Cascade circular - Xmas Jumper walk
2025-12-20 10:00 - 13:30 (Europe/Paris)
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Meet at Cascade youth club 10 am. (Weather permitting)

Penallta Park
2026-01-03 10:00 - 13:30 (Europe/Paris)
Meet at Penallta Park 10 am – bring any left over mince pies etc! 5 m.

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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Merthyr
2026-01-17 10:00 - 13:30 UTC
Meet at Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre 10 am
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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.

Hengoed Roundabout
2026-02-07 10:00 - 13:30 (Europe/Paris)
Meet at 10 am Hengoed Railway Station 5 m walk

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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Nantgarw - Groeswen Circular
2026-02-21 10:00 - 13:00 (Europe/Paris)
A 5 mile walk on tarmac surfaces avoiding rain soaked ground. The route takes us up the Penrhos Cutting. We walk through the estate, alongside the lake and then follow Gypsy Lane up to Groeswen. The route brings us back down to our start point.
The starting point is a new one in Tawelfryn, Nantgarw. Follow the Caerphilly by-pass towards the A 470. After the Garden Centre Roundabout follow the dual carriageway but turn right at the traffic lights into the housing estate and then immediately left. (Some will remember this as the old Caerphilly-Nantgarw road). Alternatively coming along the A470,, leave at the Nantgarw turn off and follow the Caerphilly road up to the traffic lights.
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This walk is based on the route of the Red Kite pub walk which we did several years ago.

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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Llanover - St David’s Day, Daffodils Walk
2026-03-01 10:00 - 15:00 UTC
10 am Start – 8.5 miles moderate
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Direction : from Ystrad Mynach take the route Crumlin > Hafodyryns > Pontypool > follow signs for Abergavenny.. After passing through Llanover (watch speed limits) parking is in a lay -by on the right. If you reach the turning for Beili Glas you have gone too far. Estimated 35 mins from Ystrad Mynach (AA).
The walk takes us through Llanover Estatw where hopefully we will see the lovely daffodils. Walking poles are recommended as there are a few ascents and descents which could be slippery.

Cyfartha Castle Merthyr
2026-03-07 10:00 - 13:30 (Europe/Paris)
Meet at Cyfartha Castle top car park 10 am
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River and Woodland walk
2026-03-08 10:00 - 14:30 (Europe/Paris)
Meet 10 am at Pengam Riverside car park
Walk to Aberbargoed Wetlands, Bargoed Tip to Graig Woods returning via Bargoed Golf Club.
8.5 m with option for those who want a shorter 5.5 m walk.

American Gardens and Canal, Pontypool
2026-03-21 10:00 - 14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Meet in car park opposite leisure centre car park 10 am
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Dragonfly (from Machen)
2026-03-22 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

Nantgarw - Taffs Well Circular
2026-04-04 10:00 - 13:30 (Europe/Paris)
The walks starts in Tawelfryn, Nantgarw. Following the dual carriageway from the Caerphilly Garden Centre roundabout, turn right at the traffic lights into the estate and then immediately left. (Those coming along the A470 will need to turn up the hill towards Caerphilly and then right at the traffic lights.)
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The walk takes us down the old road and across the footbridge over the A470. We descend to the roundabout on the main road. Here we pick up the footpath on the old railway embankment which leads us to Taffs Well. Here we cross the river and follow the path on the Gwaelod -y-Garth side of the Taff recrossing river on the footbridge at the south of the town. Here we pick up the the Taff Trail past the new Metro Depot. . We leave this to the right and make our way to the higher Taff Trail, which brings us back to our start in Nantgarw.

Mynydd Meio (from Nantgarw)
2026-04-05 10:00 - 15:30 (Europe/Paris)
Start 10:00 at from Nantgarw. Park on Tawelfryn Estate (turning right at the traffic lights after passing the GE Aero Engine works.
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The walk takes us up to Groeswen Chapel and then onto a path across the mountain. We come down near Eglwysilan and take the lane to Abertridwr. We follow the track of the old railway line to the road near St Cenydd School, Here we take the lane past the Angel pub. This takes is in the direction of Groeswen but we turn down Gypsy Lane to Caerphilly Garden Centre where we turn right and follow the lane past the cemetery and the back of the GE plant to our start.

