We UNDERESTIMATED hiking SNOWDON via The Watkin Path | FULL POV Experience up Wales mountain 🏴
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- Hiking Snowdon in Snowdonia, Wales via one of the most hardest routes to the summit. Check out this Point of View walk up this Welsh Mountain and the 2nd most highest peak in the United Kingdom.
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I've been looking for a video of what the actual path is like. This was such a good video, thanks guys 👌🏼
Hi Chad, I thought this will be useful as I couldn't find any proper POV video experiences of this hike so wanted to make one for everyone who may be tackling this route! Enjoy it mate and thank you! (Hope you have subscribed and checked out my other videos too)
Of course I have subscribed. Brilliant mate. Do your thing guys 👌🏼
Really appreciate that Chad! Thank you!
Agree this video was EXCELLENT! 👍🏽
Sick video, thoroughly enjoyed that, you showed everything that needed to be seen 👊🏽
Glad it helped! 😊 Please consider subscribing for more videos. Thanks 👊🏽
Awesome video! Thanks for sharing your hike
Thanks for watching guys 🙌🏽
@@TravelGxng no problem! We really enjoy making outdoor content also
@@NickandRachel I will check out your videos and subscribe 🙌🏽💯
Great video! Showing a good idea of the route ✊🏼👏🏼
Hi Rif, glad you found this video useful! Enjoy the hike and please check out some of my other hikes too ;) Thanks
One of the best videos showing the actual path, on TH-cam. Great that it was such a lovely day and you and views to enjoy…
Glad you liked it! This was my intention 🙏🏾 Hope you can subscribe and check out the other hikes too. Will be hiking Scafell Pike in June hopefully
Great vid guys! You have captured the essence of that route. Absolutely loved the confusion you had on the last bit of the scramble.... everyone feels as you did. Asking others for guidance isn't weak, it's the most sensible when the adrenaline is flowing and you're really tired. The summit is a bit of an anticlimax.... just steps, after you have mountaineered your way up 300 metres of rubble! ........... If you do the route again, instead of returning the way you have ascended, I would urge you to go down the South Ridge.... fantastically airy, but perfectly safe. Really enjoyed your personal take on it all. Thanks! and your route time of 8 hours is average...... surprising, isn't it? :)
Hey thanks for the amazing comment!!! Will defo be doing this hike again with my Mrs this time round
Great video boys and great work climbing this mountain! Snowdon is no joke. Keep doing what your doing
Thanks mate! Appreciate your words! It really means a lot - have you seen the Ben Nevis video?
@@TravelGxng Not yet I'll watch it at some point. I'll comment on the video when I see it
Cheers mate
Looks Amazing,great video,will be climbing myself soon.
Have fun!
This is a fantastic video of what to really expect when hiking Snowdon!
Thanks for your comment 👍🏽
Another well made video. Great effort on the hike.
Glad you enjoyed it!
We found this hike on this route, a lot difficult than Ben Nevis! Good luck to everyone who attempts the Watkins Path! The views are worth it! (If you're lucky!)
Lads smashed it 💯💥✌🏾 TRAVEL GXNG
Respect bro
Brilliant video great info on the path and it's difficulties and superb views, so much better than all the self mug shots so many people people include in their videos. It's the place and the trials that are important and informative. Keep up the good work and stay safe.
Glad you enjoyed it! This is what I was aiming to capture. I will hike Scafell Pike this summer and make a similar video so hope you can subscribe so you can see it
Guys I liked this video, I have watched it three times now. Keep up your good work.
Hey Kenshin! Thanks for your comment! Really appreciate it! :)
Good vid keep up the good work
Thank you 👊🏾
Beautiful nature😍✨amazing, fresh cold water😍 nice view from the top of the mountain✨💕
Hey thanks for subscribing and watching the video :) much appreciated!
I wanna do it again but maybe another easier route! lol
Great video, Seen this walked in bad weather and good now. Love how respectful and friendly you and other hikers are helping pass on knowledge as you go as well as take it in. Really enjoyable watch thank you. I will try this route with my partner next year hopefully 👍
Hey thanks for watching! Hopefully you get a nice day for it. I wanna do it again with my wife soon
Subscribed. Exactly the kind of video I was searching for. Deserve more subscribers tbf. Keep going!
