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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.

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

From Castell Coch we take a circular route through Forest Fawr with wild garlic and hopefully bluebells!.  We then visit the Three Bears Cave before making our way towards Caerphilly Mountain, crossing the peak and descending to the Taff Trail

Saturday, 20 April 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

The route is likely to be very muddy in places, gaiters and poles are advisable

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 13220 82677
Nearest postcode:
CF15 7JS
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Start time:
10:00 am

Start. Castell Coch Car Park (free)

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