Sarn — Bridgend (Wales)

Sarbri two
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Verified by 75.00% of reviewers

By Stuart Bain on 08 Jan 2023

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5km/3mi

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Description

Thois alternative route is far safer and more picturesque. From Sarn it follows the River Ogmore on a flat off road path, once you cross the river, the river follow a quiet road in parallel to the A4063, passing the rugby ground and then back over the River Ogmore into Bridgend Town Centre

Thois alternative route is far safer and more picturesque. From Sarn it follows the River Ogmore on a flat off road path, once you cross the river, the river follow a quiet road in parallel to the A4063, passing the rugby ground and then back over the River Ogmore into Bridgend Town Centre

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Reviews - 4

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Grade 1: Entirely smooth and compacted surfaces.
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Facilities

Facilities in the middle third of this route.

Not present at time of survey Public toilet (1)
Not present at time of survey Wheelchair accessible toilet (1)
Not present at time of survey Supermarket (1)
Not present at time of survey Restaurant (1)
Not present at time of survey Vegan restaurant (1)
Not present at time of survey Accommodation (1)
Not present at time of survey Accommodation < £50 (1)
Not present at time of survey Campsite (1)
Not present at time of survey Bothy (1)
Not present at time of survey Free wifi (1)
Not present at time of survey Public phone (1)
Present at time of survey Mobile phone coverage (1)
Not present at time of survey Train station (1)
Present at time of survey Bench (1)
Not present at time of survey Picnic table (1)
Present at time of survey Bus stop (1)
Not present at time of survey Ferry (1)

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Not present at time of survey Scrambling (1)
Not present at time of survey Wading (1)
Not present at time of survey Swimming (1)
Not present at time of survey Climbing (1)
Not present at time of survey Stepping stones (1)
Not present at time of survey Very slippery (1)
Not present at time of survey Very muddy (1)
Not present at time of survey Very icy (1)
Not present at time of survey Likely to flood (1)
Not present at time of survey Long grass sections (1)
Not present at time of survey Crops encroaching on path (1)
Not present at time of survey Diverted path (1)

Obstacles

Obstacles on this route.

Not present at time of survey Stiles (1)
Present at time of survey Step and kerbs (1)
Present at time of survey Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (1)
Present at time of survey Flights of steps (1)
Maybe present Gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Kissing gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Locked gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Disables access gates (1)
Maybe present Cycle barriers (1)
Not present at time of survey Ladders (1)
Not present at time of survey Cattle grids (1)
Not present at time of survey Fords (1)
Not present at time of survey Narrow bridges (1)
Not present at time of survey Ferry required (1)
Present at time of survey Acceptable road walking (1)
Not present at time of survey Unacceptable road walking (1)
Not present at time of survey Dangerous road crossings (1)
Present at time of survey Walking on paths beside roads (1)
Present at time of survey Walking on verges beside roads (1)
Not present at time of survey Railway crossings (1)
Not present at time of survey River crossings (1)
Not present at time of survey Cattle possible (1)
Not present at time of survey Horses possible (1)
Not present at time of survey Tidal area (1)
Not present at time of survey Potential falls (1)
Not present at time of survey Exposed to elements (1)
Not present at time of survey Remote area (1)
Not present at time of survey Mountainous area (1)
Not present at time of survey Military training area (1)
Not present at time of survey No visible path (1)
Not present at time of survey Seasonal nesting birds (1)
Not present at time of survey Other hazards (1)

Accessibility

Is this route step and stile free?

Present at time of survey Free of stiles (1)
Maybe present Free of single steps/kerbs (1)
Present at time of survey Free of flights of steps (1)
Present at time of survey Free of other obstacles (1)

Measurements

Surveyors were asked to measure the narrowest and steepest parts of paths.

The narrowest part of the path is 250.0cm (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 25.0% (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 15.0% (1)

The steepest camber gradient across the path 5.0% (1)

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Unclear in places (1)

Successfully completed

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Small Pug-sized dog (0)
Small Labrador-sized dog (0)
Large St. Bernard-sized dog (0)
Standard pram (0)
Off-road rugged pram (0)
Standard wheelchair (0)
Off-road rugged wheelchair (0)
Standard mobility scooter (0)
Off-road rugged mobility scooter (0)

Recommended by an expert

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Small Pug-sized dog (0)
Small Labrador-sized dog (0)
Large St. Bernard-sized dog (0)
Standard pram (0)
Off-road rugged pram (0)
Standard wheelchair (0)
Off-road rugged wheelchair (0)
Standard mobility scooter (0)
Off-road rugged mobility scooter (0)

Terrain

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100.0% of the route is on roads (1)

60.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

100.0% of the route is paved (1)

There is no data on muddiness

There is no data on rough ground

There is no data on long grass

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Sarn
Grid Ref SS9013983532
Lat / Lon 51.53996° / -3.58552°
Easting / Northing 290,139E / 183,532N
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Bridgend (Wales)
Grid Ref SS9075879851
Lat / Lon 51.50700° / -3.57545°
Easting / Northing 290,758E / 179,851N
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reviews

Paul Chilcott

16 Oct 2023 Autumn
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October 2023. Direction: Sarn to Bridgend.

An excellent walk, mostly alongside the River Ogmore, following the 885 National Cycle Route. Fairly direct and suitable for wheels of most types (not sure about roller skates, due to the boardwalk).

Photo 1 - The boardwalk after crossing the dual carriageway at Sarn
Photo 2 - The path approaching the M4
Photos 3, 4, 5 & 6 - The River Ogmore (the last one in the centre of Bridgend).

Stuart Bain

13 May 2023 Spring
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Due to train cancellations in Sarn I completed this route to get me back to Bridgend. The route is flat, on level ground and tarmac. It runs under the motorway and after a short stretch on a very quiet road, you follow the River Ogmore into Bridgend. There are short, but safe sections of road and the weather today was glorious! It was fun watching the teenagers swimming in the Ogmore - brave souls bullied into it with peer pressure. I would recommend this walk as it's scenic and very functional to get into the nearby town of Bridgend.

Smudge

30 Mar 2023 Spring
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If you don't know Sarn the best place to start is Sarn railway station where there is a free car park as well as an hourly train service between Maesteg and Bridgend (Cardiff). In wet weather some of the slats on the boardwalk can seem a bit spongy but it's quite safe. The whole path is shared with cycle users and is well used by locals. The path runs alongside the river Ogmore and is very picturesque.

Stuart Bain

08 Jan 2023 Winter
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The route starts with a short steep walk down the hill. Once you pass the train station it's flat until the last 100 metres! The route itself is tarmac throughout and easily accessible for those with wheels.

As you exit Sarn, you have to cross a busy dual carriageway (at the pedestrian crossing at the lights). You then follow what the locals call the "Black Path" that runs alongside the River Ogmore and past the hospital. Interestingly at the back of the hospital is an old cemetery with only one grave - that of Rifleman C W Murphy from 1918.

The cycle/footpath peters out into a housing estate where you follow the quiet road around to the footbridge (steps or ramp available) and then over onto another quiet road that joins the A4063. Fortunately you don't have to walk alongside this busy road as there is a small access road running parallel that will take you up to the rugby ground.

There is another busy road to cross via the pedestrian crossing and then you walk up through the town centre with shops, cafes and pubs. The last 100 metres is a steep walk up to the train station.

Overall, it is a safe accessible walk and I would recommend this route if you are travelled by foot or wheel from Sarn to Bridgend.

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Ascent

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Descent

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