9 May 26 Ogmore circular
Although 13 is considered an unlucky number, today proved to be the exception. 13 excited Merthyr Valley Ramblers (including good friends Trevor and Lynne) met at Ogmore in glorious sunshine at the start of our 7.5 mile stroll.
2 May 26 Llangattog escarpment and lonely shepherd
From the layby, 16 walkers including 2 guests, walked through the National Craig y Cilau nature reserve beneath the escarpment and then a had short climb up to the old tramroad, with views across the valley of Sugar Loaf, Skirrid and Table mountain.
25 April 26 Cribyn
Twelve lucky ramblers (including good friends Catrin, Lynne, Caroline, Jill and Andrew) met in bright sunshine at the parking lot in Taf Fechan Forest. We climbed steadily passing the empty upper Neuadd reservoir to where we had coffee at the bottom of Cribyn.
18 April 26 Angidy Valley & Cleddon Falls
Starting from the car park, 5 ramblers set out on our 10.5 mile walk which followed the Angidy Valley, with plenty of evidence of the area’s rich industrial heritage, including the ruins of the old Abbey Tintern Furnace.
11 April 26 Bargoed & Gelligaer common
Today’s three-season walk (no autumn sadly) started off in bright sunshine from Bargoed woodland park. We five ramblers (including welcome guest Jill from Pontypool) walked alongside the river to Morrisons roundabout.
4 April 26 Shadow of the Skirrid
Todays scene-filled walk starring 13 chilled-out Merthyr Valley Ramblers (including Chris from Portishead) started from Llanviangel Crucorney. We climbed steadily past Llanviangel Court and headed east for our first break. Carrying on, we continued east to lunch at little Pen-y-park.