Rhiwbina Living Issue 57

Winter
Walks
The south Wales area has
an abundance of natural
places to see Winter in all
its glory
65 1. THE GARTH
Why go to all the trouble of getting to and up Peny-Fan
when the Garth offers its own magic closer to
home? You can start your winter walk in Pentyrch
and reach the summit in less than half an hour. The
views from the Garth's ridge are worth the effort.
6 2. ABERGAVENNY
The Abergavenny to Govilon route takes you past
Abergavenny Castle and Castle Meadows before
crossing the River Usk and heading under the
Heads of the Valleys Road to Llanfoist. Passing
canals and wharfs as you continue to Govilon, the
return route brings along the old railway line.
5 3. USK LADY HILL
Starting at Twyn Square, this walk takes in the woodland
and farmland of the local area. As well as Usk Castle, it
also takes in the site of the Battle of Pwll Melyn (which is
also known as the Battle of Usk), a battle that took place
between the Welsh and English in May 1405 as part of the
Glyndŵr Rising.
6 4. NANT BRYNGLAS
The Nant Brynglas Circular Walk is a 2.5 mile walk
that can be started either at Coity or Brackla. It
takes in the quaint villages of Coity itself, as well
as Coychurch, and can be completed in around
two hours - just about long enough to clear the
cobwebs before heading home to thaw out and
warm up.
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