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3. The Cambrian Way OEX bush pro Bivvi wet sleeping bag no mat in strong rain and wind The Blorenge.

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Day Three on the The Cambrian Way mountain trail 479 km (298 miles) with a total ascent of 22,460 m (73,700 ft). I think it could be Britain's hardest long distance trail. Its hard to say but looking at the map i think i started todays episode around the Mynydd Garnclochdy area i want give exact camping locations away. I was so wet from the rain all night i set about getting ready to walk around 4am just to keep warm. I was no risk at cold from the time of Year and in good health. So walked back up towards Mynydd Garnclochdy i think. The rain came back on top the hill. The rain was very bad so much so i could only see about couple of meters ahead what with the mist as well as the dark even with two powerful lights. By this time my cannon camera was destroyed by the weather i should know by now and my phone was useless take note people think phone navigation fine lucky i know this i used my garmin fenix3 gps watch with the track loaded onto so i knew i was heading in the general dir

Snowdonia national park Porthmadog Beddgelert Barmouth

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Mountain Walking in Snowdonia: 40 of the Finest Walks in Snowdonia (Cicerone Guides) @ https://amzn.to/2Km500y Lonely Planet Wales (Travel Guide) @ https://amzn.to/2HAUlNL UK views Get cashback on your outdoor store purchases with https://www.topcashback.co.uk/ref/freemoneycashback join free with my link. You can help me out only if you wish to help you can send me a donation to https://www.patreon.com/4seasonbackpacking I was in Snowdonia for over a week so i took in some the sites and cafes around Porthmadog Beddgelert Barmouth in the Snowdonia national park. Porthmadog Beddgelert Snowdonia national park Wales UK Please subscribe. This channel is for you. Please give me your feedback comments. I value every one who takes the time to watch my videos. If you liked the video feel free to press that like button. Think my video may interest others please feel free to share. Just so you do not miss any of my future video uploads click the notification button. Thank you f

Welcome to the British isles over 6000 islands and epic landscapes

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Lonely Planet Great Britain (Travel Guide) @ https://amzn.to/2EBlzCi Lonely Planet Scotland (Travel Guide) @ https://amzn.to/2X6TOJ1 Lonely Planet Wales (Travel Guide) @ https://amzn.to/2HAUlNL Lonely Planet England (Travel Guide) @ https://amzn.to/2HDYfph UK views Get cashback on your outdoor store purchases with https://www.topcashback.co.uk/ref/freemoneycashback join free with my link. You can help me out only if you wish to help you can send me a donation to https://www.patreon.com/4seasonbackpacking British Isles the islands of Great Britain, Ireland, the Isle of Man, the Hebrides and 6000 islands in the North Atlantic.  Total area of about 315,159 km.  population of almost 72 million.  Islands of Alderney, Jersey, Guernsey, and Sark, and their neighbouring smaller islands, are sometimes also taken to be part of the British Isles. The highest mountain Ben Nevis rises to an elevation of only 1,345 metres. Climate is temperate marine, with mild winters and warm summers

Wild camp on the Wales coast path loop hike.

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Rombouts Coffee Original One Cup Filters 62 g @ https://amzn.to/2Qn5Qvk Walking The Wales Coast Path  (Cicerone Guide) @ https://amzn.to/2VVsGA9 Force10 Vango F10 Helium UL 1 Tent @ https://amzn.to/2pSBTX9 UK views Get cashback on your outdoor store purchases with https://www.topcashback.co.uk/ref/freemoneycashback join free with my link. You can help me out only if you wish to help you can send me a donation to https://www.patreon.com/4seasonbackpacking This was kind of a loop track some of it was on rights of way and most it on the Wales coast path. Only walking higher up the Welsh coast path to find a camping spot which i did and it was more than perfect. Nice shelter from the spring hot weather and a good flowing river right next my camping spot. Tree nicely hiding my camping spot yet way enough light. One the reasons i not fan normally of forest camping is the lack of light i find it depressing and i dislike fern trees and commercial forests in general. But this was d

Cambrian way loop. Hardest long distance trail in the UK

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Cambrian Way: Classic Wales mountain trek - south to north from Cardiff to Conwy @ https://amzn.to/2PB6qoy Cambrian Way - The Mountain Connoisseur's Walk https://amzn.to/2z1DBtV Summit To Eat Vegetable Chilli With Rice @ https://amzn.to/2VCHbns Lyons Individual Foil Wrapped Coffee Bags - 18 (1 Box) @ https://amzn.to/2HzNH9s UK views Get cashback on your outdoor store purchases with https://www.topcashback.co.uk/ref/freemoneycashback join free with my link. You can help me out only if you wish to help you can send me a donation to https://www.patreon.com/4seasonbackpacking This part of the Cambrian way going along tops of hills mountains not far of the coast. This part is said to be the hardest as in at a good pace it this stage take 2 days and its the most remote section and some very rough ground with some very steeps parts. I only did a easy bit of it as i was lugging a mass of winter gear in what felt like 30c as just few days before it was snowing hence the winter

Snowdon summit via South Ridge. Part of the Cambrian way

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Snowdon summit via Watkin Path. Very steep quickest route.

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A Pocket Guide to Snowdon: A Guide to the Routes of Ascent @ https://amzn.to/2W4ugir OS Explorer OL17 Snowdon & Conwy Valley (OS Explorer Map) @ https://amzn.to/2JOanp1 UK views Get cashback on your outdoor store purchases with https://www.topcashback.co.uk/ref/freemoneycashback join free with my link. You can help me out only if you wish to help you can send me a donation to https://www.patreon.com/4seasonbackpacking Want a more challenging route with fantastic views The Watkin Path maybe for you. Please note there is steep drops but the path. you will require some degree of fitness and the correct clothes as it can and did snow and next day i had what felt like 30c so you get all seasons in one. If you never have been mountain walking do in the warmest month i would suggest. Now i am also here to give you sound advice from years and 100s of trails and Years outdoor experience i have not only from me but i am sure some of my  viewers will have good advice for you. But

From Snowdon summit down The Miners Track Good for first timers

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A Pocket Guide to Snowdon: A Guide to the Routes of Ascent @ https://amzn.to/2W4ugir OS Explorer OL17 Snowdon & Conwy Valley (OS Explorer Map) @ https://amzn.to/2JOanp1 UK views Get cashback on your outdoor store purchases with https://www.topcashback.co.uk/ref/freemoneycashback join free with my link. You can help me out only if you wish to help you can send me a donation to https://www.patreon.com/4seasonbackpacking Do you want to walk up a mountain and never have before then The Miners Track  maybe for you. Please note there is steep drops but the path is nice and wide. you will require some degree of fitness and the correct clothes as it can and did snow and next day i had what felt like 30c so you get all seasons in one. If you never have been mountain walking do in the warmest month i would suggest. Now i am also here to give you sound advice from years and 100s of trails and Years outdoor experience i have not only from me but i am sure some of my  viewers will ha

Snowdon summit via Pyg Track. Part of the Cambrian way

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Wild camping Europe's Oldest Road in The British isles

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The Cambrian Way. Day 12. Hardest long distance trail in Britain.

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The Cambrian Way. Day 11. Hardest long distance trail in Britain.

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The Cambrian Way. Day 10. Hardest long distance trail in Britain.

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The Cambrian Way. Day 9. Hardest long distance trail in Britain.

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