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We are the Cardiff 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 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
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Overview

Linear walk from Porth railway station to Ferndale.

Meet 10.15am at Cardiff Central railway station to catch 10:29 train to Porth.

(or, catch train en route: Llandaf 10:41; Radyr 10:45; Taffs Well 10:50; Pontypridd 11:02)

Use Bus Concessionary bus pass for train fare discount on single ticket to Porth from Cardiff Central. If catching train en route suggest purchase return to Porth).

Or, catch Stagecoach Bus 132 09:43 from Greyfriars Road, Cardiff for Porth, and short walk to railway station. (catch bus on route: 3 Elm 09:56; Tongwynlais 10:10)

Start 11.10am from Porth railway station.

Return to Cardiff (or Porth  for train back to en route station or if driven by car to start point) by Stagecoach Bus 132.  

Walkers need to carry In Case of Emergency information – this might be on a card, key fob or on their smartphone.

Friday, 21 June 2024
Meeting time:
10:15 am
Start time:
11:10 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Local grade: D

Meeting point

Grid reference:
ST 18228 75878
Nearest postcode:
CF10 1EP
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Meeting time:
10:15 am

Cardiff Central railway station

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 02618 91329
Nearest postcode:
CF39 9NY
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Start time:
11:10 am

Porth railway station

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SS 99941 96856
Nearest postcode:
CF43 4RR
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Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm

Ferndale, RCT

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 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