Our Walks
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The walks contain three sections: Chris's description to help her identify the route, supplementary information to help you get a little more detail, and a reminder you will need a map of some sort to give you an idea of where you will be going. The subsequent walks will contain this under one heading and not three. Hope this helps you get the idea of how we have composed the site.
The route descriptions are not highly detailed as pathways can change seasonally and due to land management and weather influences, so its wise to check with YRP Vision Paths and Trails, who maintain a lot of local footpaths, to see if any changes are in force when you want to walk. Or - give them a go but be prepared to make changes - that 's what we do. Be patient though, there are a lot of paths to maintain and as a general rule, they are all in good condition, but we all have to make allowances for natural changes in the countryside which lives by the rules of nature and environmental workforces, not parklands.
Some of Chris's personal pet names for places on her walks include 'Irish Cairn'; Cwm river = Clydach but in the area of the Cwm; Cae Maen = otherwise locally known as the Prairie Cae Maen on the current ordinance survey map indicates one field which is private farm land. Ty'n y Wern is a house on the edge of the old top pit and also marked on the map as the land nearby.
On farmlands and foresty (which covers all of these walks), KEEP TO THE PATHWAYS ; forestry especially is prone to deep cavities in the ground which can cause injury and grassy ground can have deep bog in places.. Be aware of the pitfalls of walking in countryside. It is very different to a park, but amazingly peaceful and beautiful if we keep it that way. Enjoy.
Walk 1
Walk 1
Saturday 3rd May 2008
Leaving from the Community Centre.
A moderate walk of about 5.5 miles.
Start off down the cycle trail to Coed y Cwm and then following the mountain road up to the old Gelli (Gellifendigaid) farm ruins. Then climbing a little more to reach the Roman Road and following the reasonably level track to the junction of Ty Draw Hill/Road where we go down past the Old Bwl Pub and climb up Mill Road towards the Graig House and back to the village.
The walk is geared for people who walk moderate distances comfortably and are used to walking on tracks with some climbing.
Chris’s comment: 4 walkers: Nic, Pat, Davina and myself. They want to do more!
INFO
Supplementary walk route info:
v At Coed y Cwm you will need to access the mountain road through the rear of the estate at Hafan Heulog leading into Heol Pen y Foel to find the junction to the mountain road.
v At Gellifendigaid farm ruins there is a green barrier across the path straight ahead and also a stony track leading uphill towards a mast and now there is a signpost indicating the new Gellifendigaid Farm is on new ground, up the stony track. The gate and style there will lead you onto the Roman Road.
MAP
A paper copy of the map can be found at the Ynysybwl Regeneration Centre, near the fish shop.
Or you can browse the route on google maps using either the street map or the satalite map (which gives a better idea of the type of countryside you will walk in.
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.6259435,-3.3240755,14z
Walk 2
Saturday 17th May 2008
Leaving the Community Centre at 11:00 am.
A moderate walk of 6 miles.
A steady walk up towards Ty’n y Wern, along the Roman Road to Gelli Wrgan to see the famous Ty Bach Twt.
Returning to the village along the Cwm Clydach river.
Walk and Talk is an informal walking group. Local walks between 5 and 8 miles at a leisurely pace. Walking every other Saturday. All Welcome.
Chris’s comment: 5 walkers- Davina, Pat, Nicola, Glynis (new) and myself
Supplementary route info:
Go across to the start of the cycle way opposite Other Street and turn left uphill.
Climb to the top of the lane leading past Ty'n y Wern.
At the gate at the top bear left on the Roman Road, eventually joining a tarmac road, and keep ahead until you meet a main road.
Cross and bear left then right onto another tarmac lane.
Passing Gelli Wrgan and the Ty Bach, follow the footpath down into the Cwm and then left, crossing a wooden bridge.
Stay on level ground until you meet the main road. Cross and pick up footpath downhill to the river.
Go along the bank, crossing wooden bridges until you meet a set of rough steps.
At the top of the steps, go through the gate and straight ahead, passing a newly converted barn until you meet the tarmac road.
Go right downhill, leading back to village.
Walk 3
Saturday 31st May 2008
Leaving the Community Centre at 11:00 a.m.
An easy walk of 7 miles.
Walking down the cycle way, over the Darren, through Craig yr Hesg woods. Returning to the village via Trallwn and along the Taff Trail.
Chris’s comment: 8 walkers. Reine, Nicola, Pat, Davina, Glynis, Brian, Linda (from Church Village - read about walk from Ponty Observer - great!)
Good walk.
Supplementary route info:
at the top of Darren Du road/Tai'r Heol, go straight onto an overgrown lane until you can turn downhill and left into Crag yr Hesg Wood.
Take whatever paths lead downhill until you meet the tarmac lane leading to the main road.
Cross the road and walk into Trallwn on the opposite side of the river.
The Taff Trail begins from the back of Trallwn at the end of Coedpenmaen Road.
At the junction by Cilfynydd rugby ground, bear left downhill, crossing a bridge and then a narrow road to pick up the Lady Windsor Cycle Way back to Ynysybwl.
Walk 4
Saturday 14th June 2008
Leaving the Community Centre at 11:00 a.m.
A moderate walk of 6.5.miles.
A circular walk around the village passing above Y Waun, over the Prairie, around to Y Dduallt then follow the Cwm Clydach riv er back to the village.
Chris’s comment: 7 walkers: Reine, Nic, Pat, Davina, Glynis, Chris (swimming). Good walk.
Supplementary route info:
Go up Augustus St and left then right onto Cribbyn Du farm road. Just before the bend go through a gate on the right and bear left following the fence line to the top of the field, then right.
Cross the footbridge and stile into the next field and head straight for the fir trees.
Go through the wood to the opposite side and keep straight ahead where the footpath goes through a garden and alongside a house. This is a public right of way and the house owner knows but please respect their property and close the gate.
On the road take a footpath into the trees and down to the Ffrwd (stream) where you cross a bridge and head uphill to a style into a field.
Go across the field and over the stile alongside Hayden's smallholding onto the farm track.
bear right to the gate at the top and onto the wide track called locally, The Prairie.
Heading onto forestry track take the right fork into the Llanwynnon car park and bear uphill to the top of the Dduallt and stay on the track downhill to the main road.
Bear left then right down into woodland and to the river. Bear right alongside the river, over the bridges and up steps; right throught the gate and straight ahead, passing a newly converted barn to the tarmac road.
Bear right for the village.
Walk 5
Saturday 28th June 2008
Leaving the Community Centre at 11:00 a.m.
A moderate walk of 6 miles.
A steady walk up towards the Glog Mansion House, heading towards Llanwynno, calling off to sit on Roly’s seat and watch the Waterfall; going on to Llanwynno pub for refreshments. Returning to the village across the Prarie.
Chris’s comment: Pat, Davina, Reine, Nic, Marlene (new walker) and myself. All enjoyed the walk.
