Cheers Jack , it was great to enjoy the views of Snowdon from a distance for a change and missing the crowds! ATb. Austin.

Thank you 👍

It made our day watching those dogs working and they absolutely worshipped that warden . Great to see a bond like that .Atb .Austin.

Thank you very much 👍. Cheers. Austin and Lucy.

Thanks Adam 👍 can’t recommend it enough . Cheers . Austin and Lucy.

Thanks Gareth . It's a great walk and so quiet and the sun shone all week . Cheers mate.

Thanks Carlos . Paradise is the right word for this place 👍

Thanks Alex , we can't recommend this walk enough .as lucy says , sometimes it's better to look at the popular mountains from a distance . We only saw two other walkers on this one all day . Blissfully peaceful and stunning views , you'll love it ! Cheers. ATb . Austin and Lucy.

Thanks Paul 👍. Atb. Austin and Lucy.

Thank you . We can’t recommend this one enough 👍

Thanks Keef , it really is a little gem this one . Cheers. Atb. Austin + Lucy

Thanks , it's hard to beat this area . Cheers .Austin.

Thanks Gordon . We were so lucky with the weather that week . I even managed to do Crib Goch in perfect conditions before this and yes we were pretty done for at the end of the day , no tiring Marley out though ! . Cheers . Atb . Austin + Lucy .

Well, I have never attempted Crib Goch myself, but, knowing of its reputation, and videos posted on You Tube, it would seem that you really need perfect conditions for attempts at the ridge!

Thank you👍 . Atb. Austin and Lucy.

It really is a good one this. Marley loves it and is stil, putting us to shame 🙄. Cheers. A+L.

A much better route leads to the summit from the S.S. East. It follows the ridgeline from the South.

Thank you 👍. We watched the clips on here when we got back and you can easily recognise the area but you wouldn’t have known watching the film at all! Cheers. A+L.

It’s a beautiful quiet walk this one 👍🤒

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This was a great surprise for us as it was just stunning and so quiet , very rare for Snowdonia. We're actually getting up at 3am tomorrow and driving to the town where the cottage is for a wild camp in the mountains , a night at the local campsite then off to another bothy in the forest . It should be great 👍

It was a stunning video. Have a great time at your wild camp. I await the video. Max

We can't recommend this one enough . It was great to look over to Snowden and know how busy it was up there. The views are beautiful.

Haha! Cheers David 👍. Atb. Austin and Lucy.

Cheers mate . We saw two other people after chatting with the sheep warden, bliss. Great pools to cool Marley down as well.

The Watkin Path is our favourite start to any walk up Snowdon , it is so scenic and the pools are spot on at the end of a hard walk . Funny you say that Andy , on a recent camp on Cadair Idris i managed to fall , fully clothed , boots and all, into the lake up to my chest . Again , not on film ! I really would loved to have seen it! Atb . Austin.

It was a cracking day this one , too windy for the drone mind. I loved meeting the warden and his dogs , unfortunately that is Marleys one fault , he doesn't like other dogs. i've tried and tried to get him to socialise but no , he's a people dog .That guy is out there every day , what a life. I used to love scout camp in the woods . These trips make the best memories and shape kids tastes for the future , i bet you were a scout once ? Are you camping out on Wednesday night , great with these long nights . Look forward to the video . All the best Austin , Lucy + Marley

Yes, I was a Scout and now the Scoutmaster. We should have a great summer camp--the scouts are already there, and it sounds like great weather and a good time in the mountains. My plan Wednesday is to hike a small part of the Appalachian Trail that I have never hiked before (this will connect up some of my previous hikes, "cleaning up" a part of the AT in Virginia that is close by but that I have never hiked). So it will be about 11.5 miles southbound from a place called Humpback Rocks (plus one extra mile north to link up with the part of the AT I have already done south of the Paul Wolfe Shelter). Then I have to go 11.5 back, so it will end up being 24 miles total (12 miles per day). There seem to be a few good tent sites, so I will plan to camp somewhere along the trail. I hope ot be up there around 1 or 2pm to get started. Some great views from Humpback as well as some good overlooks, so I am hoping the forecast for clear skies holds true. If I can get back to the car early enough, I may even clean up a few miles further south on the trail Thursday morning. We will see!

He's a smashing fella and doing my dream job lol. I'll keep an eye out for that in the Spring. Cheers . Austin.

Met our friend Hefin yesterday on the Watkin Path. He is keeping an eye on the yearling sheep which are now on the mountain. The ewes and their lambs are not. He is in the first episode of Channel 5's 'Wild Britain'. I have not looked yet as you have to create an account and I don't trust anyone with my data. It is here :- www.my5.tv/wild-britain/season-1/wild-britain-mountains

Yes we did that route up on our mountain bikes in a later vid 👍

Hi Pete , cheers mate. It's a real shame you couldn't make it but we'll give you a shout when we go next as well. 👍

2 Feet Forward Awesome, look forward to it 👍

We can't recommend this one enough Tina and it's so quiet compared to Snowdon which looks great from here. Atb. Austin and Lucy.

Thanks 👍Wow you picked the perfect weekend! Not surprised you were tired , that’s a long walk in the heat! Yr Aran is definitely worth a look 👍. The song is Breathe by Telepopmusik I think but click on the blue bit in the description 👍

2 Feet Forward Thank you so much for the info! So looking forward to going back there again....see you there!!!

The Watkins is a fantastic way up Tina. It’s definitely a good work out as it’s the longest way up and starts at the lowest point . We love the start through the woods and the waterfalls a bit further up. The scramble at the end is ace as well and the cafe just down from the start is a welcome sight after a 1000m up and down 👍

It really is a great and peaceful alternative to Snowdon and the start of the Watkin is the prettiest way up 👍. Cheers . Austin and Lucy.

