Llanishen Reservoir
A gentle loop around this peaceful reservoir in leafy Cardiff. A decent sized car park – which charges you after a certain period of time, pay as you leave – and a nice cafe / restaurant make this a good…
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 For the kids
Walks that have kid-friendly features like parks, nature ponds, nature trails and other features to keep them entertained and motivated along the way.
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…
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.
Llangynidr to Talybont-on-Usk canal walk
A nice scenic canal walk along the Monmouthshire and Brecon canal from Llangynidr to Talybont-on-Usk. The route offers multiple pubs for food and drinks and facilities at the start of the walk – including toilets and a kids play park.…
Coed Cefn Woodland
Just outside Crickhowell this beautiful woodland walk is best done during bluebell season where the forest floor is awash with them. This is only a short walk although you could extend it by following the many different paths that snake…
Crosskeys Circular
A nice gentle walk offering a pub stop and great views of the surrounding hills. You might see Herons or Kingfishers on the canal section – I see them more often than not on this walk. There is normally parking…