A Walk Up Moel Famau With Amazing Views!

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  • čas přidán 22. 11. 2019
  • Join me as I blow out the cobwebs with a great walk up to the summit of Moel Famau. The weather was absolutely fantastic and I was treated to a beautiful sunset at the Jubilee Tower. I had a coffee on top and admired the amazing views.

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  • @llangollen4444
    @llangollen4444 Před 4 lety +1

    Hi Joss
    cant think of a better place as Moel Famau for an after work blow out , well maybe Dinas Bran ;)
    lovely area that beautiful views all around.

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  Před 4 lety

      LLangollen444 thanks matey- I was up the Castle a fortnight ago. Thanks for watching, Joss

  • @GreyGhost.
    @GreyGhost. Před rokem +1

    Thanks Josh ..... cheers from Cornwall.

  • @iaincphotography6051
    @iaincphotography6051 Před 3 lety +2

    Cheers for that Joss, that was the first hill I walked up as a young lad. I lived in Mold for about 18 months as a kid then moved to the other side of Chester about 5 miles out, off the Parkgate road, and from the end of our lane on a clear day, I could see Moel Famau. Little did I realise it was going to be the first of many, happy days. Diolch yn fawr. Cymru am byth.

  • @outdoorslifestyle2900
    @outdoorslifestyle2900 Před 4 lety +1

    lovely way to unwind after work mate and certainly makes the most of your time instead of just sitting around vegetating. Beautiful hill too and the skies looked amazing. Thanks for sharing Joss and hope life is treating you well. Steve

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  Před 4 lety

      Outdoors Lifestyle thanks mate. Was a cracking afternoon. All good thanks mate hope you are too, atb Joss

  • @AndyMorfett
    @AndyMorfett Před 4 lety

    We absolutely love Moel Famau and the Clywdians and like you Joss its only a short drive from home to take in the views. Sometimes those places close to home are often the best. TFS pal. ATB Andy

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  Před 4 lety +1

      Got To Get Outdoors thanks matey youve hit the nail in the head. When the weather is good, its perfect, atb Joss

  • @dianesfaves9775
    @dianesfaves9775 Před rokem

    Thanks for doing this video Joss. I used to be able to see Mole Famu from my bedroom window in Buckley. As a youth I would often walk up it with my dog. I am now an old lady living in Alberta, never thought I would see this place again - thanks :-)

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  Před rokem

      Thanks Diane that was a lovely comment to read, Im glad its bought back old memories, its still a great walk! Thanks for watching! All the best, Joss

  • @outdooradventure4590
    @outdooradventure4590 Před 4 lety +1

    Awesome video... weather held out great for you... know the area well... as I'm from Chester... not too far away 👍✌️

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  Před 4 lety +1

      OUTDOOR ADVENTURE thanks! Small world, I lived in Chester for the last 8 years, until this summer where I have moved back over the border! Atb Joss

  • @TeaInValhalla
    @TeaInValhalla Před 4 lety +1

    Beautiful, lovely video and what cracking views! Very nice indeed 🙌

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  Před 4 lety +1

      Tea In Valhalla thank you! Its much appreciated, atb Joss

  • @LundysWildcampBushcraft

    Couldn't think of a better way to finishing off a day looks like a cracking place joss thanks for sharing atvb Jimmy 😎😎

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  Před 4 lety

      Lundy's Wildcamp/Bushcraft thank you Jimmy much appreciated mate.

  • @_alangjones_9429
    @_alangjones_9429 Před 3 lety +1

    I've been going up over the last few Sunday's for a short walk. Great going up at the crack of dawn with few people about. Up the same path and down via the path to the first car park. I live ten to fifteen minutes away, so very lucky. Great videos btw.

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  Před 3 lety +1

      Alan Jones thanks for watching Alan, nice part of the world👍

  • @freetrueandjust
    @freetrueandjust Před 4 lety +1

    Joss, loved the film, thanks!

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  Před 4 lety

      freetrueandjust thanks for the support as always. Hope you are well, atb Joss

  • @jandaniels2789
    @jandaniels2789 Před 3 lety +1

    Looks beautiful thank you for sharing x

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks for the kind comments Jan! Thank you for watching 👍

    • @jandaniels2789
      @jandaniels2789 Před 3 lety +1

      @@jossthomas123456 your welcome, I will look forward to going there to visit soon, thank you for reminding us how lucky we are to have this on our door step, x

  • @AGirlGoneWild
    @AGirlGoneWild Před 4 lety

    Those views were spectacular!!! Spoilt with the wonderful sunset and fantastic weather.Atb Ana

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  Před 4 lety

      A Girl Gone Wild thanks Ana- I was pretty lucky! Its a great short walk to get away from it all👍

  • @BurtonOutdoors
    @BurtonOutdoors Před 4 lety

    Nice one Joss, beautiful trek up the hill, cobwebs blow out is what we all need from time to time

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  Před 4 lety +1

      +Burton Outdoors thanks buddy- hope you had a good weekend👍

    • @BurtonOutdoors
      @BurtonOutdoors Před 4 lety

      @@jossthomas123456 Wet, damp and more wet ☹ Apart from that we had s good time

  • @NickandRachel
    @NickandRachel Před 4 lety

    What a beautiful country

  • @KuukkeliBushcraft
    @KuukkeliBushcraft Před 4 lety +1

    That brings back memories, I used to live in Mold and go up there quiet often. Nice video mate, just subscribed.

