Southerndown 8.5 miles
2025-06-01 10:00 - 15:00 UTC
Through the fields, dunes and around the coast. We go through the fields to the village of St. Brides and then along the lanes to Castle-upon-Alun. We then loop back through the village of St. Brides and go through the dunes to the Ogmore River. Our route then follows the river to Ogmore-by -Sea and back along the coast path to Southerndown . In the event of very hot weather it will be possible to curtail the walk to 7 miles by cutting out the loop through Castle-upon-Alun and still enjoy the coastal path section.
The walk starts at 10:00 from the lower car park at Southerndown Beach. (Car parking charges apply and so car sharing is encouraged)
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Leave Ystrad Mynach at 9:00 for car sharing
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Llangorse Lake
2025-06-08 10:00 - 15:30 UTC
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Start from the main car park at Llangorse Lake at 10:00am
The walk is 8 miles moderate. It goes around the lake and then skirts low down on the adjoining hillside giving views of the Beacons and surrounding mountains. Toilets and cafe at start/finish point.

Porthcawl - Sker house
2025-06-15 10:00 - 15:00 UTC
Meet at Kenfig Nature Reserve Car Park 10 am (car park is pay on exit ) or Ystrad Mynach Car Park 9 am for car sharing. 8 m Mod.
This is a flat walk through the village of Nottage (where we take our coffee break in the town square). We then proceed through the park entering Porthcawl near the bowling green, along the see front with a lunch stop near Rest Bay. We follow the Wales coast path past the golf course to Sker Point and then cut inland through the sand dunes back to the car park.
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Barry Island/Cold Knap/Porthkerry Park
2025-06-22 10:00 - 14:30 (Europe/Paris)
8.5 miles
Easy/Moderate
Start at 10.00am from Nell’s Point Car Park, Station Approach Road, Barry Island, CF62 5AH
Parking up to 6 hours is £6.00 (correct change or card)
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A lot of hard surface walking so suitable for walking shoes/trainers.
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Bedlinog/Gelligaer
2025-06-29 10:00 - 14:30 (Europe/Paris)
Meet at Carn Bugail car park at 10 am

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Tinkinswood and St Lythans
2025-07-06 10:00 - 15:00 UTC
8 mile moderate walk in the Vale of Glamorgan. Starting from Wenvoe Downs, through St. Nicholas passing the neolithic burial tombs of Tinkinswood and St Lythans.
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Llantwit Major
2025-07-20 10:00 - 14:30 UTC | llantwit Major, CF61 1YX, United Kingdom
Meet at 10 am at Llantwit Major beach car park
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A fairly easy walk of 7 miles along the coast from the car park at Llantwit Major Beach. Looping inland with a coffee break at St. Donat’s Church to rejoin the coast path near Nash Point Lighthouse. Return along the coast path passing Atlantic College. There are toilets and a cafe at the car park.
Walking poles might be useful on one short stretch across a rocky beach. Views across the Bristol Channel are the main feature of the walk

Castle to Castle
2025-07-27 10:00 - 15:00 (Europe/Paris)
Meet at Cyfartha Castle lower car park 10 am
Walk from Cyfartha Castle to Morlais Castle 8m mod.
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Fochriw Circular - The Bent Arch
2025-08-03 10:00 - 14:30 (Europe/Paris)
Park in lay by old Ron Skinner cars near Bute Town, Rhymney 10 am 8 m mod
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Brecon
2025-08-10 10:00 - 15:00 (Europe/Paris)
Meet at the theatre car park for a short river/canal walk before going into the town to soak up the Brecon Music Festival.
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Merthyr - Vaynor Church/Ponsticill
2025-08-17 10:00 - 14:30 UTC
Meet at car park in Cefn Coed opposite Community Centre 10 am
8 m mod
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Mynydd Llanhilleth to Llanhilleth Common
2025-08-24 10:00 - 14:30 (Europe/Paris)
Meet at Tesco car park, Castle Street, Abertillery NP13 1UR 10 am (park near the petrol station)
A walk from Abertillery up Mynydd Llanhilleth to Llanhilleth Common visiting St Illtyd and The Guardian of the Valley. 8 m Mod.
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The Skirrid and apple picking
2025-08-31 10:00 UTC
Meet at the Skirrid Inn at 10 am 7.5 m mod
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Hengoed Circular
2025-09-21 10:00 - 14:30 (Europe/Paris)
Meet at Hengoed Railway Station 10 am 7,5 m mod

