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Leader: Mike Clinch

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Overview

Leaving the car park, we will take a loop through fields to the village of Merthyr Mawr.

We then continue to Ogmore Castle where we’ll have an early coffee break. From there, we’ll ascend the hill, skirting the golf course en route to St. Brides Major.

Having gone through the village, we’ll descend to Dunraven Bay (lunch stop) and return via the Heritage Coast Path.

N.B. We will be passing through livestock so the walk is unsuitable for dogs.

Social after walk:

Afterwards we will visit a local hostelry.

Sunday, 22 September 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Directions:

Travel east from Swansea on M4

At M4 Junction 37, join A48 eastward.

Having passed the Porthcawl roundabout, look on the right for signs to Merthyr Mawr.

 

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SS 87167 77185
Nearest postcode:
CF32 0PA
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Start time:
10:00 am

Merthyr Mawr: Candleston Car Park

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