It's fantastic to see Ash settling in and being happy with her new life. The telling sign? No amount of makeup hides the glowing face below! Ash has become a proper Welsh country gal with a proper country happy glow (the cold helps but I bet it's still there in the summer). This is a whole new YT experience - chilled relaxed, minimal edited life vlog. I like it! I hope your subs, likes and comments go on an exponential growth now.
Today I have watched so many of your videos, but this is by far my fave. I often go walking around the UK, in particular (obviously) near my home, which is in the Peak District (home of the UK's first National Park) so I suppose this one was more my thing. Thank you for entertaining me over the last 4 hours or so. Please do keep sharing your experiences. Your wonderful personality can brighten so many lives. Take care!
Ashley. For hiking and getting around Britain check out the range of "ordnance survey maps" for the areas you want to hike. They are localised for each area around the country and are detailed to show paths etc. You can find them at most book stores in towns. Happy hiking and exploring!
Ash, I lived in the USA for 20 years and the thing that I have revelled in more than anything since I returned is walking in the beautiful British countryside, across fields, streams, hills and mountains. You should definitely make this a regular hobby. You’ll never get bored of it and the are literally thousands of miles of footpaths to explore. One tip to make your adventures more fun: don’t think of them like predetermined trails. It’s a network of footpaths that you can make your own trails with. Take out a subscription to the ordnance survey site and plan your walks at home, then enjoy the magic of discovering something completely new! By the way, they are called stiles, not stys. 😉
im so glad your enjoying south wales. I recommend the breacon beacons national park if u want mountains in south wales. It has some amazing scenery and lots of different terrains and walks.
This hike through the pastures reminds me of my dad's farm in North Georgia in the USA. Of course, I have heard that many Scotch Irish and Welsh people gravitated to the mountains in the southern USA because it reminded them of home. Now I can see why!!
Looks like you’re really enjoying yourself in Wales. If you’d like to climb a proper mountain head up to Snowdonia in north Wales. It’s beautiful there
This video of yours popped up suddenly on my initial UA-cam page and I thought "I know that person" - not that I do, but recognised, yes! So after a visit to your (new) site and through watching a couple of other videos I have learnt of your recent story and its a mix of sadness and happiness to be honest. Sad that things didn't work out but happy that you are taking steps to get your life back on the track you want it to be.Good luck to you and kudos for having the balls to take such giant re-building steps!
Remembering back to the Way Away, you did a lot of traveling but only were able to scratch the surface of different areas. I'm really enjoying seeing this area in more detail. My family is from rural Derbyshire in the UK(Peak District) but we moved to the USA when I was five years old. We have been back many times but I'm enjoying seeing you discover this area of Wales and look forward to you getting to visit more of the UK.
A visit to Abergavenny gateway to Wales which is on the edge of National Park is a short distance from Cardiff we’re surrounded by hills like Sugarloaf mt., Holy mt., Blorenge beautiful stunning views you won’t be disappointed .
Hey Ashley! This is so excellent to see happy in Wales and also see you tackling these questions everyone is asking surrounding your choices and boyfriend which brings so much clarity for us all! As far as visas go *big sigh* there is a lot of things you will need to research. The first thing you will need to look into is the possibility of a spousal visa which I came into the country on. I would start researching now as it is usually a very lengthy process. When I came to the UK, my hubby and I got married cheap at the court house first in America for like 50 bucks we were able to say a couple vows with a couple of witnesses and then got married with a bigger ceremony the next day also in the states. Then we planned for me to join him as soon as my visa got back from the British LA consulate where I applied for a UK visa from the point of marraige and sending this info and all paperwork off to them. The visa was then sent to me in 2 weeks time luckily after A LOT of prayer (since he had to go back the UK) without me to work before our honeymoon for that period until we got it. Then I flew there and moved to England to live with him. The thing with getting a UK spousal visa is that you need to prove to them that you have had a relationship to him all this time and give them whatever documentation they ask for in regards to proof of your relationship with him. You need to be proactive when on the case as it moves at their pace only and things change so verrrry quickly with government websites to crack down on illegal immigration. So be watchful of this. I had to start with something at the time of 2007 called a "temp spousal visa" which was for two years and then I did something called, "The Life in the UK test" (which took me a year to study and do) then had to take the test and get my second spousal visa. Which is considered the "indefinite leave to remain". Then my 3rd year of living there is when I applied for my citizenship where you will go through a ceremony and you pledge your loyalty to the queen by holding up your right hand and singing "God save the queen" in a room full of people all singing it together 😆 to a picture of the queen at the front of the room you can pay to get your picture taken with her at the end of the ceremony and shake the queens assistants hand up front. Then you proceed to collect your paper work at the front desk and then wait for your new UK passport to arrive through the secure by mail or in the post as they call it. So, if you do your homework properly you won't have an issue. I would be happy for you to direct pm me if you have any questions and help you as much as I can. My best as advice at this stage would be to get on board with the temp spousal visa if this guy is serious and wants to marry you - the bigger thing here is HE will have to request you to stay there on a spousal visa as a sponsor- you MUST have him involved in the process as he IS the sponsor and is responsible for you. Remember to always stick to the government sites for any research information you seek. The website must end in .gov for the embassy sites. Sorry for this essay of a comment, but when I was in your shoes, I wish someone had given me the info I had just given you and wanted to hold my hand through the process. PM girl if you need any other help 🙂 Can't wait to see what you get up to next and stay safe girl! 💖
What a lovely experience - so different from North American hiking trails - vegetation, animals, and having the right of way to cross the boundaries of private property. I'm so glad you are enjoying Wales! It is indeed a beautiful country, with a rich history, lyrical language and plenty of magical opportunities to discover!
