I went to the Mach Loop Low Fly Zone ✈️

I visit the Mach Loop low fly zone in Snowdonia Wales.
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[@frankinblackpool]

I did not know what to expect, or even if I'd actually see any aircraft on the day. One thing's for sure, if you ever get a chance to go on one of Stephen's Photography Workshop's you will never be disappointed. Stephen knows his onions. Even just seeing one military aircraft made my day. And I got a couple of good images in the bag as a memento of my trip.😀

[@Dave64track]

Great video never heard of the Mach Loop before this, you took some brilliant photographs. Well worth the wait and like you said you meet some interesting people to chat with who's more than likely been before.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Dave.

[@jimmuendo]

Another well made & informative video Stephen. I’m sure I’m not alone in wanting to express how grateful & happy we are, that you make the extra effort to bring us an interesting video, whilst you’re trying to fulfil your own photographic needs. Thanks Stephen. 👊🏼 📷

[@junelaw4162]

Awesome views of the valley no health and safety barriers there!!!! 😊 you look like a bag man thought it was 20 mins walk 😂 I would not like to walk back down there 😂 brilliant pics till the next one 😊

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks June 🙏

[@robertcaulfield5233]

Hi Stephen, New subscriber here….fantastic video, never knew this even existed - a super helpful video full of tips and ideas! Cheers for this. Glued to the iPad watching this I was!! Rob.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Robert.

[@jimgemmell2831]

Now we're talking...The Mach Loop. Typhoons, Hawks etc screaming through the Loop. But then you see the big boys, the C-17 Globemaster, C-130 Hercules etc go through. Just an epic location.

[@davidnm21]

Well worth the hill climb Stephen fabulous fantastic pictures of those aircraft well done👍

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks David 👍

[@kevinmott6205]

Stephen thankyou for another entertaining and educational video .

[@SuperLisalis]

Wowzer, It's all happening on Stephens vid today. *Beautiful* Thankyou.😊❤❤

[@kkrispy2009P]

Very nice different vlog Stephen

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks kkrispy 👍

[@YvonneMason-eb7lh]

What a great video, something very different. Loved it, thanks Stephen. We go through Llanberis Pass and Snowdonia Mountain Range most years ... stunning scenery. As always we look forward to the next vlog. ❤

[@shirleysmith1713]

Brilliant video Stephen. Good to see, very entertaining. Thanks for showing 👍🏻😀☀️

[@PeterLine-eg5qo]

Absolutely brilliant Stephen, really enjoyed being in the mountains, fantastic video and by the way your photographs are amazing, thanks for the camera tips and settings, all the best, stay safe my friend, really enjoyed it.........nice hat by the way, lol!!

[@janobyrne2424]

know absolutely nothing about photography or aeroplanes but I found that fascinating! Had no idea there was a place in Wales you could see the planes from Stephen and the pictures you took were stunning. Thanks for another educational video.😊😊😊

[@anthonyhartin3170]

what a fantastic video steven beautiful photo and view

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Glad you enjoyed it Anthony

[@susanlitherland698]

Hi 👋 Steven ❤👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍another fantastic video you are amazing 👍👍👍

[@frothe42]

Absolutely incredible Stephen, some absolutely amazing photos!

[@nigelstringerNVS]

Absolutely amazing Stephen and great views.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Glad you enjoyed it Nigel & Sue.

[@georgesmellie8717]

Thanks very much Stephen for giving us something different i really enjoyed it

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Glad you enjoyed it George

[@ellenkellett6529]

Stephen what a cracking video 😊

[@dianemckill5708]

Wow wow wow Stephen what a fantastic video today,it must be awesome to see those jets etc and you underestimate your talent the pictures are brilliant, beautiful colours and the jet stream was amazing.

