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Taff Ely Group

We are the Taff Ely 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 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

This is a forest walk from the visitor centre walking along the river Afan before we start the climb to enjoy the views over the valley. The walk uses cycle routs, forest tracks and forestry routs. Areas are sheltered by the trees. We will pass the Nant-y- bar farm ruins and other historic sites.

Sunday, 9 November 2025
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
9:50 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
182.9m / 600ft
Type:
circular

The tracks are generally firm under foot, boots are recommended as some of the tracks have loose stones.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly
  • No Stiles

Meeting point

Grid reference:
ST 04776 83128
Nearest postcode:
CF72 8DJ
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Meeting time:
9:00 am

Llantrisant Leisure Centre for car sharing, cars leave promptly at 09:00

Starting point

Grid reference:
SS 82146 95139
Nearest postcode:
SA13 3HG
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Start time:
9:50 am

Afan Visitor Centre :- there is a large brown sign into the car park, turn left and park near the toilet block. There is a pay and display meter

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