Hi again Ron, that was a great adventure and what a find when you came across the tunnel entrance. The engineering for the bridge and the tunnel is extraordinary. This will be on my bucket list for the next time I get back to Blighty and visit my brother. He lives maybe 4-5 miles away from Tintern as the crow flies. Years go, I hiked from Chepstow to Tintern along the east side of the River Wye and along stretches of Offa's Dyke, and passing the Devil's Pulpit. Should have ended up crossing that railway bridge that you crossed over when you started. Except I took a wrong turn and ended up crossing the river at Brockweir., and probably almost doubled the mileage!!! It was getting quite dark and I was absolutely knackered by the time I hobbled into Tintern. But a fabulous walk none the less. And yes, it did take quite a while to live this down!!!! Take care.....Ian
Brilliant and lots of hard work! I can so identify with the phrase " If I were sensible, my wife wouldn't know what to do". Got to remember that one! Jim
Well done Ron yet another success, I was very surprised to see remains of sleepers given the Wire Works Branch line was taken up some time later than the 6th May 1945 the date it was taken out of use. The tunnel which is 182 yards long was on a sharp curve hence the reason it had refuges so close to the entrance. The other tunnel mouth was only 53 yards from the end of the river bridge and as has been mentioned by Kelvin Phelps is almost impossible to access. The Wire Works Branch was a financial disaster for the railway as the wire works had closed just before the line was completed it did however serve some mills in the area. Well done in finding the site of Wire Works Junction which is 66 yards in advance of the tunnel. From Wire Works Junction the line crossed the bridge as you stated then went on an incline to the wire works which was 1320 yards from Wire Works Junction. Just after the river bride on the Wire Works Branch a siding from a mill trailed in on the right approximately 880 yards from Wire Works Junction, between there and the Wire Works another trailing junction came in on the right from another mill the line terminating into two sidings at the wire works the second shorter one was a facing junction to the left before the Branch terminated. There was aground Frame at Wire Works Junction to the left of the facing point to control the Wire Works Branch no Signal Box was provided as traffic levels would not have warrened one. The 47 yard Black Morgan Viaduct which has three arches is 1628 yards from Wire Works Junction and could be a good place for you to visit on another walk. Take Care, Andrew.
Fascinating Andrew, the other tunnel entrance, 'almost impossible to reach,' means that it is just possible! Hmmm. Black Morgan Viaduct sounds good. Thanks as always. Ron
@@ParkinsonsWalks Hi Ron, From what Kelvin Phelps said I think I would give the other tunnel mouth a miss, we don't want you injuring yourself, you're too valuable for that. I have been giving much thought to your comment about altering the format of your channel as mentioned last week. I am sure I speak for all your viewers when I say "If you need to change the format for yourself and in doing so keep the channel going for longer then do so". If that is the case then a suggestion I have is a 3 week cycle, A video, A flog, Film Club, that I think would work. I know from the comments viewers like things as they are but I think they would prefer your channel in a format that suits you rather than no Parkinson's Walks. Why not discuss it with HRH she may well have an opinion that is worth listening too. Take Care, Andrew.
@@michaelpilling9659 Morning Michael, I hope all is well with you, thank you for your comment it is very much appreciated. I would love to know and be able to share more information on here for you but I am sure like me you read other contributors comments and learn from them as I do. It does take some time to find out what I do, to find out more would be too time consuming. Look after yourself and stay safe. Best Wishes, Andrew.
Good morning Ron. Another top class production from your film unit. It reminded me of that early scene from ‘Bridge on the River Kwai’ where Jack Hawkins, William Holden and the Siamese ladies traversed that tortuous mountain jungle.
A great climax to the video this time, Ron! Good that the young ladies were able to help. Please don't over-exert yourself for our sakes, your safety should be number one priority always. That is a beautiful are - it's a very long time since I saw Tintern Abbey, but I still remember the first view of it, very special.
Great adventure this one Ron! Loved it. Stunning Wye Valley location, railways (plural) and a fabulous tunnel to boot. Cracking work. Thank you! Take care, Paul.
Hello Ron, that was quite a hike...never mind "virtually", I actually felt it when you were going up that rocky incline...well done. Thanks for persevering, the stonework on that tunnel portal is a real credit to the stone masons and they did it all by hand. Every time I see one of your venues that points out how hard the workers must have had it but how they produced such superior results without computers, calculators or power equipment, it always impresses me to no end. Things here have gone from winter to summer in the past week...spring? oh that's something that stores elastic potential energy, it sure isn't a season around here anymore. OVM is outside panting on the floor of the garage, trying to stay cool. Have a good week Ron.
