Hi Ed, The Mach Loop or Machynlleth Loop consists of a series of valleys in the United Kingdom in West-Central Wales. All the info and more is on my web page... garygough.co.uk/mach-loop-2 Hope this helps, Gary
Thanks for the amazing pics. The Typhoon is one heck of a beautiful aircraft. When i used to fly Tornados and flew in the loop (or roundabout as US aircrew call it ) I was always amazed at the number of diehard aircraft enthusiasts perched on the hilltops. Now I am retired and miss the flying but still my heart is up there in the GR4. Again fabulous shots and helpful for anyone wishing to join in. .
Gary Gough yes I was in he RAF for 15 years flew Tornado for 7 years. My heart is still in the cockpit really. Will be gutted when the Tornado is retired in March.
@@cristinamorenolamin3217 Oh wow that's amazing. I served for 12 years. Whilst I was only ground crew I managed to get a 30-minute flight in a Harrier. That's my claim to fame :)
Thanks for the wonderful tutorial. 6:32 Even without the aircraft, it looks like a beautiful place to sit, drink hot tea, and just relax while the earth rotates.
Thanks so much, Gary. We're in the states and are planning our first out of country family trip this summer, and my daughter suggested the UK. Once I immediately realized that I'd be checking the loop off my bucket list, and your site has been instrumental in helping us plan. This will likely be the last chance in my lifetime to see it, and greatly appreciate what you've done in helping us get there to enjoy it!
What a fantastic video, and a fantastic presenter. This is something I really want to do (only found out about it about an hour ago!!) as a keen photographer, with about a year's experience but have had a lull in inspiration over the last 7 months since my Dad passed away. He got me into photography and I have inherited about 20 cameras. Last June he bought me a Lumix G3 which I love. I will be taking that and maybe a few others, just need a more suitable lens. This video has gotten me excited again, thank you and you have a new subscriber.
Wow! I never knew a place like this existed until by chance I stumbled across your videos. A trip to this place is now on my "bucket list" firmly at #2. Thank you for sharing this with the world!
Love the video Gary. I'm in New Zealand and just saw your British & Irish Lions Rugby Team heading for home tonight. I work at Auckland International Airport. The Mach Loop has become a "Bucket List" event for me. Hopefully all the aircraft aren't electric drones by the time I make it there.
Gary, Thank You from across the pond. As an amateur photographer your video was deeply appreciated. To those talking ill about Gary, your opinion means about as much as used toiletries. Thank You again.......
I watch a lot of these Mach Loop vids; it never gets old. In days gone by, was tramping in them thar hills! lol Good stuff...thanks for sharing! Cheers!
Finally got up to the loop today and we got so lucky!! 12 passes, 4 different planes! Thanks for this video, we went to cad east following your advice for the farm track and it was perfect! 👌🏻👌🏻
Loved the video and it answered a lot of questions about access and conditions. You deserve recognition for promoting tourism because I know I'm not the only one thinking of coming to the loop.
I am now 76 years of age and have been up and down the Mach Loop since I was a small boy. First of all this is a very helpful video without a shadow of a doubt as to how to take shots of military aircraft. . For those going if you treat the local people as you would expect people to treat you in your locality there will be problems. Yes as Gary says look after the sheep and the wildlife and leave no litter. If, and if my eyesight ops go well, I will go up CAD East.
Quality vid Gary, clear commentary, very well put together. Wife loves the aircraft and wants to live on the Mach loop, which we probably will do soon!
I'm in the states and your videos are surreal and I turn up the volume to get the full effect of the jets. Thanks so much for your time and posting. Look forward to seeing more in the future
Great video, well done Gary. Brought back many memories of working on the Tornado back in the 70's! I was in the management agency in Munich pushing paper and it is amazing that 44 years after first flight of Tornado it is still doing things like this. Not sure I'll ever get to the 'loop' as it's a long way from Aus so keep the stories coming. Clive Tudge.
I was at Boscombe Down early 80's testing the Sea Harrier Blue Fox radar (or the Blue Circle as we called it), then in Tornado office in London and then Eurofighter Flight Control System in Germany. Happy days. Were you at 1 Sqn?
Dear Gary! I just want to say thx for your efforts you put in this channel and your website. I am from Vienna/Austria and visited the Mach-Loop in April 2018 for the first time. I checked all your videos and all the location-insights on the hp and honestly they are totaly true and valid. You made it easy for me to plan my trip and have a great time with Tornados, Hawks and F-15's. Only one adition from my side: I recommend everybody to bring walking-sticks. When the wind blows strong they can help to prevent your belongings (f.e. the folding chair) to be blown away when you ram them deep into the ground. Once again Gary, thank you - you made my day! ;-)
Christoph Sojak - and it’s comments like this that just make all the hard work worthwhile. Thank you 👍🏻 Did you get any good shots by the way? Would love to see them. I’ll also pop your comment about the walking sticks on the site if that’s ok? 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Great Video Gary, and some fantastic Photographs, and as for the negative comments about the information you share as far as i'm concerned everybody has the right to see and Photograph their tax payers ££££s flying past. Keep up the great work
Cheers Graham. The Facebook brigade are fuming that I have divulged their secret, oh dear. To be honest it’s water off a ducks back to me. There are wars and a hell of lot of suffering in this world so why should I be bothered by a few silly children’s comments? Love the Tax Payers analogy - Well said that man.
@tectorama..only because they either stole it, or bought it off people that stole it. I believe that's called handling stolen goods, but as it seems there is little chance of getting our property back, I'll settle for reasonable access to national park land, obviously respecting the rights of landowners, and ensuring livestock are safe, and no damage is done, no litter left.
Beautiful pictures and fantastic information. I would love to visit there one day. I always dreamed of being a fighter pilot. I have been infatuated with fighter jets since I was a kid and I am now 66 and still the same way. Thank you so much for this video. I am now one of new fans!
As someone with a huge interest in many types of photography I found your video fascinating and interesting. Like the way it was presented. It was very informative and that and your website guide covered all bases. I only found out about this loop when the video came up on youtube then again tonight. Maybe someday I'll go there. I live in Scotland. But perhaps there is also a place in Scotland like this too. I 'll never forget as a kid or teen standing on Uquhart Castle on the banks of Loch Ness. We suddenly heard this engine noise and from around the corner from the right to the left came this huge Hercules flying low above the river. As it passed I was in awe of what I was seeing it was so close. It was spectacular and something I'll never forget.
