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@@trudytalbot Hi Trudy really pleased you enjoyed the walk, thanks for watching! I’m very old fashioned I’m afraid so I don’t have a GPX route sorry but at the beginning of the video there is an run through of the route on the OS map. Best wishes, Adam

@@Roam.Outdoors Hi thanks so much for the comment and the sub. I have subscribed back. Really pleased you enjoyed the video. I would definitely recommend this one if you haven’t done it yet and this route was the best of the available options. I’ll check out the wild camp at the bomber site sounds great, look forward to checking out some of your videos, nice to meet like minded people! Best wishes, Adam

@@HikesnBikes Hi thanks a lot for the comment , much appreciated! I have subscribed back so look forward to watching some walks from the Peaks and beyond. North Wales is awesome love it there but the Beacons has its own unique pull. There’s endless walks from the Beacons National park on my channel especially the less touristy parts. I’m trying eventually to complete every named OS map summit in the Brecon Beacons but there’s hundreds going to take years! Thanks again , best wishes, Adam

⁠@@adamradford2285good luck with your quest. Definitely want to find less touristy areas, which is increasingly difficult in the Peak District these days. Good luck with your channel. Keep doing what you’re doing. All the best… Simon

@ Hi Simon , thanks yeah I know how you feel! Well the Brecon Beacons is ideal for this. Most of the tourists flock to Pen y Fan , Skirrid or Sugar Loaf only which leaves huge areas of the National park almost deserted especially on a term time week day! It’s fantastic you can often walk for hours not seeing a single person. On this video I saw 0 people in 4 hour walk. Cheers Simon catch you soon

@@therealjamesbaker9138 Hi James , yes it was amongst the clearest I’ve seen the view up there. I was definitely southern snowdonia but I agree with you couldn’t make individual peaks out. Thanks for watching, have a great weekend

@@therealjamesbaker9138 Hi James thanks for the comment. I have wanted to visit the Shropshire hills , church Stretton does look beautiful and some cool places to walk there. I must get round to it sometime , Appreciate you watching, thanks a lot.

@@adamradford2285 If you're based in the Welsh borders it's driveable - there are also trains from Newport, Pontypool or Abergavenny heading towards North Wales (or Manchester) - most of which stop at Church Stretton. Suggest that might make a good video in future when you get round to it. Have a great weekend

@@thevalleywalker Hi Alan all good got the comment lol, thanks for watching. Ah yes I remember your hill fort walk from there, I’ll rewatch that actually having been there. Yes I’ve previously only accessed through the moors but never done the ridge at the top. That’s great to hear it’s a good sport to see inversions In the Usk valley, makes sense! I’ll head there if there’s a potential forecast for one! Best wishes Adam

@@andrewkingdom Hi Andy, thanks it was a really good circular walk , started low down so felt like a proper mountain climb. You would love a revisit via this route I’m sure, can’t recommend enough it was one of my favourite walks this year. Have a great weekend thanks for watching . Adam

@ thanks have a great weekend yourself mate

@@WyeExplorer Hi Mark thanks for the comment! That’s a long time ago you were there with Paul, wow and a decent walk that from Brynmawr to Llangattock. You would definitely enjoy it , there is also a contouring path beneath the crags and some cool woodland to explore so I think I will be doing a revisit too sometime. I certainly appreciated the views thanks , I was also down to a tee shirt in November on the tops which was remarkable! Best wishes, Adam

@@adamradford2285 Morning Adam, a pleasure. Yeah, a few years back now. It was winter too with drifts as high as we were - great fun. I'd love to see you back there to share more - it sure is epic. I think I might be back there next year. Thanks for the share. It was a good one. Have a great weekend.

@ Morning Mark, have a great weekend too. That’s awesome there being drifts higher than you! It certainly can be quite wild that moorland up there, sounded an epic adventure! Would look forward to you doing a Vlog there, always enjoy watching your and others take on it. Best wishes, Adam

@@adamradford2285 Hey, Adam - yeah it was good. We had a winter brew up there and met a caver named Jason. I might just head that way in the new year. Have a great week ahead. The weekend was great - good show in Malvern.

