A North Wales Adventure. Hiking and Scrambling in the Carneddau Mountains. Camping by a Stream.

In this video, I am joined by Jason Eke from Trailguide pictures as we head up into the mountains of the Carneddau range in North Wales. We spend the day hiking and scrambling up four peaks, three of them 3000ft Munros and exploring this beautiful range before descending back down and making camp beside a beautiful stream in the valley below.
A well earned hearty dinner and a couple of beers and very soon our weary bodies cannot resist a good nights sleep before the long drive back to Norfolk (in a broken Land Rover…)
I hope you enjoy the video and please head over to Jason’s channel and give him a sub - his video will be up in due course.
Thanks for watching.
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[@Draculhuhn]

10:00 Scenes like this....you KNOW he has to climb down again for the camera....and yet he does it for us to feel the trip and have a feeling that we were part of something. I appreciate it soo much, thank you for all the effort and attention to detail 🤜🏻🤛🏼🤗

[@MHarenArt]

I commented on the same thing before I saw yours. True dedications to his viewers, that is!!!

[@Draculhuhn]

@@MHarenArt second that👍🏻

[@ruddthreetrees1104]

maybe its on a piece of string lol

[@someuser828]

Need a drone with an upward pointing camera

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you! How I suffer for my art 😂😂

[@chris6559]

This is my back yard now, I retired to the Park 2 years ago from South Wales, I feel claustrophobic in a city now and despite an illness which nearly killed me last year and has left me slightly disabled, I’m staying, all my rehabilitation is here in the mountains. Great vid as always Simon, great to see you here on the other side of the country.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you Chris - it’s a stunning part of the country! Great place to retire to! I hope you continue to rehabilitate amongst those lovely hills.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Chris Stares!!!!!

[@pwood5733]

My back yard too just a quick drive over the bridge and im on the a5

[@robertjamison8781]

Take care my friend .

[@williambohannon8657]

If I live in England I probably would camp every weekend no natural big predators You are truly blessed

[@TrailguidePictures]

Such a great time and a great video mate. Sorry it took me a day to check it out, I'm just finding time as I'm waiting on my flight out of France and heading back to Canada. Hanging out with you and seeing this part of the UK, the hike, the camp... all of it was a highlight of the year for me. Thanks again and whenever you want to jump across the pond to Canada or Mexico just let me know and we can continue the adventure.

[@crikeymos22]

Love the fact you finish the film off properly at the end. For some reason so important to feel a part of the adventure. Also the cooking and tea making. Honestly feel like I am there without the hard slog 😂❤

[@Bookstar125]

Simon, watched your cold, windy mountain (s) scramble. Am watching poolside 103 F in the shade of an umbrella.(Later on this afternoon temp will top out at 111F.) I so appreciate your many outings all over your homeland, as there isn't a chance that at 75 during pandemic times that I'll get there now. Thanks for all your hard camera work that allows me to feel as though l'm tagging along with you.

[@papajeff5486]

Simon, thank you for showing the mountains of Wales. My family were farmers who came to the US from Wales. Seeing Wales, the soft, beautiful, grassy hills, tugs on heartstrings I wasn’t aware I had. I don’t deserve any profound tie to that land or people other than the swell of emotions that hit me, thinking that my kin may have started there. Some the dirt of those hills may be mixed with the dirt that makes me. The need I have to farm, to be a steward of the land, may have some start, some DNA, in that land. Thanks for letting me see some of Wales. Jeff Albritton

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

I think you need to visit Jeff! 😁

[@papajeff5486]

Boy-O-Boy, that would be the trip to remember. I might get to enjoy some time with an outdoorsy friend, maybe see something uniquely British or Welsh. Time is too precious to miss out on friendship. Jeff

[@darrellpidgeon6440]

So many rocks. Just a big rock garden with a fabulous view. Thanks Simon.

