The Top of Wales During a Heatwave? I Think We Should Start Early...

[@alibenkahn5092]

Aussie bushwalker here. A good tip for walking in warm weather is to freeze some water i.e. a bottle of water the night before. It will gradually thaw out during the day and will be lovely and cool for quite some time.

[@suzannebell51]

Well done guys - that was quite an achievement! I had my heart in my mouth watching you negotiating that ridge, particularly on the way down. The scenery was well worth it, thanks for taking us along with you😅

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks Suzanne! I'm glad it wasn't any more scary or I would have struggled!

[@cameronabell76]

Try the Crib Goch ridge on the other side - I did it that way back in my younger days(!) - It's very exposed with steep dropoffs on both sides, there were people crawling along it when I was there!

[@suzannebell51]

I don't think I will be trying that one😯@@cameronabell76

[@scottie2636]

Steve, you two have got to be healthier than most people in the world. To climb uphill for three hours is a feat. The guy carrying his bike is amazing, he didn't even sound winded when he was talking to you. The views from up there are breathtaking!! Thanks for the video. You and your companion stay safe and well. Dave in the U.S.

[@steve-marsh]

Haha that guy put our efforts in perspective :D

[@4sstg]

Just one old lady on social security who subscribed to your channel. I can’t always read the two different size fonts in your written information. My eyes focus more slowly now and you take the writing down before I can read it all. Your other fans probably don’t have this proble. I watch on my tv with a streaming device. I send this comment on a small iPad. I really enjoy your videos. I cant travel now, and your videos are a treat. Thanks for them. Just one critical note. Probably the only one.

[@DavidChallis-dj3ek]

Sadly when you pause on a Tele it obscures the info, not sure about Ipad but on a PC you get full frame when paused. KZbin should take the hint and stop trying to be too clever!

[@gerardbooth40]

As you get older it's very true that the descents are much harder on the joints and muscles than going up. I've not taken that route for about 30 years but feel inspired to do it once more. You had a great day for the walk and were very sensible to go up early. Thanks for another great video.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks Gerard! Seriously, the early start was our best decision of the day!

[@DreamClean]

The descent was the trickiest part for me. Feet sliding to the front of my shoes was damn painful.

[@carolgraham4537]

Amazing. I'm afraid of heights and that path was so narrow and close to the edge, it made me feel dizzy. The views were spectacular though and I loved the view from the summit especially. Thanks to both of you for allowing me to visit places I can only dream of going to,

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks for coming along Carol!

[@priestland1]

Yes was thinking the same, narrow path and some steep slopes both sides.

[@VisitingPiddlyStations]

Thanks for using Yr Wyddfa. You said it perfectly. And Rhyd Ddu too. It means a lot to us Welsh speakers Steve!

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks, I try to be respectful (but usually fail!) :D

[@CarolynChando]

I climbed Mount Snowdon in 1975 with a group of American students from RAF Woodbridge HS in Suffolk. We climbed via the Pyg track and stayed at a Youth Hostel in Pen-y-pass I thoroughly enjoyed this video and thank you for sharing this trip, as it brought back so many memories. Can't wait to watch your other videos.

[@notactuallymyrealname]

Such a beautiful day for it! I hear you on the crowds that the summit train can provide, but from where I live in the US, the lack of public transit access to the great outdoors can often be disheartening. The idea of a little ride up to the top of the highest peak -- or maybe even taking it halfway so you still get to stretch your legs -- is DREAMY.

[@steve-marsh]

Well said Lauren! :)

[@graemewilliams3212]

Fair play to you both! Never been up Rhyd Ddu path but it looked incredible! Also, Steve, you pretty much pronounced those Welsh names spot on. Wish more hiking KZbinrs could do that. :) Looking forward to Part 3 of the Welsh trip!

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much Graeme! I always try to be respectful, but it doesn't always work :D

[@gabrieleortiz5041]

Stunning scenery, and hats off to you for making it the whole way to the summit! There were some nail-biting drop-offs there along the path - could you hear our collective inner voices saying, “Back up, you’re too close!!”? 😅 Fantastic journey, you two, and many thanks for carrying us along with you. 😁

[@steve-marsh]

An absolute pleasure! And unlike most climbs, this really WAS a pleasure, not too difficult, but beautiful scenery :)

[@VICKI-d5q]

Bloody hell! That's a no from me. Gave me vertigo just watching lol.

