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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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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

Overview

Circular walk from pentyrch rugby club.  We walk up and over Garth Hill, which inspired the novel and movie; "The Englishman who went up a Hill and came down a Mountain". Through the forest where we can stop for a coffee.  Lunch break can  include a quick walk to view the Taffs Well Quarry from a great viewpoint.   There are   2 steep climbs (1 early and one just before lunch)  and a few  boggy sections depending on the weather but a great walk.  One of my favourites.

Dogs welcome, there are a few styles and possible sheep / cattle so must be on leads as usual.

Sunday, 1 June 2025
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

May be boggy depending on the weather running upto the date  of the walk.  Bring poles for added assitance.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • Dog friendly

Meeting point

Grid reference:
ST 04700 83117
Nearest postcode:
CF72 8AW
what3words:
blush.meanwhile.dice
Meeting time:
9:00 am

Llantrisant leisure centre for car sharing

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 09985 81673
Nearest postcode:
CF15 9QJ
what3words:
ridge.shock.grants
Start time:
9:30 am

RUGBY CLUB CAR PARK IF THERE IS A MATCH ON PLEASE USE SURROUNDING STREETS. CAR SHARING A GOOD IDEA

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