Made it cad East today so lucky with 11 passes. V22 osprey 4 F15's x2 then 2 turbo prop trainers and very close behind another F15 thanks so much for all the info in your video great channel you have
@@GaryGough did cad east caught the typhoon on the monday #typhoongate went back today 25th to cad west and nothing came through i hope the flight ban rumours are false
At least you didn't draw a blank both times. So glad you've had the Mach Loop experience. It's amazing, isn't it! There are mutterings, I hope it falls on deaf ears. Fingers crossed
As a regular in the Loop I'd just like to say there is no animosity towards people coming there for the thrill of seeing Low Level flying. I have and always will answer questions and give advice freely to anyone who asks but the one thing I stress is to be prepared. Walking on the hills is not like walking around your town. The number of people I see with trainers or other unsuitable footwear...even flip flops...is unbelievable. Yes it's summer and it can be nice and warm at the base of the hill but even going slightly higher and the temperature and wind can become an issue. I realise MOST people use their common sense but it's the selfish and ignorant that are going to spoil the Loop for all. Easy things to remember will make it easier for all to continue to enjoy it...Don't block the layby at Cad West...lorries use it to let the traffic flow along the road...don't park on the road if the layby is full. Police are taking steps with those that do. Stay on the tracks/paths...don't climb over fences the farmers have put them there for a purpose. Take your litter home...you carried it up...take it down. Don't block other cars in...some people are not there all day. Close all gates after you...the number of times gates have been left open is unbelievable. Don't block gates...farmers need access at any time. Never ever fly drones in the Loop...it's a Military Low Flying Training Area...jets don't always come from the expected route...believe it or not there have been instances of idiots doing this ! Not difficult is it? Following the above means everybody can continue to enjoy the Loop.
Well said Dave. I cover pretty much everything you've mentioned above on my web page here -----> tinyurl.com/y7pr8gxc I'll be making more videos and I will ensure I include things like health and safety and the issue of litter etc.
I am an experienced hill walker and I’m well aware of how to dress. In any event that has nothing to do with my point. The point is that people hill walk to enjoy nature. I live near Cader Idris and I feel I should be able to enjoy my back yard without this startling “boom” as you put it. It is incredible arrogance to assume this kind of intrusion is acceptable
Thank you Gary for that fabulous video. Your infectious enthusiasm was fabulous. I wanted to find out how to get there to take my Grandsons to have a look; so your video is perfect. I have visited the loop many times before, in F4s and F3s, and the last time was in a TMk1a in 2001, but I never had the presence of mind to take a photograph. Although I always tried to wave! Your video of the GR4, despite it being a bomber, genuinely put a lump in my throat. Thank you. David.
Oh I'm so glad my video had that effect. Thank you kindly for saying too. There is more info here too... www.shootsmart.co.uk/mach-loop-wales/mach-loop/
Gary Gough Hi and thanks for your reply. I am planning to go up to Mach Loop around the 23rd of August. It is my 50th birthday so what better way to spend a few days away. Thanks once again for the excellent tutorial.
Another quality video, thanks for taking the time to make it, and share it. My Colombian partner has now made it our upmost priority to make sure that we visit ASAP. Well done and thanks again.
Great video Gary Brings back memories in the 70s I lived in Hereford and we used to have a lot of low flying over the city, one afternoon I actually got bussed by a couple of low level Harriers while returning to the bakery in my large red and white Mothers Pride Van they did a couple of passes from behind then waggled their wings as much to say got ya scared me to death Thanks for a great video Best regards John Brown Sydney Australia
lol sounds like fab memories. I used to be in the RAF and I've actually flown in a Harrier. So lucky More info here of you need it www.shootsmart.co.uk/mach-loop-wales/mach-loop/
Many thanks! BTW I have another video coming out tonight @ 17:00 (UK) which covers 10 things you need to know before going.
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Thumbs up ere' Gary, good information and plenty of advice on capturing these shots. Here in Spain we are in the flight path of the Spanish Airforce but they fly too high even thou we have mountains!!!! Amazing photographs! Many thanks for sharing :)
Brilliant flying, lovely aircraft and captured by stunningly skilled photography all in an outstanding area. I was glued to this video and had to share it with my wife who asked at the end: " Are there anymore pictures of the little white dog?" (8.06) You pleased everybody. Thanks.
So glad you enjoyed the video. The little white Dog was my best friend and has been for the last 15 and a half years. Sadly we lost him just before Christmas. I'm so glad he was included in so many of my videos. Welling up typing this :( More info here if you need it... www.shootsmart.co.uk/mach-loop-wales/mach-loop/
What a fantastic video! Thanks for the tips. I've been wanting to go here for a while now but was never sure where or when to go. The settings you gave are super useful for a novice like me so cheers 👍🏻👍🏻
*Great spirit, preparation and organization presented here!* _Keep the contributions coming!_ Am looking forward to this being a bucket list trip from the US. *_Leave the environment as you found it, everyone!_*
Hi gary, great video. Just want to add a commeut taking your litter home with you, its our responsibility to make sure the place is as you arrived, wherever you go. Not sure about others talking about elitism, ive always been led to believe the regulars up on Cad East/West are quite friendly and willing to advise on camera settings without prejudice. I look forward to my first trip up tjere with a camera soon, and thanks for the video..good stuff!
I will definitely mention the litter thing on my web page. Thanks for reminding me. All the people iv'e met at the Loop have been brilliant. Iv'e met some great guys. The regulars will offer great advice too. If you do want to go to Cad East, just be aware that if you're not there before 7am the car parking places will be gone.
I would kinda classify this as going fishing. You go out for a nice relaxing time with friends and if you catch a fish it is a bonus. Wow it is so beautiful there. Great job on this. I think this is something for my bucket list.
I've been going to the loop for 35 years, nobody owns the hills, they are there for everybody's entertainment, although I've met some really a obnoxious people over the years, the hills are for fresh-air and fun. Great video Gary,great edit.
Thanks for your generous work, Gary. Greetings from Colorado. I love to put the Mach Loop on a big TV and surprise friends. I could easily see myself going to visit on one of my trips to the UK/ Wales. So cool...xo
Great informative video, excellent idea - well done. I personally live too far away to make the trip so seeing your vid gives me a good idea of what it's like, thank you.