[@tonym480]

I did Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) for the first time via the Llanberis path in 2017 when I was 67. The thing I was not expecting was how busy it was. I never in my wildest dreams thought there would be so many people on their way to the top of a mountain 😄 I would like to go back and climb it by another path, but being 74 now, I'm not sure that I am still fit enough. I do enjoy watching others attempt the ascent. Good job both of you. Wales is amazing 👍

[@steve-marsh]

Good job mate, I'm finding it hard enough at 50!!!!

[@freddie.rhodesr9984]

@@steve-marsh no way do you look 50, 😊

[@mk1aquatic739]

I did the Snowdon horseshoe (via Crib goch and round to Llewedd)a few years ago. From Crib goch to the flank of Snowdon there was hardly anyone about. Then as I approached Snowdon summit it was like walking into a busy supermarket, because of all the people that take the train. It surprised me as well! 100 yards further on from the summit and the rest of the route, it was quiet again.

[@sandiandgregh]

Now, we know that all Steve Marsh videos MUST include some uphill steps but this was EPIC! What a hike and those views!! We definitely will be going to Wales in the future but with my very dodgey knees, I'm afraid we'll have to "step up" and buy a train ticket if we want to get anywhere near that summit. Well done to both of you. And Alicja, you are a rock star, doing the downhill portion and not spilling a drop of your coffee. I'm in awe. Thanks, as always, for sharing. Have a great week!

[@steve-marsh]

Haha the coffee must be protected at all costs! Good for me too because she'd be so grumpy without it :D

[@paulpaine1014]

The Rhyd Ddu path is one of the best routes up and its also one of the quieter ones! Good choice! I like the fact the railway makes the mountain top accessible for people who couldn't physically walk up, but at the same time a lot of people use it as the lazy option and miss out on so much. The great thing about Snowdonia is that there are a lot of other peaks with views of Yr Wyddfa and non of the crowds. If you think that was busy you should see it at lunchtime on a weekend. There are literally people queuing to take a selfie on the summit

[@steve-marsh]

Ah good tip to try some of the other summits!

[@keridenner2187]

Wales…. you are beautiful. Thank you for a great video guys.

[@eamonquinn5188]

That ridge terrifies me!

[@jornspirit]

...really a worthwhile watch... reminds me of many a tour in the lower alps (where I grew up)... the stony paths can be tricky - an ankle is quickly twisted, if you don't pay attention. The views were majestic, and the weather was with you. A bit sad though that they put the final train stop and cafe right on the top... which could be reserved for aah's and ooh's, admiring the peak without hustle-bustle... it could have been placed just out of sight and noise from the peak... however, sigh... and as it is of course, it allows also people with walking difficulties to have the peak experience! 😎 I still find it sometimes hard to believe, that there are guys cycling down!! 🚲😅

[@tommykavanagh6106]

Steven I absolutely love all your videos from the very first one ....keep up the great work ...love it ... regards Tommy from a little town called Gorey in Wexford...southest Ireland..PS ..we have the oldest working lighthouse in the world here in county Wexford Ireland come visit....xx

[@philnasmith9755]

The scenery is out of the world! What a gorgeous day!

[@jimmymorrison8314]

Pair of legends! That's a rough trail compared with the Llanberis path, fair play to you both. Coming down is surprisingly taxing too isn't it. Excellent video.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@xix94]

Coming down I could not stop tripping on the steps 😂

[@steve-marsh]

Yeah we underestimated the descent!

[@veronicaroach3667]

Did the climb up/down many years ago - we did different routes up/down, then had to walk right along the lake back to the car - big mistake - but once you've done it it never leaves you - mine was around 1970 ! We 'enjoyed' mistyness on the way down & feared getting lost, but somehow the path was always just visible thank goodness ! Love you Wales - been in the US for many years now so I really enjoyed this adventure with you guys - thank you !!!

[@veronicaroach3667]

No cell phones in those days either to tell the poor guys who stayed behind where we were - they were really scared for us - my husband & my daughter that is, who did not want to go with me & our 3 boys !

[@steve-marsh]

I can believe it! We were tempted with a different route down, but foresaw the walk back to the van and decided against it!

[@timrosenburgh8597]

Well done both of you, a great achievement. Certainly a long climb, but the view's were amazing. Look forward to the next one mate.

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Tim, such a fun walk!

[@davedacigarguy]

@5 min :30....It's a good thing you didn't start singing, Steve! 😄😄😄 All kidding aside - it was a fantastic video! The views of the valley and the summit - just magnificent! I couldn't believe there's a cafe at the top! Thanks for doing this!

