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Merthyr Valley Ramblers

We are the Merthyr Valley Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our quarterly Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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Overview

From the boating lake we follow the Afon Lwyd river, through Northfield park and continue following the river, through Gawr wood and then past the Krauf insulation factory. We take to the road for a short time befor joining the 492 cycle path and arrive at the Open Hearth pub in Sebastopol where we will stop for lunch.We then return following the Monmouthshire & Brecon canal to Henllys, walk alongside Cwmbran stadium and enter oakfield park, then a small housing estate over the railwaybridge and back to the car park.

Saturday, 30 March 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
15.3km / 9.5mi
Ascent:
135.3m / 444ft
Type:
circular

Although this walk is 9.5 miles it is flat with good paths and only one small field and stile.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 30528 94030
Nearest postcode:
NP44 8JE
what3words:
finest.just.secure
Start time:
10:00 am

Free parking

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our quarterly Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking