This has been a pleasure to watch as you've journied north. I'm amazed that this is Mark's first long distance trail. What a trail to start on! The CW has the reputation of being the hardest LDP in UK and for the right reasons. Thank you so much for filming your journey and congratulations!
Thank you for watching and being interested in our trip David. I fought either of us would have managed it without each other. Mark has youth on his side and did have little experience I have plenty of experience but lack enthusiasm and drive these days so we made a good team. I think the central section in poor weather was definitely the hardest. Thank you Dave for taking the time. ATB 👍🍺
Great fun watching your adventure! Well done both of you for keeping going in those often grim conditions. Was re-living my Cambrian Way trek from May...what a great challenge it is...awesome!
Cheers Steve my fellow Cambrian way traveler, I hope my son in law will be available next year so he can support me on another challenging trip. Thanks for taking the time to watch. ATB Steve👍
Congratulations Dave & Mark, not only on your adventure but on the relationship you clearly share. 👍 Memories for life there. Big edit too Dave, you did a grand job with varied music 👌. I know those last day feelings, mixed emotions, wanting it to end but at the same time not wanting it to end. Looking back at the great time you’ve had and how privileged it makes you feel. I’ve shed a tear or two on final days, and man, the beer tastes the best in the world. Cheers 🍻 Justin 🤠
Thanks Justin for taking time watch and your right about our friendship I feel very lucky. Let’s hope we continue to be able to enjoy adventures like this, something we get a lot out off ehh. Cheers Justin👍🍺
I've just finished viewing and I'm almost lost for words Dave, that was epic to see, I enjoyed it from start to finish mate. It was a privilege to watch.👍
Absolutely loved all your videos on the Cambrian way series 👍 was so good didn’t want it to end. You both must very proud of yourselves doing that, it’s an awesome achievement. And how awesome are the Rhinogs ❤️ it’s a stunning place. Thanks for the mention as well Dave 👍 all the best, Simon & Mark
Cheers lads 🍺I’m so pleased you’ve enjoyed the video’s and yes I do feel hugely proud of what we/I managed because I tell you I was very unsure I was physically upto the job really. It just goes to show what you can manage once you get stuck in and it’s given more optimism for other challenging adventures. Once again thanks for taking the time. ATB 👍🍺💯
Really enjoyed this film of your northern section. Great edit, lovely feel to it. What a great adventure. Its inspired me to do the Cambrian Way next year, I was looking for a long distance backpack and this trail looks fabulous. Congratulations to you both, oh and Mark well done for joining the Lanshan family.
Thank you so much for taking the time to watch. Yes that’s the first time I have seen that tent and I did think why did I bother spending all that money on a dynema tent. Yes it’s that time of year when thoughts turn to routes for next year and a challenging route recently occurred to me and I just can’t get out of my head so I have started to take a closer look at it. I would certainly enjoy your account of the CW and I’m sure you could manage it in one go too I have huge respect for people that can do that something I’ve never managed. ATB 😊
Absolutely fantastic adventure, even with the changeable weather conditions. All that heather in bloom sure is a pretty sight and am always intrigued by those great stone fences as it's not something seen on this side of the Atlantic. Hope the leg is feeling better...very familiar with that struggle at times. Keep well and have a wonderful rest of the week. Bruce and Otis
Oh wow 😭 I’d be lying if I told you that I’d remained dry eyed during this watch. Phenomenal Dave and Mark. Quality viewing and what an em adventure to share with us. Thank you so much, really enjoyed this. Perfect treat for my day off work. You’re better than tele! 📺 best wishes Dave, Sarah
Thank you so much Sarah, it certainly means a lot to know you enjoyed it and and even felt moved by the emotion. Keep enjoying those hills. Kind regards ❤️👍
Thank you for watching it certainly was an epic adventure and I’m looking forward to getting out on another trip but the weather has been rubbish hasn’t it, have you done the Cambrian way? ATB 👍🙏
@DaveGoodman1959 No, I have not done much in Wales, mostly just rock climbing, but it's on the radar. Looks like you could really take in a ton of the country on the one trip. Atb, Rob
Cheers Peter, you know it’s been decades since I was in Conwy and I couldn’t believe how busy it was. And those local hills are really nice some ancient moors there too. ATB and see you in the Albion. 👍🍺
The Albion Alehouse is a great place for finishing a walk. I organize the 700-year old Conwy Honey Fair every 13th September, 32 years so far. Conwy really is busy on that day.@@DaveGoodman1959
Giving this another watch Dave. Quality editing. Your subs should be much higher. Such well put together vids documenting your adventures. We need a “get Dave to 1k” club.
