Tyn-y-Coed, Pentyrch and ridgeway

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Overview

The walk follows the Glamorgan Ridgeway through Ty-n-Coed woods to the side of the Garth and returns through fields and a minor road.

Thursday, 22 May 2025

Start time:: 7:00 pm
Estimated finish time:: 9:10 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 6.3km / 3.9mi
Ascent:: 223m / 732ft
Type:: circular

Website:: https://maps.taffelyramblers.org.uk/cae04.pdf

The outward climb is steep in places with rocks in places. Depending on recent weather one short section may be waterlogged and muddy.

There are five stiles, one of which has no step-up. Four of these do not have dog latches.

Features

Car parking available
Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: ST 08301 82782
Nearest postcode:: CF15 9SG
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Start time:: 7:00 pm

Car Park at Ty'n-y-coed woods

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