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Merthyr Valley Ramblers

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Overview

The walk starts passing the pub on our left heading to the estate, turn left till we see foot path on the right, a steep longish climb on to Heol Cefn y gaer. We the head to Chapel Clwyd waen dŵr where we take our first break, we then head across and up Penwaundwr. We then drop through fields to the village of Crai and take lunch in the church yard, we then head up across ridge Cwm Treweryn returning along the A4067. The road is generally not that busy but care is needed, back to the start.

Saturday, 7 June 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:: 387.7m / 1272ft
Type:: circular

Website:: https://merthyrramblers.org.uk

Features

Car parking available
Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: SN 92572 27900
Nearest postcode:: LD3 8SH
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Start place: As you enter the village off A4251

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