Escaping the Masses on a Bank Holiday Weekend | Brecon Beacons National Park

[@stevenbunney3621]

Bank Holiday success…….avoid the crowds😄 lovely remote ares Mynydd Y Glog, another great informative video 👍👍

[@wildaboutwales]

Thanks, buddy! Yes, it's a great spot and I didn't see another soul 👌🏼

[@leemartin2978]

Thank you for the book tip. I’ll definitely look into that 👍

[@wildaboutwales]

It's an incredible story and a great read, buddy. Thanks for watching 👍🏼

[@leemartin2978]

@ ordered it this morning , looking forward to it 👍

[@carpman1carpman154]

It reminds me of Conwy mountains when i was mountain biking 6 years ago beautiful 🍻Ryan and Toby 👌

[@AdventureswithJeffandMeeka]

Good morning Ryan. Thank you for explaining the trig points. Stay safe and have fun.

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you, Jeff, and thanks for watching. All the best, Ryan.

[@ktswandering]

I miss Wales....such a cracking place. Next time I go camping going to read a whole book!

[@wildaboutwales]

It's a great place to live, I'm lucky to have this on my doorstep. Thanks for watching. ATB, Ryan.

[@Truthweneed]

Oh hey Ryan did you say you were in the Military? My Grandpa was in the Second World War, my Uncle was in the Vietnam War, and had some friends who were in Iraq and Afghanistan. They all saw a lot of combat. They did not like talking about it much. Sometimes they would tell things after they had some drinks though they dealt with a lot. My Grandpa died years ago he was a great guy. My Uncle is still alive he is in his 70's now. Of course my friends are still alive.

[@wildaboutwales]

Hi Spencer. Yes, I served in the Infantry, it feels like it was a lifetime ago now. I joined when I was 16 years old. They were some of the best days of my life and I still meet up quite regularly with the men I served with.

[@charlenemalson8095]

Another good video 👌 I was also at that beach that day. Chris is my idol ❤️ finished that 2 book of his in 4 days 😂 can't beat waking up to the singing skylarks 🐦

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you, Charlene, glad you enjoyed! It was a bloody great day wasn't it, I had a great time down there - especially at the King's Head afterwards 🙂 Thanks for watching, ATB, Ryan.

[@martinoutdoors6941]

Lovely chilled get away, good to see toby has recovered. I thought I knew about trig points but didn’t know about the number and database.. learning something new every time

[@wildaboutwales]

Thanks Martin, glad you enjoyed the video. It was great to have Toby back out, he enjoyed it as much as I did. Thanks for watching. ATB, Ryan.

[@perrymarc2162]

Another great vid and good to see you out after that long trip, Toby looking well too 👍

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you, mate! He had a good night and was happy to be back out. ATB, Ryan.

[@jasonsandry4892]

Aways enjoy your videos man !

[@wildaboutwales]

Thanks, mate! Glad you enjoyed!

[@Dcreedondecorator]

Excellent video again buddy 👏 glad to see your sidekick back out with you too. Some great footage again and very informative about the trig points. Look forward to seeing you both on your next journey 👏

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you once again, buddy! It was a great little camp and Toby enjoyed it. Some more of this sunshine we need and we can do some good camps 👍🏼

[@Dcreedondecorator]

Definitely buddy I think we’ve all had more than enough of this rain now! Loving the videos and content mate keep Up the outstanding work!

[@wildaboutwales]

@@Dcreedondecorator thanks bud!

[@sophiepark5395]

We love your videos you are so knowledgeable mate. We live in Swansea and Christian Lewis was my next door neighbour for years our birthdays are 3 days apart so we used to have joint parties and gatherings. Great videos , so much information about the beacons. Keep going xx

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you, Sophie. It's good to hear you're enjoying the channel. Fancy knowing Chris - I was lucky enough to catch his walk right from the off, I loved following his journey as he walked the UK. He's a great guy and it's awe inspiring what he's achieved. Take it easy and all the best, Ryan.

