Weatherman Walking

Derek and the team travel to Ceredigion in West Wales on a walk that takes him from Bwlch yr Arian, where he feeds red kites, to Devil's Bridge, famed for its three-stacked bridges. On the way he also explores silver and lead mining in the area and goes on a hunt for pine martens. Meanwhile archaeologist Dr Erin Lloyd Jones joins a major hill fort dig and Onkar Singh Purewal spends night in a remote bothy.  

Weatherman Derek Brockway is in Carmarthenshire to walk along a former railway line running from Cross Hands to Llanelli. On his way he fulfils a boyhood ambition to drive a train and impresses members of the famous Tumble RFC with his kicking skills. Meanwhile biologist Lizzie Daly gets up close and personal to a massive bird of prey and astronomer Dr Jeni Millard uncovers the story of the pioneering Victorian woman who photographed the moon.

Weatherman Derek Brockway explores the stunning Wye Valley on a walk which takes him from the ancient village of Trellech to the stunning market town of Monmouth. On the way he takes a dip in ‘Britain's favourite river', the Wye, and follows in the footsteps of Admiral Nelson. Meanwhile history hunter Dr Erin Lloyd Jones joins the search for a lost city and Matthew Bassett forages the woods and hedgerows for some edible delights.

Derek-the-Weather visits the stunning village of Beddgelert in Snowdonia to walk a 6-mile circular route with awe-inspiring views. On his way he visits a copper mine; helps National Trust volunteers build a footpath and learns the heroic – but fanciful – story of a hound that gave the village its name. Meanwhile wildlife expert Lizzie Daly gets up early to photograph mountain goats and Onkar Singh Purewal lends a hand to top off a slate sculpture, inspired by the landscape. 

In the second of his two special Dylan's Walks programmes, which celebrate the centenary of Dylan Thomas's birth, Derek Brockway travels to the seaside town of New Quay on Cardigan Bay, where Dylan and his wife Caitlin lived during the war. Derek's hitting the Dylan Thomas trail with his guide Jeff Towns to find out why their time here was so dramatic and how it inspired Dylan to write some of his greatest work. Derek's final walk takes him to Laugharne to visit some iconic Dylan Thomas sites with Hannah Ellis, Dylan and Caitlin's granddaughter. She tells Derek how important Laugharne was to her grandparents and how much it still means to them as a family. Derek ends his walk in great Dylan fashion with a sing-song and a pint at Brown's Hotel.

In the first of two special walks celebrating the centenary of Dylan Thomas's birth, Derek Brockway walks in Dylan's footsteps around his home town of Swansea. With his guide, actor Adrian Metcalfe, Derek sets off from Dylan's childhood home on Cwmdonkin Drive. He then walks through the city's beautiful parks and down to the seafront before visiting some of Dylan's haunts in later life. Derek even gets to end his walk with a pint! He then heads west to the Llansteffan Peninsula where his guide, artist Osi Rhys Osmond, leads him through the beautiful countryside which was home to many of Dylan's relatives. They visit his aunt's farm, which would provide the inspiration for Dylan's poem Fernhill, before dropping down to the stunning Three Rivers estuary where the Taf, Tywi and Gwendraeth meet.

Weatherman Derek Brockway brings us his three favourite walks from South West Wales. On his first wander from Little Haven to Solva, Derek tries surfing, learns about a UFO sighting that stunned the world and helps a local artist create a mural. On his second creative close encounter, Derek discovers the place that captivated and inspired poet Dylan Thomas, as he takes a walk through the town of Laugharne on the beautiful Carmarthenshire coast. For his final flashback, Derek is back in Pembrokeshire, with its majestic cliffs, feeling what it is like to be exposed to the elements. He is thrilled to peek at seal pups, learns how to train a sheepdog and gets his creative juices flowing once more, as he helps to create a unique giant sand circle.

