Weatherman Walking - Episode Guide

Weatherman Derek Brockway laces up his boots and heads for the hills for a seasonal tour of Wales's best walks. First up, he embarks on two autumnal rambles.

Weatherman Derek Brockway goes wild in the country with another two stunning Welsh walks. This time he explores a winter wonderland in Snowdonia and braves a blizzard over the Blorenge mountain for a ramble through the Blaenavon World Heritage Park.

Derek Brockway goes in search of bluebells and beaches for the spring edition of his seasonal walking show. While exploring the best trails in Wales, he visits the romantic ruins along the Wye and a piece of paradise courtesy of the Pembrokeshire coastal path.

In his final show of seasonal Welsh walks, Derek Brockway rambles by Britain's best beach, an army tank firing range and a legendary Welsh chapel.

Derek Brockway dons his walking boots for a series of great Welsh walks, starting with a ramble over Rhossili Bay in Gower and a wander through some wet waterfall country in Pontneddfechan.

Derek Brockway takes on more great Welsh walks, with a dizzying ascent of Snowden's Watking Path, passing through the lost village of Dylife on the way, and a taste of the Glyndwr Way.

Derek Brockway takes on two more great Welsh walks - a spectacular coastal hike through Anglesey and a history trail near Llangollen.

Derek Brockway heads to the Brecon Beacons for a walk through time, starting at the shore of Llangorse Lake before heading towards the Merthyr Mawr.

Derek Brockway walks two of the most popular and spectacular routes in Wales. The first cherry-picks some of the best views in and around Barmouth while the second takes us over the famous ridge of Pen-y-Fan, the highest mountain in southern Britain and a training ground for the SAS.

Derek Brockway walks to Tregaron in the footsteps of Welsh highwayman Twm Sion Cati, then heads to the hill forts of Mold to climb the mother of all mountains.

Derek Brockway goes dolphin spotting along the Ceredigion coastal path on a walk from Newquay to Llangrannog. He then heads to Trefil to explore the Chartist cave, an ancient burial cairn and a favourite stopping off point for Doctor Who.

Derek Brockway takes a pilgrims' path around the Llyn Peninsula. He then battles against the rain to walk another spiritual trail from Llanthony Abbey to Capel y Ffin in the heart of the Black Mountains.

Derek Brockway takes stunning walks around Wales. He learns about the island of Flat Holm, and discovers the site of the Iron Age fort at Tre'r Ceiri.

Weatherman Derek Brockway takes wonderful walks in two beautiful parts of Wales. Firstly Derek looks at the mystery of the ringing stones in the Preseli Hills, Bluestone country, then he reveals one of Gower's best-kept secrets - a hidden bay close to Swansea.

Derek Brockway conquers Cnicht - a peak on the edge of the Snowdonia National Park - before discovering the delights of the Gwent Levels.

Derek Brockway climbs to the iconic summit of Pen Pych in the Rhondda Valley before he takes a riverside walk from Abergynolwyn to Castell y Bere.

Series in which Derek Brockway takes walks around Wales. Here, he heads up and around Anglesey's Holyhead Mountain for some stunning clifftop scenery.

Derek Brockway tries out tasters of two national trails - one along Pembrokeshire's north coast and the other along a chunk of Offa's Dyke.

Derek Brockway takes two contrasting walks at opposite ends of the country, one from his hometown of Barry and the other along the Huw Tom Trail in Snowdonia.

Derek Brockway follows in the footsteps of an 18th century romantic and 20th century poet, as he walks up the Cambrian foothills and around the town of Laugharne on the Carmarthenshire coast.

Derek Brockway participates in two walks close to the English border - along the hills overlooking Abergavenny and in Holywell.

Derek Brockway enjoys walks around Wales. In this edition, he partakes of two walks at opposite ends of the country - in Llanberis and Llanelli.

Derek Brockway heads off on two contrasting walks - one in rural Radnorshire and the other along the clifftop paths of Anglesey's north coast.

Derek Brockway enjoys walks around Wales. He nordic walks around Cardiff Bay before joining the Corris Buggywalkers for a walk around a former slate mine.

