Glyder Fawr - Part 1 - An Incredible hike
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ส.ค. 2024
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The Glyders are something straight out of "Lord of the rings". A stunning ridge line that has fingers rock that lean out of the ground like tomb stones and when viewed in cloud can look eeire and sinister.
The hike from Ogwen cottage to Glyder Fawr was tough for me, especially as I was carrying a fully loaded rucksack which contained a tent, sleeping bag, mattress, pillow, water, food, extra clothes and ,my camera equipment. I never weighed the fully loaded pack as I left my scales at home but I'm guessing it was somewhere around 40lb
The hike from Ogwen Cottage to lake Idwal is fine. A nice stone path with a slow incline.
From Idwal to the Devil's kitchen is also a nice walk. A lot stepper in places, but again a nice path and fantastic views of the Idwal slabs.
The Devils kitchen is where the hike becomes harder. It's a mix of walking paths and some scrambling is required, but this part should not be rushed. Stop take your time and enjoy the magnificent views over Idwal.
Once you climb over the sty at the top of kitchen, It's a short 10 minute walk to the tarn and a great place to stop for some refreshments and to enjoy the scenery.
From the tarn to the summit is where it gets very tough. The scree path is long, with a steep incline and is extremely unstable under foot (Coming down is harder) and so make sure you carry walking poles and check the weather.
However, once you have reached the summit all of the pain in reaching the top fades away and you are left with some of the most breath taking views I've ever seen.
In part two (due to be posted at the end of June 2019) we pitch our tents and get to witness a fantastic cloud inversion over the distant peaks and a memory that will stay with me for years to come.
Thank you very much for watching and until next weeks video,
See ya
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Really enjoyed this video Darren. So much realism it almost felt like I was actually there!☺ As I told both you and David, it was very kind of you to allow me to tag along with with you as I thoroughly enjoyed the day. The weather was perfect, it was a great hike, and the company wasn't too bad either. I really liked your pano and wish I had done one from that spot myself. My single shot was a little too tight. Hopefully we can meet up again someday. Looking forward to part two. Cheers, Jeff
It was an absolute pleasure to be in your company Jeff.
And thank you so much for shooting some B roll, it really made a difference to the video.
I’d love to go on another hike with you, but you’d need to get fitter first 😉
Take it easy brother 🍺
@@DarrenKnightPhoto I'll try to get into shape for the next one. 😉
Well done - Life in the old dog yet!
A really worthwhile walk.
There wasn’t much life left when I got to the top David 😉
I’m glad you enjoyed the video mate 👍
That’s a no joke hike Darren plus the b roll, man! But what a pay off for the effort put in.
Come and visit the UK Diego. You know you want too 😉
I hope you’re well matey 👍
A heavy backpack and a steep scree slope you are made of sterner stuff than me. But the video and stills are breathtaking. Excellent work, the photo over the tarn with the light moving through is breathtaking 👌📷☕😊
Hey Heather,
Yeah it was tough with the pack but so worth it once we made the top.
The summit is amazing and I can’t wait to return for another crack at photographing those incredible rocky out crops.
Have a great week 👋
Oh my Darren.
That's one hard climb but yet again you smashed it,.
It's your humour that makes you so watchable.
Looking forward to seeing part 2
Thanks Gary that’s very kind.
In part 2 (I think it’s the 1st image shown) I took a shot that’s now in the framers and will be on my wall within the next week.
Amazing conditions
Take it easy mate
Absolutely fabulous, Darren. Nice to see David G with you as well. I love his channel. Signed up to yours. Cheers.
Hi Jann and thank you that’s very kind.
Yeah, Dave’s a really nice guy and we’ve become good friends over the last 12 months.
Have a great week matey 👍
Haha so you left the Iron Throne in then!! 😀👍Super pano too.
There’s a better clip of the iron throne next week Dave, if I’m brave enough to leave it in 😉
Thanks for sharing x
Congrats Daren on getting up there safely
Cheers Paul. The weather really helped in that regards. It may not have been so easy in rain and wind.
Have a great day mate 👍
Loved it Darren, the best video I’ve seen of the walk up to the Glyders. The panoramic shot was very natural.
Hi Steve,
What a lovely comment thank you.
Have a great day mate 🍺
Awesome Darren! I haven’t been to The Devils Kitchen since my visit in 1981.
