Mynydd Bedwellte: The Heart of the Valleys
A short walk to the summit of Mynydd Bedwellte, a 486m hill in Blaenau Gwent. Parking is at a small pond near Cefn Golau and the car does most of the ascent so the walk is easy. The summit is…
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 Nature Pond
Normally offers a chance to feed the ducks and nose around for other wildlife. Remember, do not feed bread to ducks or other animals, it is really bad for them. Take proper duck food or bird seed instead, nature and the pond water will thank you for it.
Mynydd Pen-y-graig: Deep in the Rhondda Valleys
Mynydd Pen-y-Graig is a 416m hill in the Rhondda Cynon Taff above Gilfach Goch. This is a nice short walk with beautiful views in every direction. Click here to see the rest of The Miners list.
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…
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…
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…