Somerset Coal Canal Revisited - with Somerset Man Walking Westcountry Wanderings 2026-09-30 | Somerset Coal Canal Revisited - with Somerset Man Walking
Geo Park Way Part 7 | Knightwick to Malvern Link Westcountry Wanderings 2025-10-05 | I return to the riverside village of Knightwick and walk to the foothills of The Malverns on Part 7 of the Geo Park Way long distance path from Bridgnorth in Shropshire to the City of Gloucester.This time, I discover a beautiful nature reserve, and see some glorious landscapes in autumnal colours.Worcestershire Wildlife Trust:worcswildlifetrust.co.ukGeo Park Way:http://geopark.org.uk/pub/category/explore-geology-landscape/walking-trails/the-geopark-wayAlfrick & Suckley Hills Trail Leaflet: http://geopark.org.uk/pub/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Alfrick-and-Suckley-Hills-trail-leaflet.pdfMap of this part of The Geo Park Way:explore.osmaps.com/route/28820748/geo-park-way-7--to-the-malverns?lat=52.165&lon=-2.40554&zoom=11.5701&style=Leisure&type=2d#hiking #longdistance #worcestershire
Secrets of the Thames & Severn Canal Part Eight - Sapperton Tunnel - Part Three Westcountry Wanderings 2025-10-03 | I return for a final time to Sapperton Tunnel on the abandoned section of the Thames & Severn Canal in Gloucestershire to uncover some more of its secrets, and engineering failures. #canal
The strange and unknown canal in Devon Westcountry Wanderings 2025-09-30 | I head to the very large village of Braunton in Devon to uncover the mystery of an unusual tidal canal.#canal #devon
Monthly Vlog - September 2025 | Nunney, Somerset Westcountry Wanderings 2025-09-29 | I head to the stunning village of Nunney in Somerset, complete with its amazing castle.#vlogs #somerset
Lost Railway Walks 23 | Barnstaple to Ilfracombe - Part One Westcountry Wanderings 2025-09-27 | I head to the North Devon town of Barnstaple to walk a section of the closed railway line to the resort of Ilfracombe. #railway #exploring #Devon
Cotswold Walks 33 | A Cotswold Walk of Discovery in Wiltshire | Ford Circular Westcountry Wanderings 2025-09-21 | I head to the little village of Ford near Chippenham in Wiltshire for a circular Cotswold Walk of discovery and adventure.Map of the route:explore.osmaps.com/route/28786550/cotswold-walks-33--ford-wiltshire-circular?lat=51.45948&lon=-2.24754&zoom=13.1649&style=Leisure&type=2dMacmillan Way:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macmillan_WayMacmillan Cancer Charity:macmillan.org.uk#cotswolds #hiking #wiltshire
Wilts & Berks Canal | Part 12 | Wildlife haven and tranquility near Swindon. Westcountry Wanderings 2025-09-19 | I head to Wiltshire to look at part of the Wilts & Berks Canal we have not looked at before, near the town of Royal Wotton Bassett. I also have a look at the restoration work that took place here twenty years ago, as well as look forward to new projects.Music:The Great Unknown by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Artist: http://audionautix.comWilts & Berks Canal Trust:wbct.org.ukstudleygrange.co.uk#canal #restoration #wiltshire
A steam train trip to a Cotswolds Village Westcountry Wanderings 2025-09-15 | I catch a train to Cheltenham Spa, jump on a bus to Cheltenham Racecourse Station on the GWSR, and in a First Class compartment head to the Cotswold Village of Broadway in Worcestershire, for their Autumn Fayre.#railway #cotswolds #classicars
Is Poole worth visiting? Westcountry Wanderings 2025-09-13 | I head to the town of Poole in the fairly new County of BCP.It has the largest harbour in Europe, and 2nd largest in the world.I went for an extended day trip to try and cover as much as I could in one day.#daytrip #exploring #westcountry #BCP #harbour
The Search for Mierystock Tunnel Westcountry Wanderings 2025-09-10 | I head to the village of Parkend in the western half of Gloucestershire in the Forest of Dean, with a fellow YouTuber, Darren, from @Somersetmanwalking We try to find Mierystock Tunnel, on the former Serridge/Lydbrook Branch of the Severn & Wye Railway. I also have a chat with Darren along the way. Darren's Channel: @Somersetmanwalking Ron's Channel : @ParkinsonsWalks Ron's video about Mierystock Tunnel: youtube.com/watch?v=o-5EtCGUkt4Dean Forest Cycles (where we had coffee at the end of the wander):deanforestcycles.co.ukDean Forest Railway:deanforestrailway.co.uk#railway #tunnel #gloucestershire #forest #adventure
