Tiger Bay Ramblers (TBR) is a walking group for people of working age. It is based in Cardiff but walks across South Wales and beyond.
A moderate 9.5 mile walk.
This walk takes us through the villages of Pantyscallog, Pontsarn and Pontsticill.
Starting at the abandoned village of Pengarnddu near Merthyr Tydfil we follow a disused railway line / quarry track above the village of Pantyscallog. We will be met with far reaching views above Pontsticill reservoir.
We will stop for a coffee break amongst the back drop of Tywnau Gwynion Quarry followed by
a gradual descent before a short scramble over limestone quarry rocks to Morlais Castle ruins and intact crypt, where we will have lunch with far reaching views across Merthyr.
We then have a gentle route back along the perimeter of Morlais Castle golf course, through the village of Pantyscallog back to the carpark.
Estimated finish 15.30
Note there is a short section of rocks and scramble.
If bringing dogs they will need to be able to navigate steep rocks.
Pengarnddu Industrial Estate. Park on road near the wind turbine, near B and M superstore
