Weatherman Walking

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.

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 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 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.

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 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 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 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 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 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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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 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 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.

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.

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.

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

Weatherman Derek Brockway walks the entire Dee Valley Way from Corwen to Llangollen.

Weatherman Derek Brockway visits Snowdonia and follows the Slate Trail from Capel Curig to Betws-y-Coed.

Weatherman Derek Brockway is in the South Wales valleys on a walk which takes him from Brynmawr to Abergavenny.

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.

This walk takes Derek to the remote Berwyn Mountains, where he walks from Llangynog to the spectacular Pistyll Rhaeadr waterfall, one of the seven wonders of Wales.

Derek Brockway heads to Llandudno, but he is not there to hit the beach - he is 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 4,000 years.

On this stunning walk along the Anglesey coast, Derek discovers that the only way to get to church is at low tide. He finds out all about the mythical stories surrounding the Mabinogi. He surprises the community with this week’s Weatherman Walking Local Hero Award, and on Porth Tyn Tywyn, he relaxes by taking a sauna.

Derek walks the last few miles of the Taff Trail into Cardiff and takes in the stunning beauty of Castell Coch, where things get a little spooky. He joins in with a practice session kicking a rugby ball, Australian-style. He finishes things off in Bute Park joining an enthusiastic bunch of runners on a 5km run.

On this walk Derek gets lost in a maze, quenches his thirst at a picturesque tea room in Llanrwst and cools things down by trying his hand at wild water swimming. He even meets an Arch Druid who gives us the low down on stone circles and the Eisteddfod Festival.

Weatherman Derek Brockway launches the series by firing the starting cannon at the Beaumaris Regatta on Anglesey. His 14-mile walk then takes him into the town’s heavily fortified castle and on to the Welsh Coast Path, towards Red Wharf Bay. He crosses the beach with its fascinating selection of rocks and mooring stakes, to join the Beaumaris Rowing Club. Walking on, Derek visits the hamlet of Penmon with its ancient well, priory and dovecot, and heads on to the photogenic Trwyn Du, or Black Nose lighthouse, with views over Puffin Island. The walk then turns inland for a couple of miles before arriving at a new stretch of coastal path opened in 2018. Derek chats to a group known as the Silver Slashers, who help to keep the pathways clear. In Traeth Coch, or Red Wharf Bay, he meets an amateur photographer who specialises in night-time landscapes and natural phenomena like bioluminescence.

Weatherman Derek Brockway starts his walk in the pretty seaside town of Saundersfoot in Pembrokeshire and ends up on Pendine Sands in Carmarthenshire, famous for land-speed records. On his way, he discovers the area's mining and military history, meets Amroth’s oldest resident and is serenaded by the Tenby Male Voice Choir.

Weatherman Derek Brockway explores the Llyn Peninsula, walking from the pretty resort town of Abersoch to bustling Pwllheli. On the way, he discovers hoofprints made in a prehistoric forest millions of years ago, but only recently revealed in shifting sands, and stops off at a special retirement village where a little bit of Poland has been recreated in north Wales.

Weatherman Derek Brockway strips down to basics as he crosses a nudist beach in Gwynedd. Luckily he’s got a beach ball to spare his blushes! On this walk along one of Wales’s most popular coastlines from Harlech to Barmouth, Derek also rolls a cheese down the world’s steepest hill. He learns about the ‘Devil in the Shawl’ when he visits an old village chapel; nearly gets caught out on a tidal causeway; and meets a team of women who give up their free time to keep the beaches clean and safe for wildlife.

Derek turns Pied Piper as he launches a walk of 800 children marking the anniversary of ‘People Power’ that saved a stretch of the Loughor Estuary for families to enjoy. On this Carmarthenshire coastal walk from Pwll to Kidwelly, the weatherman also discovers a former munitions factory that employed 6,000 people, has a spin in a racing car and learns the story of Wales’s feisty warrior princess Gwenllian.

Weatherman Derek Brockway joins the surf dudes when he visits St Bride’s Bay, Pembrokeshire… but he still needs a bit more practice. On his walk from Little Haven to Solva, he also learns about a UFO sighting that stunned the world, brushes up on his life-saving skills, helps a local artist create a giant mural and is blown away by the stunning scenery.

