A night in Lluest Cwm Bach Bothy | Elan Valley

[@williamjones8017]

Hi ryan great video as always im the maintenance organiser for this bothy and would just like to say thanks for doing this meams a lot i have been there and done the same many of times and breaks my heart good to see you made use of the new table we built a few months ago if you ever fancy helpimg out with some maintenance work on a bothy in wales give me a shout you would be welcomed all food is provided once again thank you

[@wildaboutwales]

Hi William, thank you! It's not a problem, if ever there's a mess anywhere I stay, I always clean it up. Thank you for all of the good work you do on the bothy. It's a shame people can't just respect it and keep it tidy. Thanks for the kind offer to join you, I'm a busy man at the moment, but if things slow down, I'll be in touch. ATB, Ryan.

[@freddiecampbell]

If only everyone treated bothy's like you. Thanks for sharing

[@wildaboutwales]

You're welcome, mate, and thanks for watching!

[@adam.miles1985]

Class content, im a fellow aberdare boy and just found your channel. Looking forward to watching more videos. Ive visited this bothy and its amazing. Gonna try and head back there this summer 👌

[@wildaboutwales]

Hello Adam, thanks for tuning in, mate! Glad you enjoyed. Yes, it's a great little bothy this one, and Ilin a great location too. Definitely worth a trip to stay overnight.

[@welshfireoutdoors]

Fantastic video ,unfortunately it is our problem to tidy up after people, there are things that we all draw a line at, and I would have done the same,really nice to see the respect you gave 👍

[@wildaboutwales]

Thanks very much, mate! It's a shame that we have to, but it's good that we do. Enjoy your camp tonight, mate...hope the rain holds off for you!

[@u7617]

Well done for doing your best. I wouldn't have touched it especially for risk of infection. Just set it out the house and set it ablaze with fire. Pure filth what some ppl would do. They could have took it out ans burnt it to ash. Sorry you had to endure that, but hope your enjoyed yourself. You seem a decent guy. I've hiked alone in Northumberland once as a young black female it was soo fantastic and the ppl of Scotland and Wales are exceptionally kind. (Been to Wales a few times too, stunning) Beautiful people and beautiful place. Felt safe all the way through and ppl genuinely looking out for you.

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you! I've hiked Northumberland too, it's beautiful up there isn't it. Thank you for watching, ATB, Ryan.

[@dereklawday4402]

Very respectful, horrible what some will do. Love your dog! He is a charmer. Hello from Canada, ex pat here. Diolch

[@wildaboutwales]

Hello, Derek. Thank you for watching. ATB, Ryan.

[@spinbains]

From West Chester, Oh - another one of your Subscribers from the US suggested your fantastic channel. Thank you for caring for the Bothy. Thank you for letting us enjoy Toby with you ❤🐕

[@wildaboutwales]

Hello from Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Thanks so much for the nice comments and thank you for watching. ATB, Ryan.

[@dereklawday4402]

@@wildaboutwales I camp a lot here. With Scouting. We canoe camp, but looking at getting our Rovers hiking and wild camping.

[@celineellis]

Great video! And respect to you for leaving it in better condition than when you arrive. I can’t understand the mentality of some people!!

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you and thanks for watching! I'm glad you enjoyed 🙂

[@JenniferA886]

These videos are better than anything on a regular TV channel. All the best from NZ 👍👍👍

[@wildaboutwales]

Thanks for the compliments, Jennifer. All the best, Ryan.

[@CragScrambler]

Just found your channel, fantastic videos I'll binge watch a few later while on my own camp 😀 These videos are a 2 edge sword, It's great to see like minded people looking after the outdoors and treating it with respect and these shelters also, a proper community attitude. But they also attracts those few that have no respect for them, I see the same in my local Ennerdale people lighting fires and leaving scars, cutting down trees and leaving rubbish and even camping gear all over, I fear it will ruin it for us all one day. Anyways you've earned another Sub and I have to say that's one very lucky pupper, sausages on every trip! 😊 ATB.

