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Walking Mount Snowdon Via The Pyg & Miners' Track. Snowdonia, North Wales.

The Pyg and the Miners Tracks start at the same point. The car park here gets very full, and an early start is essential. It is not known how the Pyg Track got its name - it could be as it passes over the Pigs's Pass (Bwlch y Mocl), because it is close to the Pen y Gwryd Hotel, or because pyg, in welsh, also means pitch, and part of the surface of the path looks like black pitch. Whatever the origin, this path starts 1170 feet above sea level which gives you a helpful start on the way. Much of this walk is rugged, and very challenging, but the scenery is interesting. The first part of this video shows views from the Pyg Track during the ascent to the summit. Once past the Pigs's Pass, the view down to the left shows the Miners' Track below. The Miners' Track is a good walk to try if you want to walk on Snowdon but don't want to try to reach the summit as the first part is fairly gentle. Views from the descent using the Miner's Track are featured. It was built during the 1800's to serve Britannia Copper Mines which were abandonned in 1917. Mine Manager Arthur Lockwood drove his car to Llyn Glaslyn, and the track to this point at the lake still resembles a road so is a good walking surface. The track does get considerably steeper towards the summit but was fairly easy on our descent.

Snowdonia & N/Wales - 1

A beautiful scenic voyage through time in the spectacular land of Snowdonia and North Wales. Part 1. Produced/edited - Stef Bate. Narration - John Hughes. Cast - Kevin Bate, Gill Clarke, J Gendall, Steve H, Dyfed John, Steven Jones. Cameramen - Dyfed John, Stef Bate, Stephen Heaton. Script - Gill Clarke. Illustrations - J Gendall, Bridie Page. Available on DVD: SNOWDONIA & NORTH WALES from www.valleystream.co.uk Copyright ValleyStream Media 1997.

Snowdonia - North Wales

Snowdonia , North Wales - march 2008, UK. Miusic by "Lord Of The Dance" - Ronan Hardiman - "Suila A Ruin" . Moore Photos on www.miderska.digart.pl

Editors' Choice Trip 2009: Snowdonia National Park, Wales

Witness the world's worst weather as the BACKPACKER staff tackles wailing wind, slippery crags, and zero visibility in the high peaks of Wales' Snowdonia National Park.

Snowdonia Mountains and Coast - Great Days Out

Come to Snowdonia and enjoy some great days out. www.visitsnowdonia.info

Crib Goch - Snowdonia

This is an intro to my small project :))

SNOWDONIA CLIMBING WITH RACHEL 2011

Created on December 17, 2011 using FlipShare. Come and take a trip with Rachel in Snowdonia, climbing Y GARN,...SNOWDON via the Rhyd Ddu path and the Bwlch Main Ridge.... and CNICHT from CROESOR...enjoy...

Snowdonia Hike with Mike Dixon

Video of my hike in Snowdonia with Mike Dixon from Stoneage Bushcraft.

Nanttle Valley, Snowdonia, Wales UK

Drive through Nanntle valley in the Snowdonia National Park. Visiting Llyn Y Dywarchen. Driving along the scenic route. Must have seen. Real nature.

Snowdonia National Park, Llanberis Pass, Caernarfon

Magic motion (virtual video based on digital photos): Trip through the Snowdonia National Pass, visitng Llan Gwynant Area. Driving the Llanberis Pass to Caernarfon. More videos at www.kandzia.com

The Walking Englishman - Snowdonia Walking Holiday 2002

The number one website for free walks. The report, map and statistics for the walks I did on this walking holiday can be found at www.walkingenglishman.com For all my walks please visit www.walkingenglishman.com Music by The Tragically Hip.

Extreme camping in Snowdonia

A short film about the horrors we faced after stupidly deciding to set up camp on a mountain in Snowdonia. As we arrived back, half the campsite was already in ruins. We luckily escaped with our tents and possessions but some were not so lucky. Any questions or anything, just leave a comment (or mail me)

Second Cut Silage - Snowdonia (2)

Closer look at the outfit silaging on the fringes of Snowdonia. John Deere 3050 on the forager and assorted tractors - Ford, Claas etc. doing the carting. Consider this land is regularly flooded during the winter as the river overflows its banks.

Visit North Wales (Llandudno) (Snowdonia National Park) (Location for films and television shows)

www.botttlemedia.co.uk Visit North Wales Snowdonia National Park Llanddudno 'North Wales' location for films and television shows. 'North Wales' is steeped in history and was for almost a millennium known as the Kingdom of Gwynedd. The mountainous stronghold of Snowdonia formed the nucleus of that realm and would become the last redoubt of independent Wales only overcome in 1283. To this day it remains a stronghold of the Welsh language and a centre for welsh national and cultural identity. North Wales is home to UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Caernarfon, Beaumaris, Conwy and Harlech Castles. Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza

Snowdonia Walks - a riverside walk in Betws-y-Coed.