Supplementary route info:
Go up Augustus St and left then right onto Cribbyn Du farm road. Just before the bend go through a gate on the right and bear left following the fence line to the top of the field, then left over a stile (often very boggy here).
Across the tree line to a gate/stile which seems to lead onto private land. Its a right of way and the people are very pleasant so please respect the area, shutting gates and giving a wave.
At the Glog House turn left downhill and downhill over the field to a bridge over Llysnant (The Brook). Uphill the other side until you meet a forestry road. Bear right onto the main tarmac mountain road and then right.
Stay on this road enjoying the beautiful farmland scenery. Ignore the junction to the right and continue for quite some time until forestry begins on the right hand side, after field (the furlong).
Look for a footpath between the trees and go through to pick up a forestry road and bear right, then second right leading to Roly''s perch (a bend overlooking the waterfall). Keep ahead until you can bear left on another forestry road , then at the junction go right downhill to meet the Prairie and the route back to the village.
Walk 6
Saturday 12th July 2008
Leaving the Ynysybwl Community Centre at 11:00 a.m.
A moderate walk of 5.5 miles
Down the Cycle Trail to Pen y Parc. A steady climb to the trig point, “Ynysybwl’s Everest” to see some lovely views; returning to village along the Roman Road and down past Ty’n y Wern.
Chris’s comments: 6 walkers: Nic, Davina, Reine, Sue (new walker), Pat, Glynis (On holidays; Nic took the walk). All enjoyed the walk.
Supplementary route info:
Cross by the Robbetown garage and cross over the wooden footbridge, then bear right onto the cycle way.
Go left up a footpath leading above the tips and down to a tarmac track. Look out for the turning left into Pen y Park and walk the footpath behind the house, which goes through forestry to meet a junction with a wider forestry road.
Go left uphill and zig zag your way to the top, heading for the highest point. A track left through the trees will lead you to the trig point at the top of Pen y Foel and wonderful views on a good day,from the coast to the Brecon Beacons..
Return to the main forestry track by going left through the woods and then left again, passing a view over the gate towards Nelson. At the next junction at the bottom of the slope, go right through the green barrier onto a tarmac track and bear left.
Where this winding road meets a rough road on the left, go left onto that - The Roman Road, and follow until at cross roads, a gate on your right will take you down hill, right past Tyla'r Fedw farm, towards Ty'n y Wern and the village.
Walk 7
Saturday 26th July 2008
Leaving the Community Centre at 11:00 a.m.
A moderate walk of 6.5 miles
A steady walk up past Ty’n y Wern, heading towards Abercynon. Stopping at the Sports Centre for a cuppa. Returning via the newly opened Taff Trail to Cilfynydd. Then Lady Windsor Cycle path home.
Chris’s comments: 6 walkers - Nic, Davina, Glynis, Brian, Chris. Good walk. All enjoyed.
Supplementary route info:
Heading from the Lady Windsor entrance and following the tarmac road uphill, past Tyla'r Fedw farm to the gate at the top, go straight through the forestry to the green barrier and bear right passing Gilfach y Rhyd farm.
bear left down a footpath going downhill into Abercynon and head across the main road and down to the Sportscentre.
From the Sportscentre, you need to cross the river bridge, passing the and walk past the Cathollic church (opposite the Navigation Pub) through Martin's Terrace where at the chilldren's playground you enter onto the Taff Trail.
After passing alongside Cilfynydd Rugby pitch, bear right downhill, crossing the bridge over the Taff, and then a road leading onto the Lady Windsor Cycle way.
Walk 8
Saturday 23rd August 2008
Leaving the Community Centre at 11:00 a.m.
An easy walk of 6 miles
Walking along the Cwm River to Llanwynno, calling into the church to see the Flower Festival. Returning to the village via the Prairie.
Chris’s comments: 9 walkers- Davina, Pat, Chris, Nicola, Dorris, Peter, Doris’ friend, Marlene, Myself. Good walk. All enjoyed. 3 new people.
Supplementary route info:
Head for the Old Bwl pub, and go uphill past the pub, right through a gate and over Pwllhelyg until you reach a kissing gate.
Go through and down the steps, following the river to the forestry road, At the bend, keep ahead to a footpath leading slightly upwards to meet the main road. Cross into the Cwm and continue along the river until a green barrier allows you access to go left or straight ahead with the righ turning onto priate land. Go left uphill to the main road, where you cross and take a track leading to the old Dduallt farm(now kennels for the hounds). This eventually meets with another forstry road opening up wide open views over farmland. Go right and uphill and follow the track downhill the other side to the car park at Llanwynno.
Follow the main road up to the church and pub, and bear left to the juntion with another forestry road leading downhill to meet the Prairie track which leads back to the village.
Walk 9
Saturday 6th September 2008
Leaving the Community Centre at 11:00 a.m.
Walk changed due to weather so a walk of 4 miles.
Down cycle path to New Road Bridge, over the Darren, past Cefn Farm to Coed y Cwm and back along the Lady Windsor Cycle Way.
Chris’s comments: 4 walkers_Davina, Chris, Nic and myself. Weather very bad (severe). All enjoyed walk.
A straightforward route, once you cross New Road bridge and take Darren Du Road/Tai'r Heol uphill, following it to the left past Cefn Farm and into Glyncoch.
Before the school at the bottom, go left to cross the main road into Coed y Cwm and pick up the cycle way left back home.
Walk 10
Saturday 20th September 2008
Leaving the Community Centre at 11:00 a.m.
A moderate walk of 5.5 miles. Walking through Well Wood to Old Ynysybwl. Over the Prairie to Roly’s seat in the forestry. Returning to village via Fanhaulog farmtrack (the furlong).
Chris’s comment: 6 walkers -Brian, Marlene, Nic, Chris, Davina, Pat and myself. A good walk. All enjoyed.
Supplementary route info:
Head to Mynachdy Road and past the farm through the gate onto the open farmland of the Prairie. Taske the second left into the forestry and at the junction turn right passing Roly's Perch, then at the bend go straight ahead looking for a path out onto the tarmac road.
Turn left away from Llanwynno and where the forestry trees on the left end, go through a gate and walk the track alongside the wall on the right down onto an obvious track leading past Fanhaulog Farm and through a gate, following the track to meet the tarmac road at a second gate. Go left into the village.
Walk 11
Saturday 4th October 2008 and 13th March 2010
Leaving Ynysybwl Community Centre at 11:00 a.m.
An easy walk of 5.5.miles
A beautiful walk along the Ffrwd on the Tir Gofal path towards Mynachdy, heading to Y Dduallt; returning to the village across Cae Maen.
Chris’s comment: 7 walkers -Davina, Barbara, Kay and Marlene (returned early due to weather too wet) Nic, Chris and myself. 4 walkers returned early as weather very wet.
Supplementary route info:
At the top of Rock Terrace by the layby take a footpath down to the Ffrwd. Follow the path on the left of the river and where possible to cross you will notice a track leading uphill to your left. Cross the river and follow down the path and board walks parallel to the route you just walked. At the bridge take the uphill path over the style and across the field onto the Mynachdy Farm road.Go left up and straightahead through the gate onto the open farmland and wide track of the Prairie.