Thank you Gav that’s very kind of you, it’s because I’m just an old fart🤣 That was the trip of my life for many reasons If we managed it you certainly can👍 🏕️🌈
Bloody brilliant Dave, what an adventure. Welsh mountain weather, ha, did not deter you both. Well done and well filmed and narrated (would not expect any different from you), I thought I was there! 👍👍👍
That was amazing Dave. Full view - not one minute missed. The Rhinogs were a real treat weatherwise - you got the best of them for sure alongside some great memories. The test came but you guys were stoic. Maan, did it ever give you a battering - the trail can be brutal but wow does it offer up some interesting respite. Loved that station shelter - dossing down in such places really does feel otherworldly sometimes. Love it. Well, with a few pints downed and some awesome mountains and vales fully immersed in this was a classic adventure. Well done. Mark
Thank you so much Mark, sorry for the late reply as have been on another hike the Cumbria way🙈 I knew you like that bit dossing in the train waiting room we were glad of the shelter that night for sure. Thanks so much for watching. 👍💯
Nice one Dave, it looked like you really enjoyed that section despite the despicable British weather! It was good to see the Welsh Matterhorn route too. Great job guys atb 👍🍺🍺😎
Fantastic...so many great memories you made here...Cnicht is a fave mountain of mine..must do it again sometime...so glad to see you went in my fave all time pub at the end...spent many a hazy night in the Albion, never drank better beer than in there.
Cheers Steven, yes that was such a good pub with top beer. Been up Cnicht a couple times before but no views this time and it was a little scary with the high winds. Tek care Steve and thanks for being the first to comment. 🙏🍺
What an effort from you both. That weather in the Snowdon area looked horrendous and the descent off Cnicht looked sketchy as hell. It’s obvious you’ve both been on a marvellous adventure and I’m proud of you both for making it to the end. It looks a real beast of a trail, but as you said at the end - the journey of a lifetime.
Thank you Jon and I’m really pleased you enjoyed it and really get what trip involved, certainly I’m hugely pleased with our achievement I would have given up on my own but we seemed to strike a good balance between us and mustered what it took keep going. Again thanks for taking the time to watch. ATB 👍🍺
@@DaveGoodman1959 thanks Dave, I actually think your film perfectly captures what you’ve just said. It’s amazing how mates can spur each other on in those tough times. It’s pretty obvious you managed to laugh through the adversity. 💪🍺
Just watched the series again. Its helpful to get the sense of the terrain and challenges ahead. Looks like there are many opportunities to wildcamp ( punchbowl on my list ). Heading out on Monday so weather looks good for first part. I hope I do better for weather than you both did. Cheers.
Hi Andrew Yes no shortage of camping spots. I wish you all the best and good luck don’t forget your insect repellent. I’m just doing 6 days on the MacMillan way south from Mkt Harbourough Enjoying it. Thanks for watching my rubbish 😂 I look forward to your account of the trail. I’ve been camping on farm land and I thought of you getting moved on. Kind regards
Cheers Gav, yes I use Epidemic sound. It was £79 per year but now gone to £9.99 per month so quite an increase. Hey all the best Gav and enjoy your camping. TFW🍺
What navigation system were you using Dave, OS app? Assume you obviously had map and compass as back up. Some of those spots look like they could be quite treacherous if you got disoriented.
