This stunning walk can be a little challenging at points but is an absolute gem of a place taking you through breath-taking river valleys, open woodland, along boardwalks through wet woodlands and into a wonderful RSPB nature reserve.

The boardwalk gives easy access to the wet woodland and the river’s edge, well known for its bird watching but it’s also a fabulous place full of beautiful habitats popular with a wide range of wildlife whilst also giving stunning views. The circular walk around this reserve is well worth doing but can be rough underfoot and some clambering is required, suitable footwear is a must.

The spectacular Gwenffrwd Dinas Nature Reserve is only 45 minutes from Cwmdu and has a roaring river running through beautiful wooded and craggy hillsides, covered in heather and bilberry.

Up the steep hillside is the cave of Twm Sion Cati, a 15th century highwayman and conman of some repute, he stole from the rich but apparently didn’t pass it onto the poor.