Derek Brockway enjoys two walks, one exploring the countryside around the Dyfi estuary and the other revealing Merthyr Tydfil's industrial heritage.

Derek Brockway enjoys two walks, one across the water from Tenby to Caldey Island, and a circular walk around Carreg Cennen Castle.

Derek Brockway explores the rugged beauty of the Great Orme headland before taking a walk from Llangynog to the Pistyll Rhaeadr waterfall.

Derek Brockway undertakes walks around Wales. Here he completes two accessible rambles at either end of the country - in Moelfre and around Dyffryn Gardens.

Derek Brockway undertakes walks around Wales. Here, he tries barefoot walking in the hills above Crickhowell and walks around Lake Tegid at Bala.

Derek Brockway undertakes walks around Wales. He enjoys a walk with singer Mike Peters in the hills above Prestatyn, before following a canal towpath.

Derek Brockway undertakes walks around Wales. Here, he takes a walk around the old slate town of Bethesda and a stroll from the village of St Dogmaels.

Derek Brockway undertakes rambles in Wales. He starts with some hill climbs in the Rheidol valley, followed by a visit to Margam Castle near Port Talbot.

This week Derek Brockway takes a walk with a difference, his partners are a pair of llamas! Together they explore the beautiful Berwyn Mountains in north east Wales. Derek also visits Tenby, leaving the tourist hotspots behind to discover more about the town's hidden past.

Derek Brockway undertakes rambles in Wales. He explores a Roman road leading across the Carneddau Mountains, then views the puffins on Skomer Island.

Derek Brockway undertakes rambles in Wales. He walks between the Britannia and Menai Suspension Bridges and treks between Caerphilly and Castell Coch.

Derek explores two popular Welsh tourist sites, before setting off to discover their more secret side. His first walk begins at Porthmadog harbour, before crossing the cob and arriving at the Italianate village of Portmeirion, and discovering 'Y Gwyllt' the wild headland beyond. It's then time for a treasure hunt, as he visits the Roman gold mines at Dolaucothi, before breaking out into some beautiful countryside to take up their trig point challenge, and reach the highest point on the estate.

Derek tackles two of our well-loved mountain ranges - the Black Mountains in the Brecon Beacons and the Glyders in Snowdonia. Starting in the small village of Bwlch, his walk explores the history of the Rhiangoll Valley and the village of Cwmdu, before hitting the hills to follow the Beacons Way, up and over and back to Bwlch. His next challenge is to climb one of Wales' super-mountains - Glyder Fawr at over 3200ft! It's tough going, with scrambling and thick fog - will he get to the top?

Week three and it's a weather presenter's day out, as Derek's first walk sees him shown around beautiful Three Cliffs Bay in Gower by his weather team colleague Behnaz Akhgar. She tells him about her life in Iran before moving to Wales and why Three Cliffs Bay is her favourite place in the world. Next it's Powys and to the market town of Welshpool. Derek uncovers some of its hidden history before taking a stroll through the Powis estate deer park, and marvelling at Powis Castle with its bizarre yew hedges. It's then a waterside walk along the Montgomery canal and back to town.

Derek's final instalment has a very personal connection to his contributors who have overcome injury and disability to get out and about. He starts in Pembrokeshire, in the quiet fishing village of Porthgain to meet local seaman Captain Brian Thomas, who spent weeks in a coma after collapsing when out walking. They also explore the area's industrial past and soak in the stunning sea views. Finally it's right to the top of Wales, to RSPB Conwy to meet Nicola Cockburn, who's been blind since birth, and find out what's involved when she goes out walking. Derek also hears more about how her passion for birdwatching helps her get the most from going for a walk.

Derek's back! With 8 more incredible walks around Wales. He's on ranger duties at a country estate in Carmarthenshire, exploring Dinefwr Park's 800 acres of magical medieval landscape and getting up close and personal with a very rare cattle breed! In the Vale of Glamorgan, Derek's joined by one of the nation's favourite Olympians, Colin Jackson. Together they're exploring a 5 mile coastal route that has it all...Dinosaur footprints, WW2 gun battery remains, the site of a major communication breakthrough AND an iconic Victorian pier.

