The Shepherd and the Devil

Merthyr Valley Ramblers

We are the Merthyr Valley 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

Join now for just £3.58 per month

1 of 0

Overview

We begin with a long climb from the canal to the lonely shepherd where will will have coffee. We then head back down to the Clydach gorge to see the Devil’s bridge. A short but steep climb then takes us to the tram line where we will stop for lunch. A visit to the ironworks monument and then it’s back along the canal to our cars.

Saturday, 12 July 2025

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

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:: 655.3m / 2150ft
Type:: circular

Website:: https://merthyrramblers.org.uk/

Dogs will be on leads most of the time.

Features

Car parking available
Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: SO 24258 14735
Nearest postcode:: NP7 0EL
what3words:: storming.ships.unto

Start time:: 10:00 am

Start place: Canal in Gilwern

Upcoming walks with Merthyr Valley Ramblers