Vlog 35: Visiting Brecon's Llangattock escarpment and Sugarloaf Mountain in the campervan
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- čas přidán 11. 03. 2019
- Continuing the campervan journey, we went across a very narrow and ancient bridge, up to Llangattock Escarpment, over to Sugarloaf Mountain and finally to the Llangattock wharf where the canal barges of old would have been laden with lime after it was brought down from the quarry by tram.
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Bridge over the river Usk: goo.gl/maps/eWuygzE3mA62
Llangattock quarry car park: goo.gl/maps/oocQb9U5xsJ2
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Llangattock lime kilns: goo.gl/maps/2PzkC8zWwxs
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Beautiful scenery, but then much of the South Wales Valleys is like that. I presume the title must be a reference to the 1980s darts champion, Bob Anderson!?
Errrr no
No!?*!? Damn. I thought for a moment I had found a fellow darter. Here's "The Limestone Cowboy" in action: czcams.com/video/kLqwPJERzTk/video.html
The title is a reference to the classic Glen Campbell song "Rhinestone Cowboy" (czcams.com/video/8kAU3B9Pi_U/video.html) and I would presume your darts chap was making a similar play on words from that song as I did.
@@Vandemonium
When you have to explain a joke...
:-p
I got it. Another great pun from your pun generator.
@@Vandemonium I think David Hasselhoff sung it also
I love the witty titles you give the videos both here, and on Crusing the Cut. One that stands out in memory was Stormy Denials. You sir, are what my father would have referred to as a clever lad. Cheers from Canada.
I'm Welsh David and I remember a day when I was very young, when it rained. People still talk about it.
The shot with the rainbow was gorgeous.
I can't be the first one to notice that the Welsh names sound like Klingon. Fantastic views. I agree with your assessment of the roads (which also brought a laugh)--butt clenching. Yes, indeed. From the shores of Little Bay de Noc on Lake Michigan in Michigan's Upper Peninsula (where we also have pasties).
Hello, I’m an American from the Midwest. My wife and I drive a class C Winnebago down to Tucson AZ every fall and back to Illinois every spring. 1741 miles unless we zig zag for something special to see or do.
I really liked the Cruising the Cut VBlog and when finished with those bing watched all the Vblogs about your van. You stated in several of your videos that you were not anything but a nerd with no skills at several of the things on both the narrow boat and the van that in my opinion belies those statements. It seems to me you accomplished everything you started and that says a lot. Very entertaining videos from both your channels and Hope there are many more to come. Thanks for your efforts. Howard
Thanks Howard, much appreciated.
Your comments about drop etc about 9.20 had me in fits of laughter
Recently discovered this Channel and binged all the videos. Same Quality and awesomeness as Cruising the Cut.
Wales is beautiful, even if it rains all of the time. Lovely viewing, stumps me why anybody would want to watch 'normal tele' with content like your good self provides on YT - many thanks
I gave up normal tv long ago with no regrets. In fact I suggest it to everyone, it does wonders for the mind and body.
The scenery is absolutely gorgeous but that drive! I was screaming inside!
I was screaming outside!
After driving a narrow boat all summer you must feel like a formula one driver in that van.
Cheers for this. I grew up in Llangattock and miss it terribly. A lot of time spent walking that canal and those roads up the mountain. I hear the green green grass of home calling for me...
I find those explorations really nice. They can be an inspiration even for people living near those places that didn't know such details.
(And if course they could be inspirational for any tourist not living nearby)
The UK, but likely every country, surely has a near infinite supply of such interesting places. Hopefully such explorations will continue.
That is some quality narrow vanning.
:-)
I was out they last night about 10:00 on my bike in the wind and rain only 12 miles from my home love your videos especially the ones travelling around the Brecon Beacons
Your little van coped admirably with the hills......and I hope you have a hot water bottle! X
If people are staying in the UK for a holiday again this year, it would not be such a hardship with stunning scenery like this. Even on a typically wet Welsh day, the vistas were beautiful!
Oh that brought back some memories - glad you got to go to the Mon and Brec. I have lots of photos of the escarpment though we didn't actually get up to it, just looked from the canal. Blimey though - I thought the canal was narrow and twisty but those roads are "squeeky" . Glad I now know how to pronounce Llangattock - I've been calling it "Lang-a-tock" for 6 years !
I like the comment about the steepness of the drive up toward Sugarloaf being "invigorating". Steeper'n 'ell I would have called it.
Thank you David, for this wonderful video that saved my day. After a lot of stress, these were just the pictures I needed to get back on the ground and find some rest.
Thanks again.
Glad it helped! :-)
Finally narrowboats and canals. Thanks to the soundtrack in your videos I've been waiting for them for a while now ;)
YOU MUST BE THE LUCKIEST MAN ALIVE.. almost every time you film. while out . you get to see a BEAUTIFUL RAINBOW.. LONG MY IT CONTINUE..
Very interesting to see how the industry of the day connected to the narrowboats. Would've been something to see those trams working too.
