110: Longhope, Blaisdon and Flaxley Abbey (Forest of Dean 2018)

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FOREST OF DEAN WALK FEATURING LONGHOPE, BLAISDON AND FLAXLEY ABBEY
"Longhope, Blaisdon and Flaxley Abbey”
Filmed 25th August 2018
Post-production completed 15th February 2019
*Contains some swearing*
I start today’s walk in Longhope, a village I passed through a lot in my younger days when I travelled around the Forest of Dean on the buses. However, the walk itself takes me to a couple of locations I’ve not explored as much as others in the Forest, one in particular I don’t recall ever having previously visited at all…..
Filmed in the Forest of Dean in the county of Gloucestershire. Locations include Longhope, Hope Wood, Flaxley Woods, Flaxley Abbey, Blaisdon and Blaisdon Wood. This is part of the series of films shot 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: explore.osmaps.com/route/2010...
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.
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@ffrancrogowski2192 5 ай бұрын

Longhope and Blaisdon look to be lovely quaint villages, Patrick. Flaxley Abbey is a lovely building set amongst the woodlands, and St. Mary's church is of grand architecture with it's lovely spire. Blaisdon Hall and it's associated lodge are grand buildings too. At the top of the hill that view was remarkable, seeing the River Severn in the distance. A most enjoyable and peaceful film Patrick. Many thanks for the showing.

@solitaryrambler 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting Ffranc. Flaxley Abbey is a great building, although I don't think it's ever been open to the public. This was my first time if I recall going to Blaisdon, but the walk was certainly great for that view over the Severn you mention. All the best 👍

@bevturpin-west4519 Жыл бұрын

Longhope is also the home to The Forest Bakehouse, a bakery and at the time cafe specializing in sourdough breads, and amazing pastries both sweet and savoury baked from locally grown and milled flours and produce.

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

👍

@margerozum5010 5 жыл бұрын

Wonderful walk. You make it interesting with the bits of history. I like seeing the lovely old churches.

@solitaryrambler 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind comments Marge! :)

@jeffallinson8089 3 жыл бұрын

Fabulous video as always and the music was spot on too. Always nice to visit a new place and Blaisdon looked really nice. The forest of Dean really is a gift that just keeps giving!

@solitaryrambler 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much as always Jeff, yes you can see I recommend the Forest of Dean quite thoroughly 👍

@anndeakin1508 3 жыл бұрын

Longhope and Forest of Dean walk that I have not been on was of interest.Flaxley Abbey and Church looks in keeping.with the locality.A great trip to an area that’s new for me.Thanks for the trips this seasons greetings from Ann DeakinX

@solitaryrambler 3 жыл бұрын

👍

@veronicagee4335 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful video! I'm a direct descendent of the Crawley-Bouvey family and it was nice seeing your piece on Flaxley Abbey. Thank you for posting this!

@solitaryrambler Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Many thanks for the kind words and for watching 👍

@undiscoveredtruths4175 4 ай бұрын

Yall stole our name and heritage you not a crawley. We are

@elizabethandrogercourt8055 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for another interesting video from the Forest. Your commentary is so interesting and we are learning something new with each video.

@solitaryrambler 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, many thanks again for watching 👍

@CountrysideWalking 3 жыл бұрын

Love the harmony sequence to your composition music on this video. A beautiful natural flow. Another enjoyable video.

@solitaryrambler 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Shanita! Pleased you enjoyed this one. Stay safe 👍

@WhereToLillian 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful film and music... thank you.

@solitaryrambler 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Lily :)

@richardchan9595 5 жыл бұрын

When I watch your videos, it's like I'm actually there doing the walking. That's what sets your videos apart from others. You're not showing me your walk but bringing me along. Thank you again Patrick!

@solitaryrambler 5 жыл бұрын

I'm pleased my video makes you feel you're there along with me Richard. Thanks again for your kind comments. Cheers, Patrick :)

@Randyvanbag 4 жыл бұрын

Longhope... My home village!! 😁😁

@solitaryrambler 4 жыл бұрын

Lovely village :)

@pete7179 5 жыл бұрын

Have looked forward to watching this Patrick,a wonderful film as always,thankyou. Pete.

