We are the Taff Ely Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Leaving the NT car park we start the long ascent of Skirrid. We enjoy the views from the summit before descending and then crossing fields over the A465 to Llanvihangel Crucorney for lunch. Then after some road walking we make a second lesser ascent up to the woodland path alongside Bryn Arw. Descending the hillside we go across fields, the railway and the A465. We return across fields back to the car park.
There is the option to omit the second ascent and reduce the distance to about 8 miles and the grade to M+, but this entails a further period of road walking.
With the current conditions the paths can be muddy and potentially slippery on the slopes, so walking poles and gaiters are advised.
With the current conditions the paths can be muddy and potentially slippery on the slopes, so walking poles and gaiters are advised. No toilets at NT car park but possible use of facilities at the Skirrid Inn during lunch stop.
Llantrisant Leisure Centre car park
NT car park free for members otherwise £5 all day (bring coins in case card reader issues)
