119: Kings Caple, Sellack and Hoarwithy (Wye Valley 2018)

[@rogerthompson5224]

Spent a weekend in Hoarwithy in 1957 camped on a hillside overlooking a small farm house just outside the village.canooed from the bridge to Ross and Monmouth.Even took part in a small soccer tournament behind the pub.Where that football match was behind the pub there is no sighn of it today.I was 15 yrs old then I,m now79 yrs old.Beautiful memories

[@solitaryrambler]

Nice one, thanks for your comments 👍

[@andrewwhelan3428]

beautiful. I used to drive through Hoarwithy regularly and was always fascinated by the Italian style church. Now I'm retired I would love to visit soon

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks for your kind comments and for watching 👍

[@mikeharrington5593]

Thanks for posting this Patrick. The visit to the Italianate church in Hoarwithy doesn't do justice to it's wonderful, if quirky, Italian marble columns. There is a beautifully picturesque walk from Hoarwithy towards Redbrook following the River Wye to Seven Sisters Rocks where from the high ground of carboniferous limestone there are fabulous views down the river. The New Harp Inn is a welcome pitstop in winter with its large log fire. Many of the local farmers congregate there to relax with an ale after a hard day.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thank you for watching Mike and for your comments. I found this a lovely walk, to film although I'd love to do it again one day and leave the camera behind so I can enjoy it properly. All the best. Cheers, Patrick :)

[@ffrancrogowski6263]

'Wonderful' certainly describes the whole of this video, Patrick. The Foy suspension bridge is a grand structure together with the church at Kings Caple. The Sellack suspension bridge another fine structure, with the church at Sellack having that tall, most noticeable spire. The church at Hoarwithy has that lovely Italianate tower, and then there's the old toll house and bridge there too, which are an attraction, I would say. Many thanks for this video, Patrick. Take care.

[@solitaryrambler]

Yes I remember using the word "wonderful" a lot in this film 😁 This is often referred to as the "Three Churches Walk", which I guess is pretty self-explanatory. I loved those suspension bridges especially Sellack as I'd not seen that one before I did this walk. Glad you enjoyed it Ffranc, many thanks as always for watching and commenting 👍

[@richardchan9595]

What a WONDERFUL WONDERFUL WONDERFUL walk! The scenery is spectacular, just wonderful, can't get enough of it. Many wonderful thanks for posting Patrick! You're a wonderful man. :)

[@solitaryrambler]

The word for today...... WONDERFUL! It was just so easy to say that when I was filming this last October. Thanks for being wonderful for watching Richard! Cheers, Patrick :)

[@julianbeesley5059]

Wow Sellack, beautiful, thanks Patrick. Oh and your subtle camera pans followed by a walk past, are nice touches. Noted previously too.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks Julian, yes I normally get a few of those subtle pans in each film where I can. Thanks for watching. Cheers, Patrick :)

[@marlenejordan1696]

Hello from the USA, this is a very interesting and beautiful walk. Thank you for taking us along.

[@solitaryrambler]

Hello from across the pond! Glad you enjoyed the walk. Thanks for watching. Cheers, Patrick :)

[@vivienberry1]

Hi Patrick, you're so fortunate to be able to tour so many interesting and beautiful places, these views are outstanding like something you'd find in magazines, scenic portraits even. We sometimes tend to forget what fantastic countryside we have and its always wonderful (There I said it too) 😉 to share your travels, and with such intricate detail in your commentary which is always interesting it all adds to the experience and each piece of music accompanies the videos excellently. Thank you once again for all the work you put into your uploads. Take care on your journeys. Vivien 😊👍

[@solitaryrambler]

Morning Vivien, this is one my favourites I shot last year so it was wonderful (!) to finally get around to editing this recently. It was a lovely walk that wasn't too long giving me time to explore the churches in more detail and to enjoy a part of the Wye Valley (for the most part) I've not seen before. Thanks as always for your comments and for taking the time to watch. Cheers, Patrick :)

[@jeffallinson8089]

You are blessed to go to some stunning locations and this is clearly no exception. Thanks for another fab upload.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks again for watching Jeff, all the best. Cheers, Patrick :)

[@nickcooper1260]

Thankyou, a noble river in stunning gently rolling scenery and the added interest of three fine churches, Hoarwithy with its Italianate tower remined me of Portmerion, which I think is based on the cathedral in Sienna,Italy. Your wonderful walk in such ideal countryside is a pure delight.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thank you for watching Nick. I enjoyed going out to film this last October with those three churches. Hoarwithy in particular was amazing with that Italianate design. Thanks again. Cheers, Patrick :)

[@pete7179]

I don't know what the Wonderful count was in that film Patrick but there can't be too many,because it really was,what a great film again,exactly the right amount of pieces to camera,information,and music with the scenes,and all spaced so perfectly,you've become so good at this,and great music too,the last Church,St Catherine's was magnificent,imagine coming across that and not expecting it,thanks again for all your hard work and effort,it must take so long to make one of these,from initially planning the walk,gathering information,all the stop start filming as you film yourself with the tripod then have to go back to retrieve it,the editing,writing and playing the music and fitting it in,I'm amazed that this is not your profession,thankyou for sharing mate and all the best,look forward as always to the next one, Pete 👍

[@solitaryrambler]

I became pretty conscious of the amount of wonderfuls, but hey I meant it all, it was just wonderful being in that less familiar part of the Wye Valley to me. As you say making each film does take a long time, especially when you're working full-time, so it's a hobby I fit in when I can and when I'm in the right mood too, but I'm very pleased with this finished film and it's one of my personal favourites out of all the films I shot last year. Thank you Pete for your very kind comments as always and for all your support. Cheers, Patrick :)

[@pete7179]

@@solitaryrambler But it's one of the best things about your films mate,that the piece to camera sections are so natural and spontaneous and unscripted,like you will often just tell us a short story or if you come across someone on your walk,it's what makes them so brilliant and makes us feel you're talking just to us,don't change a thing we love them,I'v had the pleasure of watching every minute of all 119 and still eagerly await every new one,thanks so much Pat for all that effort you put in its really appreciated,all the best,Pete.

