WALKS IN WALES - Stories Of Monks, Murder & Mountains In Margam

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  • čas přidán 11. 09. 2024

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  • @flydriveexplore
    @flydriveexplore  Před 4 lety +6

    Since making this, Margam Park has now reopened to a limited extent but all buildings and facilities are still closed, see their website for the latest info www.margamcountrypark.co.uk/

  • @HereBeBarr
    @HereBeBarr Před 4 lety +11

    What a beautiful place Wales is :) Nice peaceful walk.

    • @flydriveexplore
      @flydriveexplore  Před 4 lety +2

      Yes it is peaceful, amazing as one of the biggest steel works in Europe is less than a mile away.

  • @michellebruce5092
    @michellebruce5092 Před 3 lety +3

    Interesting story, about the monks in history. Great walk, the history of your walk is awesome, very beautiful and historical place in Wales. Hope to see more soon. 😀

  • @chiswolfenden2400
    @chiswolfenden2400 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Port Talbot is a very historical place and has a lot of history to visit

  • @at_brunch3852
    @at_brunch3852 Před rokem +2

    Lovely 🌹👋🏼 from 🇨🇦. My great grandfather was born in Glamorgan *shire in those days. I inherited much from him. He came to the prairies (MB) and married a full Cree living at Sagkneeg formerly Fort Alexander (wilderness). I’m so pleased with your presentation!! Thank you.

  • @THINKincessantly
    @THINKincessantly Před rokem +1

    Howdy from Texas!🇨🇱
    You Wont catch anything other than beautiful woods, sweet fresh air and a healthy Welsh spirit out there! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Music was just right and the scenery really helped me relax, America has been fine, but The magic of the isles pulls at me always...

    • @flydriveexplore
      @flydriveexplore  Před rokem

      It is a beautiful area despite being so close to one of the biggest steel works in Europe. When you are in the woods, you wouldn't know it was there.

  • @lorenheard2561
    @lorenheard2561 Před 3 lety +2

    Margam Abbey is such a wonderful structure! The inside picture of it was filled with much detail. I could spend hours just walking inside and around the graveyard,as well as the churchs' interior! Great video!

    • @flydriveexplore
      @flydriveexplore  Před 3 lety +1

      Yes, it is a very interesting place and so is the surrounding area.

  • @OurWorldForYou
    @OurWorldForYou Před 4 lety +7

    Great work Marcus, love the history of your part of the world.

    • @flydriveexplore
      @flydriveexplore  Před 4 lety +3

      Thanks, it's good getting to know our local area again but looking forward to travelling.

    • @da4dim
      @da4dim Před rokem

      Me too,although 99%of the people around here are oblivious to it,or just don't care.

  • @wendellsworld7911
    @wendellsworld7911 Před 4 lety +4

    Very interesting . I love the buildings and landscapes there . Good job

  • @chancesareshewears
    @chancesareshewears Před 3 lety +1

    I used to climb over the wall (right side of the abbey) in the 70's when it was closed (before the fire), Magical to have the place to myself and sometimes with friends..76 was the summer!

  • @Hypnobunny1
    @Hypnobunny1 Před 2 lety +1

    Gorgeous scenery The Abby is lovely

  • @user-vw1ri4ri9m
    @user-vw1ri4ri9m Před 5 měsíci

    Another great video and adventure Marcus. Watch these for hours on end. I'm definitely going to go and look at these places. Thankyou. Keep up the good work you do.

    • @flydriveexplore
      @flydriveexplore  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Thanks, you can watch some more walks on my walking channel @MarcusWalks

    • @user-vw1ri4ri9m
      @user-vw1ri4ri9m Před 5 měsíci

      @@flydriveexplore aw thanks again Marcus ill look forward to watching them. Best wishes to you pal.👍

  • @paullewis9675
    @paullewis9675 Před 3 lety +3

    another great video. well made with lovely scenery and very informative.

  • @maggienificent
    @maggienificent Před 4 lety +3

    Thank you for another great video! And I love that you cycled there :)

  • @RetiredTechnician
    @RetiredTechnician Před 3 lety +3

    You done a fair bit of walking in this video, The beauty of editing makes it look effortless , I didnt even know a Iron age encampment existed near the CHL station 😀, I can never find a good trail up from capel mair to the ridge. Great video, well edited and informative

    • @flydriveexplore
      @flydriveexplore  Před 3 lety +3

      Thanks for the comments, the walk up that hill from Capel Mair isn't that clear but there are traces of a couple of paths. Worth it when you get to the top, great views. Apparently, there are quite a few iron age sites along the ridge.

