Iolo’s River Valleys episode 8 takes viewers on one of the most geographically and ecologically ambitious journeys in the series, tracing the full length of the River Dee from its wide, tidal estuary on the border of Wales and England to its very origins as a thin trickle of water on the high slopes of Y Dduallt mountain.
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Grand Tours of Scotland’s Rivers episode 2 – In the breathtaking expanse of the Grand Tour, our adventurous traveler Paul immerses himself in the majestic landscapes of Royal Deeside’s lower valleys. His journey takes him downstream, his route punctuated by the tranquil sounds of the river and the rustle of leaves whispering tales of the past. However, this adventure is not without its challenges, as Paul’s eager spirit lands him in an unexpected situation; his canoe, caught unawares, ends up running aground, a testament to the untamed beauty of the wild waters. Unyielding in his resolve, he finds
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Grand Tours of Scotland’s Rivers episode 1: Paul uncovers Upper Dee’s secrets, from Cairngorms to Balmoral, revealing a lost zeppelin and Queen Victoria’s favored man. Embarking on an enlightening journey, Paul ventures into the uppermost regions of the river Dee, a river that proudly stands as the highest in all of the United Kingdom. It is within the raw, rugged embrace of the Cairngorm mountains, whose peaks dare to kiss the sky, that he delves into the fervor of writer and fervent mountain lover, Nan Shepherd. He discovers her unparalleled passion for the living landscape, a vivid tapestry of nature
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