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Sarn — Pontycymer

Sarpon one

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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021

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Distance

9km/6mi

Ascent

50m

Descent

147m

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Sarn and Pontycymer.

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This route has been reviewed by 2 people.

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Sarn
Grid Ref	SS9013983532
Lat / Lon	51.53996^° / -3.58552^°
Easting / Northing	290,139E / 183,532N
What3Words	folds.hatch.chips

Pontycymer
Grid Ref	SS9038491483
Lat / Lon	51.61148^° / -3.58447^°
Easting / Northing	290,384E / 191,483N
What3Words	jumped.promotes.massaging

Sarpon One's land is

Natural grass	2.6%
Pasture	21.6%
Urban	30.6%
Woods	45.2%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews

Stuart Bain

13 May 2023 Spring

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Ventured by bus up to Pontycwmer and ventured down in the gorgeous warm sunshine. The route from Pontycwmer to Bryngarw is straight forward - follow the railway line! However as I reached Bryngarw I struggled to find the right of way to continue into Brynmenyn. I wasn't overly bothered as the highlight of the walk was visiting Bryngarw park, the coffee shop and wonderful grounds.

As I struggled to find the right of way to continue into Brynmenyn, I wouldn't walk this route again and have created an alternative route (same distance) that includes a venture around Bryngarw park,.

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Smudge

22 Jan 2023 Winter

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This is a shared community route between Sarn and Blaengarw. There are toilets at Bryngarw Park and Pontycymer Life Centre. The whole path is suitable for buggies, wheelchairs but it becomes narrow for about 1km north & south of Llangeinor. Something to bear in mind if there are cyclists out. Very popular with dog walkers. Great scenery and a very gentle gradient. It runs alongside the Garw river and the track of the Garw Valley Railway (currently being restored by volunteers). At Pontycymer & Blaengarw the restoration of the old collieries into lakes and park is beautiful. For refreshments there's a cafe in Bryngarw Park (2km from Sarn) and The Charter (near the lakes at Blaengarw). Also shops and cafes in Pontycymer's Oxford Street. Bus services to/from Bridgend: 72 (Pontycymer) and 74 (Sarn). Free car parking in Sarn at Ynysawdre Swimming Pool and in Pontycymer at the Life Centre or Blaengarw at Parc Calon Lan. Paid car parking at Bryngarw Park.

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