[@maryjames7193]

Out of shape my foot! I can't believe you walked all that distance in one day. Any idea how far it was? You always find the most beautiful places to go. Loved it.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Haha, thank you Mary! It was about 24km 😅

[@myvoiceyourstory9338]

Holy cow 24km in a day and not easy terrain at alllll !! Oh my 17:20 your buddy descends with hands in pockets Oh please tell him to be careful haha that’s how a buddy smashes a tail bone - I should know haha Angels be with you And be with you all

[@rayganrambles]

I giggle about the altitude out there because I'm in Colorado, but you are definitely hiking more than I am. Wales is a bucket list trip.

[@lscblackwell9202]

How do you always know just when I am so stressed that I need to see a new "Simon, a bloke in the woods" video? 😆 Always calms my nerves to watch them! Great work, take care out there! Thanks for posting!

[@sarkybugger5009]

He generally releases videos at 5PM most Wednesdays.

[@rodbagley1686]

This was Simon a Bloke in the Mountains. Cool! Man has more ambition than most people!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you! Glad they help 😁

[@iwmorgan05]

A wild walk in Eryri! Love it. Definitely not as flat as East Anglia so I can understand your fitness issues. And, as you have witnessed, it doesn't always rain in Wales, even on the mountains! Your pronunciation of Welsh names was ok for a non- Welsh speaker :-)

[@MakinEndsMeet69]

Hello Simon it's been a long time since I talked with you, just to let you know I am still here though. I wanted to say thank you for bringing me such an incredible video of whales and bringing me along. I also want to wish you and your family many blessings as always.

[@Phoeff99]

First comment?! Still watching but so glad this popped up; I needed the escape! ….. Just finished and it did not disappoint. What a Fantastic trip.

[@CM-tj1fg]

Did I just see Simon without his screwtop HAT! that thing never comes off! Must be that thin mountain air! Love your videos SBITW!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

😂😂😂

[@linh8997]

OMG. I am floored. So beautiful...thank you!!

[@arcadia1081]

Simon as a former resident of Snowdonia, you brought back memories. The mountain Pen Llithig y Wrach is the first slope from which I jumped with a paraglider attached! also the back of Carnedd Dafydd is where a few mates and I lugged a snowboard and old skis to play 20 years ago. Just above the Mountain Rescue HQ! I don't glide anymore, but I do ski here in the Alps where I now live, also mountain bike.

[@loupiscanis9449]

Thank you , Simon . 🐺 Loupis Canis .

[@NewHampshireJack]

Mountain views in the northeast US and New York state or the wonderful mountainous areas of Wales in the UK, this is a difficult decision, who may claim "best view?" Personal prejudices put aside, we enjoy all of creation. Simon, you did it again Man, great video of your trip.

[@alexandertemple-williams728]

I have camped in the same place as you did on my many occasions when I climbed on Triffan and the surrounding areas. It's been my go to place since I moved to Wales. Great video, I enjoyed it very much, thank you for doing it.

[@Rogar0]

Awesome guys!! Simon I'm gobsmacked you taking us with you all, you must do the walk twice! Great views and fantastic weather to boot. Thanks for taking us along.!

[@risireynolds6881]

Your telephoto lens is amazing! The shot you took long distance from the wind towers was great. Love the videos.

[@bookerol]

Beautiful scenery there. Thanks for sharing, Simon!

[@POMOLY]

All places that you go camping in are so beautiful. What a freedom of hiking! Enjoy the view, enjoy life, and enjoy all that nature has to offer. Super cool!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you! It’s a beautiful area!

[@kennethcarter5720]

What a lovely video. Very peaceful. Some great footage of the area. Medicine for the mind and soul. Stay safe 🔥

[@alessia0064]

Great video as always Simon, you always put 100% into everything you do, I certainly couldn't do those climbs but thankyou for taking me along 😊👍.

[@ahbenjamin2889]

I am out of breath just watching you ...

[@HopperRox_Shaves]

Beautiful hike guys, epic scenery!

