Bike Packing the Welsh Valleys and The Gower Peninsula

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  • Опубликовано: 17 окт 2024
  • Join me on my first gravel bike packing weekend back in October 2021. I explored my local playground, on a 180km route from my doorstep. Bike packing for 2 nights, wild camping, and exploring across the South Wales Valleys, and the beautiful Gower Peninsula.
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  • @pauledwards499
    @pauledwards499 Год назад +22

    Hope you're ok Sarah, we're all missing you and your adventures 🤗

    • @novio8
      @novio8 10 месяцев назад +4

      Exactly what I was thinking today...

  • @markjohnston7869
    @markjohnston7869 Год назад +7

    I have missed you. You are joyous. Thank you for brightening up life.

  • @stevedane530
    @stevedane530 Год назад +13

    Sarah, Your personality is infectious! Your adventures are a cure for the doldrums, and I hope to see more of your daft antics. Please keep them coming .

  • @JRLNeal
    @JRLNeal Год назад +7

    What an adventure, Sarah, thank you very much for this video. I was drawn to the subject because back in the day when I was 17, four of us made away from the Midlands down to south Wales and to youth hostel on the Gower. But that was back in 1968 which of course makes me 72 this year and the only way I can really enjoy the memories of such adventures is by watching videos such as yours. I am not sure why pannier bags are not in vogue nowadays. You can pack a lot of gear in them and stash some stuff on the top. Also it keeps the centre of gravity lowdown on the bike and it means you don’t need anything on your back. As for those horses, I bet it was like a three ring circus turning up in their backyard. They have never had such an entertaining night. Also I am warming to your ‘camera verite’ approach, which means that you don’t over polish the production and tell things as they are.

  • @thebikepackingadventurer
    @thebikepackingadventurer Год назад +3

    Got to love Wales for bikepacking. Can’t wait until next month onwards when I can load the bike and go exploring without carrying every piece of kit I own to stay warm.
    I had a similar camp but with cows on Swyrehead in the purbecks. Went to sleep, got woke by something licking my tent. Turns out the field had over 100 cows in and then were licking my tent. I shit myself

  • @mattlast4093
    @mattlast4093 Год назад +3

    how cool to be surrounded by wild horses !!!

  • @omnisegoastrum
    @omnisegoastrum Год назад +2

    "Skiddy skid life, like your pants" Caught me off guard and made me choke on my coffee 😂😂

  • @pakleader4
    @pakleader4 Год назад +2

    I’ve missed my spirit guide. Glad your back. ❤🎉🙏😇😍🥰🙃🙂🧐

  • @steveadkins1888
    @steveadkins1888 Год назад +4

    yay at last the mad lass is back 👍🤪

  • @geraintjones75
    @geraintjones75 Год назад +2

    Great adventure. Looking forward to your next vid in 2024 😅😂

  • @theportonian
    @theportonian Год назад +3

    Sarahs Back!!! 😁🥰

  • @robertdonaldson6584
    @robertdonaldson6584 Год назад +1

    I am fiddling "Swinging n a Gate" on my violin.....
    Salut from Brunswick, Maine, US.

  • @tanagerbirder
    @tanagerbirder Год назад +7

    Really looking forward to seeing this tonight. Please keep them coming Sarah

    • @FitforAdventure
      @FitforAdventure  Год назад +3

      I’ll do ma best. Enjoy! 👌🏼

    • @totinel
      @totinel Год назад

      @@FitforAdventure naw you enjoy gravel touring bike, naw you have to come tu chilean patagonia, carretera austral, mei be you can be berry happy making a trip and videos in this corner of the World
      Thanks for this New video, regards

  • @kimberlym4289
    @kimberlym4289 Год назад +3

    You brave adventurer- The horses, full moon, graveyard and half rotten sheep would have had me cycling home. Your videos may be infrequent, but they are always hilarious and thoughtfully edited💫

  • @RobbC.
    @RobbC. Год назад +4

    Laughed so hard I pee'd my pants... beautiful sights and hilarious commentary, loved it.