Ynys Hywel - walking poles - no dogs
2026-04-12 10:00 - 15:00 UTC
8 Miles moderate walk.
Starts (near Cross Keys) at 10am from the car park at start of Sirhowy Valley Country Park – before you reach the toilet block (near the entrance to the recycling site). The entrance is just off the roundabout where the A 467 going from Crumlin to Newport meets the B4251 (from Wattsville, Ynysddu, and Blackwood)
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The walk takes us over the ridge and then along the contours overlooking Machen, Bedwas and Caerphilly. We then cross back over the ridge descending to Ynys Hywel following the Sirhowy River and the trail back to our start.
Because some of the walk is one loose stony tracks, walking poles are recommended.
UNSUITABLE FOR DOGS – there are a couple of fields with young lambs

The Ridgeway, Newport
2026-04-18 10:00 - 14:00 UTC
Meet at the Ridgeway, Allt-yr-Yn Avenue, Newport 10 am
Walking poles useful
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Dolygaer
2026-04-19 10:00 - 15:30 (Europe/Paris)
9 miles moderate
Starts in lay-by before the bridge across the Pontsticill Reservoir (leading to Dolygaer)
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The walk follows the path down the eastern side of the reservoir following the route of the mountain railway. After passing the dam we make the climb onto the higher ground. From that point we stay on the higher ground past some old quarry workings until we stop for lunch on the top of the escarpment overlooking Dyffryn Crawnon. (A good place for flying kites!). We return along the high ground descending to pass the Dolygaer outdoor pursuits centre.
.After the initial climb the walk is along open moorland.

Cwm Darren Hillside
2026-05-02 10:00 - 13:00 (Europe/Paris)
A 4 mile walk starting from Parc Cwm Darren.
Heading north from the cafe along the old railway line, we then circle back along the opposite hillside for a break near the stone marking the limit of Lord Bute’s mineral rights. We then continue, along the recent track, to see the landscaping work on the waterfall and pool . Our route then takes us back through the forest just above the lake back to the start.

Machen Walk
2026-05-03 10:00 - 15:30 UTC
Distance :- 8 miles moderate.
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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
Route of walk :- Machen > Draethen > Ruperra Fort > Maenllwyd > Waterloo
Click for map of walk (use back arrow to return to website): Machen 8

Taf Bargoed
2026-05-10 10:00 - 15:30 (Europe/Paris)
The walk starts at the car park in Taf Bargoed Park (8.5 miles)
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The walk takes us through Edwardsville and then up through the woods over Mynydd y Capel. Views across the valley to Aberfan..

Pentyrch
2026-05-16 10:00 - 14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Meet near the Lewis Arms, Pentyrch at 10 am DO NOT USE THE PUB CAR PARK
Use the car park across the road
The walk is about 5 miles

Mynydd Cilfach-yr-Encil, Merthyr
2026-05-17 10:00 - 15:00 (Europe/Paris)
Meet at Bronheulog Terrace/Park Place, Troedyrhiw CF48 4ES
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9 m mod

Llandegfedd Reservoir
2026-05-30 10:00 - 14:30 (Europe/Paris)
Meet in visitor’s car park 10 am. Car parking charges £3 all day.
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6 m
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Romancing the Stones
2026-05-31 09:50 - 14:30 (Europe/Paris)
Meet at Heolddu School Bargoed 9.50 am
We will skirt around east side of the common, coming around Carn y Bugail, dropping down to Cwm Darren to return towards Bargoed Golf Club. Approx 8m mod

Llantwit Major
2026-06-07 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

Fforest Farm
2026-06-13 10:00 - 13:30 UTC
5m walk around Fforest Farm passing alongside the River Taff and the old Glamorgan Canal.
Meet on Longwood Drive Fforest Farm, Cardiff 10 am
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