Vlog 35: Visiting Brecon's Llangattock escarpment and Sugarloaf Mountain in the campervan
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- Опубликовано: 26 июл 2024
- Continuing the campervan journey, we went across a very narrow and ancient bridge, up to Llangattock Escarpment, over to Sugarloaf Mountain and finally to the Llangattock wharf where the canal barges of old would have been laden with lime after it was brought down from the quarry by tram.
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Bridge over the river Usk: goo.gl/maps/eWuygzE3mA62
Llangattock quarry car park: goo.gl/maps/oocQb9U5xsJ2
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Beautiful scenery, but then much of the South Wales Valleys is like that. I presume the title must be a reference to the 1980s darts champion, Bob Anderson!?
Errrr no
No!?*!? Damn. I thought for a moment I had found a fellow darter. Here's "The Limestone Cowboy" in action: ruclips.net/video/kLqwPJERzTk/видео.html
The title is a reference to the classic Glen Campbell song "Rhinestone Cowboy" (ruclips.net/video/8kAU3B9Pi_U/видео.html) and I would presume your darts chap was making a similar play on words from that song as I did.
@@Vandemonium
When you have to explain a joke...
:-p
I got it. Another great pun from your pun generator.
@@Vandemonium I think David Hasselhoff sung it also
I love the witty titles you give the videos both here, and on Crusing the Cut. One that stands out in memory was Stormy Denials. You sir, are what my father would have referred to as a clever lad. Cheers from Canada.
The shot with the rainbow was gorgeous.
I'm Welsh David and I remember a day when I was very young, when it rained. People still talk about it.
Your comments about drop etc about 9.20 had me in fits of laughter
Recently discovered this Channel and binged all the videos. Same Quality and awesomeness as Cruising the Cut.
The scenery is absolutely gorgeous but that drive! I was screaming inside!
I was screaming outside!
I can't be the first one to notice that the Welsh names sound like Klingon. Fantastic views. I agree with your assessment of the roads (which also brought a laugh)--butt clenching. Yes, indeed. From the shores of Little Bay de Noc on Lake Michigan in Michigan's Upper Peninsula (where we also have pasties).
That is some quality narrow vanning.
:-)
I find those explorations really nice. They can be an inspiration even for people living near those places that didn't know such details.
(And if course they could be inspirational for any tourist not living nearby)
The UK, but likely every country, surely has a near infinite supply of such interesting places. Hopefully such explorations will continue.
Wales is beautiful, even if it rains all of the time. Lovely viewing, stumps me why anybody would want to watch 'normal tele' with content like your good self provides on YT - many thanks
I gave up normal tv long ago with no regrets. In fact I suggest it to everyone, it does wonders for the mind and body.
Hello, I’m an American from the Midwest. My wife and I drive a class C Winnebago down to Tucson AZ every fall and back to Illinois every spring. 1741 miles unless we zig zag for something special to see or do.
I really liked the Cruising the Cut VBlog and when finished with those bing watched all the Vblogs about your van. You stated in several of your videos that you were not anything but a nerd with no skills at several of the things on both the narrow boat and the van that in my opinion belies those statements. It seems to me you accomplished everything you started and that says a lot. Very entertaining videos from both your channels and Hope there are many more to come. Thanks for your efforts. Howard
Thanks Howard, much appreciated.
Finally narrowboats and canals. Thanks to the soundtrack in your videos I've been waiting for them for a while now ;)
Thank you David, for this wonderful video that saved my day. After a lot of stress, these were just the pictures I needed to get back on the ground and find some rest.
Thanks again.
Glad it helped! :-)
If people are staying in the UK for a holiday again this year, it would not be such a hardship with stunning scenery like this. Even on a typically wet Welsh day, the vistas were beautiful!
Cheers for this. I grew up in Llangattock and miss it terribly. A lot of time spent walking that canal and those roads up the mountain. I hear the green green grass of home calling for me...
After driving a narrow boat all summer you must feel like a formula one driver in that van.
I was out they last night about 10:00 on my bike in the wind and rain only 12 miles from my home love your videos especially the ones travelling around the Brecon Beacons
Your little van coped admirably with the hills......and I hope you have a hot water bottle! X
I like the comment about the steepness of the drive up toward Sugarloaf being "invigorating". Steeper'n 'ell I would have called it.
YOU MUST BE THE LUCKIEST MAN ALIVE.. almost every time you film. while out . you get to see a BEAUTIFUL RAINBOW.. LONG MY IT CONTINUE..
Very interesting to see how the industry of the day connected to the narrowboats. Would've been something to see those trams working too.
