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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.

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

From St Brides, we climb up over the Down and walk through Southerndown Golf Course to Ogmore Castle (for a coffee break). Avoiding the stepping stones, we follow the river towards Ewenny Priory, where we will stop for lunch. Then, we use minor roads and footpaths (including the Valeways Millenium Heritage Trail) to head back towards Old Castle Down, crossing the stream using the clapper bridge to return to The Milk Hut. 

This walk is adapted from the Ramblers route 'Ogmore Castle, stepping stones and Ewenny Priory, Vale Glamorgan'. 

 

Sunday, 2 March 2025
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.7km / 10.4mi
Ascent:
270.1m / 886ft
Type:
circular

Note that the walk includes upwards of 10 stiles (some of which are quite high).

 

 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
ST 04707 83105
Nearest postcode:
CF72 8AW
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Meeting time:
9:00 am

Llantrisant Leisure Centre

Starting point

Grid reference:
SS 89736 74285
Nearest postcode:
CF32 0SF
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Start time:
9:30 am

Please go through the car park and bear left to park in the field behind The Milk Hut.

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