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The Best Episodes of Weatherman Walking

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The Best Episodes of Weatherman Walking

Weatherman Derek Brockway laces up his boots and heads outdoors for a seasonal tour of Wales's best walks

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    #1 - Autumn

    S1:E1

    Derek Brockway takes two autumn rambles: a wild and windy walk through Wales's only world geopark; the second, deep in the woods in the footsteps of a Welsh warrior and wizard.

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    #2 - Winter

    S1:E2

    Derek Brockway explores a winter wonderland in Snowdonia and braves a blizzard over the Blorenge mountain for a ramble through the Blaenavon World Heritage Park.

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    #3 - Spring

    S1:E3

    Derek Brockway goes in search of bluebells and beaches for the spring edition of his seasonal walking show. While exploring the best trails in Wales, he visits the romantic ruins along the Wye and a piece of paradise courtesy of the Pembrokeshire coastal path.

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    #4 - Summer

    S1:E4

    In his final show of seasonal Welsh walks, Derek Brockway rambles by Britain's best beach, an army tank firing range and a legendary Welsh chapel. His second summer walk takes him on a tour of the Elan Valley, past drowned villages, special nature reserves and the site of the famous Dam Buster team's secret training ground.

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    #5 - Worm's Head and Waterfalls

    S2:E1

    Derek Brockway dons his walking boots for a series of great Welsh walks, starting with a ramble over Rhossili Bay in Gower and a wander through some wet waterfall country in Pontneddfechan.

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    #6 - Sand and Castles

    S2:E2

    Derek Brockway takes on two more great Welsh walks, the first a spectacular coastal hike through Anglesey, visiting the most romantic place in Wales, and the second a history trail taking in a ruined castle, a wonder of the industrial revolution, a gorgeous abbey and a high-rise view above Llangollen.

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    #7 - Mist and Mountains

    S2:E3

    Derek Brockway takes on more great Welsh walks, with a dizzying ascent of Snowden's Watking Path, passing through the lost village of Dylife on the way, and a taste of the Glyndwr Way.

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    #8 - Crannogs and Cottages

    S2:E4

    Derek Brockway heads to the Brecon Beacons for a walk through time, starting at the shore of Llangorse Lake before heading towards the Merthyr Mawr.

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    #9 - Peaks and Ports

    S3:E1

    Derek Brockway walks two of the most popular and spectacular routes in Wales. The first cherry-picks some of the best views in and around Barmouth while the second takes us over the famous ridge of Pen-y-Fan, the highest mountain in southern Britain and a training ground for the SAS.

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    #10 - Heroes and Hill Forts

    S3:E2

    Derek Brockway walks to Tregaron in the footsteps of Welsh highwayman Twm Sion Cati, then heads to the hill forts of Mold to climb the mother of all mountains.

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    #11 - Quarries and Coves

    S3:E3

    Derek Brockway goes dolphin spotting along the Ceredigion coastal path on a walk from Newquay to Llangrannog. He then heads to Trefil to explore the Chartist cave, an ancient burial cairn and a favourite stopping off point for Doctor Who.

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    #12 - Pilgrims and Poets

    S3:E4

    Derek Brockway takes a pilgrims' path around the Llyn Peninsula. He then battles against the rain to walk another spiritual trail from Llanthony Abbey to Capel y Ffin in the heart of the Black Mountains.

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    #13 - Holy Mountain and the Holy Well

    S6:E1

    Weatherman Derek Brockway shows that west is not always best where walking is concerned, with two wonderful walks a stone's throw from the English border. In the first walk Derek takes to the hills overlooking Abergavenny where he scales the Skirrid, an accessible hill that feels like a proper mountain. He then heads to Holywell where he takes a dip in St Winifride's Well, and on down the Greenfield Valley to the coastal path along the Dee Estuary, finishing at Flint Castle.

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    #14 - Slate Trail and a Southern Shore

    S6:E2

    Weatherman Derek Brockway heads off on two contrasting walks at opposite ends of the country. He sets off from Llanberis in the footsteps of quarry workers, along paths and tracks through an ancient oak woodland and on through the impressive old Dinorwig quarry with spectacular views of Snowdonia's highest peaks and the valley below. Derek then heads to Llanelli for an 11-mile walk beside the Loughor estuary along a coastal path that's an ideal training route for speedy wheelchair athlete Richie Powell.

