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

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
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Overview

Join us on a walk along hills and through forestry in Rhondda Cynon Taf.  We climb from the station onto the hills above Fernhill with lovely views over the Rhondda. Then we take a path through St Gwynno Forest then further forestry to reach Abercynon Station.

Note: Concessionary Bus Pass Valley Rail Discount applies on Weekend travel,

Meet at 9:35 Abercynon Railway Station to catch 9.49 train to Fernhill. CF45 4SE

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Alternatively: catch train en route: Cardiff Central 09:11; Llandaf 09:22; Radyr 09:26; Taffs Well 09:30. Book return to Fernhill.

Start walk 10/06am from Fernhill Railway Station Mountain Ash. CF45 3DG

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Finish at Abercynon Railway Station.

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

Saturday, 18 May 2024
Meeting time:
9:35 am
Start time:
10:06 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
487.7m / 1600ft
Type:
linear

Local Grade: B.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
ST 08177 94653
Nearest postcode:
CF45 4SE
what3words:
prouder.norms.accented
Meeting time:
9:35 am

Abercynon Railway Station to catch 9.49 train to Fernhill.

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 03601 99570
Nearest postcode:
CF45 3DG
what3words:
goose.knees.alas
Start time:
10:06 am

Fernhill Railway Station, Mountain Ash.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
ST 08206 94673
Nearest postcode:
CF45 4SH
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Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm

Abercynon Railway Station.

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