@ Hi Mark, Malvern sounded good, beautiful part of the UK. I did most of my training in Worcester so I know the northern part of the Malvern’s ridge really well. But I haven’t explored the quieter Herefordshire/ Southern part before , it’s on the list. My Son was born yesterday so been bit of a hectic time, seen your latest upload , look forward to watching that between the tears and milk feeds lol. Best wishes, Adam

@@smoggiewalks578 Cheers Martin, your last video from there inspired me to go! Appreciated that , it was awesome there. ATB, Adam

@@thevalleywalker Hi Alan , hope you’re well, thanks for watching. Yes it’s a lovely view of the black mountains from the final cairn, you can also walk up there through forest from Goytre Wharf which is beautiful too. It was certainly windy and moody, it was freezing lol. I certainly got a first taste of winter walking! Bring back the summer please! The memorial is worth a visit, the locals every year lay a wreath up there on the 11th. Nice they are remembered. Best wishes, Adam

@@WyeExplorer Thanks Mark was a nice local outing. You’re braver than me with the horses! I have been chased 3 times in the past, but I think it’s the dog they take objection too! The locals take a wreath up every year on 11th November, it’s a nice memorial to remember them. Our baby is due in 1 week so keeping local atm just in case. I look forward to our walk once all the baby stuff has settled 😅 enjoy your week too, thanks for watching. Best wishes Adam

@@adamradford2285 A pleasure Adam. Good to be local especially when the wife and baby need you - all the best with it all. Yeah, has to be the dog - try it solo and see. The memorial after all these years is touching and long may it continue. See you on a walk one day. Have a great rest of the week.

@@smoggiewalks578 Hi Martin, thanks for watching, it’s a nice trig up there and great sea views on a clear day, the moorland area is worth checking out too, especially the Devils Stones which you could do as a circular. You and Kay would enjoy it. ATB, Adam

@adamradford2285 a copy of days off now so may take a look

Hi Andy thanks for the comment! Glad you enjoyed it, definitely worth a visit , it’s a very quiet corner just dips in and out of the southeast tip of the Brecon Beacons. You hardly see a soul up there, lovely solitude. Thanks again mate. Best wishes

@@WyeExplorer Thanks for watching Mark, totally agree those ancient lanes and back tracks, they are fantastic and totally dead you see nobody! I was totally clapped out on that last climb, think I need to pack higher energy snacks or something, was exhausted by then, maybe the late shift? Ah mate the views of the Wye from that last top were incredible, it was fully reflecting in the sun, shining and you could see it’s peaceful waters stretching from west to east right across. Have a great week too, catch up soon. ATB Adam

@@adamradford2285 A pleasure Adam. Yeah, there's something ancient about our ways. Maybe it was the late shift - you seem to get enough hills in. Re-the Wye U'll have to seek out that view. Hay Common you say? Peace.

@@WyeExplorer Thanks Mark, you get a little bit of view from Hay Common but the best view was from a hill called Wenallt which was the third and final one that I puffed up! There was also a great view of the black mountains north escarpment too. Hope you’re having a good weekend. Adam

@@adamradford2285 Cheers Adam - spot noted. Don't be surprised if I head that way to get a shot of the Wye - always good to see the Northern escarpment. My weekend? Good thanks - hope yours was relaxing.

