Exploring a Hidden Abandoned 700 year old Smugglers Hideout full of Caves, Tunnels and Possibly GOLD

[@snoopyloopyloo]

My palms were sweaty by the end of this explore! , Thanks for showing us this place!

[@stare6711]

Ha sorry for making your palms sweaty, mine were also sweaty whilst in that place, it felt like I was in the film The Goonies:) Cool place to see though, thanks for watching

[@anncollins2515]

Thank you so much for the adventure! And it did look like something out of the goonies! A nice change of pace for those of us having to stay home for the most part. I could almost feel the breeze on my face........😊

[@stare6711]

Hi Ann, This place was a nice change to the usual houses that I explore and was good to be able to see some fantastic views along the way:) Thanks for watching

[@collidingplanetsexploring6630]

Nice one Darren. That's always been on my list to do but I have now changed my mind...lol. Wise not to walk the plank. It looks like it's been there for years.

[@stare6711]

Hi Wayne, if you’re ever down that way it’s definitely worth a visit, even seeing the place from outside is amazing, such an impressive building squeezed into the rocks like that, wouldn’t you just love to know what has been stashed away in there over the years. . . . . . . . Happy New Year, speak soon

[@folkme3042]

Hats off to you good sir.You had some balls to scale the inside of the cave without a safety rope.It would be so interesting to go back in time to see what was actually hidden there in terms of contraband.My guess would have been casks of rum and other spirits rather than gold and silver but who knows?I wonder if the locals lured ships onto the rocks as happened in many places.

[@stare6711]

yes you’re probably right about the rum and spirits as they would have been expensive in those days and worth the risk of smuggling them into the country:) Thanks for watching

[@dlodge4966]

The views were rewarding in them selves!! Stunning

[@stare6711]

I’m glad you enjoyed watching, it’s such an unusual place that’s full of history, if only the walls could talk:)

[@theodoredugranrut8201]

Glad to hear from you . Always enjoy your explores Central California Watching

[@stare6711]

Hey Theodore, there must be so much history and stories that go along with this place. . . . I’d love to know more about it really. Thanks for watching

[@Chrisssy2112]

Darren, you are such a trooper doing all that walking and sketchy climbing. Absolutely fascinating place to explore for sure! Thank you and I hope to see you soon!! 👍❤️😊. Ps. Imagine if you brought a metal detector and found gold, score!!

[@stare6711]

Hi Chrissy, great idea metal detecting around and inside that place, I’m sure there would be some interesting things hidden inside that haven’t been discovered yet, the place reminds me of something out of the Goonies:)

[@Chrisssy2112]

@@stare6711 Interesting fact about the Goonies…my Uncle..John Matuszak was the creature in Goonies..I kid you not 😊

[@JOSIE19643]

Aye glad you're back !! That was amazing to watch ! The view is absolutly stunning !! You are pretty brave to climb these pathways, too bad it was too dangerous to go further, would've loved to see the entire cave, but better be safe ! Hope to see you more in 2021, wishing you and your family the best for the year to come. Stay safe !! From Canada 🇨🇦 ❤

[@stare6711]

Hi Mitsy, I’m glad you enjoyed the video, yes the views were stunning and it was great to get out in the fresh air. It felt like I was in the movie The Goonies being in that place with the tunnels and walking the plank etc:) Hope you have a great New Year.

[@bevolson7619]

From amazing views to claustrophobic fears . Terrifying to watch... you are amazing to do this climbing..

[@stare6711]

Hi Bev, it sure is an interesting place to look around, a bit dangerous but worth the risk to see where those stone steps were leading too:)

[@gasman3526]

Wow. Good to see you back. Cool place and thanks for showing us it. Oh and by the way, you're crazy! Can't believe you climbed up and down that cave! Fair play.

[@stare6711]

Hi Phil, good to hear from you again, yes it really is a cool place to see, I just couldn’t bring myself to walk the plank though. I wonder how much further the cave goes?

[@gasman3526]

@@stare6711 i thought the climb looked more dangerous than the plank lol Glad you was ok, your family needs you and we want more videos!

