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Merthyr Valley Ramblers

We are the Merthyr Valley Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Overview

A two mile stretch along the Crumlin Arm of the Monmouthshire canal loosens the limbs before a climb of just over 1,000 feet to skirt the base of Twmbarlwm, following the Ravens walk track, with excellent views at our lunch stop. We then make our way via a rough track to Cwrt Henllys, skirting the Solar farm and then arround the Pant-yr-Eos reservoir. We then enter Craig-yr-Merchant woodland and finish with an uphill walk through the woods back to the car park.

Although i have graded this strenuous due to the long up hill stretches it is well capable of most of our members, so don't be put off.

Saturday, 22 March 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
507m / 1663ft
Type:
circular

For a refreshing drink afterwards we could visit the Tiny Rebel brewery nearby.

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 25944 90159
Nearest postcode:
NP11 6GH
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Start time:
10:00 am

Start Point : Risca Leisure Centre

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