Sirhowy Community Woodlands Circular
A peaceful forest walk on good tracks and occasional wider views across the valley. You can park just before the cattle grid where there is room for a few cars and there is also parking a bit further on as…
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 Fairly easy
This walk should be manageable by anyone, but is a bit longer than the easiest routes or may involve some small uphill and downhill sections.
Mynydd Cilfach-yr-encil
A gentle and relaxing walk up to the summit and beyond of Mynydd Cilfach-yr-encil, a 446m hill in Merthyr Tydfil. This route is fairly gentle on your legs as the car does most of the ascent up a fairly rough…
Pontllanfraith to Crosskeys
A gentle and relaxing walk down the Sirhowy Valley featuring plenty of woodland, small waterfalls and valley views. You can start anywhere in Pontllanfraith, you just need to make your way to the Halfway House pub at which point you’ll…
Rest Bay to Porthcawl
This is a nice, easy and short walk starting at the large car park in Rest Bay and taking you to Porthcawl town centre and sea front. There are plenty of places to eat and drink in Porthcawl, or you…
Canal Walk into Newport
Free parking on the outskirts of Newport and a gentle and pleasant canal walk of less than two miles into the City Centre. Parking is at a free car park – including two electric car charging points – near Newport…
Forest Farm
Forest Farm is a very popular location on the edge of Cardiff for walkers, birdwatchers and dog walkers. Parking is free and you can wander around the site as you please, following various paths and trails. There is a bird…