Saturday stroll (Pic heavy)

[Harvestman]

The dog and I decided to go out onto the hills near Blaenavon today, and explore a bit we hadn't been into before.

At first sight, it isn't very inspiring. Lots of old spoil heaps, fly tipping, illegal scrambling bike scars, and the odd burnt out vehicle.

(I grabbed one of those inner tubes as potential firelighter on the way home)

But on second viewing, you see masses of heather, lots of wildlife, some great views, and realise that despite the proximity of two towns, there is no-one about. The area is part of a world heritage site for industrial history.

Lunch was on the top, on a patch of concrete, with nice views.

Then it was time to go home.

Finding the car was easy, as I'd had the foresight to park under a convenient rainbow.

The trip home wasn't bad either.

Good day all round.

 

[Shewie]

Lovely pics Harvestman

 

[Retired Member southey]

Great pics dude,

 

[Twodogs]

Nice one ,,

 

[ged]

Lovely pics Harvestman

I'll second that. The one of the waterfalls is stunning!

 

[dave53]

nice pics mike, how are you matey, you will have to take me and al up one day fantastic looking place regards dave

 

[telwebb]

Great pics - I'm always in too much of a hurry to appreciate the countryside your side of the bridge.

 

[dorkingbushcraft]

great pics harvestman

 

[Bluemerle]

Great pictures, looks like a good place for a wander. i like old industrial areas that nature is reclaiming.

 

[davyowens]

I think it's very inspiring, not to fond of scrambling bikes but that old bing looks like a top notch mountain biking location.....

 

[jonnie drake]

great pics the latter pics remind me of ilkley moor.

 

[CBJ]

Thanks for sharing mate, its always nice to see parts of the country that you wouldnt normally

Craig