En Route to Anglesey 2021 Vlog 2 - Long Mynd, Shropshire

In this episode we awake from our Off Grid camp in Kinver Edge, Carol does not want to get up for the early morning walk she asked for 🙄😁
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[@mulubinbatoo6479]

Exquisite photography and the birdsong is out of this world. Thankyou!

[@cmillar849]

Classic drone footage, beautiful. I look forward to these stunning videos. Many thanks....Jack.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Jack 🙂

[@cerrykingsman3506]

Cant believe our luck, we are ex Brummie's and my parents and I have been watching you both from sunny Queensland in Australia, and up pop my Aunty and Uncle with their dog Raven. You just made our day, thank you so much ❤

[@LifeistooshortCK]

What a coincidence. It’s such a small world 😁 We always love meeting dogs on our walks. Greetings to you and your family in sunny Queensland 👋🙂

[@chrismunsey4729]

What a fab video, the sound quality of the birds singing is amazing

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Chris. That was the loudest dawn chorus we have ever heard!

[@catrescuer]

Thanks for getting up so early to catch the wonderful footage.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We were glad we did. It was well worth the early start.

[@livingfreeasme8346]

Thank you for sharing the beauty of my local area. So many people think that the Midlands is all about industry, it is but also has some stunning countryside.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

It was our pleasure Sally. We really enjoyed the scenery and will definitely return to see more 👍🙂

[@mickpatton617]

Great drone futtage yet again, just like being there.keep em coming 😁

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Mick 👍🙂

[@daveevans8256]

Lovely video Ken thanks for sharing. 🇬🇧👍

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Cheers Dave, thanks for watching 🙂👍

[@terrytaylor9206]

It is so good to see you folks back out on the road. Thank you for taking us all to these wonderfull places.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Terry. We are loving being able to travel again 🙂

[@elizabethmcilwraith9768]

Great video and lovely views thanks for sharing.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

😁👍

[@chrisneedham5803]

Speaking as someone from the Peak District I'm very impressed how beautiful it is there, I wouldn't have guessed that there were so many hills. It really is a hidden gem you couldn't ask for anything better.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We were impressed with the view from the top of Long Mynd. Like you we weren’t expecting such high peaks. It was truly beautiful ☺️

[@marykenna5778]

Poor Carol looks tired today ..She needs a little rest to sit down, read her book and get a little nap..Brilliant videos Ken.Safe trip..💚☘

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Mary. The early mornings are sometimes hard but we are learning to make time to rest to catch up and replenish our energy supplies 😀👍

[@michellecook2855]

Such a lovely place, on my list now. Sheep will always beat you in a staring competition 😆 made me laugh

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Long Mynd is well worth a visit 🙂👍

[@michellewesson4409]

Very much enjoying the sheep and nature.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Michelle 🙂👍

[@martinking4181]

Absolutely stunning video , the shots and music matched perfectly...didn't realise there was such wonderful scenery in Shropshire. As for the staring contest Ewe definitely won :)

[@LifeistooshortCK]

The Long Mynd has been on our to do list for a long time but we never quite got round to it. So glad we finally managed to get there, well worth the wait 😀

[@Zoompipes]

Hey Ken and Carol love your videos I watch you guys everynite when I get home from work

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thank you 🙏 🙂

[@theflippintoothfairyjackie5702]

Absolutely stunning journey and video…all my favorite parts ! Thanks for taking us along ❤️

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for watching and commenting Jackie, much appreciated ☺️👍

[@juliawhite9977]

Glorious!

[@douglashouston81]

And here is me thinking Shropshire was flat, another beautiful spot, looking forward to the next one guys 👍

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We had no idea either Douglas. Thanks for watching 🙂👍

[@OurDaysOut]

Staring contest, Ha Ha, Love it. lovely stuff again Guys, and some wonderful scenery. Thanks for sharing. Paul and Suzanne. 👌👌

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Hi Paul and Suzanne. Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it 👍🙂

[@waywardcalifornian3516]

thank you for teaching me how to say "Mynd"

[@delmiller4184]

Two great places to visit. Thanks for showing us.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Our pleasure Del. Thanks for watching.

[@robgriesdoorn6611]

A great video again, i loveeee the early song of the birds.....also Lovely views with the drone.....thank you for sharing with us al the time 👍

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Rob, those birds were exceptionally loud 😁

[@robgriesdoorn6611]

@@LifeistooshortCK oh well you wanted to get out early for an early walk hahaha😁😁😁😁😁

[@tooyoungtobeold8756]

Great place. I have been meaning to visit for ages. Now I will. Nice drone work.