@ Was nice thanks Mark, I took a break from the walking to recharge the batteries. That would be great I would like to see your take on it up there! ATB , Adam

@@thevalleywalker hi Alan yes I hate navigating though farms and properties , I avoid at all costs! You get some occasional weirdos as you say lol but worse is usually big dogs running after you or multiple dogs when you started them on their territory! I’m not afraid of dogs but sod that lol. On this walk we got chased by a farm German Shepard for a bit when passing a farm! Maggie is a little 4 wheel drive machine , she’s got excellent fitness and experience, she’s confident on hills fells and mountains! She’s always waiting for me , she goes far for little legs but will probably reach an age soon where I have to reign in the distance she does. Have a great weekend mate thanks for the comment and watching. Adam

@@smoggiewalks578 Hi Martin , nature definitely is the best prescription I agree. It’s certainly quiet there , saw no other walkers all day! Only a few farmers who live there. Lovely solitude ATB , Adam

@@andrewkingdom Thanks Andy, yeah Hay Bluff is awesome and a great hike up there. I went to explore the bit in between that is less visited. Thanks for watching mate . Adam

@@andrewkingdom Thanks mate was a bit disjointed but overall enjoyable! Cheers, Adam

@@therealjamesbaker9138 Hi James thanks a lot for the message, yes it’s weird isn’t it that giant chunk missing out of the mountain! That’s cool the sugar loaf can be seen from the Bath Cotswold way, I used to enjoy walking up Kelston round hill and the Lansdown hills by the racecourse, I swear on a clear day you could see Pen Y Fan from there. Great views I agree. Best wishes Adam

@@smoggiewalks578 Hi Martin, yes it’s been amazing hot sunny October weather, trying to enjoy before the winter rain! Definitely no stopping her lol. Just seen your Llangattock upload will check that out it’s a cool area. Best wishes Adam

@@WyeExplorer Hi Mark ah I’m pleased you enjoyed it. It was a bit of a disjointed walk but glad in hindsight I bailed on the long hike as didn’t have the right prep or energy that day! This little trip has reminded me how much I had missed this area, it’s so wonderful as you know. I think my next few walks will be around here. Yes of course I would love to meet up for a walk here sometime soon. Would be interested to see the loop you thought of! I’m toying with the idea of going tomorrow but I’m working tonight until midnight so I might bail in the morning if I’m too tired. If I do go I’ll likely be sluggish anyway 😂. Given the ambiguity of tomorrow and short notice for you obviously, shall I let you know the next dates I plan on going up? I’d rather meet feeling fresh and on a date when I can definitely confirm if that makes sense? Sorry for the long message! Hope you’re well mate. Best wishes, Adam

@@adamradford2285 Yeah, in my view a good one Adam. I agree it's a great area. Re-meeting up - yeah just let me know. I'm actually down by Tintern tomorrow doing a stretch of the Offa's Dyke to Redbook as recommended by Patrick Solitary Rambler. I so look forward to it and some memories. I'm aware you've just been in the area but had to get this section in. Well, have a god day.

@ Hi Mark, that sounds like a great walk recommended by Patrick. Hope you had a good walk today , it was amazing hot weather! I managed to get out too. Did you Vlog your one? Would look forward to watching that one if so, it’s a beautiful area. Will definitely let yon know about meeting up. P.s- Have you been up the Builth Carneddau before? I have wanted to go up there for ages.. never done it. Best wishes , Adam

@@adamradford2285 Yeah, he spoke about it the last time we walked together Adam. I thought Autumn - gotta get down there. I will vlog it. The Carneddau? One of my top to do also. I've been over there once. In fact, I have a route planned, which I've been trying to get fit for - a hike and one night camp there. Not sure when.

@ Hope you had a great walk there Mark. I can imagine it was beautiful in the hot sunny weather with the Autumn colours. That’s cool I’d love to go there, the route with the camp on the Carneddau sounds awesome. I really want to get into wild camping but need to start buying all the gear first as a start! Look forward to watching the Vlog from the Redbrook walk. Best wishes, Adam

Hi Rachel, thanks for the message, once at the cave you carry straight on down hill and pick up an obvious path to the left , this leads after about 10-15 mins past the viewpoint - there is a small slightly hidden track through the bushes to the right that’s only like 10 meters that takes you onto the actual viewpoint The quickest way is to park at that Lords Wood car park , the cave is like 5-7 mins walk from there. Best wishes, hope that helps Adam