You have to admire those early builders who not only built things to last but made them good to look at as well. Your weather does sound a bit extreem. Chance to collect some vitamin D I guess. Keep smiling. Ron
Good Morning Dear Friend The Intrepid Explorer succeeds yet again. What a brilliant piece of engineering that tunnel was. Just think, it was all done by hand. Ron, y,ou are a hero. Thanks so much for making this video. It was fantastic. That climb up the rugged pathway was nearly too much for me and I'm sitting down in a chair! Please don't overdo things. We all worry about you and would hate for you to ever be in a position where you are unable to get back to where you started from. The scenery we walked through through was beautiful. I hope Andrew comes up with some nuggets of information about the line/s we investigated. Stay safe Ron. Love to Pauline. See you next week.
Hi Michael, I hope we find you well. That climb up the track was a bit of a challenge and there were plenty of rest stops. Look after yourself. Love from us both. Ron
Well done Ron. You’re persistence finally paid off there. What a beautiful tunnel entrance. Such wonderful stonework. I can’t recall if you mentioned the length of it, but what a pity it’s not made accessible to the public. That’s a really lovely, picturesque area around Tintern. I wonder if I can get there one day? I would love to see the old station at the very least. Take care of yourselves.
@@ParkinsonsWalks Yes Ron. That station looks perfectly kept in it’s original condition. So much to see in that area. I agree that the hat would be essential dress for Mary on the platform.
Well done Ron,another good find.The Wye Valley is so pretty especially now in full leaf.Hope you went back over to the station cafe for a reward afterwards!
The tunnel entrance nearest the river crossing isn't visible from the path above it. You would have to scale down through the thick bushes and tree to get to it. I certainly wouldn't advise it though as it is extremely slippy in places. I didanage to get to a spot where I could see the arch of the entrance though. I'm loving these videos. It seems I walk somewhere in search of tunnels and a few weeks later you post a video of the same area.
Hello Ron, another great video, very interesting to see the approach to the tunnel from the other side. And the ladies where very helpful, its a pity more people are not polite and friendly, the world would be a better place. Well done Ron, going to get my boots cleaned for our next walk, and have a cup of tea as well.
Hello Ron, thank you for your reply. Well actually I've had two cups of tea and three Mc Vities milk chocolate Digestives ! I do love my cuppa tea. My favorite teas are Ringtones tea, Yorkshire Tea and, well any tea .if by chance i was walking past your garden and I saw you and i shouted Hello Ron, you would be thinking, who is this strange character with the strong Yorkshire accent. ? ? Anyway Ron I've cleaned my boots ready for next weeks video and I will bring a real flask of tea.🍵 Keep safe Ron.
Ron you’re a hero! This video beats most thrillers hands down for edge of seat viewing and false jeopardy…I really didn’t think you were going to make the tunnel mouth…but was thankfully proved incorrect. I was so exhausted walking along that path and mountaineering alongside you that I had to pause, get a cuppa, and lie down for a bit. I wonder if the rubble in the tunnel mouth was the remains of the original blocking off until a later date when it was realised that access might me required to monitor stability? Also I think you may have been correct about the iron work being a means of holding a vertical pipe to the left hand side as there was the stub of a horizontal pipe just above the top bracket. Anyway I’ve recovered now and hope you have too!
Yes the tunnel was blocked up for a period of time. I am from Tintern. We would run from our pitch near the abbey up and through the tunnel as part of our football training regime in the 1970’s. The tunnel was blocked up mid/ late 70’s. Obviously that has been taken down since.
Superb! I've walked that way a good few times, including to the tunnel entrance, and further on to the quarry and Tidenham tunnel. It's one of my favourites, but the rocky climb to the track above the tunnel with the Wye far below, is tricky in places, especially if wet. So well done! Once reached, the track affords a delightful walk to Brockweir, whence you can return over the bridge and along the former railway track, to Tintern. I did once attempt to descend the very steep bank to try and locate the other tunnel entrance above the Wye, but judged it rather too hazardous a task. No doubt others have succeeded. Your images of the inside of the tunnel were amazing, considering there is no access. But, wouldn't it be great to see it opened-up once again, with a footbridge over the Wye into Tintern station! I hope to visit the area later this year, and maybe have another look at that tunnel entrance. Thank you for reminding me what I have missed - largely due to the pandemic!