Hi Nabil, thank you so much! This was my exact intention, to show a proper video of this path! I am coming back to England in a couple weeks and will make a Scafell Pike hiking video (similar to this one). Your support really means a lot!
@@TravelGxng when will the scaffell pike video be uploaded roughly? I won't be going snowdon this time round. My brother did the hike last year and is still scarred by it he doesn't want to return. Haha so we were thinking about scaffel pike as its the highest peak in England. Definitely look forward to it!
I hope to visit Scafell Pike mid June so hopefully before end of June! LOL There is an easier Snowdon route your brother can do I believe...
Thanks for sharing
You're welcome! Thanks for watching, hope you can watch the other hikes I've done and subscribe too! RESPECT!
Thanks for giving me an idea of what it's like.
Enjoy it and hike more!
I went last week for the first time for my 30th. Your video was definitely needed as it was so foggy and very confusing up the top. Cheers for the quality video.
You're welcome Andrew. Glad you liked the video mate 👍🏽
Sick!
Thanks for watching bro, check out my Volcano hikes from Guatemala 🇬🇹
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Respect!
We did Snowden in Sept, first ever climb on the Llanberis path. We are so dissapointed we didn't get to see those great views at the top as it was so misty. This was a great video x
Thanks for your comment 👍🏽🙂 really appreciate it.
The amount of people I’ve seen going the toilet where you filled up your bottle 😂😂😂😂🤢
😭😭😭😭 I didn't get sick luckily
Me encantó 🥰
Gracias mi vida
Climbed this train at 18 with my best friend, absolutely amazing but so so hard, such a challenge
Ah really? Yes it was difficult, although Ben Nevis higher, Snowdon defo more challenging right?
@@TravelGxngtry Hellvellyn in zero visibility. Never felt a step away from death in my life. Seen absolutely nothing. Was 18 degrees below the cloud! Crazy.
an early morning hike up the watkin path is great as that side is in shadow early on so its not too hot, its steep and all the elevation is in the last bit, but its a grand view over the lakes
Ah mate we were so blessed to have sunshine! I wanna do it again!
Most of Snowdonia is'slate country' some above ground slate workings appear in the least likeliests locations, Watkins Path passes through quarry workings, more are visble when seen by drone
Thanks for the heads up Duncan!
Thank God I stumbled across your vlog.Really wanted to do the Watkin Path for the scenic views,but that was scary😅.I'll still to Llanberis 😂
🤣 Hope it's a nice clear day for you once you reach the top! 🙏🏾
@TravelGxng We are going in a couple of weeks,so I hope it stops raining by then!.TBH,I was hoping that you guys got lost on the way up but then saw those women scooting down past you😆.Anyway,great vlog.Well done!
Haha thank you again! Hope you enjoy the hike! I'm gonna do Scafell Pike this Summer hopefully so please come back!
Good video guys you showed it as it is👍we went up Watkin via South Ridge in the fog a few wks ago and came down the route you went up, my favourite path so far , already done Pyg ,Miners & Llanberis. Watkin Path is the best for me plus the best dip at the end👌What way did you come down in the end?
Thanks for your comment! Really appreciate it! We came down the same path in the end! 😂 It wasn't so bad, just had to be really careful as it's a lot tougher coming down then up, especially near the top!
We come back the same way! LOL Was'nt too bad but had to take it slowly...
Thanks for this, it gives a good idea of the state of the path. How long did it take to go up? And how long to go down? thanks
It took us roughly 5 hours to go up and 3 hours down....
Well done guys!! 🙂 I can see Yr Wyddfa from my house but haven't managed to climb it yet!! Not sure I could do the trail you did, scared of heights!! 😅
Out of interest which mountain climb did you enjoy the most?
Diolch yn fawr 🏴
Thanks man! Maybe you can do it on a not so clear day 😅 I enjoyed Snowdon more than Ben Nevis!!!
