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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 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

Starting at the Dare Valley Country Park visitor centre, we follow a sealed tramway towards Aberdare Library, before cutting through Aberdare Park and down to the Cynon to start a gentle climb to the Abernant Tramway (unsealed). We stop for morning tea near an old bridge, then head towards Cwmbach following another tramway path.  After lunch, we head through Cwmbach to the Aberdare Canal, before passing Aberdare school and the leisure centre.  We cross Aberdare to make our way back into the Country Park and our start point.

Saturday, 23 November 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
169.8m / 557ft
Type:
circular

The walk is dog-friendly.  However, dogs must be kept on a lead in Aberdare Park.  The Country Park cafe is dog-friendly, with indoor and outdoor seating.

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SN 98630 02571
Nearest postcode:
CF44 7RG
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Start time:
10:00 am

Dare Valley Country Park main car park

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 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