mins out of Beddgelert on this one . when we camped and now take the camper we've stayed at Nant Gwynant , Cae Du and CAMPING in the Forest all highly recommended . It wasn't you by any chance that asked what drone i use was it as i cant find the comment to answer? Atb. A+L.
@@2FeetForward Hi cheers for the quick response, very much appreciated. I did ask about your drone but I immediately removed the question as it said on the video title the name of it, I was hoping I'd got away with that without looking like a div but I guess not ha ha. really enjoy the videos mate
Hi guys, amazing video. Do you have the route for this? Where did you stay? Looking to do a few days in Snowdonia in May. Thanks
Hi there and thanks. I didn’t store the route for this one but you start at the beginning of the Watkin Path and turn off left to join the old rail track. It’s all marked on the 1:25 OS map and easy to follow (although we missed the turning talking too much lol). The cottage we stayed at is part of the Red Dragon Holidays cottages. They have a great range of options and are situated 1/4 mile from the Watkin path on the way to Beddgelert. You can book through their website here. www.reddragonholidays.co.uk/. Cheers and enjoy your trip 👍. Austin and Lucy. Ps . If your still unsure of the route , download this video to your phone and use it as a reference 👍.
More amazing views and footage, 👌🏻
Thanks Paul 👍. Atb. Austin and Lucy.
Stunning video - thank you for sharing - -
Thank you 👍
Hi Austin, Great video, can you tell me what gps device you were using, and would you recommend it
Thanks, it was my very old and ultra reliable Garmin Oregon 400 . I now use an up to date Garmin which is specifically for mtbing but works brilliantly for hiking as well . Can’t recommend them enough!
I have a garmin fenix five for my mtb which is my main pastime, but I can’t see the maps screen, so I was looking for something where I can down load routes to follow as I got a habit of getting lost
My Garmin Edge 1030 is bike specific and has been mind blowingly good . You can download routes or connect it to Komoot via your phone . If you haven’t got Komoot I’d recommend it and you can download it for free as an app. You can even hit a destination or type it in on the Garmin and it will take you there via legal off road tracks . The best thing is just heading out then when you feel like it just hit reverse route or back to start and you follow it back . You’ll never get lost again 🤞👍
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May the 4th be with you too haha! Hanth Tholo and Luke Thkywalker would enjoy thith very nithe video. Very enjoyable as usual thanks.😀
Haha! Cheers David 👍. Atb. Austin and Lucy.
Stunning. Have only just discovered your videos but am already addicted, they really are beautiful, and very informative.
Thank you very much 👍. Cheers. Austin and Lucy.
The first time I went up there I also missed the same turn off Watkin but realised my error much sooner thankfully didn't have far to backtrack. I did stray off the path up to the col and end up in a bog 😂
Taking the south ridge up to the summit of Snowdon via the Watkin path is by far the best way up and Yr Aran has one of the most underrated viewpoints in the Snowdon range. I camped just below Aran. Fantastic spot.
It really is a great and peaceful alternative to Snowdon and the start of the Watkin is the prettiest way up 👍. Cheers . Austin and Lucy.
Great video...thank you! Just come back from Snowdon after a perfect Easter bank holiday. Climbed Watkins path from Pont Bethania car park to Snowdon summit then back along South Ridge. Too tired to climb Yr Aran as well but will come back and do it next time. We were so hot and sweaty we had a dip in the pool beneath the weir...so refreshing!! What a magical place!! Question : What’s the vocal music playing on the video from 08:25 onwards....just love it....great choice for a great video! Thank you both. Julian
Thanks 👍Wow you picked the perfect weekend! Not surprised you were tired , that’s a long walk in the heat! Yr Aran is definitely worth a look 👍. The song is Breathe by Telepopmusik I think but click on the blue bit in the description 👍
2 Feet Forward Thank you so much for the info! So looking forward to going back there again....see you there!!!
Lovely video and some absolutely stunning scenery. 🤩
Thank you . We can’t recommend this one enough 👍
Superb Video!
Thank you👍 . Atb. Austin and Lucy.
What a lovely video. I can't think of anything better than a day hike in Snowdonia during fine weather; and a grand looking dog as accompaniment as well! I bet you were shattered at the end of the day.
Thanks Gordon . We were so lucky with the weather that week . I even managed to do Crib Goch in perfect conditions before this and yes we were pretty done for at the end of the day , no tiring Marley out though ! . Cheers . Atb . Austin + Lucy .
Well, I have never attempted Crib Goch myself, but, knowing of its reputation, and videos posted on You Tube, it would seem that you really need perfect conditions for attempts at the ridge!
Not sure if i have this correct but i heard a working collie sheepdog, on average cover 50 mile a day!
