Landscapes of Wales

[Treffie]

Starting with Anglesey in the north

http://mw2.google.com/mw-panoramio/photos/medium/834626.jpg

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http://mw2.google.com/mw-panoramio/photos/medium/6473789.jpg

http://mw2.google.com/mw-panoramio/photos/medium/32131906.jpg

[Treffie]

Gwynedd next

http://mw2.google.com/mw-panoramio/photos/medium/14006411.jpg

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http://mw2.google.com/mw-panoramio/photos/medium/1043554.jpg

http://mw2.google.com/mw-panoramio/photos/medium/533669.jpg

[Treffie]

Ceredigion

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http://mw2.google.com/mw-panoramio/photos/medium/19417123.jpg

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[Albion]

It is a beautiful country Treffie, we have places like those in England (apart from mountains besides the sea anyway), but in Wales its great how stunning views abound almost anywhere in the whole country once your out of the cities.

[Treffie]

Pembrokeshire

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c9/Wales_Pembrokeshire_locator_map.svg

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http://commondatastorage.googleapis.com/static.panoramio.com/photos/original/1845921.jpg

[Lithium]

You have a very beautiful country:]

[Albion]

I love this little church:

http://commondatastorage.googleapis.com/static.panoramio.com/photos/original/672966.jpg

[Albion]

Okay, time to reopen this thread, here are a few images I found:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5047/5356263771_9870787eb5_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5140/5458578210_70515a5265_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4122/4800823751_1dab5087a1_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4096/4912061059_2842bd8f74_b.jpg

[Allenson]

The one time I was in Wales, we went here:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3141/2389917329_a0b52435a7.jpg

Here:

http://www.virtual-shropshire.co.uk/bm~pix/town-llangollen-01~s600x600.jpg

And here:

http://www.101worldtravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/snowdon.jpg

Lovely corner of the world.

[The Lawspeaker]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/72/Abergavenny_and_Holy_Mountain%2C_Wales%2C_1890-1900.jpg
Abergavenny and Holy Mountain in the 1890s.


http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/58/RiverUskAbergavenny.jpg
The River Usk (Afon Wysg) at Abergavenny.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e1/Three_cliffs_bay_gower_rb_200507.jpg
Three Cliffs Bay, Gower.


http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c0/Snowdon_from_Llyn_Llydaw.jpg
Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa), Gwynedd - the highest mountain in Wales.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/53/Llyn_Cwellyn_panorama.jpg
A three shot stitch up of Llyn Cwellyn in Snowdonia, Snowdon just out of shot to the right. The mountain on the left is called Mynydd Mawr.


http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5c/Snowdon_%26_Llyn_Y_Dywarchen.jpg
Looking across Llyn Y Dywarchen towards Snowdon and the sunrise.


http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a4/Llyn_y_Fan_Fawr.jpg
Llyn y Fan Fawr. The 'lake of the big peak'.


http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/0e/Maescar_-_Pont_Senni.jpg
This is a view (south-)west douwn the main street A40 through Sennybridge (Pont Senni). An information board in the car park off the left of shot states that the car park is adjacent to the old Brecon & Neath railway. Unfortunately, there is no evidence of the dismantled railway by the car park. The only sign I could find is that the large yellow building is a pub called "The Usk Railway".


http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/b8/LlynCwellyn5141534.JPG
Llyn Cwellyn viewed from the Welsh Highland Railway.

[Treffie]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/0e/Maescar_-_Pont_Senni.jpg
This is a view (south-)west douwn the main street A40 through Sennybridge (Pont Senni). An information board in the car park off the left of shot states that the car park is adjacent to the old Brecon & Neath railway. Unfortunately, there is no evidence of the dismantled railway by the car park. The only sign I could find is that the large yellow building is a pub called "The Usk Railway".


Sennybridge is also where the main SAS training camp is situated. It's also famous for this

http://img.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2007/12_02/rhydianWENN6112_468x367.jpg

[The Lawspeaker]

Sennybridge is also where the main SAS training camp is situated. It's also famous for this
Yes.. I read that on the wiki page. It seems to be an hilly area but it's not for alpine training or.. ?


http://img.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2007/12_02/rhydianWENN6112_468x367.jpg
Who is that guy ?

[Treffie]

Yes.. I read that on the wiki page. It seems to be an hilly area but it's not for alpine training or.. ?

No, the area is very wet and cold, so they use the area for survival training.


Who is that guy ?

X-FActor finalist, bit of a plonker, good voice though

qF6EsWEgrxc

[Albion]

http://www.beenthere-donethat.org.uk/images.big/conwy40big.jpg
English engineering at it's best - the castle, not the bridge. :D

http://www.beenthere-donethat.org.uk/images.big/conwy91big.jpg
The footprint of the house is probably small because I think there was a high tax on houses. They got round this by making the ground floors very small and the upper floors substantially bigger.

http://www.beenthere-donethat.org.uk/images.big/beddgelert04abig.jpg
Wales is much more characterised by its uplands than England, hills like these are found in the Lake District in England.

http://www.beenthere-donethat.org.uk/images.big/beddgelert03abig.jpg

http://www.beenthere-donethat.org.uk/images.big/beddgelert05big.jpg

http://www.beenthere-donethat.org.uk/images.big/carneddau01big.jpg

http://www.beenthere-donethat.org.uk/images.big/beddgelert06abig.jpg

[Albion]

http://www.beenthere-donethat.org.uk/images.big/carregcennen32big.jpg

http://www.beenthere-donethat.org.uk/images.big/brecon021big.jpg

[Albion]

http://www.wainwright-wanderings.co.uk/o0013--0003.jpg

http://www.wainwright-wanderings.co.uk/o0013--0006.jpg

http://www.wainwright-wanderings.co.uk/o0013--0007.jpg

[Jedthehumanoid]

Lake Vyrnwy, mid Wales, I'll be doing the half marathon there in three weeks time:thumb001:

http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k559/jamlander/images-21.jpg

[Catrau]

Some pictures of my vacation in Wales this summer. I really liked the country and visited a lot of towns.
Sorry because I don't have much time to write a few paragraphs but as in England I found a fantastic landscape with historical places a very friendly people.

