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We are the Cardiff Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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  • 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
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Overview

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

what3words: seasons.frost.radiated

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.

 

Wednesday, 3 September 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Local Grade: C

 

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 15309 94961
Nearest postcode:
CF82 7LT
what3words:
seasons.frost.radiated
Start time:
10:00 am

Hengoed Railway station

Finishing point

Grid reference:
ST 14169 94271
Nearest postcode:
CF82 7BQ
what3words:
digestion.gliders.topped
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm

Ystrad Mynach Railway station

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