[@chrislonsberry1974]

So many great things about this video! First, great to see Toby. The two of you sitting together in camp. It doesn’t get much better than that! The story of the guy walking around Scotland sounds interesting. Will have to look into the book. I’m in the States so I hadn’t heard about the Trig points. How interesting! Thanks for all the info. Your last drink sounded delicious! Thank you for sharing time with us!!

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you, Chris! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I hope you can find the book over there, I'm sure you'd enjoy it - it's incredible what he endured to complete that walk. Take it easy, Ryan.

[@bedrock19681]

Love the historic content of your videos mate,ive just spent a few days in the clwydians and roaming around all the hillforts there,its amazing how the remains are so well preserv'd,certainly make's for an interesting hike,another great video and good to see toby back out and about,look forward to your next vid👍

[@wildaboutwales]

Many thanks! Yes, there's so much history to explore in Wales. I was up that way last year hiking the Snowdonia Way, it's incredible up there. ATB, Ryan.

[@chrisarnold4709]

Nice peaceful overnighter there! I was out wild camping on the Quantocks on Sat night with one of my dogs, a sunny afternoon, relatively warm night and deer barking and owls hooting to keep us company amd then a cracking sunrise for a 7mile walk back in. Never saw a soul. Always nice to get away from the crowds!

[@wildaboutwales]

I totally feel you on that one, Chris, that sounds like a perfect night's camping. I haven't explored much down that way, just a small 3 day hike on the Mendip Hills 3 years ago. Maybe I should put the Quantocks on my 'to do' list. Thanks and ATB, Ryan.

[@chrisarnold4709]

I can recommend it - a small area and more of a linear walk but some nice views and it is so quiet - definitely not a crowded area!! 30 mins drive for me luckily as we have a place nearby. There's a great wooded track called The Drove Road which is beautiful in the setting sun. We're 10 mins from the Mendips so often there with my dogs and then Dartmoor is about an hour and a half away. Strangely I haven't managed Exmoor yet though!

[@wildaboutwales]

@@chrisarnold4709 thank you, Chris. It sounds great down there, I will get back down that way one day, it's not too far a drive for a couple of days out.

[@2pegsshort]

Nice spot to pitch that Ry. Been meaning to walk that area for a while, had no idea about the sink holes or cairns. Nice bit of information about trigs and good to see Toby back in action. Look forward to the next trip 👍

[@wildaboutwales]

Thanks, buddy! It's a real cool landscape up there, mate. If you go searching, there's a cave in the area too. Too small to get in the entrance, but a phenomenal size underground. Definitely worth exploring up there!

[@corixox8424]

Really loving your channel. hoping to see more off you soon

[@wildaboutwales]

Thanks, Cori, glad you enjoyed. There'll be plenty more videos coming soon. ATB, Ryan.

[@thevalleywalker]

Toby is the most chilled dog I have ever seen.... what a wonderful companion. It's been a very long time since I have been to that trig and only once ever - I started from a pull in on the far side of Llwyn On reservoir. Seeing your footage of the area it as a certain feel that you find in that area of the two other trig points you mentioned and I would say Penwyllt in the west to Mynydd Llangyndir in the east, lots of sink holes and a wild barren feel to them. It's an area that is definitely the quietr part of the Beacons..shhh. I think I recall the Christin Lewis story but didn't realise he had done a book - its on my list to get now..thanks. atb Alan

[@wildaboutwales]

Thanks Alan! Yes, they're all very similar type of landscapes, Cadair Fawr especially. I was wondering if you'd ever visited this one, you've got some great knowledge of the Beacons. Yes, his first book, Finding Hildasay was a bestseller, a very good read. ATB, Ryan.

