OK, not really a bivvy but it was bikepacking...

Cycled from home Friday afternoon in the direction of the Eigiau Cottage some 18 miles away. I've done the route many times and it was all on familiar territory. Cycled through Conwy and up onto the hills and lower slopes of Tal y Fan. The weather kept giving me glimpses of winter and I knew it would only get worse (better in a snow kind of way) the closer I got to the cottage. Arrived just after 6pm and I soon set about lighting the fire. I ended up staying for a couple of nights and chilling out big time away from everything.
Some pics and a film coming soon...
20221209_134018 by Jeff Price, on Flickr

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Smashing that Jeff ... aren't sheep proper hard.

Bearbonesnorm wrote: ↑Sun Dec 11, 2022 5:01 pm Smashing that Jeff ... aren't sheep proper hard.

Weren't they horses?*


*Or a mouse!

Ace rodent shot

Them 'sheep' were the very hardy Carneddau ponies which are a wild pony in the area.
And yes the sheep are well ard too!

I'd seen the mouse so put some maple syrup porridge oats outside for it and waited for ages for him/her to show up. Well chuffed though, got loads of good footage for the film too

Weren't they horses?*

Yeah but 'in general'

Bearbonesnorm wrote: ↑Sun Dec 11, 2022 9:34 pm

Weren't they horses?*

Yeah but 'in general'

This looks great!! proper job

Looks amazing Jeff!!

Loving the mouse picture!

Thank you for your positive feedback.

I've also put this film together of the trip:

https://youtu.be/yRPPs2jIyQM






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Lovely

Looks cracking up there Jeff, nice film and pics too.

Great film Jeff!

Thanks for watching and enjoying it. Its good to look back on rides like this when the mojo goes!

Brilliant video.

Looks like a great trip!

Excellent video Jeff. I'm feeling fat bike envy right now!

Goldilocks snow there Jeff
I think you might have said before but whats the script with that bothy - I take it it's bookable?

Nice film, really enjoyed watching it.

Another great photo report and another great film; always look forward to your trip reports

fatbikephil wrote: ↑Fri Dec 16, 2022 7:36 pm I think you might have said before but whats the script with that bothy - I take it it's bookable?

I think it's a Climbing Club hut?

Thanks again

Yeah the cottage is leased by the Rugby Mountaineering Club. Simply check the Google calendar on their website and email to book. The key are posted out a week before your stay.
RMB website:
https://www.rugbymc.uk/cwm-eigiau-cottage

Cheers Jeff. I'm thinking of spending a bit more time in Wales after next years BB200 so might give it a whirl (others will be invited )

fatbikephil wrote: ↑Sat Dec 17, 2022 5:04 pm Cheers Jeff. I'm thinking of spending a bit more time in Wales after next years BB200 so might give it a whirl (others will be invited )

O great stuff! Give me a nudge if you need any further info
Tbh I've got it booked for early Feb and there's a few spaces left so might post on the 'Plan yer rides' section once I know definite numbers....

Geoff,

Is Eigiau Cottage the same as Dulyn, listed on the bothy association website?

https://www.mountainbothies.org.uk/bothies/wales/dulyn/

fatbikerbill wrote: ↑Tue Jan 03, 2023 11:05 am Geoff,

Is Eigiau Cottage the same as Dulyn, listed on the bothy association website?

https://www.mountainbothies.org.uk/bothies/wales/dulyn/

Hi
No Dulyn is the MBA party bothy and Eigiau cottage is a few miles south. From their website, check the Google calendar, look for a free spot and drop them an email. Non members are welcome to book
More info here:
https://www.rugbymc.uk/cwm-eigiau-cottage