At the end of the Prairie, take the forestry road on your right into the car park where a forestry road goes uphill to the Dduallt top. Follow the track up and downhill until at the bend a track leads to the right through the farm and back onto Mynachdy road and the village. Be careful to shut all gates and respect the farmland here.
Walk 12
Saturday 18th October 2008
Leaving Ynysybwl Community Centre at 11:00a.m.
A moderate walk of 5.5 miles. Down the cycle path to Coed y Cwm. Then a low level path to Carn Town, returning to the village over the southern shoulder of the Bwl mountain. Along the Roman Road and down past Ty’n y Wern.
Chris’s comment: 8 walkers
Doris, Karen, Pat, Nic, Davina, Chris, Marlene and myself. A really nice walk. All really enjoyed.
Supplementary route info:
At Coed y Cwm bear right and follow the road right around until going uphill you come to Nant y Mynydd. Right at the end of the street a tiny footpath leads into the woods and meets up with the forestry road eventually leading to Abercynon. Instead of going down into Abercynon turn left uphill and follow the forestry track to the narrow turning on the left leading uphill. This takes you through Pen y Park woods, behind the house and up their drive onto the mountain road, where you go left and soon take the right path uphill to the mast then straight ahead across the Roman Road passing the new Gellifendigaid farm,until it meets a gate and track leading down past Tyla'r Fedw farm into the village
Walk 13
Saturday 1st November 2008 (repeat of walk 11)
Leaving Ynysybwl Community Centre at 11:00 a.m.
Repeat of walk 11
For an easy walk of 5.5.miles. A special request for Davina’s birthday! A beautiful walk along the Ffrwd on the Tir Gofal path, towards Y Dduallt; returning to the village across Cae Maen.
Chris’s comments: 9 walkers -Alison, Dan, Davina, Chris, Marlene, Pat, Nic and myself. All enjoyed the walk.
Supplementary route info: as walk 11
Walk 14
Saturday 15th November 2008
Leaving Ynysybwl Community Centre at 11:00 a.m.
For an easy walk of 5,5 miles. Walking down the Lady Windsor Cycle Way to New Road bridge, continuing over the Darren fields passing above Gelli Lwch farm to the ridge overlooking Hopkinstown. Returning to village via the Lan Farm and Darren Du lane.
Chris's comments: 6 walkers -Chris, Doris, Karen, Marlene, Nic and myself. All enjoyed. A good day.
Supplementary route information:
About half way upon Darran Du road just before the cottages, there is a footpath sign pointing into the field on the right. Sometimes this can be very overgrown but it is cut back well at times. Follow through the field heading towards the pylon.
Keep a left hand route to lead into the next field and a track above Gelli Lwch farm. Shortly there is an exit point onto the tarmac road.
Follow left towards Graigwen, but before the houses turn into the road leading to the Llanwood farm but bypass the farm to follow the track downhill and above the woods. Stay above the woods when the path levels out and go ahead. Eventually you reach the junction at the top of Darran Du road/Tai'r Heol. Head downhill back to the village.
Walk 15
Saturday 29th November 2008
Leaving Ynysybwl Community Centre at 11:00 a.m.
An easy walk of 5.5 miles . A MINCE PIE WALK.
Walking up the Tips onwards towards Gilfach y Rhyd Farm . Along the lane to woods on Ffynnon Dwyn, with lovely views all round. Returning to have a Christmas drink in the Old Bwl Inn.
Chris’s comments: 7 of us- Pat, Davina, Karen, Marlene, Nic, Brian and myself. All really enjoyed. Plenty of goodies.
Once in the forestry, leading off from the Roman Road, instead of going right past Gilfach y Rhyd farm at the far end of the forestry, bear right on the winding road until you reach Ffynon Dwyn woods - the old tip now covered in woodland and grass where you bear left and follow tracks very steeply downhill to reach a small barrier and the forestry road.
Look for a small barrier on the left side of the road leading into the fir trees. This path comes out by the kissing gate leading into the felds of Pwllhelyg barn and onto TyDraw hill (tarmac) where going right and down takes you back to the village.
Walk 16
Saturday 6th December 2008
Leaving the Ynysybwl Community Centre at 11:00 a.m.
Same route as Walk 5
Easy walk of 6.5 miles. Walking past the (High Street) Quarry through fields to pass the Glog mansion. Over Llysnant (then back towards Llanwynno on road) and into Llanwynno forestry heading back to Roly’s seat overlooking the waterfall; returning to village across Cae Maen (Prairie).
Chris’s comments: 4 of us - Nic, Chris, Marlene and myself.
Walk 17
Saturday 10th January 2009
Leaving the Community Centre at 11:00 a.m.
An easy walk of 5.5 miles. Walking past the Old Bwl Inn, heading (through Pwllhelyg) up (the Ffynnon Dwyn tips) to the “Irish Cairn”; past the “Jam Pot” (red brick tower on roadside); dropping down to look above Tynttown; then over the fields with lovely views above Ynysboeth. Returning to village vial Roman Road, Lefty’s seat and down to Ty’n y Wern.
Chris’s comments: 6 of us - Chris, Doris, Marlene, Karen, Pat and myself. All really enjoyed the walk. Weather dry but foggy.
Supplementary route information:
A reverse of Walk 15 to the top of Ffynon Dwyn woods (the old tip) where you will see a red brick tower opposite locally known as the 'Jam Pot'.
Go into the fields behind the Jam Pot and pick up the track leading right and down towards Ynysboeth; then leveling out a bit, before climbing back up through the middle of a field and onto the tarmac road at the top of the mountain. Head left and then into the forestry keeping straight ahead to the other side, where you go through the gate and down past Tyla'r Fedw farm into the village.
Walk 18
Saturday 24th January 2009
Leaving the community centre at 10:00 a.m. by mini bus.
An easy walk of 3 miles. Walking from Brecon Mountain Centre, across the Common towards the trig point on top of Twyn y Gaer with stunning views of the Brecon Beacons. Returning to the Visitor Centre for our lunch and bus home.
Chris’s comments: 14 walkers - Maz and Jenny (visitors for this trip) Nic, Doris, Karen, Peter, Brian, Alison, Glynis, Marlene, Chris, Pat, Reine and myself. Lovely day out. All enjoyed going to trig point. All did very well.
Walk 19
Saturday7th February 2009
Leaving the Community Centre at 11:00 a.m.
An easy walk of 6 miles.
Walking through Well Wood to Old Ynysybwl, over the Prairie, passing ST Gwynno’s bottom car park, on to Y Dduallt then walking down to Peter’s seat. Then through lovely forestry to walk across the top of the fields of Cae Maen. Returning to village passing Hayden’s farm (on Mynachdy Road).
