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Tawe Trekkers Group

We are the Tawe Trekkers. 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

Overview

A lovely scenic walk through woodland and fields in the rural inland area of the Vale, passing a few homes of Welsh celebrities, with views across the surrounding valleys, on a clear day we may see the Brecon Beacons, and possibly also a view of the coast!

Sunday, 21 September 2025
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

WALK IS LIKELY TO BE WEATHER DEPENDENT AND WILL NOT TAKE PLACE IN HEAVY RAIN CONDITIONS.

STRONGLY RECOMMEND CAR SHARING DUE TO SMALL CAR PARK.

GAITERS AND WALKING POLES ARE ADVISABLE, AS GROUND / TERRAIN MAY BE MUDDY AND SLIPPERY DURING THE WALK

Optional pub visit for drinks after the walk!! :-) 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • Dog friendly
  • Introductory walk
  • Family-Friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 03079 76824
Nearest postcode:
CF71 7SW
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Start time:
9:30 am

Meet to start the walk at 9:30am in Hensol Forest Car Park which is located very near to / a very short distance of half a mile ; 2 minutes drive from the small hamlet of Welsh St Donats.

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