[@sophieboult310]

Thankyou Steve I dedicate this video to my uncle Peter, he was in the R A F , & used to be an aero plane mechanic at Heathrow airport , he sadly passed away x

[@bryannightingale5442]

That photography was superlative Steve. No doubt about it. I wish you well in all you do. All the best 👍😀

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Many thanks Bryan

[@alfiekelly5914]

Fantastic video Stephen. One of your best. Sensational photography and some really good tips. The Tesco bag made me laugh. Years ago while descending Stob coire sgreamhach (Glencoe), we met two guys coming up wearing trainers, jeans and t-shirts carrying poly bags filled with beer. No survival gear or food. They were almost 2000ft up. We persuaded them to abandon ship thankfully.

[@danielbooker3508]

Absolutely amazing Stephen! Thank you so much for bringing us along. I thoroughly enjoyed this and your dedication and stamina is awesome. I do know the i,m getting to old for this feeling but your an inspiration to press on anyhow. Got some amazing screenshots and the views are breathtaking. Enjoyed every minute, have a cup of tea on me. Stay safe my friend. 😊❤😊

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Glad you enjoyed it Daniel.

[@elizabethhackett4133]

Wow beautiful views,take care,but well worth the hard work xxx

[@MrVxrman]

Interesting video Stephen, You got some good shots. I would have loved to see the Vulcan Bomber fly through there. Thanks for sharing ☕👍

[@domandollie]

That was absolutely awesome. I didnt even know about this place and wow! Fantastic for photographers like yourself. That was fantastic. I love it when you take us out and about places.

[@mildredschulz]

Hi Stephen. Fantastic video very interesting and your photos are brilliant . Well done. 👍❤️

[@Littlewing6was9]

Phenomenal pics Stephen, I really admire your dedication 🌒🌼

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thank you kindly

[@wendyjones2351]

Hi Stephen thank you for another great video as always that was excellent love aircraft love airshows so I would enjoy that have a great evening xx

[@GaryMorris222]

Thanks buddy what a great video ifs on my list Thanks again 👍

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

No problem 👍

[@janetdiggle5982]

Hi Stephen absolutely amazing picture of the air crarts glad you made it up the hill

[@paulinepickering8151]

No beer monsters 😂 This is great we go to Fairford every year These jets are awesome we heard the planes from where we stayed in Criccieth 2 xmas ago Thanks for sharing ❤well done

[@davidflamee]

Stunning photos and scenery.

[@richardsanders4624]

Excellent...! Thank You 😀👍

[@belong53]

The Holy Grail for Aircraft Enthusiasts.

[@roytabberer7427]

Loved it and thanks for the tips on taking photo's.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Glad it was helpful Roy

[@reciprocating]

Loved this Stephen, it was like "A Grand Day Out" .. nothing kicking off today..👍

[@ianriches5545]

Brilliant video! This is something I want to do at some point. I'll be going again to RIAT this year so a great place to take fast jet photos.

[@jeanwalker3752]

I enjoyed your video Stephen, you are like an intrepid explorer who takes great photographs! Well done!xxxx

[@simonmacdonald7645]

Hello Stephen Hope you enjoyed your time away in snowdonia in North Wales Hopefully you'll do another video of North Wales really soon Take care Stephen

[@anthonypowis8423]

Wow Stephen, amazing pics, have you won any awards for those, because you shoukd have done 👍😁

[@shm1270]

Wow! Fantastic, Stephen👏

[@hazelmanship7516]

We had the two Jets fly over our house yesterday, wow the noise was immense, frightened me to death,as we didn't know what it was untill we saw the news,it was celebrating the airmen who died when they crash landed their plane they landed in a park in Sheffield, saving all those children who were out playing, very emotional story. Loved this vlog, great scenery,bet you were shattered walking those hills, tske care thanks 😊

[@richardjohn7991]

Cosmic Stephen. Thanks for taking US .👍 it's mad how the camera shutter sounds like a machine gun lol.

[@waynestewart8740]

Great video stephen, with great advice and fantastic pictures I've certainly learnt something watching this brilliant, the advice you give is simply fantastic a massive help thankyou..