[@rebeccakirkham8238]

Simon (dyn yn y coed! - a bloke in the woods) I am so happy to watch you in my home of North Wales! I live in Conwy so I walk the Carnedd often, the views are spectacular and it is so much quieter than Snowdon. There is a great bothy on the Carnedd. Thank you for showing my home is all it's splendour! Next time you venture to North Wales you should bring your canoe and go to Rhoscolyn on Anglesey. The cathedral sea cave is amazing! Great pronunciation of the hill names!! I loved this video! Da Iawn (well done)!!!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Diolch Rebecca! I know that bothy - it was a welcome refuge from some pretty awful weather a few years ago! 💦💦💦 Thank you for the heads up on Rhoscolyn - I’ll check it out with a view for a paddle trip in the future! 😁

[@ShinyStickEC]

Wow that shot of the windmills was crazy it almost looked like they were just floating in nothingness.. those hills get ya.. I'm telling ya get some hiking poles it will save your knees (especially on the descents) :) Great hike, camp and vid!

[@kingrafa3938]

What a great adventure Simon and Jason 👍

[@davidneal6920]

Beautiful country. Cosy looking camp 🏕. As a New Zealander I feel I must comment on the quality of the Sheep 🐑 country! ( looks superb for farming!). Thanks for sharing Dave

[@olejacobstalesen6558]

Talk about views!! Wow!! I bet you felt that in the morning...

[@mr_adventures]

Looks like a great route with lots of variety! Weather looks a lot better up Carnedd Lleweyn than the last time I went up there. lovely little spot to camp at too. Great video guys, thanks for sharing!!

[@cliffordwright342]

What beautiful country Wales is. So rugged. Good to see Jason along with you. I’ve enjoyed so many of his videos. Greetings from Ontario Canada

[@brianlykins6663]

A great trip. Y'all had to have enjoyed yourselves. Beautiful scenery and especially nice that you made the day without rain. Love your adventures and trips, keep up the great work and I'll be eagerly awaiting the next adventure. 👍👍

[@SimonJamesBayman]

New subscriber and recently moved to Norfolk. Love your videos and especially the Norfolk Coast path ones. Just finished the Scotland row. Great stuff 👏

[@Bookstar125]

Oh dear, forgot to say am watching from Sonoran Desert in Arizona, USA.

[@captainpuppet3756]

18:50 majestic

[@thizizliz]

Wow - what a hike! And it looks like you were well matched too - that's always nice. Beautiful country for certain and most excellent photography! Yes indeed, those beers were well earned. Thanks for taking us along - it's a massive pain, I know but wow! I'm thrilled to have enjoyed it vicariously through you. That Rover of yours really does take a beating. Hopefully the smoke from the tailpipe wasn't anything serious and the gear box repair won't keep you from your upcoming trip to Sweden!!!!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you! The Land Rover is still in bits waiting for parts, but it’ll be back on the road soon enough. Luckily we’re flying to Scandinavia!

[@h.bsfaithfulservant4136]

Superb video Simon 👏✊… Jason looked so chilled throughout 😁… both a couple of Supermen I say 🙏👍👍

[@jodybanks43]

Awesome video! We always look forward to your videos, I waited all day for my husband to get home so we could watch it together. I will say I was quite shocked to see a hatless Simon for a few moments 😲. Thank you for always going the extra mile to get incredible footage, I know we all as viewers appreciate the extra work you do for us to feel like we're along for the journey. 💙

[@chriswright7080]

Superb video Simon. Ginge and I stayed in the same campsite and walked a similar route back in 2004. Brought back great memories.

[@crazyg74]

this area of Wales is really spectacular.

[@blackporscheroadster6415]

Most of Wales is spectacular. Everybody goes to north Wales and that's great, but Mid Wales gets overlooked, but it is some of the best countryside in Britain.

[@jackstem475]

Amazing video! From 7:20 through 8:30...I had VERTIGO just watching. Love your work, Simon. Thank you from Cincinnati, Ohio, USA!!

[@karenpeterson5780]

Wow, stunning scenery. I can't believe you guys hiked all that in two days! Thanks for the video!

