Drone: Abercynon / Cynon Valley (stunning aerial views)
Spot your house in Abercynon, South Wales, UK - from the air.
Launch / landing zone: Abercynon Sports Centre playing fields.
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12 Most Hated Places to Live in Wales
What are the most hated places in Wales? There are surely two sides to every coin. When you see the passion with which some people admire and love their homes in Wales and name nice seaside towns, dockyards, communities, villages, and hamlets in Wales, you will be left to wonder if there can ever be anywhere hated in Wales. Yet, there are places in Wales that are also passionately derided, mocked, and treated with utmost disdain. While doing our due diligence, we discover that some hated towns in Wales are not hated absolutely, not by all. In this video, we have compiled the list of the 12 most hated places to live in Wales. Please note that many of them are also among the worst towns in Wales.
12. Cwmbran
We’re kick-starting this in Cwmbran, a town in the county borough of Torfaen. A lot of terrible things have been said about the residents and the by fellow residents and outsiders. However, the main reason we are mentioning this town is the safety concern. While it might not top in the overall crime rates, you have to look more closely to find up to three towns of its status with a higher crime rate in Wales. Thus, this town is hated, not for environmental factors, but for human factors, occasioned by the residents.
11. Colwyn Bay
Colwyn Bay, a town, community, and seaside resort in Conwy County Borough on the northern coast has expanded to the point of becoming the second-largest community and business center in the north of Wales and the 14th largest in the whole of Wales. Yet, it has little or nothing to show for that economically. It’s a drab and miserable place to live. Compounding its woes are its high crime rates. Its beach is dirty and hasn’t shown anything for the efforts to make it better; the horrendous concrete building appears as if the last time it was maintained was 1970.
10. Aberdare
We once argued against the notion that this is a town loved by criminals. Yet, we can’t turn a blind high to the high crime rate of this town in the Cynon Valley area of Rhondda Cynon Taf. As of the last check, it’s the third most dangerous small town in Mid-Glamorgan. You just need to see what we’ve discovered about this town in our video about the 12 worst places to live. If it is conveniently and justifiably listed in that ranking, we all know that no one will love to live in one of the worst places.
9. Fairbourne
Fairbourne, a tiny village nestled between Snowdonia National Park and the Irish Sea has been begging for a slot on this ranking. The place is currently facing an existential crisis, no thanks to the high risk of future flooding as a result of climate change. A while ago, Natural Resources Wales (NRW), the organization in charge of flood management in Wales, spent £6.8m on strengthening 2.9 kilometers of concrete tidal defenses so that over 400 properties in the town can be protected from storm surges and flooding, and to complete other constructions. But we’re not happy to let you know that the Gwynedd Council, in charge of this village has said since 2014 that it couldn’t maintain flood defenses of the village indefinitely. By 2054 latest, the village will no longer be livable. Who would ever love to live in such a place?
8. Denbighshire
You might want to argue against the inclusion of Denbighshire on this list if you consider some of its towns like Llangollen, a community situated on the River Dee. However, when it comes to how good and convenient a place is for living, the entire county is generally hated, except for a pocket of towns there like Llangollen and Ruthin. Reviewers have not been generally kind to this county in the northeast of Wales.
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Places to see in ( Caerphilly - UK )
Places to see in ( Caerphilly - UK )
Caerphilly is a town in South Wales, at the southern end of the Rhymney Valley. It is the largest town in Caerphilly. Historically it was in the county of Glamorgan, on the border with Monmouthshire.
Caerphilly is a commuter town for Cardiff and Newport, 7.5 miles (12 km) and 12 miles (19 km) away respectively, and is separated from the Cardiff suburbs of Lisvane and Rhiwbina by Caerphilly mountain and gives its name to Caerphilly cheese.
Caerphilly has three railway stations: Caerphilly at the southern end of the town near the shopping area, Aber in the western part of the town and Energlyn & Churchill Park railway station in the far western part of the town. All on the Rhymney Line serving Cardiff.
