Walk Programme's

Sunday, August 29, 2010

Valleys Walking Festival

The 6th annual Festival takes place from 4th to 19th September 2010.

Described as a celebration of walking with a wide selection of guided and non-guided walks for all abilities. The 2010 programme includes an increased number of walks spread over a larger geographical area, from Machen in the east to Carmarthenshire in the west.

There are a variety of walks on offer, including family based walks, themed nature walks, historical walks and disabled friendly. All walks are led by experienced walk leaders whose local knowledge is guaranteed to add to the experience.

All walks are free but it is recommend that booking early will ensure a place on the walk.

The brochure can be downloaded from here.

A few local examples:
Saturday 4th September - Heol Cymro
Circular route along Trevethick Trail and up onto the valley ridge.
Sunday 12th September - Taff Bargoed
Merthyr Common and Parc Taf Bargoed
Tuesday 14th September - Wild Whiskey
Walk around Penderyn including a visit to the Whiskey Distillery!!
Wednesday 15th September - Gethin Woodland Walk
Scenic walk through forestry with spectacular views of the valley below.
Thursday 16th September - Trrevethick Trail
South to Pontygwaith Bridge
Friday 17th September - Chartists Cave
Including visits to Dukes Table, Bryn Oer Tramroad and Pre-historic burial mounds.

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