Hi all; here's my kit and camera equipment list and also some other info: Filmed on my GoPro - amzn.to/43fVy47 Aerial footage is from my DJI Mini 3 Drone - amzn.to/3IyiljL The Sawyer Water Filter I use - amzn.to/41SeODH My Osprey backpack - amzn.to/3ojKIva I'm wearing La Sportiva TX4 Scrambling Boots, read my review - thebaldscrambler.co.uk/kit-list/la-sportiva-tx4-review/ I always wear Darn Tough Merino Wool socks as they're low odour and perfect for long days - amzn.to/42ZFFiO I stayed at the Hafod y Llan campsite at the base of the nearby Watkins Path - www.nationaltrust.org.uk/holidays/wales/hafod-y-llan-campsite Edited with Adobe Premier Pro - www.adobe.com/uk/products/premiere.html I did this route in late April 2023 on a Tuesday.
This is my favourite route. Very quiet. Nice climb. Thanks for pointing out the way down. Take the right fork. Excellent if anyone is not sure. I don't think anyone else has pointed this out. Your videos are clear. Top quality and interesting. Love watching them. Thanks. Mick.
Great video. Me and the girls walked the Watkins path Saturday just gone, it was a tad scary on the scramble. We are doing the Ranger path soon with one of the girls little boy and now I've seen your walk this is another one to add. Thank you
Thankyou. In 1988 I went up the Ranger path and down Rhyd Ddu path. It was my first mountain hike. Had never done anything quite like that hike. I was visiting from Australia touring on my bicycle. A memorable experience. Brought my partner and step children back in 1996, we caught the train to the summit and walked down the Llanberis path. My last visit was in 2015 with my daughter. Train to the summit and back down. 3 very different , but memorable experiences.
I think the Rhyd Ddu/Ranger is a great combination, quieter than the other routes and the Rhyd Ddu is quite rugged too. I've never done the train but I always give the occupants a wave when they go past!
one of the most inspiring videos ive seen, really enjoyed it, just came across your channel and recently subbed, ive set myself a goal to walk to the top of the highest peak in each of englands 48 counties within 12 months, been videoing as i go and uploading to here but nothing compared to yours, many thanks mate
i done the rhyd ddu path and crib goch last week and loved it, i walked all the way from beddgelert and then through a different path a few miles over to the left of the car park, going over some farmland . it is an amazing place.
I went up that path many years ago but suffered terrible vertigo along with several others in the group. We couldn’t bear to go back down that route so we went down a different way.
Great video and cool drone footage! This path up Snowdon is on my to do list. Good to hear its a quiet route, my mission in the mountains is exactly the same as yours, aim for as much solitude as possible and aim to gets summits to yourself. I did Snowdon once late in the day and had the top all to myself it was amazing, as in your video. Cheers, Adam
Amazing video thank you for sharing. Great footage! I plan to do this route but down the ranger path in July. I’ve done crib goch, pyg, miners, and llanberis routes before so this should be great one to try!
It's one of my favourites, I would choose it during the school hslidays as it's a bit quieter and never as crowded as the Llanberis Path or the Pyg/Miners routes.
It's very quite but Allt Maenderyn and Y Lliwedd are quieter, the quietest section of any path is the Llanberis ridge, any people who use that route are usually the only people to use that route that day, it was a route used a lot by locals back in the day, my aunty in Llanberis would always take us that way when I was a kid in the 70's, it's just a detour off the Llanberis path though, and when you hit Clogwyn you can go off the main path and straight line it straight up to Garnedd Ugain, but that's not a path at all so always very quiet, it's a very popular route for fell runners when it's busy though.
Awesome! So nice to get clear skies and an empty summit. I’ve never seen it that quiet in probably a dozen or so visits. Also, as I know you’re a stickler for pronunciation, Llanberis is pronounced klan-beh-ruhs. Great video 👍
Yeah, I was lucky with it being so quiet, only two other tents in the campsite too. It was a last minute trip after one eye on the weather forcast daily :-).
