Wildcamping Snowdonia: A Night in Dinorwic Quarry

[@Explorcation]

Very beautiful area. I really enjoyed the footage around sunset and sunrise. The colors in the sky were so beautiful.

[@Ghade3245]

Respect to you guys found this place as a kid still keeps me coming back Amazing 👊

[@jossthomas123456]

Thank you! I love it there. Atb, Joss

[@wozwandering4255]

Spectacular views Joss made for a great video 💪💪👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@jossthomas123456]

Thanks for the kind comments Woz! All the best, Joss

[@bunkersfortificationsandme7688]

Morning Joss. Fantastic video. You catched the evening very well mate. Thanks very much for the company, and showing me around this historic site. See you soon. 😀

[@jossthomas123456]

Bunkers, Fortifications and Megastructures thanks Billy! A great night and looking forward to getting out with you soon👍

[@bunkersfortificationsandme7688]

@@jossthomas123456 hi joss. Ive just realised that i was on my other channel. Lol. Ill go onto my adventure channel and comment again 😂

[@bunkersfortificationsandme7688]

@@jossthomas123456 likewise mate

[@dazk6592]

Another great atmospheric film. You have the eye for excellent photography. Well done Joss. 👍

[@jossthomas123456]

Daz K thanks mate, thanks for the compliments and thanks for watching again👍 atb my friend, Joss

[@WyeExplorer]

I liked to think you were the first guys in many years to make a brew in the cabin Joss. I suspect their will be a few more now, which is a good thing. Billy looked to enjoy himself. I reckon he might be right about the cabin being sound. If in bad weather you could easily get your head down there. Good going. Enjoyed that. I'll check Billy's channel out. Mark

[@jossthomas123456]

Wye Explorer thank you Mark, that would be a nice thought, there are signs that people are already bivvying in there, some junk in there that I tidied up and also relatively new camping frying pans and kit that has been left around, like empty gas canisters. People are strange sometimes. Even in the month between my visit I could see that things had been moved around. I saw a photo of the Caban 10 years ago and it had a row of coats still hanging up but sadly these have been pinched. Thanks for watching buddy. Atb

[@WyeExplorer]

Aaah, that's the only thing with popularity isn't it Joss amid the mass there are people with standards a little less than our own. That's always the case sadly. Let's hope people do what you do and keep it in good nick for now and in the future. Peace maan....

[@anthonypayne1]

Superb from start to end Joss! It felt like a lost civilization from another century walking through that tunnel and ascending those stairs! Beautiful colors in the evening sky and a great soundtrack to match.👍👍👍

[@jossthomas123456]

Anthony Payne thank you! As it happens, some scenes from the the remake of the film Clash of the Titans was filmed within yards of that tunnel entrance! It certainly is otherworldy. Thanks for watching as always, much appreciated👍 atb Joss

[@mrglamper3668]

Awsome video, I've watched a few times, inspiring! I went up there last night! Special place, an views. The bothy was eerie. Herd some strange noises as soon as I got in tent. Cheers m8 ATB

[@jossthomas123456]

mr glamper thanks Paul its a cracking spot.. if you havent seen this one, there might be a clue about the ghostly noise: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHqvaWaCeJ2Uj6s

[@daveoutdoorsscotland2854]

Great vid Joss. Love those the wee link pieces you stitch into your filming.

[@jossthomas123456]

Dave Outdoors Scotland many thanks! I do enjoy putting a film together. This one was a bit of a rushed job but a good record of a great trip. Thanks for watching, much appreciated. Atb Joss

[@LundysWildcampBushcraft]

Nice one joss definitely getting colder thanks for sharing atvb Jimmy 😎😎

[@jossthomas123456]

Lundy's Wildcamp/Bushcraft thanks for watching Jimmy- top man👍

[@FunsizedEarthling]

Such an interesting place! Can’t wait to see it for myself. Korma & onion bhajis are the only indian food i can enjoyably eat! Nothing spooky this time ‘round then? Billy can be your commentator when you go out filming. 🤓 Cheers, Mari

[@jossthomas123456]

Funsized Earthling thanks Mari! Nothing Spooky this time- yeah Billy makes a good commentator! Thanks for watching my friend👍 atb Joss

[@billyslittlebigadventurech9050]

Lol. I usually talk to much ( off camera, that is 😁)

[@DaveGoodman1959]

First time Ive seen your channel Joss and I really enjoyed your video. Ive nit done much hiking in Wales for about 15 years and a desire to get back there is growing. Cheers

[@druthianoutdoors5786]

Looked like a great little overnighter. Great spot, glorious sunrise, what more do you want. Great choice with the back ground music too mate 👍

[@jossthomas123456]

