A 28 mile race against time in unexplored* Welsh mountains (with a very naughty start)
Good morning $4 Patreons!
Last weekend I decided to brave the cold and go for a run through the mountains, starting near Llangollen in North Wales and ending in the village of Rhydymwyn, mostly following the famous Offa's Dyke footpath.
Things didn't get off to a great start when the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct was closed for construction, and immediately after that I realised that my route hadn't properly loaded onto the GPS. The question became, can I navigate to the end point in time to get home for the David Bowie tribute act? or will the icy, debris strewn paths of the Berwyn and Clwydian mountain ranges prove too much?
*unexplored by me
A 28 mile race against time in unexplored* Welsh mountains (with a very naughty start) (YouTube)
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After watching the first 2 minutes: Do not try this at home! I knew someone who lost his actual life doing exactly what you did there. Well, it was dark, he was probably very drunk, it was winter, he was in worse shape and there was a low head dam right next to the bridge he tried to cross this way (at least that's what is the most likely scenario). I don't want to be alarmistic or anything, its just good to see that this not on youtube proper and honestly there wasn't too much danger here. If you are inclined to do something like this sober, you might end up like my acquaintance once you are too drunk to stop the impulse. Peace and Love.
'fucking dogs...' I tend to agree , that and endless rubbish
Straight line mission across Japan with Ludwig? He speaks Japanese allegedly.
I have to ask, have you had bad experiences with dogs in the past? I'm always a bit confused by how scared you act, I've not once met a dog or frankly any common animal that wouldn't calm down with some calming words and standing my ground. I wouldn't go run towards a calf with its mum either but generally here in switzerland there's nothing to fear
where I grew up many of the dogs people had were for home protection, pits, bullies, the like. They are bred to be vicious and menacing to anyone that isnt their immediate owner(s). If you grew up in a very nice neighborhood where everyone had toys or care free dogs then you may not have had to tread lightly around dogs.
Just wondering - did that "earth-shattering" Geodetective video ever drop? I remember references to it in another videos but not sure if I just missed it...
That viaduct at the beginning made me feel queasy. Couldn't have walked over that!
Another smashing vid. Though the thought of you being followed by an ice cream van was quite disturbing. Perhaps on of the tracks on your new album could feature this ice cream van in some cleaver, disguised, synth shaped version.
Funnily enough there is an ice-cream van sound effect on the album! You'll have to really listen out for it though. Glad you enjoyed the vid mate!
Great vid as always, Tom! Any interest in Northern Ireland as the last part of the UK unconquered with a straight line?
Cheers Dylan! I've thought about it and you never know, but for me it feels too farmland heavy - something I've increasingly tried to avoid..
New subscriber here Tom! Great video and cant wait for Scotland!
Thanks for signing up Noel!
How long until your album Tom? I’m sure you said it was nearly ready and I’m so eager to buy it
It was completed some time back, I'm just having trouble with shooting the album cover. Very frustrating! It will then have to be manufactured and distributed so it could be another couple of months sadly :(
Ah it's finally happened - my home on a GW video! Nice pronunciation of Llangollen, Tom.
Oh really? I finally said a Welsh thing right! Cheers Sam!
Great stuff as ever Tom - and Scotland in March :D
Cheers Lard!
I live in Deeside, it's a great area for views and countryside! Loads of nice walks and places to explore! Would love to see more Welsh content!
Stunning and mystical. Did you manage to check out my Glyndwr way vid from a couple of years ago?
I relate to the period of inactivity in January, only takes one day to bare the cold to start making it a habit. Need to get out in the next couple days, great video as always
Amen to that. Thanks Steven!
Tom you should just use the Strava app for your routes. Can just draw a route and download it for offline if you have no service!
Ah nice! didn't know that. Keen to sort out the Garmin issue once and for all too.
The Tom Davies kiss of death, "It all looks good from here."
I screw myself every time.
Well, that's me and the gf's night sorted! 😎
Lucky girl!
Beyond excited for the next Scotland attempt!! It was heartbreaking when you and Greg got the police called on you after all you so successfully got though that time. Also gave me a good laugh when you "came up" with a song and it was Master of Puppets 😂😂
Thanks man. There will be an interesting twist to my Scotland mission too..
Beautiful Wolfhound you met, but I understand if you're not a fan of unleashed dogs ^^
It was hard to appreciate his beauty at the time!
Something something foreshadowing :D Always a good day when tom releases an adventure
Cheers Nath :)
Never a bad day, when there is a new adventure video by you. When do we get the outtakes of you berating the 11yo dog owner? 😉
haha. She got lucky that she was a child. I spared her a mouthful.
Nothing ever goes just swimmingly for you now does it Tom :)
Very rarely indeed Ewoud. I'll get the hang of it one day though.
No more geo guesser ? Don’t get me wrong Tom, I enjoy the adventures. I found your channel when wales 1 came out but I do enjoy both
There will still be geoguessr Dom! But it won't be as frequent as it used to be.
I live on the Offa's Dyke path. I even volunteer at the Offa's Dyke centre! Great to see it on one of your videos, but come further south so I can say hi :D
What a lovely place to work. I might run the whole thing one day so I'll look out for you!
Storror would of been proud of that canal gap / water challenge at the start! Nice mission Tom!
Cheers Zac. Glad I landed that one having just been informed there was a path running right underneath it.
Legend Tom, please don’t ever stop making this stuff!
I'll try my best Connor. Thank you!
So excited to watch!! Your videos make my day 🫶
Thanks Tamzin that's very nice of you
Just wanted to say mate, you videos have been a saving grace for me on the long nights with our newborn. Unfortunately he's got CMPA so it's been particularly rough, but having some videos from yourself to watch at 3am has been amazing
Sorry to hear that Jack and glad to have been of some service in those dark hours! all the best luck
Looking forward to watching this later on, after the match 👍👍
Cheers James hope this (and the match) didn't disappoint :)