Tintern Abbey
http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w420/1Catrau/WAL1a_zps86168517.jpg

Wye river in Tintern
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Monmouth
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Breacon Canal at bridge 122 aka Fro bridge, Crickhowell
http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w420/1Catrau/WAL18_zpsfb1694bc.jpg

Breacon Beacons National Park in one of it's highest locations, Upper Chapel
http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w420/1Catrau/WAL28_zps375772c7.jpg

Rhiwarth Valley(Cwm Rhiwarth) between Llangynog and Bala
http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w420/1Catrau/WAL57a_zps92e03e78.jpg

Snowdonia National Park between Llangynog e Bala
http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w420/1Catrau/WAL42_zps146f9b2a.jpg

Bala lake
http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w420/1Catrau/WAL44_zps3f359b7a.jpg

Beddgelert
http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w420/1Catrau/WAL51_zpseb8e1b58.jpg

Beddgelert
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White oak leaf, national symbol of Wales
http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w420/1Catrau/WAL55_zps076a4562.jpg

Celyn Lake(Llyn Celyn), looks like São Miguel highlands in the azores.
http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w420/1Catrau/WAL59_zpsf7f77646.jpg

Caenarfon, Gwynedd county
http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w420/1Catrau/WAL62_zps4ed941f4.jpg

Caenarfon castle, beautiful place.
http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w420/1Catrau/WAL68_zps93c5e0ba.jpg

Conwy, the lower gate.
http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w420/1Catrau/WAL82a_zpsa7909188.jpg

Espero que gostes disto Uhtred

[Smaug]

Ey! I was anxious for checking your trip photos! Very nice ideed, thank you for sharing with us. I hope you have enjoyed. You visited more the north? Have you passed by Swansea and The Gower?

[Albion]

I might go to Wales for a weekend soon, haven't been for long in years (just pass through occasionally) and it should be cheap now tourist season is over. I don't mind the rain. :D

[Blackout]

I've been to Wales! Some great views over there. I remember crossing a long bridge with a river underneath it. My plan was to climb one of the hills (in the distance), but i think i ended up crossing through alot of private land. Managed to see alot of different animals, although ultimately i was stopped by some cows; Who kept moving towards me in an aggressive manner! http://messenger.msn.com/MMM2006-04-19_17.00/Resource/emoticons/tongue_smile.gif

[Albion]

I've been to Wales! Some great views over there. I remember crossing a long bridge with a river underneath it. My plan was to climb one of the hills (in the distance), but i think i ended up crossing through alot of private land. Managed to see alot of different animals, although ultimately i was stopped by some cows; Who kept moving towards me in an aggressive manner! http://messenger.msn.com/MMM2006-04-19_17.00/Resource/emoticons/tongue_smile.gif

Cows are like that around here, they're curious. They follow my dog and he gets worried and barks at them. :D If the follow me, I just jump and shout "booo!" at them and they run in the opposite direction. Probably dangerous though. :D

[Graham]

Cows can be dangerous. You have to watch. Highland Coos are timid though.

[Blackout]

Cows are like that around here, they're curious. They follow my dog and he gets worried and barks at them. :D If the follow me, I just jump and shout "booo!" at them and they run in the opposite direction. Probably dangerous though. :D

Hahaha! :rofl_002:

Id imagine it hurting if they were to trample someone! They easily weigh a few hundred kilogrammes. I think in my case, they must have been looking after their young. ;)

[Catrau]

Ey! I was anxious for checking your trip photos! Very nice ideed, thank you for sharing with us. I hope you have enjoyed. You visited more the north? Have you passed by Swansea and The Gower?

I've avoided the biggest towns as Swansea and Cardiff. I've crossed the country by the interior, from Tintern to Caenarfon and then the northern coast to Chester.
See you Uhtread and all the nice Englishman I found here.

[Smaug]

I've avoided the biggest towns as Swansea and Cardiff. I've crossed the country by the interior, from Tintern to Caenarfon and then the northern coast to Chester.
See you Uhtread and all the nice Englishman I found here.

There's a Scotsman amongst us! Please don't start a new war!

[Albion]

Cows can be dangerous. You have to watch. Highland Coos are timid though.

Lots of highlands around here, higlands and herefords - both very docile, lovely temperament, almost like dogs. A few Friesians, but not so many, I've heard Friesan bulls can be nasty.


Hahaha! :rofl_002:

Id imagine it hurting if they were to trample someone! They easily weigh a few hundred kilogrammes. I think in my case, they must have been looking after their young. ;)


Hopefully they'd trample someone else. :D


There's a Scotsman amongst us! Please don't start a new war!

