Mystical Journey: Exploring the Legends of Cantre'r Gwaelod - The Road to the Lowland Hundred

Welcome back to Third Rate content and Join us on an enchanting journey along the Borth to Clarach Bay cliffside walk as we delve into the rich tapestry of Welsh folklore with our video titled "Mystical Journey: Exploring the Legends of Cantre'r Gwaelod - The Road to the Lowland Hundred." In this episode, we focus on the legendary sunken realm of Cantre'r Gwaelod, bringing to life the characters that have shaped its myths.
Discover the tales of Gwyddno Garanhir, the wise king whose magic basket could multiply food, and his son Elffin, who famously found the infant bard Taliesin. We'll explore the tragic story of Seithenyn, the gatekeeper whose negligence led to the kingdom's downfall, and delve into the lives of other figures like Teithi Hen ap Gwynnan and Helig ap Glannawg, whose stories parallel this fabled land's fate.
We'll also take a closer look at the mysterious causeway, Sarn Cynfelyn, visible in our walk, discussing its speculated origins from glacial deposits to perhaps something more mystical, hinting at its connection to the Lowland Hundred. Along this path, we encounter the disused lime kiln at Wallog, a remnant of the area's industrial past, adding another layer of history to our exploration.
This video isn't just about walking through beautiful landscapes; it's an immersive dive into history, mystery, folklore, legends, and magic. Perfect for fans of Slaine, Mills, and Bisley, we've included art inspired by their style to visually capture the essence of these tales. Whether you're a folklore enthusiast, a lover of Welsh history, or simply someone who enjoys a good story, this video promises to transport you to a time when magic was real and legends walked among us.
So buckle up, and I’ll see you out there
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Music Karl Casey ‪@WhiteBatAudio‬

[@CallOfTheDarkVideo]

Looks beautiful. Great job, thanks for sharing 👍

[@thirdratecontent585]

It’s my pleasure and thank you! 👍

[@Jamiejamjar]

This looks like a good walk, and now I know what I was looking at across the sea from our trips to Aberdovvy! Amazing, thanks Dan.

[@thirdratecontent585]

It was a gorgeous day tho it was a very cliffy walk if that’s even a word lol. I’ll wave over to you next time I’m on Ynyslas 👋. And thank you!!

[@Jamiejamjar]

@ Haha, yes very cliffy, thanks in advance for the wave 😀

[@javaintheraw2705]

Beautiful shots again Dan. Also a mention of Arthur Machen! Delighted to say that even though you have issued two vlogs, mine is still a little different and got a reasonable number of views on my main channel.

[@thirdratecontent585]

Thank you, Arthur Machen does have an effect on my imagination lol. I’ll check that out 👍

[@javaintheraw2705]

@@thirdratecontent585 Yes I have already cut a vlog on him upcoming on both channels.

[@thirdratecontent585]

@@javaintheraw2705 looking forward to this 👍

[@Traveler13]

Nice tour👍 seen the stumps in tywyn after a storm

[@thirdratecontent585]

Thank you. It’s an interesting coast all right 👍

[@jardon8636]

merci, diolch, thanks most handsome dan...

[@thirdratecontent585]

And thank you!

[@jardon8636]

@thirdratecontent585 dan please check out.. @Little Knowledge Podcast with Paul Busby & Goff Morgan .. beaupre castle.. in glamorgan.. it has connections to somerset & gloucestshire.. even a small unkown church...🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