Hey Mark, too windy for the drone but i still lugged it up there just incase lol. Such a beautiful place . Yes Marley really is my best mate , even as i type this he's just plonked his ball down for me to throw out the shed door . We're thinking of camping out down your way tomorrow . Probably starting off from Tintern for a walk around the woods and camping somewhere near the Devils pulpit. Any advice would be welcome mate as we don't know how busy this area is for wild camping . Cheers mate .Austin + Lucy

Hey guys, Love it....has to be the ball. I can see Marley keen as mustard. Good to hear your down the Wye Valley. I've camped a number of times around there but each time a stealth camp with Paul and solo. There is nowhere in particular. It is of course a long stretch of woodland and there are spots all over. You're safe if you find the right one and you may even find camp spots already set up - there are a good few. People use them woods. So all the best in finding a stealth camp spot - no doubt you'll get some footage up above. If you can remember my bro Paul as you fly. All the best to you all and have fun. Mark.

We will do Mark. Thanks for the info as we weren't sure how sensitive the area is . Just incase you missed it kzfaq.info/get/bejne/arh8n9Geyb2boqs.htmlm51s . i know all was up in the air at the time but i didn't want you to think we'd not remembered Paul . Take care mate . Austin , Lucy and Marley.

A pleasure to instill a little confidence in the area guys. You'll find the spot...just get the maps out and wander. It still is painful but I am accepting it as you must. If there is a chance to remember Paul I always take it...he was such a wonderful brother. Well, many thanks - I am watching that video now.

You’re Marley would be fine they’re tough little dogs👍. Marley never did chase sheep but I’m sure he would have done if we hadn’t recalled him early on . He always had that collie instinct to round them up but he always listened thank heavens .

Yes there a definite similarity , that's why it's our favourite area , the Lakes are a little "softer" on the eye for want of a better word. It's a stunning approach . Maybe we can meet there next year , you never know , might get weather like this . Working on Lucy getting more involved but still haven't got the Sony yet but hopefully soon . Cheers !

Thank you. it's a shame you didn't make it to the top but it's a good excuse to go back. We loved the quietness of it up there and the view of Snowdon was spectacular! Cheers . Austin and Lucy.

Definitely will, and likely from the Watkin as we are familiar with that area. Proposed to the wife in the "pretty area" as you called it :)

Hello, we stayed at the Red Dragon cottages about 5 mins out of Beddgelert on this one . when we camped and now take the camper we've stayed at Nant Gwynant , Cae Du and CAMPING in the Forest all highly recommended . It wasn't you by any chance that asked what drone i use was it as i cant find the comment to answer? Atb. A+L.

@@2FeetForward Hi cheers for the quick response, very much appreciated. I did ask about your drone but I immediately removed the question as it said on the video title the name of it, I was hoping I'd got away with that without looking like a div but I guess not ha ha. really enjoy the videos mate

Hi there and thanks. I didn’t store the route for this one but you start at the beginning of the Watkin Path and turn off left to join the old rail track. It’s all marked on the 1:25 OS map and easy to follow (although we missed the turning talking too much lol). The cottage we stayed at is part of the Red Dragon Holidays cottages. They have a great range of options and are situated 1/4 mile from the Watkin path on the way to Beddgelert. You can book through their website here. www.reddragonholidays.co.uk/. Cheers and enjoy your trip 👍. Austin and Lucy. Ps . If your still unsure of the route , download this video to your phone and use it as a reference 👍.

Thank you Nick .I haven't heard about the helicopter , what happened ? We love the Carnedds especially in winter . When we have to put Marley on the lead he pulls like heck , great when we're going uphill but a bloody nightmare on the way down!

Hi Nicky . You turn left at the first ford . You can see the old railway path up on your left running horizontally with the Watkins 👍. Cheers . Austin and Lucy.

Thanks , and yes the shoes have been demoted to dog walking and the South Downs !

To be honest I have no idea but it wouldn’t surprise me. Marley was my riding partner for 8 years and would easily run 20 miles a day in front of my mountain bike. Sadly he’s 12 this month and really starting to slow down but then again , so are we 🙄. Cheers. Austin and Lucy.

@@2FeetForward you're all slowing down but judging by your routes you're not too bad! As far as slowing down goes, ive never sped up! 😂

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Cheers Nigel , yes that would be a great walk and i can see why this is your favourite side . Atb . Austin.

Thanks, it was my very old and ultra reliable Garmin Oregon 400 . I now use an up to date Garmin which is specifically for mtbing but works brilliantly for hiking as well . Can’t recommend them enough!

I have a garmin fenix five for my mtb which is my main pastime, but I can’t see the maps screen, so I was looking for something where I can down load routes to follow as I got a habit of getting lost

My Garmin Edge 1030 is bike specific and has been mind blowingly good . You can download routes or connect it to Komoot via your phone . If you haven’t got Komoot I’d recommend it and you can download it for free as an app. You can even hit a destination or type it in on the Garmin and it will take you there via legal off road tracks . The best thing is just heading out then when you feel like it just hit reverse route or back to start and you follow it back . You’ll never get lost again 🤞👍

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