Top 5 Castles In South Wales - Discover The History And Beauty Of Wales

[@flydriveexplore]

Dryslwyn Castle, a real Welsh castle: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5vJaGaroqenh7M

[@BikeThrottleOfficial]

We need footage of Marcus trying to navigate the river stones at Ogmore!

[@flydriveexplore]

They were underwater when I first arrived. I did cross them last year without falling in.

[@PeteLewisWoodwork]

@@flydriveexplore The stones at Ogmore Castle I know very well and have crossed them many times, also the nearby swinging Bridge, which really does swing!

[@PeteLewisWoodwork]

The Mullet come up the mouth of the river Ogmore and it is said that it is possible to cross the river in front of Ogmore Castle on the heads of the fish instead of using the crossing stones at high tide. I've never tried that and I doubt that it is true.

[@lcook0825]

The mist makes it eerie.

[@flydriveexplore]

It was really eerie. A wall of fog came off the sea (like in the film!).

[@LKBRICKS1993]

Great video very exciting & interesting to watch.

[@tmttvf]

Great video again 😊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@flydriveexplore]

Thanks

[@krishanu-d1k]

Nice history 😊 great castles 🏰

[@jamiel.harding4554]

This started playing automatically after I’d popped KZbin on. Found myself watching the entire thing. Great video, man! The beauty of Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@flydriveexplore]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@adammason1214]

Extra points to Carreg Cennen. The beet and goat cheese pie from the tea room just outside is incredible

[@NewCastleIndiana]

Thanks. Nice. In 2011 on a coach tour we visited Cardiff Castle and dined and were well entertained. Lots of fun.

[@flydriveexplore]

Yes, Cardiff Castle has lots to do and it's right in the city centre.

[@johnnymac26]

Brilliant work sir.

[@flydriveexplore]

👍

[@James-zg9lq]

Pembroke Castle An Impressive Place to visit.

[@flydriveexplore]

Have to agree. 👍

[@elg3eco]

Thanks - very interesting

[@flydriveexplore]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@timothymarsh1760]

Hello from the States. Very informative and entertaining video. My bucket list of things to do and places to see when I eventually visit Wales keeps getting bigger. Will rewatch along with the three pub lunches and other walking videos this afternoon as I wait for the Super Bowl. Take care and stay well.

[@flydriveexplore]

Have a good Super Bowl. We hope to be doing another pub this week.

[@celestenova777]

Beautiful castles and scenery, thanks Marcus, enjoyed watching every one.

[@johnnywalking83]

This list would be a great road trip itinerary!

[@flydriveexplore]

Yes, I think it would

[@mrsh2167]

love it

[@flydriveexplore]

Thanks

[@markMelgeorge2845]

the photography in your videos is breathtaking and so informative. thank you for your time in creating these videos

[@flydriveexplore]

My pleasure! Thanks for the kind comments

[@keithwatson8055]

I have visited all these Castles,four of them I think are among the best ever built.Only Cardiff I dont agree with,better I think was Raglan. Thanks for a good video.😀

[@luciferhk2624]

Very interesting! I think Caerphilly and Pembroke are competitive with Four Edward I castles in North Wales. And I also think Chepstow castle is another good castle, could put it on 4 or 5.

[@peterwatkins9850]

I think that Caerphilly and Kidwelly castle are great to visit. One castle I think should have got on the list is Chepstow castle. Such a lovely setting beside the river

[@michellebruce5092]

Hi Marcus awesome live video tour I enjoyed it. Wales is very historical and beautiful to visit. In Canada where I live in Ontario we have some beautiful and historical sites also. Have a great day. How are you doing? I'm doing well and so is my cat Benjamin. See you next video 😀 greetings from Canada

[@flydriveexplore]

Thanks - Glad to hear.

[@PeteLewisWoodwork]

You know, you grow up in South Wales and you accept what is around you, loving it but taking no notice of it, really. Then, you move away and realise what you once had on your doorstep and it becomes so precious and you talk about it and want to see it all again. Hence the reason I am saying this after moving away from South Wales. I wish I was back there!

[@TMGold60]

I've visited both Kidwelly & Carreg Cennen and loved the atmosphere, and buildings, Kidwelly has a lovely inner walled courtyard with immaculate grass to sit on where you can really absorb the feel of the place.. We were lucky enough some years ago to actually stay in a cottage at the base of Carreg Cennen, I have had two experiences on both occasions that we visited, and with my family, if interested in ghost stories let me know will divulge. Carreg Cennen is just stunning and although a ruin the views are a must, and at the time we had to walk through sheep to get up there. King Charles's fav castle too, and he regularly painted it apparently.

[@flydriveexplore]

Yes, you can see why Carreg Cennen was voted the most romantic ruin in Wales.

[@taff6987]

Ive had a good bonk in almost everyone of these castles! 😅😅😅 My ex had a thing about castles and quite frankly so did i lol.

[@flydriveexplore]

Are you Henry VIII?

[@taff6987]

@@flydriveexplore 😂😂

[@badhamian]

Raglan is top of my list. Surprised its not on here!

[@flydriveexplore]

It is an interesting place but the castle which we see today is slightly later (15th century I think) and built as a county seat. But agree it is an imposing structure and with a visit.

[@vincentneale2620]

I went on a school trip around some of the castles in South Wales and was told by the guide that the leaning tower in Caerphilly was due to subsidance . Raglan Castle is worth a vist too and Chepstow

[@flydriveexplore]

Yes, it is subsidence but it does look amazing and you can see why stories spread. Agree, Raglan is definitely worth a visit but it was a built a bit late for my list.

[@ianjames8794]

Interesting Marcus. I think Caerphilly and Pembroke are my favourite. I've always liked Castell Coch. But sadly that wouldn't count being a rich man's folly rebuilt by William Burges for the 3rd Marquess of Bute. It's still a majestic sight though.

[@flydriveexplore]

Yes, Castell Coch is great but as you said, a rich man's folly. Although the site was a location of a 13th-century castle.

[@ianjames8794]

@@flydriveexplore 1081 the Norman's built the original.

[@pauljones1350]

They would have loved you in ancient time Marcus.(Iam going to give you a castle) nice collections of fortifications there ,sunny always shines on you .got to say personally Kidwelly castle our favourite and princess gwenllian yes I like number 5 and number 6 my favourites I’ve been down that passage when younger.check out the story of princess gwenllian on KZbin just type in her name.

[@mikebrown3772]

I was sure Carrey Cennan, Pembroke and Caerphilly would make the list

[@ConfusedGrapes-sg3dh]

Good Choices..My Surname is Parry..Lost in time..Not a !London Surname..Thank You🎉.

[@lyndonowen8525]

Y beiwarcau

[@lyndonowen8525]

Lidar the site.... interesting