High River Wye Levels In Hereford | Where's The Water Coming From? An Exploration

[@ChrisJB]

I do like that bridge.....it looks to have some real age about it. I visited Gilfach with my pa and a friend several years ago now. My old man loved it, the red kites, small pearl bordered fritillaries, etc. So much so, he went back for another look a few years later. We had had a long drive down to Blorenge from Lancashire, looking for a very rare warbler and called in on the way back. All good memories. Good to hear up the upland restoration work too....we have the same going on in my local Pennines. ATB Mark, Chris

[@WyeExplorer]

Hey there Chris, yeah it's 14th C although the original wooden structure was 13th. Interesting to hear of your trip to Gilfach with your dad. I know why he loved it. The Blorenge? Interesting choice! Did you find the Warbler? As for the restoration yeah it's good but what a job up your end to. Thanks Chris. All the best up there. Mark

[@ChrisJB]

@@WyeExplorer Happily we did Mark. It was a Marmora's warbler.....severely off course. I think the nearest normal place they live is Spain!

[@WyeExplorer]

@@ChrisJB Hey, that's great. Off course? Just as well for you guys.

[@ChrisJB]

@@WyeExplorer Yes very off course. Saying that, I remember in more recent times a rock thrush (another Mediterranean species) turning up on the Sugarloaf down there. My dad drove down for that but I couldn't make it unfortunately.

[@filbritfrolics9315]

lovely, thanks for sharing :-)

[@WyeExplorer]

Alright there. Cheers. Mark

[@Love.AnitaBlue717]

Hi Mark, The power of water!! ...flooding around the world is concerning, California is disastrous right now. Beautiful video! All of your videos are always informative & incredibly beautiful! I love to listen to you speak, you've a calming voice. Thank you, Mate. So much love & light, my friend. Hugs. Love, Anita 💙

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi Anita, good to hear from you. Yeah, water one of the bosses eh? I've seen news on the situation over there. Some tragic stories. I'm really pleased you liked this one. We love Mid wales and the rivers there - you would to. Many thanks my good friend. Big love back out to you. Mark

[@Love.AnitaBlue717]

@@WyeExplorer 🌷

[@stephensmith4480]

Hi Mark. A bit late but all the very best for 2023. That was a cracker, you wouldn`t be out of place on Tv narrating wildlife programs pal. There is a little Pub in the center of York that is right down on The River bank and inside they have all these photo`s taken over the years when The River has flooded, they even have a depth gauge on the wall and to see what the River has done over the years is incredible. I think I told you that my Dad was a Merchant seamen during The War. He said you have to witness the power of Water to fully appreciate it, it can be frightening, you have to respect it. Hope all is good with you mate. Water is a bit of a sore point with me at the min, all the pipes froze during the cold spell a few weeks ago and they burst when they thawed, nightmare but all sorted now. Take care mate, looking forward to the next one 😊

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi Stephen, thanks mate - no worries about the time. Same to you bro. Ah, I'm alright speaking - there are better. I enjoyed talking about this though. Interesting to hear of that pub. Celebrating calamity? Very odd - ha ha! Yes, your dad had a life for sure. He was right. Nature has no mercy so respect is advisable. Me? Getting on and trying to overcome my injury and get back out - getting there. Sorry to hear of the pipe. That's a bugger - gotta put lagging on them. I will take care - you to. Mark

[@stephensmith4480]

@@WyeExplorer Nice one Mate 👍

[@WyeExplorer]

@@stephensmith4480 Have a good one steve.

[@chrishomer]

Fascinating video, and a quite the little masterpiece. I did a trip up and down the Severn this week to photograph the flooding, Bewdley, Stourport and down to Worcester, I shared some of the same thoughts as you, knowing where it comes from. Thanks for sharing the knowledge and was interesting to hear the ideas for future management. I wonder what it was like before humans got involved at all. I often think this when looking at those treeless Welsh hills and mountains. Unsure if it’s felling or the rocky ground or something else, the high winds. Fascinating to think about. And I wish outdoors YT in general had more of this type of video. Thanks

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi there Chris, an unexpected video. I took the footage and this came out. Are you uploading that trip? Sounds interesting to. A pleasure to share as always. Well, apparently we had many more trees. I'm sure it would have been something to behold. I agree all factors probably affect wind. Thanks Chris. I appreciate you comment and visit. I'm been thinking of more like this. All the best. Mark

[@chrishomer]

@@WyeExplorer no, no video. Taking a bit of a step back from that. Thanks again Mark, all the best

[@WyeExplorer]

@@chrishomer I don't blame you Chris. It will allow you to do other things. I've been injured for over 18 months but have managed to work on things that are important. Peace.

