30 May 26 Cwmdu, Cefyn Moel, & Bwlch
The glorious weather continued for 13 Merthyr Valley Ramblers (including welcome guests Barbara, Barbara and Chris) as we started off from Cwmdu. Heading north, we climbed steadily to Blaen-y-uchaf and had our first cuppa.
23 May 26 Alistair Memorial walk
Glorious weather for the 14 Merthyr Valley Ramblers (including welcome guests Helen and Amie) at Llanfoist on Alistair’s 7.5 mile memorial walk today. A simple walk, along the trackbed to Gilwern station then across the A470 to the canal then back to Llanfoist along the towpath.
16 May 26 Y Domen Fawr 2026
On Saturday, 6 ramblers gathered on Manmoel Road, above Mountain Air Gate, for our 7-mile Y Domen Fawr circular. The day began a little chilly and grey, and with the forecast looking less than promising, waterproofs were kept close to hand. Thankfully, apart from a few short showers, the weather was kinder than expected.
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.