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We are the Cardiff 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
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Overview

Meet 10am Cardiff Central for 10.13 train to Tondu arriving 10.47. 

Return ticket to Tondu. Railcard & Bus Concessionary Pass gives discount. Tap On Tap Off worth considering for those without Railcard or Concessionary Bus Pass. 

Start 11am Tondu railway station. 

Follow cycleway to Bridgend, level and firm surface. Short break on seats outside hospital.  

Finish Bridgend.

Choice of refreshments in Bridgend, frequent trains back to Cardiff.

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

Friday, 17 April 2026
Meeting time:
10:00 am
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Local Grade: D

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed
  • No Stiles

Meeting point

Grid reference:
ST 18199 75860
Nearest postcode:
CF10 1EP
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Meeting time:
10:00 am

Cardiff Central railway station

Starting point

Grid reference:
SS 89497 84341
Nearest postcode:
CF32 9EE
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Start time:
11:00 am

Tondu railway station

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SS 90563 79878
Nearest postcode:
CF31 1EQ
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Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm

Bridgend town centre

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