Clydach Gorge Investigation
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Dualling the A465 through the Clydach Gorge - November 2017 (Gilwern - Brynmawr)
A November 2017 update for the A465 Heads of the Valleys dualling through Clydach Gorge (Gilwern - Brynmawr)
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swimming in the cauldron :) clydach gorge south wales.
Description
Valleys Regional Park - CCW's Cwm Clydach National Nature Reserve
For more information on the Valleys Hidden gems, please visit thevalleys.co.uk
Just a stone's throw from the A465, or the 'Heads of the Valleys Road', lies the National Nature Reserve (NNR) of Cwm Clydach.
From the moment you park, near the remnants of the iron works towards the bottom of the reserve [between Gilwern and Brynmawr] the gentle sound of the river grabs you almost immediately.
The foliage, the sparkle of the sun through the canopy -- this is a relaxed world, one which was recently featured in the 'Top 50 Valleys Essentials' by the 'Rough Guide to Wales' author Mike Parker.
In the 18th and early 19th centuries, things couldn't have been more different. The cycle path that now runs through the heart of the reserve would have been a tramway and then later a steam rail track.
Cwm Clydach has changed remarkably since the 19th century. Further up the valley there was coal mining, and limestone mining. The ever present pounding of the Iron Mill would have echoed through the Valley giving the entire area a distinctly Orwellian feel -- thrumming with grimy, industrial energy.
Of course, the passage of time has changed things, and for the better. In the summer and autumn, the reserve echoes to a rare chorus of bird song, with green and spotted woodpecker, nuthatch, kestrel, sparrowhawk and tawny owls all vying for their place amidst the 400 year old beech trees that cling to the steep sided slopes of the valley.
Continuing along the river walk, the steady climb up the old rail path route begins to provide a real sense of perspective as you rise above the valley canopy, eventually offering a glimpse of the surrounding landscape.
An alternative route starts from a local housing estate, winding its way along the river and into the heart of the reserve. Drawn by the roaring waterfalls, boots are a good idea for this part of the journey as things can quickly get slippery underfoot as you continue to explore deeper underneath the canopy of trees.
A walk through Cwm Clydach grants you a rare escape from the hustle and bustle. There's a degree of magic at work here. A landscape that was. A landscape that is
A465 Gilwern - Brynmawr March 2018
A March 2018 update of the Gilwern - Brynmawr dualling scheme of the A465 Heads of the Valleys project, including the newly installed Gateway Bridge
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blackrock. Brynmawr - Gilwern
A465 Brynmawr - Gilwern. Section 2. The road as it is at the end of 2016. Completion due mid2018.
B5569 (former A556) progress September 2017
A progress update from the B5569 (former A556) as of September 2017.
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Photo Credit:
A556 - Peter McDermott
Chester Road, Bucklow Hill - David Dixon
Chester Road approaching Mere Crossroads - David Dixon
Clogwyn & PYO
Mainly Ogof Clogwyn, a cave in the Clydach Gorge near Abergavenny used by Hilston & Gilwern Centres. Then a short section of the river pool at the entrance to Porth yr Ogof cave
B5569 (Former A556) Bowdon - Knutsford (May 2017)
Revisiting the former A556 between Bowdown and Knutsford in May 2016 to see what progress has been made to remodel it.
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Ogof Clogwyn
A Wednesday night caving trip in Ogof Clogwyn Wales Uk
Groups in Gorges
Filmed in the Brecon Beacons and Snowdonia this is a documentary about gorges and their unique environment, encouraging responsible use of these special areas. Produced by Snowdonia-Actve with assistance from Sblash and the Countryside Council for Wales.
Clydach kayaking on a Sunday morning
Swansea Canal Society
A465 Dualling Brynmawr to Gilwern April 2019 4k UHD video b
Road building construction Heads of the valleys road south wales uk great britain.costain
Mersey Gateway Bridge A533 - Now Open
The Mersey Gateway Bridge opened to traffic just after midnight on 14th October 2017.
At the same time, the Silver Jubilee Bridge closed for a year.
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Road building construction. Heads of the valleys road south wales uk great britain.costain
Manchester Airport Eastern Link Road (A555) Progress September 2017
A progress update in September 2017 on the construction of the Manchester Airport Eastern Link Road, A555. Includes the new Woodford Road Bridge
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A533 Silver Jubilee Bridge, Runcorn - Widnes
The A533 Silver Jubilee Bridge links Runcorn and Widnes across the River Mersey. It's replacement, the Mersey Gateway Bridge is due to open on Saturday 14th October 2017 (the day after this video was filmed)
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GOPR0858 - Gilwern OEC
Gilwern OEC climbing wall
Wedgwood and Barlaston Ghost Stations
Wedgwood and Barlaston stations both stopped receiving train services in 2004, and have never had them back! They both still receive a permanent replacement bus service.
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CWM CLYDACH NATURE RESERVE
Located between the Villages of Clydach and Llanelly Hill near Brynmawr in the South Wales Valleys, is the wonderful national nature reserve of Cwm Clydach.