Looks fabulous! I hope you get to do a bit of Offa’s Dyke. It’s an amazing ‘trail’ and obviously goes the length of Wales. You’ll even get to climb some pretty sizeable actual mountains.
Amazing! This is about a mile from my house and I do this walk quite often! So lovely to see you enjoying the area. Lovely to see you settling here so well too x
So glad for you that you are enjoying being here in the UK . Great hike for those who dont know the area . Its lovely to see you happy Ashley long may it continue :)
Looks a bit grim in the winter wait until spring when the bluebells all come out! Don't pick them though they're protected. Goodbye in Welsh is something like "Ta-ra butt" lol
Looks amazing. The UK is so green and lush, so beautiful. You look so happy. Maybe next time we can see the camera person...lol Have a great week. Take care.
Found your channel by total accident but enjoying watching you explore our amazing country! Hope the weather hasn’t put you off too much 😂 you should try and grab tickets for a six nations game in Cardiff for a vlog! That would be interesting x
Fab video and welcome to wales 🏴 I’d recommend a trip to at Fagans, a good mountain is pen y fan in the Brecon Beacons and you must visit Pembrokeshire in the summer. If you want a museum experience like no other then you must visit big pit Which is in a little mining village called blaenavon where actual miners take you underground into the coal pit and give you a tour with hard hat and gas mask included. My hometown is a little town in the valleys called Brynmawr which is five minutes away from blaenavon and big bit, it’s mostly famous for having the oldest cinema (and my opinion the best) in wales! That’s worth a visit if you fancy something a little different and it has bags of history. Can’t wait to see more videos! Also goodbye in Welsh is “hwyl fawr” which is pronounced “hoo-eel vahhoor” and make sure you roll that R 😉🏴
A good day trip near Cardiff would be to go to Caerphilly Castle and then on to Castell Coch, which is a proper fairy tale castle near by. I'm sure you'd love both. Great video, I've seen a few coments now but I too would also like to see the camera man, I'm guessing he's shy. So glad you've come to Wales, hope your happy and feel welcome in your new home. We are generally a friendly and welcoming bunch so you should be ok.
Welcome to Dinas Powys and Dinas Powys Woods!! The houses you were showing were at Michaelston-le-pit. You walked back through Cwm George and you missed the iron age fort !! Glad you enjoyed your walk, and please come back again!! Some great pubs and places to eat in Dinas Powys!!
You'd be very welcome. If you do we could show you around our churches, St Peters (1930 Arts and Crafts) and our two mediaeval churches - St Andrews and St Michael's!
That's a nice trek around Dinas Powys way. 6:01 - Nice idea to show the missing dog flyer. But as you said "I don't know how long Flash has been missing for", the camera rested on the missing dog poster, which states that the dog has been missing since 11th of November, 2020. So hopefully, Flash has been found before now. 3:25 - Not sure if I misunderstood your pronounciation, but you seemed to say that the wooden gate with a plank of wood used to get over fences was called a "sty". A 'sty' is where pigs live but what you were climbing over was a "stile" - and you did it with style!
@@WingingItWithAsh Flash still haven't been found. There was 2 of them missing. They found Jack over a week later but Flash has not been found. Owners are still hopeful they will get him back. They think he was stolen.
Hi Ash. Great video and I love your enthusiasm. If you get a bus or train to Caerphilly...8 miles north...you will see the second biggest Castle in the UK which is surrounded by the the town. You can go inside and climb many towers, check out the history and see a tower that leans more than the one in Pisa. Walk to the top of Caerphilly mountain and take in the views. On a good day you will see Pen y Fan in the Brecon Beacons.
The hills/mountains thing in Wales is a linguistic difference. Mountains are now defined by being over 1000 feet high but many smaller peaks in Wales are called 'mynydd' which translates to 'mountain' rather than 'bryn' which translated to 'hill' and have been called that for centuries before the definition came in. If you look at a local map in Wales there are many 'mynydd'/mountain names that are far below what what we consider a mountain nowadays but it's fair to argue it's really an arbitrary definition.
