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Taff Ely Group

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

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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 second day we will walk from Treforest Train station to Insole Court.

We will meet at Fairwater road by the Rookwood Hospital and walk to Fairwater train station to take the 9.52 train to Treforest. From here we will walk to Insole Court. The walk will be on tarmac paths so use shoes suitable for this.

Sunday, 14 July 2024
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
30m / 98ft
Type:
circular

Although the walk could be considered linear the fact that part route includes a train ride we regard it as circular.

Meeting point

Grid reference:
ST 04697 83116
Nearest postcode:
CF72 8AW
what3words:
argued.dove.washed
Meeting time:
9:00 am

Meet at Llantrisant Leisure Centre for car sharing

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 14997 77954
Nearest postcode:
CF5 2YN
what3words:
cases.rock.shave
Start time:
9:30 am

Park on fairwater road by Rookwood Hospital. We will walk from here to catch the 9.52 train from Fairwater to Trefforest.

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