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“It’s advisable but not essential to contact walk leader to let them know you are coming on the walk”
The walk starts at the Rhondda heritage centre and does an elevated figure of 8
around both valley sides with extensive views from both.
It then crosses the river for an elevated woodland walk before returning to the centre.
2 moderate climbs. There are no stiles on this walk
After the walk there is an optional “Black Gold Experience “ (approx 90 min)
whereby we will be taken on an informative tour of the mine by an ex miner
followed by a Virtual tram ride at a big screen.
We have provisionally reserved 25 tickets at a discounted price of £7 each.
Can you let Clive know by txt ASAP if you would like to come on this walk and mine experience
There is a cafe at the Centre and dogs are allowed just outside the cafe doors
where there are table and chairs and recreated miner’s life and shops etc but still within the enclosed centre
Meet at Rhondda heritage centre CF37 2NP at 9.45am
if you wish to car share contact the walk leader who may be able to help
Contact: Clive Turner 07720 404825
Thursday 9th - Cwm Big Aberbeeg
6 Miles, Moderate, Band A
A steady climb to start but not too strenuous
Nice views of the surrounding area on top
No stiles
Meet at Cwm Big Carpark at 10:00am
Postcode: NP13 2ES W3W: ///knees.appertite.encoder (Aberbeeg4046 to Ebbvale rd)
Contact: Bill May 07879 031095
Thursday 16th - Caerphilly to Llanishen
7 Miles, Moderate
This is a linear walk which starts with a short train ride from Llanishen railway station to Caerphilly.
We start the walk from Caerphilly railway station
and almost immediately have a long but gradual climb up to Caerphilly common.
We then head towards Thornhill across open moorland to a short ridgeway walk before dropping down to Lisvane.
We then have a woodland and brook walk back to the railway station.
There are no styles on this walk and dogs are welcome on the train.
Please arrive by start time to give us all time to park and assemble on the platform
Bring bus pass (if have one) for a reduced train fare
Meet at Llanishen railway station at 10:00am. Postcode CF14 5UW
There is ample parking at the station but if it gets full
there is lots of parking in Mill Road a few mins from the station
Contact: Clive Turner 07720 404825
From the Car Park the walk climbs through woodland then along a narrow grassy ridge to the summit of Ysgyryd Fawr,
weather permitting there are amazing 360 views from here (the most easterly detached outliner of the Black Mountains).
We then retrace our steps for a short distance before leaving the ridge on the west side
to descend to St Michaels Church at Llanvihangel Crucorney for lunch.
Another climb follows but only to the eastern shoulder of the mountain picking up the path that will return us to start.
Meet at The Skirid National Trust Car Park, Old Ross Road B4521 just before post code travelling from A465. at 10:00am
Post Code: NP7 8AP, W3W: ///tablet.begun.rotations
National Trust Car Park, Members Free, Non Members £4 coins only
Contact: Phil Purnell 07729 221799
The walk starts at Risca Leisure centre and heads along the bridleway towards Henllys
Then continues a little further across fields to Tynewydd
Before turning towards Mescoed Mawr woods through to Croesllanfro
Finally returning via the edge of Newport golf course.
This walk includes Bridalways, open fields and pleasant woodland. Expect a little mud but generally good tracks.
Meet at Risca Leisure centre NP11 6GH at 10.00am
Contact: Clive Turner 07720 404825
A joint walk with the Caerphilly Ramblers
We will walk the route that will be the Caerphilly Challenge this year.
An undulating walk through forest and Common land
Meet at Warren Drive, Caerphilly at 10am
W3W: ///races.prone.token
Contact: Karen Ford 07557 780784
A steady climb to start but not too strenuous
Nice views of the surrounding area on top
No stiles
Meet at Cwm Big Carpark at 10:00am
Postcode: NP13 2ES W3W: ///knees.appertite.encoder (Aberbeeg4046 to Ebbvale rd)
Contact: Bill May 07879 031095
We start with a visit to The Guardian Of The Valleys,
which commemorates the 45 miners lost in the Six Bells mining disaster in 1960.
Then there’s some road work before a climb up to Cefn Bach
passing remnants of the ‘flight’ which carried coal waste from the pit to the tip above Abertillery.
We cross the reclaimed tip area and onto open ground on Cefn Bach before a lunch stop on the old parish road.
We then follow the road past the head of Cwm Big
before turning back towards Aberbeeg down the ridge above the valley.
A steep and extremely stoney track brings us down to the Aberbeeg roundabout
before there’s another stretch of roadwork back to Parc Arael Griffin and up to the car park.
NOTE: Care is needed on the reclaimed tip area and Cefn Bach due to uneven ground, fissures, and holes.
Dog owners be aware. Walking poles could come in handy and would be useful on the stoney track down.
There’s also a couple of rickety stiles to negotiate.
