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.
28 March 26 - Ynysowen Circular
The sun shone brightly on the 13 hardy Merthyr Valley Ramblers in Parc Taff Bargoed today. Although quite cold, spirits were high as we started off on our 6+ mile stroll exploring Ynysowen.
21 March 26 - Dinas Rock / Foel circular
Dinas rock greeted fourteen Merthyr Valley Ramblers (including welcome guests Trudie and Helen) in bright sunshine today. Our 6.5 mile walk started uphill through Coed y Ffyrnau, across the Sychryd then due East to Ffynnon Ddu for a quick cuppa.
14 March 26 - Keepers Pond Blaenavon
Yesterday’s walk with Merthyr Valley Ramblers was led by Rob and Morfydd, starting from the beautiful setting of Keeper’s Pond above Blaenavon on a bright, sunny but bitterly cold day. The pond, with its links to the area’s industrial past, looked stunning in the winter sunshine, and some brave souls were even cold water dipping before we had set off.