Scots only start wars with English, Strathclyde and Rheged are long gone so Welshes only have to worry about Saesneg now.

[Smaug]

Scots only start wars with English, Strathclyde and Rheged are long gone so Welshes only have to worry about Saesneg now.

Wyt ti twp iawn fy ffrind hâhâhâ :P

[Albion]

Wyt ti twp iawn fy ffrind hâhâhâ :P

Nid yn gymaint nad wyf yn meddwl i ddefnyddio cyfieithydd, fy ffrind. (I yn meddwl tybed sut mae hyn wedi torri Gymraeg.)

[Graham]

ros;vndnzvsrodbvne'sfnv/erivn'ev erfv erfvijsprvjea/rngv;oarjvlmaer/vne;/rnv

Woops I just lent on my keyboard.

[Atlantic Islander]

Pretty.

[Smaug]

Nid yn gymaint nad wyf yn meddwl i ddefnyddio cyfieithydd, fy ffrind. (I yn meddwl tybed sut mae hyn wedi torri Gymraeg.)

Well it's because I was not using the translator. Do you know how you detect someone using a Welsh translator? You must check the verb "bod" (to be). Look at your sentence, it came as "wyf yn" which is the archaic/literary translation given by translators, I made use of the modern version, "wyt ti", that means "you are", so "wyt ti twp iawn fy ffrind" means "you are very stupid my friend". That was only a joke of course, you are a clever boyo!

[Albion]

Well it's because I was not using the translator.

I thought you were bluffing about knowing Welsh. :D


Do you know how you detect someone using a Welsh translator? You must check the verb "bod" (to be). Look at your sentence, it came as "wyf yn" which is the archaic/literary translation given by translators, I made use of the modern version, "wyt ti", that means "you are", so "wyt ti twp iawn fy ffrind" means "you are very stupid my friend". That was only a joke of course, you are a clever boyo!

I remember at school, in French class someone once used a translator. It translated 'sandwich' as 'sand witch'. :D

[Smaug]

I thought you were bluffing about knowing Welsh. :D

Of course not, I do know Cymraeg! I'm not a hundred percent fluent though.


I remember at school, in French class someone once used a translator. It translated 'sandwich' as 'sand witch'. :D

Haha, that's a very dangerous one.

[Aëlwenn]

Celtic Brother

http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/874463Anglesey.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=874463Anglesey.jpg)

http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/892773BreconBeacons.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=892773BreconBeacons.jpg)
http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/664036JS44533380.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=664036JS44533380.jpg)


Conwy, North Wales

http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/929034947350042245F168.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=929034947350042245F168.jpg)
http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/838733115786111680x1050.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=838733115786111680x1050.jpg)
http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/87024422540003activenorConwyEstuary16x9.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=87024422540003activenorConwyEstuary1 6x9.jpg)
http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/922492Conwy.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=922492Conwy.jpg)
http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/264231conwycastle.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=264231conwycastle.jpg)
http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/290348GD1501BodnantConwyWalesWEBBANNER1.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=290348GD1501BodnantConwyWalesWEBBANN ER1.jpg)
http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/442868luciedebelkovaukwalesconwycastleatdusktwilig htbluehourukunitedkingdomgreatbritaingbbritisheuro peeu.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=442868luciedebelkovaukwalesconwycast leatdusktwilightbluehourukunitedkingdomgreatbritai ngbbritisheuropeeu.jpg)

[♥ Lily ♥]

I love the Welsh Dragon flag.

Wales (Cymru) has more castles than any other nation in the world.

I love this 3 minute video highlighting some of the most beautiful
beaches, castles, mountains, waterfalls, lakes, and magical places
in the lush green land of Wales/Cymru.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZ7bpVwg6gM

[LouisFerdinand]

Dawn at Three Cliffs Bay, Gower, Swansea
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/96475616988444085

[PHDNM]

https://66.media.tumblr.com/9c5cfcd0b7a278a530aa8b4bec1658c5/tumblr_piigg4qS7t1qb0bzxo1_1280.jpg

Talybont, Wales

[Ülev]

William Huw is the teacher of Welsh language:
Learn Welsh with Will
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imL-oAFr6ZU&list=PLPJe_Al5lXCu75Z2SDXATfeS-55Jxw7jO)
Welsh phrase of the week
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dck0QgJW7y4&list=PLPJe_Al5lXCt_VKpplzVqS07uh3pm26EC)
Welsh Word of the Day (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yo13VqI8vYs&list=PLPJe_Al5lXCv45aJ8zGOiE0bAkKRzsXOf)

https://youtu.be/qBpV8mqVVKA

[The Lawspeaker]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOv6qwIandk

[PHDNM]

https://66.media.tumblr.com/881909a3abcbc762b5b9d5eaad153633/tumblr_pgci348CKk1qb0bzxo1_1280.jpg

Pembrokeshire

[♥ Lily ♥]

Conwy, Wales.

https://i2-prod.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/article4865195.ece/ALTERNATES/s615/zz010713boatshow-new.jpg
https://www.visitwales.com/~/media/e049e21bde7249fa8d7ce9c79950b6d3.ashx?h=361&la=en&w=642
https://wanderingcarol.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Things-to-do-in-Conwy-Wales.jpg
http://www.walesinstyle.com/uploaded/images/magick.php/1432897607_conwy-castle-north-wales-cadw-3-636x321-80.jpg?resize(636)
http://www.conwy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/conwycastle.jpg
https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/imagevault/publishedmedia/pomprjxmd9o2x6ircmki/Conwy.jpg
http://www.emmasweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/conwy_castle.jpg
http://i.picasion.com/resize88/f73347d4dc0d1830fad8a368cc082c26.jpg