[@wildaboutwales]

Thanks very much, mate, I'm glad you enjoyed. Yes, it's an ever increasing problem, and I tire of seeing it. Nice one for the sub, it's much appreciated. ATB, Ryan.

[@stevebelam2378]

Well done cleaning up other people's mess ,your a great example 👍

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you, mate! 👍🏼

[@georgeallen8781]

really enjoyed your dog snoring, what a legend! Cheers bud

[@wildaboutwales]

Thanks, George...glad you enjoyed!

[@Cochyn76]

Love this play Ry, great video 👍🏻

[@wildaboutwales]

Cheers, bud!

[@db44491]

Oh bless your heart, i love the way you look after your dog, and you respected the Bothy, when others don't, yes good to leave a gift for other travellers, and you cleaned up afterwards, great video cant wait to see some more.....

[@wildaboutwales]

Thanks so much, it means a lot 🙂

[@welshfireoutdoors]

I've been looking forward to seeing this ,I'm currently currently under a tarp watching this😂

[@lifesahobby]

Best of luck

[@wildaboutwales]

Good luck, mate 😂

[@Petro-wp8xt]

Hi Ryan, it is my first time watching one of your videos. I have a lot of respect for your attitude and it is a good thing that you are mentioning the good as well as people's unacceptable behaviour when they have such a privilege to stay over at a bothy but takeit for granted in such way, it is a sad state of affairs when grown ups are unable to act as such. Ut was lovely seeing your dog included in your adventure and very heartwarming to see that there was even a special hot meal set aside for your pup.

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed our night at the bothy. Welcome to the channel where we will be enjoying plenty more adventures. ATB, Ryan.

[@redhound4889]

Dinner looked good, Whisky looked good and then there was cake !🍰

[@wildaboutwales]

All 3 were pretty good tbh, the whisky especially. Thanks for watching.

[@jamesmorrison3484]

Really enjoyed this one, Ryan! Some excellent camera shots mate! Glad to see your eye for a video is as good as your eye for a photo! And the place looked immaculate after you left, fair play.

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you for the positive comments, James, very much appreciated, mate! Glad you're enjoying them 😎👍🏼

[@growoldoutdoors1335]

That bothy looked immaculate when you left there mate, well done. I don't blame you not taking someone else's shit in your car. Some people shouldn't leave the care home 😂. Never done a bothy overnight but done my lunch in a couple. No pressure, but I'm now in a routine of looking forward to your weekly videos. So keep them coming 🤞

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you, mate! It's a great night in a bothy, my second one here and I really enjoyed. You've always got that little bit of worry of who'll turn up though, it looks like a few idiots had stayed here judging by the comments in the visitors book - I was lucky I had good people turn up on this one. Glad you're enjoying the vids, mate...I'll be keeping them coming, going to get some hikes in soon 👍🏼

[@michaelhess7414]

A tough hike with Toby almost blown away! Must have been one helluva tough life for the Scot family living up there in the small bothy! What did they live on? As always you are a perfect example of leaving no trace and leave places in a better state than you found it. Nice example of yours how not to chicken out but to keep the show on the road against all odds, Ryan. But you always have good food, fuel and the right spirit (of all sorts). Great video, thanks for sharing, cheers mate, Michael

[@wildaboutwales]

Thanks for the positive feedback, Michael. Yes, it must have been a tough life for them, it's a very remote and wild part of Wales, albeit beautiful. All the best, Ryan.

[@JohnEvans-ue3re]

Just magical. Escaping south wales. Need people like yourself going around every bothy. And making great video's 👍 👌

[@wildaboutwales]

Thanks, John! Much appreciated 👍🏼

[@IamJaymo]

Top job that man 🎖️, made the place better then you arrived 👊 great vid again👏🏼👏🏼 #strengthandhonour💪

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you, Jon 👍🏼 Glad you enjoyed!

[@glidezilla]

You restore my faith in humanity, thank you.

