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Hi again it’s is nice to see you again as you might already know hi it is Evelyn here… Someone got me up at 6.00 am #rude. A fun fact about the lonely tree if you go to the side of it, it looks like a reindeer (just to get you in the Christmas spirit).
Lyn Padrarn Lonely Tree

Any way we went to the Lonely Tree just before blue hour if you look down into the water you can see the reflection. That’s what I liked the most as the tree was highlighted by the blue hour’s night sky. As you can tell I didn’t get that many pictures today because I forgot my gloves, but I did… not go back to caravan even though my fingers were like ice cubes #notfun. But I promise there are more fun places for you to read and go to explore. Back to it, as we were there, we had a look at some other things but we did not take any pictures of them. One of them was the path round the Lonely Tree leading to… another path, but if you look straight ahead there is a view of the entire crystal clear Llyn Pardarn leading, (leading lines) up to the frosted mountains for a nice view. These would make some fantastic photographs to frame in your room.

I did take a picture of a rock (I know sound boring), but it was heart shaped and look like a good photograph but I accidently deleted it or I would of pinned it below. Lynn Padarn is so famous because of the views of Snowdonia’s mountains stunning view and mountain ranges.

I learned something new from Pops today. Long Exposure takes it down in (let’s say) 6 or 7 seconds without it will go in 1 second. Making the water in some pictures appear smooth.  

Dinorwig Quarry

The secret waterfall is famous because of it topical appearance. It’s a secret place in Dinorwig quarry, in the mountain.  It looks like it appears out of nowhere from within the cave, you get to it be ducking under a fence and climbing a bit of a steep hillside to get there.

We went through a tunnel, (just to annoy someone, Pops) I said that is a big black bear in the tunnel and pretended to be scared of the bear. We were hopping on stones in the tunnel because off the water under our feet was too deep to walk through. When we got to the other side we saw some steep steps that go upto the next 3 levels. 

As we started off up the mountain, we were counting the steps to see how many there was, but we stopped at 67, but I’m sure there must have been 422 steps, but we did not climbed all of them because my shoes stared to hurt. Now back to it, we were planning to climb 3 pairs of stairs to get to the top, but never made it due to my sore feet.

At Dinorwic Quarry there were some mountain goats,  people don’t see them that much, they come out at dawn and we were lucky enough to saw them, but I didn’t take any photos because my camera died as it won’t come back on. Perhaps forever RIP to my baby camera. NOW NO MORE SADNESS, sure Pops will soon find me a new camera.

The buildings were from 1830 when we went to it, they were all broken down in pieces. There is around 700 old buildings from the 1830. We still have 697 more to go, you know they say 3 down 697 more to go! One had iron robot in it, was like a work shop for the old time. It was like I was in the 1830 just by looking in the broken house the roof fell off over time. When no one looked after it since it became disused!

After we was about to go Pops want to look at the sunken dwelling house a house that has been sunken for 88 years!

When I was editing this I want to give Gwen, (nickname Pops Lego lady) a big shout out it’s her last car boot sale today for this year we will miss her as the time goes past GOOD LUCK GWEN, see you next year.

Thank you all for reading on One man see you next time hoped you liked it peace out (for now) I will be back soon BYEEEEEEEEEE

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Canon EOS Rebel SL3

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Am I Back or Just Back In Wales…

Route Details

I have just pinched this section from Pops, working smart, not hard as he says.

Thankfully parking is abundant around the Dinorwic Quarry areas. Paid parking around the Slate museum, was £5 during a previous visit to the Anglesey Barracks for 24hrs. But on this occasion, I parked for free within the bus drop off zone here which takes you directly to the midlevel’s.

In no time at all, we were walking around the quarry and simply soaking up the views and atmosphere. Planning compositions and possible photography opportunities.

My plan on this occasion however had to involve getting up to the higher levels where the Machinery and cutting sheds are. Nothing like aiming high. However what I discovered was so much more than I expected. As happens so often, the photography  opportunities simply took over any concept of time. Caves, tunnels, mountain views and building to explore like you would not believe.

Quick note before it slips my mind, the rusty of 40ft ladders that you would think nobody uses. Climbers do still use them as one of them came over the top from behind me as I was setting the camera, was nearly a change of clothing scenario.

I could waffle about this trip through and up Dinorwic Quarry for ages, so let’s keep it short and sweet. Routes are generally well worn and very clear to follow on the lower levels. But the higher up you go, the routes become less obvious, so caution should be taken, keeping in mind time for the walk back down. Regardless, how high you walk, you are going to some just amazing views and create memories like you would not believe.

If your luck you may get to see, hear or even photography the local feral Welsh mountain goats that live in and around the Quarry. My luck kicked in just as I was leaving, so no time to grab a couple of shots.

  • Difficulty – Fairly flat and easy walk, with occasional steeper hills if you choose to walk up them. Although can be rugged, so caution should be taken within mining sections.
  • Distance – Between 3.15 km and 15.4 km, so be sure to plan a route to suit your fitness level.
  • Duration – As long as you like.
  • Ascent – 276m at lower levels ascending upto 1200m for the serious hikers out there.
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Climbing

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Camping

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Swimming

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Hiking

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Running

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Painting

 

Disclaimer:

This list is only provided as a guide to what I believe was possible during my visit. It is your responsiabilty to check if activites listed are allowed, safe or even legal with local indepth guidance.

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Snowdonia National Park, Lyn Padarn During Blue Hour
Snowdonia National Park, Lyn Padarn During Blue Hour
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Snowdonia National Park, Lyn Padarn During Blue Hour - Raindeer
Lyn Padrarn Lonely Tree
Lyn Padrarn Lonely Tree
Mists of Snowdonia Mountains From Dinorwig Quarry
Mists of Snowdonia Mountains From Dinorwig Quarry
Sunrising Through Dinorwig Quarry
Sunrising Through Dinorwig Quarry
Dinorwig Quarry Secret Waterfall
Dinorwig Quarry Secret Waterfall
Secret Water Fall of Dinorwig Quarry
Secret Water Fall of Dinorwig Quarry
Rainforest Plants Of Secret Water Fall
Rainforest Plants Of Secret Water Fall
Evelyn within the Dinorwig Quarry Secret Waterfall
Evelyn within the Dinorwig Quarry Secret Waterfall
Pops at the Secret Waterfall
Pops at the Secret Waterfall

4 responses

  1. Hi Evelyn, love the photo of u at the secret waterfall. Looks like u both had a fab time anf fingers crossed Santa brings u a new camera. Love Wendy Woo xx

  2. Hi Evelyn, what a great experience!I can’t wait to see more. Lots of love Lara xx

  3. As always sweet heart, your a diamond and always a pleasure to spend the weekend exploring Wales with. It’s going to seem so quiet without you over the next few months, but spring will soon be here again ready and waiting for you. 😉 Love Pops.

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