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@@citizencairn5230 Ha ha , just once! Yeah it’s insanely steep isn’t it, given it’s just a walk rather than a scramble. More tiring than a scramble too as it’s all legs! Thanks for the comment . Best wishes

@@smoggiewalks578 Hi Martin , yes completely agree fantastic views from many of these. I didn’t see a single person on this walk or my last one, amazing! Unrelated but I watched a recent UA-cam short of yours where you walked Mynydd Myddfai. You went round the Usk reservoir. The views looked amazing and probably was a decent distance? Have you got a full video on this one? How long did it take - fancy doing it. Cheers mate , Adam

@@adamradford2285 only a short video of that one, usalky takes me 2 hrs. Normally park at Powys,/Carmarthen border where the bridge crosses the Usk.

@@smoggiewalks578 brilliant thanks for the advice 👍

@@WyeExplorer Thanks Mark, yes I did it a bit quicker than usual as was in a hurry to get back to watch the England football final! What a shame that was , oh well! Yes the Black Mountain has years worth of exploring there I reckon. Hope you’re having a good week

@@adamradford2285 Ha ha the footy. Was it worth it? I watched it and enjoyed it. That's what I reckon too - it's a big area. My week? Good thanks. Peace.

@@WyeExplorer Hi Mark yeah it was a cracking game of football, lots of drama and a good contest. Was gutted that we lost though but they were the better team to be fair. Glad you’re having a good week

@@adamradford2285 I thought it was entertaining too. My mate Andy who is on some of my videos was going a bit nuts when GB levelled. A good night had but sorry to hear you were gutted there. I will have a good week. Peace.

@@NatSatFat Hi thanks for the comment , it was a lovely route thanks and very enjoyable. I admit I’m not the best at pronouncing the Welsh Hills but then I’m at a disadvantage being English and born in Oxford , home of the queens English! To be fair most of the Welsh people I know haven’t got a clue how to pronounce many of them either.. but then I do live in a part of Wales that has minimal Welsh speakers. I will ask for help from the next Welsh speaker I meet - I could certainly learn a lot! 😂 best wishes Adam

@@smoggiewalks578 Thanks for the comment Martin , it’s a fab route isn’t it, wow that’s cool that you saw Iolo up there , he’s definitely my favourite countryfile character and he did a good documentary series on the Beacons. Seems a likeable person! Have just subscribed to your channel , some great videos on there will check them out . Best wishes

Thanks Alan , yes it was a decent pull that one , both me and the dog are exhausted this morning, sat aching on the sofa lol. I walked from the reservoir car park up the main road then right onto the minor road towards Heol Senni then exactly as you say took the steep fence path up to Fan Bwlch Chywth. Good to hear you’ve been up there. I agree that’s a fantastic views off the Fan Gyhirych summit. Could you send me the link for the video for your visit there in the snow? Would like to watch that. Thanks for educating me about the Welsh writing on the trig! I Google translated as ‘still here’ which I though was weird but now I know the context that makes total sense! The same is written on Fan Brycheniog summit.. will check out the Welsh folk song now! Best wishes

@@JIMcLauchlan thanks Jim , yeah you’re right I never go without one , has definitely bailed me out several times! I’m trying to complete every hill and mountain in the Brecon Beacons National park , there are literally hundreds looking at the OS maps I’m only about half way through going to take years! But in doing so having to do lots of smaller ones which actually have been really enjoyable, as you say quieter and more relaxing to enjoy the scenery and nature! All the best mate

@@AlanMETALMAN Hi Alan the Greenburn round sounds a good challenge, I’ll look it up tomorrow sounds interesting. We just did a short one here as my wife was pregnant at the time. The Howitzer was fun to go up but definitely sounded easier for your friend , sounds like she got up there much easier than me too! 😂 thanks for the comment , best wishes. Adam

@@AlanMETALMAN Hi Alan thanks a lot for the comment , 4x up Ben Nevis is impressive! Yes I’m sure you would love it definitely worth a stop. I was lucky beating the crowds going at the end of the day helped I think. Best wishes

@@smoggiewalks578 Hi thanks for the comment , what a great place to practice some navigation training. I’m looking to do another walk from the same spot but up the quarries and towards Cefn y Ystrad, probably the same way you went. It’s lovely and quiet isn’t it and spectacular views. Thanks for watching

@@adamradford2285 went up to the trig fantastic views enjoyed I walked over from Tor y Foel great circular route which included part of your route ATB Martin

@@smoggiewalks578 Hi Martin , yes I can picture the route, that’s a big walk too. I agree the views from Cefn y Ystrad trig are hard to beat. Best wishes