[PHDNM]

https://66.media.tumblr.com/1600b3792229a8376eafe6810c7d960f/tumblr_mfbt9aRByI1qb0bzxo1_1280.jpg

Castell Coch

[PHDNM]

https://66.media.tumblr.com/1c7f4aff02fd2370910332f1b0af35c1/tumblr_pmnijaq3kM1qb0bzxo1_1280.jpg

Bodnant Garden

[PHDNM]

https://66.media.tumblr.com/045fef749f04a58afd92f4dd001254df/tumblr_pn4nno6Khg1qb0bzxo1_1280.jpg

Tintern Abbey

[The Lawspeaker]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnD9WgAt2RU

I hope you enjoy this little trip through Wales on Transport for Wales’ (formerly Arriva Trains Wales) splendid Gerald of Wales express train. Running form Cardiff to Holyhead once a weekday in each direction, this is by far the best experience you’ll get on the mainline railway in Wales. Take this train before the subsidy disappears! Make sure you have your notifications set! ��

[The Lawspeaker]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwFezFAsg6Y

Date of Travel: JUNE 2018 Airline: Eastern Airways Livery: Eastern Airways standard Route: VLY-CWL Aircraft: Jetstream 41 Flight Number: BE 7615 Miles: 136 Airborne time: 0h46m Notes: Cost £19.99 (PSO flight)
Read my review on this flight at Simple Flying: https://simpleflying.com/letting-the-... (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?redir_token=_QCGU5zLGSYfECqxCCh3uIrFw5N8M TU2MTcxMDg5MUAxNTYxNjI0NDkx&v=WwFezFAsg6Y&q=https%3A%2F%2Fsimpleflying.com%2Fletting-the-plane-take-the-strain-eastern-airways-welsh-domestic-flight-anglesey-cardiff%2F&event=video_description)

[♥ Lily ♥]

https://images.alphacoders.com/687/thumb-350-687016.jpg
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[♥ Lily ♥]

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[♥ Lily ♥]

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[♥ Lily ♥]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFDaQ2a2lZk

[♥ Lily ♥]

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[♥ Lily ♥]

Lake Vyrnwy dam, Wales, finished in 1888.

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d3/Vyrnwy_dam.JPG/1920px-Vyrnwy_dam.JPG

[RenaRyuguu]

Newport, Wales

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http://www.castlewales.com/newport1.jpg

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http://newportwalesmarathon.co.uk/app/themes/newport-marathon/dist/images/newport.jpg

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/de/High_Street_and_Olde_Murenger_Pub%2C_Newport%2C_Wa les.jpg

[RenaRyuguu]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A33XIMfFuk8

[♥ Lily ♥]

The Pontcysyllte Aqueduct in North Wales was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in June of 2009. The aqueduct is used regularly by pleasure boaters and commercial “narrowboats”, and once every 5 years it’s drained (by removing a plug) for cleaning and routine maintenance.

https://weburbanist.com/2011/09/04/slippery-when-wet-the-uks-top-10-navigable-aqueducts/

https://weburbanist.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/UK_aqueducts_2b.jpg
https://www.pontcysyllte-aqueduct.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/PONTCYSYLLTE-AQUADUCT-NORTH-WALES-8.jpg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehX7gKaAL74

[The Lawspeaker]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9XQY9nmL7A

My ferry trip from Dublin to Holyhead on the MS Stena Adventurer and the things I noticed along the way.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWRrIuo9gwo

My ferry trip on the Stena Europe from Rosslare, Ireland to Fishguard, Wales recorded in August 2016. Guys as far as I am aware all the ships featured are still operating on the same routes. The only difference I can see is that back then the Stena Europe departed at 09:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWRrIuo9gwo&t=540s) and today it departs at 08:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWRrIuo9gwo&t=480s). Also I will have two new ferry trip videos up next :)

[♥ Lily ♥]

http://i.picasion.com/resize89/bac487703744549c753152201c3c0d8e.jpg

[♥ Lily ♥]

Snowdonia.
https://snowdonrailway.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Cloggy-5-800x500.jpg

[♥ Lily ♥]

Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysilio gogogoch.
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[♥ Lily ♥]

The Northern Lights over Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales.
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Northern Lights shining over Wales.
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Southern Wales
https://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/resources/images/774578.jpg?display=1&htype=100000&type=responsive-gallery

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBfKci9e8FQ
https://www.flickr.com/photos/bad-wolf/16847902172/in/photostream/lightbox/
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QyggEXNsyyc

How to see the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) in the UK:

https://www.wwf.org.uk/updates/where-see-northern-lights-uk

Lancaster University's Aurora Watch is a useful resource:

https://aurorawatch.lancs.ac.uk/

Best places in the UK to see the Northern Lights:

https://inews.co.uk/news/environment/northern-lights-in-uk-where-watch-aurora-borealis-best-places-638563




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMyG3UXuNiU

[♥ Lily ♥]

Anglesey, Wales
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Lucky Anglesey boasts an island within an island; if the scenic winding lanes or spectacular coastline of the main island are not enough for you, at high tide Holy Island is revealed, featuring 12-square miles of prehistoric landmarks, dramatic scenery and ‘secret’ beaches and coves.

