Ystrad Mynach — Ynysddu

Ystyny two
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By grifftinfoilhat on 04 Jun 2021

Distance

7km/4mi

Ascent

259m

Descent

276m

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Description

Route avoiding footpath Pen-y-Cwarel which is no longer a public right of way

Route avoiding footpath Pen-y-Cwarel which is no longer a public right of way

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Reviews - 3

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Grade 3: Route includes rough surfaces that may include small boulders, potholes, shallow ruts, loose gravel, short muddy sections.
Access grade X: At least one stile, flight of steps or other obstacle that is highly likely to block access for wheelchair and scooter users.		 Grading is based on average scores by surveyors. This slow way has 1 surveys.
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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)
Present at time of survey Supermarket (1)
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)
Maybe present Free wifi (1)
Maybe present Public phone (1)
Present at time of survey Mobile phone coverage (1)
Not present at time of survey Train station (1)
Not 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)

Challenges

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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)
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)
Not present at time of survey Step and kerbs (1)
Maybe present Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (1)
Not present at time of survey Flights of steps (1)
Not present at time of survey Gates (1)
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)
Present at time of survey 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)
Not present at time of survey Walking on paths beside roads (1)
Not 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)
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)
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)
Not 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 42.0cm (1)

The steepest uphill gradient East: no data

The steepest uphill gradient West: no data

The steepest camber: no data

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Very clear (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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20.0% of the route is on roads (1)

20.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

37.0% of the route is paved (1)

60.0% of the route is muddy (1)

40.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)

There is no data on long grass

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3X June 2021 by Grifftinfoilhat
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Ystrad Mynach
Grid Ref ST1418894385
Lat / Lon 51.64170° / -3.24150°
Easting / Northing 314,188E / 194,385N
What3Words steamed.slack.arranged
Ynysddu
Grid Ref ST1793692772
Lat / Lon 51.62776° / -3.18697°
Easting / Northing 317,936E / 192,772N
What3Words reception.verve.sized

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reviews

Paul Chilcott

14 Jul 2022 (edited 29 Sep 2024) Summer
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July 2022. Direction: Ynysddu to Ystrad Mynach.

A lovely walk through a variety of terrain, scenery and industrial history. It covers part of the Sirhowy Valley Walk, the Rhymney Valley Ridgeway Walk and the Taff Vale Extension path. Hengoed Viaduct is the star of the show.

Leaving Ynysddu and passing through the tunnel under the railway line cycle path, there is a steep climb up to the Sirhowy Valley Walk, which at this point passes through woodland and forestry, steadily climbing upwards. A few open areas follow, where at this time of year, the path is starting to get a little overgrown, so leg coverings would be useful here to protect against the brambles and nettles. The path then joins Manager`s Lane, which is a classic example of a green lane complete with tree canopy all the way up. After crossing the Bryn lane, we join the Rhymney Valley Ridgeway Walk with some good views up, down and across the valley - very pleasant walking. After crossing the main road at Maesycwmmer, we`re now on the "Taff Vale Extension" path, which crosses over Hengoed viaduct (Photos 4, 5 & 6). If time allows, it`s worth taking a walk down to the lower levels from Hengoed station for a better look. The path then follows the streets into Ystrad Mynach, but a good alternative is to stay on the cycle path instead and go into Ystrad Mynach a little further on.

The first part of the walk is not suitable for wheeling, due to the rough ground (in parts) and kissing gates, but the section along the cycle path from Maesycwmmer to Ystrad Mynach is good for wheels of all types.

Photo 1 - The tunnel under the Sirhowy Valley Line path
Photo 2 - View along the Rhymney Valley Ridgeway Walk
Photo 3 - The "Wheel O` Drams" monument near Hengoed Viaduct
Photos 4, 5 & 6 - Hengoed Viaduct.

MaddyT

22 Jan 2022 Winter
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This route is easy to navigate and follows good paths.

Grifftinfoilhat

04 Jun 2021 Spring
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Brilliant walk connecting the Rhymney and Sirhowy valleys between Ystrad Mynach and Ynysddu. The walk takes you over the mighty Hengoed viaduct to Maesycwmmer then through the meadows and over the mountain following the Rhymney Valley ridgeway path. I created this route because Ystyny1 takes you down a path that is no longer a public right of way, so it takes you down the pleasant Manager's Lane that isn't marked as a public right of way on OS maps but is absolutely fine to walk down. Then you join the Sirhowy valley walk through beautiful woodland passing some old abandoned buildings (mining relics?) before dropping down into Ynysddu. Lovely walk.

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