Absolutely 1st class video. Very informative and the camera and drone footage is brilliant. I like the history and I have learned something I knew nothing about. Thank you Toby always wagging his tail makes me smile
Another great video mate,the breacons look amazing to explore and even yourself are still finding places when you thought you had no where you had'nt already been,i do envy you being so close to such an amazing place,being from the midlands its a bit of a jaunt to get to sum places but always worth the effort,i was at a place near the irfon valley at the wknd,amazing place to wild swim and fount a hill fort on the way home to tide me over till next time,keep up the good work mate,you truly are an inspiration👍
Thank you for the kind words, mate, it's much appreciated. I do appreciate having it on my doorstep. I worked in Solihull for a few years and missed the hills, so used to head straight for North/Mid Wales on my days off. Sounds like you found a nice spot, I will look it up. ATB, Ryan.
Fascinating stuff, I do like a bit of history, I must have a look at my maps near me is a place called Santon Downham and some people still refer to it as the Warren, makes me wonder if there are pillow mounds there as well. If I remember correctly wasn’t it the romans that introduced rabbits for meat etc? Great video Ryan
Thanks, Martin. I did come across a map that showed locations of pillow maps across Wales, and there were a lot of them. Yes, I read that the Romans introduced them, but originally they kept them as pets. Thanks for watching. ATB, Ryan.
Where on earth did you find info on the rabbit enclosures Ry? I always thought the round holes here and there were "grouse pots" Does seem mad that the enclosures don't have an entrance. Keep them coming seems strange seeing you camping in nice weather .
Someone else mentioned they resemble grouse butts. I've tried finding some more info on them but have had no luck. I was thinking exactly that, even when the walls were fully erected, I'm sure they would escape or burrow out. There's an archaeology site that's shared some information online about the area, here's a link to it... coflein.gov.uk/en/site/24385/
What an interesting video! I had no idea that rabbits were farmed like that. A great bit of history! Your drone work was awesome! Interesting too about the Vietnamese coffee. Didn’t know that. I would be remiss if I didn’t mention Toby. You included some nice shots of him. Thanks again for the video!
Thanks, Chris. Yes, it's an interesting bit of history. I've returned there since to explore it a little more, and hopefully I'll be doing another camp there soon. Diolch yn Fawr.
What a beauty of a day!! Always enjoy a nice breeze to keep the biting bugs away. I always find the stone walls so fascinating in the area! Nothing like a pup enjoying the company of his person! Thanks for sharing your great adventuring!
Love the Westons Vintage and Inches! If you get chamce, try Merrydown, thats a strong one too and comes in a long green bottle and also Old Rosie by Westons. Thats like a proper cludy scrumpy, really nice but might be awkward to fit in your bag as it comes in like a flaggon bottle! Great vid as always! 😄👍
Ah, mate, Merrydown was something we used to drink as teenagers back in the '80s. I found it on the shelf in Tesco last year, I didn't know it was still in production. I'll have to give the Rosie a try. Thanks for watching, mate.
Thank you, Paul. I've got a vacuum sealing machine which comes with the bags. Here's a link... www.amazon.co.uk/Homeasy-Automatic-One-Touch-Preservation-BPA-Free/dp/B07QRYY4CM/ref=asc_df_B07QRYY4CM/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=231909287202&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13898424583326494872&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9045381&hvtargid=pla-754810099583&psc=1&mcid=9fd6e790ad7c3cc298e4a63b0920da83
You're costing me money now.. just bought one 😂 prepared something similar to yours for a Friday night camp tomorrow. Will have to give you a shout out in my next video over on my other channel now. The Dragon Outdoors Show. 😅
@@pauldavies9360 they're great for taking meals out with you, I've taken cooked dinners the lot. Just found your channel, mate. I'll take a look. Have a good one.
Thank you, Chris. It's an incredible landscape. Thanks to people that watched the video, I've been informed there's another entrance to the caves which is much bigger and very close to where I was. Happy exploring, mate. ATB, Ryan.
Another great informative video Ryan. Surprising what little gems can be found when walking away from the main paths. The drone footage is fantastic at giving a different view of the areas we see on a regular basis. Keep up the great work 👍😎
Another wonderful video, excellent stuff (as always). Fantastic drone footage. I was told about the history of Pillow mounds by a veterinarian whilst training for my Lowland leader qualification in the New Forest, often saw them marked on an OS map, never did my own research into the subject. Keep up the excellent content, well done - I can’t wait for the next instalment. 👍💪👏🏴🥾
What a fascinating landscape and history Ryan! The drone was invaluable, really brilliant footage. Toby was having a great time as always, sweet boy. Thanks for taking us along, nice to see sme sunshine as we head into the coldest month here in NZ! And almost 2000 subscribers I see, well deserved!
Thank you, Amanda. It's an interesting place, I've been back there since and may do another camp in the area. I didn't know that the weather is cold over there this time of the year. Keep warm and take care. ATB, Ryan.
Another cracking episode Ryan. Having walked through there from Penwyllt to Ystradfellte a few times but not explored it really has whetted my appetite for a proper explore. As for the forest between Gyhirych & Nedd I think you will find a camp spot as I am almost sure there is a you tuber from ystradgynlais way has camped in there previously.. I am sure you will have spotted the one of the steams running through there is the same name as the res you recently was near in the Cambrians...lol. I love the smell of coffee but not the taste - the rest of the household love it so I may get them somejust to take in the smell. Condensed milk.. that takes me back.
Thank you, Alan. I'm sure you know where I've been and what I'm up to, lol. I walked through those woods with Marianne, just the other day and found a nice camping spot there. And funnily enough, it was right next to the stream you're on about. I'm hoping to head there soon. ATB, Ryan.
Excellent video again buddy. Some cracking drone footage and informative as always. Keep up the good work and look forward to many more of your and toby’s hikes 👏
Diolch! Ryan are you a vegan? Toby eats well. Hard to believe those enclosures kept the rabbits in, as they burrow for their homes. Thank for sharing. I look forward to your next trip! And yes I have had Vietnamese coffee-Kori Luwak , but prefer the coffee in Finland. Hi Toby.
A great area - seen it often and thought I'd always get over there but never managed it yet 😢 Must try harder!! Good video as always and not trying to sell us anything - bonus 😂
A really good outing Ryan-I could see where you were the moment you entered the village. The Wye Valley. Nice one. No water in the village but if you look close at your footage you'll see a 4,000 year old standing stone in that church. Well, a fantastic pitch and dip in the res. Nothing better than immersing oneself so closely with the tumbling waters in the stream there. I agree Pumlumon is great as is the Wye. I've hiked every single river of the Wye system from source - 700 miles. For sure the region is cracking. Well good going-great to see the area again. Mark
Thank you, Mark. I knew you were passionate about the rivers in this area and you'd walked a lot of them, but I didn't realise you've covered that much distance - that's pretty impressive! It's a beautiful area and a great place to explore. I'll take a look at the standing stone on one of my next visits, thanks for the heads up. ATB, Ryan.
@@wildaboutwales A pleasure Ryan - yeah we are waterlings mate-70% of it at least. It's why we gravitate to water and our rivers are important. That's right 20 rivers and 700 glorious miles - you know what I mean. For sure the stone is right out the door of the church - it's really far out. Peace
