Gelligaer Ramblers

Brecon Canal and River
2024-08-11 10:00 - 14:00 (Europe/Paris)
A pleasant summer walk from Brecon. Follow the canal from the theatre to the aqueduct and returning along the river bank.
7 miles moderate / easy. With a visit to one of the local pubs at the end.
Meet at Ystrad Mynach at 9:00 to car share for a 10:00 start

Sugar Loaf from Cwrt y Gollen
2024-08-18 10:00 - 15:00 (Europe/Paris)
Park in lay by in A40 between Crickhowell and Abergavenny
9 m mod
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Garwnant
2024-08-24 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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Fochriw - the Bent Arch
2024-08-25 10:00 - 14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Meet in Fochriw near the Community Centre 10 am, 6 m

Carn Pica
2024-09-01 10:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Paris)
Starting at Blaen Y Gwyn UPPER car park 10 am we drop down into lower car park onto loose gravel path, through woods, over footbridges to meet stream, walking alongside the stream (muddy, gaiters and poles a good idea). There are a series of small waterfalls. After a break will climb up to Gwalciau’r Cwm. Then follow ridge to Carn Pica. After lunch break will cross open moorland to the Wellington Bomber Memorial. Picking up another path into the Beacons Way. There’s a steep section dropping back down to the car park.
9 km
Starting at:
SO 05624 17593
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Senghenydd Horseshoe
2024-09-15 09:30 - 15:00 UTC
8 miles moderate
Start from Abertridwr http://what3words.com///freedom.lawfully.adopts
9:30 start (or leaving Ystrad Mynach at 9:00 for those wishing to car share)
Directions – :travelling form Ystrad Mynach – leave the Caerphilly bypass at the Trecentdd Roundabout (the one between the Cedar Tree and the Garden Centre) taking the right turn (3rd exit). Go through the traffic lights and take the first exit (left) at the next mini roundabout. Follow the road to Abertridwr. In the town square the main road takes a sharp right , ignore this and go straight on up the hill (there is an eyecatching grey Nisi shop on the junction converted from an old hotel). Signed for EGLWYSILAN. Park on the side of the road just past the Royal Hotel.
The walk takes us up the valley on a what was the old railway line. We then climb upon to the mooorland above the valley and follow the old Senghenydd Dyke towards the three radio towers (which overlook Pontypridd and are an easy to spot landmark). We then drop down to Eglwysilan church and back to the start. There are marvelous views across the valleys and hills of the area throughout the walk. Binoculars and cameras suggested..

Deri roundabout - changed from planned walk
2024-09-22 09:30 - 14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Meet at Ystrad Mynach 9 am or Bristol Terrace Bargoed 9.30 am
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Cold Knap Walk (re-scheduled from last week)
2024-09-28 10:00 - 14:30 UTC
Meet at Cold knap Car Park 10 am
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Croespenmaen to Trinant
2024-10-12 10:00 - 14:30 (Europe/Paris)
Meet on Manmoel Road, Croespenmaen at 10 am
Poles and gaiters advisable
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Rhymney to Parc Bryn Bach
2024-10-13 09:40 - 14:30 (Europe/Paris)
Rhymney Station to Parc Bryn Bach Circular
7.5 miles
Easy/moderate
Meet at Ystrad Mynach car park at 9.00 for car sharing or 9.40 at Rhymney Railway Station car park.
From the car park, it’s a gradual walk uphill over Rhymney Hill dropping down to Parc Bryn Bach. From there it’s a mostly flat walk back to the station car park at Rhymney via Bute Town.
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Pontsticill
2024-10-26 10:00 - 13:30 (Europe/Paris)
Meet at Taf Fechan car park, Pontsticill. Keep on road past Red Cow pub on your left. After leaving village carrying straight on, car park on left.
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Cowbridge/St Hilary
2024-10-27 10:00 - 15:00 (Europe/Paris)
7 miles A flat walk with minimal climbs and rural scenery. On the easier side of moderate
Leave Ystrad Mynach at 9:00 for car sharing.
Walk starts at 10 am from the main car park in the centre of Cowbridge. The entrance is alongside the town hall near the War Memorial statue. Car parking is free on Sunday.
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If you want to see details of the walk they can be found at
https://sthilary.org.uk/images/files/walks/west.pdf
Note that we will be starting the walk from Location #14 (Cowbridge) and taking our coffee break near the Bush Inn in St Hilary

