102: Coleford, Dark Hill and Clearwell (Forest of Dean 2018)

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6 жыл бұрын

FOREST OF DEAN WALK FEATURING COLEFORD, DARK HILL IRONWORKS AND CLEARWELL
"Coleford, Dark Hill and Clearwell”
Filmed 28th May 2018
Post-production completed 3rd August 2018
My journey today takes me to Coleford, the administrative centre of the Forest of Dean. I explore the town centre for a while and then go on a walk. The locations I visit include one I previously visited with friends many years earlier, where I stop briefly and reminisce with some amusement. My walk eventually takes me to the lovely village of Clearwell before finishing back in Coleford, the town which also has a major connection for me…..
Filmed in the Forest of Dean in the county of Gloucestershire. Locations include Coleford, Coalway, Nagshead Plantation, Dark Hill ironworks, Gorsty Knoll and Clearwell. 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...
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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 9 ай бұрын

Coleford looks a very nice town, Patrick. That church tower is astonishing just stood on its own, most unique, I'd say. Your Dad is lucky to be living in such a lovely location. A walk through the forest looks so pleasant, and the village of Clearwell looks so quaint. The ironworks and that old locomotive are a bonus, too. Many thanks for this showing.

@solitaryrambler 9 ай бұрын

I've not been back to Coleford since filming this, but used to go there a lot when I lived down that way. Clearwell is a lovely village. Nice to see thse old locomotives being preserved. Thanks again Ffranc for watching and commenting 👍

@elizabethandrogercourt8055 2 жыл бұрын

We enjoyed this walk as we used to live at Sling and Coleford and used to walk our dogs along these routes

@solitaryrambler 2 жыл бұрын

Nice one, thanks for watching 👍

@j.e.schoon4339 5 жыл бұрын

Another marvellous walk!. Gf and me just now back in NL after having spent 15 wonderful days in amazing Wales. So it is good to have your walking videos to take us back there.

@solitaryrambler 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching as always, great to know you enjoy them. Cheers, Patrick :)

@frankfitzgerald5832 6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely great Patrick , so much to see this walk ..Love the old church tower in the market square , as well as the former GWR railway line and signal box .. i know i enjoyed this because no sooner had it started than it was over , Thank you so much for showing this Lancashire Lad .. And Leicestershire Lass so much of your former haunts and areas ... Always a pleasure sharing these films and walks with you Until next time take care and keep up the great work ...Frank & Lee...

@solitaryrambler 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Frank, good to know this gave pleasure to the Lancashire Lad and Leicestershire Lass! As always frank and Lee, thanks for watching. Cheers, Patrick :)

@jeffallinson8089 3 жыл бұрын

That was a fabulous video as usual. I really must visit much more of the Forest of Dean when I am viviting relatives in Gloucester. The area is lovely and scenery fabulous. I found the Forest to be tranquil and peaceful which is an added bonus. I have to say Coleford looks a lovely place.

@solitaryrambler 3 жыл бұрын

Hope you do get to the Forest of Dean. Thanks again Jeff 👍

@jeffallinson8089 3 жыл бұрын

@@solitaryrambler I will make a point of it next time I am down there.

@kellyshaw7271 6 жыл бұрын

Really nice, how picturesque the places you visit are. Once again very professionally made and a joy to watch, thanks for your time and effort and showing us places to visit for ourselves.

@solitaryrambler 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your compliments as always. I hope one day you get to visit some of these places I've filmed :)

@tammijones4116 3 жыл бұрын

Worth a visit lovely place to live my neighbour works at the factory and my son gets free drinks which he loves great place ro bring up children love that the noise is mainly bird singing.

@wendellfugate615 3 жыл бұрын

A charming place without doubt.

@solitaryrambler 3 жыл бұрын

It is indeed 👍

@cmizzled2638 2 жыл бұрын

Love this from you Patrick, I was shocked to see you showcase the ironworks because they're a few minutes walk from my house.

@solitaryrambler 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, many thanks for watching 👍

@paulalim1476 3 жыл бұрын

My mother’s family came from this area.

