Wildcamping Snowdonia: A Night in Dinorwic Quarry

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Joss

Joss

4 жыл бұрын

Join me and my friend Billy as we explore the heights of the abandoned Dinorwic Slate Quarry. It is a place thats rich in history and the scenery is fantastic. We had a great evening wildcamp and sheltered from the cold in the Quarryman's Cabin before settling in to our tents.
Check out Billy's channel- Billy's Little Big Adventures:
/ @billyslittlebigadvent...
Billy also has an excellent channel devoted to the exploration of historic sites:
/ @bunkersfortifications...
Music by KZfaq Music Library

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@Explorcation
@Explorcation 4 жыл бұрын
Very beautiful area. I really enjoyed the footage around sunset and sunrise. The colors in the sky were so beautiful.
@Ghade3245
@Ghade3245 2 жыл бұрын
Respect to you guys found this place as a kid still keeps me coming back Amazing 👊
@jossthomas123456
@jossthomas123456 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I love it there. Atb, Joss
@wozwandering4255
@wozwandering4255 3 жыл бұрын
Spectacular views Joss made for a great video 💪💪👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
@jossthomas123456
@jossthomas123456 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind comments Woz! All the best, Joss
@billyslittlebigadventurech9050
@billyslittlebigadventurech9050 4 жыл бұрын
Morning Joss. Fantastic video. You catched the evening very well mate. Thanks very much for the company, and showing me around this historic site. See you soon. 😀
@dazk6592
@dazk6592 4 жыл бұрын
Another great atmospheric film. You have the eye for excellent photography. Well done Joss. 👍
@jossthomas123456
@jossthomas123456 4 жыл бұрын
Daz K thanks mate, thanks for the compliments and thanks for watching again👍 atb my friend, Joss
@anthonypayne1
@anthonypayne1 4 жыл бұрын
Superb from start to end Joss! It felt like a lost civilization from another century walking through that tunnel and ascending those stairs! Beautiful colors in the evening sky and a great soundtrack to match.👍👍👍
@jossthomas123456
@jossthomas123456 4 жыл бұрын
Anthony Payne thank you! As it happens, some scenes from the the remake of the film Clash of the Titans was filmed within yards of that tunnel entrance! It certainly is otherworldy. Thanks for watching as always, much appreciated👍 atb Joss
@LundysWildcampBushcraft
@LundysWildcampBushcraft 4 жыл бұрын
Nice one joss definitely getting colder thanks for sharing atvb Jimmy 😎😎
@jossthomas123456
@jossthomas123456 4 жыл бұрын
Lundy's Wildcamp/Bushcraft thanks for watching Jimmy- top man👍
@daveoutdoorsscotland2854
@daveoutdoorsscotland2854 4 жыл бұрын
Great vid Joss. Love those the wee link pieces you stitch into your filming.
@jossthomas123456
@jossthomas123456 4 жыл бұрын
Dave Outdoors Scotland many thanks! I do enjoy putting a film together. This one was a bit of a rushed job but a good record of a great trip. Thanks for watching, much appreciated. Atb Joss
@mrglamper3668
@mrglamper3668 4 жыл бұрын
Awsome video, I've watched a few times, inspiring! I went up there last night! Special place, an views. The bothy was eerie. Herd some strange noises as soon as I got in tent. Cheers m8 ATB
@jossthomas123456
@jossthomas123456 4 жыл бұрын
mr glamper thanks Paul its a cracking spot.. if you havent seen this one, there might be a clue about the ghostly noise: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mK98a5Z9qJ7FiX0.html
@WyeExplorer
@WyeExplorer 4 жыл бұрын
I liked to think you were the first guys in many years to make a brew in the cabin Joss. I suspect their will be a few more now, which is a good thing. Billy looked to enjoy himself. I reckon he might be right about the cabin being sound. If in bad weather you could easily get your head down there. Good going. Enjoyed that. I'll check Billy's channel out. Mark
@jossthomas123456
@jossthomas123456 4 жыл бұрын
Wye Explorer thank you Mark, that would be a nice thought, there are signs that people are already bivvying in there, some junk in there that I tidied up and also relatively new camping frying pans and kit that has been left around, like empty gas canisters. People are strange sometimes. Even in the month between my visit I could see that things had been moved around. I saw a photo of the Caban 10 years ago and it had a row of coats still hanging up but sadly these have been pinched. Thanks for watching buddy. Atb
@WyeExplorer
@WyeExplorer 4 жыл бұрын
Aaah, that's the only thing with popularity isn't it Joss amid the mass there are people with standards a little less than our own. That's always the case sadly. Let's hope people do what you do and keep it in good nick for now and in the future. Peace maan....
