G ^wyl Gerdded Cymoedd Cymru 2015 Wales Valleys Walking Festival 2015 1 5-20 Medi / 5-20 September Dathlu cerdded ac bywyd awyr agored yng Nghymoedd De Cymru A celebration of walking and the outdoor life in the Valleys of South Wales
2 2 Cynnwys Contents Gwybodaeth am Deithio Contents and getting around... 2 Croeso Welcome... 3 Gwybodaeth Graddio Llwybrau Grading information... 4 Rhestr teithiau cerdded a gwybodaeth am Gymoedd y De Walk Listings & information on the South Wales Valleys...5-14 Ffurlen Archebu a Ymwadiad Booking Form & disclaimer...15-16 Gwybodaeth am Deithio Getting Around For public transport enquiries contact: Ymholiadau trafnidiaeth gyhoeddus - Traveline 0871 200 22 33 Traveline.txt 84268 www.travelinecymru.info
3 Croeso Welcome Croeso i unfed ar ddeg Gŵyl Gerdded flynyddol Cymoedd Cymru. Mae r ŵyl yn cynnig rhywbeth i bawb - o deithiau cerdded diwrnod cyfan llawn her i ambell dro hamddenol a theithiau n ymwneud a diddordebau arbennig - rhywbeth at ddant pawb beth bynnag fo ch gallu. Mae pob taith gerdded wedi i graddio er mwyn sicrhau y cewch y gorau o r profiad. Cofiwch y gall y tir fod yn anwastad yn y Cymoedd, gyda llethrau serth, felly dylech wisgo dillad ac esgidiau addas. Mae archebu n hanfodol, felly archebwch eich teithiau cerdded o flaen llaw er mwyn osgoi cael eich siomi. Er na allwn reoli r tywydd gallwn warantu profiad heb ei ail i chi gyda n tywyswyr, yn gwrando ar eu straeon difyr neu n mwynhau ambell olygfa odidog. Mwynhewch y cerdded! Tîm Gŵyl Gerdded Cymoedd Cymru 2015 Welcome to the eleventh annual Wales Valleys Walking Festival. The Festival provides something for everyone ranging from challenging all day treks, to easier strolls and special interest walks all abilities are catered for. All walks have been graded to ensure you get the most enjoyment out of your walk. Please bear in mind the terrain in the valleys can be uneven, with steep inclines and descents, ensure you have appropriate clothing and footwear. Booking is essential, so please pre-book on your walks, to avoid disappointment. Whilst we can t control the weather we can ensure you will have a wonderful time with our guides listening to their fascinating facts or simply taking in a stunning view or two. Happy Walking! Wales Valleys Walking Festival 2015 Team
4 Gwybodaeth Raddio Grading Information Hawdd Easy Yn addas ar gyfer y rhan fwyaf o lefelau ffitrwydd. Suitable for most levels of fitness. Peth Ymdrech Some Exertion Gofyn am safon gymedrol o ffitrwydd, rhai bryniau. A moderate level of fitness required, some hilly sections. Caled Strenuous Gofyn am lefel dda o ffitrwydd, rhai llethrau serth. A good level of fitness required, some steep sections. Caled Iawn Very Strenuous Gofyn am safon uchel o ffitrwydd, taith hir a llethrau serth. High level of fitness required, a long walk with steep climbs. T^y bach yn y man cychwyn WC at Start Angen tortsh Torch Required C ^wn ar dennyn Dogs on Lead Dim c ^wn No Dogs Cinio pecyn Packed Luch I gael gwybodaeth am y mannau cychwyn, defnyddiwch Multimap, a nodi r cyfeirnod grid. www.multimap.com For information on start location, please use multimap, and input the grid reference supplied. www.multimap.com
5 DYDD SADWRN 5ED MEDI SATURDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER 1. WALK UP A HILL, COME DOWN A MOUNTAIN 10.00 am Taff s Well Park, Taffs Well, CF15 7PQ Grid Ref: ST 118 837 Duration: 4 hours Distance: 6 miles / 9km Description: Wonderful walk up the iconic Garth Mountain with fabulous views of Cardiff and the up the Taff Valley towards the Brecon Beacons down to Taffs Well Thermal Spring. Sturdy walking boots are required as there are some steep inclines and terrain. 2. THE DELIGHTS OF THE DARRAN VALLEY 10.30 am Parc Cwm Darran Visitor Centre, CF81 9NR Grid Ref: SO 114 035 Duration: 4.5 hours Distance: 8.5 miles / 14km Description: A beautiful walk taking in the Darran Valley.