[@scottroberts7875]

Hello old friend . Thank you Mark, for taking the time to share your fascinating knowledge of the Timeless Wye. thoroughly enjoyable watch. As a young air cadet from London, Monmouth and Crickhowell became my second home in the late 70.s and early 80's on many adventure training courses, Canoeing Caving and raft building ,in on and sometimes (rarely) upon the Wye and Monnow and Usk. you have brought such wonderful memories of Laughter and bushcraft lessons on the banks. i will be walking next to her again, next month as i stride out upon Offa's Dyke, from the North at Prestatyn to Chepstow. Atvb2u love and peace. Scott Somerset

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi there Scott, A pleasure to share my friend. I'm glad you liked the video and or website. I hope you find it useful. Very interesting to hear of your times in the region. They sounded like some really memorable and inspirational moments. So good to bring some of them memories back. Well, all the best on your Offa's Dyke walk - please do share with me some reports or even a video on your channel. Need not be long. Well, take care out there. Mark

[@libmananchannel]

Hello "Wye Explorer"! Thank you for showing us such a wonderful video! I feel so happy! I'm looking forward to your next work! Have a nice day!

[@WyeExplorer]

Happy that it made you happy. All the best out there. Mark

[@MiriamKennedy]

Impressive knowledge Mark of all that feeds the Wye river - lets hope those changes you'd like to see come into play before too many more livelihoods and homes are affected 🤞 I'm always aware of natures immense power when it comes to water...very humbling!! A nice morning education and reminder to start my day 😉

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi Miriam, just all the rivers and areas hiked really. It goes in as you mooch about. Yeah, let's hope for them changes. They seem the only option. As for the water you are a waterling on your adventures. I agree humbling and inspiring. I hope you're well over there. I had checked in some weeks back but no upload - Looking now that's changed. I have some catching up to do. Thanks again my friend. All the best. Mark

[@MiriamKennedy]

@@WyeExplorer you serve the Wye very well Mark!! Its a great catalogue to have of all your wanderings. Right...back to the day job for me here 🙂

[@WyeExplorer]

@@MiriamKennedy Hey, thanks Miriam. I trust the day went well.

[@MiriamKennedy]

@@WyeExplorer it was quite a shocker of a day in fairness, lost work files etc…can’t win them all it seems 😉

[@WyeExplorer]

@@MiriamKennedy Sorry about that Miriam. Hopefully a better day tomorrow. Productively I had a good day but then riding back home fell off my bike good and proper. Back wheel won't go around and now and the deralia is up the wrong way. Yeah, I agree can't win em all.

[@michaelrawson6261]

What a fantastic video Mark! And a brilliant, beautifully detailed commentary. I knew a little of the information, and have hiked a few of the places you spoke about, but with this, you've really filled in a LOT of huge gaps in my education mate. Thank you for this one Mark, one of your best yet. Peace mate, I hope I'll see you out there in '23. Mike R 👍👍

[@WyeExplorer]

Hey there Mike, good to hear from you. Chuffed it illuminated and filled in the blanks. It's a great area as you know. A pleasure to share bro. All the best. Mark

[@JimTimber]

Decades ago I used to work in Maidenhead which was a town on the flood banks of the Thames. Those million buck houses regularly had water in the basement and I was surprised that the owners didn't wear shorts an wellies !! lol Wonderful story about the rivers bro !! 'Pumlumon' is a wonderful name.. I love it !! What breathtaking views from up there my friend !! I won't attempt to pronounce the Welsh words.. try saying this one after a sleepless night !.. lol Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllanty 😉😉😂😂 Have a wonderful rest of week bro !! Andy

[@WyeExplorer]

That's the thing Andy climate transcends class mate. As for Pumlumon in Welsh it means 5 - 5 peaks, which makes up the massif. And it's a vast watershed up there. Ha ha, I gave the word a go bro - got stuck at the start. What were they thinking. Thinking about the English probably. Well, many thanks Andy. Take care. Mark

[@andrewnorris1]

The more I watch your videos, Mark, the more I become familiar with the intoxicating sounds of the names of these sources. Water is the only element in which the solid form is lighter than its liquid form!Some stunning landscape scenes, who could not be seduced into hiking across it. I love that you are so passionate about this river.

