I first visited in July 1976. At that time the roof was still on and you could access all the floors although the staircase was a bit wobbly on the top one. There had been considerable ingress of water and parts of it were already falling down. There was some furniture left inside. My pal and I called at the Sportsman's. Someone told us that in the 1950s two young men camped there. In the night screams were heard. In the morning, they were gone with just their sleeping bags left, bloodstained and torn to shreds. I have never found any evidence to support that, but it is a good story. We were also told that one of the Jayne Eyre films was filmed there and that tarps with slates painted on them had been put on the roof to hide the many holes. Not sure if that is true but if anyone knows, please let me know.
I was sent from chester to work in Denbigh years ago n know the area like the back of my hand cos I was responsible for looking after all the schools n outward bound centres in the area. So many found memories of the area n often come back to visit some of my old haunts
@@007vauxhall did alwen reservoir n the other one across the road( don't know the name) last week on mountain bike n what a special experience it was so will be back soon. Keep up the great vids is fab seeing all the local sights explored n explained in such passionate detail
Excellent Tour...it looks haunted...the wind noise was perfect for the background ...In Maryland we have a abandoned missile base from the Cold War days...which were loaded with minute man missiles.....nuclear .....all that is left are the silo's above ground....very disturbing...makes you think about what if.....gives me the chills......we were so,close."..
Nature soon takes the land back if allowed. The weather has obviously battered it. Has it been a ruin all the time you've known it Paul? I reckon it would've been an impressive place and as you said could tell some stories.
House was originally called ty pren wooden house the original house was built out of wood and burnt down then was rebuilt in stone was a shooting lodge for grouse shooting enjoying your vid I am from denbigh but now live on Anglesey
Thanks for the tour Paul, for those of you interested here is a link to a site with information and a couple of pictures of what the house looked like before it fell into ruin. www.coflein.gov.uk/en/site/23045/details/gwylfa-hiraethog-shooting-lodge
I have always loved Gwylfa Hiraethog, I remember back in the late 70s/early 80s we used to drive past and count chimneys etc, they knackered up the last of it really with that daft mobile phone mast - why they had to demolish the side of the place for it I don't know. If I win the lottery I have always said its getting rebuilt. When its better weather ill get up there with my new camera to get a video done, be so sad though as it will no doubt be even more down now :(
A beautiful day despite the wind and many lovely panoramic views - thank you so much for taking the time to share your part of the world with all of us! You are a most fortunate fellow Paul, as you live smack dab in the center of one of the most picturesque parts of the UK!
2:52 wow ive been there before beccause i dont live too far from denbigh but i never knew there was that many wind mills in the distsnce. I mean not to be funny but do we really need that many 😅
You sure had to walk a long way to get to it lol. Wonder what causes the lights at night. Interesting to see the ruins of the home that once was. Nice one Paul
Great historic video. Do you know what year this house was built? If you can Paul, give a little bit of history on this house in another video if you can, very interesting. Cheers!!!!!!
Originally, Gwylfa Hiraethog was a shooting lodge for the first Viscount Devonport, Hudson Ewbanke Kearley. When the lodge was built, in the early 1890’s, it was said to be the highest inhabited house in Wales with some of the finest views of the British Isles.
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I first visited in July 1976. At that time the roof was still on and you could access all the floors although the staircase was a bit wobbly on the top one. There had been considerable ingress of water and parts of it were already falling down. There was some furniture left inside. My pal and I called at the Sportsman's. Someone told us that in the 1950s two young men camped there. In the night screams were heard. In the morning, they were gone with just their sleeping bags left, bloodstained and torn to shreds. I have never found any evidence to support that, but it is a good story. We were also told that one of the Jayne Eyre films was filmed there and that tarps with slates painted on them had been put on the roof to hide the many holes. Not sure if that is true but if anyone knows, please let me know.
Great video I would love to see that house myself, some great views too.
Yes worth a visit, and not that far to walk either.
I was sent from chester to work in Denbigh years ago n know the area like the back of my hand cos I was responsible for looking after all the schools n outward bound centres in the area. So many found memories of the area n often come back to visit some of my old haunts
That's great Richard, sounded like a nice job that.
@@007vauxhall did alwen reservoir n the other one across the road( don't know the name) last week on mountain bike n what a special experience it was so will be back soon. Keep up the great vids is fab seeing all the local sights explored n explained in such passionate detail
Excellent Tour...it looks haunted...the wind noise was perfect for the background ...In Maryland we have a abandoned missile base from the Cold War days...which were loaded with minute man missiles.....nuclear .....all that is left are the silo's above ground....very disturbing...makes you think about what if.....gives me the chills......we were so,close."..