Hi Jamie great to hear from you, glad you like it there too, it’s a cool place and trig as you say! I completely get you, I go to bed at night with endless hills mountains and walking routes racing around my head lol 😂😂 how sad! I wonder why I can’t sleep. There’s so much on my list to do and agreed not enough time with work and normal life commitments! We are blessed each time we get to go out and experience the hills and nature for sure. Have a great week ahead

@@bearded653 Hi thanks for the comment! Yes it’s a great view from there especially for a smaller hill. Have the sea and North Somerset and Devon one side and central Brecons on the other. Thanks for watching Best wishes, Adam

@@timscanlanphotography Hi Tim thanks for the comment much appreciated! That’s good to hear you went up there all those years ago, it’s a decent short but steep climb from the bottom. The roads up there are fantastic now all brand new. Have subscribed to your channel think I found it? Best wishes Adam

@@thevalleywalker Hi Alan great to hear from you! Seems like you’ve been out loads too, nice getting up Fan Gyhirych with your son , that’s always a good achievement that one by any route! Ah so pleased you went up to Maes Y Gawnen, good work! Ah that’s exactly the longer walk I wanted to do, but I cut it short as I had to get back to Ystradfellte and didn’t want to bite off more than I could chew lol. The north ground Carreg Lem then over the moorland to the beacons way path exactly as you say. It’s one on my next to do. Did you park at the cavers car park? I bet the moorland was remote and wild up there? Also was it very boggy? I can imagine it was. I haven’t seen that series but must check it out! All the best mate Adam

Nice little summit that with some history by the looks of it. Great views. One for my list 😊 Thanks for sharing Adam 👍 ATB Dave

@@davebirds5667 Hi Dave thanks for the comment , yes ancient Bronze Age fort I think. It’s a nice little local one for me if you only have a few hours spare. Definitely worth doing but if you’re travelling to the area the central Brecon Beacons or Black Mountains are much more interesting! Have a good week mate , appreciate the message! ATB Cheers , Adam

@@adamradford2285 yeah I’ve been in the black mountains years ago now & a few in the Cambrian mountains near there, which the names I have forgotten. I do remember it was terrible weather! 😂 Will be back at some point 👍 Cheers Adam Dave

@@davebirds5667 Yes definitely come and visit us again here. Hopefully you’ll get better weather next time 😂 Would love to see the drone footage if you did some filming here! Catch you soon mate Adam

@@WyeExplorer Hi Mark great to hear from you. That must have been a lovely walk from Redwood, I wanted to do that but didn’t have the time. Yes the light through these Autumn canopies is really special I find it so peaceful and relaxing. Ha ha I knew you would know about the river path! I was a bit late but my wife was very understanding thankfully 😂 there was an extremely fast current in the river that day! Will have to revisit in dry conditions. Maggie is always making friends ha ha , she certainly enjoyed it up there. Thanks for the comment appreciate it. Hope you’re having a good weekend Adam

@@adamradford2285 Ah, some other time then Adam - Redwood. I agree the light and forest ios something else. They stop me still every time. Yeah, it's a good path usually Adam. So, you can walk it next time. Good to see Maggie - she's such a lovely dog. A pleasure as always.

@@WalksWithOlly Hi Olly great to hear from you mate has been ages! I must catch up with some of your videos, sorry been busy as always! That’s cool that you’ve been there too, that would be a long walk including the Forest of Dean but fair play to you I know very well that you pull some serious miles! It was surprisingly dangerous lol and o couldn’t believe the volume of traffic on such a minor road! It certainly is a short but steep hill! Hope you’re keeping well mate , best wishes Adam

@@andrewkingdom Thanks Andrew yeah it was a nice choice of short walk. I was also nice to look at the Black Mountains from afar rather than be sweating and panting up them for a change lol. Best wishes

@@PhilDodsworthOutandAbout Hi Phil thanks for the comment and subscribing much appreciated! Have subscribed back. Will have a look at your walks. This was a great walk very scenic. I’m usually in the Brecon Beacons but this made a nice change! Best wishes Adam

Thanks mate, appreciate the support. It’s good to watch other like minded people’s channel’s. Great times mate..👍

