Bike Packing the Welsh Valleys and The Gower Peninsula

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  • čas přidán 21. 08. 2024
  • Join me on my first gravel bike packing weekend back in October 2021. I explored my local playground, on a 180km route from my doorstep. Bike packing for 2 nights, wild camping, and exploring across the South Wales Valleys, and the beautiful Gower Peninsula.
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Komentáře • 178

  • @pauledwards499
    @pauledwards499 Před rokem +19

    Hope you're ok Sarah, we're all missing you and your adventures 🤗

    • @novio8
      @novio8 Před 8 měsíci +3

      Exactly what I was thinking today...

  • @markjohnston7869
    @markjohnston7869 Před rokem +7

    I have missed you. You are joyous. Thank you for brightening up life.

  • @antonia4722
    @antonia4722 Před 4 měsíci +9

    Worried about you Sarah..please let us know your ok.....

  • @stevedane530
    @stevedane530 Před rokem +13

    Sarah, Your personality is infectious! Your adventures are a cure for the doldrums, and I hope to see more of your daft antics. Please keep them coming .

  • @robertdonaldson6584
    @robertdonaldson6584 Před rokem +1

    I am fiddling "Swinging n a Gate" on my violin.....
    Salut from Brunswick, Maine, US.

  • @theportonian
    @theportonian Před rokem +3

    Sarahs Back!!! 😁🥰

  • @JRLNeal
    @JRLNeal Před rokem +7

    What an adventure, Sarah, thank you very much for this video. I was drawn to the subject because back in the day when I was 17, four of us made away from the Midlands down to south Wales and to youth hostel on the Gower. But that was back in 1968 which of course makes me 72 this year and the only way I can really enjoy the memories of such adventures is by watching videos such as yours. I am not sure why pannier bags are not in vogue nowadays. You can pack a lot of gear in them and stash some stuff on the top. Also it keeps the centre of gravity lowdown on the bike and it means you don’t need anything on your back. As for those horses, I bet it was like a three ring circus turning up in their backyard. They have never had such an entertaining night. Also I am warming to your ‘camera verite’ approach, which means that you don’t over polish the production and tell things as they are.

  • @geraintjones75
    @geraintjones75 Před rokem +2

    Great adventure. Looking forward to your next vid in 2024 😅😂

  • @thebikepackingadventurer

    Got to love Wales for bikepacking. Can’t wait until next month onwards when I can load the bike and go exploring without carrying every piece of kit I own to stay warm.
    I had a similar camp but with cows on Swyrehead in the purbecks. Went to sleep, got woke by something licking my tent. Turns out the field had over 100 cows in and then were licking my tent. I shit myself

  • @st1ffee
    @st1ffee Před rokem +1

    Loved that my kind of woman bubbly and funny go girl

  • @rzulfcut
    @rzulfcut Před rokem +2

    Cool sights, great editing Magsy girl. That RHigos looks epic for paragliding, might get my arse over there too!

  • @duncanmcmahon278
    @duncanmcmahon278 Před rokem +3

    Great video thanks for sharing. U doing good

  • @kenmason9354
    @kenmason9354 Před 9 měsíci +2

    I love your films, thank you for smiles and wonderful views, you are a great inspiration 😊👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @steveadkins1888
    @steveadkins1888 Před rokem +4

    yay at last the mad lass is back 👍🤪

  • @harryvanrijn6366
    @harryvanrijn6366 Před rokem +2

    I recognised the Vattenfall logo, you honoured them with a visit to Pen Y Cymoedd windfarm. Well done, great video!

  • @pakleader4
    @pakleader4 Před rokem +2

    I’ve missed my spirit guide. Glad your back. ❤🎉🙏😇😍🥰🙃🙂🧐

  • @gooner8david
    @gooner8david Před rokem +1

    Shine on you crazy diamond 💎

  • @mattlast4093
    @mattlast4093 Před rokem +3

    how cool to be surrounded by wild horses !!!

  • @tonytee4280
    @tonytee4280 Před rokem +1

    You've gotta name that bike the boneshaker express.. Would definitely shake my filling out!

  • @IrelandRider
    @IrelandRider Před rokem +5

    Good to see you back 🙌 😀

    • @FitforAdventure
      @FitforAdventure  Před rokem +4

      Thanks pal! The sporadic video uploading continues hey 😅👌🏼

  • @jenny8344
    @jenny8344 Před rokem +1

    Missed you.❤

  • @Eightball69
    @Eightball69 Před rokem +2

    Nice one Sarah, glad you didn't get trampled in the night! 😂

  • @trubritain
    @trubritain Před rokem +3

    Yay thank you sarah. Great to see you againx

  • @RobbC.
    @RobbC. Před rokem +4

    Laughed so hard I pee'd my pants... beautiful sights and hilarious commentary, loved it.

