BBC Wales weatherman Derek Brockway brings the great outdoors inside tonight (Friday, May 1) as he walks along the Welsh coastal path from Cardigan to Aberporth.

While unable to venture out to explore currently due to the coronavirus lockdown, all the stunning scenery and history that the Welsh coastline has to offer can be experienced from the comfort and safety of home with Weatherman Walking: The Welsh Coast.

In episode six, Derek visits the largest bay in Wales – Cardigan Bay. He starts his walk in Cardigan, home of the first ever National Eisteddfod and continues for a distance of 12 miles to Aberporth.

Derek meets with local historian Glen Johnson to find out more about Cardigan Castle’s history. Originally built out of wood, the castle has evolved over the years.

In 1165, Rhys ap Gruffydd (Lord Rhys) captured the castle and rebuilt it in stone, making it the first recorded stone castle to be built by a Welshman. As a housewarming, he threw a lavish party with competitions for poetry and music, with chairs awarded for those who won, paving the way for the traditions carried on into the modern-day Eisteddfod.

Seine net fishing on the River Teifi was once a major industry but has been in steady decline over recent years. Derek speaks to retired fisherman Cyril Burton and fishing license holder Wayne Jones to find out more about why the industry is dying out.

What was once a way of life in the village of St Dogmaels, with approximately 150 fisherman employed full time, is now not viable. The income wouldn’t even be enough to cover the annual license.

Further down the coast path, Derek arrives at one of the jewels of the area – Foel y Mwnt.

Before climbing the hill to take in the breathtaking views of the bay, Derek meets with the vicar of the Holy Cross Church, which sits at the foot of the hill.

Although peaceful now, some gruesome history about the area is uncovered. In 1155, an invasion by the Flemings led to a battle on the beach and the land near Foel y Mwnt, resulting in many deaths.

The skeletal remains of those who fought have been found on the site of the church. The battle is commemorated every year, on the first sunday of January, known as Sul y Goch (Red Sunday).

Weatherman Walking: The Welsh Coast is on Friday, May 1 at 7.30pm on BBC One Wales