Chris’s comments: 7 walkers - Marlene, Nic, Chris, Doris, Karen, Reine and myself. A really good walk. All enjoyed waking in really thick snow. Lovely walk.
Supplementary route information:
From Mynachdy Road head straight up to the Prairie and at Llanwynno car park, uphill to the top of the Dduallt. At the gate with Peter's seat on your left, take a right hand track heading back along the field line. This lovely open route leads eventually to a stile in the fence onto the field above the motor bike tracks.
Cross the stile and keep above the motor bike tracks to cross open fields with stunning views for miles. The right of way leads eventually down to a bottom corner of the field and into the next one. Keeping out of the bog and at the bottom of the fields into the last field where you head up its steep bank onto the track above and down to the gate. Or you can follow the track across the top of the fields instead leading to the same gate : Go through and left through the next gate onto Mynachdy Road track leading back into the village,
Walk 20
Saturday 21st February 2009
Leaving the Community Centre at 11:00 a.m.
A moderate walk of 6 miles
Walking down Lady Windsor Cycle track to New Road. Then up the Brook past the fish farm, heading towards the Glog, then across the fields towards the Ridge. Returning to the village via the Furlong.
Chris’s comments: 9 walkers -Nic, Doris, Karen, Marlene, Brian, Chris, Jan, Glynis and myself. I new walker - Jan. A really nice walk. All enjoyed.
Supplementary route information:
Waymarked local walk to Cribbyn Du, but then going respectfully through the farm,to the other side and down to the cottages by the Glog house.
Left at the house, down the field and over Llysnant via the bridge; up the other side onto the forestry track leading to the tarmac road.
Go right and shortly after the road junction, there is a gate on your left.
the right of way leads from the gate bearing diagonally right to the top of the rise and onto a forestry track.
Turn right and head gently down the track to the tarmac road, where you cross and go through the gate ahead, picking up the track leading behind Fanhaulog Farm, through a gate slightly on the right and straight ahead to meet the gate leading onto the tarmac road of Rock Terrace and the village.
Walk 21
Saturday 7 th March 2009
Leaving the Community Centre at 11:00 a.m. (Nic taking this walk)
A moderate walk of 6 miles.
A steady walk up past Ty’n y Wern, along the Roman Road and down into Coed y Cwm, heading for Cilfynydd Cafe for refreshments. Returning to village over the bridges (see if you can spot the kingfisher on the Taff). Then along the Lady Windsor Cycle path home
Chris’s comments: 10 walkers - Doris, Peter, Jan, Marlene, Pat, Brian, Chris, Liz and Nico. Nic leading.
Supplementary route information: The route is straightforward. - easy to follow.
Walk 22
Saturday 21st March 2009
Leaving the Community Centre at 11:00 a.m.
A moderate walk of 7 miles.
Walking past the paddling pool to the Old Bwl Pub, heading across the fields and walking along the Cwm river to the Pistyll (waterfall), The heading on to Daearwynno. Returning home to the village across Cae Maen.
Chris’s comments: 9 walkers - Brian, Nic, Marlene, Pat, Janet, Chris, Davina, Glynis and myself.
Supplementary route information:
After the Old B wl pub go uphill and through a gate on the left marked Pwllhelyg Barn. Keep on the track ,past the barn and over fields to a kissing gate. Go through and down steps to the river. Follow the river, crossing the bridges to meet with a forestry road. At the bend go straight ahead onto a footpath leading to the main road. Cross over to the Cwm riverside path, crossing bridges until you come to a junction of forestry paths and 2 green barriers. Go through both gates and walk uphill on the track between trees. The Pistyll waterfall is found on your right. Care is needed to walk down to the fall. The wooden pathway can be slippery at times. Well worth a visit though.
Back on the path and just before the reservoir a footpath bears left. Follow this upwards to meet a further forestry road opposite Daearwynno Outdoor Education Centre. Turn left and follow the forestry road to cross the tarmac road into the car park. Keeping straight ahead to the green barrier gate where you go left down and through the second gate onto the Prairie and back to the village.
Walk 23
Saturday 4th April 2009
Leaving the Community Centre at 11:00 a.m.
A moderate walk of 5.5 miles.
Walk up Well Wood heading towards Fanhalog and then on to Roly’s seat; then continuing a lovely trail through the forestry. Returning home via the Prairie.
Chris’s comments: 12 walkers -Pat, Jan, Chris, Glynis, Doris, Karen, Marlene, Veena, Davina, Nico, Liz and myself. A really good walk. Weather brill.
Supplementary route information:
Head for Rock Terrace and keep going to meet afarm gate on your right with the farm in sight a bit further ahead.
Follow Fanhaulog farm track behind the farm and straight ahead and uphill until you meet with the tarmac road at the top.
Turn right onto the road and right again into the forestry via a small pathway. On the forestry track. go left and follow the track round, passing Roly's seat and then left for a while until this track meets a junction. Go right downhill and through the Prairie gate, following the track through the second gate, and back to the village.
Walk 24
Saturday 18th April 2009
Leaving the Community Centre at 11:00 a.m.
A moderate walk of 6 miles.
Walking past the Old Bwl Inn, going through Mynachdy Farm to the top of Mynachdy with views towards Pen y Fan. Returning home via the kennels and walking a lovely path above the Clydach River.
Chris’s comments: 10 walkers -Davina, Glynis, Chris, Pat, Jan, Llinos, Marlene, Reine, Alison and myself. Weather brilliant. Good walk. 2 new ones.
Supplementary route information:
There is a style into the field alongside the Old Bwl leading upward to another stile at the top of the rise onto a track. Look for a narrow hedged footpath leading up and to the left then between 2 big houses and onto the car park at Heol y Mynach.
Go up to Mynachdy Road and through Mynachdy farm on the track leading to the right and the forestry road. At the junstion with the forestry road bear left uphill and towards the top bear right going down past the Dduallt kennels and out onto the road to Llanwynno where you cross straight over and down the track the other side to the Cwm. Follow the river to the right out from the Cwm, over the road and down the footpath to meet it again the other side. Follow the river to the steps, then up and through the gate and over Pwllhelyg fields to the track and then tarmac road where you go right and downhill back to the village.
Walk 25
Saturday 2nd May 2009
Leaving the Community Centre at 11:00 a.m.
A steady walk of 6 miles.
Walking down the Lady Windsor Cycle path to New Road. Continuing over the Darren fields passing above Gelli Lwch Farm, on to Graigwen/White Rock. Returning to the village through the Bluebells of Graig yr Hesg woods and down Darren Du lane.
Chris’s comments: 14 walkers - Nicola, Reine, Sam, Pat, Davina, Chris, Marlene, Glynis, Doris, Karen, Jan, Llinos, Veena and myself. Weather brilliant. Good walk. Bluebells fab.
Same as Walk 3 but instead of keeping to the track at the Llan farm, take the footpath into the woods to enjoy the bluebells or the autumn leaves according to the time of year.
The track to the Darren will bear left.
Walk 26
Saturday 16th May 2009
Leaving the Community Centre at 11:00 a.m.
