Just had the chance to watch this all the way through, brilliant, well done. I usualy ride from Wolverhampton, Shrewsbury, Welshpool then just follow the road to Barmouth over some quite big climbs so this will be a nice change. I'll be using my old school touring bike carrying tent etc. as I find this handles the roads and tracks really well and has better gearing then my gravel bike for the big climbs. Thanks again!
The ride from Wolves to Brum is one I’ve done so many times being a proud Yam Yam so great to see you like it so much. Coseley tunnel is a cinch compared to Netherton!!
Netherton is quite the experience, did that on my Black Country loop video if you haven’t seen it already and good lights are essential, enjoyed it though. Thanks for watching!
Another great informative video, well done , I did the ride round lake Vernwy in November from my static about 6 miles away, love that part of Wales and I often travel to Barmouth for days out but I've never crossed the rail bridge, maybe next time
Great video as always, i live right by the Tame Valley Canal and have started to venture on the canals, struggling to get past Oldbury and also Spaghetti Junction without ending up back where i started!
Beautiful. In the Year of Our Lord 2001, I spent two months in Bilston and it was a fantastic time. I was very much hoping you would have gotten off the footpath and done a tour but no luck. Nonetheless I very much enjoyed the scenery. Thanks for sharing.
@@cyclingn8 Will do. I usually carry my tent and sleeping bag on my bike. Can I put up the tent right on the side of the bike path or is this prohibited? Usually I setup right after dusk and gone at first light. In some places in the US this is "prohibited" but if one doesn't make a mess, the worst they do is make you move along. Many thanks!
Very similar in England and wales (Scotland has different laws for this). Mostly prohibited but generally accepted that if you setup late, leave early and leave no trace it’s OK.
Did Vrynwy to Barmouth and back a few years ago, the climb up the Bwlch is a monster and will definitely be a sting if you're doing this route in one go. Great stuff 👍
Glad you like my videos! I think e-bikes are great to get people out who otherwise couldn’t, hopefully you can do some parts of the routes. Thanks for watching!
Yes nescliff camp was an ordinance depot before ww2 During ww2 it was turned into a pow camp until 1948 . When it became a training camp mainly for cadets and territorial army . Ordinance bunkers were other side of the road . With a couple at back of the camp . Still in use today by cadets and reservists sleeping and using same old tin huts the prisoners used
I like your videos, although the title is slightly misleading. It would have been nice to also find out where you would camp and stay along the way. It’s not really bike packing, is it? 😂
Great ride, and good editing. Thanks for the video. 👍
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching!
Just had the chance to watch this all the way through, brilliant, well done. I usualy ride from Wolverhampton, Shrewsbury, Welshpool then just follow the road to Barmouth over some quite big climbs so this will be a nice change. I'll be using my old school touring bike carrying tent etc. as I find this handles the roads and tracks really well and has better gearing then my gravel bike for the big climbs. Thanks again!
Really lovely ride
Thank you and thanks for watching!
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Thank you, very kind!
Another brilliant and informative video you knowledge of everywhere is outstanding. Looks a great route like the bit where you can get a train back 😅
I've never been on such amaze of canals as that section under the M5, so easy to get lost!
It can be very confusing if you don’t know where you’re going, such a shame the main towpath has been closed for so long! Thanks for watching!
The ride from Wolves to Brum is one I’ve done so many times being a proud Yam Yam so great to see you like it so much. Coseley tunnel is a cinch compared to Netherton!!
Netherton is quite the experience, did that on my Black Country loop video if you haven’t seen it already and good lights are essential, enjoyed it though. Thanks for watching!
Another great informative video, well done , I did the ride round lake Vernwy in November from my static about 6 miles away, love that part of Wales and I often travel to Barmouth for days out but I've never crossed the rail bridge, maybe next time
A really beautiful part of the world! So lucky to have it close by, thanks for watching!
On my to do list for next year Wolverhampton to Barmouth and back. Great video👍
Thank you glad you enjoyed it and good luck with the ride next year! Thanks for watching!
Great video as always, i live right by the Tame Valley Canal and have started to venture on the canals, struggling to get past Oldbury and also Spaghetti Junction without ending up back where i started!
Birmingham is certainly not short on canals which can make tough to navigate! Thanks for watching!
Beautiful. In the Year of Our Lord 2001, I spent two months in Bilston and it was a fantastic time. I was very much hoping you would have gotten off the footpath and done a tour but no luck. Nonetheless I very much enjoyed the scenery. Thanks for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it, you might enjoy my Black Country loop video too if you haven’t watched it already. Thanks for watching!
@@cyclingn8 Will do. I usually carry my tent and sleeping bag on my bike. Can I put up the tent right on the side of the bike path or is this prohibited? Usually I setup right after dusk and gone at first light. In some places in the US this is "prohibited" but if one doesn't make a mess, the worst they do is make you move along. Many thanks!
Very similar in England and wales (Scotland has different laws for this). Mostly prohibited but generally accepted that if you setup late, leave early and leave no trace it’s OK.
Excellent ride mate and great knowledge 👌👌🇬🇧
Thank you glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching!
I used to ride the route but a circular 25 mile through Perry bar. It was nice to see it again
So many loops to ride in Birmingham with all the canals, thanks for watching!
Did Vrynwy to Barmouth and back a few years ago, the climb up the Bwlch is a monster and will definitely be a sting if you're doing this route in one go. Great stuff 👍
A very tough climb, but amazing scenery as a reward! Thanks for watching!
Really love your vids Alas due to age cant contemplate these distances. Hav bought an e bike but 26 miles and battery dead
Glad you like my videos! I think e-bikes are great to get people out who otherwise couldn’t, hopefully you can do some parts of the routes. Thanks for watching!
Another route to add to my list - many thanks!. I might wait for an easterly wind, though.
That’s would definitely be a helping hand! Thanks for watching!
Or get a train to Barmouth and ride back, there’s more often a westerly :)
That might work better! Get the hills out the way early too!
Planning to do it soon. On my motorbike😂 I did Birmingham to Lands End and back in one day one my motorbike if it counts.
Sounds easier on the legs! Thanks for watching!
Yes nescliff camp was an ordinance depot before ww2
During ww2 it was turned into a pow camp until 1948 . When it became a training camp mainly for cadets and territorial army .
Ordinance bunkers were other side of the road . With a couple at back of the camp .
Still in use today by cadets and reservists sleeping and using same old tin huts the prisoners used
Thank you sharing that, I love to know the history of these types of places. Thanks for watching!
Is it possible to take a different turn at the Barmouth bridge to get to Aberystwyth?
You could go left, through fairbourne and along the road to Aber, but think it is a busy road. Thanks for watching!
I like your videos, although the title is slightly misleading. It would have been nice to also find out where you would camp and stay along the way. It’s not really bike packing, is it? 😂
Llanwddyn is pronounced Llan - u thin.
Good luck with your Welsh
My Welsh pronunciation definitely could be improved, thanks for the tip on this one! Thanks for watching!
delta integralli
It was indeed! Thanks for watching!
Lancer delta hf turbo the car m8
Gorgeous car. Thanks for watching!
@cyclingn8 I live on canal in tipton
Some lovely canal routes around there!
Black Country..... black by day red by night
Thanks for watching!
Great Ride, the car Lancia Delta Integrale in Martini Racing Colours, very nice
Was a real treat to see the Lancia, put a smile on my face. Thanks for watching!
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Thank you, very kind!