Category Archives: 12 South Wales

169a Cardiff Bay

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Ruth Livingstone

I discover the entrance to Torchwood, visit Ianto’s Shrine and stumble across another Tardis. Three reasons to spend a long time in Cardiff Bay! Continue reading →

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168 Peterstone Wentlooge to Cardiff Bay

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Ruth Livingstone

I try to walk at 3 mph – and get lost in a rubbish tip – before making it safely to Cardiff Bay. Continue reading →

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167b Newport to Peterstone Wentlooge

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Ruth Livingstone

Near the Wentlooge levels I find the Tardis, and have a disappointing lunch interrupted by a flying drone. Later, I almost steal several horses. Continue reading →

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167a Newport

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Ruth Livingstone

I think you can tell a great deal about a place by looking at its graffiti. And the number of illicit rubbish tips. Continue reading →

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166 Goldcliff to Newport Wetlands

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Ruth Livingstone

Today I have a close encounter with Welsh mud, discover a Cyberman factory and am disappointed by a closed pub. Continue reading →

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165 Severn Tunnel Junction to Goldcliff

Posted on November 3, 2014 by Ruth Livingstone

I wade through gloopy slurry and endure a hailstorm. But it’s all worth it when the sun comes out. Continue reading →

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164pm Mathern to Sudbrook to Severn Tunnel Junction

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Ruth Livingstone

I meet some Welsh sheep and pass under the Second Severn Crossing, before losing my husband on Rogiet Moor. Continue reading →

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164am Chepstow to Mathern

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Ruth Livingstone

I start walking the Wales Coast Path. Map-less, I lose my way a couple of times, see a rare bird, discover an unknown saint, and nearly get myself a free lunch. Continue reading →

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163pm Severn Bridge to Chepstow

Posted on October 5, 2014 by Ruth Livingstone

I walk into Chepstow and discover another beautiful bridge. Then take a detour down Offa’s Dyke, losing my watch on the way and ending up in a bog. Continue reading →

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