Mynydd y Gaer: From the Valleys to the Ocean
A short and easy walk to the summit of Mynydd y Gaer, a 295m hill in Bridgend. The walk has stunning views from the minute you start, with classic Welsh Valleys views North and the Sea South – with views…
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.
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Mynydd Pen-y-graig: Deep in the Rhondda Valleys
Mynydd Pen-y-Graig is a 416m hill in the Rhondda Cynon Taff above Gilfach Goch. This is a nice short walk with beautiful views in every direction. Click here to see the rest of The Miners list.
Caerphilly Mountain: a classic
A nice figure of eight walk taking in the summit of Twyn Garwa before heading back to summit Caerphilly Mountain. Click here to see the rest of The Miners list.
The Blorenge: Maximum Views, Minimum Effort
A quick and easy walk to the fantastic summit and trig point of the Blorenge, a 561m hill in South Wales. Parking at the main car park, the walk is very easy although a little rocky in places. Not much…
The Sugar Loaf: A Welsh Classic
A quick walk up to the famous Sugar Loaf hill near Abergavenny. One of most famous hills in Wales, the Sugar Loaf is distinctive enough to be visible from miles around and combines good height (596m) with easy access to…
Garth Hill: Getting high above Cardiff
Garth Hill is a wonderful viewpoint above Cardiff and offers a great variety of walks.