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Northern Nostalgia

Derek takes a dip in a glacial lake at Cadair Idris, and visits Portmeirion and Llangollen.

Derek gets some northern nostalgia as he remembers three of his best walks in north Wales.

Cadair Idris is a mountain steeped in legend and mythology - it's also one of Wales's most spectacular summits. Derek climbs to three peaks in this range and even braves an icy cold dip in its glacial lake, where the temperature, quite literally, takes his breath away.

The second walk Derek recalls is from the Italianate village of Portmeirion, where he also discovers Y Gwyllt - ‘the wild’ headland beyond.

Finally, Derek walks the Dee Valley Way, a stunning 13-mile route which takes him from the pretty town of Corwen to its larger and more bustling neighbour, Llangollen. On the walk, he learns of a warrior prince and leads a horse-drawn barge along the Llangollen canal.

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28 minutes

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Next Sunday18:15

Credits

RoleContributor
PresenterDerek Brockway
DirectorLeanne Rene
Production ManagerMoira Edwards
Executive ProducerPaul Tucker

Broadcasts

  • Mon 2 Jun 202520:00
  • Sun 8 Jun 202516:35
  • Sun 16 Nov 202509:00
  • Thu 27 Nov 202508:00
  • Next Sunday18:15

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