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Merthyr Valley Ramblers

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

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
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Overview

From the carpark, we take the Trevithick trail past

Troedyrhiw, Merthyr Vale, Pontygwaith and Quakers yard to finish in Abercynon where we catch the train back to Pentre-Bach.

Saturday, 22 June 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
99m / 325ft
Type:
linear

The walk is graded strenuous because of it’s length. Dogs MUST be used to travelling on public transport

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 06195 04042
Nearest postcode:
CF48 4BG
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Start time:
10:00 am

Start Point - Co-op car park, Pentrebach, Merthyr Tydfil

Finishing point

Grid reference:
ST 08162 94651
Nearest postcode:
CF45 4RP
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Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm

End point - Abercynon 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