Twmbarlwm: The Easy Way
A short walk up to one of the finest hills in Wales. Amazing views from the moment you park, an ancient fort, crags and a trig point. Views range from the Severn Estuary, Newport and Cardiff South and the Central…
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
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…
Mynydd Caerau: The Lonely Summit
A simple walk to the summit of Mynydd Caerau, a 555m hill topped by a trig point with wide-reaching views from the Mountains North to the Sea South. You can park at the entrance of the wind mill site and…
Craig Rhiwargan Circular
This is a gentle circular walk taking in a nice hill summit and a large cross above Craig Rhiwargan. You can park just before the cattle grid where there is room for a few cars. Cross the road and you’ll…