A Walk Up Moel Famau With Amazing Views!

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  • Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
  • Join me as I blow out the cobwebs with a great walk up to the summit of Moel Famau. The weather was absolutely fantastic and I was treated to a beautiful sunset at the Jubilee Tower. I had a coffee on top and admired the amazing views.

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  • @johnupton1688
    @johnupton1688 3 года назад +2

    Joss, love the videos but Moel Famou isn't quiet the highest hill in north east clwyd. the radio mast sited above the ponderosa cafe is higher., not by much but it is higher

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  3 года назад +1

      Hi John, I realised my mistake after publishing my video! Moel Gamelin is also higher. Youre right. With a wider scope across North East Wales, the Berwyns would class as the highest really. Thanks for watching and commenting. All the best, Joss

  • @mrstrong5695
    @mrstrong5695 4 года назад +2

    Another fantastic short break from reality, thanks to you Joss. Do you ever get lonely on your trips out?

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  4 года назад

      mr Strong thank you my friend- glad you enjoyed it.. a longer vid coming soon. No I never get lonely, I like to come into the mountains to get some peace from a busy work and family life- so its my time to enjoy some quiet! Making a film and chatting to camera is almost like having company too👍

  • @blackdogwildtrails3123
    @blackdogwildtrails3123 4 года назад +1

    Would you say Moel Fammau is the highest point in NE Wales then? What about the Berwyns which I've always classed as NE Wales. Moel Ferna for example at over 2000' is only 2 or 3 miles from Corwen as the crow flies. As for the tower. I've heard the storm damage thing before and I don't buy it. How can a storm damage a bloody big solid stone tower?If lighthouses can survive vicious sea storms I'm sure a solid stone tower can. I wonder what the real reason is?

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  4 года назад +1

      Black Dog Vantrails actually after I said it I realised it wasn’t quite right although I would class the others hills as in a slightly different region (Flintshire and Wrexham being the border North Eastern counties and the more English speaking/least Welsh) Having said that, Cadair Bronwen and Cadair Berwyn both have a part of their summit in the outlying edge of Wrexham County (just about) and its always surprised me that the Tourism and Development part of the Council have never cottoned on to this and promoted the county as having access to them, for walks and activities etc. Regards the Tower- I think the story goes that it was never totally completed.. and that the storm damaged parts of it which made it unsafe and therefore what was left standing was dismantled. Would be interested if you find evidence that something else happened..

  • @iaincphotography6051
    @iaincphotography6051 3 года назад +2

    Cheers for that Joss, that was the first hill I walked up as a young lad. I lived in Mold for about 18 months as a kid then moved to the other side of Chester about 5 miles out, off the Parkgate road, and from the end of our lane on a clear day, I could see Moel Famau. Little did I realise it was going to be the first of many, happy days. Diolch yn fawr. Cymru am byth.

  • @outdooradventure4590
    @outdooradventure4590 4 года назад +1

    Awesome video... weather held out great for you... know the area well... as I'm from Chester... not too far away 👍✌️

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  4 года назад +1

      OUTDOOR ADVENTURE thanks! Small world, I lived in Chester for the last 8 years, until this summer where I have moved back over the border! Atb Joss

  • @llangollen4444
    @llangollen4444 4 года назад +1

    Hi Joss
    cant think of a better place as Moel Famau for an after work blow out , well maybe Dinas Bran ;)
    lovely area that beautiful views all around.

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  4 года назад

      LLangollen444 thanks matey- I was up the Castle a fortnight ago. Thanks for watching, Joss

  • @outdoorslifestyle2900
    @outdoorslifestyle2900 4 года назад +1

    lovely way to unwind after work mate and certainly makes the most of your time instead of just sitting around vegetating. Beautiful hill too and the skies looked amazing. Thanks for sharing Joss and hope life is treating you well. Steve

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  4 года назад

      Outdoors Lifestyle thanks mate. Was a cracking afternoon. All good thanks mate hope you are too, atb Joss

  • @GreyGhost.
    @GreyGhost. Год назад +1

    Thanks Josh ..... cheers from Cornwall.

  • @markmurphy7356
    @markmurphy7356 4 года назад +1

    Nice video Joss, I head for the Clwydians when I don't have enough time for a Snowdonia trip and never feel let down, cracking location. Atb Mark.

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  4 года назад

      Mark Murphy nice one- great place for some mountain atmosphere. Its rare for me to make a video outside Snowdonia!
      Thanks for watching, atb Joss

  • @KuukkeliBushcraft
    @KuukkeliBushcraft 4 года назад +1

    That brings back memories, I used to live in Mold and go up there quiet often. Nice video mate, just subscribed.

