Hello Christine. What a beautiful video👌❄️❄️❄️ It was on 999 views now 1k😁 You haven't done a video for a long time. I hope you are okay. This year could be big for you. Why not try a bothy stay? I've been to 3 only stayed at the one. I started another little channel just for shorts. I don't you seen any of my videos though. I hope you are okay and can get out again soon. Spring will be soon. Later this month I'll go to my 4th bothy and stay the night. Keep having fun👋
@Redflowers92 күн бұрын
I attempted to run it which ended up turning into a hike very quickly lol. Be careful of the wind, I nearly got blown towards some sharp drops also be wary of rocks that stick out of the grass which is a good reason to stick to the paths and have a good flashlight when it gets dark. Walking down Jacobs Ladder was a pain, literally gave me cramps walking sideways all the time. I couldn't find a path that wasnt too steep in the dark and I didn't have hiking shoes so I went to the very steep hill slightly northwest of the lake and tried to slide down on my backside which actually turned out to be much quicker and more convenient than zigzagging my way down lol. Beautiful place though, it felt like I was in Lord of the Rings.
@Microlight_Matt3 күн бұрын
My favourite mountain out of all of them in wales,...have climbed cader a few times now, never ever gets boring. Keep the videos coming, you're doing an amazing job ❤
@Muddipaws13083 күн бұрын
This is fantastic and so glad I found this. My first ever trip to South Wales and looking for a lake and a nice hike to a ridge. I am struggling to find a video that has this lake then a walk up to the ridge, to the trig and not take in Lyn y Fan Fach? I can see a route splitting the two. Is that ok or best to retrace steps? Also where did you peark please. Thank you
@ajollygoodchap11 күн бұрын
Would you like a walking companion from time to time.
@supertrowel111 күн бұрын
Thank you for this,I have just come across you and must say what I lovely video you have made.A real joy to watch! I tried this wall clock wise last year (Winter) and it was soo brutal we had to turn around.I am back there in a few weeks and I will try again with my son and Mrs.
@Darvoutdoors12 күн бұрын
Hey Christine I’m new here with a like and a comment and subscribe. Looking to do this walk real soon with a camp somewhere. Just me and dog ❤
@m1geoАй бұрын
Really nice video! Thanks! Happy New Year 2025!
@ARG-TravelАй бұрын
Catbells is such a great walk with beautiful views over Derwentwater,one of our favourite walks in the Lake District in the summer months
@pedropod7943Ай бұрын
This video appears to have been flipped horizontally in a short section in the middle. At 4:02 she is walking towards the reservoir with it on her left shoulder (as it should be). Then at 4:12 she is still walking towards the reservoir, but now on her right shoulder...? Normality is restored at 4:51. All very curious! :-)
@benhunt8091Ай бұрын
Great video! This is a walk we really want to do. Does anyone know the route, or have a map or GPX file of the route?
@shefreelyroamsАй бұрын
Thanks Ben 😊 this is the route I followed below, hope you enjoy the walk! www.walklakes.co.uk/walk_77.html
@LH-lm1qqАй бұрын
What is the name of this route
@shefreelyroamsАй бұрын
Don’t believe it has a name per se, it’s just a route to Helvellyn from Swirls Car Park/Thirlmere 😊
@SashaRMicheАй бұрын
Hi Christine I was delighted to meet you unexpectedly in Waterstones , Bath, yesterday! 😃 I really enjoyed this video and despite misty conditions it's a pleasure to watch. I always appreciate your choice of music and I notice you are using the music very intentionally (eg at 2.50, 3.40 - dramatic moment! , 6.27) like having music scored for the film. Well done. It's great to see how your channel is growing! Sasha x 💕
@WildSimpleCamperАй бұрын
Beautifully filmed and presented a great watch i absolutely love Brecon roll on 2025 back up those hills ✊🏽 just subbed keep up the great content 😎
@shefreelyroamsАй бұрын
Thank you, lovely to hear you enjoyed the video 😊 & yes, definitely looking forward to more adventures in the Beacons next year!
@WildSimpleCamperАй бұрын
@ enjoy 🏕️😎
@stefanherman6952Ай бұрын
What month was it? Seems quite warm. Im planning to get there when its all be covered in snow.
