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Vale of Glamorgan Group

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Overview

The walk crosses the Heads of the Valleys Road on the impressive new footbridges. We will see waterfalls and rapids on the Clydach Gorge and walk through some lovely woods.

We'll also see the remains of old railways, limestone kilns, ironworks and a canal.

If the weather is clear we will have good views. There are some some steep ups and downs, and I recommend walking poles and walking boots.

There are public toilets on the main road by the Londis shop.

Hope to see you there,

Judy.

Sunday, 2 March 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
396.2m / 1300ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 24747 14791
Nearest postcode:
NP7 0AJ
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Start time:
10:00 am

Main road car park, Gilwern. Post Code : NP7 OAJ w3w: dividers.brink.panics

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