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Penarth & District Group

Penarth & District Ramblers has walks on most Saturdays and Sundays (and some weekdays) in the Vale of Glamorgan, Gower, Brecon Beacons, or Wye valley. We would love to see you so come along!

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Overview

From Rhymney Valley floor to its ridgeway, taking in Mynydd Machen, woodland and the Rhymney River. Steady climb onto the Ridgeway. Superb views.
Wednesday, 23 April 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular
No dogs please as we are walking through fields with sheep in them

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 20900 89001
Nearest postcode:
CF83 8ND
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Start time:
10:00 am

Machen Village Hall car park What3words solved.stored.petulant. The car park is free.

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Difficulty:
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Difficulty:
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Difficulty:
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Difficulty:
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Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.5 miles
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North & South of the A48

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
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