Tintern - The devil’s pulpit
2024-11-03 10:00 - 15:00 (Europe/Paris)
Leave Ystrad Mynach car park at 9:00 to meet at Tintern Station for a 10:15 start
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Hengoed roundabout
2024-11-09 10:00 - 13:30 (Europe/Paris)
Meet at Hengoed Railway Station 10 am

Caerphilly Memorial Walk
2024-11-10 09:30 - 14:30 (Europe/Paris)
Meet at Warren Drive, Caerphilly 9.30 am
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Bedwellty Park Tredegar via Cefn Manmoel
2024-11-17 09:45 - 15:00 (Europe/Paris)
9.45 am start from Stable Lane Car Park (near Tredegar Comprehensive just off the A4048). Nearest postcode NP22 4BH
A flat walk from nearby Bedwellty Park following the Sirhowy River towards Bedwellty Pits before a gradual upward walk onto Cefn Manmoel. The walk will end with a visit to Bedwellty Park.
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Pontypool - American Gardens/Folly
2024-11-30 10:00 - 14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Walk rearranged from 23rd November
Meet at Pontypool Leisure Centre Car Park 10 am
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Parc Cwm Darren
2024-12-08 09:30 - 15:00 (Europe/Paris)
Meet at visitor’s centre 9.30 am
7.5 m mod

Carn Bugail
2024-12-14 10:00 - 13:30 (Europe/Paris)
Meet at Pen Garn bugail car park 10 am
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Mince Pie Walk
2024-12-20 12:00 - 14:30 (Europe/Paris)
Mince pie walk in place of Friday Stroller
Meet at Penallta Park 12 noon

Roath Park - Llanishen Lakes CHANGE OF DATE
2025-01-04 10:00 - 13:30 (Europe/Paris)
Park either side of the lake at Roath Park, Cardiff.
Meet on the promenade by the lighthouse. Post Code CF23 5PA 10 am
There are no dogs allowed on this walk.
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Mynyddislwyn and Sirhowy Trail
2025-01-12 09:30 - 14:30 (Europe/Paris)
Meet at Cross Keys near the entrance to the park overlooking the Ebbw River
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The walk is 8 miles moderate and takes us up the valley from Cross Keys past the rugby club. We follow forest tracks north until we cross over the mountain to Mynyddyslwyn Church. We then follow the ridgeway south eventually dropping down into the Sirhowy valley at Cwmfelinfach where we follow the Sirhowy Valley trail back to Cross Keys.

Cup stone walk
2025-01-18 10:00 - 14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Meet at along Gwaun Fro Road, Duffryn Park, Penpedairheol 10 am
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Smilog Woods Llantrisant
2025-02-01 10:00 - 13:30 (Europe/Paris)
Meet at Smilog Woods Car park 10 am
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Caerphilly
2025-02-09 09:30 - 14:30 (Europe/Paris)
Meet at Van Road Car Park, Caerphilly (on the left after the industrial estate – just before the road climbs up to Rudry Common)
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The route takes us through the woods to Rudry Common. We cross the road near the church and reach the Caerphilly Ridgeway route. This takes us through the woodlands and across Mountain Road near the Travelers’ Rest Pub. We continue through the golf course reaching the road above the Watford Chapel (at the junction for the Black Cock). We go over Caerphilly Mountain and descend through the forest trail from the burger bar back to our start.
Directions: if you are coming down the valley take the by-pass at the Cedar tree roundabout towards Bedwas . Continue straight on at the Bedwas Bridge roundabout and pass behind Lansbury park Estate. Turn left when you reach Van road. The car park is on the left just before the hill up to Rudry Common. (This avoids the 4-way traffic lights at Asda)

Senghenydd Dyke
2025-02-16 09:30 - 15:00 (Europe/Paris)
8 m mod
Meet at Heol Cwarrel Clark (above Penyrheol, Caerphilly) CF83 2NE at 9.30 am
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Fforest Farm
2025-02-22 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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Aberbargoed Tip/Cwmsyfiog
2025-02-23 09:30 - 14:30 (Europe/Paris)
Meet at Pengam Car Park 9.30 am
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Morlais Castle
2025-03-01 10:00 - 14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Meet at Brecon Mountain Railway car park 10 am
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Lady Windsor
2025-03-02 09:30 - 14:30 UTC
Meet at St Donat’s Church, Abercynon 9.30 am. 7.5 miles moderate
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