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi Andrew, many thanks my friend. All credit to the river. Yes, these names and many others are so evocative and make me think and feel of course. Yeah, what a substance water is - nothing like it. As for the landscape that to is unique - I so look forward to getting back out there and sharing it with you. Take care Andrew. All the best. Mark

[@ervinslens]

Absolutely stunning work Mark, scenery is outstanding! Such a picturesque upload!

[@WyeExplorer]

Hey there bro, really pleased you enjoyed this one. Mid Wales is a fantastic place with some wonderful rivers that can of course be fierce. Many thanks - stay well. Mark

[@1o1s1s1i1e]

Very nice Mark! The power of water is incredible! I was trained to operate 13 hydroelectric dams when the regular operator went on vacation or was sick, it was a wonderful experience. It see the breakup in spring with huge ice chunks coming into the intake racks and upending, the sound and smells of that earthy water is still with me. Our watershed starts southwest of Lake Superior and flows into Lake Michigan. When operating the Ford Dam I could see Henry Ford and Thomas Edison walking around the generators talking about the industrial revolution, these guys changed the world. Sadly our answer to pollution is dilution and we use the water like a toilet. Japan is going to dump all the nuclear waste into the ocean this year, it is enough to make one cry! Take care, Ossie P.S. Very unseasonable weather for us, 34f and rain for 36 hours and now a cold front has moved in and they say tomorrow into Thursday 6 to 10 inches of snow, then another warm front! These are not the winter's of my childhood where it was all cold and snow.

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi there Ossie, I agree water is one of the bosses. Your account of the dam is fascinating. What a position to hold especially when the ice flowed down and them industrialists walked about. Giants of industry for sure. That's a mare Japan dumping nuclear waste. It will come back to haunt the world. Yeah, these winters are what they used to be. I miss them. All the best over there. Mark

[@zoewilliams1090]

Loved this video mark! I’ve always wondered this! I’ll have to visit some of these places!

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi there Zoe. Glad you got some inspiration from the video. Yeah, go for it - you'll love these places. If interested it's all on the Wye Explorer website. www dot wyeexplorer dot co dot uk If you feel like subscribing please do - I'll be putting up more content. I hope you're well. Peace. Mark

[@WalksWithOlly]

Hi Mark, Thank you for painting a greater picture of what's really going on. I must confess, I mostly only think of a river's source, perhaps passing the only hill on its journey... But there is more than just a tint trickle that forms this body and force! I feel I've gained a better understanding of what's going on. As you say, there are plans to 'repair' the UK's moorland and peat bogs. Many more trees are needed, on an island slowly consumed by brick, tile and concrete. All the very best to you and thanks again.

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi there Olly, A pleasure to share my friend. It was unexpected. Yeah, most think of rivers that way or their sources. I actually stand on the bridges here often thinking of all that feeds the Wye. Glad you got something from it. Yeah, the Plynlimon project is a project to restore the peat bogs and reverse the drainage. It's been bad over the decades. More to trees to for sure. Well, good to hear from you. All the best out there. Mark

[@ootnboots]

Great stuff Mark, what a very interesting film . Very impressive and the knowledge you have on the Wye system is amazing mate ..cheers Stevie

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi there stevia, good to hear from you. Thanks mate - glad you enjoyed it. Yeah, you hike enough of a place and it all hoes in eventually. I'm still working on my in jury mate - hopeful to be back out soon with some hike and camps. All the best up there. Mark

[@FXWalesAnnaAlf]

Hi Mark you got some wonderful footage here and it was so informative, you know so much about this area it seems :) Very beautiful scenery all around. The river looked high near the bridge and it looked quite scary in the boggy part ! It's great that they're is a project going on to store the water. Thanks for all of the info and the lovely tour :) ~ Anna 👍

[@WyeExplorer]

Thanks Anna. Glad you found it informative and visually pleasing. We always like that. Yeah, high indeed - there's been some flooding already. As for the bogs they're fun. Hopefully they can be restored. Mid Wales has some of the best yet some of the most blighted land. All the best out there Anna. have a great week. Mark

[@rivkahhannah]

Wishing you a very happy & healthy new year! :) Recently we’ve had extremely large amounts of rain. Wonderful in many ways but dangerous in others. Lovely images from your beautiful part of the world, I hope you go on many fun adventures in 2023 & beyond!