Tewkesbury - a photographic wander Westcountry Wanderings 2025-09-07 | Tewkesbury Abbey events:tewkesburyabbey.org.uk/whats-onTewkesbury Museum:tewkesburymuseum.org#photography #gloucestershire #tewkesbury
Gloucester & Cheltenham Tram Road | Part Two Westcountry Wanderings 2025-09-05 | I head to the village/suburb of Leckhampton in Gloucestershire, at the foothills of the Cotswold Range to look for remains of the Tramroad, that once headed up to the quarries below the ridge line.#railway #tramway #cotswolds
The fascinating Westonzoyland Pumping Station in Somerset Westcountry Wanderings 2025-08-31 | I head to the Somerset Levels to have a look around the fascinating Westonzoyland Pumping Station Museum on one of their open days. #railway #somerset #museum
Monthly Vlog | August 2025 | Bristol Westcountry Wanderings 2025-08-30 | I head to the City of Bristol to explore part of this fascinating West Country City I have not visited before.I also look back at the videos I published this month, and read out the very best of your comments.YouTubers mentioned in this months vlog:Darren: @Somersetmanwalking Louise: @SouthWestSundays Jesse: @JessesGrandDaysOut Patrick: @solitaryrambler Lionel & Mary: @lionelmarytravels6003 David: @davidberlanny3308 #vlog #bristol #youtuber #westcountry
S&D Restored | Midsomer Norton South Station Westcountry Wanderings 2025-08-27 | I head to the B&NES town of Midsomer Norton to look at the restored station of Midsomer Norton South, which was a former key station on the Somerset & Dorset Railway.I also have a trip on the railway down to Chilcompton Tunnel. Volunteering on the S&D at Midsomer Norton:sdjr.co.uk/volunteeringVisiting Details - timetables & fares:sdjr.co.uk/calendarShillingstone Station on the S&D (North Dorset Railway):northdorsetrailway.co.uk#railway #station #heritage
Burrow Mump Westcountry Wanderings 2025-08-25 | I head to the Somerset Levels for an explore of Burrow Mump.#somerset
The Golden Valley | Part Two Westcountry Wanderings 2025-08-24 | I continue my explore of The Golden Valley in South Gloucestershire.
The Golden Valley | Part One Westcountry Wanderings 2025-08-23 | I head to the village of Wick in South Gloucestershire to look at the nature, peace and industrial archaeological remains of the valley, which lies on The River Boyd.Golden Valley Nature Reserve website:goldenvalley.org.uk/index.htmMap of the Area:explore.osmaps.com/route/28364121/golden-valley-river-boyd-bitton--wick?lat=51.45809&lon=-2.43672&zoom=14.1214&style=Leisure&type=2dDetails about the Ochre Factory:b-i-a-s.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/BIAS_Journal_31_WICK_OCHRE_MINES.pdf#Nature #abandoned #archaeology #tramway #southgloucestershire
Gloucester & Cheltenham Tram Road | Part One Westcountry Wanderings 2025-08-20 | I head to the City of Gloucester to look at the remains, and part of the route, of the former early tramroad in the city, and unpack a little of its history.#railway #tramway #gloucester
Cotswold Walks 32 | Kemble Circular 2 Westcountry Wanderings 2025-08-17 | I catch the train on the Golden Valley Railway Line to the beautiful station at Kemble, and go on a circular walk which takes in an old railway line, an old canal, the River Thames, two Cotswold Villages, and a stunning church.Map of the walk:explore.osmaps.com/route/28183523/car-free-cotswold-walks-no-32-kemble-to-ewen-cirencester-branch--kemble-circular?lat=51.67956&lon=-2.01716&zoom=13.8093&style=Leisure&type=2d#railway #cotswolds #carfreeday #walking #gloucestershire #riverthames #abandoned #canal
A Herefordshire Wye Valley Walk - Three Churches and Two Bridges Westcountry Wanderings 2025-08-16 | I head to the beautiful Wye Valley village of Hoarwithy to start a walk with a relative to take in two other villages, churches and two bridges, including an unusual suspension bridge.#herefordshire #river #photography