Oh that brought back some memories - glad you got to go to the Mon and Brec. I have lots of photos of the escarpment though we didn't actually get up to it, just looked from the canal. Blimey though - I thought the canal was narrow and twisty but those roads are "squeeky" . Glad I now know how to pronounce Llangattock - I've been calling it "Lang-a-tock" for 6 years !
Always a pleasure to watch your videos, both of your channels are very informative and entertaining. I do think you are living the perfect life!! Please keep them coming
I can't even imagine having such a leisurely lifestyle, but wouldn't it magnificent?
I vote for a road trip to the north coast of Scotland this summer David. Take us along :)
When in Wales you should treat the "ARAF" signs with respect. They really do mean it!
I was thinking more Mario than Lemmings when I saw the cavers. 😃
PASTIES? Dear Lord! Fire up a plate my way. 🥰😋 Love them!
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turned into lime 😂 so good! I don't know I'm not a historian! such a good line.
It was delivered very well.
Another lovely video David. I love the fact that the UK appreciates heritage enough to keep an 18th century bridge in good repair. Here in the US the politicians and beaurocrats would have replaced it three times over by now with ever less attractive eyesores to keep us all safe.
And on the winding, narrow Welsh roads, my whole life flashed before my eyes! The terrain is Llewdychressly steep and the roads equally narrow.
Thank you for sharing your journeys!
Thank you for watching
Those roads are epic! Wearing that hoodie gives you automatic right-of-way as well as guaranteed no-accident driving ability. Great video.
I'm glad you were doing the driving! We have some steep roads here in Pennsylvania but that is over the top. The view was just beautiful. Thank you.
Such beautiful country! Enjoyed the driving view along the narrow roads. After those roads, the canals must have seemed like modern highways. I have always found that the rain on a metal roof and the wind howling outside while snuggled into a warm bed was very comforting and reason enough to just stay in bed for the day. You sir are much more adventurous than me. Take care and have a good week.
Very interesting.. nice drive too
I always enjoy hearing motorists comment on how steep the hill is while they pass a cyclist 😄
Well done , you've passed the test , next stop the North West Highlands and islands of Scotland 👍
@Jim ReyMon , me too. I was thinking of Assynt and in particular the Drumbeg road which is quite a challenge. Worthwhile, I'm sure you would agree. 🙄
My favourite sort of journey - beautiful scenery with loads of historical points added in. Fabulous video David - thank you
Dude. You are the King of Puns. The tabloids should be hiring you to write their headlines. They are soooo good!
Thank you
Stunningly beautiful scenery... but those narrow country lanes are terrifying!
I love the roads and buildings. They all look so ancient...
These are far too short. Such wonderful country.
Okay, that was weird. Just as you said Abergavenny, I (after diping it in my tea) took a bite of an Abergavenny biscuit.
It does look very bleak there but nevertheless quite fascinating. Glad I can see it from my sofa. Thanks
Thank you David from Maroochydore Queensland. That was really good. It reminds me of all those neat little towns and interesting places we have visited in the UK.
Beautiful and rugged country. That's a brave soul biking that path!
Once lived in the Appalachian mountains of Eastern United States so I will know those narrow twisty steep icy roads. What I fear is your driving on the left side on a busy highway and traffic buzzing by on the right. That makes me queasy, I'll never get used to that.
I cant believe it, the sun finally came out in one of your van tour videos! ☺
Oh my word! You must have nerves of steel to drive those roads! But what a reward....gorgeous scenery.
I'm one of your waterborne followers ordinarily, David, but the name Llangattock caught my eye. The very first time I went caving (potholing if you must) was to that precise area. I didn't recognise exactly where you were, but you must have been very close to the place we stayed. Old Daren Sunday School (next to the row of cottages owned by the South Wales Caving Club) and although the road there did curve tightly round and go, vertiginously, downhill to Crickhowell and Llangattock, we got at it from Brynmawr - sort of 'coming round the mountain' so to speak.
There are a number of potholes/caves along the tramway, but my first and I believe the largest in Britain, is called Ogof Agen Alwedd. This was fifty or more years ago - mid sixties, I think - and the 'survey' then said there was fifteen miles of surveyed passage. I think we only ventured a mile or so, which was quite far enough. For such a vast cave, the (gated) entrance was about the size of crawling under a dining room chair! Much further in, the "Main Chamber" was big enough to drive three London buses, side by side, for a mile!
Brought back some memories there though.
The steep hills that you drove up and down in your campervan reminds me of "The Last of the Summer Wine." The episode called "Nowhere Particular." I can feel the tension of the narrow road and the steep hill. Just watching was fun but scary.
