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Taff Ely Group

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

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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

Ascend from car park northward to Twyn Dysgwylfa and continue ascent westward to Mynydd Pwllyrhebog and wind turbines. Proceed to the ford at Gilfach Goch following paths to the west of Mynydd Maes-teg returning via Evanstown. 

Sunday, 17 August 2025
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
304.8m / 1000ft
Type:
circular

The walk includes 1000 feet of ascent and includes woodland and moorland paths as well as wide tracks serving the Pant y Wal Wind Farm. Good visibility will provide views across the Severn Estuary and the mountain terrain. Wind turbine enthusiasts will also be well served! 

Hazards: The summer vegetation can hide ground holes on the moorland so care underfoot required. There is no road walking.

 

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
ST 04748 83138
Nearest postcode:
CF72 8AW
what3words:
honest.stoppage.rainfall
Meeting time:
9:00 am

Starting point

Grid reference:
SS 97969 90369
Nearest postcode:
CF39 8RY
what3words:
investor.topples.crouching
Start time:
9:30 am

Car park on LH side of B4564 A4119 to A4093. Take RH turn on B4564 (Gilfach Goch). After 1.1 miles the road takes a RH bend. Car park is a further 0.6 miles on LH side. Entry is obscure and unsigned!

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