Hi Ed,I just wrote a long reply hit the wrong button and lost it😂yes used OS app, compass and just the maps in the guide book. Rather than taking maps. Only used the compass to cross the Glyders range as the screens on our phones stopped working due to the heavy rain and cold. We still didn’t need the map as the compass just kept us going in the right direction stopping us coming back on ourselves. Although I have been onto the Glyders many times in the past it was still very very disorienting in those conditions with no visibility. When I got back I bought a waterproof pouch from Tredlite gear which you can use a phone through so I don’t have that problem again. The maps in the guide book we felt could get you out of trouble but we never needed to use it to do that. Anyway great to hear from you again and thanks for asking a question. ATB Ed 🏕️🍺
@@DaveGoodman1959 thanks for the reply Dave. Actually , just after I asked the question I saw the bit in the video where you mention the phone getting wet. I was curious what you were using as the CW looks like it takes you into some challenging environments. I have to admit when I did the CWT I decided to invest in the Garmin 66sr as I was worried for the same reason as what happened to you. The device is pretty bombproof and took all the shitty weather Scotland had to throw at me. Some people think they look antiquated but so practical and ridiculously accurate as work off 5 satellites. The battery life on the new 67 has something like 180 hours of continuous battery life which is pretty amazing. Funnily enough I’ve been hassling Harvey maps about when they’re gonna do the CW 😂and they say they’re hoping to have it done later this year 🤞.
@@edwardstroud8245 yes I’ve never gone down the dedicated garmin route Due to cost but then phones caught up sooo 👍 That’s great news about the Harvey map I wish that was available for me on the CWT. I remember buying old os library maps and carrying a bag full🤣 👍
@@DaveGoodman1959 haha yeah I was thinking I may have to do the same for the CW - take about 10 OS maps 😂. The Garmin was a hefty outlay and especially with the os mapping installed but it has accuracy to less than 2m wherever you are, as opposed to 15m with the OS app.
Hi Edward,how you doing. We did that section of the route in late August 2023. Thanks for checking out my video. Have you or are you planning on doing the Cambrian way? ATB 🏕️👍
@@DaveGoodman1959 Hi Dave. Thanks for the reply. Yes, just started the planning stage. Not quite sure when I’ll be able to head off, hopefully this September. I did the Cape Wrath Trail last March and was looking for something on a par. The CW looks awesome. Just started watching your videos 👍. I noticed you were using what looks like the tarptent notch Li? If so, how did it stand up to any windy conditions? Many thanks. Ed
@@edwardstroud8245 hi Ed, I’ve yet to manage a longer trail in one go I’ve normally had enough by about 10 days. I did the CWT 15 years ago with my Dad, he was 73 sadly passed away now. Yes I’ve had the Notch for 3 years and been very pleased with it, I really like the dynema and I was certainly worried about it at first as seems so delicate. It does stand up to a windy night very well, obviously not a storm though. We had plenty of bad weather on our trip but it’s easy to choose to camp low down which I prefer in inclement conditions. As you can see in this section we camped in the valleys as the weather was really bad on the mountains. It’s definitely a much harder hike than the CWT as it’s up and down all the time. I think the central section is the most difficult as feels very remote and a little forward planning is required for food. Anyway I wish you all the best with your adventure. 🏕️👍 I spent many years meticulously planning trips as usually I was responsible for 3 to 6 people so these days I like to generally set of and see what happens. Again thanks Ed. 🙏
@@DaveGoodman1959 Hi Dave. For me the hardest thing about the CWT was actually the boggy conditions and having wet feet the whole time. Plus I was restricted with time so had to move fast to complete it. Probably like you in the past, family commitments make these kind of trips quite difficult logistically. I really want to take on the CT in one go but we’ll see how my wife takes to the idea 😂🤔 . I get the feeling that although the CW is longer there are more opportunities to stop and pick up provisions, so I figure as long as I have three days worth at any one time I should be fine. On the CWT I carried 5 days for one section. Currently I have the MSR access 2 which is very solid but about 1kg heavier than the notch Li. Great that you were able to do the CWT with your dad. Those kind of experiences are unique and live with you all your life. My son is 14 and I want to take him on a throughly hike soon. Not on the scale of the CW quite yet 😂. Best wishes Ed
This has been a pleasure to watch as you've journied north. I'm amazed that this is Mark's first long distance trail. What a trail to start on! The CW has the reputation of being the hardest LDP in UK and for the right reasons. Thank you so much for filming your journey and congratulations!