You could add some stabilization jacks under the van to stop sway when your parked at night.
nice informative video, love brecon, makes you realise what a tough time they had back in the day when you look at all the old mines etc
David, the tongue-in-cheek titles of your vlogs are hilarious.
Thank you!
Oh good.......! now I have the song in my head. Hahahaha!!!. Love the way you come up with these creative titles!
Very entertaining ! That van can surely go fast up hill with the video assistance engaged ;-)
WOW...the views are Amazing!
Simply beautiful!
I liked the fast speed. Appleton, Wisconsin, USA
Sure enjoyed that.
As did the last one.
The drive, music, views, chuckles.
Wow! what a beautiful place, I did enjoy the drive up, but coming down seemed a bit hairier. Here in Massachusetts, we have a Sugarloaf Mountain, and obviously, it looks the same. Thanks, David I enjoyed coming along for the ride.
Great video. 👏👏👏👏
Love your reperts, your humour and all the information you give. Thank you. x
Great itinerary for a next visit. Thanks.
Great video 👍🏻
Stunning sceneries and great driving!
Fantastic views!
Extraordinary video sir! As always I love your commentary!
Thoroughly enjoyed that and all the scenery. Be safe and take care
David, you have just won me over to your van blogs. Just Awesome 👍👍🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
Excellent ! So enjoyed this journey 👏👏👍👍📷👀❗️
Very interesting video David. I love Wales.
David, thank you so very much for sharing your wonderful experiences and stunning scenery.
Hauntingly beautiful and the videography makes it even more so. Thank you so much David!
The narrow roads are really scary.......especially when you are driving on the wrong side of the road! LOL Seriously, the scenery was gorgeous. Thanks for taking us along!!
Top trip David. Hope there will be plenty more this year. Thanks.
Great views and quiet spots amongst spectacular history.
You do great videos they are both interesting and informative.
That part of Wales Crickhowell/Brecon is absolutely beautiful any time of the year.
Great Vlog Dave, fantastic views. Pasties, scones and a mug of tea. Delicious.
My first visit to this channel.Great views.
Very interesting and..as you said ....rather splendid views. Another amusing play on words for your vlog title...... they are also rather splendid. Imagine quarrying on the mountain...it was a hard life.with no health and safety concerns
Would make a beautiful road
Great vid. The speeded up section reminded me of when I had an old Mini Cooper S, just without the steamed up windscreen and the smell of burning oil.
Wow! The views were fantastic but the narrows road would have freaked me out. Good vlog. Thank you.
Well done looks lovely and well be there in May we hope and looks like you are have fun good on you and good luck nigel
The lime kilns in/near Whaley Bridge/Bugsworth on the Peak Forest canal are impressive.
Thanks for another great video. I really enjoyed it.
The tightness of the roads there is claustrophobic, but, the countryside is spectacular.
Seeing Victorian Era industrialization is quite interesting from where we sit here, one-hundred and fifty years later.
Happy Camping
Love South Wales in 2018 David, we went to Portmadog and visited Portmerrion and then to Betswy Coed then down through the Brecon Beacons and Snowdonia...such beautiful scenery and amazing weather....really enjoyed your videos and seeing places we have travelled through....thank you for sharing...take care and stay safe 😊xxx
North Wales is prettier ;)
Hey, loved to follow you on the trip. Miss my (now sold) motorhome when watching this. :)
Darn David those are some seriously narrow roads. I don't think my 1 ton Ford dually (dual rear wheels) would fit on them. But some more great video I love the scenery.
WOW! WOW! and SUPER WOW! This may just be my most favorite blog yet!! Great job, David!!!
Thank you :-)
Just found this RUclips one lol love watching your videos
Beautiful scenery and interesting history. In 2011 I spent a few weeks near London (West Wickham) and found the narrow roads and driving on the left (as a passenger) somewhat unnerving at times.
Such gorgeous scenery, and with such history! I'm sorry though I'm letting someone else drive me up those roads ... preferably in a tank.
Just popping in to say I just heard about Vandemonium after watching your visit with the RV Geeks. I have seen half of Cruising the Cut, can't wait till my next day off to view your RV diy creation. Gerry in NC USA.
Hello! Thanks for watching :-)
Nice... we're planning on doing some exploring in Wales prior to our canal boat holiday... June 2020!
WOW! Maybe instead of Scotland next year maybe I should visit Wales. Oh, love the music.
I have walked up that steep winding hill with a bunch of chums on a week of activities. The bus choked at the bottom and we had to carry all our heavy backpacks and gear! Never again!
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can't imagine the comfort of a warm house right there after a cold hike, even space for a solid nap vs. driving down to nearest restaurant for food