Week two's walks have something for everyone. Cadair Idris is a mountain steeped in legend and mythology; it's also one of Wales' most spectacular summits. Derek's climbing to three peaks in this range and even braving a quick dip in its glacial lake. In the Brecon Beacons, it's a much more relaxing route with singer and broadcaster Beverley Humphreys. Together, they're walking in the footsteps of one of history's most impressive sopranos, Madame Adelina Patti; exploring her former castle estate at Craig Y Nos Country Park.

Week three and Derek visits two places which were shaped by the Industrial Revolution. In Powys, he's at the beautiful Lake Vyrnwy with fellow weather presenter Sian Lloyd. They'll learn about the village that was flooded to make way for the reservoir which still supplies Liverpool with water, and marvel at the famous dam, a Victorian Engineering feat. In Tredegar, Derek's on a trail back in time, discovering the rich history of this unique valleys town. He'll visit the largest lump of coal in the world, learn about a scheme that inspired the creation of the NHS and view the impressive remains of Sirhowy Ironwork furnaces.

The last episode in the series and Derek is joined by two guides who've both used walking to assist them on their very different but, personal journeys. Musician Jules Peters takes Derek on her favourite walk in Wales, a stunning section of the Llyn Coastal Path which ends at a famous beach bar. Jules explains how walking every day helped her to cope with her breast cancer treatment. On the Welsh border in Presteigne, Derek's with a man who walked the entire 1,100-mile perimeter of Wales to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's. Tom Davies takes Derek on a small section of his welsh wander which includes the Offa's Dyke Path.

Weatherman Derek Brockway launches the series by firing the starting cannon at the Beaumaris Regatta on Anglesey. His 14-mile walk then takes him into the town's heavily fortified castle before he heads onto the Welsh Coast Path, towards Red Wharf Bay. He crosses the beach with its fascinating selection of rocks and mooring stakes before joining the Beaumaris Rowing Club. Walking on, Derek visits the hamlet of Penmon with its ancient well, priory and dovecot before heading on to the photogenic Trwyn Du, or Black Nose lighthouse, with views over Puffin Island. The walk then turns inland for a couple of miles before arriving at a new stretch of coastal path opened in 2018. Derek chats to a group known as the Silver Slashers, who help to keep the pathways clear, before arriving at Traeth Coch, or Red Wharf Bay. Here, he meets an amateur photographer who specialises in night-time landscapes and natural phenomena like bioluminescence.

Weatherman Derek Brockway starts his walk in the pretty seaside town of Saundersfoot in Pembrokeshire and ends up on Pendine Sands in Carmarthenshire, famous for land-speed records. On his way he discovers the area's mining and military history, meets Amroth's oldest resident, and is serenaded by the Tenby Male Voice Choir.

Weatherman Derek Brockway explores the Llyn Peninsula, walking from the pretty resort town of Abersoch to bustling Pwllheli. On the way, he discovers hoofprints made in a prehistoric forest millions of years ago, but only recently revealed in shifting sands, and stops off at a special retirement village where a little bit of Poland has been recreated in north Wales.

Weatherman Derek Brockway is on Gower, ignoring the most popular walks to discover some hidden gems. His route takes him from Fall Bay to Oxwich. On the way he tries abseiling, ‘weasleing', tolling a church bell, foraging for seaweed and hears stories of smugglers.

Weatherman Derek Brockway's walk in Cardigan Bay has something for everyone. For the first half, he explores one of Britain's oldest and largest raised bogs. His route then takes him to a unique railway museum filled with nostalgia, and he also discovers the legend of Cantre's Gwaelod at Sarn Cynfelyna, which stretches an incredible 11 kms out to sea. He finishes at the university town of Aberystwyth with its Victorian cliff-top pleasure park. Derek also has a go at paddling-boarding - which has its challenges.

Derek Brockway's in Flintshire, at the most northerly point of mainland Wales. He starts off at the site of the Point of Ayr Colliery, where he meets John Wiltshire, passionate about keeping the memory of the mine alive. Derek also lends a hand, helping endangered species in the sand dunes, and little terns who nest on the beach just over the Denbighshire border. In ‘Sunny Rhyl' he learns to kitesurf and do the surfers' shaka.