https://www.stylist.co.uk/travel/top-50-must-visit-holiday-islands-in-the-uk/2543

https://www.visitanglesey.co.uk/en

[The Lawspeaker]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1o8YJsVOH58

We start at the slate mining town of Blaenau Ffestioniog – also known as “the town that roofed the world”. Loco No. 10 “Merddin Emrys” built in 1879 simmers at that platform end ready to haul the last train of the day on a glorious sunny evening. Our train traverses a narrow ledge cut into the hillside above the quarrymen’s cottages to Tanygrisiau, before passing the deep waters of Llyn Ystradau and plunging into the darkness of Moelwyn tunnel. The original track bed lies beneath the waters of Llyn Ystradau, today the line passes the lake on a new deviation between Tanygrisiau and Dduallt that includes a spiral formation allowing the new line to loose enough height to re-join the original route. Once again our little trains clings to the wooded slopes with occasional glimpses of the River Dwyryd far below, we pass the halfway point at Tan-y-Bwlch before we continue our steady descent to Penrhyn and Minffordd where we cross the Cambrian Coast Railway. Our descent continues to Boston Lodge works and onto the famed seawall to our destination at Porthmadog.

I would like to offer my thanks to all the volunteers, staff and train crew for making my visit such a thoroughly enjoyable experience. For a map of the route please click on this link - http://www.festrail.co.uk/route.htm (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.festrail.co.uk%2Froute .htm&v=1o8YJsVOH58&event=video_description&redir_token=FHxuXuzFsVXkUECvOPuEI-r11lx8MTU3NTgzNDA1NkAxNTc1NzQ3NjU2) One question that has come up many times in the comments is "Why doesn't the train leave the tracks when it passes through a switch set for the opposite track at 07:48 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1o8YJsVOH58&t=468s)" - it is not east to explain, but I'll try - The switches at either end on the passing loop are set to allow trains to pass without the need for railway personnel to set them, in this case the train will always take the right hand track in the direction of travel, when the train reaches the end of the loop the switch appears to be set incorrectly.

The switch blades are held in place by a spring mechanism that allows them to be pushed over by the weight of a train passing through them, as this train is about to do. Once the train is clear they are automatically set to allow a train in the opposite direction to take the right hand track, thus making the passing loop automatic. The system works well so long as a train never reverses before clearing the switch as that will de-rail the train. The first time this system is seen in operation it looks wrong, but it is common practice on many lines where speed is low and costs need to be kept to a minimum.

https://www.festrail.co.uk/images/toptrips/toptrips_porthmadog2.jpg

https://thefoodietravelguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Portmadogcobb1.jpg

http://www.porthmadog.com/visitwales/porthmadog.jpg

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1ukBIGIgYQ

Portmadoc, Wales. A steam train drives up the track, we see the sign at Portmadoc station. Various shots of the driver and guard, he waves a flag and the train draws out of the station. There are several shots as it drives down the track. A woman closes the gate on the level crossing and the train drives through. Various shots inside the train as the guard sells tickets. It passes a museum and a woman in traditional Welsh costume stood outside. The barman pulls a pint on the train and takes out a tray of drinks to the customers, a man drinks a pint. FILM ID:287.1

[♥ Lily ♥]

Snowdonia, North Wales

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The train up to Mount Snowdon


If the idea of trekking to the top of Wales’s highest mountain doesn’t appeal to you, let the train take the strain.

Departing from Llanberis station, an 1896 locomotive hauls passengers at a steady pace to the summit, where a 30-minute stopover allows time to appreciate the view. On a clear day, the landscape of mountains and lakes stretches out before you, from 1,085 metres above sea level.

If you’re worried about the weather turning (this is Wales, after all) fear not, as the café at the top provides shelter and coffee – really, there’s a café atop one of the UK’s national three peaks!

Starts and ends: Base to peak of Mount Snowdon, Wales

Duration: 1 hour

Best known for: Spectacular views from Wales’s tallest mountain

[PHDNM]

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Beddgelert

[PHDNM]

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Betws-y-Coed

[The Lawspeaker]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAE6Xfp5oEw

In the Shadow of Snowdonia - S04. E 03 - Follows exorcists as they are called in to restore normality to a haunted farmhouse in the Welsh valleys. They may appear tranquil, but frightening paranormal events can occur beneath the calm.

[♥ Lily ♥]

Henrhyd Waterfall, Wales.
http://i.picasion.com/resize90/25d3d86ad52167678d3eb48d6dd98675.jpg

[♥ Lily ♥]

In the 1800's, crossing the Dee valley was a long and arduous task.

Thomas Telford came up with the solution - a spectacular aqueduct resting on 18 arches, and stretching for 336 yards.

https://twitter.com/BBCWales/status/1184874965109219328 :heartbea:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehX7gKaAL74

[♥ Lily ♥]

The mountain goats have seized Llandudno in Wales while humans are on lockdown!

They said we our RECLAIMING the city.

https://twitter.com/AndrewStuart/status/1244669017547255809

It's not just goats taking advantage of the empty streets!

