River Source Hike & Wild Camp On The Heart Of Wales Line Trail - River Lugg Explore P2

River Source Hike & Wild Camp On The Heart Of Wales Line Trail - River Lugg Explore P2
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What a walk. Join me as I touch down with the source of the river Lugg and hike its deep cut ravine. A gnarly, wild and remote descent to camp I find myself remembering old times whilst eyeing up a hike for the future - The Heart of Wales Line Trail, which I was pitched practically on top of. It was a good night in a spectacular camping location.
Quick facts:
The Lugg is the largest tributary of the River Wye and flows for 63 miles.
It starts on Pool Hill in the Radnor Forest and enters the Wye 4 miles East of Hereford.
The tops nearby its source are heather clad and home to ground nesting birds such as Curlew, Grouse, Lapwing and Golden Plover.
It's health has recently been called into question and is the source of much debate regarding the health of the Wye system overall.
Video Links/River Lugg Source & Walk 2013
P1 tinyurl.com/2s3vreab
P2 tinyurl.com/9smyj5yc
P3 tinyurl.com/5bx9vvav
For part 4-6 see youtube
Links
River Lugg source walk www.wyeexplorer.co.uk/lugg-so...
River Lugg en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_Lugg
Llangunllo Village llangunllo.co.uk/
Glyndwr's Way www.nationaltrail.co.uk/en_GB...
Heart of Wales Trail Line www.heart-of-wales.co.uk/expe...
Thank you for watching!

[@PinetreeLine]

A lovely tribute to your brother Mark. I agree completely on your thoughts on how we treat our water ways, it is disgusting in some places. We are fortunate here in Canada to so much clean water. Thank you for taking us along my friend!

[@WyeExplorer]

Hey Doug, many thanks bro,. Yeah, always good to go to places we both loved. Oh for sure our rivers are open sewers in places. Well, Canada is huge - so many amazing rivers. I love the ones you explore. A pleasure as always my friend. Mark

[@TeddyWandererCamera-Bear]

Thanks for taking us along with you for this special personal remembrance trip. It looked like the perfect tucked away spot to camp and it was great that you found the stones from the fire you had with Paul. Take care Mark hugs from Teddy ; )

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi there Teddy, good to hear from you. A pleasure to share my friend. Absolutely the perfect spot. Stealthy - the type of camp my Paul loved. Yeah, awesome to find them stones - 13 years? Many thanks. All the best out there. Mark

[@lifesahobby]

Your loss for Paul and the journey in his honour is very touching. . These moments of reflection, these days of staring back at the past . I wish I had that connection with my own brother. You had a special link there. On my walks recently I keep stumbling upon the same guy in the middle of nowhere, he's usually sitting in the forest , in silence . I guess he is on a similar journey . Happy birthday. Regards Owen

[@WyeExplorer]

Hey, bro many thanks. Yeah, the space sure dies invoke good vibrations and thoughts within for my Paul. Sorry to hear of your disconnect with your own bro. Do not be fooled though Paul and me fought in life to agonizing levels. Bit we won through. Interesting to hear of the woodland monk. I like to see such people going deep. Thanks my friend. I hope you're well. Mark

[@JimHolden]

The perfect Birthday gift for you to do this trail Mark, thanks for sharing the memories of past trips with Paul. Love the retrospective narrative and the old clips. Can't believe you considered dossing down in that old caravan though. I'd be scared of an old wino turning up at two in the morning. Two fantastic camps Mark proper enjoyed both parts of this adventure. The info on the dead sheep was very helpful, knocked me a bit sick seeing that rotten water remembering all the rivers iv'e drank from. Water infections are hard to clear, I had one decades ago from drinking straight from source and I still get the odd twinge every now and them. I always filter. Thanks again Mark.

[@WyeExplorer]

It sure was the perfect birthday trip Jim - loved it deeply. Glad you liked the narrative and clips - it was so good to be back there. Ha, that caravan hadn't been slept in for a while but it was dirty around it and I knew better existed, which it did in the forest. Yeah, that water can be well infected at source - but the toxins do dissolve over distance. So filtering further down is OK. I resonate with water infection - I had one to and my stomach turned like a bugger. Well, thanks again Jim - always good my friend. Mark

[@EventyrsorenDenmark]

Another great trip. Nature looks so beautiful and the camp looks really good too.Have a wonderful day. Søren.

