Across Wales: A Spontaneous Backpacking Adventure
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- Опубликовано: 8 авг 2022
- In the summer of 2022 I wanted to get back to basics, this is my journey across Wales.
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Filmed & Edited by Liam.
Liam I was the fella who met you on the motorbike at 27:00! I think you also went quite near my house on your way through Tal-y-bont reservoir the next day or two! Much respect for going all that way on the bike, I think i'll stick to the Motorcycle lol 👍👍
What were the chances of that mate? cheers haha
Liam quickly becoming world star
@@LiamBrown How much weight do you generally carry in your rucksack?
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@@LiamBrown & what was to become of the mountain bike? ...i have one quite similar
Liam, there is a sadness in your voice at the start that highlights and adds an additional layer to the clear happiness this challenge brought you. I don't think I've ever watched a creator open himself and invite others along so brilliantly. This is so well put together. I look forward to your next challenge and get a coffee on me.
these videos ignited a passion for nature that I didn't think I had, to be honest. I barely ever leave the house, but I've been trying to get out of the house more because of these, aswell as wanting to now go camping with friends
Aw mate do it. Your whole life will change in positive ways and you'll learn and see so many incredible things. All the best!
That’s brilliant to hear Ollie, get out there mate; the world is huge
Good on you Ollie good luck mate. I’ve got my last daughter in the house( she’s 16). So can’t just yet but have plans to when she leaves. I live on my own so going to do a coast to coast inspired by Liam. Again enjoy mate.
The first step is the hardest Ollie. Take it.
Life is an adventure oli , go for it
People say it's a shame it rains so much in Wales I see it different it keeps our country green
Liam: "Bad weather....can take an ego away in seconds" Nice one mate. Nature telling us who's boss.
My favourite video of yours Liam. My son has just turned 7, and we are just about to start heading up into the mountains together and going on long distance walks. As a single parent, I always appreciate how nature is there for us and doesn't depend on having a huge budget. Your appreciation of the simple things is something I share, and will share with my son. Love your sincerity! Thank you.
Hey Gemma, I feel exactly the same, some of the best ( and cheapest! ) trips I’ve had is simply getting out into nature!
I hope the trek into the mountains 🏔 went well!😊
Honest, relaxed & mindful, just what I needed after a busy day.
Makes me proud to be Welsh seeing how much you enjoyed it! And I’m made up that you have discovered the joys of cycling and bikepacking, it could open up a whole new world of adventure for you if you take it further afield, Europe etc, great content as always mate! X
I'm only 1/4 Welsh but vids like this make me proud too. I've lived in Norway since 2010 and it reminds me a lot of N Wales, except the coastline isn't as sandy over here.
Growing up in a former industrial city made me realise that a lot of Welsh people literally walked to cities to find work.
I'd love to see Liam experience the trails over here.
Liam, that was absolutely magical mate. You took us on an adventure without tired legs. You're a wizard at what you do with this channel. Feel like I've just had therapy. Priceless. I work shifts, days and nights and spend the rest of my time keeping up appearances and doing things at home or in the garden. The odd day metal detecting when I get the chance. What you do is who I am inside but circumstances mean I can't so readily.
Watching your videos feels like I'm almost there. You're so likeable and just great to watch. Wales is so beautiful. I knew it was but watching this has made me realize it even more. I've been to Cardiff and Swansea but this was something else. I actually suggested going to Snowdonia with my brother-in-law. Completed the West Highland Way and did some circulars in the Lake District which was awesome. From Scotland but now lived in Portsmouth just over half my 40 years life. I love the outdoors. I embrace the rain on a hot day. Wind not so much. Rain on your face is just freedom but it can also be overwhelming if not the right kind :) You look like a free man in those videos and there's nothing quite like it. All the best buddy.
Wow! Wales is such a beautiful, underrated place. The scenery is immaculate. Greetings from Brazil, I love watching your videos. Thanks for sharing this content with us, Liam.
I live not to far from Cardiff, I’ve traveled all around Wales over the years and there’s always something new to see or explore…. I love living here!
@@mysticalmisty9772 Me too, you never get fed up of those hills or the scenery.
