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.
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 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…
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…
A nice nature trail through extensive woodlands with lots of wood carvings and some great viewpoints. There is quite good parking here, but it can get busy as it is a popular spot and close to Cardiff. You could also…
This is a short and peaceful walk that offers a good way to spend an hour if you have kids – thanks to the good play park – and for active parents there is even a well-specced outside gym. You…
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…
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…