Find more info at www.walesdirectory.co.uk - or read on. Snowdonia Walks - a riverside walk in Betws-y-Coed. Several of Snowdonia's rivers merge in the beautiful holiday resort of Betws-y-Coed. This walk starts from Pont y Pair in the centre of the village and continues through the Gwydir forest on the banks of the River Llugwy. A wooden boardwalk makes it suitable for both wheelchairs and prams. However kids will be kids and a scramble to play by the waters edge is still favourite. From the tree tops of the tall Scots Pines to the tiny lichens and fungi on the forest floor, Gwydir Forest is a place of wonder. The short walk offers the opportunity to continue through open meadowland to the famous Swallow Falls, or just to play on the banks of the beautiful River LLugwy. Visit the WALESDIRECTORY.CO.UK for a riverside walk in Betws-y-Coed and Walks in Snowdonia.

Watercolour Landscape Painting Demo of Nant Gwynedd in Snowdonia

This watercolour landscape painting demonstration features the Welsh mountains of Nant Gwynedd in Snowdonia National Park. For this watercolor painting lesson I'm using 130lb Fabriano paper measuring 15" x 11". Mybrush is the large Ron Ranson hake and my palette consists of Cotman watercolours Raw Sienna, Burnt Umber, Light Red, Ultramarine, Lemon Yellow, Payne's Gray and Alizarin Crimson.

GreenWood Forest Park 2008 - Snowdonia

Went back again in 2008, this time with some more people and the camcorder.

Bale Wrapping in Snowdonia

Great little farm baling, collecting and wrapping bales all in one. Nice day, sperb scenery and everything right. MF 135 and 5445 collecting, Ford 6710 and McHale wrapping, JCB loading and Lamborghini with Welgar doing the baling.

Silaging in Snowdonia - Baling.

Great little farm with wonderful family, kind and friendly. Baling by contractor, carting by MF 135 and a neighbour with his MF 5445. Watch the bigger Fergie extricate a bale from the ditch - skilled caution! McHale stationary wrapper, Lambo on Welgar RP220 baler, JCB loader and Barry on the wee 135, hurtling about and doing twice as much as the others put together! (well, nearly). Nearly forgot, Ford 6710 on the wrapper, remotely controlled by the JCB driver.

Harlech Castle - Snowdonia

Join Archaeologist & Historian James Balme as he pays a visit to Harlech Castle, Snowdonia, North West Wales and enjoy the breathtaking views from the castle across the Welsh landscape. The castle was constructed for King Edward I between 1283 and 1290. Edward's tried and tested 'Walls within Walls' model was put together in super - fast time by an army of nearly a thousand skilled craftsmen and labourers. Edward liked to use only the best masons from Savoy and Ireland and England's finest carpenters and blacksmiths. At the time of construction this was one of the cheapest of Edward's castles. A snip at a mere £1890. The structure, overseen by Master of the King's works, James of St George, boasts two rings of walls and towers, with an immensely strong east gatehouse. It was impregnable from almost every angle. Its secret weapon was a 200 foot long stairway which still leads from the castle to the cliff base. Why not pay a visit of your own to see this magnificent castle in its full splendour and glory and soak up the historic atmosphere of Snowdonia and West Wales.

Tiger Beetle, Snowdonia National Park

These lovely little critters are not only powerful predators (with large jaws that will take on pretty much any other insect it comes across) but also some of the fastest running invertebrates. I had trouble keeping up with its movements! This spot seemed to be a particularly good place for them, with at least 3 or 4 other adults flying and running about within a few square metres of each other.

Bushcraft Snowdonia National Park Day Hiking Kit

A simple day hiking kit designed to be taken on hikes through some of the Welsh mountain trails. It has to cater for my wife and I but also provide some essentials for our dog.

Snowdonia in Winter Sunshine POV

A sunny february afternoon in Snowdonia, north Wales as seen from a 44 tonne articulated lorry.

Porthmadog Harbour, Ffestiniog Railway, Snowdonia, Wales, UK

Visiting Porthmadog harbour and station of the FFestiniog railway. Gwynedd Located on the north western side of Wales, Gwynedd is a perfect place to visit. It is mostly located within Snowdonia National Park, and the Snowdonia mountain ranges and Cambrian Coastline. It offers visitors a wide range of attractions from activity programmes to inspirational cultural and historical places to visit. Porthmadog A harbour town situated on the Glaslyn Estuary, Porthmadog is rich in maritime history and is an excellent base for touring the surrounding area. It has a number craft shops and restaurants. The town was named after WA Maddocks whose ambitious "Cob" embankment scheme led to the town's name, which translates as "Madog's Port". In times gone by, it was a vital, busy shipping port for the international slate trade, brought down from Blaenau Ffestiniog. The maritime history depicts its proud past. Ffestiniog Railway. A 21km trek through meadows, woodlands, lakes and waterfalls within Snowdonia National Park. It was in 1832 that an Act of Parliament allowed the construction of the railway from Porthmadog to near Ffestiniog and opened to freight traffic on April 20th 1836. Powered by horses initially, the first steam locomotives were put in use of October 23rd 1863 at a cost of £1000 for each of the two engines. Passenger services started in 1865 and carried over 100000 passengers per year were for the first three years along with 100000 tons of slate. In the 1880's the slate ...