  • @eurotoura
    @eurotoura Год назад +1

    Hi. Good to see you back. Cheered up a miserable wet Mon morning thanx. “You are thank goodness still as mad as a box of frogs”😁👍

  • @rzulfcut
    @rzulfcut Год назад +2

    Cool sights, great editing Magsy girl. That RHigos looks epic for paragliding, might get my arse over there too!

  • @harryvanrijn6366
    @harryvanrijn6366 Год назад +2

    I recognised the Vattenfall logo, you honoured them with a visit to Pen Y Cymoedd windfarm. Well done, great video!

  • @antonia4722
    @antonia4722 6 месяцев назад +10

    Worried about you Sarah..please let us know your ok.....

  • @duncanmcmahon278
    @duncanmcmahon278 Год назад +3

    Great video thanks for sharing. U doing good

  • @SirPrancelot1
    @SirPrancelot1 Год назад +7

    Good to see you back. Great scenery and much hilarity as always, thank you.

  • @trubritain
    @trubritain Год назад +3

    Yay thank you sarah. Great to see you againx

  • @Timbles-Bimbles
    @Timbles-Bimbles Год назад +2

    You could make a trip to the local shop to buy a pint of milk interesting and funny 😂. Great video (as always) and great to see you back 😊

  • @BrianthatiscalledBrian
    @BrianthatiscalledBrian Год назад +2

    Another classic. Many thanks, Sarah. 👍🙂🚴‍♀️🏕️

  • @kenmason9354
    @kenmason9354 11 месяцев назад +1

    I love your films, thank you for smiles and wonderful views, you are a great inspiration 😊👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @garypentecost833
    @garypentecost833 Год назад +1

    Loved it , and have missed your crazy posts more please xx

  • @MountainManJohnFilms
    @MountainManJohnFilms 10 месяцев назад +1

    Was great to meet you today. Don't forget to do those films 😂😘

    • @FitforAdventure
      @FitforAdventure  10 месяцев назад +1

      Nice to meet you mate! Hope you had a good hike. I’ll do a film if you do 🤣🤣😁

    • @MountainManJohnFilms
      @MountainManJohnFilms 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@FitforAdventure I had full intentions of doing a film on Saturday. Not sure if I got good enough footage, and probably not as funny as you on yours 😂

  • @RollrightKnights
    @RollrightKnights Год назад +2

    Nice one Sarah, glad you didn't get trampled in the night! 😂

  • @st1ffee
    @st1ffee Год назад +1

    Loved that my kind of woman bubbly and funny go girl

  • @astrogypsy
    @astrogypsy Год назад +1

    Just wonderful, as always. So much fun.

  • @sketchy1792
    @sketchy1792 Год назад +1

    I haven't been to the Gower for many a year. Must go back this year.
    As ever your videos is very inspiring and entertaining.
    I have a tip on protraying an adventure story - on screen travel from left to right until you're at the end point before returning, from then film from right to left, reverse/flip the screen if you need to.

  • @tonytee4280
    @tonytee4280 Год назад +1

    You've gotta name that bike the boneshaker express.. Would definitely shake my filling out!

  • @milbmilbs2238
    @milbmilbs2238 Год назад +1

    Thank you so much for your videos

  • @celticwanderer6407
    @celticwanderer6407 Год назад +1

    sarah your one mad hatter but we all love ya , great vlog of the south wales valleys and the gower keep these adventures coming

  • @riproaringblues
    @riproaringblues Год назад +1

    thanks Sarah, very entertaining ... coming along on your bike packing trip, and very funny

  • @leighricketts4898
    @leighricketts4898 Год назад

    Great content again ... Drone footage looks fantastic

  • @kenmason9354
    @kenmason9354 Год назад +1

    I absolutely love your blogs, thanks for the smiles and inspiration ❤👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @gemmawindrim148
    @gemmawindrim148 Год назад +9

    You’re such a fearless adventurer and so inspiring! Love the laughs and amazing footage as always x

  • @alanhunter2051
    @alanhunter2051 Год назад +1

    Its so good to see you again on your crazy adventures. You take care of yourself. Bye

  • @TheMadmacs
    @TheMadmacs Год назад

    one day, you get old, and you can't do this anymore, youre doing this for us too, and its brilliant.