Hi Malcolm, it is a very special place and worth spending some time there. If the northern portal is accessible I re-con it will be from the lower level. Interesting. Ron
Hi Ron, It's a shame you couldn't get to the other portal, but it was a lovely walk and lovely to hear the birdsong. Great video. I tried to post this earlier but I think if you put a link in sometimes RUclips deletes the comment, not sure why. I thought I'd have a look to see if I could find a picture of the northern portal, the best I could find was on 28 days later, (will try and post link). I also came across plans to reinstate the bridge but that was 10 years ago or so. Looks likely quite a costly idea. (Dog didn't get my homework this week🤣🤣) Summer has started here it was 24 degrees in my office ( well back room where I am working) at 7 this morning and was snowing here only a few days ago!! Good luck from Spain!!
I won't paste the link because I think they only work if they are for RUclips ( not sure about that). I think the one to look for was by cunningcorgi dated June 2012
Hi David, yes you are quite right, they will only accept RUclips links. Your weather is more variable than ours. It would be great if they put the bridge back, what a walk that would be. Take care. Ron
Well Ron, I will be all agog until next week to see if you made it back ok. What an entrance to the tunnel. I have seen a few since I have been following you but this one must be one of the best. Thanks to you and your two "helpers". Who actually would own that branch line now? Someone must. Be careful
Hi Ron, thanks for the nice walk. Sorry if I was dragging a bit, it's very hot here now and James refuses to turn on the AC so close to when he just turned off the heating...he told me to go and have a nap outside in the shade. Anyway, he did get me new water bowl that swirls the water around like the vortex of a toilet (yes, knowing a physics teacher , I'm aware of what that swirly watery thingy is called). I think a walk in that tunnel is called for, do you think I could squeeze through those bars? Enjoy your week Ron, thanks for making us another great video. Sumac, OVM.
It is only a short way down to the tunnel entrance but it is steep; easier coming back up. There is a large flat area in front of the entrance, much wider than needed for the railway itself
@@ParkinsonsWalks Thank you 😊 I like to tell you stuff if you want to get to the tunnel walk around the river bank and you can get there Be Careful about the river edge
@@ParkinsonsWalks They are a bit. That said, one of the older ones I have has a proper camera mounting connection and was marketed as such (as a Leki Photosystem pole). For many of the entries on my channel here, I have had a camera mounted that way, to use it as a “monopod” (rather than a tripod) for some long clips, to stabilise the camera. Most of the long shots on my recent GWSR and WSR visits were done that way.
@@johnkeepin7527 Hi John, I have a monopod, I guess I could use it as a pole. I bought it so that I could attach a quick release clip. Still a bit of a pain. Ron
Hi again Ron, that was a great adventure and what a find when you came across the tunnel entrance. The engineering for the bridge and the tunnel is extraordinary. This will be on my bucket list for the next time I get back to Blighty and visit my brother. He lives maybe 4-5 miles away from Tintern as the crow flies. Years go, I hiked from Chepstow to Tintern along the east side of the River Wye and along stretches of Offa's Dyke, and passing the Devil's Pulpit. Should have ended up crossing that railway bridge that you crossed over when you started. Except I took a wrong turn and ended up crossing the river at Brockweir., and probably almost doubled the mileage!!! It was getting quite dark and I was absolutely knackered by the time I hobbled into Tintern. But a fabulous walk none the less. And yes, it did take quite a while to live this down!!!! Take care.....Ian
Hi Ian, been there myself, running out of light and still miles from home. Great fun. Ron
Another epic adventure, Ron. Very enjoyable film. Thank you for sharing. Ron.
