Walks for anyone who does not have a mobility difficulty, specific health problem or is seriously unfit. Comfortable shoes and trainers can be worn. Expect: 1-5 miles. Allow: 1-2.5 hours.
Walks for people with country walking experience and a good level of fitness. Likely to include some steep paths, open country and rural paths. Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing essential. Expect: 6-12 miles. Allow: 5-8 hours.
Walks for experienced country walkers and above an average level of fitness. Will include hills, steep paths, open country and may include rough walking under foot. Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing essential. Expect: 12 miles+, Allow: 8 hours+Walks
Last Updated 7/07/08 12:52
In addition to walks and social events, we also offer walking weekends away and holidays to our members.
!!! New Meeting Point for Walks !!!
Effective 1st October 2007
Sunday walks will no longer commence from the Student Union. As of 1st Oct 2007 all walks, unless otherwise stated, will start from the Car Park at Pontcanna Fields. Address: Fields Park Rd, Riverside, Cardiff CF11 9LB.
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Programme
Download our walk programme
Download: Walks Programme.pdf (PDF 924 Kb)
Jul '08
Wed Jul 9th '08 - Radyr and St. Fagans
- Meet:
- 18:30 - Radyr railway station
- Leader:
- Jake B - 07855 613698
- Distance:
- 5 miles
- Est walk time:
- 2 hrs 30 min
- Grade:
Moderate
Sun Jul 13th '08 - Fan Gyhirych
- Description:
- This is a moderate 7 mile walk taking the long (and easy!) route up to Fan Gyhirych, where we will be rewarded with spectacular views!
- Meet:
- 9:30 - Pontcanna Fields
- 2nd Meet Point:
- Lay-by next to disused road bridge on A4067
- Leader:
- Helen J - 07840 743533
- Distance:
- 7 miles
- Est walk time:
- 3 hrs 30 min
- Grade:
- Moderate
Wed Jul 16th '08 - Upper Boat and Rhydyfelin
- Description:
- From Upper Boat - A pleasant, fairly easy walk with lovely views, steep ascents and descents
- Meet:
- 18:30 - Tesco at Rhydyfelin/Upper Boat - CF37 5S
- Leader:
- Helen S - 07769 931998
- Distance:
- 5 miles
- Est walk time:
- 2 hrs 30 min
- Grade:
- Moderate
Sat Jul 19th '08 - Caldicot to Chepstow
- Description:
- 10:12am departure for Cheltenham Spa
- Meet:
- 10:00 - Cardiff Central
- Leader:
- Paul G - 07712 214158
- Distance:
- 9 miles
- Est walk time:
- 4 hrs 30 min
- Grade:
- Moderate
Sun Jul 20th '08 - Rudry
- Meet:
- 9:30 - Pontcanna Fields
- Leader:
- Julian M - 07813 846717
- Distance:
- 10 miles
- Est walk time:
- 5 hrs
- Grade:
- Moderate
Wed Jul 23rd '08 - Treasure Hunt walk
- Meet:
- 18:30 - Mochyn Du, Sophie Gardens
- Leader:
- Sue P / Julian M - 07985 465473
- Distance:
- 0 miles
- Est walk time:
- 0 hr
- Grade:
Easy
Sun Jul 27th '08 - Western Beacons
- Meet:
- 9:30 - Pontcanna Fields
- Leader:
- Fiona C / Clive B - 07881 868723
- Warning!
- This walk should only be attempted by experienced mountain walkers. This walk is subject to our Mountain Safety Policy and may be subject to cancellation or change at little or no notice!
- Distance:
- 11 miles
- Est walk time:
- 5 hrs 30 min
- Grade:
Strenuous
Wed Jul 30th '08 - Mynydd Machen
- Meet:
- 18:30 - Full Moon Car Park, Sirhowy Valley Count
- Leader:
- John C - 07961 976495
- Distance:
- 3 miles
- Est walk time:
- 1 hr 30 min
- Grade:
- Moderate
Aug '08
Sat Aug 2nd '08 - DARTMOOR WEEKEND
- Contact:
- Nick F - 07711 606674
- Event type:
Weekend Away
Thu Aug 7th '08 - Curry Club
- Description:
- Why not join us for a curry and drink at The Gatekeeper? This event is open all. If you are thinking of trying out TBR, this is an ideal opportunity to meet members of the group.
- Meet:
- 19:30 - The Gatekeeper Pub, Womanby Street, Cardiff
- Contact:
- Julian P - 07814 185957
- Event type:
Curry Club
Sun Aug 10th '08 - Porth-y-Ogof Waterfall Walk
- Description:
- A walk around the Dan-yr-Ogof cave area, Including an afternoon swim under the waterfall.