[@D2D_URBEX]

Welcome back mate That looks pretty cool its a bit like our Sawney Beans Cave up here

[@stare6711]

I’ve never heard of the Sawney Beans Cave so will have a look on google in a mo. This place was a nice change from the usual houses I do, good to get out in the fresh air:) I’ve noticed that all the explorers have finally found your coco Chanel house that you did ages ago. . . . . well it definitely sounds better when narrated with a Scottish accent:)

[@D2D_URBEX]

@@stare6711 thanks mate Yeah that along with others that I did also. Hope your safe and well and best wishes for the New Year 🍺

[@andrewfrancis218]

Happy Christmas & a happy New Year to you & your family Stare & glad to see your back. What a great video, lovely views & such a great place to explore.........the Smugglers cave. I noticed on the walls of the cave some really old dates, 1952 or something. I'm sure that place saw some amazing things in it's history. I think you were very brave to climb up to the upper level but I think the plank was a bit to much & looked very unsafe. I love your explores Stare & think your an amazing guy. Can't wait for the next video. Stay safe. Andy. 👍

[@stare6711]

Hi Andy, Happy Christmas to you too, it was a great place to explore, really different to anything else I’ve seen before. It actually felt like I was in the movie The Goonies with all the caves, tunnels and walking the plank, crazy place. . . . . . I loved it:) Speak soon

[@Chrisssy2112]

Yayyyy, you’re back!! Ok, time to watch your video! 😊❤️

[@gillwyatt8103]

Where have you been?!!! That explore was certainly something different - fascinating thanks. Look forward to the next! Gill

[@stare6711]

Hi Gill, yes it certainly was different to the usual houses I explore, I’ve never seen anywhere quite like it which made it an interesting place to look around:)

[@rubberbandshee2188]

Wow guy, I never would have made it to that second level, glad you didn't walk to plank. Great video, Hope you and yours had a great Holiday.

[@stare6711]

Ha yes that second level was pretty high but I really wanted to know where that path went, it felt like I was in the Goonies movie in that place:)

[@mariahussain735]

Loved it😘😁

[@stare6711]

Thanks Maria, the place was pretty scary and I was glad to get back out really, nice to be able to film it to show you guys:) Thanks for watching

[@mariadelpilargonzalezperez2519]

Me encantó está exploración, muy interesante, saludos desde Buenos Aires Argentina

[@stare6711]

Hola Maria, thanks for watching:)

[@Chrisssy2112]

Muy interesante segura

[@mariadelpilargonzalezperez2519]

Si interesante, el hecho de que pudo vivir alguien ahí, que sirvió de refugio

[@Chrisssy2112]

@@mariadelpilargonzalezperez2519 👍😊

[@OxfordsFinestExplorer]

Cool video pal loved it 👍❤️

[@stare6711]

Thanks, it’s a bit different to the usual houses I explore, great place to see:)

[@jan208]

OMG, I have to admit I watched most of that with my fingers over my eyes! That was amazing, so exciting! Who built those steps, and how? How did they get in and out back then, with no torches, electricity, modern tools or climbing gear!!? And the plank!!! You really risked yourself there, so glad you got out safely, thanks for taking us x

[@stare6711]

Hi Jan, it’s such an unusual place to explore, just nice to see something different from the usual houses I do. Hope you have a great New Year:)

[@sheilad83]

The BIGGEST BALLZ ANY EXPLORER EVER HAD! WELL DONE MATE! THANK YOU FOR TAKING US ALONG! CHEERS! MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU SAFE MY FRIEND! ❤️🇺🇲💙 💜🫶🏻💜

[@susiejgray]

Thank you so, so much for this Darren. The flowers and gorse on the way up and even the sea weed -- beautiful! The view from the top was stunning. And then the smugglers hideout itself. Absolutely amazing to think of the history of that place! Glad you did not walk that slippery plank. Looked like you did this explore on a beautiful summer or fall day there in Wales... and I am watching from my cozy little apartment in Vermont, USA where it is about -3 C at the moment (outside that is, thankfully!) I am curious why all the loose stones on the way up. Just by falling off the cliff face naturally or are they 'harvested' for building materials? Thanks again for this video (and Tony too). Hope you are well. Happy new year!

[@stare6711]

Hi Susie, I know what you mean about those cube looking rocks, it really looks like they’ve been cut in that shape by someone but that’s just how they fall off the bigger rocks, strange but pretty cool too:) Thanks for watching

[@susiejgray]

The natural world really is pretty wonderful, isn't it? Those stones gave the smugglers perfect material to put a wall on the front of their cave hideout! Really enjoyed this video and looking forward to your next one!

[@AbandonedUK]

The view inside that place was scary....like watching an endoscopy procedure! what a location though. ty

[@stare6711]

Hey Steve, the whole explore was pretty scary, getting back down especially, thought I was going to be spending the night at one point😅 Gonna watch one of your new vids now cheers Darren

[@AbandonedUK]

@@stare6711 Looked every bit as scary as watching you explore Berkyn Manor....Crazy! ;-)

[@FinehomesofNewHampshire]

Youll need that cave in a few months. 😉

[@Chrisssy2112]

Good Day Darren! Do you have a video coming out soon as I miss seeing you and your explores. ❤️😊

[@stare6711]

Hey Chrissy good to hear from you again. Im still in a really strict lockdown since before Christmas, in fact all of the U.K. is. I’m not allowed to travel more than 5 miles from my house or I could get fined, Shops are all shut, hairdressers shut, restaurants shut, schools shut. . . . .i could go on😞 hopefully by the end of March we could be out of it and I can once again make some nice videos for you😀 Have you had your vaccine yet there in Florida?