[@diilain]

I was wondering when you were going to post. Looked so peaceful, great to see Toby back to normal. Was hoping that your Brecon way walk would have been more than just one episode. Still enjoyed watching though. 😊

[@wildaboutwales]

Thanks, mate! It was good to see him back out enjoying himself. I was thinking of doing the hike in episodes but decided to do one long video in the end. Anyway, glad you enjoyed. ATB, Ryan.

[@diilain]

@@wildaboutwales yeah, perhaps missed a trick there. Next time turn 1 into 2 ☺️

[@wildaboutwales]

@@diilain will do. Thank you, mate!

[@Mitch8585]

Great vid. I’ve camped on cadiar fawr but not here so definitely will have to check it out. Great info on the trig points as i had no idea. Look forward to the next one

[@wildaboutwales]

Thanks, mate! Cadair Fawr is a favourite of mine so I think you'll like this spot. Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching. ATB, Ryan.

[@pauldavies9360]

Fantastic little spot there. Poor Toby looked so sad about the lack of butcher meat lol. That bubbling chirping bird in rhe video sounds like a skylark

[@wildaboutwales]

Yes, they were Skylarks. I'll make it up to Toby on our next day out and get him a good steak. Thanks for watching. ATB, Ryan.

[@nicholasromans5816]

Mad to think I was over cadiar fawr and u was opposite 😂, we got caught in the rain also but stopped a round 8 o'clock, like u said it was nice camp no wind or rain through the night, never tried that Jura I'll look out for it 👍

[@wildaboutwales]

Mate, I was chuckling when I saw that you and Dai were pitched on the next trig. It was a great night to be out though. Get down to Tesco with your Clubcard for the Jura 👍🏼

[@dereklawday4402]

Nice to see Toby out again. Diolch. Enjoy the weather.

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you, Derek! He enjoyed his night out. ATB, Ryan.

[@robertthomas8859]

Great little adventure, good to see your sidekick back😂

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you, Rob! Glad you enjoyed, mate.

[@andrewedwards67]

Great vid again Ryan, i need to convert you to some astro photography. All that time spent under the stars.

[@wildaboutwales]

Thanks Andrew. I've been hoping to catch some star trails for the videos but I think it's rained on almost every camp, lol. Maybe I'll get lucky soon as the weather is finally improving.

[@dereklawday4402]

Not sure why I haven’t seen a video in a month. Hopefully everything is ok. I look forward to seeing Toby and yourself out having an adventure. Diolch

[@wildaboutwales]

Hi Derek, all is good, thank you for asking. I put a post up today explaining why I've been absent. Also my laptop has been getting repaired. I've been busy and have a lot of videos to edit. First one is out 4pm on Thursday. ATB, Ryan.

[@dereklawday4402]

@@wildaboutwales cheers

[@HotubHobos]

This is a cool video WaW :) thanks for sharing, you are wise to avoid the Brecon Beacon crowds on a Bank holiday as it can be so busy it feels like walking through Piccadilly Circus ! we've subscribed, look forward to your watching your content :)

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed! I drove past there Saturday and it was busier than Piccadilly Circus - I much prefer the quieter mountains. Welcome to the channel. ATB, Ryan.

[@serkd37]

Good to see you and Toby out again. Nice chilled camp with good food and whiskey, perfect. Don’t know if you tried it, Arran Sherry Cask, very nice. Look forward to the next one. Thanks for sharing. Serk

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you, mate! I've tried Arran, but not the sherry cask. I will have to put that on my shopping list. Diolch!

[@garryandrews]

Cracking relaxing film to watch mate. You have a way of connecting via the camera to the audience. Nice chilled camp and only 3 mikes from your house! Wow! ATB buddy

[@wildaboutwales]

@@garryandrews thank you, mate, glad you enjoyed! Yes, I'm lucky to have it on the doorstep, it's a beautiful place. ATB, Ryan.

[@YS-sm8qd]

Another enjoyable video, very peaceful to watch. The drone shots were impressive showing all the sink holes and thanks for the information regarding the trig points.

