Variety of paths and tracks from Hengoed viaduct, Gren's Way, Rhymney Valley Ridgeway towards Nelson, returning on cycle track (cafe stop can be considered at Colliers) before following paths through Parc Penallta to Ystrad Mynach Railway station. Rough ground which can be wet following rain but excellent views in good weather. Parc Penallta, a former coal tip. transformed into a maturing countryside park and known for Sultan the Pit Pony a large earth sculpture.
Linear walk from Hengoed Railway Station to Ystrad Mynach Railway station
Start Hengoed Railway station
ST 15309 94961
CF82 7LT
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Catch Cardiff Central Train - 0922 to Hengoed 09.57.
Leader joins from Heath HL 09.30. Buy return ticket to Hengoed.
Need to confirm train times and joining the walk with Walk Leader Claire (029 2075 6493).
Walkers are asked to carry In Case of Emergency information, this might be on a card, key fob or on their smartphone.