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Overview

Following part of the Taff Ely Ridgeway walk. A couple of steep climbs and descents.

Start walk from Heol y Bryn near Pentyrch Village Hall CF15 9PY

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Sunday, 13 October 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
335.3m / 1100ft
Type:
circular
Website:
https://www.cardifframblers.org.uk/walks

Local grade: C

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 09862 82114
Nearest postcode:
CF15 9PY
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Start time:
10:00 am

Heol y Bryn near Pentyrch Village Hall

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Distance:
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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
Join now for just £3.58 per month
Register for an account for FREE