Caerphilly Castle (Welsh: Castell Caerffili) is a medieval fortification in Caerphilly in South Wales. The castle was constructed by Gilbert de Clare in the 13th century as part of his campaign to conquer Glamorgan, and saw extensive fighting between Gilbert and his descendants and the native Welsh rulers.
The core of Caerphilly Castle, including the castle's luxurious accommodation, was built on what became a central island, surrounding by several artificial lakes, a design Gilbert probably derived from that at Kenilworth. The dams for these lakes were further fortified, and an island to the west provided additional protection.
By 1947, when John Crichton-Stuart, the fifth marquess, inherited the castle, the Bute family had divested itself of most of its land in South Wales. John sold off the family's remaining property interests and in 1950 he gave Caerphilly Castle to the state.
( Caerphilly - UK ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting the city of Caerphilly . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Caerphilly - UK
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Two Valley Lines to clear and two Stations to film (19th June 2019)
The final part of my trip in Wales, Two Valley Lines to clear is to clear the Maesteg and Ebbw Vale Town branch lines which couldn't be done back in 2014.
Also during the day, I visit two railway stations, Bridgend and Pontypridd to do some filming, there is also a visit to Pontypridd Graig Station which a tunnel which boarded up remains.
After a day in South Wales, I heard back on the Transport for Wales Class 67 Locomotive loco haul which starts at Cardiff Central and goes to Holyhead but I only travelling as far as Hereford before heading back to Birmingham New Street on a West Midlands Railway Class 170/Class 153 combination before taking a Class 350 EMU home.
filmed 19th June 2019
Best places to visit in the UK. Arundel Town, West Sussex 4K - February 2019
Arundel town, West Sussex , February 2019
Arundel is a market town and civil parish in a steep vale of the South Downs, West Sussex, England. The much-conserved town has a medieval castle and Roman Catholic cathedral. Although smaller in population than most other parishes, Arundel has a museum and comes second behind much larger Chichester in its number of listed buildings in West Sussex. The River Arun runs through the eastern side of the town. Arundel was one of the boroughs reformed by the Municipal Reform Act 1835. From 1836-1889 the town had its own Borough police force with a strength of three. In 1974 it became part of the Arun district, and is now a civil parish with a town council.
Best places to visit in the UK. Arundel is a beautiful scenic market town in West Sussex. Arundel Cathedral is an amazing place to visit and just opposite to it is the 14th century historic church of Saint Nicholas.
Arundel Castle wasn't open when we visited. It is open from end or March till end of October
Look out for our videos on Arundel Castle in the next few months.
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Railtour 1990..37690/99 Llynfi Merryman & more
Join us at East Usk Junction as the Railtour takes the line to Bird Port, reverses onto the mainline and moves on to Park Junction and down to Machen Quarry and return over the viaduct. Then we move to Tondu and capture the tour passing the signal box and on up the line towards Maesteg
before reversing down towards Port Talbot. All memories of busier lines back in 1990
| Aberdare To Navigation Park
It’s never been easier to commute within the Cynon Valley. Leave your car at home, get some exercise and save the environment. Use this route to connect between Aberdare Train Station, Ysbyty Cwm Cynon, Mountain Ash Train Station, Cwm Cynon Business Park, Pontycynon Industrial Estate, Abercynon Sport Centre and Navigation Park in Abercynon. Route map:
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Abercynon/Cathays, 47853 for stock move. Jan. 2003
Early start at Abercynon box to record the arrival of 47853 having deposited her stock south of the box. Once run round she'll move to pick up another coach at Cathays in Cardiff. 66138 passes us running down from Hirwaun. Next stop in the yard at Cardiff Cathays to pick up the remaing coach and return to Crewe. All with the help of the team for access and safety training Happy memories of a yard now built over for student accommodation
RCTS Cardiff, visit to Birminghams Freightliner Depot and Bescot, Part 2a
Starting with our Bescot run and 68009 on 6G94 Crewe Basford Hall to Bescot. Next to the Freightliner Depot with 66416, 66593 4O17 working to Southampton and 66597 arrival from Felixstowe with the 4M94............thanks Nick for the details
Heavy Freight and 2 Railtours at 10 locations in Wales 2012
Starting with the final rail tour inside Aberthaw Power Station with one of the first 66 to arrive in the UK in April 1999. Severn Tunnel Junction used to be one of my favourite locations, but now with a new road bridge with a high sidewall and the new catenary, this shot cannot be replaced? Freight a Barry Docks is a hit and miss affair but a couple of 60s in 2 days was an exception in February. Parallel running freight into Cardiff and clips at Marshfield and Abergavenny with the final clip at Tondu close part one of 2012
Britain's Best Breaks ~ Valleys of South Wales
You might already have a picture in your mind of what the Valleys are all about. It probably needs an update. Wed like to introduce you to the Valleys of today. And spring a few surprises along the way.
