Parc Penallta Circular
This is a nice, fairly gentle, circular walk around Parc Penallta taking in all of the highlights – the ponds, the Pit Pony, the highest point and Penallta Rocks. The walk starts on a large tarmac path / cycle route…
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.
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Cefn Gwyngul: Roman Camps & Waterfalls
A nice loop up to the top of Cefn Gwyngul, a 470m hill. Takes in a Roman Marching Camp, Clydach Reservoir and a decent waterfall. Click here to see the rest of The Miners list.
Pen Garnbugail: Roman Roads & Ancient Memorials
Pen Garnbugail is a 477m hill at the heads of the South Wales Valleys, in the county of Merthyr Tydfil. It offers easy access and decent parking, with very little ascent needed to visit the trig point, which sits on…
Mynydd Pen-y-fan: A Classic South Wales Valleys Walk
Mynydd Pen-y-fan is a 407m hill in Caerphilly, easily accessible from a decent car park at Pen-y-fan pond – which makes for a pleasant short walk in itself. Views from the off are good as you’re parking quite high up…
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.…
Cefn Eglwysilan: Peace and Quiet above Pontypridd
This is a gentle walk up to the twin 382m summits of Cefn Eglwysilan, a nice hill in the Rhondda Cynon Taff overlooking Pontypridd. Parking up high means the car does all the hard work and you can enjoy a…