"The F*CKING HELL" path
😂😂😂😂
Brilliant lads, great effort. Im fortunate as I live near Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) and have done the Watkin Path a few times
So watching the video, and your confidence, nonchalance... until you hit the "f*cking hell" scree was hilarious. Because
I knew it was coming. Not knocking you in any way, great effort. That scree still kills me.. and we use exactly the same
language to get up it :)
Come back soon
LOL This is the BEST comment!! Thank you!!!! Will be back on the 'uckin ell' route soon!
Did this a couple of weeks ago, and saw absolutely nothing the whole way up, it was a bit more difficult than we thought it would be due to the weather and really wet slippery rock and slate. Be prepared, you need to concentrate on points, I remember that bit @24:00 it's the hardest bit on days when the rock is slippery, few people me included were flapping a bit when trying to scramble and water running down over hands and feet
Sounds like it was more of a challenge for you guys. Be careful doing it in those conditions. Especially beginners!
I did this exact same climb last weekend and thought i wasnt going to make it! The scramble nearly made my toe nails fall off 🤣 its not for the faint hearted
Ahh mate!!! How was the weather up there last weekend? I guess we were super lucky with the weather! Scramble season!!! 😂
Well done for doing it mate! It is scary up there, can't imagine what it'll be like in Winter! 🥶
impressed pretty good video. PS next time you do Ben Nevis start from the North Face Car Park
Cheers Barry! Is that the harder route from the Northface car park?
@@TravelGxng if you guys did watkins the north face ben nevis car park route should be within your capacity.
Thanks Barry, will consider this route next time we up in Scotland 🏴
Nice video beautiful
Thanks Nila, glad you enjoyed it
Done this route yesterday. Bit scary on the scramble up
Tell me about it! How was the weather?
@@TravelGxng the weather wasn't too bad.. Had rain for a short time.
Always a bit sketchy on the later part of the path, no real definitive route till you reach the new cut steps. A mare when visibility is bad, many say if you keep to the loose rocks your ok, if you end up on lots of the grassy areas then its dodgy if visibility is bad. Great upload chaps, enjoyed it!
Hey Paul! Thanks for the comment and really appreciate you watching the vid 🙌🏾 I've got some great hike uploads too. Hope you can subscribe 🙂
@@TravelGxng subscribed!
Big up Paul - much appreciated!
Couple questions guys would I need hiking poles on this route or would they not be needed on and is it doable with a 50l backpack
We didn't have any hiking poles, however I would highly recommend to take some of the pressure off - it'll certainly help for sure! I carried a 32L backpack with my camera gear, with lunch, water, etc so you should be fine! There is a mineral spring around half way I think so you can fill up your bottle too! All the best with the hike Ryan!
You should try crib goch next 😂
Ah mate that would be a killer! 🤣
Nice video, and bought back memories of doing the Watkin Path over 30 years go. Went up and down via the Pyg Track last Saturday, the 1st time for around 15 years, and it's a tough route for an owd fella like me at 58, but still enjoyable. Very cold at the top, but decent weather and views on the way down. Two things to add...... Why no map/compass or GPS device or at least something like AllTrails on your phone, getting lost or taking the wrong path isn't smart. Also don't drink the water, sheep often fall in and die upstream and it can cause nasty illnesses, use a camel back and carry enough water for the hike. Nice video though. 👍
Hey thanks for your comment. Defo need to invest in a proper GPS device. I'm never drinking that water ever again!!!! Thanks for your tips!
@@TravelGxng A mobile phone, a subscription to something like AllTrails or Outdooractive and a mobile power pack to keep your phone charged up should be enough.
Cheers!
Good video in terms of that it showed the state of the path where it steepens after the col. But its not a difficult or very long route. Im 60 and i can get to the top in around 2hrs 15 minutes. If the weather isn't great u need to be careful with navigation when u first get onto the ridge. I also wouldn't recommend descending this route.
Thanks Rob! We descended down here as well... there were many other people doing the same too.
@TravelGxng u should have done the circular route that the guy on the video suggested. I've did the watkin path about 5 times last year and I always did the circular route. Try it next time.
Thanks for the tip mate 👍🏽
It’s the best path up at rhyd ddu going down
Next time I'll do it thanks
Why do you not have an OS map? Be a lot easier to follow the route.