[@wildaboutwales]

That's nice to hear. Thank you for watching 🙂

[@sparker68]

Excellent bothy camp - great looking food. I would imagine the MTBer's were well jealous of the food.

[@wildaboutwales]

Thanks very much, mate!

[@WyeExplorer]

Good on you for cleaning the Bothy up - did the same thing at Nant Syddion recently - some of the things that people leave behind or lay down on the floor boils my blood. On my channel if interested. It was a goodun. Re-this bothy it has a lovely view across Craig Goch eh? I imagine the Devon people enjoyed it. Well, good going. Just a simple question. I've been on youtube 13 years. I wonder if you can tell me how you get nearly 700 views in less than a day for a bothy that's not a honey spot? Like many I'd love to be as fortunate. All the best. Mark

[@wildaboutwales]

Thanks, Mark, and to you for doing the same. I will take a look at your Nant Syddion video when I get time, I enjoyed your source river Wye walk, nice easy watching. My last 3 videos have been getting lots of views, I'll be honest, I don't know how. The only thing I can think of is I've been using Instagram as a platform to promote my videos, and I create a short on KZbin for each video I make - I think this helps a lot. If I figure it out I'll be more than happy to share it with you, mate.

[@WyeExplorer]

@@wildaboutwales Alright there bro. A pleasure and a pleasure to see you at the bothy. Yeah, I'm sure there are tricks that I haven't even sussed out or tried - sharing them would be much appreciated. Ah, the Wye source - I have a few videos up there. It is special. Thanks. Hope you enjoy Nant Syddion another Cambrian classic. Have a great week ahead.

[@wildaboutwales]

@@WyeExplorer check out videos on KZbin, how to get more views, etc. Thanks, mate. You too, have a good one 👍🏼

[@WyeExplorer]

@@wildaboutwales In 13 years I've done that bro. My thumbnails are good, descriptions and SEO and my vids are always beautifully edited. Ah, it's a wonder.

[@Roam.Outdoors]

Hi Ryan, thank you for this video! Never knew it was there until this so it inspired me to go and make a video there too. We found your entry into the log book and gave the Wild about Wales channel a mention to our few subscribers. Awesome, thank you again.

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you, mate, much appreciated! It's a great bothy in a beautiful location, I've enjoyed the nights I've spent in there. I'll take a look at the video when I get a chance. Thanks, Ryan.

[@pizaliasta8369]

Thank you for the cleaning up. Always leave it better than we find it.

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you and thanks for watching. ATB, Ryan.

[@alanvaughan4143]

Another good vid mate . Pooch enjoyed fire ..didn’t look as if he was going to move all night 😊.

[@wildaboutwales]

Thanks, Alan! He was loving it there, he would not budge from it!

[@Biffo..Griffo]

Love your content perfect Duo (with toby) keep the videos coming 😊

[@wildaboutwales]

I sure will, thanks very much and thanks for watching!

[@ianpugh1964]

Great camp❤.

[@wildaboutwales]

Thanks, and thanks for watching! 👍🏼

[@Alji3dom]

Total resprct to you for how you methodically cleaned it before and after. You have good life ethics. I very much enjoy some of the videos that ive seen. All power to you.

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you, Roderick. It's good to hear that you're enjoying the channel. All the best to you, Ryan.

[@neilwilliams9844]

Hi Ryan ,great vlog mate,👍, I been camping carvanning,moto camping since the age of 8 years old 55 now,about 15 years ago I seen an explosion in people who never camped in their lives,meeting up in massive groups getting pissed,playing load music till god knows o clock,even had a couple rock up right next to me when the field was 85% empty,😡,my point is I get out to be alone on my own enjoying my own company I do speak to people and have met some nice tidy people too,but mainly I like the solitude with a fire and the odd bottle of wine , hats off for cleaning the shit up .there is some disrespectful selfish people out there,all the best butty,👏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿✊KTF.

[@wildaboutwales]

Hi, Neil, I'm the same, mate, I enjoy speaking to people along the way, but I head out there to find some solitude. This is why I head to places that are quite remote, as there's so many other campers out there these days. All the best, Ryan.

