Llanwonno and St Gwynno

Merthyr Valley Ramblers

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Overview

From the car park, we head to the top of the ridge to enjoy the spectacular views over the Rhondda Valley. Passing through Llanwonno we walk to Daerwynno outdoor centre and on to go through St Gwynno forest. No stiles and mainly forestry tracks with the occasional woodland.

Saturday, 10 January 2026

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:: 228m / 748ft
Type:: circular

Website:: https://merthyrramblers.org.uk/

Sadly, the road and footpath past Clydach reservoir is closed so we cannot lunch there.

Features

Car parking available
Dog friendly
No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:: ST 03262 95840
Nearest postcode:: CF37 3PH
what3words:: park.wanting.cornfield

Start time:: 10:00 am

St Gwynno forestry car park

Upcoming walks with Merthyr Valley Ramblers

Aberdare to Mountain Ash and return

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 7.9 miles