I vote for a road trip to the north coast of Scotland this summer David. Take us along :)
Always a pleasure to watch your videos, both of your channels are very informative and entertaining. I do think you are living the perfect life!! Please keep them coming
I can't even imagine having such a leisurely lifestyle, but wouldn't it magnificent?
When in Wales you should treat the "ARAF" signs with respect. They really do mean it!
Such beautiful country! Enjoyed the driving view along the narrow roads. After those roads, the canals must have seemed like modern highways. I have always found that the rain on a metal roof and the wind howling outside while snuggled into a warm bed was very comforting and reason enough to just stay in bed for the day. You sir are much more adventurous than me. Take care and have a good week.
I'm glad you were doing the driving! We have some steep roads here in Pennsylvania but that is over the top. The view was just beautiful. Thank you.
And on the winding, narrow Welsh roads, my whole life flashed before my eyes! The terrain is Llewdychressly steep and the roads equally narrow.
Another lovely video David. I love the fact that the UK appreciates heritage enough to keep an 18th century bridge in good repair. Here in the US the politicians and beaurocrats would have replaced it three times over by now with ever less attractive eyesores to keep us all safe.
Those roads are epic! Wearing that hoodie gives you automatic right-of-way as well as guaranteed no-accident driving ability. Great video.
PASTIES? Dear Lord! Fire up a plate my way. 🥰😋 Love them!
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Very interesting.. nice drive too
Well done , you've passed the test , next stop the North West Highlands and islands of Scotland 👍
@Jim ReyMon , me too. I was thinking of Assynt and in particular the Drumbeg road which is quite a challenge. Worthwhile, I'm sure you would agree. 🙄
turned into lime 😂 so good! I don't know I'm not a historian! such a good line.
It was delivered very well.
My favourite sort of journey - beautiful scenery with loads of historical points added in. Fabulous video David - thank you
I was thinking more Mario than Lemmings when I saw the cavers. 😃
Stunningly beautiful scenery... but those narrow country lanes are terrifying!
Dude. You are the King of Puns. The tabloids should be hiring you to write their headlines. They are soooo good!
Thank you
It does look very bleak there but nevertheless quite fascinating. Glad I can see it from my sofa. Thanks
Okay, that was weird. Just as you said Abergavenny, I (after diping it in my tea) took a bite of an Abergavenny biscuit.
Thank you for sharing your journeys!
Thank you for watching
Thank you David from Maroochydore Queensland. That was really good. It reminds me of all those neat little towns and interesting places we have visited in the UK.
I'm one of your waterborne followers ordinarily, David, but the name Llangattock caught my eye. The very first time I went caving (potholing if you must) was to that precise area. I didn't recognise exactly where you were, but you must have been very close to the place we stayed. Old Daren Sunday School (next to the row of cottages owned by the South Wales Caving Club) and although the road there did curve tightly round and go, vertiginously, downhill to Crickhowell and Llangattock, we got at it from Brynmawr - sort of 'coming round the mountain' so to speak.
There are a number of potholes/caves along the tramway, but my first and I believe the largest in Britain, is called Ogof Agen Alwedd. This was fifty or more years ago - mid sixties, I think - and the 'survey' then said there was fifteen miles of surveyed passage. I think we only ventured a mile or so, which was quite far enough. For such a vast cave, the (gated) entrance was about the size of crawling under a dining room chair! Much further in, the "Main Chamber" was big enough to drive three London buses, side by side, for a mile!
Brought back some memories there though.
Oh my word! You must have nerves of steel to drive those roads! But what a reward....gorgeous scenery.
I always enjoy hearing motorists comment on how steep the hill is while they pass a cyclist 😄
I love the roads and buildings. They all look so ancient...
These are far too short. Such wonderful country.
The steep hills that you drove up and down in your campervan reminds me of "The Last of the Summer Wine." The episode called "Nowhere Particular." I can feel the tension of the narrow road and the steep hill. Just watching was fun but scary.
Beautiful and rugged country. That's a brave soul biking that path!
Once lived in the Appalachian mountains of Eastern United States so I will know those narrow twisty steep icy roads. What I fear is your driving on the left side on a busy highway and traffic buzzing by on the right. That makes me queasy, I'll never get used to that.
Wow! what a beautiful place, I did enjoy the drive up, but coming down seemed a bit hairier. Here in Massachusetts, we have a Sugarloaf Mountain, and obviously, it looks the same. Thanks, David I enjoyed coming along for the ride.
I have walked up that steep winding hill with a bunch of chums on a week of activities. The bus choked at the bottom and we had to carry all our heavy backpacks and gear! Never again!
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I cant believe it, the sun finally came out in one of your van tour videos! ☺
You could add some stabilization jacks under the van to stop sway when your parked at night.
The narrow roads are really scary.......especially when you are driving on the wrong side of the road! LOL Seriously, the scenery was gorgeous. Thanks for taking us along!!
Oh good.......! now I have the song in my head. Hahahaha!!!. Love the way you come up with these creative titles!
