Castles Everywhere - BRIDGEND To Ogmore Castle, Walking With ‘The Normans’ In Wales

Bridgend South Wales - Yes, another castle in Wales. This time I start my walk at Newcastle overlooking the River Ogmore and Bridgend town centre and walk along the river to Ogmore Castle.

Newcastle Castle was built in the 12th century as the River Ogmore was the border between the invading Normans and the Welsh to the West.

From the castle, I walk down Newcastle Hill to the River Ogmore and follow it through Bridgend. South towards the New Inn Bridge which is better known as the Dipping Bridge.

Then it’s across the fields past the ancient settlement of Verville to Ogmore Castle.
Ogmore (along with Coity and Newcastle) was part of a trio of castles built to guard Glamorgan.

All these castles are managed by CADW and are free to enter. Check their website for the latest opening times.

Places on my castle to castle walk:

0:00 Intro

0:16 Newcastle Castle

5:20 Bridgend Ogmore River

6:11 Standing Stone

6:54 Craig-Y-Parcau

8:54 The Dipping Bridge

11:07 Verville

12:29 Ogmore Castle

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[imaner]

Newcastle my literal playground. I spent my early years of life growing up in Park Street. I'd walk up Newcastle Hill, me and my partners in crime would clime higher and higher on those loose outcrops of stone. They look just as inviting now as they ever did! The woods, Bluebell woods, you walked through next to Newbridge fields was often concluded by a shimmy, or a walk, if you was tall enough to reach the top grab points, across a waste pipe that used to cross at the end of the woods. One more field and then it was the dipping bridge for drops off the side to cool off in the hot summers. Some of us even did forward rolls out through the sheep dipping points, shouting blahh or bleating the best we could to make our mates laugh. We'd always hit Merthyr Mawr village because at that time the new suspension bridge was at least 1hr of fun if you had at least 10 of you. Then yet another field some stepping stones and on to some more dangerous climbing at the castle. Then the walk home, a wagon wheel chocolate treat and later some supper. Kids have it better now. I'm told.
Another lovely video. Diolch yn fawr iawn.

[Carolina]

I discovered your channel literally yesterday. I already watched 12 videos. You're an amazing guide ❤️ and I hope I can visit these places someday

[oliverroderick]

I know the two castles inside out but the information and history of the journey in between was great.

[andycoles]

Brilliant! Very interesting and informative 👍
Fair play that's a pretty good walk Bridgend, Ogmore and back to Porthcawl.
Nice one 👍👍
Weather was ideal for it. 🌞🍻
Thanks great vlog

[THINKincessantly]

12:17idk why but where the British rivers narrow and meander through the hills and meadows are my favorite...somethin about small rivers that are charming 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿❤️🤍

[pauljones]

Very nice trip through history and lovely places as usual, your like a homing pigeon get back to porthcawl lovely weather lately why not not do ice cream reviews with the dear wife now and again keep up the excellent work

[chancesareshewears]

One of your best reminded me of childhood and stepping stones with Mom. I forgot how beautiful the country is this time of year, oh and the pub above Ogmore Castle, the Pelican? been a while sorry, a great place for an afternoon beverage or 3, -)

[OnASeasideMission]

Literally grew up not knowing what was on the doorstep.
Thanks, Marcus.
Hope the walkabout is doing you good.

[littleleak]

Just found your content. It’s so interesting to learn more about local history and your films are such great quality. Thank you for sharing 🙏

[snowman]

GREAT FOOTAGE AND LOCATIONS, HISTORY TOO M&M, THAT WAS A WEIRD SOUND, TAKE CARE FOLKS 👌 INDEED 👌

[terrycollett]

Very interesting, looks a pretty place, never been there but looks worth a visit.

[PinnedonPlaces]

Very informative! Loving your content, it's our kinda thing. Thanks so much for sharing :D Ogmore is particularly beautiful, id love to visit there soon!

[RobCharles]

Enjoyed that Marcus - don't tell me when you did get back to Portcawl to see your better half I bet you had Fish and Chips didn't you? :-)

[hodderpaul]

Great video.

Did I read somewhere that Wales has more castles per area than anywhere else on the planet?

[NatSatFat]

Another fantastic vid, even though it's 4 years old, very informative, (I had no prior knowledge of its contents), just a thing, there seems on the map? to be a path on the west bank almost at the dipping bridge, which seems to go beside Chapel hill, a remains of an old chapel? that path seems to end near Merthyr Mawr, why did you not take that, path looks shorter?

[traceyd]

Fab vid, have a look at Caerphilly castle, its amazing!

[THINKincessantly]

12:22 2 Swans enjoyin life ❤ Doesnt get more peaceful than that...Can you say where that is, what river? Im from the states and Welsh is one of the hardest languages to grasp...Thanks for another relaxing adventure 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[raybeaumont]

Thanks Marcus - Diolch, butt. I didn't know that such a path existed. I must investigate - when the kids are back in school. Hwyl.

[NeathVideos]

Have you visited the old POW camp near Bridgend?