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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

Overview

A walk from the Black Mountain Quarry up onto the central peaks of the Black Mountain and back. This visits parts of Bannau Brecheiniog that are less accessible except by walking and not so well known. The ground is a mixture of moorland and rocky outcrops which can be uneven underfoot . However, the high points of Foel Raith and Twyn-Swnd give exceptional views all around including over the Carmarthen Vans.

 

Sunday, 25 May 2025
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
16.9km / 10.5mi
Ascent:
560m / 1837ft
Type:
circular

With several steep sections and the general stony ground both sturdy walking boots and walking poles are advised. The area is exposed so there are few places to avoid bad weather. This is aimed at more experienced walkers and is strenous.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • Dog friendly

Meeting point

Grid reference:
ST 04698 83114
Nearest postcode:
CF72 8AW
what3words:
wounds.thinking.zoos
Meeting time:
9:00 am

Lantrisant Leisure Centre Car Park

Starting point

Grid reference:
SN 73259 18851
Nearest postcode:
SA19 9PA
what3words:
openings.serenade.pats
Start time:
10:30 am

Car park at Herbert's Quarry off A4069 before the viewing point 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