Pontypridd to Abercynon & Back
Laurence will be leading us today where we’ll be jumping on the train at Pontypridd to take a short ride up to Abercynon to walk the 4 miles back along the banks of the river Taff. Please be there in plenty of time to catch the 09:58 at Pontypridd main station. We’ll jump off and […]
Clydach Vale Country Park
We will be taking a walk around Cwm Clydach Country Park today. This is one of the most relaxing and scenic valley walks in Rhondda Cynon Taf, blending industrial history with beautiful lakes, woodland trails and dramatic mountain views. There are two magnificent lakes with wildlife abound and a cafe onsite too. This is a […]
Parc Bryn Bach
Come and take a walk with us around Parc Bryn Bach. Set in the heart of Tredegar in southeast Wales, Parc Bryn Bach, offers a warm welcome and plenty of outdoor activities for all ages and abilities. As a local nature reserve, the park boasts 340 acres of stunning grass and woodland including a 36-acre […]
Barry Sidings Country Park & Rhondda Heritage Park Circular Walk
This country park is a highly rated, family-friendly outdoor destination located near Trehafod, just a few minutes from Pontypridd. It features renowned cycling trails, flat walking paths, a duck pond, childrens playground and onsite cafe. The sidings takes it’s name from the railway sidings that once powered Barry’s industrial past. Our walk leads us on […]
Castle Meadows – Abergavenny
With over 20 hectares of beautiful riverside meadow, Castle Meadows is a traditional floodplain meadow and has some fantastic views of the river Usk. This is a short walk from Abergavenny town centre. Linda Vista Gardens is a formal gardens open to the public on the meadow also. There are views of the surrounding hills, […]
Penrhys Circular Walk
Lee Major will be leading us on a high level walk on the ridgeway above the Rhondda Fach and Rhondda Fawr today. Already 1,100 feet above sea-level there will be far reaching views all around. We will visit Ferndale Wind Farm and then to a trig point on Mynydd Maerdy. Here we can check for […]
Barry Sidings Country Park and Shoni’s Pond Circular
Paul Ford will be leading a very scenic circular route from Barry Sidings Country Park to Pontypridd including a visit to Shoni’s Pond. This walk will start at Barry Sidings Country Park and take path alongside the River Taff to Pontypridd. There will be options for a more challenging walk through Gelliwion Forestry running adjacent. […]
The Blorenge Circular
A fantastic vantage point looking over the valley of the River Usk, The Blorenge is a very popular walk near Abergavenny. We park at Fox Hunters Car Park which means its only a 100 meters from the summit. The ascent maybe muddy so good boots are essential also gaiters and waterproofs too. The views from […]
Llangeinor Circular
Greg leads us on a very scenic route above the Garw Valley today. The walk begins at The Llangeinor Arms in the Llangeinor Conservation Area which features an old church dating back to 1180. The route follows an abandoned railway line that once transported coal. This ex-railway line provides an accessible route for walkers. The […]
Margam Park Walk
Set in 1000 acres of glorious parklands, Margam Park offers natural beauty, history, wildlife and a wide range of fun activities and facilities to make it one of the best days out in Wales. The parks’ notable buildings to visit on site are Margam Abbey, Margam Castle – which is a Grade 1 listed Tudor […]