Lovely Ash :) How cute was that horsie? Poor thing had a blanket on him, hope not due to injury. Yeah how alluring are those houses! Those British homes are among many things that caught my eye during my unforgettable trip there! You seem to be settling in nicely Ash!
We love walking too. In Briton ferry, South Wales, hike up the top of the woods in Briton ferry and visit the iron age fort Buarth-y-Gaer. Hell of a view from up there, it's a protected site so don't go digging lol crazy how something thousands of years old can still be seen on the landscape.
Love love love your attitude, its a joy watching you experience the UK....especially given the spectacular forests and scenery you posted in the US...I agree you need a map/GPS on a lot of walks in the UK and I think they're called styles not sty's.... I'm heading to Wales I think with my dog in a few months, trying to decide whereabouts ...might bump into you 🙂
Would highly recommend heading to the Brecon Beacons which isn’t too far from you but for the best hiking in Wales 🏴 head north to Snowdonia. Not Washington state size but big in the UK.
That was a nice little ramble. There's a really magical walk just north of you in New Radnor forest: Water-Break-Its-Neck waterfall (sounds scary but it's other wordly)
Sorry to hear your news (I've followed The Way Away for a while) but congratulations on the new channel and moving to the UK etc. Fantastic hikes and countryside over here and especially looking forward to seeing your videos on Northumberland, Cornwall and the Lake District... I presume you'll be doing some touring? The new channel looks great!
The animals are kept in in Winter that's why you didn't see any animals Ashley. The thing you walked over is a style like clothing just for future reference that's all great video though. You'd probably be ok with carrots but people feed them sandwiches so the sign says that to discourage that practice. On Dartmoor this is such a common practice that if you stop in a car park you will probably see a group of pony's surround you beging for food.
Hi Ash. I’m from lancashire near the Lake District originally. I have lived in USA for almost 36 years . I lived in port orchard for 10 years I loved it there but 9 years ago I moved back to California to be close to my sons. I have one living in Yorkshire with his lancashire daughter, Yorkshire son . California wife. My father and family still live in the NW OF ENGLAND. near the Lakes District. My grandparents were married in Kendal when it was Westmorland now Cumbria. They are from the Lake District. It ceased to excist as westmorland in 1974. I love watching your video’s Ash. I was about your age when I left uk to come to USA all alone it’s a big step. At least they speak the same language but not the same dialect each part of uk lol 😂.💖💜💖💜
Nice to see that you had fun on your hike and took us with you. But how one can wonder that there are different plants growing in Europe than in America. It's always funny to see Americans' view of the rest of the world.
Ashley, so good to see you enjoying yourself in Cardiff walking about outdoors with great scenery. It won't belong before you turn into a female version of Bear Grylls. Keep smiling. 🌹
There are a lot of great walks to be had in that area, when I get the chance I`ll send a link to a great one near there that includes two Iron age monuments. If you go a little further north you have the Brecon Beacons, an area of out standing beauty not to mention one of the greatest walking areas the UK offers, I would wait till the spring comes and the weather gets warmer before exploring that though as it can be a little dangerous in winter. It also includes the tallest peak in South Wales (Pen Y Fan).
Just watched your video, thought I would that it is great that you enjoying the Welsh countryside, and to say Hi from Caerphilly just north of Cardiff. By the way have you been to Castell Coch good walks around there.
Great video Ashley...so pleased to see yr doing well here in Wales ...you don't have to go as far as North Wales as we have Brecon beacons just up the road pen y fan..is a mountain..& the black mountains....I'm willing to drive as public transport is not easy there ...but it's so beautiful it's a shame to miss it
welcome to wales. brecon is really pretty. builth wells and all that area is stunning. penderyn has a whiskey distillery which i believe you can have a tour of. glyneath is famous for its waterfalls and just a bit further towards swansea are dan yr ogof caves which are really cool. west wales is extremely pretty all along the pembrokeshire coast (tenby. saundersfoot etc) great sea food and castles. im sure youll be warmly welcomed in my country of birth. good luck and happy adventures
I enjoy the compare/contrast tidbits. You are right, here in the US you don't go on someone else's property without permission and for sure, not through his fields/pastures! We were fortunate enough to visit the UK & Wales in 2000. Wales left me unsettled-mostly because I couldn't even come close to pronouncing their language. Trying to tell my husband where we were or what we were seeing.....tied my brain in a knot. How are you dealing with that? Thanks for sharing!
Learning to use an OS map and compass is essential as phone signals can be patchy in the countryside, more so in remote areas. The 1 inch to the mile series is ideal.
@@WingingItWithAsh Map reading learnt as a Boy Scout or Girl Guide is like riding a bike, never forgotten but may get a bit rusty over time if not used often.