Derek searches for his finest hikes after seventeen years of walking around Wales. The first walk he re-discovers is slap bang in the middle of Wales, in the foothills of the Cambrian mountains where he walks around the Hafod estate - a two-hundred-year-old tourist playground of spectacular woods, waterfalls and riverside trails. Next Derek recalls a stroll on the Welsh border in Presteigne, with a young man who walked the entire 1,100-mile perimeter of Wales to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's. Finally, Derek travels to the Elan Valley in Powys for a stunning seven-mile circular walk, punctuated by incredible feats of engineering - dams. He learns how the valley was flooded to supply water to Birmingham, he tries out downhill mountain biking and learns how the famous Dam-busters’ bouncing bombs - key to second world war effort, were tested here.

Derek is hunting down his most terrific treks from the South – his first quest is an adventure between two captivating castles - Caerphilly and Castell Coch, where he gets the chance to don a full suit of armour. Next, Derek is in Gower walking from Fall Bay to Oxwich, where he discovers a mysterious clifftop hideaway and learns how this area used to be a haven for smugglers. On the way he tries abseiling, cold water swimming and foraging for seaweed. The last walk Derek remembers is in the wonderful Wye Valley, where he marvels at one of the UK’s first tourist walks, takes to the water in a canoe and visits the awe-inspiring Tintern Abbey, where he witnesses the relics of a remarkable archaeological excavation.

Derek is island hopping in this roundup of his favourite Welsh island walks. He goes wild in West Wales as he sails to Skomer Island – a National Nature Reserve of International Importance due to its seabirds - he gets a close-up view of the puffins, razorbills and guillemots before staying up late to see the Manx shearwater. Next, Derek goes to Flat Holm Island where he braves a huge colony of seagulls and discovers more about the island's past, including some Victorian gun placements. Lastly, Derek heads up North to Wales's largest island, Anglesey, where he visits another tiny island with a secluded chapel, an unexpected motor racing track, a neolithic burial chamber and takes a sauna on a beach.

Derek and the team travel to the Elan Valley in Powys for a stunning seven-mile circular walk, punctuated by dams. He learns how the valley was flooded to supply water to Birmingham. On his way round, he has a go at mountain biking and discovers the part the area played in the daring Dambusters attack in World War Two. Archaeologist Dr Erin Lloyd Jones visit the ruins of the ancient abbey at Strata Florida, and performer Jonny Cotsen meets military veterans who are being inspired and helped through art.

Weatherman Derek Brockway walks the stunning Clywedog Valley Trail near Wrexham in north Wales. He learns the story of John Wilkinson, known as Iron Mad Jack, who revolutionised the iron industry. Wildlife expert Lizzie Daly discovers red squirrels are on a comeback in the area, and Onkar Singh Purewal is blown away by the rare varieties of apples being grown on the National Trust’s Erdigg estate.

Weatherman Derek Brockway visits Rhondda Cynon Taf for a seven mile circular trail that starts and ends in Hirwaun. On his route, he learns about the area’s industrial past, visits a whisky distillery and takes a ride on the world’s fastest seated zipline. Wildlife expert Lizzie Daly investigates how otters are under threat and Onkar Singh Purewal goes on a trek with alpacas across the Brecon Beacons.

'Derek the Weatherman’ hopes it will be warm when he takes part in the World Bog Snorkelling championships in mid Wales. It’s at the end of his walk that follows part of the trail along the Heart of Wales Railway, starting in Llandovery. On his way, he takes part in a tug-of-war with young farmers and has afternoon tea under an impressive railway viaduct. Matthew Bassett joins cyclists in Llandovery, and wildlife expert Lizzie Daly goes in search of pied flycatchers in rare Atlantic oak woodland.

The final episode in the series, and Derek Brockway, the Weatherman, veers off the Wales Coast Path to walk along a section of the stunning Mawddach Trail near Barmouth. He takes an early morning canoe trip and hears a story of incredible bravery. On this walk he also visits the village of Fairbourne, and takes a ride on its special small-scale train. Archaeologist Dr Erin Lloyd-Jones goes in search of local gold and Matt Bassett goes star-gazing… but is defeated by the Welsh weather.

Today Weatherman Derek Brockway is in South Pembrokeshire visiting the Dale Peninsula, where he learns about an invasion that changed the course of history; helps carve a seahorse and takes part in a cliff rescue...as the casualty. Wildlife expert Lizzie Daly gets a close look at the birds who visit the area and Onkar Singh Purewal explores how you can walk yourself well.

