

285. A quest to find a mysterious ruined tower on a forgotten hill in the Bannau
We climb a little-known hill in the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) called Allt yr Esgair to search for a mysterious tower lost in the woods. Who built it and why was it abandoned? Join us for a Plodcast of exploration, with wildlife encounters and signs of spring along the way. The BBC Countryfile Magazine…
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