Mark On The Way
Roof Tops Universal (Hereford) - The Sons of Silence - Grain of Sand
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Join me, my late twin brother Paul and our friend Erica as we wild camp at the foot of Mount Snowdon to ascend it for the first time the following day. It was a time for Loving Snowdonia. A fabulous memory!
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Intro: The Woods (Rami & Mitchell Southam Remix) goo.gl/EbU4KC
Theme music: RoeAudionews - Musica coi buchi jamendo.com/track/1157022/musica-coi-buchi
Sea Music: Graham Bole - Sunset At Goat Fell http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Graham_Bole/First_New_Day/Graham_Bole_-_05_-_Sunset_At_Goat_Fell
Outro: Tympony jamendo.com/track/341566/shiner-eyes
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This walk took me an afternoon and a morning and started in Aymestrey in North Herefordshire beside the River Lugg. It eventually took me to the The Mortimer Trail in the vicinity of the Mortimer Forest and Ludlow, which borders Shropshire & Herefordshire.
It was late August 2013 and the weather had treated me well despite the fact that rain was on the horizon. I would not have minded the water but I enjoyed the sunset better on the first evenings camp beside Brush Wood near Richards Castle to the West a mile or so of the village. And what a sunset it was, which I managed to capture well hanging over Radnorshire and Powys.
The next morning I was off beyond Downton Castle to a round table gathering (no not that round table) but one our good friend Nigel Sturgeon, myself and others had created over the years out of Herefordshire Oak. To see video see link below.
MUSIC
Ram Dass & DJ Kriece - Dream Dance
Ram Das:http://www.ramdasstapes.org/biography...
Incompetech - Long Road Ahead
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Mortimer Country: http://www.exploremortimercountry.com
Mortimer Trail: http://www.ldwa.org.uk/ldp/members/sh...
Forestry Commission: http://www.forestry.gov.uk/website/re...
Ludlow: http://www.ludlow.org.uk
River Lugg: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_Lugg
OTHER VIDEOS
Round Table: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLQR67...
Mortimer Forest Dear: http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/shropshir...
IMAGES
Mortimer Forest: http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/53401
Mortimer Forest: http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1840627
Mortimer Forest: http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2120388
Supermoon - Super Moon 28-09-2015 - Moon Time Lapse
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The first video on this channel for a while. This one is of the Full supermoon or super moon on the 28-09-2015. The shy was clear apart from whispy clouds, which cleared periodically. It was an invigorating site and a celestial experience radiating light.
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Lee Rosevere - Gentle Whispering
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Visiting family friends to say goodbye to when of our Dearest friends Stan we Bivvy and explore the Humber estuary in memory of him and our father Terry both of which knew the area well as lads. Here we cross to the South side and visit old haunts that we knew as kids and Bivvy where we can namely in a Bird Hide.
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Visiting family friends to say goodbye to when of our Dearest friends Stan we Bivvy and explore the Humber estuary in memory of him and our father Terry both of which knew the area well as lads. here we start at the foot of the Humber Bridge with a Bivvy on the North side.
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At the foot of the Humber Bridge we ask the question. When all is busy around you can you experience real peace? Certainly you can.
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Music: TheBlackParrot - Struggle.
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This is the last of the River Arrow videos. After a great Bivvy near Eardisley we head across country (England's green fields) and hike towards Leominster and the the River Arrows confluence with the Lugg. We discover an ancient timber House in Eardisley, which is empty apart from stuff stored inside and we bump into some Stockman tending to their herd. We chat for a while about the river and I discover that paul is in no mood to pretend for the camera so he larks about with a toy gun doing ops across a bridge. I leave it in and it proves to be humorous to me at least.
At the confluence we are confused for the Arrow appears to disappear. We do find it and it forms an almost perfect y shape as it feeds into the River Lugg and then onto the River Wye and Severn. Prior to locating it though we are greeted once again by a Kingfisher right there at the confluence. It was a guide for sure.
A little puckered out we head for Leominster and home and reflect upon a fantastic hike down another medium sized river full of surprises and great countryside, history, farming operations, nature and views. It's all there.
The River Arrow was part of a much broader exploration of the River Wye and a trilogy of river walks along its largest tributary the Lugg. To watch these videos or adventures follow links below.
The River Lugg Adventure
Playlist - Day 1,2,3,4,5,6 - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJCylvq0swo19RSK_UD-arX7BEw_WGN-H
The River Frome Adventure
P1 - youtube.com/watch?v=5V_mul7rxME
P2 - youtube.com/watch?v=2IFeLWKYPBw
P3 - youtube.com/watch?v=VP0-C7KGOVc
P4 - youtube.com/watch?v=1uzYtpIgge8
P5 - youtube.com/watch?v=bd7vC5MZ7Ic
Introduction: In have been kindly permitted to use of the Kingfisher image on my introductions by Hakan Bergknut from Sweden. This image of the Kingfisher was taken by Hakan in a local creek and digitally enhanced. To view his other works and imagery go to: http://www.exponerad.nu/
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Next Video: Day 2 Part 5 - youtube.com/watch?v=dtCGOOtGr58
Music: No Music
A short video demonstrating the opportunities that arise on the trail. We heard a lamb bleating away and it didn't sound good. At first there was no sign of it but then we noticed a lamb on the other side of a large hedge with its neck stuck in a wire fence made up of small squares. It had evidently tried to graze on the other side and could not reverse once it had successfully negotiated the boundary.
The snare was tight and you'll notice or have already noticed at the beginning of the Arrow Adventure a sheep actually died replicating the same grazing maneuver through a fence. The lamb had probably been their all night and could well have remained to greet its doom. It felt satisfying to release it.
The River Arrow was part of a much broader exploration of the River Wye and a trilogy of river walks along its largest tributary the Lugg. To watch these videos or adventures follow links below.
The River Lugg Adventure
Playlist - Day 1,2,3,4,5,6 - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJCylvq0swo19RSK_UD-arX7BEw_WGN-H
The River Frome Adventure
P1 - youtube.com/watch?v=5V_mul7rxME
P2 - youtube.com/watch?v=2IFeLWKYPBw
P3 - youtube.com/watch?v=VP0-C7KGOVc
P4 - youtube.com/watch?v=1uzYtpIgge8
P5 - youtube.com/watch?v=bd7vC5MZ7Ic
Introduction: In have been kindly permitted to use of the Kingfisher image on my introductions by Hakan Bergknut from Sweden. This image of the Kingfisher was taken by Hakan in a local creek and digitally enhanced. To view his other works and imagery go to: http://www.exponerad.nu/
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Next Video: Day 2 Part 2 - youtube.com/watch?v=s_NIbdiIR1E
Music: Kavi Jezzie Hockaday - Dancing_Buddha_of_The_Night (UK)
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We start early in the morning infused by the sounds of birds and the Welsh and English hills. With sightings of fox and Hergest Ridge in the distance made famous by Mike Oldfield and the Hergest Ridge album we set off towards Kington after a sound Bivvy or Wild Camp.