[@WyeExplorer]

Ho Soren, many thanks my friend. Yeah, good out back there. The camp was nice and secluded/stealthy and full of memoires. Take care-all the best. Mark

[@Love.AnitaBlue717]

Cheers to Paul, always by your side. I know you sometimes have a heavy heart. Wonderful place to ReVisit with Paul & honor him on your Birthdays. I love we share the same Birthday! ... Your videos, Mark are so beautiful! I was waiting for you to break into dance when you were stretching. You eat pretty good out there. Good times. Good memories. Erica & mum feel your love, too. Wonderful visit! Warm Hugs & Much Love, Anita 💙 I am not receiving many friends' notifications...damn YT...✌✨🕊🕊

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi Anita, yes hats off to Paul - always there. You are right at times I couldn't film I was that heavy. But it lifts. I love the fact we have the same birthday to - would have enjoyed remembering that Anita - sorry-lots going on! Ha, yeah I could have danced - felt more like stretching though. For sure a great time out memories, food and all. Much love Anita - rake care out there. No worries about the notifications. The same happens here. All the best. Mark

[@Love.AnitaBlue717]

@@WyeExplorer Hi Mark. I felt your heavy heart especiallly when you were laying in the tent...I cried, I admit. Prayers for a happy safe weekend. P.s. I failed to mention, your healing leg...Glad it's better. Take good care. M L 💙

[@WyeExplorer]

@@Love.AnitaBlue717 Ah, bless you Anita. I got on the next day and had a great hike back - an 18 miler. Yeah, getting stronger. I will take good care - you to.

[@gerrymcveigh]

Mark, I love that idea of honouring rivers as amazing and complex ecosystems that bring life. It is a battle against those vested interests whose aim is making money for their investors and hopefully those in the battle will continue to grow until there is real change as to how business is allowed to treat our rivers. There aren't many rivers here that don't have that slime. Finding the first flow of a river is such a cool thing and knowing that it will continue to grow and grow👍 Returning to a camp spot from 10 years ago that has resonance is pretty special and it did look like a good spot👍 It sounded so peaceful lying in the tent with those birds performing from the 'singing tree'. I do like a tidy tent and have to have everything in its place😊 Really cool to see you back out on these bigger adventures and with more plans for the future👍

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi there gerry, yeah it's great to find the origin of a river and follow it and watch it grow. I agree it will be a good day when our big water companies and farming practices change. Both are massive polluters. Yes, I imagine Ireland has the same problem. For sure gerry I loved going back to that spot - you know the feeling when you see a long old friend for the first time in years. It was like that and the sounds were siblime. Ah, yeah an orderly camp. I get you you bro. Well, still working on my fitness but back out again soon for a longer one. I did just over 35 mile on this one. Thanks gerry - see you out there. Mark

[@ervinslens]

Absolutely gorgeous landscapes my friend, this looks and sounds great! 👏👏

[@WyeExplorer]

Hey, bro. Many thanks. Yeah, it's good old British heathland/moorland. All the best. Mark

[@Roolooth]

Mark I'm glad you're getting over your injury and getting back to these hikes, this one was special and a good way to celebrate your birthday and Pauls. So there were lots of good memories on this hike, right down to camping on the exact same spot as in the past with Paul. It looks so peaceful there, a good space to relax, take your time to think and ponder. That deep ravine that you said you fancy going back to one day looks interesting and a bit of a challenge what with the steep sides and all the vegetation, I look forward to the time you go back to it and hopefully share the adventure with us. ATB Roo.

[@WyeExplorer]

It was a fantastic birthday outing Roo and yeah I'm am over the moon to be getting back out. Ah, that camp spot - it's been 13 years and still there is evidence of our fire. It was relaxing in the ravine - the side shoot I'll climb one day. Many thanks. Mark

[@countryvanlifeuk]

What a amazing tribute and touching way Mark to spend your Birthday for you and your dear Brother x Memories we hold so dear to cherish of our past loved ones x You Take Care mate ATB 👊👊👍👍

[@WyeExplorer]

Thanks my friend I appreciate that. Yes, Paul is with me all the time and even more so in these places. I was of course connecting with the river to. I will take care - you to. Mark

[@MaxandKalisAdventures]

You certainly picked the right day with all this wet weather we been having ..Great views and camp out as usual :) atb Max

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi Max, well the day before was soaking so I got a reasonable day here. Many thanks old friend - glad you liked the camp and space up there. Mark

[@deandunbar8856]

Hope your well Always enjoy your journey Mark some gorgeous countryside It means so much to revisit adventures you had with your Bro lovely I can tell your celebration of life with your other half .I too lost my Mum so close to her it's different now learning to live Have a Blessed Day Mark appreciate you...🙏🤙🤝