[@helengiddings267]

Wonderful. Love the sheep.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Helen 🙂

[@johnkrayson329]

Beautiful videos, and thank you for taking us to place we couldnt be, doing things we would love to do.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Glad you enjoyed it 🙂👍

[@elainemcintyre4407]

Such lovely countryside,thank you. Always wondered what My Grandfather’s country looked like.

[@suzysandiego6478]

Beautiful place! Thank you for sharing your lovely countryside.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

You’re welcome Suzy. Thanks for watching 🙂👍

[@dawnmartin89]

Fabulous footage if a totally stunning area. Great choice of music to go with it. 🥂

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Dawn 🙂

[@whiskeycook3323]

Beautiful drone footage

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Marie 🙂👍

[@Wheres_wanda_wandering]

Thank you for such a lovely video. The Long Mynd and Carding Mill Valley has been a family favourite all my life. My dad camped near Church Stratton as a lad so we often went there for a day out. We took Madge last year and had a brilliant day. Take care Gill

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We can see why it’s a family favourite. We had never been before but will definitely be going back 👍🙂

[@bedclintred]

You have to get up early this time of year Carol, makes the day so long & your so lucky you can just nip into the van for afternoon nap. Nice to see you standing in my footsteps on the top of Kinver Edge, some lovely drone footage & the weather to go with it. It's a disgrace in this day & age that public toilets have been closed or have reduced opening hours. I'll be mobile again later this week, so hope to be out and about myself, take care looking forward to the next vlog all ready. 👍😁😎😍🌞

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We do like getting up early when we are in the van to make the most of the day before things get too busy. It is very frustrating to find the public toilets close so early and some are not even open at all! Hope you have a great time when you are out and about again 🙂👍

[@marlinphotography5514]

Just a beautiful place!

[@michaelteale6386]

Lovely video guys. Drone shots are fantastic ken you really are a master of your art.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Michael. Very kind of you 👍🙂

[@George5Bells]

As it's my home county I loved the drone footage 😍 puts a total different view on the place. That's the Burway you drove up😱👍 well worth it for the views 😍 and Kinver Edge. That shot of the caterpillar brought back memories when visiting the place, we got covered in them dropping from the Oak trees! Thanks for passing through its a county that some people have never heard of. Enjoy North Wales😊 regards Jan

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Jan. Oh didn’t realise that road was the Burway. It was pretty scary with the steep drop off. Glad you enjoyed our footage and it brought back some happy memories for you 😀

[@lizzwhitehouse9120]

I will definitely be going there one day with my dog. It looks lovely. Another nice place to visit after watching your videos. Nice one again guys.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

That would be a great place for a walk. Watch out for the sheep 🐑🐑🐑🙂

[@motorhomenarrowboat1]

What a beautiful area very worthy of a visit. Great Vlog guys. Thank you for sharing.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Thomas and thanks for watching 🙂👍

[@daveyboy6210]

Excellent video shots from long Mynd. I was blindly taken over there last year by my cycling mates? Fortunately two of us escaped back to Ludlow Brewery . I'm enjoying your little adventure cheers

[@louisesymonds9963]

Thank you for showing the beauty of Shropshire and welcome! We are going to drive to the Longmynd this weekend and GetawayGeese have suggested a different way up, so I hope that’s less scarey! So glad you enjoyed your day there. Lovely hearing the birds and you certainly beat the crowds on your early walk at Kinver Edge. X

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Hope you enjoy your day at Long Mynd. The views will not disappoint for sure 👍🙂

[@nigeldavey1043]

Not too bad a drive from where I live to Church Stretton and the Long Mynd and although I have been to Church Stretton a time or too I have never been up on the Long Mynd. Beautiful views I must say. I noticed the Topograph as you were approaching it. We have a similar one near here. I live just under the Cotswold edge and near to one of the official and ancient beacons and a short walk from the beacon is a slightly larger one than the one at Kinver Edge. From the edge of what the old timers called Shortwood you can see more or less all the way to Bristol to the West and North to the Forest of Dean across the winding Severn and North Easterly the Vale of Gloucester with the Cathedral dominating the view. Trouble is these places don't get any easier to access as one gets older and less able so it's a good job we have folk like you and Carol to show them to us. Keep persevering and I'm sure you'll get to see those Cave houses one day. 👍😉