[@Chrisssy2112]

No, I haven’t received the vaccine, I did however have the test done which I think it’s cruel punishment, lol, because they stuck a huge q-tip far up my nose, worst feeling in the world as it felt like water was up my nose like when you’re in a swimming pool, lol. Did you have the vaccine yet? Always great to hear from you. x

[@stare6711]

@@Chrisssy2112 That test sounds awful, that swab sounds like it almost touched your brain as it went up so far😱 The government have said that my age group should get the vaccine by the end of April. . . . . . Quite a while to wait yet but at least things can get a bit more back to normal then😀. Always nice to chat to you to, take care of yourself :) speak soon

[@becausekittenspaint1946]

The doorway high up makes me wonder if pirate ships sailed up to have pirates hide treasure. This is one of the best exploration sites ever! Yahweh bless!

[@stare6711]

I’m glad you liked this place, it’s pretty cool to see it still standing there after so many years. I agree with the upper windows being used for off loading of pirate booty, you can see on the walls the marks where the sea comes up too and it gets pretty high and would be a great place to hide stuff:)

[@tarotbytheseawithisabellar8717]

That was fun!

[@alanmckeeve2695]

What camera are you using? it is really stable.

[@stare6711]

Hi Alan, I use a GoPro hero 7 black and I agree with you that it’s a nice smooth video to watch:) Thanks for watching

[@kazzablanca100]

Lots of Welsh places but your accent isn’t , where are u from please ? How did you get to know all the people who go exploring with you ? Gasman always finishes 1st lol. Great explores , I love the tin chapel, been watching that one for a while , told my son in law to have a look and it gave him nightmares lol . Do you work in Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 seem to do a lot of explores here ! Best regards Kaz

[@stare6711]

Hi Kaz, I actually live in Newport so am Welsh but I guess being so close to the English boarder it’s not that strong an accent:) I work in Cardiff mainly and the surrounding areas which is why I do a lot of explores there as I spot places to explore whilst driving about:) Thanks for watching

[@kazzablanca100]

@@stare6711 oh wow not far from me ! Near Ystrad Mynach ! Sorry really wouldn’t have guessed your Welsh and think I’m usually good at accents lol! Thanks for the reply . Can’t wait to see more adventures!

[@sherimcdaniel3491]

“If you can see the spikes on these things-they hurt”. They really hurt”…..and then you poke one, on purpose! 😂 What is it that creates those gorgeous colors?! I’ve never seen anything like that outside of a kaleidoscope! It’s a damn shame people who came before you couldn’t be satisfied taking selfies of themselves!! Their parents would be so disappointed in them, marring the wild beauty of this place! 😡 This was an amazing explore, my friend. Thank you so much for dragging me out of my apt to go with! (One small criticism though…PLEASE think carefully before you go nuts and stampede into the unknown, yes? You took your life (and unbroken bones) into your hands for this explore! He who is cautious and walks slowly avoids becoming one of the “hey! Come on! I hear there’s a guy in here who had a KZbin channel…he was exploring and got stuck between the rock and the hard place!” Caution in all things…..GREAT job here! ❤

[@FinehomesofNewHampshire]

That plank was the toilet...lol

[@stare6711]

😂

[@michaelfucci7957]

Great Video and very interesting! No need for you to hit the gym! Thanks!

[@philipmcdonagh1094]

Its a Pagan solar cross - sun wheel.

[@stare6711]

Hi Philip, thanks so much for the info on the pagan sun wheel, it was an interesting looking thing that i hoped someone could tell me more about so much appreciated:)

[@reesedaniel5835]

The circle of rocks on the ground looks like a Wiccan rune or something similar. Possibly Druid. Looks like a pagan ritual of some kind was done there.

[@stare6711]

Thanks for the info Reese, I kinda thought the same as you about it:)

[@Tumbercube]

That’s a amongus discord

[@stare6711]

Thanks, hope you enjoyed the explore:)

[@FinehomesofNewHampshire]

Metal detector be nice!

[@stare6711]

Yes spot on, a metal detector in that kinda place is a great idea, there must be stuff in there to find:) Thanks for watching

[@RoxaneEllesansailes]

🥳Yéééé🥳 Its you 👍💞 🎁Happy christmas time by the way and happy new year🎁 I look the video right now 🕵️‍♀️

[@RoxaneEllesansailes]

Oh my god, the view is incredible! 😮

[@stare6711]

Hi Roxane, good to hear from you again and Happy Christmas too🥳 I haven’t seen any new videos from you in ages, hope to soon. . . . . .

[@stare6711]

This place reminded me of something out of the Goonies😂