[@marknthetrails7627]

Breath taking views, thanks for sharing. 👍✌🥃

[@nearandfar]

Collaborations are awesome

[@BulldogBadger]

1st for the Badger! Looking forward to this one Simon

[@derekjeter2387]

Hey brother my name is Derek. I'm from the USA and am retired from the US Army and now i am a backpacking guide in Colorado. I just watched your video with your buddy from Canada in South Wales, beautiful country there. It kind of reminds me of some of the country in Germany where i was stationed for 18 months. I would sure love to come to South Wales to do some wild camping. You and your buddy are good people. If you should happen to come to the USA i suggest to go to the rocky mountains in Colorado, you would love it there. Another place that i recommend is the Sequoia national forest in California. There are Sequoia trees there that are 300 feet tall and you also have the Pacific Crest trail and the John Muir trail there and lot's of mountains. Keep hiking brother and I'll catch you later.

[@billyaitken7461]

🎥👏👏👏, weather took a turn for the better ! It makes such a difference when you’re up there on a sunny day 😎👍

[@marksadventures3889]

Poor old Landy - hope she gets well soon.

[@bigkev73]

Can’t believe you have hiked 4 mountains with a pair of Haix boots. I use them in the military around generators and other heavy equipment for protection. They are so heavy and awkward. Well done.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

They are a bit heavy, but super comfy and rigid enough for this sort of rough terrain 👍

[@michaelfraser5723]

The power of music and the camera position.

[@bartwalker474]

Nice! Very Nice! Looks like you both had a GREAT time of it. Hope you were able to fix the truck. Where to next? You are so lucky because you get to travel all over and hike, canoe, camp, eat in very awesome places. Do you even realize just how lucky you are Simon? Keep going Man!! Rock On!

[@kennygee7591]

Very different from your regular videos Simon. Thoroughly enjoyed the magnificent scenery and hearing you puff up some of those tough inclines. Great watch 👍🏼

[@pwood5733]

The flys are always a welcome addition to the rations

[@MA-uu3sb]

Like I said what an amazing claim you guys did. It’s been enough climbing on grassy terrain but walking up and down all those rocks to do a number on your legs and your feet. Amazing

[@jonahtwhale1779]

Simon a bloke in the mountains! Not a tree in sight! Great video as always. Such an effort - up, down and up again! Well done and Thank you for for taking the us with you!

[@paulbarlow316]

First time watching you, enjoyed very much, I am a Bushman and Blue fan, but now yours as well, you make made me hungry with your burgers for supper and the breakfast, looking forward your next video, regards from Leeds Yorkshire xxx

[@leilamuller1886]

Thank you for sharing us this amazing wonderful video ,,,Wales,,, I enjoyed watching and as if I’m doing hiking too with you guys ! 😀👍👌 Take care ,,,, watching from 🇦🇹Vienna, Austria 🖐 God bless 🙏

[@ninabenson2827]

Wow!!! Absolutely beautiful and serene! You're so blessed. Thanks for sharing this with us. 👍💞🤗

[@annenewton5403]

Absolutely superb ,I haven't been there for years ,I felt I was walking there with you both.

[@sirwheato]

Another great video, you never cease to inspire me to get out in nature. I’ve been enjoying your content for some time now, being one of my go to guys for bushcraft/wild camping/hiking videos. Fantastic scenery. But probably my biggest take away, is the brief glimpse of you without a hat! 😁

[@kevinthewanderingwoodchuck2586]

Top shelf as always Simon. Where did the trees go? Here in New England, we need to be above 3500' to get above tree line for those views. Spectacular place. Thanks so much for sharing so I could see it. By the way, did you make it home? You left us with a cliff hanger! 😉 Best wishes my friend.

[@JasonMcCann841]

Great trip and videos. I hope you managed to make it back ok. It doesn't take long to get out of shape but that climb would challenge anyone. Love the long hikes and exploring as well. Cheers to you and Jason.

[@austinpackers100]

Incredibly fun and relaxing video as usual. I hope you and the land rover made it back. Hopefully you can visit Jason in Canada some day. Maybe do something with Joe Robinet.