[@tonystrange3893]

I reckon Toby could have edged another 2 inches closer to that fire if he wanted 😉

[@wildaboutwales]

He was ready to climb in there, Tony, I couldn't budge him from it.

[@steveairey7407]

Another greater watch, looks a lovely setting, well done with them clean up !!

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you, Steve. Yes, it's a beautiful place 🙂

[@skookumjack]

Change is as good as a rest, Ryan ! The bothy certainly looked in a far, far better condition after you stayed👍 What is it with some that can at least clean up after themselves? Let alone leave what you discovered. Makes me wonder if there's a lower subspecies of homosapien living amongst us..... Well done again. J

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you, Jack! All it took was 10 minutes of cleaning and it was job done. Yes, it's hard to understand how some people work. Thanks for watching.

[@freijasully1474]

Tobes in front of the fire ❤ What a treat he is :)

[@wildaboutwales]

He was loving that fire 🙂

[@carlalappin7170]

Love your adventures 🤍 ooooh those meatballs looked gooood ! If them other 2 was there while I was cooking Id b like norhing 2 c here honey ! No sharezy sharezy 😁 any man that cooks his dog nice food like I do !! Is a good geezer 👍🤍❄️

[@wildaboutwales]

Hi Carla, glad you're enjoying the channel and thanks for watching. I drag him with me everywhere I go in all weathers, and he never complains, so i have to spoil him 🙂

[@Nyctophora]

Great intro! Can I also add that it's great to see collection of rainwater and a toilet you can flush with it! Everywhere with a roof can collect rainwater, it's a great idea if someone can get a barrel in (I say this because I know I can't and have respect for those that make these places good). I really like that there is a formal toilet. I know that not everyone respects the "dig your own hole" method and I am sure that the people who lived in these places back in the day had at least a "long drop" privy with a bucket of earth. Add some ash from the fire when you go and it isn't as likely to smell bad. Solves the "messy camper" problem and it is a system that worked well for a long time. If you can make one like the one here with a flush then even better.

[@wildaboutwales]

Great idea. Thank You and thanks for watching. ATB, Ryan.

[@debb1137]

What a wonderful video! You and your beautiful dog are a class act!

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you, Deb!

[@changachronicles3777]

I've liked, shared and subscribed. Really enjoying the content especially the scenery and the info.

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you, it's very much appreciated 👍🏼

[@pauledwards499]

Brilliant! Subscribed 👍

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you...welcome to the channel.

[@MarkJones-x4l]

GREAT VID.Well done.

[@wildaboutwales]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks very much!

[@lenniet]

I love the Elan valley and have been visiting it, from London, for the last 30 years. My two boys love it there too. We've passed this bothy from the road opposite many times and I have often wondered whether it was a private home or not. Thanks for your work.

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you, and thanks for watching. It's definitely worth a visit the next time you're in Wales, it's a beautiful spot.

[@wammbarro]

Beautiful and loyal dog. Had to camp here because it was so busy. Still had a wonderful time!

[@wildaboutwales]

It's a great location, unfortunately it's hit and miss these days if it will be empty or not. Shame you didn't get it to yourself. Thank you for watching. ATB, Ryan.

[@gearoid131]

Fantastic video hi from the west of Ireland

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you and thanks for watching. Greetings from Wales.

[@mountaingirlzstuff4314]

What a wonderful place to visit!

[@wildaboutwales]

It's a great little bothy. Thank you for watching. ATB, Ryan.

[@Mitch8585]

Really enjoyed this mate and that food looked amazing. Fair play for cleaning that place up not many would do that.

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you, mate! Glad you enjoyed the video. ATB, Ryan.

[@owenthomas5876]

really enjoyed this video. thanks for educating people as you go. keep up the good work old friend

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you, buddy! I'm glad you enjoyed.

