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Taff Ely Group

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

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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

The walk leaves the Blackwood Retail Park, following the Sirhowy River as it flows south, it uses footpaths narrow forest paths that are being narrowed by ferns and brambles, bring your secateurs and snip a few brambles on the walk. The drop down from the forest section to join section of the National Cycle Network, Route 47. This route is ideal in the sunny weather as it is predominantly bordered by trees. We pass the cottage of Arthur (Artie) Ernest Moors who picked up the SOS message from RMS Titanic

Sunday, 10 August 2025
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
9:45 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
121.9m / 400ft
Type:
circular

Sections of the forest tracks have loose stones, the width of the track is limited, subject to water erosion, one side to the track is adjacent to a down hill. Walking sticks and boots are recommended.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • Dog friendly
  • No Stiles

Meeting point

Grid reference:
ST 04685 83120
Nearest postcode:
CF72 8AW
what3words:
bookings.limiting.trombone
Meeting time:
9:00 am

Llantrisant Leisure Centre we leave promptly at 09:00

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 17496 97280
Nearest postcode:
NP12 1ZA
what3words:
gown.dragging.uplifting
Start time:
9:45 am

Public Car Park adjacent to the B & M store on the retail park

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