An Autumn Adventure on the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal
Autumn, that magical time of year when nature decides to put on a fireworks display of falling leaves, transforming the landscape into a painter's palette gone wild. What better way to soak it all in than with a leisurely stroll along the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal? That's what I thought, anyway, until I realised that "leisurely stroll" translated to "35-mile odyssey of questionable decision-making."
Nine Waterfalls? Hold My Beer (and My Waterproof Jacket)
Waterfalls. Nature's majestic showerheads, cascading down rocky cliffs like liquid diamonds. And in the heart of Waterfall Country, nestled within the Brecon Beacons National Park, lies a treasure trove of these watery wonders. But why settle for the standard four-waterfall walk when you can crank it up to eleven? Or, in this case, nine?
The South Wales Three Peaks: Who Needs Research When You've Got Grit (and a Healthy Dose of Delusion)?
One Wednesday evening, while wrestling with the existential question of "where should I wander aimlessly this weekend?", I stumbled upon the South Wales Three Peaks Challenge. Without a second thought (or, you know, any actual research), I downloaded the map, packed my trusty boots, and set off on a Friday morning adventure. It's just the South Wales Three Peaks, I reasoned. How hard could it be? Famous last words, right?