Rhayader Falls On The River Wye & Wye Valley Walk | The One That Got Blown Up!

Rhayader Falls On The River Wye & Wye Valley Walk | The One That Got Blown Up!
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This short video shows Rhayader Falls on the River Wye in wales in High Spate. It's an impressive rush of water. The falls were bigger once but in 1780 they were destroyed to make way for the bridge. Hope you enjoy.
A Bit of History
The town's Welsh name is Rhaeadr Gwy, which translates as 'Cataract on the Wye'. This might be a nit misleading because the said waterfalls are actually small. The former waterfall, described as 'Niagara in miniature', was destroyed in 1780 when the first bridge across the River Wye was erected at the western edge of town. From this we can only but imagine what they were like bit these give you an example.
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[@PaulOutdoors]

"Thousands have lived without love. Not without water." Truth right there Mark. A wonderful 3 minutes. Thank you. 🙏👍😊

[@WyeExplorer]

It is spot on Paul. It's painful without love for a time but deadly without the water. Ha ha! Many thanks my friend. Mark

[@travel_nature_and_life]

We often think that there is only one story, that of our life. However, observation shows us the multitude of destinies, fights, decisions... The hike offers us the possibility to feel other lives than ours. A great opportunity, here, to become aware of the elements that surround us. And the force of water is always a little hypnotic, isn't it ? 😊💛💛

[@WyeExplorer]

I agree Gaddielle life is multi-dimensional and out there we tap into it - water and its hypnotic quality certainly helps too. Many thanks my friend. Mark

[@CarolinaChrisOutdoors]

Wow.....too cool...Again, I am reminded of the famous quote from Loren Eiseley... “If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water.” So many people talk about the nutritional benefits of water, but I also get a lot of “mental” benefits from watching and listening to water. Thanks for sharing Mark!!!

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi there Chris, that's a great quote. I'll remember that one-thanks for sharing. I get the mental benefits too - perhaps it is a kind of nutrition. A pleasure to share bro. All the best. Mark

[@EventyrsorenDenmark]

That was such a beautiful and peaceful watch. There are something with running water.😊😊😊

[@WyeExplorer]

Glad you liked it Soren. Yeah, I love the rushing waters there. It used to be bigger before they blew it up mind you. All the best. Mark

[@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling]

It certainly is beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

[@WyeExplorer]

Alright there Chris. It is a nice spot - I visit every time I'm there. Love the power of the water although it's a shadow of its former self. Many thanks. Mark

[@nibimocs]

The original falls must have been gorgeous! It's beautiful as it is but... Great job sharing the current beauty. Thanks for sharing. atb, Larry

[@WyeExplorer]

Yes, Larry they will have had all the water of the Wye gushing through that narrow. A pleasure to share the beauty of what's left. All the best over there. Mark

[@BeforeIKicktheBucket1]

Beaituful walk, nice river views....Take care Mark!

[@WyeExplorer]

Hey, thanks it was larger many years ago before the blew it up for the bridge. All the best. Mark

[@BeforeIKicktheBucket1]

👍👍👍👍@@WyeExplorer

[@bumblejennybee88]

That was just what was needed after a crazy day at work... watching water so beautifully serene yet with a strong, purposeful flow! Awesome! And the music complimented the scene perfectly! Love the quote. Thanks for sharing, take care, Jenny.

[@WyeExplorer]

Hey there Jenny, pleased it did the trick music and all - that came naturally. Yeah, it's a lovely spot - so next time in Rhayader. All the best over there. Mark P.S I've spotted your recent upload. I'll be making my over this evening. Peace.

[@bumblejennybee88]

@WyeExplorer it certainly did! On the wish list for next year! ☺️

[@WyeExplorer]

@@bumblejennybee88 Hey, see you out there then Jenny.

[@John-ed2wj]

The power of mother nature always blows my mind.