Glad you enjoyed it Ron, hope you are well. Ron
Brilliant and lots of hard work! I can so identify with the phrase " If I were sensible, my wife wouldn't know what to do". Got to remember that one! Jim
Careful your wife doesn't hear you Jim. Ron
Well done Ron yet another success, I was very surprised to see remains of sleepers given the Wire Works Branch line was taken up some time later than the 6th May 1945 the date it was taken out of use. The tunnel which is 182 yards long was on a sharp curve hence the reason it had refuges so close to the entrance. The other tunnel mouth was only 53 yards from the end of the river bridge and as has been mentioned by Kelvin Phelps is almost impossible to access. The Wire Works Branch was a financial disaster for the railway as the wire works had closed just before the line was completed it did however serve some mills in the area. Well done in finding the site of Wire Works Junction which is 66 yards in advance of the tunnel. From Wire Works Junction the line crossed the bridge as you stated then went on an incline to the wire works which was 1320 yards from Wire Works Junction. Just after the river bride on the Wire Works Branch a siding from a mill trailed in on the right approximately 880 yards from Wire Works Junction, between there and the Wire Works another trailing junction came in on the right from another mill the line terminating into two sidings at the wire works the second shorter one was a facing junction to the left before the Branch terminated. There was aground Frame at Wire Works Junction to the left of the facing point to control the Wire Works Branch no Signal Box was provided as traffic levels would not have warrened one. The 47 yard Black Morgan Viaduct which has three arches is 1628 yards from Wire Works Junction and could be a good place for you to visit on another walk. Take Care, Andrew.
Fascinating Andrew, the other tunnel entrance, 'almost impossible to reach,' means that it is just possible! Hmmm. Black Morgan Viaduct sounds good. Thanks as always. Ron
The font of all knowledge Andrew. Thanks so much for the information
@@ParkinsonsWalks Hi Ron, From what Kelvin Phelps said I think I would give the other tunnel mouth a miss, we don't want you injuring yourself, you're too valuable for that. I have been giving much thought to your comment about altering the format of your channel as mentioned last week. I am sure I speak for all your viewers when I say "If you need to change the format for yourself and in doing so keep the channel going for longer then do so". If that is the case then a suggestion I have is a 3 week cycle, A video, A flog, Film Club, that I think would work. I know from the comments viewers like things as they are but I think they would prefer your channel in a format that suits you rather than no Parkinson's Walks. Why not discuss it with HRH she may well have an opinion that is worth listening too. Take Care, Andrew.
@@michaelpilling9659 Morning Michael, I hope all is well with you, thank you for your comment it is very much appreciated. I would love to know and be able to share more information on here for you but I am sure like me you read other contributors comments and learn from them as I do. It does take some time to find out what I do, to find out more would be too time consuming. Look after yourself and stay safe. Best Wishes, Andrew.
Many thanks Andrew
Good morning Ron. Another top class production from your film unit. It reminded me of that early scene from ‘Bridge on the River Kwai’ where Jack Hawkins, William Holden and the Siamese ladies traversed that tortuous mountain jungle.
Rodney, we have to do something about your film library, I think you might have gotten a little carried away! Made me laugh though. Take care. Ron
A great climax to the video this time, Ron! Good that the young ladies were able to help. Please don't over-exert yourself for our sakes, your safety should be number one priority always. That is a beautiful are - it's a very long time since I saw Tintern Abbey, but I still remember the first view of it, very special.
Hi Jim, good to hear from you. I have to take a lot more rest stops these days on climbs. It is a lovely area Jim. Take care. Ron
I've been looking forward to this all week Ron. Thankyou so much and what a find!
I'm in suspense, where is the tag line? Ron
@@ParkinsonsWalks I'm waiting on a delivery from Amazon. 😂😂
Great adventure this one Ron! Loved it. Stunning Wye Valley location, railways (plural) and a fabulous tunnel to boot. Cracking work. Thank you! Take care, Paul.
Thanks Paul, lovely area to visit and film. Keep up the good work. Ron
Hello Ron, that was quite a hike...never mind "virtually", I actually felt it when you were going up that rocky incline...well done. Thanks for persevering, the stonework on that tunnel portal is a real credit to the stone masons and they did it all by hand. Every time I see one of your venues that points out how hard the workers must have had it but how they produced such superior results without computers, calculators or power equipment, it always impresses me to no end. Things here have gone from winter to summer in the past week...spring? oh that's something that stores elastic potential energy, it sure isn't a season around here anymore. OVM is outside panting on the floor of the garage, trying to stay cool. Have a good week Ron.
You have to admire those early builders who not only built things to last but made them good to look at as well. Your weather does sound a bit extreem. Chance to collect some vitamin D I guess. Keep smiling. Ron
Good Morning Dear Friend
The Intrepid Explorer succeeds yet again. What a brilliant piece of engineering that tunnel was. Just think, it was all done by hand.
