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Rail ramble (Energlyn to Pontypridd) - footsteps of William Edwards bridge builder

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Overview

A varied and slightly hilly route inspired by the life of William Edwards, builder of the old bridge in Pontypridd. Finishing in Pontypridd at the bridge, with option visit to the museum.

Linear walk from Energlyn and Churchill Park station, return train from Pontypridd.

Catch the 09:26 Rhymney train from Queen Street.

Walk Leader meeting train at Heath station.

Please register with Walk Leader Mike K. 07947 905511 in case of train disruption.

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

Wednesday, 29 October 2025
Meeting time:
9:20 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
457.2m / 1500ft
Type:
linear
Website:
https://www.cardifframblers.org.uk/walks

Local Grade: B

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Meeting point

Grid reference:
ST 18831 76431
Nearest postcode:
CF95 1AA
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Meeting time:
9:20 am

Cardiff Queen Street station or stops en route

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 14949 87877
Nearest postcode:
CF83 3FW
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Start time:
10:00 am

Energlyn and Churchill Park station, Caerphilly

Finishing point

Grid reference:
ST 07153 89804
Nearest postcode:
CF37 1DT
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Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm

Pontypridd railway station

Upcoming walks with Cardiff Group

Bus Interchange

Penarth Heights & Barrage Circular

Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8.0 miles
Memorial Plaque to William Edwards

Rail ramble (Energlyn to Pontypridd) - footsteps of William Edwards bridge builder

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Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.0 miles
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Distance:
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Distance:
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Distance:
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Difficulty:
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Distance:
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The Skirrid and Bryn Arw. Please register with Walk Leader.

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Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
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Distance:
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Pontycymer and Blaengarw. Please register with Walk Leader

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Distance:
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Cardiff Central Strollers: Penarth Heights. Linear.

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Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
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Longwood Drive, Coryton Circular

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Distance:
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Penarth Heights and Pier. Linear.

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Machen, Mynydd Machen and Draethen. Please register with walk leader.

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Difficulty:
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Distance:
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Dolygaer Circuit

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Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
13.5 miles
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Craig yr Allt & Caerphilly

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Distance:
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Fan Frynach and Maen Llia

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Parc Cefn Onn to Caerphilly. Linear.

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Distance:
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Distance:
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Distance:
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Distance:
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Distance:
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Difficulty:
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Distance:
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The Garth

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Distance:
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Distance:
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Distance:
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Distance:
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Distance:
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Distance:
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Distance:
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Distance:
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Distance:
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Distance:
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Distance:
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The Thin Man we see on the way.

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Difficulty:
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Distance:
10.0 miles
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Distance:
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Distance:
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Difficulty:
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Distance:
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Difficulty:
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Distance:
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Difficulty:
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Distance:
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Twyn y Gaer & Cefn Lechid. Please Register with Walk Leader.

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Difficulty:
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Distance:
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Hailey Park, Radyr Wood, Glamorgan Canal

Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
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PENTWRCH VIA RADYR GOLF COURSE

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.0 miles
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Cardiff Central Strollers: TBA

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Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
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Nantgarw Circular

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Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
6.0 miles
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Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.0 miles
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Tidenham Chase and Two Rivers. Please register with walk leader.

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.0 miles
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Claire's Friday Morning Parc Cefn Onn Walk (woods, hills, countryside)

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.0 miles
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Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
5.0 miles
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Mynydd Illtud and Libanus

Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8.0 miles
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Bedwas to Llanbradach circular. Please register with Walk Leader.

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.0 miles

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
Join now for just £3.75 per month
Register for an account for FREE