Rudry via Caerphilly. Meet 10.00–10.15 on the Bute Park side of the Sophia Gardens footbridge. Via Taff Trail and Penrhos Cutting to Caerphilly, then climb up to Rudry Common and Rudry. Pub refreshments (Maenllwyd Inn) or bring own. Back by Lisvane and Llanishen / Roath Park. Back by 2.30pm. Moderate, 30km, 18 miles. Contact: Ken 07816 586735, or (home) 2037 2379.
Posted 30 October 2008 by Nick Canham
The Brynfynnon Inn at Llanwonno. Meet at 9.30–9.45 on the Bute Park side of the Sophia Gardens footbridge. Taff Trail to Pontypridd, then on through Ynysybwl to the Brynfynnon Inn for refreshments. The Brynfynnon Inn is a small country pub usually fully booked for Sunday lunches, therefore you may wish to bring a packed lunch to eat outside or buy snacks inside. Returning to Cardiff using NCN47 and Taff Trail. Most of this route is on trail apart from Ynysybwl to The Brynfynnon Inn and the descent to Pontypridd which is on country roads. Hard: Approx 60 km (35 miles). Contact: Robert 01443 742183 / 07967 127382. If you do not wish to ride the whole distance from Cardiff, please contact Rob to arrange a meeting place en route. Returning to Cardiff at approximately 16.00–16.30.
Posted 2 October 2008 by Nick Canham