@@PhilDodsworthOutandAbout Thanks Phil I agree nice to support each other thanks. I look forward to your future outings! Best wishes

@@774Rob Totally agree! Not the best place to be posted! I’d take the villa in Capri given a choice lol 😂

@@WyeExplorer Thanks Mark, yes not the usual honey spot as you say 😂 some bleak but cool landscapes to explore , apart from 2 cavers at the midway road I saw nobody for the whole walk. It was some well needed solitude and stunning warm Autumn sun. Thanks a lot for the comment as always, best wishes. Adam

@@adamradford2285 A pleasure Adam. Yeah, the honey spots have their virtue but so too does that lovely solitude. Good to hear. Have a great week ahead.

@@andrewkingdom Thanks Andrew glad you enjoyed! Always good to explore the wilder corners of the park! Best wishes, Adam

@@adamradford2285 yes your right there’s more to the Beacons than just pen y fan lol I walked up mynydd y glog last Friday and to ogof fawr nearby cave from the trig had the place to myself fantastic cheers

@@andrewkingdom Hi, ah yes great choice of walk there, Mynydd y Glog feels very wild up there! I didn’t see anyone too on my visit. I haven’t been to the Ogof Fawr cave I must check it out sometime. Cheers again have a good week ahead

@@andrewkingdom p.s - just subscribed 👍some cool videos on your channel will check them out, lots of great Scotland walks too. Cheers

@@adamradford2285 thanks I enjoy your channel too cheers

@@thevalleywalker Hi Alan great to hear from you mate. Yeah it was my last video up there on the limestone Carnau Gwynion that I gave you a mention as your video I watched inspired me to go! It’s a fantastic landscape up there isn’t it, I love the Ystradfellte area it’s a walkers paradise and rarely see anyone. You should definitely do this one you would really enjoy the walk. I’m looking to do a revisit and definitely going to park at the cavers car park to save me some miles, want to venture further out onto the remote moorland. Hope you’re having a good week! Best wishes, Adam

@@smoggiewalks578 Hi Martin , that’s great you’ve been there too, I bet not many have! It’s definitely a wild location and cool landscape. I was phased when the path ran out but managed to spot the trig and went though a load of bog and thick stuff to reach it. Not an easy one I agree! Cheers for the comment. P.s did the little doward circular from the woods car park you recommended, very enjoyable thanks for the tip 😊

@@WyeExplorer Hi Mark thanks for watching, Autumn delight is a great description, I really enjoyed the peace and serenity of that place. Thanks for the recommendation, just had a look at Coldwell rocks on the map and it looks a good route walked from the river side. Will definitely do that one! Also seen you have a video of the rocks too and Yat Rock, I’ll watch that tonight looks great. Really appreciate you recommending these places , we are really enjoying the walks absolutely beautiful. Peace mate

@@thevalleywalker Hi Alan , yeah it’s a fab place isn’t it , beautiful scenery. The sunrise from there must look insane on a misty morning! I definitely pant alright lol not just you , ha ha I’m very average level of fitness! My wife screws when I get close to the edge, it does always look worse on camera than in real life! I had a good stable foot hold, but definitely got a bit of vertigo up there , only peeped over for a minute before retreating lol Have a great weekend , enjoying the lovely Autumn sun. ☀️best wishes Adam

@@WyeExplorer Hi Mark thanks for such a nice message. Glad you enjoyed it. I watched your trip and Patrick’s video too before going which were great. I really was bowled over by how amazing the scenery was and how beautifully peaceful it was too. That seven sisters viewpoint is remarkable, was instantly hit by so much joy and happiness there - the vibe of life as you say , awesome feeling. Only the outdoors can give you that in my view sure you agree! I look forward to exploring the area more. Hope you’re having a good week. Thanks a lot for the comment. Best wishes. Adam

@@adamradford2285 Alright Adam, a pleasure there mate. Nice one for watching the Monmouth walk. It was good meeting Patrick - in fact I walked with Patrick again last week. Neither of us had a cameras that worked - made for a good connection. The Seven Sisters is amazing - just the sense of the forest and river. Yeah, only the outdoors. We have to get a walk in I reckon. Defo think about it this week. Peace.