@druthianoutdoors5786
@druthianoutdoors5786 4 жыл бұрын
Looked like a great little overnighter. Great spot, glorious sunrise, what more do you want. Great choice with the back ground music too mate 👍
@jossthomas123456
@jossthomas123456 4 жыл бұрын
Druthian Outdoors thanks Ray, much appreciated! A cracking place when the weather is right, thanks for watching mate👍 atb Joss
@ArtSunYouTube
@ArtSunYouTube 4 жыл бұрын
Super cool, wonderful life.admire!
@jossthomas123456
@jossthomas123456 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@GazTheExplorer
@GazTheExplorer 4 жыл бұрын
Such a really nice place to camp Joss. Looks like you both had a good time. It’s always good to get outdoors to places like this. ATB Gaz,
@jossthomas123456
@jossthomas123456 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Gaz you are right there! Thanks for watching mate👍
@DaveGoodman1959
@DaveGoodman1959 4 жыл бұрын
First time Ive seen your channel Joss and I really enjoyed your video. Ive nit done much hiking in Wales for about 15 years and a desire to get back there is growing. Cheers
@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING
@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING 4 жыл бұрын
Great video. What an amazing country. Nice job. I subscribed. Looking forward to your next video. ✌️
@jossthomas123456
@jossthomas123456 4 жыл бұрын
AS THE CROW FLIES HIKING thanks, glad you enjoyed it and thanks for subscribing! All the best, Joss
@BurtonOutdoors
@BurtonOutdoors 4 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed this one Joss I love that quarry spot, I would be worried about roof collapse too in the Caban but it does look quite sturdy. At least it wasn't raining when you got up 👍 lovely views. Cool vid. Lee
@jossthomas123456
@jossthomas123456 4 жыл бұрын
Burton Outdoors thanks buddy- yeah the beams are actually big old tree trunks, but the building next door a few have collapsed badly.. an amazing place to explore👍 thanks for watching dude- atb Joss
@HardyTempestsWildCampsandWalks
@HardyTempestsWildCampsandWalks 4 жыл бұрын
Wow , what a fantastic place and video. Production values are superb as is content. Atb. Hardy
@jossthomas123456
@jossthomas123456 4 жыл бұрын
Hardy Tempest’s Wild Camps and Walks. Thanks Hardy- not my best video from the quarry but a good record of a great trip. Thanks for watching👍 Joss
@OntarioHikingTrails
@OntarioHikingTrails 4 жыл бұрын
That's a really cool spot loved the video
@jossthomas123456
@jossthomas123456 4 жыл бұрын
+Ontario Hiking Trails thank you, it really is. All the best Joss
@FunsizedEarthling
@FunsizedEarthling 4 жыл бұрын
Such an interesting place! Can’t wait to see it for myself. Korma & onion bhajis are the only indian food i can enjoyably eat! Nothing spooky this time ‘round then? Billy can be your commentator when you go out filming. 🤓 Cheers, Mari
@jossthomas123456
@jossthomas123456 4 жыл бұрын
Funsized Earthling thanks Mari! Nothing Spooky this time- yeah Billy makes a good commentator! Thanks for watching my friend👍 atb Joss
@billyslittlebigadventurech9050
@billyslittlebigadventurech9050 4 жыл бұрын
Lol. I usually talk to much ( off camera, that is 😁)
@outdooradventure4590
@outdooradventure4590 4 жыл бұрын
great video Joss, going have to do a camp there in the summer... looks amazing 👍
@jossthomas123456
@jossthomas123456 4 жыл бұрын
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE thanks, It really is a special place and worth a visit. Atb Joss
@AshOutdoorsUK
@AshOutdoorsUK 4 жыл бұрын
Looks great there mate. Cool vid again 👍🏼 lovely sky in the evening shot there 👌🏼
@jossthomas123456
@jossthomas123456 4 жыл бұрын
Ash Outdoors UK thanks Buddy yeah its an extremely special place, with stunning views and peacefully quiet up there too.