Hi Not sure how long you are in Cardiff, but there are some interesting places nearby in Newport. You can climb over the top of The Transporter Bridge. That would make a great vlog. Also, Tredegar House as a fascinating history, including pirates. Newport is where it all happened for us commoners to get the vote as well.
Who are you hiking with? Are you going to do a video on why you moved??? 😉 I’m assuming it has to do with the person you were traveling to meet months ago. ❤️❤️
One of the best things about the British countryside is the right to hike across some private land on the official public rights of way . “ Ordnance Survey “ maps and apps do help greatly when it’s ambiguous . Boundaries often have “stiles” as you say , or “kissing gates” , here in the Chiltern Hills in Buckinghamshire at least. This is probably the worst time of year, so if you can tolerate these grey months, the rest should be easy going!
@@MsCateStar Yes, "ramble” would be a more typical term for such a walk and “hike” maybe for something more strenuous . “Stile”, as others have commented, is the word used by most people.
Glad to see you out and about! You should follow up on your rugby interests a bit. I bet there are a couple of clubs not far away. You may even start playing if you don’t keep your wits about you. If nothing else they are good socially. Whenever I have moved around the UK the first thing I have looked for is a decent club to join. Also get tickets for a big game, club or international, you will love it.
ME....PLAY RUGBY....are you trying to get me killed. hahaha I've looked into the ticket and even though Wales has a HUGE stadium they are not cheap! I think my only option is watching from a pub on game day but for me that will be an experience all of its own. :)
Very informative. 🙂 How are you getting on with pronunciations of Signposted Welsh place's. Such a beautiful language, but could do with a few more vowels for the sake of being able to pronounce anywhere.🙂 Have fun, one day at a time. take care.x
hey, spring is here: I'm seeing many interesting things! excellent job, Ashley. :D
It's fantastic to see Ash settling in and being happy with her new life. The telling sign? No amount of makeup hides the glowing face below! Ash has become a proper Welsh country gal with a proper country happy glow (the cold helps but I bet it's still there in the summer). This is a whole new YT experience - chilled relaxed, minimal edited life vlog. I like it! I hope your subs, likes and comments go on an exponential growth now.
Today I have watched so many of your videos, but this is by far my fave. I often go walking around the UK, in particular (obviously) near my home, which is in the Peak District (home of the UK's first National Park) so I suppose this one was more my thing. Thank you for entertaining me over the last 4 hours or so. Please do keep sharing your experiences. Your wonderful personality can brighten so many lives. Take care!
Ashley. For hiking and getting around Britain check out the range of "ordnance survey maps" for the areas you want to hike. They are localised for each area around the country and are detailed to show paths etc. You can find them at most book stores in towns. Happy hiking and exploring!
Thanks Kev! Thats a great suggestion.
Have seen any fighter jets near the hills
@@muddassirmohammed5326 the Mach loop is further north
Ash, I lived in the USA for 20 years and the thing that I have revelled in more than anything since I returned is walking in the beautiful British countryside, across fields, streams, hills and mountains. You should definitely make this a regular hobby. You’ll never get bored of it and the are literally thousands of miles of footpaths to explore.
One tip to make your adventures more fun: don’t think of them like predetermined trails. It’s a network of footpaths that you can make your own trails with. Take out a subscription to the ordnance survey site and plan your walks at home, then enjoy the magic of discovering something completely new!
By the way, they are called stiles, not stys. 😉
im so glad your enjoying south wales. I recommend the breacon beacons national park if u want mountains in south wales. It has some amazing scenery and lots of different terrains and walks.
Great video. I am from Wales and great to see you enjoying what Wales has to offer.
This hike through the pastures reminds me of my dad's farm in North Georgia in the USA. Of course, I have heard that many Scotch Irish and Welsh people gravitated to the mountains in the southern USA because it reminded them of home. Now I can see why!!
Looks like you’re really enjoying yourself in Wales. If you’d like to climb a proper mountain head up to Snowdonia in north Wales. It’s beautiful there
Some mountainous hikes in North East Wales too!
This video of yours popped up suddenly on my initial UA-cam page and I thought "I know that person" - not that I do, but recognised, yes! So after a visit to your (new) site and through watching a couple of other videos I have learnt of your recent story and its a mix of sadness and happiness to be honest. Sad that things didn't work out but happy that you are taking steps to get your life back on the track you want it to be.Good luck to you and kudos for having the balls to take such giant re-building steps!
Beautiful scenery….thank you for taking us along with you on your hike.
Remembering back to the Way Away, you did a lot of traveling but only were able to scratch the surface of different areas. I'm really enjoying seeing this area in more detail. My family is from rural Derbyshire in the UK(Peak District) but we moved to the USA when I was five years old. We have been back many times but I'm enjoying seeing you discover this area of Wales and look forward to you getting to visit more of the UK.
Awe thank you for being with me for so long! I am also loving learning more about one place and digging in a little deeper. Its AWESOME!
