Rail Ramble: Cwm Darran - Discovering 10 historic features

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Overview

Discovering 10 historic features, noted on the Monolith Stones, of the Darran Valley trail - a trip back in time from Bronze Age settlers, the Romans, medieval agricultural settlers and the Industrial era under the Marquis of Bute.

Train 9.22 from Cardiff Central or stations between - leader joins at Heath High Level 9.30 - to Bargoed.

Start walk from Bargoed railway station CF81 8AB

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For travel arrangements see Ramblers website entry or contact Walk Leader. Claire E. tel:029 2075 6493

Walkers need to carry In Case of Emergency information, this might be on a card, key fob or on their smartphone.

Wednesday, 18 September 2024

Start time:: 10:10 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 20.9km / 13.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Website:: https://www.cardifframblers.org.uk/walks

Local Grade: B

Starting point

Grid reference:: ST 15161 99968
Nearest postcode:: CF81 8AB
what3words:: silks.tower.lobby

Start time:: 10:10 am

Bargoed railway station

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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
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Join now for just £3.58 per month