@@thevalleywalker Hi Alan, thanks for the comment. I thought this might be local to you! That’s a shame it would have been good to have seen you! Happy to catch up next time I’m there? I might park in the same place a walk up towards Cefn y Ystrad in the opposite direction? There are some seriously high ferns atm, like a jungle in some parts. That’s interesting about Darren Fawr, I haven’t been onto it but I should do. I can imagine the sunset views from three looking west are excellent and what a place to camp! Best wishes

@@adamradford2285 Hi Adam.... we must have a catch up on the hill sometime - that would be good. Cefn Ystrad, make sure you tackle it frompossibly the quarry as if you get up on the hill south of the Trig on the Trefil side you will be be knee deep in wimberry bushes with lots of uneven ground underneath - there are no definite paths from that side... alternatively the track from the bottom end of pontsic res is longer but more accessible. Meant to ask have you been on Llangyndir and done chartist caves?

@@thevalleywalker Hi Alan , yes I have done the Chartist cave and Mynydd Llangynidr summit it’s an awesome place , my favourite moorland after Carn Caws on Llangynidr if you know that one it’s my favourite I have done Cefn y Ystrad before but walked it from the opposite side from Pontsticill reservoir, there’s a video on my channel- was a decent path from there mostly. However thanks for the warnings from Trefil side! Yes definitely happy to catch up mate , all the best

@@WyeExplorer Hi Mark thanks a lot for the comment , yeah what a place that would be to live , I would love it too. It was a lovely walk with really diverse views and nice to finish in the forest at the end. It’s definitely a place you would enjoy! I was amazed the rain held off , if anything it was very hot and sunny - funny weather atm! Hope you had a good birthday? Thanks as always for watching

@@adamradford2285 A real pleasure Adam. Yeah, we'd need a spare few hundred grand. But we can dream. Good to hear about the forest and weather. Along with the views it all fell into place. A visit when I'm fit again would be a joy. My birthday was good thanks.

@@WyeExplorer yes it’s certainly not cheap around those parts is it, but maybe one day 😂 wish you the best with a speedy recovery

@@adamradford2285 No, not cheap at all. One day-maybe!

@@lisamonalisahikes Thanks yes it’s great views from the off set up there. Lovely and quiet and very expansive views from the ridge too. Thanks for watching

@@Daniel-yh8es Hi Daniel , the walk took about 3.5 hours , definitely not note than 4. It’s a cracking route with a fun ridge walk up. The start point is HR2 0PL, if you type ‘Black Hill Car Park’ into Google maps that should give you the car park right at the foot of the cats back ridge . Cheers

@@adamradford2285 thank you mate I appreciate it . I'll be there hopefully next week,when the weather picks up... it looks stunning!

@@Daniel-yh8es sounds great , I hear you mate what an awful summer we are having. Can’t wait to get out when the rain stops , it’s like winter honestly one of the worst summers I can remember! Let’s hope it improves soon! Best wishes

@@lisamonalisahikes Hi Lisa thanks it was fantastic, there was a little bit of scrambling to get there was fun. Very beautiful place , thanks . Adam

@@VERY_VARIOUS_VIDEOS thank you glad you enjoyed it! Best wishes

@@PhilipOlsen11 Hi Philip that’s good to hear , it’s a quiet alternative to the Skirrid and the ridge on top is quite pleasant to walk along. Glad you enjoyed it up there , best wishes

@@tedgrant2 Hi thanks for the comment , I parked on a street called Balance road in Garndiffaith Pontypool. It’s near St Johns burial ground. Walk down the road towards the farm the obvious public footpath sign to right that takes you up to the high mountain road. From there follow a choice of tracks to left up to Mynydd Varteg Fach the lesser neighbouring hill then obvious path to main summit from there. Hope you get out and enjoy it , it’s really good up there . Best wishes

@@adamradford2285 Thanks very much.

@@WyeExplorer Thanks mark yes I agree the valleys were as good as the hill tops. It was a great 360 view point from there. You’re absolutely right the Cambrians are vast and a wilderness in parts that would take a lifetime to explore fully. We only saw a small part from there but it’s inspired me to return for sure. I love the unexplored nature of it and how quiet it was. Best wishes mate

@@adamradford2285 A pleasure Adam. Good to hear of the valleys and views. For sure it would take a lifetime to explore in totality - fantastic prospect. Peace

@@WyeExplorer Hi Mark thanks a lot for the comment , it really was fantastic, you certainly inspired me to go to Rhayader and mid wales (I usually bypass it on the way to snowdonia) but it really was fantastic and can’t wait to go back. Thanks for the inspiration! Yeah I remember the storm you were up on Gamallt in extreme winds 😂 , agree best avoided. I hope you get there soon, would be good to watch your take on it. The first bit was very steep but eases up for the second half of the walk. Best wishes

@@adamradford2285 A real pleasure to watch and comment Adam - anything in that area mate. And that's cool about the inspiration - it works the other way too. I so look forward to my own walk up there. No, it wasn't the best of days for Gwastedyn - so another time. Soon! Thanks for the heads up. Peace.