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi there Rivkah, so good to hear from you. Yeah, high rain fall is everywhere. As you say wonderful but wreaks havoc. Thanks - glad you like the images. Yeah, hope to get out but have been injured. All the best as always. Take care. Mark

[@atrampinthehills.841]

Fantastic video Mark...your love of the Wye's system really shines through here.

[@WyeExplorer]

Thanks Steve - glad you liked it mate. Yeah, it's a spiritual home. Take care out there. Mark

[@EventyrsorenDenmark]

Thats a lot of water in the river. We had rain almost every day here in january so it start to look the same here.Enjoyed watching it.

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi friend, yeah a fair bit of water - it's be much higher. I think we need to get ready for this - we're going to see worse. Water is one of the bosses as you know. Thanks mate. All the best. Mark

[@thevalleywalker]

A real interesting look at the flow of the Wye Mark. Your knowledge of the sources of the wye is to be admired and you have put togetherfor us a fascinating look at why the rise at Hereford is so much after much rain. Lovely footage to accompany your talk made it even more watchable. Loved the section where you n Paul are seen walking through Gilfach. Excellent pice. atb Al

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi Allan, thanks. Glad you found it interesting. This one came out of the blue naturally. I jst got my camera out and filmed the high waters then thought it would be good to share where the waters coming from. As for the footage I always love to see that part of Mid wales - you know its beauty to. That was Andrew in the Gilfach section - Paul was in the bog section. Well, have ab great day. Mark

[@WanderingSoleTV]

Rivers, when they're at high water, fascinate me. So powerful!

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi Les, yeah they are mesmerizing when at full pelt. Thanks. Mark

[@nigelharness9032]

Hi Mark, fascinating video, nature can be both beautiful and brutal, so many little rivers run into the Wye and so many big hills feed the rivers no wonder the towns further down get flooded often, hope your in good spirits cheers nigel

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi Nige, yeah for sure both sides of the coin. As for the rivers there are some great courses and hikes in their midst. But it's watch out when it chucks down nowadays. Me? I'm Ok just hoping I can get back out soon. All the best up there. Mark

[@solitaryrambler]

Great video as always Mark. It certainly does make you think. I guess many of us take our rivers for granted, but you've got such a familiarity with the Wye, you have a good understanding of how it all works. And you've walked all the tributaries too of course, so you can see where all the water gathers, collects and feeds into the Wye. Quite scary I guess when you put your mind to it. Loved your commentary about it all Mark, as always you put it all together brilliantly. All the best 👍

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi Patrick, good to hear from you. Yeah, nay see what's in front of them. It's good to go deeper. I'm glad the video revealed a bit more. This was unexpected mind you - I just took some footage and this came out. For sure thousands of rivers and rivulets coming off them big hills - you know the score. A rise happens quick like here. Fascinating stuff. Well, thanks for your kind words. Always appreciated. Take care up there - have a great week. Mark

[@saunteringsapsfords]

Yes Mark.we do have problems with flooding in Herefordshire, and I agree too much land is being drained, too much building new houses,especially on flood plains, and wow we certainly seeing alot of building going on in and around Hereford. Another great vlog mate.

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi there friend. Yeah, it's a complicated situation and yet surprisingly the answers are simple. Glad you enjoyed this one. All the best out there. Mark

[@AdventuresThings]

What a beautiful place and I loved all the info of the water sources. Great job Mark

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi there Mike, yeah a beautiful part of Mid Wales - glad you got something from it. I got some catching up to do your end. Hope you're well. Mark

[@anthonypayne1]

Wonderful video Mark, I enjoyed your narration looking at things from a different perspective, and explaining it so well. Living on the confluence of the Derwent and Cocker I understand where you're coming from. Hope you are well, all the best for 2023👍👍

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi there Anthony, Good to hear you enjoyed talk and got something from it. The Derwent is a great river - lovely up its top no doubt - never heard of the Cocker but just checked it out. Me? Getting on thanks - seeing a specialist about my injury - I'm hopeful. All the best. Mark

[@NicoleHikesalot]

Beautiful and really good to know info on the water and edw plus the drainages for grazing. It's so beautiful out there 😍. Yes that's some swelling water for sure. ❤️

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi Nicole, yeah always love to see the sources of rivers - glad you liked it and the EDW. For sure a beautiful part of Mid Wales. Yep, we get a lot of water from there. All the best. Mark

[@thathikingguy]

