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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.

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 quarterly 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 very rewarding circuit through Blaenavon Heritage Park Site and Gilwern Quarry, with glorious views and some fairly steep ascents and descents.

Sunday, 19 May 2024
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.1km / 8.1mi
Ascent:
400m / 1312ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
ST 04699 83118
Nearest postcode:
CF72 8AW
what3words:
save.seeing.shampoos
Meeting time:
9:00 am

There is ample parking in the leisure centre car park, meeting here for car sharing.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 24779 14606
Nearest postcode:
NP7 0AP
what3words:
random.bypasses.most
Start time:
10:00 am

By CAR from Abergavenny, head west on the A465 Heads of the Valleys road. 3 miles later take the exit A4077 signed to Gilwern. In Gilwern look for the car park on the right, immediately after a pedestrian crossing. W3W - nuzzling.ballparks.protest

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 quarterly 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