These sheep were spotted enjoying themselves on a roundabout in an empty playground in Monmouthshire:

https://twitter.com/ITVWales/status/1246888922392788993

They're back. Again. :eek:
https://twitter.com/AndrewStuart/status/1244578334895472641

'I, for one, welcome our new goat overlords.'
https://twitter.com/AndrewStuart/status/1244582927444426752

This video clip shows what it’s all about:

'They’re scared of me (a human) in this. They don’t like people. They usually only come down from the Great Orme when it’s windy, and only the back streets at the top of Mostyn Street. Now lockdown means it’s empty, they’re going further than ever.'

↓

https://twitter.com/AndrewStuart/status/1244673786219282432

'I think I just got a group of goats in Llandudno arrested.

Let me explain... first, I saw this from inside a dark pub (the one I live in currently). I thought I was seeing things.'

https://twitter.com/AndrewStuart/status/1243329253288169473

:P
https://twitter.com/ITVWales/status/1244947256937271297

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[renaissance12]

[CENTER][I][FONT=Georgia]The Northern Lights over Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales.
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Northern Lights shining over Wales.
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https://i2-prod.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/article8865673.ece/ALTERNATES/s615/Paul1.jpg
https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/624/media/images/81726000/jpg/_81726320_northernlightsiwan.jpg



I always thought that only at the polar circle could the aurora be seen...

[The Lawspeaker]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUYQxOCQqsA

A really exceptional late summer day is the backdrop for this run along the North Wales Coast. Traction is a Class 175 provided by TfW and there’s lots to keep you interested. Join us on this scenic run over one of the country’s most beautiful coastal railways.

Addendum
The Class 175s were introduced in June 2000
The TSS Duke of Lancaster sailed between Heysham and Belfast between 1955-1975
The Menai Straight should read Menai Strait
Holyhead is correctly named Ynys Môn in Welsh.

[The Lawspeaker]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wXFu0PwTU8

Beautiful 19th century Images of Wales
Google Photos Album https://photos.app.goo.gl/miqfQu6Boeh... (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=https%3A%2F%2Fphotos.app.goo.gl%2FmiqfQ u6BoehcEyrk6&event=video_description&redir_token=8fiwpGwDqssaBLIOjupJmuunE8V8MTU4OTU0NT I3MEAxNTg5NDU4ODcw&v=6wXFu0PwTU8)
#Wales (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23Wales) #19thcenturyWales (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%2319thcenturyWales) #Welsh (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23Welsh)





https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZyShngthVE

[Davystayn]

Outside of the urban/industrial areas, Wales seems to me to have a unique and somewhat ancient atmosphere - 3/4 of the population in Wales live along the lowland strip along the south coast, from Newport to Swansea.

Driving west along the M4 you see a range of hills 10 or so miles to the north of the motorway, this is the southern flank of what is a range of hills and low mountains that stretches unbroken for 150 miles right up to the north coast.

There are towns and resorts along the north coast, but mid Wales only has a few small market towns amongst the moorland, high bogs, cloud covered peaks and ancient woodland. You could get lost for days without seeing anyone here. The fact that it is so unpopulated, with the highly populated English West Midlands only a few hours drive away, is astonishing.

Wales is very green, thanks to particularly high levels of rainfall, and therefore also grey, with all the cloud cover. Green and grey are the key colours here, but when the clouds break, the views can be stunning.

Wales is an outdoors enthusiast paradise, offering fantastic hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, kayaking on well signposted trails/pathways, and the coastline is fantastic - South Wales receives the same Atlantic swells that batter Cornwall in the winter, so surfing is consistent and often excellent.

If you don't mind damp days and cloud too much, are into water sports, hiking or cycling, then Wales is a great place to visit!

[Mopi Licinius Crassus]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUYQxOCQqsA

i travel on the coastal road between Chester and Anglesey often

at 4,40 just after the green bridge as you just pass over into Wales, on the left hand side you can see some new build houses

that's where Mopi lives !

my house has been captured on this video :thumb001:

[Morena]

i travel on the coastal road between Chester and Anglesey often

at 4,40 just after the green bridge as you just pass over into Wales, on the left hand side you can see some new build houses

that's where Mopi lives !

my house has been captured on this video :thumb001:

Careful bro, you may have some crazy girl show up at your place! XD

[The Lawspeaker]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-Y3LdYWric

Tywyn, Gwynedd. Wales. L/S steam engine " Edward Thomas" as it pulls carriages some of them open-topped across bridge. Point of view shot from front of train under small tunnel and slightly shaky shots of scenery including mountains. Train comes to a halt to remove 2 cows from the line. The driver Bill Faulkner and fireman George Walker get off to chase cows. M/S two men close the gate and return to the engine. C/U driver in cab and pan left to show view from cab. C/U mother and child in open top carriage pointing. M/S train pulls into small station. C/U 2 men buy tickets at booking office. Volunteer fills the engine with water. C/U passengers sitting on stationary train at station. Few soldiers get on. C/U volunteers work on engine. Brief shot man holds up green flag. M/S train towards camera with volunteer on front throwing sand onto rails. Point of View shot from train showing scenery. Top Shot of train through lovely countryside. Note: The Tal-y-llyn steam railway is based in Tywyn (aka Towyn) and runs to Abergynolwyn near the slopes of Cader Idris. FILM ID:35.01

[TheOldNorth]

Of course not, I do know Cymraeg! I'm not a hundred percent fluent though.



Haha, that's a very dangerous one.

I was learning it for a while, I might pick it up again
all I remember is how to pronounce the words and small phrases like nos da, shwmae, Cymru and Y ddraig goch

[Graham]

Outside of the urban/industrial areas, Wales seems to me to have a unique and somewhat ancient atmosphere - 3/4 of the population in Wales live along the lowland strip along the south coast, from Newport to Swansea.