Thank you for watching and being interested in our trip David. I fought either of us would have managed it without each other. Mark has youth on his side and did have little experience I have plenty of experience but lack enthusiasm and drive these days so we made a good team. I think the central section in poor weather was definitely the hardest.
Thank you Dave for taking the time.
ATB 👍🍺
What a magnificent finale Dave. It looked the toughest and most spectacular section. You must be feeling on top of the world. 😎
Thank you Chris, I just can’t believe I bloody managed it too right I’m proud of that one🍺
ATB Chris 🙏
Superb effort there Dave, The scenery looked amazing! Looks like you both had a great laugh along the way!
Hi Jamie, it was so good. I thought I knew Wales😂well I certainly know it better now and what a fantastic country. 🍺
Brilliant accomplishment ✌️❤️👍🙏
Thank you Wayne, yep I’m well pleased👍🍺as I’ve said before I couldn’t have done it without Mark. 🙏
Pure magic 👏
decided ti join your channel due to amazing content. thanks for sharing 🌟🌟🌟
What a treat....i will just get another beer, then continue watching..
Ahh cheers Steven, enjoy your beer.
A grand trip. Some great views. Some testing weather. A good few memories there.
Yes thank you mate, you watching and commenting is really appreciated.
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Great fun watching your adventure! Well done both of you for keeping going in those often grim conditions. Was re-living my Cambrian Way trek from May...what a great challenge it is...awesome!
Cheers Steve my fellow Cambrian way traveler, I hope my son in law will be available next year so he can support me on another challenging trip.
Thanks for taking the time to watch.
ATB Steve👍
Congratulations Dave & Mark, not only on your adventure but on the relationship you clearly share. 👍 Memories for life there. Big edit too Dave, you did a grand job with varied music 👌. I know those last day feelings, mixed emotions, wanting it to end but at the same time not wanting it to end. Looking back at the great time you’ve had and how privileged it makes you feel. I’ve shed a tear or two on final days, and man, the beer tastes the best in the world. Cheers 🍻 Justin 🤠
Thanks Justin for taking time watch and your right about our friendship I feel very lucky.
Let’s hope we continue to be able to enjoy adventures like this, something we get a lot out off ehh.
Cheers Justin👍🍺
I've just finished viewing and I'm almost lost for words Dave, that was epic to see, I enjoyed it from start to finish mate. It was a privilege to watch.👍
Thank you so much Steve I’m really pleased you found it a good watch. It certainly was an epic adventure.
Kind regards 🍺🍺
Absolutely loved all your videos on the Cambrian way series 👍 was so good didn’t want it to end. You both must very proud of yourselves doing that, it’s an awesome achievement. And how awesome are the Rhinogs ❤️ it’s a stunning place. Thanks for the mention as well Dave 👍 all the best, Simon & Mark
Cheers lads 🍺I’m so pleased you’ve enjoyed the video’s and yes I do feel hugely proud of what we/I managed because I tell you I was very unsure I was physically upto the job really. It just goes to show what you can manage once you get stuck in and it’s given more optimism for other challenging adventures.
Once again thanks for taking the time.
ATB 👍🍺💯
Really enjoyed this film of your northern section. Great edit, lovely feel to it. What a great adventure. Its inspired me to do the Cambrian Way next year, I was looking for a long distance backpack and this trail looks fabulous. Congratulations to you both, oh and Mark well done for joining the Lanshan family.
Thank you so much for taking the time to watch. Yes that’s the first time I have seen that tent and I did think why did I bother spending all that money on a dynema tent.
