Cardiff Parks Events Calendar for 2015

Cardiff Council have recently published their GUIDED WALKS AND PARK EVENTS 2015 which gives you details of many walks around Cardiff throughout the year. Below are those relating to Parc Cefn Onn that you might be particularly interested in joining. First event is this Saturday 2nd May.  Note that for some walks you need to reserve a place and for most there is a small charge. Maybe see you there!

02/05/2015     10:00‐13:00 CEFN ONN SPRING WALK

Join the Rangers for a brisk walk from Cefn Onn to Tranch y Hebog to discover the spring flowers and other wildlife that abound in this beautiful woodland on the edge of Cardiff. Meet at Cefn Onn car park. This is a bookable event so please contact the Ranger Service to ensure your place on 07976 132824 or 029 2044 5911.  £1    Slightly energetic walk. 

09/05/2015    10:00‐16:00 NORTH CARDIFF RIDGEWAY WALK FROM TAFFS WELL TO LISVANE

A linear walk exploring the wooded Ridgeway footpath to the north of Cardiff, starting at Taffs Well train station and ending at Cefn Onn Country Park, