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Wye Valley: Tintern to Chepstow

Weatherman Walking · Season 14 · Episode 8
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.

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Season
14
Episode
8
Air Date
15/Apr/2024
Air Time
Runtime
29 min

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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.

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