[@WyeExplorer]

Yeah, and the falls is only a shadow of its former self John. Still the water had bags of energy. All the best. Mark

[@John-ed2wj]

@@WyeExplorer i remember going to the dams about ten years ago and there was plenty of water, the power and the noise were incredible. Take care Mark 👍

[@WyeExplorer]

@@John-ed2wj There's been loads this year too John. Yeah, it is incredible.

[@JCharlesoutdoors]

Then sound of falling water is so very relaxing, 👍

[@WyeExplorer]

Yeah, we are waterlings John - love it. These were part of a larger falls blown up to make way for the bridge. All the best. Mark

[@BorderRambler]

Beautifully captured Mark , water will always run whatever . Have a good day atb Dave

[@WyeExplorer]

Hey, thanks Dave. Yeah, it goes in a big big cycle - keeps on. I will have a good day. You too. Mark

[@LarryBees]

Beautiful fast flowing life giver 😄👍

[@WyeExplorer]

For sure Larry. Can live without love but not water. All the best mate. Mark

[@21Swayzee]

Cool river Mark! The quote about love and water is dead on! It's a shame we don't take the care we need to for our fresh water sources. Love the old bridge behind the waterfall!

[@WyeExplorer]

Hey, bro - yeah it's the start of the Wye. For sure we can survive without love painful as it is - but water that's another thing. You're right about taking care of the rivers - this one is in poor shape. They're are campaigns running at the moment. The bridge? It's about 250 years old. Many thanks my friend. All the best. Mark

[@AmbientDawn]

Rhayader, and the surrounding area, is one of my favourite places in the world. Beautiful film, thank you.

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi there, I know exactly why it's one of your favorite places. Thanks - glad you liked the video. All the best. Mark

[@solitaryrambler]

Gotta love those falls Mark. I can remember that first scene from the bridge in Rhayader on my last visit some years back. Enjoyed this little film Mark, great stuff. All the best 👍

[@WyeExplorer]

Yeah, they're a nice little feature Patrick - larger back in the day. I imagine it did bring back a few memories of your Elan days. Glad you liked this one. All the best up there. Mark

[@poentang]

Such a lovely place! The walk with those nice river views was wonderful. Thanks for sharing, my friend! 👍

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi there, it is a pleasant walk down by there. Many thanks - a pleasure to share. Mark

[@MarksGoneWalking]

Hi Mark, nicely done. Some great shots and angles there; enjoyed the informational items too. Imagine today removing a waterfall to make way for a bridge; but i guess it still goes on; I think they call it Civil engineering? enjoyed that. ATB Mark.

[@WyeExplorer]

Hey, Mark thanks. Yeah, I got in amongst the falls there - glad you liked the insights. Yeah, there would be people chaining themselves to the spot. All the best up there. Mark

[@atrampinthehills.841]

Perfect music and images for a midweek meditation Mark.

[@WyeExplorer]

The music came real easy Steve. Glad you liked this one. Yeah, I enjoyed doing it. All the best as always. Mark

[@t_poutsider]

Brilliant Mark, you captured the beauty of the Falls perfectly. very therapeutic.

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi Tony, yeah I got into this one - glad it resonated with you. All the best mate. Mark

[@OSMOneStepMore]

Hi Mark. Nice sharing of Y Rhaeadr who once was. We can only guess what the waterfall used to be like, but it still looks beautiful like this how river of Way flows through the town. Cheers. Sretana and Zac. 🤗😊👍

[@WyeExplorer]

Hey guys, yeah they blew it up in the 1780's. I imagine many have wondered what it was like. It still is a beautiful spot and loads of water still rushed through. Take care both. Mark

[@tinab1976]

Wonderful filming and loved your choice of music. Thank you Mark.

