Category Archives: Wales

Rhodri’s route

Posted on 19/05/2017 by

If it was not for Rhodri Morgan, former first minister of Wales who died on 17 May, we might have no Wales Coast Path. Continue reading →

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The legacy of the Big Welsh Walk

Posted on 16/05/2017 by

The Big Welsh Walk (Taith Gerdded Fawr Cymru) took place in Ceredigion on Saturday 6 May.  I joined the 200 people taking part.  We could choose from walks of 15, 10 or six miles and I went for the 15-mile one. … Continue reading →

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Dawn Chorus Day in Coed Rheidol

Posted on 10/05/2017 by

On Dawn Chorus Day I walked in a Welsh wood accompanied by wood warblers. Continue reading →

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‘We underestimate the power of walking’

Posted on 04/05/2017 by

The Big Welsh Walk on 6 May demonstrates the power of walking. Continue reading →

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The inspiration of our national parks

Posted on 25/04/2017 by

Theresa May has demonstrated that national parks are inspirational and need proper funding. Continue reading →

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Cardiff’s green trail

Posted on 15/04/2017 by

I had an hour to spare in Cardiff so walked a short stretch of the Taff Trail. It is surprisingly rural. Continue reading →

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Out and about at Stackpole

Posted on 14/04/2017 by

Ramblers’ Welsh Council was at Stackpole on the Pembrokeshire coast with great opportunities for walking. Continue reading →

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