Approaching Kington we decide to pay a friend a visit 'Jono' who lives just outside of the town. Having chatted with his friends Blunders and the Ultra Runner Michelle, who are also outdoors people and nature lovers, Jono doesn't hesitate in joining us for a walk into Kington. His idea though, and thankfully so, is to go via some local people such as Sooty, the old boy farmer, horse riding gals and walk Hergest Gardens, which we have never experienced. What a place and a riot of colour, plant and tree species. Worth a visit.
After some chips and a chat we bid Jono goodbye and head towards Eardisley in Herefordshire. On our way we think about how pleasant passing through Kington was. It's always worth dropping by to say Hi to people and friends.
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The River Arrow was part of a much broader exploration of the River Wye and a trilogy of river walks along its largest tributary the Lugg. To watch these videos or adventures follow links below.
The River Lugg Adventure
Playlist - Day 1,2,3,4,5,6 - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJCylvq0swo19RSK_UD-arX7BEw_WGN-H
The River Frome Adventure
P1 - youtube.com/watch?v=5V_mul7rxME
P2 - youtube.com/watch?v=2IFeLWKYPBw
P3 - youtube.com/watch?v=VP0-C7KGOVc
P4 - youtube.com/watch?v=1uzYtpIgge8
P5 - youtube.com/watch?v=bd7vC5MZ7Ic
Introduction: In have been kindly permitted to use of the Kingfisher image on my introductions by Hakan Bergknut from Sweden. This image of the Kingfisher was taken by Hakan in a local creek and digitally enhanced. To view his other works and imagery go to: http://www.exponerad.nu/
http://www.wyeexplorer.moonfruit.com
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Next Video: Day 1 Part 3 - youtube.com/watch?v=7g4DUro5phQ
Music: Kings of Leon - Revelry.
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We love this place already. It's the rarely visited high hills of Radnorshire and they're wild and gnarly. Indeed, evidence of its unforgiving nature was found in a dead sheep the fleece of which was draped out of one side of a wire fence. It had tried to graze the grass on the other side and met its death in doing so. The wild and unforgiving nature here is in the fact that it was not discovered and so therefore saved, which was a little different for a lamb that we found in exactly the same predicament later. It was saved albeit for the slaughter house.
No bother though these were still beautiful hills. A nice surprise was the ravine that the Arrow was running out of on Gwuanceste Hill. It was deep, full of flora and fauna, mosses and heather. The water cutting its trail through the high hill was a sonic delight as Red Kites flew overhead adding to the remote atmosphere. We love it up here where views of the Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains can also be enjoyed.
The River Arrow was part of a much broader exploration of the River Wye and a trilogy of river walks along its largest tributary the Lugg. To watch these videos or adventures follow links below.
The River Lugg Adventure
Playlist - Day 1,2,3,4,5,6 - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJCylvq0swo19RSK_UD-arX7BEw_WGN-H
The River Frome Adventure
P1 - youtube.com/watch?v=5V_mul7rxME
P2 - youtube.com/watch?v=2IFeLWKYPBw
P3 - youtube.com/watch?v=VP0-C7KGOVc
P4 - youtube.com/watch?v=1uzYtpIgge8
P5 - youtube.com/watch?v=bd7vC5MZ7Ic
Introduction: I have been kindly permitted to use of the Kingfisher image on my introductions by Hakan Bergknut from Sweden. This image of the Kingfisher was taken by Hakan in a local creek and digitally enhanced. To view his other works and imagery go to: http://www.exponerad.nu/
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Next Video: Day 1 P2 - youtube.com/watch?v=oOe1Eqf1I3I
Music:Huma Huma - Eureka
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Parking near the farm we are anticipating finding the source of the Arrow. This is similar terrain to the River Lugg source as it is in the Radnorshire Forest one of our favourite places on the Welsh and English border. Hereford is to the East about 3o miles as the crow flies and it feels good to be distant from the city once more. It's a good reason to find a river and walk it.
As we walk we come across evidence of hill farming and a barbed wire fence, which we have to nip over. Erica, having only partial use of one arm, finds these things a little more tricky because you literally swing when negotiating such boundaries. You need both arms. True to the handicap she gets caught in the barb and we mean snagged a treat. We eventually have to cut her free from the barb and, without one complaint, we go on our way. She is a trooper.
With a wood and an oak tree as land marks Erica keeps an eye on her route back for she is off to the Pyrenees and only walking to the source with paul and I. As we near the source we stop for a brew on the side of a conifer plantation and then head down the valley checking the map as go. There are plenty of features and the land is easy to read. We find the Arrow and begin our ascent up to its point of origin.
The River Arrow was part of a much broader exploration of the River Wye and a trilogy of river walks along its largest tributary the Lugg. To watch these videos or adventures follow links below.
The River Lugg Adventure
Playlist - Day 1,2,3,4,5,6 - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJCylvq0swo19RSK_UD-arX7BEw_WGN-H
The River Frome Adventure
P1 - youtube.com/watch?v=5V_mul7rxME
P2 - youtube.com/watch?v=2IFeLWKYPBw
P3 - youtube.com/watch?v=VP0-C7KGOVc
P4 - youtube.com/watch?v=1uzYtpIgge8
P5 - youtube.com/watch?v=bd7vC5MZ7Ic
Introduction: I have been kindly permitted to use of the Kingfisher image on my introductions by Hakan Bergknut from Sweden. This image of the Kingfisher was taken by Hakan in a local creek and digitally enhanced. To view his other works and imagery go to: http://www.exponerad.nu/
http://www.wyeexplorer.moonfruit.com
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Checking out the view upon Twr Pen Cyrn above Brynmawr and Crickhowell in the Brecon Beacons National Park. To the east the Abergavenny Big 3 - Sugar Loaf, the Skirrid and the Blorenge.
Nearby: Gilwern, Black Mountains, Pen Cerrig Calch, Tor Y Foel, Brecon, Hereford and many other great places and spots in the park.
http://www.breconbeacons.org
http://www.visitabergavenny.co.uk
http://www.crickhowell.org.uk
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brynmawr
Kingfisher logo by kind permission: Hakan Bergknut - http://www.exponerad.nu/
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Meeting Jason the 'Caveman of Wales' who was explaining the underground caving system near Crickhowell in the Brecon Beacons. A funny moment.
Location: Above Crickhowell at the foot of Taw Pen Cryn - Brecon Beacons National Park
Nearby: Gilwern, Brynmawr, Sugar Loaf, Blorenge, Abergavenny, Skirrid, Black Mountains, Pen Cerrig Calch, Tor Y Foel and many other great spots in the park.
http://www.breconbeacons.org/caving-potholing
http://www.blackmountain.co.uk/land/cave.htm
http://www.adventurebritain.com/caving-in-wales-uk
http://www.visitcrickhowell.co.uk
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Kingfisher logo by kind permission: Hakan Bergknut - http://www.exponerad.nu/
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Music: Richard Z - Homme Spiral - Jamendo
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Music: Project Divinity - Mind's Eye - Jamendo
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Next Video: Day 2 Part 1 - youtube.com/watch?v=7S7wNCiiU9E
Music: SaReGaMa - Borderless Connection.
