
Derek enjoys a creative twist on his first trek by joining in with a re-enactment of the Rebecca Riots and then takes part in a walk celebrating the work of the famous poet Waldo Williams. He surprises a local resident with the Weatherman Walking Local Hero Award and then heads to the top of the Preseli Hills to visit a crash site of a World War II aircraft, before celebrating the opening of a local community pub.
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The Best Of: Series 2: 2. Island Hopping
Derek goes island hopping, visiting Caldey off the Pembrokeshire coast, then Anglesey, known for its seabirds, before finishing in south Wales at Barry Island, his childhood home.
19-07-2026
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The Best Of: Series 2: 1. Nature Tales
Derek Brockway revisits three wildlife walks. First, he braves the rain in Gwynedd, then hunts for water voles in Radnorshire and finally sees ancient rock formations in Ceredig ...
12-07-2026
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Series 7 Reversions: 5. Caldey Island
Derek Brockway takes a hop across the water from Tenby to Caldey Island, which is well-known for its monastery, monks and lavender perfume.
13-03-2026
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Series 7 Reversions: 4. Carreg Cennen
Derek takes a circular walk around Carreg Cennen Castle, one of the most dramatic, photogenic and romantic castles in Wales.
12-03-2026
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Series 7 Reversions: 3. Great Orme
Derek Brockway heads to Llandudno, but he is not there to hit the beach - he is off to explore the rugged beauty of Great Orme, a giant headland overlooking the Irish Sea. Along ...
11-03-2026
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Series 7 Reversions: 2. Llangynog
This walk takes Derek to the remote Berwyn Mountains, where he walks from Llangynog to the spectacular Pistyll Rhaeadr waterfall, one of the seven wonders of Wales.
10-03-2026
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Series 7 Reversions: 1. Aberdyfi
Derek leaves his weather map behind, dons his walking boots and heads for the hills above Aberdyfi to explore the surrounding countryside above the Dyfi estuary followed by a wa ...
09-03-2026
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Dylan's Walks: 2. New Quay And Laugharne
In the second of his two special Dylan's Walks programmes, which celebrate the centenary of Dylan Thomas's birth, Derek Brockway travels to the seaside town of New Quay on Cardi ...
04-03-2026
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Dylan's Walks: 1. Swansea And Llansteffan
In the first of two special walks celebrating the centenary of Dylan Thomas's birth, Derek Brockway walks in Dylan's footsteps around his home town of Swansea. With his guide, a ...
03-03-2026
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The Welsh Coast Series 2: 4. Abergwyngregyn To Conwy
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 rou ...
27-01-2026
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Weatherman Walking For Children In Need 2025
In this special Children in Need episode, Derek Brockway is in Ceredigion. As he walks from Lampeter to Longwood, we celebrate the amazing work done by projects and charities fr ...
27-11-2025
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The Best Of: Series 2: 1. Nature Tales
Derek Brockway revisits three wildlife walks. First, he braves the rain in Gwynedd, then hunts for water voles in Radnorshire and finally sees ancient rock formations in Ceredig ...
12-07-2026
BBC 2
The Best Of: Series 2: 2. Island Hopping
Derek goes island hopping, visiting Caldey off the Pembrokeshire coast, then Anglesey, known for its seabirds, before finishing in south Wales at Barry Island, his childhood home.
19-07-2026
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Series 1: 3. Spring
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, Derek visits the romantic r ...
01-01-2026
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Series 7 Reversions: 3. Great Orme
Derek Brockway heads to Llandudno, but he is not there to hit the beach - he is off to explore the rugged beauty of Great Orme, a giant headland overlooking the Irish Sea. Along ...
11-03-2026
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Series 13: 6. Hirwaun
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 pa ...
12-11-2023
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The Welsh Coast: 1. Beaumaris To Red Wharf Bay
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 f ...
02-03-2025
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Series 7: 2. Caldey And Carreg Cennen
Weatherman Derek Brockway heads west for another two wonderful walks - one down by the sea and the other up in the hills with an iconic castle as its centrepiece. \n\nDerek firs ...
22-07-2025
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The Welsh Coast Series 3: 5. Deganwy To Llandudno
Derek the Weather has rain, wind and even a little bit of sun when he takes the circular route around the Great Orme. He braves the elements – and his nerves – to ab ...
15-09-2024
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Series 7 Reversions: 2. Llangynog
This walk takes Derek to the remote Berwyn Mountains, where he walks from Llangynog to the spectacular Pistyll Rhaeadr waterfall, one of the seven wonders of Wales.
10-03-2026
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