Craig y Llyn: The High Point
A fairly short and easy walk taking in the highest point of the South Wales Coalfields, the 600m summit of Craig y Llyn. Parking is at one of the best spots on the Rhigos Mountain Road, with stunning views across…
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.
Tag Hiking
Cefn yr Arail Circular
A lovely hill walk featuring wide gravel tracks, a stream, forest, ponds, amazing views and grassy walking. There is a sizeable car park at the bottom of the forestry track. This loop can be done either way, but the way…
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…
Canal Walk into Newport
Free parking on the outskirts of Newport and a gentle and pleasant canal walk of less than two miles into the City Centre. Parking is at a free car park – including two electric car charging points – near Newport…