Will get one!
Snowdon/Yr Wyddfa is the highest peak of both England AND Wales.
Thanks for correcting my mistake again mate!
hahahaha I hiked this but the other way on the 2nd Jan. Never hiked it before did it solo and shit was I in for a rude awakening hahaha
LOL we was all excited and hyped at the start, only then to find the reality near the top! Please subscribe for more! Thanks
Nice video youve got some great trips. Snowdon not the second highest mountain in the uk that is Ben Macdui. Its the highest mountain in England and Wales. Its also not Mount Snowdon.just Snowdon . We dont call Ben Nevis Mount Ben Nevice or Scafell Pike Mount Scafell Pike!!
Thanks for the heads up Steve! 👍🏽 Noted ✅
Pyg track is tough
Yes I've heard of that but I'm not ready for that! Haha
How was the water? Did it make you sick at all?
Tasted fresh! Didn't get sick at all no? A few commenters have said it can though?
Cymru am byth ❤
❤ it mate I will return
The train to the top is not electric. They have steam and diesel locos.
Ohh Thanks for correcting me I didn't know!
Not many people at the trig point.
(remember,it is Snowdon not Mount Snowdon !).
Hi David, I will re name the video. Shame I can't re do the video and avoid saying mount snowdon. I hear Mount snowdon alot?
Well, as the years go by more and more people will call it Mount Snowdon 🙂.
You had a great day, the car parking was insane !
For interest, how long did it take excluding any breaks ?
I will make ascent number 61 on Thursday if the forecast holds.
@@davidsykes5635 It was a great day for our 1st hike here! 🥰 Super lucky hey? Took us about 4 to 5 hours excluding breaks not sure. Wow good on ya! I'll check your videos out! Check out my hikes from Guatemala🇬🇹 A lot higher and more dramatic 👀
Good job it was decent weather, you lot be lost
Mate, I would be bricking it if the weather was bad!
Yous sound like you live near me lol. I’ve been up there a few times doing Watkins path next month have done minors and pyg track few times before my experience was very similar to yours just saying fak N L every 5 mins
Where are you? I'm in Sussex! FFS 🤣 It was a crazy experience! Gonna do Scafell Pike in June hopefully....so watch out for that video! 😎
Sorry for the late reply I’m from Essex. Watkins path was a lot lot longer than the pyg. We were camping though so had a lot of weight to bring up. Love the videos mate keep up the adventures
Good sleep after that 😴
Mate!!!!! Was KO!!!!!!! lol
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That last flipping bit was god awful 😭😂
+the rain, wind and hail 😭😂
You could tell especially from my language! Excuse me! 😂
I wouldn’t drink that water, without filtering/treating it. Risk of Sheep parasitic worms etc.
Really? I thought it would have been filtered naturally through the rock and moss?
Decent video …. “Ya get me” ……. “People”
Thanks James lol can't help talk the way I talk
Not the second highest mountain in the UK.
I thought it was? Ben Nevis, Snowdon and Scafell Pike?
@@TravelGxng What about Ben Macdui second highest mountain in UK, and Tryfan in Wales is higher than Skafell Pike
Wow ok, sounds like I need to do some research! Thanks for the heads up!
@@TravelGxng they’re the highest in each of the countries (Scotland, wales and England) so are often grouped together but there’s lots of mountains in Scotland that are higher than Snowdon :)
Ohh I see!!!!! Sorry for being so slow! haha I get it now, definitely will check these places out and Vlog them too at some point I'm sure! Thanks for the heads up!
All this guy need to do is talk properly without all the gangster words
lol Ok mate thanks I'll try for the next videos
No gangster words bruv, this is how some people speak including me. These boys are keeping it real and they are a breath of fresh air. Keep doing it like you are doing it Travel Gxng!
@@simonwalker356 SIMON!!!!!! LOVE YOUR REPLY!!!! How comes I'm only seeing it now? LOL Hope you're good mate!
@@TravelGxng No need to change how you speak brother your being real. Love from London 👊🏼
Did this comment make you feel powerful? Did you get a little rush from making fun of the way people speak? Get back on your bike and ride along out of here