@shefreelyroamsАй бұрын
This was in January and was relatively warm for that time of year, we had snow in the Beacons in March this year for reference so I’d recommend Feb/March for snow 😊
@stefanherman6952Ай бұрын
@shefreelyroams thanks for answering, well I can't wait that long, so will get there next week and possibly once again in February/march for snow 😄
@This.Island.Earth682 ай бұрын
Garnedd Ugain is the second-highest peak in Snowdonia 👍
@Paul-of3ut2 ай бұрын
I climbed red pike yesterday them steps are a killer and even worse going down very slippery this time of year, great video loved it thanks for the upload. Glad you had good weather it was very very windy and very cold when I reached the top.
@shefreelyroamsАй бұрын
Thanks Paul 😊 those steps really are a leg burner! Hopefully you can return for some views in better conditions, I’m hoping to return for the ridge views I didn’t get last time at some point.
@RedRamble.2 ай бұрын
Nice video! Came here looking for the views because my climb yesterday gave me none :)
@shefreelyroamsАй бұрын
Thank you, lovely to hear you enjoyed it 😊 shame that you weren’t fortunate with the weather, hopefully you can return for the views another day!
@lid_nas2 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing this video, it is so nice
@shefreelyroams2 ай бұрын
Thank you, pleased you enjoyed it 😊
@tonyfarrell69252 ай бұрын
Wow this took me back, used to spend a lot of time in Snowdonia in the 1970's and go rock climbing at Cwm Silyn. Love the vids 🙂.
@shefreelyroams2 ай бұрын
Thanks Tony, lovely to hear you’re enjoying the videos & that you’ve got fond memories of the place, Snowdonia is incredible 😊
@JammyMonkey3 ай бұрын
Ive been getting into camping for the past couple years now and more recently hiking. I went on a couple canal walks and ended up doing kinder scout starting at grindsbrook following it around and finishing at jacobs ladder back to the train station took me and my mate around 3 hours 30 minutes. absolutely beautiful the video doesnt do it justice.
@JammyMonkey3 ай бұрын
did end up getting foggy right as we got to the wool pack rocks unfortunately but did clear up a bit to see the hills for a minute or so
@shefreelyroams2 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed this one and managed to have some views despite the fog, stunning area 🙂
@tommotom73243 ай бұрын
Found your channel while looking up Red Pike. I got your comment that there is a section there that is vertiical. Did you have issues with the scree that is up there? Buttermere is my favourite part of the Lakes.
@shefreelyroams2 ай бұрын
Hi Tommo, there is a short section to the summit of Red Pike where it is very steep which I’d say is quite demanding physically but not technical 😊 Buttermere is mine too, hope you can enjoy this one potentially soon!
@Muddipaws13083 ай бұрын
I loved the ice cream parlour in Beddgelert
@shefreelyroams3 ай бұрын
It’s lovely too, especially in the summer!
@allandavies65173 ай бұрын
A really good video Christine. That is an awesome walk. I completed the same route, but in the reverse direction, last May. I also inlcuded an 'out and back' to Yr Elen (making the walk just over 12 miles). I was lucky with the weather, a sunny day, so I had the views. Definitely worth another visitfor you (if you haven't already been back).
@shefreelyroams2 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed this video too Allan and sounds like you had a better day for it when you completed it in the opposite direction 😊 haven’t returned yet but Yr Elen looked like a nice one to add on so will probably include that when I return on a clearer day soon!
@allandavies65173 ай бұрын
A good video of a great walk. I had planned to walk the same route in September. I was camping in the area. However, the weather turned pretty awful. I thought that I would save it for another, better, day. I am glad now. I need to see, and take in those glorious views. Thanks.
@shefreelyroams2 ай бұрын
Thanks Allan, beautiful area for some camping & definitely worth waiting for good conditions for this ridge. Hope you can enjoy this walk and the views in the future 😊
@allandavies65172 ай бұрын
@@shefreelyroams Definitely on my list for next Spring Christine 👍
@andrewfox78613 ай бұрын
Great video, looks like a good, challenge, is there a car park on that stretch or are you in the lay bay?
