Craig Llysfaen: The Best Views of Cardiff
A quick walk up to the trig point of Craig Llysfaen, a 264m hill above Cardiff. Parking at the forestry carpark and following the main tracks / paths up to the trig point. Returning to the car the same way.…
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 Welsh Hills
Craig Ruperra & The Secret Castle
A short woodland walk up to the hill fort that crowns Craig Ruperra, a 182m hill in Caerphilly. This hill is currently the smallest hill on The Miners list. Parking at Draethen – there are lots of spots to pick…
Cefn Cil-Sanws: Perfect Solitude in Bannau Brycheiniog
Cefn Cil-Sanws is a 460m hill above Merthyr Tydfil at the Southern end of Bannau Brycheiniog National Park. It is an incredibly peaceful area to visit and you’ll rarely see another walker. This walk has two sections of ascent, one…
Carn Llidi: The Best hill in Wales?
Carn Llidi is a 181m hill in West Wales offering great views over Whitesands Bay and towards St Davids. It can be walked from multiple directions and you can mix this route up to suit yourself. My walk is from…
Cefn Gwyngul: Roman Camps & Waterfalls
A nice loop up to the top of Cefn Gwyngul, a 470m hill. Takes in a Roman Marching Camp, Clydach Reservoir and a decent waterfall. Click here to see the rest of The Miners list.
Pen Garnbugail: Roman Roads & Ancient Memorials
Pen Garnbugail is a 477m hill at the heads of the South Wales Valleys, in the county of Merthyr Tydfil. It offers easy access and decent parking, with very little ascent needed to visit the trig point, which sits on…