Hello Daniel. Thank you Great Footage. We are aiming to climb the Ranger Path From Late June and Possibly this path as well. We are aiming to begin our climb with all the right gear from around 2 am with Head torches, as I want to capture the low mists and Sun rise. Kind Regards From Mark. I have Subscribed.
You could go up one and down the other as there is a frequent ish bus service linking the two. It's only a short road walk too as the starting points are very close together. Enjoy your climb!
I am heading up to the same campsite next week! I’ve never been to the area before and was planning on heading up the Watkins path and down Rhyd Dhu in a circular. I am taking my Labrador. What’s the exposure like? Would it be dangerous to take a dog on? He is used to the hills and has been up the Brecons and Langdale Pyke etc
I've taken a Miniature Schnauzer up the Watkin path before and I had to lift her over an obstacle on the steep upper section (you can see the terrain on my video here: ua-cam.com/video/uZOOM_Qhze0/v-deo.html ) I have seen other dogs on the Watkin Path but it's one of the more difficult routes so not for everyone or every dog. The Rhyd Ddu Path is easier and I feel the main hazards are navigation in low cloud and the two ridges (as shown in the video) if it's really windy. Tip: If you want to see more of the terrain, you can use Google Streetview on the route as they've got step-by-step images for the entire route.
@@thebaldscrambler thank you for the reply! I’ve watched that video (along with a lot of your other ones) and I’m in the process of using street view. Not sure how I feel about the street view. On one hand it’s super useful on the other it spoils the surprise lol
thinking of taking this path my dog on the weekend, she's a 3 year old Collie - would you say the route and path is okay for dogs? I've picked this route over others due to it being much more quieter, would love to hear what you think
I've seen dogs and parents on this route and I think most well behaved dogs should be fine, the main hazards being the cliff at 4:12 and the ridge at 5:46. The Snowdon Ranger Path is also quiet but shallower. Llanberis Path is shallower still but not the most exciting and overly popular. Pyg Track is popular with dog walkers as the car park is 1/3rd of the way up. I've taken a Mini Schnauzer up the Watkin Path but had to lift her over one section. Have fun!
Hey Great video, and great timings that's why you didn't have to queue up on the summit. We are planning to go with my daughters 4,7 years old, could you please suggest easiest path?
Hi, Llanberis Path is the easiest; it's long and shallow and a nice introduction to the mountain. You may find this infographic helpful: walesoutdoors.blogs.com/.a/6a00d834738b5753ef01bb099b9a65970d-popup
Which path up is best/ quietest in summer with kids and a dog? We are going this summer to Snowdonia. We are thinking about this route, maybe more quiet, or the Pig track and Miners track. And do you have other tips for walking hikes in the area?
There's an infographic here with info on how difficult and busy all the main routes are - walesoutdoors.blogs.com/.a/6a00d834738b5753ef01bb099b9a65970d-popup Personally, I think the Snowdon Ranger Path would be a good choice as it's quieter and not too steep, see - ua-cam.com/video/kKrkTMSJVO4/v-deo.html
Better effort on the name. The u in Welsh is a slightly longer i, like the i in in! So Rhyd dee (sorta). But where there are ds back to back thet blur! So you're right to sound it as one word: rithee with a guttal rh.
