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- What's more, you'll be a driving force behind increasing access to green spaces, opening up more places to walk and boosting Britain's well-being one step at a time, just by joining the Ramblers
Members Notice
Merthyr Ramblers Social Evening
Join us every first Monday of each month at 6pm in Merthyr Wetherspoons (Y Dic Penderyn) for our monthly social evening. Everyone welcome - come and meet the Merthyr Valley Ramblers. Good company and a quiz to boot. Downstairs in the old library.
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Taff Trail and Vaynor Church
Date: Saturday, 21 November 2026
Walk type: Circular
Start time: 10:00 am.
Estimated finish time: 3.30 pm
Distance: 8 miles / 12.9 km
Ascent: 1300 ft / 396.2 m
Walk difficulty: Moderate
Booking is essential
Walk description: From the car park we follow the Taff Trail over the Cefn Viaduct and turn down into the nature reserve. We follow the river walking through woodland and climb back up to the Taff trail to cross the Pontsarn viaduct. We cross farmland and several stiles, before reaching the church where we stop for lunch. We head down a short steep path from the church to reach the woodland and head back along the Taff Trail. Dogs must be on leads to cross the farmland. There are several stiles. Some steep paths and muddy areas. Walking poles may be needed.
Walk classification:
Suitability: Dog friendly.
Surroundings: Mountain, river, farmland, woodland
Facilities: Free Parking.
To be announced …
Date: Saturday, 14 Nov 2026
Walk leader: Jenny Edwards
Walk Title: Glynneath canal to Melin Court Falls
Distance: 9 miles
Grade: Moderate
Date: Saturday, 21 Nov 2026
Walk leader: Hilda Moriarty
Walk Title: Taff Trail and Vaynor Church
Distance: 8 miles
Grade: Moderate
Date: Saturday, 28 Nov 2026
Walk leader: Alan Hancox
Walk Title: TBA
Distance: TBA
Grade: TBA
Date: Saturday, 5 Dec 2026
Walk leader: TBA
Walk Title: TBA
Distance: TBA
Grade: TBA