Wye Valley, Kymin Hill and Monmouth Village England and Wales UK ???????? Part 2
Wye Valley
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The Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB; Welsh: Dyffryn Gwy) is an internationally important protected landscape straddling the border between England and Wales. It is one of the most dramatic and scenic landscapes in Britain.
The River Wye (Welsh: Afon Gwy) is the fifth-longest river in the United Kingdom. The upper part passes through Rhayader, Builth Wells and Hay-on-Wye, but the area designated as an AONB covers 326 square kilometres (126 sq mi) surrounding a 72-kilometre (45 mi) stretch lower down the river, from just south of Hereford to Chepstow.
This area covers parts of the counties of Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Monmouthshire, and is recognised in particular for its limestone gorge scenery and dense native woodlands, as well as its wildlife, archaeological and industrial remains. It is also historically important as one of the birthplaces of the modern tourism industry. The area is predominantly rural, and many people make a living from tourism, agriculture or forestry. Ross-on-Wye is the only town within the AONB itself, but Hereford, Monmouth, Coleford and Chepstow lie just outside its boundaries.
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104: Monmouth and the Kymin
WYE VALLEY AND FOREST OF DEAN WALK FEATURING MONMOUTH AND THE KYMIN
Monmouth and the Kymin”
Filmed 2nd June 2018
Running time: 20 minutes
I return to the South Wales town of Monmouth, which I last visited some 24 years earlier. It turns out to be a scorching hot day as I explore the pretty town and follow a little of the Wye Valley Walk as far as Redbrook. My return to Monmouth then takes me along another section of Offa’s Dyke Path, which slowly climbs up high to reach a wonderful location known as the Kymin…..
Filmed in the Wye Valley in the county of Monmouthshire. Locations include Monmouth, the Wye Valley Walk, Redbrook, Offa’s Dyke Path and the Kymin. This is part of the series of films in 2018 celebrating 25 years of “The Solitary Rambler”.
Written, researched, directed, camera and sound, edited and music by Patrick Leach.
For more details and information check out my website:
Click here for a map showing the route of the walk:
The Kymin
The Kymin is a a hill dominating the skyline above the town of Monmouth with far reaching views over many counties of England and Wales.
At the summit are two neo-classical monuments that are over 200 years old.
The Naval Temple
This was built to commemorate Lord Nelsons British naval fleets victory over Napoleon Bonaparte French fleet after a three month naval campaign between the two sides.
16 plaques adorn the structure - with the names of 16 admirals and their most famous victories.
The stone statue of Britannia holding a trident on top of the memorial has recently been replaced with a new one by master mason Philip Chatfield after the original disappeared in the 1860's.
The two paintings adorning the monument were commissioned from Laura V. Stevens of Decorworks.co.uk
The Roundhouse
This round tower was built as a meeting place for the local aristocracy.
In the upper part of the tower was a banqueting room and the roof provided a viewpoint and place for a powerful telescope
In the grounds a bowling green was laid down - and a series of walks / viewpoints were constructed in Beaulieu Grove
Referencees:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Kymin
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_the_Nile
Music:
Thirteen Senses-Into The Fire
The Kymin
The Kymin, or Kymin Hill, is a hill overlooking Monmouth, in Monmouthshire, Wales. It is located approximately one mile east of Monmouth, on the eastern side of the River Wye and its AONB and adjacent to the border with Gloucestershire's Forest of Dean and England. The summit of the hill, about 800 feet above sea level, is known for its neo-classical monuments, built between 1794 and 1800.
The Kymin
The Kymin, or Kymin Hill, is a hill overlooking Monmouth, in Monmouthshire, Wales. It is located approximately one mile east of Monmouth, on the eastern side of the River Wye and its AONB and adjacent to the border with Gloucestershire's Forest of Dean and England. The summit of the hill, about 800 feet above sea level, is known for its neo-classical monuments, built between 1794 and 1800.
Wye valley | The Kymin | Monmouth | Short hike
A short hike on a grey day from Monmouth to the Kymin.
Monmouth Wales - Olli Sunday 14 May 2017
Monmouth Kymin Fell 2017
Kymin off road race
Incorporates a 'Mob Match' with our good friends at Chepstow Harriers and is the first race in the club off-road championship
3.95 miles and 1150 ft of climb
Any photos required, just email mike@physicallimits.co.uk All FOC
Places to see in ( Monmouth - UK )
Places to see in ( Monmouth - UK )
Monmouth is the historic county town of Monmouthshire, Wales. Monmouth is situated where the River Monnow meets the River Wye, within 2 miles of the border with England. The town of Monmouth is 30 miles northeast of Cardiff, and 113 miles west of London.
Monmouth was the site of a small Roman fort, Blestium, and became established after the Normans built a castle here after 1067. Monmouth medieval stone gated bridge is the only one of its type remaining in Britain. The Monmouth castle later came into the possession of the House of Lancaster, and was the birthplace of King Henry V in 1387. In 1536, it became the county town of Monmouthshire.
Monmouth later became a tourist centre at the heart of the Wye Valley, as well as a market town. It now serves as a shopping and service centre, and as a focus of educational and cultural activities for its surrounding rural area.
Monmouth is located in an area of Devonian old red sandstone, at the point where the River Wye is joined by its tributary, the River Monnow, and immediately north of the point at which the smaller River Trothy flows into the Wye from the west.