[@MrGreatplum]

What a great hike and looks like you chose the right path and the time of day too! I quite like the idea of mountain railways etc to get to summits; yes, it makes it busy but you get facilities and it means those who wouldn’t otherwise see the summit can get there. If you want to see this sort of infrastructure done well, go to Switzerland where there are cable cars / funiculars and mountain railways everywhere :)

[@steve-marsh]

Well said!

[@delzworld2007]

Wonderful stuff U2. I haven't lived in UK for 30 yrs now, and before that many happy days were spent climbing in North Wales. You were soooo lucky to be on Yr Wyddfa in weather conditions like that, instead of being lashed by horizontal rain or snow.

[@simonwhitlock9189]

Stunning and I have to admire the level of fitness you both have it is certainly more than I could do at my age. Thank you for your efforts and the glorious views till next time stay safe and well.cheers.

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Simon! Let's just say it was a very relaxed afternoon after this!

[@floydsullivan3432]

Absolute beautiful picturesque sights.

[@danieljones4754]

Pronunciations were pretty much spot on. Always appreciated when someone puts in the effort

[@steve-marsh]

Oh I try (but normally fail!)

[@CosBdA]

I have to say - although I'm 'Anglo-Scots' I grew up in North Wales and learned Welsh at school - but for a non-Welsh-speaker, your pronunciation is really quite good (having watched your other North Wales vids too)! Love your channel - keep up the good work!

[@moiraedwards57]

Ir Withva . Double dd sounds the and f sounds v. Not bad for a Scot!?

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers!

[@opc8120]

I love that you said shwmae to the sheep 😂 well played sir! Da iawn!

[@johncooper3392]

railway gives people with a disability a chance to enjoy the mountain

[@steve-marsh]

Totally agree!

[@ajollygoodchap]

Three into the series and they are getting better with each one. That was a great ride. Your filming really gives us a sense of the expanse of those moors. I was right as well, after having watched the last sub 2hr video and now this one, you are definitely fitting in more interesting and informative dialogue into these shorter rides. Really enjoyable watching.

[@brentfairlie9159]

I have so enjoyed this episode. Thank you. Mt Snowden was my favorite part. It is just amazing up there by the look of it. Hate to say this but i think i like Wales more than Scotland. My ancestors will hate me for that

[@CymruEmergencyResponder]

Mount Snowdon is in Canada.

[@peterjackson6547]

Excellent. i remember climbing it 70 years ago, in heavy mist and pouring rain....not the same.

[@steve-marsh]

Sounds more like its normal cloak :)

[@ScottishT]

The best Steve and Alijcia combo in the world

[@stuartw969]

This was fantastic cinematography!! Thank you so much!!! Beautiful!

[@sueelphick9060]

Well done to you both looked as if you enjoyed that view too.... 😊😊😊😊

[@steve-marsh]

It was well worth every step!

[@carolcraddock957]

Love that the train was named for Bryn Terfel!

[@markstedman4592]

One thing I really noticed in this video was the stunning weather. Never seen it like that anytime that I have been to Wales. Love watching you two, great video.

[@steve-marsh]

I can't believe how lucky we got, I was even asking for the weather gods to turn the temperature down a bit during this trip!

[@johnallan4826]

Majestic views lovely railway and a oasis of a cafe, never really thought about the contrast, the snowdonian summit as a mid morning snack and back home for lunch for the tourist, or two beautiful walks for the fittest with a snack inbetween, what a stand out plynth for a summit memorial

[@steve-marsh]

It was a wonderful morning John but we collapsed as soon as we got back to the accommodation :D

[@Nook747]

Not just the heat is bad, the air is a lot thinner up there !..WOW...too high for me thanks !! Great video Steve, as always. Can't wait for the follow..

[@johnburke5384]

A wonderful video Steve and Alicja absolutely fabulous....who needs trains haha ! Very well done

[@sallyelling9329]

Wonderful walk, would have loved to do it in my younger day, now all I can manage is a walk round the local supermarket. Love your videos.

[@ellap364]

Wow. I felt every breathless step. Well done. The views look beautiful 😊

[@siharries2014]

What an achievement! Thanks for taking us along 👏👏

[@RichardParker-hc6dn]

Great climb Steve! That is some beautiful country to see. Thanks for the experience you did a fine job presenting it too.

[@stableianF1oracle]

Cycled up Snowdon more times than I’ve changed my underpants. Beautiful views. Glad you had a nice day for it …. Snowdon in cloud is like any other peak when you can’t see anything.

