225: Lydbrook, Edge End and English Bicknor (Wye Valley and Forest of Dean 2024)

[@robertkusek4407]

Patrick, thank you so much for posting these videos as my mother was British, coming to the USA after WW2. It is so wonderful to view this beautiful countryside.

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it, many thanks for watching and commenting 👍

[@rosieb6886]

It's so good to see you back in the Wye Valley. I know the area well,as I was born between Ross and Lydbrook. The area is absolutely beautiful and I always love to go back to visit. My ancestors came from the Forest of Dean, great grandfather being a free miner. Thank you for the video.

[@solitaryrambler]

It was equally great for me being back in this area. Glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching and commenting 👍

[@spikefawkes5152]

Lived there for over 30 years now. Love it.

[@mamtadave3128]

Serene wilderness ✨ in the woods near Hangerberry 🌲🌲🌿🌱. Thank you so much.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@MrSteveMG]

Morning Patrick, I know this film is pre your recent illness but it is good to have you back on one of your fab walks again. A lovely part of the country I have never been to ...so really looking forward to seeing more of the Wye Valley and The Forest Of Dean :o)

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks for that Steve, much appreciated. Hope you enjoy the other films I publish from this area. All the best 👍

[@nuinmarnuinmar5321]

What a lovely gentle walk - very enjoyable. Thanks for sharing.

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching 👍

[@stephmcghie8732]

Thankyou Patrick for another lovely walk so quiet and peaceful, hope you enjoyed your few days away 😊 and a added bonus with the open church!!! There is definitely something tranquil about being in a church..have a good weekend and i believe we are going to have sunshine 🌞

[@solitaryrambler]

Hi Steph, I've just returned from a week in this area again, it was lovely. Yes, an open church! 😁 Hope you had a great weekend too 👍

[@annacollier2936]

What a beautiful soundtrack Patrick,! Its one of my favourites of all time! This place i will visit one day, cannot miss out on that beauty! Your enthusiasm of this place totally sells it to me and so heartwarming and lovely the love you have for this place. Loved the church too! I could see your absolute pleasure as you entered. Thanks for sharing enjoyed it so much!

[@solitaryrambler]

I'm so glad you enjoyed my soundtrack Anna! 😀 It's my Forest of Dean theme, and one of my oldest compositions, although what you heard here is a new version of it. it was lovely being back here to film in the area again. I'm glad you like the look of it, it's certainly worth visiting. Thanks for all your lovely comments Anna and for taking the time to watch 👍

[@russ3994]

Hey Patrick serene, nice gentle walk wonderful pleasure to watch keep them coming Patrick !

[@solitaryrambler]

Cheers Russ, pleased you enjoyed it! All the best 👍

[@nathankent8945]

Stunning scenes Patrick and really enjoyed the music in your film, you've done a great job of capturing the atmosphere... Looking forward to seeing some more Wye Valley films this year...Glad the rain held off for you!

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks Nathan! Glad you enjoyed my music, that's my Forest of Dean theme. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍

[@harrylinsdell8114]

Just a pleasure to watch ,great content and research

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks Harry 👍

[@freestyletowers2617]

Lovely change of direction Patrick, great filming as always Patrick 📸👍

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks John, much appreciated! 👍😀

[@GaryNaples]

Thanks for your time and effort Patrick…Quality Stuff. I particularly enjoyed the background music in today’s video.

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it Gary, thanks for watching. Pleased you enjoyed the music, that's my old Forest of Dean theme 👍

[@bigjobs5000]

Superb filming and music as always Patrick - the path with the views descending to Lydbrook were particularly lovely. What a gorgeous county Gloucestershire is!

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks Martin. Yes the descent to Lydbrook was the section of this walk I remember being so lovely, so it was great to revisit after many years 👍

[@phfactor66]

The theme music is like an old friend. So lovely to hear it again. Really enjoyed this video.

