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Taff Ely Group

We are the Taff Ely Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Overview

A leisurely walk in the Pencoed area using tracks and public footpaths, including the churchyard of the ancient Llanilid Church. There may be one stile on the route, exact route taken will depend on weather conditions.

Saturday, 27 December 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
12:15 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
7.2km / 4.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

From Talbot Green Take A473 west towards Llanharan + Pencoed. Continue through llanharan on Bridgend Road to Pencoed. At Pencoed College roundabout continue on A473 then at next roundabout take 4th exit (right) onto Felindre Road.

From the M4 Exit at jcn 35. Take 3rd exit for Pencoed/A473 At round about take 1st exit onto Felindre Road.

In both cases, Swimming pool (Car Park) is on the left hand side, past the rugby club and field. (Entrance to Car Park says Pencoed Bowling Club)

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SS 96027 81315
Nearest postcode:
CF35 5PB
what3words:
bond.split.quietest
Start time:
10:00 am

Park in Pencoed (Halo Leisure) Pool Car Park (rear section)

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