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Sounds like you live in a beautiful part of the country. We can recommend the drive up the Long Mynd for the lovely views 👍🙂

[@nigeldavey1043]

@@LifeistooshortCK knowing Sussex as you two and I do, I know that you do also. In fact it has always been my opinion that most of the folk in this little country do not appreciate what is on their doorstep. But until I can get back out there I'm counting on you two to see it for me and you both do a great job. 👍

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

Several chuckles and a belly laugh for us in that one. What a beautiful place. The hill fort was huge, imagine moving that lot with primitive hand tools. Great video 👍

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Mike and Trish. Glad we could entertain you 😁 It was good to be able to get the drone up to appreciate the size and layout of that hill fort.

[@mistersteviechen]

Lovely video. When the sheep staredown happened, I thought you were going to launch into a Johnny Morris style anthropomorphic voiceover :-)

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Haha, Johnny Morris and Animal Magic, showing our age 😁

[@louisesymonds9963]

Hi Carol and Ken, I remember this episode and thought we must go and visit Kinver Edge. Well we’ve done it today! The lay-by where you parked was packed at 10am and there were a lot more people and dogs, but it was superb. I can recommend popping into the little rock houses. A range was lit in the living/ kitchen area and although basic it looked very comfortable. We must go again when the bluebells are out. Thank you x

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Hi Louise. Fantastic. So glad you went there as it is beautiful. We will have to go back and see inside those houses 👍

[@TheBill9999]

Very nice.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Cheers 👍🙂

[@kerryquinn7188]

Some great shots and camera work. I know Carol wanted up early Ken but that's the middle of the night for me lol. Some of those roads were a really tight squeeze but I suppose that's one of the benefits of the van, you can get to places bigger vans can't. The two of you must have walked a lot of steps that day.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

It was much earlier than we get up at home but well worth the effort to avoid the crowds. We certainly appreciate having a small van, it makes the right spots a lot easier. That was one of our more energetic days, we don’t always do a lot of walking ☺️

[@emmapillinger5015]

My daughter is off there next week to do her DofE expedition. We're from the West Midlands ourselves. Haven't been to Kinver for many years, and we've never done the rock houses. As NT members they are now on our list of 'to do's' ❤️

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Hope your daughter has a great time. It is a beautiful area to walk in 😀

[@NikCan66]

Always classy video

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks 🙏🙂

[@petecoventry6858]

I love it in places like this - You can just chill whilst the world bustles around you - Even stay if you like. No rush no drama -

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We did have a lovely relaxing day at Long Mynd. I don’t think they allow overnight stays in the car parking areas though.

[@STEVEHOLE1]

We do not live to far from the Long Mynd, its a beautiful area, the bird sounds this time of year is fantastic, welcome to Shropshire

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for the welcome Steve. It certainly is a beautiful area 🙂👍

[@johntuohy8830]

Great Shots.Well Done

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks John 👍🙂

[@adelarsen9776]

A great starter for the trip further north.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Cheers Ade 👍🙂

[@sdol2348]

Welcome to Shropshire.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thank you 👍🙂

[@euansemple]

Fantastic. We've done Brown Clee Hill which is nearby but definitely going to have to go back, hopefully with the van, to do Long Mynd. Lovely footage. Thanks.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

I will look forward to that video then 👍

[@familycampervanadventures8842]

Oh wow! We've just left a campsite right on the edge of the Long Monday today. Didn't go to the top this time, but still explored. Looks like you parked where we did 4 years ago and pushed baby Isaac to the top in a push chair (harder than I thought it would be lol). Great video as always. We're now at a campsite in Snowdonia that I think even you guys might approve of. Looking forward to the next video. Take care. 👍

[@LifeistooshortCK]

I wouldn’t have fancied pushing a pushchair up that hill! Have a great time in Snowdonia 😀

[@stevekent8702]

Brilliant video x the bird songs are so crisp and clear x just perfect x Gail and myself plan to do the same up early and explore x we just been to old Sarum salisbury plus cathedral x amazing keep up the great videos we love them x Thank you for giving us some great ideas of places to visit x

[@LifeistooshortCK]

It’s well worth the effort of getting up early when you can have such beautiful scenery all to yourselves. Salisbury is a lovely city to explore. Best wishes to you both 😀

[@smithywick]

