The Rhondda Valleys
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- This is a video of a two day backpack in the Rhondda Valleys. Both the Fawr and Fach were visited as I checked the route of a forthcoming walking event called the Rhondda Rollercoaster. That event is being held on 13.05.23 and is being organised by the South Wales Long Distance Walkers Association.
Details of the event and how to enter can be seen at: www.southwales...
My role with the walking group was to check the route and make amendments to the existing route description where alterations were noted.
I followed the route to the Ferndale Windfarm where I camped for the night. I didn't need to check the second half of the route as I did that last week.
I returned to Trehafod where the Walk HQ will be based via Porth and Llwyncelyn Farm.
Beautifully shot video 🙂 Born & raised in Porth, but now living in Northampton. You can take the man out of Wales, but you can never take Wales out of the man. Cymru am bith 🏴
Thank you so much and I'm pleased that my video has helped you to see how your home valley is looking. It's beautiful!
Moved up here two years ago and the view from my rear garden is beautiful.
It's a truly lovely valley!
This makes me want to leave London and return to where I grew up.
What a lovely comment. Thank you so much.
Don’t. Do. It. 😃
You have now. I've seen your Utube channel.
What beautiful valleys to grow up in you are truly blessed.
Thank you so much. I'm glad that you liked what you saw!
Please make more of these videos and show us walks and trails we can take....
Thanks for the feedback. I will see what I can do to help. I recently made another video in the Valleys and walked in the Llynfi, Garw and Ogmore. I do hope that you can watch it!
I grew up in the Rhondda, walked every where, so many memories where you walked. Thank you and take care... 😊👍🇫🇷🇫🇷
And what countryside you grew up with even with the heavy industry in the valley. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment.
I'm from the Rhondda. As soon as I got home every semester from Uni I'd go sit down the park and look up at the mountains. Going away even though I loved it makes you appreciate the scenery and gorgeous place you're from.
Hi Matthew. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment having watched my video on the Rhondda Valleys. I agree with everything you've said. I'm not from the Rhondda but every person I know who is, has pride in their home and the beauty it offers.
My dad was from Cwmbran. He told me to go walking in the Valleys. We want walking in the Peaks instead. I regret never getting back.
One day you can enjoy what there is on offer in the Valleys.
Home of Aneurin Bevin and the NHS!
Kind of. Nye Bevan was from Tredegar a few valleys to the east!
The Rhondda really is beautiful 🤩 it’s easy to get caught up in the Industry and mining ⛏️ that happened here in the past my dad and grandfather both worked in pits near here but it’s great to see how nature has taken back what is hers 😊🙏🏼🏔️🏔️🏔️
Nicely filmed and a get threw hike 👍
Best regards Simon 🤠🏔️👍
Thank you Simon. I agree with you. Both Rhondda valleys and the Ogmore in particular could, with no industry, be worthy additions to the Brecon Beacons National Park. Thank you for your kind words. I love walking in this area.
@@morgs4mountains definitely agree it would make a great Anix to the Bracons national park 🙏🏼🤠
One day 👍
Something so enchanting about the name and place. Sounds like a place where dinosaurs roam.
Now that's made me chuckle!! And if you ever visit the Rhondda you'll understand why. There are some 'old fashioned' people I know living there!! Thanks for commenting!
Lovely hike, peaceful, thank you for sharing 🥰🥰🤗
Thank you so much for taking the time to comment on my video. I'm really pleased that you enjoyed it.
So nice thank you for sharing friend subscribed 😍😍
Thanks very much indeed. That's lovely to read!
If only my 80 year old legs could take me there
Ah bless. Thanks for watching and I'll keep making walking videos for you to enjoy vicariously!
Lovely video Dave, interesting. Its not difficult to imagine all the industry that once was there. When I think of the vallys it reminds me of what George Borrow said about the desolation there in his book Wild Wales which I'm sure you have read.
Cheers 👍
Thanks Dave. Yes, read George Borrow's book and so much resonates with me when I walk the hills of my nation. Thanks for dropping by and I'm pleased you enjoyed this 6 minute introduction to the Rhondda.
I love my Rhondda very much. I'm so passionate about the Rhondda, when I was 8 years old I joined the tonypandy library to find out about the tonypandy riots, I also found out about some of the titanic ships coal came from the Rhondda
The well is still there 50 metres to where she is ooking, the stream still flows
The whole area really is quite special and with a hard won history. Thanks so much for commenting!!
The whole area really is quite special and with a hard won history. Thanks so much for commenting!!
I'm loving the walks, new to area, please can I join xxxx
Hi Nia. Thanks for taking the time to watch the video and comment. If you're interested in walking these and other hills in South Wales, then the South Wales LDWA Group is a great group to join. Have a look at:
www.southwalesldwa.org/wp/
Never explored that area.
You're in for a treat if you ever do. Tough but rewarding countryside.
my dad grew up here, his father was John Murch, wondering if there are any relatives left there?
Stunning walk. I'm hoping to do the Rhondda Rollercoaster at some point. I assume the organised walk is on every year?
Hi Kev. It isn't organised every year and in 2024 the South Wales LDWA Group is hosting a 50 mile event in Abergavenny. All volunteers will be busy with that one. It will be back for 2025 though.
@@morgs4mountains thanks for letting me know. I've heard of that group, I'll have to think about joining.
You wouldn't regret it. We're a very friendly bunch!
Hi Dave, would you make a video on food prep?
Thanks for watching the video and taking the time to comment. What sort of information are you seeking? The food that I backpack with is determined by availability in the shops that I have to use.
@@morgs4mountains I'd love to see how you manage nutrition/calories during the whole trip
Make a lovely reservoir.
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