CBI Linear: Rumney Hill Gardens to Pontprennau (along Rhymney Trail)

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Overview

Cardiff Bus Interchange Linear Leisurely (6 mile) Walk:

Rumney Hill Gardens to Pontprennau (along Rhymney Trail)

Meet 9.45am at Cardiff Bus Interchange for Newport Bus 30 (10:00 )

Or, catch bus en route Traveline Cymru - Journey Planning Wales

Start walk 10.30am at Ty Mawr Road bus stop/ Rumney Hill Gardens entrance

Finish walk at Asda, Pontprennau for 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, 25 June 2025

Meeting time:: 9:45 am
Start time:: 10:30 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:: 9:45 am

Cardiff Bus Interchange

Starting point

Grid reference:: ST 21294 79124
Nearest postcode:: CF3 3DS
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Start time:: 10:30 am

Rumney Gardens entrance

Finishing point

Grid reference:: ST 21783 82530
Nearest postcode:: CF23 8NL
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Estimated finish time:: 2:00 pm

Pontprennau

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