The Ramblers
Members of the Ramblers enjoy:
- A library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-test routes. Online and Exclusive to you on the app
- Unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks, guided by a walk leader along safe, accessible routes
- Savings on walking gear, gadets and more with exlusive discounts from Cotswold Outdoor and our partners
- A welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our quarterly Walk magazine
- 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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Parc Slip
Date: Saturday, 4 July 2026
Walk type: Circular
Start time: 10:00 am.
Estimated finish time: 3.30 pm
Distance: 9 miles / 14.5 km
Ascent: 1082 ft / 330 m
Walk difficulty: Moderate
Booking is necassary
Walk description: From Parc Slip we go up hill over two stiles, good views from top. Then to Bettws, one boggy bit. Lunch at Bryngarw country park with cafe and toilets. Easy level going afternoon partly by river, through Aberkenfig and miners memorial. Cafe at Parc Slip. Not really suitable for dogs as they would need to be on leads at all times and there are a few styles where they would have to be lifted over.
Start Place: Parc Sip country park, Aberkenfig.
Grid Ref: SS 88152 84214
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Walk classification:
Surroundings: River, country park, farmland, village.
Facilities: Parking (free), toilets. refreshments.
A walk through and around Glasfyndd Forest
Date: Saturday, 11 July 2026
Walk type: Circular
Start time: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time: 3:00 pm
Distance: 9 miles / 14.4 km
Ascent: 1000 ft / 304.8 m
Walk difficulty: Moderate
Booking is essential
Walk description: Figure of 8 walk, no stiles, dog friendly. Through and around Glasfynydd Forest. Those wishing to do a shorter walk may return to their cars by a different route after coffee break.
Walk classification:
Suitability: Dog friendly, no stiles
Surroundings: Mountain, woodland
Facilities: Parking
To be announced …
Date: Saturday, 18 July 2026
Walk leader: John Holloway
Walk Title: Rhigos mountain, Llyn Fach and Llyn Fawr.
Distance: 7 miles
Grade: Moderate
Date: Saturday, 25 July 2026
Walk leader: Morfydd Jenkins
Walk Title: TBA
Distance: TBA
Grade: TBA
Date: Saturday, 1 Aug 2026
Walk leader: Alan Hancox/Gwyn Smith
Walk Title: Southerndown
Distance: TBA
Grade: TBA
Date: Saturday, 8 Aug 2026
Walk leader: Peter Cawley
Walk Title: Llandegfedd reservoir, Cwmbran
Distance: 6.5
Grade: Moderate