A Towy Valley walk has been created to help encourage people to get out an about.

Transport for Wales (TfW) and walking charity Ramblers Cymru have joined forces to launch a total of 22 walks from railway stations throughout Wales.

One of these walks is from Llandeilo railway station to Dinefwr Park and is less than 5km, so suitable for families and beginner walkers and is relatively easy, as with the other 21 walks.

The aim is to encourage both locals and visitors to be more active and explore local communities and lesser-known places using public transport.

Melanie Lawton, community rail strategy lead at TfW, said: “We’re really excited to launch these short walks from railway stations throughout Wales.

“They offer the opportunity to travel on a train, with family and friends, visit a new area, have a short walk within the local community and enjoy wellbeing time in the outdoors.

“At TfW we want to encourage more people to travel sustainably, and these walks are great for families or those who simply want to explore somewhere new.

“We’ve already delivered six guided walks from our stations and we’re hoping these will be just as popular.”

Angela Charlton, Ramblers Cymru director, said: “We are delighted to be working in partnership with Transport for Wales on this project to develop walks. Ramblers Cymru wants to see walking at the heart of communities and an outdoors that is more accessible to more people.

“We hope that the family-friendly routes will showcase some of the hidden gems across the train network to encourage people to explore more of Wales, spending money and bringing economic benefits with them as they discover the people and communities along the way.”

Lee Waters, deputy minister for climate change with a responsibility for transport, said: “If you fancy a change of scenery, what could be easier than hopping on a train and visiting some of the fantastic things that Wales has to offer.

“This initiative provides a great opportunity to encourage people to stay active, travel sustainably and help boost local communities all at the same time.”

The 22 walks are: Merthyr to Pentreback, Cardiff Bay, Aberdate, Heath Low Level (Cardiff), Barry Island, Llandeilo to Dinefwr Park, Trehafod to Pontypridd, Cardiff to Penarth, Gwersyllt (Wrexham), Flint, Barmouth, Caergwrle, Prestatyn, Rhodneigr, Penrhyndeudraeth, Newtown, Aberystwyth, Hawarden, Llanrwst, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Pwllheli, Porthmadog, Criccieth, Colwyn Bay, Bangor and Rhosneigr.

All walks start and finish at the railways stations and maps are available by visiting https://tfw.wales/guided-walks-by-train