Barmouth Viaduct by Motorcycle - 360 interactive video

In this interactive 360 video, feel free to move the camera around as I traverse the Barmouth Viaduct on a motorcycle. Using your mouse, controller or finger swipes you can interact with the camera to position it as you like as the video moves along.
Because the weather has once again thwarted my plans for new video this week; and because a lot of folk asked me about riding across Barmouth Viaduct in my last video, I thought I'd post the full ride across the bridge in a 360 video format, so you can see for yourself what it's like.
Please know that I'm aware that the quality isn't great, this is a limitation of KZbin and also partly because I'm still experimenting with the best way to make these videos (the chest mount view doesn't work that well for this!). These 360 clips are meant as an interesting/informational type of extra video and they're not replacing the normal video type.
A few points about the crossing.
1: Crossing the Barmouth Viaduct on a motorcycle is 100% legal to do. But be aware that although most locals know about this, tourists probably won't and if you ride it in the height of summer when the bridge is full of holidaying pedestrians, you should expect a few puzzled or even angry looks. A pleasant and patient attitude when crossing should see you across with minimal hate from the public.
2: There is an honesty toll at the Barmouth end of the bridge. I didn't fully realise this until it was too late, but I'll be sure to donate double the next time I ride the bridge.
3: This toll booth is also the narrowest point of the route, most bike's handlebars will fit through, but you may need to remove your panniers if they're excessively wide (looking at you GS riders).
4: At the Morfa Mawdacch end of the route, the ride starts/ends at the public toilets. There is a double restriction bar thing across the path that you need to go down. This is not there to prevent you from riding on the path, only to slow people down. The bars are easily navigated around, but you'll need to go slowly, unfortunately I did't film this bit in 360, but don't let it deter you from riding the bridge.
If this video inspires you to ride the Barmouth Viaduct yourself, I hope you enjoy the trip. It's one of the more unique motorcycling experiences you can have in the UK and I'd recommend it to everyone.
#motovlog #motorcycle #adventure

[@garrypepperman]

That was so cool! Good job there were no stairs at the end 😅

[@ClassicRides]

Yes that would have been a disaster 😁

[@JLOSTAFF1]

Presumably not just a footpath but a byway for vehicles as well? Lovely to watch.

[@ClassicRides]

I think it's classed as a private road owned by Network Rail, so it's a permissive route that the local council don't really get a say on. They do need a few more signs up to let people know though.

[@jarleygarden3671]

Nice place, interesting video but not keen on the low quality on the 360 vids. Your normal ones are much higher resolution and I thoroughly enjoy them

[@ClassicRides]

It's a limitation of KZbin, I won't be doing a lot of these type of videos, but I think there's a place for them.

[@paulcragon6038]

Very much enjoyed the video cheers Matt. Even tho the viewing quality is slightly compromised when compared to your usual well polished productions, I think it works really well when you post a 360 vid every now and then. 👍🏍 BTW, my Digley pannier arrived yesterday. Very pleased with the quality of materials and it’s carrying capacity. Excellent product and service. 🙂 Thanks again. Paul…

[@ClassicRides]

Glad to hear your bag arrived safely Paul and that you're happy with it, hope it serves you well on your adventures. It's a shame the 360 function feels a bit like abandoned tech by KZbin, I find these sort of vidos quite interesting in a novelty sort of way. Not something for every video, but now and again I think there's a place for them.

[@bullitt1317]

Absolutely awesome Matt! And no 360 editing for you. Time saver and crowd pleaser at the same time. KZbin add-on for you KZbin influencers or something available to just me Ron? Cheers Mate!

[@ClassicRides]

It's available to everyone Ron, I think it's a sort of 'abandoned' technology from KZbin as it never really took off, I quite enjoy it though 🙂

[@jerhughes500]

It’s very clever how the camera does that, but it doesn’t take me ‘away’ like your usual videos. Cool place though, I’ll need to visit there sometime.👍

[@ClassicRides]

I'd definitely recommend visiting Jer. I understand the video isn't as engaging, it's more of an 'informational' sort of video 🙂

[@fengbi5653]

Your camera makes it look like it was taken 50 years ago 😀

[@ClassicRides]

It’s actually KZbin doing that 🙂

[@fengbi5653]

It looks brilliant 👍

[@restdayrider]

Great fun across that bridge isn't it! 😊

[@ClassicRides]

Bit unnerving seeing the sea between the planks beneath you, can't wait to do it again though 🙂

[@richandrose6348]

I didn’t get to ride my T120 today. But I got to ride (sort of) through this video!