Barry-boy ‘Derek the Weather’ is on familiar ground when he starts his walk at Porthkerry, next to his home town. On his way to Llantwit Major he drops in for tea at “Font-y-Carlo” caravan park, visits one of Wales’ oldest pubs and tries his hand at stone-stacking on a pebble beach. Comedian Kiri Pritchard-McLean takes a nostalgic trip to Barry Lido and Mo Jannah explores the stories of the African sailors who made south Wales their home.

Derek the Weather has rain, wind and even a little bit of sun when he takes the circular route around the Great Orme. He braves the elements – and his nerves – to abseil down a section of the massive rock. Mo Jannah tries his hand at mussel fishing the traditional way, and Dr Erin Lloyd-Jones explores the history of Llandudno Pier, meeting the designer’s great, great grandson.

Derek Brockway, the Weatherman, walks along a stunning and often overlooked stretch of coastline dominated by the Second Severn Crossing or Prince of Wales Bridge. On his journey, he rings an ancient church bell and finds a water scorpion which breathes through its bottom. He also learns about the Rogiet Hoard and discovers how the village of Sudbrook evolved. After wading into the River Severn in the footsteps of ancient fishermen, he finishes in Chepstow at the start – or end – of the Wales Coast Path.

This walk is one for nature lovers. Derek Brockway’s on Anglesey with its majestic cliffs constantly pounded by roaring waves. Along his walk from Porth Swtan to Cemly Bay, he visits a long house restored by locals and tries his hand at whittling. He also discovers tales of the treacherous waters and helps monitor a colony of terns on a reserve set up by an aviation hero.

Derek, the Weatherman, is in fine voice when he kicks off his walk in Cardigan, home of the first Eisteddfod. After visiting the castle, lovingly restored by locals, he learns about the dying ‘art’ of Seine net fishing before climbing the famous mount at Mwnt. He also gets to feed an alpaca and take tea with the WI at his final destination, Aberporth – where he meets a fellow meteorologist, 98-year-old Jean.

It’s a walk down memory lane for weatherman Derek Brockway as he climbs the Nash Point lighthouse he used to visit as a child. Derek’s coastal walk takes him along Glamorgan's Jurassic coastline. On the way, he goes fossil hunting, searches for an elusive chough and learns the story of a pregnancy-testing frog. He begins his walk at St Donat’s Castle, once owned by newspaper magnate Sir Randolph Hearst, which became a party palace for the rich and famous.

The final episode in the series and Derek Brockway is in the Vale of Glamorgan on a walk of contrasts. On his journey he takes part in a lifeboat challenge, walks a guide dog puppy, sledges down a spectacular sand dune, rides a horse on Ogmore beach and fishes off the rocks. He’s also joined by a group of women walkers who end the series toasting marshmallows on the beach in the shadow of one of Wales’ most stunning rock formations.

Derek Brockway is in Pembrokeshire with its majestic cliffs, feeling what it is like to be exposed to the elements. He is thrilled to peek at seal pups along the way, learns how to train a sheepdog, builds a stone wall and helps to create a unique sand circle.

Derek Brockway’s in Flintshire, at the most northerly point of mainland Wales. He starts off at the site of the Point of Ayr Colliery, where he meets John Wiltshire, passionate about keeping the memory of the mine alive. Derek also lends a hand, helping endangered species in the sand dunes, and little terns who nest on the beach just over the Denbighshire border. In ‘Sunny Rhyl’ he learns to kitesurf and do the surfers’ shaka.

Derek Brockway’s walk in Cardigan Bay has something for everyone. For the first half, he explores one of Britain’s oldest and largest raised bogs. His route then takes him to a unique railway museum filled with nostalgia, and he also discovers the legend of Cantre’s Gwaelod at Sarn Cynfelyna, which stretches an incredible 11 kms out to sea. He finishes at the university town of Aberystwyth with its Victorian cliff-top pleasure park. Derek also has a go at paddling-boarding - which has its challenges.

