Walking Welsh History

Explore the Welsh hills, uncovering Dylan Thomas's legacy, rebellion history, and a landscape filled with cultural and personal significance.
Embark on a mesmerizing journey through the Welsh hills, where each step unveils a tapestry woven with history, culture, and personal connection. Traverse the poetic landscapes that inspired Dylan Thomas, wandering through the Uplands where he was born and raised, and losing yourself in the tranquillity of Cwmdonkin Park, where Thomas's childhood adventures breathed life into his timeless works. Then, immerse yourself in the charm of Laugharne, where Thomas found solace in his writing shed and echoes of his verses still linger in the nature all around.
As you wander through Pontarddulais, a landscape steeped in the history of the Rebecca Riots, you'll be transported back to a time of dissent and defiance where gravestones whisper tales of resistance. Pause at the Fountain Inn, witness to the courage and rebellion of Daniel Lewis and his love, Elizabeth. Venture into the heart of Wales, where rugged mountainsides and haunting forests hold secrets untold. In Walking Welsh History, every trail is a journey of discovery, offering a glimpse into the soul of a nation shaped by its past.

Rebecca Deakin lives in South Wales and has a passion for history, research and walking. She is passionate about brining history to life and knowing who walked the paths that are now her stomping ground. She is a keen photographer and combines her passions on a successful social media page @Rebecca'sWelsh routes, where she posts photographs of landscapes and historical places including some bite size facts. History has always been her favourite subject, having studied modern history at school and college, and then obtaining a BA Hons degree in Ancient History from Swansea University in 2011.