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Pontsticill - Base of Pen Y Fan

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A nice easy walk on mainly paved road. The whole area below Pen Y Fan and surrounding peaks has some breathtaking scenery. The site has a small reservoir and a larger now drained reservoir for what has been described as essential maintenance work in 2015 and currently remains drained, affording unique views of this area. The route starts at Neuadd car park CF48 2UT Grid Ref - too follow The walk is a smidgen under 5km the majority of which is on a very good tarmac road surface Photos from the walk Pen Y Fan in the distance Beautiful Views Derelict Pump House Upper station Closer to the peak Upper reservoir outer wall The dry reservoir Ponds at reservoir base

Waterfalls Walk - Sgwd Yr Eria

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This is a very nice walk taking in 4 waterfalls should you choose to visit each one.  The path can become very muddy on time so please beware! I have seen people with children and white trainers walking here...... bit of a mistake but it is well worth it! The route starts at Ystradfellte car park post code for sat nav SA11 5UT Grid Ref: SN 9300 1346 Further details on link http://www.walkscene.co.uk/description_52/brecon_beacons_4_waterfalls_walk_near_ystradfellte.html An approximately 6km walk taking in some of the Brecon Beacons most spectacular waterfalls Photos from the Walk Welcome  to the walk This water fall you are able to walk out very close to the over hang! View down stream from the waterfall Follow the path Sgwd Yr Eria - from the front From behind Sgw Yr Eria Back up the steps And heading home!

Kenfig Pool Down to Beach

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A nice walk from Kenfig Pool to the beach across to the head land and back to the visitors centre 8.6km is a rough guide Photos from the walk Sunken Tree  Waldorf and Statler Not Far from Swansea..... Sunken Wall Swan having something to eat Tracked the Buzzard for ages - Best shot I got Artistic Tree A good Read  Reflections  And Mosses parted the Reads Approaching the Sea Lonely Beach Dinner time for the Gulls  Everybody wave!! Waves on Rocks More Waves And Wave Again Sker House + Crow = Skercrow

Dina Rock River Walk

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Play Catch up on my Walks here!!! Dinas Rock River walk 31st July 2015 The walk takes you along the river course for the old Gun Powder works The route starts off at the Dina Rock car park set you Sat Nav for SA11 5NU this will take you to the Car Park OS grid ref SN 912079 (car park) to SN 920086 Further details on the Dinas Rock Gun powder works can be found at http://www.fforestfawrgeopark.org.uk/enjoying/places-to-go/waterfall-country-falls-ferns-and-faults/dinas-rock-and-gunpowder-works/ An approximately 6km walk taking in some of the stunning scenery around the old gun powder works. Photos from the walk Sunlight through the trees Ruin of building  Ruin through trees Small waterfall Good Old Stumpy!! Even the buildings are watching!!