Another great video with some stunning views chilli and potato’s very nice 👍 take care till the next adventure 🙌🚚🙌

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thank you, we will 👍🙂

[@Indiwill_i_am]

sheep Staring competition was hilarious, made the day for me, thanks again for sharing your wee trips

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Glad you enjoyed it 😁 Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🙂

[@leannebarrington1906]

Another awesome video Love it.Thanks for sharing Can’t wait for more 👍👍

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for watching Leanne 👍🙂

[@juliareadscottishpiperandh4861]

I had heard about the Long Mynd from a friend and had wondered what it was like. Thank you for the beautiful footage - it definitely looks like a place to put on the 'to be seen' list. Thank you

[@LifeistooshortCK]

It had been on our list of places to visit for a long time and we had wanted to go there on previous trips in our caravan. So glad we finally got to experience it and we thoroughly recommend it 👍🙂

[@steveandfamily7248]

Great video . Looks lovely there . Wish we still had our campervan.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks. It was a great place to visit with the campervan 🙂

[@LifeistooshortCK]

😁👍

[@whiskeycook3323]

I live in a heavily wooded area. I feel very fortunate to enjoy the sounds of nature every day

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We are learning to appreciate the sounds of the birds. That dawn chorus was the loudest we have ever heard!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Marie. We are glad you enjoyed it 🙂👍

[@Anita-rq9ev]

Comforting to watch while I drink my coffee before heading to work. Very relaxing😊

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for watching Anita 👍🙂

[@Anita-rq9ev]

@@LifeistooshortCK always a pleasure😉

[@sandradowling7239]

Beautiful birdsong l enjoyed that very much🥰

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Sandra 👍🙂

[@martinaburke1469]

Hi Carol & Ken, I love watching your videos and I enjoyed your staring contest Ken 😁 Can I ask what brand of footwear you use for going walking? Thanks, see you in the next video 👍

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Martina. We don’t favour any particular brand of footwear or buy expensive makes. We generally go to Mountain Warehouse or Go Outdoors and try on several pairs for comfort. We would rather buy cheaper and more often.

[@martinaburke1469]

@@LifeistooshortCK Thank you for that. I think that is good advice. I'll do that myself. Happy travels 🥰

[@collettemchugh9495]

What a view enjoyed watching drone shots amazing

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Collette 👍🙂

[@grumpybear3229]

Nice Vlog. Some great drone shots thank you both for sharing.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Our pleasure, thanks for watching 👍🙂

[@dianabelcher39]

Thank you so much for the last 2 wonderful videos, the birds sound so very happy!!! the scenery is so beautiful, and all the historical info is so complete... Lovely, lovely keep on filming. Lol.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Diana for your lovely comment 🙂

[@micheledamschke2441]

What a fantastic video! Better and better…the drone footage and the scenes were wonderful. I am sorry you were woken so early, Carol 😀

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Michele. I think Carol has just about recovered now from her early start 😀

[@CamperVanya]

Beautiful sights and sounds, with stunning views from the drone. Had to laugh at the stare-off 😄, and I’m a little disappointed that a ‘sheep buffer’ isn’t included in my Autoglym kit ... A lovely video 👍

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Sue. A sheep buffer would definitely be a useful bit of kit 😁

[@lcook0825]

The views from the top were fabulous.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

They were indeed Larry 🙂

[@katrinawindsor6536]

Forget the chilli... I'll just have the trifle!!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

😁👍

[@johnbrownboots9884]

Great video again

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Cheers 👍🙂

[@maryg.249]

Another beautiful video to add to the archive of gorgeousness! Mary

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks so much Mary 😀👍

[@sanclewphotographic]

Another lovely video, I have been there before but many years ago, and i do not remember it covering such a vast area, which is beautifully shown in the drone footage, obviously well worth a visit, this is all wonderful stuff and we are not even in Wales yet, take care you two,Regards Colin.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Colin, we make it into Wales in the next episode!

[@Ian-Steele]

Lovely scenery. The lambswool car polisher was the star for me. I hope you found some decent open toilets. It is something this country could use more of.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Ian. We wish the toilets were open longer hours.

