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PersonBlister69
04/5/2010 at 12:43pm
 Location: North Wales
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Hello,

I'm after some advice really. I live in North Wales, and it seems a shame not to use any of the great walks that I have around me. I have never been wild camping and thought it would be a good idea to get started this year. I've done a fair bit of research regarding kit and safety, and think I have everything I need now. My only problem is where to go? I only want a 2 day / 1 night camp for my first time and I've had a look at the V-G website for a good route, but I'm not sure which to choose.

Ideally, I would like to be backpacking/hill walking on day 1, find a nice spot to pitch a tent and settle down. I would also love to have a small camp fire nearby and maybe even do a little fishing or something (I will be taking food too). Now I know the importance of fire safety, so want to know the best place or method to have a fire. I believe the best place to have a fire would be on the back of a lake or river on rocks, but not sure?

Then day 2 back to the start, either the way I came or round in a circle.

Any help is much appreciated. Thanks


Personsanhozay
04/5/2010 at 6:32pm
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Please don't have a fire. Not worth the risk, for two reasons:

1. Wild camping is tolerated as long as you leave no trace, cause no damage and have no impact on the local environment. Most guides on wild camping recommend against fires.

2. A plume of smoke rising from the depths of the Welsh mountains is bound to attract attention. A fire could be seen as a distress signal and you could have mountain rescue called out.

As far as places to go, the Moelwynian would be a good introduction. Geoff's done several trips there on his blog - anything between Cnicht and Moel Siabod. I did a circular route from Dolwyddelan last autumn. Great views of the Snowdon range at sunset if you are lucky:





The Carneddau are another possibility, although avoid them around midsummer because they tend to be busy because of people doing the 3000s, or at least stay away from Foel Fras/Foel Grach.

Anywhere you fancy really but best to identify some likely spots first. You need somewhere reasonably flat, not boggy, not heathery and reasonably near water. Use Geograph to check out likely spots you identify on your map.

Any questions just ask. But please don't have a fire.

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Richard



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