It’s a good time of year to look out for interesting mushrooms and toadstools, and the shady woodland on these routes is a good place to look. We were excited to spot the classic fairy toadstool, the Fly Agaric, amongst many others, but it’s as well to be safe and not pick any of the […]
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Grwyne Fechan Walk
Having done the Grwyne Fawr valley back in the August issue, now it’s time to move next door to the Grwyne Fechan. Click on the map for a higher resolution version. There’s some fascinating and somewhat colourful local history associated with some of this walk, (see box-out ‘Macnamara’s Road & Hermitage’) and includes a very […]
Craig Y Cilau Walk
Eaten too much at the Food Festival? Walk it off here! This walk takes in the fascinating industrial landscape of the Llangattock escarpment and the beautiful Craig Y Cilau nature reserve. There’s an optional, more challenging section that includes the summit of Mynydd Llangatwg and makes the walk circular. The walk is just over 4 […]
Grwyne Fawr Valley
What could be a better way to celebrate the great outdoors than a walk in the Black Mountains? Hopefully the sun will be shining and the ground will be dry enough for a picnic! NB: Due to access disputes, we no longer recommend returning via the road at the valley floor. Click the map for […]
Sugar Loaf from Bettws
Summer is a marvellous time to walk one our most distinctive mountains, the Sugar Loaf. Although there are some steep climbs, this walk includes plenty of level walking, and a beautiful wood in which to cool off. The circular part of the walk can be done in either direction; the route described here will give […]
Blaen Y Glyn Walk
I know that last month we described the Skirrid walk as ‘hardcore’, but this was really only because there wasn’t a teashop involved! This month’s walk is a little bit more serious, given that there are sections with no path at all, steep drops and gullies to avoid, and regrettably, no teashop. I would recommend […]
Skirrid Walk
This month, rather than our usual, sedate teashop walk that we’re so fond of featuring, we’ve gone all hardcore and included an all-out mountain hike up the Skirrid (take a thermos and some sarnies and, hey presto – no teashop needed!) The walk may be a little strenuous in places, however the views are spectacular […]
Hay-on-Wye Teashop Walk
This month’s walk is very easy going, only being a mile in length. You’re best to include this as part of a pleasant interlude during a daytrip to Hay-on-Wye which should include some serious book browsing and a good cup of tea. There are plenty of cafes and tearooms to choose from in Hay, so […]
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