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  4 года назад

      Kuukkeli Bushcraft thanks for coming along. Yeah its a great hike to get some cracking views. All the best, Joss

  • @TeaInValhalla
    @TeaInValhalla 4 года назад +1

    Beautiful, lovely video and what cracking views! Very nice indeed 🙌

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  4 года назад +1

      Tea In Valhalla thank you! Its much appreciated, atb Joss

  • @_alangjones_9429
    @_alangjones_9429 4 года назад +1

    I've been going up over the last few Sunday's for a short walk. Great going up at the crack of dawn with few people about. Up the same path and down via the path to the first car park. I live ten to fifteen minutes away, so very lucky. Great videos btw.

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  4 года назад +1

      Alan Jones thanks for watching Alan, nice part of the world👍

  • @daveladd1438
    @daveladd1438 4 года назад

    Lovely scenery👍 If you dont mind me asking, are you a friend of Dorothy? Atb Dave

  • @stevewoods9661
    @stevewoods9661 4 года назад +1

    Love this place been here many times, hoping to wild camp here soon😁😁

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  4 года назад

      Thanks Steve, it would make a cracking camp👍

    • @stevewoods9661
      @stevewoods9661 4 года назад

      @@jossthomas123456 maybe see you up there one night👍👍

  • @FunsizedEarthling
    @FunsizedEarthling 4 года назад +1

    Not a tad bit jealous that you’re basically just a cartwheel away from paradise!

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  4 года назад

      Funsized Earthling thanks Mari, its a great spot when the conditions are right👍

  • @CBShaves
    @CBShaves 4 года назад

    Great video Joss. I can see Moel Famau and the Clwydians from my back garden in Bontuchel, about 20 mins away from Moel Famau. You had some nice weather that day. Love your videos as they are of great quality, keep them coming. All the best and hope to bump into you on one of my hikes one day. Take care.

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  4 года назад +1

      Chris Bedwell thanks Chris much appreciated. Was very lucky with the conditions. Thanks for watching and see you on the hill! Atb Joss

  • @LundysWildcampBushcraft
    @LundysWildcampBushcraft 4 года назад

    Couldn't think of a better way to finishing off a day looks like a cracking place joss thanks for sharing atvb Jimmy 😎😎

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  4 года назад

      Lundy's Wildcamp/Bushcraft thank you Jimmy much appreciated mate.

  • @DoubleTapRangerOutdoors
    @DoubleTapRangerOutdoors 4 года назад +1

    Pretty cool video bro! Love it!

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  4 года назад

      DoubleTap RangerOutdoors thanks, just a short one👍

  • @AndyMorfett
    @AndyMorfett 4 года назад

    We absolutely love Moel Famau and the Clywdians and like you Joss its only a short drive from home to take in the views. Sometimes those places close to home are often the best. TFS pal. ATB Andy

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  4 года назад +1

      Got To Get Outdoors thanks matey youve hit the nail in the head. When the weather is good, its perfect, atb Joss

  • @freetrueandjust
    @freetrueandjust 4 года назад +1

    Joss, loved the film, thanks!

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  4 года назад

      freetrueandjust thanks for the support as always. Hope you are well, atb Joss

  • @AGirlGoneWild
    @AGirlGoneWild 4 года назад

    Those views were spectacular!!! Spoilt with the wonderful sunset and fantastic weather.Atb Ana

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  4 года назад

      A Girl Gone Wild thanks Ana- I was pretty lucky! Its a great short walk to get away from it all👍

  • @jandaniels2789
    @jandaniels2789 3 года назад +1

    Looks beautiful thank you for sharing x

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  3 года назад +1

      Thanks for the kind comments Jan! Thank you for watching 👍

    • @jandaniels2789
      @jandaniels2789 3 года назад +1

      @@jossthomas123456 your welcome, I will look forward to going there to visit soon, thank you for reminding us how lucky we are to have this on our door step, x

  • @dianesfaves9775
    @dianesfaves9775 Год назад

    Thanks for doing this video Joss. I used to be able to see Mole Famu from my bedroom window in Buckley. As a youth I would often walk up it with my dog. I am now an old lady living in Alberta, never thought I would see this place again - thanks :-)

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  Год назад

      Thanks Diane that was a lovely comment to read, Im glad its bought back old memories, its still a great walk! Thanks for watching! All the best, Joss

  • @NickandRachel
    @NickandRachel 4 года назад

    What a beautiful country

  • @FootballBros9
    @FootballBros9 3 года назад +1

    I live in Ruthin mate, near bottom of moel famau, you look like you had a great time mate

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  3 года назад +1

      Thanks Jack. Yeah its a great little hike!