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi Dean, yes I'm getting on thanks mate. There's no doubt it's beautiful rolling and rugged country. As you say worth going back for alongside past adventures with my Paul. Sorry to hear of your mother. It's a big change I know and not often easy. Go steady. Many thanks Dean. Take care out there. Mark

[@solitaryrambler]

A cracking part 2 Mark. I loved the way you showed us the source of the Lugg where it was dry, then the seepage followed by the flowing water. Certainly was a beautiful ravine. Nice memories of Paul, your Mum, Erica and your camping spot where you also stopped 10 years earlier. Nice location where you wouldn't get disturbed by anyone else despite being on the Heart of Wales Line Trail. Perfect way to spend your birthday Mark. Hope the walk on to Kington went well. All the best 👍

[@WyeExplorer]

Thanks Patrick. Yeah, it's interesting to see the river emerge then hide then come back alive. Chris J.B said that ravine might be glacial - deep for such a small river. Ah, going back is always a pleasure for me - not for all but it is for me. As for the location it was good back then and as good now. Nice and stealthy rucked away there. Loved it and learning of the Heart of Wales Line Trail. I'll be doing that one. It sure was a good birthday. Thanks again Patrick . Always good. Mark

[@solitaryrambler]

@@WyeExplorer Ah yes Chris could be right there about the ravine, it certainly was a deep one for a small river, so it being glacial would be a strong possiblity. It was a pleasure for me too seeing you back where you've been before and sharing your memories. I'm sure you'll love doing the Heart of Wales Lines Trail too, I've checked it out and it seems a great route, Craven Arms to Llanelli, I've no doubt it will be very enjoyable. Cheers Mark and keep well down there 👍

[@WyeExplorer]

@@solitaryrambler It's certainly something to think about Patrick - old Chris has a good mind for nature and geology etc. Glad you don't mind me going back from time to time - the Heart of wales Line would be fun. I will keep well - you to.

[@EggnogonthebogProductions]

Happy belated birthday. Not often you see a dead sheep in the river. Usually by the side. I could be wrong. That's the same stones from the fire. Amazing. Nice stealth camping spot. Great memories I expect. Heart of Wales as well. Nice one.

[@WyeExplorer]

Hey, thanks there Egg. Ha, dead ones in the river aren't pretty - they kind of splurge and melt. Yeah, the same stones. 13 years? Maan, that was awesome. For sure a great spot - I was stoked to be back. Heart of Wales sometime? All the best bro. Mark

[@WoodyAndy]

Very nice Mark. It's lovely to cherish fond memories and retrace them like this. All the best, Andy

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi Andy, I agree mate. I was so touched to go back - I always am. Pau loved it there. Many thanks bro. Take care. Mark

[@BourneOutside]

Totally with you on the state of our rivers, Mark. Our coastline waters too. Happy Belated 41st Birthday 😉👍🏼 🎂 Good memories but sad that you're on your own. Can't beat emptying your sack, I must agree 😊 The RAB jacket. I wonder if it is the same as my Ridgeline Pintail? That seems to absorb the rain as such, but never lets me down. I think "the magic" lays under the external material. ATVB Mark. Look after that leg 😉👍🏼 Tim

[@WyeExplorer]

It's a nightmare what agriculture etc is doing and all down to consumer choice really Tim apart from maybe unregulated sewage discharge. Ha, thanks - it was a good birthday. Paul always came up with the ideas. For sure I love going back to these places - I'm always touched but saddened to. Re-the sack emptying it can't be done without it eh? I think you might be right about the Rab - they wouldn't make rubbish. Well, many thanks Tim - always appreciated. All the best out there. Mark

[@ChrisJB]

Firstly Mark, the birdsong I heard when you were talking about the 'singing tree', was a dear little robin and I'm sure you know the superstition that a robin encounter marks the spiritual visit of a departed loved one. What struck me here was the disproportionate deep ravine that little trickle dwelt in, perhaps indicative of a more powerful flow once.....maybe glacial meltwaters? Anyway, an excellent way to celebrate your birthday. ATB, Chris 👍

[@WyeExplorer]

Hey, thanks Chris - I've heard enough of them I should have know that. But yeah 'When robins appear, loved ones are near.' So good to know it was a Robin. I think you may have a point abut the glacial activity. I know that numerous glacial channels existed in the Wye basin mist noticeably in the Aymestrey gorge where I camped last. It might well be the case here - it is deep for such a wee river. For sure I had a great birthday - I was touched many times. All the best bro. Mark

[@WebbysWalks]

