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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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Overview

This walk follows various community routes and tracks between the leisure centre and Pontypridd.  The walk has been timed so that we should be able to catch a bus back to the leisure centre that leaves Pontypridd bus station at 13:45.  If we are running late then it can be caught at 13:55 at the University or Otley Arms.

Sunday, 22 February 2026
Start time:
9:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:10 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
13.6km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
180m / 591ft
Type:
linear

The walk is mainly on tarmac surfaces which might make a change after all the mud and water that have been encountered on recent walks.  However there are two sections where it diverts onto tracks in order to miss urban sections; these may be a bit muddy but not sufficient to need gaiters.

There will be a number of busy roads to cross and it is unsuitable for comfort stops on route although toilets are available at the leisure centre (allow time by arriving early) and Pontypridd bus station.  There are no stiles or steep climbs.

Remember to bring along your bus pass/fare.

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • No car needed
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 04698 83114
Nearest postcode:
CF72 8AW
what3words:
wounds.thinking.zoos
Start time:
9:00 am

Llantrisant Leisure Centre Car Park

Finishing point

Grid reference:
ST 07311 90457
Nearest postcode:
CF37 2TR
what3words:
tests.hobby.island
Estimated finish time:
1:10 pm

Pontypridd Bus 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