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    #15 - Rivers, Ridges and the Far North Coast

    S6:E3

    Derek heads off on two contrasting walks - one in rural Radnorshire and the other along the clifftop footpaths and beautiful bays of Anglesey's far north coast. In the middle of Wales, the first walk takes Derek on a nine-mile loop, starting and ending in the market town of Rhayader and taking in the Gilfach Nature Reserve along the way. He then heads along Anglesey's costal path from Wylfa, through the harbour town of Cemaes Bay to Porthwen.

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    #16 - Bay Walk and Buggies

    S6:E4

    The second in the new series, weatherman Derek Brockway heads off on two walks with a difference. First he goes around Cardiff Bay the Scandinavian way as he tries out a spot of nordic walking, with instruction provided by fellow TV presenter Frances Donovan. Derek then joins a very active group of mums with babies and toddlers, the Corris Buggywalkers, for a walk around a now peaceful and secluded valley still dotted here and there with evidence of its slate mining past.

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    #17 - Aberdyfi and Merthyr Tydfil

    S7:E1

    Derek Brockway is back with a new series of Weatherman Walking. Derek leaves his weather map behind, dons his walking boots and heads for the hills above Aberdyfi to explore the surrounding countryside above the Dyfi estuary followed by a walk on the beach. In the same programme, Derek also discovers Merthyr Tydfil's extraordinary industrial heritage with a walk with two castles, some impressive iron furnaces and beautiful valley views.Derek Brockway takes a hop across the water from Tenby to Caldey Island, which is well-known for its monastery, monks and lavender perfume.

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    #18 - Caldey and Carreg Cennen

    S7:E2

    Weatherman Derek Brockway heads west for another two wonderful walks - one down by the sea and the other up in the hills with an iconic castle as its centrepiece. Derek first takes a hop across the water from Tenby to Caldey Island. Well-known for its monastery, monks and lavender perfume, it's also a super place for a sunny stroll. Then Derek takes a circular walk around Carreg Cennen Castle, one of the most dramatic, photogenic and romantic castles in Wales.

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    #19 - Great Orme and Llangynog

    S7:E3

    Derek Brockway heads to Llandudno but he's not there to hit the beach, he's off to explore the rugged beauty of Great Orme, a giant headland overlooking the Irish Sea. Along the way he visits St Tudno's church and copper mines that date back four thousand years. His next walk takes him to the remote Berwyn mountains, where he walks from Llangynog to the spectacular Pistyll Rhaeadr waterfall, one of the seven wonders of Wales.

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    #20 - Devil's Bridge and Margam Park

    S9:E1

    Derek Brockway returns with more rambles around Wales. He heads to mid-Wales and the spectacular scenery of Devil's Bridge and the Rheidol valley. He's joined by Lisa Jenkins, who trained here for a walk to Everest base camp, and she puts Derek through some punishing hill climbs. For the second walk Derek goes south to Margam Castle near Port Talbot. Showing him round is James Cowan, who has a special interest in the supernatural tales connected to the castle.

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    #21 - Llandrillo and Tenby

    S9:E2

    This week Derek Brockway takes a walk with a difference, his partners are a pair of llamas! Together they explore the beautiful Berwyn Mountains in north east Wales. Derek also visits Tenby, leaving the tourist hotspots behind to discover more about the town's hidden past.

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    #22 - Carneddau and Skomer

    S9:E3

    Wales's favourite weatherman Derek Brockway is out walking at opposite ends of the country. First, he's high in the wilds of Snowdonia with disabled rambler Terry Taylor as they explore an old Roman road leading across the Carneddau Mountains. Later, Derek goes south to Skomer Island off Pembrokeshire. Guided by the warden Bee Buche, Derek gets a close-up view of the puffin population, before staying up late to see the reclusive Manx shearwater.

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    #23 - Menai Strait and Castell Coch

    S9:E4

    This week, Derek Brockway's walks are full of history and amazing building feats. First he's on the banks of the Menai Strait walking between two brilliant bridges, the Britannia Bridge and the Menai Suspension Bridge. His guides are local WI members, and it was on Anglesey that Britain's first ever WI meeting was held over 100 years ago. Later, Derek treks between two captivating castles, at Caerphilly and Castell Coch, and even gets a chance to dress up as a medieval knight.

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    #24 - Corwen to Llangollen

    S12:E1

    Weatherman Derek Brockway walks the entire Dee Valley Way from Corwen to Llangollen.

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    #25 - Capel Curig to Betws-y-Coed

    S12:E2

    Weatherman Derek Brockway visits Snowdonia and follows the Slate Trail from Capel Curig to Betws-y-Coed.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Autumn" is the best rated episode of "Weatherman Walking". It scored N/A/10 based on 0 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 1/9/2007. This episode scored NaN points higher than the second highest rated, "Winter".