Wow wonderfully informative video. Thanks for sharing Mark

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi Chris. A pleasure to share mate. Glad it was informative. Mark

[@travel_nature_and_life]

Very instructive. And that's life. Simply and extraordinary 🌿

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi friend, yes life is both rough and smooth. All the best out there. Mark

[@OAPtraveler]

Thanks Mark a fantastic video and insight to the wye river system

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi there friend, thanks. really pleased you enjoyed the insight. Mark

[@cynergy4]

Thank you for the wonderful tour Mark! The countryside gives a nice and much needed sense of tranquility even when the river is high and wild. I hope that there is no severe flooding! You may have heard about our terrible flooding here in California with many lives lost, including a 5 year old little boy who was swept from his mother's arms and hasn't been found since. Terribly sad! After our years of severe drought we are getting a deluge of rain. Stay safe and at peace my friend!

[@WyeExplorer]

A pleasure Cynthia. Oh for sure Mid wales is amazing - we love it. You'd enjoy it to. There has already been some bad flooding unfortunately. And yes, I did see that tragic event regarding the little boy and his mother. How do you reconcile that? Very tough. For sure nature is unforgiving. We have to respect it and watch out for them deluges Cynthia. Many thanks my friend. I will stay safe - you to. Mark

[@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors]

That was very interesting Well done Mark 👏

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi there Ray, good to hear from you. Glad you found it interesting. We love Mid Wales. All the best over there. Mark

[@Linleys]

Hey wow so informative. I had no idea the area was so complex with its water courses. You really have explored the area so much. Your film clips added in are really fantastic. I get your point about the loss of woodland being a reason for the sudden runoff of the water. I see how significant that is. Planting more trees must be a good thing. Such a good video Mark, thank you for putting it together and sharing. Cheers, Warren

[@WyeExplorer]

Alright there Warren, glad you found it illuminating. Not sure why but I left out the Elan. Yeah, woodland and compacted grazing land. More trees, less drainage and more bog is what we need. A pleasure to share. All the best out there. Mark

[@bantayngbayan06]

Love your thoughts. It’s inspiring . And it’s very informative

[@WyeExplorer]

Glad you enjoyed the thoughts and video and found it in formative. Take care over there. Mark

[@yasminshikingmission]

Wow great video mark really very informative too. Really interesting look at the river, some lovely views and scenery too along the way. 😊

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi Yasmin, glad you got something out of it. If ever you find yourself down this way you know a little more about the river Wye. For sure great views in this part of the world. All the best out there. Mark

[@PhilipOlsen11]

Goodness me that was some great research Mark. Some absolutely stunning scenery and a few places I’d love to visit. Great job 👏

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi Phil, thanks. It's a great area to explore - some good photo opportunities for you. All the best out there. Mark

[@DavidJones-hi3xp]

Great video & very informative. Good stuff mate.

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi Dave. Glad you got something from this one bro. All the best out there. Mark

[@The_Bearded_Wanderer]

Excellent video, really great info on where all that water originates, many people don't really think about where their river comes from.

[@WyeExplorer]

Hey dude, glad it illuminated you. Yeah, most just look at the water - I love them sources. Take care - all the best. Mark

[@GazianoOutdoors]

A well put together video , really informative too with stunning shots and locations , interesting stuff mate , all the best 👍

[@WyeExplorer]

Alright there Gaz, thanks mate - glad you think it's a good one and interesting. All the best out there. Mark

[@HikeCamp]

River sources are an interesting subject... Very well done Mark!

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi Max, yeah love them sources for sure. Many thanks my friend. All the best over there. Mark

[@TheWrightLifeTravelChannel]

Hi Mark! This was so interesting! I'd never really thought of where the water was coming from before!

[@WyeExplorer]

Hey guys, thanks. Glad you found it interesting. Yeah, love the headwaters of a river. All the best. Mark

[@NorthwalesBushcrafters]

That water level is right up I remember from last year sat a the pub just off that bridge watching the raft race it’s several mtrs higher great information matey ATVB Trev

[@WyeExplorer]

It had just dropped a bit actually Trev. Yeah, a bit different from your last visit. It was low then. Remarkable really. Thanks buddy. Mark

[@unowhotravelchannel]

Hi Mark, fascinating info and geography on the surrounding streams and rivers of Herefordshire and Wales, we have to give so much respect to the presence and power of these waterways, especially in times of much rainfall! Cheers, Simon👍

