Fochriw Circular - The Bent Arch
2025-08-03 10:00 - 14:30 (Europe/Paris)
Park in lay by old Ron Skinner cars near Bute Town, Rhymney 10 am 8 m mod
http://What3words.com ///tanked.hiker.croutons

Brecon
2025-08-10 10:00 - 15:00 (Europe/Paris)
Meet at the theatre car park for a short river/canal walk before going into the town to soak up the Brecon Music Festival.
http://What3words.com///surpassed.hounded.bibs

Merthyr - Vaynor Church/Ponsticill
2025-08-17 10:00 - 14:30 UTC
Meet at car park in Cefn Coed opposite Community Centre 10 am
8 m mod
http://What3words.com///play.gold.rank

Mynydd Llanhilleth to Llanhilleth Common
2025-08-24 10:00 - 14:30 (Europe/Paris)
Meet at Tesco car park, Castle Street, Abertillery NP13 1UR 10 am (park near the petrol station)
A walk from Abertillery up Mynydd Llanhilleth to Llanhilleth Common visiting St Illtyd and The Guardian of the Valley. 8 m Mod.
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The Skirrid and apple picking
2025-08-31 10:00 UTC
Meet at the Skirrid Inn at 10 am 7.5 m mod
http://What3words.com///nags.bolt.overcomes

Hengoed Circular
2025-09-21 10:00 - 14:30 (Europe/Paris)
Meet at Hengoed Railway Station 10 am 7,5 m mod

Dragonfly (from Machen)
2025-09-28 10:00 - 14:30 UTC
Meet at 10 am
http://What3words.com///swells.artichoke.livid
The walk is 9 m
Directions to start :- Take A 468 through Bedwas and Trethomas into Machen. After passing the school turn sharp right at the pharmacy. Turn right again just before the river bridge. Large car park we have used fairly regularly.
Route of walk :- Machen > Draethen > Ruperra Fort > banks and meadows along the Rhymney River > the Iron Bridge

Iron mountain
2025-10-05 10:00 - 14:30 (Europe/Paris)
Meet at Keeper’s Pond Blaenavon 10 am
http://What3words.com///mouths.buzzards.jumps

The Gower
2025-10-12 10:15 - 15:00 (Europe/Paris)
Meet at Southgate car park, Pennard (National Trust Car Park) 10.15 am
8 m mod
http://What3words.com///clings.staple.triathlon

Dolygaer - Pant-y-Creigiau
2025-10-26 10:00 - 15:00 (Europe/Paris)
Meet in lay by at Ponsticill Reservoir before bridge to Dolygaer 10 am
8 m mod
http://What3words.com///scatter.incursion.beam
The walk takes us up past the activity centre on a gentle ascent to the open moorland.. All round views over Talybont and Pontsticill Reservoirs and across the mountains. This new walk gives a different perspective on an area which you may have walked previously.

Pen y fan pond - Manmoel
2025-11-02 09:30 - 14:30 (Europe/Paris)
Meet at Penyfan Pond Car Park 9.30 am
7.5m mod

Memorial Walk
2025-11-09 09:30 - 14:30 (Europe/Paris)
Meet at Ystrad Mynach main car park 9.30 for a short walk before attending the memorial service at Ystrad Mynach cenotaph. After service we will continue the walk.

Silent Valley Nature Reserve
2025-11-16 09:30 - 15:00 UTC
9.75 miles moderate (or optional 7 miles)
Meet at Cendl Terrace, Cwm (Ebbw Vale) NP23 7RX free parking 9.30 am
https://What3words.com///squad.swooned.swims
A steady climb through ancient woodland on to Mynydd Carn y Cefn with views across the Ebbw Valley. For those who would prefer a shorter walk, there will be a cut off point where Gwyn S will lead you back to the car park.

Mynydd y Grug
2025-11-23 09:30 - 14:30 (Europe/Paris)
Meet at Duffryn Industrial Ystrad Mynach near Bergstrom factory
CF82 7RJ. 9.30 am 7.5 m
http://What3words.com///disgraced.hats.octopus

Cwmcarn Circular
2025-11-30 09:30 - 15:00 (Europe/Paris)
Meet in the car park of Cwmcarn Scenic Drive. The walk is 8.5 miles and takes around the the northern perimeter of the park. We reach the ridgeway with views over Cwmbran, Newport and the Severn Channel. We continue to Twmbarlwm and then descend through the scenic drive back to the start,
https://what3words.com///harmlessly.wisdom.swung

Pengam roundabout
2025-12-14 09:30 - 14:30 (Europe/Paris)
Meet at Pengam Car Park 9.30 am 8 m mod
http://What3words.com///cares.goad.hungry

Lower Machen and Rhiwderin
2026-01-04 09:30 - 14:30 (Europe/Paris)
Meet at St Michael & All Saints Church, Lower Machen NP10 8GU 8 miles Moderate
Car sharing recommended.
https://what3words.com///spreading.tricky.modest

Tip Top Twyn
2026-01-18 09:30 - 14:30 (Europe/Paris)
A 7 mile moderate walk looping over Senghenydd common.
Meet at the car park just off the roundabout as you approach Nelson from Ystrad Mynach
https://what3words.com///spit.loudness.sizzled

Mal's Magical Mystery Tour
2026-01-25 09:30 - 15:00 (Europe/Paris)
Start from Bargoed station park and ride at 9:30
https://what3words.com///looks.cafe.cages
The walk (8 miles) will take us through woods above Groesfaen and along the hillside.

Van Road Trail
2026-02-08 09:30 - 15:00 (Europe/Paris)
An 8 mile walk along Cefn On Ridge and Caerphilly mountain. The route takes us through the forestry onto Rudry common and onward passing Rudry Church and reaching the ridgeway..We follow this crossing the Caerphilly mountain road near the Travellers’ Rest. And walk through the golf course to reach the top of Caerphilly Mountain. We descend through the forest back to the start.
The walk starts at the car park on Van Rd at the car park just past the factories before it begins to climb up to Rudry.
https://what3words.com///orders.year.dirt

Snowdrop Walk
2026-02-15 10:00 - 15:00 (Europe/Paris)
Snowdrop walk
Starts: National Trust Car park at Clytha
Meet: 10am meet National Trust Car Park, Clytha or Ystrad Mynach main car park to possibly car share.
Length: 8 miles (moderate)
http://What3words.com///likes.headrest.classic

Lady Windsor (10am start)
2026-02-22 10:00 - 15:00 UTC
Meet at St Donat’s Church, Abercynon 10.00 am. 7.5 miles moderate
http://What3words.com///received.impulsive.helpers

Llanover - St David’s Day, Daffodils Walk
2026-03-01 10:00 - 15:00 UTC
10 am Start – 8.5 miles moderate
http://What3words.com///cove.withdraws.passenger
Direction : from Ystrad Mynach take the route Crumlin > Hafodyryns > Pontypool > follow signs for Abergavenny.. After passing through Llanover (watch speed limits) parking is in a lay -by on the right. If you reach the turning for Beili Glas you have gone too far. Estimated 35 mins from Ystrad Mynach (AA).
The walk takes us through Llanover Estatw where hopefully we will see the lovely daffodils. Walking poles are recommended as there are a few ascents and descents which could be slippery.
