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Tiger Bay Ramblers Group

Tiger Bay Ramblers (TBR) is a walking group for people of working age. It is based in Cardiff but walks across South Wales and beyond.

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

Overview

A six-mile, fairly flat walk from Bridgend town centre along the River Ogmore to the ruins of Ogmore Castle where we'll stop for lunch. Crossing the stepping stones if the tide is low (if not, we can slightly re-trace our steps and use the nearby bridge), we pass through the pretty village of Merthyr Mawr before crossing several fields and heading back to Bridgend. We will end the walk in Newbridge Fields where there are picnic tables, a nearby café and often an ice-cream van!

Sunday 30 July 2023
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

There are several high stone stiles which dogs would need to be lifted over.

Bridgend train station is a ten-minute walk from the start point. The 10.13 train from Cardiff Central gets into Bridgend at 10.40 and there are plenty of trains back later in the day. 

If anyone would like a lift from Cardiff, please let me know and I will try to arrange this. 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SS 90331 79425
Nearest postcode:
CF31 4AH
what3words:
among.hugs.music
Start time:
11:00 am

The start point is the car park at Halo Bridgend Life Centre. Parking is free on a Sunday.

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