15 August 26 Brecon Beacons Horseshoe Ridge walk.
Today, 8 lucky Merthyr Valley Ramblers, led by Martina, took on one of the best-known mountain walks in Bannau Brycheiniog, the spectacular Beacons Horseshoe. With a stiff 10-mile loop ahead of us, we set off from the car park and headed north towards the old filter house at Lower Neuadd.The reservoir here forms part of Merthyr’s fascinating Victorian water-supply history, with Lower Neuadd dating back to the 1880s
8 August 26 Aberdare rivers and lakes.
Twelve happy ramblers met at the Dare country park in Aberdare today. We started by following the Afon Dare then crossed the river to Aberdare park. It was then through Trecynon to Ysgubor-wen farm where we stopped for the proverbial cuppa.
1 August 26 Southerndown.
Today’s walk was a special one for the Merthyr Valley Ramblers - a joint walk with the Gelligaer and Pontypool ramblers.
25 July 26 Llanthony Priory and Hatterrall Ridge.
Twelve lucky ramblers met under bright sunshine at Llanthony Abbey today. The walk description was very simple -
18 July 26 Rhigos mountain , Llyn Fach and Llyn Fawr.
A crackin' 7 mile (plus) walk from Hendre'r Mynydd car park, up to the top "Zip World" launch platform via some stoney, dusty tracks.
4 July 26 Parc Slip
Parc slip country park welcomed 14 Merthyr Valley Ramblers (including welcome guests Peter Abhishek and Jen) with bright sunshine today. From the car park, we climbed gently northwards past Cwmrisca and picked up part of the Ogwr ridgeway walk to Pen-twyn, resting only for a quick cuppa.