[@ClassicRides]

Glad to have helped you get your fix (to a degree).

[@julioromero921]

Spectacular video and images!!! Beautiful landscapes and beautiful land where you live!!! Congratulations on your work Matt.

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks Julio, so glad you liked the video 🙌

[@andrewgibbs5135]

Just brilliant, llongyfarchiadau ! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@IanClarke-bi3se]

Stunningly clever thanks Matt

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks Ian 🫡

[@hmat7472]

Vos vidéos sont supers . Merci je peux visiter un coin de la GB . Cette technologie de visionnage 360 degrés ❤❤❤.

[@ClassicRides]

So glad you liked it 🙏🏻

[@SomeInfoSecDude]

I am a total fan of your 360s! Keep'em coming!

[@ClassicRides]

Glad to hear 🙏🏻 they seem to be a bit like Marmite for folk, but I find them quite interesting.

[@lesperchard3793]

Hi Matt, I usually watch KZbin on the tv so it’s taken a bit to realise that this function isn’t accessible so watched it on my iPad. Interesting route to take, hope it’s 1 way😂 There is a channel I watch called The Likeable Rider & he uses a 360 camera, he did a trip around Scotland with some good shots. Looking forward to the next video…Les

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks Les, I should probably put a little explainer text at the start of those videos. I won't be doing a lot of the interactive 360 videos, but in some situations I think it's interesting to let folk control the camera. I follow The Likeable Rider too, though I haven't gotten round to watching his Scotland videos yet, must make time for that!

[@lesperchard3793]

@@ClassicRides it might come in handy on some of the passes Matt, for some good views.

[@tomtom786]

Love this Matt, once I realised how it works ! Great fun

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks Tom, I don’t think most folk know it’s something you can do on KZbin 🙂

[@YangCalgary]

Amazing technology!

[@ClassicRides]

I quite agree!

[@1RiverWalker]

Matt, that was so much fun! I always feel like I’m along for the ride but that really put it into a whole new perspective. 😂

[@ClassicRides]

Glad to hear you liked it, a different sort of thing but I think it's quite interesting to be able to move the camera around yourself.

[@samhill3496]

Be interesting to ride the train through there. Good vid. long bridge

[@ClassicRides]

Yes I believe there's a whole coastal train route that's quite nice to do in these parts.

[@johngoodlass]

great video, looking forward to using my Samsung 360 Action Camera for recording my rides

[@ClassicRides]

I didn't realise they did a 360 camera, I'll have to investigate!

[@johngoodlass]

@@ClassicRides its the Samsung Gear 360 2017 ... currently £39 on amazon

[@AlexOnABoat]

This really doesn't feel like something you should be allowed to do.

[@ClassicRides]

It’s the riding on the path at the ends that really made me feel like I’d nicked a bike and was trying to hide from the po-po 🚓

[@archiemillington306]

you need to go over there on a bank holl the verbal we got off the walkers so i went back over it with a sign saying yes we can lol

[@ClassicRides]

Haha, I bet you were public enemy No.1 👹

[@epicc00kie1]

never ridden a motorcycle so this is pretty fucking cool

[@ClassicRides]

I recommend it if you get the chance 👍🏻

[@dhovious6247]

Yeah. Don’t do that anymore Matt. What were you thinking? 😊

[@ClassicRides]

It's totally safe and legal, and fun!

[@dhovious6247]

No. I meant the nauseating 360 thing.

[@ClassicRides]

@@dhovious6247 It's not for everyone that's for sure, but I like them and I think they're interesting 🙂

[@franks6617]

Shame that the KZbin has messed up the quality. Or is it this poor out of the camera?

[@ClassicRides]

No it’s KZbin, I used some of the same footage on the previous ‘normal’ video and it’s decent. Must be some sort of data constriction for the much larger 360 data files.

[@sh4nds1]

This is brilliant, I have an insta360 can you do a similar video with that?

[@ClassicRides]

Yes you should be able to

[@JLo1960]

Don't like it Matt, makes me feel 🤢

[@ClassicRides]

The 360 vids aren't for everyone 🙂

[@JLo1960]

​@@ClassicRidesLol,I'm the same with VR headsets 😂

[@disco41]

Awesome Matt must go soon 👍👍