Derek marvel’s at one of the UK’s first tourist walks, as he follows William Gilpin’s’ Wye Tour, which encouraged 19th century tourists to visit the area. He takes to the water in a canoe and heads down stream to the old Victorian Station at Tintern where he visits the famous Tintern Abbey and is told of a recent and remarkable discovery. He finishes his walk in Chepstow where he presents The Weatherman Walking Local Hero Award.

Battling the elements Derek heads to the stunning Black Mountains crossing the River Twrch via the picturesque old Twrch aqueduct and and drops in on a local knitting group in Ystradgynlais. He takes a trip down memory lane and visits some relics of the past before ending the walk at the top of the Black Mountains.

Derek takes a creative twist on this walk by joining in with a re-enactment of the Rebecca Riots and takes part in a walk celebrating the work of the famous poet Waldo Williams. He surprises a local resident with the ‘Weatherman Walking Local Hero Award’ and then heads to the top of the Preseli Hills to visit a crash site of a WW2 aircraft before celebrating the opening of a local community pub.

This circular walk takes Derek on a journey around the town of Llandrindod Wells where he gets to taste spring water with medicinal qualities and tries his hand at lawn bowls. He ventures out of town to clear a bog to help the local wildlife and returns to present ‘The Weatherman Walking Local Hero Award’ to a well-deserved First Responder.

The final episode in the series and Derek Brockway, the Weatherman, walks along a stunning and often overlooked stretch of coastline dominated by the Second Severn Crossing or Prince of Wales Bridge. On his journey he rings an ancient church bell, finds a water scorpion which breathes through its bottom, and learns about the ‘Rogiet Hoard' and discovers how the village of Sudbrook evolved. He also wades into the River Severn in the footsteps of ancient fisherman and finishes in Chepstow at the start – or end – of the Wales Coast Path.

This walk is one for nature lovers. Derek Brockway's on Anglesey with its majestic cliffs constantly pounded by roaring waves. Along his walk from Porth Swtan to Cemly Bay, he visits a long house restored by locals and tries his hand at whittling. He also discovers tales of the treacherous waters and helps monitor a colony of terns on a reserve set up by an aviation hero.

Derek, the Weatherman, is in fine voice when he kicks off his walk in Cardigan, home of the first Eisteddfod. After visiting the castle, lovingly restored by locals, he learns about the dying ‘art' of Seine net fishing before climbing the famous mount at Mwnt. He also gets to feed an alpaca and take tea with the WI at his final destination, Aberporth – where he meets a fellow meteorologist, 98-year-old Joan.

Derek Brockway takes a hop across the water from Tenby to Caldey Island, which is well-known for its monastery, monks and lavender perfume.

Weatherman Derek Brockway visits Ceredigion for a stunning walk which takes him from Nant yr Arian to Devil’s Bridge

Weatherman Derek Brockway visits Carmarthenshire on a walk which takes him from Cross Hands to Felinfoel, Llanelli.

Weatherman Derek Brockway is in Monmouthshire, walking from the historic village of Trellech to the market town of Abergavenny.

Weatherman Derek Brockway is in Snowdonia walking a picturesque circular route that starts and ends in Beddgelert.

In the last episode in the series, Derek is joined by two guides who have both used walking to assist them on their very different but personal journeys. Musician Jules Peters takes Derek on her favourite walk in Wales, a stunning section of the Llyn coastal path which ends at a famous beach bar. Jules explains how walking every day helped her to cope with her breast cancer treatment. On the Welsh border in Presteigne, Derek is with a man who walked the entire 1,100-mile perimeter of Wales to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's. Tom Davies takes Derek on a small section of his Welsh wander which includes the Offa's Dyke path.

In this edition, Derek visits two places which were shaped by the Industrial Revolution. In Powys, he is at the beautiful Lake Vyrnwy with fellow weather presenter Sian Lloyd. They learn about the village that was flooded to make way for the reservoir which still supplies Liverpool with water, and marvel at the famous dam, a Victorian engineering feat. In Tredegar, Derek goes on a trail back in time, discovering the rich history of this unique valleys town. He visits the largest lump of coal in the world, learns about a scheme that inspired the creation of the NHS and views the impressive remains of Sirhowy ironwork furnaces.