Message To Bears - Snowdonia

Song: Snowdonia Artist: Message To Bears Album: Departures

Stone Walling Competition - Snowdonia Society 2010

Stone walling competition at Hafod y Llan (National Trust) for professionals and amateurs

Snowdonia & N/Wales - 4

A beautiful scenic voyage through time in the spectacular land of Snowdonia and North Wales. Part 4. Produced/edited - Stef Bate. Narration - John Hughes. Cast - Kevin Bate, Gill Clarke, J Gendall, Steve H, Dyfed John, Steven Jones. Cameramen - Dyfed John, Stef Bate, Stephen Heaton. Script - Gill Clarke. Illustrations - J Gendall, Bridie Page. Available on DVD: SNOWDONIA & NORTH WALES from www.valleystream.co.uk Copyright ValleyStream Media 1997.

Mountain Safety in Snowdonia (winter)

Here's a video with a few important safety tips that will hopefully help you to enjoy Snowdonia National Park's mountains safely in the winter.

Snowdonia Trip (Journey to the Top of Wales)

Just a documentary of my trip to North Wales, where a group of Imperial College Students climbed to the top of Mt Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales.

Dru Yoga in Snowdonia - www.druworldwide.com

A relaxing weekend of dru yoga and gentle exercise at the dru yoga centre in Snowdonia, Wales, with Nikki Dean.

Snowdonia Wild Camp - April 2008

Wild Camping In The Foothills of Snowdonia. 2008 - with WolfCrafter, Jimbo75, Alfeo & Atomic Bimbler.

Birch tapping in Snowdonia

Birch tapping. Taking sap from silver birch trees in early spring. Great drink!

NOVA IBEX Hike & Fly (UK) - Snowdonia

8 Pilots flying NOVA IBEX paragliders in the stunning mountains of Snowdonia, North Wales, UK.

Welsh Highland Railway - Snowdonia 1890

Excerpt from the BBC Wales TV series

Mountain Biking - Elins revenge - Snowdonia

Filmed in part of the Snowdonia Range, North Wales. UK. Filmed and Edited by gus, featuring MBNW members www.mbnw.co.uk

Holidays Cottages In Snowdonia, North Wales

Snowdonia Tourist Services is a Visit Wales Accredited Agency that have 150 self catering cottages around North Wales. Snowdonia Tourist Services is here to help you find your perfect holiday. Call us on 01766 51 38 29 or email us on office@sts-holidays.co.uk and we will try to find the best cottage for you.

Snowdonia Trip 2007

Badly edited/filmed video of Snowdonia, North Wales, UK. Taken from October 2007 on our annual climbing/walking break. Unfortunatly Youtube only allowing a 10 min video meant I had to butcher the original version, ruining the soundtrack (Ethnicolor Part 1 - JMJ), pretty much the worst sin possible to cut a Jean-Michel Jarre track like this. The cloud was low all week, so I didnt get any decent shots from the top of the mountains.

ITV - Wales This Week - Snowdonia at 60

ITV - Wales This Week - Snowdonia at 60 (featuring the Welsh Highland Railway)

Snowdonia Marathon 2009

A runner's eye view of the 2009 Snowdonia Marathon

Snowdonia Speedflying

Some flights speedflying from Snowdon and other sites in the area in Jan 2011. Good times and happy days.

Snowdonia & N/Wales - 2

A beautiful scenic voyage through time in the spectacular land of Snowdonia and North Wales. Part 2. Produced/edited - Stef Bate. Narration - John Hughes. Cast - Kevin Bate, Gill Clarke, J Gendall, Steve H, Dyfed John, Steven Jones. Cameramen - Dyfed John, Stef Bate, Stephen Heaton. Script - Gill Clarke. Illustrations - J Gendall, Bridie Page. Available on DVD: SNOWDONIA & NORTH WALES from www.valleystream.co.uk Copyright ValleyStream Media 1997.

Snowdon Mountain cafe Summit Railway Llanberis Snowdonia North Wales

Travel up to the summit and down again in under 4 mins I made this about ten years ago for a video magazine I was trying to start up it would work so much better now on DVD please enjoy and subscribe!By the way I'm the old guy with the beard on the top of Snowdon regards Phil

Trosgol Fach - Holiday accommodation in Snowdonia

Trosgol Fach ('Little Trosgol'), is a barn conversion with original features, is a quiet, comfortable retreat for two with views of Snowdonias mountains. The modern well-equipped self-catering cottage has Freesat TV, DVD player, WiFi access and central heating. Sunny patio for dining, facing attractive garden and Snowdon. Perfect for walkers, exploring the beautiful area or just relaxing. More information at www.trosgol.co.uk The music is Nicky Rose singing 'Dyma Gariad Fel y Moroedd'

GreenWood Forest Park 2007 - Snowdonia (Photostory)

We visited Green Wood Forest Park and were really pleased to see how much fun it was. The girls got to ride the Green Dragon, "the world's first environmentally-friendly roller coaster which harnesses people-power to minimise use of electricity. Indeed, over a year of operation, the ride generates more power than it uses."