[@plodonsteady2929]

Earned a sub from me, loved the way you checked everything before letting your dog in and for cleaning up to an incredible standard. Never understand people that can carry stuff to a bothy or on a hike or to the beach etc but can't bring their rubbish back home when it's lighter. Never stayed in a bothy but there's a lot to be learned from your video. Stayed for a long weekend in the area in an out of the way place, beautiful area, I had always called it Elan like the way you pronounced it but have heard some people referring to it as Ellen valley, wasn't quite sure which was correct . All he best.

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you for the sub and welcome to the channel. It's a great little bothy this one, I've had a couple of great stays there. Funnily enough, I've recently discovered that it's pronounced El-lan (L+Lan) so I've been pronouncing it wrong for years. It's funny as I hear most people pronounce it as Elan, like we do. ATB, Ryan.

[@dawnpulcinokuyal8344]

Enjoyed this video...

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you, Dawn. Glad you enjoyed. ATB, Ryan.

[@colintook3357]

The whole video is great, but I mainly wanted to comment on well you look after your dog, he's a lucky hound.

[@wildaboutwales]

Thanks, Colin. He's a great dog and we're lucky to have him. Thank you for watching. ATB, Ryan.

[@fog360]

This one is on my list to do great video buddy I’ve subscribed to your channel,

[@wildaboutwales]

Thanks, buddy, and welcome to the channel!

[@irmacushing3483]

Beautiful area and really nice accommodations ( after your cleaning)! Sorry to had to handle such a mess! Overall great video !

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you and thank you for watching 🙂

[@YS-sm8qd]

I really enjoyed the video, very relaxing to watch, thank you. It was lovely to see how well you treat your dog and also how considerate you are of your surroundings. I have subscribed and look forward to checking out your other videos.

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you for watching, ATB, Ryan.

[@martinoutdoors6941]

Fantastic video, shame about that hazardous find especially as there is a toilet attached which a lot of bothies don’t have, well done for clearing it up. That said it looked like a cracking night with good company and whisky with cake and that fire was awesome could almost feel the heat.

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you, Martin. It was indeed a nice evening, and I enjoyed that fire. Thanks for watching. ATB, Ryan.

[@thevalleywalker]

Firstly, I was going to say you eat better on nights out than I do at home - but after seeing Toby's portion I think he does too - min Ryan you spoil him rotten with the markies...I couldn't believe how many there was amongst the rest of the stuff plus that load of sausages next morning...lol 😂 I have looked over at the bothy many times but never walked over and had a look at it - it looks idylic from the other side of the res. I instantly recognised the map the gentleman (Jack) was showing you with the Teifi Pools - I have camped by the side of Llyn Egnant a few years ago with a friend - we have a video of it on the channel. I also know the bothy he was talking about. I think others should watch your video on how to leave bothies after use - well done you. Was going to ask - is it tradition for the cake to go with the whisky - it looks like coffee n walnut? atb Al

[@wildaboutwales]

Thanks, Alan! Toby seems to have a huge appetite as soon as we get outdoors, he's always running around and digging so he needs the calories. Yes, it's coffee & walnut cake - it goes well together on the palate with whisky. It's beautiful from that side of the Res, even more so in the summer. It's best to get there from the northern end of the Res, it's very boggy though, even in the summer.

[@benjidoowood1413]

nice video, thank you

[@wildaboutwales]

Thanks and thanks for watching.

[@evilawkeye2215]

Another great video Ryan! 👏👏👏

[@wildaboutwales]

Thanks, mate.

[@Johnnygee10]

Another quality video 👍. But again having to clean-up other peoples mess. I think thats why I never fancied staying in a bothy. You don't know what you are going to find and who's going to turn up. Also I like to buy Toby a collaspible bowl for his sausages, but I'm sure he don't mind as long as he has them. No wonder he likes camping 😂.ATB 😉

[@wildaboutwales]

Thanks very much, John. Yes, it's a bit worrying if anyone will turn up, luckily I had pleasant visitors on this one. I was reading through the bothy book and it looked like a few idiots had stayed there on a few different occasions - just glad I didn't choose one of those nights. Toby's plate went missing overnight from outside the bothy, which was strange. You're right though, he didn't mind 😂

[@morgs4mountains]

Chapeau to you for clearing up and the Bothy and for being as determined as you were based on the horrors left by others. I, like you, fail to understand the mentality of such behaviour.