6 3. PENRHYS: THE PILGRIMS WAY Corner of Darren Ddu road and Berw Road (B4273), Pontypridd: CF37 2AA Grid Ref: ST 076 910 Duration: 5 hours Distance: 8 miles / 13km Description: Walk the traditional pilgrim s way to Penrhys, through Mynachdy and Llanwynno. As featured on Weatherman Walking: http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/ tv/weatherman-walking/walks/pontypridd-walk.pdf DYDD SUL 6ED MEDI SUNDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER 4. MOORLAND MEANDER Abertillery Museum, Market Street, Abertillery, NP13 1AH Grid Ref: SO 2180 0409 Duration: 6 hours Distance: 7 miles / 11km Description: Circular walk exploring the moorland landscape, myths, legends and industrial archaeology of Abertillery.
7 5. ICE CREAM SUNDAE 2.00pm Hapus Ice Cream parlour, Machen, CF83 8NJ Grid Ref: ST 197 888 Duration: 2 hours Distance: 3 miles / 5km Description: A look at the industrial past of peaceful Machen. DYDD MERCHER 9FED MEDI WEDNESDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER 6. GUARDIAN HEIGHTS Ty Ebbw Fach Heritage Centre, Chapel Road, Six Bells, NP13 2ND Grid Ref: SO 2208 0305 Duration: 6 hours Distance: 8 miles / 13km Description: Starting at Guardian, a circular walk exploring the spectacular upland landscape of Mynydd Arael and Mynydd Carn y Cefn - an area rich in history, archaeology and folklore.
8 DYDD IAU 10FED MEDI THURSDAY 10TH SEPTEMBER 7. DARE VALLEY STROLL Dare Valley Country Park, Trecynon,Aberdare, CF44 7RG Grid Ref: SN 985 026 Duration: 2 hours Distance: 1 ½ miles / 3km Description: A relaxing stroll around Dare Valley Country Park, taking in the unique flora and fauna of this wonderful park. DYDD SADWRN 12FED MEDI SATURDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER 8. BEDLINOG CIRCULAR WALK Bedlinog Square Grid Ref: SO 094 009 Duration: 6 hours Distance: 18 miles / 13km Description: Arthurian legends, bronze age buriel mounds and goodwill to the children of the world on this amazing circular walk.
9 DYDD SUL 13EG MEDI SUNDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER 9. CWM SYCHAN AND CWM FRWYD Talywain Rugby Club, Emlyn Park, New Road, Talywain, NP4 7RF Grid Ref: SO 259 044 Duration: 5 hours Distance: 10 miles / 16km Description: Figure of eight walk through areas rich in early industrial history and brought to life by the first hand experiences of the local leader. DYDD LLUN 14EG MEDI MONDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER 10. MARVELOUS MYNYDDISLWYN Cwmfelinfach (car park on Ty Gwyn Road), NP11 7HP Grid Ref: ST 185 917 Duration: 4 hours Distance: 6 miles / 10km Description: A walk through this enchanting valley taking in some of natures best assets!
10 DYDD MAWRTH 15FED MEDI TUESDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER 11. BLAENAVON INDUSTRIAL LANDSCAPE Blaenavon World Heritage Centre, NP4 9AE Grid Ref: SO 251 088 Duration: 6 hours Distance: 11 miles / 18km Description: Walk above, around and through Blaenavon taking in mines, iron works and other archaeological and historical features. DYDD MERCHER 16EG MEDI WEDNESDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER 12. IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE CHARTISTS Brynmawr Museum, NP23 4AJ Grid Ref: SO 1915 1175 Duration: 6 hours Distance: 7 miles / 11km Description: Circular walk following the route taken by the Nantyglo Chartists also looking at the industrial archaeology Cwm Merddog Nature Reserve and local folklore.
11 13. FROM A SULTAN TO AN EMPEROR 2.00pm Parc Penallta, Ystrad Mynach, CF82 7GL Grid Ref: ST 133 955 Duration: 2.5 hours Distance: 4 miles / 6.5km Description: A walk from one of Europes largest earth sculptures, Sultan the pit pony to the remains of the Roman fort at Gelligaer. A talk by the Gelligaer historical society and a stroll around the fort site. DYDD IAU 17EG MEDI THURSDAY 17TH SEPTEMBER 14. SPLASH OF WATER ON THE ROCKS Lay by north of Welsh Whisky distillery at Penderyn, CF44 9JW Grid Ref: SN 950 084 Duration: 6 hours Distance: 7 miles / 11km Description: Walking from the quaint village of Penderyn and whisky distillery, onto Moel Penderyn, heading towards Craig y Ddinas, before a refreshing stop at Scwd yr Eira. The walk takes in old farmstead which were seen on Secret Britian. Sturdy walking boots are required as there are some steep inclines and terrain.