Dragonfly (from Machen)
2025-09-28 10:00 - 14:30 UTC
Meet at 10 am
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The walk is 9 m
Directions to start :- Take A 468 through Bedwas and Trethomas into Machen. After passing the school turn sharp right at the pharmacy. Turn right again just before the river bridge. Large car park we have used fairly regularly.
Route of walk :- Machen > Draethen > Ruperra Fort > banks and meadows along the Rhymney River > the Iron Bridge

Iron mountain
2025-10-05 10:00 - 14:30 (Europe/Paris)
Meet at Keeper’s Pond Blaenavon 10 am
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The Gower
2025-10-12 10:15 - 15:00 (Europe/Paris)
Meet at Southgate car park, Pennard (National Trust Car Park) 10.15 am
8 m mod
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Dolygaer - Pant-y-Creigiau
2025-10-26 10:00 - 15:00 (Europe/Paris)
Meet in lay by at Ponsticill Reservoir before bridge to Dolygaer 10 am
8 m mod
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The walk takes us up past the activity centre on a gentle ascent to the open moorland.. All round views over Talybont and Pontsticill Reservoirs and across the mountains. This new walk gives a different perspective on an area which you may have walked previously.

Pen y fan pond - Manmoel
2025-11-02 09:30 - 14:30 (Europe/Paris)
Meet at Penyfan Pond Car Park 9.30 am
7.5m mod

Memorial Walk
2025-11-09 09:30 - 14:30 (Europe/Paris)
Meet at Ystrad Mynach main car park 9.30 for a short walk before attending the memorial service at Ystrad Mynach cenotaph. After service we will continue the walk.

Silent Valley Nature Reserve
2025-11-16 09:30 - 15:00 UTC
9.75 miles moderate (or optional 7 miles)
Meet at Cendl Terrace, Cwm (Ebbw Vale) NP23 7RX free parking 9.30 am
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A steady climb through ancient woodland on to Mynydd Carn y Cefn with views across the Ebbw Valley. For those who would prefer a shorter walk, there will be a cut off point where Gwyn S will lead you back to the car park.

Mynydd y Grug
2025-11-23 09:30 - 14:30 (Europe/Paris)
Meet at Duffryn Industrial Ystrad Mynach near Bergstrom factory
CF82 7RJ. 9.30 am 7.5 m
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Cwmcarn Circular
2025-11-30 09:30 - 15:00 (Europe/Paris)
Meet in the car park of Cwmcarn Scenic Drive. The walk is 8.5 miles and takes around the the northern perimeter of the park. We reach the ridgeway with views over Cwmbran, Newport and the Severn Channel. We continue to Twmbarlwm and then descend through the scenic drive back to the start,
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Pengam roundabout
2025-12-14 09:30 - 14:30 (Europe/Paris)
Meet at Pengam Car Park 9.30 am 8 m mod
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Lower Machen and Rhiwderin
2026-01-04 09:30 - 14:30 (Europe/Paris)
Meet at St Michael & All Saints Church, Lower Machen NP10 8GU 8 miles Moderate
Car sharing recommended.
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Tip Top Twyn
2026-01-18 09:30 - 14:30 (Europe/Paris)
A 7 mile moderate walk looping over Senghenydd common.
Meet at the car park just off the roundabout as you approach Nelson from Ystrad Mynach
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Mal's Magical Mystery Tour
2026-01-25 09:30 - 15:00 (Europe/Paris)
Start from Bargoed station park and ride at 9:30
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The walk (8 miles) will take us through woods above Groesfaen and along the hillside.

Van Road Trail
2026-02-08 09:30 - 15:00 (Europe/Paris)
An 8 mile walk along Cefn On Ridge and Caerphilly mountain. The route takes us through the forestry onto Rudry common and onward passing Rudry Church and reaching the ridgeway..We follow this crossing the Caerphilly mountain road near the Travellers’ Rest. And walk through the golf course to reach the top of Caerphilly Mountain. We descend through the forest back to the start.
The walk starts at the car park on Van Rd at the car park just past the factories before it begins to climb up to Rudry.
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Snowdrop Walk
2026-02-15 10:00 - 15:00 (Europe/Paris)
Snowdrop walk
Starts: National Trust Car park at Clytha
Meet: 10am meet National Trust Car Park, Clytha or Ystrad Mynach main car park to possibly car share.
Length: 8 miles (moderate)
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Lady Windsor (10am start)
2026-02-22 10:00 - 15:00 UTC
Meet at St Donat’s Church, Abercynon 10.00 am. 7.5 miles moderate
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