A moderate walk of 6 miles.
Walking past the paddling pool, passing the Old Bwl Inn; heading across the fields and walking along the Cwm river; heading up then towards Gelli Wrgan farm, passing the Ty Bach Twt. Returning to the village along the Roman Road and down Ty’n y Wern.
Chris’s comments: 14 walkers - 7 Taff Ely short walk group joined (Cliff Bluck leader) and it went very well. 7 Walk and Talkers: Nic, Chris, Marlene, Glynis, Jan, Llinos and myself. Good day. Weather a bit wet.
Supplementary route information:
After the Old B wl pub go uphill and through a gate on the left marked Pwllhelyg Barn. Keep on the track ,past the barn and over fields to a kissing gate. Go through and down steps to the river. Follow the river, crossing the bridges to meet with a forestry road. At the bend go straight ahead onto a footpath leading to the main road. Cross over to the Cwm riverside path, and continue to follow the Clydach, crossing the wooden bridge but before the stone bridge, take the footpath on your right uphill to Gelli Wrgan farm. Passing the farm and following the tarmac road to meet eventually with the main road. Go left uphill and take the road on your right and follow it across the shoulder bone of the mountain until it meets with the stony track of the Roman Road. Continue on the Roman Road to the junction of gates where you go through the one on the right and downhill past Tyla'r Fedw farm, and Ty'n y Wern, back to the village.
Walk 27
Saturday 30th May 2009
Leaving the Community Centre at 10:00 a.m. by bus for the Gower.
A moderate walk of 6 miles.
Walking from Black Pill to Caswell Bay by the coastal path.
Chris’s comments: 13 walkers - Davina, Chris, Marlene, Veena, Karin, Nic, Liz, Nico, Llinos, Glynis, Jan, Brian and myself. Fantastic walk. Beautiful weather - hot and sunny.
Walk 28
Saturday 13th June 2009
Leaving the Community Centre at 11:00 a.m.
A moderate walk of 6.5 miles. Same as Walk 7.
Chris’s comments: 15 walkers - Brian, Peter, Doris, Karin, Jan, Llinos, Glynis, Davina, Nico, Liz, Marlene, Chris, Nicola, Reine and myself. Good day. Weather lovely. One returned home - unwell.
Walk 29
Saturday 27th June 2009
Leaving Ynysybwl Community Centre at 11:00 a.m.
A moderate walk of 5 miles.
Walking down the Lady Windsor Cycle path to New Road. Heading up the Brook, passing the fish ponds and going past Cribbyn Du Farm. Then walking across the fields heading towards the Ffrwd. Picking up the circular Tir Gofal path and returning to the village.
Chris’s comments: 11 walkers - Peter, Doris, Karen, Eryl, Nic, Glynis, Veena, Marlene, Jan, Reine and myself. Weather bril. All enjoyed the walk.
Supplementary route information:
Once past Cribbyn Du farm and heading downhill again, go through the gate by the bend. Bear left to the top of the field and then right following the fence round until you see a bridge and a style.
Cross the style into the next field and head for the forest ahead of you. At the other side of the forest you come out into a field which leads to a pathway through a private garden. This is a right of way so please go through but close the gate and be very respectful of the householder and their property. At the bottom of the steps you meet Rock Terrace road. Go right and back to the village.
Walk 30
Saturday 11th July 2009
Leaving the Community Centre at 11:00 a.m.
A moderate walk of 5.5 miles. (Nicola taking this walk). Same route as Walk 6,
Walk 31
Saturday 25th July 2009
Leaving the Community Centre at 11:00 a.m.
An easy walk of 7 miles. Same route as Walk 3.
Chris’s comments: 8 walkers - Davina, Chris, Eryl, Glynis, Veena, Jan, Llinos and myself. Weather good. All enjoyed walk.
Walk 32
Saturday 8th August 2009
Leaving the Community Centre at 11:00 a.m.
An easy walk of 7.5 miles.
Walking along the Cwm Clydach river to pass the Old Bwl Inn; continue uphill a little, then through Pwllhelyg. Then heading along the Cwm river, heading for Nant yr Ysfa (the ruins of the old weavers cottage). Returning to the village passing the reservoir and over the Prairie.
Chris’s comments: 11 walkers - Pat, Davina, Nicola, Nico, Liz, Marlene, Karin, Jan, Chris, Brian and myself.
Supplementary route info:
Pwllhelyg fields are up past the Old Bwl and through a gate on your left which leads onto a track and over fields to a kissing gate the far side. Go through the gate and down the steps to follow the river Clydach upstream, crossing bridges to meet with a stony forestry path. Go straight ahead at the bend onto a footpath leading up to the main road where you cross over into the Cwm to continue following the river.
Cross the wooden and stone bridge and then keep an eye open for another wooden bridge on your right.
Cross it and clamber uphill through the trees (if there are any left after felling!) You will come to a stone ruin where the path turns to the right. This is the ruin of Nany yr Ysfa cottage. The path then leads uphill onto another stony road. Follow the stony road left and take a good footpath leading gradually downward to the north side of the Clydach reservoir.
Walk along the reservoir path to reach a lovely open grassy bank which accesses the route on the opposite bank. A good place to stop and take in the view.
Bear left once leaving the reservoir and in a few meters you will see a footpath on the opposite bank of the pathway leading up over the grass to the trees.
This comes out by Daerwynno outdoor Education Centre, but you turn left and head towards the car park at Llanwynno. Go through the car park and straight ahead until you meet the barrier gate. Go left downhill and through the gate on the Prairie which will lead you to the track back to the village.
Walk 33
Saturday 22nd August 2009
Local Mysery Walk led by Nicola.
Walk 34
Saturday 5th September 2009
Same route as Walk 16
Chris’s comments: 14 walkers - Nicola, Reine, Ann, Liz, Nico, Doris, Karin, Brian, Glynis, Chris, Marlene, Jan, Llinos and myself. A good turn out. All enjoyed the walk.
Walk 35
Saturday 19th September 2009
Leaving the Community Centre at 11:00 a.m.
An easy walk of 6.5 miles.
Walking past the Old Bwl Inn. Heading across Pwllhelyg fields to the river Clydach. Cross the “Tin Bridge” to head up and back to the forestry road at Pleasant View heading for the Dduallt. Returning to the village via Cae Maen.
Chris’s comments: 12 walkers - Brian, Nic, Reine, Peter, Doris, Karin, Veena, Marlene, Llinos, Jan, Nico, Liz and myself. Good weather. All enjoyed the walk.
Supplementary route information:
Pwllhelyg fields are just uphill past the Old Bwl and through the gate on the left. Walk straight ahead over track and field until you meet the kissing gate; go though and down to the river. Follow the river using bridges until you meet the forestry stony road then follow it left and upill to the main road. Bear left and cross over to the opposite forestry road which leads constantly uphill to the Dduallt.