@AshOutdoorsUK
@AshOutdoorsUK 4 жыл бұрын
Joss it really looks it, do you ever see many others up there? Cracking place to camp that! Must visit Snowdonia at some point! 👍🏼
@jossthomas123456
@jossthomas123456 4 жыл бұрын
Ash Outdoors UK yes mate there are always rock climbers there, I used to do a lot myself there and thats how I know a little about the place.. at night though, got the place to ourselves👍
@welshrambler1893
@welshrambler1893 4 жыл бұрын
That was some workplace Joss and a different place to wildcamp. It must have produced vast amounts of slate but I guess could not compete on cost with concrete tiles. A very interesting video. Regards Keith
@jossthomas123456
@jossthomas123456 4 жыл бұрын
Welsh Rambler thanks Keith yes steeped in history and once a very big part of local life. Fascinating! Thanks for watching, atb Joss
@AGirlGoneWild
@AGirlGoneWild 4 жыл бұрын
Happy New Year Joss....What a fabulous place to spend the night and explore.Love the images....billy got a bargain LOL ATB Ana
@jossthomas123456
@jossthomas123456 4 жыл бұрын
A Girl Gone Wild thanks Ana! Happy New Year to you too👍 yeah an amazing place, thanks for watching and for your continued support! Atb Joss
@andyholtorp
@andyholtorp 4 жыл бұрын
1st view - great vid!
@jossthomas123456
@jossthomas123456 4 жыл бұрын
andy holtorp ha thanks 👍
@EwanGoesHiking
@EwanGoesHiking 4 жыл бұрын
Got to admit....I've never spent the night in a quarry before. Nice video mate. About to check out some of your other content. Happy to be a new subscriber. :)
@jossthomas123456
@jossthomas123456 4 жыл бұрын
Ewan Goes Hiking thanks Ewan, Ive had a few nights there this year.. an amazing place! Thank you for the sub! Much appreciated, atb Joss
@handyoutdoors2938
@handyoutdoors2938 4 жыл бұрын
Grate vid again pal love the editing your going pal makes your vids very easy and enjoyable to watch thanks for sharing atb Dafydd
@jossthomas123456
@jossthomas123456 4 жыл бұрын
Handy outdoors thanks my mate👍 Glad you enjoyed it! I love the editing as much as the adventure. Catch ya soon mate, Joss
@blackdogwildtrails3123
@blackdogwildtrails3123 4 жыл бұрын
You certainly like Dinorwic! Ever tried some of the quarries near your old stomping ground in the Dee Valley? Moel Ferna...Penarth? Some good wild camping pitches thereabouts and some cracking underground trips in both quarries although Ferna is a more serious undertaking as you have to ab in and shunt/prusik out.
@jossthomas123456
@jossthomas123456 4 жыл бұрын
Black Dog Vantrails thanks- Im trying to cut down but I cant help going back😀 Yeah I have camped at Moel Fferna in my pre- youtube days. Theres a great walk from Glyndyfrdwy Village up to it. Some years ago we also took the stream train from Llangollen to Glyndyfrdwy, walked over Moel Fferna to Cader Berwyn, for a camp by the lake and a walk to Bala the following day, bus trip back to Llan. Was a cracking trip. A family friend worked as a young man in the Mine at Moel Fferna before it closed, he described it as a horrendously dangerous place to work. Hope you are keeping well Atb Joss
@rustybits5342
@rustybits5342 4 жыл бұрын
awesome
@jossthomas123456
@jossthomas123456 4 жыл бұрын
rusty bits thanks!!
@ashropshirelad
@ashropshirelad 4 жыл бұрын
Great video there as always! That looked like a beautiful evening up there and cold I imagine!! Good stuff
@jossthomas123456
@jossthomas123456 4 жыл бұрын
A Shropshire Lad thanks Gordon, its a special place to spend a bit of time.it was cold outside but surprisingly mild inside the cabin. Atb buddy, Joss
@SamOutdoors
@SamOutdoors 4 жыл бұрын
Good video mate seems a cool place may have to visit some day.
@jossthomas123456
@jossthomas123456 4 жыл бұрын
Sam Outdoors thanks Sam, thanks for watching. Atb Joss
@ttxela
@ttxela 4 жыл бұрын
A great place, one of my favourites.
@jossthomas123456
@jossthomas123456 4 жыл бұрын
ttxela thanks Alex much appreciated👍 atb Joss
@Woodsman_wildcamper
@Woodsman_wildcamper 4 жыл бұрын
The cabin was awesome. I'd be the same though, the roof caving in would play on my mind. I see that sea to summer kettle again, lol, very interested in it. Thanks for sharing, take care 👍
@jossthomas123456
@jossthomas123456 4 жыл бұрын
Rusty and the Woodsman thanks for that mate, Ive had some good use out of it this year. I had a better look around the Caban in this other video- kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mK98a5Z9qJ7FiX0.html
@welshboyoo715
@welshboyoo715 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Joss, I remember watching your Halloween camp here, that was pretty spectacular and this is the same. The low flat winter light adds some magical shadows and textures, as well as the beautiful colours from the clear morning sky. As ever, always watchable, thank you for sharing this. Diolch Joss a Nadolig Llawen.
