Mynydd Machen Circular

This is a wonderful circular walk taking in the magnificent summit of Mynydd Machen. Free on street parking in Machen allows you to pick up The Cambrian Way to ascend up to the trig point of Mynydd Machen. Wonderful views,…

Mynydd Pen-y-fan Circular

A lovely circular walk taking in woodland footpaths, disused railways, ancient tracks and a 409m hill topped by a trig point. Free parking is at Pen-y-fan pond and then you can follow generally well signposted footpaths and peaceful country lanes.…

Day Hiking

A lovely walk in this peaceful part of the South Wales Valleys. Taking in a storied folly, a lonely trig point and some fine ridgeway and countryside walking. The route did run into some issues during the final couple of…

Hirfynydd Circular

Hirfynydd is a 481m hill in Neath. This circular walk takes you to the trig point, along a long section of Sarn Helen Roman Road.

Twmbarlwm: The Jewel

This is a really good walk, although one section is a little difficult to follow, but I managed to get back onto some cycle trails – although they are marked as footpaths on the OS maps. You’ll be surprised by…

The Rock of Ages

Visiting the Rock of Ages, which has a lovely 1 star Google Maps review... but is it now worth visiting?