Landscape and Literature

Just how has our diverse and beautiful landscape influenced writers in Wales?

Last updated: 26 June 2011

Country Focus - Sunday 26th June at 0700; presented by Rachael Garside and repeated Monday 27th June at 0530

The mountains of Trawsfynnydd, the Olchon Valley in south east Wales and the industrial heartland of the Rhymney Valley are just some of the places that have inspired great works of literature. Now there's an opportunity to travel on a literary tour of Wales discovering how the Welsh landscape has inspired writers and poets alike. Rachael Garside takes a walk in the Olchon Valley with writer Owen Sheers.


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