Walks to do in South East Wales

Nestled within range of two major cities, there's still plenty of open space to explore in South Wales.
Blaencwm

Blaencwm, Rhondda Valleys

A walk through the Rhondda, past waterfalls and former industrial landscape.

Keeper's Pond

The Blorenge Mountain, Monmouthshire

The Iron Mountain trail is a figure-of-eight walk, with Keeper's Pond at its centre.

Flat Holm Island lighthouse

Flat Holm Island, Bristol Channel

A race against the tide looking at wartime relics on the beautiful Flat Holm island.

Kenfig Pool

Kenfig Nature Reserve, Porthcawl

A walk through a huge dune system that once stretched from Ogmore to Gower.

Gwent Levels

Gwent Levels, Newport

Follow in the footsteps of Roman drainage engineering from Goldcliff to Redwick.

Chris Barber and Derek Brockway

Goytre Wharf, Monmouthshire

Atmospheric medieval pathways, wonderful views and plenty of history.

Derek dressed as a monk at Llanthony Priory

Llanthony Priory, Monmouthshire

A hill walk through the Vale of Ewyas within the Black Mountains.

Mark Langley and Derek Brockway

Llantilio Crossenny, Monmouthshire

A moderate stroll across undulating countryside, starting and ending at Llantilio Crossenny church.

Derek and Belinda at Nash Point

Llantwit Major to Nash Point

A walk along the Heritage Coast from Llantwit Major to Nash Point lighthouse.

Merthyr Mawr sand dune

Merthyr Mawr near Ogmore

Test your legs on one of Europe's largest sand dunes as we walk from Merthyr Mawr to Southerndown.

Fiona Ford and Derek Brockway

The Pilgrim's Route, Cwmbran

A circular walk of around 10 miles with some steep downhill sections and plenty of horseflies in summer.

The Chartist's Cave, Trefil

Trefil near Tredegar

Beyond the town and wild west back drop lies a giant bronze age cairn and Chartist's cave with dark tunnels and deathly secrets.

Chris Barber and Derek

Clytha to the Chainbridge Inn, Usk

Along the route is the 18th century folly of Clytha Castle, Coed Y Bwnydd Iron Age hillfort and Betws Newydd Church.


Weatherman Walking

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Follow in Derek's footsteps as he walks through stunning locations in Wales.

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