Extreme Wales with Richard Parks

Season 1

Richard Parks, ex Welsh rugby international turned endurance athlete, is on a series of adrenaline-filled journeys that explore the very best of the country; what it has to offer for the keen adventurer and lovers of landscapes alike. He'll be cycling from the Brecon Beacons to the summit of Snowdon; caving in the Ogof Ffynnon Ddu, the deepest cave system in the UK; and following the River Teifi, running and kayaking. Richard also finds himself Coasteering in Pembrokeshire, Mountain Biking across Wales and taking to the skies on a Paramotoring expedition. Richard meets the passionate people for whom these Welsh adventures are a way of life. He's on a mission to find out not only why adventure is so important to Wales, but why Wales is so important to adventure.

Where to Watch Extreme Wales with Richard Parks • Season 1

3 Episodes

  • Extreme Cycling
    E1
    Extreme CyclingRichard Parks celebrates the Welsh Year of Adventure with a dramatic and gruelling four-day cycle ride from the Brecon Beacons to the summit of Snowdon. Along the way, Richard meets the godmother of mountain biking and takes a lesson from the world downhill champion.
  • Extreme Caving
    E2
    Extreme CavingRichard Parks explores Britain's deepest cave, deep under the Brecon Beacons. Richard attempts to overcome his fear of enclosed spaces as he spirals and squeezes though narrow gaps on a two-day subterranean adventure.
  • Extreme Kayaking
    E3
    Extreme KayakingRichard Parks explores the River Teifi. Richard tackles rapids, picks up speed on open water and meets the people who live on the banks of the river.

 

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