[@madformorgan7848]

The long mynd, what a fabulous location. Thanks for sharing.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🙂

[@shaunmckenna1923]

Oh now that was great I know this place well it has been many years I was up there its such a beautiful spot on a grand day the views are second to none , years ago when we used to go up there you would see the hang gliders going off in some of the areas. Thank you you made my evening also my 93 year old Mother she just watched the video and loved it. Take care Shaun.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thank you Shaun. It is the first time we have been to that area and I don’t think it will be the last. Glad your mum enjoyed it too 😀

[@countryvanlifeuk]

Great flying again Ken and smashing vlog x Its Just great now nice weather is moving in x Carry on enjoying your lovely adventures x ATB Stephen 😘👍🚐

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Stephen. We have certainly been lucky with the weather so far on this trip 🤞We would like to get in touch with you but don’t have your email. Would you mind contacting us at [e-mail] Cheers 👍🙂

[@assassinjane]

Ahoy Pirates! Just too cute! LOved the sheep, I mean, how can one blame him/her for a good 'Audi-butt-scratch'?! XD And the Clint Eastwood-western staredown?! Bloody hilarious! XD Thank you for the bright early morn! :) Epic dronescapism again! Bear hugs, Captain

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Kata. We thought you would enjoy all the fluffy sheep 🐑😀

[@moirabardin9030]

the views are fantastic!! myself I cant eat hot food like curry, ive a sensitive mouth , but it looked delicious 😋 cant wait to watch more of your videos. enjoy your evening 😊

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Moira. That Dynamite chilli was too hot 🥵 I think we will stick to the Classic, milder version 🙂

[@williehannon9306]

Beautiful location

[@LifeistooshortCK]

👍🙂

[@getawaygeese]

Stunning production - love the audio to this with birds such a gentle video. Kimberly edge at the top is where I spent many hours having cycled from Alveley. The drive up to the long mynd my grandson calls Death Valley. 30 years ago we got stuck for 1.5 hrs in queues edging (literally) our way down with traffic jammed both ways

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We can see why your grandson calls that drive Death Valley. We wouldn’t fancy being stuck up there in a traffic jam, that must have been quite an experience 😱

[@getawaygeese]

@@LifeistooshortCK certainly was we were all traumatises with the nearside wheel edging its way down in places - should of had my JVC vhs c with me lol

[@goingmouch3753]

Excellent vlog once again, many thanks...do you think you can play .. the Lark ascending.. over your video? It would be a real treat...thanks

[@LifeistooshortCK]

That is a wonderful piece of music. I will have to see if I can at some point. 👍

[@williamchanning9055]

When Carol said once you're up, you're up, she didn't look or sound very convincing 😉😂. Why did you not camp overnight at the top? Another great vlog though.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Haha, she was trying to convince herself I think 😁 There was a sign at the top in one of the lay-bys saying “no camping” and I think it is National Trust land so we didn’t want to risk it.

[@carolynjones6116]

❤️

[@thebairdhaslanded]

amazing views.... at 3:57 in the video as a Disc Golf player I would love to see just how far a disc thrown from that point would fly... I'm always amazed by those who choose to jump of points like that and glide down lol

[@LifeistooshortCK]

You would never catch me jumping off a mountain like that, even attached to a professional! I bet a disc thrown from there would travel a fair old distance, especially with a following wind.

[@uncleheman0]

Been thinking of going to Shropshire, your excellent film work has convinced me! When you are doing several days of wild camping, how do you top up your leisure battery enough to power all your gear? Do you have to plug in at a campsite?

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Shropshire is well worth a visit. We have a 100Ah lithium battery that is topped up by the alternator when the engine is running and by a solar panel. We haven’t had to plug in at a campsite yet.

[@arfonw123]

Good to see you out and about again and enjoying yourselves. Just a question if I may? My apologies if I've missed this in your previous videos, but what do you do for water? (Myself and the wife find that we can do 2 to 3 nights wild camping, then have to book into a campsite to empty our porta loo and fill the van up with water etc. We've only got an onboard 18l water tank and carry four x 5l bottles for drinking, we also have a labrador to cater for too!) Thanks in advance.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We have a 25l water container in the cupboard under the sink which we top up with bottled water when we go shopping (4 x 2l for 99p in Lidl).

[@arfonw123]

Thanks for the reply. I had an inclination that's what you'd say. All the best on your travels.

[@lindabiggs3905]

Instead of going back down you can go all the way over and down other way, even better view,,

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for the tip Linda. We will have to go back and explore more of the area one day 🙂

[@adrianbragg2111]

What drone do you use? Amazing views

[@LifeistooshortCK]

DJI Mavic mini 2 🙂