Me and my mate are planning a very very long awaited trip to the loop and think this video is going to help massively with the planning of that. Great stuff thanks
Sounds to me a huge debt of gratitude is due to that farmer. People who can’t respect this gentlemen’s property and fencing could easily destroy this rare privilege. I would be one for setting up a donation bucket for the farmer and send him a letter of appreciation annually. It kind of like asking for hunting privileges here in the US on farmers and rancher properties. The interlopers ruin it for so others.
That's called human nature, unfortunately. We certainly know how to mess things up. Glad you enjoyed the video. There is more info here too... www.shootsmart.co.uk/mach-loop-wales/mach-loop/
Slightly different here in terms of access to land in the UK because of public rights of way. However ,the point you make is an excellent one about respecting the countryside and peoples land and livestock. I was taught always close the gate behind you from a very early age and also domestic (not working) dogs and livestock don't mix.
Hi Gary, great video. I was given a link to this today at RAF Coningsby by a lady from Coventry who visits the loop on a regular basis. Its brilliant. Thank you for sharing it. I can't wait for September now!!
Gary,Your recommendations are spot on. I have been shooting action photography for over 40 years (retired now, phew) and I accept your choices and suggestions perfectly. I am so happy to see you taking time to give people ideas and suggestions to help them make great photos of an iconic and never boring subject. May you always have perfectly framed jets and tastefully blurred backgrounds, and may your camera always take beautiful images.many thanks Joe USA.
Thank you for this video & tips.Ive been nagging my mate for ages to take me on a trip there on his Motorbike & a few others we work with want to go but the hike up has put them off.Its a fair drive from S.Wales but with this tip we will now be making the trip,it'll be a dream come true for me as into aircraft massively & this will be a great help on our trip.I hope all those rubbish comments you get are just that are rubbish to you,all I have got is my iPhone but just seeing these aircraft is going to be my thrill,Thank you again for this!!
Hi Scott, Great comments cheers. Water off a ducks back to me :) I hope you all go and have a great time. If you check here, my page will offer all the info you need to make the trip. tinyurl.com/y7pr8gxc Hope you and guys have an awesome time
Thank you Gary, clearly a true gentleman! I spent a day up Cad West last year and was buzzing for days and I managed to capture a few incredible pictures. I am aiming to go again in the next few days, and try my new lens. Now educated through your fantastic guide I'm going to try Cad East.
Awesome video! I loved it. Thinking of making the trip from the US. Grew up in the UK but haven't been back for a long while. Dad used to fly the Mach Loop. Would love to come back and get some pics.
lol It's all my parent's fault 🤣 Thank you Lenny, Very kind of you to watch and take the time to comment. Much appreciated 👍👍 I have compiled even more info here too... www.shootsmart.co.uk/mach-loop-wales/mach-loop/
An excellent, well put together video with good advice and delivered with enthusiasm. I'm not on Facebook or Twitter and the like so I don't know what people are getting upset about, could someone enlighten me? It's not as if LFA7 is a secret, the RAF have been using it for donkeys years and people have been going there for years to photograph the aircraft, some people even used something called 35mm film! ( look it up on Wikipedia kids.) I myself have only been going for a couple of years and so far have managed a total of about 15 days. I've not met any really grumpy guys, or gals, most people have been great to chat to and some really go out of their way to help. On a recent trip a complete stranger loaned me a 32 Gb card as I forgot my spare. We are all there for the same great hobby in beautiful surroundings. So lets not get worked up about nothing. I saw nothing in the video to get upset about, the Loop has been 'advertised' before, not least on social media, and it will be again. The only thing I get upset about is when people don't respect the countryside, but that upsets me on all my travels anywhere. So if you've never been it's a great way to spend a day. But be warned, in my 15 or so days I've sat there all day and seen nothing on a couple of occasions. Nice views though and good banter. And once again, great video Gary.
Hi David, Very kind comments and thank you for taking time out write it. I'm flattered to think that some Facebook people presume my video will bring thousands of new photographers to the Loop. lol Like you said, I haven't divulged any new secrets for heavens sake. I found out about the car park at the back of Cad East myself from a Hotel Website. go figure! Every time I go there I only meet nice people too. Going there is more about the crack. If you see some aircraft then it's a Brucy Bonus and we all know :)
Thanks for doing this, looking forward to visiting this September with a mate, I’ve not told him about the jets. I’ve wanted to visit CAD for years, incorporating this as part if a larger motorbike tour of Wales. Great stuff, thanks again mate.
Thank you very much for the information being retired RAAF lays wanted to go and see this but age has me know so got to do with all your and other photographers shots stay safe and enjoy
Great advice Gary, I live about 5 miles from the loop in Friog on the coast, and get a lot of the jets coming down the Mawddach estuary. We get a great display as they go from sea level up and over the hills. We have a chinook helicopter in the fields at the moment which had to make an emergency landing with hydraulic failure at night.
Hi Gary. I have literally just stumbled on your video and I have never, ever left a comment on any RUclips video. But I just wanted to say 'bloody good job mate"! I'm not even planning to do a Mach Loop visit but I found your video a compelling watch and so well structured and implemented that I just had to say 'thanks' for all the effort and advice (especially around the subject of camera equipment). You have planted a seed of an idea in my head that wasn't there a few short minutes ago. Good on ya mate.
Since I will never be able to come to the Cad because I would not be able to get up the hill in my power chair. But with your pictures and videos and others that do go there and post their pictures and videos I get to experience it has if I was there. Please continue posting your videos so that I can experience something that I can't experience in person but threw yours and others I get to have that experience. Thank you so much.
Sorry about that Dave but thanks for watching my video. I'm glad you get to experience the Loop to a certain degree. Cheers - More info here f you need it... www.shootsmart.co.uk/mach-loop-wales/mach-loop/
This is amazing! If this was in the US, it would be located inside military airspace, nobody would be allowed to come within miles, there would be signs reading something like, "trespassers will be shot, survivors will be shot again!", and there would be CCTV security cameras blanketing every square inch for miles!!! I've checked, visit the new World Trade Center in Manhattan, and skydiving off my bucket list, it seems now that after the Grand Canyon, I'm gonna have to go to Europe! I'll have to decide if I wanna do that before or after Alaska...