[@wenglishsal]

Just subbed, you guys are great.. Best wishes from South Wales.. :D When the sun is out it is magical, when it's raining, it is still beautiful, just wetter.. LOL :D

[@lizwilliams14]

That was spectacular. I sent your video on to the members of my local Welsh Society. I’m the Secretary. I was impressed with Alicja going down with her coffee in her hand.

[@adamdax]

I have been busy last few weeks sorry I'm behind on your videos. Amazing job getting to the Top the View is Just stunning and Beautiful TY for Sharing with all of us.

[@kathleenzaffore1560]

Awesome hike! I said WOW aloud several times and felt my heart catch on the sheer and shaley ridges. Thanks for taking us along. I want to strap on boots and head out in the morning. Still ice and snow on ground here but clear and blue forecast tomorrow. I loved seeing the wind cloud streaming over the ridge. Thanks you 2.

[@WendyShort-jp3gl]

That was a great walk you both did. Well done guys.

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Wendy! :)

[@margotbehn6287]

Wow, what a wonderful landscape. Thank you for making this trip and video. Although I tried several times to get to Wales I never made it so far. At least your video shows me that I won't be able to make it to the top of Mount Snowdon on foot. Not at my age.😊

[@jean-paulmasse1091]

Wonderful Steve and Alicja ! Once again, I was with you. We visited this area years ago for the seam trains, Welsh Highland Railway and their Garratt locomotives + Festiniog. Sure, next time we'll climb up to "Yr Wyddfa" summit.

[@DaveGeog]

That was stunning. I've done it a couple of times in the past but never on such a beautiful day, and I'm not fit enough now - thanks so much for taking us along!

[@davidoliver1169]

Hi Steve. Always enjoy your great videos, and this was no exception. Thanks and have a great week.

[@craigwilliams4161]

Thanks for sharing this lovely video of your ascent of Snowdon. Well done

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Craig!

[@arthurerickson5162]

Well done!! You’ve climbed your Stairway To Heaven! I’d never have made it without my hiking poles.

[@geoffh2560]

Thanks for this Steve, a gorgeous day (for us just watching!) - I've only been to the summit by train as my wife is disabled, so it was great to see this path up.

[@deborahjohnson8015]

Wow !! What a great video !! I know I will never do that but to be up at the top was amazing !!! Thank you both for bringing us there !!

[@kadriyecalskaner8514]

Such a crazy walk,,👌👏

[@NigelHarperPhoto]

Aah, Welsh cakes and Barra brith, they go so well with coffee! I’ve been up Snowdon a couple of times, walking and by train. The scenery on a clear day as you had is certainly epic! Great vid by the way! Cheers👍

[@steve-marsh]

This is uo there with our very favourite mountains now :)

[@philtaylor5444]

Really good video I enjoyed watching your journey on such a lovely day.

[@redislandar]

Kudos to you both... thanks for the journey up...and down and the amazing view from the summit. Brilliant. 🌍🏁

[@hunterfulghum7170]

Well done you two! Lovely hike, good video. And right, wrong, or indifferent, the availability of coffee at the top is grand! More, please.

[@steve-marsh]

Haha so true!!!! :)

[@AnnaWhybro]

Wow! You must have pleased the weather gods ..i have been up Snowdon 5 times and never had such awesome views! You took my favourite route up...a brilliant film, thanks!

[@rpbarnett123]

Brilliant piece of work. Humour, jeopardy and lots of hard graft.

[@Louisa93able]

I am so pleased you made it! Congratulations; great views; thanks for sharing the Experience!

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much Louisa!

[@simontye179]

So vvery evocative. Thanks for stiring many memories of much time spent around and on Snowdon. Have been through Rid Thoo a lot :D

[@daviemcf]

You've excelled yourselves here guys...Wales is just as beautiful as Scotland and that's coming from a scot....well done Steve and Alicja. ❤

[@billymcl63]

Just had a chilled half-hour with a wee malt watching you both do the hard work😊. Great scenery and again it makes me want to see it for myself . Alicja is just so chilled and positive. Well done 👍

[@joepoplar9831]

thanks for making the effort ,gorgeous views

[@BarnieCowan]

Thanks so much for doing that fantastic hike and showing us a part of Wales that we would never see. Great photography! You two ❤ are definitely the best travel vlogers!