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The borderlands of wales and England are always amazing and filled with interesting and bizarre people and stuff. After exploring the abandoned farm we meet with Mr Probert a welsh hill farmer. He was a lovely chap but we both commented on the similarity between American werewolf in London and the manner in which he was watching us from the hill whilst mooching around the farm. It looked dodgy. However, the reality was different.
Later after mooching around the silent lanes of the hills we found a camp site to Bivvy in. Itv was a good site with a subtle depression, which created a little Ha ha type effect. Our basha was obscured from view and we felt relaxed.
There we thought about the day and chatted about a life outdoors whilst thinking about our father Terry (Jickells) who served in the SAS (A Squadron) for over twenty years. He used to show us basha building in the woods and at Pontrilas and knowing his good friend and our family friend Lofty Wiseman (SAS Survival Handbook) very well we felt akin to them both once more. They were good teachers.
http://www.truewayssurvival.com/school/Survival-Experts/Lofty-Wiseman-Survival-Expert.html
http://www.sassurvivalguide.com
http://www.loftywiseman.co.uk
The River Arrow was part of a much broader exploration of the River Wye and a trilogy of river walks along its largest tributary the Lugg. To watch these videos or adventures follow links below.
The River Lugg Adventure
Playlist - Day 1,2,3,4,5,6 - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJCylvq0swo19RSK_UD-arX7BEw_WGN-H
The River Frome Adventure
P1 - youtube.com/watch?v=5V_mul7rxME
P2 - youtube.com/watch?v=2IFeLWKYPBw
P3 - youtube.com/watch?v=VP0-C7KGOVc
P4 - youtube.com/watch?v=1uzYtpIgge8
P5 - youtube.com/watch?v=bd7vC5MZ7Ic
Introduction: In have been kindly permitted to use of the Kingfisher image on my introductions by Hakan Bergknut from Sweden. This image of the Kingfisher was taken by Hakan in a local creek and digitally enhanced. To view his other works and imagery go to: http://www.exponerad.nu/
http://www.wyeexplorer.moonfruit.com
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Next Video: Day 1 Into 2 Part 4 - youtube.com/watch?v=7yDxKOhWa8k
Music:Mike Sobel - The Last Stand
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After locating the source of the River Arrow at the top of a ravine in Gwaunceste Hill in the Radnorshire Forest we head back down the hill refreshed by its beauty, rugged nature and its resident Red Kites.
At the bottom we meet with becky at an old farm who i speak to about Renewable energy specifically hydro, which her father is generating via the River Arrow right at source. It was brilliant to see as were the photovoltaics on the roof of the dwelling.
With barking dogs in our midst we say Hi to Becky's father and move on. Shortly after we say a big thank you to Erica and bid her goodbye also. She is off to the Pyrenees to get a bit of mountain bliss in there.
Down the lane we come across an old abandoned farm, which is almost frozen in time with the outbuildings as they were some 30 or so years before it was abandoned. It was amazing to mooch around for it wasn't a modern farm then. There lay old carts, hand held tools and even the hay was left in the loft. The house was not much different with thick curtains from the 30's or twenties and shoes, which were definitely of this period. Fascinating! Whose property was it?
The River Arrow was part of a much broader exploration of the River Wye and a trilogy of river walks along its largest tributary the Lugg. To watch these videos or adventures follow links below.
The River Lugg Adventure
Playlist - Day 1,2,3,4,5,6 - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJCylvq0swo19RSK_UD-arX7BEw_WGN-H
The River Frome Adventure
P1 - youtube.com/watch?v=5V_mul7rxME
P2 - youtube.com/watch?v=2IFeLWKYPBw
P3 - youtube.com/watch?v=VP0-C7KGOVc
P4 - youtube.com/watch?v=1uzYtpIgge8
P5 - youtube.com/watch?v=bd7vC5MZ7Ic
Introduction: In have been kindly permitted to use of the Kingfisher image on my introductions by Hakan Bergknut from Sweden. This image of the Kingfisher was taken by Hakan in a local creek and digitally enhanced. To view his other works and imagery go to: http://www.exponerad.nu/
http://www.wyeexplorer.moonfruit.com
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Next Video: Day 2 Part 4 - youtube.com/watch?v=8Y0299t6ML4
Music: Josh Woodward - Wake Up.
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A great Bivvy near the village of Eardisley. The song in the morning was as crisp as frost in the air. It was pure delight as it is when out and about.
Here we show the village of eardisley with its Black and White timber framed housing one of which was abandones. Check it out in this video. Evidently the village has grown up around the Arrow and benefits from it flowing through. It sets the tone. A romantic zone for sure.
It was brief but most certainly pleasant. It's not how life is for most but we don't begrudge the enjoyment of such an environment for those fortunate enough.
The River Arrow was part of a much broader exploration of the River Wye and a trilogy of river walks along its largest tributary the Lugg. To watch these videos or adventures follow links below.
The River Lugg Adventure
Playlist - Day 1,2,3,4,5,6 - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJCylvq0swo19RSK_UD-arX7BEw_WGN-H
The River Frome Adventure
P1 - youtube.com/watch?v=5V_mul7rxME
P2 - youtube.com/watch?v=2IFeLWKYPBw
P3 - youtube.com/watch?v=VP0-C7KGOVc
P4 - youtube.com/watch?v=1uzYtpIgge8
P5 - youtube.com/watch?v=bd7vC5MZ7Ic
Introduction: In have been kindly permitted to use of the Kingfisher image on my introductions by Hakan Bergknut from Sweden. This image of the Kingfisher was taken by Hakan in a local creek and digitally enhanced. To view his other works and imagery go to: http://www.exponerad.nu/
http://www.wyeexplorer.moonfruit.com
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Next Video: Day 2 Part 3 - youtube.com/watch?v=tBakoEj0JaY
Poetry: William Wordsworth - My Heart Leaps Up
Music: Noise Dream - Santa Rosa de Aiguaray
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A relatively full on dance world fusion track from Noise Dream.
http://www.jamendo.com/en/artist/353901/noise-dream
http://www.reverbnation.com/apgproducciones
The Trail hugged the river during this particular section of the Arrow. It was once again a beautiful part of the Welsh and English border known as the Marches, which we celebrated via a stone balancing piece or a tad of rock-land art.
Surprisingly we came across remnants of rail what with old rolling stock parked in a wooded valley. Beyond was Titley Junction a renovated and preserved station that once served Leominster and Kington. Amazing to think we had a line for nearly every small town and village once.