Driving west along the M4 you see a range of hills 10 or so miles to the north of the motorway, this is the southern flank of what is a range of hills and low mountains that stretches unbroken for 150 miles right up to the north coast.

There are towns and resorts along the north coast, but mid Wales only has a few small market towns amongst the moorland, high bogs, cloud covered peaks and ancient woodland. You could get lost for days without seeing anyone here. The fact that it is so unpopulated, with the highly populated English West Midlands only a few hours drive away, is astonishing.

Wales is very green, thanks to particularly high levels of rainfall, and therefore also grey, with all the cloud cover. Green and grey are the key colours here, but when the clouds break, the views can be stunning.

Wales is an outdoors enthusiast paradise, offering fantastic hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, kayaking on well signposted trails/pathways, and the coastline is fantastic - South Wales receives the same Atlantic swells that batter Cornwall in the winter, so surfing is consistent and often excellent.

If you don't mind damp days and cloud too much, are into water sports, hiking or cycling, then Wales is a great place to visit!

It's kinda mad how close Urban England and Wales are, but take away the bridge and it's a days treck. :D You can see Cardiff from Weston, but would take hours to get there if no bridges.


Take it Wales was another overwhelmingly rural-living place until the industrial era, with mass in-ward migration leaving the rural areas emptier than ever.

[Davystayn]

Yes I think a lot of the rural population moved, particularly to the new coal towns in the valleys during the industrial revolution, similar to the growth of Glasgow, Manchester etc

The industrial period created a new identity really - strong communities developed in the mining towns leading to all the development of rugby clubs and male voice choirs.

More castles per sq mile than anywhere else in the world:
http://www.castlewales.com/listings.html

[The Lawspeaker]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bisgZQDAMhU

A look at Newport, South Wales through the ages! Credit to the Image Owners Featured.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yx84CeGvjdk

A look at Llandudno through time! Credit to the Image Owners Featured

[The Lawspeaker]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYLJF8dxSLI

The View overlooking Aberystwyth through Time! Credit to the Image Owners featured.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2aH8qKHDnc

The bridges at the Menai Straits through the decades! Credit to the image owners featured!

[Tooting Carmen]

My favourite bays in the Gower:

Rhossili
https://29gb4g2e4v8f1b0qnk20vvnc-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/rhossili-village-worms-head-gower.jpg

Oxwich
https://www.thebeachguide.co.uk/public/geophotos/5017485.jpg

Pennard
https://29gb4g2e4v8f1b0qnk20vvnc-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/three-cliffs-bay-in-the-gower-peninsula.jpg

[The Lawspeaker]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxzOQwktMCc

http://tomscott.com (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEFERGFoaldQVHBpTU1NZ EZSQkpLYjJGUjdod3xBQ3Jtc0tsYnJqeWk2LTJySzFSNXRPOWZ 5THZNelpoM1QxNS1jdWlaZnMtcnJWaWZDbzJSNW42TzQxSUVTa XRuRGxlanBHU3F3YXA5VU1RU1pfdEk2TGVmNHd5dVotXzdOTW9 RWnFHVnBMeTJFWTRoZVZmbG00UQ%3D%3D&v=KxzOQwktMCc&q=http%3A%2F%2Ftomscott.com&event=video_description) - http://twitter.com/tomscott (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?redir_token=QUFFLUhqbk8yRkY5ZHR0VHRua3JhN nRjdzFORDB5RWpWd3xBQ3Jtc0ttMFVzVkNpcTVjajV6eENITnJ hbldTWnBnenRVcVV1UFBkeUg4OGdfQVJPSnFmaTJlWk8zVXRTU GdJaGVmVDd5VFlyaktvRW1KZS1waUNYSUpqNWZoQVhFQzVUNFN yc3p2RWgyQzg5MkRhNGVKRDJrQQ%3D%3D&v=KxzOQwktMCc&q=http%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Ftomscott&event=video_description) - There are only a few transporter bridges still working in the world. What are they for? Why weren't there more of them? And why don't we build them any more? Those answers and more, from an unsettlingly high position fifty metres above the River Usk. BONUS CLIP: Me, terrified, walking across the bridge! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wlsj9G... (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wlsj9GUlHH8)

[Davystayn]

I went to University in Aberystwyth, really the most incredible place, to get there takes 3hrs over switchback mountain roads from the west midlands area, when you get there it sits due west with the coastline either side as good as straight due north and south, this means huge skies and seascape, especially at sunset:101997

You also get huge SW storms: 101998

[Davystayn]

Dp

[Tooting Carmen]

Aberdulais Falls near Neath
https://nt.global.ssl.fastly.net/images/1431730095262-aberdulaisfallsbywier.jpg?width=1920&auto=webp&crop=16:7https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/02/1a/0a/4c/aberdulais-falls.jpghttps://www.stayinwales.co.uk/pics_gallery/large_images/2755_xl.jpg

[Creoda]