Lost Railway Walks 22 - North Somerset Line Westcountry Wanderings 2025-08-14 | I head to the City of Bristol to find remains of the former North Somerset Line, that went from Bristol to Radstock, Frome and Westbury. I find remains of one of the former stations' platforms, and other items on the walk.Later, I catch the bus to Pensford to look at an amazing viaduct on the former railway line.Darren Somerset Man Walking - Shepton Mallet Somerset & Dorset Railway:youtu.be/SSqy_PimcMQ?feature=shared**Correction** In the video, I mistakenly say that this line went on the Shepton Mallet. This is, of course, incorrect. It went on to the Midsomer Norton and Radstock urban area, where it met the Somerset & Dorset line. It was the Yatton to Witham Friary (colloquially known as The Strawberry Line), which met the Somerset & Dorset line in Shepton Mallet. Apologises for the confusion, but those three towns are unfamiliar to me at the moment, but I do hope to visit all of them in future Lost Railway Walks videos. Thanks! Paul #railway #abandoned #bristol #somerset
Geo Park Way 6 | Martley to Knightwick Westcountry Wanderings 2025-08-08 | I return to the Worcestershire village of Martley to continue our geological journey south heading to the City of Gloucester.In Part 6, I discover lots of geological interest around the village before heading south to the village of Knightwick, which sits picturesquely on the River Teme.Chantry School Geology Garden:Grid Ref: SO 75550 60150The Nubbins Visitor Point:Grid Ref: SO 74850 59851Martley Rock Visitors Site:Grid Ref: SO 74550 59550Geo Park Way Website:http://geopark.org.uk/pub/category/explore-geology-landscape/walking-trails/the-geopark-wayThe Geo Park South of the Equator (Gondwana):http://geopark.org.uk/pub/category/geology/the-malvern-hillsVariscan Orogeny:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Variscan_orogeny#geology #worcestershire
Three New Railway Stations in South Gloucestershire Westcountry Wanderings 2025-08-03 | I head to Bristol and South Gloucestershire to look at the site and background to three new railway stations opening soon.#railway #bristol #newstation
A strange tunnel | Hidden Bristol 2 Westcountry Wanderings 2025-08-02 | I head to the village and Bristol suburb of Henbury, which is steeped in history.Behind the churchyard lie some steps, leading to....#bristol #hiddenhistory
Monthly Vlog July 2025 | Downton Wiltshire Westcountry Wanderings 2025-07-31 | I head to the beautiful village of Downton in Wiltshire, in the far south eastern corner of the Westcountry Wanderings area.YouTubers mentioned in the vlog this month:Louise :@SouthWestSundays Martin: @MartinPopeFilmmaker Darren: @Somersetmanwalking Donna: @DonnaAdventures Jim: @JimNicholls Alice Goss: @AliceGoss & @AlicesTransportWorld Lionel & Mary: @lionelmarytravels6003 |Paul & Kim: @WanderingwithWatto Roy Edwards: @royedwards8713 Downton village website:http://www.downtonvillage.co.uk#vlogs #village #wiltshire
Sensational Steaming on the Canal | Crofton Pumping Station | Kennet & Avon Canal Westcountry Wanderings 2025-07-29 | I head to the little village of Crofton in Wiltshire to visit the Crofton Pumping Station on the Kennet & Avon Canal on one of their 'in steam' days.Crofton Beam Engines Website:croftonbeamengines.org#canal #wiltshire #steam
Pershore | A meet up with Roy Edwards & a look for a deserted Cotswold Village Westcountry Wanderings 2025-07-27 | I head to the beautiful town of Pershore in Worcestershire to meet up with fellow YouTuber @royedwards8713 .We have a short look around the Abbey & town, before I head a couple of miles into the Cotswolds to look for a deserted village nearby in neighbouring Gloucestershire.Roy Edwards YouTube Channel:@royedwards8713 #abandoned #village #worcestershire #cotswolds
GWSR | Mystery of Honeybourne West Loop Westcountry Wanderings 2025-07-23 | I head to the Worcestershire village of Honeybourne, near the edge of The Cotswold Hills, to unravel a bit of a railway 'mystery'.#railways #worcestershire
Exploring The Mendips | with Somerset Man Walking Westcountry Wanderings 2025-07-22 | I head to Priddy Mineries on The Mendip Hills in Somerset, and meet up with Darren from @Somersetmanwalking for an explore of lead mining relics.Darren's Channel:@Somersetmanwalking #mining #relics #somerset #exploring