A visit to Abergavenny gateway to Wales which is on the edge of National Park is a short distance from Cardiff we’re surrounded by hills like Sugarloaf mt., Holy mt., Blorenge beautiful stunning views you won’t be disappointed .
Love seeing you enjoy your new environment. Hope to "meet" your new boyfrind someday. Wissh you all the best and looking forward to more videos.
Great to see your beaming face back in the outdoors. Looking very relaxed & at ease in the countryside. Best wishes 👍
Lovely to see someone enjoying my local countryside! There is so many beautiful walks around here 😊
Hey Ashley! This is so excellent to see happy in Wales and also see you tackling these questions everyone is asking surrounding your choices and boyfriend which brings so much clarity for us all!
As far as visas go *big sigh* there is a lot of things you will need to research. The first thing you will need to look into is the possibility of a spousal visa which I came into the country on.
I would start researching now as it is usually a very lengthy process. When I came to the UK, my hubby and I got married cheap at the court house first in America for like 50 bucks we were able to say a couple vows with a couple of witnesses and then got married with a bigger ceremony the next day also in the states.
Then we planned for me to join him as soon as my visa got back from the British LA consulate where I applied for a UK visa from the point of marraige and sending this info and all paperwork off to them. The visa was then sent to me in 2 weeks time luckily after A LOT of prayer (since he had to go back the UK) without me to work before our honeymoon for that period until we got it.
Then I flew there and moved to England to live with him.
The thing with getting a UK spousal visa is that you need to prove to them that you have had a relationship to him all this time and give them whatever documentation they ask for in regards to proof of your relationship with him.
You need to be proactive when on the case as it moves at their pace only and things change so verrrry quickly with government websites to crack down on illegal immigration. So be watchful of this.
I had to start with something at the time of 2007 called a "temp spousal visa" which was for two years and then I did something called, "The Life in the UK test" (which took me a year to study and do) then had to take the test and get my second spousal visa. Which is considered the "indefinite leave to remain".
Then my 3rd year of living there is when I applied for my citizenship where you will go through a ceremony and you pledge your loyalty to the queen by holding up your right hand and singing "God save the queen" in a room full of people all singing it together 😆 to a picture of the queen at the front of the room you can pay to get your picture taken with her at the end of the ceremony and shake the queens assistants hand up front.
Then you proceed to collect your paper work at the front desk and then wait for your new UK passport to arrive through the secure by mail or in the post as they call it.
So, if you do your homework properly you won't have an issue. I would be happy for you to direct pm me if you have any questions and help you as much as I can.
My best as advice at this stage would be to get on board with the temp spousal visa if this guy is serious and wants to marry you - the bigger thing here is HE will have to request you to stay there on a spousal visa as a sponsor- you MUST have him involved in the process as he IS the sponsor and is responsible for you.
Remember to always stick to the government sites for any research information you seek. The website must end in .gov for the embassy sites.
Sorry for this essay of a comment, but when I was in your shoes, I wish someone had given me the info I had just given you and wanted to hold my hand through the process.
PM girl if you need any other help 🙂
Can't wait to see what you get up to next and stay safe girl! 💖
The smile is back , long live the smile 😃
Glad to see you in the UK, Ash. Btw they are called Stiles 💚
What a lovely experience - so different from North American hiking trails - vegetation, animals, and having the right of way to cross the boundaries of private property. I'm so glad you are enjoying Wales! It is indeed a beautiful country, with a rich history, lyrical language and plenty of magical opportunities to discover!
Looks fabulous! I hope you get to do a bit of Offa’s Dyke. It’s an amazing ‘trail’ and obviously goes the length of Wales. You’ll even get to climb some pretty sizeable actual mountains.
Hi Ash. If you want to get some mountain hiking in, take a trip up to the Brecon Beacons. It's not too far from Cardiff. Love your enthusiasm!
Thank you so much! I'd love to make it out to Brecon!
Love this video Ash 👍 can see you're absolutely loving the Welsh countrysides and Cardiff!
Amazing! This is about a mile from my house and I do this walk quite often! So lovely to see you enjoying the area. Lovely to see you settling here so well too x
It’s a ‘Stile’ (pronounced exactly the same as ‘Style’)
So glad for you that you are enjoying being here in the UK . Great hike for those who dont know the area . Its lovely to see you happy Ashley long may it continue :)
Looks a bit grim in the winter wait until spring when the bluebells all come out! Don't pick them though they're protected.
Goodbye in Welsh is something like "Ta-ra butt" lol
Looks amazing. The UK is so green and lush, so beautiful. You look so happy. Maybe next time we can see the camera person...lol Have a great week. Take care.
I hope to get up there!! So many places in Scotland I'd love to explore! -Ash
Found your channel by total accident but enjoying watching you explore our amazing country! Hope the weather hasn’t put you off too much 😂 you should try and grab tickets for a six nations game in Cardiff for a vlog! That would be interesting x
Ashley, I am also moving to the UK permanently with my soon to be husband. I would love to catch up and meet you in person in Welsh xx Take care!