[@richardharibo]

I just love your content Steve you two are still my favourite KZbinrs. Beautiful scenery and you always impress with how you film it. Thank you Steve ❤

[@andrewpreston4127]

Very well done the both of you. And a smashing video, thank you.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much for coming along!

[@tonyworsfold6287]

Great video. Superb views. Thanks Steve. One of your best.

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Tony! :)

[@lindapayne1595]

Amazing. Well done and thank you for the scenery.

[@steve-marsh]

Glad you enjoyed it Linda!

[@telecasterbear]

Many thanks for taking us with you. Love the sheep.

[@steve-marsh]

Alicja was talking to those sheep the whole way :D

[@sylviawitcheecomrie37]

Well done guys. Thank you for sharing these views.

[@steve-marsh]

Hey thanks for coming along Sylvia!

[@robertblechle6365]

Beautiful video , thanks for the hard work up and down on that one. Can’t wait for the next one

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Robert!

[@nomdeplume2724]

Great video Steve! Well done and thanks very much. Fantastic weather and priceless memories ❤

[@steve-marsh]

An absolute pleasure!

[@t-dawg5813]

Fantastic! Well done! Gorgeous scenery, thanks so much for sharing your adventure.

[@steve-marsh]

An absolute pleasure pal!

[@jonclassical2024]

Wow...Cheers! (I would have been the guy in the village pub cheering you's on!)

[@eldrinod]

Hi, I am a new subscriber to your channel after watch seven videos of yours - I just wanted to say how the beautiful chosen music and the long scenery shots with no dialogue is just perfect, it almost like a meditation and I can’t imagine anyone feeling stressed after watch one - the thee in Wales are the perfect example so keep doing what you do so well 👍🏻🌟🌟🌟

[@Sim0nTrains]

Rhyd Ddu Station and the train towards the end, that's part of the Welsh Highland Railway a Narrow Gauge Railway which runs from Caernarfon to Porthmadog Harbour which has some stunning scenery including the Aberglaslyn Pass but some stunning views from the top, awesome video Steve and Alicja and well done getting to the top of Snowdon/Yr Wyddfa, especially during the September Heatwave

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Simon! We were so happy to see the train at the end, lucky timing!

[@SirPrancelot1]

What a beautiful day! Thanks for sharing it.

[@steve-marsh]

A pleasure! :)

[@calxtra5361]

stunning scenery Thank you Steve and partner for such a beautiful video

[@steve-marsh]

An absolute pleasure!

[@patriciafuchs5970]

Stunning views, at 74, my climbing stuff like that are done, so thanks for the vicarious experience. It is beyond beautiful. The welsh cakes looked good. The quiet is part of the appeal!

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks for coming along Patricia! And we didn't even save you a welsh cake! Shocking!

[@bencrooks6665]

Hi guys, these are great videos (as always!), thank you so much for bringing us along! Your travel adventures are always fabulous fun to watch , keep up the amazing work 😀

[@iainmaciver4430]

Great video as always nice to see you have someone to carry the backpack and open the gates for you Steve 😅😂😂. The views were great,we were exhausted just watching you both and we were sitting at home. Look forward to the next one.

[@thomaskaevergaard699]

Well Mr. Marsh, yet another spectacular video. Looking forward to the next one.

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers mate!

[@chrisdeeley3775]

Well done you two walking up that steep path to the summit of Snowden. Who ever told you it was an easy ascent was lying. However for me sitting in my cosy lounge it sure was beautiful. One tip get some hiking poles, i have just one and they make a real difference though I don't use it anymore. I got it from a car boot sale for pennies years ago. I went up Snowden 50yrs ago, lovely at the base but couldn't see 50m at the top. You were very lucky. ATB

[@167curly]

Congrats on your memorable hike/climb, guys.

[@EAKR]

Thank you for sharing this adventure with us, I really enjoyed it.

[@steve-marsh]

Hey thanks for coming along with us :)

[@maxmoore9955]

I'm to old now but enjoyed your hike .I went many years ago Mountain Biking in Wales beautiful Country.

[@cheart9190]

Brilliant! Loved it. I laughed when I saw the man with the bike…….well captured. Another climb for us to copy.

[@steve-marsh]

He was a different species!!! :D

[@footfault]

Excellent video, as usual. I felt as if we were right there with you & A. Don't know where you get the energy to explore so often!

[@andyrankine500]

I was with you every step there and back, well done and what a stunning view Snowdon gave you, I certainly enjoyed my breakfast whilst you two did all the hard work...another epic video :-)

[@steve-marsh]

Haha cheers mate :D