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A Tale of Two Rivers, from the Ogmore to the Ely

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Penarth & District Ramblers has walks on most Saturdays and Sundays (and some weekdays) in the Vale of Glamorgan, Gower, Brecon Beacons, or Wye valley. We would love to see you so come along!

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Overview

A rail ramble from Bridgend to Pontyclun via the Ogmore River, Cefn Hirgoed, Hirwaun Common, Llantrisant Forest and the River Ely
Wednesday, 12 March 2025
Start time:
9:20 am
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
24.1km / 15.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Starting point

Grid reference:
SS 90700 79801
Nearest postcode:
CF31 1BN
what3words:
magic.indoor.played
Start time:
9:20 am

08:51 Train from Cardiff Central arrives Bridgend 09:18, regular return trains from Pontyclun

Finishing point

Grid reference:
ST 03500 81401
Nearest postcode:
CF72 9AB
what3words:
walls.support.paintings
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm

Pontyclun Rail Station

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A Tale of Two Rivers, from the Ogmore to the Ely

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15.0 miles
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Difficulty:
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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
Join now for just £3.58 per month
Register for an account for FREE