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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 circular walk from Bryngarw Country Park north through woods past Bettws and Llangeinor up a long ascent to Pen y Foel with great views all around. Returning along the ridge south nd then using community route to Brynmenyn and then Bryngarw Park.

Sunday, 31 August 2025
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
9:40 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
400m / 1312ft
Type:
circular

Start of ealk through the Park and woods past Bettws and then community route to Llangeinor.

Then a long ascent out of valley on rough tracks and onto ridge and Pen y Foel.

A long ridge section of moorland, then past old Llangeinor with views all around 

A long then steep descent through bracken to the community route and then back round to Bryngarw.

A variety of hazards from uneven paths and undergrowth to cyclists on routes. Good walking boots and poles advised.

Features

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

Meeting point

Grid reference:
ST 04704 83102
Nearest postcode:
CF72 8AW
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Meeting time:
9:00 am

Leisure Centre carpark

Starting point

Grid reference:
SS 90504 85338
Nearest postcode:
CF32 8UU
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Start time:
9:40 am

car park by cafe in Bryngarw Country Park; £5 for full day

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