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it, it was lovely to record a new version of the theme for this. Thanks for watching 👍

[@nickcooper1260]

A treat, as ever, Patrick, and another beautiful English church. Your videos seem to go by so fast, warping space/time.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks Nick, appreciate that 👍

[@johnharney6548]

You really have the perfect voice for this sort of film, thanks

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks for that, much appreciated! 👍

[@iancooper3560]

My old area! 40 years ago i would have been a kid playing up in the woods and lanes of Hangerberry. It was a great area up grow up. Lived there up until 2017 and moved to Scotland. Forest of Dean in the summer is beautiful. Thank you for sharing your walk 👍

[@solitaryrambler]

Nice one. I love the route through Hangerberry especially when you get those views over Upper Lydbrook. Thanks for watching, all the best 👍

[@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling]

It is always great to hike trails from long ago. Each one holds a special memory. Din, Dins. I've not heard that for years. That took me way back. It is certainly a beautiful area, Patrick, and I can see why you love it so much. I'm like you, I love a church for its architecture and history alone. They were definitely a centre of village life way back when. Thank you for sharing Patrick. I look forward to more from this area. Was that a new composition too?

[@solitaryrambler]

Although I had of course plotted this route a while back, this brought back lots of special memories when I was here. Haha yeah I think din dins came from childhood 😁 I always love going inside churches where possible, so lovely to get inside the one at English Bicknor. The music was actually one of my oldest compositions, albeit a new version for this video. It's my Forest of Dean theme. Thanks for watching and commenting Chris, much appreciated 👍

[@PopularesVox]

Back walking along the paths in Lydbrook forty years later, and now only if you had a time machine eh! Patrick.😃 With a fast changing world, in areas like this where the landscape has changed little in that period. it's easy to slip back into your own time machine of the mind. Hopefully, the Forest will continue to look lovely for many decades to come.

[@solitaryrambler]

it was weird being back walking that particular route 40 odd years after I first did it 😀 I'm sure the Forest will always look as lovely as it has always done whilst I've been around 👍

[@kellyshaw7271]

I cannot believe its been six years since you were last there. Time fly's. You always seem in your element in the Wye Valley and Forest of Dean, it's definitely your spiritual home. So many lovely villages and homes there. Some with fantastic views too. Nice shot of the daffodil too. Always nice to see them knowing winters behind us. Really enjoyable and hope you're fully recovered now. Cheers Patrick 😊

[@solitaryrambler]

Time sure does fly, and it was a joy being back in this area. I've just returned from another week there, so been enjoying it very much. Definitely is my spiritual home 😀 Glad you enjoyed the views with the villages too. I was pleased with that daffodil shot 😁 Glad the illness is all behind me now, feeling much more myself. Thanks Kelly, all the best 👍

[@christelbraune4530]

Hallo Patrik Du hast Recht war wieder wunderschön 👍🏻. Dankeschön, daß du mich wieder mitgenommen hast.👋🏻👋🏻

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks for watching 👍

[@shaunmckenna1923]

Hello Patrick , nice to see you back in the Forest , we really enjoyed Lydbrook the viaduct was of interest as I have a very good print of it as it was in the 1930s , I wish I was able to attach a photo , the artist is a friend his name is Eric Bottomley he is famous for his train painting all over the world , if you search his name and look up the print Summer in the Forest his work is amazing and the trains are second to none . Thanks for a lovely walk Patrick.

[@solitaryrambler]

Morning Shaun, it was wonderful being back in the Forest. Nice to know you've got a print of the viaduct. I've seen many photos online of it and find the history of the old railway lines in the Forest very interesting. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍

[@ffrancrogowski2192]

Grand to be back in your favourite part of Britain, Patrick. It looks a lovely area, as we've seen in some of your earlier videos. The viaduct that went across Lydbrook looked quite astonishing when it was in use. A pity that the railway line had to close. The church at English Wicknor looks brilliant with its lovely exterior and interior. The surrounding countryside with the River Wye, has some excellent views. Thank you for this presentation, Patrick.

[@solitaryrambler]

It sure was great to be back Ffranc. The old railway would have been awesome when I see where it would have gone, but there you go. The countryside here is lovely and of course is a personal favourite of mine. Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching 👍

[@kimwilkins9371]

Love these videos of the Forest of Dean, as my Grandparents were both from the Forest, and my ancestors also. Looking forward to watching your new ones from the area.

