Wildcamping Snowdonia: The Lost Valley

[@dazk6592]

Joss, your films get better and better. Thank you so much for sharing your hikes and camps. 👍👍👍

[@jossthomas123456]

Thanks Daz- the fine weather and the drone helped! Thanks so much for your continued support mate, its appreciated👍

[@michaeltownshend4503]

Joss I wanted to say that in the past when I've watched documentaries from places it just made me want to visit them. But with yours I feel like I've actually been and at nearly 70 it's great because I Don't have the fitness so thanks again mate. If you keep doing them I will keep watching them. Cheers

[@jossthomas123456]

Thank you for the kind comment Michael, it makes my day when I hear things like that, glad you enjoyed the video! All the best, Joss

[@phillipwilliams5246]

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿Joss .You are without doubt the best out there.Take care.Stay safe.

[@jossthomas123456]

Thank you for the kind comment Phillip, glad that you enjoyed the video, all the best, Joss

[@danmegoutdoors8709]

Fantastic to see you back, wonderful video as always 👍👍👍

[@jossthomas123456]

Thanks very much for coming back and watching, much appreciated👍

[@rustybits5342]

stunning views , nice bit of drone footage.

[@jossthomas123456]

Thanks👍

[@richardhunt7582]

Great film , nice surprise for a Friday !

[@jossthomas123456]

Thanks for the kind comment! Have a great weekend👍

[@allthebeesaredead188]

Great video. I feel more relaxed from having watched it

[@jossthomas123456]

Thank you! Glad it made you feel that way, atb Joss

[@philjones1249]

Excellent, loved the ghosts from the past and the 'leave no trace' footprint.

[@jossthomas123456]

Thanks Phil much appreciated👍

[@stevegoody3744]

Wow, the filming and editing you've done are absolutely superb. Really impressive. 👍👍👍

[@jossthomas123456]

Thank you very much Steve, much appreciated, Joss

[@stevewebb2102]

Recently started watching your videos, glad you're back. Thanks for making them, must take a lot of effort.

[@jossthomas123456]

Thanks Steve, it takes a lot of time but I enjoy it particularly the editing. Thanks for watching👍

[@charlesbrook]

What an absolute banger this is Joss! Compulsive & informative viewing throughout! Really glad to see you back safe & well, very much missed your uploads mate!

[@jossthomas123456]

Thanks very much Charles, glad you enjoyed it, hope you are keeping well👍

[@paulchearman6261]

Stunning area Joss, thank you

[@jossthomas123456]

Thanks Paul much appreciated

[@joshsalisbury1522]

Loved the tent light turn off 👌🏼😉 Great video 🤙🏽

[@jossthomas123456]

Thanks mate. A little camera trickery. Its two identical photos of the tent, the second one having the light in the tent ‘airbrushed out!

[@BorderRambler]

Excellent vid Joss , plenty of history on this one 👍atb Dave

[@jossthomas123456]

Thanks for watching Dave, much appreciated. Hope you are well👍

[@tracybartlett7103]

Absolutely brilliant 🤩

[@jossthomas123456]

Thank you Tracy! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@thewanderlustadventurer5665]

Great video Joss....First time I have seen any of your adventures & really enjoyed it👌fantastic info regards the history of the Quarry. You were born for the camera buddy & I look forward to seeing much more of your adventures.

[@jossthomas123456]

Thanks for the kind comments, very glad that you enjoyed the video, all the best Joss

[@outdoorslifestyle2900]

Back with a bang Joss 🙌, fantastic vid and the shots you got were amazing. Looks a very interesting place too. Welcome back and thanks for sharing mate. Hope all is well, Atb Steve

[@jossthomas123456]

Thanks for the kind comment buddy… its good to be back!

[@andrewhume9467]

Enjoy watching these videos of where I was raised. Since I now live overseas, it is my only way of seeing the beauty of Wales until I can return!! Gwaith da ar y fideo Joss. Cadw ati.