Wales is truley amazing mate some parts of Wales are some of the best scenery in the world easy 👌
We who live here, love it
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Excellent video! I'm planning a move to the UK in 2024 on an ancestry visa from Canada, and videos like yours keep me motivated and working hard to get there. My grandparents all come from Northern England and Scotland and despite having never been there, I feel called home. Thanks so much for this adventure.
I Hope it all goes well for you 👍 I Live in the north west and when the summer comes we Thank God for the Lake District
Wales is one of the best places. Great to see the positive effect being outdoors has on people.
Incredible mate.. Having come back to your channel after months away, not for any reason but being busy with 3 young children, a job driving trains at night, stuck in a cab watching the years tick away. Such an impressive film as all of yours are, you are the most humble bloke on RUclips Liam and I can’t tell you how enjoyable your videos are. Your outlook on life is infectious mate. Never change and all the best 💪🏻👍🏻🙏🏻
the walk is one thing buddy, really lush but the video editing in this plus the scenes you are shooting plus the drone footage. i can tell how much effort you put into these.
we are blessed. thank you for creating and sharing.
“Beware Frogs about!” That made me laugh out loud, absolutey brilliant. It’s a migratory toads crossing sign. Great to see actually because I’ve seen first hand a complete carnage of squashed toads, where they have nested, breeded and began crossing roads in search of water to mate. There was that many we were saving them as they were crossing but we were on foot. I don’t think cars even noticed.
Anyway, lovely video of wonderful Wales. Thanks for sharing, its a great country with great people. Diolch Yn Fawr. Go steady. Alex.
Halfords bikes are called bike shaped objects for a reason, they are badly made, cheap Chinese metal, and are, in a lot of cases, genuinely dangerous. Glad you got it sorted, Welsh folks are genuinely nice and helpful, especially in the Vallees!
I've had a wheel fall off a Halfords bike before I even cycled out of the car park. It's not the bikes so much as the inexperienced staff putting together the bikes.
It’s a bike for crying out loud they are not rocket science, most frames and components are made in China and Taiwan. You shouldn’t really make comments unless you know what your talking about just do a bit of research.
Great to see a young person having the self motivation and drive to get out and appreciate the countryside.
More power to you Liam
all the best
Ian
We only see a snippet of your travels but feels like we’ve been on the whole adventure with you , great work .
I’m very fortunate to have Snowdonia on my doorstep, my dog & I walk those trails on a regular basis . I can’t imagine living anywhere else 🙏👍
This is such a good quality video. They inspire me so much. I love that you don't put music on and we can hear the surrounding sounds of nature, as if we were there with you!
Thoroughly enjoying this man, thanks for sharing. Wales blows my head off every time I go.
@The Rapture That's what l was thinking. Sounds like a pretty violent place...
Those views of Wales were so beautiful man...! Thanks for sharing!
Loved this vid. Really grounding to see your appreciation and gratitude for the basics of nature and the value of little acts of kindness like the dude who sorted your bike and the free cup of tetley. This is the way to live.
Superb Liam. Watched every minute and could have watched an hour more.
Thank you for visiting our country - you have experienced more of it than alot of us ever will.
Hopefully you come back again soon 👍
P.s. Would love to see you do more of Wales' coastal path
Your previous videos inspired me to take my 13 year old son on our first ever camping trip, this video has now got me eager to dig my bike out of the shed and get peddling, so I just want to thank you and look forward to more videos.
Great video Liam. I run a creative group of 25 here in San Diego. We produce a lot of video content. I can tell you you have very good story telling chops. You make the videos very personal and express the emotion of the moment that brings the viewer along with you. Mad props mi amigo. I’m a big fan!!
your channel brings me pure joy
Love the scenery, love the narration, love the camera work, love the editing. Inspiring stuff!
Loved the way that the subtitles picked up the sheep bleats as "hey" 🤣🥰
Good one that mate. The spontaneous ones are always the best! That weather looked a bit grim at times, fair play for cracking on 👌🏼
You hit the nail on the head about appreciating the little things in life - hot water, food, a roof over one's head. Great video, great journey, well done!
I cycle toured the Lon Las which goes from Cardiff to Holyhead. 370 miles of absolute beauty. Lovely people, amazing views and a superb experience. You brilliant video brought it all back Liam. Thank you
Well done Liam. You’re a true inspiration and a truly remarkable young man. Keep stepping out!
