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

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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

Overview

Climb to trig point on Mynydd Egwilsilan to Llanfabon Church to follow part of the northern section of the Rhymney Valley Ridgeway to Parc Penallta created in the late 1990's following the closure of the coal mines.  View and walk on Sultan the pit pony, a large earth sculpture in this now wonderful country park.

Catch 9.16am train from Cardiff Central or join at stations between  - leader joins at Heath High Level 9.25am - buy return ticket to Ystrad Mynach .

Wednesday, 3 July 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Local Grade: B

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 14165 94259
Nearest postcode:
CF82 7BQ
what3words:
rivers.mills.castle
Start time:
10:00 am

Ystrad Mynach Rail station

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