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you, Mark. Yes, it's a beautiful bothy, in a beautiful location, it does make the mind boggle why people would mistreat it. All the best, Ryan.

[@ktswandering]

Cracking vid! Good to see the right thing being done when so many bogans don't. Give Toby a Cush from me.,.x

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you, Kellie. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. It's a beautiful bothy so it deserves to be looked after. ATB, from Ryan & Toby.

[@Gazr965]

A good tip, once the stove has got going close the doors, it will seem hotter with it open but that is radiant heat also will burn more fuel with doors open, any 'convection heat' what you want will go straight up the flue and will not warm the air in the room just like an open fire (Only 5% efficient) only the persons close to and in front of the fire will feel the glow heat. That is why many stoves have a glass panel door/s (not so some bod can leave it open) so you get best of both worlds, also can hold on to the fuel much longer by controlling air intake to slow runaway heat up the flue. Gaz UK.

[@wildaboutwales]

Good advice, thank you, Gaz. Unfortunately the glass is missing on one of the doors on this fire. I'm hoping the MBA may have fixed it by now, as it gets cold in there during the winter. ATB, Ryan.

[@Gazr965]

@@wildaboutwales Cheers.

[@iMertin]

Aye get to Scotland. We have great bothys

[@neilfrenchuk9163]

awsome vid just subscribed to your channell from darlington north east

[@wildaboutwales]

Thanks, Neil, much appreciated . Welcome to the channel, mate.

[@DavidJones-rw9is]

Hi ry just started watching your videos and I'm really enjoying them I'm thinking of trying stuff like this next year. Just wondering what the hike is like. I do a bit of walking around the beacons but I wouldn't mind trying this on the bike keep up the good I'm loving the videos. And only just live just the valley from you

[@wildaboutwales]

Thanks, David, it's good to hear that you're enjoying the channel. It's a very short walk to get here, mate. There's a small car park from the top end of the res, and from there, it's only about 1km of walking. It's very boggy starting off, but you should hit a path after that. The surrounding area/roads are great for bike riding. Enjoy, pal.

[@ronanmurphy2739]

enjoyed watching

[@wildaboutwales]

Thanks for watching, Ronan. ATB, Ryan.

[@desfarrell909]

You are the man.

[@wildaboutwales]

Lol, thank you, Des.

[@moog37-j3b]

Fab As ever !!!

[@wildaboutwales]

Cheers, bud 👍🏼

[@moog37-j3b]

@@wildaboutwales we found your channel few days ago and we are binge watching them !! We are exploring wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 soon amd love your approach !! Thanks 🙏

[@moog37-j3b]

@@wildaboutwales we found your channel few days ago and we are binge watching them !! We are exploring wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 soon amd love your approach !! Thanks 🙏

[@wildaboutwales]

@@moog37-j3b Thanks so much, it's nice to hear you're enjoying the channel. I'm sure you'll have a great time in Wales 🙌🏼

[@Nick1210100]

Enjoyed your vid! It's strange, isn't it, that the person that basically vandalized the bothy with human waste, actually made the effort to trek out there to do it-so one assumes that they have done it before, and will do it again-guess that's they get out the great outdoors.

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you, Nick, I'm glad you enjoyed! Yes, it really does make the mind boggle what goes on with some folk

[@biffa1234100]

another blinder Taff/Ryan {soz just found u name out) brother . Its nice to meet new people but I can imagine you prefer your own company , missed the sonorous tones of your fine Welsh voice in this one , All the best and onwards and upwards. Many thanks

[@wildaboutwales]

Thanks, Steven. Yes, I enjoyed meeting people, but I also enjoy my own company. All the best, mate.

[@kennethwilson8633]

Yes those places always look a bit shady in the videos…I always think they probably smell dank or worse too…Have fun stay safe.