[@solitaryrambler]

Nice one many thanks for taking the time to watch 👍

[@richardchan9595]

The quality of your new camera is excellent. Thank you for another wonderful walk!

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks Richard, I'm certainly pleased with the new camera 👍

[@Jez-explores-outdoors]

I find your videos relaxing to watch

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks, glad you like them! 👍😀

[@ghostramblersinvestigation6583]

Great, lush to see you back . Injoyed this very much

[@solitaryrambler]

It was great to be back, thanks for watching 👍

[@keeptrekking4685]

Morning m8, looks an absolute beautiful part of the country, verry much like my part of Yorkshire i live, great vid Patrick, thanks for taking us along 👍

[@solitaryrambler]

Morning Jay, a long way from Yorkshire, but it is a lovely area indeed. Thanks for watching, all the best 👍

[@sylviarowley6668]

Lovely video as always Patrick! Eagerly awaiting the next! ❤️xx

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks Sylvia, pleased you enjoyed it 👍😀

[@westcountrywanderings]

Hello Patrick! Sorry, I don't often get chance to watch other KZbinrs videos but I do really enjoy yours, and I love the Wye Valley and Forest of Dean too. This was a really lovely walk Patrick and, knowing what is involved in putting a video together, I can tell you have worked extremely hard on this. Your music composition was excellent too. I fairly recently followed the Wye Valley Railway route from Chepstow to Tintern and was blown away by the beauty. So glad you got chance to return to your homelands for another explore and wander. Hope you had a good week. Take care, Paul

[@solitaryrambler]

Morning Paul, thanks for watching and commenting. I know how busy you are with your own film making, so I really appreciate you taking the time to watch this. Glad you liked my music, that's my Forest of Dean theme. Although I didn't leave a comment, I did watch your recent video where you walked through Tidenham Tunnel. I also watched your Tall Ships film as I was in Gloucester too last Monday, not realising this event was happening before I got there. Thanks again Paul, all the best 👍

[@claireEt9055]

Thanks Patrick. An area of the UK I’m not familiar with YET! Definitely looks like a lovely area to hike in 👍🏻 Great film, thank you

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it Claire. Hope you do visit, it's a wonderful part of the UK. Thanks for watching 👍

[@Greatoutdoorswalks2061]

Lovely Walk Patrick 🚶‍♂️ Cheers

[@solitaryrambler]

Pleased you enjoyed it, many thanks 👍

[@steveball1959]

Lovely film Patrick, we've never visited this area so looking forward to seeing more from the Wye Valley, maybe one day we'll get down there ourselves.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks Steve, you'll love this area I'm sure. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍

[@Truthbewithyou]

Brilliant, thanks Patrick. New sub here. Appreciate the effort you put into your videos mate 👍🏻

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks and welcome! 👍😀

[@Blackbooks78]

Beautiful! walking the Wye Valley in this type of weather is the best imo.

[@solitaryrambler]

I always love walking in the Wye Valley and Forest of Dean. Thanks for watching 👍

[@Ea-Nasir_Copper_Co]

Lovely area, and a very enjoyable video! I hope you're feeling better

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching. Much better now thanks 👍

[@RussellEagleton]

Hey Patrick greetings from Rhodes just watched your video here in a very hot and sunny Rhodes another wonderful walk Patrick ! Keep them coming .

[@solitaryrambler]

Morning Russell, pleased you enjoyed this. Many thanks for taking the time to watch 👍

[@mickbutler9407]

Great walk Patrick looking forward to more walks from this area are you including symonds yay on this visit it’s always a place I want to visit

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks Mick, glad you enjoyed it. You might want to check out my earlier films as I did Symonds Yat in 2018. All the best 👍

[@alisonmoxon7519]

Great vid Patrick.. been in that area a few yrs ago.. tnx for the memories x

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it Ali, nice to know you visited. Thanks for watching 👍😀

[@peakyplodders]

Nice one Patrick. Last time I was in that area was 1980/81 with the cadets from QUEGS in Ashbourne. Going back down in December for my cousins wedding. Excellent video as usual 👌

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks Gavin, I would have been living down that way if you visited in 1980/81. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍

[@johnwright8748]

Great video, Patrick, and full of interesting content of an area I don't know much about...looks well worth a visit! Hope you're feeling much better, by the way.