Sounds like it's a huge bucket list, good on you. It's a very unique place to visit. I'm sure it'll just take one piece of Terrorist activity to render it private with signs up similar to yours. Well, maybe not quite worded the same... Our signs will just say "please stay away" We're a little softer in the UK ;) Cheers for taking the time to watch and comment. Means a lot!
barrie jones - Hi Barrie, I've already been banned from a couple of FaceBook groups because of the content of my videos. I'm just being honest in every part of this video. My webpage will encourage people to stay at the Farmers official digs, so I'm offering a little back too :)
You'd think some of these guys own the hill... you have just as much right to be up there as them. Hate the 'I know more about all this than you' attitude up there from the odd person. Shame these planes can't take these people out as they go through.
Thank you very much for taking the time to help us first timers to Mach Loop, really helpful and with any luck I’ll be there this summer with my son and also have some luck with some action.
@@GaryGough I'm just hoping my wife finally breaks down and gets me real camera for xmas so I don't have to use my phone camera anymore. Which on the galaxy s9+ is a great camera for being on a phone.
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Gary Gough sorry if I missed it.... where exactly in the U.K. Is this? It's absolutely beautiful country!
Hi Ed, The Mach Loop or Machynlleth Loop consists of a series of valleys in the United Kingdom in West-Central Wales.
All the info and more is on my web page... garygough.co.uk/mach-loop-2
Hope this helps, Gary
great video, what do you do about focus?
Superb video Gary...when is the best time to go? Cheers
K
Thanks for the amazing pics. The Typhoon is one heck of a beautiful aircraft. When i used to fly Tornados and flew in the loop (or roundabout as US aircrew call it ) I was always amazed at the number of diehard aircraft enthusiasts perched on the hilltops. Now I am retired and miss the flying but still my heart is up there in the GR4. Again fabulous shots and helpful for anyone wishing to join in. .
So glad you liked it. Ex Aircrew Christine?
Gary Gough yes I was in he RAF for 15 years flew Tornado for 7 years. My heart is still in the cockpit really. Will be gutted when the Tornado is retired in March.
@@cristinamorenolamin3217 Oh wow that's amazing. I served for 12 years. Whilst I was only ground crew I managed to get a 30-minute flight in a Harrier. That's my claim to fame :)
Gary Gough , Harrier is still amazing even now. We aircrew totally depended on groundcrew to get airborn. Thanks for your help. Have a great day.
Lucky Lady Christine ☺
Thanks for the wonderful tutorial. 6:32 Even without the aircraft, it looks like a beautiful place to sit, drink hot tea, and just relax while the earth rotates.
Thanks so much, Gary. We're in the states and are planning our first out of country family trip this summer, and my daughter suggested the UK. Once I immediately realized that I'd be checking the loop off my bucket list, and your site has been instrumental in helping us plan. This will likely be the last chance in my lifetime to see it, and greatly appreciate what you've done in helping us get there to enjoy it!
I have written a complete guide. Hope it helps... www.shootsmart.co.uk/mach-loop/
Hope you guys were able to make your trip and enjoy your UK holiday 👍
What a fantastic video, and a fantastic presenter. This is something I really want to do (only found out about it about an hour ago!!) as a keen photographer, with about a year's experience but have had a lull in inspiration over the last 7 months since my Dad passed away. He got me into photography and I have inherited about 20 cameras. Last June he bought me a Lumix G3 which I love. I will be taking that and maybe a few others, just need a more suitable lens. This video has gotten me excited again, thank you and you have a new subscriber.
Wow! I never knew a place like this existed until by chance I stumbled across your videos. A trip to this place is now on my "bucket list" firmly at #2. Thank you for sharing this with the world!
Love the video Gary. I'm in New Zealand and just saw your British & Irish Lions Rugby Team heading for home tonight. I work at Auckland International Airport. The Mach Loop has become a "Bucket List" event for me. Hopefully all the aircraft aren't electric drones by the time I make it there.
lol they'll all be un-manned too :(
If you can get across the pond you'll love it :)
Gary, Thank You from across the pond. As an amateur photographer your video was deeply appreciated. To those talking ill about Gary, your opinion means about as much as used toiletries. Thank You again.......
Glad you enjoyed it and thank you
Perfect guide. Thank you. This lets anyone enjoy the whole thing live at the sceene. Cheers from Hungary.
Stunning landscape photography! Thanks.
It is indeed a beautiful place 👍
Somehow I managed to stumble upon videos about the Mach Loop....all of a sudden it has ended up on my bucket list.....wish I wasn't so far away ..
Good on you sir, a great genuine video with care and advice.
Kirk Heath - thank you Kirk 👍🏻👍🏻
I watch a lot of these Mach Loop vids; it never gets old. In days gone by, was tramping in them thar hills! lol
Good stuff...thanks for sharing! Cheers!
Finally got up to the loop today and we got so lucky!! 12 passes, 4 different planes!
Thanks for this video, we went to cad east following your advice for the farm track and it was perfect! 👌🏻👌🏻
That is awesome! Glad it was helpful and so glad you had a great day 👍👍
Wonderful guide. I'd enjoy sneaking into that beautiful scenery, hiking up and camping almost as much as getting some shots.
Cheers 👍👍
Great video - thank you for posting this. I will probably never get to the Mach Loop, but thanks to your video I was almost there.
Very kind of you to say Mark. Thank you
Hurrah! The joy that you put on the pod is contagious !. Many thanks
Hope to meet you there in a near future
Blue skies
Loved the video and it answered a lot of questions about access and conditions. You deserve recognition for promoting tourism because I know I'm not the only one thinking of coming to the loop.
Thanks for saying and I'm glad you enjoyed the video - The web page has even more info tinyurl.com/y7pr8gxc
Cheers Gary
I am now 76 years of age and have been up and down the Mach Loop since I was a small boy. First of all this is a very helpful video without a shadow of a doubt as to how to take shots of military aircraft. . For those going if you treat the local people as you would expect people to treat you in your locality there will be problems. Yes as Gary says look after the sheep and the wildlife and leave no litter. If, and if my eyesight ops go well, I will go up CAD East.