[@jossthomas123456]

Diolch yn fawr Andrew… yr hen ‘hiraeth’.. thanks for watching, Joss

[@FunsizedEarthling]

The legend is back. And he’s back with a bang! Loved this, Joss. Very interesting place! And your drone work is superb. Great job on your come back video, great edit. it really is good to see a new video from you. Cheers, Mari

[@jossthomas123456]

Ha! Leg End more like😀 Thanks for the kind comments Mari, means a lot! Thanks for watching and I hope you are keeping well👍👍👍

[@TeaInValhalla]

Good evening Joss, lovely to see your notification pop up! Almost as nice as seeing your fabulous drone work. We visited this location back at the end of April after climbing Cnicht. Really interesting to hear about the company going bankrupt drilling the tunnel and the safe tale of the "slaughter house" too. Loved the slate wall you walked along, we followed a big section of that too, really lovley walking along with you too. The old mangers house has seen better days huh! Home to wife now so that's something ♥️ so good to see you back out in Snowdonia your pleasure and passion came across in buckets 🤗 🏕 loved the camp site too, just super all round! Stay safe and well, have a cracking weekend, Ceri and Kat 🏕♥️👍☕🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@jossthomas123456]

Thanks for the kind comments both. What a stunning part of Snowdonia. It certainly was good to be back. Thanks again for the continued support👍👍

[@anthonypayne1]

Outstanding Joss! Loved the history of this remarkable place, beautifully captured as always. Great to see you back👍👍👍

[@jossthomas123456]

Thanks Anthony, much appreciated. Been a long old break but it sure was good to get out again!

[@outdooradventure4590]

Nice to see you back mate, great little camp, I need to check these abandoned quarries 👍

[@jossthomas123456]

Thank you- stunning places indeed!

[@georgiahollyedwards3823]

good to see your back!!

[@jossthomas123456]

Thanks for watching Georgia!

[@HughesHikes]

Got this notification yesterday whilst out on the town in Conwy, got a little bit excited! Was well worth the wait! Great to have you back Joss. Awesome footage as usual with lots of history, lovely place to camp. Looking forward to the next adventure. All the best.. Day

[@jossthomas123456]

Thanks Day, much appreciated and glad you enjoyed it!

[@RMinkjunkie]

Stunning views and very interesting seeing the slate quarry and tunnels. Nice review on the fire pot food to mate. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@jossthomas123456]

Thanks for watching mate, glad you enjoyed it👍

[@ysgolgerlan]

Thanks for a nice video. Pity to see the state of the chapel, I remember it when it had some sort of a roof. You have some nice videography.

[@jossthomas123456]

Diolch yn fawr, apparently the roof slates were stolen in the 70’s? Not sure how true that is

[@BurtonOutdoors]

Stunning Joss, you do like to pull rabbits out of hats, haven't seen you for ages and boom this one's out of the top hat 👍 Really enjoyed the history talk and info, drone footage of your walk up was epic, as you walked up the cave I thought it would be about 6ft high at the end!! How wrong I was. Very chilled out vid, you've lost some £'s too matey looking 👍

[@jossthomas123456]

Thanks buddy, Ive had the idea for that trip in my mind since last year.. I was determined to make a special one for my comeback lol! Glad you enjoyed👍 Lol yes have lost a few pounds but it doesnt make the mountain miles any easier😀

[@rod_at_adelaide5766]

Fantastic hike and camp Joss, your videos are always so well produced and shot. Can't wait to get back to North Wales to do some hiking/camping when it's safe to travel again 😀

[@jossthomas123456]

Thanks for the kind comments Rod, much appreciated. Hope you are well👍

[@rod_at_adelaide5766]

@@jossthomas123456 All good here mate, living in South Australia we've hardly been affected by C19 fortunately

[@HN76HikeSee]

Fantastic video, looks like a future visit for us.

[@jossthomas123456]

Thanks for watching👍

[@MrWildWales]

Looked like an amazing area subscribed 👊

[@jossthomas123456]

Thank you! Diolch yn fawr

[@petedevon]

Like many others here Joss was glad to see your notification pop up after a long while. Breathtaking scenery captured superbly. Thanks for sharing your experience ATB Pete

[@jossthomas123456]

Thanks Pete, its nice to know that people are glad Im back! Been a funny old year..to say the least! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment, its much appreciated, all the best, Joss

[@LundysWildcampBushcraft]

Stunning location Joss been a long time since you put up a video welcome back mate atvb jimmy 😎😎

[@jossthomas123456]

Thanks buddy its great to be back on it!

