CBI Linear: Pentyrch to Tongwynlais

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Overview

Cardiff Bus Interchange Linear Leisurely (6 mile) Walk:

Pentyrch to Tongwynlais

Countryside walking with a couple of stiles.

Meet 10.30am at Cardiff Bus Interchange for Cardiff Bus 136 (10:40 )

Or, catch bus en route (eg 3 Elms 10:55)

Traveline Cymru - Journey Planning Wales

Start walk 11.20am at Pentyrch War Memorial bus stop.

Finish walk at Tongwynlais. Catch bus back to City Centre.

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

Wednesday, 21 May 2025

Meeting time:: 10:30 am
Start time:: 11:20 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:00 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: linear

Website:: https://www.cardifframblers.org.uk/walks

Local Grade: D

Meeting point

Grid reference:: ST 18231 75932
Nearest postcode:: CF10 1PN
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Meeting time:: 10:30 am

Cardiff Bus Interchange

Starting point

Grid reference:: ST 10202 82166
Nearest postcode:: CF15 9PN
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Start time:: 11:20 am

War Memorial bus stop, Pentyrch

Finishing point

Grid reference:: ST 13338 82298
Nearest postcode:: CF15 7JP
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Estimated finish time:: 2:00 pm

Tongwynlais

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