Gelligaer Ramblers

Parc Cwm Darren
2026-07-12 09:30 - 14:30 (Europe/Paris)
Meet at visitors centre at 9.30 am (earlier than usual)
9.30 START for Sundays walk Park Cwm Darran, original walk postponed due to the weather, a 7.5 walk starting from the visitor centre, through the park down to Deri kicking of left towards Deri Woods at the back of Deri, through woods leading to Groesfaen Farm, over the top making our way to Fochriw returning through Fochriw woods

Cefn Coed
2026-07-18 10:00 - 14:30 UTC
Meet at Cefn Coed Cemetery 10 am – 5m easy/mod
CF48 2HW
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Craig Cerrig Gleisiad
2026-07-19 09:30 - 15:00 UTC
8 miles moderate
Walk starts at 9.30 am
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The walk starts at the nature reserve in the lay-by on the left of the A 470 about 2 miles beyond the Storey Arms.

Around Wyllie
2026-07-25 10:00 - 13:30 (Europe/Paris)
Meet at Cwmalsie Crescent, Pontllanfraith 10 am
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Mynydd Dimlaeth and Mynydd Y Grug (9:30 start)
2026-07-26 09:30 - 15:30 (Europe/Paris)
An 8 mile moderate walk starting near the Community centre in Llanbradch. We cross the valley and climb above St Margaret’s Woods . We continue along the side of the mountain northwards until we reach the TV transmitter mast above Maesycwmmer. The route swings back southwards following the ridge way and descends a zig-zag path leading onto to Mynydd Dimlaeth. Here we will take our lunch break overlooking the Caerphilly Basin..We then descend to the outskirts of Trethomas and follow the old railway line and cross the River Rhymney near Pwllypant from where we follow the river back to Llanbradach.
We will be parking in side streets (community centre parking closed ) so car sharing advised.
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In the event of very hot weather it will be possible to conveniently reduce the length of the walk. However the forecast is not for extreme heat.

Southerndown 8.5 miles / 7miles
2026-08-01 10:00 - 15:00 UTC
UPDATE :- We will be giving the option of both the longer and the shortened 7 mile version
A joint walk with Merthyr and Pontypool Ramblers
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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Taf Bargoed
2026-08-08 10:00 - 13:30 (Europe/Paris)
Meet at Taf Bargoed Car Park 10 am
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Brecon
2026-08-09 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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Picnic in Penallta Park
2026-08-15 10:00 - 13:00 (Europe/Paris)
Meet in Car Park at 10 am for a gentle walk around Penallta Park finishing with a picnic. All welcome.

Llantwit Fardre and The Garth Circular
2026-08-16 09:30 - 14:30 UTC
Meet at Crown Hill Community Gym, Crown Hill, Llantwit Fardre CF38 2NB
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8.5 miles Moderate 9.30 am Start
A circular walk from Llantwit Fardre to Caerau Hill via The Garth – some road walking.

Garwnant
2026-08-22 10:00 - 14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Meet at at Garwnant Visitor’s Centre 10 am
Theres a £5 car parking fee so car share is advisable!
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Gilwern Wharf-Lonely Shepherd
2026-08-23 10:00 - 15:30 (Europe/Paris)
Walk from Gilwern Wharf to Lonely Shepherd including Clydach Iron Works. 9 m Mod
Meet at Gilwern Wharf 10:00 am NP7 0EL
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Brecon Mountain Centre
2026-08-30 10:00 - 15:30 (Europe/Paris)
An 8 mile moderate walk starting from the Brecon Beacons visitors centre at 10 am..The walk passies through Cwm Camlais and Cefn Llechid and offers views of the mountains without climbing them!
Parking at the Mountain Centre is £3 for over 4 hrs (pay by card or cash) . Take the A470 , pass the Storey Arms and take a sharp left turn just as you reach the 50 mph limit for Libanus. There is a large brown ‘visitors attraction sign..
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Friday Stroller
2026-09-04 12:00 - 14:30 UTC
Meet: 12 noon on road leading down to Deri Community Centre

Castell Coch
2026-09-05 10:00 - 13:30 UTC
Meet in the top car park on the road after the Black cock Pub and the Golf Course just after the turning on the right towards Tongwynlais (Not the car park by the castle)
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Bedlinog Circular
2026-09-06 10:00 - 15:00 (Europe/Paris)
Meet at Pen Garnbugail car park on Gelligaer Common. 10 am start
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Directions : Take the road through Deri towards Fochriw. At the junction at Pentwyn (Mount Pleasant pub as was) take a very sharp left onto Gelligaer common. Pass the chapel on your right. After 1 mile turn right on the road to Bedlinog. Car park is on the right. Can also be approached across Gelligaer common from the south.
The walk is 8.5 miles and takes us around the head of the Taf Bargoed valley to Bedlinog and then up onto Gelligaer common back to the cars.

Craig-yr-Allt and Caerphilly Common
2026-09-13 10:00 - 15:00 (Europe/Paris)
A 7 mile walk through Penrhos cutting and then along Craig-yr Allt and Caerphilly Common. Views over Caerphilly on one side and Cardiff and the Bristol Chanel on the other.
The walk starts in the turning circle below the the Watford Chapel just off the Caerphilly by- pass.
Directions – coming down the valley,

leave the by-pass at the Trecenydd roundabout,
continue straight on at the traffic lights (Martin’s Farm)
climb past the site of the old Miner’s Hospital.
The turning circle is straight ahead before the road curves right to meet the by-pass below the Watford Chapel

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Kenfig - Porthcawl - Sker house
2026-09-20 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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Raglan Castle
2026-09-26 10:00 - 15:30 (Europe/Paris)
A joint walk led by Pontypool with Merthyr Tydfil.
Starts from Raglan Castle. Please park on the grass at the bottom end of the car park. Castle gates open at 9:30 and close at 5:00pm
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Nearest Postcode NP15 2BT. Signposted access off the A40
Moderate walk of 9 miles with no steep ascents (moderate due to distance rather than difficulty)
Route :- From Raglan Castle through Tregare and Llanarth Court (lunch stop).. Returning through Great Oak and Bryngwyn
