107: Newent and Acorn Wood (Forest of Dean 2018)

Рет қаралды 6,046

5 жыл бұрын

FOREST OF DEAN WALK FEATURING NEWENT AND ACORN WOOD
"Newent and Acorn Wood”
Filmed 16th July 2018
Post-production completed 9th December 2018
On the northern fringes of the Forest of Dean lies Newent, which grew in importance from Roman times as both a centre for iron making and a market. The surrounding countryside is well-known for its abundance of wild spring daffodils, but as my walk to nearby Acorn Wood demonstrates, the rolling countryside is beautiful all year…..
Filmed in the Forest of Dean in the county of Gloucestershire. Locations include Newent, Acorn Wood, Clifford’s Mesne and the International Centre for Birds of Prey. This is part of the series of films in 2018 celebrating 25 years of “The Solitary Rambler”.
Written, researched, directed, camera and sound, edited and music by Patrick Leach.
Click here for a map showing the route of the walk: osmaps.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/r...
DISCLAIMER: Although I work hard to ensure all information is correct to the best of my knowledge, I am only featuring information I have found online during my research when putting this film together, so I cannot guarantee that there are no mistakes or errors.
As with all the films I make, this is a mini-movie of my personal journey along the walk, in which I might share some of my own personal stories, and not actually intended to be a guide to the area.
If you are new to my channel, I strongly recommend reading the description under the “about” tab, which will provide a clearer understanding of what to expect in my films: / solitaryrambler
There is also a short “Introduction to the Solitary Rambler” video, which briefly explains what my films are all about: / solitaryrambler
Many thanks and I hope you enjoy watching!
IF YOU ENJOY MY CHANNEL THEN PERHAPS YOU WOULD LIKE TO SUPPORT ME:
For a small fee you can download any of my musical soundtracks I have composed for my films: patrickleach.bandcamp.com/tra...
Or if you would like to make a small donation with no obligations then you can do so through Buy Me a Coffee: ko-fi.com/solitaryrambler

Пікірлер: 52

@PaulOutdoors 5 жыл бұрын

Superb Patrick. I pass through or by Newent to be more precise regularly as it is around 30 minutes from my home but do from time to time stop for a walk around. The town oozes history and feels like a place where two worlds merge. The church is beautiful as are the many local walks; the Daffofil Way being a favourite of mine. The view of the Malverns is breathtaking. Thank you for another inspiring episode. Paul 👍😊

@solitaryrambler 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Paul and thanks again for your great comments. I guessed you'd probably be familiar with this neck of the woods. Lovely place Newent so really nice to return after so many years to film this. That was indeed a great view of the Malverns, another place I need to go back to. Think I may have walked some of the Daffodil Way you mention before now, certainly recall doing a walk around Dymock and Kempley once. Anyway thanks again Paul. All the best to you. Cheers, Patrick :)

@PaulOutdoors 5 жыл бұрын

@@solitaryrambler Always a pleasure to watch, learn and comment Patrick. The Daffodil Way really is a beautiful walk 😊👍

@solitaryrambler 5 жыл бұрын

Cheers Paul, will visit the Daffodil Way one day :)

@JudeTheYoutubePoopersubscribe 5 ай бұрын

The town has died in the 5 years since this lmao.

@WhereToLillian 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful and pleasant music and scenery...thank you!

@solitaryrambler 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you too Lily. Cheers, Patrick :)

@dannypridmore9613 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful places! I love the UK! Thank you love! xx

@solitaryrambler 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! Cheers, Patrick :)

@levimacdonald5188 5 жыл бұрын

Only just seen your video Patrick😲it never came up in my subscription

@solitaryrambler 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Levi. Cheers, Patrick :)

@arthurroberts9474 9 ай бұрын

Great town to live, many friends I knew and miss …

@solitaryrambler 9 ай бұрын

👍

@shaunmckenna1923 3 жыл бұрын

Oh how I really enjoyed that , I was born less than 3 miles from Newent went to school there , I live in Canada now so it was lovely to see your video .

@solitaryrambler 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, many thanks for watching 👍

@joanhopton5562 3 жыл бұрын

Patrick. It's nice to see this again. It was the last place we visited before lockdown. It's good to see it through your eyes.

@solitaryrambler 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks again for watching 👍

@marlenejordan1696 5 жыл бұрын

Glad to see you back, I enjoy your adventures so much .Thank you for sharing them with us.

@solitaryrambler 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Marlene, pleased you enjoy them and thanks for taking the time to watch. Cheers, Patrick :)

@wendymcfadyen-allerby6142 5 жыл бұрын

Very much enjoyed, tyvm

@solitaryrambler 3 жыл бұрын

👍

@richardchan9595 5 жыл бұрын

So nice to see new video from you Patrick. Thank you for sharing your walk with us!

@solitaryrambler 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard for watching and for your great comments. Cheers, Patrick :)

@glennwilson1633 3 жыл бұрын

Again another beautiful soundtrack.. Your music is wonderful.. Totally chills me out listening to it 😊

@solitaryrambler 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much again Glenn 👍

@ladybearbaiter 5 жыл бұрын

love your videos, thanks so much from across the pond

@solitaryrambler 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Scarlet and thanks for watching. Cheers, Patrick :)

@kellyshaw7271 5 жыл бұрын

Nice to see you back. What lovely countryside, really enjoyed it, thanks for that.

@solitaryrambler 5 жыл бұрын

Nice to be back, thanks Kelly. All the best. Patrick :)

@jeffallinson8089 3 жыл бұрын

Wow that was FANTASTIC!! We must visit Newent next time we see relatives in Gloucester as We definitely haven't been and that Bird of Prey centre looks like a must visit attraction. Thanks for an excellent movie, I loved it.

