Clywedog Valley Trail
Weatherman Derek Brockway walks the Clywedog Valley Trail in north Wales and learns about Iron Mad Jack, who revolutionised the iron industry.
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. 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鈥檚 Erdigg estate.
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Exploring the Minera Lead Mines
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Red squirrels
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Iron Mad Jack
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Duck race
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Derek Brockway |
| Reporter | Onkar Singh Purewal |
| Production Manager | Moira Edwards |
| Series Editor | Paul Tucker |
| Series Producer | Julia Foot |
| Reporter | Lizzie Daly |
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