Hi Andrew,
It hasn’t changed since 81, although I suspect you and I have 😉
We’re both fitter and better looking and no longer wear leg warmers 😮
Have a good one mate 👋
The hardest part about wild camping photography is the gear we end up taking! Heavy bag & scree not the easiest. Great video loved the Pano. Looking forward to next installment.
Hi Dave, I hope you’re well mate.
I agree. It was the weight of the rucksack that I was really concerned about. But slow and steady was the call of the day.
Thanks for the comment bud and have a great weekend 👍
Bit of a climb Darren you done well. fabulous views too, really liked the pano image. looking forward to the next episode.....
P.S. The pint went down a treat cheers Darren.
If you enjoyed the video and a pint, I count that as a win in my books.
Have a great week Paul 🍺🍺
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You too Darren.
Belter of a video mate, really enjoyed it. From some of the video shots, it almost looked like the Alps! It's firmly on my to-do list after watching that. Although I bloody hate scree! Looking forward to part two 👍
We had fantastic conditions Paul which made it all the better. However the following day we woke up to cloud.
So depending on how far you have to travel and how much time you have to spare, I’d suggest not having a fixed day and choose the day 24 before, as it’s no fun in bad weather or cloud.
Watch Mad’s video. He’ll confirm that 😱
Take it easy mate and have a great day.
So far so good! Looking forward to part 2...
Cheers Des. I’m pleased you enjoyed it 👍
Nicely done Darren, congrats on the hike.
Cheers Bern, I hope you’re well matey 🍺
This looked like a wonderful place to go hiking, thanks for making me feel like I was there walking with you . I am looking forward to part 2. That pano looked really nice thanks for sharing atb ;D Teddy
Hello again Mr Wanderer and I hope you’ve had a good week.
It’s a stunning location and I’m pleased you liked the video. I had so much fun, I’m planning a return trip to Snowdonia next month.
Thanks for watching and bye for now 👋
I always enjoy your videos Darren I just do not always get the chance to comment. I watch TH-cam on the TV and then have to log on the computer to comment ..... can't see to do it on my phone Lol So often forget to comment :D T.W
Great video Darren! I really felt your pain on the Devil's Kitchen and the steep scree incline up to Glyder Fawr, since I did this myself on a hot, sunny day this May with a group of people staying at Plas y Brenin (but I only had a daypack!). From Glyder Fawr we went on to Glyder Fach and then back down via the saddle at the rear of Tryfan. Great video - and now I'll watch Part Two to see how the photography progressed on your walk. :-)
Hi Geoff,
We went up in May and I’m pleased you had great weather like us.
Your walk sounds really interesting and perhaps I’ll follow your route when I go up again.
Thanks for taking the time to watch and subscribe.
Have a great week bud 👍
great video dazzer... looked like some hike. but you enjoyed it for sure ...
It was beautiful Darren and I’d highly recommend it when you’re next over.
Have a great week matey 🍺
I was half expecting to see David having to give you cpr before you reached the top. That's a serious climb, well done to all of you I would have struggled with that 20yrs ago even without all the gear
Dave wouldn’t have administered CPR Pete. He would have stole my spare batteries and told my wife I died in some tragic sheep related incident.
Have a good week matey and talk again on part 2.
See ya 👋
To walk up there is one thing but to Vlog as well, thats something else RESPECT Great video as always
Cheers Gary, it was incredible and I’m all ready planning my next wild camp.
I’ve got the bug now 😉
Excellent part one looking forward to next vlog why some one gave this a thumbs down is beyond me
Thanks Mark, I hope you’re well matey.
Everyone is different and perhaps they didn’t like my style of vlogging. But hey, as long as everyone else does, then that’s okay with me
Take it easy brother 🍺
Loved it. Very well done to you. It’s a dream of mine to do a couple of these walks I think you have just convinced me to do it maybe if we get some good weather.
You’d love it Paul. We took it very slow on the way up which was great as we got to appreciate the views from different levels of assent.
If it had turned into a route March or a race to the top, it would have been hideous.
Go for it matey 👍
Awesome video pal
Look forward to watching the rest👍👍 I was up llyn Idwal Saturday awesome place.
Beautiful and worth pushing yourself 👍🏻
It was andy and I can’t wait to return.
