Rail Ramble: Pen Garnbugail and Kite country

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Overview

From Pontlottyn ascend to Pen Garnbugail 477m (1565ft) highest point of Gelligaer Common -views far and wide. Rough moorland descent to Nant Llwynog Park, Bedlinog. Ascend to Kite Trails, Craig Fargoed Cemetery to Gelligaer Common and Capel Gwladys to Bargoed for return train.

Catching 09.11 train from Cardiff Central or stations between to Pontlottyn (10.13)

Leader joins at Heath HL. 09.20.

Please register you intention to join walk with Walk Leader nearer the date to check train times. 02920756493. Mobile on the day only 07597 950924

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

Wednesday, 11 February 2026

Start time:: 10:15 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:: 548.6m / 1800ft
Type:: linear

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

Local grade: B

Starting point

Grid reference:: SO 11780 06069
Nearest postcode:: CF81 9QX
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Start time:: 10:15 am

Pontlottyn railway station

Finishing point

Grid reference:: SO 15077 00058
Nearest postcode:: CF81 8RF
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Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Bargoed railway station

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