@solitaryrambler 5 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for watching Pete. Hope you had a lovely holiday. Cheers, Patrick :)

@pete7179 5 жыл бұрын

@@solitaryrambler I did thank you mate,your films have been awesome Patrick,you are such a talented guy.

@frankfitzgerald5832 5 жыл бұрын

You are spoiling me with such wonderful Village Churchs Patrick ......and stunning views to boot .......The Forest of dean really is the gift that keeps giving ...Thank You so very much for once again sharing these wonderful walks with us all.......Regards as always ....Frank and Lee....

@solitaryrambler 5 жыл бұрын

Ah yes the churches, a couple of good ones here of course. The Forest of Dean certainly does keep giving, wonderful place. Thanks as always for watching Frank and Lee. Cheers, Patrick :)

@wendymcfadyen-allerby6142 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all the information you give with your vlogs and I an glad you saw the deer.

@solitaryrambler 5 жыл бұрын

Shame I was unable to share the deer with you, thank you so much for watching and commenting :)

@walkandcamp 5 жыл бұрын

Fabulous video as always Patrick.

@solitaryrambler 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! :)

@glennswalks7693 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Patrick another enjoyable and informative film a really lovely area to walk in I’ve only ever had one walk in the Forest of Dean around Symonds Yat back in 1995 we used to go on Holiday to Weston S Mare a lot . I’ll look forward to your next Adventure . atb Glenn

@solitaryrambler 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Glenn, a not-so-familiar part of the Forest for me, so this was nice to film. Know Symonds Yat of course, lovely spot. Thanks for watching. Cheers, Patrick :)

@BIGInnsy 5 жыл бұрын

Great video 👍👍👍

@solitaryrambler 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

@delmiller4184 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for an informative walk. I will be staying at Western-under-Penyard for 2 weeks in May so might check out the area. Also thank you for your clear speaking voice and relaxing music.

@solitaryrambler 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all your kind words Del, much appreciated. You'll be close to Ross-on-Wye in May then if you're staying in Weston-under-Penyard, a lovely town to visit, hope you have a wonderful time. Cheers, Patrick :)

@kellyshaw7271 5 жыл бұрын

Congrats on over one thousand subscriber's, i hope many more find your wonderful channel. As always it was lovely to watch, what scenery and views but boy did you do some walking that day, you must have been tired out. Thanks for the work and tireless effort as always.

@solitaryrambler 5 жыл бұрын

This was about 5 or 6 miles and took around six hours on the day to film, so the combination of all the filming with the walking is indeed tiring, but worth it if I can get a good film out of it at the end. Many thanks Kelly :)

@snacklofter 5 жыл бұрын

Hooray! Congratulations on achieving 1K subscribers Patrick - I was so pleased to see this - 20K Here we come!!! atb snack.

@solitaryrambler 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks snack! 20k is a long way off but that would be very nice indeed! :)

@reubenyoung9424 5 жыл бұрын

I live in Flaxley so throughout this video I’ve just been saying: I’ve been down those paths and that’s near me.

@solitaryrambler 5 жыл бұрын

I must have passed your home when I was filming this last year :)

@debbiebarton6446 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Patrick for showing the beautiful countryside that surrounds us. I love my England! On average, how many miles do you cover on each of your walks? All the best.

@solitaryrambler 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Debbie. On average I cover about 5 miles per walk as it takes me a good six hours in a day to film a walk, so I try to do ones that are not too long! :)

@petercooper8806 5 жыл бұрын

Once again Patrick great video, already looking forward to your next one. By the way have you ever thought of walking up to Stoodly Pike in Todmordan.

@solitaryrambler 5 жыл бұрын

Many thanks Peter. I've thought about Stoodley Pike, but we'll see as I'd like a break from all this once I've edited everything from last year. My Hebden Bridge film features a distant shot of the pike :)

@simondimps1002 5 жыл бұрын

my mum was born in flaxley abbey in 1943 in the front room i am from hereford my mum is stil alive after leaving flaxley her mum brought the manor house in elmore next to elmore court

@solitaryrambler 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and for sharing something of your interesting family. A wonderful place for your mum to have been born. Cheers, Patrick :)

@j.e.schoon4339 5 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video again. We will try and get in one more trip to Ol'blighty and Wales before the Brexit hammer comes down on all. The house is in Monmouth. right close to the forest of Dean!

@solitaryrambler 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, hope you do get another trip over here soon. Many thanks :)