12 15. PONTYPOOL PARK AND CANAL Pontypool Active Living Centre, Pontypool Park, NP4 8AT Grid Ref: SO 28588 00708 Duration: 4 hours Distance: 6 miles / 10km Description: Enjoy a walk through Pontypool park, up to the shell grotto then drop down onto the canal at Mamhilad. Enjoy the views along the canal finishing up at Pontymoile basin where you can drop in and have a cuppa at the cafe. There is a steep climb at the start of the walk through the park for approx 1½ miles. DYDD GWENER 18ED MEDI FRIDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER 16. A WALK WITH A HILL FARMER Cwmtillery Lakes Car Park, NP13 1LU Grid Ref: SO 21805 06164 Duration: 2 hours Distance: 3 miles / 5km Description: Enjoy a circular walk around a local farm and the spectacular common land surrounding it to find out what hill farmers do - and how they do it!
13 DYDD SADWRN 19EG MEDI SATURDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER 17. CASTLE TO CASTLE Cyfarthfa Castle car park (top), Brecon Road, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 8RE Grid Ref: SO 041 074 Duration: 6 hours Distance: 8 miles / 12.8km Description: Derek s footsteps. 18. CYFARTHFA PARK Cyfarthfa Castle car park (top), Brecon Road, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 8RE Grid Ref: SO 041 074 Duration: 2 hours Distance: 2 miles Description: A nature and heritage walk with the park warden.
14 19. THE PAST AND PRESENT OF PARC TAF BARGOED 12:00pm Parc Taf Bargoed, Pafiliwn Glo Du, Trelewis, CF46 6AP Grid Ref: ST 101 975 Duration: 2 hours Distance: 1 mile Description: A nature and heritage walk around the park with the park warden. DYDD SUL 20FED MEDI SUNDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER 20. RAILWAY RAMBLE 9.30am (to catch 10.20 train) Llanhilleth Railway Station, NP13 2HT Grid Ref: SO 2166 0076 Duration: 6 hours Distance: 8 miles/ 13km Description: A short train journey then the walk takes in the breathtaking Dark Age landscape of Domen Fawr and Cefn Man Moel.
15 Ymwadiad Noder mai ar ei risg ei hun y bydd pob unigolyn yn cymryd rhan ym mhob taith gerdded. Mae r dirwedd yn serth ac anwastad mewn mannau, ac mae nifer o glwydi a chamfeydd ar bob llwybr sy n anaddas i gadeiriau olwyn, cadeiriau gwthio a phramiau. Paratowch ddigon o fwyd a diod. Gwisgwch ddillad ac esgidiau addas ar gyfer y daith gerdded rydych chi n mynd arni ni allwn broffwydo r tywydd. Cadwn yr hawl i ganslo neu newid unrhyw daith gerdded yn sgil unrhyw amgylchiadau annisgwyl. Mae croeso i g ^wn ar rai o r teithiau cerdded, ond holwch cyn archebu lle rhag cael eich siomi. Disclaimer Walks are risk assessed, walks are taken at individuals own risk. No responsibility can be held by the event organisers. The terrain in some places is steep and uneven, with several gates and stiles on each route which are unsuitable for wheelchairs, buggies and prams. Please make adequate preparations for refreshments. Wear appropriate clothing and footwear for the walk you are taking part in we cannot predict the weather. We reserve the right to cancel or change any walk in the event of unforeseen circumstances. Dogs are welcome on certain walks but please check information prior to booking to avoid disappointment. n Rwyf wedi darllen a deall yr ymwadiad (rhowch dic). I have read and understood the disclaimer. (please tick) n Ticiwch y blwch os nad ydych am dderbyn rhagor o wybodaeth am weithgardeddau awyr agored eraill a hyrwyddir gan ein partneriaid Please tick if you do not wish to receive further information for other outdoor events promoted by event partners
16 16 Ffurflen Archebu Booking Form Dyddiad cau archebu - tridiau cyn dyddiad y daith Booking deadline - 3 days prior to walk date Enw Name: Cyfeiriad Address: Cod post Postcode: Ffôn Tel: E-bost Email: Rhif y Daith Walk Number Enw r Daith Walk Name Nifer y Lleoedd Number of places Ar ôl llenwi r ffurflen archebu dychwelwch hi i: Once completed, please return the booking form inside this booklet, to; Canolfan Treftadaeth y Byd Blaenafon, Heol yr Eglwys Blaenafon, NP4 9AS Blaenavon World Heritage Centre, Church Road Blaenavon, NP4 9AS Ffôn Tel: 01495 742333 E-bost E-mail: walkingfestival@thevalleys.co.uk