Stuart Bain 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

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Based in South Wales. Trustee for Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales, Open Spaces Society, Cynnal Cymru, Awen Cultural Trust & SWEBReC.

Out exploring the Vale of Glamorgan today and got the drone up between two favourites: one with walled gardens from a long‑vanished estate, and another Norman castle built to guard a river crossing. History did most of the work — the drone was just a bonus. Any guesses where I ended up wandering?

Stepping stones over a river. A castle overlooking the river. View across the walled garden towards the sea. The ice tower.

St Elidyr’s church, Amroth. Parts of this now-closed church probably date from the 13th century. The site was in religious use before then. One of several in Pembrokeshire dedicated to Elidyr, thought to be the same person as St Teilo who lived in the 6th century. #photo #church

Parts of this now-closed church probably date from the 13th century. The site was in religious use before then. The church is one of several in Pembrokeshire dedicated to Elidyr, thought to be the same person as St Teilo (reputedly born in Penally) who lived in the 6th century.

The 13 mile Tywi Valley pedestrian and cycle path from Carmarthen to Llandeilo is now fully open. Wonderful views of the river, valley scenery, Dryslwyn and Dinefwr castles. Lots of people out enjoying yesterday- well done Cyngor Sir Gar! #Stunday

Cyclists crossing a new bridge over the river Tywi on a bright March day. The river Tywi sparkling in the sun on a bright spring day with blue sky and white clouds.