  • @whattovisitinromania5044
    @whattovisitinromania5044 Před 4 lety +2

    Ready for another beautiful video! ❤️🌿🌼

  • @johnnywalking83
    @johnnywalking83 Před 4 lety +3

    Thank you for another great video

  • @eileenlocke7877
    @eileenlocke7877 Před 2 lety

    Beautiful

  • @annadavies6459
    @annadavies6459 Před 2 lety

    Very good, love watching your videos. Thankyou for posting you are great 😊 mee I’m from skewen Neath abbey

    • @flydriveexplore
      @flydriveexplore  Před 2 lety

      Thanks for watching! Will be doing another one from the Neath valley in the next few months.

  • @kevingullick1596
    @kevingullick1596 Před 4 lety +2

    Great vid and fair play to you you must be fit, I found the walk up to Capel mair enough for me never mind cycling from Porthcawl to get their.

    • @flydriveexplore
      @flydriveexplore  Před 4 lety +2

      Cheers, it's all OK if I keep moving, As soon as I stop my joints seize up and I end up hobbling around the house for a couple of hours.

  • @davidprice5707
    @davidprice5707 Před 3 lety

    I have enjoyed your walks and information as we are thinking of moving to the area from Southern England

  • @PeteLewisWoodwork
    @PeteLewisWoodwork Před rokem

    Excellent video, very informative. Stuff I never knew.

  • @eileenlocke7877
    @eileenlocke7877 Před 2 lety

    Luv it thank u love stories bout monks an ghosts

  • @THINKincessantly
    @THINKincessantly Před rokem

    So quiet, I❤the countryside--Eerie lack of people amongst the buildings---Perhaps somewhat similar to what the author of the Saxon poem “The Ruin” saw before him....

  • @maryannanaya7126
    @maryannanaya7126 Před 3 lety +1

    Lovely walk, thank you.

  • @terrycollett1461
    @terrycollett1461 Před 3 lety

    Went to a wedding at Margam Park and did two weeks training in the Steel works.Been by there many times but never realised the historical side that you mentioned,Great video and very interesting.

    • @flydriveexplore
      @flydriveexplore  Před 3 lety

      Thanks, we all know about the industrial side of Port Talbot and Margam but there is a lot of history around the area.

  • @jordharris5007
    @jordharris5007 Před 4 lety +1

    Great video and was great meeting you last summer in porthcawl, hopefully I will be next next summer of 2021 loved porthcawl

    • @flydriveexplore
      @flydriveexplore  Před 4 lety

      Thanks.
      Yes, roll on 2021 I think most of us will be glad to see the back of 2020.

    • @jordharris5007
      @jordharris5007 Před 4 lety

      Yeah for sure I agree, are you doing anymore videos of porthcawl ? Would love to meet you again next summer at the high tide like we did last time lol

  • @eileenlocke7877
    @eileenlocke7877 Před 2 lety

    Thank u 🙏

  • @DeeFPV
    @DeeFPV Před 3 lety

    have a look for - Kenfig Castle - Norman castle and settlement (partially buried) - it might surprise you what you can find in port talbot and you mite like to see the The Buried City of Kenfig

    • @flydriveexplore
      @flydriveexplore  Před 3 lety

      Hi, thanks for the info. I've already done a video about Kenfig and the castle last summer czcams.com/video/DqxsyeAcrUs/video.html

  • @Lifeislikeabox1
    @Lifeislikeabox1 Před 3 lety +1

    great show

  • @deanmartin380
    @deanmartin380 Před 4 lety +2

    I think your videos are really well put together, out of curiosity, what editing software do you use ?

    • @flydriveexplore
      @flydriveexplore  Před 4 lety +1

      Hi, I started off using imovie but now use Final Cut Pro (Apple Software).

    • @deanmartin380
      @deanmartin380 Před 4 lety

      @@flydriveexplore Thanks, keep up the good work.

  • @aaronmanley2823
    @aaronmanley2823 Před 3 lety

    My home town

  • @bryansmith5666
    @bryansmith5666 Před 3 lety

    Great video. Can I add that the stone circle is from the 1966 eisteddfod, the stones from the 1932 eisteddfod are in Baglan park.

  • @ParanormalWalesUk
    @ParanormalWalesUk Před 3 lety +1

    Great video we do ghost hunts here

  • @chiswolfenden2400
    @chiswolfenden2400 Před 7 měsíci

    Better known to anyone who was born in the area or lived in the area. As Bracelet bay