[@dianejacklin4338]

Wow so impressed with your day. The views were spectacular. Hairy scary climbing up the rocks and then to have to go back down for your camera. Congratulations on 4 mountains in one day.

[@northernembersoutdoors1045]

You climbed one of the furths.. awesome stuff, good to see sir.

[@hermybaharuddin1285]

Nice scenery.. It's like watching scenes from Lord of The Rings movie all over again.. Good job Simon.. Enjoyable video.. Cheers..

[@craiglake6091]

Simply beautiful.

[@jobrenkins9469]

Thank you for trying with Welsh pronunciations! Spot on Simon. Excellent film as always 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@bushlore21]

WoW Simon, you gents did fantastic!!👍💯💪 Bit of a trek, way to go!! Not easy this, well done!!💯💪👊

[@BeefyTV]

This video just made me smile ☺️👌🏼👍🏼

[@gwynjones7801]

What a great surprise. Two of my favourite KZbinrs! I guess Jason survived Camino Primitivo, and I can't wait to see the two of you canoeing through Northern Ontario some time in the future!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Watch this space Gwyn! Nothing like a celebratory climb in the Welsh hills after 320km along the Camino eh 😂

[@gwynjones7801]

@@simonablokeinthewoods Jason did well didn't he with the Camino, and in Wales. He also inspired me to do my solo kayak trip into Noganosh (Ontario) end of May - very buggy but brilliant. Funnily enough, my paternal grandparents and their ancestors were farmers just south of where you hiked in N wales - nearer to Dolgellau. I remember a few beautiful summers as a child in the shadow of Cader Idris, just south of your recent hike. I'll definitely watch this space for what's to follow!

[@budwilliams6590]

Beautiful views.

[@Sotnek79]

Most excellent views!

[@mickbutler9407]

Great video fantastic scenery thanks simon

[@alexday5892]

4.56 that customary glance around to make sure you haven’t left anything or any litter behind. (Even though you have to go back for the camera 👌🏻). Great video Simon ! Really hope you manage to get over to Canada to enjoy some more of Jason’s company and backyard. Rooftent looked pretty good too. Turned the 110 into a proper little rugged camper 😜. Hope the diff fix wasn’t too expensive ? Keep those vids coming. I live in Sydney now so it’s nice to see the places I used to hike when I was home.

[@Badboyrich1982]

Been waiting for this :)

[@outdoorpoormet9447]

Beautiful views. Thanks for taking us along.

[@timjones7433]

Thanks for the video Simon.

[@sjwillis1137]

Brilliant guys 👍👌

[@nseight]

What an adveture* Thank you so much for the visual treats :-)

[@AncientHermit]

Nice trip there Simon. Thanks to you both for sharing it. Be well. ;)

[@wildtransmissions2987]

Really enjoyed this one, cheers boys! Making me wanna get back out asap 🌲

[@jamesandrew7765]

Great video

[@philippabaker1078]

A great video and Jason is a nice chap.

[@marianfrances4959]

How awesome! 👍😎🇨🇦

[@CynLG]

Just subscribed! Found you by way of Kent Survival when he showed your tee shirt. Great content! 👌

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you Cynthia - welcome to the channel!

[@aravr_project]

Love your videos mate, keep them coming.

[@MrDel1969trotter]

what a star.jelly babies my favourite

[@stevenperrin6010]

Another great vid Simon

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

A really good trip and great to see you across in Wales too mate. I'll look forward to exploring Jason's content along eith his rendition of this trip too. Thanks guys 👍

[@scottplumer3668]

You always pick the best music for your videos.

[@DartyD]

Another epic Si lad.

[@optimisticgal]

Great film awesome angles. Thanks for sharing fantastic walk. And Thank you for doing the extra backwards and forwards for filming !

[@gene_takovic57]

Thank you for posting this journey, Simon. Beautiful scenery reminded me of the views in the Santa Monica mountains here in Calfornia. My calves were burning just watching your ascent.

[@scottculver]

What a treat this was, thoroughly enjoyed this.