Gelligaer Ramblers

Friday Stroller
2023-09-01 12:00 - 14:00, 2023-12-22 12:00 - 14:00 UTC
Every Friday
Meet: 12 noon on road leading down to Deri Community Centre

Usk Reservoir (near Trecastle)
2023-09-03 09:00 - 15:00
A 7 mile moderate walk through some remote countryside around the Usk Reservoir. Stunning views of the Camarthen Fans and Brecon Beacons from the north
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Meet at Ystrad Mynach to car share – a 9 am departure for a 10 am walk start.
Directions :

Take the A 470 past Merthyr and the Storey Arms. Take the Defynnog road (on the left before you reach Libanus).
In Defynnog turn right into Sennybridge and then left on the A 40 towards Trecastle
On entering Trecastle turn left at the Castle Coaching Inn (signposted Llanddeusant and Usk Recervoir)
After 4 miles take a turning on the right signposted Usk reservoir 1 mile. The car park is is a very wide stretch of raod overlooking the reservoir just before the dam.

Brecon Forts (rescheduled)
2023-09-10 09:00 - 15:00
An 8 mile moderate walk starting from Brecon town centre. Leave Ystrad Mynach at 9 am for a 10am start
The walk passes the Cathedral and Maen Du Well. Coffee break will be on Pen-y-Crug iron age fort.. We pass through Cradoc and back along the Promenade in Brecon.
Directions::-

:Enter Brecon past Christ College.
After crossing the river bridge turn sharp left at the traffic lights
Car park is on the left (£4 charge applies)

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There is one short section where walking poles would help on a muddy path

Sirhowy Valley - change
2023-09-17 09:30 - 13:30
Leave Ystrad Mynach at 9 am for a 9.30 am start
Park in car park back of Blackwood High Street – far end
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Yellow weather warning with possibilty of thunder storms around 1-2 pm.

Glastonbury Trip (fully booked)
2023-09-30 08:00 - 20:00
Some of the times are approximate
8:00 leave Ystrad Mynach Car park (parking charge applies )
10:30 Drop off walkers in Glastonbury
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– 6.5 miles walk – 4 hours approx. (return 2:30)
– 8.5. miles walk – 5 hours approx (return 3:30)
11:00 Bus arrives in Wells for those not walking
14:00 Bus leaves Wells bringing passengers back to Glastonbury (20 mins)
17:30 Leave Glastonbury
20:00 Arrive Ystrad Mynach
We have scheduled a stop for a 10 minute toilet break at the motorway services on both the outward and return journey (there will not be time for a coffee break !!!!). There are public toilets in the coach park in Glastonbury where we drop off the walkers (and park on the return from Wells).

Pen-y-Fan Pond to Manmoel
2023-10-08 09:30 - 14:30
Meet at Ystrad Mynach at 9:00 for car sharing. Walk starts at 9:30 from the car park at Pen-y-Fan Pond.
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The walk is 7.5 miles moderate with scenic views around Manmoel (where we take our lunch break)

Three Cliffs Bay (Gower)
2023-10-15 09:00 - 17:30
An 8 mile moderate walk with views over the Gower and a walk across the much photographed Three Cliffs Bay.
Walk starts at 10:30 from Southgate National Trust Car Park (free to N.T members). Postcode SA3 2DH.
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According to the AA it is 55 mile drive from Ystrad Mynach and estimated at 1hr20mins. Car sharing advised.

Silent Valley Nature Reserve
2023-11-18 10:00 - 14:30
Meet at Cendl Terrace, Cwm (Ebbw Vale) NP23 7RX 10 am
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Llangattock
2023-11-26 09:00 - 15:00
A moderate 7 mile walk skirting the hills to the south of Llangattock with views across the valley and passing through a nature reserve.
Walking poles recommended as some sections are on uneven ground.
Leave Ystrad Mynach at 9:00 am for a 10:00 am start. Car sharing advised as parking is limited
Parking on the right as you drop down through the village (accessed through a residentail area).
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Friday Stroller/AGM
2023-12-15 12:00 - 15:00
Meet at Parc Cwm Darren Visitor’s car park 12 noon for a stroll prior to AGM. If you don’t intend walking the AGM is being held in the room above cafe at 1 pm.
Coffee/tea available to purchase from cafe. Mince pies will be provided.