Meet at the free gravel parking area on the right hand side of Six Bells Road, off the A467 at 10:00am
Nearest postcode: NP13 2NL. W3W: ///increases.crumb.pumps
Contact: Linda Simmonds 07807 79799
This is a linear walk which starts with a short train ride from Llanishen railway station to Caerphilly.
We start the walk from Caerphilly railway station
and almost immediately have a long but gradual climb up to Caerphilly common.
We then head towards Thornhill across open moorland to a short ridgeway walk before dropping down to Lisvane.
We then have a woodland and brook walk back to the railway station.
There are no styles on this walk and dogs are welcome on the train.
Please arrive by start time to give us all time to park and assemble on the platform
Bring bus pass (if have one) for a reduced train fare
Meet at Llanishen railway station at 10:00am. Postcode CF14 5UW
There is ample parking at the station but if it gets full
there is lots of parking in Mill Road a few mins from the station
Contact: Clive Turner 07720 404825
We start at Margam country park and after walking through the gardens and lake
we walk up The “St Illtyds way” for a long but gradual ascent to Cwm Kenfig
for vast panoramic views over the surrounding countryside and channel.
We then descend along the “Ogwr ridgeway walk” keeping the views for most of the descent
which passes alongside a large red deer park.
Finally we have a short walk through woodland before arriving back at the country park
where there is a visitors centre and cafe. no stiles, dogs welcome at cafe
Meet at Margam Country park car park.(2 min off m4 junction 38) at 10:15am
Post code: SA13 2TJ, Car sharing recommended
Contact: Clive Turner 07720 404825
A Gentle Climb Up To Clytha Castle,
Then On To The Hill Fort To See The Bluebells.
Passing Through Bettws Newydd and Returning
Along A Riverside Path.
Meet at Clytha National Trust Car Park at 10:30.
Grid Ref: SO 361 085, Nearest Postcode: NP7 9BW, W3W: ///taxi.goodness.awestruck
Contact: Phil Purnell 07729 221799
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“It’s advisable but not essential to contact walk leader to let them know you are coming on the walk”
2023
March
Thursday 2nd - Rhondda Heritage park & “Black Gold Experience"
5 Miles, ModerateThe walk starts at the Rhondda heritage centre and does an elevated figure of 8
around both valley sides with extensive views from both.
It then crosses the river for an elevated woodland walk before returning to the centre.
2 moderate climbs. There are no stiles on this walk
After the walk there is an optional “Black Gold Experience “ (approx 90 min)
whereby we will be taken on an informative tour of the mine by an ex miner
followed by a Virtual tram ride at a big screen.
We have provisionally reserved 25 tickets at a discounted price of £7 each.
Can you let Clive know by txt ASAP if you would like to come on this walk and mine experience
There is a cafe at the Centre and dogs are allowed just outside the cafe doors
where there are table and chairs and recreated miner’s life and shops etc but still within the enclosed centre
Meet at Rhondda heritage centre CF37 2NP at 9.45am
if you wish to car share contact the walk leader who may be able to help
Contact: Clive Turner 07720 404825
Weekend 4th/5th
VACANT
Thursday 9th - Cwm Big Aberbeeg
"CANCELLED"
6 Miles, Moderate, Band A
A steady climb to start but not too strenuous
Nice views of the surrounding area on top
No stiles
Meet at Cwm Big Carpark at 10:00am
Postcode: NP13 2ES W3W: ///knees.appertite.encoder (Aberbeeg4046 to Ebbvale rd)
Contact: Bill May 07879 031095
Weekend 11th/12th
VACANT
Thursday 16th - Caerphilly to Llanishen
"CANCELLED"
7 Miles, Moderate
This is a linear walk which starts with a short train ride from Llanishen railway station to Caerphilly.
We start the walk from Caerphilly railway station
and almost immediately have a long but gradual climb up to Caerphilly common.
We then head towards Thornhill across open moorland to a short ridgeway walk before dropping down to Lisvane.
We then have a woodland and brook walk back to the railway station.
There are no styles on this walk and dogs are welcome on the train.
Please arrive by start time to give us all time to park and assemble on the platform
Bring bus pass (if have one) for a reduced train fare
Meet at Llanishen railway station at 10:00am. Postcode CF14 5UW
There is ample parking at the station but if it gets full
there is lots of parking in Mill Road a few mins from the station
Contact: Clive Turner 07720 404825
Saturday 18th - Ysgyryd Fawr and Llanvihangel Crucorney
8.5 Miles, Moderate/StrenuousFrom the Car Park the walk climbs through woodland then along a narrow grassy ridge to the summit of Ysgyryd Fawr,
weather permitting there are amazing 360 views from here (the most easterly detached outliner of the Black Mountains).
We then retrace our steps for a short distance before leaving the ridge on the west side
to descend to St Michaels Church at Llanvihangel Crucorney for lunch.
Another climb follows but only to the eastern shoulder of the mountain picking up the path that will return us to start.
