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Pontypool Group

We are the Pontypool 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
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Overview

Leaving the car park, just below The Brynffynon pub & restaurant, we first head up the road to Saint Gwynno Church (the last resting place of the legendary Welsh runner, Guto Nyth Brân, see link below). Heading into the forest we reach the Daerwynno Outdoor Activity Centre, before using forest tracks to reach Clydach Waterfall. Heading east we follow more forest tracks & open farmland to return to the start.

Saturday, 14 February 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:
304.8m / 1000ft
Type:
circular

Pre-booking requested. Please message the Walk Leader, Graeme C. (07751 754652) to book places on this walk.

Some of the paths may be muddy after heavy rain & forestry work in the area.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 03089 95622
Nearest postcode:
CF37 3PH
what3words:
likening.joyously.ambient
Start time:
10:00 am

Car Park just north of The Brynffynon Pub & Restaurant. Ynysybwl, Llanwonno, Pontypridd CF37 3PH. OS Expl: 166 Rhondda & Merthyr Tydfil

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