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Glad it was helpful pal

[@KevinArts-ro1ls]

Awesome video as usual Stephen, very informative, nice to see the secret talent of Funtime Frankie out with you, I had the pleasure of seeing his stills the other day at work, 💚💚🔝🍌

[@elizabethhackett4133]

Great video again,love it xxx

[@DarrenEdwardsAviation]

Nice video, I was in the tent over the fence, I occasionally came down to talk to the guys around you. It certainly would have been nice to have seen front-line aircraft, but it is always good to see the aircraft from RAF Valley. They're our future frontline pilots. The Texan are our blank busters. Always go up on the hills on the mindset. You'll see nothing, so if something goes though, that's a massive bonus. If nothing goes through, it's always good just to enjoy the lush scenery.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks pal. Some cracking videos on your channel.

[@DarrenEdwardsAviation]

Cheers, thanks, Stephen, a lot of time spent on the hills.

[@paullongmore3082]

Absolutely amazing video Stephen 🙂

[@stevenclark1973]

A great video... love your positivity. Nothing worse than a blank on a good weather day but seeing something is better than nothing. Even a blank up there is better than spending the day in front of the TV. Magical place.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

So true!

[@lykewakewitch9026]

Wow that was awesome,it looks an amazing place to visit. Some fantastic photos too x

[@andyjenno]

Great video Stephen, it's just like the waiting game I play at Warton for my channel, cheers Andy ✈️👍

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Bit of trip though pal. At least Warton is nice & local.

[@tinniswood2577]

Enjoyed that very much, reminded me of my younger years in a different part of England it was like TopGun at times.

[@Joker-ir7uc]

Thank you for this video. I’ve wanted to do this all my life but had so many questions, and you’ve just answered them all. See you there soon maybe 😮lol.

[@richey4287]

Brilliant video, thanks Stephen. More North Wales videos please!

[@charlesstanmore]

Absolutely brilliant vlog Stephen and something really different great pictures too

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Charles 👍

[@charlesstanmore]

@@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool 👍

[@ashandloo]

Thanks for that video Stephen keep em comin Matey 👍😍

[@garethvaughan426]

Great vlog Stephen, wow those photos of the aircraft were amazing 👌😀

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Glad you enjoyed it Gareth.

[@thechatterguys]

Brilliant. Being a massive Microsoft Flight Simulator fan, Colin was hooked from the start. Had more suspense than an episode of Dallas. Thanks for the stunning climb, who knew a place like this existed, I'd expect it to be busy now. Thanks for a superb vlog.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks guys.

[@user-vc5mc5uv4u]

thanks Stephen for another great video

[@PamDolittle]

I ve wanted to see these for ages getting up that hill would be a feat for me would need a medical team on standbye by time i got to top but would be so worth it - asb loves jets. Lived in Wales for a few yrs and the scenery is amazing -esp if you up and hill in snow - the view is outstanding thank you for the pics they are amazing Stephen

[@neilrobinson5115]

Great video Stephen,pity it wasn’t busier,I’ve been into aircraft for over 40yrs but haven’t been to the Mach loop unfortunately,great pics from 2013,F-15s,Typhoons,F-35s and sometimes F-16s when on detachment here,it can be busy,but quiet too,at least you were there and got the T-6 Texans and the Hawk from RAF valley,there were some beer monsters on the opposite hill apparently.

[@northernengland]

That was class walkon, you missed that crow behind you at, 25.22, 😆 I seen two jets fly low over the lake in the district, guy was filming for his mate who was one of the pilots.😎👍

[@alanfaultless]

Gary Gough Photography has done some amazing videos on the Mach loop. Definitely worth a watch.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

I watched his videos from here pal. Followed him for a while.

[@alanfaultless]

@@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool as a child growing up the family used to have a caravan in Machynlleth so used to see stuff flying through all the time. I think it’s time for a revisit.

[@jacquiduke2921]

Amazing Stephen really enjoyed thank you

[@richardhinchliffe1678]

I go up the mach loop about 3 times a year and I park in the car park where you are and go up cad west it’s only an hour from where I live in swansea great video stephen and even better now the typhoons are allowed back through it’s pvt land but the farmer lets us on it so if you do go up make sure you only leave your foot prints as the farmer as a right to stop us going up on his land the first plane you saw was a Texan from raf valley and the apaches do go through fi seen 2 go through

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Richard.