so great video it usefull as the cambrian way go on the end of this path link on to this path but how safe is with big rucksack for long distance hike in best weather condtion remmber it not day pack yes i will not do the ridged in stridging edge with full kit need rope on with date pack to do it but i have no issue with the right ridge with full week camping pack on with no rope it dose both me i try number vidioe to check the track up for saFTEY BUT YOURS IS THE ONLY CLEAR DAY VIDEO AND YOU SEEM TO NO WOT YOU DOING CAN YOU GIVE ME SOME FEED BACK I THOUGHT TAKE THE TRACK TO THE SNOW PATH BECAUSE IT MOST SAFE PATH IN BAD WEATHER MANY AVIOD IT ALL TOGETHER GET THE BUS TO OTHER SIDE EVEN IN GOOD WEATHER SAY IT UN SAFE TO WALK ON THE WAY SO COULD HELP WITH SOME FEED BACK SO MAKE THE CHOICES EASY !I NO THE WEATHER IS BAD UP THERE BEEN UP FROM THE OTHERE SIDE NUMMBER OF TIME ON BANK HOILDAY TO AVOID THE WINMDERMERE BECAUSE OF OUR DAy trippers ! so i no the top around the station in bad weather but i have set of from the other side
No scrambling but a great video none the less 👏🏻 Your videos are progressively getting better all the time too! Keep up the good work and good information spreading.
Hi all; here's my kit and camera equipment list and also some other info:
Filmed on my GoPro - amzn.to/43fVy47
Aerial footage is from my DJI Mini 3 Drone - amzn.to/3IyiljL
The Sawyer Water Filter I use - amzn.to/41SeODH
My Osprey backpack - amzn.to/3ojKIva
I'm wearing La Sportiva TX4 Scrambling Boots, read my review - thebaldscrambler.co.uk/kit-list/la-sportiva-tx4-review/
I always wear Darn Tough Merino Wool socks as they're low odour and perfect for long days - amzn.to/42ZFFiO
I stayed at the Hafod y Llan campsite at the base of the nearby Watkins Path - www.nationaltrust.org.uk/holidays/wales/hafod-y-llan-campsite
Edited with Adobe Premier Pro - www.adobe.com/uk/products/premiere.html
I did this route in late April 2023 on a Tuesday.
Very enjoyable, no-nonsense video. Thank you, happy to subscribe.
Great video. Thanks
This is my favourite route. Very quiet. Nice climb. Thanks for pointing out the way down. Take the right fork. Excellent if anyone is not sure. I don't think anyone else has pointed this out. Your videos are clear. Top quality and interesting. Love watching them. Thanks. Mick.
Great video. Me and the girls walked the Watkins path Saturday just gone, it was a tad scary on the scramble. We are doing the Ranger path soon with one of the girls little boy and now I've seen your walk this is another one to add. Thank you
Thankyou. In 1988 I went up the Ranger path and down Rhyd Ddu path. It was my first mountain hike. Had never done anything quite like that hike. I was visiting from Australia touring on my bicycle. A memorable experience. Brought my partner and step children back in 1996, we caught the train to the summit and walked down the Llanberis path. My last visit was in 2015 with my daughter. Train to the summit and back down. 3 very different , but memorable experiences.
I think the Rhyd Ddu/Ranger is a great combination, quieter than the other routes and the Rhyd Ddu is quite rugged too. I've never done the train but I always give the occupants a wave when they go past!
nice one, we're planning to do Snowdon end of this month, we've done Scafell so happy with this route, great video
It's a lovely route, I was there last week in the snow, defo one of my favourites.
one of the most inspiring videos ive seen, really enjoyed it, just came across your channel and recently subbed, ive set myself a goal to walk to the top of the highest peak in each of englands 48 counties within 12 months, been videoing as i go and uploading to here but nothing compared to yours, many thanks mate
Thank you, I think each vid is getting better and I'm editing faster as well. Good luck with your challenge, sounds like it's gonna be epic!
Just did this route on a run on Wednesday and it was lovely, great one to do and nice and quiet 🤫 😀
I've seen quite a few runners on this and the nearby Ranger Path, I'll stick to plodding along though ;-).
@The Bald Scrambler 🤣
i done the rhyd ddu path and crib goch last week and loved it, i walked all the way from beddgelert and then through a different path a few miles over to the left of the car park, going over some farmland . it is an amazing place.