Great camp, great views, great memories. What a nice second part to this adventure. The ravine part looked extra nice. I have only ever done one river source walk. I think I might have to try some more. Thank you for sharing. All the best, Andy 👍🏻

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi Andy, thanks mate. Yeah, it was a great outing - the landscape, space and memories touched me. The ravine sure is a surprise given the size of the river. Go for it - I love following rivers down from source. A pleasure to share. Mark

[@MiriamKennedy]

Looked a lovely spot to camp Mark! They were some great memories that you shared…fantastic that you’re back out exploring again 😊

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi there Miriam. Oh yeah a lovely space to tuck into. Off camera I was so touched and stoked to be there amid the memories. I agree awesome to be back out. Out next week again extending the distance. Well, I hope you're well over there Miriam. Take care and be well. Mark

[@MarkTayloroutdoors]

Fantastic video, thank you for taking us along on this journey of you revisiting the source of the Lugg. A great narration at the start, and beautiful scenery. Ive really enjoyed this series of videos, especially how you have intertwined older footage of your brother Paul into this story. That sheep is a very good reason why water treatment is so important. Also a happy birthday for July 1st Thanks again for sharing Atb Mark

[@WyeExplorer]

Hey, Mark. Thanks. A pleasure to share with you mate. So pleased you enjoyed it - the scenery, source and memories. Paul never leaves me. Oh for sure water treatment is crucial - who wants to be doubled up on trail? I don't. Thanks again Mark. All the best. Mark

[@NorwayHikesTrails]

A beautiful hike and lovely place. Thank you for sharing 👍

[@WyeExplorer]

Hey, bro glad you enjoyed the outing. A pleasure to share. Take care over there. Mark

[@BorderRambler]

A good trip Mark , that sheep was making some pollution blocking the streams flow . Some special memories where you camped , yeah single skin shelter always carry a cloth . It’s inevitable you always get moisture , brings back memories of when I had that shelter . I really need to do a source walk from the rivers that flow into my home town . It must feel good being able to get out walking and camping and happy birthday atb Dave

[@WyeExplorer]

Hey there Dave, good to hear from you. Ah, mate the whole stream up top was poisoned by it. I filtered water elsewhere luckily. For sure - I loved going back. I'm so touched every time. Re-the tent - yeah it's easy really just ragging it down - no bother. You know that one. Hey, go for it - would love to see you do a really wild source explore and follow down. It's great fun. Thanks Dave. Take care up there - I've yet to catch up. Mark

[@anthonypayne1]

Always a thrill to find the source of any river Mark! I can see why you are drawn back time and again to visit these special places. 👍👍

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi Anthony, yes the origins of most things we resonate with but when it's a river it's exciting. Loved this one and never get bored going back. I hope you're well up there bro. All the best. Mark

[@JimTimber]

Great little pitch that bro.. I like that tent !! ..perfect for an overnighter !! Awesome that you found your old firepit !! The food looked epic mate !! Yeah a belated Happy Birthday to you and Paul !! 🎁🎁✨✨🎈🎈So glad you found peace returning to that beloved old campsite my friend !!.. awesome !! Ha ha !! weather reports are always based on hypothesis !! 😁 Have an awesome rest of week my friend ! I hope all is well and very best wishes as always Andy

[@WyeExplorer]

That tent fitted perfect Andy - I like it as a shelter. Re-the old camp site I was so touched to be there - you know off camera. But yeah how about that evidence of our fire 13 years ago? Awesome as was that weather prediction. Ha ha! Well, thanks again Andy - always good my friend. Mark

[@JimTimber]

@@WyeExplorer Wonderful my friend ! I often wish I could revisit old campsites that I have so many happy memories of.. and there were a few dozen !! lol I once made a fire pit out of stones I found near a river.. and one of them exploded like a fragmentation grenade.. it was lucky that we were all passed out prone !! ..sure woke me up though !! lol .. Very best wishes my friend !

[@WyeExplorer]

@@JimTimber Maybe one day Andy you'll go on a walk about. That would be great. Ponder your journey. Ah, that sounds like a war zone - good job you were lay flat out. Cheers bro.

