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, […]
Parc Slip Nature Reserve
Parc Nature Reserve is an area of 300 acres containing a fantastic mix of habitats such as grassland, woodland and wetlands, restored from it’s previous status as an opencast coal mine. This is a Green Flag Accredited site with a Visitor Centre. There are various accessible paths to discover with wildlife abound. We will be […]
Kenfig National Nature Reserve to Rest Bay Circular – CANCELLED DUE TO BAD WEATHER
This week we start at Kenfig National Nature Reserve and walk a circular 6 miles to Rest Bay. This nature reserve is a protected coastal dune and wetland habitat in Bridgend. Spanning 1,300 acres, it features rolling sand dunes, wetlands, and Glamorgan’s largest natural lake. Our walk takes us 3 miles to Rest Bay. This […]
Blaen Bran Reservoir – cancelled due to low numbers
Nestled above Upper Cwmbran in the heart of the South Wales Valleys, the walk around Blaen Bran Reservoir offers a peaceful mix of woodland trails, open hillside paths, waterfalls, and panoramic valley views. The route winds through the beautiful Blaen Bran Community Woodland, leading walkers steadily uphill toward the old reservoir, surrounded by quiet forest […]
Maerdy to Porth Linear Walk
Ceri Morgan leads us on a 6 and a half mile walk from Maerdy to Porth Rhondda Cynon Taf. The plan will be to park at ‘The Rheola Hotel’ and then take ‘Maerdy 132’ bus at 9.30 to Maerdy at the top of the Rhondda Fach Valley. The journey will take us 30 mins. We […]
Ynysangharad War Memorial Park
Come join us on short walk around Ynysangharad Park taking in a very relaxing atmosphere and some interesting war memorial history to talk about as we walk around. We will then have a cuppa at The Gatto Lounge. Fully accessible paths and so open to men of all abilities. This is a Grade 1 walk […]
Forest Fawr Circular Walk
We will be taking a circular walk through the beautiful Forest Fawr near Castell Coch. This family friendly wood near the village of Tongwynlais is convenient for the M4 and Taffs Well railway station. It is frequently a film location for several TV programmes including ‘Dr Who?’. The mixed woodland is particularly spectacular in springtime […]
Beddau Coke Works & Maindy Mountain Walk
This week we venture on 6 mile walk near the village of Beddau, Rhondda Cynon Taf. Beddau is a former mining village situated around 1.5 miles from Llantrisant and 4 miles from the larger town of Pontypridd. Parking at Beddau Community Centre Car park, our route takes us to firstly to Tynant, where we learn […]
Dare Valley Country Park
This week we are in Aberdare for a walk around the picturesque Dare Valley Country Park. Set in 500 acres of outstanding countryside, this park is the first of it’s kind to be created from land previously utilised by industry. Nineteen pits and drift mines once featured but today it has been reclaimed to include […]
Cwmbran Boating Lake
Cwmbran Boating Lake is a picturesque and popular recreational spot that offers a delightful experience for both locals and visitors alike. Spanning across a large grassy area with surrounding woodland, the lake serves a a tranquil oasis amidst the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The lake was opened by Princess Anne in 1971 and […]