This section took a turn upon coming across a humongous herd of cattle packed into a large field. You should have heard the sound. You know cows are herbivores.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leominster_and_Kington_Railway
http://blog.titleyjunctionstation.co.uk
The River Arrow was part of a much broader exploration of the River Wye and a trilogy of river walks along its largest tributary the Lugg. To watch these videos or adventures follow links below.
The River Lugg Adventure
Playlist - Day 1,2,3,4,5,6 - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJCylvq0swo19RSK_UD-arX7BEw_WGN-H
The River Frome Adventure
P1 - youtube.com/watch?v=5V_mul7rxME
P2 - youtube.com/watch?v=2IFeLWKYPBw
P3 - youtube.com/watch?v=VP0-C7KGOVc
P4 - youtube.com/watch?v=1uzYtpIgge8
P5 - youtube.com/watch?v=bd7vC5MZ7Ic
Introduction: I have been kindly permitted to use of the Kingfisher image on my introductions by Hakan Bergknut from Sweden. This image of the Kingfisher was taken by Hakan in a local creek and digitally enhanced. To view his other works and imagery go to: http://www.exponerad.nu/
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Next Video: Family Gathering & Wood Burning Stove (On Tor Y Foel) youtube.com/watch?v=MHT3lVmy9rE
Music: Fluffy Little Clouds by the fantastic Orb aka Alex Paterson and KLF member Jimmy Cauty & Rising Sun by Sambox.
http://www.theorb.com
http://samboxmusic.free.fr/biographie.html
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Thursday 29th May we enjoyed a talk in Brecon Theatre about John Muir and the trust. Prior to this we had a brief moment to get part the way up Tor Y Foel. A nice walk along the Monmouthshire and Brecon canal the walk was incomplete. So on Saturday we RETURNED to finish waht we had started or at least Erica and I did.
We met some good folk along the way including some young families one of which invited us to join them in a brew and a chat about adventure whilst enjoying the spectacular view of Talybont Reservoir where Talybont Energy exists to produce Hydro Electricity. All good stuff.
To see the 'Families Gathering' click link above.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tor_y_Foel
http://www.breconbeacons.org
http://talybontenergy.co.uk
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After our brief outing on the Thursday before Erica and I (Minus Paul) returned on the Saturday to walk up and over Tor y Foel in the Brecon Beacons. It was a nice warm yet fresh day on top and the views were excellent.
We listened to Skylark (I Think) and created a rock balancing visual gift for other walkers, which I will show in a stills video. On the other side we came across two young woman with a child and a whole family making brew from a wood burning stove overlooking Talybont. With an open invitation from Pridey we joined in and this video was the result of both meetings.
Skylark - Colin Audrey Brown -youtube.com/channel/UCbRaAdsd3NZIdG3erUNeXOg
Brecon Beacons - http://www.breconbeacons.org
Instructables - http://www.instructables.com
Kodak Play Sport - http://www.kodak.com/ek/US/en/Home.htm
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Next Video - John Muir Talk Brecon - youtube.com/watch?v=ciHCTDaGcBM
Music: Dirt Rhodes by Kevin Macleod & True To Nature feat. Tusnelda - subside.
Apart from Dirt Rhodes, which is covered by the Creative Commons code I do not own the music in this video. If the artist concerned does not resonate with the video I am only to happy to remove it.
http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=dirt+rhodes
http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Blues_Sampler/Dirt_Rhodes
A short walk prior to a John Muir talk in Brecon, which takes us along the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal and partially up Tor Y Foel a climb completed the coming Saturday.
The Canal, which was constructed in 1797 started at Crickhowell. It has four locks and at the walks point of origin is Llangynidr a mountain village dominated by water with the Usk, Nant Cleisfer and the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal all flowing through it whilst Tor Y Foel at 551 meters (1,808 feet) stands sentinel as a beacon that offers views to the central Beacons and the Black Mountains beyond.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monmouth...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Llangynidr
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tor_y_Foel
http://www.jmt.org
http://www.fforestfawrgeopark.org.uk/geofest-2014
http://www.breconbeacons.org
http://johnmuirway.org
youtube.com/watch?v=5oURZwXZQJI
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Just a few thoughts from Paul (Brother) during our brief walk up to the base of Tor Y Foel. We had a John Muir talk to go to and didn't have much time.
The Canal Paul comments on is the Monmouthshire Brecon Canal, which was constructed in 1797 starting at Crickhowell. With its four locks, and constituting the walks point of origin, Llangynidr is dominated by water with the Usk, Nant Cleisfer and the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal all flowing through it whilst Tor Y Foel at 551 meters (1,808 feet) stands sentinel as a beacon that offers views to the central Beacons and the Black Mountains beyond.
Pauls comment is amid this small enclave of the Brecon Beacons, which often forms the start of the Beacons Ultra Run also. A recommended walk and or day out with pubs and accommodating canal goers as part of the mix.
http://www.mbact.org.uk
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monmouthshire_and_Brecon_Canal
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Llangynidr
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tor_y_Foel
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Flexitones are Merv Pepler and Will White who were and are members (Merv Pepler) of Eat Static and Propellerheads respectfully. Transplant My Head is taken from their 2004 album Joyrider.
I am not the owner of this track. If the artists do not resonate with the video I am only to happy to discontinue it. Thank you.
http://www.discogs.com/label/4135-Solstice-Music-International
http://www.discogs.com/Flexitones-Joyrider/master/54767
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eat_Static
facebook.com/eatstatic
http://www.eatstatic.co.uk
http://www.last.fm/music/Propellerheads
http://www.answers.com/topic/propellerheads
youtube.com/watch?v=sTUIHK7gHRE
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Propellerheads
http://www.twistedmusic.com
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MUSIC: Music is by 'I Awake' and is called 'Life Cipher'. I do not own the rights to the music and if I Awake or management do not resonate I am only to willing to discontinue the video. Thank you!
I Awake is Thomas Huttenlocher and is part of the Swedish Ghostfriend ambient production crew. He creates a multi dimensional soundscape where mind, feeling, thought and environment intertwine to become one coherent language of ethereal beauty and peace.
http://www.ultimae.com/en/composers/i-awake/index.html
http://www.breconbeacons.org
Take a look at what is essentially an endless pool in a river, As apposed to swimming with the current find a spot and swim upstream. You can swim as long as you like.
On this occasion I give a demo. The current was reasonably strong post a river rise and so it was a quick hard swim. When the levels drop I'll do another swim and video. It was freezing cold and yet always expecting that in open water it only registered in terms of it being a buzz.
Good swim in Hertfordshire's River Lugg.