[@kreator973]

Excellent hike. I like it very much ! Have a nice time. Greetings

[@WyeExplorer]

Yeah, it was a good one. Many thanks. All the best out there. Mark

[@K9OutdoorsSearchTeam]

Good pitch in a lovely spot Mark, the kind of place you don't want to leave in the morning, so peaceful. Your legs doing well, your back Mark, good on ya mate👍Take care my friend, Bill and his three fur terrors

[@WyeExplorer]

Yeah, it's a lovely pitch out of the way Bill. Great memories to. You're right I lingered there a while. I've had to take it easy this last week or so but still strong - back out soon. Cheers bro. Mark

[@mycolliesandme268]

Interesting and a pleasure to watch as usual,a quick comment as I've got to get off to work. Nice one Mark ATB😊👍

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi Steve, thanks bro. I hope you're day went well - a wet one in the end. Mark

[@mycolliesandme268]

@@WyeExplorer yes day was ok thanks, raining since late afternoon still is,lots of rain this month most days. But I'd rather this than what is happening else where in the world. Just like the rivers the world is being destroyed by humans. That connection with your brother gets me,I miss mine. And miss the things we never got to do. Your narration and that music, nice touch.some kind of throat music? Kind of primeval,and enchanting. See you on the next one 👍

[@WyeExplorer]

@@mycolliesandme268 That's good to hear Steve - Yeah I like the wet and cool at the mo. I wouldn't want the fires. Ah, for sure the planet is in a mess - we said that 33 years ago raving. One thing about me and my bro I haven't shared the pain of the life we lead beyond this. We fought and there were very real problems related to our twinship and the community in which we lived. Our reputation almost destroyed our bond. But we managed to get out. I get a sense of what you miss about your brother - bridges that were never built. It's a painful one. Maybe we should walk and talk Steve - one day. Yeah, it is Mongolian - from the lead vocalist in The Hu - check em out. For sure see you out there.

[@SetForAdventures]

A beautiful night and I know you meant that Mark (walking that ground must be so special) Washing the mess tins / listening to the breeze (these are the little The things that make a camp ⛺️ special ) That ravine is mighty impressive so close to the source 👍🤠) And the dead sheep (a great flag up to never ever trust a water source ❗️ Happy Birthday Mark & Paul Best regards Simon 🤠🙏🏼⛺️

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi Simon, yeah the landscape inspires deep memories as do those little things. It is an impressive ravine for the size of the river. Many looking downstream would not think of it. Re-the dead sheep and water - for sure filter it. Many thanks for good wishes bro. All the best. Mark

[@abigailpowell3577]

Thank you for sharing Mark, a special birthday day remembering Paul, I always enjoy your videos and stories 👍

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi Abigail, a pleasure to share my friend. It was a touching few days. I love that area as did Paul. Many thanks for your kind words there - glad you enjoy the outings. Mark

[@stephenrobinson7197]

Good to see you out and about 👍

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi Stephen. Yeah it was a good adventure and birthday. Mark

[@wozoutdoors1439]

what a good place to walk , looked well smart . as usual a good video .

[@WyeExplorer]

hey there Warren, yeah top place bro. My Paul loved it there. Many thanks - glad you enjoyed this one. Mark

[@michaelrawson6261]

Hey Mark, lovely video brother, it's beautiful there, (pool hill) I've only been there once, during 1st Lockdown, spring 2020. I saw your Mum a few days ago, at Coffee#1 in town. I was having a brew, she was sat at a table behind me, so I didn't see her til I was leaving, and I didn't say hello, I wish I had.

[@WyeExplorer]

Alright there Mike, glad you liked the outing bro. It is beautiful - good to hear you've been there to. He y, my mum would have liked to have heard from you for sure. Just the mention of Rawson would have taken her back - she would have beamed mate. Thanks old friend. Take care - hope to see you. Mark

[@michaelrawson6261]

@@WyeExplorer I'm so sorry Mark, I'd never ignore your Mum. But I was just leaving when I noticed it was her. Are you well? How's the shin/ankle?

[@WyeExplorer]

@@michaelrawson6261 Hey, no worries Mike. My shin was sore today after walking - I'll need some physio.

[@Nerding4Nature]

Great video, Mark. It's been too long since I joined you (electronically) on an adventure. I'm a little jealous that you can keep food in your tent without being eaten by a bear.

[@WyeExplorer]

Hay Carley, good to hear from you. Ha ha, yeah the meanest we get are badgers. I had a great time out. I hope you're all well over there. Mark

[@JimTimber]

Yeah a review on the pack and jacket would be superb !!.. sounds like awesome kit !!

[@WyeExplorer]

I will do Andy. Been reading up on the gear. Mark

[@JimTimber]

@@WyeExplorer Awesome bro ! ..it looks like top kit !!

[@WyeExplorer]

@@JimTimber Yeah, I like that sack - juries out on the jacket at the mo.