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi Simon, glad you enjoyed this one mate. Yeah, they have no mercy so respect for sure is advisable. Thanks and have a great week. Mark

[@SetForAdventures]

Excellent testimony Mark of a life spent walking , camping and understanding the Wye and it’s tributaries 👍 I just sat in awe m8t watching this a truly remarkable and very interesting documentary 👏🙌🙌 I do hope like you that one day the hills and mountains that feed the Wye and other river are restored to the bogs or forested state the naturally are 🙏🏼🙏🏼👍 Best wishes Simon 🤠👍🏔️

[@WyeExplorer]

Thanks Simon - glad you got something from it. Oh, for sure that would be a sight to see them restored. Imagine the health of the rivers and the land. A big job though and I haven't all the answers. Thanks mate. Take care. Mark

[@SetForAdventures]

@@WyeExplorer one day Mark 🙏🏼hopefully 🙏🏼 Have a great weekend mate best wishes

[@WyeExplorer]

@@SetForAdventures Yeah, one day Simon. I will have a good one - off swimming then a mellow time in a cafe. Peace.

[@gosiarhomecooking5123]

Good morning Mark excellent and very informative upload 👍

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi there Gosia, happy you got something from it. All the best out there. Mark

[@ShameerShahProject]

Beautiful, Mark. Nice to know where the flowing waters of the River Wye come from. Those river levels in the town look pretty high. We've had plenty of rain too and now solid sub-zero temperatures. The landscapes surrounding those tributaries are amazing!

[@WyeExplorer]

It is beautiful out there amid them rivers Shameer. Glad you enjoyed a bit of the background to the Wye and its waters. Yeah, we're going to have to get used to all this water. Thanks as always my friend. Take care. Mark

[@ShameerShahProject]

@@WyeExplorer yes for sure, a good educational piece for anyone wanting to learn more about river Wye. I hope your legs better.

[@WyeExplorer]

@@ShameerShahProject I like to think people can get something from it Shameer. No, my leg isn't better. I see the specialist again next week.

[@ShameerShahProject]

@@WyeExplorer I truly hope the specialist has some sorting-out ideas! Best wishes. ✌Shameer

[@kimberleymaria5382]

Such picturesque scenery hey Mr J. Veins of the land, those rivers. It lifts me up to see those wild and wonderful mountains. Maybe one day humans will learn to look after our home??!! We have nowhere else to go. Hopefully before it’s too late. Thank you for being so informative as usual. Better than any teacher I ever had that’s for sure. Take care Mark. ✌🏻

[@WyeExplorer]

It is awesome out there Kimberley. You'd love it mate veins and all. I agree we only have one planet and not two or three. A pleasure to share with you as always my friend. Never thought of myself as a teacher but that's cool. I'm the student to! All the best out there. Mark

[@mycolliesandme268]

Really good film Mark ,Very educational and with a very important message. 😊👍

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi steve, really pleased you enjoyed this one. Yeah, unexpected but had my camera and this is what came out. Take care - have a great week. Mark

[@TheBugOutShop]

Great Video Mark, Wye valley and especially the upper Wye is a beautiful place ( im not biased at all)

[@WyeExplorer]

Hey there bro, yeah it sure is special - of course I don't blame you for your bias at all. All the best over there. Mark

[@OutandaboutwithSpencer]

Cracking video, very well put together 👍

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi Spencer, glad it inspired mate. I trust you're well . Mark

[@OutandaboutwithSpencer]

@Wye Explorer just had a wisdom tooth out on Wednesday, so been better! 🤣 hopefully get back out in the mountains soon. 👍

[@WyeExplorer]

@@OutandaboutwithSpencer Ah, they don't mess about do they Spencer? All the best.

[@Adventures_with_Sog]

Ay up me duck. An interesting video me owd cocka, a big thumbs up from me. 👍🙂

[@WyeExplorer]

Thanks. Take care. Mark

[@4seasonbackpacking]

Good mini documentary Mark. Some hard going in them tussocks but worth it. All best Richard

[@WyeExplorer]

Hey, thanks Rich - glad you liked it bro. Love being in the bog. Take care - have a great week. Mark

[@PinetreeLine]

Super interesting video Mark. I’ve often thought how about water routes locally in my region and how they bigger waterways and lakes. Thanks brother!