@shefreelyroams3 ай бұрын
Thanks Andrew - it was a reasonably tough day out, lots of ascent and descent! There is either the Gwern Gof Isaf Farm & Campsite car park or parking along the A5 lay by - usually fills up quickly during the weekends though.
@JamieHarding53 ай бұрын
I try again😂 Always enjoy your videos Christine. You walk and talk with a smile on your face. What a beautiful mountain. Stunning views at the start and then cloudy. Often the case😁 I'm camping by a waterfall now💚👋
@shefreelyroams3 ай бұрын
Thanks Jamie, really lovely to hear you’re still enjoying the videos 😊 definitely feels like that often when heading up on a ridge! Don’t mind though as the atmosphere is still worth it! hope you enjoyed your camp by the waterfall, sounds peaceful 🙌🏻
@JamieHarding53 ай бұрын
@@shefreelyroams No worries😁👌👋 Have a look at one short there and tell me what you think of the waterfall😃
@adriantaylor2893 ай бұрын
Seems remarkably uncrowded for such a well known walk 🤔 so go midweek and avoid weekends and school holidays?
@shefreelyroams3 ай бұрын
Exactly that, I filmed this on a weekday outside of the school holidays at the start of June. Was relatively quiet and very enjoyable 😊
@RikOutdoors3 ай бұрын
This walk is definitely on my bucket list too. Wow those views, worth waiting for a nice day! And I'll be getting some of that fudge next time I'm in Beddgelert!
@shefreelyroams3 ай бұрын
Definitely worth holding out for a clear, still day for this one! I was grateful that it wasn’t too windy on the ridge! Hope you can enjoy this one along with some tasty fudge soon 😊
@gberish6023 ай бұрын
Hi Christine, I have a teenage memory of walking across Llyn Ogwen (no, I'm not a God it was February). What, no cake at the first stop, what is happening 😂. Do you have a no view no cake rule? No others doing the same route so you were spoiled there, I've done Tryfan as well, now just the sight of it makes my knees ache. Cheers Graham
@shefreelyroams3 ай бұрын
Oh wow, that sounds like great fun as a teenager! Don’t think it has frozen over once whilst I’ve lived here. Ahah no rules when it comes to cake, any time is a good time for cake 😂 it was a weekday so relatively quiet and Tryfan looked immense! I can imagine, I was feeling this one in my knees for a week afterwards!
@ranbirsingh76663 ай бұрын
What a awesome hike in the beautiful Eryri National Park, shame about the clouds ☁️ rolling in . Still beautiful though 👌👌
@shefreelyroams3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Ranbir! It's a brilliant circular, definitely recommend - hopefully I can return to enjoy the ridge on a clearer day as I imagine the views would be incredible 😊
@TheBearAndHer3 ай бұрын
Hugely enjoyable video. Inspiring as ever. Thank you.
@shefreelyroams3 ай бұрын
So lovely to hear, thank you for tagging along 🫶🏻
@sah17463 ай бұрын
Another brilliant video 🤩 Class 😎
@shefreelyroams3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed 😊🫶🏻
@petr-podrouzek3 ай бұрын
Very nice, great job 🙂
@shefreelyroams3 ай бұрын
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video 😊
@matts_hiking_adventures3 ай бұрын
A lovely video, I'm heading to snowdonia soon I hope, I can't wait to see those mountains and hike in a new area.
@shefreelyroams3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Matt, glad you enjoyed the video & hope you enjoy your trip to Snowdonia 😊 plenty of beautiful mountains to explore!
@tommotomlinson33703 ай бұрын
Cracking views of Tryfan Christine, such a shame the weather didn't allow you to look down on it .....🫶
@shefreelyroams3 ай бұрын
Thanks Andrew! The views of Tryfan were incredible from the Carneddau, so many different angles to enjoy - will be back hopefully to enjoy whilst on the ridge 🤞🏻😊
@chrisjarvis2703 ай бұрын
Now that looks a very nice hike with awesome views, might have to go do that one and take my camera with me, seen plenty of great shots to get in your video. and i never knew that fudge shop was there, i know where it is now, i just went past it two weeks ago and never saw it! a good reason to go back now 😃 great video as always 😊
@shefreelyroams3 ай бұрын
A very good reason to return to Beddgelert, the fudge there is not to be missed! Definitely worth saving this one for a quiet day, the ridge is one of the best in the UK in my opinion 😊 thanks Chris, see you for the next one 🫶🏻
@chrisjarvis2703 ай бұрын
@@shefreelyroams its on my list to go back for a nice clear midweek day and have a bag of fudge with me 😃 looking forward to doing the ridge, looks awesome for photography 😊
@chrisjarvis2703 ай бұрын
Great video again, that little scramble has had a few people turn back that i know of over the last few years. i first found it 2 years ago but was going the other way and had to down climb it in heavy rain, quite scary 😳 but other than that its awesome up there when there is a view and hardly another person about ☺looking forward to your next video.