Meet at The Skirid National Trust Car Park, Old Ross Road B4521 just before post code travelling from A465. at 10:00am
Post Code: NP7 8AP, W3W: ///tablet.begun.rotations
National Trust Car Park, Members Free, Non Members £4 coins only
Contact: Phil Purnell 07729 221799
Thursday 23rd - Risca Henllys Church Mescoed circular
6.5 Miles, Moderate,The walk starts at Risca Leisure centre and heads along the bridleway towards Henllys
Then continues a little further across fields to Tynewydd
Before turning towards Mescoed Mawr woods through to Croesllanfro
Finally returning via the edge of Newport golf course.
This walk includes Bridalways, open fields and pleasant woodland. Expect a little mud but generally good tracks.
Meet at Risca Leisure centre NP11 6GH at 10.00am
Contact: Clive Turner 07720 404825
Saturday 25th - Caerphilly Challenge Route
11 Miles, Moderate/strenuousA joint walk with the Caerphilly Ramblers
We will walk the route that will be the Caerphilly Challenge this year.
An undulating walk through forest and Common land
Meet at Warren Drive, Caerphilly at 10am
W3W: ///races.prone.token
Contact: Karen Ford 07557 780784
Thursday 30th - Cwm Big Aberbeeg
6 Miles, Moderate, Band AA steady climb to start but not too strenuous
Nice views of the surrounding area on top
No stiles
Meet at Cwm Big Carpark at 10:00am
Postcode: NP13 2ES W3W: ///knees.appertite.encoder (Aberbeeg4046 to Ebbvale rd)
Contact: Bill May 07879 031095
April
Sunday 2nd - Guardian Heights, Aberbeeg
7 Miles, ModerateWe start with a visit to The Guardian Of The Valleys,
which commemorates the 45 miners lost in the Six Bells mining disaster in 1960.
Then there’s some road work before a climb up to Cefn Bach
passing remnants of the ‘flight’ which carried coal waste from the pit to the tip above Abertillery.
We cross the reclaimed tip area and onto open ground on Cefn Bach before a lunch stop on the old parish road.
We then follow the road past the head of Cwm Big
before turning back towards Aberbeeg down the ridge above the valley.
A steep and extremely stoney track brings us down to the Aberbeeg roundabout
before there’s another stretch of roadwork back to Parc Arael Griffin and up to the car park.
NOTE: Care is needed on the reclaimed tip area and Cefn Bach due to uneven ground, fissures, and holes.
Dog owners be aware. Walking poles could come in handy and would be useful on the stoney track down.
There’s also a couple of rickety stiles to negotiate.
Meet at the free gravel parking area on the right hand side of Six Bells Road, off the A467 at 10:00am
Nearest postcode: NP13 2NL. W3W: ///increases.crumb.pumps
Contact: Linda Simmonds 07807 79799
Thursday 6th - Caerphilly to Llanishen
7 Miles, Moderate, Band BThis is a linear walk which starts with a short train ride from Llanishen railway station to Caerphilly.
We start the walk from Caerphilly railway station
and almost immediately have a long but gradual climb up to Caerphilly common.
We then head towards Thornhill across open moorland to a short ridgeway walk before dropping down to Lisvane.
We then have a woodland and brook walk back to the railway station.
There are no styles on this walk and dogs are welcome on the train.
Please arrive by start time to give us all time to park and assemble on the platform
Bring bus pass (if have one) for a reduced train fare
Meet at Llanishen railway station at 10:00am. Postcode CF14 5UW
There is ample parking at the station but if it gets full
there is lots of parking in Mill Road a few mins from the station
Contact: Clive Turner 07720 404825
Friday 7th - A Traditional Good Friday Walk To Twmbarlwm
VACANTWeekend 8th/9th
VACANTThursday 13th
VACANTWeekend 15th/16th
VACANTThursday 20th - Margam Country Park & The St.Illtyds Way
7 Miles, Moderate, Band DWe start at Margam country park and after walking through the gardens and lake
we walk up The “St Illtyds way” for a long but gradual ascent to Cwm Kenfig
for vast panoramic views over the surrounding countryside and channel.
We then descend along the “Ogwr ridgeway walk” keeping the views for most of the descent
which passes alongside a large red deer park.
Finally we have a short walk through woodland before arriving back at the country park
where there is a visitors centre and cafe. no stiles, dogs welcome at cafe
Meet at Margam Country park car park.(2 min off m4 junction 38) at 10:15am
Post code: SA13 2TJ, Car sharing recommended
Contact: Clive Turner 07720 404825
Sunday 23rd
Terry ButlerThursday 27th - Bluebell Woods & Clytha Castle
6 Miles, Easy/ModerateA Gentle Climb Up To Clytha Castle,
Then On To The Hill Fort To See The Bluebells.
Passing Through Bettws Newydd and Returning
Along A Riverside Path.
Meet at Clytha National Trust Car Park at 10:30.
Grid Ref: SO 361 085, Nearest Postcode: NP7 9BW, W3W: ///taxi.goodness.awestruck
Contact: Phil Purnell 07729 221799