@@WyeExplorer nice one thanks , definitely look forward to when you get up there. Have a great week and happy birthday for this week I think. Best wishes

@@adamradford2285 A pleasure Adam - always mate. Yeah, I'll be up there - Birthday is today. Many thanks.

@@thevalleywalker Hi Al thanks for the message , in hindsight it was Gamallt on the right and Moelfryn on the left with another one in the middle 😂, fantastic views. Two walks on this mid wales break and not a single person seen on either! It’s an impressive cairn, it’s a silver Jubilee commemorative one, pretty cool. I haven’t done those hills next to Builth.. as you drive northbound on the A470 is that the prominent ridge line to the right of the town? If so yes I have wanted to walk that for years but haven’t got round to it. Thanks for the comment as always. Best wishes

We were only discussing Moelfryn and Gamallt on instagram recently Alan. It's a shame that things have gone so badly. Peace.

@@JamieHarding5 Ah thanks mate yeah it’s a mini adventure trying to find the last one! It was really beautiful. You must go , would look forward to seeing your take on it 😃 cheers mate

@@adamradford2285 I definitely will go there😁 Your filming is better. I watch lots and trying to improve learning what work etc. Tomorrow I just will have a walk and no filming. Sometimes I just like to walk. I'll catch your new one tomorrow👍

@@JamieHarding5 I think my filming is very basic , the videos with drones are definitely the best to watch. But thanks for the compliment! Yeah I agree the videos sometimes interfere with the walking but it’s nice to rewatch the hikes and collect the memories. I actually should do more walks without filming it’s definitely more relaxing

@@adamradford2285 Your vids are good. If the weather's good I film if it's really cloudy I just walk. I'll do the same just sun sun.. but later this year I'll do a video in terrible rain😁

@@citizencairn5230 Hi firstly love the name, citizen cairn! That’s classic .. I have subscribed, some cool videos on your channel to check out. Yes this one is not well explored is it, a huge number of cairns and sink holes to explore on the top , very wild landscape on the moorland up there. Have you walked it? Best wishes, Adam

@@adamradford2285 I know Wales very well since my sister moved there when I was a kid - lots of walking there over the years. Less of the real high stuff nowadays, however - getting on a bit, I guess. Although it has to be said the lower moors can be much harder going.. as you'll know.

@@WyeExplorer Thanks Mark , it was a nice change to explore the waterfalls and have a day out away from the hills. Ha ha I’ve never been to the Amazon so it might have been a bit of an over exaggeration in the enthusiasm of the moment! 😂Yeah she loved it , crossed the rivers in seconds and smashed the scramble goat like track while I struggled! Always waiting for me , she reminds me always how badly the human body is designed for the great outdoors in comparison 😂. Best wishes

@@adamradford2285 A pleasure Adam. Yeah, it made a change for sure. Ah, I get your point with the Amazon but I bet it was super green. I could see Maggie crossing the waters and dashing about - she was excited. You're right they're built different.

@@WyeExplorer Hi Mark, unrelated to this , I have taken the family away to Rhayader for a few nights , sat here now in the holiday let looking out on fantastic panoramic views of the hills. We always bypass here on our way to Snowdonia but this time we booked a break here. It’s a walkers paradise and so quiet, walked along the Wye valley earlier by Rhayader falls by the bridge was beautiful. Looking to explore Elan valley and currently looking out on Gwastedyn Hill which I’m sure you know , looks impressive. I can see why this place is very special to you. Best wishes

@@adamradford2285 Alright there Adam, brilliant my friend - really pleased you stopped by there. Yes, there is some fantastic walking there. I hope you enjoy the Elan - if you can go up the Claerwen valley to the Dam-well the Elan is good too all the way to Cwmystwyth. Re-Gwastedyn I was due to do that last time but my ankle wasn't great. All the best out there.