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi there Tina, many thanks glad you enjoyed this one and the sounds - that track just jumped out. All the best. Mark

[@stephensmith4480]

Nice one that Mark and never a truer statement mate. Lovely scenes and the choice of music was a perfect compliment, just right at the end of a cold windy day at work. Cheers mate 👍👍

[@WyeExplorer]

Alright there Stephen, for sure mate we can get by without love but water is another matter. Glad you liked the scenes and the tune. That popped out. A pleasure bro. All the best. Mark

[@stephensmith4480]

@@WyeExplorer Same to you Mate 👍🙏

[@WyeExplorer]

@@stephensmith4480 Thanks Stephen. Peace.

[@HikeCamp]

Mesmerizing Mark!

[@WyeExplorer]

Thanks Max. Yeah, can spend some time here. It was bigger once. All the best. Mark

[@JamieHarding5]

Very nice Mark. Thanks for that. Love running water. Beautiful. 👍

[@WyeExplorer]

Alright Jamie, thanks mate. A pleasure to share. Yeah we're waterlings. All the best. Mark

[@Linleys]

Soothing there Mark. Love flowing water like that. You captured the mood so well. Thank you :)

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi Warren, thanks mate. I'm happy it felt relaxing and you got the mood. It's a great little spot if in Rhayader. Mark

[@NBNatureTrailvan]

Relaxing watch Mark - I've just been editing a waterfalls vid from the Lake District. There really is nothing like the sound of a babbling brook or a rushing stream or a wide river in flood. Love the way you filmed this Mark

[@WyeExplorer]

Hey, Dave glad it chilled you out bro. I look forward to the Lake District video - I imagine that's impressive. I agree water is something else. Many thanks. Mark

[@yasminshikingmission]

Looks a beautiful spot even today but a shame that some was lost to make way for the bridge. Some of the rocks look so smooth due to the water. Liked the bird song at the end 😊 lovely short video

[@WyeExplorer]

It is Yasmin - the original would have been great with water rushing through the narrow. I mean the town was named after it. Like you I was fascinated by the rock. Wow, the time. Bird song? I missed that. All the best. Mark

[@yasminshikingmission]

Yes at 2.42 😊 sounded like a bird 😅 thought it was a nice way to end

[@WyeExplorer]

@@yasminshikingmissionNice one Yasmin - I'll check that out.

[@WyeExplorer]

@@yasminshikingmission Ah, that's why I was confused. That's always been my outro Yasmin. It's Alcedo Atthis our resident Kingfisher. It features as my logo on my website too at wwwdotwyeexplorerdotcodotuk take care.

[@DRAUSSENsein]

*_Hi Mark, thanks for the video and the story about Rhayader Falls On The River Wye. It is lovely to watch. _**_2:40_**_ that looks very pretty, pure nature :) Thanks for showing it to us. All good wishes and best regards, Angela_*

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi there Angela, a pleasure to share my friend. Yes, it's a lovely spot full of the sounds of water. The falls were much bigger in the 1700's before they blew it up to build a bridge. Still nice. Many thanks. All the best out there. Mark

[@NorthwalesBushcrafters]

Lovely Mark

[@WyeExplorer]

Thanks Trev - just a little watery view for the people. Mark

[@NorthwalesBushcrafters]

@@WyeExplorer just done a vid of offas dyke by me covered in snow ⛄️ 👍 ATB Trev

[@ervinslens]

Another beautifully crafted film my friend, atmosphere is excellent! 👏👏

[@WyeExplorer]

Hey dude, thanks - a little watery something. All the best. Mark

[@siegfriedschlag4353]

Super Video, vielen lieben Dank dafür 👍 Siggi und Anne 🔔🎹

[@WyeExplorer]

Many thanks friend. Take care. Mark

[@007vauxhall]

Really enjoyed that Mark, love watching rivers/waterfalls, so relaxing, thanks for sharing the history too , all the best..Paul. 🙂

[@WyeExplorer]

Hey there Paul, me and you both mate - we are waterlings. Ha ha! A pleasure to share. Mark

[@ShameerShahProject]

Hey Mark, as always, very soothing to relax by a body of water. Even better with flowing water 👌 You take care my friend! Peace ☮️

[@WyeExplorer]

Ah, we are waterlings Shameer - it is us and we are it. No wonder we find it and flowing water relaxing. I will take care - you too. Mark

[@ShameerShahProject]

@@WyeExplorer absolutely. You just need a shack by some flowing water and life is made.