Geo Park Way 5 | Abberley to Martley Westcountry Wanderings 2025-07-20 | I return to the Worcestershire Hills and continue my geological adventures by wandering south to the City of Gloucester, from Bridgnorth in Shropshire.In this section, I walk from the beautiful and fascinating village of Abberley to the equally interesting village of Martley.Geo Park Way Website:earthheritagetrust.org/the-geopark-wayAbberley Churches Website:churches.abberley.co.uk/home/st-mary-sTeme Valley Geological Society:geo-village.org#geology #worcestershire #hiking
Cotswold Walks 31 | Car Free Cotswold Walks | Stroud Circular Westcountry Wanderings 2025-07-16 | I head to the town of Stroud in Gloucestershire, and do a circular 8.5km walk starting and finishing at the town's railway station.I head east to the beautiful Toadsmoor Valley. Map of the route of the walk:explore.osmaps.com/route/27645202/cotswold-walks-31--stroud-circular--toadsmoor-valley-?lat=51.74021&lon=-2.20436&zoom=13.6763&style=Leisure&type=2dHeavens Valley (Mount Pleasant Valley) Community Protection Group:heavensvalley.org.uk#cotswolds #walking #gloucestershire #publictransport
Severn Valley Railway | Rail 200 Westcountry Wanderings 2025-07-13 | I head to Bewdley and Kidderminster to a return to the Severn Valley Railway.I also have a inside peek at Porterbrook's new prototype hydrogen train, the Hydroflex.#railway #steam #newtechnology #hydrogen
Penzance & Newlyn Westcountry Wanderings 2025-07-10 | I visit the twin town's of Penzance and Newlyn in West Cornwall.#cornwall #penzance #newlyn #photography
M&SWJR 4 | Lost Railway Walks 21 | Swindon to Chiseldon Westcountry Wanderings 2025-07-06 | I catch the train to Swindon and hop on a bus to the greenery around Coate Water to start a walk following the route of the former Midland & South Western Junction Railway, that once ran from Cheltenham Spa to the port of Southampton on the South Coast of England.The Route now forms part of National Cycle Route 45, which runs from Chester to Salisbury.#railway #abandoned #swindon
Stroudwater and Thames & Severn Canal Update 18 Westcountry Wanderings 2025-07-02 | I return to the Cotswold Canals in both Gloucestershire and Wiltshire.I look at the Stonehouse Canal Festival, the progress on Dock Lock restoration on the Stroudwater Canal, and Weymoor Bridge Culvert on the Thames & Severn Canal.Cotswold Canals Trust:cotswoldcanals.orgSPICE Stonehouse:spicestonehouse.co.uk#canal #gloucestershire #wiltshire
Almondsbury | Monthly Vlog June 2025 Westcountry Wanderings 2025-06-30 | I head to the fascinating village of Almondsbury for this month's monthly vlog here on Westcountry Wanderings in the county of South Gloucestershire.You Tube Channels Mentioned this month in the vlog:Darren:@Somersetmanwalking Louise:@SouthWestSundays Roy:@royedwards8713 Anita:@IamaDutch-Kiwi Alice:@AliceGoss & @AlicesTransportWorld Jim Nicholls (Kites):@JimNicholls Birgit:@BirgitWalksPrincess Caraboo (1994 Film):youtube.com/watch?v=aWtpV22kGcs&t=1895s#vlogs #southgloucestershire
Looe - A short bite photography series wander Westcountry Wanderings 2025-06-29 | I head to the South East Cornwall town of Looe, to capture the pretty coastal town through my camera's lens.#photography #cornwall
Geo Park Way 4 - Stourport to Abberley Westcountry Wanderings 2025-06-28 | I return to the Severnside town of Stourport on Severn in Worcestershire, to walk Part 4 of the Geo Park Way this time to the village of Abberley.The Earth Heritage Trust who run the Geo Park Way:earthheritagetrust.org/the-geopark-way#geology #worcestershire
Lostwithiel & Best Western Hotel Fowey Valley Tour Westcountry Wanderings 2025-06-24 | I head to the Ancient Cornish Town of Lostwithiel. I give you a quick tour of my room at the Best Western Fowey Valley Hotel, before taking you on an early morning wander around the town centre.Link to Best Western Hotel in Lostwithiel:bestwestern.co.uk/hotels/best-western-fowey-valley-83742Disclaimer: I did not receive any payment or incentive for this review. I am not connected to the hotel in any way. This is my own opinion, and I paid for the room myself and did not receive a discount or any inducements. #hotel #cornwall
Mousehole Westcountry Wanderings 2025-06-22 | I head on the little bus from Penzance to the historic village of Mousehole.Mousehole Harbour Lights website:mouseholelights.org.uk#cornwall #coast