  • @Timbles-Bimbles
    @Timbles-Bimbles Před rokem +2

    You could make a trip to the local shop to buy a pint of milk interesting and funny 😂. Great video (as always) and great to see you back 😊

  • @kimberlym4289
    @kimberlym4289 Před rokem +3

    You brave adventurer- The horses, full moon, graveyard and half rotten sheep would have had me cycling home. Your videos may be infrequent, but they are always hilarious and thoughtfully edited💫

  • @tanagerbirder
    @tanagerbirder Před rokem +7

    Really looking forward to seeing this tonight. Please keep them coming Sarah

    • @FitforAdventure
      @FitforAdventure  Před rokem +3

      I’ll do ma best. Enjoy! 👌🏼

    • @totinel
      @totinel Před rokem

      @@FitforAdventure naw you enjoy gravel touring bike, naw you have to come tu chilean patagonia, carretera austral, mei be you can be berry happy making a trip and videos in this corner of the World
      Thanks for this New video, regards

  • @user-mk5tl7eo8c
    @user-mk5tl7eo8c Před rokem

    My favourite channel HI FROM CARDIFF

  • @SarahLouiseBacchus
    @SarahLouiseBacchus Před 9 měsíci +1

    Just discovered your channel! Please please make more videos xxx

  • @SirPrancelot1
    @SirPrancelot1 Před rokem +7

    Good to see you back. Great scenery and much hilarity as always, thank you.

  • @danielcargill8019
    @danielcargill8019 Před rokem +1

    It definitely looks like New England, with fewer forests.

  • @doredootz5088
    @doredootz5088 Před rokem +1

    Susan may not have been a-moo-sed but I was, to see a new upload from CZcams’s most popular irregular adventure vlogger. And saying "shoo" to the horses probably wasn't the best bet, they must have thought you were a farrier offering them a new set and that is obviously why they didn't leave you alone. Thanks for the video.

  • @BrianthatiscalledBrian
    @BrianthatiscalledBrian Před rokem +2

    Another classic. Many thanks, Sarah. 👍🙂🚴‍♀️🏕️

  • @johnnywallaceuk
    @johnnywallaceuk Před rokem +1

    Chuffing heck bois, just when we thought Pete the Bog Man had kidnapped her for himself she's back with another great adventure.
    I'm stealing skiddie skid life, like your pants. To clarify I'm stealing the whole phrase, I'm not the guy who steals your pants, that's Ken the Cairn Man.
    Loved this bike packing hike like always🙏what a treat for chilling with a beer after a hiking weekend of my own.

  • @garypentecost833
    @garypentecost833 Před rokem +1

    Loved it , and have missed your crazy posts more please xx

  • @omnisegoastrum
    @omnisegoastrum Před rokem +2

    "Skiddy skid life, like your pants" Caught me off guard and made me choke on my coffee 😂😂

  • @eurotoura
    @eurotoura Před rokem +1

    Hi. Good to see you back. Cheered up a miserable wet Mon morning thanx. “You are thank goodness still as mad as a box of frogs”😁👍

  • @MrLam-lx7td
    @MrLam-lx7td Před rokem

    very great bike tour. you alone and take cam make the movie.🎉

  • @akaben63
    @akaben63 Před rokem

    Fantabbytoosie, more please, Sarah’s catch phrase, ‘fallen off me bike again’, when will you be strapping the paddle board to the bike, you may have to ditch the kitchen sink…. thinks 🤔 horses, bike packing, mule train, ya missed a trick there, pony bike packing, can 🐴 orse ride 🚲 bike? 🤷‍♂️🤪

  • @milbmilbs2238
    @milbmilbs2238 Před rokem +1

    Thank you so much for your videos

  • @gemmawindrim148
    @gemmawindrim148 Před rokem +9

    You’re such a fearless adventurer and so inspiring! Love the laughs and amazing footage as always x

  • @alanhunter2051
    @alanhunter2051 Před rokem +1

    Its so good to see you again on your crazy adventures. You take care of yourself. Bye

  • @MountainManJohnFilms
    @MountainManJohnFilms Před 9 měsíci +1

    Was great to meet you today. Don't forget to do those films 😂😘

    • @FitforAdventure
      @FitforAdventure  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Nice to meet you mate! Hope you had a good hike. I’ll do a film if you do 🤣🤣😁

    • @MountainManJohnFilms
      @MountainManJohnFilms Před 8 měsíci +1

      @@FitforAdventure I had full intentions of doing a film on Saturday. Not sure if I got good enough footage, and probably not as funny as you on yours 😂

  • @xXBURITOOXx
    @xXBURITOOXx Před rokem +1

    I've been wondering where you've bin.
    Wales

  • @peterjolly5655
    @peterjolly5655 Před rokem +1

    Eye you are bonkers but that's why I've been following you since 2019..???..brilliant

  • @sketchy1792
    @sketchy1792 Před rokem +1

    I haven't been to the Gower for many a year. Must go back this year.
    As ever your videos is very inspiring and entertaining.
    I have a tip on protraying an adventure story - on screen travel from left to right until you're at the end point before returning, from then film from right to left, reverse/flip the screen if you need to.