We should make a Facebook or discord group for expat UA-camrs in the UK hehe.
@@jodiedarlingauthor hahaha we probably should!
Welcome
One of my favourite walks near Cardiff
Thanks for sharing!
Fab video and welcome to wales 🏴 I’d recommend a trip to at Fagans, a good mountain is pen y fan in the Brecon Beacons and you must visit Pembrokeshire in the summer. If you want a museum experience like no other then you must visit big pit Which is in a little mining village called blaenavon where actual miners take you underground into the coal pit and give you a tour with hard hat and gas mask included. My hometown is a little town in the valleys called Brynmawr which is five minutes away from blaenavon and big bit, it’s mostly famous for having the oldest cinema (and my opinion the best) in wales! That’s worth a visit if you fancy something a little different and it has bags of history. Can’t wait to see more videos!
Also goodbye in Welsh is “hwyl fawr” which is pronounced “hoo-eel vahhoor” and make sure you roll that R 😉🏴
Hi Ash you look very happy good luck to you. The trail you where on does not look well maintained, some of the shrubs and trees need a light pruning.
What's really intriguing is the identity of the person behind the camera.
Exactly 😂😂
@@glastonbury4304 I believe it's her new boyfriend, the one she came over to the UK last year to meet for the first time.
@@dereksanders7905 ... exactly, that's what intriguing ...we have to vet him 🤣🤣🤣
A good day trip near Cardiff would be to go to Caerphilly Castle and then on to Castell Coch, which is a proper fairy tale castle near by. I'm sure you'd love both. Great video, I've seen a few coments now but I too would also like to see the camera man, I'm guessing he's shy. So glad you've come to Wales, hope your happy and feel welcome in your new home. We are generally a friendly and welcoming bunch so you should be ok.
Welcome to Dinas Powys and Dinas Powys Woods!! The houses you were showing were at Michaelston-le-pit. You walked back through Cwm George and you missed the iron age fort !!
Glad you enjoyed your walk, and please come back again!! Some great pubs and places to eat in Dinas Powys!!
It was lovely!! Im sure I'll be back. :)
You'd be very welcome. If you do we could show you around our churches, St Peters (1930 Arts and Crafts) and our two mediaeval churches - St Andrews and St Michael's!
Lovely video Ash... i love south Wales... Pembrokeshire is stunning.
That's a nice trek around Dinas Powys way. 6:01 - Nice idea to show the missing dog flyer. But as you said "I don't know how long Flash has been missing for", the camera rested on the missing dog poster, which states that the dog has been missing since 11th of November, 2020. So hopefully, Flash has been found before now. 3:25 - Not sure if I misunderstood your pronounciation, but you seemed to say that the wooden gate with a plank of wood used to get over fences was called a "sty". A 'sty' is where pigs live but what you were climbing over was a "stile" - and you did it with style!
Oh shoot! I hope he was found. This would have been a very long time away from home.
@@WingingItWithAsh So, have you got plans to walk up to the top of Pen-y-fan in the Brecon Beacons yet? Good training for Mt Snowden!
@@WingingItWithAsh Flash still haven't been found. There was 2 of them missing. They found Jack over a week later but Flash has not been found. Owners are still hopeful they will get him back. They think he was stolen.
Very happy for you and the place is beautiful ☺️❤️
Hi Ash. Great video and I love your enthusiasm. If you get a bus or train to Caerphilly...8 miles north...you will see the second biggest Castle in the UK which is surrounded by the the town. You can go inside and climb many towers, check out the history and see a tower that leans more than the one in Pisa. Walk to the top of Caerphilly mountain and take in the views. On a good day you will see Pen y Fan in the Brecon Beacons.
Glad to see you are enjoying your time in The UK Ash. There are some Beautiful places to visit 😊.
The hills/mountains thing in Wales is a linguistic difference. Mountains are now defined by being over 1000 feet high but many smaller peaks in Wales are called 'mynydd' which translates to 'mountain' rather than 'bryn' which translated to 'hill' and have been called that for centuries before the definition came in. If you look at a local map in Wales there are many 'mynydd'/mountain names that are far below what what we consider a mountain nowadays but it's fair to argue it's really an arbitrary definition.
If you like hiking try pen y fan it is just outside Merthyr Tydfil it is also the highest mountain in South wales
Lovely Ash :) How cute was that horsie? Poor thing had a blanket on him, hope not due to injury. Yeah how alluring are those houses! Those British homes are among many things that caught my eye during my unforgettable trip there! You seem to be settling in nicely Ash!
I am Scott! Its a beautiful place and so fun to explore.
@scott a, that pony has a rug on to keep him clean, he is a grey! and dry. Many people in Britain rug their horses in the winter.