[@WyeExplorer]

@@ShameerShahProject Yeah, Shameer - not wanting for much else.

[@SeniorHiker77]

I like this one Mark. Short sweat with interesting history. Thanks for sharing.

[@WyeExplorer]

Hey, thanks John - glad you enjoyed this one history and all. A pleasure to share. Mark

[@anthonypayne1]

Great footage of this lovely part of the river Mark👍👍

[@WyeExplorer]

Good to hear from you Anthony. Glad you liked this one. Yeah, I always visit this part of the river when in town. Thanks my friend. All the best. Mark

[@JimTimber]

Wonderful Mark bro ! ..what a fascinating history these waters have for sure ! ..you never fail to interest me on your amazing adventures about the Wye valley dear friend.. superb !! Very best wishes to you as always Andy

[@WyeExplorer]

Hey, Andy yeah they have a checkered past - they blew it up for everyone. Happy yo have brought the area to your attention. All the best over there. Mark

[@unowhotravelchannel]

A beautiful spot Mark, appreciate the additional info too! Cheers, Simon👍

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi Simon, yeah it is a nice spot in the town - I always visit. Glad you liked the info too. All the best out there. Mark

[@GazianoOutdoors]

Really good footage of the flowing water , nice chilled video , cheers Mate 👍

[@WyeExplorer]

Thanks Gaz. Glad you enjoyed the flowing waters. Mark

[@saunteringsapsfords]

Some interesting facts Mark.

[@WyeExplorer]

Hey, thanks - glad you found it illuminating. Mark

[@filbritfrolics9315]

It's lovely video Mark :-)

[@WyeExplorer]

Many thanks friend. All the best. Mark

[@chrisk3488]

Nice one. Thought provoking 🙂

[@WyeExplorer]

Alright there Chris. Glad it stirred a few brain cells. Take care. Mark

[@nigelharness9032]

Hi Mark, been some wild weather lately and the waterfalls are at there best, enjoyed the text and have a great day cheers nigel

[@WyeExplorer]

There certainly has Nigel - yeah I see your walks and the falls. There is something to be said for we weather. Take care. Mark

[@AdventuresThings]

This is great Mark, love the scenery and the learning.

[@WyeExplorer]

Alright Mike - thanks bro. Glad you like the spot and the insight. All the best. Mark

[@cynergy4]

Beautiful video Mark! I wish that we could have seen it before being blown up. It must have been spectacular!

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi there Cynthia, Yeah it was called 'little Niagra.' So, I imagine it was pretty good. Thanks my friend. All the best over there. Mark

[@Love.AnitaBlue717]

Beautiful Mark!! Much Love. 💙

[@WyeExplorer]

Many thanks Anita. It sure is a lovely little spot. Peace and love. Mark

[@kimberleymaria5382]

Hey Mr J! How are you, long time no speak! You know, you’ve just put the biggest smile on my face with this vid. I’ve missed them. Hope you’re keeping well. ✌🏻

[@WyeExplorer]

Alright there Kimberley, yeah been a while - I hope you're well. Glad this one made you smile. Me? Doing alright thanks. Take care out there. Mark

[@kimberleymaria5382]

Glad to hear you’re doing ok Mark. Honestly that video popped up at just the right time. I keep reading ww3 is on the horizon. The world’s gone mad. It’s really been playing on my mind. That video pulled me right out of a panic. Thank you for that. Glad you’re managing to get out there. I just love the wind when it’s wild.

[@WyeExplorer]

@@kimberleymaria5382 Hey, that's good Kimberley - glad it created some good vibes. Yeah, it's all crazy - human insanity. I mean they could say to Russia easily, 'keep what you have.' Or, Russia could say, 'we have no interest in imperialism any longer. The ego is a destroyer. Keep well my friend - we're all there. Yeah, love the storms.