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi Doug thanks mate. Glad you found it interesting. Hope you can locate some of them routes this year. I'd love to see find the source of a great river. All the best. Mark

[@MaxandKalisAdventures]

very impressed with youre memory as a lot of numbers and names :) Great informational Video... Makes me think of the Hills when rains a lot .. ATB Max

[@WyeExplorer]

My memory needs some work Max. Ha ha! Glad you enjoyed the video and got something from it. Yeah, them hills catch a lot and release a lot. All the best up there. Mark

[@BorderRambler]

Interesting to hear and see where all the waters start then end up Mark , similarly I always view the places on my travels that feed down to the Eden in Carlisle which is the lowest point before running into the solway. It can cause so much damage and no real way to stop it in its movement down hill. Atb Dave

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi Dave, thanks. Yeah it is fascinating how the waters flow. Hey, I know about the reputation of that river up there - it's been on the news. For sure devastating. Have a cool weekend. Mark

[@DesGreene]

Fascinating stuff Mark👍 Some power in that river! Looks a bit different to when you were swimming it last year! 😁 Hope all's well with you👍

[@WyeExplorer]

Yeah, it captured my attention Des. I'd swim in that seriously - just to darn cold. A bit different from last year for sure. Me? Getting on. Just seen the specialist and had my leg/ankle scanned. Arthritis mate. See what happens. All the best. Mark

[@DesGreene]

@@WyeExplorer Sorry to hear about the arthritis mate. Hopefully it fades a bit. In my fingers it seems to come and go👍

[@frankadam4539]

Very good Mark. It will be interesting to see if Turf Bogland and Woodland is put back in the Wye vallley.

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi there Frank, yes it will be interesting. It seems to me that it's one of the only real options we have. All the best. Mark

[@FIVE-FOOTLyth]

A unique and interesting video. I’d take a guess that not many consider the sources when we watch the water. Some lovely footage too, and wonderful wide open boggy places. The Yorkshire dales is riddled with drainage channels too, so I was interested in your commentary. What a surge! Thanks Mark

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi there Sue, thanks - glad you enjoyed the insight. No, many people just see what's in front of them. It's go to go deeper - you know that. As for the footage - I love Mid Wales but it has been blighted by unwise land use and drainage like everywhere. A pleasure as always. have a great week up there. Mark

[@davidkeel]

I really enjoyed this Mark. It's professionally made with nice editing ... It's amazing how you know so much of your area too ..

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi Dave, glad you enjoyed it mate. I only know what I've hiked. It kind of goes in. All the best my friend. Mark

[@davidkeel]

@@WyeExplorer okay. Hope you have a Happier new Year this year Mark. Dave

[@WyeExplorer]

@@davidkeel Hey, thanks Dave. Yeah, let's hope.

[@DesmondsDonders]

Great video Mark. Trees and bog restoration will help but so will stopping building on the flood plain. Elgin in Scotland seem to have learned the hardware and although the flood plain remains built one there are no new builds and the river is managed better. They have had no severe floods since the last project was finished. Again great video showing where the water comers from.

[@WyeExplorer]

Thanks Dave. It came naturally - didn't expect it. Oh for sure common sense with nature and housing will see great differences. Good on Elgin for learning - it often takes a few knocks. Glad you liked the video. Take care up there. Mark

[@Kababoes]

Nice video Mark. What I admire in you is your interest in seemingly simple everyday things that we never think about. Always ask how, what and why. I guess I'll just call you the 'why explorer'. Anyway, thanks for this short documentary. Cheers mate! CU Hans

[@WyeExplorer]

Thanks Hans. A pleasure to share my friend. It wasn't planned - I had my camera and took these shots and out came the video. Often I look at the Wye and think of the sources so felt people would like to know. Ah, yes Wye Explorer. Nice one. All the best over there. Mark

[@GrasshopperOutdoors]

We have built on the flood plains as well as increasing the speed of run off and restricted the area we left for the water to flow, how many times have we heard in recent years that the weather we had was a once in a 100 or 500 year event, well I suppose we better brace ourselves for the next 500 or 1000 year event. You got to love our varied weather. ATB

[@WyeExplorer]

I agree with you Chris we have done these and more like redirecting rivers and damming them. Our world is in a mess. We do make mistakes and we are learning. Yeah, let's see what the next 500 years has in store. Mark

[@NorwayHikesTrails]

Nice video 👍

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi friend. Thanks. All the best. Mark

[@spijkerpoes]

What a beautiful film, Mark... Getting a deeper understanding of the world around us, if only a bit more than, waver thin, is a good thing. The situation here is much the same. Many things need to be done and changed. But forces of economics, ignorance, tradition and stupidity are against a more sustainable way of dealing with our ... yeah, let's just say it: our little spaceship called earth.