I did Nantlle Ridge which is on the other side of Rhyd Ddu, it's probably above where you walked - ua-cam.com/video/hYXAUIDftGs/v-deo.html
Great video! Thank you for sharing!
I went up that path many years ago but suffered terrible vertigo along with several others in the group. We couldn’t bear to go back down that route so we went down a different way.
Wonderful inspiring video 🤩
Nice video, I might be heading up that way in June and this looks like a good day out.
Great video and cool drone footage! This path up Snowdon is on my to do list. Good to hear its a quiet route, my mission in the mountains is exactly the same as yours, aim for as much solitude as possible and aim to gets summits to yourself. I did Snowdon once late in the day and had the top all to myself it was amazing, as in your video. Cheers, Adam
Dramatic scenery up there. Best wishes on the next.
Amazing video thank you for sharing. Great footage! I plan to do this route but down the ranger path in July. I’ve done crib goch, pyg, miners, and llanberis routes before so this should be great one to try!
It's a fantastic route in full winter conditions
A well chosen and well timed ascent.
Thanks, it was a last minute "holy cow, the weather forecast has changed, let's go" moment :-).
Just looking at this route now. It looks a good one .
It's one of my favourites, I would choose it during the school hslidays as it's a bit quieter and never as crowded as the Llanberis Path or the Pyg/Miners routes.
It's very quite but Allt Maenderyn and Y Lliwedd are quieter, the quietest section of any path is the Llanberis ridge, any people who use that route are usually the only people to use that route that day, it was a route used a lot by locals back in the day, my aunty in Llanberis would always take us that way when I was a kid in the 70's, it's just a detour off the Llanberis path though, and when you hit Clogwyn you can go off the main path and straight line it straight up to Garnedd Ugain, but that's not a path at all so always very quiet, it's a very popular route for fell runners when it's busy though.
Awesome! So nice to get clear skies and an empty summit. I’ve never seen it that quiet in probably a dozen or so visits.
Also, as I know you’re a stickler for pronunciation, Llanberis is pronounced klan-beh-ruhs.
Great video 👍
Yeah, I was lucky with it being so quiet, only two other tents in the campsite too. It was a last minute trip after one eye on the weather forcast daily :-).
Hello Daniel. Thank you Great Footage. We are aiming to climb the Ranger Path From Late June and Possibly this path as well. We are aiming to begin our climb with all the right gear from around 2 am with Head torches, as I want to capture the low mists and Sun rise. Kind Regards From Mark. I have Subscribed.
You could go up one and down the other as there is a frequent ish bus service linking the two. It's only a short road walk too as the starting points are very close together. Enjoy your climb!
@@thebaldscrambler Yes we are walking both routes. Starting very early one morning as mentioned above. Thank you and keep up the good work.
Nice climb
Went up this path today and it was rain and wind, no views but great 🙌
It's a great route in the summer as it's always quieter. Can get a bit blustery on the ridge though!
I am heading up to the same campsite next week! I’ve never been to the area before and was planning on heading up the Watkins path and down Rhyd Dhu in a circular. I am taking my Labrador. What’s the exposure like? Would it be dangerous to take a dog on? He is used to the hills and has been up the Brecons and Langdale Pyke etc
I've taken a Miniature Schnauzer up the Watkin path before and I had to lift her over an obstacle on the steep upper section (you can see the terrain on my video here: ua-cam.com/video/uZOOM_Qhze0/v-deo.html ) I have seen other dogs on the Watkin Path but it's one of the more difficult routes so not for everyone or every dog. The Rhyd Ddu Path is easier and I feel the main hazards are navigation in low cloud and the two ridges (as shown in the video) if it's really windy. Tip: If you want to see more of the terrain, you can use Google Streetview on the route as they've got step-by-step images for the entire route.
