The BEST SPRINGTIME Backcountry Bike Ride | Unearthing Herefordshire
A 26-mile ramble and bike ride in the Herefordshire backcountry.
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Join me as I ride the Herefordshire back lanes, tracks, and trails unearthing some real Herefordshire rural gems as I do. We go back to Saxon times on this Herefordshire bike ride and discover some cool local traditions. I remember also my late twin brother Paul and brew up in a wood to finish off the ride. All in all it’s a proper backcountry cycle ride.
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Videos in the Area
Spring Trail With My Twin Brother: https://tinyurl.com/42vyu78r
Mordiford, Abandoned Woodsman Cottage: https://tinyurl.com/2ra3psej
Woodland Cycle Ride: https://tinyurl.com/4wha3238
Meadow Walk & Talk: https://tinyurl.com/ype4jsw6
Night Hike & Riverside Bivvy: https://tinyurl.com/57kb3m8p
Silky Pool Wild Swim: https://tinyurl.com/2f83djxm
Walk to Water: https://tinyurl.com/3z56tr3z
Stealthy Camp Nearby: https://tinyurl.com/2rk8wtmm
Links
St Bartholomews: https://www.british-history.ac.uk/rchme/heref/vol2/pp205-207
Yarkhill: https://tinyurl.com/428jnwra
Westhide Estate: https://www.british-history.ac.uk/rchme/heref/vol2/pp205-207
Making Cider in Herefordshire: https://tinyurl.com/25ery3hb
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32 Comments
Very touching ❤ nice memories to have of Paul another interesting video loved that church. Those that have sadly past I think their spirits still linger amongst us. We recently had my mother in laws funeral and at special moment in the service a dove flew in and then out of the chapel think it was her saying goodbye … nice thought. Anyway cracking ramble loved that cider press cheers Andy
It's nice of you to cherish his memory, lovely episode Mark!
Great to revisit old places you visited with Paul, some nice signs of spring showing up down there Mark. Loved those old sheds atb Dave
Nice touch to find your friend Mark's old home Mark, I remember you mentioning him before. Great to see you on a bike ride and revisiting those places you went with Paul. Hey I was willing you on to pull that bell in St Bartholomew's Church haha 😂 Loved that clip you shared of the spaniel back in 2014, good to see a clip of Paul again. Munsley church was absolutely amazing, what a special place. Mellow as a cello haha love it 😁 Well that was a lovely cycle ride you took us on Mark. Some great back country lanes there and some real gems you found too. Good going, all the best 👍
wow that cider press was an amazing find Interesting video thanks for sharing
Hi Mark, that was a good one. Old Buildings like some of those fascinate me, I always think about what it would have been like back in the day and the people that would have used them. That Cider press was awesome, I could just imagine some guys building it and looking forward to the end result. Old churches are special and that last one was a cracker. I don't know if you noticed but under the article you read in the paper, it said that there is a stone in The Knave that is believed to mark the resting place of Hamlet Prince of Denmark, known of course to be made famous by Shakespeare . How cool is that. Cracker that mate 👍👍
Cracking video Mark, thanks. It's made me want to try out some bikepacking gear that I recently bought, a tour of the shire with some wild camps thrown in.
Thanks again, absolutely brilliant!
A touching journey, Mark. Sometimes it is the journey of the mind that has the greater value. Good to see you on a bike for a change, I guess your ankle is much better.
Lots of nostalgia on this trip Mark. Lovely video. 😊
Great video mark,good to see you out travelling on the bicycle.
good one , would be great to come across that wine press,
Hi Mark , a beautiful day ( aren't they all beautiful ? ) , travelling through the countryside, the souvenirs, and through all that makes life a precious thing. 💚🌿🌿🌿
nice one mate.good to see you out having a leisurely ride out on two wheels 🚴 i also love primrose, polyanthus & Primula 👌love how you always have paul in your daily thought's.ive just found the strength to look at my keyring with a photo of my late sister on a daily basis without breaking down.time never stops healing 💚
Nice one Mark , another interesting video buddy …nice cycle route too ..its good to visit old places …cheers Stevie
I'm with your ma Mark, primroses are absolutely one of my favourite flowers. My late father gave me a single plant years ago and now they've spread all over the garden. Some absolutely beltin' churches too, especially the first one, with the squat, square tower. What I did notice 05:00 in, was like a big door-knocker, like a metal starfish…..looked a bit like a 'sanctuary ring'. The cider press too, what an amazing relic. Excellent that mate….right up my street.
