30 November 24 - Allt and Llangors Lake
It was damp but very warm for the seven Merthyr Valley Ramblers (including good friend Karen) at the start of our 7.5 mile walk from the lay-by near Tal-y-Bryn today. Fleeces were discarded and raincoats put on ready for the long climb northwards up the Roman road to Allt yr Esgair where we had a refreshing cuppa and enjoyed some superb scenery, Llangorse lake on one side and the Usk on the other.
16 November 24 - Walking Historical Trails 2024
Ten friends old and new gathered together in Brynmawr's museum car park ready for today's Merthyr Valley Ramblers 7.5 mile walking historical trails ramble . Although it was “damping”, rain wasn't forecast until the afternoon and so it proved to be - and not too cold either. Heading out from the suburbs of Brynmawr, we crossed over the A465 using the new footbridge, crossed over Nant Melyn then turned north and climbed steadily to the trig point at Twr Pen-cyrn where we had our first cuppa.
9 November 24 - Remembrance Day walk 2024
Today, 11 adventurous ramblers gathered at Blaen y Glyn Uchaf car park, a little after our 8:30 AM start time (thanks to some road-blocking cows!). Among us were new faces, Jason and Jo, as well as some familiar friends we hadn't seen in a while. Our journey began with a stiff climb, passing beautiful waterfalls on our way to the ridge line of Craig y Fan Ddu, following the Beacons Way. Though the day started with a thick mist that seemed unyielding, we pressed on north along Graig Fan Las. We then descended to the memorial and crash site of the Canadian bomber that tragically crashed on 6th July 1942, claiming the lives of all five crew members.
2 November 24 - Manmoel Circular
Eighteen hardy ramblers (including welcome guests Rose Claire Tracey and Sam and undercover agent Jackie) assembled at a cool and overcast Pen Y Fan pond at the start of our 7.5 mile walk today. We started on the road between the solar farms then turned left to Twyn Simon farm - a change from our usual route because of flooded fields.
26 October 24 - The Garth and Taffs Well
Very misty weather greeted 10 hardy ramblers (including welcome guests Jackie, Sam and new member Michael) at the car park at Heol Yr Ynys car park yesterday. We started by walking along the road to Tynewydd where we used the footpath beside the road. We then crossed the road and made our way through the Coed Y Bedw nature reserve, crossing the Nant Cwmllwydrew and generally heading west.
19 October 24 - Castell Dhinas
Bright sunshine greeted the 15 adventurous Merthyr Valley Ramblers ( including welcome guests Lesley and Michael, Caerphilly comrades Linda and June as well as old friends Emma and Andrew) in Talgarth at the start of our 8.5 mile walk.