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

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Overview

A figure of eight walk, including the Penhow and Langstone circular, plus a short climb up Gray Hill. On our return to the cars we will pass Penhow Castle and its church.

There are plenty of stiles on this walk!

Meet Lay-by on A48, on left hand side if travelling eastbound. The lay-by is directly opposite Penhow Castle which is on the right hand side of the A48.

If you reach the Rock and Fountain pub, you’ve gone too far.

ST 4240 9099

W3W: drop.insisting.poker

Nearest postal code: NP26 3BE

Walkers are asked to carry In Case of information, this might be on a card, key fob or on their smartphone.

Wednesday, 12 February 2025
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:
670.6m / 2200ft
Type:
circular

Local Grade: A

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 42409 90993
Nearest postcode:
NP26 3BE
what3words:
drop.insisting.poker
Start time:
9:30 am

Lay-by on A48, on left hand side if travelling eastbound. The lay-by is directly opposite Penhow Castle which is on the right hand side of the A48. If you reach the Rock and Fountain pub, you’ve gone too far.

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