For a start, you wont see a coalmine (unless it happens to be a heritage centre). What you will see are lakes, forests, open hillsides and green mountains. Theyre all part of a unique, roller-coaster landscape of hills and vales dotted with friendly towns and villages.
A4059 & B4275 - Aberdare
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| Aberdare Library to Dare Valley Country Park
Family trail from Aberdare Town Centre to the stunning Dare Valley Country Park.
Parking available at the start location and refreshments at Dare Valley to finish. Route map:
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Railways a decade ago; Ffairfach, Bishton, STJ, Lancaster, Abercynon, Llanharan and Pontyclun
Short clips you might have missed from 2006/7/8 at Ffaifach, Bishton, Severn Tunnel, Lancaster, Abercynon. Featuring class 33/37/50/60/66 and more...........
Caedrawnant Park in Mountain Ash | Cynon Valley Parks
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50031 Cardiff to Merthyr Tydfil, run round and return to Rhymney
Final part of our day out in August 1998 with 50031.We depart Cardiff Central for a good run up to Merthyr where have to leave our train as the loco has to run round for the trip down to Ponty and then take her run back to Rhymney. Final reminder, the line to Treherbert will close at the end of April 2023, so take your photos before all the changes will take place.
Touring the Valley Lines Day 1: Penarth Branch Line
Welcome to a brand new series on the SimOnTrains channel, Touring the Valley Lines as I plan to visit all 87 Railway Stations in the Valleys of South Wales.
Day 1: Shall be looking at Cardiff Central, Grangetown, Dingle Road and Penarth as SimOnTrains rides he's first Transport for Wales Class 769 train, looking at Stadiums and the Penarth Branch Line.
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1:01 Station 1 - Cardiff Central
2:34 Journey 1 to Grangetown
3:08 Station 2 - Grangetown
5:46 Journey 2 to Dingle Road
6:08 Station 3 - Dingle Road
8:43 Journey 3 to Penarth
9:05 Station 4 - Penarth
10:29 How did the Journey went?
Rails in Wales. Cardiff Canton shed visit 1996. See all grey 37/47/56 in workshops
In Feb 1996 I had a tour of Canton Sheds in Cardiff. This is prior to having a video camera with steady shot so appologies for some slight shake !. I didn't make a note of all the loco numbers; just pleased to be there. Next video...either Longsight open day or Landore HST M.D visit
55020, 47668, D8137, 31233 Mainline Memories a decade ago
Yellow 31233 departs Aberdare for Abercynon light engine. Deltic 55022 Royal Scots Grey on the Heart Of Wales Explorer departs Cardiff for its round trip via Birmingham, Crewe and the Heat of Wales line via Pyle to Cardiff. At Barry 47/20 top and tail the run to the Island
| Mountain Ash Circular Walk
Mountain Ash circular walk
📍 Starting at the George Inn pub, CF45 4HA
🧭 Complete a 5km loop using local footpaths and route 478
👀Explore Victoria Park, St Gwynno Forest and enjoy views of the valley
Click the link in our bio to view the route map
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