Bryn Serth
At just 403.9m high, Bryn Serth is the smallest hill on the list for Blaenau Gwent, and only 1 of 3 that are below 500m. It is easily accessible by road, and also marks the start / end of the…
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 Hill Walking
Mynydd Carn-y-cefn
I parked at a small car park at the Silent Valley Nature reserve and it was quiet on a Wednesday evening – only one other car and I only saw a couple of bikers on the whole walk. The walk…
Cefncarnau
Cefncarnau is a 272m high hill South of Caerphilly. It is actually just over a metre taller than nearby Caerphilly Common, but a lot less walked with no summit marker and a summit not accessible due to a barbed wire…
Caerphilly Common
More commonly known as Caerphilly Mountain – as per road signs and the famous Caerphilly Mountain Snack Bar – Caerphilly Common is a 271m hill above Caerphilly and Cardiff. It is a very popular hill and the majority of people…
Mynydd James
Mynydd James is another heather covered hill in Blaenau Gwent with nothing marking the highest point. I approached it from Blaina, which was a positive start with a nice pond and a nature area of sorts. However, the track up…
Mulfran
Mulfran is a 524m high hill above Blaina. It is one of the more characterful hills in the area in that it has some clear paths / motorbike routes up and isn’t just covered in dense heather. The highest point…