- Meet:
- 9:00 - Pontcanna Fields
- Leader:
- Gavin S - 07917 341907
- Distance:
- 11 miles
- Est walk time:
- 5 hrs 30 min
- Grade:
- Strenuous
Sat Aug 16th '08 - Fourteen Locks and Ridgeway
- Description:
- From Rogerstone station, we will walk along the Brecon and Monmouthshire canal towards Newport, then climbing up on to the Ridgeway where there are brilliant views over the Bristol Channel and of Twmbarlwm.
- Meet:
- 10:00 - Cardiff Central
- Leader:
- Jake B - 07855 613698
- Distance:
- 5 miles
- Est walk time:
- 2 hrs 30 min
- Grade:
- Moderate
Sun Aug 17th '08 - Malvern Hills
- Meet:
- 9:30 - Pontcanna Fields
- Leader:
- Paul G - 07712 214158
- Distance:
- 10 miles
- Est walk time:
- 5 hrs
- Grade:
- Moderate
Sat Aug 23rd '08 - SOUTH DOWNS WEEKEND
- Description:
- A weekend away in the UK's newest National Park.
- Meet:
- Arundel YHA
- Contact:
- Jake B - 07855 613698
- Event type:
- Weekend Away
Sun Aug 31th '08 - Llanthony Priory
- Meet:
- 9:30 - Pontcanna Fields
- Leader:
- Fiona C / Clive B - 07881 868723
- Warning!
- This walk should only be attempted by experienced mountain walkers. This walk is subject to our Mountain Safety Policy and may be subject to cancellation or change at little or no notice!
- Distance:
- 10 miles
- Est walk time:
- 5 hrs
- Grade:
- Strenuous
Sep '08
Thu Sep 4th '08 - Curry Club
- Description:
- Why not join us for a curry and drink at The Gatekeeper? This event is open all. If you are thinking of trying out TBR, this is an ideal opportunity to meet members of the group.
- Meet:
- 19:30 - The Gatekeeper Pub, Womanby Street, Cardiff
- Contact:
- Julian P - 07814 185957
- Event type:
- Curry Club
Sat Sep 6th '08 - Around the Darran Valley
- Meet:
- 9:15 - Cardiff Central
- Leader:
- Sue P - 07985 465473
- Distance:
- 12 miles
- Est walk time:
- 6 hrs
- Grade:
- Moderate
Sun Sep 7th '08 - Fan Fawr
- Meet:
- 9:30 - Pontcanna Fields
- Leader:
- Paul M - 07952 741489
- Warning!
- This walk should only be attempted by experienced mountain walkers. This walk is subject to our Mountain Safety Policy and may be subject to cancellation or change at little or no notice!
- Distance:
- 7 miles
- Est walk time:
- 3 hrs 30 min
- Grade:
- Moderate
Sat Sep 13th '08 - Llantrisant Forest
- Description:
- From the recently re-opened Llanharan station, we will make our away across fields into Llantrisant Forest and then out on to the ridgeway to the ruins of a 15th century church and a wind farm.
- Meet:
- 10:00 - Cardiff Central
- Leader:
- Jake B - 07855 613698
- Distance:
- 6 miles
- Est walk time:
- 3 hrs
- Grade:
- Moderate
Sun Sep 14th '08 - Carn Pica and the Canal
- Meet:
- 9:30 - Pontcanna Fields
- Leader:
- John C - 07961 976495
- Warning!
- This walk should only be attempted by experienced mountain walkers. This walk is subject to our Mountain Safety Policy and may be subject to cancellation or change at little or no notice!
- Distance:
- 12 miles
- Est walk time:
- 6 hrs
- Grade:
- Strenuous
Sat Sep 20th '08 - HIKEFEST 2008 - LAKE DISTRICT
- Meet:
- Hawkshead YHA
- Contact:
- Richard T -
- Event type:
- Weekend Away
Sun Sep 21st '08 - Llanwonno Forest
- Description:
- the walk is mostly in and around Llanwonno forest, perched between the Rhondda and Cynon valleys. There is a mixture of terrain, including forest trails, some paths and open moorland. We should get some good views of the valleys areas, and perhaps up to Brecon on a good day. There is a very high chance that parts of the walk will be very wet and muddy if ther has been rain.
