Cefn y Rhondda: Alone in the Valleys

A classic South Wales Valley hill walk taking in the 481m summit of Cefn y Rhondda. There are lots of parking options around Penrhys, many of them taking you nearer to the woodland that takes you away from civilisation and…

Mynydd y Grug: Made by Miners

Starting in Pontllanfraith this is a good hill walk taking in country lanes, gravel tracks and then the old spoil tip that now tops the hill. Great views and a classic South Wales Valleys walk. The walk starts in Pontllanfraith,…

Llanishen Reservoir

A reservoir, across the other side is a narrow strip of land with a cafe and then a huge expanse of sky. The clouds are moody and look like rain.

A gentle loop around this peaceful reservoir in leafy Cardiff. A decent sized car park – which charges you after a certain period of time, pay as you leave – and a nice cafe / restaurant make this a good…

Y Domen Fawr: Above the Valley of Steel

A short walk up to the summit of Y Domen Fawr, a 504m hill in Blaenau Gwent, towering over the old Steelworks site of Ebbw Vale. Parking is at a little reservoir above Georgetown. There is a track that takes…