Walks
Want to see some scenery and keep fit at the same time? Take some tips from these websites - let us know of any others worth including. See also our Tourism and Leisure web guides for more ideas.
Bridgend Walks
http://www.bridgend.gov.uk/Web1/groups/tourism/documents/marketing/002264.hcsp
A guide from the county council, which covers Bridgend, Ewenny, Porthcawl, Maesteg, Kenfig and surrounding areas.
Visit Caerphilly
http://www.visitcaerphilly.com
Recommended walks around the county borough, which includes the Sirhowy Valley, Cwmcarn and Twmbarlwm
Access Guide to Monmouthshire Countryside
http://www.monmouthshire.gov.uk/countryside/access
All the information you need to discover, access and enjoy the rich diversity of Monmouthshire's countryside and environment.
Caldicot U3A
http://www.caldicot.com/u3a/
An active website with a variety of walks in the region. Each walk has a map, detailed instructions and historical notes. There is also a link to walks around Caldicot town, castle and park that are suitable for wheelchair users.
Cardiff Ramblers
http://www.btinternet.com/~cardiff.ramblers/
This group also has an extensive programme of walks around south Wales including urban areas, nature reserves, mountains and coastal areas.
Cardiff Outdoor Group
http://www.cardiffoutdoorgroup.org.uk
Walking and youth hostelling are at the heart of this group's activities, but they also organise other energetic pursuits such as cycling, canoeing, climbing and gliding.
Glamorgan Walks
http://www.glamorganwalks.com
Routes over the whole of south Wales with maps, local history, and contact details for more info.
Ramblers Association Cerdded Cymru
http://www.welshwalks.info
A growing and comprehensive site with information about walking routes, where to stay, local history and other people's comments about the walks.
Valeways
http://www.valeways.org.uk
A comprehensive guide to footpaths and walking in the Vale of Glamorgan.
Tiger Bay Ramblers
http://www.tigerbayramblers.org.uk
Based in Cardiff, this Ramblers' Association group for young people organises walks and other social events across south east Wales and beyond.
Cistercian Way
http://cistercian-way.newport.ac.uk
A new long distance footpath and pilgrimage route around Wales, devised by researchers at the University in Newport.
Access Guide to Monmouthshire
http://www.monmouthshire.gov.uk/countryside/access
Click on the recreational routes link to find out about long distance and local, barrier free walks in the county. The site also has information about events and organised walks.
Monmouth.org.uk
http://www.monmouth.org.uk/index.php?loc=leisure
The leisure section includes details of walks around Monmouth and the Wye Valley.
Walking The Way To Health: Wales
http://www.ww2h.org.uk
Advice and inspiration on walking as an inexpensive and easy way to improve your fitness.
Walking the Way to Health: Chepstow
http://www.walkingchepstow.org.uk
An invitation to get fit and make new friends.
Brecon Beacons National Park
http://www.breconbeacons.org
Discover some of the most spectacular scenery in Wales.
Walking Forum UK
http://www.walkingforum.co.uk/
If you've got a query about any aspect of walking or hiking in the UK, this could be the site to visit. There's dedicated regional sections, including a section for Wales.
Walking World
http://www.walkingworld.co.uk
Billed as Britain's biggest online walking guide, you'll find details of several walks in South East Wales via the site's clickable map of the UK.
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