Mr Marley there seems fit enough, likewise yourself and the bride!
To be honest I have no idea but it wouldn’t surprise me. Marley was my riding partner for 8 years and would easily run 20 miles a day in front of my mountain bike. Sadly he’s 12 this month and really starting to slow down but then again , so are we 🙄. Cheers. Austin and Lucy.
@@2FeetForward you're all slowing down but judging by your routes you're not too bad! As far as slowing down goes, ive never sped up! 😂
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that has always looked like a great little peak to climb and get away from the crowds. The dog had a treat too.
Cheers mate . We saw two other people after chatting with the sheep warden, bliss. Great pools to cool Marley down as well.
What an amazing hike!! I love the scenery there. Snowdonia is an amazing place. Thanks for taking us along on these treks.
Marley found some friends!! In usually the one leading the scouts! And Marley also found some brothers/sisters! Watching a dog work is an amazing thing. We had an English Setter when I was young. She would hunt for quail and dove. Just amazing to watch her work a field. Marley didn't like it when Lucy went off because of his natural hearing instinct-he wants to keep you all together!!
Looks like you had a great trip. Looking forward to more. My 12 year old is off to scout camp tomorrow. I'm seeing badges on his uniform as I watch videos-he's sized up a shirt. I'm joining them Thursday, but not before getting some time on the trails Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning. I'll try to get some video!!
All the best to you, Lucy & Marley!!
It was a cracking day this one , too windy for the drone mind. I loved meeting the warden and his dogs , unfortunately that is Marleys one fault , he doesn't like other dogs. i've tried and tried to get him to socialise but no , he's a people dog .That guy is out there every day , what a life.
I used to love scout camp in the woods . These trips make the best memories and shape kids tastes for the future , i bet you were a scout once ?
Are you camping out on Wednesday night , great with these long nights . Look forward to the video .
All the best Austin , Lucy + Marley
Yes, I was a Scout and now the Scoutmaster. We should have a great summer camp--the scouts are already there, and it sounds like great weather and a good time in the mountains.
My plan Wednesday is to hike a small part of the Appalachian Trail that I have never hiked before (this will connect up some of my previous hikes, "cleaning up" a part of the AT in Virginia that is close by but that I have never hiked). So it will be about 11.5 miles southbound from a place called Humpback Rocks (plus one extra mile north to link up with the part of the AT I have already done south of the Paul Wolfe Shelter). Then I have to go 11.5 back, so it will end up being 24 miles total (12 miles per day). There seem to be a few good tent sites, so I will plan to camp somewhere along the trail. I hope ot be up there around 1 or 2pm to get started.
Some great views from Humpback as well as some good overlooks, so I am hoping the forecast for clear skies holds true. If I can get back to the car early enough, I may even clean up a few miles further south on the trail Thursday morning. We will see!
What a stunning place. Summit views to die for and those rock pools are beautiful. Love watching Marley in the water. Hey Austin, how come we always see Lucy having a tumble, but never you....lol. Hope your ankle is ok mate........Andy 👍
The Watkin Path is our favourite start to any walk up Snowdon , it is so scenic and the pools are spot on at the end of a hard walk .
Funny you say that Andy , on a recent camp on Cadair Idris i managed to fall , fully clothed , boots and all, into the lake up to my chest . Again , not on film ! I really would loved to have seen it! Atb . Austin.
Great vid! - Nearly made it up there a few years back from the Rangers track, took a right after a few hours and headed up.. but the daylight was fading so turned back. :)
Thank you. it's a shame you didn't make it to the top but it's a good excuse to go back. We loved the quietness of it up there and the view of Snowdon was spectacular! Cheers . Austin and Lucy.
Definitely will, and likely from the Watkin as we are familiar with that area. Proposed to the wife in the "pretty area" as you called it :)
think i will have to put this place on list of places to visit. it is so beautiful
We can't recommend this one enough Tina and it's so quiet compared to Snowdon which looks great from here. Atb. Austin and Lucy.
Great walk guys, fantastic scenery
Thanks , it's hard to beat this area . Cheers .Austin.
Wonderful place and a lovely well put together film - thank you
Thanks Keef , it really is a little gem this one . Cheers. Atb. Austin + Lucy
Wales and Scotland looks very similar i mean more than the Lakes , a harder more rugged landscape .Beautiful hike in A&L your doing Wales proud , great video as always , i missed Lucy's vlog but i know that's just an occasional thing.ATB !
Yes there a definite similarity , that's why it's our favourite area , the Lakes are a little "softer" on the eye for want of a better word. It's a stunning approach . Maybe we can meet there next year , you never know , might get weather like this . Working on Lucy getting more involved but still haven't got the Sony yet but hopefully soon . Cheers !