Through Merthyr Tydfil s Great Outdoors! activities including Walking, Cycling, Running, Nordic Walking, Orienteering and more..

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1 HEINI MERTHYR TUDFUL Datblygu Chwaraeon ac Ymarfer Corff ACTIVE MERTHYR TYDFIL Developing Sport and Physical Activity Ride and Stride Through s Great Outdoors! activities including Walking, Cycling, Running, Nordic Walking, Orienteering and more.. 23rd June - 1st July 2018 Contact: visit@merthyr.gov.uk rightsofway@merthyr.gov.uk activemerthyrtydfil@merthyr.gov.uk for more information #Merthyrstride

2 Saturday 23 rd June :00am (However long it takes you!) Park Run Come along and take part in the 5km park run. Park Run takes place the same time all around the Country, it s all free, and you can walk, hop, jump or run! You just need to log on to park run website and register once, you will be given a bar code, print this and fetch it with you. 2-3 hours) Walk The Gap - Led by Harri Evans Come and join this lovely walk along the Taff Trail and take in spectacular views of the Valley from the well-known landmark affectionately known locally as the gap or the giants bite. Fir Tree Centre, Fir Tree Drive, Quakers Yard, Treharris, CF46 5BW (You set the time!) Kids go try event - Led by Merthyr Triathon Club Do you have an active 8-14 year old who would like a challenge? If the answer is yes, come along and try the first Go Tri Juniors Merthyr Event. The event will be a 50m swim, 1500m bike ride and 600m run. You have to pre-register for this event on All participants must have their own bike and helmets All finishers will have a medal and certificate For more info please contact merthyrtriclub@gmail.com visit@merthyr.gov.uk rightsofway@merthyr.gov.uk activemerthyrtydfil@merthyr.gov.uk

3 Sunday 24 th June :00am Trail Run - Led by Running Club Have you always wanted to try a more challenging run but lack the confidence to do it alone? If yes this is the opportunity for you. Come and join the local running club in a challenging trail run, through the forestry and back to the start. - 12:00pm 10:30am Family Bilingual Observation Trail - Led Urdd Cymru Come along to the park and try and follow all the clues hidden in and around the park and improve your welsh skills at the same time. Prizes if you solve all the clues! Family trail bike ride - Led by Wales Valley Cycling Come along and join this lovely flat family bike ride along the Taff Trail. The overall distance will be 10 miles with the chance to stop off for refreshments. A helmet must be worn, if you turn up without a helmet you will not be permitted on the ride. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. At the front of the castle, Cyfarthfa Park, 11:00am Toddle Waddle - Led by Run Buggy Run Come along as a family and join our very first toddle waddle, enjoy a gentle stroll from Rock UK down to Parc Taff Bargoed and back again to use the facilities and sample some coffee and cake!! Prams, pushchairs, trikes, scooters all welcome. Monday 25 th June :30am 2-2 ½ hours) Breakfast nature walk - Led by Actif Woods Come and take part in a 3 mile loop and discover common plants, herbs and tree s along the way. Rock UK Summit Centre, The Old Drift Mine, Trelewis, Treharris, CF46 6RD Meet at the Leisure Centre entrance, 12:30pm ½ hour) Walking lunches - Led by the big heart of Merthyr Come along and join like-minded people for a quick, brisk lunchtime walk in and around the town centre. Penderyn Square, Castle Street, CF47 8ZA 1:30pm walk will start at 2:15pm 1½ - 2 hours) 5:30pm 1½ - 2 hours) Official launch of the stride and ride festival and guided walk Come along and see the fantastic new facilities at Rock UK where we will have our official festival launch. Following this join the guided walk from the centre down to Parc Taf Bargoed and learn about the history of the area. Booking is essential on this walk please call to book your place Outdoor fitness walk - Led by Active Come along and find out how you include gentle exercises in your walk! Rock UK Summit Centre, The Old Drift Mine, Trelewis, Treharris, CF46 6RD Car park off Cefn Coed High Street, High Street, CF48 2PN 6:15pm Run with us session - Led by Run with us Come along and join in with the friendly run with us in Aberfan where you can walk or run along the picturesque Taff Trail, there are two options available 3 miles or 5 miles. Meet at the Aberfan Leisure Centre Café Pant Glas Road, Aberfan, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 4QE

