We are the Taff Ely Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Gareth B.
We commence walking over the river Ogwr Fawr to the busy main A4061 we cross the road and head for a bridle way that takes us out into the country side with beautiful views up the Ogmore Valley. We will rise 800 feet, it is a steady climb on twisting paths. The bridleway has a number of gates where the water has saturated the ground around the gate and water will run over your boots. When we enter the forestry area the paths change to stone. As we emerge form the top of the forest the views of Nantymoel, as we descend the top of the hillside separating the Ogmore and Garw Vallies is visible. We descend to the river level and the cycle route back to the start.
The mountain side has pregnant lambs and dogs must be kept on leads at all times. Walking poles are recommended and waterproof boots are essential. There is a timber bridge over a culvert are crossing will be required.
As you enter Blackmill from Bridgend direction there are road works , turn left at the monument drive to the end of the caff and turn right directly at the end and head for the pub car park and turn left over the bridge into the public car park