A fine day‘s exploring Mark the bike is a great way to cover ground in between the points of interest mate 👌🏻
The cider 🍺 Mill was a find (I’d of walked on by and missed this wonderful little bit of history)
But that quiet rd with the horse woman (could of been another time 🙏🏼)
The spirit‘s definitely rode with you on this day Mark and provided tea 🐦
It’s all in the sign‘s 🙏🏼
Very best wishes Simon 🤠👍
Hi Mark, real nice mellow video looking back on your last trip there with your bro, love the noise of a pony walking on tarmac just so calming, coming across real old churches, like i do with the old railway lines, really does make you think back to how life was way back when, nice bit of exercise there without impacting the ankle to much, well great watch and even found supper, nearly forgot the shed with the apple pressing machine another wonderful find, well enjoy your week cheers nigel
Wow, Mark, what a journey! Full of history and splendours! One of my favourite things to do is to jump on the bike and see how the journey unfolds. You've have so many points of interest to explore and most importantly, you were surrounded by beautiful memories. I also absolutely loved the church of Munley… isn't it fascinating to be standing in a church that's dates that far back. Just trying to imagine the kind of service thst would've been conducted there! Awesome! Really enjoyed that Mark! Have a lovely Sunday evening, all the best, Jenny 😊
Excellent video. Very interesting. We found you thanks to "The Solitary Rambler"(Patrick Leach).We look forward to watching all your videos.
Unusual to see you out on your bike Mark,can cover a bit more ground though. I would be like you,desperate to ring those bells.I wonder how long it is since that cider press was used?.Quite a spiritual one this, was with you there .looking forward to the camping video Mark,and that little chapel was a true hidden gem.
I do indeed remember your previous video Mark. Nice to see you out on a bike, and some sweet memories. I remember contacting you when I lost my brother Chris. I still think of him in the present tense. Never met you before but after watching your videos I messaged your channel in a moment of grief and you replied to me. Bless you. Another wonderful church with that lovely smell. A round table, Mark, wow! The bell pull made me smile, it reminded me of the Tristan character in an episode of All Creatures Great and Small. The kennels, the pine scent… eloquent as ever Mark, I'd love to bottle that scent too. Springtime, and the best of luck with that ankle. Ha! I've waffled enough….
With all those dogs way back then, I wonder if they did Fox hunting.
Very interesting places you visited Mark. Really cool.
Hope you’re well why explorer x
I havent had a minute the last few weeks
Hi Mark just catching up on videos. Great to see you out on the bike! Makes a nice change from walking and good exercise. Thanks for showing us those beautiful churches. I always enjoy the cool temperature inside and the old musky smell, they both looked very peaceful inside. The chapel from Saxon origin was amazing, incredible to think it’s standing strong after all those years. A nice tribute to your friend Mark there, I’m sure you miss him a lot, I am sorry.
Nice brew in the woods to finish. Enjoyed that one, best wishes, Adam
I do love a bike ride Mark bro !.. yes I hear you about the 'loss in life' ..bless your brother Paul.. and bless my first wife Diane.. perhaps they are having a high time together in heaven !? ..I hope that would be true !.. until we see them again eh ?! Lovely old 'St. Bart's' church !! ..and open as well !! ..how refreshing !!
I love the ordinance survey maps.. I have a collection of them inherited from my Dad who passed in 2014. We used to pore over them ..planning our trek up to the top of something ! I miss him !! I visited an old Scottish dog kennel once (where my Susie came from (her pedigree name was 'Kem-court Balmoral Lady' ..she was an Aberdeen terrier !! 🤙👍🐾🐾 The kennels were long since overgrown.. but the cages remained all rusted over.. to this day I wonder which one she was born into !! Blessings bro !!
Ha ha ! ..there's a 'font' here in the mountains in Poland.. that people believe gives you extended life when you drink from it.. I visited it one day.. about a decade ago now.. and walked up stream from the pipe where all the tourists were imbibing.. only to find a dead badger in the 'waters' lol.. (true story ! lol) I immediately wondered if it had died from tuberculosis !!? lol
Bless Tom and Winifred.. gone but never forgotten !!
Interesting following your bike ride. Curious as to- how you fixed your camera to film at the same time Mark? I have visited Herefordshire Hay on Wye, and nice location too. Loved your filming technique and hearing your tales. Excellent presentation skills. p.s. My father's name was Bartholomew too so that's a connection to me.
Nice video, sorry didn't have time to watch it all as I'm heading out , sorry about your brother, lost mine over 35 years ago when he was 20 and I was 18 , you'll never forget him no matter how many years pass .
Mark, a great way to cover the distance. Loved all those primroses and the birdsong at the church. A great place to sit and remember past adventures with Paul. Those were proper built kennels, central heating and all. Lovely clip of the spaniel running rings😊 That shed with the cider press was amazing – those sound like the days when cider was a better alternative to water! The sound of the horse approaching just talked to that slower way of life (as with brewing tea in the woods) that has to compete with the busyness of the modern day. Always cool to be out exploring – reconnecting and finding new (old) places of interest.