@solitaryrambler 3 жыл бұрын

👍

@anndeakin1508 3 жыл бұрын

Clearwell castle area looks nice to visit .Coldford an old fashion village are but worth a visit.Ann Deakin 2020.

@solitaryrambler 3 жыл бұрын

👍

@fehmiabbasi4874 6 жыл бұрын

Very nice as usual, Stay happy and healthy,

@solitaryrambler 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! :)

@mariagomezbrown200 5 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video

@solitaryrambler 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! :)

@anndeakin1508 3 жыл бұрын

Forest of Dean not a place I have been to much but some nice views in this area.Colford railway station and of line museum visited by dad he enjoyed thee places so as a youngster we went to railway stops.Like York best that a nice place with riverside walks and great cathedral.

@solitaryrambler 3 жыл бұрын

👍

@wendymcfadyen-allerby6142 5 жыл бұрын

Wonderful tour, You seem to enjoy forest walks, I did too once . Lots of interesting stops to learn about, tyvm

@solitaryrambler 5 жыл бұрын

I love walks in the Forest, live a very long way from there now though. Thanks again :)

@pete7179 5 жыл бұрын

Lovely Patrick,I really enjoyed that. I would love you to make your films just five minutes longer,and let us listen to your music for a full five minutes or so while looking at the scenes,some of the tunes and you playing them are wonderful,but they seem to end just as I am enjoying listening to them,this one was lovely. It was good to see you go back to places where you had filmed earlier scenes,I think the running was referring to one of the hour long ones where the guy fell on a walk with Michael and thought he had abandoned him,so came back with his heavy to seek revenge,and in the final scene it was revealed they were cronies of the girl who had drugged you with a needle,I really enjoyed that one. Another great film Patrick thank you so much for sharing them,we really appreciate it,all the best. Pete.

@solitaryrambler 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks again Pete. I do feel that 20 minutes is long enough as I find that more viewers are likely to watch than if they are too long. I certainly feel that way if I'm looking at other films on KZfaq. The running I referred to was back in the fifth film where Nigel was trying to lead the walk in that particular film, then towards the end he gave up and I led him and Michael through Nagshead Plantation, and we ran in order to meet another friend the other end so that they wouldn't be late for their lift home. Thanks for your kind words Pete as always :)

@pete7179 5 жыл бұрын

@@solitaryrambler Yes of course I remember now. Thanks for taking the time to reply Patrick,you've replied to every single one of the 107 comments so far,it's much appreciated.

@richardchan9595 6 жыл бұрын

Nicely done Patrick with a lovely personal touch as always. I'm a little disappointed that you didn't finish the walk with a visit to the local pub. ;)

@solitaryrambler 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard, I made up another time for the lack of pub here :)

@WyeExplorer 6 жыл бұрын

Good walk Patrick. The last time I was in Coleford and the only time a few years back I walked back to Ross via Lydbrook. It was slow but I enjoyed the town and had a cup of tea in a cafe you walked by. Interesting to hear about Clearwell castle, which i was hoping you would mention. Someone I knew used to put on rave parties there in the early 90's. It seems it has had a music connection to other psychedelic purveyors to. You always film beautifully and frame your shots in a really vocal way. Another relaxing rime spent. Take care as always. Mark

@solitaryrambler 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark. That's a good walk you did then to Ross that time. I remember Clearwell Castle being open to the public a while back, but I don't think it has done for a long time now. Interesting place for the rave parties though :) Thanks for the compliment about my filming. One of the reasons I spend a whole day filming a fairly short walk is because I take time to try and frame my shots as well when I can. Always good to hear from you Mark. All the best to you. Cheers, Patrick :)

@WyeExplorer 6 жыл бұрын

Yes, it was a good walk Patrick but nice and slow. I think you're right Clearwell Castle hasn't done anything for sometime - I haven't heard anything. It's a real pleasure to comment on and watch your videos. I do learn - especially about framing. Very good old friend. Have a great weekend.

@solitaryrambler 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark, hope you have a great weekend too :)