[@wildaboutwales]

Some are better than others, this one is okay, just needed a good clean. Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@chrislonsberry1974]

Great video! Hats off to you for leaving the place better than you found it!! I just don’t understand people’s mentality about just leaving their trash behind for the next person! I camp here in the States and it’s just awful what people leave behind! Absolutely no respect for the camp or the people coming in behind them! Like you, I’m hauling out more than I brought in. Give Toby a big hug for me! Love him!

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you, Chris, I'm glad you enjoyed, and thanks for watching . Yes, I don't understand how people can just leave their mess everywhere, especially in the great outdoors - well done for doing your bit, it's a shame we have to, but it's good we do. I shall pass that on to Toby from you 👍🏼

[@seandwyer2020]

Here on the other side of the pond, we don't have these wonderful bothies. We do have some huts provided by the AMC (usually with a staff), some shelters and some lean-to sheds, but that's about it. I envy your Bothies, but I am not so keen on people degrading them (taking a dump inside the place), rather boggles the mind. Anyways, cheers to you for keeping it as best as one can.

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you, Sean. Thankfully, this isn't something that occurs too often. I unfortunately happened to rock up after some louts. They have some beautifully, well maintained bothies in Scotland. All the best to you, Ryan.

[@johndakin9466]

Your videos are fantastic ! Enjoy them immensely - well and professionally presented !

[@wildaboutwales]

Thanks for the kind words, John.

[@Stemc12]

This was the first bothy I stayed in a couple of years back. A big party of lads turned up for a party so ended up in my tent with my the dog as not to disturb them. Did have a few of their beers mind 😂 I’ll head back this year and see if I can get to stay on it. We hiked up for the visitors centre. 👌🏻

[@wildaboutwales]

That's the only thing with a bothy stay, it's hit and miss if you'll have visitors or not. I hope you get to have it to yourself for the night. It's nice to sit and relax by that fire. Thanks for watching. ATB, Ryan.

[@KeithBoot]

Excellent to see a responsible use of a Bothy keith Boot maintance officer Grwyne Fawr PS I disposed of the Sh?? , thanks again

[@wildaboutwales]

Good man, Keith. I'm sorry I didn't take it, but I'm sure you understand why. It's a shame that people can't just respect the bothies and the work you put in to maintain them. Thanks, ATB, Ryan.

[@tompo7467]

Lovely little video butt. Really enjoyed it. Shame everyone hasn’t got the respect that you have. Its nice when you get a bit of company but I mostly enjoy the seclusion myself like. Careful with too many sausages for Toby mind..he’s in fantastic nick and obviously very loved and well looked after… lots of salt in sausages tho. Tell me mind my own business.. I don’t mind.. 😅

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you, mate, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I'm the same, I do love my solitude. That's the only problem with a bothy camp, you never know who's going to rock up. Funnily enough, I was informed about sausages not being good for dogs not so long back, and he's not allowed them anymore. He's on Steaks now, so he's not complaining, ha ha. Thanks, and all the best, Ryan.

[@TimmyBobinson]

Is that the Flextail pump 1 or 2 mate? The adapaters fall off mine, annoying. Thinking of upgrading.

[@wildaboutwales]

This is the Flextail Tiny Pump, mate. I've put a link up to it in the kit description. I've just purchased the Flextail Zero pump, it comes with rubber adapters rather than the hard plastic ones. I've still yet to use it, so can't say if they'll make any difference. It may be worth researching though.

[@TimmyBobinson]

@@wildaboutwales thanks mate

[@iMertin]

Rules are simple in Scotland. Leave it as you found it if not better and respect other people can enter

[@wildaboutwales]

Those same rules apply here too, unfortunately they don't seem to apply to some people. Yes, you've got some cracking bothies up there, I will be visiting some on my next trip up to Scotland. Thanks for watching.