Cadair Idris is a mountain steeped in legend and mythology - it's also one of Wales's most spectacular summits. Derek Brockway climbs to three peaks in this range and even braves a quick dip in its glacial lake. In the Brecon Beacons, it's a much more relaxing route with singer and broadcaster Beverley Humphreys. Together, they walk in the footsteps of one of history's most impressive sopranos, Madame Adelina Patti, exploring her former castle estate at Craig y Nos Country Park.

Derek is back with eight more incredible walks around Wales. In this edition, he is on ranger duties at a country estate in Carmarthenshire, exploring Dinefwr Park's 800 acres of magical medieval landscape and getting close to a very rare cattle breed. In the Vale of Glamorgan, Derek is joined by Olympian Colin Jackson. Together they explore a five-mile coastal route that has it all - dinosaur footprints, WWII gun battery remains, the site of a major communication breakthrough and an iconic Victorian pier.

Derek's final instalment has a very personal connection to his contributors who have overcome injury and disability to get out and about. He starts in Pembrokeshire, in the quiet fishing village of Porthgain to meet local seaman Captain Brian Thomas, who spent weeks in a coma after collapsing when out walking. They also explore the area's industrial past and soak in the stunning sea views. Finally it's right to the top of Wales, to RSPB Conwy to meet Nicola Cockburn, who's been blind since birth, and find out what's involved when she goes out walking. Derek also hears more about how her passion for birdwatching helps her get the most from going for a walk.

Derek Brockway is shown around Three Cliffs Bay in Gower by Behnaz Akhgar, before heading to the Powys market town of Welshpool.

Week two sees Derek tackle two of our well-loved mountain ranges - the Black Mountains in the Brecon Beacons and the Glyders in Snowdonia. Starting in the small village of Bwlch, his walk explores the history of the Rhiangoll Valley and the village of Cwmdu, before hitting the hills to follow the Beacons Way, up and over and back to Bwlch. His next challenge is to climb one of Wales's supermountains - Glyder Fawr at over 3,200 feet! It's tough going, with scrambling and thick fog - will he get to the top?

Derek's back! With eight more amazing walks around Wales. This week he explores two popular Welsh tourist sites, before setting off to discover their more secret side. His first walk begins at Porthmadog harbour, before crossing the cob and arriving at the Italianate village of Portmeirion, and discovering 'Y Gwyllt', the wild headland beyond. It's then time for a treasure hunt, as he visits the Roman gold mines at Dolaucothi, before breaking out into some beautiful countryside to take up their trig-point challenge and reach the highest point on the estate!

This week, Derek Brockway's walks are full of history and amazing building feats. First he's on the banks of the Menai Strait walking between two brilliant bridges, the Britannia Bridge and the Menai Suspension Bridge. His guides are local WI members, and it was on Anglesey that Britain's first ever WI meeting was held over 100 years ago. Later, Derek treks between two captivating castles, at Caerphilly and Castell Coch, and even gets a chance to dress up as a medieval knight.

Wales's favourite weatherman Derek Brockway is out walking at opposite ends of the country. First, he's high in the wilds of Snowdonia with disabled rambler Terry Taylor as they explore an old Roman road leading across the Carneddau Mountains. Later, Derek goes south to Skomer Island off Pembrokeshire. Guided by the warden Bee Buche, Derek gets a close-up view of the puffin population, before staying up late to see the reclusive Manx shearwater.

This week Derek Brockway takes a walk with a difference, his partners are a pair of llamas! Together they explore the beautiful Berwyn Mountains in north east Wales. Derek also visits Tenby, leaving the tourist hotspots behind to discover more about the town's hidden past.

Derek Brockway returns with more rambles around Wales. He heads to mid-Wales and the spectacular scenery of Devil's Bridge and the Rheidol valley. He's joined by Lisa Jenkins, who trained here for a walk to Everest base camp, and she puts Derek through some punishing hill climbs. For the second walk Derek goes south to Margam Castle near Port Talbot. Showing him round is James Cowan, who has a special interest in the supernatural tales connected to the castle.

Derek Brockway undertakes walks around Wales. Here, he takes a walk around the old slate town of Bethesda and a stroll from the village of St Dogmaels.