Outdoor Swimming Society - http://www.outdoorswimmingsociety.com
Facebook - facebook.com/OutdoorSwimmingSociety
Swim Map - http://wildswim.com
River Swimming - http://www.river-swimming.co.uk/places.htm
Long Distance Swimming - http://www.bldsa.org.uk
Inspiring People
Vivienne Rickman Poole - http://www.viviennerickmanpoole.co.uk
Lewis Pugh - http://lewispugh.com
Diggers World - http://www.diggersworld.net
http://www.wyeexplorer.moonfruit.com
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Next Video: River Arrow P1 - youtube.com/watch?v=TqahOWaTzxg
MUSIC
The Naked & Famous - Hearts Like Ours. I am not the owner of this work. If the management of the aforementioned or the artists themselves would like it removed I am only to happy to do so. Thank you!
http://thenakedandfamous.com
facebook.com/tnafofficial
itunes.apple.com/gb/artist/the-naked-and-famous/id404534539
THE TRAIL
About 20 miles have passed and we have thoroughly enjoyed the Frome Valley. We can sense Hereford in the distance and the rivers confluence with the Lugg, which begins life in Radnorshire some distance to the West (see River Lugg Micro Adventure).
In our view although the river is seemingly insignificant it sustains a lot of farming operations, livestock and people. Settlements along its length have appeared (Bromyard maybe) over the centuries and its slopes and valley bottom has appealed to those seeking to grow a range of crops. It catches the sun and has water to irrigate.
There are weirs redirecting flow and so it is managed and has been abused over time. And as for time this river feels somewhat ancient. It sounds daft saying this for all rivers are old but the valley seems to be a hidden one as depicted in the name of the celebrated festival Nozstock. It's tucked away surrounded by hills and thick woodland and so in this sense it's the silence amid the river that lends it a vibration of the old world.
Is it a romantic view? Not at all it is still and yet intensively farmed on the flats. However, from what we can see the river still has power and though we do not know the real health of it (will investigate) we can only but surmise that other creatures besides that of established livestock make use of it also. Watch it close enough and we would no doubt discover what's there besides the silence, an unassuming confluence that spoke of absolutely no arrival, the Curlew calling overhead, two brothers walking it and a visually pleasing valley that is the Frome.
'Micro Adventure' terminology inspired by Alastair Humphreys. For more information on this British adventurer, Author and outdoorsmen go to: http://www.alastairhumphreys.com
The Frome was part of a much broader exploration of the River Wye and a trilogy of river walks along its largest tributary the Lugg. To watch these videos or adventures follow links below.
River Lugg Playlist
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJCylvq0swo19RSK_UD-arX7BEw_WGN-H
River Arrow
Day 1 P 1 - youtube.com/watch?v=TqahOWaTzxg
Day 1 P 2 - youtube.com/watch?v=QZ5gsMeWiP0
Day 1 P 3 - youtube.com/watch?v=W0EA1Kp8KgI
Day 1-2 P 4 - youtube.com/watch?v=GYsPoXYtTbk
Day 2 P 1 - youtube.com/watch?v=HB0nDYNJYuo
Day 2 P 2 - youtube.com/watch?v=kIwdh673DfI
Day 2 P 3 - youtube.com/watch?v=q_mLkKygA3g
Day 2 P 4 - youtube.com/watch?v=BC9NYz-UxGA
Day 2 P 5 - youtube.com/watch?v=Zph8yRzgvBY
http://www.wyeexplorer.moonfruit.com
Next Video: P4 youtube.com/watch?v=1uzYtpIgge8
MUSIC: Bulb - Mental Universe. I am not the owner of this work. If the management of the aforementioned or the artists themselves would like it removed I am only to happy to do so. Thank you!
Bulb is the personal project of Misha Mansoor.
facebook.com/misha.mansoor
myspace.com/iambulb
soundcloud.com/iambulb
http://www.last.fm/music/Bulb/_/Mental+Universe
TRAIL: Having left the farmer behind who followed us out of the valley with a revving quad bike engine we are progressing towards Bromyard nicely and have just come across a partridge nest with a small freezing cold clutch of eggs. It has been abandoned probably because of the cattle. Partridge are apparently having a hard time due to habitat erosion so it's nice to see them. Collecting abandoned eggs we take two and blow them later at home.
Up yonder a short hop we see an old train station with rolling stock and all the fixtures and fittings befitting a tourist attraction. Thinking it is a tourist attraction we walk onto the platform and are amazed it is tucked away in Herefordshire. We are soon greeted by a man and his wife who are, it must be said, friendly. However, we soon learn it's their home and after a brief chat a few photos we follow the directions that have been pointed out.
Further on down the valley we come across another horse, which is truly majestic. As with all horses it's a bit skittish and we let it know we respect it by way of walking by gently with a wide girth. Not out of fear but out of a desire to simply not spook an animal. It works and we near Bromyard passing the old Leominster to Worcester line and a surprising conservation area, which is made up of bog and pool alike. The animals like for we see a fox in broad daylight and moorhen to name one bird species.
Back in Bromyard we look for a bivvy site and find a a shooting range and a rundown cricket pavilion. The pavilion becomes the preferred site for the night. Out of the wind it is ideal. That ideal in fact we treat ourselves to curry and chips the portion of which could have fed a few. Hungry I eat 2/3 and with a satisfying feeling in terms of having explored and eaten we make a brew and slowly drift off into our doss bags and prep for the next day.
'Micro Adventure' terminology inspired by Alastair Humphreys. For more information on this British adventurer, Author and outdoorsmen go to: http://www.alastairhumphreys.com
The Frome was part of a much broader exploration of the River Wye and a trilogy of river walks along its largest tributary the Lugg. To watch these videos or adventures follow links below.
River Lugg Playlist
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJCylvq0swo19RSK_UD-arX7BEw_WGN-H
River Arrow
Day 1 P 1 - youtube.com/watch?v=TqahOWaTzxg
Day 1 P 2 - youtube.com/watch?v=QZ5gsMeWiP0
Day 1 P 3 - youtube.com/watch?v=W0EA1Kp8KgI
Day 1-2 P 4 - youtube.com/watch?v=GYsPoXYtTbk
Day 2 P 1 - youtube.com/watch?v=HB0nDYNJYuo
Day 2 P 2 - youtube.com/watch?v=kIwdh673DfI
Day 2 P 3 - youtube.com/watch?v=q_mLkKygA3g
Day 2 P 4 - youtube.com/watch?v=BC9NYz-UxGA
Day 2 P 5 - youtube.com/watch?v=Zph8yRzgvBY
http://www.wyeexplorer.moonfruit.com
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Next Video: P5 - youtube.com/watch?v=bd7vC5MZ7Ic
MUSIC: Emeli Sande I am not the owner of this work. If the management of the aforementioned or the artists themselves would like it removed I am only to happy to do so. Thank you!
facebook.com/emelisande
http://www.emelisande.com
TRAIL: To be written...
The Frome was part of a much broader exploration of the River Wye and a trilogy of river walks along its largest tributary the Lugg. To watch these videos or adventures follow links below.