Thank you. I hope your op will go swimingly. See you up there 👍👍
Quality vid Gary, clear commentary, very well put together. Wife loves the aircraft and wants to live on the Mach loop, which we probably will do soon!
lightespeed - an understanding wife, she's a keeper ;)
Phenomenal Gary.... seen a picture of this in a camera magazine... now I know where to go.... love it
Hello from the states, you have some Gorgeous Photos. Loved the countryside as well as the aircraft . looking forward to more.
SS SIGSAUER226 - glad you enjoyed the video. The full guide is here if you need more info... www.shootsmart.co.uk/mach-loop-wales/mach-loop/
I'm in the states and your videos are surreal and I turn up the volume to get the full effect of the jets. Thanks so much for your time and posting. Look forward to seeing more in the future
Thanks Glen
Great video, well done Gary. Brought back many memories of working on the Tornado back in the 70's! I was in the management agency in Munich pushing paper and it is amazing that 44 years after first flight of Tornado it is still doing things like this. Not sure I'll ever get to the 'loop' as it's a long way from Aus so keep the stories coming. Clive Tudge.
Glad you liked it Clive. I was in the RAF in the eighties and loved it then too. Although for me it was more heli's and the incredible Harrier. Cheers
I was at Boscombe Down early 80's testing the Sea Harrier Blue Fox radar (or the Blue Circle as we called it), then in Tornado office in London and then Eurofighter Flight Control System in Germany. Happy days. Were you at 1 Sqn?
Dear Gary! I just want to say thx for your efforts you put in this channel and your website. I am from Vienna/Austria and visited the Mach-Loop in April 2018 for the first time. I checked all your videos and all the location-insights on the hp and honestly they are totaly true and valid. You made it easy for me to plan my trip and have a great time with Tornados, Hawks and F-15's. Only one adition from my side: I recommend everybody to bring walking-sticks. When the wind blows strong they can help to prevent your belongings (f.e. the folding chair) to be blown away when you ram them deep into the ground. Once again Gary, thank you - you made my day! ;-)
Christoph Sojak - and it’s comments like this that just make all the hard work worthwhile. Thank you 👍🏻
Did you get any good shots by the way? Would love to see them. I’ll also pop your comment about the walking sticks on the site if that’s ok? 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Gary Gough I would be glad if you juse my tip on your hp, sure!
Great Video Gary, and some fantastic Photographs, and as for the negative comments about the information you share as far as i'm concerned everybody has the right to see and Photograph their tax payers ££££s flying past. Keep up the great work
Cheers Graham. The Facebook brigade are fuming that I have divulged their secret, oh dear. To be honest it’s water off a ducks back to me. There are wars and a hell of lot of suffering in this world so why should I be bothered by a few silly children’s comments? Love the Tax Payers analogy - Well said that man.
Just wanted to confirm, all public land, right? They can go f themselves...
Graeme Cave great comment, well said 👍🏼
All land belongs to someone.
@tectorama..only because they either stole it, or bought it off people that stole it. I believe that's called handling stolen goods, but as it seems there is little chance of getting our property back, I'll settle for reasonable access to national park land, obviously respecting the rights of landowners, and ensuring livestock are safe, and no damage is done, no litter left.
Beautiful pictures and fantastic information. I would love to visit there one day. I always dreamed of being a fighter pilot. I have been infatuated with fighter jets since I was a kid and I am now 66 and still the same way. Thank you so much for this video. I am now one of new fans!
Thank you for this! It's a dream of mine to visit. This makes it one step closer for me.
Cheers Stephen. Hope you make it.
As someone with a huge interest in many types of photography I found your video fascinating and interesting. Like the way it was presented. It was very informative and that and your website guide covered all bases. I only found out about this loop when the video came up on youtube then again tonight. Maybe someday I'll go there. I live in Scotland. But perhaps there is also a place in Scotland like this too. I 'll never forget as a kid or teen standing on Uquhart Castle on the banks of Loch Ness. We suddenly heard this engine noise and from around the corner from the right to the left came this huge Hercules flying low above the river. As it passed I was in awe of what I was seeing it was so close. It was spectacular and something I'll never forget.
Cheers 😊👍🏻
Wow! You got some beautiful shots of that Typhoon. Great job!
So glad you enjoyed the video. There is more info here too... www.shootsmart.co.uk/mach-loop-wales/mach-loop/
Made it cad East today so lucky with 11 passes. V22 osprey 4 F15's x2 then 2 turbo prop trainers and very close behind another F15 thanks so much for all the info in your video great channel you have
Sounds like a great day Bradley. What day was it?
Great video Gary, very informative. Love seeing all your vids and pictures.
Used your video for my 1st visit this week and you weren't kidding when u said it was hell of a trek but its well worth it thanks for the guide
Cheers Rob. Cad East or West? Did you get any shots or flybys?
@@GaryGough did cad east caught the typhoon on the monday #typhoongate went back today 25th to cad west and nothing came through i hope the flight ban rumours are false
At least you didn't draw a blank both times. So glad you've had the Mach Loop experience. It's amazing, isn't it!
There are mutterings, I hope it falls on deaf ears. Fingers crossed
I just learned soo much on accident.. it is insane how good you are at explaining photography.
Very kind, thank you
A Most Enjoyable, informative video! Great Stuff and an easy to listen to and take on board! Thanks
Thank you, Michael. There is more info here too www.shootsmart.co.uk/mach-loop-wales/mach-loop/
As a regular in the Loop I'd just like to say there is no animosity towards people coming there for the thrill of seeing Low Level flying. I have and always will answer questions and give advice freely to anyone who asks but the one thing I stress is to be prepared. Walking on the hills is not like walking around your town. The number of people I see with trainers or other unsuitable footwear...even flip flops...is unbelievable. Yes it's summer and it can be nice and warm at the base of the hill but even going slightly higher and the temperature and wind can become an issue. I realise MOST people use their common sense but it's the selfish and ignorant that are going to spoil the Loop for all. Easy things to remember will make it easier for all to continue to enjoy it...Don't block the layby at Cad West...lorries use it to let the traffic flow along the road...don't park on the road if the layby is full. Police are taking steps with those that do. Stay on the tracks/paths...don't climb over fences the farmers have put them there for a purpose. Take your litter home...you carried it up...take it down. Don't block other cars in...some people are not there all day. Close all gates after you...the number of times gates have been left open is unbelievable. Don't block gates...farmers need access at any time. Never ever fly drones in the Loop...it's a Military Low Flying Training Area...jets don't always come from the expected route...believe it or not there have been instances of idiots doing this ! Not difficult is it? Following the above means everybody can continue to enjoy the Loop.