[@rachelshonahague5718]

Could spend all week up there Steven. Brilliant👍

[@anthonymorris1360]

Appreciated, love the mach loop action and the details were great. Get a burger shed up there someone!

[@p8rdm]

Really enjoyed that Steven, I go to RAF Lakenheath at least once a a week to watch the F35s and F15s, the Mach loop has always been something I’ve wanted to do, think you have inspired me to me to do so now 👍😁

[@JasonYeo-jj3sb]

You took a lot of good pictures of the planes ar the Mach loop 😊 nice one Stephen

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Many thanks

[@IndefiniteAdventures]

Holy Amazing Photography, Batman! We're fairly new to your channel and love all of your content, but the hubs is a huge aircraft fan, so... thank you for the amazing footage. Brilliant. ❤

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Welcome aboard!

[@brewsterkits]

that was good, love jets and planes, used to like air shows here untill they wouldnt be bothered with them!

[@wisher21uk]

Really enjoyed it Stephen thanks for the upload 😊

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@wisher21uk]

@@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool 🙂

[@jackmchammocklashing224]

So hard core Frank is 100ft ahead No the wonder YOU were carrying his gear 🙂

[@moonagedaydream4489]

Fantastic video Stevie, loved every minute xx

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Moonage xx

[@ChrisScott464]

I think this video really highlights your skills & dedication as a photographer Stephen. You are very understated & that is your likeability but you have great talent

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Chris 👍

[@danielbooker3508]

Thanks!

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks so much 🙏🙏🙏

[@tonymckee33]

that was awsome!

[@traceyabbott6184]

wow that hawk was amazing wasn't it , that was a great day out xx

[@traceyabbott6184]

If you Google Norfolk Rd plane crash huntingdon, when I was 5 , a plane crashed on my friends house , killing the neighbours children , we were all at school at the time , x

[@anjkovo2138]

I want to go there one day. Good video👍👍

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks! 😃

[@William82Roberts]

As a local I see them in the garden over me daily. The parking in the summer and holiday season is a pain in the as* along with litter. Thought Id never see Mr Blackpool here though

[@paulcgburrows7267]

Now thats a adventure I would like to do one day m8 with you Stephen in warmer times

[@williambarton2897]

Been down that way a few times but never up cad east or west. Quite an experience driving towards Talyllyn with big transport aircraft and jets “overtaking” you 😂

[@Christine-xq9ep]

Great video, fantastic views! xx

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Christine x

[@aeroplanespotterstv6868]

I’ve haven’t been to Mach loop yet but it worth getting yourself a scanner and you have to listen for the LFA7 area

[@jackmchammocklashing224]

Your Blackpool vlog is very interesting, though your photo works are brilliant, so long as you do not go too technical initially for us learners ta

[@travelsphotosbillylili2024]

Loved it

[@JINNYJANNY]

Awesome

[@elizabethdonnelly6451]

Very nice Stephen

[@farrahw7804]

Great pictures of the planes Stephen have you ever fort about visiting Brecon beacons before

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Last time was early 90's for the Network Q Rally of Great Britain.

[@seanulph8862]

Very interesting

[@DIDCOTTWIST]

Great video I would love to go there might do it in the summer.Been practicing with my camera at touring car meetings get Blur background with some success but aircraft are a lot faster

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

The Hawk went through so fast compared with the props. Just wait until one of the big boys goes through.

[@Goldie644]

Nice pics Stephen !

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Martin.

[@jedlinnen6528]

Amazing county we live in with all the different landscapes. The hills are looking dark and moody for your visit but worth the climb

[@davidemmerson7072]

Great vlog.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thank you!

[@modelrailwaystrains]

Hi great video very interesting thanks

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@chrisuk5247]

Flight radar 24 shows the military planes too so you know where they are.

[@pixusphotographic]

Hi Stephen, I had the Nikon D800 along with the D3 great cameras also the 70-200 f2.8 and the 200-400f4. retired now and too heavy for me to lug around.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

The 200-400 f4 is an ideal lens to use here. Not light though!