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Thanks Ryk, totally agree with your comment. Always the next adventure awaits, which keeps me 😁, cheers

Thanks Roy, appreciate the watch and comment 😁👍🏼

That is excellent, have a great time, I really enjoyed my time there, I hope you do to, interested how you get on. Meanwhile, I'm over the water in Ireland! Cheers

@@AmblingTrails You certainly get around Nigel. If you are ever in Eryri/Snowdonia, give me a shout. You would be very welcome here at Llyn Crafnant. Enjoy Ireland 👍

Thanks Paul, I will certainly keep that in mind.

Apologies, there was a reason at the time, but I can't recall now. Still think it's a great park though, visited many since and I would still claim it's the best in England. Thanks for watching.

That's really interesting info and I certainly appreciate you sharing this insight. At the time, I do recall thinking that Darwen River is under appreciated and that more could be done but I did not really understand the scale of possibilities. Cheers

@@AmblingTrails Just watching your epic Lycian Way video. Back in the 1990's I holidayed in Fetiyhe; What a region! Olu Deniz; Dalaman River; Turtle beach and the amazing rock cut tombs... They remain vivid and magical in my memory.

Hi Matt, glad you enjoyed this epic journey and good to know it helped to reawaken your memories of the region, it's certainly magical!

Yes that's impressive! Thanks for watching and I enjoyed the comment.

Thanks, appreciate the watch and comment

I remember thinking the same myself! I managed to work out the local farmer was running water from the well downhill for an animal trough. Well done on the day completion. Thanks for the watch and I appreciate the interest. Cheers

Hi Catherine, great to hear from you. Yes it was quite challenging at times but I’ve learnt that tends to be the way with coastal paths. The coastal part of the Cleveland Way had similar challenges. Thanks for the comment and watch. Cheers

Great combination of trails, best of luck and have a great adventure 👍🏼

Glad you enjoyed revisiting the PCP and thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge. Cheers

@@AmblingTrails have you read the books by through hiker Keith foskett ? Worth a read , he does the PCT and Appalachian in the states and Camino de Santiago in spain.

@elchine2515 thanks for the info, will add them to my reading list. Cheers

Glad you enjoyed it, there was lots of planning but worth the effort , appreciate the comment. Cheers

Glad you enjoyed the views

I’m sure with a bit of practice we will get you up to speed! 😉. Thanks for the watch and I do appreciate the comment. Cheers

Thanks, appreciate the feedback. 😁

Thanks 😁👍🏼⛺️

Thanks, appreciate that 😁👍🏼

Thanks, I was there virtually two years ago and recently completed another part of the Wales Coastal Path around the Llyn Peninsula. Appreciate the watch and comment. Cheers

Thanks for your thoughts, appreciate the watch and comment 😁👍🏼⛺️

Thanks Ryk, near perfection it was indeed. Cheers

Totally agree, they were really stunning!

I think I might give that a try when my subscription runs out, thanks for the thought.

So far, I have only used the Hiiker app for recording hikes, and it sucks. After an update it will work for a week or two, then it can't seem to keep track of where I am at any given time. I did an experiment last week, walking the exact same 5km circular track 3 times. I interacted with the app in a different way on each circuit, and the end result was all over the map, and no 2 circuits mapped the same. The only time it recorded accurately was the circuit where I kept the app open and refreshed the map every minute or two.

@rykskelton2066 thanks for the info, agree it sucks and drains your battery too much.

Yes, it is. Use a Garmin Fenix 6 solar. Had about 2 years no problems.

@@AmblingTrails thank you Nigel, I have been trying to make my mind up about which watch to get, hearing of your experience helps a lot. By the way, have a look at the Snowdonia Slate Trail. I think you would find it interesting, and it would bring you almost past my door at Llyn Crafnant. 👍😁

@paulhuggan-cammack2928 it’s on my radar, but so many trails to do. But if a cuppa is on offer I might make it 😉

@@AmblingTrails a cuppa would be no problem at all 😁👍

Hi, excellent video. You always pick interesting routes and places to go. Have you changed your phone for recording the videos? The quality is really good.

Thanks, glad you appreciated the vid. Cheers

Thanks and yep water was a bit of a challenge but made sure I always set off with 3 litres, bit weighty but sure and safe. Cheers

Yes it is wonderful, thanks for the watch and comment.

