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Llanharan opencast area, and ridge above

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Overview

Following track on left, round lake, then above lake to track on left, then up onto ridge. We take the path along ridge to its end, then down to follow a track and footpaths across fields towards road, then back following field paths down to meeting point.

HAZARDS, ETC: None, except a few small muddy places.

Saturday, 29 November 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
12:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
6.4km / 4.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
SS 99474 82012
Nearest postcode:
CF72 9FU
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estuaries.order.framework
Start time:
10:00 am

End of Enterprise Way, on left side.

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Distance:
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