[@benhikescamps]

Great video Joss. I really enjoyed the scenery and history + your editing was class. Cracking music choices and the photos of the past inserted were haunting. Looking forward to the next one. Hope all well and thanks. Ben

[@jossthomas123456]

Thanks very much Ben, glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@WirralWill]

I watched this whilst eating a Dominos. I feel like that was a very good choice, on both counts!!1!

[@jossthomas123456]

Lol! Funniest comment! Thanks for watching Will

[@WalkWithWallace]

Long over due mate. Nicely done. 👌🏼 Those quarry/mines look fantastic for exploring. 😁

[@jossthomas123456]

Many thanks Robin, felt so good to be back out👍

[@WalkWithWallace]

@@jossthomas123456 nailed it mate. 😊

[@NEEJER]

You had that place all to yourself. Well off the beaten track. Great stuff 👌

[@jossthomas123456]

I did- thanks mate!

[@jonuk2640]

Joss, I can’t put your channel down, I want to but I can’t, it is so good 😊

[@jossthomas123456]

Thanks for the kind comment Jon, much appreciated.

[@treklinda1309]

Absolutely outstanding! Nice to see you back. Your video has a good balance of music, talking, silence.. Great drone shots. Gwaith da :)

[@jossthomas123456]

Thank you Linda! Much appreciated👍

[@TrevsOutdoorsandWellbeing]

Nice tribute for those people who worked the slate mines

[@jossthomas123456]

Thanks buddy

[@StonecatWales]

Fid' ardderchog fel arfer/Excellent film as usual. :) :)

[@jossthomas123456]

Diolch yn fawr Scott. Hope you are keeping well👍

[@StonecatWales]

@@jossthomas123456 Popeth yn dda iawn yma. Nid wyf yn cwyno/Everything very good here. I'm not complaining :) :) :)

[@NorthwalesBushcrafters]

Brilliant video Joss some stunning footage and cinematography done there, it’s a lovely area I did a nice trip in the locked mine a few years back some interesting levels in there 👍,, ATVB Matey

[@jossthomas123456]

Thanks Trev, done a lot of climbing in the Moelwyns (thats how I first found the tunnel) bu not been caving there, looks good. Hope you are well mate👍

[@welshrambler1893]

You find some amazing places in Snowdonia to explore and wild camp Joss, well done! A quick visit to B&Q and that mine manager's house could be done up in no time. With the dried pasta food I wonder if it would be better put in the boiling water in the billy can and left to simmer for 15 minutes? Your drone pictures are stunning. Regards Keith

[@jossthomas123456]

Thanks Keith! Nice to hear from you, apparently the Chapel had a roof on it until someone stole the slates in the 1970’s! Yes the pasta was that undercooked that I got in touch with them to give them the feedback, they couldnt explain why it was undercooked and couldnt understand either! Very strange.

[@waynerenshaw-multi-outdoor4521]

Hi Joss great area for camping and hiking ... ref dried food , I now use Summit to Eat and find this pretty good , I had salmon and Brockley with other bits in it, and found it to be very tasty and filling... Great vid 👌👍

[@jossthomas123456]

Thanks Wayne, as it happens I have one of those in the cupboard for my next trip- will look forward to trying it👍

[@waynerenshaw-multi-outdoor4521]

@@jossthomas123456 I went to Snowdon this week just gone, went on Monday but the weather changed for the worse as I was going to go camping at one of your spots 😉👍 but with the rain hitting Monday all through the night till 10am the next day and further rain in the following days after, I ended up going into Bewts Y Coed to a campsite and play it safe, I've got another week and half still of my holidays, so might get down if the sun shines, as I want to do the 3000s around Snowdon 😉👍 cheers for the reply 🤟

[@jossthomas123456]

Great stuff Wayne- you have to make that call sometimes and its no fun getting a soaking or holding your tent down in high wind👍

[@DaveGoodman1959]

Thanks Joss, a lovely film and a very interesting area and made me want to visit. Checked it out on the map and close to Molwyn Mawr an area I have visited. Cheers. 👍⛺🍻

[@jossthomas123456]

Its a stunning part of the world isnt it? Less frequented than the usual hot spots of Snowdonia and a bit more rugged charm👍

[@adge_ventures4915]

Good to see another video mate. Brilliant 👏🏼☺️

[@jossthomas123456]

Thanks for watching,much appreciated👍

[@munkey4821]

Firstly thanks for the great videos, me and my dad are going wild camping on Sunday. A friend told us that wild camping in snowdonia might be an issue in Snowdonia. Where do you park you park to avoid causing a search from the park rangers. Very grateful for your advice, thanks.

