Rail Ramble: from Taff's Well to Llandaf North

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Overview

Walk through mature late autumn woodland, visiting Castell Coch and the Glamorgan Canal.

Meet 10am at Taff's Well railway station (can be accessed by train from Llandaf railway station).

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

Wednesday, 19 November 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:00 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:: 152.4m / 500ft
Type:: linear

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

Local grade : C

Features

Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:: ST 12483 83210
Nearest postcode:: CF15 7RN
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Meet at Taff's Well railway station (can be accessed by train from Llandaf railway station)

Finishing point

Grid reference:: ST 14774 79562
Nearest postcode:: CF14 2FR
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Estimated finish time:: 2:00 pm

Finish at Llandaf railway station

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