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The Gwyn Mathew's Rhondda Rollercoaster

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Saturday 10th May 2025

Entries Open
Wednesday 26th June 2024
Entries Close
Wednesday 30th April 2025
Courses
26.5 miles; 16 miles
Entries So Far
103 Participants
Entry Fees
LDWA Member   £18.00   
Non Member   £22.00   
Contact
Challenge Walk Coordinator - Jamie Lewis

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Roll up Roll up! Who wants to ride the Rollercoaster?

South Wales LDWA are pleased to announce the return of the Gwyn Matthews’ Rhondda Rollercoaster. Starting from Trehafod Community Village Hall, participants can once again choose from either 26.5miles or 16miles that showcase the beautiful, but rugged, Rhondda Valleys.

Both routes start with a cheeky climb through the forests of Mynydd y Glyn to wake the legs and lungs then pass over Mynydd y Cymmer before the two routes part ways. The 26mile participants will then tackle a new and revised route that heads over moorland and through woods towards the glacial cwm and stunning views of Bwlch y Clawdd before turning home via Ton Pentre and Ferndale. The 16mile route will descend to Dinas then tackle the sharp climb towards Rhondda Golf Club with spectacular views over the two Rhondda Valleys. The routes will merge again for a final leg testing climb towards the iconic Tylorstown tip viewpoint before the last leg home.

There will be tea and toast at the start, indoor and outdoor checkpoints with refreshments along both routes, and a hot meal at the end. Oh, and don't forget that famous south Wales LDWA hospitality!

All participants will receive a certificate of completion.

Entries will close when all spaces are full and a waiting list will be used. We expect the event to fill quickly.

Location:
Trehafod Community Village Hall, Ivor Street, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF37 2NF

Time Limit:
Start for walkers 8.00am (Fast walkers and runners to start 9am)  All to finish by 19.30.

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Event Location
Trehafod Community Village Hall, Ivor Street, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF37 2NF
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