Go down the other side to the car park; bear left and keep straight ahead to the barrier gate; go left to the Prairie gate and keep ahead to find the track back to the village.
Walk 36
Saturday 3rd October 2009
Leaving the Community Centre at 11:00 a.m.
A mystery walk taken by the group themselves.
Chris’s comments: 4 walkers.
Walk 37
Saturday 17th October 2009
Same route as Walk 23 (special request)
Chris’s comments: 16 walkers - Brian, Pat, Nic, Liz, Nico, Marlene, Veena, Llinos, Jan, Glynis, Reine, Doris, Karin, Janet (new), Chris and myself. Really good day. Weather bril.
Walk 38
Saturday 31st October 2009
Leaving Ynysybwl Community Centre at 11: 00 a.m.
Day out to St Fagans by bus.
Chris’s comments: Walkers: Liz, Nico, Nicola, Jenny, Jan, Janet, Llinos, Reine, Davina, Chris, Doris, Karin, Marlene, Veena, Brian, Pat and myself. It all went well. Good day.
Walk 39 (for 40 scroll to end)
Saturday 14th November 2009
Leaving the Community Centre at 11:00 a.m.
Distance 6 miles
Walking past the Old Bwl pub, across the fields heading for the Cwm. Then going on the top path to pass the kennels and on to the top of the Dduallt. Returning home via top of Cae Maen.
Chris’s comments: 3 Taff Ely group with us - Chris, Hilda, Tony (weather put the others off- shame - but great to see some). Walk and Talk - Veena, Chris, Nic, Reine, Glynis, Rob and myself. Nice walk. Weather terrible. Very wet and windy.
Supplementary route information:
Head for the Old Bwl pub, and go uphill past the pub, right through a gate and over Pwllhelyg until you reach a kissing gate.
Go through and down the steps, following the river to the forestry road, At the bend, keep ahead to a footpath leading slightly upwards to meet the main road. Cross into the Cwm and continue along the river until a green barrier allows you access to go left or straight ahead with the righ turning onto priate land. Go left uphill to the main road, where you cross and take a track leading to the old Dduallt farm(now kennels for the hounds). This eventually meets with another forstry road opening up wide open views over farmland. Go right and uphill and when you meet the gate at the top go through and immediately left along the fence line and opening up into a lovely nature walk with open views, At the style, cross into the field above the motor bike track and keep high to follow the track over fields and down the the gate junction at the bottom. Go through the gate and immediately through the gate to your left onto the track which leads back to the village.
Walk 41
Saturday 12th December 2009
Leaving the Community Centre at 11:00 a.m.
A moderate walk of 5 miles.
Walking through Well Wood, heading for Mynachdy, then across the top fields of Cae Maen, through the forestry to the Brynffynnon pub for Christmas drinks. Returning to the village across the Prairie.
Chris’s comments: 14 walkers including 2 Taff Ely (Brenda and Nora), Davina, Chris, Liz, Nico, Nic, Reine, Marlene, Veena, Brian, Llinos, Jan and myself. Lovely day.
Supplementary route information not necessary for this one .
Walk 42
Saturday 1th January 2010
Leaving the Community Centre at 11:00 a.m.
We will do a mystery walk according to the weather conditions and organise our lunch in the Brynffynon Pub for the next walk on 30th January.
Chris’s comments: 9 walkers - Nicola, Reine, Davina, Chris, Marlene, Veena, Llinos, Jan and myself. Wed day; done about 5 miles which was very good.Because of the weather conditions they were all glad to be walking again after Christmas and the snow.
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Saturday 30th January 2010
Leaving the Community Centre at 11:00 a.m.
A moderate walk of 5 miles.
Walking down the cycle path to New Road; continuing up the Darren then over the fields heading to pass Gelli Lwch Farm. Looking over the ridge to Hopkinstown; returning to the village past the Glog mansion house and through Llysnant Forestry.
Chris’s comments: 9 walkers including 3 Taff Ely (Brenda with Cath and Mary new walkers), Chris, Veena, Reine, Marlene, Pat and myself. A good day. Weather lovely - dusting of snow. Lots of Walk and Talkers not well.
Supplementary route information:
About half way upon Darran Du road just before the cottages, there is a footpath sign pointing into the field on the right. Sometimes this can be very overgrown but it is cut back well at times. Follow through the field heading towards the pylon.
Keep a left hand route to lead into the next field and a track above Gelli Lwch farm. Shortly there is an exit point onto the tarmac road where you turn to the right, and stay on the road until you see the entrance to Llysnant forestry.
Turn in and follow the stony path to look out for a rough footpath to the left going down to the brook below and cross the bridge. Go up the bank of the field and through the gate at the top taking the tarmac lane uphill and turning just before the Glog House, to go right past some bungalows to a gate at the far end. Go through. Turn left and walk along the tree line to a stile and muddy gateway. Cross and go right along the fenceline to find the gate onto Cribbyn Du farm road where you bear left for the village.
Walk 45
Saturday 27th February 2010
Leaving the Community Centre at 11:00 a.m.
A moderate walk of 5 miles
We will do a circular walk heading to Old Ynysybwl and onward to Llanwynno, calling at the Brynffynnon Inn for our Christmas lunch. Then return to the village over Cae Maen.
Chris’s comments: 25 walkers (including 8 Taff Ely - Cathy, Nora, Brenda, Tony, Hilda, Chris, Tim and Denise (1st time); Walk and Talkers - Nicola, Reine, Pat, Jan, Glynis, Veena, Marlene, Judith, Janet, Lyn + 2 friends (1st time), Nico, Liz, Brain, Davina and myself. A really lovely day. All enjoyed our meal.
Walk 46
Saturday 13th March 2010
Leaving the Community Centre at 11:00 a.m.
Same route as Walk 13.
Chris’s comments: 19 walkers including 5 Taff Ely ( Dennis, Carol (new), Tony, Hilda, Chris); Walk and Talkers - Pat, Llinos, Jan, Nic, Lyn,Reine, Chris, Glynis, Marlene, Nico, Liz, Janet, Judith and myself. Weather bril. All enjoyed the walk. Made plans to walk Brecon Canal next walk.
Walk 47
Saturday 27th March 2010
Leaving the Ynysybwl Community Centre at 10:00 a.m.
An easy walk of 7 miles.
Taking the bus to Talybont to walk along the Brecon Canal to Brecon. With lovely views along the way.
Chris’s comments: 27 walkers including 9 Taff Ely (Dennis, Tony, Hilda, Brenda, Cathy, Jim, Denise, Linda, Margaret); Walk and Talkers - Pat, Llinos, Jan, Lyn, Janet, Reine, Chris, Glynis, Marlene, Vena, Nico, Liz, Judith, Jeff, Jenny, Doris, Karin and myself. Fab day, Brilliant weather. All enjoyed the walk.
Walk 48
Saturday 10th April 2010
Leaving the Community Centre at 11:00 a.m.