Hi Richard, great walk for testing kit. Same for me, always carry my filter, however on this walk I did not encounter any water I could filter. Pubs and cafes were my main sources, plus one ice cream van where I purchase a 500ml bottle. Do let me know if you do find any water that you can filter as good to share with the community. Hope you enjoy your hike, it’s certainly one of my favourites. Cheers

You're welcome and thanks for watching.

As it happens, I agree! All part of the learning process, did the vid about two years ago and since that time I've done two more videos that cover what's in my various rucksacks, and neither of these have music. I do appreciate the feedback, and thanks for taking the time out to provide your thoughts. Cheers

Thanks, appreciate the advice and I’m always trying to think of ways of reducing my backpack weight.

I have to admit, it would be a close call. Strangely, I’m considering get the Dragonfly for a friend, so either way, I think your fairly safe. Cheers

@@AmblingTrails I got this message literally after I bought the Dragonfly (literally less than 20 minutes ago). Ultimately it was the vestibule space I wanted.

@@AmblingTrails I was considering a Hornet 2p or a Dragonfly 1p, but went with the Dragonfly purely for the large vestibule which I think will suit my needs more.

@Obi-Wan_Pierogi Good to know, thanks for sharing.

Thanks, appreciate the comment and watch.

Thank you very much for dropping by, really appreciate the comment. There are certainly many more videos (over 100!) that you can watch, hope you enjoy the rest of the series as well. Cheers

😁 understand that, having carried them all that way, you do become rather attached to them!

Thanks for taking the time to comment, really appreciate that. In terms of wild camping, I would say mainly. If at the end of day a small campsite is to hand, I will use it, mainly to get a shower and possibly recharge my batteries for videoing. Also, happy to use a YHA under similar circumstances if they’re not fully booked. Now you’ve got me thinking, I would say 1:5 nights on average not wild camping but varies greatly depending on the route. Cheers

Yep, that is certainly what I do now! Thanks for the comment and watch.

Thanks for the wonderful comment,, I really appreciate it. Hope you have great adventures 😁⛺️👍🏼

Glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for the comment. 😁

Thanks, really appreciate the comment, always interested in different perspectives on the same trail. Actually did this January 2024, I bet May was very different! Cheers

Glad you enjoyed the video. Apologies I had meant to mention the cost of the other modes of transport, however the cost in 2024 for the trip I did which was obviously a single is as follows: Pooley Bridge to Howtown £10 - Ferry on Ulleswater Ambleside to Lakeside £18 - Ferry on Windermere Lakeside to Haverthwaite £6.50 - Steam Train Hope that helps and I do hope you get opportunity to explore these options. Happy to answer any other queries you might have. Cheers, Nigel

@@AmblingTrails Thank you! We were fortunate to be in the UK in 2000 but since then I've learned so much and have a deep appreciation for your country both physically and historically. I hope we can come back in the not too distant future. Will continue to enjoy walking "with" you!

Yes I will always enjoy the virtual company 😁👍🏼Thanks for the response.

Thanks for the watch and certainly appreciate the comment 😁👍🏼🦆

Now you’ve found one 😁👍🏼

Yes I think this one is underrated but slowly gaining ground, as you say good transport links as well. Thanks for watching and I hope you get chance to experience this trail. Cheers

Certainly was and glad you enjoyed the virtual adventure. Thanks for watching.

I was trying to sing 😁! Never thought making somebody homesick would be such a good thing. Thanks for watching and as always really appreciate your comments. Cheers, Nigel

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Yes, I've certainly been caught out in the Lakes previously in late April with snow! I was carrying gloves and suntan lotion and I used both, crazy weather. I think the lack of crowds generally was a result of the surprising weather, it had forecast rain, so I was very lucky overall and certainly helped the videography. Glad you enjoyed the virtual journey. Cheers, Nigel

Glad you enjoyed it and as you said lots of alternative routes depending on how the inspiration takes you. Have a great lakeland adventure and thanks for watching.

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Thanks Catherine, glad you enjoyed the video and glad you appreciate the inspiration for an alternative Lakeland travel. Cheers, Nigel