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2025


February


Weekend 1st/2nd

VACANT

Thursday 6th - Pontymister Rhiwderin Circular

6.5 Miles, Moderate
We begin the walk with a climb up to a quarry which is ideal for a coffee stop,
we then continue on to a plateau on the hillside.
This spot offers stunning panoramic views of the Ebbw Valley,
stretching both up and down the valley, a perfect place to stop for lunch and take in the surroundings.
After lunch, the path largely descends, taking us onto the Sirhowy Valley Walk.
We follow the this as it winds above Fox Hill, offering a new perspective of the surrounding landscape.
From the Sirhowy Valley Walk, the route drops further through woodland and fields, eventually leading us to Rhiwderin.
At Rhiwderin, we pick up a lane which leads to a flat riverside walk.
We then follow this peaceful path along the river as it loops back to Field Road.
There are no stiles on this walk and some walking on quiet lanes.
Meet at parking area Fields Road by Pontymister Cricket Club at 10:00hrs.
Post Code: NP11 6EJ, W3W: ///fractions.workflow.intersect
Contact: Phil Purnell 07729 221799

Weekend 8th/9th

VACANT

Thursday 13th - ”A fairytale in Castell Coch”

6 mile moderate
This walk starts in Castell Coch car park then takes a route through woodland
to a short section of the Taff trail before taking the Caerphilly Ridgeway walk
and ascending to Craig Yr Allt ridge for spectacular views over Caerphilly and surrounding countryside.
After this we take a wide sweep towards Rhiwbina around Nant y Forest before eventually returning to Castell Coch.
This walk includes some forest trails, a disused railway line and ridgeway and is suitable for most dogs.
Meet at Castell Coch car park, post code: CF15 7JS at 10.00am
Contact: Clive Turner 07720 404825

Sunday 16th - Pontsticill Moorland Walk
"CANCELLED"

Strenuous walk approximately 6 hours, 12 miles, and a 475-meter ascent and descent.
We cross the road from the car park separating Pontstcill Reservoir from Pentywn Reservoir.
Then, we gradually climb the hill past the Dolygaer Activity Centre.
We then cross open moorland to the head of Dyffryn Crawnon,
where we head back across the moors to Trefil Quarry and its ancient Cairn.
We continue across the moors to Pontsticill Village and then back up the ridge, with scenic views of the reservoir.
This is an open moorland walk with fantastic views of Pen y Fan and the Brecon Beacons,
due to the exposed nature of this walk it will only take place in suitable weather conditions
and therefore may be canceled at short notice.
There is no phone signal on the moors, can you contact me before the walk if you intend to join the walk?
Meet at the north car park Pontstcill Reservoir CF48 2UR, Grid ref: SO 0544 1439, for a 10 am start.
Contact: Neil Muirhead 07531 788394
or via email on nrmuir@gmail.com.

Thursday 20th - “Tintern, Penterry, Chapel Hill circular”

6.5 miles moderate
This walk starts at Tintern Abbey car park then crosses the road for a short woodland section
before a gradual climb through Limekiln wood towards Garth Hill(tea break).
Shortly after we have vast open views over the Bristol Channel and Severn bridges.
From here we take a woodland route and open fields towards the Angidy river valley before returning to the start point.
This walk is on mainly good paths but can be a little muddy through some woodland bits.
Refreshments at Anchor Inn pub afterwards(optional).there are a few stiles on this walk so not suitable for large dogs.
Meet at Tintern Abbey car park, post code: NP16 6SW at 10.15am
Contact: Clive Turner 07720 404825

Weekend 22nd/23rd

VACANT

Thursday 27th

VACANT

March


Weekend 1st/2nd

VACANT

Thursday 6th

VACANT

Weekend 8th/9th

VACANT

Thursday 13th

VACANT

Sunday 16th - ‘Cwm Sychan, Cwm Ffrwd & Garndiffaith viaduct’.

9 Miles, 1,300 Feet total ascent- Moderate/Strenuous, Band A
A walk up and across the now tranquil slopes of Cwm Sychan,
passing examples of the areas industrial heritage,
with a coffee stop at the top to admire the views down the valley.
We continue along the other side of the Cwm and then climb into Cwm Ffrwd
for our lunch stop at the remains of Craig Ddu.
Next we make our way to the head of the Cwm and cross the stream close to a small waterfall.
From there we walk back towards Varteg,
finally arriving onto the former Brynmawr & Blaenavon railway which we follow back to Talywain crossing the viaduct.
Meet at the small car park opposite Albert Stores, Talywain, at 10.00am. NP4 7RL, W3W: ///export.grading.constrain
Car parking is free, however car sharing is strongly advised.
Please contact Steve O’Brien in advance to book your place on this walk.
Contact: Steve O’Brien 07762 422726

Thursday 20th

VACANT

Weekend 22nd/23rd

VACANT

Thursday 27th

VACANT

Weekend 29th/30th

VACANT