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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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Overview

Having led walks to the NE and SE of Blackmill this year this walk completes the set with a walk to the West.

This walk uses the Cwm Ogwr community route to join an attractive ridge walk between the Ogwr and Garw valleys.  Given a good day the walk promises more excellent views.

Sunday, 3 August 2025
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.4km / 8.9mi
Ascent:
345m / 1132ft
Type:
circular

See the website link for the definition of the following legs.

Legs 1 and 7 are along the community route which is tarmac and a popular cycle route.

On legs 2 and 3 bracken will be encountered.

Part of leg 5 crosses uneven ground while leg 6 is a steep descent into Ogmore Vale where poles might be useful; once again there will be bracken.

Features

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

Meeting point

Grid reference:
ST 04698 83114
Nearest postcode:
CF72 8AW
what3words:
wounds.thinking.zoos
Meeting time:
9:00 am

Lantrisant Leisure Centre Car Park

Starting point

Grid reference:
SS 93327 86786
Nearest postcode:
CF35 6DR
what3words:
intrigues.crispy.whiplash
Start time:
9:30 am

Car park behind Fox and Hounds pub, Blackmill

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