  • @davidalexander287
    @davidalexander287 Год назад +1

    Thankyou. What a delightful surprise to wake to your video a great start to the day. So looking forward to walking in Wales, Welsh 3000, if I make in July

  • @alistairj4851
    @alistairj4851 Год назад +2

    Love the energy you have when you're out and exploring. You've even inspired me to start bush crafting/camping again this year. Thank you.

  • @thejacobitehiker
    @thejacobitehiker Год назад

    Great video, lass. Not an area I know, but it certainly looks well worth a visit. Nice to see you're still as daft as ever. Love it. All the best, Davey. x

  • @borntraveller007
    @borntraveller007 Год назад +1

    Brilliant, good to see you back, even with old footage. You make me laugh, always enjoy your videos👍❤

  • @gaffersteve
    @gaffersteve Год назад +2

    Recognised Craig y Llyn and Got quite emotional seeing sign for Resolven my mums from there , loads of family there lovely countryside , I haven’t walked up there for years but desperately keen to either walk it or bike it, Seen bike routes ... Wondering were you up above Melyn court with the locked gate ?

  • @johnnywallaceuk
    @johnnywallaceuk Год назад +1

    Chuffing heck bois, just when we thought Pete the Bog Man had kidnapped her for himself she's back with another great adventure.
    I'm stealing skiddie skid life, like your pants. To clarify I'm stealing the whole phrase, I'm not the guy who steals your pants, that's Ken the Cairn Man.
    Loved this bike packing hike like always🙏what a treat for chilling with a beer after a hiking weekend of my own.

  • @outsidertank
    @outsidertank Год назад +1

    Enjoyed that Sarah thanks for sharing..

  • @kenmason9354
    @kenmason9354 9 месяцев назад +1

    Happy New year 🎉

  • @robclarke5438
    @robclarke5438 Год назад +2

    Great Video. Love the humour

  • @markgrinsted8728
    @markgrinsted8728 Год назад +1

    Brilliant video again 👏 inspiring educational( sort of 😬) but defo funny as usual... love it !

  • @MountainManJohnFilms
    @MountainManJohnFilms Год назад

    Always glad to watch your films....your a fun girl, adventurous, and got real good film making skills. I watch and realise stuff I'm not doing on mine!!

  • @robertskolimowski7049
    @robertskolimowski7049 Месяц назад +1

    Genuine question, what do the valleys have a bad reputation?🤔

  • @Therealvuvux
    @Therealvuvux Год назад +1

    Great to see you back 🙂

  • @xXBURITOOXx
    @xXBURITOOXx Год назад +1

    I've been wondering where you've bin.
    Wales

  • @grahamecarter
    @grahamecarter Год назад

    You are the breath of fresh air we all need in life. Loved it.

  • @aomame3634
    @aomame3634 Год назад

    You made my day, once again. Thank you and never change!

  • @MrLam-lx7td
    @MrLam-lx7td Год назад

    very great bike tour. you alone and take cam make the movie.🎉

  • @garyvigor
    @garyvigor Год назад +1

    Hi Sarah nice to see you again love all the hilarities. And i would have been more worried about them trampoline the bike 😂

  • @paulbruin3244
    @paulbruin3244 Год назад

    Hi great video I'm new to long distance cycling it's a great way to see different parts of the country

  • @doughobbs7706
    @doughobbs7706 Год назад

    you are ace, your videos/vlogs are brilliant...that is all 👍

  • @danielcargill8019
    @danielcargill8019 Год назад +1

    It definitely looks like New England, with fewer forests.

