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Garw Valley Walk 3

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Overview

This walk is leaflet 3 in the series of Garw Valley walks.  The rise from the car park is 1200 feet, the views from the ridge are fantastic on a clear day, I have an alternative walk in reserve if the weather is inclement, it is not a walk for strong wind and rain.

Sunday, 21 April 2024
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
9:40 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
365.8m / 1200ft
Type:
circular

Bring warm clothing and wind proof jackets even on a sunny day.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • Dog friendly

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SS 89889 93197
Nearest postcode:
CF32 8AT
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meanwhile.barrel.relating
Meeting time:
9:00 am

Parc Calon Lan off Railway Terrace Blaengarw

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 04770 83131
Nearest postcode:
CF72 8DJ
what3words:
escalated.kipper.shallower
Start time:
9:40 am

Llantrisant Leisure Centre we leave promptly at 09:00

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