  • @vuvuc
    @vuvuc Před rokem +1

    Great to see you back 🙂

  • @celticwanderer6407
    @celticwanderer6407 Před rokem +1

    sarah your one mad hatter but we all love ya , great vlog of the south wales valleys and the gower keep these adventures coming

  • @outsidertank
    @outsidertank Před rokem +1

    Enjoyed that Sarah thanks for sharing..

  • @stevehedge
    @stevehedge Před rokem

    love twin town, in my top 5 films

  • @davidalexander287
    @davidalexander287 Před rokem +1

    Thankyou. What a delightful surprise to wake to your video a great start to the day. So looking forward to walking in Wales, Welsh 3000, if I make in July

  • @riproaringblues
    @riproaringblues Před rokem +1

    thanks Sarah, very entertaining ... coming along on your bike packing trip, and very funny

  • @chrisley7942
    @chrisley7942 Před rokem

    Hey Sarah, I've got a miserable cold /flu thing and I can't get out! Put a a little vlog on please, ime watching all your oldies! Anything would be great.pleeeease!

  • @brettatkinson4325
    @brettatkinson4325 Před rokem +1

    Brave or crazy but very entertaining,love it 👍🏻

  • @markgrinsted8728
    @markgrinsted8728 Před rokem +1

    Brilliant video again 👏 inspiring educational( sort of 😬) but defo funny as usual... love it !

  • @kenmason9354
    @kenmason9354 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Happy New year 🎉

  • @astrogypsy
    @astrogypsy Před rokem +1

    Just wonderful, as always. So much fun.

  • @TheMadmacs
    @TheMadmacs Před rokem

    one day, you get old, and you can't do this anymore, youre doing this for us too, and its brilliant.

  • @robclarke5438
    @robclarke5438 Před rokem +2

    Great Video. Love the humour

  • @borntraveller007
    @borntraveller007 Před rokem +1

    Brilliant, good to see you back, even with old footage. You make me laugh, always enjoy your videos👍❤

  • @SevenStanesMBT
    @SevenStanesMBT Před rokem +1

    Loved it! Great to see you back.

  • @timjones8617
    @timjones8617 Před rokem

    The valleys love you to

  • @tracybartlett7103
    @tracybartlett7103 Před 6 měsíci

    Absolutely brilliant😊 your nuts but brilliant 🤩

  • @edlaverack
    @edlaverack Před rokem

    My home!!❤

  • @kenmason9354
    @kenmason9354 Před rokem +1

    I absolutely love your blogs, thanks for the smiles and inspiration ❤👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @matt193
    @matt193 Před rokem +1

    Fantastic, thanks Sarah great to watch another hilarious and inspiring video

  • @issejacobs751
    @issejacobs751 Před rokem +1

    Yey! You’re back 😊

  • @alistairj4851
    @alistairj4851 Před rokem +2

    Love the energy you have when you're out and exploring. You've even inspired me to start bush crafting/camping again this year. Thank you.

  • @amylouise1826
    @amylouise1826 Před rokem

    All the horses🤣

  • @garyvigor
    @garyvigor Před rokem +1

    Hi Sarah nice to see you again love all the hilarities. And i would have been more worried about them trampoline the bike 😂

  • @g-sailing4427
    @g-sailing4427 Před 4 měsíci

    Good vid, cheered me up thanks

  • @grahamecarter
    @grahamecarter Před rokem

    You are the breath of fresh air we all need in life. Loved it.

  • @gaffersteve
    @gaffersteve Před rokem +2

    Recognised Craig y Llyn and Got quite emotional seeing sign for Resolven my mums from there , loads of family there lovely countryside , I haven’t walked up there for years but desperately keen to either walk it or bike it, Seen bike routes ... Wondering were you up above Melyn court with the locked gate ?

  • @HappyJack279
    @HappyJack279 Před rokem

    Those wild horses in Gower really take the piss.

  • @lukejoy-smith8383
    @lukejoy-smith8383 Před 5 měsíci

    Brilliant video

  • @aomame3634
    @aomame3634 Před rokem

    You made my day, once again. Thank you and never change!

