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Taff Ely Group

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Overview

A circular walk around Wenvoe and St Nicholas, mostly using footpaths and minor roads. We will walk a section of the Valeways Millenium Heritage Trail to visit the burial chambers at Tinkinswood and St Lythans. 

Sunday, 15 December 2024
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.2km / 8.8mi
Ascent:
233.5m / 766ft
Type:
circular

Note that the walk includes upwards of 12 stiles (some of which are quite high).

The walk is likely to be muddy and we will cross a stream without a footbridge so waterproof boots are essential. 

During the recce, there were some horses on the route and docile cows in one field. 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
ST 04707 83105
Nearest postcode:
CF72 8AW
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Meeting time:
9:00 am

Llantrisant Leisure Centre Car Park

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 12249 72902
Nearest postcode:
CF5 6AG
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Start time:
9:30 am

Wenvoe Village Hall, Vale of Glamorgan, CF5 6AG Please use on street parking nearby as there is an event happening at the Village Hall (we cannot use their carpark).

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