Pen Y Foel: A Hidden Gem above Abercynon
Pen y Foel is a 331m hill in the South Wales Valleys. It rises above Abercynon and is part forested with crags poking out between the trees. This is a real hidden gem of a hill and a great walk.…
One man's incessant wanderings, shared so you can follow in my footsteps if you wish.
One man's incessant wanderings, shared so you can follow in my footsteps if you wish.
Category Café
These walks have a café at some point.
Cwmbran Boating Lake
A nice little walk around Cwmbran Boating Lake and the large play park. You could extend this walk and follow paths further up the park where you’re able to walk alongside the river for large stretches until you get into…
Pontllanfraith to Penallta Rocks via Ystrad Mynach
This route takes you from Pontllanfraith to Ystrad Mynach via a cycle path and then onto Penallta Rocks. You can have food and drinks in Ystrad Mynach. This is a nice walk along tarmac cycle routes / paths and only…
Newport Wetlands
A quick loop around Newport Wetlands, taking in some of the Wales Coast Path, East Usk Lighthouse, a playpark and a lovely café next to wildlife ponds. Newport Wetlands is a very nice place for a stroll because you have…
Parc Cwm Darran
Parc Cwm Darran has a visitor centre and café open in the warmer months, as well as a camping area and space for campervans etc. There is a play park and plenty of things for kids to do, as well…
Dare Valley Country Park
A nice walk this, good tarmac paths, a pond, a riverside walk and plenty of peace and quiet. Aberdare has a range of pubs, cafes and shops that you can stop in at the halfway point, before retracing your steps…