Wales, the best country in the world for walking !

Pathway at Blaensychan, Pontnewynydd

Ramblers Cymru, the welsh arm of the ramblers organisation (link below) are trying to establish Wales as the number one country in the world for walking. Their aim is for good footpaths and access to natural landscapes such as forests and rivers. We already have a phenomenal amount of walking space, whether its prepared pathways or across country and mountain for the more adventurous.  Please wear appropriate clothing as our weather can be changeable, especially if you are climbing/walking mountains.

 Mon & Brecon Canal and tow path

 Nick Smith, MP for Blaenau Gwent has said:

 "Blaenau Gwent is one of the most beautiful areas

 in Wales if not the world, and I want people to access it."

"Campaigns such as this deserve as many people as 

possible to get involved, because we can unlock the

world around us and become even more connected to 

the borough."

Moss-laden wall along the old railway line pathway 

Blaenau Gwent is only one small part of beautiful South Wales. All the counties have their own special places and scenery:  Torfaen with Pontypool's Park;  Monmouthshire with the Wye Valley;  Caerphilly with its castle to name just a very small number of places you can visit.

http://www.ramblers.org.uk/en/campaign-with-us/wales-for-walking.aspx

Leighton Andrews, Assembly Member for the Rhondda mentioned the campaign in his blog, and has shown his support by becoming a member.

http://www.leightonandrews.com/?p=2070

Does a fairy live here?  Located in Llanyrafon park