Yes it’s that time of year when thoughts turn to routes for next year and a challenging route recently occurred to me and I just can’t get out of my head so I have started to take a closer look at it.
I would certainly enjoy your account of the CW and I’m sure you could manage it in one go too I have huge respect for people that can do that something I’ve never managed.
ATB 😊
Absolutely fantastic adventure, even with the changeable weather conditions. All that heather in bloom sure is a pretty sight and am always intrigued by those great stone fences as it's not something seen on this side of the Atlantic. Hope the leg is feeling better...very familiar with that struggle at times. Keep well and have a wonderful rest of the week. Bruce and Otis
Thank you Bruce and Otis, it certainly was a fantastically scenic adventure and we wonder at the stone walls too they are so beautiful.
ATB out there🙏
Oh wow 😭 I’d be lying if I told you that I’d remained dry eyed during this watch. Phenomenal Dave and Mark. Quality viewing and what an em adventure to share with us. Thank you so much, really enjoyed this. Perfect treat for my day off work. You’re better than tele! 📺 best wishes Dave, Sarah
Thank you so much Sarah, it certainly means a lot to know you enjoyed it and and even felt moved by the emotion.
Keep enjoying those hills.
Kind regards ❤️👍
That's an incredible achievement. Weather against you often too. Well done.
Cheers JB yes I couldn’t have done it without Mark. 🍺
Great series of videos again. Well done on a tough looking trek.
Thank you for watching it certainly was an epic adventure and I’m looking forward to getting out on another trip but the weather has been rubbish hasn’t it, have you done the Cambrian way?
ATB 👍🙏
@DaveGoodman1959 No, I have not done much in Wales, mostly just rock climbing, but it's on the radar. Looks like you could really take in a ton of the country on the one trip. Atb, Rob
@@rbreiff73 my younger brother is massively into rock climbing, ice climbing and mountaineering but alas that discipline has passed me by.
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Left comments on the FB page, keep on keeping on Dave. Inspiring stuff, that's a walk !! 🙂. All the very best mate
Thanks Dave, got to trying.
ATB 🍺
Well done both. Welcome to Conwy, my hometown,
Cheers Peter, you know it’s been decades since I was in Conwy and I couldn’t believe how busy it was. And those local hills are really nice some ancient moors there too.
ATB and see you in the Albion.
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The Albion Alehouse is a great place for finishing a walk. I organize the 700-year old Conwy Honey Fair every 13th September, 32 years so far. Conwy really is busy on that day.@@DaveGoodman1959
Giving this another watch Dave. Quality editing. Your subs should be much higher. Such well put together vids documenting your adventures. We need a “get Dave to 1k” club.
Thank you Gav that’s very kind of you, it’s because I’m just an old fart🤣
That was the trip of my life for many reasons
If we managed it you certainly can👍
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@@DaveGoodman1959 I’ve popped a link to your RUclips channel on my Instagram story. Hope that’s ok 👍🏻
Thanks for inspiring me to watch that again Gavin it was a bloody epic trip, brings tears to my eyes 🙏
...and brilliant to have it all documented so you can go back and watch it all over again! I've got a new video out tomorrow :)
Bloody brilliant Dave, what an adventure. Welsh mountain weather, ha, did not deter you both. Well done and well filmed and narrated (would not expect any different from you), I thought I was there! 👍👍👍
Thank you so much Mr NWP, I’m glad you enjoyed it.
You take care out there and see you on the hill.
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@@DaveGoodman1959 Most certainly wii!
Very beautiful place
That was amazing Dave. Full view - not one minute missed. The Rhinogs were a real treat weatherwise - you got the best of them for sure alongside some great memories. The test came but you guys were stoic. Maan, did it ever give you a battering - the trail can be brutal but wow does it offer up some interesting respite. Loved that station shelter - dossing down in such places really does feel otherworldly sometimes. Love it. Well, with a few pints downed and some awesome mountains and vales fully immersed in this was a classic adventure. Well done. Mark
Thank you so much Mark, sorry for the late reply as have been on another hike the Cumbria way🙈
I knew you like that bit dossing in the train waiting room we were glad of the shelter that night for sure.
