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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.

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Overview

First couple of miles along a quiet road bordering open moorland.  Leave road at the Aneurin Bevan memorial onto open moorland coffee break alongside brook  with lovely views .Proceed with a slight gradient upwards towards the bronze age burial circle.   There are amazing views looking towards the Beacons. From here we will walk across the moorland ,upwards toward the path taking us to the caves. Here we will have lunch before taking the path back towards the village of Trefil. We will be then looking across the moorland with views of the whole of the heads of the valley.

 

 

Saturday, 13 September 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Easy walking, no styles, dogs, must be kept on leads at all times, number of sheep and ponies grazing on the moorland.  Local farmers have warning notices about loose dogs worrying sheep.  At the end of walk those who wish can enjoy refreshment at the local pub, Top House.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 11899 12901
Nearest postcode:
NP22 4ET
what3words:
rooks.nerd.important
Start time:
10:00 am

FROM TOP HOUSE TREFIL VILLAGE. PARKING ALONG SIDE OF ROAD.

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