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  Před 4 lety

      Kuukkeli Bushcraft thanks for coming along. Yeah its a great hike to get some cracking views. All the best, Joss

  • @RickTOutdoorAdventure1969

    Can't beat an after work mission. Looked a great blast and well worth it for the exercise and sunset 👍

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  Před 4 lety

      RickT Outdoor Adventure thanks Rick it was needed, after all the rainy weekends we have had. Cheers buddy, Joss

  • @DoubleTapRangerOutdoors
    @DoubleTapRangerOutdoors Před 4 lety +1

    Pretty cool video bro! Love it!

  • @markmurphy7356
    @markmurphy7356 Před 4 lety +1

    Nice video Joss, I head for the Clwydians when I don't have enough time for a Snowdonia trip and never feel let down, cracking location. Atb Mark.

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  Před 4 lety

      Mark Murphy nice one- great place for some mountain atmosphere. Its rare for me to make a video outside Snowdonia!
      Thanks for watching, atb Joss

  • @CBShaves
    @CBShaves Před 4 lety

    Great video Joss. I can see Moel Famau and the Clwydians from my back garden in Bontuchel, about 20 mins away from Moel Famau. You had some nice weather that day. Love your videos as they are of great quality, keep them coming. All the best and hope to bump into you on one of my hikes one day. Take care.

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  Před 4 lety +1

      Chris Bedwell thanks Chris much appreciated. Was very lucky with the conditions. Thanks for watching and see you on the hill! Atb Joss

  • @mrstrong5695
    @mrstrong5695 Před 4 lety +2

    Another fantastic short break from reality, thanks to you Joss. Do you ever get lonely on your trips out?

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  Před 4 lety

      mr Strong thank you my friend- glad you enjoyed it.. a longer vid coming soon. No I never get lonely, I like to come into the mountains to get some peace from a busy work and family life- so its my time to enjoy some quiet! Making a film and chatting to camera is almost like having company too👍

  • @GazianoOutdoors
    @GazianoOutdoors Před 4 lety

    Love moel famau, I used to walk up it on Christmas day before Christmas dinner with my grand parents, from age 7 till age 30 when my grandad passed away, so it's a special place for me, cracking video mate, some beautiful footage there, usually very windy up there , you had a great day for it, 👍👍ATB

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  Před 4 lety +1

      Gaziano Outdoors thanks buddy, you are right, there is a wind there all the time usually, amazing to find it so quiet. Glad to hear it meant something to you its a nice hill. If you ever find yourself in these parts and fancy some company- give me a shout mate👍

    • @GazianoOutdoors
      @GazianoOutdoors Před 4 lety

      @@jossthomas123456 cheers mate, nice one 👍

  • @SimonEdwards
    @SimonEdwards Před 4 lety

    Great as always

  • @NorthwalesBushcrafters

    Nice one Joss lovely up there some awesome scenery you captured it well matey 👍

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  Před 4 lety +1

      Northwales Bushcrafters thank you Trev. Blue skies have been a bit of a rarity lately👍 all the best mate, Joss

    • @NorthwalesBushcrafters
      @NorthwalesBushcrafters Před 4 lety

      Joss yeah I know what you mean was a damp one at the medieval Christmas Fayre this wkend but we got through it and turned out to be fun 👍👍 ATB

  • @stevewoods9661
    @stevewoods9661 Před 4 lety +1

    Love this place been here many times, hoping to wild camp here soon😁😁

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  Před 4 lety

      Thanks Steve, it would make a cracking camp👍

    • @stevewoods9661
      @stevewoods9661 Před 4 lety

      @@jossthomas123456 maybe see you up there one night👍👍

  • @ttxela
    @ttxela Před 4 lety

    Great little after work walk that, not so many hills near here although you can do nice walks by the rivers.

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  Před 4 lety +1

      ttxela I do like a river walk, thanks for watching buddy. Atb Joss

  • @TheKeithEds
    @TheKeithEds Před 4 lety

    Nice one Joss, love it up Moel Famau, it’s the highest hill for me to climb that’s close to home now that I’ve moved to The Wirral from The Porthmadog area. Lots of great walking in the Clwydians that I also want to do.

