The Black Mountains circular walk from Partrishow
A super 10 mile walk on the Powys/Monmouthshire border with some fabulous views starting and ending with one of the sweetest churches.
Waterfall Country: Ystradfellte, Powys, Wales
Walked 11th November 2012 Map needed: OL Explorer 12 Distance walked: about 9 miles Starting point: Cwm Porth car park at SN928124, near Ystradfellte. The Pay and Display car park was a steep £4 but there are toilets and a little shop (sorry,...
Waterproofs
The top half Next to boots, I think the most important kit to consider are waterproofs. Usually this means separate over-trousers and a jacket. When I was walking the Way of St James in France in September quite a few people were donning a poncho...
Boots
I can't remember when or why I got the walking bug. I do know that sometime in my late teens or early 20's I bought a pair of "proper" walking boots. And I still have them. They are an Italian all leather boot by Suola and are called Robusta. I...
Wales Coast Path: St Clears to Amroth
Approximate distance: 17 miles Walked 16th October 2012 Mostly a straightforward walk on the level (especially if you are able to walk on the beach at Pendine and Marros sands). Quite steep out of Laugharne. Fabulous at the end at low tide. This...
Wales Coast Path: Carmarthen to St Clears
Walked 15th October 2012 Approximate distance 19 miles, It should have been 18 but I went the wrong way at one point. A long walk often on minor roads or beside busier ones. Many of the fields were very muddy and wet. OS Map Explorer 177...
Wales Coast Path: Kidwelly to Carmarthen
Walked 12th September 2012 Approximate distance: 15 ½ miles. A little strenuous, perhaps, if mostly just for the length. A few short steep sections and some easy climbs up and down the hills. Quite a bit is on minor roads and you don’t get to be...
Wales Coast Path: Llanelli to Kidwelly Quay
Walked 29th August 2012. Approximate distance: 14 miles. This section is all on level ground and on firm surfaces with no significant climbs. If they are racing at the Pembrey Motor Racing Circuit or firing at the nearby bombing range, you may...
Wales Coast Path: Llanrhidian to Llanelli
Walked August 12th and 15th 2012 Approximate distance: 14 miles: an easy walk on the level on minor roads, firm tracks and roadside paths. Some roads liable to flooding. Walking 3 miles next to busy traffic from Pen- Clawdd to where it turns left...
Wales Coast Path: Rhossili to Llanrhidian
Walked 14th August 2012 Approximate distance: 14 miles. This could be quite demanding if you walk through the dunes by Rhossili and there is a short soft section through the dunes at the end of Rhossili Bay. Mostly firm surfaces afterwards with...
Day 10: The Way of St James from Golinhac to Conques (13.4 miles)
What to say? We have arrived at Conques. This has to be one of the most pretty towns I have ever visited. And our hotel- Auberge St Jacques- a stones toss away from the beautiful cathedral that sits in its centre. The hotel is as full of character...
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