[@wildaboutwales]

It was a great night out and definitely one of the most chilled camps I've done in a while. Thanks for watching. ATB, Ryan.

[@JamieHarding5]

Brilliant video Ry. Nice to see you local, it encourages others to realise there are other places to Pen y Fan 🤦🏻 Drives me mad that everyone only goes there thinking it's Everest😁 I know lots of people that only do that one. It's crazy busy. I think it's good you are making your own grub at home, everyone does the packets, you are different doing your own and bagging it.👌👍 Crazy strong can 9.2% must taste like aftershave.😂 That whisky sounds nice finished in red wine barrel. Book sounds brilliant I'll look in to that. Thanks. Brilliant story. Had no idea about the cairns there and old burial ground. Amazing. I've been Twmbarlwm quite a few times, it's only small but great views on a clear day are great. There's loads of history to that, but they are not sure of what exactly it is. You made me laugh when you said the cloud is over there and you had it clear and no crowds. Great watch. Keep them coming butty.👍

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you once again, Jamie. I can't beat the large crowds and places like this are so much more enjoyable as they're wild and barren. The Brewdog was a great tasting IPA, worth a try. Try and get your hands on that book, mate...I'm sure you'll enjoy it. Take it easy, pal.

[@JamieHarding5]

@@wildaboutwales I have a try of the beer😁 Never gone over 5%. I'll get the book.👍

[@CarlEvz13]

Cracking little video Ryan and good to see Toby back out and about enjoying the adventure again. Very interesting about the trig points I knew they marked the highest point int the area but didn’t know anything else about them learn something new everyday 😀Cheers mate. ATB boys 👍🏻

[@wildaboutwales]

Cheers, mate! It was a great little camp and Toby was happy to be back out. Thanks for watching. ATB, Ryan.

[@Biffo..Griffo]

Yet another fantastic video .... Every day is a school day about trig points .... Lovely to see tody back out 😊

[@wildaboutwales]

Thanks Ian. It was a lovely chilled camp and Toby enjoyed his night out. Thanks for watching. ATB, Ryan.

[@alanvaughan4143]

I enjoyed that vid mate..I watched them all..enjoy watching Toby poach the best spot in the tent .he’s a faithful mate

[@wildaboutwales]

Thanks Alan, glad you enjoyed, mate. He's a top dog, got to give him the best spot in the house.

[@andrewkingdom]

Hi Ryan went up mynydd y glog yesterday and went to cave just put a clip on my you tube channel thanks for the inspiration I know the Beacons very well and wanted to explore that area for a long time but never got round to it but your video pushed me to finally go over that area to the cave. The weather was fantastic yesterday which helped at the end of my video I signpost viewers to your KZbin channel thanks again Andy K

[@wildaboutwales]

You're welcome, Andrew. Thank you for the mention. It's a great part of the Beacons to explore isn't it, I love how wild it feels up there and the fact that there's so many Bronze Age cairns. If you do a Google search for the cave there's some photos online, it's an incredible size. ATB, Ryan.

[@amandakaiviti5749]

What a super mini camp that was after your epic mission last time- you certainly have some beautiful natural surroundings there to immerse yourself in! Great to see Toby again, and bet he looks forward to sausages again! Thanks for the heads up about the trig stations, good to learn. And the book recommendation-will see if I can track that down, sounds like an amazing story. Thanks for taking us with you, great video!

[@wildaboutwales]

Thanks Amanda, it was a nice chilled camp and Toby had a great time too. I hope you can get the book, it's a very enjoyable read, I'm sure you'd enjoy it. ATB, Ryan.

[@geraintjones75]

Nice spot there, for an overnighter. I've been there a few times, it's nice and quiet and not too far from another quiet spot I like, Cadair fawr trig point; as there are some lovely quiet camp spots for a local night out under the stars around that area, too. Nice to see you have Toby, the partner in crime out again as well. 😊

[@wildaboutwales]

Thanks, mate! It was good to have him back out on a camp with me, he enjoyed it as much as I did. Yes, it's a fantastic little hill with an interesting landscape. I love Cadair Fawr too, I've had some great camps up there. These quieter spots are the best, away from the masses.