We had a cloud inversion later that evening. My very own Andy Sheaders Winnats pass video 😉
As always top vlog 👍🏼👍🏼 would love to get up there for some night shots. Thanks for putting that little map at start very helpfull. Looking forward part 2
I’m back there in a few weeks carl, but going up a different route. I’ll let you know which one was better.
You really should try though it mate. It’s an amazing location
Have a good weekend bud 🍺
@@DarrenKnightPhoto cheers m8 and u 👍🏼
well done to you all that looked like one hell of a hike. but what a treat by the time you got to the top entertaining and funny as always mate and I cant wait to the 2nd part and to see your images.
Hi Dan,
I hope your well mate and hopefully you’ll get over your photography block soon.
Get yourself over to Snowdonia for some inspiration.
Take it easy matey 🍺
@@DarrenKnightPhoto cheers buddy I really appreciate that, my availability to get out so places like snowdonia have dramatically changed due to work commitments and I think this has had a huge impact on my block. But snowdonia is for sure a place I need to get back to asap.
Great vid, King Dazza :). I've been up as far as the Devil's Kitchen, but at 63, I don't think I'd be able to make it all the way to the top, so your vid is the next best thing! Looking forward to Episode 2
hyphen aerial photography 63 is the new 53, except if you’re me. Then 51 is the new 61 😉
I won’t lie, it was a little tough at times but well worth it.
Have a great week and thanks for watching matey 🍺
Looking forward to part 2 bud
Cheers Jon and thanks for the comment matey 👍
I can add nothing to what all the others before me have already said, What a location!, and with all my favorite vloggers gathered in one mob no less. I look forward to part 2. :-)
Hi Den,
I’m the only real vlogger, Dave is just an evil twisted drill sergeant that masquerades as a photographer.
Having said that, he did get me up and down safely and cooked dinner, so he’s forgiven.
Have a good week Den.
See ya 👋
Awesome bud, always worth the hard graft, loved the mono shot and looking forward to the next instalment :-)
Hi Carl,
I’m glad you enjoyed it and I’d highly recommend it.
I’ve just switched over to Sony, but haven’t used it in anger yet.
@@DarrenKnightPhoto OMG, why the switch, low light performance and weight ? Which model ?
Nice video!! And amazing pictures!!
Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful!! I was wishing I was with you, and to read part 1! Yes! Looking forward to the adventure continuing. Well done Darren! A great achievement 😍👍 WONDERFUL!
I won’t lie Mali, it wasn’t easy but we took our time and really enjoyed the views on the way up and the summit was just so rewarding.
It really is something you should try mate, as I know you would absolutely love it up there.
A wild camp meet up 🤔
Take it easy brother
Well done at getting to the top. For me the hiking came first and the photography was just documentary evidence of where I've been. As I'm getting older then the photography has become more important and the amount of effort required at getting there has become the predominant factor.
Looking forwards to the next one.
I agree Iain and that’s why we took so long in getting to the top.
We wasn’t in any rush and stopped as often as possible to appreciate the views in near perfect conditions.
The top is just so rugged, it blew me away. Very different to the summits of the Lake District that’s for sure.
Have a good Sunday mate. 🍺
Blimey mate that looked tough but stunning views at the top. Well worth it. Loved your mono shot. I see what you mean about the Iron Throne - that's cool. I'm wondering if I can convince my lads to go up there in July when we visit
You really should Jamie, they only real tough part is the scree.
make sure you have OS maps on your phone as if the cloud rolls in (which it did on our decent) you need to stay on the path when entering the scree as it’s not obvious and can be quite dangerous if you’re not on point.
Have fun mate 👍
Well done Darren for getting up there with a heavy pack, particularly as you chose to go by the longest route to the top, I salute you Sir. Looking forward to part 2.
No Andy, I didn’t choose it. That was bloody Dave Griff’s idea. I wanted to be dropped on the summit by a helicopter 😉
Thanks for the lovely comment bud and in part 2 I captured an image that’s going into the framers today.
What an incredible place
Have a great weekend matey
Great video mate 👍 I was in the area for a few hours yesterday was really wet so just did a round of Idwal and Ogwen. This has inspired me to give Glyder Fawr a try when it’s dry hopefully in a few weeks time.
