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…

Craig Cerrig-gleisiad Circular

This is an extended circular walk taking in an ancient Roman road (Sarn Helen) and extensive clifftop crag walking up to the summit of Craig Cerrig-gleisiad. The walk then takes you across open land to Fan Dringarth and the summit of…

Moel Penderyn: The Hill between Mountains

Moel Penderyn is a 371m hill situated between the Heads of the Valleys and the Central Brecon Beacons mountain range. This is a walk that takes in Dinas Rock and the nearby river gorge and then a long and reasonably…

Bryngarw Country Park

Bryngarw Country Park is a nice play to explore with various trails, a cafe, a Country House, pond and a decent play park for kids. Starting at the car park you walk past the cafe (with it on your right)…

Caerphilly Castle Circular

A short round around Caerphilly Castle, which is the biggest castle in Wales and second only to Windsor in Britain. You can park for free in Morrisons car park, but you are limited to 3 hours. This is plenty of…

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…

Cosmeston Lakes Country Park

A short circular walk around Cosmestion Lake taking in a good play park and a cafe. You need to pay for parking, but Cosmeston Lake and Country park is well worth a visit. It features a large lake with lots…