Cwm Ogwr, Craig Tal-y-lan and Pen y Foel

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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:: 2:45 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 14.2km / 8.8mi
Ascent:: 375m / 1230ft
Type:: circular

Website:: https://maps.taffelyramblers.org.uk/bri39.pdf

There is one stile, two sections of 2.2 Km and 3.9 Km on tarmac on the community route, a couple of short steep climbs, about 1Km of rough ground and a steep descent into Ogmore Vale where poles might be useful.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Car parking available
Car sharing available
Dog friendly

Meeting point

Grid reference:: ST 04698 83114
Nearest postcode:: CF72 8AW
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Meeting time:: 9:00 am

Lantrisant Leisure Centre Car Park

Starting point

Grid reference:: SS 93327 86786
Nearest postcode:: CF35 6DR
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Start time:: 9:30 am

Car park behind Fox and Hounds pub, Blackmill

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