The Ramblers
Members of the Ramblers enjoy:
- A library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-test routes. Online and Exclusive to you on the app
- Unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks, guided by a walk leader along safe, accessible routes
- Savings on walking gear, gadets and more with exlusive discounts from Cotswold Outdoor and our partners
- A welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our quarterly Walk magazine
- What's more, you'll be a driving force behind increasing access to green spaces, opening up more places to walk and boosting Britain's well-being one step at a time, just by joining the Ramblers
Members Notice
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.
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 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