  • @Welshadventures
    @Welshadventures Před rokem

    Awesome video as always

  • @CanadianSledDog
    @CanadianSledDog Před rokem +1

    Those horses were total a-holes lol I wouldn't feel bad for them!

  • @welshbikepackingadventures

    great adventure!

  • @MountainManJohnFilms
    @MountainManJohnFilms Před rokem

    Always glad to watch your films....your a fun girl, adventurous, and got real good film making skills. I watch and realise stuff I'm not doing on mine!!

  • @MoosebearAdventures
    @MoosebearAdventures Před 5 měsíci

    Very nice video 🤗 subscribed to you channel! greetings from Sweden

  • @sarahg3550
    @sarahg3550 Před rokem +1

    A new subscriber here👋🏾 your videos are a source of inspo! The horses here 😂😂 Your character is great! Look forward to seeing more of your adventures!

  • @SwimBikeRunStu
    @SwimBikeRunStu Před rokem

    My favourite playground the gower 👌

  • @WalksWithOlly
    @WalksWithOlly Před rokem +2

    I may not be a horse but that roar would've terrified me at 3am beside an ancient burial chamber! 😄 I've barked at a fox before and felt bad about doing that...!
    Always enjoy following your adventures. Always looking forward to the next. Or previous! Depending on what you decide to edit and when. 🙂

  • @chegeny
    @chegeny Před rokem +1

    You've got a natural talent for CZcams, the way you engage viewers and take us along. You're very funny as well. It's inspiring; feels like I can walk out my doorstep any minute.. Everybody should enjoy a good gravel bike packing adventure at least once in their lives.

  • @buffplums
    @buffplums Před rokem

    Nope those bloody gates would seriously piss me off and prevent me from ever attempting an off road trip. But which is a shame but how good is your video xx

  • @mattglyndwr8622
    @mattglyndwr8622 Před rokem

    Please can you make more videos to cheer me up. You are a legend!

  • @brianforbes3880
    @brianforbes3880 Před rokem

    When are you back for more adventures,we miss that sense of humour of yours 😂?

  • @AdamBoyes
    @AdamBoyes Před rokem +1

    What an amazing adventure. I have just returned from the Gower and fair play to you cycling all that way and tackling some of those trails you did. Looks like you had amazing weather.

  • @howardmcknight9773
    @howardmcknight9773 Před rokem +1

    As long as it was only your pride that was hurt and not yourself when falling off your bike Sarah.

  • @thejacobitehiker
    @thejacobitehiker Před rokem

    Great video, lass. Not an area I know, but it certainly looks well worth a visit. Nice to see you're still as daft as ever. Love it. All the best, Davey. x

  • @paulbruin3244
    @paulbruin3244 Před rokem

    Hi great video I'm new to long distance cycling it's a great way to see different parts of the country

  • @Stuart-L
    @Stuart-L Před rokem

    Very recently did route 47 from Newport to Neath, with a camp in St. Gwynno Forest - really good I have to say but that damn gate at 08:50 is still bloomin' locked! What a hassle to get a laden bike over that! 😀
    And I filled my bottle at exactly the same bridge - thought I recognised it from somewhere when I was there!
    A really good, easy-to-follow and access overnighter.
    Great video Sarah and hope to do the Gower bit at some point too.👍

  • @white_rose_alex
    @white_rose_alex Před rokem

    Aww, loved this, thanks for posting. It doesn't matter how sporadically you post as your videos are always so funny and entertaining. Please keep them coming.

  • @leighricketts4898
    @leighricketts4898 Před rokem

    Great content again ... Drone footage looks fantastic

  • @DesignerFluid
    @DesignerFluid Před rokem

    As always a terrific video Sarah. Geez you make me laugh. I wish I could find an older (much older) version of you to share adventures with - but I’d probably ‘peg it’ due to choking from laughing hahaha! Looking forward to watching more videos from you.

  • @doughobbs7706
    @doughobbs7706 Před rokem

    you are ace, your videos/vlogs are brilliant...that is all 👍

  • @kevjaffray
    @kevjaffray Před rokem +1

    Thank you Sarah, another very watchable insight into your beautiful country (and your head 😂). I grabbed a screenshot of the first pony and sun, hope you don't mind? I sent a copy to your Insta (I hope) 🤔

  • @GlobalWarmingFraud
    @GlobalWarmingFraud Před 6 měsíci +1

    Are you OK Sarah? I miss you!

  • @StarsAndSolitude
    @StarsAndSolitude Před rokem

    Can you imagine being camped out near where you were with the ponies but with no idea of your existence, then hearing someone mentally roaring in the dead of the night!! I'd die in my bag with fright lol