The Raven Walk
A challenging but rewarding 14 mile circular route in the South Wales Valleys. You can start it from many different places, but I parked just below St Tudor’s Church in Mynyddislwyn where you can park on the side of the…
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 Pond
These walks feature a pond of some sort to wander past.
The Secret Valley
A stunning walk where you’ll find solitude underneath mighty crags as you wander towards some wonderful little waterfalls. You also ascend one of the craggy outcrops to take in the majesty of the valley. At just over 3 miles long…
Craig y Llyn: The High Point
A fairly short and easy walk taking in the highest point of the South Wales Coalfields, the 600m summit of Craig y Llyn. Parking is at one of the best spots on the Rhigos Mountain Road, with stunning views across…
Bryngarw Country Park
Bryngarw Country Park is a nice play to explore with various trails, a cafe, a Country House, pond and a decent play park for kids. Starting at the car park you walk past the cafe (with it on your right)…
Caerphilly Castle Circular
A short round around Caerphilly Castle, which is the biggest castle in Wales and second only to Windsor in Britain. You can park for free in Morrisons car park, but you are limited to 3 hours. This is plenty of…
Cosmeston Lakes Country Park
A short circular walk around Cosmestion Lake taking in a good play park and a cafe. You need to pay for parking, but Cosmeston Lake and Country park is well worth a visit. It features a large lake with lots…