[@anndeakin1508]

Kings Caple walk a new walk for me like to see the churches on the walk thanks and blessings Patrick.

[@solitaryrambler]

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[@jimhalfpenny19]

Another of my postal rounds . Sellack is actually delivered by the Peterstow Postman .I played football for Sellack but the ground was actually situated in St Owens Cross , some miles away . Thanks , Patrick .

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks for watching Jim 👍

[@jimhalfpenny19]

@@solitaryrambler always a pleasure and a privilege .

[@frankfitzgerald5832]

You certainly spoiled me with not only a trio of Beautiful Churchs but by seeing the insides too...Thank You so much Patrick ..All different designs to .. I also loved the bridges espesh the suspension bridge ...it was nice seeing you so happy about your surroundings of course seeing them for the first time added to this...As always thank you for sharing your day with us all ...Frank & Lee..

[@solitaryrambler]

This was the perfect walk really, short and not too strenuous providing enough time to enjoy spending time inside each of the churches, which in most cases I don't do in most films due to the time factor, so it was a real pleasure on this occasion. Foy Bridge at the start was the only location I've ever been to before, so for the rest of the film it was all new so a great one to do. Thanks as always Frank and Lee for watching. Cheers, Patrick :)

[@Kenners.]

Wonderful walk. You get about Patrick. 😊

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks, this is a favourite of mine :)

[@chromehill2]

Great stuff - nice film I remember coming across Hoarwithy church way back in the 80's and what a surprise!

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks for your kind comments. Hoarwithy is indeed a fantastic church. Thanks for watching :)

[@johnbirkin89WS]

A fascinating film I've now watched twice. We will be staying at Hentland next week on our first visit to the Wye Valley with our main activity being dog walking. The music was rather haunting, a bit sad maybe! And I was a bit confused by the start (at Foy bridge) and finish (car at Kings Caple). I was expecting you to have to get back to Foy, but start and finish at Kings Caple makes sense, along with a trip to Foy. These are minor points - the countryside was beautifully presented.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thank you, hope you enjoyed your stay in Hentland.

[@liselesperance3455]

Wonderful! Thank you.

[@solitaryrambler]

Wonderful indeed, thanks for watching :)

[@kellyshaw7271]

Wonderful. Really enjoyable as always so scenic i need to get my walking boots on and get out somewhere now. Thanks for all your hard work.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thank you Kelly, finally near the end of catching up with all of last years films now. Hope you manage to get out for a nice walk. Cheers, Patrick :)

[@mycolliesandme268]

A real pleasure to watch 😊👍

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks again 👍

[@nickhall7894]

Thank you for another inspiring, well-produced film Patrick. It looks like you found a really beautiful part of the Wye Valley and it appeared deserted.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thank you Nick. It certainly was a beautiful part of the Wye Valley, the added bonus for me being a part I'd not previously visited Many thanks for watching. Cheers, Patrick :).

[@j.e.schoon4339]

Its lovely to see you discovering new vistas as well as giving us new ideas for exploration.

[@solitaryrambler]

I enjoyed making this very much as it was a newly discovered region. Thanks for watching :)

[@paulbeachcroft3323]

Hi Patrick. Just arrived on the Greek Island of Tilos, where I will be doing a number of walks in an attempt to further update a walking guide originally produced by a fellow UK citizen when he visited here a number of years ago. Another fascinating and informative video Patrick. Cheers Paul Beachcroft

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks for that Paul, enjoy your time in Tilos. Cheers, Patrick :)

[@WyeExplorer]

Now you are in my backyard Patrick and it's so nice to here you say it was 'wonderful.' I couldn't agree more of course. I know Sellack and Hoarwithy (Saxon meaning White Beamed Tree) but not Kings Caple so much. In fact I've swam a good section of that river underneath Sellack Bridge. Here's a link to a short video. A kind of different view. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmm6ZZV8eLiUp8U I resonate with how you felt about Hoarwithy Church. It is unusual in the Wye Valley countryside and the scene for many a TV show not that I know which. Any way, Patrick that was 'wonderful.' There's that word again. All the best bro and have a great week. Mark

[@solitaryrambler]

Well you have a great backyard Mark, or should I say wonderful! :) I think I felt just so excited on the day I filmed this because, apart from Foy Bridge, I had never seen any of that part of the Wye Valley before, so my enthusiasm just kept pouring out like water from a tap. The three villages were lovely, and I could live in Hoarwithy - great origin of the name, White Beamed Tree, thanks for that. Thanks for to the link to your video too, I'll have a watch of that later. Anyway thanks for being your usual "wonderful" self Mark by taking the time to watch this, as well as giving your great feedback on this part of the Wye Valley you know so well. All the best. Cheers, Patrick :)