29 August 26 Talybont circular 2026
Heavy rain didn’t deter the 10 Merthyr Valley Ramblers on their walk around the Talybont area. Not many pictures as the phone doesn’t like being wet sadly. Still, a great walk expertly led by Morfedd and always happy and chatty company. Thanks all.
22 August 26 Llandegfedd reservoir circular.
A grand 6.5 mile walk for the 12 Merthyr Valley Ramblers (including welcome visitors Lucy and old friends from Islwyn ramblers) around Llandegfedd reservoir today.
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 -