Same as Walk 23
Chris’s comments: 22 walkers - Llinos, Jan, Lyn, Janet, Pat, Dorris, Karin, Chris, Glynis, Marlene, Vena, Nico, Liz, Janet and myself. (Taff Ely: Hilda, Tony, Chris, Brenda, Linda, Cath, Nora). Great day. Weather very good.
Walk 49
Saturday(no date)
Leaving Ynysybwl Community Centre at 11:00 a.m.
A moderate walk of 8 miles.
Up the Well Wood and on to Mynachdy. Follow the top fields over Cae Maen. Pass Llanwynno pub (Brynffynnon) heading for “the Rhondda Matterhorn” (Old Smokey) and walk back over the ridge, down to the Prairie and the village.
Chris’s comments: 21 walkers - Taff Ely (Tony, Hilda, Chris and Cath); Walk and Talk - Nic, Pat, Lyn, Reine, Glynis, Marlene, Vena, Llinos Judith, Dorris, Liz, Davina, Chris, Nico, Janet, Jan and myself. Davina did very well!! Fab day. Weather bril. All did well, All got up Smokey!!
Straightforward using Mynachdy Road, the Prairie track to Llanwynno. Follow Llanwynno main road to the Brynffynon pub where you turn left and look out for a steep,narrow footpath on the bank on your right. Go up the footpath and follow it straight ahead to the other side of the forestry and over a stile onto open moorland. Head right towards the towering presence of 'Old Smokey' once known as Tylorstown Tip but flattened off and nature has done the rest.
The group climbed the tip to the top. You make that call if you fancy it.
Follow your tracks back to the stile but instead keep going on the ridge with views over the Rhondda. At the next stile, cross over and keep ahead to meet with Llanwynno tarmac road again and go left then straight ahead onto the track on your right, leading downwards to the Prairie. and back home.
Walk 50
Saturday 8th May 2010
Same route as Walk 25 (but adding in walking up the Brook and past Cribbyn Du farm on home route) : Bluebell walk.
Chris’s comments: 17 walkers- Davina, Liz, Nico, Jan, Janet, Linos, Jan, Lynne, Pat, Chris, Vena, Marlene, Glynis, Eryl, Carrie, ? and myself. Great day
Walk 51
Saturday 22nd May 2010
Leaving the Community Centre at 11:00 a.m.
A moderate walk of 6 miles.
Walking up the mountain past Roc y Fala, then through Pen y Parc; then up the forestry path to the trig point. Returning to the village passing through forestry, behind Gilfach y Rhyd Farm (lovely views over the gate) and then down past Ty’n y Wern.
Chris’s comments: Nicola led this walk
Supplementary route information:
Straightforward route, most of which is covered in earlier walks.
Walk 52
Saturday 5th June 2010
Leaving the Community Centre at 11:00 a.m.
A moderate walk of 6 miles.
Walking down Lady Windsor Cycle path to New Road. Over the Darren and through Craig yr Hesg woods, Returning to village via Trallwn, along the Taff Trail, walking up throug Coed y Cwm to mountain road passing Pen y Parc and then back down into village.
Chris’s comments: 12 walkers -Brian, Liz, Nico, Marlene, Davina, Vena, Chris, Jan, Pat, Nicola, Reine and myself. Good day. Weather lovely. All walkers were Walk and Talk.
Supplementary route information:
Covered by previous walks. Just a reminder that at Coed y Cwm, walk to the back of the estate and take Hafan Heulog, leading to Heol Pen y Foel to find the tarmac lane leading to the mountain.
Walk 53
Saturday 19th June 2010
Leaving the Community Centre at 11:00 a.m.
A moderate walk of 6 miles.
Same route as Walk 26.
Chris’s comments: 14 walkers -Liz, Nico, Jan, Janet, Brian, Pat, Nicola, Chris, Vena, Reine, Glynis, Davina, Dennis and myself. Great day. Weather brilliant - warm and sunny.
Walk 54
Saturday 3rd July 2010
Same route as Walk 23
Chris’s comments: 10 walkers. Nicola led the walk.
walk 56 and 23
Walk 55
Saturday17th July 2010
Leaving the Community Centre at 11:00 a.m.
Same as Walk 29
A moderate walk of 5 miles.
Walking the Cycle path to New Road. Up the Brook and past the Fish Ponds and Cribbyn Du Farm. Then walk across the fields and through the little wood, heading towards the Ffrwd. Pick up the Tir Gofal path and return to the village.
Chris’s comments: 13 walkers including 3 Taff Ely (Dennis, Brenda, Nora); Walk and Talkers - Janet Mac., Pat, Chris, Davina, Brian, Lyn, Janet, Marlene, Glynis and myself. Good day. Weather great.
Walk 56
Saturday 31st July 2010
Leaving the Community Centre at 11:00 a.m.
Same as Walk 12
A moderate walk of 5.5 miles.
Down cycle path to Coed y Cwm, Through the lower path in the wood heading for Carnetown, Abercynon. Then return up forestry track and through Pen y Parc path, to the mountain road, follow up to the Roman Road and then head downhill to Ty’n y Wern.
Chris’s comments: 15 walkers - 7 Taff Ely (Dennis, Kath, Chris, Tony, Hilda, Nora, David (new)); Walk and Talk - Marlene, Vena, Nico, Liz, Nicola, Judith, Pat and myself. Really good walk.
Walk 57
Saturday 14th August 2010
Leaving the Community Centre at 10:00 a.m. by bus for Caswell Bay, Gower.
A moderate walk of 6 miles.
Walking from Black Pill to Caswell Bay along the coastal path, taking in the beautiful views.
Chris’s comments: 29 walkers including 10 Taff Ely (Dennis, Kathy, Linda, Nora, Tony, Hilda, Chris, David, Christine and 1 more); Walk and Talk - Chris, Glynis, Pat, Nico, Liz, Janet Mac, Reine, Nic, Marelen, Kay, Vena, Janet Watkins, Lynne, Judith, Jeff, Eryl, Doris and myself. Davina walked 3 miles. Had a fab day out. Weather good.
Brent Thomas bus - £250 for 29 seater. £9.50 each including tip.
Walk 58
Saturday 31st August 2010
Same as Walk 35
A moderate walk of 6.5 miles.
Walking along to reach the Clydach river via Pwllhelyg fields, then over the Tin Bridge and head up to the forestry road by Pleasant View leading to the Dduallt. Calling in at Llanwynno church for the Flower Festival. Refreshments at Brynffynnon pub. Returning home via the Prairie.
Chris’s comments: 20 walkers -7 Taff Ely (Dennis, Hilda, Chris, Nora, Margaret, Viv and David); Walk and Talkers: Jan, Lyn, Jan, Janet W, Pat, Chris, Glynis, Marlene, Llinos, Judith, Liz, Lottie and myself. Really good day. 3 new walkers. Weather good.
Walk 59
Saturday 11th September 2010
Leaving the Community Centre at 11:00 a.m.
A moderate walk of 7 miles.
