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Penarth & District Group

Penarth & District Ramblers has walks on most Saturdays and Sundays (and some weekdays) in the Vale of Glamorgan, Gower, Brecon Beacons, or Wye valley. We would love to see you so come along!

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 quarterly 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

Forestry walk with some great views

Saturday, 11 May 2024
Start time:
9:45 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
427.3m / 1402ft
Type:
circular

We start with a long, but not too steep climb. The walk then follows around the horseshoe top end of the valley. At breaks in the forestry there are some great views. Walkers should be aware that there are some rough stoney tracks, so good boots are essential and a walking stick is recommended.

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SS 98331 92766
Nearest postcode:
CF40 2XX
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Start time:
9:45 am

At Cwm Clydach Countryside Car Park. If full park on road outside.

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 quarterly 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