Twmbarlwm: The Easy Way
https://youtu.be/3I65JteY6C8?si=ZmE5ZQa6yQFpo3s_ A short walk up to one of the finest hills in Wales. Amazing views from the moment you park, an ancient fort, crags and a trig point. Views range from the Severn Estuary, Newport and Cardiff South and the Central Brecon Beacons mountains to the North.
Continue ReadingBishton & Llanwern Circular
A lovely walk taking in some churches, open fields, woodlands and small hills with commanding views over the Gwent levels. https://flic.kr/p/2q8Zs2D Parking is roadside near Llanwern and you can pick up the waymarked route down the little lane and choose to do the walk whichever way you want. You can also…
Continue ReadingSt Briavels Circular
A wonderful walk starting at St Briavels’ Castle taking in woodlands, gentle fields, calm sections of the River Wye and a lovely pub stop to mark the halfway point.
Continue ReadingSt Michael’s Way
A mini pilgrimage and coast to coast walk taking in some Lovely parts of Cornwall. The St Michael’s Way is the only footpath in Britain that is part of a designated European Cultural Route. This is because it is part of a network of pilgrim routes that lead to St James’ Cathedral in Santiago de…
Continue ReadingRhymney River Circular
https://youtu.be/IhfeUOS5LJ0 You can park in the housing estate just over the road bridge which puts you right on the walk. I recommend walking this route in an anti-clockwise direction to get the only real ascent out of the way early on.
Continue ReadingThe Raven Walk
https://youtu.be/T6IJMcf7-D8 A challenging but rewarding 14 mile circular route in the South Wales Valleys. You can start it from many different places, but I parked just below St Tudor’s Church in Mynyddislwyn where you can park on the side of the road just before you get to The Church Inn pub.
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