[@jossthomas123456]

Car parks and laybys. Leaving a car overnight is not going to trigger a rescue search, there are always people on the mountain at night👍

[@munkey4821]

@@jossthomas123456 Thanks 👍

[@AdrianOates]

Great video and fantastic considered use of the drone - it adds a great perspective! Good to see you using LNT

[@jossthomas123456]

Thanks Adrian, glad you enjoyed it, much appreciated👍

[@pauljenkins3154]

excellent video, amazing part of Wales. I’ve been down the Cwmorthin mine with Go Below and it is stunning inside - well worth doing it

[@jossthomas123456]

Thanks Paul, much appreciated. I quite fancy a trip down there👍

[@billyslittlebigadventurech9050]

Fantastic use of the drone footage mate. The weather was better that when me , you and Robin where at Maenofferen.. You certainly went up the hard way !!! I need to do a tour of those mines. loads of history to be explored . BTW very funny squeaky `toys` that you carry. lol. Catch you soon...

[@jossthomas123456]

Thanks Billy, they do organised trips down them mines, let me know if you fancy it sometime👍

[@billyslittlebigadventurech9050]

@@jossthomas123456 I'm always up for an explore mate 😊

[@WirralWill]

The info on the history of the place was great Joss. I'd love to have a walk through that manager's hall in it's prime. Insane to think people lived in relative comfort up there in the mountains...

[@jossthomas123456]

Thanks yes it looked like it would been quite plush in its day. Probably had servants too!

[@WirralWill]

@@jossthomas123456 can only imagine what the place must have looked like... thanks for the new upload buddy, really enjoyed it!

[@jossthomas123456]

@@WirralWill you can see an old photo here- www.cwmorthin.com/7._plas_cwmorthin.html

[@michaelbaker8292]

It's been a while Joss. Good to see you back pal. You always find the stunning places well jealous 🤣🤣👌👌

[@jossthomas123456]

Thanks Michael, nearly been a year but I wont leave it so long next time.. lockdown didnt help Lol

[@richardtaylor-brookes6952]

Love the video where exactly is it ?

[@jossthomas123456]

Just above Blaenau Ffestiniog

[@mikeprendergast9428]

Hi Joss, I'm a new subscriber. love the channel. do you share routes (GPX etc) taken as it looks stunning. I explored Dinorwic quarry last week and this looks just as interesting. Many thanks Mike

[@jossthomas123456]

Hi Mike, thanks so much👍 I dont share the routes but like to leave enough to clues to inspire some research for people to plan their adventures. I feel that these magical places shouldnt be given away to easily👍 Atb Joss

[@Albert369]

Can you post the playlist, please? Loved the video and music, as always!

[@jossthomas123456]

For sure- All the music comes off Epidemic Sound but they might be available elsewhere. The titles are coincidentally quite appopriate! Going into the tunnel and quarry: Upon Entering Another Realm Brendon Moeller Talking about the ’Slaughter House’ Quarry- Breathe Ones Last Jakob Ahlbom Tent shots at camp and in the morning- Morning Rises Airae

[@Albert369]

@@jossthomas123456 haha ... very appropriate, indeed! Thank you 💎

[@kennethcarter5720]

Thanks missed you. Production clear precise. Can I ask you , or any viewers. When you’re wearing shorts, how do you prevent moisture from grasses/heather soaking your socks? I ask because I am starting out wild camping this year, and I would prefer to wear shorts. Thanks

[@jossthomas123456]

Thanks Kenneth, much appreciated. Ive never had that problem really, maybe because I only wear shorts in the hottest/driest weather.

