Strollers Rail Ramble: Sarn to Tondu. Linear. Led by Rob. J

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Overview

Linear Rail Ramble: Sarn to Tondu.

Meet 10am Cardiff Central railway station to catch 10:13 Maesteg train to Sarn. Buy Return ticket to Tondu.

Or, catch connecting train (eg Radyr 0935)

Start walk 10.45am from Sarn Railway Station.

Walking includes Parc Slip, mine disaster memorial and Visitor Centre/Cafe.

Catch 14:22 train at Tondu railway station for return to Cardiff (15:02).

May be slightly muddy, stout shoes/boots recommended

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

Friday, 18 July 2025

Meeting time:: 10:00 am
Start time:: 10:45 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: linear

Website:: https://www.cardifframblers.org.uk/walks

Local Grade: D

Meeting point

Grid reference:: ST 18283 75829
Nearest postcode:: CF10 1RH
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Meeting time:: 10:00 am

Cardiff Central Railway Station

Starting point

Grid reference:: SS 89861 83320
Nearest postcode:: CF32 9RL
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Start time:: 10:45 am

Sarn Railway Station

Finishing point

Grid reference:: SS 89488 84374
Nearest postcode:: CF32 9DR
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Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Tondu Railway Station

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