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Tiger Bay Ramblers Group

Tiger Bay Ramblers (TBR) is a walking group for people of working age. It is based in Cardiff but walks across South Wales and beyond.

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

Overview

This walk starts from Abercynon Train Station and follows the Taff Trail before ascending to what's known as The Gap or Giant's Tooth, offering views down the valley.

Sunday, 12 November 2023
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

A train leaves Cardiff Central at 09:48am and gets into Abercynon at 10:25am. (The walk leader will meet you at Abercynon Train Station).

Trains back from Abercynon are regular.

We follow the Taff Trail for the first few miles of this walk as far as Pont y Gwaith.

We then ascend gently to Daren y Celyn before gently descending back into the town.

Towards the end of the walk, there is a busy road which we will cross with care. Dogs are welcome on this walk. There is one gate to climb over.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Dog friendly
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 08277 94856
Nearest postcode:
CF45 4TA
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Start time:
10:30 am

This walk starts from Abercynon Train 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