Derek finds hidden treasures at opposite ends of Wales and discovers his artistic side. Both walks show the amazing places tucked just a stone's throw from busy Welsh towns. Singer Mike Peters from The Alarm is Derek's guide in the hills above Prestatyn - guitar in hand. In Newport, Joseph Anthony Connor, a mobile digital artist, is Derek's guide. Derek finds that a smart phone or a tablet can take the place of easel and paints. But how will his picture turn out? A beautiful walk along a canal with 14 locks - but soon the weatherman finds himself sheltering from a monsoon under the M4.

Derek Brockway tries out barefoot walking in the hills above Crickhowell with Lynne Allbutt - the first person to run barefoot across Wales. And following that theme, he walks around Lake Tegid at Bala - the biggest lake in Wales - partly on the route of Mari Jones, who back in 1800, walked 25 miles barefoot to buy a copy of the Bible in Welsh.

Derek Brockway returns with a new series of walks around Wales, starting with two easily accessible rambles at either end of the country. Derek's first walk starts at the seaside village of Moelfre on Anglesey accompanied by writer and TV producer Bedwyr Rees. The walk follows the coastal path looking at sites of dramatic shipwrecks and hearing about the rescues by heroic local lifeboatmen. Going inland Derek discovers some remains of the island's ancient and bloody past. The second walk picks up this historical theme in the countryside around Dyffryn Gardens in the Vale of Glamorgan. Derek's guide is Will Renwick, who at 22 became the youngest person to walk the whole perimeter of Wales. The walk is gentler but takes in extraordinary burial chambers, a pretty church and some dazzling dahlias at the recently restored Dyffryn Gardens.

Derek Brockway heads to Llandudno but he's not there to hit the beach, he's off to explore the rugged beauty of Great Orme, a giant headland overlooking the Irish Sea. Along the way he visits St Tudno's church and copper mines that date back four thousand years. His next walk takes him to the remote Berwyn mountains, where he walks from Llangynog to the spectacular Pistyll Rhaeadr waterfall, one of the seven wonders of Wales.

Weatherman Derek Brockway heads west for another two wonderful walks - one down by the sea and the other up in the hills with an iconic castle as its centrepiece. Derek first takes a hop across the water from Tenby to Caldey Island. Well-known for its monastery, monks and lavender perfume, it's also a super place for a sunny stroll. Then Derek takes a circular walk around Carreg Cennen Castle, one of the most dramatic, photogenic and romantic castles in Wales.

Derek Brockway is back with a new series of Weatherman Walking. Derek leaves his weather map behind, dons his walking boots and heads for the hills above Aberdyfi to explore the surrounding countryside above the Dyfi estuary followed by a walk on the beach. In the same programme, Derek also discovers Merthyr Tydfil's extraordinary industrial heritage with a walk with two castles, some impressive iron furnaces and beautiful valley views.Derek Brockway takes a hop across the water from Tenby to Caldey Island, which is well-known for its monastery, monks and lavender perfume.

The second in the new series, weatherman Derek Brockway heads off on two walks with a difference. First he goes around Cardiff Bay the Scandinavian way as he tries out a spot of nordic walking, with instruction provided by fellow TV presenter Frances Donovan. Derek then joins a very active group of mums with babies and toddlers, the Corris Buggywalkers, for a walk around a now peaceful and secluded valley still dotted here and there with evidence of its slate mining past.

Derek heads off on two contrasting walks - one in rural Radnorshire and the other along the clifftop footpaths and beautiful bays of Anglesey's far north coast. In the middle of Wales, the first walk takes Derek on a nine-mile loop, starting and ending in the market town of Rhayader and taking in the Gilfach Nature Reserve along the way. He then heads along Anglesey's costal path from Wylfa, through the harbour town of Cemaes Bay to Porthwen.

Weatherman Derek Brockway heads off on two contrasting walks at opposite ends of the country. He sets off from Llanberis in the footsteps of quarry workers, along paths and tracks through an ancient oak woodland and on through the impressive old Dinorwig quarry with spectacular views of Snowdonia's highest peaks and the valley below. Derek then heads to Llanelli for an 11-mile walk beside the Loughor estuary along a coastal path that's an ideal training route for speedy wheelchair athlete Richie Powell.

