Llandegfedd Reservoir circuit

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I last walked a complete circuit of Llandegfedd Reservoir in July 1995 when I was heavily pregnant with my third daughter. We’d set off with some vague notion of following the shoreline all the way around the reservoir, which sounded great in theory … Continued

Walking along the River Wye to Symonds Yat East

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After last weekend’s gruelling 21-miler, Harri assured me today’s walk through the Wye Valley would be level, mud-free and easy. I sincerely hoped so as I’d been struck by a nasty cold virus which was making me weary and miserable. I … Continued

Machen to Castell Coch … and back (a 20-mile circular)

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It’s been almost a month since we returned to Wales and, despite our best intentions, until today we’d only been out walking once. In the Algarve, we’d been able to walk most weekends – on both days – however, the … Continued

Monmouthshire Canal and Cwmcarn Forest

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It’s been hard settling back into ‘normal’ life after our winter-evading three-month spell in the Algarve, not least because it’s so damp here. While it’s wonderful to spend time with my family again – and catch up with friends – I make … Continued