Derek Brockway is in Pembrokeshire with its majestic cliffs, feeling what it is like to be exposed to the elements. He is thrilled to peek at seal pups along the way, learns how to train a sheepdog, builds a stone wall and helps to create a unique sand circle.

The final episode in the series and Derek Brockway is in the Vale of Glamorgan on a walk of contrasts. On his journey he takes part in a lifeboat challenge, walks a guide dog puppy, sledges down a spectacular sand dune, rides a horse on Ogmore beach and fishes off the rocks. He's also joined by a group of women walkers who end the series toasting marshmallows on the beach in the shadow of one of Wales' most stunning rock formations.

Weatherman Derek Brockway strips down to basics as he crosses a nudist beach in Gwynedd. Luckily, he has got a beach ball to spare his blushes! On this walk along one of Wales's most popular coastlines from Harlech to Barmouth, Derek also rolls a cheese down the world's steepest hill. He learns about the ‘devil in the shawl' when he visits an old village chapel, nearly gets caught out on a tidal causeway and meets a team of women who give up their free time to keep the beaches clean and safe for wildlife.

Derek turns Pied Piper as he launches a walk of 800 children marking the anniversary of ‘People Power' that saved a stretch of the Loughor Estuary for families to enjoy. On this Carmarthenshire coastal walk from Pwll to Kidwelly, the weatherman also discovers a former munitions factory that employed 6,000 people, has a spin in a racing car and learns the story of Wales's feisty warrior princess Gwenllian.

Weatherman Derek Brockway joins the surf dudes when he visits St Bride's Bay, Pembrokeshire… but he still needs a bit more practice. On his walk from Little Haven to Solva he also learns about a UFO sighting that stunned the world, brushes up on his life-saving skills, helps a local artist create a giant mural and is blown away by the stunning scenery.

Derek Brockway visits north Wales and goes into hiding, only to be tracked down by a pair of search and rescue dogs. This walk also has him heading to the hills on a coastal route hundreds of feet up a mountain, trying his hand at golf and learning how a top secret operation near Conwy played a major part in winning the Second World War. His walk takes him from the village of Abergwyngregyn to the quay at Conwy.

It's a walk down memory lane for weatherman Derek Brockway as he climbs the Nash Point lighthouse he used to visit as a child. Derek's coastal walk takes him along Glamorgan's Jurassic coastline. On the way he goes fossil hunting, searches for an elusive chough and learns the story of a pregnancy-testing frog. He begins his walk at St Donat's Castle, once owned by newspaper magnate Sir Randolph Hearst, which became a party palace for the rich and famous.

Derek, the Weatherman, is in fine voice when he kicks off his walk in Cardigan, home of the first Eisteddfod. After visiting the castle, lovingly restored by locals, he learns about the dying ‘art' of Seine net fishing before climbing the famous mount at Mwnt. He also gets to feed an alpaca and take tea with the WI at his final destination, Aberporth – where he meets a fellow meteorologist, 98-year-old Joan.

This walk is one for nature lovers. Derek Brockway's on Anglesey with its majestic cliffs constantly pounded by roaring waves. Along his walk from Porth Swtan to Cemly Bay, he visits a long house restored by locals and tries his hand at whittling. He also discovers tales of the treacherous waters and helps monitor a colony of terns on a reserve set up by an aviation hero.

The final episode in the series and Derek Brockway, the Weatherman, walks along a stunning and often overlooked stretch of coastline dominated by the Second Severn Crossing or Prince of Wales Bridge. On his journey he rings an ancient church bell, finds a water scorpion which breathes through its bottom, and learns about the ‘Rogiet Hoard' and discovers how the village of Sudbrook evolved. He also wades into the River Severn in the footsteps of ancient fisherman and finishes in Chepstow at the start – or end – of the Wales Coast Path.

Wales' favourite weatherman, Derek Brockway, walks the Dee Valley Way, a stunning 13-mile route which takes him from the pretty town of Corwen to its larger and more bustling neighbour, Llangollen. On the walk he learns about a warrior prince, re-opens a pub and leads a horse-drawn barge along the Llangollen Canal. Wildlife expert Lizzie Daly also sees how a re-homed family of beavers is settling in and Matt Bassett crosses the jaw dropping Pontcysyllte Aqueduct in a specially adapted canoe.

