Monmouthshire Way Day 7: Cwmyoy to car park near Llwynd Court, Abergavenny
Date walked: 10th May 2023 Distance; About 7 miles Map used: Ordnance Survey OL 13 Brecon Beacons National Park – with the route downloaded onto my phone using the OS Maps app. ************* Its been a while since I posted from the Monmouthshire Way (well, from anywhere in fact), but as I returned to my files I was shocked to discover that I hadn't posted this section of the path which Paul and I did in May last year. So in order to get over this oversight, I'm going to race through this...
Offa’s Dyke Path Day 11: Forden to Buttington
Returning to Offa’s Dyke after a two year absence, a pleasant 6 mile hike From Forden over Beacon Hill near Welshpool
The Sirhowy Valley Walk (well, mostly the upland bit of it)
A winters walk on the Sirhowy Valley path involving some challenging scenery, drugs and contact with the police.
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.
The Black Mountain circular walk from Llanddeusant
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Cambrian Way day 31: Cnicht circular
After a not too strenuous climb to the summit of Cnicht, a fascinating explore of two historic slate quarries. Date walked: Wednesday 22nd April 2021 Distance: About 7 miles Maps used: OS Explorer OL 18- Harlech, Porthmadog and Y Bala and OL 17...
The Cambrian Way day 30: Bronturnor Mawr to Croesor
A fabulous 7 mile hike through one of the wildest sections of the Cambrian Way, crossing Moelwyn Mawr, but taking in railways, power stations and quarries! Date walked: Sunday, 18th April 2021 Distance: About 7 miles Maps used: OS Explorer OL 18-...
The Cambrian Way Day 29: Moelfryn to Bron Turnor Mawr
A very relaxed and easy 5 mile stroll from Moelfryn on Llyn Trawsfynydd to our accommodation near Maentwrog, during which Charles discovers his compass Date walked: Saturday, 17th April 2021 Distance: About 5 miles Maps used: OS Explorer OL 18-...
The Cambrian Way day 28: Cwm Bychan to Moelfryn
Theoretically a relatively easy 5 mile trek over some of the smaller summits of the Rhinogs. But then there's theory and there's practice. Date walked: 16th April 2021 Distance: according to my map as traced out on my phone, 7km, in reality quite a...
The Skirrid
A stunningly beautiful three mile climb up The Skirrid in Monmouthshire Date walked: 27th November 2020 Distance: about 3 miles Map used: none but I had with me OL Explorer 13 Brecon Beacons National Park, Eastern Area (just in case)....
Men’s Waterproof Walking Trousers: DLX “Ultimate Golf Putter” from Trespass
Generally speaking, I try to avoid walking in the rain. So given a forecast of rain and a choice I'm likely as not to stay at home. But sometimes wet-weather walking is unavoidable as many a day on the Cambrian Way or Offa's Dyke or just about any...
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