Rhymney Valley Walks

Despite its popularity with locals, the scenic Rhymney Valley is surprisingly unvisited by other hikers. This lovely area is perfect for walking and full of historical interest - including the UK’s second largest castle at Caerphilly - but it hasn’t (yet) attracted as much attention from visiting hikers as the nearby Usk and Wye Valleys.

In this ebook, we have focused on two routes: 


The Rhymney Valley Ridgeway walk – a challenging circular trail of almost 28 miles that can be conveniently split into two days’ walking thanks to an excellent local train service between Hengoed and Lisvane. The views from the ridgeway and upland areas make the considerable climbing worthwhile
The Rhymney Valley Circular Walk – an enjoyable nine-miler with plenty of historical sites, woods, meadows and churchyards.