[@kennethcarter5720]

@@jossthomas123456 thanks

[@MancsGonewild]

What an epic vid mate.... I don't usually watch vids from start to finish... But that had some seriously good drone footage and I really enjoyed learning about the history of the mine... Cheers for the upload :) and you well earned a sub from me ;)

[@jossthomas123456]

Thanks for the kind comments, much appreciated👍

[@wilswood8137]

Wow, my lad and me would love to go and explore there , any chance you could let me know it’s location so we could come down and have an adventure 👌😁

[@jossthomas123456]

Get a map and seek out Tanygrisiau👍 Leave no trace!

[@wilswood8137]

@@jossthomas123456 thanks joss , always mate 👍🏼

[@ashleybaker2221]

Hi good video have spent lots of time on Snowdon can you give me some info how to get the the start of the Walk thanks

[@jossthomas123456]

Start in Tanygrisiau village👍

[@clarewheatley6514]

What a lush place to visit. I do love a derelict mine. Just wondering, could you use the slate to anchor the guy lines or would this pose a problem keeping the tent tight? :D

[@jossthomas123456]

Thanks Clare, Ive used lumps of Slate in the past as anchors, but they need to be bigger than you’d expect, to stay fully taut👍

[@mrglamper3668]

Stunning m8, you've found another gem,gotta get this in though, drone! That's bloody anti social if you ask me🤣🤣 , namaste 🙏

[@jossthomas123456]

Thanks for watching mate, hope you are keeping well. I had the place to myself so didnt have any qualms getting the drone out 👍

[@mrglamper3668]

@@jossthomas123456 only pulling your chain m8, enjoyed it, good video 👍 I'm keeping on keeping on, I've done a couple of low key camps, and a few lined up, take it easy, happy camping 🏕 🙏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@jossthomas123456]

@@mrglamper3668 I know mate😀 funny old times we are still living in but its good we can get out. Atb mate👍

[@mrglamper3668]

@@jossthomas123456 funny energy at the moment, live in the moment, and stay away from corrupt news. Take care bud look forward to next video

[@jossthomas123456]

@@mrglamper3668 yeah for sure. I stopped watching the news last summer!

[@WyeExplorer]

Joss, my comments disappeared. I can see your reply. KZbin at it again. Just a great outing mate. Mark

[@jossthomas123456]

Very strange Mark. Im having a nightmare with it lately. Some are showing and some aren’t.I log into the ‘KZbin Studio’ app and sometimes it shows comments that I cant see on youtube, but strange as to why your comment disappeared as I could see it before👍

[@WyeExplorer]

@@jossthomas123456 It is - the whole things got a life of its own. It tends to right itself. I think it will do your end. Peace!

[@TheLuapsch]

Was that lake natural or built by the mining company? It's still beautiful despite the abuse by the mines.

[@jossthomas123456]

I think its natural but was used to drive a water mill and of course to tip waste slate into. Humans didnt care too much over the environment back then!

[@TheLuapsch]

@@jossthomas123456 It's a chore now. Good job Joss.

[@tc8880]

where abouts is this walk? map ref ? please and thank you

[@TheKeithEds]

Ges I’n Ngeni ger troed y Moelwynion, a mi fuodd fly nhaid yn gweithio yn y chwarel lechi. Be ges di barcio dy gar?

[@jossthomas123456]

Diolch Keith, oedd fy nhaid i yn chwarelwr yn Llangollen. Nes i barcio yn y ‘layby’ uwchben Dolrhedyn. Diolch am wylio👍

[@thevalleywalker]

Enjoyed that Joss... have never been to that top level but I must suss it out on my next visit. Last time I was in Cwmorthin was just a few days before the March 2020 lockdown - and the conditions were rather different... that waterfalls you skipped over in the beginning would not have been possible I reckon. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5i1ZmOpeM58is0 Another great watch as alwasy. atb Alan

[@jossthomas123456]

Thanks Alan its a cracking place to explore. I did consider a swim in the dipping pool under the higher waterfall but the call of a Bacon Butty was too strong!!

[@DomClimbs]

Can I please get a drop pin on the camping location I plan to go this weekend thank you

[@jossthomas123456]

Sorry I dont do this. Part of the fun of wildcamping is finding these spots but if you can read a map it is pretty obvious where I camped👍

[@BurtonOutdoors]

#SunglassesNeededSmilesAMileWide

[@jossthomas123456]

Thanks mate😀