[@philjones3335]

Only just discovered your channel and glad i did. I mainly wild camp in Peak District and Yorkshire Dales, always with my border collie. Loved this video although it sickens me to hear of scum leaving such rubbish behind. The same leave no trace obviously applies wherever and its these few low life that ruin it for us all. Anyway great channel and love your welsh accent 😂.. not sure but think its south wales🤔

[@wildaboutwales]

Thanks for tuning in, mate, and I'm glad you enjoyed! Welcome to the channel. They're great dogs to have aren't they, good camping companions. I've yet to venture up your neck of the woods, it's on my to do list though. Yes, mate, South Wales, it's a Valleys accent. ATB, Ryan.

[@McCaf-1962]

There's a new generation who don't give a fuxck if they leave shit/mess/rubbish. That meal you did gets a 10/10

[@wildaboutwales]

I'll take a 10/10. Thanks thanks for watching.

[@briandearden7585]

Wot! No cheese and buiscuits?

[@wildaboutwales]

Good point. That would've gone nice with the whisky.

[@neil9274]

Iam from Australia why do they call them Bothy’s

[@wildaboutwales]

Hi Neil, thanks for watching. I believe it's from the old Gaelic language. 'bothan' which means hut. ATB, Ryan.

[@michaelhess7414]

Incredible what kinda stupid and primitive people are around. Can't understand those. Good to see that there are some, who really make a difference. Thanks for the video! Whisky from a glass - that's what I call style! May I assume it was a Walsh whisky? All the best, keep on goin', cheers Michael

[@wildaboutwales]

Thanks, Michael! Yes, you cant even escape them in the wilderness of the mountains anymore. It was a Scottish whisky, Glenfiddich 15 & 18yr olds. No doubt I'll be pouring a glass of Welsh whisky soon on one of my next camps.

[@michaelhess7414]

This is the way!

[@adrianmeredith7619]

That's glamping. Why do people carry so much? It's basically an aisbandb. Can, bivvy, knife and a ferro rod .

[@wildaboutwales]

I've done plenty of bivvy camps, so I fancied trying a bothy camp for a change to enjoy the experience.

[@HeatherRead-k7p]

Some people are disgusting but you sir are a gent

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you, Heather 🙂

[@toonmag50]

At one time the location of bothys was kept discreet,to avoid such sh1te hawk mutants coming in and abusing the place. Now that the locations are easy to find, expect more misuse, overcrowding and general decline.

[@wildaboutwales]

Yes, it's a shame folk can't treat them with respect and leave them clean for the next persons visiting.

[@neilhoughton6056]

Hi I could give you a hand with maintenance on a bothy if I could stay onsite with my bivi camp while I'm there to help out I love just getting outdoors and helping with a bit of history tops the cake. Message me if uour still after help Take care

[@wildaboutwales]

Hi, Neil. Thank you for the kind offer, it means a lot, very kind of you. I don't think I'm going to be doing many bothy camps from now on though, they've become too popular, and there's too big a chance of other people turning up. If you contact the MBA, they do maintenance on the bothies quite regular, and do a great job. Diolch yn Fawr, and all the best, Ryan 🙌🏼🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👍🏼

[@Davidthomasv8]

Ryan people amaze me some of the things u find while camping is disgusting they can’t have been in the forces that’s for sure

[@wildaboutwales]

It's hard to believe, David, and a shame to see places like this get left in such a state. Thanks for watching. ATB, Ryan.

[@deckiedeckie]

Are there rats......?? I Abhor rats/snakes....

[@wildaboutwales]

I didn't see any rats, but I think there had been a problem with some common rats in the building. We've only got 2 breeds of snakes over here, and you rarely see them.

[@user-kb5fi1hm3u]

Pretty boring video.. I know the Elan Valley well. Hiked it many times during 70's 80's and 90's.

[@wildaboutwales]

Very good. Thanks for watching.

[@Katmando376]

Ryan good video.Toby is lovely dog.I use to have a Staffy just like him he eats well and seems to enjoy himself.🐕🦮🐕‍🦺

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Yes, he's a good dog, I'm lucky to have him. Thanks for watching. ATB, Ryan.