Yes, bet that scares you knowing it's there Bill....thanks for watching.
Paul, think I saw the hound or the Basketvilles running across the Moors. Another GREAT vid.
Your probably right up there....lol.
Nature soon takes the land back if allowed. The weather has obviously battered it. Has it been a ruin all the time you've known it Paul? I reckon it would've been an impressive place and as you said could tell some stories.
I knew it in better condition than this, but don't remember it lived in...nature does take over quite impressive really.
The Sportsmans arms is now open once again - reopened October 2015 apparently.
They serve food from 10-8pm and they are open till 11pm.
Good to know, you should be paid a fee for that...lol.
House was originally called ty pren wooden house the original house was built out of wood and burnt down then was rebuilt in stone was a shooting lodge for grouse shooting enjoying your vid I am from denbigh but now live on Anglesey
That's right, Ty Pren, a postman I know lived in it many years ago, sad to see it in this state really, hope Anglesey is treating you well :-)
Thanks for the tour Paul, for those of you interested here is a link to a site with information and a couple of pictures of what the house looked like before it fell into ruin. www.coflein.gov.uk/en/site/23045/details/gwylfa-hiraethog-shooting-lodge
Brilliant, I have seen the photos, but nice to have the link here for people to see it as it was....much appreciated.
Great link thanks. It was pretty much intact with the three gables when I first saw it in 1976.
I have always loved Gwylfa Hiraethog, I remember back in the late 70s/early 80s we used to drive past and count chimneys etc, they knackered up the last of it really with that daft mobile phone mast - why they had to demolish the side of the place for it I don't know. If I win the lottery I have always said its getting rebuilt. When its better weather ill get up there with my new camera to get a video done, be so sad though as it will no doubt be even more down now :(
A beautiful day despite the wind and many lovely panoramic views - thank you so much for taking the time to share your part of the world with all of us! You are a most fortunate fellow Paul, as you live smack dab in the center of one of the most picturesque parts of the UK!
Thank you, glad you liked it, yes very lucky living here and do appreciate it too.
The Ruins look like the aftermath of an Alien Invasion( I am thinking of "Battle in Los Angles"). I definitely enjoyed the video wind and all.
Yes they look very inveaded don't they..lol....glad you enjoyed it...thanks.
Nice Video Paul looked quite windy up there!
Cheers Rob....yes bloody wind...lol.
It's one of our pet hate! :-)
2:52 wow ive been there before beccause i dont live too far from denbigh but i never knew there was that many wind mills in the distsnce. I mean not to be funny but do we really need that many 😅
Spooky great filming Paul incredible dramatic landscape love it must come and see this thanks for sharing
Hope you do go to see it, thanks for watching.
Great video Paul
Thanks Frank.
Bit like the north york moors near where I am great video
I've seen that place from the road that cuts through the moors, I was told it was an asylum? Now I know better, great video.
Yes you can see it from the road in parts....the Asylum is in Denbigh itself....huge place.
This used to be a Shooting Lodge, then a keepers house, I knew a family member of who lived there last.
Brilliant vid
Cheers, glad you liked it.
How you doing Paul great video just wondering if his lordship ever stayed over there looks like his kind of place all the best (slangevar)
Doing great thanks, his Lordship probably went grouse shooting there many times. :-)
You sure had to walk a long way to get to it lol. Wonder what causes the lights at night. Interesting to see the ruins of the home that once was. Nice one Paul
Great historic video. Do you know what year this house was built? If you can Paul, give a little bit of history on this house in another video if you can, very interesting. Cheers!!!!!!
Originally, Gwylfa Hiraethog was a shooting lodge for the first Viscount Devonport, Hudson Ewbanke Kearley. When the lodge was built, in the early 1890’s, it was said to be the highest inhabited house in Wales with some of the finest views of the British Isles.
I used to drive past this place most days with work at all times of the day and never saw anything tnh I was more spooked by the locals lol
Good video Paul shame about the wind noise.
Yes a filming nightmare with just a camcorder Keith...thanks mate.
thats well scary not going there camping
Different place at night.
Umm , do YOU get highest at that pub , or is IT the highest ? LOL
Bit of both...lol....yes it is the highest Inn in Wales.
Do you believe in ghost, witches & hauntings ?
I believe there is something out there.