A circular walk around Blorenge and Blaenavon

A circular walk around Blorenge and Blaenavon

Date walked: 5th December 2012 OS Map: Explorer OL 13 Distance: About 9 miles Starting point:  Car park at Keepers Pond (OS map names it as Pen-ffordd-goch Pond), a half a mile north of Blaenavon.  Map reference SO 254 107. There are no facilities here and no car park...
An Exmoor stroll celebrating trees

An Exmoor stroll celebrating trees

Walked 6th October 2012 Distance: about three miles Public Car Parking just above Tarr Farm Inn Anne and I were staying at the wonderful Tarr Farm Inn in Exmoor. This has become a special place for us as it pretty much ticks all our boxes for the perfect break. The...
Waterfall Country: Ystradfellte, Powys, Wales

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, can’t tell you what’s in...
Waterproofs

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 style waterproof...
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