@shefreelyroams3 ай бұрын
Thanks Chris, lovely to hear you enjoyed the video 😊 yes it’s very short but technically quite difficult, especially if the conditions aren’t good! Can imagine going down the other way in heavy rain wasn’t easy 😬 definitely agree, beautifully quiet route, will be back for the views!
@chrisjarvis2703 ай бұрын
@shefreelyroams yes, it was a bit sketchy 😳 need to go back on a clear day, was so grim when I went. Looking forward to your next video 😃⛰️
@shefreelyroams3 ай бұрын
@ I can imagine! And me too, I think this range is renowned for being caught in the clouds often! See you for the next one 😊
@chrisjarvis2703 ай бұрын
@@shefreelyroams yes, its got its head in the clouds a lot, fingers crossed for clear sky adventures 😃
@europa13873 ай бұрын
Love the Carneddau and it's usually not too busy which is always a bonus.
@shefreelyroams3 ай бұрын
Always a great bonus, love the solitude when out hiking! Definitely want to explore more of the Carneddau range in the future, really beautiful 😊
@christianhikes3 ай бұрын
An expertly filmed video Christine, I was thinking to myself at the beginning how lucky you seemed with the weather, always that way until you get to the top and then...clouds! Couldn't agree more on picking a day with good weather, I've done that little scramble section myself, not long but the rocks are slab-esque, not like Tryfan's South Ridge across the valley which is a much more stable climb. I was there recently and witnessed mountain rescue helicopter onto Pen Yr Ole Wen for a rescue (did notice a lot of people going up with what seemed a lack of equipment...) Sad to see no baked goods, but looking forward to your next adventure all the same.
@shefreelyroams3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Christian! It was a shame the sunny weather couldn’t continue once up high, I think the ridge is quite renowned for holding cloud! Hopefully can return on a clearer day and bring some baked goods with me to enjoy the views with 😊 well done on completing Tryfan, that’s meant to be a decent scramble too!
@thebaldscrambler3 ай бұрын
I've done that route a few times, always in reverse though. It's often misty up there, it seems to hold the cloud more than other tops. The direct route down to Ogwen Cottage is a real knee cracker, I think you took the best route. Great video.
@Pte16433 ай бұрын
Love Oggy valley. Great walks.
@shefreelyroams3 ай бұрын
Me too! Ogwen valley is so beautiful and plenty of walks to choose from! 😊
@rafthejaf87893 ай бұрын
It's interesting that Idris is also an ancient Arabic name which makes you wonder what connections there were in times long ago.
@FattyDaddyReviews3 ай бұрын
Very nice
@richardborley73263 ай бұрын
Yes I did enjoy your vid, immensely so thank you. Those views into Mickelden are just awesome. Well done 👏
@shefreelyroams3 ай бұрын
So lovely to hear, thanks for watching 🫶🏻
@JanYeadon3 ай бұрын
Thanks Christine. A ridge I'd like to try. Looks family friendly. You always seem to get reasonable weather. Dave Y.
@shefreelyroams3 ай бұрын
Thanks Dave - can definitely recommend this one, it does have some exposed sections but they are short. I have been patiently waiting for a dry, still day to do this one! Lovely to hear you enjoyed the video 🫶🏻
@RockerKevUK3 ай бұрын
Wow, lovely weather. So thats what it looks like without low cloud ! Great video, thank you 😀
@shefreelyroams3 ай бұрын
Thanks Kev, definitely got lucky with the weather! Lovely to hear you enjoyed this one 🫶🏻