[@JimTimber]

@@WyeExplorer I got that impression when you mentioned it does not bead water but soaks it up !! ..but perhaps the Gortex is underneath the top layer ??!! I look forward to the review bro !!

[@WyeExplorer]

@@JimTimber Yeah, it's a strange feel but it is a Rab jacket Andy. We'll see if that Gortex works.

[@LarryBees]

Happy Birthday Mate. great camp out !!

[@WyeExplorer]

Alright there Larry. Thanks mate. Yeah, it was good. Mark

[@danexitsstreetview3273]

Enjoyed this as always mark apart from the sheep right at the source. it is always what scares me about drinking from mountain streams. I guess you never know for sure what's further upstream really. Cheers and all the best.

[@WyeExplorer]

Alright there. Thanks for watching - glad you enjoyed it. Well, we can get poisoned - toxins do dissipate down stream though. All the best. Mark

[@BackpackerDiaries]

That looked like a pleasant and personal Birthday trip Mark. Fun to discover overlap with the HOW Line Trail as well. bummer about the sheep carcass mucking up the water. Glad you’re injury isn’t holding you back from getting out.

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi there Amos, yeah it was a touching wee trip. I'll be doing the Heart of Wales Line trail - it's 142 miles and passes through some great country. Re-the sheep - yeah it was pretty disgusting but that's sheep country for you. For sure I'm getting stronger but this week I've had to step back a bit. Back out soon though. Well, I hope things are well over there. All the best as always. Mark

[@NicoleHikesalot]

Thats a super beautiful area. I love the view of the ravine with the stream. I agree on the rocks being rge ones you used for your fire twn years ago. Great set up at camp. 👍❤

[@WyeExplorer]

It is Nicole - Mid Wales. Yes, it's a nice ravine to walk and when I got to camp it was a great revisit. That stone sure did cast me back. I was excited about that. Thanks - camp was good. All the best over there. Mark

[@FXWalesAnnaAlf]

Hi Mark another good hike celebrating your birthday weekend and thinking of your memories and I enjoyed your narration/ voice over with music near the start. So nice to meet the man with his bike and sad to hear about Judith's husband. Nice memories for you from that little pool when you sat in it in 2013 ! It is a shame about our rivers getting poisoned I agree. I liked your tent spot and your food looked delicious. Gorgeous singing tree and someone told me you can actually get a bird song recognition app 🙂 Great to watch as usual 👍 ~ Anna

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi there Anna, many thanks my friend. Hey, glad you enjoyed the birthday weekend and narration - I don't do that often. I'm just practicing - would love to be a s free and good with it as yourself. For sure great to meet the folks there - all good as were the memories at source. I absolutely love it there. With regards the rivers it's heart breaking - we have the knowhow and tech for goodness sake. Not every farmer knows where their sheep die though. Good job it wasn't opposite my camp - it's a super location. Hey, I may check that app out. Thanks Anna - have a great rest of the week. Mark

[@FXWalesAnnaAlf]

​@@WyeExplorerAww so kink Mark thank you but yes I enjoyed it 👍 Not sure if you follow Jennifer Lupine from Washington? She's one of my favourite hiking channels because of the places she hikes and she yells us what plants and flowers and birds are that she films on her hikes and she mentioned a bird recognition app that she uses, not sure what it's called though. Have a good evening 🙂

[@WyeExplorer]

@@FXWalesAnnaAlf A pleasure Anna. Glad you enjoyed it. Yes, I know her but we had crossed ideas once - no doubt she's doing good things. I will have a good one. Peace.

[@FXWalesAnnaAlf]

@@WyeExplorer Yes it was really good and ah OK sorry about that but yes sometimes things like that happen on KZbin. Catch you soon :)

[@WyeExplorer]

@@FXWalesAnnaAlf Thanks Anna. Yeah, it does happen. A friend who I was hiking the Wye with was suffering mental illness - in fact he's just got out of section for 3 months. She was saying overly supporting things about him - it was so odd not knowing how challenging it was. I felt she didn't know the background well enough to comment. See you out there.

[@pauledwards499]

Thanks Mark and a belated Happy Birthday to you! That tent looks very similar to my Lanshan 1, a great little tent and never lets in a drop of water, even in the heaviest rain. The ravine reminds me a lot of part of a regular walk of mine, up Ashes Hollow to the top of the Long Mynd, well worth a day out if you haven't been. Anyway, thanks again Mark, another great watch.

