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A circular walk from Evanstown and Gilfach Goch to Ogmore Forest.

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Overview

From Evanstown the walk heads uphill on a forest track. Emerging from the forest the route turns south and downhill on the Glamorgan Way with views across the channel. From Glynogwr the route heads northwards then uphill through fields into Ogmore Forest on a fairly steep climb before returning to the start.

Sunday, 24 September 2023
Meeting time:
9:30 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
13.5km / 8.4mi
Ascent:
505.1m / 1657ft
Type:
circular

Local grade for the walk is Moderate + rather than strenuous. Dogs to be kept on a lead.

Features

  • Car parking available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
ST 04746 83137
Nearest postcode:
CF72 8AW
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Meeting time:
9:30 am

Llantrisant Leisure Centre car park.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SS 97808 89332
Nearest postcode:
CF39 8RH
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Start time:
10:00 am

Parking at playing fields on Heol-y-Parc, Evanstown.

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