This is an easy walk for all the family, and, at just shy of 3 miles, won’t be beyond most people. The original plan when doing this walk in April was to walk along the riverbank for half the distance, and to return along the canal towpath, (hence the name). However, repairs to the path […]
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The Rarest Plants in Wales
Wales has an incredibly rich flora, given its size, and is home to a number of rare plants. Some of these species of plants are native exclusively to Wales, occurring nowhere else in the world, and so the success of their survival is incredibly important. Here in this part of Wales, Black Mountain Hawkweed (Hieracium […]
Beautiful Bluebells
Legend has it that a field or wood full of bluebells is intricately woven with fairy enchantments, with fairies trapping anyone passing by, particularly children. It’s unsurprising that a wealth of folklore surrounds these flowers, given that carpets of flowering bluebells are one of the most beautiful events in nature’s calendar. There are two types […]
Crickhowell Walking Festival Kicks Off the Outdoor Season
Once again the highly successful Crickhowell Walking Festival gets people – locals and visitors – out and about and enjoying our beautiful countryside with 80 walks and a number of events in the evenings. This year it runs from 1st to 9th March. The organisers are always looking for novel ideas and this year is […]
Monmouthshire Walking Festival 2013
18th – 27th October 2013 The 2013 Monmouthshire Walking Festival takes place this month from Friday 18th to Sunday 27th October. The festival will be offering walks covering all corners of Monmouthshire that showcase the best walking the county has to offer. There are numerous guided walks for all types of walker and the full […]
Skirrid Fawr Walk
The walk may be a little strenuous in places, however the views are spectacular and, on a clear day, stretch as far as the Severn Estuary to the south-east and the Black Mountains to the west. Length of walk: 3.5 miles Time: Allow 2-3 hours Go up the Ross Road (B4521), past Maindiff hospital and […]
A day to celebrate walking
As readers will know, Abergavenny recently won the Walkers are Welcome award. It was given this status in recognition of the fantastic variety of walking opportunities on offer to residents and visitors. Now the group want to celebrate achieving this award, by holding day to showcase all that Abergavenny has to offer. There will be […]
Twyn y Gaer Hill Fort Walk
This month our walk is a stroll through lanes and fields, a climb up hills with views, and a ramble through pretty woodland. It takes in a nature reserve and an ancient hill fort. It’s just over 5 miles long and, while none of it is particularly arduous, you should dress for mud and undergrowth. […]
Llandenny Countryside Walk
This walk is based on one set by Raglan Local Ways, a local initiative that was formed in 2008 in order to open up footpaths around the community, which had been neglected for many years. The walk is 2 miles across undulating countryside and does get very muddy after periods of rain. We suggest doing […]
Blorenge Walk
A nice simple walk this month. If the weather is good, this route would be ideal for a Boxing Day walk. Being less than 3 miles long it’s suitable for all the family – although if your family aren’t feeling very energetic, you can make it even shorter by following route B. There’s fantastic views […]
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