River Lugg Playlist
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJCylvq0swo19RSK_UD-arX7BEw_WGN-H
River Arrow
Day 1 P 1 - youtube.com/watch?v=TqahOWaTzxg
Day 1 P 2 - youtube.com/watch?v=QZ5gsMeWiP0
Day 1 P 3 - youtube.com/watch?v=W0EA1Kp8KgI
Day 1-2 P 4 - youtube.com/watch?v=GYsPoXYtTbk
Day 2 P 1 - youtube.com/watch?v=HB0nDYNJYuo
Day 2 P 2 - youtube.com/watch?v=kIwdh673DfI
Day 2 P 3 - youtube.com/watch?v=q_mLkKygA3g
Day 2 P 4 - youtube.com/watch?v=BC9NYz-UxGA
Day 2 P 5 - youtube.com/watch?v=Zph8yRzgvBY
http://www.wyeexplorer.moonfruit.com
Next video: P2 youtube.com/watch?v=2IFeLWKYPBw
MUSIC
Dreamboat - Picture. I am not the owner of this work. If the management of the aforementioned or the artists themselves would like it removed I am only to happy to do so. Thank you!
facebook.com/dreamboating
http://www.dreamboatsound.com
http://instagram.com/dreamboatphoto
TRAIL
The trail began in the market town of Bromyard in North Eastern part of Herefordshire-England. The objective for my brother Paul and I was to hike out of the town 5-6 miles North West to locate the derivation of the Frome River.
We had no idea what the source looked like but from what we had read it appeared out of the side of a hill via a rather unappealing pipe. The hike out was good and as we passed the site of the Nozstock Festival we sat for a while and admired the Malvern Hills some 14 miles to the South.
As we approached the source we were struck by the apparent remoteness of the scene in an English countryside kind of way. It was a beautiful long valley peppered with old farms that had probably been there for hundreds of years. Only small lanes reached this far and while the sheep bleated we were reminded of our solitary adventure for two days or so.
Climbing over a gate towards what we felt to be the source we anticipated once more a new surprise. each river source is different and this one is going to be no different. Wow! What a source. It is a source of a river but it is for sure ugly. With a grey pipe delivering a drip, rubbish strewn below it, sheep shit, mud and the pig of all pigs beside it the Froome is without doubt absent of any real status. Nobody comes here to think of a river that irrigates many farms down stream and essentially feeds a nation. It is taken for granted and as such it's waters are unappreciated.
Admiring its strange ugly beauty we move on after conversing with the pig of pigs. A few good obstacles, a grouchy farmer, an old rail station, which happened to be a home and a beautiful horse and conservation area later we arrived back in Bromyard for a nights bivvy. Roughly 10-12 miles had been covered and we decided that curry and chips was the order of the day so tucked in before sundown in a rundown cricket pavilion and prepared for a chilly yet satisfying night on the floor.
'Micro Adventure' terminology inspired by Alastair Humphreys. For more information on this British adventurer, Author and outdoorsmen go to: http://www.alastairhumphreys.com
Some Alastair Humphreys Videos
BBC Microadventure: youtube.com/watch?v=LpuAdLQQS24
A River Adventure From Source to Sea: youtube.com/watch?v=h-gJlWAnThM
Island Camp: youtube.com/watch?v=R01xQ9GAkpI
The Frome was part of a much broader exploration of the River Wye and a trilogy of river walks along its largest tributary the Lugg. To watch these videos or adventures follow links below.
River Lugg Playlist
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJCylvq0swo19RSK_UD-arX7BEw_WGN-H
River Arrow
Day 1 P 1 - youtube.com/watch?v=TqahOWaTzxg
Day 1 P 2 - youtube.com/watch?v=QZ5gsMeWiP0
Day 1 P 3 - youtube.com/watch?v=W0EA1Kp8KgI
Day 1-2 P 4 - youtube.com/watch?v=GYsPoXYtTbk
Day 2 P 1 - youtube.com/watch?v=HB0nDYNJYuo
Day 2 P 2 - youtube.com/watch?v=kIwdh673DfI
Day 2 P 3 - youtube.com/watch?v=q_mLkKygA3g
Day 2 P 4 - youtube.com/watch?v=BC9NYz-UxGA
Day 2 P 5 - youtube.com/watch?v=Zph8yRzgvBY
http://www.wyeexplorer.moonfruit.com
Next Video: P3 youtube.com/watch?v=VP0-C7KGOVc
MUSIC
The Wailin Jennys - Long Time Travelling (Title not mentioned in video credits) - I am not the owner of this work. If the management of the aforementioned or the artists themselves would like it removed I am only to happy to do so. Thank you!
facebook.com/thewailinjennys
http://www.thewailinjennys.com
TRAIL
We are still relatively close to the source of the river a couple of mile down the valley. We have passed a dead Lamb evidence of predation in the British countryside, which is always good to see as it demonstrates that natural processes are still being played out.
The river is small and resembles a brook. The tricky part about navigating any river is the patch work of arable and pastoral land and the Froome is no exception. Although some of it is open to hikers, trekkers and those who like to 'ramble on' it is, in the main, closed ground. Put simply to navigate a river you have to step of the established trail because it does not recognise way markers. And so inevitably we bump into land owners.
Often we approach it like an operation keeping low to gullies and reducing our silhouette if possible but they are around and we come into contact. They're not going to shoot you today so all you are likely to get is a demand, a lecture, a frown or a moan about land and rights and with that, and as in our case here, we do not argue and move on. We are quickly back on track though greeting a farmyard horse who would not let us go. We must have been friendly folks and a vibe for it to be in such need.
Returning to roaming the land is there an ethical issue here? Although we do see land ownership I don't think so. The question is. How did land ownership first arise? To answer that is another mission. Meanwhile so long as we are respectful a problem does not emerge within our ethical radar for we are usually quick off and on the trail leaving no trace as we go. Landowners will disagree.
'Micro Adventure' terminology inspired by Alastair Humphreys. For more information on this British adventurer, Author and outdoorsmen go to: http://www.alastairhumphreys.com
The Frome was part of a much broader exploration of the River Wye and a trilogy of river walks along its largest tributary the Lugg. To watch these videos or adventures follow links below.