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  Před 4 lety

      Keith Edwards thanks mate its all lovely area for walking in. Atb Joss

  • @SamOutdoors
    @SamOutdoors Před 4 lety

    Nice little video there joss. Beautiful view.

  • @WyeExplorer
    @WyeExplorer Před 4 lety

    It looked as if you were entering the Pantheon or something Joss. Perhaps it was a temple of sorts to celebrate them views. Nice. All the best. Mark

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  Před 4 lety +1

      Wye Explorer thank you Mark, its definitely enlightening and the path at 0:55 does feel like you are going to head off into the heavens! The building certainly does have that feel about it, thanks for watching, atb Joss

    • @WyeExplorer
      @WyeExplorer Před 4 lety

      @@jossthomas123456 A pleasure Joss. Yeah it was certainly a heavenly view up there. As for the building - it's got that sense of occasion. A good share after work.

  • @almayaniv5705
    @almayaniv5705 Před 11 měsíci

    Thank you 👍

  • @Impalaontrail
    @Impalaontrail Před 4 lety

    Stunning video Joss, seems like the trail gods truly blessed ya with the weather

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  Před 4 lety

      Impala on trail thanks buddy, they certainly did👍 cheers for watching

  • @welshrambler1893
    @welshrambler1893 Před 4 lety

    Great views Joss and a beautiful walk after a day's work, well done! Must have been some storm to damage that tower. Regards Keith

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  Před 4 lety +1

      Welsh Rambler thanks Keith, a cracking walk. As you say, must have been a hell of a storm, cheers Joss

  • @DaveOutdoors
    @DaveOutdoors Před 4 lety

    Nice video Joss, my mates mum and dad live right at the base of moel famau. Looks a great place with good views. Picked a good evening to go up. ATB Dave Outdoors 👍

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  Před 4 lety

      Dave Outdoors thanks mate. I saw a gipsy caravan in the bottom car park, was wondering who it was😂 thanks for watching dude👍

    • @DaveOutdoors
      @DaveOutdoors Před 4 lety

      @@jossthomas123456 🤣🤣 no probs buddy 👍

  • @CottonBud
    @CottonBud Před 4 lety

    It’s an effort to rush off after work at this time of year and bag a summit before sunset Joss but you managed it with style Sir. 👍

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  Před 4 lety

      Cotton Bud thanks my friend- felt very lucky, not often theres no wind and skies like that! Atb Joss

  • @billyslittlebigadventurech9050

    Stunning sunset there Joss. Loved the tower overlay, and history mate. Fingers crossed for some nice weather next weekend 😊

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  Před 4 lety +1

      Billy`s Little BIG adventure channel thanks matey, fingers and everything else crossed! See you soon matep

  • @johnupton1688
    @johnupton1688 Před 3 lety +2

    Joss, love the videos but Moel Famou isn't quiet the highest hill in north east clwyd. the radio mast sited above the ponderosa cafe is higher., not by much but it is higher

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  Před 3 lety +1

      Hi John, I realised my mistake after publishing my video! Moel Gamelin is also higher. Youre right. With a wider scope across North East Wales, the Berwyns would class as the highest really. Thanks for watching and commenting. All the best, Joss

  • @FootballBros9
    @FootballBros9 Před 3 lety +1

    I live in Ruthin mate, near bottom of moel famau, you look like you had a great time mate

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks Jack. Yeah its a great little hike!

    • @FootballBros9
      @FootballBros9 Před 3 lety +1

      @@jossthomas123456 I won’t lie I’ve only lived here for a year and haven’t been up there yet but looks good

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  Před 3 lety +1

      @@FootballBros9 highly recommended mate

  • @AlanMETALMAN
    @AlanMETALMAN Před 4 lety

    Nice when you can get an early finish and head out on a hike, especially on a day like that. Even better when it is just over 30 minutes away from home, real lucky! That must have been some storm that knocked some of the tower down, as it looked a real strong structure when built in 1810. Nice place to have a brew and with a view like that, I would find it difficult to drag myself away, cheers Alan

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  Před 4 lety +1

      Alan METALMAN - Outdoors thanks matey it was a gteat short hike. Stunning place- atb Joss

  • @whitetongueoutdoors
    @whitetongueoutdoors Před 4 lety

    Great video, thanks. atb

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  Před 4 lety

      WhiteTongue Outdoors and thank you for watching👍 atb Joss

  • @FunsizedEarthling
    @FunsizedEarthling Před 4 lety +1

    Not a tad bit jealous that you’re basically just a cartwheel away from paradise!