@jossthomas123456
@jossthomas123456 4 жыл бұрын
welshboyoo7 thanks buddy, I keep getting drawn back to the place it really is spectacular! Thank you for your kind comments and support as always, Nadolig Llawen i ti hefyd👍👍 Joss
@charlesbrook
@charlesbrook 4 жыл бұрын
Great to see you vlogging from the quarry again Joss! A very atmospheric video too! Have a good Xmas mate 🙂
@jossthomas123456
@jossthomas123456 4 жыл бұрын
Charles Media TV thanks Charles- I really couldnt help going back- Billy wanted to visit and I needed no further persuading! What a place👍thanks for watching and I hope you have a good Christmas too. Atb Joss
@BorderRambler
@BorderRambler 4 жыл бұрын
Cracking overnighter in a stunning location . atb Dave
@jossthomas123456
@jossthomas123456 4 жыл бұрын
Border Rambler thanks mate- I cant get bored of this place!
@jackiesmithsmetaldetecting
@jackiesmithsmetaldetecting 4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely loved this video what a great place even in winter , did you see anything spooky in the cabin it seemed relaxed maybe they enjoyed some company :) keep smiling
@jossthomas123456
@jossthomas123456 4 жыл бұрын
jackiesmiths Metaldetecting videos Hi Jackie, nothing spooky in the cabin this time! Thanks for watching. Atb Joss
@JRPOutdoors
@JRPOutdoors 4 жыл бұрын
What a crackin place to explore. Did the cabin have a useable stove for a fire like a bothy? Found you through your facebook group of which I’m probably the newest member. I’ll be sure to follow more of your content. Cheers Joss! John
@jossthomas123456
@jossthomas123456 4 жыл бұрын
JRP Outdoors hi John, thanks for the message. Its not a stove you could cook on, its like a converted propane tank. But you could take some wood up there with you. Cheers for watching and will see you in the group👍 Atb Joss
@jossthomas123456
@jossthomas123456 4 жыл бұрын
JRP Outdoors whats your name on Facebook mate?
@JRPOutdoors
@JRPOutdoors 4 жыл бұрын
Joss John Pank 👍🏼
@donnadavies4630
@donnadavies4630 4 жыл бұрын
Fab x
@jossthomas123456
@jossthomas123456 4 жыл бұрын
Donna Davies thanks, glad you enjoyed it👍
@HikingWithMartin
@HikingWithMartin 4 жыл бұрын
awesome, that shot at 2.30 was epic, at the start you went into a tunnel did you actually go all the way through that?
@jossthomas123456
@jossthomas123456 4 жыл бұрын
Martin Castein Landscapes thanks Martin. Yes we went through. It forks in the middle and has 2 passages. It wasn’t on our route to the Caban but its worth taking a detour to see it first. Atb Joss
@jonnyjones6594
@jonnyjones6594 2 жыл бұрын
How do i get here joey ?
@jossthomas123456
@jossthomas123456 2 жыл бұрын
No ones called me that in a long time lol. You go to a village called Deiniolen above Llanberis and drive to the end of the road, you can then walk right in. Hope you are keeping well.
@matthewhandley8159
@matthewhandley8159 2 жыл бұрын
How do u find the hut pal
@jossthomas123456
@jossthomas123456 2 жыл бұрын
Approach from the steps to the West of the arrow www.streetmap.co.uk/map?x=259878&y=360024&z=115&sv=259878,360024&st=4&ar=y&mapp=map&searchp=ids&dn=713&ax=259878&ay=360024&lm=0
@matthewhandley8159
@matthewhandley8159 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you pal is the orange arrow were the hut is located or does it mean we're the steaps are and we're can i park my car
@matthewhandley8159
@matthewhandley8159 2 жыл бұрын
Have you got a post code for the carpark please
@jossthomas123456
@jossthomas123456 2 жыл бұрын
@@matthewhandley8159 parking is Bus Stop Quarry. The hut is where the arrow is.
@bunkersfortificationsandme7688
@bunkersfortificationsandme7688 4 жыл бұрын
Morning Joss. Fantastic video. You catched the evening very well mate. Thanks very much for the company, and showing me around this historic site. See you soon. 😀
@jossthomas123456
@jossthomas123456 4 жыл бұрын
Bunkers, Fortifications and Megastructures thanks Billy! A great night and looking forward to getting out with you soon👍
@bunkersfortificationsandme7688
@bunkersfortificationsandme7688 4 жыл бұрын
@@jossthomas123456 hi joss. Ive just realised that i was on my other channel. Lol. Ill go onto my adventure channel and comment again 😂
@bunkersfortificationsandme7688
@bunkersfortificationsandme7688 4 жыл бұрын
@@jossthomas123456 likewise mate
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