Derek Brockway, walks the Dee Valley Way, a stunning 13 mile route which takes him from the pretty town of Corwen to its larger and more bustling neighbour, Llangollen. On the walk he learns about a warrior prince, re-opens a pub and leads a horse-drawn barge along the Llangollen canal.

Wildlife expert Lizzie Daly sees how a rehomed family of beavers is settling in and Matt Bassett crosses the jaw-dropping Pontcysyllte aqueduct in a specially-adapted canoe.

Weatherman Derek Brockway is in the South Wales valleys walking from Wales's highest town, Brynmawr, to the pretty market town of Abergavenny about nine miles away.

On the way he meets celebrity artist Nathan Wyburn and becomes friendly with some rare breed pigs. Wildlife expert and action girl, Lizzie Daly, goes paragliding over the Blorenge mountain and Matthew Bassett learns about an community enterprise which produced streamline furniture and fed families

Derek the Weather is kissed by the sun in this episode which kicks off on the edge of the Rhondda Valley. He takes the plunge in The National Lido of Wales in Pontypridd on his walk between Porth and Taff's Well. 

But there's a serious element too as he follows a route commemorating the first mining disaster in Wales to claim more than 100 lives – many of them boy miners. 

Dr Erin Lloyd Jones tells the story of three young brothers who perished in that Cymmer Colliery tragedy of 1856 while Onkar Singh Purewal fizzes with excitement to learn about the history of the ‘Pop Factory' in Porth. 

Derek-the-Weather visits the stunning village of Beddgelert in Snowdonia to walk a 6-mile circular route with awe-inspiring views. On his way he visits a copper mine; helps National Trust volunteers build a footpath and learns the heroic – but fanciful – story of a hound that gave the village its name. Meanwhile wildlife expert Lizzie Daly gets up early to photograph mountain goats and Onkar Singh Purewal lends a hand to top off a slate sculpture, inspired by the landscape. 

Weatherman Derek Brockway explores the stunning Wye Valley on a walk which takes him from the ancient village of Trellech to the stunning market town of Monmouth. On the way he takes a dip in ‘Britain's favourite river', the Wye, and follows in the footsteps of Admiral Nelson. Meanwhile history hunter Dr Erin Lloyd Jones joins the search for a lost city and Matthew Bassett forages the woods and hedgerows for some edible delights.

Weatherman Derek Brockway is in Carmarthenshire to walk along a former railway line running from Cross Hands to Llanelli. 

On his way he fulfils a boyhood ambition to drive a train and impresses members of the famous Tumble RFC with his kicking skills. 

Meanwhile biologist Lizzie Daly gets up 

close and personal to a massive bird of prey and astronomer Dr Jeni Millard uncovers the story of the pioneering Victorian woman who photographed the moon.

Derek and the team travel to Ceredigion in West Wales on a walk that takes him from Bwlch yr Arian, where he feeds red kites, to Devil's Bridge, famed for its three-stacked bridges. On the way he also explores silver and lead mining in the area and goes on a hunt for pine martens. 

Meanwhile archaeologist Dr Erin Lloyd Jones joins a major hill fort dig and Onkar Singh Purewal spends night in a remote bothy. 
 

Derek Brockway kicks off the new series in Gwynedd with a stunning ten-mile walk that starts and ends in Penryndeudreath, near Porthmadog. His route follows part of the Ffestiniog railway line with a stopping point at Tan-y-Bwlch station. He learns about the industrialist who changed the landscape and takes shelter from the rain in a farmhouse kitchen before exploring a Celtic rainforest.

Meanwhile, Dr Jeni Millard visits a slate quarry now used to mature cheese, and Onkar Singh Purewal discovers the story of gardener John Ystumllyn, the first recorded black person in north Wales.

Wales' favourite weatherman, Derek Brockway, visits Usk, winner of the Wales in Bloom gold award an amazing 30 times. His walk is a stunning 10-mile circular walk which starts and ends at Usk Castle. On the walk he sees the landscape from above as he hitches a ride in a glider; learns about an ancient orchard; visits some community allotments and helps local youngsters plant sunflowers. Archaeologist Dr Erin Lloyd Jones finds out what the Romans did for Wales and Matthew Bassett explores decorative Oriental-inspired tinware once made in the town.

