Exploring a Hidden Welsh Valley • Ancient Celtic Rainforest

Welcome to part 1 of my two day visit to the Rhinogydd Mountains. When I was planning my route on OS Maps for a two-nighter in the Rhinogydd Mountains, I spotted a lake surrounded by woodland in a hidden valley. I looked it up and it turned out to be a Celtic rainforest, so I decided to add it to my two-day circular hike around the Rhinogs. I spent the afternoon exploring the valley until I reached the southern edge of the Rhinogydd foothills. This is where I set up camp, ready for the ascent up to Rhinog Fach the next day. The terrain was unforgiving and almost impossible to pitch on, but thankfully, I stumbled across a boarded-up shooting lodge at the end of the day—it made for a fantastic place to hunker down for the night. Thanks for stopping by. Ryan. #wildcampinguk #wildcampingwales #hiking WAW Membership 99p:    / @wildaboutwales   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wild.aboutw... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... Don't buy me a coffee: https://justgiving.com/breconmrt/donate Sleeping System, Tent & Equipment: Terra Nova Tent: https://share.google/JOez9RBgc6KdkSTGk Pipedream 600 Sleeping Bag: https://share.google/WOixgunIi13fQwOMb Thermarest Sleeping Mat: https://ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk/n... Alpkit Foam Mat: Flextail Pump: https://share.google/HMVWXNkhYPYUG7C6I Thermarest Pillow Case: https://amzn.eu/d/6U2JGFB Osprey Atmos 65 Backpack: https://share.google/jyuar896pZ6JTjtoH Cooking System & Equipment: Soto Windmaster Stove: https://ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk/w... Optimus Wind Shield: https://www.military1st.co.uk/1491350... Boundless Voyage Titanium: https://amzn.eu/d/8uwuoKE Toaks Titanium Pot: https://www.amazon.co.uk/TOAKS-TOA-PO... Sawyer Squeeze Filter: https://www.amazon.co.uk/SAWYER-PRODU... CNOC Water Container: https://ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk/v... MSR Quick Skillet: https://ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk/q.. BRS Stove: https://share.google/EwDyC5EBC4JMndrBP Vacuum Food Sealer: https://amzn.eu/d/5LpxiGQ Thermal Phone Case: https://amzn.eu/d/7iRpDqa Cameras & Electronics: Drone DJI Mini 2: https://amzn.eu/d/2KiKfTP Camera GoPro Hero 12: https://www.wexphotovideo.com/gopro-h... Gopro Volta Tripod: https://gopro.com/en/gb/shop/mounts-a... Headtorch NU20: https://www.nitecore.co.uk/products/n... Headtorch NU27: https://www.nitecore.co.uk/products/n... Black Diamond Lantern: https://ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk/m...