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Overview

We will walk up to the Taff Ely Ridgeway and then along it through a wind farm and over moorland.

We'll walk along some potentially very wet ground through fields and then up a steep ascent to Glanogwr church.

We then cross fields and ascend less steeply where we hope to have some good views.

We descend through Gilfach Goch forest, cross the Ogwr Fach on a bridge and return on the cycle path.

I don't think there are any stiles. There are some rocky paths, but most are tarmac, gravel or grass.

Sunday, 16 November 2025
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
527.9m / 1732ft
Type:
circular

Hope to see you there.

Judy.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SS 98820 87506
Nearest postcode:
CF39 8YL
what3words:
towns.spots.firebird
Start time:
9:30 am

Ignore w3w above !! Meeting point: Wilfried or Wilfred Way Porth. w3w: intruded.fortunes.wants It's roadside parking at the end of the road.

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