@@WyeExplorer Thanks for the tips Mark, the Claerwen does look incredible but I think I’ll save that for when I drum up the energy to try Drygarn Fawr. Not there atm especially in this heat. But Elan definitely I can’t wait to get out. Sorry to hear about the ankle, but it looks like you’re making progress? Gwastedyn looks like a fantastic hill walk to look forward to in the future? Have a lovely week enjoy the sun. Atb mate

@@thevalleywalker Hi Al thanks a lot for the comment , I’m glad we are in agreement on which our favourite fall is! I will check out your videos on Gam thanks for letting me know. It must have looked awesome in the ice and slippery on the way there especially that scramble track! You were right I totally missed the path down to the base of the 2nd waterfall - I saw it on the way back but by then was too tired and couldn’t be bothered to go there 😂 Have a great week ahead

@@tonyjones4075 Hi Tony thanks for the comment , yeah it always amazes me how awesome it is never gets tiring. This Eastern side is much more quiet too than the Pen Y Fan area , made it much more special. All the best

@@adamradford2285 Definitely more isolated and has a bit more of a wild feeling to it away from the crowds on Pen y fan. Even though Pen y fan is fantastic sometimes you just want to wander in peace. Thanks Adam ATB

@@tonyjones4075 Yes completely agree! Have a great week ahead

@@wendingourway Ah thank you , the views are fab there , yes Maggie is a fantastic dog, done so many mountain with me, she’s very fit for a little dog! Thanks for watching . Best wishes Adam

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@@wendingourway Yeah, same here mate-sorry to have to feel this way and here on a good mans channel.

@@sunshine-nu1df Hi Tim thanks for the comment , was lovely views and weather thanks. Took a leisurely pace up there and tired to slow the filming down a bit! Thanks for watching , best wishes Adam

Hi Mark , that’s good the images were a little better. I think it takes a day or so also after uploading a video for quality to improve on UA-cam. Would be great if you headed over there , I would like to see your take on it! The pronunciations are difficult sometimes but slowly trying to improve. Talking of pronunciations I didn’t know Gilfach is said Gilva. Good to have some local knowledge! All the best mate

@@adamradford2285 Yes, they came out well Adam. Now I never knew that about the quality - it has a life does google. Re-the area - I will explore it one day when my leg is better. At present it's small distances. Ah, yeah the Welsh language - me and you both mate. That's right I was told of Gilva. Peace.

@@WyeExplorer Ah hope your leg gets better soon, it’s frustrating isn’t it these injuries. That’s the best thing to do small distances and climbs and build it up. I’ve had fitness knocked back all year with a load of virus and chest infections so until now have been doing lower hills mostly! Have a great weekend

@@adamradford2285 Me too Adam - sounds like you know the frustration and the frailty of the human body. Here's to both our health.

Hi Jamie thanks for the comment! I remember your visit here going to the memorial and the fall into the waterfall lol 😂😂. I agree with you the Eastern side is much quieter and more to offer I think. Welsh or other Celtic languages are really unnatural for an English speaker but all I can do is try, that’s great having a Welsh speaking cousin to run things by. When you hear a Welsh speaker it’s shocking to see how wrong I’ve been getting the names , but better than 10 years ago.! Having a few problems with quality of images , I’ll try tinker with settings once more then might just buy a new camera. I do find after 24 hours post upload on UA-cam the quality improves a bit and is less grainy? Thanks as always , hope you’re having a good week

Ah thanks Jim yeah this weather was perfect as wasn’t too hot , was mid October! Enjoy your revisit , very sensible with Garmin and map and compass , it’s somewhere you could genuinely get disorientated in the mist , especially on that plateau and summit area. Look forward to your next wales videos. Cheers , Adam

Hi Mark thanks as always for the comment , I had to split my day into 2 videos , had a little drive about and some chilled walking. This one was the best and very wild moorland up there with some ancient Carns and huge sink holes. Yeah she loves running free when no sheep around 😂. There’s a channel I’ve recently subscribed to called Wild About Wales he does a great video and wild camp up there , good channel to check out. Thanks again mate , best wishes

@@adamradford2285 Alright Adam, a pleasure as always. Yeah, it looked good up there - I had a nice feel about it sink holes and all. I'll check that channel out. Thanks.