Thanks so much for watching.
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@@DaveGoodman1959 A pleasure Dave - no worries about the delay. Yeah, good making use of shelter. The Cumbria Way sounds good.
Nice one Dave, it looked like you really enjoyed that section despite the despicable British weather! It was good to see the Welsh Matterhorn route too. Great job guys atb 👍🍺🍺😎
Thank you so much Snowy and I trust all’s well down there in the big smoke.
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Fantastic...so many great memories you made here...Cnicht is a fave mountain of mine..must do it again sometime...so glad to see you went in my fave all time pub at the end...spent many a hazy night in the Albion, never drank better beer than in there.
Cheers Steven, yes that was such a good pub with top beer.
Been up Cnicht a couple times before but no views this time and it was a little scary with the high winds.
Tek care Steve and thanks for being the first to comment.
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What an effort from you both. That weather in the Snowdon area looked horrendous and the descent off Cnicht looked sketchy as hell. It’s obvious you’ve both been on a marvellous adventure and I’m proud of you both for making it to the end. It looks a real beast of a trail, but as you said at the end - the journey of a lifetime.
Thank you Jon and I’m really pleased you enjoyed it and really get what trip involved, certainly I’m hugely pleased with our achievement I would have given up on my own but we seemed to strike a good balance between us and mustered what it took keep going.
Again thanks for taking the time to watch.
ATB 👍🍺
@@DaveGoodman1959 thanks Dave, I actually think your film perfectly captures what you’ve just said. It’s amazing how mates can spur each other on in those tough times. It’s pretty obvious you managed to laugh through the adversity. 💪🍺
Love the photo at 37.55
Cheers Ed
Just watched the series again. Its helpful to get the sense of the terrain and challenges ahead. Looks like there are many opportunities to wildcamp ( punchbowl on my list ). Heading out on Monday so weather looks good for first part. I hope I do better for weather than you both did. Cheers.
Hi Andrew
Yes no shortage of camping spots. I wish you all the best and good luck don’t forget your insect repellent.
I’m just doing 6 days on the MacMillan way south from Mkt Harbourough
Enjoying it.
Thanks for watching my rubbish 😂
I look forward to your account of the trail.
I’ve been camping on farm land and I thought of you getting moved on.
Kind regards
@@DaveGoodman1959 Farmland.....!!. Enjoy
@@huntonthetrails had a few difficulties today 🙈
That weather looked a bit gnarly!
Hi, I definitely wouldn’t have done it on my own I think we supported each other to get through. The central section was the worst.
ATB 🍺
@@DaveGoodman1959 great adventure and vid to match
What a fab start to this video. Awesome music choice too. Do you subscribe to a music provider or find non copyright? Cheers! Gav
Cheers Gav, yes I use Epidemic sound. It was £79 per year but now gone to £9.99 per month so quite an increase.
Hey all the best Gav and enjoy your camping.
TFW🍺
well done 👏
Ohh thank you Lezley❤️
What navigation system were you using Dave, OS app? Assume you obviously had map and compass as back up. Some of those spots look like they could be quite treacherous if you got disoriented.
Hi Ed,I just wrote a long reply hit the wrong button and lost it😂yes used OS app, compass and just the maps in the guide book. Rather than taking maps. Only used the compass to cross the Glyders range as the screens on our phones stopped working due to the heavy rain and cold. We still didn’t need the map as the compass just kept us going in the right direction stopping us coming back on ourselves. Although I have been onto the Glyders many times in the past it was still very very disorienting in those conditions with no visibility. When I got back I bought a waterproof pouch from Tredlite gear which you can use a phone through so I don’t have that problem again.
The maps in the guide book we felt could get you out of trouble but we never needed to use it to do that.
Anyway great to hear from you again and thanks for asking a question.