@solitaryrambler 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks again Jeff 👍

@asifvirk953 5 жыл бұрын

LOVE THE T-SHIRT.

@solitaryrambler 3 жыл бұрын

👍

@gs-ft9pf 5 жыл бұрын

great video Patrick

@solitaryrambler 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gary :)

@pete7179 5 жыл бұрын

Wonderful. Patrick,the amount of research alone that goes into these films is staggering,I'd never heard of the town but it was lovely and you had so much to tell us about it. The walk was lovely,I love how you show us how you carefully close the gates knowing you have to go back through them to pick up your camera and tripod. The music ! Beautiful how in every film you have a theme and stay with that theme throughout,sometimes slower tempo,sometimes faster,and with different instruments,like the orchestral sound through the woods,or just the flute,as always you did a great job on the music and the whole film was a great watch. Thanks. Pete.

@solitaryrambler 5 жыл бұрын

The work on these films does take up so much of my free time, hence my thoughts of wanting a break soon, but the work has been worth it and I wouldn't do it of course if it wasn't enjoyable for me. It's also really difficult to come up with new music for every film, so it's always experimental so some of the music works work, others less so. Anyway as always Pete many thanks for watching and commenting :)

@ffrancrogowski2192 7 ай бұрын

Newent looks to be a gorgeous small Gloucestershire town, Patrick. I'm totally impressed with the stylish architecture of the place. The market hall on its raised beams is a most unusual structure, indeed, and has survived the centuries very well. I like the Tudor style of the building and some of the adjacent ones.The onion fair seems a most unusual event in the town, but it must be a great to attend. St. Mary's church is a lovely place with it's tower and spire. The woods look lovely, and the surrounding countryside is very picturesque. Thank you for this grand video, Patrick. Merry Christmas and a walking prosperous New Year.

@solitaryrambler 6 ай бұрын

Newent is a nice place, very Tudor in style with its old black and white buildings. Never heard of the onion fayre until I did the research during the making of this film. Hope you've had a great Christmas Ffranc and a Happy New Year 👍

@ffrancrogowski2192 6 ай бұрын

Had a quiet Christmas and New Year, but nice, Patrick, thank you. Hope you had the same and keeping well. Got quite a few of your older but totally enjoyable videos to watch yet.

@anndeakin1508 3 жыл бұрын

Newent walk nice. Short walk to Acorn woods .The lack great place.

@solitaryrambler 3 жыл бұрын

👍

@WyeExplorer 5 жыл бұрын

A thoroughly enjoyable walk that Patrick. I was relaxed from start to finish. I've been through Newent many times on my to Gloucester fro swimming or shopping but never really took it in. It is beautiful. As you walked I could swear I saw vineyards - it looked that way anyhow. As for the 'Birds of Prey' center I've yet to visit. I will do that one day. Well, very pleasant indeed. Take care Patrick. Mark

@solitaryrambler 5 жыл бұрын

I thought you would probably be familiar with Newent Mark, so pleased you enjoyed this one. I think you were right about the vineyards. I went to the Birds of Prey centre a long time ago, but I do remember well how the staff would have the birds resting on their arm then allow the bird to fly off and return again. Thanks again for watching Mark. All the best. Cheers, Patrick :)

@WyeExplorer 5 жыл бұрын

@@solitaryrambler A pleasure to comment Patrick. I enjoyed this as much as any of your others. I thought as much with Vineyard. Yeah them birds of prey are incredible. Reminds me of my Goshawk meeting. Take care....

@walkandcamp 5 жыл бұрын

Glad to have you back Patrick! I hope the move went well... We saw your recent posts on Facebook. This is a great video. Looks lovely. Really nice music too. Terry

@solitaryrambler 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Terry, the move was hectic as is to be expected, but all settled in now. Thanks for your great comments about the video. Cheers, Patrick :)

@frankfitzgerald5832 5 жыл бұрын

A wonderful return to form Patrick...And what a beautiful place Newent is The old market place just shouts history ...And of course the fabulous church of st marys .was stunning ... That view of the malvern hills was just top draw mate....and to end your walk back at that lovely lake ..nice finish ....Thank you so much for sharing and dont leave it so long next time youve wet our appetites ....... best wishes Frank & Lee...

@solitaryrambler 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Frank, Newent is a very nice town, knew you'd like the church of course :) The view of the Malvern Hills was indeed a wonderful sight, hence me ending up spending a couple of day back there recently :) I certainly hope not to leave it so long next time, but you appreciate why this has been the case. I do have a huge backlog to edit when I can. Anyway thanks as always Frank and Lee. Cheers, Patrick :)

@JudeTheYoutubePoopersubscribe 5 ай бұрын

14:17 this completely closed down when covid happened and remains abandoned now, only see construction vans parked there occasionally so no idea what they are doing with it. It's a good thing its not open because this stretch of road has to be among the most pothole ridden in britain it is absolutely ridiculous and i avoid it at all costs unless absolutely necessary. Newent has also died a lot.

@solitaryrambler 4 ай бұрын

I'm sorry to hear that, the Falconry Centre was a great place when it was open. I hope they do something with it now 👍

@JudeTheYoutubePoopersubscribe 4 ай бұрын

@@solitaryrambler it's just a sign of the times changing rapidly. I've only been in this area for 4 years and it's not been good. We've got an abandoned half built housing estate next to Newent school now as well. The company went bust!!.