You're a bloody good man Liam, keep it up!
I had no idea Wales had such a rugged area. It was beautiful.
Wales is stunning
I absolutely loved that. I watched it again with wifey. I’m a North Walian, now living in South Wales so I’m very familiar with the routes and areas. The Taff Trail from Brecon to Cardiff is a lovely walk / ride, and after your video, I want to do it again. Thank you so much for this. 👍
Ydych chi’n siarad cymraeg???
@@nick-her9275 No sadly. I dropped it in school in favour of metalwork or something. My Mum’s first language is Welsh, but we spoke English at home. I know so much Welsh, I probably could learn if I put my mind to it. Some public sector jobs are Welsh essential roles. I’m embarrassed that I can’t.
@@mikeflanagan7139 never too old to learn something new :-) you probably know more than you think and sure your mum would love to help
Brilliant video, Liam. You're really getting good at this game. The storytelling aspect and self expression were absolutely top quality.
Watched it till the end, Liam. Thoroughly enjoyed them seeing it on a big screen. Thanks for doing this!
I am in awe, thank you Liam, you have so inspired me!!
As a Welsh man who lives in France you have just made me feel homesick. A great video of your adventures, well done.
Absolutely brilliant Liam, cracking effort and another exquisitely compiled film - an excellent watch as always!
Thank you for this... another top travel adventure Liam, great work, i can almost smell the aroma of that coffee!
Your vids are sooo comforting to watch, I dunno why but I love the parts where you show off your snacks and meals, so satisfying lol
"It's like I was in a tropical rainforest" Liam it's very very possible you were in a rainforest! Wales and Cornwall has Atlantic temperate rainforests :)
I came here to say this. It was a rainforest.
Looks like a great adventure. Also cool to hear you encounter some friendly and helpful people on your travels
Get yourself a poncho and a rain cap Liam! Walking Offa's Dyke in the same rain you experienced taught me that lesson. It goes right over your bag and the ventilation means you don't get wet inside from sweat! I'm watching this video readying to walk the Cambrian Way myself soon. Thank you for trail blazing!
I didn’t know that Wales is so beautiful 👍
Your videos are sublime mate, they’re really soothing and I’m glad I stuck around after I was first introduced to your channel by the backpacking Britain video. It’s amazing to see someone my age (think you’re a couple years older as I’m 23) embracing the simple things in nature and not being sucked in to the classic shite a lot of our generation spend their time and money on.
Grateful is the word, Liam. Beautiful video as always. Watching the views and listening to you is a serene experience.
The bicycle was a twist I didn't expect but anyway appreciated! Good stuff, breathtaking scenery. Being grateful is the way.
Oh, I'm looking forward to this one.
Loving these longer, adventure type vlogs. You should do more - really relaxing to watch, I am a very grateful subscriber 🙏
Just love your spur of the moment decision to keep adventuring but on a bike. Love that you set a goal for twenty miles a day and you did that, but are also able to be so spontaneous.
I thoroughly enjoyed your video, so relaxing to watch on a wet evening after a long day at work. Thank you for sharing.
My favourite creator. My inspiration and my favourite location! You My sir are a machine
Hi Liam, so I've just come across your channel mate. Honestly, I'll be going through most of your content over time - I really like what you're doing and how down to earth you are. Literally the most normal guy on RUclips; so happy you're doing what you love and try to inspire others. Might see you on the trail someday even mate, until then good luck bud and I hope you keep doing you! All the best bud 👍
Beautiful skyscape to watch, who needs a tv with that. Lovely episode again.
Watching this as a Welsh person this is great as ye just recognise the places. 🏴
It’s amazing what you are doing, thank you for sharing 🤜 I like watching your videos, they are very well filmed and edited, well done Liam keep up the good work 👍👍👍
Ye, the rain, drizzle, downpours sucked. The ground was SO wet. But everything else... Absolutely perfect. It is just so insanely timeless and beautiful.