The Lakes/Bedlinog
2023-12-16 10:00 - 14:30
Meet 10 am Taf Bargoed car park
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Cwm Darren Circular - POSTPONED
2023-12-17 09:00 - 15:00
An Moderate 8 mile walk along the hills surrounding Cwm Darren Parc and Deri.
Meet in the Car Park and Cwm Darren Parc
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Leave Ystard Mynach Car Park at 9:00 am for a 9:30 start

New Year’s Walk - Sirhowy Valley
2024-01-01 10:00 - 14:30
Meet in Blackwood car park back of High Street – parking fees payable
Back to Weatherspoons for a New Year drink

Penallta Park
2024-01-06 10:00 - 14:00
Park at Penallta park car park 10 am
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Lower Machen Circular
2024-01-07 09:00 - 15:00
8 miles moderate.
Walk starts from the village of Lower Machen near the church (St Michael and All Saints) NP10 8GU. (The road through the village loops off the main Caerphilly-Newport road opposite the turning for the Draethen)
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Leave Ystrad Mynach at 9:00 to start walking at around 9:30.
Car sharing advised as parking is rather limited.

Mynydd Dimlaith from Llanbradach
2024-01-28 09:30 - 14:30
7 m moderate
Park at the entrance to Cwm Las Estate, Llanbradach CF83 3PD 9.30 am
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Snowdrop walk
2024-02-04 10:00 - 15:30
Snowdrop walk
Starts: National Trust Car park at Clytha
Meet: 10am meet National Trust Car Park, Clytha, or Ystrad Mynach Car park at 9am for car sharing
What three words: likes.headrest.classic (What3Words map)
Length: 8 miles (moderate)

Risca Riverside Walk
2024-02-11 09:30 - 14:30
Park just off St Mary’s Street, Risca NP11 6YS
Gaiters and poles recommended for short section. 7.5 m
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Pen y Fan Pond Circular
2024-02-17 10:00 - 14:00
Meet at Pen y fan Pond 10 am
Gaiters and sticks recommended as muddy in places.
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Ystrad Mynach Circular
2024-02-18 09:30 - 15:00
A joint walk led by Taf Ely Ramblers 8.5 m
Meet at Ystrad Mynach Train Station Car Park 9.30 am
https://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/group-walks/ystrad-mynach-circular-0

Llantwit Fardre to the Garth Circular
2024-02-25 09:30 - 14:30
Meet at Newtown Llantwit Community Centre, Llantwit Fardre CF38 2NA
8.5 miles moderate
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9 am from Ystrad Mynach Car Park or 9.30 am from start point

Fields Park Walk
2024-03-02 10:00 - 13:30
Meet 10 am at Poundstretcher Car Park, Blackwood
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Merthyr Common
2024-03-03 09:30 - 14:30
Meet 9.30 am Ynysowen Rugby Club Troedyrhiw
or 9 am Ystrad Mynach Car Park to car share
8.5 m Moderate
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South of Risca Circular
2024-03-17 09:30 - 14:30
Meet at doctor’s surgery car park (Opposite Darren Pub) 9.30 am
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Talywain, Pontypool
2024-03-23 10:00 - 14:00
Meet 10 am at Talywain Rugby Club Car Park
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Deri Loop
2024-03-24 09:30 - 14:30
Meet at Parc Cwm Darren Visitor’s Centre Car Park 9.30 am
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Gilfach Circular from Cascade
2024-03-30 10:00 - 13:30
Meet 10 am at lay-by opposite Cascade Community Centre
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Taf Bargoed
2024-03-31 09:30 - 14:30
Meet at Taf Bargoed Car Park 9.30 am
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Forest Fawr via Greenmeadow Wood
2024-04-07 09:30 - 15:00
Meet at Longwood Drive Coryton, CF14 7HY Asda end – 9.30 am
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River, canal, woods and some urban walking 9 m Mod
