Fairbourne to Penmaenpool
Derek Brockway veers off the Wales coast path to walk along a section of the stunning Mawddach trail near Barmouth. He takes an early morning canoe trip and hears a story of incredible bravery.
The final episode in the series, and Derek Brockway, the weatherman, veers off the Wales coast path to walk along a section of the stunning Mawddach trail near Barmouth. He takes an early morning canoe trip and hears a story of incredible bravery. On this walk he also visits the village of Fairbourne, and takes a ride on its special small-scale train. Archaeologist Dr Erin Lloyd-Jones goes in search of local gold and Matt Bassett goes star-gazing… but is defeated by the Welsh weather.
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Fairbourne is under threat from climate change
Duration: 02:07
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The Fairbourne Railway
Duration: 02:48
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Canoeing on the Mawddach
Duration: 02:21
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The story of Wales' own goldrush
Duration: 03:55
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00:05Manuel Le Saux
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Derek Brockway |
| Series Producer | Julia Foot |
| Executive Producer | Samantha Rosie |
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