Derek and the team travel to the point where the counties of Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion all meet to follow the course of the River Teifi between Cenarth and Cilgerran. On the way he learns to steer a coracle, the area's ancient form of fishing boat. At when he reaches Cilgerran he takes part in the annual coracle races. Meanwhile Matt Bassett visits possibly the prettiest producers' market on the Teifi Estuary and Dr Jeni Millard discovers the story of Wales' smallest museum.

In this episode, Weatherman Derek Brockway is in Dinas Powys, just outside Cardiff, to walk the five-mile Salmon Leaps circular trail. The route takes him through ancient woodland and across the historical Cwrt yr Ala estate before he returns to Dinas Powys where the Village Show is in full swing. Wildlife expert Lizzie Daly, goes in search of night creatures and Onkar Singh Purewal joins some dawn dippers in the sea at Penarth.

'Derek the Weatherman' hopes it will be warm when he takes part in the World Bog Snorkelling Championships in mid Wales. It's at the end of his walk that follows part of the trail along the Heart of Wales Railway, starting in Llandovery. On his way he takes part in a tug-of-war with young farmers and has afternoon tea under and impressive railway viaduct. Matthew Bassett joins cyclists in Llandovery and wildlife expert Lizzie Daly goes in search of pied flycatchers in rare Atlantic oak woodland.

Weatherman Derek Brockway visits Rhondda Cynon Taf for a seven mile circular trail that starts and ends in Hirwaun. On his route he learns about the area's industrial past; visits a whisky distillery and takes a ride on the world's fastest seated zipline. Meanwhile wildlife expert Lizzie Daly investigates how otters are under threat and Onkar Singh Purewal goes on a trek with alpacas across the Brecon Beacons. MEDIUM: Weatherman Derek Brockway visits Hirwaun in Rhondda Cynon Taf to learn about the town's industrial heritage.

Weatherman Derek Brockway walks the stunning Clywedog Valley Trail near Wrexham in North Wales. He learns the story of John Wilkinson, known as Iron Mad Jack, who revolutionised the iron industry and helps carve a duck from a cedar log. Meanwhile wildlife expert Lizzie Daly discovers red squirrels are on a comeback in the area and Onkar Singh Purewal is blown away by the rare varieties of apples being grown on the National Trust's Erdigg Estate.

Derek and the team travel to the Elan Valley in Powys for a stunning seven-mile circular walk, punctuated by dams. He learns how the valley was flooded to supply water to Birmingham. On his way round he has a go a mountain biking and discovers the part the area played in the daring Dambusters attack in WW2. Meanwhile archaeologist Dr Erin Lloyd Jones visit the ruins of the ancient abbey at Strata Florida and performer Jonny Cotsen meets military veterans who are being inspired and helped through art.

Derek Brockway walks in Dylan Thomas's footsteps around Swansea before heading to the Llansteffan Peninsula and the Three Rivers estuary.

Derek Brockway learns how New Quay on Cardigan Bay inspired some of Thomas's greatest work, before touring Laugharne with Dylan Thomas's granddaughter.

Derek Brockway follows the pilgrim route to the shrine at Penrhys and enjoys mountain biking in the splendour of the Afan valley.

Derek Brockway chooses top walks in the south Wales. Featuring walks through Blaencwm in the Rhondda Valleys and Merthyr Tydfil's old industrial areas.

Derek Brockway revists some of his favourite north Wales walks. He starts with an upland trek to the peak of Moel Famau then undertakes a second walk from Holywell to Flint.

Derek Brockway revists some of his favourite north Wales walks. He treks up Holyhead Mountain to enjoy some stunning clifftop scenery before taking a coastal hike at Newborough.

Derek Brockway visits WWI battlefields. Here, he tours Ypres, visiting places with a connection to Welsh soldiers, including the grave of the poet Hedd Wyn.

Derek Brockway visits WWI battlefields. Here, he visits Mametz Wood in the Somme, the site of the most famous battle fought by Welsh soldiers throughout WWI.