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Ystrad Mynach and Maesycwmmer circular.

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Overview

The first section of the walk heads south and climbs through fields to Llanbradach Fawr farm. The route heads S East with some urban walking before making for the ruined farm house at Gernau Ganol. Return is along part of the  Rhymney Valley Ridgway and a former railway track including the Hengoed/ Maesycymmer Viaduct.

Sunday, 18 February 2024
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
417m / 1368ft
Type:
circular

Some areas on the ridgeway can be wet and muddy. I advise the use of gaiters. I did encounter cattle on route.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
ST 04718 83110
Nearest postcode:
CF72 8AW
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Meeting time:
9:00 am

Llantrisant Leisure Centre car park

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 14169 94422
Nearest postcode:
CF82 7BP
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Start time:
9:30 am

Ystrad Mynach railway station car park.

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