Mynydd Eglwysilan: South Wales Sunset Location
Mynydd Eglwysilan is a 355m hill in Caerphilly. Topped by a fallen trigpoint and accessible from a number of directions on easy footpaths it offers a few crags, great views and parking nearby.
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 Welsh Valleys
The Rocking Stone
A short loop taking in the wonderful Rocking Stone. Not for the faint of heart or kids as this route features big drops and craggy cliff-faces.
The Best Secret Waterfall
This is a short and easy walk with good tarmac paths right until you get to the final turn up to the waterfall. The Waterfall is surprisingly impressive and adds an extra bit of interest to a walk that already…
Rhymney River Circular
You can park in the housing estate just over the road bridge which puts you right on the walk. I recommend walking this route in an anti-clockwise direction to get the only real ascent out of the way early on.
The Raven Walk
A challenging but rewarding 14 mile circular route in the South Wales Valleys. You can start it from many different places, but I parked just below St Tudor’s Church in Mynyddislwyn where you can park on the side of the…
The Secret Valley
A stunning walk where you’ll find solitude underneath mighty crags as you wander towards some wonderful little waterfalls. You also ascend one of the craggy outcrops to take in the majesty of the valley. At just over 3 miles long…