Weatherman Derek Brockway shows that west is not always best where walking is concerned, with two wonderful walks a stone's throw from the English border. In the first walk Derek takes to the hills overlooking Abergavenny where he scales the Skirrid, an accessible hill that feels like a proper mountain. He then heads to Holywell where he takes a dip in St Winifride's Well, and on down the Greenfield Valley to the coastal path along the Dee Estuary, finishing at Flint Castle.

Derek Brockway follows in the footsteps of an 18th century romantic and 20th century poet, as he walks up the Cambrian foothills and around the town of Laugharne on the Carmarthenshire coast.

Derek Brockway takes two contrasting walks at opposite ends of the country, one from his hometown of Barry and the other along the Huw Tom Trail in Snowdonia.

Derek Brockway tries out tasters of two national trails - one along Pembrokeshire's north coast and the other along a chunk of Offa's Dyke.

Series in which Derek Brockway takes walks around Wales. Here, he heads up and around Anglesey's Holyhead Mountain for some stunning clifftop scenery.

Derek Brockway climbs to the iconic summit of Pen Pych in the Rhondda Valley before he takes a riverside walk from Abergynolwyn to Castell y Bere.

Derek Brockway conquers Cnicht - a peak on the edge of the Snowdonia National Park - before discovering the delights of the Gwent Levels.

Weatherman Derek Brockway takes wonderful walks in two beautiful parts of Wales. Firstly Derek looks at the mystery of the ringing stones in the Preseli Hills, Bluestone country, then he reveals one of Gower's best-kept secrets - a hidden bay close to Swansea.

Derek Brockway takes stunning walks around Wales. He learns about the island of Flat Holm, and discovers the site of the Iron Age fort at Tre'r Ceiri.

Derek Brockway takes a pilgrims' path around the Llyn Peninsula. He then battles against the rain to walk another spiritual trail from Llanthony Abbey to Capel y Ffin in the heart of the Black Mountains.

Derek Brockway goes dolphin spotting along the Ceredigion coastal path on a walk from Newquay to Llangrannog. He then heads to Trefil to explore the Chartist cave, an ancient burial cairn and a favourite stopping off point for Doctor Who.

Derek Brockway walks to Tregaron in the footsteps of Welsh highwayman Twm Sion Cati, then heads to the hill forts of Mold to climb the mother of all mountains.

Derek Brockway walks two of the most popular and spectacular routes in Wales. The first cherry-picks some of the best views in and around Barmouth while the second takes us over the famous ridge of Pen-y-Fan, the highest mountain in southern Britain and a training ground for the SAS.

Derek Brockway heads to the Brecon Beacons for a walk through time, starting at the shore of Llangorse Lake before heading towards the Merthyr Mawr.

Derek Brockway takes on more great Welsh walks, with a dizzying ascent of Snowden's Watking Path, passing through the lost village of Dylife on the way, and a taste of the Glyndwr Way.

Derek Brockway takes on two more great Welsh walks, the first a spectacular coastal hike through Anglesey, visiting the most romantic place in Wales, and the second a history trail taking in a ruined castle, a wonder of the industrial revolution, a gorgeous abbey and a high-rise view above Llangollen.

Derek Brockway dons his walking boots for a series of great Welsh walks, starting with a ramble over Rhossili Bay in Gower and a wander through some wet waterfall country in Pontneddfechan.

In his final show of seasonal Welsh walks, Derek Brockway rambles by Britain's best beach, an army tank firing range and a legendary Welsh chapel. His second summer walk takes him on a tour of the Elan Valley, past drowned villages, special nature reserves and the site of the famous Dam Buster team's secret training ground.

Derek Brockway goes in search of bluebells and beaches for the spring edition of his seasonal walking show. While exploring the best trails in Wales, he visits the romantic ruins along the Wye and a piece of paradise courtesy of the Pembrokeshire coastal path.

Derek Brockway explores a winter wonderland in Snowdonia and braves a blizzard over the Blorenge mountain for a ramble through the Blaenavon World Heritage Park.

Derek Brockway takes two autumn rambles: a wild and windy walk through Wales's only world geopark; the second, deep in the woods in the footsteps of a Welsh warrior and wizard.