[@tonydart425]

Ryan you do pick your days 😅😅 great to see toby out with you. Those sink holes are you sure it’s not mines for Stonehenge pillars?

[@wildaboutwales]

Thanks Tony! It was good to have him back out with me. Yes, they're huge some of those sinkholes - there's much bigger ones in the area too. Thanks for watching. ATB, Ryan.

[@jamesmorrison3484]

Good stuff, Ryan! Good to see Toby back out again. How was the beer?

[@wildaboutwales]

Thanks, mate! It's a great beer that one, probably the best Brewdog I've tried.

[@alisdar1234]

Enjoyed that. I would love to camp with a dog someday.

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you. You should, they're great company on a night out.

[@Truthweneed]

Oh thanks for your service Ryan. I'm so proud of the generation my Grandpa was from. They call that era the Greatest Generation. He was fighting nazis at 19. I can only imagine what he dealt with. Of course I am also thankful towards other servicemen who have been in other wars. My Grandpa had it the worst though. If it were not for men like him we would have lost that war for sure. We would all probably be speaking German and would be under some kind of nazi regime. Let's hope a Third World War does not happen buddy. The U.S. is having a lot of tensions with Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran. If that happened most would have to go depending on age and health. I would volunteer but I'm kinda getting older. I'm almost 40 and have had some injuries. I'm not sure if I would see combat at my age but if they wanted me to I would. I mean the Vietnam War only drafted ages 18-26. I think it will be alright but these days who knows buddy. Let's hope peace can prevail.

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you, Spencer. Yes, a peaceful world is a much better place to live in, that's for sure.

[@atticusoutdoors1567]

I’ve recently visited two of the trig points you mentioned. They aren’t that far from home 😁

[@wildaboutwales]

They're both great walks aren't they. Funnily enough, my last video I was camped at one of them. All the best, Ryan.

[@Truthweneed]

Oh thanks for the response Ryan. I'm glad that I never did hard drugs though. I mean yes when I was younger I did smoke some marijuana but quit. That stuff is legal now in many states here but that does not make it good. I did have some friends who did hard stuff though. I told them numerous times to stop but some did not listen. I lost a couple friends from overdoses it was not good. They were pretty good guys.

[@wildaboutwales]

Sad, sorry to hear that, Spencer.

[@skookumjack]

Excellent video! No 'fluff ' to pad it out . Very well edited. Question, those sink holes, is that from coalmining collapse? Or something more natural? Really enjoy your trips out in Wales, I always learn something!

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you, Jack! I'm glad you're enjoying the content. I should've mentioned in the video that the area I was in has a lot of limestone, the sinkholes are caused when underlying rocks collapse. There's a lot more of them for miles around, some of them are huge. Take it easy, Ryan.

[@bazbarrow6160]

Great video Very interesting to hear the information/history on Trig Points to 👍 I knew the basics but not as in depth as that

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you, Baz...glad you enjoyed it, mate.

[@barryharley1008]

Well done, mate, interesting video 😊👍🏻

[@wildaboutwales]

Cheers, Baz! Thanks for watching.

[@andrewkingdom]

Great video I was thinking of walking up mynydd y glog from nature reserve entrance never been there before is it straight forward from that starting point I believe that there is room nearby to park a car on the grass verge

[@wildaboutwales]

Thanks, Andrew. Yes, that's the route I use and you can park on the grass verge by the Nature Reserve sign. For some reason, this path is not on OS maps. The path is straight forward to start off with, and takes you over the footbridge, keep following the path and then you' want to head towards the direction (you should find a gate under a tree line) of Cae'r Argylwydd farm ruins, and from there head towards the high ground to another gate which will take you on the open ground towards Mynnydd y Glog. It's difficult to give directions as there's no features there and the path is a little overgrown (and muddy). If you get stuck there's another route that shows on OS maps, it's just up the road and starts from Wernlas Farm. There's also a cave in the area (Ogof Fawr) that's huge underground but only accessible to cavers. Have a good one.