[@WalkWithWallace]

Nicely put together Mark. 😊

[@WyeExplorer]

Alright there Robin. Thanks mate - I enjoyed it. Mark

[@PinetreeLine]

Great stuff Mark! Thanks!

[@WyeExplorer]

Hey, thanks Doug. Take care. Mark

[@WHOTTAPOLLAVA]

That house has a lovely view of the waterfall MARK, but a little concerning when it comes to FLASH FLOODS etc etc AND THANKS FOR POSTING THE historical BACKGROUND of the waterfall AND NAMES ETC ETC atb Steve

[@WyeExplorer]

It sure does have a great view Steve-there's a bike shop overlooking it too on the bridge corner. I imagine it just about gets away with a flood. A pleasure to share the history bro. All the best. Mark

[@NorwayHikesTrails]

Nice video Mark 👍

[@WyeExplorer]

Hey, bro many thanks. Appreciated. Mark

[@NicoleHikesalot]

Beautiful waterfalls and river and really nice information with it roo. ❤ Great captures of this beautiful place

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi Nicole, glad you liked the capture. Mark

[@Crystalpips]

I love it there. Stunning place🙏🏻

[@WyeExplorer]

I agree - a top spot in Rhayader. All the best. Mark

[@FIVE-FOOTLyth]

I loved this Mark. Your passion really shines out, beautiful filming! Mesmerising. I'm sure I have one of WH Auden's books somewhere... off to search the bookshelves.

[@WyeExplorer]

Hey, Sue glad you liked it my friend. It was larger before they blew it up for the bridge back in 1780. There couldn't be a truer quote. All the best. Mark

[@DesmondsDonders]

Thanks Mark, I needed this today. Was a people weekend LOL

[@WyeExplorer]

A pleasure Dave. Glad it did the trick. Go steady. Mark

[@MUNROSnCORBETTS]

Looking good as always Mark. Hope all is well mate, peter :)))

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi Pete, good to hear from you. Thanks - yeah enjoyed plating about there. Me? Good thanks. All the best up there. Mark

[@FXWalesAnnaAlf]

I loved this video Mark, it was beautiful informative and meditative and the history you wrote through it was really interesting. Sooo good 🙌👍~ Anna

[@WyeExplorer]

Hey, Anna. Thanks. Yeah, I enjoyed my time here and sharing the history. 'Little Niagra' they called it - so it must have been pretty good back in the day. All the best. Mark

[@christopherellis2663]

A pleasant aside.

[@WyeExplorer]

Yeah, peaceful enough Chris. All the best. Mark

[@SetForAdventures]

Such shame progress reduced the beauty of these falls Mark (all the same a stunning spot ) Nice edit mate 👍🤠 ATB Simon

[@WyeExplorer]

Yeah, Simon it's a wonder what they were like given the town was named after them. But for sure a great spot with the Wye flowing away ion the distance there. Thanks bro. All the best. Mark

[@360OutdoorAdventures]

Well captured Mark looked stunning. Is that the area you visited last year where there was a turreted gateway 👍👍

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi garry, yeah I got deep down with this one. Enjoyed it. Not sure what gateway that is - I'll have to think about it. All the best mate. Mark

[@TheWrightLifeTravelChannel]

Loved the tips throughout!

[@WyeExplorer]

Hey, guys. Thanks. Yeah, there's some history behind what's left here. Take care. Mark

[@unjarredoutdoors5513]

Entertaining video, thanks for sharing. Leaving a like to support your channel! 👍🏽

[@WyeExplorer]

Alright there mate, thanks. This is only part of what was once a bigger falls. They blew it up in 1780 to build a bridge. Many thanks. Mark

[@Kababoes]

👌

[@WyeExplorer]

Cheers there Hans. I trust you're well over there. Mark

[@THE_EXPLORER]

beautiful and relaxing place

[@WyeExplorer]

It's a great little spot. Thanks my friend. Mark