[@WyeExplorer]

Hey, thanks Dace. Appreciated. Yeah, none of it is isolated to here. We're on the same boat bro although some think they're on a different one. How about force of the ego? That's big in our planets fate. Well, take care over there. Have a great week. Mark

[@spijkerpoes]

@@WyeExplorer ego, masculinity, false prophets, false hopes and beliefs... odd philosophies.. ..no historical awareness. no understanding of basic ecology. I once calculated the size of the biosphere. All things living and the oceans and air, fit in a box of 800km square. If you put that box on the globe and zoom out a bit, it is frighting small. meanwhile, we try and have a respectful good time. It is kinda hard to cope with in the head sometimes though. Watching a river flow as it did and will for thousands of years helps.

[@fionafrank4112]

Thanks Mark! A wonderful journey! A meeting of so many watery voices and languages! A proper pilgrimage in fact! Long live the Wye and her tributaries! Keep it clean for all! Stop intensive farming and bring peace to our world!

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi Fiona, yes a fantastic journey, which isn't over - not for any of us. As you rightly state the rivers need us. All the best out there. Mark

[@NogginMelodeon]

Great perspective of Mid Wales. In my mind the map is made up of roads and places. Now it includes valleys and hills. I recognised the River Ithon from it description but I never new its name. I know its route as the A483. As a brummie the only tributary I could name is the Afon Elan. The Elan valley supplies a great deal of Birminghams water.

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi John, glad you liked the insight and that the areas now made up of rivers and valleys and hills. Yeah Ithon as in eye. As for the Elan it's beautiful around there and for sure much needed for you Brummies. Take care. Mark

[@DayTripperAdventures]

Fantastic commentary Mark so much detailed information. It’s rare to get context today for anything. We usually just get political narrative whatever happens not the big picture of any nuanced subject. Blaming carbon for every freak weather event is very blinkered there are so many factors

[@WyeExplorer]

Alright there Rich, yeah just kind of deep diving into the Wye basin. Ah, mate I was speaking of run off here and not Carbon. Mind you us humans fart a lot just like the cows. All the best. Mark

[@Roolooth]

Thanks Mark that was very informative and your video showed the beauty of that region. I love the welsh names and words. I'm all in favour of more trees on the hills, hopefully they will plant deciduous trees rather than ranks of regimental conifers.

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi there Roo, glad you were inspired by the regions beauty and took from it some information. Yeah, them names and words are fascinating - the etymology. I reckon we'll see some big changes. Cheers bro. All the best out there. Mark

[@Ceolskog]

Interesting and informative as always Mark. How long ago were the hills cleared of forest?

[@WyeExplorer]

Ho Adam, Thanks - glad you found it informative. Good question. Trees were about as soon as the ice cleared about 10,000 years ago then Neolithic people started clearing the forests at about 3,000 BC. The last remaining large forests were cleared at about 11000 AD. Take care Adam. All the best. Mark

[@BackpackerDiaries]

Hi Mark, Sorry to hear about the flooding risk there in Hereford. Insteresting connection between deforestation, agriculture/human development and increased flow to the Wye. The Colorado plateau and Bear River near where I live definately suffer from some similar challenges. Does the Wye have dams along it's way to the ocean?

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi Amos, thanks for your concern. Yeah, the City gets flooded bad in areas. I feel sorry for the property owners. As for deforestation people are re-wilding in the uplands and elsewhere. It's a big job but it can be done. I'm sure your rivers have similar challenges - in fact I've been watching the news out of the US. Some horrendous flooding. Apart from nr source with a gaging system the Wye is free of dams or weirs along its whole length - unique in the UK. All the best over there. Mark

[@civonivirt15]

Amazing video very interesting

[@WyeExplorer]

Many thanks. Take care. Mark

[@barrycooper8640]

So there is something Good to come out of Wales.

[@mycolliesandme268]

Believe me there is a lot that comes out of Wales, plenty in hereford. 😊👍

[@WyeExplorer]

Yeah, mate loads of good. One of my favorite places to be as an Englishman. Mark

[@WyeExplorer]

Totally agree Steve.

[@SeniorHiker77]

Can't live with out waater. Lol

[@WyeExplorer]

Alright there John. Oh totally agree - we are 'waterlings' mate. All the best over there. Mark