Christmas Mince Pie Walk 2025

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Overview

Welcome to the 2025 Mince pie walk. There will be 3 walks "A" walk led by Naomi Brightmore "B" walk led by Leighton Hill "C" walk led by Gwyn Lewis.

Walks will be within the Radyr, Garth and Castell Coch area and Naomi will be taking in the sights of the famous "Christmas Baubles". Mince pies and refreshments will be held at Radyr Golf Club, Drysgol Road, Radyr. CF15 8BS after the walks. This will be a time of great social gathering and a catch up with fellow ramblers. Cost of the event will be circulated nearer the date.

Wednesday, 10 December 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Gluten free options catered for. Car Parking on site and surrounding streets with access to good bus and rail links.

Time of the walks will be advertised nearer the date.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Accessible by public transport
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: ST 12792 80534
Nearest postcode:: CF15 8BS
what3words:: bright.locked.heat

Start time:: 10:00 am

Radyr Golf Club, Drysgol Road, Radyr, Cardiff

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Difficulty:: Moderate

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Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 6.0 miles

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Start:

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Difficulty:: Leisurely

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Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 6.0 miles

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Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

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Llanthony circular via Twmpa & return. Numbers limited, please register with Walk Leader.

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Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 5.0 miles

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

Join now for just £3.58 per month