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John Jones went for a hike
June 29, 2026
From Porth Swtan to Llanfaethlu bus stop
If you are doing the costal path, this might be useful. Just go up the hill from the bay and turn left behind the farm. The road was not too busy
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John Jones went for a hike
January 4, 2026
From Churchdown to Bamfirlong
The route starts from the railway bridge near the 97 bus stop. If parking is needed there is plenty at the council office (just after the start).
The route leaves the playing fields parallel to the A40 and after half a mile passes under it and sharply back to the…
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John Jones went for a hike
October 25, 2025
The Black Horse Inn afternoon walk
My walk up from Cranham follows the actual line of the path and the route up to the Buckhold frm the Cotswold way needs a bit of care. Currently the area immediately next to the road is a bit overgrown. The decent to Cranham can be slippery and wet, but…
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John Jones went for a hike
October 25, 2025
Black Horse Inn alternative morning
Nice walk. Good views. Suitable for wet weather. The track has been chewed up by tracked forestry equipment around the cricket club, but I trust that they will add some more gravel.
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John Jones went for a hike
September 27, 2025
From La Villa to Ciaminades
The first section from La Villa traverses the top of some pastures and has good views. The second is through woodland and is very quiet.
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John Jones went for a hike
September 25, 2025
Easy decent from Jimmy's
If you have been to Jimmy's and don't want to go down by cable car, then this is an easy walk. It starts by kissing the road several times but then hugs the steam.
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