Walking through Well Wood and on to Mynachdy, leading across forestry and up onto the Ridge overlooking the Rhondda Valley. Looping round to return to village via Cae Maen.
Chris’s comments: 13 walkers -Nicl, Liz, Marlene, Vena, Lottie, Lyn, Jan, Jan W., Pat, Chris, Nic, Reine and myself. Good day. Weather not bad - sun in afternoon. All enjoyed.
Supplementary route information:
On reaching Mynachdy Road walk to the top and through the gate to walk across the Prairie track and then straight uphill using the stony track to meet the tarmac road above the pub.
Go right for a few metres to pick up a narrow footpath on the opposite bank. Keep straight ahead to reach the open ridge by crossing a stile.
Go left on the ridge and stay on the ridge keeping to the fence line to a stile that leads you on a path bearing slightly to the right (southwards) to meet with the tarmac road again. Cross the road and take a footpath through the woods to the forest track the other side. Bear left on the track and follow round to an option to bear left onto another forest stony track again. Tke that track and where it meets a junction, go right and downhill to retrace your steps back home over the Prairie.
Walk 60
Saturday 25th September 2010
Leaving the Community Centre at 11: 00 a.m.
Same as Walk 17
Chris’s comments: 17 walkers - Dennis, Brian, Liz, Nico, Llinos, Jan Mac., Pat, Glynis,Chris, Reine, Lyn, Jan W., Janet, Marlene, Vena, Nic and myself. Fab day. Weather good.
Walk 61
Saturday 9th October 2010
Leaving the Community Centre at 11:00 a.m.
Nico’s birthday walk.
A moderate walk of 5 miles.
Walking past High St Quarry toward Cribbyn Du Farm. Behind the farm over fields to reach the Glog house. Heading southwards to cross Llysnant, past the old ruin of Hendre Rhys and onto the road leading to Graigwen. Turn in by the Lan farm to follow the track back to Darren Du road and the village.
Chris’s comments: none recorded today.
Supplementary route information:
Should be easy to follow.
Walk 62
Saturday 23rd October 2010
Leaving the Community Centre at 11:00 a.m.
A moderate walk of 6 miles.
Walk through Well Wood to go past Mynachdy and over the Prairie. Then walk through the forestry path to the left doing a loop back to the same track; then head opposite forestry track towards the picnic area heading instead uphill to the top of the Dduallt and downhill, back towards the village taking a right hand path via Mynachdy.
Chris’s comments: 13 walkers - Liz, Nico, Llinos, Jan Mac., Nic, Pat, Chris, Lyn, Jan D., Glynis, Marlene, Vena and myself. Good day.
Supplementary route information:
Should be easy to follow.
Walk 63
Saturday 6th November 2010
Leaving the Community Centre at 11: 00 a.m.
A moderate walk of 6 miles.
Walking down the cycle path, over the Darren and across through Craig yr Hesg woods,towards the houses of Lan Park Road - fab autumn colours. Dropping down into Ponty Bus Station for refreshments and returning via the upper track of Lan Wood back to the Darren.
Chris’s comments: 16 walkers including 3 Taff Ely (Nora, Hilda, Chris); Walk and Talkers - Pat, Davina, Chris, Marlene, Vena, Lyn, Brian, Nicola, Jan W., Jan Mac., Glynis and myself. Good day.
Supplementary route information:
Should be easy to follow until you turn down into Graig yr .Hesg woods. Keep going downhill until you see a footpath going across to your right. Follow through towards Lanpark Road houses. Once in the street walk ahead to bear down into the town and the bus station.
On returning look for the path going up from Lanpark Road, into the woods and then alongside the houses of Whiterock estate. Follow it and bear right at the end of the estate on your left at a fork in the pathway going slightly uphill. Follow up and to the right with lovely beech trees and high views over Pontypridd, to meet a junction of paths as you bear downhll a little. You ignore left going uphill, and a few metres awat ignore the right going down hill but go straight ahead onto the track leading back to the Darren.
Walk 64
Saturday 4th December
Christmas walk at the Mountain Centre, Brecon .
Chris’s comments: 25 of us. Judith, Jeff, Doris, Peter, Reine, Nicola,Marlene, Vena, Liz, Nico, Davina, Pat, Chris, Jan, Janet, Llinos, Jan, David, Maye, Dennis, Chris, Anne, Brian and myself, plus the driver of the bus. Walk cancelled due to snow but excellent lunch.
Saturday 18th December - WALK CANCELLED DUE TO SNOW.
Walk 40
Saturday 28th November 2009
Leaving the Community Centre at 11:00 a.m.
An easy walk of 7 miles.
Walking over the tips and through Pen y Parc. Heading for the Carnetown pub, Abercynon. Calling in cafe for a nice cuppa (if open). Returning to the village along the Taff Trail and the Lady Windsor Cycle path.
Chris’s comments: 14 walkers - Chris, Marlene, Veena, Janet, Jan, Reine, Nico, Liz, Rob, Glynis, Dennis, Pat, Davina (Davina managed to walk 3.5 miles then returned) and myself. Really good walk. All enjoyed. Weather good.
Supplementary route information:
Straightforward route on the whole. Access from Abercynon to the Taff Trail is via the railway subway and car park; then walk throught the business centre to the far end and there is an access footpath on the right.
At Cilfynydd rugby pitch go right istead of continuing the Taff Trail and pick up the Lady Windsor Cycle way by going down, then over the bridge and following road to connect to the path opposite.
Walk 44
Saturday 13th February 2010
Leaving Community Centre at 11:00 a.m.
Moderate walk of 5.5 miles.
Walking past Roc y Fala to walk along the Roman Road above Ty’n y Wern, to go through Ffynon Dwym forestry. Coming down to the Tin Bridge; returning to village passing the Old Bwl Inn.
Chris’s comments: 18 walkers including 7 Taff Ely (Linda (1st time), Cathy, Nora, Brenda, Tony, Hilda, Chris); Walk and Talk - Nico, Liz, Venna, Marlene, Chris, Llinos, Jan, Glynis, Nicola, Judith (1st time) and myself. All enjoyed walk. Weather good, quite a few Taff Ely with us today.
Cross the wooden bridge by the Square and turn right onto the LW cycle way. Pick up the mountain road from the footpath on the left leaving the cycle way at the cross paths and follow it uphill, under Roc y Fala to the barrier where a left fork uphill connects with the Roman Road (signposted to the new Gellifendigaid farm now).
Keep straight ahead to where the Roman Road connects on a bend with the tarmac road and continue straight on with lovely views both sides.
At the Jam Pot (red brick tower), Pick up a pathway on your left which will take you on a very steep incine down a concrete track, becoming footpath later, connecting with a forestry path at the bottom. Go right to the Tin Bridge crossing the river and turning left on an old railway track to follow the river. Crossing bridges you eventually come to a set of steps and a dead end. Go up the steps, through the gate at the top and continue across the fields and track in a straight line to eventually exit at the tarmac road. Turn right down hill for the Old Bwl pub and village.