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi there Paul, thank you mate. Yeah, I know the Lanshan - the Six Moons was the US backpacking original that the Chinese emulated. Still, they did a good job. I've seen the Ashes Hollow on maps but never been there - I've walked the Long Mynd though. Lovely up there. Well, all the best out there. A pleausre as always. Mark

[@lifesahobby]

I like how you scatter the stones after your fires

[@WyeExplorer]

Yeah, I always do that far and wide and the left over remains. LNT. All the best over there. Mark

[@thathikingguy]

A great continuation of an epic journey. Thanks for sharing Mark

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi Chris, a real pleasure to share mate. I hope you're well over there. Mark

[@OthmarsVlog]

awesome . . . well done . . . thumbs up 👍🙏💯

[@WyeExplorer]

Many thanks. Take care. Mark

[@WalkWithWallace]

Lovely stuff Mark, a nice chilled vibe to this one, great you got out for you and Paul's birthday. Agree with you on the river damage, we've gone backwards.

[@WyeExplorer]

Thanks Robin - yeah mellow as - I was stoked following from source - well loved being back in all truth. The birthday was awesome - Paul's idea of a great time all over. Ah, for sure bro - with all the tech and knowhow we have gone in reverse. Well, take bro. All the best up there. Mark

[@WalkWithWallace]

@@WyeExplorer peace bud. 😊 👍🏼

[@WyeExplorer]

@@WalkWithWallace Cheers Robin.

[@Linleys]

Hey "Happy Birthday". I hadn't realised so much is flushed in to these rivers, from farms and factories. Maddening. Can you remember your first river explore as a kid? Such a lovely location. I have tracked your route on the map - It's amazing how far north west the River Lugg's source is. Thank you for your video, as always, very informative. Cheers, Warren :)

[@WyeExplorer]

Thank you Warren - it was a super time out. Yeah, dead sheep and lots of poo/phosphate and chemicals and so on. My first explore as a kid - Yeah the Wye with big tires. Nice for tracking the river. Yeah, North Radnorshire - it's great around there. A pleasure as always. All the best. Mark

[@zlukaszemprzezswiat]

fantastic hike day :)

[@WyeExplorer]

Hey, cheers bro. Glad you liked it. Mark

[@lifesahobby]

Yeah , I've fixed the notifications . . Going to watch this now .

[@WyeExplorer]

Hey, dude. Thanks - glad it's sorted. Mark

[@stelley08]

nice hike. always good to drink filtered water, you never know what is lying up stream. looks like the wind dropped off at the camp site which is a bonus

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi Steve, good to hear from you mate. Yeah, I'm always filtering water nowadays. Re-the wind - the conditions were good. Not a whisper all night. Many thanks bro. Mark

[@smoggiewalks578]

Great journey Mark, I to have camped at that spot when I did the heart of Wales trail. Thank for sharing Belated birthday wishes too.. Martin

[@WyeExplorer]

Hey, thanks Martin. You mean that same exact spot where I was pitched and where we put of a tarp in 2013? Well, a pleasure to share - it was a great trip. Have a great weekend. Mark

[@chrishomer]

Thanks for filming this Mark. Inspiring to see those lovely rolling hills with your commentary. Just seen the sheep, so high up. Bit of an eye opener isn’t it. And when you mentioned the polluters it reminds me I quite fancy going out with my drone and capturing some of the offenders at some point. A bit of citizen journalism. Thanks mate

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi there Chris, good to hear from you. Thanks - yeah they're nice remote hills - just getting used to commentary. There's so much pollution - as I said at source to. Hey, a report like that would be cool. All the best out there. Mark

[@FIVE-FOOTLyth]

Hey Mark! What a great way to spend your birthday and the memories that go with it. And we get to meet your mum too! I hope you enjoyed your personal journey the following day. Love the singing tree. All the best - Sue

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi there Sue, Yeah it was a superb Birthday - I made some great connections within and outside. Ha, my teeny mother - I haven't seen her for over 1.5 years. I lost all of them when I lost Paul to. It's complicated. As for the singing tree a Robin I am reliably informed. Many thanks. Take care. Mark

[@FIVE-FOOTLyth]

@@WyeExplorer It’s a cliche I know, but nature really is the best healer. Personal challenges notwithstanding, it’s nice to see you smiling & doing what you love.

[@WyeExplorer]

@@FIVE-FOOTLyth Yeah, nature has literally been a savior Sue. I haven't mentioned it to anyone on YT but the loss of my family to has been agony. Ha, I've had to see smiling and happy people here and do my best to join in. One thing is true - you only have yourself to own or it's some other grizzly choice. Peace out!

