The continuous 'dreich' weather conditions of the last few weeks has discouraged any serious physical activity, but the plethora of 'out-doors' type programmes on the television has certainly been able to supplement the planning process.
The third episode of 'Weatherman Walking' saw Derek Brockway climb Cnicht, the Welsh Matterhorn in North Wales a proper pointy peak on the edge of the Snowdonia National Park overlooking Porthmadog and the beautiful Glaslyn estuary.
Then as a complete contrast, he follows in the footsteps of Romans and mediaeval monks as he discovers the delights of the Gwent Levels, Wales's own low country and an unusual land of reens, gouts, grips and vurrows with a walk from Goldcliff to Redwick. This is a walk to be added to the programme for the Summer.
Countryfile spent some time in the Duddon Valley, Cumbria.
Simon King's stunning 'Shetland Diaries' is also being repeated on BBC2 this week.
The second installment of the excellent 'Men of Rock' is on Thursday evening.
Julia Bradbury's German Wanderlust adventures are being repeated on BBC2 on Friday.
With a forecast for drier and colder weather over the next few days, a potential walk 'outdoors' is looking a distinct possibility.
No comments:
Post a Comment