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Mynydd y Drum

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Overview

We will walk over the former route of the Neath-Brecon Railway then over Mynydd y Drum.  We return via Blaen-nant Meurig Forest.

Sunday, 2 November 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
18.5km / 11.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular
Website:
https://www.swansearamblers.org.uk

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SN 76557 08202
Nearest postcode:
SA9 2EE
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Start time:
10:00 am

Ystalyfera: Car Park on A4067 (Opposite Asda) | Lat/Long: 51.7588, -3.7901

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  • 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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Register for an account for FREE