Pen Castell y Van
The smallest hill on the list for Caerphilly at just 140m in height. Whilst the map indicates that the top is on private land, I was surprised to find access open from multiple directions and the whole area riddled with…
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 South Wales
Pen-rhiw Tip
I walked Pen-rhiw Tip along with Mynydd Machen as they are so close together it made no sense to do them in two separate walks. Starting out from a small car park just below Wattsville this short up and back…
Mynydd Machen
Mynydd Machen, at 362m, is one of the most Southern hills in South Wales above 350m – with most hills below Mynydd Machen not reaching 300m. This walk takes in Pen-rhiw Tip which you can easily walk along on the…
Waun Rydd
Mountain rank by height: 55 out of 188Height: 2,523ft | 769mRegion: Brecon BeaconsGrid ref: SO062206 If you’re doing the famous Horseshoe walk in the Brecon Beacons, and you’re doing it anti-clockwise and are prepared to detour right, then Waun Rydd…
Craig Gwaun Taf [Duwynt]
Mountain rank by height: 35 out of 189Height: 2,711ft | 826.4mRegion: Brecon BeaconsGrid ref: SO 00553 20725 Craig Gwaun Taf is the 35th highest mountain in Wales and forms part of the highest ridgeway in the Brecon Beacons, with easy…
Corn Du
Mountain rank by height: 25 out of 188Height: 2,864ft | 872mRegion: Brecon BeaconsGrid ref: SO007213 Part of the big three in South Wales, Corn Du is recognisable from most parts of South and Central Wales. If you are walking Pen…