  • @DJVOutdoors
    @DJVOutdoors Год назад

    Those horses regrouped during the night to plan one final assault on your tent 😂 🐎

  • @SevenStanesMBT
    @SevenStanesMBT Год назад +1

    Loved it! Great to see you back.

  • @DesignerFluid
    @DesignerFluid Год назад

    As always a terrific video Sarah. Geez you make me laugh. I wish I could find an older (much older) version of you to share adventures with - but I’d probably ‘peg it’ due to choking from laughing hahaha! Looking forward to watching more videos from you.

  • @matt193
    @matt193 Год назад +1

    Fantastic, thanks Sarah great to watch another hilarious and inspiring video

  • @sarahg3550
    @sarahg3550 Год назад +1

    A new subscriber here👋🏾 your videos are a source of inspo! The horses here 😂😂 Your character is great! Look forward to seeing more of your adventures!

  • @StarsAndSolitude
    @StarsAndSolitude Год назад

    Can you imagine being camped out near where you were with the ponies but with no idea of your existence, then hearing someone mentally roaring in the dead of the night!! I'd die in my bag with fright lol

  • @Stuart-L
    @Stuart-L Год назад

    Very recently did route 47 from Newport to Neath, with a camp in St. Gwynno Forest - really good I have to say but that damn gate at 08:50 is still bloomin' locked! What a hassle to get a laden bike over that! 😀
    And I filled my bottle at exactly the same bridge - thought I recognised it from somewhere when I was there!
    A really good, easy-to-follow and access overnighter.
    Great video Sarah and hope to do the Gower bit at some point too.👍

  • @brettatkinson4325
    @brettatkinson4325 Год назад +1

    Brave or crazy but very entertaining,love it 👍🏻

  • @WalksWithOlly
    @WalksWithOlly Год назад +2

    I may not be a horse but that roar would've terrified me at 3am beside an ancient burial chamber! 😄 I've barked at a fox before and felt bad about doing that...!
    Always enjoy following your adventures. Always looking forward to the next. Or previous! Depending on what you decide to edit and when. 🙂

  • @mattglyndwr8622
    @mattglyndwr8622 Год назад

    Please can you make more videos to cheer me up. You are a legend!

  • @SwimBikeRunStu
    @SwimBikeRunStu Год назад

    My favourite playground the gower 👌

  • @doredootz5088
    @doredootz5088 Год назад +1

    Susan may not have been a-moo-sed but I was, to see a new upload from RUclips’s most popular irregular adventure vlogger. And saying "shoo" to the horses probably wasn't the best bet, they must have thought you were a farrier offering them a new set and that is obviously why they didn't leave you alone. Thanks for the video.

  • @jonesyacdc
    @jonesyacdc 10 месяцев назад

    Running next to my tent, I think they were chasing off evil spirits trying to get in your tent.❤😂😂😂❓🤔 You are camping on an ancient burial mound.😂😂❤ 3 am the witching hour.👍 Brilliant video as always.❤

  • @MyWelshLife
    @MyWelshLife Год назад

    OMG! I rode this on Monday. I normally head down the Blade but carried on and hit that damn gate!! There is a kissing gate on the left hand side which is not easy to spot but then I missed the grass path that you went down and got myself totally lost haha... All fun and games!

  • @IrelandRider
    @IrelandRider Год назад +5

    Good to see you back 🙌 😀

    • @FitforAdventure
      @FitforAdventure  Год назад +4

      Thanks pal! The sporadic video uploading continues hey 😅👌🏼

  • @AdamBoyes
    @AdamBoyes Год назад +1

    What an amazing adventure. I have just returned from the Gower and fair play to you cycling all that way and tackling some of those trails you did. Looks like you had amazing weather.