Another great vlog Darren, the scenery looks truly amazing and looks well worth the hike. Although saying that i think personally i'd need an oxygen tent when i got up there not a camping one.😉.Cracking images and i'm looking forward to part deux. Keep up the great work......and at least theres no sea foam up there😀
I took it very slow Terry (like I had a choice 😂) and it was fine.
The only time I was in pain was actually the following day on the way down.
The last kilometre back to the car park is quite flat, but my shoulders we’re killing me. I think the weight of the pack finally caught up on me.
Thanks for watching bud and have a lovely weekend 👍
Wowzers mate....pretty intense climb there! This on one I have on y bucket list for sure! That pano was incredible
Bloody hell Tom, you’d run up it. A man of your looks and elite fitness would do that before breakfast and then pop over to Snowdon in the afternoon 😉
this makes me wanna get out and hike my nearest mountain
Noealz Photo Go go go 😉
fantastic effort on my to do list
Just do it Chris, you won’t be disappointed mate 👍
That was quite the walk, I feel tired just watching. That Dave Griff's a bit of a mountain goat, isn't he! Looking forward to the next installment 👍
You’d be ok Simon, you’re a little bit of a goat yourself.
We must catch up before the years over matey 👍
Well Done Darren :-D
Thanks Alan 👍
Definitely one on the list for me is that. You did well Darren and will get easier the more you do. That scree is a pain, a bit like moon walking 😬 I’m not for wild camping but count me in if you all get together again for a hike. Looking forward to next weeks matey. Ps. You’re no king of the North! 😬
I would have invited you James, but you’re a little bit fat and slow. Start training and you’re in on the next one.
I AM the king of the north (Norfolk).
Darren Knight Photo You bloody charmer 😬 Right, Rocky theme it is then
James R Burns 😂😂 😘
Don’t take this the wrong way but I’m so glad I didn’t come on this trip mate, because there’s absolutely no way I would have been fit enough to make that ascent and I would have seriously held you guys back!!
Saying that I’m seriously envious of the views and landscape that you guys got to experience and I’m very much looking forward to part 2 👍
Re: Photography you were missed mate. Seriously, seriously missed. Let’s talk about it in a few weeks and perhaps we can choose another location that you’d prefer. X
Cracking video Darren.. really gives you a sense of the location and it looks really tough - managing that with all your kit too and still finding time to do bits to camera and sound normal is kudos to you... ! Cracking images at the end and I look forward to seeing part 2.
It was the pack Alan that made it so much harder, but slow and steady meant I won the race and the rewards far outweighed the temporary discomfort.
Have a great weekend matey 👍
Indeed, if it weren't for the last 25 years or so I'd be jogging up and down little hills like that everyday. ;-D
TimberGeek 😂 you and me both matey 👍
A fantastic video! This content is well put together and has a charming humility to it which I don't always see in hiking videos. What confuses me is why, after watching something like this, someone would be mean-spirited enough to give it a pejorative thumbs-down.
Well done mate. I would have needed oxygen to get up there 😂
You would have been fine Kev. Slow and steady wins the race brother 👍
This appeared on my recommendations. So I watched it again. Rude not to. Just hope one day we'll be doing this sort of thing again! 😊👍
morning mate,
Me too, it’s been far too long.
The last time the motorhome moved was the last time I came to snowdonia and that was February.
I really hope I can visit again before the years out.
Have fun today matey......very jealous 🍺🍺
I'll like to see that when it's up Darren
Part 2 we’ll be out in 2 weeks Gary.
am planning this hike soon, been on by bucket list for a while now, iv done Tryfan few months back so i guess id survive this too lol
What a lovely realistic video. Have been there a few times myself so yes it is tough. I liked the map animation at the start, how have you created it?
Thank you.
I subscribe to OS maps online (£25 per year). Once you’ve plotted a route and saved it, it generates a “Fly by” of the route.
I then recorded the screen with sone screen capture software, such as Snaggit
I hope that helps 👍
Hello Darren,
I was watching a video about amazing goats climbing up and down dam walls and mountain precipices, and a curious thing happened ... because one of the goats looked like you(?)... and sounded like you(?) and was climbing up scree loose underfoot - or should that be hoof ;-)
Anyway, now I've determined that my hand must have touched the screen twice because I put it back to the beginning and watched Glyder Fawr - part 1. You were just pretending to be a goat!🐏 😹
Now to part 2. Be well, Sir!