Well said Dave. I cover pretty much everything you've mentioned above on my web page here -----> tinyurl.com/y7pr8gxc
I'll be making more videos and I will ensure I include things like health and safety and the issue of litter etc.
What about the poor buggers who just want to enjoy a walk on Cader Idris?
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I am an experienced hill walker and I’m well aware of how to dress. In any event that has nothing to do with my point. The point is that people hill walk to enjoy nature. I live near Cader Idris and I feel I should be able to enjoy my back yard without this startling “boom” as you put it. It is incredible arrogance to assume this kind of intrusion is acceptable
It blows my mind that people would actually think it's a good idea to fly a drone in the Mach Loop. Such selfishness.
Thank you Gary for that fabulous video. Your infectious enthusiasm was fabulous. I wanted to find out how to get there to take my Grandsons to have a look; so your video is perfect. I have visited the loop many times before, in F4s and F3s, and the last time was in a TMk1a in 2001, but I never had the presence of mind to take a photograph. Although I always tried to wave! Your video of the GR4, despite it being a bomber, genuinely put a lump in my throat. Thank you. David.
Oh I'm so glad my video had that effect. Thank you kindly for saying too. There is more info here too... www.shootsmart.co.uk/mach-loop-wales/mach-loop/
8:08 that dog is an absolute legend!!
What a thoroughly enjoyable tutorial. I'm a Mach Loop Virgin, but this has given me everything I need to know about the whole experience.
Phil Thy Rich - plan a trip there, you'll love it.
Gary Gough Hi and thanks for your reply. I am planning to go up to Mach Loop around the 23rd of August. It is my 50th birthday so what better way to spend a few days away. Thanks once again for the excellent tutorial.
Wow....just wow man....been wanting to do mach-loop for years, this is sooooo helpful' many thanks brother :-)
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So glad you enjoyed the video. There is more info here too... www.shootsmart.co.uk/mach-loop-wales/mach-loop/
Just retired and bought some nice camera equipment and as a pilot myself looking forward to visiting the Mach loop. Great information. Thank you
Awesome, thank you!
Great guide. Loved the enthusiasm. Thanks for the tips!
Another quality video, thanks for taking the time to make it, and share it. My Colombian partner has now made it our upmost priority to make sure that we visit ASAP. Well done and thanks again.
Very kind of you to say. There is more info here too if you're interested... garygough.co.uk/mach-loop-2
Great video Gary Brings back memories in the 70s I lived in Hereford and we used to have a lot of low flying over the city, one afternoon I actually got bussed by a couple of low level Harriers while returning to the bakery in my large red and white Mothers Pride Van they did a couple of passes from behind then waggled their wings as much to say got ya scared me to death
Thanks for a great video
Best regards
John Brown
Sydney Australia
lol sounds like fab memories. I used to be in the RAF and I've actually flown in a Harrier. So lucky
More info here of you need it www.shootsmart.co.uk/mach-loop-wales/mach-loop/
Great video Gary, with good and responsible advice. Fantastic shot looking down into the Tornado's cabin - brilliant!
Thank you Darrel
Excellent video thank you Gary. Well presented, well produced, nice, clear, simple.....does what it says on the tin!
Just how it was intended. Thanks for taking time out to comment too, very kind
I am from Brazil. Probably I"ll never go to Mach Loop, but, as a fan of videos from such formidable place, thank you for the explanations.
You’re welcome. Cheers 👍👍
@@GaryGough 🤜🤛
Excellent guide Gary. Thanks for taking the time to help others :)
You're very welcome
What an absolutely brilliant video, never seen yours before but so informative and interesting, well done!
Many thanks! BTW I have another video coming out tonight @ 17:00 (UK) which covers 10 things you need to know before going.
Thumbs up ere' Gary, good information and plenty of advice on capturing these shots. Here in Spain we are in the flight path of the Spanish Airforce but they fly too high even thou we have mountains!!!! Amazing photographs! Many thanks for sharing :)
Thanks again, very kind
Brilliant flying, lovely aircraft and captured by stunningly skilled photography all in an outstanding area. I was glued to this video and had to share it with my wife who asked at the end: " Are there anymore pictures of the little white dog?" (8.06) You pleased everybody. Thanks.
So glad you enjoyed the video. The little white Dog was my best friend and has been for the last 15 and a half years. Sadly we lost him just before Christmas. I'm so glad he was included in so many of my videos. Welling up typing this :(
More info here if you need it... www.shootsmart.co.uk/mach-loop-wales/mach-loop/
What a fantastic video! Thanks for the tips. I've been wanting to go here for a while now but was never sure where or when to go. The settings you gave are super useful for a novice like me so cheers 👍🏻👍🏻
Cheers Heath, very kind of you to say
*Great spirit, preparation and organization presented here!*
_Keep the contributions coming!_
Am looking forward to this being a bucket list trip from the US.
*_Leave the environment as you found it, everyone!_*
Very kind, thank you
Hi gary, great video. Just want to add a commeut taking your litter home with you, its our responsibility to make sure the place is as you arrived, wherever you go. Not sure about others talking about elitism, ive always been led to believe the regulars up on Cad East/West are quite friendly and willing to advise on camera settings without prejudice. I look forward to my first trip up tjere with a camera soon, and thanks for the video..good stuff!
I will definitely mention the litter thing on my web page. Thanks for reminding me. All the people iv'e met at the Loop have been brilliant. Iv'e met some great guys. The regulars will offer great advice too. If you do want to go to Cad East, just be aware that if you're not there before 7am the car parking places will be gone.
I would kinda classify this as going fishing. You go out for a nice relaxing time with friends and if you catch a fish it is a bonus. Wow it is so beautiful there. Great job on this. I think this is something for my bucket list.
I've been going to the loop for 35 years, nobody owns the hills, they are there for everybody's entertainment, although I've met some really a obnoxious people over the years, the hills are for fresh-air and fun.
Great video Gary,great edit.