@@smoggiewalks578 Hi Martin , thanks for the comment , that sounds a nice walk thanks , I wasn’t sure where to park so cheers for the advice! I think I’ll head there next. Have a great week mate

@@adamradford2285 no problem enjoy

@@WyeExplorer Hi Mark, thanks a lot for watching and the comment. Dan was a great guy and was very impressed with his challenge, I think my joints would give in after a few months of constant pen y fan climbing! Great views especially from the lower part of the ridge looking up. Yeah it was weird I’ve had that a few times recently where cold and bad wind in the car park and in certain spots on the way up then completely still and calm on the summit! I guess the wind must get funnelled down the valleys and away from the summit. I’m no meteorologist lol but as you say I’ve nearly been blown off there too! Peace mate catch you soon

@@adamradford2285 A pleasure Adam. Yeah, he looked chuffed with himself did Dan. Hey, you might do alright at it - who knows? Good to hear of the views and the wind theory. Yeah, chilled out tonight - hope you guys are chilled too.

@@ChrisDaniel-g4r Hi Chris , was great to meet you too, have just left a donation. Good luck again with your challenge it’s for a fantastic cause. Will definitely see you on the mountain again over the next year I am sure. Best wishes Adam

@@ervinslens Hi thanks a lot for the comment , it was fantastic thanks and one of the most impressive for views and a decent bit of climb in the area. Would definitely recommend it if you haven’t done already. Thanks for the message much appreciated. Adam

@@jimscarlet Hi Jim, thanks a lot for the message, it was great to meet Dan, thanks so much for donating, very kind! It’s a great charity cause and he’s putting in an insane challenge there to be fair. Great to hear it’s one of your favourite places, just a short swing away from the main path it’s so quiet and incredible views as you know. Have a great week thanks for commenting much appreciated

@@jimscarlet thank you so much 🙏

@@adamradford2285 no other way of contacting you Adam just wanted to say thank you so much for your donation I am completely bowled over 🙏❤️

@@ChrisDaniel-g4r Hi Chris , no problem it was the least I could do! You’re very welcome. Look forward to my next trip on Pen y Fan, I’ll look out for you! 😂 best wishes

@@smoggiewalks578 Hi Martin it was a fantastic day of good weather wasn’t it. Ah lovely , it’s definitely the best start point for Pen Y Fan up the north aspect. Did you have a good walk from there? Best wishes

@@adamradford2285 yes spent time looking at the old quarries to the right via Twyn Cil-rhew, Cwar Mawr and up to spot height 701 then back down via, Allt Ddu

@@WyeExplorer Hi Mark thanks a lot for the comment, I agree one is magical and one is sweeping! Maggs had a great time always running off ahead of me lol. Your labour of love website was very appreciated as it gave me the inspiration to go. Was a nice break from the Beacons too. Thanks a lot for watching, look forward to some more Wye based walks. Catch up soon have a great week too. Adam

@@adamradford2285 A pleasure Adam. It was really good to see you out there - the Wye Valley is a national gem. Maggs seems to know that already. What do they say? 'A break is as god as a rest.' The Beacons will always be there. I will have a good week. Take care. Peace.

@@thevalleywalker Hi Alan thanks for the message mate. Wow 12 miles is a great distance and probably a lot of up and down that valley. It was a beautiful place , I couldn’t believe I hadn’t bothered to go all these years until now! Lovely day out which part of Elan did you go to? I reckon you probably saw Mark lol as he’s in Rhayader this weekend for a walking trip! Hope you enjoyed it there , I found it very beautiful and impressive on my visit and can’t wait to go back. Hope your wife is recovering well. Best wishes

Hey, I was up there on the weekend Alan but not the Elan. I trust you're well and you had a good trip. ATB Mark