River Lugg Playlist
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJCylvq0swo19RSK_UD-arX7BEw_WGN-H
River Arrow
Day 1 P 1 - youtube.com/watch?v=TqahOWaTzxg
Day 1 P 2 - youtube.com/watch?v=QZ5gsMeWiP0
Day 1 P 3 - youtube.com/watch?v=W0EA1Kp8KgI
Day 1-2 P 4 - youtube.com/watch?v=GYsPoXYtTbk
Day 2 P 1 - youtube.com/watch?v=HB0nDYNJYuo
Day 2 P 2 - youtube.com/watch?v=kIwdh673DfI
Day 2 P 3 - youtube.com/watch?v=q_mLkKygA3g
Day 2 P 4 - youtube.com/watch?v=BC9NYz-UxGA
Day 2 P 5 - youtube.com/watch?v=Zph8yRzgvBY
http://www.wyeexplorer.moonfruit.com
Hereford Steam Train - Class 5 No 44932 - Tour of Britain V11
I'm no steam train, engine or locomotive fan yet walking home today 28-4-2014 I couldn't help feel excited about seeing a Class 5 steam engine and carriages - Number: 44932. It was the Tour of britain V11 and it was heading up to Scotland. At hereford it stopped for water and as I chatted with some good folks about steam life past and present I captured a few images along the way. This is the result. A nice little film, which portrays the occassion aptly I think. Thanks for watching.
http://www.railwaytouring.net/train-tours/great-britain-v
Ystradfellte Water Falls - Brecon Beacons Featuring City Reverb
Music: City Reverb - Wings (I am not the owner of this brilliant work. If City Reverb and or management do not resonate with it I am more than happy to remove it. Thank you.
City Reverb FB: facebook.com/CityReverb/info
Ystradfellte - means Valley of The River. It is a beautiful area of the Brecon Beacons near to the Fforest Fawr Geopark. If you're into water this is the place.
Ystradfellte Village: http://www.ystradfellte.net
Brecon Beacons: http://www.breconbeacons.org
Live For The Outdoors: http://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/Destinations/Search-Results/UK/Wales/South-Wales/Brecon-Beacons-
Ethereal and Evocative sound instilling that otherworldly sense of being...
Originally on the Flying Rhino Label. Remember this label in the 90's. Some amazing stuff there.
Cornwall Eclipse - Shepherds Warning - http://www.discogs.com/Various-Cornwall-Eclipse-Shepherds-Warning/master/408718
Ambient Music - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ambient_music
OTHER TRACKS
Dead Can Dance - Anabasis - Humus Remix - youtube.com/watch?v=GLBq50UQe5k
Category - Ambient, Early Psybient, Psychedelic Ambient, Ambient Dub, Global World Ambient Fusion and Space Music
OTHER CYCLE VIDEOS
Hereford Rides - youtube.com/watch?v=S_RnAmmqS8U
Livingstone Taylor - youtube.com/watch?v=qx4whruCjWg
Cycle Hereford - youtube.com/watch?v=sslUmqQhqJs
Summer Solstice - youtube.com/watch?v=vm2Y9HAI_Ak
Music: Sons of Science: Motherfucking Bike
I do not own the copyright of the music featured if the associated management do not resonate with its use I am only to happy to remove it. Thank you.
Sons of Science - http://sonsofscience.bandcamp.com
Hereford Rides.
Cycle Hereford - http://cyclehereford.org.uk
Hereford Gov - herefordshire.gov.uk/transport-and-highways/cycling/cycling
Hay Bike Fest - http://www.haycycling.org
Sustrans - http://www.sustrans.org.uk
OTHER CYCLE VIDEOS
Hereford Rides - youtube.com/watch?v=S_RnAmmqS8U
Livingstone Taylor - youtube.com/watch?v=qx4whruCjWg
Cycle Hereford - youtube.com/watch?v=sslUmqQhqJs
Summer Solstice - youtube.com/watch?v=vm2Y9HAI_Ak
Music: Bob Marley: Is This Love.
I do not own the copyright of the music featured if the associated management do not resonate with its use I am only to happy to remove it. Thank you.
Bob Marley - http://www.bobmarley.com
Hereford Rides.
Cycle Hereford - http://cyclehereford.org.uk
Hereford Gov - herefordshire.gov.uk/transport-and-highways/cycling/cycling
Hay Bike Fest - http://www.haycycling.org
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Walking the street one afternoon I came across the sun shining in an easterly direction at the end of the day. The rays generated a green sheen through the cathedral Stained Glass windows and resonated, not only with the bike there at the time, but the grass also. Hence this is the Green Bike.
Music: Livingston Taylor - Bicycle.
http://www.livtaylor.com
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Cycling is evidently good for you. Some may say you create as much CO2 as you do in a car when cycling. Rediculous! How can you possibly achieve this. I eat no more than a car driver and they pump fuel into the tank also. I don't know the stats but when I do I'll let you know...
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Hereford Rides is a simple short video featuring random photos of bikers, cyclists, cycling and funky folk whilst out and about in the City of Hereford and surrounding area. Bikes and cycling evidently is the theme and that sense of being that's radial in relation to what's going on during the ride.
Music: Topher Mohr & Alex Elena - Hot Heat
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Topher Mohr
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Hereford
http://www.herefordsbest.com
http://visitherefordshire.co.uk
http://www.mammajammas.co.uk
http://www.coombescycles.co.uk
http://www.climbonbikes.co.uk
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A brief day out to the Grwyne Fawr Reservoir and Bothy in the Black Mountains of Wales. We ended up cleaning the Bothy and I tested my fitness up the ridge line prior to Waun Fach 811 meters.
To watch the clean up and other videos follow these links
Grwyne Fawr Reservoir - Black Mountains Wales - youtube.com/watch?v=nIj0UQ0fWKE
Black Mountain Bothy Clean Up - At Grwyne Fawr Reservoir Wales - youtube.com/watch?v=QgexMe1bBiI
Grwyne Fawr Race to The Top - Near Waun Fach - youtube.com/watch?v=93CKKexG8kc
Other Links in The Immediate Area
Llanthony Priory - http://cadw.wales.gov.uk/daysout/llanthonypriory/?lang=en
Llanthony Court - http://www.llanthonycourt.co.uk
Half Moon Inn - http://www.halfmoon-llanthony.co.uk
Brecon Beacons - http://www.beacons-npa.gov.uk
Abergavenny - http://www.abergavenny.org.uk
Hay On Wye - http://www.hay-on-wye.co.uk
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Next Video - Black Mountain Bothy Clean Up - At Grwyne Fawr Reservoir Wales youtube.com/watch?v=QgexMe1bBiI
MUSIC
Fragile State - Train Time
http://www.discogs.com/artist/68556-Fragile-State
I do not own the copyright to the music if Fragile State or management do not resonate I am more than happy to remove it.
Grwyne Fawr is a Reservoir in the Black Mountains of Wales. Situated below Waun Fach the ranges highest point at 811 meters (2,660 Ft) we mooched out there to spend time at the Bothy (Mountain Shelter) a little further on up in the ravine. We met some good folk, enjoyed the mountains once again and cleaned up the Bothy, which was in a state. In between I did a short fell run up towards Waun Fach to sit in the snow line and test its depth - knee deep near the cornices. Nice!
Mountain Bothies Association - http://www.mountainbothies.org.uk
Brecon Beacons - http://www.breconbeacons.org
Llanthony Priory - http://cadw.wales.gov.uk/daysout/llanthonypriory/?lang=en
Llanthony Court - http://www.llanthonycourt.co.uk
Half Moon Inn Llanthony - http://www.halfmoon-llanthony.co.uk
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A song and tune for the planet. This tune invokes the passion needed to take ownership over the planet and its future health and or destiny. Left in the hands of some very dense people who care not for the earths sustainability, its forests, wildlife, oceans and or fresh waters it would very quickly become a desolate place. Without question we can't let this happen.