Monmouth is located beside the A40 dual carriageway road that links the M4 motorway at Newport in South Wales with the M50 motorway at Ross-on-Wye; this connects in turn with the M5 motorway south of Worcester in the West Midlands.
Monmouth has been without passenger rail services since January 1959 although goods trains ran until 1964. Monmouth's main railway station, known as Monmouth Troy, was a coal distribution depot and a base for heavy goods vehicles for many years after its closure as a part of the rail network, but the building has now been dismantled and re-erected at Winchcombe railway station on the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway. The other station at Monmouth was Monmouth May Hill on the Ross and Monmouth Railway
( Monmouth - UK ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting the city of Monmouth . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Monmouth - UK
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Wye Valley and Monmouth Village England and Wales UK ???????? Part 1
Wye Valley
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The Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB; Welsh: Dyffryn Gwy) is an internationally important protected landscape straddling the border between England and Wales. It is one of the most dramatic and scenic landscapes in Britain.
The River Wye (Welsh: Afon Gwy) is the fifth-longest river in the United Kingdom. The upper part passes through Rhayader, Builth Wells and Hay-on-Wye, but the area designated as an AONB covers 326 square kilometres (126 sq mi) surrounding a 72-kilometre (45 mi) stretch lower down the river, from just south of Hereford to Chepstow.
This area covers parts of the counties of Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Monmouthshire, and is recognised in particular for its limestone gorge scenery and dense native woodlands, as well as its wildlife, archaeological and industrial remains. It is also historically important as one of the birthplaces of the modern tourism industry. The area is predominantly rural, and many people make a living from tourism, agriculture or forestry. Ross-on-Wye is the only town within the AONB itself, but Hereford, Monmouth, Coleford and Chepstow lie just outside its boundaries.
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#Wye #Valley and #onmouth #Village #England and #Wales #UK
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School's out for Summer Welsh
102: Coleford, Dark Hill and Clearwell
FOREST OF DEAN WALK FEATURING COLEFORD, DARK HILL IRONWORKS AND CLEARWELL
Coleford, Dark Hill and Clearwell”
Filmed 28th May 2018
Running time: 20 minutes
My journey today takes me to Coleford, the administrative centre of the Forest of Dean. I explore the town centre for a while and then go on a walk. The locations I visit include one I previously visited with friends many years earlier, where I stop briefly and reminisce with some amusement. My walk eventually takes me to the lovely village of Clearwell before finishing back in Coleford, the town which also has a major connection for me…..
Filmed in the Forest of Dean in the county of Gloucestershire. Locations include Coleford, Coalway, Nagshead Plantation, Dark Hill ironworks, Gorsty Knoll and Clearwell. This is part of the series of films in 2018 celebrating 25 years of “The Solitary Rambler”.
Written, researched, directed, camera and sound, edited and music by Patrick Leach.
For more details and information check out my website:
Click here for a map showing the route of the walk:
The Roundhouse, at the Kymin, Monmouth, South Wales (3)
Monmouthshire It's Even More Than...
Taking a moment to celebrate our beautiful county.
visitmonmouthshire.com
108: Woolaston Common and Alvington
FOREST OF DEAN WALK FEATURING WOOLASTON COMMON AND ALVINGTON
Woolaston Common and Alvington”
Filmed 17th July 2018
Running time: 20 minutes
My walk today explores a very popular walking area on the fringes of the Forest of Dean, tracing a route around the parish of Woolaston, an area of scattered settlement and fertile farmland close to the River Severn. It is also the area in which I spent the earliest years of my life, so after my walk I return to the nearby village where I lived with my Mum and Dad…..
Filmed in the Forest of Dean in the county of Gloucestershire. Locations include Woolaston, High Woolaston, Park Hill Common, Woolaston Slade, Woolaston Woodside, Woolaston Common and Alvington. This is part of the series of films shot in 2018 celebrating 25 years of “The Solitary Rambler”.
Written, researched, directed, camera and sound, edited and music by Patrick Leach.
For more details and information check out my website:
Click here for a map showing the route of the walk:
Longsleddale 15km fell run
Amazing morning fell run, pre-50km slow distance run, Southern Lake District, England.
Music: Hagalaz Runedance- The Dawning
Monmouth Kymin Fell Race 2013 - Start
The Monmouth Kymin annual Fell Race
Off road terrain
Photos can be seen and downloaded FOC at
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Roadtrip - Little Leasbrook Cottage Monmouth, Wales
Construction of River Monnow and new bridge opening (2003)
Construction of River Monnow and new bridge opening
Monnow Bridge
00:00:00 Introduction : Monnow Bridge
00:02:29 Part 1: History
00:02:29 Chapter 1: Earliest history
00:03:12 Chapter 2: 12th–14th centuries
00:09:04 Chapter 3: 15th–19th centuries
00:14:36 Chapter 4: 20th–21st centuries
00:19:26 Part 2: Depictions in art
00:21:17 Part 3: Architecture and appreciation
00:25:52 Part 4: Explanatory notes
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00:00:00 Aleksandr Kopylov: String Quartet No.2, Op.23 - I. Introduction (Steve's Bedroom Band)
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00:07:35 Edward Elgar: Serenade For String Orchestra, Op.20 - Complete Performance (US Army Strings)
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00:20:12 Gabriel Fauré: Sonata, Op.13 - II. Andante (AM) (European Archive)
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