[@FIVE-FOOTLyth]

@@WyeExplorer Voids can’t be filled, but pleasure can be felt in nature. Keep exploring, swan whisperer. Peace out!

[@WyeExplorer]

@@FIVE-FOOTLyth Certain voids Sue - for sure nature is universal. You know we're made up of the same energies and because of this we feel kin - not lonely when with it. Thanks Sue - I enjoy the chats.

[@John-ed2wj]

Great video Mark

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi John. Thanks. It was a great time out. All the best out there. Mark

[@DesGreene]

Hi Mark. A beautiful and fascinating area! Lovely little spot to pitch up too👍 Agree with your message about what we're doing to our rivers! That was also a very important warning about what might be lurking upstream when you need to filter water! 🤤 I always use purification tablets as well as filtering, just in case. All the best and take care👍👍

[@WyeExplorer]

It is a great area des - we have the Radnor Forest close by to. For sure I lingered in that spot for the memories and because it's nicely tucked away. Yeah, rivers are in danger. Like you I'm careful with water. Many thanks bro. All the best. Mark

[@williamboundey4526]

Another great video Mark 👍 really enjoyed it! Happy belated birthday mate 👍 Thanks for sharing. Stay safe mate . Atvb Bounda!

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi Bill, many thanks mate. Yeah, it was a good one - a pleasure to share. Mark

[@HikeCamp]

That sheep pick a very unfortunate place to die.. Great part two

[@WyeExplorer]

Hey, Max yeah anywhere will do. I hope you're well over there. Mark

[@4seasonbackpacking]

Nice camping spot mate with some great memories there mate. Looks like a great hike along there.

[@WyeExplorer]

Cheers there Rich. Yeah, it's one of my faves in the Wye basin. Nicely rucked away and on the Heart of Wales line trail to. I bet many have walked straight passed it. For sure love it up there bro. All the best. Mark

[@filbritfrolics9315]

nice one Mark, made me a bit emotional, when you mentioned about love ones who are not with us anymore (for me it's my brother and sister). .Happy birthday by the way. :-)

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi there Sis, I'm happy it touched you. Sorry to hear of your sister and brother. What were their names? I'm sure they were great friends - sadly missed. Many thanks for your good wishes. Mark

[@filbritfrolics9315]

@@WyeExplorer HI Mark, thanks. \it's Nancy and Artemnio, their names, I lost them in 2017 and 2013. Yes I missed them a lot specially on family gatherings and when I visit in Philippines. Looking forward to more of you walking/camping adventures. Cheers .

[@WyeExplorer]

@@filbritfrolics9315 Ah, bless them. There souls are eternal. Love them - sending them light. Ah, I'll be back out soon. See you out there to.

[@filbritfrolics9315]

@@WyeExplorer thank you :-)

[@WyeExplorer]

@@filbritfrolics9315 A pleasure.

[@Cueman222]

Thank you, Mark, enjoyed your tribute. Aye, it really is a shame what we are doing to our rivers.

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi there bro, glad you liked this outing - it was a pos all the way. Yeah, and we have the know how and tech to treat them differently - madness. All the best. Mark

[@nigelharness9032]

Hi Mark, relaxing video to watch, great way to spend your birthday mate and all the reminiscing, water is the source of all life but the powers that be are more bothered with profits, take care yourself mate cheers nigel

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi there Nige, glad you found this one relaxing mate. As for going back I always love it - especially in special places like this. Paul had been here numerous times. Yeah, the bottom line destroys plenty. Thanks my friend. Take care. Mark

[@DesmondsDonders]

Nice one Mark. Could not ID the bird but it was probably letting females know he was about LOL. Interesting hike thank you.

[@WyeExplorer]

Hey Dave, neither could I - would love to though. I think you're probably right on what was happening. Cheers bro. All the best. Mark

[@JimTimber]

There is a stream running down the back of my property that has no life in it at all. When I asked an older neighbour where all the fish were he casualy replied 'Oh the factory up there uses the water to clean their chemicals out of their storage facilities' ..what can I say Mark bro !!?? That dead sheep looks like it was doing much the same !! There is a river in Buckinghamshire called the Misbourne ..it has had intermittently reduced or stopped-flow due to abstraction for domestic supply from the aquifers feeding it. The name means the 'vanishing brook'

[@WyeExplorer]

Hey, Andy thanks for sharing the river story tragic that it is. Yeah, since the birth of industry rivers have been used like this - sad they still are. Have we not learned? Oh for sure abstraction is massive - walk the Wye and count the pumps. Good to hear from you Andy. Take care bro. Mark