Derek Brockway explores some of the less familiar stretches of the Welsh coastline. This episode sees him in the dramatic landscape of the north Gower saltmarshes, where he learns of the magical and mystical fairy folk, helps a sheep farmer round up his flock, and even has a go at weaving. Meanwhile, marine biologist Lizzie Daly is tracking trout and Matt Bassett rides the waves on a new ‘adaptive’ surfboard at Caswell Bay.

Derek gets wet – from rain, an overturned kayak in the sea… and a hot tub with a view! Walking the Pembrokeshire coast from Newport to Fishguard, the weatherman also learns how the last invasion of Britain was foiled by a feisty woman. Archaeologist Dr Erin Lloyd Jones explores the link between Stonehenge and the Preseli mountains, and party planner Onkar Singh Purewal visits a ’Hansel and Gretel’ house, covered in shells.

Is that James Bond or weatherman Derek Brockway on the jet ski? On this stunning walk from Porth Neigwl to Abersoch on the LLyn peninsula, Derek samples the jet set life and local honey, which he describes as ‘blasus Iawn’ – delicious! He’s not the only one brushing up his Welsh, comedian Kiri Pritchard McLean goes back to school at Nant Gwyrtheyrn while Mo Jannah explores the mystery of an African longboat in a Welsh museum.

Derek Brockway kicks off the series in Gwynedd with a stunning ten-mile walk that starts and ends in Penryndeudreath near Porthmadog. His route follows part of the Ffestiniog railway line with a stopping point at Tan-y-Bwlch station. He learns about the industrialist who changed the landscape and takes shelter from the rain in a farmhouse kitchen, before exploring a Celtic rainforest. Meanwhile, Dr Jeni Millard visits a slate quarry now used to mature cheese, and Onkar Singh Purewal discovers the story of gardener John Ystumllyn, the first recorded black person in north Wales.

Wales’s favourite weatherman, Derek Brockway, visits Usk, winner of the Wales in Bloom gold award an amazing 30 times. His walk is a stunning ten-mile circuit which starts and ends at Usk castle. Derek sees the landscape from above as he hitches a ride in a glider, learns about an ancient orchard, visits some community allotments and helps local youngsters plant sunflowers. Archaeologist Dr Erin Lloyd Jones finds out what the Romans did for Wales, and Matthew Bassett explores decorative oriental-inspired tinware once made in the town.

Derek and the team travel to the point where the counties of Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion all meet to follow the course of the River Teifi between Cenarth and Cilgerran. On the way, Derek learns to steer a coracle, the area’s ancient form of fishing boat, and takes part in the annual coracle races. Meanwhile, Matt Bassett visits possibly the prettiest producers’ market on the Teifi estuary, and Dr Jeni Millard discovers the story of Wales’s smallest museum.

On a mission to dig out some of his greatest adventures from the past, Derek revisits three memorable walks from mid-Wales. On his first wander, he is joined by opera singer Beverley Humphreys as they walk in the footsteps of one of history’s most impressive sopranos at the Craig-y-Nos estate. He learns of the epic barefoot 26-mile journey of a devoted teenage girl in Abergynolwyn. Finally, Derek takes the plunge at the World Bog Snorkelling Championship in Llanwrtyd Wells.

Derek takes a trip down memory lane as he remembers three of his best Welsh coastal walks. He kicks off with a walk along one of Wales’s most popular coastlines from Harlech to Barmouth, where he dons his birthday suit on a nudist beach, gets drenched on a DIY raft, learns about the ‘Devil in the shawl’ in Salem, and visits an island campsite cut off by the tide in a jaw-dropping location. For his second hike, Derek is in the Vale of Glamorgan, where he takes part in a lifeboat challenge, sledges down one of the highest sand dunes in Europe, and gets in the saddle for a horse ride across the beach in Ogmore. For Derek’s final flashback, he ends up on Pendine Sands in Carmarthenshire, famous for land-speed records. There, he is serenaded by the Tenby Male Voice Choir.

Derek Brockway scours the archives for another three walks from around Wales. In Powys, he is cycling around 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. For his second walk, Derek is in Eryri National Park to walk a section of the Slate Trail, created to promote the former slate-mining communities in the area. The route takes him from Capel Curig, where he has a go at rock climbing, via the stunning Swallow Falls, to picturesque Betws-y-Coed, where he is given a lesson in charcoal drawing. For his final walk, Derek takes a hike with a difference - his partners are a pair of llamas! Together they explore the beautiful Berwyn Mountains in north east Wales.