People are dancing for change and this is fundamental. Boom Festival, Burning Man, Earthdance, Tribal Gathering and Summer Sunrise in the UK are just a few. We add to the throng of people dancing for change and it is hopeful as the drum rings out and we sing with our voices and our movement.
Music: Earthtribe - Mother Earth - http://www.earthtribe.co.uk
Image: h.koppdelaney - Flickr - flickr.com/people/h-k-d
Ystradfellete - Brecon Beacns Wales is the Valley of The River or the River Mellte (Afon Mellte) and Afon Dringarth. I first went to Ystradfellte in the Brecon Beacons (Wales) about 18 years ago and never forget the place. A lot happened between then and now in my home city of Hereford and it's only recently I returned with a friend Erica to walk it on a nice, wet and crisp day.
We are Beacons enthusiasts and love the diversity of the place. Indeed, there are many that have lived and worked in the Brecon Beacons for many years if not all their lives and still discover areas that are inspiring. Ystradfellete is one of those places. An idea has been to walk and hike the streams, rivers and ravines that feed these places. For sure it would keep us busy and provide many an interesting expedition. Watch this space!
Music
Trifonic - Transgenic. Emergence EP
The track is not owned by me and if the artists does not resonate I am more than willing to remove it. Thank you for brilliant work.
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Ystradfellte
Village - http://www.ystradfellte.net
Wiki - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ystradfellte
Website - http://www.breconbeacons.org
National Park Authority - http://www.beacons-npa.gov.uk
Brecon - http://www.brecontown.co.uk
Next Video - Cycle Hereford Summer Solstice: youtube.com/watch?v=vm2Y9HAI_Ak
Stonehenge Winter Solstice: youtube.com/watch?v=FneHDkEQnlU
Cycle Hereford is a simple short video featuring random photos of bikers, cyclists, cycling and funky folk whilst out and about in the City of Hereford and surrounding area. Bikes, the revolution and cycling evidently is the theme and that sense of being that's radial in relation to what's going on during the ride.
Music: Cracker - Bicycle Spaniard
I do not own the music if the owner does not resonate I am more than happy to remove it. Thank you!
Cracker Website: http://www.crackersoul.com
Cracker Facebook: facebook.com/CrackerSoul
Cracker itunes: itunes.apple.com/us/artist/cracker/id527625?ign-mpt=uo%3D4
Critical Mass: http://criticalmass.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page
Cycle Hereford: http://cyclehereford.org.uk
Sustrans: http://www.sustrans.org.uk
Mama Jammas: http://www.mammajammas.co.uk
Hereford Best: http://www.herefordsbest.com
Visit Herefordshire: http://visitherefordshire.co.uk
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A short video of two wind turbines I came across on the trail in Herefordshire and across the border in Radnorshire Wales.
MUSIC
Wiretree - Get Up
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http://www.wiretreemusic.com
facebook.com/wiretree
Renewable Energy
http://www.map.ren21.net/?gclid=CMuxyZ7q6rsCFdLItAod9VsAMw
http://www.renewables-map.co.uk
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Visit our website and other channel: http://www.wyeexplorer.co.uk
Next Video Link: Link to the Stonehenge video shot during the Solstice. A good watch. youtube.com/watch?v=FneHDkEQnlU
An Ambient, Downtempo, Psybient dubbed out mix celebrating my time during the Winter Solstice at Stonehenge 2013. What a great time - the music was inspired by the moment.
THE MIX
I do not have the full use of a mixer or any headphones (soundcard). The mix was done using simple digital mixx software, one mouse and some planning on paper. It's pretty good what you can do though with a little thought and imagination - I use space and cuts to put the sound together. I did mix a lot once upon a time but my kit got trashed many years ago (another story) and so I am only experimenting with it once more many years down the line. Hope you like it.
PLAYLIST
I do not own the music on this mix. If the producers do not resonate I am happy to remove. See producers and tracks below.
1) Grains of Sound - Meridian
2) Chronos - Stonehenge
3) Desert Dwellers - New Generation (Feat Darpan - Temple Step Remix))
4) Mr Squatch - Mr Squatch Expands Life
5) Ten Madison - Sands of Time
6) Aes Dana - Opalin
7) Astropilot - Here and Now (Feat IZ)
8) Gmo and Dense - The Law of God
9) Oliver Shanti and Friends - Eagle Wabun Medicine
10) J.Viewz - Untracked
11) Mr Squatch - Hip Squatch
12) Enterprise - Two Cups of Coffee
Respect to all artists for their sound and thought....
Next Video Below...
Stonehenge Winter Solstice - December 21 2013 - Photo Still
MUSIC
I do not own the soundtrack to this video. If Chronos-Nikita Klimenko does not resonate with it I am only to happy to remove it. Thank you!
http://www.chronos-music.ru/
http://www.altar-records.com/wmmv.html
This video represents a longer video of the 2013 Winter Solstice at Stonehenge. To watch the full length video click link below:
youtube.com/watch?v=FneHDkEQnlU
STORY
My brother and I got a call from a friend asking if we were interested in celebrating the Winter Solstice at Stonehenge. Not being ones for show we had never been just to say we had. The answer to our good friend Madan who had celebrated there on numerous occasions was simple. Yeah we were up for it because it felt right.
It was wet and windy on Salsbury Plain where Stonehenge has resided for 5,000 years but this didn't stop in the region of 4,000 people from gathering on Saturday 21 2013.
Being into the essence of dance, gathering and celebration I was looking forward to this. People of many cultures around the planet had always gathered in a circle or medicine wheel and this morning was no different.
On site I felt at home and it reminded me of the dance party scene of the early late 80's and early 90's where we would dance for the very same reason and that was for life. Indeed, I danced like I would at any dance gathering and was refreshed and enlivened by the drum circle.
Here in the circle Druids, Pagans, Wiccans and more lead the ceremony amid ordinary folk many of which had a stereotype broken down as a result of English Heritage promoting the event to the mainstream. No matter though for there was still a core element that had retained its connection to the site keeping old traditions alive.
Personally I met many good people and the Winter Solstice 2013 at Stonehenge was, in my eyes, a success. Afterwards we left Stonehenge and Salsbury Plain for Avebury Stone Circle where we were invited to join another circle to hale the dawn of a new crown at Avebury. Rare and good timing it was a real pleasure to offer our own support and blessings.
We were out for nearly two days in the end and arrived home a little tired but all the better for our journey to the henge, which included Erica, Nick, Neil, Paul and of course myself Mark and Madan otherwise known as Mike. Thanks to them for great company and far out conversation as is often the case when we get together in this manner or in any other come to think of it.
Have a great year!


