One of the finest pitches I've seen and the kind of conditions that elevates it further. Wonderful leg this one, the mountain views and inversion, beautiful. Glad you had such cracking walking conditions for it and you were able to enjoy clear views.
Yes, it was absolutely perfect. Indeed, there was arguably a better one but I would have had to place my tent with door on side with cliff and a sheer drop down to ground below. I feared sleep walking!! 😂😂 The compromise was a fine spot indeed!!
Nice campspot ! I'm looking forward to this section the most. I have many fond childhood memories of this area and I am looking forward to going back. Cadair Idris was my first ever mountain climbed aged 13 so doing a full traverse of it is high on my list. Thanks for taking us along. 👍👍
You're in for a real treat although I think you said that you were returning in Sept so maybe you're already on trail. That section and the Rhinogs were so satisfying. I hope you get the kind of weather that I did. Thanks for taking the time to comment!
As you climbed up that path in the fog I instantly recognised it - Bill, Bob & I called into Minllyn Mines on our of our NW trips a few years ago. Once you got on top I was susprised to see how undulating it was before the drop down to the main road - I imagined it as quite a short plateau before the drop. Later when you mentioned how much ascent you had done with mileage I was like - thats 3 days hiking for us mere mortals..lol I once stood on that hill waiting for jets - in 8 hours we had one Lancaster come through.. I vowed never again - what a waste of a day..lol. That ridge then to Cadair looks fab... as I said previously I recall you doing it with the SW LWDA group. What a pitch and what a sunset.. stunning. As tough as it is great to see you with a smile on your face, you really are enjoying it thus far. Love Barmouth - Deb & I generally call there on the way up to NW or on the way back - just to have a bag of chips. I have eaten in the Indian a few times and had a few beers in the Tilman. atb Al
Wow, a Lancaster bomber. That's a rarity and I would have thought well worth waiting for. No jets had come through apparently when I spoke to the people on the hill. Yes, the Maesglase ridge is a toughie. Earlier in the day it was wet with dew and quite overgrown too so wet feet from the start. I felt Barmouth is a town of two halves. One nice bit with decent cafes and shops and another bit by the railway station that I would be pleased to avoid. Yes, a cracking pitch overlooking Cregennan for sure!!
Enjoyed it so much i came back for another look. Actually, sat watching in the car whilst Deb in gaving a dexa scan in Pontypool 😊 That pitch was something else, you deserved it after doing 18 miles.. and the Welsh cake. 😂
One of the finest pitches I've seen and the kind of conditions that elevates it further. Wonderful leg this one, the mountain views and inversion, beautiful. Glad you had such cracking walking conditions for it and you were able to enjoy clear views.
Yes, it was absolutely perfect. Indeed, there was arguably a better one but I would have had to place my tent with door on side with cliff and a sheer drop down to ground below. I feared sleep walking!! 😂😂
The compromise was a fine spot indeed!!
Wow what a view & sunset to fall asleep to!! Looks fabulous conditions and views!
It's been wonderful until now. Weather coming in tomorrow which is stalling the journey, but can't grumble at all!!
Fantastic and well done👌🏕️🍻
Thanks Dave.
Nice campspot ! I'm looking forward to this section the most. I have many fond childhood memories of this area and I am looking forward to going back. Cadair Idris was my first ever mountain climbed aged 13 so doing a full traverse of it is high on my list. Thanks for taking us along. 👍👍
You're in for a real treat although I think you said that you were returning in Sept so maybe you're already on trail. That section and the Rhinogs were so satisfying. I hope you get the kind of weather that I did. Thanks for taking the time to comment!
As you climbed up that path in the fog I instantly recognised it - Bill, Bob & I called into Minllyn Mines on our of our NW trips a few years ago. Once you got on top I was susprised to see how undulating it was before the drop down to the main road - I imagined it as quite a short plateau before the drop. Later when you mentioned how much ascent you had done with mileage I was like - thats 3 days hiking for us mere mortals..lol I once stood on that hill waiting for jets - in 8 hours we had one Lancaster come through.. I vowed never again - what a waste of a day..lol. That ridge then to Cadair looks fab... as I said previously I recall you doing it with the SW LWDA group. What a pitch and what a sunset.. stunning. As tough as it is great to see you with a smile on your face, you really are enjoying it thus far. Love Barmouth - Deb & I generally call there on the way up to NW or on the way back - just to have a bag of chips. I have eaten in the Indian a few times and had a few beers in the Tilman. atb Al
Wow, a Lancaster bomber. That's a rarity and I would have thought well worth waiting for. No jets had come through apparently when I spoke to the people on the hill.
Yes, the Maesglase ridge is a toughie. Earlier in the day it was wet with dew and quite overgrown too so wet feet from the start.
I felt Barmouth is a town of two halves. One nice bit with decent cafes and shops and another bit by the railway station that I would be pleased to avoid.
Yes, a cracking pitch overlooking Cregennan for sure!!
@@morgs4mountains Lol.. try a hercules, I am rubbish on planes - and I hate flying 🤣 Know what you mean about Barmouth.
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Enjoyed it so much i came back for another look. Actually, sat watching in the car whilst Deb in gaving a dexa scan in Pontypool 😊 That pitch was something else, you deserved it after doing 18 miles.. and the Welsh cake. 😂
The Welsh Cakes!! Fuel of the Gods!!! 😂
Thanks for returning mate!