This walk has been cancelled

The East bound Brynglas tunnel is closed for the weekend of the walk

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Taff Ely Group

We are the Taff Ely Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Overview

The walk consists of a mixture of fields and woods.  While walking in Wentwood forest we will get a glimpse of the Usk Valley.  There are  weather permitting  good views over the Seven estuary.

Sunday, 8 October 2023
Meeting time:
9:30 am
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
400m / 1312ft
Type:
circular

There are a number of stiles and the total climb is just over 400 meters with nothing very steep.  Some of the paths are likely to be overgrown.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • Dog friendly

Meeting point

Grid reference:
ST 04692 83115
Nearest postcode:
CF72 8AW
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Meeting time:
9:30 am

Llantrisant Leisure Centre

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 41918 91096
Nearest postcode:
NP26 3BT
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Start time:
10:15 am

Lay by on A48 just before turning to Penhow Castle if comming from the West.

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