What a great adventure and film. Thank you Liam. 😊The Water Cyclist
My favourite video yet. Bloody hell wales is a gorgeous country! Oh and Halfords need a slap for selling you that bike 🤣
Are you aware of this scam Liam? 👆
When the bike broke I felt so bummed for you, loved how your fortunes turned. Thanks for continuing to inspire me, man
My dear friend, this is truly an inspiring video to experience. It's absolutely soothing and relaxing to watch and let the experience speak for itself. As someone who travelled a lot and got lost in life, lost all the passion, the drive, the hunger for exploration I finally managed after years getting back out there, getting the feeling of an adventure and what it means to experience again the great feeling hiking, exploring, and travel gives you. Thank you so much for sharing this video, I am moved and inspired by you and the knowledge you share. Wishing you the best.
Good vibes attract good vibes! Glad you didn't have to walk 20 miles to get your bike fixed.
Epic film, what an adventure. Cycle touring with camping gear is perfect. Cover decent distances, but can still slow down and stop almost anytime for a rest or to check out anything interesting you spot. Sort out a rack and panniers for the bike and you're laughing, works much better than a backpack. Enjoying the channel, many thanks.
Excellent video, there is nothing better than a long walk in nature to escape and let the mind ramble, like you said, simplicity
Nice one. Been lookin fwd to this!😀😀😀
Brilliant Liam. Loved every minute. Thanks for taking us along x
Wonderful journey of inspiration.Thank You Liam.
You're my absaolute favourite youtuber mate... such an enjoyable and easy but gripping watch. I would love to see a video of you doing an adventure on a students budget, getting all the kit and clothing on as small a budget as possible so I could mimmick it and take some of my student mates on an adventure !
Love it! Enjoyable every time! Thanks Liam!
the subtitles for sheep saying 'hey' totally made this haha
Another excellent video mate. Thanks for sharing your adventure with us!
Brilliant, nice one Liam, that was an epic journey, thanks for sharing!
*YAY BIKE GANG YAY - NOW YOU’RE ONE OF US!*
Great video Liam. Thank you for sharing your adventures. Take care
Another brilliant watch. I find it so relaxing. Cheers Liam
Fantastic scenery, filming and narration mate. Thanks for making these vids !
Fantastic video Liam, love your content! Did not expect the bike - look forward to more videos
great video, well done for walking such a long way, really enjoyed watching your journey Liam, thanks
Another great video; I really enjoyed this one. Scenery in Wales is beautiful. Thanks Liam.
Class video and hats off to you Liam you are a fit determined lad. If you want to see a side of Wales you would never expect get yourself over to the Gower Peninsula, west of Swansea before the winter. There are numerous beaches that link to one another and they are outstanding. A trip definitely worthwhile!
Loved every minute of this Liam! Keep up the good work!
Loved watching the journey! Thank you for sharing 😊🙏
Great video Liam, so relaxing to watch. Love the idea of touring on a bike, could bring all new challenges to your channel!
Brilliant video of a valiant adventure. Keep up with the challenges and thanks for sharing them with us.
Always so comforting and inspiring
Thank you for sharing your wonderful journey 🙏 . So many great cycle paths, and what beautiful unspoilt countryside.
What a fabulous video. I love your sense of wonder Liam. Never change.
I’ve always watched your videos Liam, been watching since you’re army preparation videos
So exciting to see you passing through my own town in this video (the area with the mural of a miner painted on the back of a house towards the end of the video, the taff trial….
Thanks again for a great video and big motivator to take my kids wild camping
Really enjoyed this video! Loved the biking aspect too! Thanks for making.
Well done m8 that was bloody amazing to watch really enjoyed the scenery, keep making brilliant videos.
Love these videos my guy, been inspiring me to get the backpack on again! Cheers mate
Great to see you enjoying yourself. Thanks for sharing this amazing journey, me and my partner are getting more confident with wild camping. Hopefully we’ll be doing this adventure in the next couple of summers
Loved that Liam, you have such a relaxed way of presenting...welcome to the wonderful world of cycle touring!
Another masterpiece Liam! Smashed it! I’m loving this Channel, stumbling across you on tiktok months ago was a godsend! Thanks for a great watch!
What a beautiful journey.
You are quite a brave young man going through the entire country! Thank you for sharing with us all…. Especially from the Midwest of the USA!
Hi Liam , great video, stunning scenery, and loved the kindness with people helping you out, and couldn't believe how green , with rain Wales is , when the south has been sweltering in 40 degrees of heat, well done mate.