We are the Taff Ely Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
June C.
A varied walk with excellent views improved since much of the forest has been harvested. There are various prehistoric and medieval settlements, including burial cairns, one of which is visited.
We start from the small car park, through the gate. From here we make our way along through the woods, this will be muddy so gaiters are advised. Once we leave the wood we make our way along the side of the river, we then start to climb, poles will be an advantage.
The climb is quite steep hence the strenuous grading, once at the top overlooking Port Talbot. From here the remainder will be forest track wide and easy to manoeuvre. There will be some muddy areas to make our way through.
Once we got through the large kissing gate overlooking Port Talbot and head for the Bro Stone with super views above Margram Abbey, we might be lucky to see the deer that roams about the park freely, until we start the descent coming out again to follow the river along the back of Margram Park.
Local Grade is Moderate+
Take M4 to junction 38. Take A48 exit towards Pyle. Take 1st left turn (after 50 metres). Go straight on pass some houses and a left turn. Take next left turn at next junction (Margam Abbey to the right); park in area on left, just off road. If this car park is full then continue down the road to reach a second car park by the lake mentioned in the last leg of the walk You can park in the Abbey car park against the wall, please keep to the far end left.
You can park in the Abbey car park against the wall, please keep to the far end left.