[@andrewkingdom]

@@wildaboutwales thanks that’s great thought it was strange no paths on the OS map I will visit the cave as well thanks mate cheers

[@wildaboutwales]

@@andrewkingdom you're welcome, mate.

[@Truthweneed]

Are you mainly of Welsh ancestry man? Most people are mixed especially these days. My dad's side is mainly Irish and my mom's side is mainly Italian. I'm sure I have some other European descent also but have never taken one of those DNA tests. I admit my Irish side of the family loves to drink and party and so do I LOL. I have been watching some documentaries about medieval Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and England. Man they drank a ton of alcohol. I mean of course throughout history many cultures have and still do. I'm not saying it's right it can definitely take its toll on a person's health after a while.

[@wildaboutwales]

I'm all Welsh, mate. All of my immediate family are all Welsh too, as far as I know anyway. We do love a drink over here, not just the Welsh, but the Scottish and Irish too. I used to enjoy a good drink in my younger days, but not anymore. I'm quite happy to just enjoy a can or a nice whisky on one of my camps - like you said, it will catch up with you sooner or later.

[@Truthweneed]

Oh thanks for the reply Ryan. For some reason the comment I posted the other day was deleted. It happens.

[@wildaboutwales]

Sorry I missed that comment, no problem. ATB, Ryan.

[@diilain]

Have you stopped posting videos? It’s been over a month, you ok?

[@wildaboutwales]

Hello Lee, I'm good, thank you for asking. I put a post up the other day explaining my absence. I've been busy in the outdoors, and the first video will be up at 4pm today. Cheers, mate!

[@diilain]

I cannot see that video, glad you’re ok. I’ll look forward to your video later

[@wildaboutwales]

@@diilain it was a written post mate. Hope you enjoy today's video 👍🏼

[@adamradford2285]

Hi Ryan, just subscribed! Walking in Wales and whisky are my favourite things so this channel is right up my street. I actually walked Mynydd Y Glog last week it’s a wild moorland on top isn’t it, loved the drone footage showing the Carns and sink holes, good exploration of the trig and amazing quiet views. Really enjoyed watching I have a channel myself it’s called ‘Brecon Beacons and Beyond’ feel free to check it out if you get 5, I like to explore a lot of the non-touristy areas too. Best wishes Adam

[@wildaboutwales]

Hello Adam, thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I just watched your Mynnydd y Glog video, it's an interesting area isn't it. I've just subbed and will check out more of your videos. Take it easy, Ryan.

[@adamradford2285]

@@wildaboutwales Hi Ryan thanks I always appreciate it if you subscribe! You definitely filmed it better than me 😂 my videos are a bit old fashioned, the drone technology is amazing isn’t it! Love getting to these lesser know places though. Thanks , look forward to the next outing. Best wishes

[@Truthweneed]

Oh great video Ryan the names Spencer by the way. I'm the guy from California. You have been in the wild many times like I have. I was wondering have you ever seen a U.F.O.? I know some people think it's crazy to talk about this issue but that's not true anymore. In the United States a lot is going on about this. I mean many T.V. shows, a lot of footage is being released, and many credible people have been testifying in front of Congress about what they know and have seen. Many of them are ex-military and current military. You should look up the name David Grusch he is one of them. I saw one when I was younger and it changed my mind about many things. I heard the U.K. has had many sightings over the years. I think the public has a right to know about this.

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you, Spencer, I'm glad you enjoyed watching. No, I haven't seen any U.F.O's over here. There was a spate of sightings here in Wales back in 2008 though. We did however have an incredible aurora here that lit up the sky last night; unfortunately I missed it and only got to see photos of it this morning. Have a great weekend. ATB, Ryan.