Simon whittaker - never a truer word spoken. Cheers Simon
Thanks for your generous work, Gary. Greetings from Colorado. I love to put the Mach Loop on a big TV and surprise friends. I could easily see myself going to visit on one of my trips to the UK/ Wales. So cool...xo
Hi Mark, hope my video makes your big TV - Greetings from a cold wet UK ;)
Great informative video, excellent idea - well done. I personally live too far away to make the trip so seeing your vid gives me a good idea of what it's like, thank you.
Gareth - cheers Gareth, kind of you to say. Shame it's too far away :(
Me and my mate are planning a very very long awaited trip to the loop and think this video is going to help massively with the planning of that. Great stuff thanks
Hi Edwin. Glad you found the info useful. I have compiled way more info here too... garygough.co.uk/mach-loop-2
Excellent video, appreciate the work that goes into this and it's the best source I've come across to plan a day there responsibly. Thank you
Thank you, Ryan. Hope this helps... I have compiled more info here too... www.shootsmart.co.uk/mach-loop-wales/mach-loop/
I live in America. This is so beatiful. And I love aviation. Been watching a lot of mach loop vids lately.
Cheers 👍👍
Sounds to me a huge debt of gratitude is due to that farmer. People who can’t respect this gentlemen’s property and fencing could easily destroy this rare privilege. I would be one for setting up a donation bucket for the farmer and send him a letter of appreciation annually. It kind of like asking for hunting privileges here in the US on farmers and rancher properties. The interlopers ruin it for so others.
That's called human nature, unfortunately. We certainly know how to mess things up. Glad you enjoyed the video. There is more info here too... www.shootsmart.co.uk/mach-loop-wales/mach-loop/
Slightly different here in terms of access to land in the UK because of public rights of way. However ,the point you make is an excellent one about respecting the countryside and peoples land and livestock. I was taught always close the gate behind you from a very early age and also domestic (not working) dogs and livestock don't mix.
Hi Gary, great video. I was given a link to this today at RAF Coningsby by a lady from Coventry who visits the loop on a regular basis. Its brilliant. Thank you for sharing it. I can't wait for September now!!
Hi Martin, as I'm an Ex RAF man, your comment makes me feel very honoured. Please pass on my regards to the lady from Coventry :)
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Gary,Your recommendations are spot on. I have been shooting action photography for over 40 years (retired now, phew) and I accept your choices and suggestions perfectly. I am so happy to see you taking time to give people ideas and suggestions to help them make great photos of an iconic and never boring subject. May you always have perfectly framed jets and tastefully blurred backgrounds, and may your camera always take beautiful images.many thanks Joe USA.
Hi Joseph, very kind of you to say Sir, thank you. - More info here f you need it... www.shootsmart.co.uk/mach-loop-wales/mach-loop/
Very well done. Your thoroughness and thoughtfulness is appreciated.
Cheers
Very interesting video with some great tips Gary. Thank you.
Steve 'Kaboobi' Roo - cheers Steve, you're welcome
Great video Garry. This is now a bucket list place to go before I get too old!
Sideshow77 - you're never too old. 👍🏿
Really great video - Thanks for the advice, hopefully make the trip up one day
Cheers Kieren, you should go. you'll love it
Thank you for this video & tips.Ive been nagging my mate for ages to take me on a trip there on his Motorbike & a few others we work with want to go but the hike up has put them off.Its a fair drive from S.Wales but with this tip we will now be making the trip,it'll be a dream come true for me as into aircraft massively & this will be a great help on our trip.I hope all those rubbish comments you get are just that are rubbish to you,all I have got is my iPhone but just seeing these aircraft is going to be my thrill,Thank you again for this!!
Hi Scott, Great comments cheers. Water off a ducks back to me :) I hope you all go and have a great time. If you check here, my page will offer all the info you need to make the trip. tinyurl.com/y7pr8gxc Hope you and guys have an awesome time
Thank you for that video. That's my dream to go there. :)
Cheers
Thank you Gary, clearly a true gentleman!
I spent a day up Cad West last year and was buzzing for days and I managed to capture a few incredible pictures. I am aiming to go again in the next few days, and try my new lens. Now educated through your fantastic guide I'm going to try Cad East.
Hi Adrian, and it's fantastic comments like this that just make it all worth while. Thank you
Awesome video! I loved it. Thinking of making the trip from the US. Grew up in the UK but haven't been back for a long while. Dad used to fly the Mach Loop. Would love to come back and get some pics.
Oh wow what a great tale. I assume your Dad was in the US Air force? If you pop over, let me know.
what did your dad fly during his military years?
The RAF Tornado GR4 is by far my favorite swept wing CAS aircraft. He was hugging those hills like a champ!
Yep, amazing to watch
Fantastic and informative we struggled up the muddy hill on foot, wish I’d seen this first - now we’ll go again as we loved it!
Love it... “Kaaaaar Paaaaaark” great guide and hoping to take my son up this summer in the Kaaaar for a bit of Kaaaarmping!
lol It's all my parent's fault 🤣 Thank you Lenny, Very kind of you to watch and take the time to comment. Much appreciated 👍👍
I have compiled even more info here too... www.shootsmart.co.uk/mach-loop-wales/mach-loop/
Gary Gough thanks for link... appreciated and hopefully make one lil 9 year old buzzing this summer! 👍
BRILLIANT video ... now all I have is persuade the wife we could do with a holiday in lovely Wales. Thanks
Good luck with that Paul :) - More info here f you need it... www.shootsmart.co.uk/mach-loop-wales/mach-loop/
An excellent, well put together video with good advice and delivered with enthusiasm. I'm not on Facebook or Twitter and the like so I don't know what people are getting upset about, could someone
enlighten me? It's not as if LFA7 is a secret, the RAF have been using it for donkeys years and people have been going there for years to photograph the aircraft, some people even used something called
35mm film! ( look it up on Wikipedia kids.) I myself have only been going for a couple of years and so far have managed a total of about 15 days. I've not met any really grumpy guys, or gals, most people
have been great to chat to and some really go out of their way to help. On a recent trip a complete stranger loaned me a 32 Gb card as I forgot my spare. We are all there for the same great hobby in
beautiful surroundings. So lets not get worked up about nothing. I saw nothing in the video to get upset about, the Loop has been 'advertised' before, not least on social media, and it will be again. The only thing I get upset about is when people don't respect the countryside, but that upsets me on all my travels anywhere. So if you've never been it's a great way to spend a day. But be warned, in my 15 or so days I've sat there all day and seen nothing on a couple of occasions. Nice views though and good banter. And once again, great video Gary.
