Extreme Wales with Richard Parks

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  • 1969
  • 2 Seasons
  • 9.2  (12)

Extreme Wales with Richard Parks is a travel documentary series that aired in 2016, produced by One Tribe TV. Hosted by adventurer and former Welsh rugby player Richard Parks, the show sees him exploring the rugged terrain of Wales and discovering the country's hidden treasures.

The series follows Richard as he takes on a range of daredevil challenges and explores some of the most remote and stunning parts of Wales. From hiking the highest peaks to coasteering along the rugged coastline, the show offers a unique and exciting look at the country's natural beauty.

Throughout the series, Richard showcases the best of Welsh culture, history, and hospitality. He visits local communities, meets inspiring characters, and samples traditional food and drink along the way. The show also explores the country's rich sporting heritage, with Richard testing his skills at traditional Welsh pursuits such as falconry and archery.

One of the stand-out episodes of the series sees Richard traveling to the Isle of Skomer, off the Pembrokeshire coast, to witness one of the greatest wildlife spectacles in the UK. Here, he joins marine conservationists to witness the annual puffin migration, as thousands of the colorful seabirds return to the island to breed.

Another memorable moment sees Richard brave the icy waters of Snowdonia to take part in whitewater rafting on the River Tryweryn. The notoriously tricky rapids offer a real challenge, with Richard having to navigate through fast-flowing water and steep drops to tackle the course.

The series also offers a peek into the more unusual aspects of Welsh culture, with Richard taking part in the annual bog snorkeling championships in Llanwrtyd Wells. The event, which involves competitors racing through a flooded peat bog, is a bizarre and entertaining spectacle, and one not to be missed.

Throughout the series, Richard provides a knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide to the country's landscape, wildlife, and way of life. His passion for adventure and his pride in his Welsh heritage shine through, making Extreme Wales with Richard Parks a must-watch for anyone with an interest in adventure, travel, or the Great Outdoors.

Overall, Extreme Wales with Richard Parks is a thrilling and insightful exploration of one of the UK's most beautiful and unspoiled regions. Whether you're a seasoned adventurer or a armchair traveler looking for inspiration, this series is sure to captivate and entertain.

Extreme Wales with Richard Parks is a series that ran for 2 seasons (6 episodes) between and on One Tribe TV

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Paramotoring
3. Paramotoring
September 28, 2017
In this episode Richard learns a new skill. By strapping a motor to his back, grappling with a parachute canopy, and mastering the throttle of a modern marvel of the skies: a paramotor. Setting to the skies of Wales, and with the Welsh weather against him, he has to find a window of opportunity to fly from South to North Wales on his first ever aerial expedition.
Mountain Biking
2. Mountain Biking
September 28, 2017
Richard Parks is on a self-supported, three-day mountain bike trek across Mid Wales, creating a new off-road bike route through the heart of his home country. This landscape has produced some of the top ranked cyclists in the world; Richard will be joined by a selection of them on this epic cross-country adventure.
Coasteering
1. Coasteering
September 29, 2017
Richard Parks is on a three-day, adrenaline fuelled, wet and wild coastal adventure. He'll climb, scramble, and swim the inter-tidal zones of the cliffs around the St David's Head peninsula in Pembrokeshire. He'll also be meeting up with people for whom adventure, the sea, and these special rocks are a way of life.
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Where to Watch Extreme Wales with Richard Parks
Extreme Wales with Richard Parks is available for streaming on the One Tribe TV website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Extreme Wales with Richard Parks on demand at Amazon.
  • IMDB Rating
    9.2  (12)