Y Garn | Snowdonia | Eryri | Sunrise Hike | Solo Hiker | Winter Sunrise | Mountain Days

The most perfect morning up Y Garn, Snowdonia. I parked in the Ogwen Valley lay by parking and headed towards to Youth hostel to begin the walk up behind the visitor centre. (I was surprised the toilets were still open here at 6am) As I headed up the path the reds started coming out in the sky and I knew it was going to be a good one. I headed up past the lake, Llyn Idwal and through the gate to start the climb unto Y Garn.
About half way up there is a level bit where I stopped to appreciate the sky and to take some pictures as it was beautiful and so red. After about 15 minutes I headed up and the path started to get a little icy, and the winds picked up. I didn't have any spikes with me so I was never going to push it but I got within 50m of the top and found a nice little spot where I enjoyed coffee and biscuits. The cloud was magical just moving up and across the mountains, I sat here for about half an hour and then headed back down.
I have been up Y Garn multiple times and it really is my favourite of the Welsh 3000's but I didn't feel the need to summit on this occasion, I went for the sunrise and I was spoilt with that, the view isn't always best from the top either and as long as you enjoy it, it doesn't matter where you turn back.
My favourite solo mountain hike to date. In my opinion, Y Garn has some of the best views in Snowdonia.

[@BareYoga]

Wow that sunrise view is remarkable!!

[@barefoot_ventures]

Isn’t it 🤩🤩

[@1971382]

Absolutely stunning views. That view at 1:20 with the red clouds hugging the mountain 👌❤️

[@barefoot_ventures]

Amazing isn’t it 😍

[@CraigDroneAdventures]

Wow getting up warly that morning really paid off. Beautiful sun rise!

[@barefoot_ventures]

Yes it did pay off 😍😍

[@irunoffroad]

Stunning views, what a joy and privilege

[@barefoot_ventures]

What a morning 😍

[@irunoffroad]

@@barefoot_ventures Running memories are the best and you get to share them with us the running community

[@wrightben84]

Great mountain shots! Always worth an early start

[@barefoot_ventures]

Thankyou.. especially when the sky puts on a show for you like this 🤩🤩

[@chrishiking8818]

Great video, such a beautiful magical place there . Take care 🌷

[@barefoot_ventures]

Thankyouu.. yes it is 😀

[@barryspeary4004]

Brilliant. Weldone.

[@barefoot_ventures]

Thankyouuu.. very kind 😁😁

[@davidmcgough6462]

Amazing Epic Views

[@barefoot_ventures]

Insane 😍

[@skyethespringer]

It’s so pretty

[@barefoot_ventures]

The prettiest mountain in snowy! 🤩

[@AshleyT18]

Love a good sunrise hike and this looked ace! Inspiring me to do some more soon! 🙌🏼

[@barefoot_ventures]

Yessss definitely easier in winter as it’s not as early but both have their pros 😍😍

[@jackd8747]

You're back!!! Happy 2024! Went to Tregargus valley the other weekend on your recommendation. Thank you. Beautiful to see Snowdonia in the winter. Cheers you

[@barefoot_ventures]

Ahhhh good.. did you enjoy it? I’m excited to get back to Cornwall this year. Snowdonia is beautiful all year round isn’t it 😎

[@jackd8747]

@@barefoot_ventures helloooo I did, I did! Have to say it was MUCH shorter than I expected. But so much to see! It had been tipping it down the previous few days, so the waterfalls were gunning it! My beloved is a Cornish maid and she has never heard of it, so a proper treat. Thank you!!

[@jackd8747]

Oh and yeah. North Wales is epic any time of year. Do check out some of the amazing peaks on the llyn Peninsular. Just incredible

[@geoffrey-lund]

Great video. The views over to the sunrise were great - worth getting up early for. Pity it was so windy.

[@barefoot_ventures]

Absolutely worth the early start.. yehh you say that, but I did love how the wind was blowing the clouds around when I was at the top 🤩🤩

[@stephentunstall4560]

First time I've watched you on a big screen, I normally watch on my tablet, you look great, it's like another world there so good to watch, just you and them mountains. Amazing 😍😊

[@barefoot_ventures]

Thankyou so much, it was such a beautiful morning. I had missed Snowdonia sooo much 🥰🥰

[@Exploring.GreatBritain]

Looks absolutely amazing , I’ve been up to the top in the summer time on a full days solo hike and came down on my own with a torch , great experience

[@barefoot_ventures]

I love Y Garn, my favourite of the 3000s. Glad you had a wonderful day! 😁

[@henriontour]

Where are your amazing shorts? ;) thanks being here again! And the nice hike proposition!

[@barefoot_ventures]

When it warms up a bit chap! 😝

[@HRM62]

Hello dear Char. I’m happy to see you again. I really missed you but thank God you are there. It seems very cold in the mountains. Thanks for sharing ❤

[@barefoot_ventures]

Thankyou, I’m glad you’re happy to see me again. I’m back 😁 looking forward to making more KZbin’s over the coming year too! 😁😁

[@HRM62]

I’m looking forward to because your video’s are so wonderful to see

[@agnesskibicka]

​@@HRM62they are. Hello from Poland and the countryside 🏡🐕! I have a - channel!

[@snapslife]

Awsone char love this. Let me be the first to welcome you back to youtube hahah. Following your instagram and your amazing adventures. Brilliant keep up the amazing life. Peace and love and in your words delic... hahah

[@barefoot_ventures]

Ahhhhhh thankyou so much!! Glad you’ve enjoyed following on insta while I’ve been away from here.. but now .. I’m back, hopefully I can keep it up 😁😁

[@francisbrittain6396]

Great to see you back! Really love the footage keep up the good work. Looking forward to future content .

[@barefoot_ventures]

Ahhh Thankyou so much, glad you’re enjoying them 😁

[@JamieHarding5]

Oh wow! Amazing. It looks like a painting❤️ Always best to be up and out early, it's all yours😁 I do the same👋

[@barefoot_ventures]

Absolutely I love an early morning hike 😍

[@peterjmason1980]

Lovely area Ogwen Valley, personal highlight for me is the section between Devil's Kitchen and Bristly Ridge. Shame the wind got in the way of your audio, time for a big fluffy microphone maybe :)

[@barefoot_ventures]

It was only a little bit.. and I probably wasn’t saying anything that interesting at that point 😆😆 yehhh it’s nice.. a lot of scree though.. hard on the knees 😝

[@runnerroy8201]

Wow, great! Which route did you take? Rhyd Ddu?

[@barefoot_ventures]

Rhyd ddu takes you up Snowdon doesn’t it? This is y garn

[@runnerroy8201]

@@barefoot_ventures 🤭🤭🤭☺️😉ah, o.k.👌🏻🤭👍🏻

[@michaelwilson999]

what your zodiac sign ❤

[@barefoot_ventures]

Guess…

[@peterjmason1980]

@@barefoot_ventures badger?