Druthian Outdoors thanks Ray, much appreciated! A cracking place when the weather is right, thanks for watching mate👍 atb Joss

[@GazTheExplorer]

Such a really nice place to camp Joss. Looks like you both had a good time. It’s always good to get outdoors to places like this. ATB Gaz,

[@jossthomas123456]

Thanks Gaz you are right there! Thanks for watching mate👍

[@BurtonOutdoors]

Enjoyed this one Joss I love that quarry spot, I would be worried about roof collapse too in the Caban but it does look quite sturdy. At least it wasn't raining when you got up 👍 lovely views. Cool vid. Lee

[@jossthomas123456]

Burton Outdoors thanks buddy- yeah the beams are actually big old tree trunks, but the building next door a few have collapsed badly.. an amazing place to explore👍 thanks for watching dude- atb Joss

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

Great video. What an amazing country. Nice job. I subscribed. Looking forward to your next video. ✌️

[@jossthomas123456]

AS THE CROW FLIES HIKING thanks, glad you enjoyed it and thanks for subscribing! All the best, Joss

[@outdooradventure4590]

great video Joss, going have to do a camp there in the summer... looks amazing 👍

[@jossthomas123456]

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE thanks, It really is a special place and worth a visit. Atb Joss

[@AshOutdoorsUK]

Looks great there mate. Cool vid again 👍🏼 lovely sky in the evening shot there 👌🏼

[@jossthomas123456]

Ash Outdoors UK thanks Buddy yeah its an extremely special place, with stunning views and peacefully quiet up there too.

[@AshOutdoorsUK]

Joss it really looks it, do you ever see many others up there? Cracking place to camp that! Must visit Snowdonia at some point! 👍🏼

[@jossthomas123456]

Ash Outdoors UK yes mate there are always rock climbers there, I used to do a lot myself there and thats how I know a little about the place.. at night though, got the place to ourselves👍

[@HardyTempestsWildCampsandWalks]

Wow , what a fantastic place and video. Production values are superb as is content. Atb. Hardy

[@jossthomas123456]

Hardy Tempest’s Wild Camps and Walks. Thanks Hardy- not my best video from the quarry but a good record of a great trip. Thanks for watching👍 Joss

[@welshrambler1893]

That was some workplace Joss and a different place to wildcamp. It must have produced vast amounts of slate but I guess could not compete on cost with concrete tiles. A very interesting video. Regards Keith

[@jossthomas123456]

Welsh Rambler thanks Keith yes steeped in history and once a very big part of local life. Fascinating! Thanks for watching, atb Joss

[@AGirlGoneWild]

Happy New Year Joss....What a fabulous place to spend the night and explore.Love the images....billy got a bargain LOL ATB Ana

[@jossthomas123456]

A Girl Gone Wild thanks Ana! Happy New Year to you too👍 yeah an amazing place, thanks for watching and for your continued support! Atb Joss

[@blackdogwildtrails3123]

You certainly like Dinorwic! Ever tried some of the quarries near your old stomping ground in the Dee Valley? Moel Ferna...Penarth? Some good wild camping pitches thereabouts and some cracking underground trips in both quarries although Ferna is a more serious undertaking as you have to ab in and shunt/prusik out.

[@jossthomas123456]

Black Dog Vantrails thanks- Im trying to cut down but I cant help going back😀 Yeah I have camped at Moel Fferna in my pre- youtube days. Theres a great walk from Glyndyfrdwy Village up to it. Some years ago we also took the stream train from Llangollen to Glyndyfrdwy, walked over Moel Fferna to Cader Berwyn, for a camp by the lake and a walk to Bala the following day, bus trip back to Llan. Was a cracking trip. A family friend worked as a young man in the Mine at Moel Fferna before it closed, he described it as a horrendously dangerous place to work. Hope you are keeping well Atb Joss

[@ashropshirelad]

Great video there as always! That looked like a beautiful evening up there and cold I imagine!! Good stuff

[@jossthomas123456]

A Shropshire Lad thanks Gordon, its a special place to spend a bit of time.it was cold outside but surprisingly mild inside the cabin. Atb buddy, Joss

[@ArtSunYouTube]

Super cool, wonderful life.admire!

[@jossthomas123456]

Thanks 👍

[@EwanGoesHiking]

Got to admit....I've never spent the night in a quarry before. Nice video mate. About to check out some of your other content. Happy to be a new subscriber. :)

[@jossthomas123456]

Ewan Goes Hiking thanks Ewan, Ive had a few nights there this year.. an amazing place! Thank you for the sub! Much appreciated, atb Joss

[@handyoutdoors2938]

Grate vid again pal love the editing your going pal makes your vids very easy and enjoyable to watch thanks for sharing atb Dafydd

[@jossthomas123456]

Handy outdoors thanks my mate👍 Glad you enjoyed it! I love the editing as much as the adventure. Catch ya soon mate, Joss

[@welshboyoo715]

Hi Joss, I remember watching your Halloween camp here, that was pretty spectacular and this is the same. The low flat winter light adds some magical shadows and textures, as well as the beautiful colours from the clear morning sky. As ever, always watchable, thank you for sharing this. Diolch Joss a Nadolig Llawen.