Hi David, Very kind comments and thank you for taking time out write it. I'm flattered to think that some Facebook people presume my video will bring thousands of new photographers to the Loop. lol Like you said, I haven't divulged any new secrets for heavens sake. I found out about the car park at the back of Cad East myself from a Hotel Website. go figure!
Every time I go there I only meet nice people too. Going there is more about the crack. If you see some aircraft then it's a Brucy Bonus and we all know :)
@@GaryGough Generally in cases like this negative comments get far more attention than they deserve. Usually they are done by a malcontent.
Thanks for doing this, looking forward to visiting this September with a mate, I’ve not told him about the jets. I’ve wanted to visit CAD for years, incorporating this as part if a larger motorbike tour of Wales. Great stuff, thanks again mate.
You’re welcome, cheers 👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you very much for the information being retired RAAF lays wanted to go and see this but age has me know so got to do with all your and other photographers shots stay safe and enjoy
Lovely comment. The footage available is just as good as being there if you turn the speakers up.
Thank you. I''ll be making more videos soon. And ditto to Steve's comment
Great video! Jeez, I got goosebumps seeing the flyby's. Great build-up of slight tension, then the flybys. Choice work!
Hi, Can you please add the GPS coordinates of the gates?
just use google earth? It's rly not that hard to find if you follow the roads there :D
Very nice to share your passion for this awesome spot. A french airline pilot , plane crazy for almost ever
Great vid. It would be helpful to have a map shown to spot Cad East and West, and in fact the whole route.
Thanks. There is more info here... garygough.co.uk/mach-loop-2
Great advice Gary, I live about 5 miles from the loop in Friog on the coast, and get a lot of the jets coming down the Mawddach estuary. We get a great display as they go from sea level up and over the hills. We have a chinook helicopter in the fields at the moment which had to make an emergency landing with hydraulic failure at night.
Great job.
Thanks Gary
Hi Gary. I have literally just stumbled on your video and I have never, ever left a comment on any RUclips video. But I just wanted to say 'bloody good job mate"! I'm not even planning to do a Mach Loop visit but I found your video a compelling watch and so well structured and implemented that I just had to say 'thanks' for all the effort and advice (especially around the subject of camera equipment). You have planted a seed of an idea in my head that wasn't there a few short minutes ago. Good on ya mate.
Thank you very much Steve. It's comments like this that make it all worth while. Cheers
Great video
Cheers Paul
Since I will never be able to come to the Cad because I would not be able to get up the hill in my power chair. But with your pictures and videos and others that do go there and post their pictures and videos I get to experience it has if I was there.
Please continue posting your videos so that I can experience something that I can't experience in person but threw yours and others I get to have that experience. Thank you so much.
Sorry about that Dave but thanks for watching my video. I'm glad you get to experience the Loop to a certain degree. Cheers - More info here f you need it... www.shootsmart.co.uk/mach-loop-wales/mach-loop/
cool thanks for this
Thanks for saying, very kind
What a superb, warm, lovely and extra-usefull presentation!! Thank you a lot, sir!
This is amazing! If this was in the US, it would be located inside military airspace, nobody would be allowed to come within miles, there would be signs reading something like, "trespassers will be shot, survivors will be shot again!", and there would be CCTV security cameras blanketing every square inch for miles!!! I've checked, visit the new World Trade Center in Manhattan, and skydiving off my bucket list, it seems now that after the Grand Canyon, I'm gonna have to go to Europe! I'll have to decide if I wanna do that before or after Alaska...
Sounds like it's a huge bucket list, good on you. It's a very unique place to visit. I'm sure it'll just take one piece of Terrorist activity to render it private with signs up similar to yours. Well, maybe not quite worded the same... Our signs will just say "please stay away" We're a little softer in the UK ;)
Cheers for taking the time to watch and comment. Means a lot!
certaindiaster59 oh. Come on. Not true. We are not all like that. Chill bro. Life’s good.
This is demonstrably untrue.
Thanks Gary. It's pretty clear you take your own advice and have a ball!
Always James. Cheers 👍
oh dear think that you stirred up a hornets nest here lol. people will get upset with this openness. but good on ya Gary.
barrie jones - Hi Barrie, I've already been banned from a couple of FaceBook groups because of the content of my videos. I'm just being honest in every part of this video. My webpage will encourage people to stay at the Farmers official digs, so I'm offering a little back too :)
Gary Gough how childish some people are what do they gain ?, I was on joking too. I passed comments on your first loop video
You'd think some of these guys own the hill... you have just as much right to be up there as them. Hate the 'I know more about all this than you' attitude up there from the odd person. Shame these planes can't take these people out as they go through.
Steve Clark isn't that a bit over the top ?especially with the austerity measures in place ? oops political 😀
I'd say it's not hard enough!
Thank You for sharing this Gary , been dreaming for this for so long and will hopely wisit the Loop this summer !
You're welcome, cheers.
Check with the Mach Loop FB groups before you travel. Traffic through the loop is a little limited atm
@@GaryGough TY Gary !
Such a helpful video and very well presented, I'm visiting here for my first time on Monday, your advice is very welcome.
Cheers. Hope you have some decent passes 👍
Thank you very much for taking the time to help us first timers to Mach Loop, really helpful and with any luck I’ll be there this summer with my son and also have some luck with some action.
Hope you have a good show. More info here btw… www.shootsmart.co.uk/mach-loop/
I learned more about picture taking in the 2 minutes of this video than I have in a lifetime. Thank you so much.
Benjamin Burton - oh thank you very much for saying. Very kind of you. Cheers 👍🏻👍🏻
@@GaryGough I'm just hoping my wife finally breaks down and gets me real camera for xmas so I don't have to use my phone camera anymore. Which on the galaxy s9+ is a great camera for being on a phone.
Great video, very informative and well put together. Great advice on parking, camera settings etc. Nice work!
Thank you for saying - more info here if you need it... www.shootsmart.co.uk/mach-loop-wales/mach-loop/
Well done mate. I love looking at videos but don’t think a guide like this has been done. You’re a maverick. Cheers
Great video thank you for sharing this and amazing photo's
Thank you more info here if you need it... www.shootsmart.co.uk/mach-loop-wales/mach-loop/