Ron, y,ou are a hero. Thanks so much for making this video. It was fantastic. That climb up the rugged pathway was nearly too much for me and I'm sitting down in a chair! Please don't overdo things. We all worry about you and would hate for you to ever be in a position where you are unable to get back to where you started from.
The scenery we walked through through was beautiful. I hope Andrew comes up with some nuggets of information about the line/s we investigated. Stay safe Ron. Love to Pauline. See you next week.
Hi Michael, I hope we find you well. That climb up the track was a bit of a challenge and there were plenty of rest stops. Look after yourself. Love from us both. Ron
Well done Ron. You’re persistence finally paid off there. What a beautiful tunnel entrance. Such wonderful stonework. I can’t recall if you mentioned the length of it, but what a pity it’s not made accessible to the public. That’s a really lovely, picturesque area around Tintern. I wonder if I can get there one day? I would love to see the old station at the very least. Take care of yourselves.
Morning to you, the tunnel is 182 yards in length.Regards, Andrew.
Hi both, yes you would love it there. Mary with her hat would make a very elegant scene on the platform. Keep up the good work. Ron
@@ParkinsonsWalks Yes Ron. That station looks perfectly kept in it’s original condition. So much to see in that area.
I agree that the hat would be essential dress for Mary on the platform.
Well done Ron,another good find.The Wye Valley is so pretty especially now in full leaf.Hope you went back over to the station cafe for a reward afterwards!
Hi Paul, I didn't have the energy to get to the station, but I had supplies with me. Take care. Ron
The tunnel entrance nearest the river crossing isn't visible from the path above it. You would have to scale down through the thick bushes and tree to get to it. I certainly wouldn't advise it though as it is extremely slippy in places. I didanage to get to a spot where I could see the arch of the entrance though.
I'm loving these videos. It seems I walk somewhere in search of tunnels and a few weeks later you post a video of the same area.
Thanks for the info Kevin, sounds dangerous to me, I thought there might be access from below. Ron
Hello Ron, another great video, very interesting to see the approach to the tunnel from the other side. And the ladies where very helpful, its a pity more people are not polite and friendly, the world would be a better place. Well done Ron, going to get my boots cleaned for our next walk, and have a cup of tea as well.
Hi Martin, will that be virtual tea, or the real stuff. Ron
Hello Ron, thank you for your reply. Well actually I've had two cups of tea and three Mc Vities milk chocolate Digestives ! I do love my cuppa tea. My favorite teas are Ringtones tea, Yorkshire Tea and, well any tea .if by chance i was walking past your garden and I saw you and i shouted Hello Ron, you would be thinking, who is this strange character with the strong Yorkshire accent. ? ? Anyway Ron I've cleaned my boots ready for next weeks video and I will bring a real flask of tea.🍵 Keep safe Ron.
@@martinhall60 Thanks Martin, enjoy that tea. Ron
Ron you’re a hero!
This video beats most thrillers hands down for edge of seat viewing and false jeopardy…I really didn’t think you were going to make the tunnel mouth…but was thankfully proved incorrect. I was so exhausted walking along that path and mountaineering alongside you that I had to pause, get a cuppa, and lie down for a bit.
I wonder if the rubble in the tunnel mouth was the remains of the original blocking off until a later date when it was realised that access might me required to monitor stability?
Also I think you may have been correct about the iron work being a means of holding a vertical pipe to the left hand side as there was the stub of a horizontal pipe just above the top bracket.
Anyway I’ve recovered now and hope you have too!
Hi Richard, I think you are right about the rubble, well done. I had to stop and rest a few times on that walk, sorry if I wore you out. Ron
Yes the tunnel was blocked up for a period of time. I am from Tintern. We would run from our pitch near the abbey up and through the tunnel as part of our football training regime in the 1970’s. The tunnel was blocked up mid/ late 70’s. Obviously that has been taken down since.
Superb! I've walked that way a good few times, including to the tunnel entrance, and further on to the quarry and Tidenham tunnel. It's one of my favourites, but the rocky climb to the track above the tunnel with the Wye far below, is tricky in places, especially if wet. So well done! Once reached, the track affords a delightful walk to Brockweir, whence you can return over the bridge and along the former railway track, to Tintern. I did once attempt to descend the very steep bank to try and locate the other tunnel entrance above the Wye, but judged it rather too hazardous a task. No doubt others have succeeded. Your images of the inside of the tunnel were amazing, considering there is no access. But, wouldn't it be great to see it opened-up once again, with a footbridge over the Wye into Tintern station! I hope to visit the area later this year, and maybe have another look at that tunnel entrance. Thank you for reminding me what I have missed - largely due to the pandemic!
