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Merthyr Ramblers Social Evening

Join us every first Monday of each month at 6pm in Merthyr Wetherspoons (Y Dic Penderyn) for our monthly social evening. Everyone welcome - come and meet the Merthyr Valley Ramblers. Good company and a quiz to boot. Downstairs in the old library.

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 Walks coming soon …

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Usk Reservoir and Glasfynydd Forest

Date: Saturday, 24 May 2025

Walk type: Circular

Start time: 10:00 am.

Estimated finish time: 3.30 pm

Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km

Walk difficulty: Moderate

Booking is required

Walk description: Through fields to Glasfynydd Forest then down to and around Usk Reservoir, back to the dam, where the walk started. One field could be very boggy, dogs can be off the lead for most of the walk.

Start Place:  Usk Reservoir car park.

Grid Ref:   SN 83339 28645

GPS:  51.944036 , -3.698649

What3Words: ///hangs.dented.plugs

Walk Leader: Andrew Pyne

 07432 040659

 Walk leader

Walk classification:

Suitability: Dog friendly.

Surroundings:  Reservoir, Forestry, Farmland.

Special Status: National Park.

Facilities: Parking.

Craig Cerrig-Gleisiad

Date: Saturday, 31 May 2025

Walk type: Circular

Start time: 10:00 am.

Estimated finish time: 3 pm

Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.5 km

Walk difficulty: Moderate

Booking is required.

Walk description: The route enters the dramatic glacial cwm, ascending past Twyn Dylluan-ddu to the trig point at Fan Frynych with panoramic views. It continues along the ridge of Craig Cerrig-Gleisiad before joining the Beacons Way toward Storey Arms. After crossing under the A470, the walk follows the old Roman Road toward Blaenglyn, then loops back via a field crossing over the Afon Tarell and a final steep climb to the finish. Varied terrain with great views and a touch of adventure!

Start Place:  Layby of the A470 (free)

Grid Ref:   SN 97132 22239

GPS:  51.88919, -3.49614

What3Words: ///reflector.rift.fixed

Walk Leader: Paddy Kelly

 07762 337368

 Walk leader

Walk classification:

Suitability: Dog friendly.

Surroundings:  Mountain, farmland, woodland, river.

Theme: History & heritage

Special Status: National Park.

Facilities: Parking (Free)

 To be announced …

Date: Saturday, 7 June 2025

Walk leader: Neil Weaver

 

Date: Saturday, 14 June 2025

Walk leader: Geoff Evans

 

Date: Saturday, 21 June 2025

Walk leader: Morfydd Jenkins

 

Date: Saturday, 28 June 2025

Walk leader: Caroline/Lynne

 

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Last updated: 18/05/2025