Llantrisant Circular

Llantrisant circular

Event location has changed due to the business of the carpark, please see pin below

Distance: 9 miles (14.5 km)
Elevation Gain: 1120 ft (341 m)
Duration: approximately 6 hours

Join us for a cracking circular walk packed with history, scenery, and a proper leg-burner to finish!

We’ll be setting off from Gwaunruperra Car Park, heading straight into the characterful old town of Llantrisant, where cobbled streets and centuries of history set the tone for the day.

From there, we climb up onto the Iron Age hillfort of Caerau, where you’ll get a real sense of the area’s ancient past (and some great views if the weather plays ball!). We’ll then drop down to follow the peaceful Afon Clun, picking up sections of old railway tracks as we make our way around Pontyclun — a lovely, flatter stretch to catch your breath and enjoy the surroundings.
But don’t get too comfortable… the return has a bite to it.

We’ll tackle a steep climb back up Llantrisant Hill, with a well-earned pause at the famous Billy Wint — an “ancient misery” that’s guaranteed to test the legs and spark a few laughs.

After that, it’s a steady return back to the car park to round off a rewarding and varied walk.

Event location and car parking

Cefn y Parc cemetery road (just up the lane from Arthur Llewellyn Jenkins)

Google maps

https://maps.app.goo.gl/KTV4i69UZaC9qzSX9

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Aditional info

We will stopping off at a local pub after the walk for some refreshments and a spot of Sunday lunch, we will sort the details of this closer to the date when we have numbers.

Kit Recommendations

As the weather is so unpredictable we recommend bringing waterproof jacket/trousers, waterproof hiking boots/shoes with good tred, set of hiking poles, multiple layers of warm clothing with a summery base layer, hat, gloves, scarf also enough snacks and drinks to last the walk

This group is sponsored by
Escape Rooms Cardiff.