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Gelligaer Common and Cefn Brithdir from Parc Cwm Darran

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Overview

Starting at Parc Cwm Darran, we climb up to Gelligaer Common. We then pick up the Rhymney Valley Ridgeway and ascend to Cefn Brithdir. Views of the Brecon Beacons and across the Rhymney Valley.

Sunday, 6 April 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
18.5km / 11.5mi
Ascent:
457.2m / 1500ft
Type:
circular

Dogs are welcome but will need to be kept on leads.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 11337 03448
Nearest postcode:
CF81 9NR
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Start time:
10:00 am

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