I’m so glad you’re loving living in the UK there is so much to see
We love walking too. In Briton ferry, South Wales, hike up the top of the woods in Briton ferry and visit the iron age fort Buarth-y-Gaer. Hell of a view from up there, it's a protected site so don't go digging lol crazy how something thousands of years old can still be seen on the landscape.
Love love love your attitude, its a joy watching you experience the UK....especially given the spectacular forests and scenery you posted in the US...I agree you need a map/GPS on a lot of walks in the UK and I think they're called styles not sty's.... I'm heading to Wales I think with my dog in a few months, trying to decide whereabouts ...might bump into you 🙂
Would highly recommend heading to the Brecon Beacons which isn’t too far from you but for the best hiking in Wales 🏴 head north to Snowdonia. Not Washington state size but big in the UK.
Lovely walk .Thanks for sharing 👍 🥰
This is local to me. It mine and my boyfriends favourite walk, especially in the summer 🌿❤️
The arrangement of steps to get over a fence is called a stile not a sty. A sty is what pigs live in. Nice to see you getting out and about.
A sty is also an eye infection the English language confusing or not.
@@andrewfitzgerald2327 yep but that is spelt stye lol
@@BeckyPoleninja l refer you to my point 2, the English language....
That was a nice little ramble. There's a really magical walk just north of you in New Radnor forest: Water-Break-Its-Neck waterfall (sounds scary but it's other wordly)
Sorry to hear your news (I've followed The Way Away for a while) but congratulations on the new channel and moving to the UK etc. Fantastic hikes and countryside over here and especially looking forward to seeing your videos on Northumberland, Cornwall and the Lake District... I presume you'll be doing some touring? The new channel looks great!
Looking gorgeous as ever.
The animals are kept in in Winter that's why you didn't see any animals Ashley. The thing you walked over is a style like clothing just for future reference that's all great video though. You'd probably be ok with carrots but people feed them sandwiches so the sign says that to discourage that practice. On Dartmoor this is such a common practice that if you stop in a car park you will probably see a group of pony's surround you beging for food.
So pretty ashley!! We love a good hike as well!! Especially with Ruby hehe.
Looked so beautiful in Wales Ash, both you and the country side. great vlog.
Thanks so much! 😊
Great video Ash!
Beautiful trail Ashley great video hope your settling in living in wales 🥰😜
Have a Great week 🥰
I am! Thank you!
Hi Ash. I’m from lancashire near the Lake District originally. I have lived in USA for almost 36 years . I lived in port orchard for 10 years I loved it there but 9 years ago I moved back to California to be close to my sons. I have one living in Yorkshire with his lancashire daughter, Yorkshire son . California wife. My father and family still live in the NW OF ENGLAND. near the Lakes District. My grandparents were married in Kendal when it was Westmorland now Cumbria. They are from the Lake District. It ceased to excist as westmorland in 1974. I love watching your video’s Ash. I was about your age when I left uk to come to USA all alone it’s a big step. At least they speak the same language but not the same dialect each part of uk lol 😂.💖💜💖💜
Nice to see that you had fun on your hike and took us with you.
But how one can wonder that there are different plants growing in Europe than in America. It's always funny to see Americans' view of the rest of the world.
…lovely vid… really enjoyed your walk…
Ashley, so good to see you enjoying yourself in Cardiff walking about outdoors with great scenery. It won't belong before you turn into a female version of Bear Grylls. Keep smiling. 🌹
ahaha I won't be killing snakes or swimming in freezing water haha I'll leave that to him! 😉 -Ash
There are a lot of great walks to be had in that area, when I get the chance I`ll send a link to a great one near there that includes two Iron age monuments. If you go a little further north you have the Brecon Beacons, an area of out standing beauty not to mention one of the greatest walking areas the UK offers, I would wait till the spring comes and the weather gets warmer before exploring that though as it can be a little dangerous in winter. It also includes the tallest peak in South Wales (Pen Y Fan).
Yes! I am looking forward to to spring rolling around and taking many more walks!
Bless ya . Lots of happiness to ya !
Hey Ashley... Take a Hike! 😀(lol, you did!)
Just watched your video, thought I would that it is great that you enjoying the Welsh countryside, and to say Hi from Caerphilly just north of Cardiff. By the way have you been to Castell Coch good walks around there.
Great video Ashley...so pleased to see yr doing well here in Wales ...you don't have to go as far as North Wales as we have Brecon beacons just up the road pen y fan..is a mountain..& the black mountains....I'm willing to drive as public transport is not easy there ...but it's so beautiful it's a shame to miss it
Hi Ash. Not a horse, that is a Welsh Pony. Looks like a Section B.
welcome to wales. brecon is really pretty. builth wells and all that area is stunning. penderyn has a whiskey distillery which i believe you can have a tour of. glyneath is famous for its waterfalls and just a bit further towards swansea are dan yr ogof caves which are really cool. west wales is extremely pretty all along the pembrokeshire coast (tenby. saundersfoot etc) great sea food and castles. im sure youll be warmly welcomed in my country of birth. good luck and happy adventures
Thank you so much for all the really good ideas! Ive added them to my ongoing list. :) -Ash
Thanks for taking us on your hike 🚶♀️ 🙂 I loved the close up shots in the forest. Great video Ash.