4 Tuesday 26 th June ½ hours) Explore Nant Llwynog Park - Led by Actif Woods A leisurely stroll through the park discovering the history and the wildlife that can be found there. Entrance of Nant Llwynog Park, Near Lewis Street, Bedlinog, Treharris, CF46 6SL 10:15am Morning Hillside Ramble - Led by Ramblers Come and join the local ramblers group as they take a lovely hillside walk from Asda to the Taff Trail and back to Cefn Coed. Asda bus stop (you can meet at stand 11 and get the bus from town centre) Dowlais Top, CF48 2YF 1:00pm 4:30pm 1-2 hours) Nordic Walking Taster session - Led by Valleys Nordic Walking Come along and give Nordic walking a try through the lovely surroundings of Cyfarthfa Park and discover the benefits of Nordic Walking. Nordic walking provides a social whole body workout using up to 90% of your bodies muscles and burns up to 46% more calories than normal walking! Safety Requirements minimum age 16, appropriate trainers to be worn (strictly no open toe shoes), no dogs/children, moderate level of fitness required, please bring any emergency medication needed eg. Asthma inhalers etc. Orienteering at Cyfarthfa Park - Led by Venture Out, MTCBC Ever fancied trying your hand at orienteering? Come along and join in with the local authority s Venture Out team and learn the basics in the beautiful surroundings of Cyfarthfa Park. Pandy Field, 5:30pm 1-1½ hours) The Petticoat Trail - Led by Huw Williams Find out about the role women have played in the town s rich history. Starting and finishing with St Tydfil herself, the tour includes a couple of redoubtable shopkeepers, a connection to Queen Victoria, some formidable women protesters, links to the coal trade and much more. War Memorial, Pontmorlais, CF47 8UN Meet 6:15pm for a 6:30pm start (No set time) Run with us session - Led by Run with us Description - Come along and join in with the friendly run along the Celtic Trail and through the stunning Parc Taf Bargoed. The car park at the rear of Treharris Library, Perrott Street, Treharris, CF46 5ET

5 Wednesday 27 th June :30pm I love Merthyr Walk - Led by Walking group Come and enjoy this lovely 1 hour stroll from the big heart and discover the trails network on your doorstep. The big heart at Penderyn Square, Castle Street, CF47 8ZA 2:00pm 1 ½ - 2 hours) 6:00pm 7:30pm (No set time Bedlinog hillside walk - Led by Rock UK Come and enjoy this guided walk from the Rock UK climbing centre and take in some stunning views along the hillside above the centre. Booking is essential on this walk please call to book your place. Merthyr Running Club - Led by Merthyr Running Club Come along and join the local running club on their weekly road run. Sunset Walk - Led by Actif Woods Enjoy a sunset walk to the trig point at Cilsanws Mountain. Well behaved dogs allowed, dogs must be on a lead. Rock UK Summit Centre, The Old Drift Mine, Trelewis, Treharris, CF46 6RD Car Park, Cilsanws Golf Club, Cloth Hall Lane, Cefn Coed, CF48 2NT Thursday 28 th June :30am 1 ½ - 2 hours) Follow the Red Paths - Led by Ian Everett Woolston Come and enjoy a moderate walk through the grounds of Cyfarthfa looking at some of the historical features including entrance into the ice house. Sturdy footwear will be needed. 11:00am 6:15pm to leave at 6:30pm 6:30pm Nordic Walking Taster session - Led by Valleys Nordic Walking Come along and give Nordic walking a try through the lovely surroundings of Parc Taf Bargoed and discover the benefits of Nordic Walking. Nordic walking provides a social whole body workout using up to 90% of your bodies muscles and burns up to 46% more calories than normal walking! Safety Requirements - minimum age 16, appropriate trainers to be worn (strictly no open toe shoes), no dogs/children, moderate level of fitness required, please bring any emergency medication needed eg. Asthma inhalers etc. Run with us session - Led by Run with us Come along and join in with the friendly run with us along the Taff Trail where you can walk or run along the picturesque Taff Trail, there are two options available 3 miles or 5 miles. Trail Plogging - Led by Run Wales and Keep Wales Tidy Plogging, or eco running, is a new trend taking the running world by storm. It sees runners picking up litter as they jog, making the environment a better place! Lakeside, Parc Taf Bargoed, Glo Ddu Pavilion, off High Street, Trelewis, CF46 6AP Meet at the Leisure Centre Café,