ATB Ed
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@@DaveGoodman1959 thanks for the reply Dave. Actually , just after I asked the question I saw the bit in the video where you mention the phone getting wet. I was curious what you were using as the CW looks like it takes you into some challenging environments. I have to admit when I did the CWT I decided to invest in the Garmin 66sr as I was worried for the same reason as what happened to you. The device is pretty bombproof and took all the shitty weather Scotland had to throw at me. Some people think they look antiquated but so practical and ridiculously accurate as work off 5 satellites. The battery life on the new 67 has something like 180 hours of continuous battery life which is pretty amazing.
Funnily enough I’ve been hassling Harvey maps about when they’re gonna do the CW 😂and they say they’re hoping to have it done later this year 🤞.
@@edwardstroud8245 yes I’ve never gone down the dedicated garmin route Due to cost but then phones caught up sooo 👍 That’s great news about the Harvey map I wish that was available for me on the CWT. I remember buying old os library maps and carrying a bag full🤣
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@@edwardstroud8245 well done for asking Harvey’s. 👌🥇
@@DaveGoodman1959 haha yeah I was thinking I may have to do the same for the CW - take about 10 OS maps 😂. The Garmin was a hefty outlay and especially with the os mapping installed but it has accuracy to less than 2m wherever you are, as opposed to 15m with the OS app.
Can’t see anywhere what time of year you did it? Thanks
Hi Edward,how you doing.
We did that section of the route in late August 2023.
Thanks for checking out my video. Have you or are you planning on doing the Cambrian way?
ATB 🏕️👍
@@DaveGoodman1959 Hi Dave. Thanks for the reply. Yes, just started the planning stage. Not quite sure when I’ll be able to head off, hopefully this September. I did the Cape Wrath Trail last March and was looking for something on a par. The CW looks awesome. Just started watching your videos 👍. I noticed you were using what looks like the tarptent notch Li? If so, how did it stand up to any windy conditions? Many thanks. Ed
@@edwardstroud8245 hi Ed, I’ve yet to manage a longer trail in one go I’ve normally had enough by about 10 days. I did the CWT 15 years ago with my Dad, he was 73 sadly passed away now. Yes I’ve had the Notch for 3 years and been very pleased with it, I really like the dynema and I was certainly worried about it at first as seems so delicate. It does stand up to a windy night very well, obviously not a storm though. We had plenty of bad weather on our trip but it’s easy to choose to camp low down which I prefer in inclement conditions. As you can see in this section we camped in the valleys as the weather was really bad on the mountains.
It’s definitely a much harder hike than the CWT as it’s up and down all the time. I think the central section is the most difficult as feels very remote and a little forward planning is required for food.
Anyway I wish you all the best with your adventure.
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I spent many years meticulously planning trips as usually I was responsible for 3 to 6 people so these days I like to generally set of and see what happens.
Again thanks Ed.
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@@DaveGoodman1959 Hi Dave. For me the hardest thing about the CWT was actually the boggy conditions and having wet feet the whole time. Plus I was restricted with time so had to move fast to complete it. Probably like you in the past, family commitments make these kind of trips quite difficult logistically. I really want to take on the CT in one go but we’ll see how my wife takes to the idea 😂🤔 . I get the feeling that although the CW is longer there are more opportunities to stop and pick up provisions, so I figure as long as I have three days worth at any one time I should be fine. On the CWT I carried 5 days for one section.
Currently I have the MSR access 2 which is very solid but about 1kg heavier than the notch Li.
Great that you were able to do the CWT with your dad. Those kind of experiences are unique and live with you all your life. My son is 14 and I want to take him on a throughly hike soon. Not on the scale of the CW quite yet 😂.
Best wishes
Ed
@@edwardstroud8245 that’s brilliant Ed, I can see you shall cover ground faster than we did so your right about reaching supply points.
Good luck
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🚶♂ The determination to keep hiking even in tough weather is truly inspiring. ⛰
Thank you I appreciate you taking the time to watch.
ATB