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Rail Ramble: Cwm Darran - Discovering 10 historic features

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Overview

Discovering 10 historic features, noted on the Monolith Stones, of the Darran Valley trail - a trip back in time from Bronze Age settlers, the Romans, medieval agricultural settlers and the Industrial era under the Marquis of Bute.

Train 9.22 from Cardiff Central or stations between - leader joins at Heath High Level 9.30 - to Bargoed. 

Wednesday, 18 September 2024
Start time:
10:10 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
20.9km / 13.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Local Grade: B     

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 15161 99968
Nearest postcode:
CF81 8AB
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Start time:
10:10 am

Bargoed railway station

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