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…
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 Play Parks
This walk features a play park to amuse the kids.
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…
Coed Gwernau Nature Reserve
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…
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…
Dare Valley Country Park
A nice walk this, good tarmac paths, a pond, a riverside walk and plenty of peace and quiet. Aberdare has a range of pubs, cafes and shops that you can stop in at the halfway point, before retracing your steps…