Hi Alan thanks for the comment , no problem with the technology glad you got the shout out! It’s a funny one isn’t it with difficult access whatever route you take , small but packs a punch and quite wild on top. I know exactly the route you mean from Llyn Onn, decent walk in from there. I never knew there was an old night club by the road , must be Hirwaun area? How funny a location! Thanks I’ve just checked out wild about wales and subscribed , looks a great channel right up out street. His wild whisky tasting looks good too! Good to hear from you , best wishes

Hi thanks for the nice comment mate , it’s really special isn’t it , great idea going again at 6am , imagine having that place to yourself now that would really be magical! Just checked our Aber falls in north wales , can’t believe I’d never heard of it , wow looks incredible! Really look forward to watching that video! Have a great week ahead mate

@adamradford2285 Yes mate, it's a special place. Walking behind a waterfall is pretty cool. I love it. I'll go early and swim and do a few things like that next time. Aber Falls has a whisky distillery there, not sure if it's gin too. I didn't have a look. I've put up two shorts of the falls both similar one with music one without. When you get chance please let me know which one is best. New one(music) or the one from two days ago. I'm playing around with shorts and trying to learn about them. Cheers Adam😉👍

@@JamieHarding5 yes I’ve heard of the whisky but never tried it actually. Amazing footage on the shorts, I prefer the one with music - but then I’m a sucker for the titanic theme tune 😂😂

@adamradford2285 I'm not a whisky fan. Ales and red wine for me. I prefer it with music over falls. Thanks👍 Someone had a go at me recently on a waterfall video and said I hate music over it🤣 ok calm down. I replied sometimes it helps the vid. I think it's better. Cheers mate😉👍

@@JamieHarding5 do love a whisky but beer and especially red wine are my favourites too. Ha ha that’s funny! I mean seriously get a life, criticising amateur walking videos 😂 I’ve had negative comments occasionally too, people got far too much time on their hands. If you don’t like it don’t watch it lol

Hi Mark , ah that’s cool you’ve done it too. I put it off for ages as I didn’t fancy the tourist crowds but it really was spectacular. It was lovely thanks , had the whole day and so nice not to be time pressured as usual! Definitely lots to soak up. Thanks for the comment mate , best wishes

@@adamradford2285 I don't blame you for seeking peace Adam. And so good to take your time. A pleasure as always.

Hi Alan thanks for the comment , glad you enjoyed it. It’s a funny outlier hill isn’t it , the walk up was very pleasant. The views are a little closed in but yes you’re right that’s Twyn y Gaer you can see. The view from there is far better and really spectacular of the ridges and valleys of the black mountains, it’s one of my favourite! It does go as far as Rhos Dirion but that would be a monster walk across the whole ridge 😅, would be good though maybe with a camp halfway through? I watched your Rhos Dirion video to the reservoir it was really enjoyable, lovely quiet walk and beautiful remote views from summit. Have a great week

Hi Alan thanks for the comment , yeah they are proper calf burners for sure. Cool to hear you’ve done it too, it was amazing despite being busy as expected. I also visited Ystradfellte recently and visited the limestone moorland - was inspired by your video and gave you a shout out on the video lol. Take a look if you get 5 , cheers mate, all the best

Thanks glad you enjoyed

Hi Mark , yeah it’s very similar to Dartmoor just more Celtic and magical feeling! Have you been there before? Thanks for watching as always , have a good week too.

@@adamradford2285 It looks similar - I know what you mean by the Celtic energy. A pleasure as always.

Thanks glad you enjoyed the walk 😃

Thanks Mark it was really good views and very quiet. I was thinking actually that you would love this one, amazing views of the Usk Valley. Just seen your last upload , looks good will catch up with it shortly. Have a great week

@@adamradford2285 A pleasure Adam. It looked a nice hill - open. Yeah, I imagine the views are good. Thanks bro - in your own time with the vid. Have a great day.

Hi Jamie thanks for the message , it was lovely day out and yes definitely a shock to the body after that week 😂 So nice to have some sunshine at last! Just watched your Malvern hills video, nice! Will drop you a comment

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Thanks Mark, yeah it was really nice to explore such a different landscape. Lovely to get some sunshine too. Hope you’ve had a good week. I’m hoping to get out after the bank holiday. Are you heading out over the weekend? Cheers mate

@@adamradford2285 A pleasure as always Adam - you do some wonderful walks - this one no exception. Yes, a good week thanks. I'll be impulsive this weekend although I think I know where I'm heading. Have a good one out there.

@@WyeExplorer Ah nice impulsive sounds good! Hope you got out and enjoyed. Weather was mixed , I did a nice hike this afternoon hot and sunny for half, cold windy and wet for the other half! Catch you soon , best wishes

@@adamradford2285 Yeah, I went with it Adam - a simple time swimming bro. Good to hear of your mixed walk.

Hi thanks for the comment , glad it brought back good memories! The camping adventure sounded cool! I get the sense of awe most times I go out, very addictive! Best wishes, Adam