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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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  • 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

We will be walking from Beach Road, Newton, past the old church and village green and then along woodland paths. We skirt the edge of the Kenfig nature reserve to reach the ruins of Candleston Castle. From there we follow a path along the edge of the River Ogmore and then the Wales Coast Path back to the start. If the weather is fine, there will be good views across the Channel to the Somerset coast.

Sunday, 13 July 2025
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
9:45 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

There are no long steep ascents or descents. There is one very short steep descent on a sandy surface and another one on some loose stones as we approach the Candleston Castle car park.

Features

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

Meeting point

Grid reference:
ST 04573 83138
Nearest postcode:
CF72 8AU
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Meeting time:
9:00 am

Llantrisant Leisure Centre car park

Starting point

Grid reference:
SS 83701 76944
Nearest postcode:
CF36 5NF
what3words:
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Start time:
9:45 am

Meet on Beach Road near the car park. The charge for the car park is £9.00 for more than 4 hours, so we suggest either car-sharing or parking on Beach Road (or nearby).

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