6 Friday 29 th June hours) Orienteering - Led by Venture Out, MTCBC Ever fancied trying your hand at orienteering? Come along and join in with the local authority s Venture Out team and learn the basics in the beautiful surroundings of Cyfarthfa Park. ( Castle to Viaduct NERS walk - Led by Actif Woods Come and join Actif Woods as they deliver their weekly national exercise referral scheme, a brisk walk from Cyfarthfa Park to Cefn Coed Viaduct and back 5:00pm 2 hours) 6:30pm 3 hours) Circular Family Bike Ride - Led by Merthyr Tri Club and Wales Valley Cycling Circular bike ride along the Taff Trail to Bike Park Wales and back. Time to stop at the Bikepark for refreshments. Reason to Run Workshop, Mind over marathon - Led by the Hannah the Runner Have you always wanted to run but don t know where to start? Do you lack the confidence to don some trainers? Come along and meet like minded people and listen to some experts who can help you in your start on the right track. Free event but tickets are needed via EVENTBRITE DW Sports, Cyfarthfa Retail Park, Swansea Road, CF48 1HY Saturday 30 th June :00am 45 minutes) Early bird taster Nordic Walking - Led by Valleys Nordic Walking Come along and give Nordic walking a try along the lovely Taff Trail and discover the benefits of Nordic Walking. If you enjoy your taster session why not join park run at 9am! You just need to log on to the park run website and register, you will be given a bar code, print this and fetch it with you. 9:00am (However long it takes you!) Park Run Come along and take part in the 5km park run. Park Run takes place the same time all around the Country at the same time, it s all free, and you can walk, hop, jump or run! You just need to log on to the park run website and register, you will be given a bar code, print this and fetch it with you. 10:30am 1 ½ - 2 hours) 10:30am Family Fairy Walk - Led by Ian Everett Woolston Come along and join this guided family fairy trail through the enchanted woodlands. Who runs the world outdoor bootcamp - WOMEN ONLY - Led by Hannah the Runner and Adam Jones Fitness Come along and take part in this female only bootcamp aimed at improving your base fitness and running technique.

7 Merthyr Tri - Duathlon - Led by Merthyr Triathlon Club Come along and take part in this fab event of 5k run, 5k bike ride and another 5k run! You have to pre-register for this event on All participants must have their own bike and helmets The run will be done as park run You just need to log on to the park run website and register, you will be given a bar code, print this and fetch it with you. All finishers will have a medal and certificate For more info please contact: merthyrtriclub@gmail.com 11:00am - 12:00pm Lunch time Nordic Walking Taster Session - Led by Valleys Nordic Walking Come along and give Nordic walking in the lovely surroundings of Cyfarthfa Park and discover the benefits of Nordic Walking. Safety Requirements - minimum age 16, appropriate trainers to be worn (strictly no open toe shoes), no dogs/children, moderate level of fitness required, please bring any emergency medication needed eg. Asthma inhalers etc. Pandy Field, 11:00am - 12:00pm 11:00am ½ hours) 12:00pm - 1:00pm Geocaching in the Park - Led by the Men s Project Come along and take part in this digital treasure hunt in and around the woods in Cyfarthfa Park. You can download a free geocaching app before you come along! Off the Rails, rail, steam and speed - Led by Huw Williams Come along and join in this 1 ½ mile walk where you will discover s role in the birth of what would become one of the key drivers of the industrial revolution - The golden age of steam! Geocaching in the Park - Led by the Men s Project Come along and take part in this digital treasure hunt in and around the woods in Cyfarthfa Park. The Trevithick Monument, Gwalia Place, Pontmorlais, CF47 0AJ 2:00pm 2:00pm 1-1 ½ hours) Push down the path - Led by Disabillity Sport Merthyr Come and meet some of the Disability Sport Merthyr team, learn about inclusive opportunities in the area and have a push down the path in their sports chairs. In the footsteps of Dic Penderyn - Led by Vivian Pugh Follow in the footsteps of Dic Penderyn. Was he a hero or villain of the 1831 Merthyr Rising? You Decide! This walk will take you to places where the leaders of the Merthyr Rising would have met to formulate their plans. Rear of The New Crown Inn 28 High Street, CF47 8DP

8 Sunday 1 st July 2018 Cyfarthfa Park Taff Trail Loop - Led by Walking group Come along and join the friendly Walking Club as they take in the sights of the Taff Trail on this circular loop. Main Gates (4 hours) On your doorstep nature walk - Led by Actif Woods Come and enjoy a 5-6 mile loop from Cyfarthfa Park and discover the beautiful nature right on your doorstep. 12:00pm - 1:00pm Family Park Bike Ride - Led by the Stride and Ride Forum Come along and join Wales Valleys Cycling club as they take you on a family bike ride around the park. Geocaching in the Park - Led by The Men s Project Come along and take part in this digital treasure hunt in and around the woods in Cyfarthfa Park. At the front of Cyfarthfa Castle, 2:00pm Family 2.5k Cyfarthfa Park - Led by the Stride and Forum Come along and take part in the last event of the festival, a friendly family 2.5k event in and around Cyfarthfa Park. You can walk, run, hop, skip or jump as long as you have fun!