Portmeirion, North Wales

http://photoeverywhere.co.uk/britain/walesgeneral/14-24merion10.jpg
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/6a/a9/52/6aa952e3abdb13b50c3b68017632b8de.jpg
https://live.staticflickr.com/1945/30026955037_334c47f0cf_b.jpg
https://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PaYoAtYvgFs/SwqH1maPx2I/AAAAAAAAAlY/WBdtl8J4YNU/s1600/pm2629.JPG
https://www.greatdays.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Portmeirion-%C2%A9Stuart-Render-e1471267573540.jpg
https://www.welshotimaging.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Portmeirion-by-Sarah-Horrocks-3-COPY.jpg
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-h-QlANkRKD0/T5-zhllHjTI/AAAAAAAAA6c/ddczpOl2iaQ/s1600/Portmeirion+looking+down.JPG
https://assets.bedful.com/images/aa6de50cfb5078e09dc847d0be2f45a860edffe5/large.jpg

[Your Old Comrade]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ev7Eui5kIM

Started in 1896, it was built to connect the main entrance of David Morgan's department store on St Mary's Street, with his other store on The Hayes. It opened in 1899 as the New Central Arcade, running east/west from the Hayes to St. Mary's Street.

After Morgans bought the Royal Arcade, the family formed a holding company called the Cardiff Arcade Company, which owned and operated both the Royal and renamed Morgan arcades, which both ran underneath the store.

After the agreed closure of David Morgan's, the property assets inside the various holdings companies were sold in late 2004 for £25 million to property firm Helical Bar. David Morgan Limited, Deymel Investments Limited and the Cardiff Arcade Company Limited are now all in liquidation.

Between 2007 and 2008 the whole site was refurbished by Helical Bar, with the arcades restored. The companies spent £30M on restoring both the Morgan and Royal arcades, with some first-floor Venetian windows and original wooden storefronts still surviving. The Morgan Arcade is now described as the best preserved of Cardiff's arcades.

[Davystayn]

I went to University in Aberystwyth, really the most incredible place, to get there takes 3hrs over switchback mountain roads from the west midlands area, when you get there it sits due west with the coastline either side as good as straight due north and south, this means huge skies and seascape, especially at sunset:101997

You also get huge SW storms: 101998

Sunset at Aberystwyth again
122836 out

Newgale beach, Pembrokeshire, just this week:
122837 and

[Your Old Comrade]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUdBbsx-8Pw

[Your Old Comrade]

Wales sure is beautiful !


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wXFu0PwTU8

Beautiful 19th century Images of Wales

Google Photos Album
https://photos.app.goo.gl/miqfQu6Boeh...

#Wales #19thcenturyWales #Welsh

https://img.freepik.com/free-photo/beautiful-view-river-trees-grasses-surrounded-by-mountains-with-cloudy-blue-sky_181624-21552.jpg?w=1060&t=st=1692699426~exp=1692700026~hmac=5354cccaed5ed9 cb056e68029722446c66c72768be80d29f46d048f49abc7251

https://img.freepik.com/free-photo/landscape-field-covered-greenery-cloudy-sky-daytime_181624-22626.jpg?w=1060&t=st=1692699452~exp=1692700052~hmac=0f7c73aa67a17e a43802074a43d75300a62d863ff3a8c2d8c8b807062cecdc73

https://img.freepik.com/free-photo/beautiful-shot-stone-wall-natural-landscape_181624-58807.jpg?w=1060&t=st=1692699477~exp=1692700077~hmac=d91a3481f99cf3 853af5143460372b67a5b998c05d0ca43e4b3a4569041b512c

[Your Old Comrade]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCCUaXCTj_Q

The Castle Arcade is a shopping arcade in Cardiff, South Wales.

Started in 1887, it runs south from opposite Cardiff Castle, and then turns east to exit on the High Street, north of St Mary Street, in the Castle Quarter. One of the longer of Cardiff's famous Victorian arcades, it is also one of Cardiff's only two level shopping arcades, the other being Cardiff Market.

Castle Arcade was Grade II* listed in 1975, being the "finest of Cardiff's Victorian arcades". The four-storey entrance block facing onto the High Street is separately listed, also as Grade II*.

[Tooting Carmen]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUdBbsx-8Pw

Swansea Market has been voted best in Wales and second best in the whole UK.:tongue
https://swanseabaynews.com/2023/08/17/swansea-market-ranked-in-top-2-in-uk/?fbclid=IwAR2QrFTZLReS13eOxVWSlMjEIRx2KY-f2k57_JGSwTVVpbNqL3zGsw6nsFo

[♥ Lily ♥]

I always thought that only at the polar circle could the aurora be seen...

The Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) can sometimes be seen as far south in the British Isles as in Cornwall and Kent:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-64782372

The Northen Lights have also been shown occasionally in Ireland and across the Netherlands sometimes too.

The best views of the Northern Lights though will be in Russia, Iceland, Greenland, Canada, Alaska, and Scandinavian nations - where the Aurora Borealis can be seen more vividly and more frequently.

The Southern Lights can be seen in countries such as Argentina, Australia, and New Zealand.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNkc13EAxgI

[Mopi Licinius Crassus]

;) the wheel throw at the end

https://twitter.com/PicturesFoIder/status/1753753756544434520

[Your Old Comrade]

;) the wheel throw at the end

https://twitter.com/PicturesFoIder/status/1753753756544434520

Just another lovely day in Wales.

[Mopi Licinius Crassus]

Just another lovely day in Wales.

these chavy estates exist all over the UK
the disenfranchised white working class (who the elite want replaced with pakis and blacks )

[Tooting Carmen]

;) the wheel throw at the end

https://twitter.com/PicturesFoIder/status/1753753756544434520

Jerry! Jerry! Jerry! xD