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks John, I cannot recommend this area enough, certainly worth a visit. I'm 100% recovered now thanks 👍😀

[@SetForAdventures]

Brilliant Patrick 👌🏻 a muddy walk but that didn’t detract from the beautiful views of the Wye valley! Great to hear the music score too 🙏🏼🤠 (I expected to see the yellow escort drive by 👍) Excellent film and very best regards Simon

[@solitaryrambler]

Morning Simon 😀 Definitely a sloshy one, but sure a beautiful one 😁 Haha nice to know you recognised my old Forest of Dean theme, no yellow Escorts now sadly 😂 Thanks for watching Simon, all the best 👍

[@michaeldenham9681]

I do like the Wye Valley/Forest of Dean, and have visited a few times over the years. Not familiar with the area of this walk, so that was a real bonus Patrick. Hopefully you will be showing areas new to me in some of your forthcoming films. Thanks.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks Michael, it's a great area as you know. This is a route in one of the less touristy parts. Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching. Hope you enjoy what's to come 👍

[@kathrynbrock1558]

An enjoyable walk in a new area for me. Thanks for sharing it Patrick

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it Kathryn, thanks for watching 👍

[@CountrysideWalking]

Really like your new introduction to films, and that music is definitely my style. Delightful upbeat guitar theme and synth effects. Bet you are glad to back on your walk of Forest of Dean. Never been to Lydbrook or Bicknor myself although I am familiar with the Wye Valley. Good to hear mention of Premier Inn, which is our usual booking place too.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks Shanita, that music is one of my oldest compositions, albeit a new version for this film, but it's my Forest of Dean theme. It was lovely being back in March and was there again last week. This walk is in one of the less touristy parts. I enjoyed my stay in Monmouth Premier Inn. Thanks Shanita for watching and commenting 👍

[@eddiecaisley5746]

Nice walk Patrick. The new camera set up is looking and sounding good. Cheers. Eddie.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks Eddie, yes I'm very pleased with the new camera and mic. All the best 👍

[@WyeExplorer]

So good to get them memories firing Patrick amid the Wye too - gotta say it was looking nice. I enjoyed the route - deep a rural out back there. I've never done it but I'm checking the route out now. I might walk it one day - credit to you. Well, I must agree I can't separate the forest from the Wye Valley either. They come hand in hand. The rain held off - good going. Mark

[@solitaryrambler]

This fired loads of memories for me Mark. The Wye was looking good when I was there, great to see it again. This is certainly a rural outback, a route in one of the less touristy parts of the area, so it would indeed be a good one for you to do. This was the best of the few days weatherwise during my stay in March, although it wasn't too bad in the end, I made the most of it. Thanks Mark, all the best 👍

[@WyeExplorer]

@@solitaryrambler Hey, good to hear of the memories Patrick and the rural trail. Good that you got a weather window otherwise the trip may have been a wash out. A pleasure as always.

[@averilcooper395]

Welcome back! You belong here.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thank you, nice to be back here 👍

[@moviemaker159]

Thank you for the lovely video. We live in Edge End, you must call in for a cuppa on your next visit 😉.

[@solitaryrambler]

Nice one, I must have walked past you. Thanks for watching 👍

[@tuckedup]

lower lydbrook, nice one

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks 👍

[@Fell214]

Enjoyable film. Why is that area your favorite over the Peak District?

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks. It's a long story if you're new to my channel, but this area goes back to my childhood so is very personal to me 👍

[@MelanieRuck-dq5uo]

I often wonder if Patrick ever uses good old fashioned, paper OS maps on his walks. On this one, I'm guessing that he knows the area so well that he didn't need any directions at all.

[@solitaryrambler]

Patrick always keeps a paper map in his rucksack. It might be worth checking out the Q&A videos as this question was answered there. By the way, this is Patrick replying to your comment Melanie 😀 Just wondering why I was referred to as third person in your comment 😂😂😂

[@pancrazioaquilina7029]

Can't beat the english country thanks Patrick keep healthy 😂

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks 👍