Sure enjoyed that.
As did the last one.
The drive, music, views, chuckles.
nice informative video, love brecon, makes you realise what a tough time they had back in the day when you look at all the old mines etc
Very entertaining ! That van can surely go fast up hill with the video assistance engaged ;-)
Very interesting and..as you said ....rather splendid views. Another amusing play on words for your vlog title...... they are also rather splendid. Imagine quarrying on the mountain...it was a hard life.with no health and safety concerns
David, you have just won me over to your van blogs. Just Awesome 👍👍🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
Top trip David. Hope there will be plenty more this year. Thanks.
I liked the fast speed. Appleton, Wisconsin, USA
Love your reperts, your humour and all the information you give. Thank you. x
Great vid. The speeded up section reminded me of when I had an old Mini Cooper S, just without the steamed up windscreen and the smell of burning oil.
Wow! The views were fantastic but the narrows road would have freaked me out. Good vlog. Thank you.
Thanks for another great video. I really enjoyed it.
The tightness of the roads there is claustrophobic, but, the countryside is spectacular.
Seeing Victorian Era industrialization is quite interesting from where we sit here, one-hundred and fifty years later.
Happy Camping
Just popping in to say I just heard about Vandemonium after watching your visit with the RV Geeks. I have seen half of Cruising the Cut, can't wait till my next day off to view your RV diy creation. Gerry in NC USA.
Hello! Thanks for watching :-)
The lime kilns in/near Whaley Bridge/Bugsworth on the Peak Forest canal are impressive.
Great views and quiet spots amongst spectacular history.
David, the tongue-in-cheek titles of your vlogs are hilarious.
Thank you!
Love South Wales in 2018 David, we went to Portmadog and visited Portmerrion and then to Betswy Coed then down through the Brecon Beacons and Snowdonia...such beautiful scenery and amazing weather....really enjoyed your videos and seeing places we have travelled through....thank you for sharing...take care and stay safe 😊xxx
North Wales is prettier ;)
Hauntingly beautiful and the videography makes it even more so. Thank you so much David!
Darn David those are some seriously narrow roads. I don't think my 1 ton Ford dually (dual rear wheels) would fit on them. But some more great video I love the scenery.
David, thank you so very much for sharing your wonderful experiences and stunning scenery.
WOW...the views are Amazing!
can't imagine the comfort of a warm house right there after a cold hike, even space for a solid nap vs. driving down to nearest restaurant for food
WOW! WOW! and SUPER WOW! This may just be my most favorite blog yet!! Great job, David!!!
Thank you :-)
Stunning sceneries and great driving!
Simply beautiful!
Great itinerary for a next visit. Thanks.
Thoroughly enjoyed that and all the scenery. Be safe and take care
Extraordinary video sir! As always I love your commentary!
Definitely will only enjoy this vicariously through you. Driving that would give me angina. Aaack! 😉🙃
Excellent ! So enjoyed this journey 👏👏👍👍📷👀❗️
Fantastic views!
Hi David, I can see you love the van and your expeditions! It would be great to hear from you via a "post build vlog."
What you liked about it what you would change if you did it again, things you fitted and never used, any problems etc, and above all keep travelling!
Good idea, I may try to do something like that this coming winter. Cheers
You do a lovely slow pan for your panoramic shots (thank you) and then put us through a fast drive edit. Need a brown paper bag, quick!
Driving shots are a fixed view straight ahead which is not a problem to speed up. Panning, side to side, when done quickly is far less pleasant to watch hence doing it slowly.
Great Vlog Dave, fantastic views. Pasties, scones and a mug of tea. Delicious.
You do great videos they are both interesting and informative.
That part of Wales Crickhowell/Brecon is absolutely beautiful any time of the year.
Would make a beautiful road
Just found this CZcams one lol love watching your videos
Well done looks lovely and well be there in May we hope and looks like you are have fun good on you and good luck nigel
With little... no sleep last night watching your narrowboat channel... how can I stay awake catching up on this channel! I was all day looking for that small narrowboat again! Here is only 35 videos... and will catch up quicker! My tour car is under major repairs for a planned end of April tour to Namibia! I need to work on my commentary and video skills! Where you filmed this video... it seems like there are no people around! Somewhat unexpected for England and Wales! Awesome video and channel!
Very, very beautiful scenery ... but those narrow roads are frightful!
"Fun" is the word you're looking for!
@@Vandemonium Uh ... NO. ;)
Hey, loved to follow you on the trip. Miss my (now sold) motorhome when watching this. :)
Very interesting video David. I love Wales.
Wonderful footage and incredible scenery! 😊👍👍👍
Thanks so much for sharing 😊
All love, and best wishes, Claire, Berlin 😘 😘 😘 ✌ 👍 👍 👍
Cheers Claire!
Very good video...take care of your voice cords...they are your moneymakers! I played the Abbagavenny-song, just because you pointed out the town. Take care! It's a long and windy road.