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Glo Aur Part 1 Porth - Treforest

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Overview

Over two days we are doing the Glo Aur walk in memory of the mining disaster at Cymmer Colliery. The first day we will walk from Porth to Treforest. We will meet at Treforest train station and take the 9.58 train to Porth then walk back to Treforest. The walk will be on tarmac paths so use shoes suitable for this.

Saturday, 13 July 2024
Start time:
9:45 am
Estimated finish time:
12:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:
30m / 98ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 08309 88959
Nearest postcode:
CF37 1SY
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Start time:
9:45 am

We need to catch the train at 9.58am, so meet at 9.45am in the Trefforest Train Car park.

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