    • @FootballBros9
      @FootballBros9 3 года назад +1

      @@jossthomas123456 I won’t lie I’ve only lived here for a year and haven’t been up there yet but looks good

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  3 года назад +1

      @@FootballBros9 highly recommended mate

  • @RickTOutdoorAdventure1969
    @RickTOutdoorAdventure1969 4 года назад +1

    Can't beat an after work mission. Looked a great blast and well worth it for the exercise and sunset 👍

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  4 года назад

      RickT Outdoor Adventure thanks Rick it was needed, after all the rainy weekends we have had. Cheers buddy, Joss

  • @ttxela
    @ttxela 4 года назад

    Great little after work walk that, not so many hills near here although you can do nice walks by the rivers.

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  4 года назад +1

      ttxela I do like a river walk, thanks for watching buddy. Atb Joss

  • @GazianoOutdoors
    @GazianoOutdoors 4 года назад

    Love moel famau, I used to walk up it on Christmas day before Christmas dinner with my grand parents, from age 7 till age 30 when my grandad passed away, so it's a special place for me, cracking video mate, some beautiful footage there, usually very windy up there , you had a great day for it, 👍👍ATB

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  4 года назад +1

      Gaziano Outdoors thanks buddy, you are right, there is a wind there all the time usually, amazing to find it so quiet. Glad to hear it meant something to you its a nice hill. If you ever find yourself in these parts and fancy some company- give me a shout mate👍

    • @GazianoOutdoors
      @GazianoOutdoors 4 года назад

      @@jossthomas123456 cheers mate, nice one 👍

  • @DaveOutdoors
    @DaveOutdoors 4 года назад

    Nice video Joss, my mates mum and dad live right at the base of moel famau. Looks a great place with good views. Picked a good evening to go up. ATB Dave Outdoors 👍

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  4 года назад

      Dave Outdoors thanks mate. I saw a gipsy caravan in the bottom car park, was wondering who it was😂 thanks for watching dude👍

    • @DaveOutdoors
      @DaveOutdoors 4 года назад

      @@jossthomas123456 🤣🤣 no probs buddy 👍

  • @amalone539
    @amalone539 2 года назад

    Did this yesterday with the 5 kids done the path from the car park straight up took us an hour me in my infinite wisdom said this is the shortest path let’s do this didn’t realise how steep it gets 🤣 I’m sore today kids are buzzing 🤷🏼‍♂️ do you recommend any others for me and the kids I’m in Liverpool so not my first time doing it might try llanberris path on snowdon soon as the weather got too bad last time so for safety had to turn bk with the kids

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  2 года назад

      Thanks Alan, its a great walk but definitely some bits will get the heart pumping! Well done! Joss

  • @WyeExplorer
    @WyeExplorer 4 года назад

    It looked as if you were entering the Pantheon or something Joss. Perhaps it was a temple of sorts to celebrate them views. Nice. All the best. Mark

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  4 года назад +1

      Wye Explorer thank you Mark, its definitely enlightening and the path at 0:55 does feel like you are going to head off into the heavens! The building certainly does have that feel about it, thanks for watching, atb Joss

    • @WyeExplorer
      @WyeExplorer 4 года назад

      @@jossthomas123456 A pleasure Joss. Yeah it was certainly a heavenly view up there. As for the building - it's got that sense of occasion. A good share after work.

  • @TheKeithEds
    @TheKeithEds 4 года назад

    Nice one Joss, love it up Moel Famau, it’s the highest hill for me to climb that’s close to home now that I’ve moved to The Wirral from The Porthmadog area. Lots of great walking in the Clwydians that I also want to do.

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  4 года назад

      Keith Edwards thanks mate its all lovely area for walking in. Atb Joss

  • @CottonBud
    @CottonBud 4 года назад

    It’s an effort to rush off after work at this time of year and bag a summit before sunset Joss but you managed it with style Sir. 👍

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  4 года назад

      Cotton Bud thanks my friend- felt very lucky, not often theres no wind and skies like that! Atb Joss

  • @almayaniv5705
    @almayaniv5705 Год назад

    Thank you 👍

  • @roydollin6816
    @roydollin6816 2 года назад +1

    Could you camp up there?

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  2 года назад +1

      Not on the peak no, its way too busy. But on the flanks on the Ruthin side, maybe if you arrived late and left early.

    • @roydollin6816
      @roydollin6816 2 года назад +1

      @@jossthomas123456 Cheers👍Think I'll pop after work check the location out. Have you anymore vids lined up?

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  2 года назад

      @@roydollin6816 very welcome. Yes Im editing a Snowdonia wildcamp and an Anglesey one as we speak! Thanks for watching, atb Joss

  • @SamOutdoors
    @SamOutdoors 4 года назад

    Nice little video there joss. Beautiful view.

