Trip to Oakham, Hamlingham Hall
Less than 4 miles from the motorway, and this part of the Rhymney Valley feels like a different planet.
The story of the village here has plenty of drama – from sunken villages to ghosts. It is an outstandingly attractive area, and has been featured in the 'Coast' series on TV.
It would be impossible to guess that Tibshelf Services has immediate access to over 9 miles of countryside walking on the Five Pits Trail.
This is a delightfully rural canal side walk, even though the roar of the traffic on the M6 motorway is never far away.
A half-hour or so meander with the dog through this secluded village wood on public footpaths makes a great time-out moment from the M5.
Much more than a motorway stop, this is a dog-walkers' delight and popular for a dog day out in the Bristol area.
The dog walk here is a very pleasant stroll along a canal towpath.
A real opportunity to explore a charming old village with thatched cottages and a tiny 15th century church nearby. A village shop has cold drinks and snacks, and a lovely tea garden in summer.
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