  • @peterjolly5655
    @peterjolly5655 Год назад +1

    Eye you are bonkers but that's why I've been following you since 2019..???..brilliant

  • @ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING
    @ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING Год назад

    Beautiful video and cinematography. Wonderful bikepacking exploration. Nice narration. New follower here. Crow✌️

  • @white_rose_alex
    @white_rose_alex Год назад

    Aww, loved this, thanks for posting. It doesn't matter how sporadically you post as your videos are always so funny and entertaining. Please keep them coming.

  • @chegeny
    @chegeny Год назад +1

    You've got a natural talent for RUclips, the way you engage viewers and take us along. You're very funny as well. It's inspiring; feels like I can walk out my doorstep any minute.. Everybody should enjoy a good gravel bike packing adventure at least once in their lives.

  • @aledhopkin
    @aledhopkin 8 месяцев назад

    Drove along the M4 passed Swansea this week and thought of this video looking at ‘the mound’ and ‘scabby sheds’ 🤣

  • @welshbikepackingadventures
    @welshbikepackingadventures Год назад

    great adventure!

  • @edlaverack
    @edlaverack Год назад

    My home!!❤

  • @chrisley7942
    @chrisley7942 Год назад

    Hey Sarah, I've got a miserable cold /flu thing and I can't get out! Put a a little vlog on please, ime watching all your oldies! Anything would be great.pleeeease!

  • @TottoDiver
    @TottoDiver Год назад

    You crazy duck you, we luv ya. You know Norway is just over the pond? Just saiin

  • @g-sailing4427
    @g-sailing4427 6 месяцев назад

    Good vid, cheered me up thanks

  • @stevehedge
    @stevehedge Год назад

    love twin town, in my top 5 films

  • @Welshadventures
    @Welshadventures Год назад

    Awesome video as always

  • @gooner8david
    @gooner8david Год назад +1

    Shine on you crazy diamond 💎

  • @johnakyle5908
    @johnakyle5908 Год назад

    Great to see another video Sarah . Epic views along those cliffs. Post Cape Wrath trail ? ( my favorite ❤️ watched twice )

  • @issejacobs751
    @issejacobs751 Год назад +1

    Yey! You’re back 😊

  • @damianslowik-h2y
    @damianslowik-h2y Год назад

    My favourite channel HI FROM CARDIFF

  • @kevjaffray
    @kevjaffray Год назад +1

    Thank you Sarah, another very watchable insight into your beautiful country (and your head 😂). I grabbed a screenshot of the first pony and sun, hope you don't mind? I sent a copy to your Insta (I hope) 🤔

  • @stevehedge
    @stevehedge Год назад +1

    love watching your adventures, so refreshing especially when I'm stuck in the office in the Midlands missing North Wales, keep up the good work 🙂😍🙂

  • @jenny8344
    @jenny8344 Год назад +1

    Missed you.❤

  • @buffplums
    @buffplums Год назад

    Nope those bloody gates would seriously piss me off and prevent me from ever attempting an off road trip. But which is a shame but how good is your video xx

  • @SheriffCartman
    @SheriffCartman Год назад +1

    No wonder we managed to have a 3 hour natter that one time in the beacons, I swear you were secretly on permanent diet of chocolate and tangfastics that entire journey ☺️ great to see you return with another video, and inspiration to maybe try some bikepacking. I wouldn’t have gotten any sleep with all those horses 😵‍💫 all the best!

  • @akaben63
    @akaben63 Год назад

    Fantabbytoosie, more please, Sarah’s catch phrase, ‘fallen off me bike again’, when will you be strapping the paddle board to the bike, you may have to ditch the kitchen sink…. thinks 🤔 horses, bike packing, mule train, ya missed a trick there, pony bike packing, can 🐴 orse ride 🚲 bike? 🤷‍♂️🤪

  • @mrjiggs3761
    @mrjiggs3761 Год назад

    These are great, I think you should do this full time.