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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.

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Overview

We will walk along the canal towards the Bryn Ore tramroad, which we will walk along until  we reach a stile which we will climb over and make a descent down towards the old rail line from Torpantau to Tal y Bont. Turning left we will hit the Taff Trail and after a short distance we will see the resevoir in the Glyn valley.  Retracing our steps we will follow the line through the forest which will be lovely and cool, until we reach a gate, cross a meadow ,  to the second stile,a path will lead us along the banks of the Caerfanell river which we will cross via a lovely concrete bridge. Turning right we will walk through the meadows alongside the river up towards our third and last stile onto the road leading us back to the village car park. 

Those who wish can walk to the White Hart for a cooling drink.

Saturday, 21 June 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Walk is dog friendly.  Plenty of shade.  Three stiles.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 11450 22551
Nearest postcode:
LD3 7JD
what3words:
passport.overgrown.wage
Start time:
10:00 am

Start : Car park in the village. 

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