@@thebaldscrambler thank you for the reply! I’ve watched that video (along with a lot of your other ones) and I’m in the process of using street view. Not sure how I feel about the street view. On one hand it’s super useful on the other it spoils the surprise lol
@7:20 someone casually starting their run back down! 😮
We were the only ones up there. No I didn't run down :-).
Try Rheed Thee 👍
Thanks, I'm working on the pronounciations :-).
This ridge looks awesome 🤩🤩 I love ridges unless it's dangerous. Is it dangerous? Still not sure...
It's only an issue in the wind really.
@@thebaldscrambler there is always wind on top of those mountains 🤣🙈🤷🏻♀️... But thanks..I'll keep that in mind for my next visit.
thinking of taking this path my dog on the weekend, she's a 3 year old Collie - would you say the route and path is okay for dogs? I've picked this route over others due to it being much more quieter, would love to hear what you think
I've seen dogs and parents on this route and I think most well behaved dogs should be fine, the main hazards being the cliff at 4:12 and the ridge at 5:46. The Snowdon Ranger Path is also quiet but shallower. Llanberis Path is shallower still but not the most exciting and overly popular. Pyg Track is popular with dog walkers as the car park is 1/3rd of the way up. I've taken a Mini Schnauzer up the Watkin Path but had to lift her over one section. Have fun!
Hey Great video, and great timings that's why you didn't have to queue up on the summit. We are planning to go with my daughters 4,7 years old, could you please suggest easiest path?
Hi, Llanberis Path is the easiest; it's long and shallow and a nice introduction to the mountain. You may find this infographic helpful: walesoutdoors.blogs.com/.a/6a00d834738b5753ef01bb099b9a65970d-popup
@@thebaldscrambler Thank you for the reply 🙏
Which path up is best/ quietest in summer with kids and a dog? We are going this summer to Snowdonia.
We are thinking about this route, maybe more quiet, or the Pig track and Miners track.
And do you have other tips for walking hikes in the area?
There's an infographic here with info on how difficult and busy all the main routes are - walesoutdoors.blogs.com/.a/6a00d834738b5753ef01bb099b9a65970d-popup Personally, I think the Snowdon Ranger Path would be a good choice as it's quieter and not too steep, see - ua-cam.com/video/kKrkTMSJVO4/v-deo.html
Better effort on the name. The u in Welsh is a slightly longer i, like the i in in! So Rhyd dee (sorta). But where there are ds back to back thet blur! So you're right to sound it as one word: rithee with a guttal rh.
so great video it usefull as the cambrian way go on the end of this path link on to this path but how safe is with big rucksack for long distance hike in best weather condtion remmber it not day pack yes i will not do the ridged in stridging edge with full kit need rope on with date pack to do it but i have no issue with the right ridge with full week camping pack on with no rope it dose both me i try number vidioe to check the track up for saFTEY BUT YOURS IS THE ONLY CLEAR DAY VIDEO AND YOU SEEM TO NO WOT YOU DOING CAN YOU GIVE ME SOME FEED BACK I THOUGHT TAKE THE TRACK TO THE SNOW PATH BECAUSE IT MOST SAFE PATH IN BAD WEATHER MANY AVIOD IT ALL TOGETHER GET THE BUS TO OTHER SIDE EVEN IN GOOD WEATHER SAY IT UN SAFE TO WALK ON THE WAY SO COULD HELP WITH SOME FEED BACK SO MAKE THE CHOICES EASY !I NO THE WEATHER IS BAD UP THERE BEEN UP FROM THE OTHERE SIDE NUMMBER OF TIME ON BANK HOILDAY TO AVOID THE WINMDERMERE BECAUSE OF OUR DAy trippers ! so i no the top around the station in bad weather but i have set of from the other side
"Dd" is pronounced like "th" in English, so you're not even nearly there, pronounciation wise, that is.
No scrambling but a great video none the less 👏🏻
Your videos are progressively getting better all the time too! Keep up the good work and good information spreading.
Thank you, I'm getting there slowly.