Gelligaer Ramblers

Abercynon
2025-04-12 10:00 - 13:30 UTC
Taff trail towards the Gap
Meet at car park on the right after Navigation pub
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Dinas Powys Circular
2025-04-27 10:00 - 15:00 (Europe/Paris)
A 7 mile moderate circular walk through to the west of Dinas Powys. some undulations but no noticeable climbs. It passes through fields and countryside with woodland and lakes. Instead of a ‘sting in the tail’, this walk has a ‘sugar coated ending’ with a section through woodland where wild garlic grows in abundance. The cherry on the top is that there is a pub at the end. (In fact there are three!).
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Directions:

Take M4 towards Bridgend
Leave at first junction [J.33] and follow the A4232 – Ely link road
Take the junction AFTER Culverhouse Cross (signed for Cardiff City Football Ground)
Take the 4th exit for the B4267 going under the dual carriageway and up Leckwith Hill
After passing a section with a central bollard take the central slip lane for the right turn up the hill to Dinas Powys
At the junction in the main square of the village, continue straight on (passing the village green on your right)
Turn right at the PINK HOUSE and park on the road alongside the common

For those who have completed the ‘Salmon’s Leap’ Saturday walk the start point is the same but it is a different walk although the final couple of miles follows part of the Salmon’s leap walk in reverse.

Craig-yr-Allt and Caerphilly Common
2025-05-18 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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Cwm Darran
2025-05-25 10:00 - 15:00 (Europe/Paris)
An 8 miles walk starting from Parc Cwm Darren . The walk takes us down the valley towards Deri and then a gentle ascent to the hilltop above Groesfaen. we then return along the ridge way towards Fochriw. We finally come back to the cafe at Parc Cwm Darren.
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Merthyr
2025-05-31 10:00 - 14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Meet at car park above Asda, next to new Dunelms in Merthyr at 10 am.
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Sirhowy Valley
2025-06-14 10:00 - 13:30 (Europe/Paris)
Meet at Home Bargains/Aldi Blackwood Car Park 10 am

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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Blaenavon circular
2025-06-28 10:00 - 13:30 (Europe/Paris)
Meet at Foxhunter car park Blaenavon 10 am
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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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Lake and Reservoir
2025-07-19 10:00 - 13:30 UTC
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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Neaudd Dam
2025-07-26 10:00 - 13:00 (Europe/Paris)
An easy 5.5 mile walk to the head of the Neuadd Valley giving spectacular views of Brecon Beacons (without the climbing).
Walk starts from car park just beyond the bridge near the waterfalls
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As well as the usual mid-morning coffee break. There will be the opportunity for a picnic at the end of the walk at the waterfalls. (Goodies can be left in the cars as the waterfalls are very near the car park). Chance to cool your feet in the river !

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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Trinant circular
2025-08-09 10:00 - 13:30 UTC
Meet on Manmoel Rd, Croespenmaen
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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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Lonely Shepherd
2025-08-23 10:00 - 14:30 (Europe/Paris)
Meet at Clydach Dingle Road, Brynmawr 10 am
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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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Gelligaer Common
2025-09-06 09:30 - 12:00 UTC
Meet at Heolddu School at 9.30 am
All welcome to attend Bargoed Garden Club fete at the Community Centre after walk in support of their chosen charity.
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Bourton on the water
2025-09-07 08:00 - 18:30 (Europe/Paris)
Booking essential

The Gwyddon
2025-09-20 10:00 - 14:30 UTC
Meet: 10am Gwyddon Road, Abercarn
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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

Nelson
2025-10-04 10:00 - 14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Meet at Pentwyn Rd, near Welsh Water Board 10 am
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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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Pontypool / Shell house / The folly
2025-10-18 10:00 - 14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Meet at car park opposite leisure centre car park at 10 am

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.

Around Nelson
2025-11-01 10:00 - 14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Meet at industrial estate before new Aldi in Nelson 10 am
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