Coed Morgannwg Way
A 36-mile long-distance walk in Wales featuring the forests, ancient sites, and industrial heritage of South Wales. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Grid Ref: SO 052 033
Distance: 36 miles (58 km)
Time: 16–24 hours
Duration: 1–3 days
Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
165 Swansea / Abertawe
166 Rhondda, Merthyr Tydfil, Caerphilly and Pontypridd
Summary
The Coed Morgannwg Way crosses part of the Coed Morgannwg, a complex of four upland forests visiting the Dare Valley and Craig y Llyn, climbing to several panoramic viewpoints to reach Afan Argoed Country Park. From here, the route follows less elevated paths past a number of archaeological remains dating from prehistoric to industrial times. Near the Bodvic Stone, the Way links with the Ogwr Ridgeway Walk and connects with St Illtyd’s Walk. It is a dramatic walk of 36 miles following ancient tracks of Celtic origin and passing close by numerous Bronze and Iron Age settlements. Along the route there are several fine viewpoints looking out toward the Brecon Beacons and the Bristol Channel, the highest being Craig y Llyn at 1,968 feet (600 metres) above sea level. (Source: LDWA)