The Forest of Dean - A Wandering Adventure Westcountry Wanderings 2025-06-16 | I head into the depths of the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire to go to Mallards Pike on an adventure with @Somersetmanwalking Darren's Channel:Somerset Man Walking: @Somersetmanwalking #vlogs #gloucestershire #forest
Okehampton - New Railway Projects Westcountry Wanderings 2025-06-15 | I head to the town of Okehampton in Devon, and look at a few things happening on the railway front in the area, including a brand new station being built, a station that has been reopened, which continues to be restored and developed, and a possible new freight service.#railway #devon #station #publictransport #railfreight #dartmoor #dartmoorline
A hidden public legacy in Stroud Westcountry Wanderings 2025-06-12 | I head to the Cotswold town of Stroud to look at the history of a surpising public health legacy and the man who created it.#publichealth #stroud #cotswolds
Hidden Bristol - Part One - Going Underground Westcountry Wanderings 2025-06-09 | I head to the city of Bristol, and I met up with fellow YouTubers @MartinPopeFilmmaker , @NicolaExplores and @SouthWestSundays for an underground tour looking at the World War 2 Shelters underneath The Corn Market.We are expertly guided around by our very knowledgable tour guide, Duncan, who shows lots of hidden secrets related to wartime in the City of Bristol.Website where you can book your own underground tour:st-nickstours.comSt. Nicks Tour on Facebook:facebook.com/st.nickstoursbristolMusic used at the start is:The Voyage by Audionautix and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Artist: http://audionautix.comLinks to YouTubers Channels:Nicola:@NicolaExplores Louise:@SouthWestSundaysMartin:@MartinPopeFilmmaker **Correction** on the caption at the end of the video, I put Nicola & Marcus, it should read Carl. Apologises! #underground #bristol #wartime #wwiihistory
A wander along the North Wilts Canal - Part 2 Westcountry Wanderings 2025-06-07 | I return to wander along the remaining section of the North Wilts Canal in Wiltshire, from the town of Cricklade to where it meets the Thames & Severn Canal at Latton Basin. I look at various features of canal engineering along the way, including two complete aqueducts, and the site of two more, and much else besides.Latton Basin Group:lattonbasin.info#canal #engineering #abandoned #wiltshire
Beer | An East Devon Gem | SOUTH WEST COAST Westcountry Wanderings 2025-06-04 | I head to the East Devon Village of Beer for a tour of this most beautiful and much loved South West village.#devon #beach
Gloucestershire & Warwickshire Steam Railway | Cotswold Festival of Steam 2025 Westcountry Wanderings 2025-06-01 | I head to various locations on the Gloucestershire & Warwickshire Steam Railway in Gloucestershire to film some steam locos in action from the Festival of Steam.#railway #steam #cotswolds
Monthly Vlog | May 2025 | Worcestershire | White Ladies Aston Westcountry Wanderings 2025-05-30 | I head to a little known village in Worcestershire, with a most unusual name to uncover its history, and to look back on the month of May here on Westcountry Wanderings, and reading out the very best of your comments on the videos. You Tube Channels mentioned this month:@SouthWestSundays @WanderingwithWatto@plodonsteady @KevinsRambles @MikeandTeresaExplore @MartinPopeFilmmaker Mucknell Abbey (Convent):mucknellabbey.org.uk#vlogs #worcestershire #villages #countryside #history
A wander with YouTubers on The Cotswold Canals | Thames & Severn | Stroudwater Navigation Westcountry Wanderings 2025-05-27 | I head to Stroud in Gloucestershire, and walk the towpaths of the Thames & Severn Canal and the Stroudwater Naviagation with @KevinsRambles , @MikeandTeresaExplore and @WanderingwithWatto Kevin & Steve's Channel:@KevinsRambles Kevin Ramble's Facebook Group:facebook.com/groups/1069966817148994Mike & Teresa's Channel:@MikeandTeresaExplore Paul & Kim's Channel:@WanderingwithWatto Kim's Photography Channel:@Kimspics59 *Correction* - in the video I show a building in Wallbridge which I say was the T&S Canal Co HQ - it was of course the HQ of the Stroudwater Canal, or Stroudwater Navigation. The HQ of the T&S was in Brimscombe Port, which I have talked about previously. Sorry! I didn't do a script for this one, as it was more of a meet up than a historical canal series video. #cotswolds #canal