[@jossthomas123456]

welshboyoo7 thanks buddy, I keep getting drawn back to the place it really is spectacular! Thank you for your kind comments and support as always, Nadolig Llawen i ti hefyd👍👍 Joss

[@OntarioHikingTrails]

That's a really cool spot loved the video

[@jossthomas123456]

+Ontario Hiking Trails thank you, it really is. All the best Joss

[@Woodsman_wildcamper]

The cabin was awesome. I'd be the same though, the roof caving in would play on my mind. I see that sea to summer kettle again, lol, very interested in it. Thanks for sharing, take care 👍

[@jossthomas123456]

Rusty and the Woodsman thanks for that mate, Ive had some good use out of it this year. I had a better look around the Caban in this other video- kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHqvaWaCeJ2Uj6s

[@SamOutdoors]

Good video mate seems a cool place may have to visit some day.

[@jossthomas123456]

Sam Outdoors thanks Sam, thanks for watching. Atb Joss

[@charlesbrook]

Great to see you vlogging from the quarry again Joss! A very atmospheric video too! Have a good Xmas mate 🙂

[@jossthomas123456]

Charles Media TV thanks Charles- I really couldnt help going back- Billy wanted to visit and I needed no further persuading! What a place👍thanks for watching and I hope you have a good Christmas too. Atb Joss

[@ttxela]

A great place, one of my favourites.

[@jossthomas123456]

ttxela thanks Alex much appreciated👍 atb Joss

[@jackiesmithsmetaldetecting]

Absolutely loved this video what a great place even in winter , did you see anything spooky in the cabin it seemed relaxed maybe they enjoyed some company :) keep smiling

[@jossthomas123456]

jackiesmiths Metaldetecting videos Hi Jackie, nothing spooky in the cabin this time! Thanks for watching. Atb Joss

[@BorderRambler]

Cracking overnighter in a stunning location . atb Dave

[@jossthomas123456]

Border Rambler thanks mate- I cant get bored of this place!

[@andyholtorp]

1st view - great vid!

[@jossthomas123456]

andy holtorp ha thanks 👍

[@JRPOutdoors]

What a crackin place to explore. Did the cabin have a useable stove for a fire like a bothy? Found you through your facebook group of which I’m probably the newest member. I’ll be sure to follow more of your content. Cheers Joss! John

[@jossthomas123456]

JRP Outdoors hi John, thanks for the message. Its not a stove you could cook on, its like a converted propane tank. But you could take some wood up there with you. Cheers for watching and will see you in the group👍 Atb Joss

[@jossthomas123456]

JRP Outdoors whats your name on Facebook mate?

[@JRPOutdoors]

Joss John Pank 👍🏼

[@rustybits5342]

awesome

[@jossthomas123456]

rusty bits thanks!!

[@HikingWithMartin]

awesome, that shot at 2.30 was epic, at the start you went into a tunnel did you actually go all the way through that?

[@jossthomas123456]

Martin Castein Landscapes thanks Martin. Yes we went through. It forks in the middle and has 2 passages. It wasn’t on our route to the Caban but its worth taking a detour to see it first. Atb Joss

[@matthewhandley8159]

How do u find the hut pal

[@jossthomas123456]

Approach from the steps to the West of the arrow www.streetmap.co.uk/map?x=259878&y=360024&z=115&sv=259878,360024&st=4&ar=y&mapp=map&searchp=ids&dn=713&ax=259878&ay=360024&lm=0

[@matthewhandley8159]

Thank you pal is the orange arrow were the hut is located or does it mean we're the steaps are and we're can i park my car

[@matthewhandley8159]

Have you got a post code for the carpark please

[@jossthomas123456]

@@matthewhandley8159 parking is Bus Stop Quarry. The hut is where the arrow is.

[@jonnyjones6594]

How do i get here joey ?

[@jossthomas123456]

No ones called me that in a long time lol. You go to a village called Deiniolen above Llanberis and drive to the end of the road, you can then walk right in. Hope you are keeping well.

[@donnadavies4630]

Fab x

[@jossthomas123456]

Donna Davies thanks, glad you enjoyed it👍

[@billyslittlebigadventurech9050]

Morning Joss. Fantastic video. You catched the evening very well mate. Thanks very much for the company, and showing me around this historic site. See you soon. 😀