Hi Malcolm, it is a very special place and worth spending some time there. If the northern portal is accessible I re-con it will be from the lower level. Interesting. Ron
@@ParkinsonsWalks hello Ron you can walk a long the river bank and you will find the tuunel 😀
@@pioneertechnolgy Probably depends on the height of the river?. Ron
@@ParkinsonsWalks yes that's true
Hi Ron, It's a shame you couldn't get to the other portal, but it was a lovely walk and lovely to hear the birdsong. Great video.
I tried to post this earlier but I think if you put a link in sometimes RUclips deletes the comment, not sure why. I thought I'd have a look to see if I could find a picture of the northern portal, the best I could find was on 28 days later, (will try and post link). I also came across plans to reinstate the bridge but that was 10 years ago or so. Looks likely quite a costly idea. (Dog didn't get my homework this week🤣🤣)
Summer has started here it was 24 degrees in my office ( well back room where I am working) at 7 this morning and was snowing here only a few days ago!!
Good luck from Spain!!
I won't paste the link because I think they only work if they are for RUclips ( not sure about that). I think the one to look for was by cunningcorgi dated June 2012
Hi David, yes you are quite right, they will only accept RUclips links. Your weather is more variable than ours. It would be great if they put the bridge back, what a walk that would be. Take care. Ron
Well Ron, I will be all agog until next week to see if you made it back ok. What an entrance to the tunnel. I have seen a few since I have been following you but this one must be one of the best. Thanks to you and your two "helpers". Who actually would own that branch line now? Someone must. Be careful
Hi Peter, yes that tunnel portal was the icing on the cake. Not sure who owns it but it is a designated path. Keep smiling. Ron
Belongs to the Forestry Commission, the Wye Valley Greenway have permission to use the railway track as a cycle path.
@@malcolmclivery3261 Thanks for the info Malcolm. Ron
Hi Ron, thanks for the nice walk. Sorry if I was dragging a bit, it's very hot here now and James refuses to turn on the AC so close to when he just turned off the heating...he told me to go and have a nap outside in the shade. Anyway, he did get me new water bowl that swirls the water around like the vortex of a toilet (yes, knowing a physics teacher , I'm aware of what that swirly watery thingy is called). I think a walk in that tunnel is called for, do you think I could squeeze through those bars? Enjoy your week Ron, thanks for making us another great video. Sumac, OVM.
Hi Sumac, sounds like you have a lot of training still to do on James, hang in there. Water bowl sounds good. Enjoy your walks. Ron
It is only a short way down to the tunnel entrance but it is steep; easier coming back up. There is a large flat area in front of the entrance, much wider than needed for the railway itself
Thanks Clive, I knew some brave soul would get there, Ron
Hello Ron I hope you are well I like the History
Thank you, if you like the history you might like to read Andrew Merryman's comments, he provides the channel with loads of info. Ron
@@ParkinsonsWalks Thank you 😊 I like to tell you stuff if you want to get to the tunnel walk around the river bank and you can get there
Be Careful about the river edge
@@pioneertechnolgy Thanks for the info, I thought that might be possible if a little risky. Ron
@@ParkinsonsWalks it is very risky and I don't think You will get there 😉 get wat I mean
@@pioneertechnolgy Is it the climb or narrow paths? Ron
You found it! Do you use a pair of walking/trekking poles like the person around 5:28? They are useful on terrain like that.
Hi John, yes I agree with the poles, but they are a pain when filming. Take care. Ron
@@ParkinsonsWalks They are a bit. That said, one of the older ones I have has a proper camera mounting connection and was marketed as such (as a Leki Photosystem pole). For many of the entries on my channel here, I have had a camera mounted that way, to use it as a “monopod” (rather than a tripod) for some long clips, to stabilise the camera. Most of the long shots on my recent GWSR and WSR visits were done that way.
@@johnkeepin7527 Hi John, I have a monopod, I guess I could use it as a pole. I bought it so that I could attach a quick release clip. Still a bit of a pain. Ron