  • @BurtonOutdoors
    @BurtonOutdoors 4 года назад

    Nice one Joss, beautiful trek up the hill, cobwebs blow out is what we all need from time to time

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  4 года назад +1

      +Burton Outdoors thanks buddy- hope you had a good weekend👍

    • @BurtonOutdoors
      @BurtonOutdoors 4 года назад

      @@jossthomas123456 Wet, damp and more wet ☹ Apart from that we had s good time

  • @Impalaontrail
    @Impalaontrail 4 года назад

    Stunning video Joss, seems like the trail gods truly blessed ya with the weather

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  4 года назад

      Impala on trail thanks buddy, they certainly did👍 cheers for watching

  • @NorthwalesBushcrafters
    @NorthwalesBushcrafters 4 года назад

    Nice one Joss lovely up there some awesome scenery you captured it well matey 👍

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  4 года назад +1

      Northwales Bushcrafters thank you Trev. Blue skies have been a bit of a rarity lately👍 all the best mate, Joss

    • @NorthwalesBushcrafters
      @NorthwalesBushcrafters 4 года назад

      Joss yeah I know what you mean was a damp one at the medieval Christmas Fayre this wkend but we got through it and turned out to be fun 👍👍 ATB

  • @whitetongueoutdoors
    @whitetongueoutdoors 4 года назад

    Great video, thanks. atb

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  4 года назад

      WhiteTongue Outdoors and thank you for watching👍 atb Joss

  • @R6PhilOutdoorEnthusiast
    @R6PhilOutdoorEnthusiast 4 года назад

    Nice little adventure there Joss, just shows it doesn't take much to get yourself out and enjoy the "Great Outdoors". Cracking views in glorious weather thanks for sharing. I need to get myself over into Wales for some adventures ATB Phil

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  4 года назад +1

      R6 Phil Outdoor Enthusiast thanks Phil its a perfect walk for an evening, well afternoon, the sunset at 4pm now.. thanks for watching, atb Joss

  • @welshrambler1893
    @welshrambler1893 4 года назад

    Great views Joss and a beautiful walk after a day's work, well done! Must have been some storm to damage that tower. Regards Keith

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  4 года назад +1

      Welsh Rambler thanks Keith, a cracking walk. As you say, must have been a hell of a storm, cheers Joss

  • @AlanMETALMAN
    @AlanMETALMAN 4 года назад

    Nice when you can get an early finish and head out on a hike, especially on a day like that. Even better when it is just over 30 minutes away from home, real lucky! That must have been some storm that knocked some of the tower down, as it looked a real strong structure when built in 1810. Nice place to have a brew and with a view like that, I would find it difficult to drag myself away, cheers Alan

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  4 года назад +1

      Alan METALMAN - Outdoors thanks matey it was a gteat short hike. Stunning place- atb Joss

  • @JPOUTDOORS18
    @JPOUTDOORS18 4 года назад

    Was up ok that for New Year’s Eve;)

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  4 года назад +1

      ĴƤ.ØỮŦĐØØŘŞ nice one JP. Went up for NYE a few years back, good atmosphere👍

    • @JPOUTDOORS18
      @JPOUTDOORS18 4 года назад

      Joss absolutely

  • @anthonypayne1
    @anthonypayne1 4 года назад

    Quality hike and film Joss, views truly were amazing up there! Great place to chill with a coffee and watch the sunset. Shame about the tower though. ATB Anthony 👍👍👍

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  4 года назад

      Anthony Payne thanks for the watch Anthony- just a quick one to blow out the cobwebs. Atb Joss

  • @billyslittlebigadventurech9050
    @billyslittlebigadventurech9050 4 года назад

    Stunning sunset there Joss. Loved the tower overlay, and history mate. Fingers crossed for some nice weather next weekend 😊

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  4 года назад +1

      Billy`s Little BIG adventure channel thanks matey, fingers and everything else crossed! See you soon matep

  • @donnadavies4630
    @donnadavies4630 4 года назад

    Shared on f book x

  • @jackiesmithsmetaldetecting
    @jackiesmithsmetaldetecting 4 года назад

    You are so lucky living near there I always see it when I am doing my hobby I will have to make the trip up there one day :)

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  4 года назад

      jackiesmiths Metaldetecting videos thanks Jackie, a great place to visit! Atb Joss

  • @SimonEdwards
    @SimonEdwards 4 года назад

    Great as always

  • @handyoutdoors2938
    @handyoutdoors2938 4 года назад

    Grate vid bud love it up there and some mint views thanks for sharing atb Dafydd

  • @craggerrs
    @craggerrs 4 года назад

    Beautiful sunset mate - thanks for sharing.
    I had my first hiking outing on Pen y fan in Brecon the week just gone - - weather wasn't quite as pleasant but had a lot of fun all the same.
    Can't wait to get out there again - thanks so much for the inspiration

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  4 года назад

      craggle many thanks, glad it has inspired you and good to hear that you had fun on Pen y Fan! Atb Joss