- Meet:
- 9:30 - Pontcanna Fields
- 2nd Meet Point:
- Forestry commission car park, Llanwonno
- Leader:
- Helen S - 07769 931998
- Distance:
- 9 miles
- Est walk time:
- 4 hrs 30 min
- Grade:
- Moderate
Sun Sep 28th '08 - Skirrid Fawr
- Meet:
- 9:30 - Pontcanna Fields
- Leader:
- Nina L - 07968 160250
- Distance:
- 8 miles
- Est walk time:
- 4 hrs
- Grade:
- Moderate
Oct '08
Thu Oct 2nd '08 - Curry Club
- Description:
- Why not join us for a curry and drink at The Gatekeeper? This event is open all. If you are thinking of trying out TBR, this is an ideal opportunity to meet members of the group.
- Meet:
- 19:30 - The Gatekeeper Pub, Womanby Street, Cardiff
- Contact:
- Julian P - 07814 185957
- Event type:
- Curry Club
Sat Oct 4th '08 - Hereford Hike
- Meet:
- 10:00 - Cardiff Central
- Leader:
- Darren W - 07973 328980
- Distance:
- 6 miles
- Est walk time:
- 3 hrs
- Grade:
- Moderate
Sat Oct 11th '08 - Mynydd Eglwysilan and Penallta
- Meet:
- 10:15 - Cardiff Central
- Leader:
- Sue P - 07985 465473
- Distance:
- 10 miles
- Est walk time:
- 5 hrs
- Grade:
- Moderate
Sun Oct 12th '08 - Black Mountains
- Meet:
- 9:00 - Pontcanna Fields
- Leader:
- Steve K - 07886 648920
- Warning!
- This walk should only be attempted by experienced mountain walkers. This walk is subject to our Mountain Safety Policy and may be subject to cancellation or change at little or no notice!
- Distance:
- 15 miles
- Est walk time:
- 7 hrs 30 min
- Grade:
- Strenuous
Sun Oct 19th '08 - Pontsarn area
- Meet:
- 9:30 - Pontcanna Fields
- Leader:
- Mike W -
- Warning!
- This walk should only be attempted by experienced mountain walkers. This walk is subject to our Mountain Safety Policy and may be subject to cancellation or change at little or no notice!
- Distance:
- 8 miles
- Est walk time:
- 4 hrs
- Grade:
- Moderate
Sun Oct 26th '08 - Rhumney Valley Ridgeway
- Meet:
- 9:30 - Pontcanna Fields
- Leader:
- Helen R -
- Grade:
- Moderate
Weekends away
Tiger Bay Ramblers members enjoy many weekends away throughout the year. We usually take over an entire youth hostel or campsite (near to a local hostelry of course) and have a longer walk on Saturday and a shorter walk on Sunday before travelling back home. We take advantage of the bank holidays and travel further afield and enjoy another day of walking.
Forthcoming weekends away
- Why not submit your idea for the next weekend away?
Previous weekends away
- Jul 15th 2007 - Peak District
- Sep 23rd 2007 - St Briavels
- Camarthenshire - Fri 15 Jun - Sun 17 Jun 2007
- Newport (Pembrokeshire) Youth Hostel Weekend - February 2007
- Snowdonia - Fri 15 Sep - Sun 17 September 2006
- Yorkshire Dales - Fri 7 July - Sun 9 July
- Cotswolds Way & Bath May 27-28 2006
- Beer in Dorset (Youth Hostel) (Feb 2006)
- Llanwrtyd Wells (Youth Hostel) (Jan 2006)
Walking Holidays
We organise walking holidays for members of Tiger Bay Ramblers.
Girona, Spain 10th - 17th September 2007
All places on this trip are booked.
The Dolomites, Italy 13th - 20th September 2006
Twelve members enjoyed a week of walking and relaxation in the Dolomites earlier this year.
Cotswolds Way - 19th May - 28th 2006
Enjoy a week walking the Cotswolds Way with Kevin. Accomodation is in two cottages plus a weekend in Bath Youth Hostel. Unfortunately all places for this popular holiday are now booked.
The French Pyrenees - 2005
In May 2005 a holiday was enjoyed by members in the French Pyrenees. With a similar format to Spain this holiday was also enjoyed by our members.
Sierra Nevada, Spain - 2004
In May 2004 we travelled to the Sierra Nevada mountains in Spain and enjoyed a week in huts surrounded by olive groves and three fantastic walks along the Star Path, Mt Trevenque and Mt Veleta. We had a couple of days to explore the surrounding area, visit Granada and for the more adventurous a day of Canyoning.
It was a fantastic week and enjoyed by everyone.
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