Thank you SoxRox! Glad you enjoyed it!
I enjoy the compare/contrast tidbits. You are right, here in the US you don't go on someone else's property without permission and for sure, not through his fields/pastures! We were fortunate enough to visit the UK & Wales in 2000. Wales left me unsettled-mostly because I couldn't even come close to pronouncing their language. Trying to tell my husband where we were or what we were seeing.....tied my brain in a knot. How are you dealing with that? Thanks for sharing!
Yes it is one special thing about the UK; there are public footpath rights of way across private property.
Learning to use an OS map and compass is essential as phone signals can be patchy in the countryside, more so in remote areas. The 1 inch to the mile series is ideal.
Great advice. I do find that the connection comes in and out. Wouldn't want to get lost :)
@@WingingItWithAsh Map reading learnt as a Boy Scout or Girl Guide is like riding a bike, never forgotten but may get a bit rusty over time if not used often.
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Not sure how long you are in Cardiff, but there are some interesting places nearby in Newport. You can climb over the top of The Transporter Bridge. That would make a great vlog. Also, Tredegar House as a fascinating history, including pirates. Newport is where it all happened for us commoners to get the vote as well.
No films for awhile Ash? Everything ok in Wales? Missing your updates.
Welcome to the titchy British isles, your enthusiasm is infectious :)
Just curious, who is filming with you? This is a very good video and a fine introduction to Wales walks.
My lovely boyfriend helped film this video. :) -Ash
@@WingingItWithAsh Figured that out - when do we get to meet him?
Enjoyed very much
Who are you hiking with? Are you going to do a video on why you moved??? 😉 I’m assuming it has to do with the person you were traveling to meet months ago. ❤️❤️
You'll love next weeks video:) All your questions answered. -Ash
One of the best things about the British countryside is the right to hike across some private land on the official public rights of way . “ Ordnance Survey “ maps and apps do help greatly when it’s ambiguous . Boundaries often have “stiles” as you say , or “kissing gates” , here in the Chiltern Hills in Buckinghamshire at least. This is probably the worst time of year, so if you can tolerate these grey months, the rest should be easy going!
'Hiking' > rambling
And yes, I thought it was a stile... am I wrong?
@@MsCateStar Yes, "ramble” would be a more typical term for such a walk and “hike” maybe for something more strenuous . “Stile”, as others have commented, is the word used by most people.
Ash found a friend in the UK that's why she's back? 😀
You should try the Welsh coastal path at some point!
Glad to see you out and about! You should follow up on your rugby interests a bit. I bet there are a couple of clubs not far away. You may even start playing if you don’t keep your wits about you. If nothing else they are good socially. Whenever I have moved around the UK the first thing I have looked for is a decent club to join. Also get tickets for a big game, club or international, you will love it.
ME....PLAY RUGBY....are you trying to get me killed. hahaha
I've looked into the ticket and even though Wales has a HUGE stadium they are not cheap! I think my only option is watching from a pub on game day but for me that will be an experience all of its own. :)
@@WingingItWithAsh you never know! Find a local rugby club and watch the game there!
Wales is just pure beauty anyway you walk views for days 😍👌🏽🏔
Cylce paths here would probably make for a good video🤔 would be a really long walk but you'll get some beautiful scenery shots 👍
I just borrowed a bike actually!! Adding it to the list of things to do!
So pretty!!!
Very informative. 🙂 How are you getting on with pronunciations of Signposted Welsh place's. Such a beautiful language, but could do with a few more vowels for the sake of being able to pronounce anywhere.🙂 Have fun, one day at a time. take care.x
Great video Ash! Looks like a great time. And I'm a rule follower also😁
Cool hike! You didn't see Geowizard did you; probably jumping through a hedge?
Hey Ash, when u come turkey again? We miss you so much
Have you ever tried Geocaching? Great fun when you're out and about. Like a giant game of treasure hunt.
I LOVE GEOCACHING! A great suggestion :) -Ash
The thing you climb over is called a stile. You wouldn't want one of those in your eye.
This is not too far from where I live. Also, goodbye in Welsh is "Hwyl fawr".
In answer to your last question Ashley , you could say Hwyl fawr(Goodbye).
Bye in welsh is 'Hwylfawr' or 'tara' :)
Thank you!
take a trip to Brecon. or vlog the museum of welsh life near you accessible by public transport.
Hi Ash, what is the secret to your joy and happiness ??
Looks like fun 🥰