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  Před 4 lety

      Funsized Earthling thanks Mari, its a great spot when the conditions are right👍

  • @anthonypayne1
    @anthonypayne1 Před 4 lety

    Quality hike and film Joss, views truly were amazing up there! Great place to chill with a coffee and watch the sunset. Shame about the tower though. ATB Anthony 👍👍👍

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  Před 4 lety

      Anthony Payne thanks for the watch Anthony- just a quick one to blow out the cobwebs. Atb Joss

  • @craggerrs
    @craggerrs Před 4 lety

    Beautiful sunset mate - thanks for sharing.
    I had my first hiking outing on Pen y fan in Brecon the week just gone - - weather wasn't quite as pleasant but had a lot of fun all the same.
    Can't wait to get out there again - thanks so much for the inspiration

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  Před 4 lety

      craggle many thanks, glad it has inspired you and good to hear that you had fun on Pen y Fan! Atb Joss

  • @R6PhilOutdoorEnthusiast

    Nice little adventure there Joss, just shows it doesn't take much to get yourself out and enjoy the "Great Outdoors". Cracking views in glorious weather thanks for sharing. I need to get myself over into Wales for some adventures ATB Phil

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  Před 4 lety +1

      R6 Phil Outdoor Enthusiast thanks Phil its a perfect walk for an evening, well afternoon, the sunset at 4pm now.. thanks for watching, atb Joss

  • @jackiesmithsmetaldetecting

    You are so lucky living near there I always see it when I am doing my hobby I will have to make the trip up there one day :)

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  Před 4 lety

      jackiesmiths Metaldetecting videos thanks Jackie, a great place to visit! Atb Joss

  • @handyoutdoors2938
    @handyoutdoors2938 Před 4 lety

    Grate vid bud love it up there and some mint views thanks for sharing atb Dafydd

  • @JPOUTDOORS18
    @JPOUTDOORS18 Před 4 lety

    Was up ok that for New Year’s Eve;)

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  Před 4 lety +1

      ĴƤ.ØỮŦĐØØŘŞ nice one JP. Went up for NYE a few years back, good atmosphere👍

    • @JPOUTDOORS18
      @JPOUTDOORS18 Před 4 lety

      Joss absolutely

  • @donnadavies4630
    @donnadavies4630 Před 4 lety

    Shared on f book x

  • @amalone539
    @amalone539 Před 2 lety

    Did this yesterday with the 5 kids done the path from the car park straight up took us an hour me in my infinite wisdom said this is the shortest path let’s do this didn’t realise how steep it gets 🤣 I’m sore today kids are buzzing 🤷🏼‍♂️ do you recommend any others for me and the kids I’m in Liverpool so not my first time doing it might try llanberris path on snowdon soon as the weather got too bad last time so for safety had to turn bk with the kids

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  Před rokem

      Thanks Alan, its a great walk but definitely some bits will get the heart pumping! Well done! Joss

  • @daveladd1438
    @daveladd1438 Před 4 lety

    Lovely scenery👍 If you dont mind me asking, are you a friend of Dorothy? Atb Dave

  • @blackdogwildtrails3123
    @blackdogwildtrails3123 Před 4 lety +1

    Would you say Moel Fammau is the highest point in NE Wales then? What about the Berwyns which I've always classed as NE Wales. Moel Ferna for example at over 2000' is only 2 or 3 miles from Corwen as the crow flies. As for the tower. I've heard the storm damage thing before and I don't buy it. How can a storm damage a bloody big solid stone tower?If lighthouses can survive vicious sea storms I'm sure a solid stone tower can. I wonder what the real reason is?

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  Před 4 lety +1

      Black Dog Vantrails actually after I said it I realised it wasn’t quite right although I would class the others hills as in a slightly different region (Flintshire and Wrexham being the border North Eastern counties and the more English speaking/least Welsh) Having said that, Cadair Bronwen and Cadair Berwyn both have a part of their summit in the outlying edge of Wrexham County (just about) and its always surprised me that the Tourism and Development part of the Council have never cottoned on to this and promoted the county as having access to them, for walks and activities etc. Regards the Tower- I think the story goes that it was never totally completed.. and that the storm damaged parts of it which made it unsafe and therefore what was left standing was dismantled. Would be interested if you find evidence that something else happened..

  • @roydollin6816
    @roydollin6816 Před rokem +1

    Could you camp up there?

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  Před rokem +1

      Not on the peak no, its way too busy. But on the flanks on the Ruthin side, maybe if you arrived late and left early.

    • @roydollin6816
      @roydollin6816 Před rokem +1

      @@jossthomas123456 Cheers👍Think I'll pop after work check the location out. Have you anymore vids lined up?

    • @jossthomas123456
      @jossthomas123456  Před rokem

      @@roydollin6816 very welcome. Yes Im editing a Snowdonia wildcamp and an Anglesey one as we speak! Thanks for watching, atb Joss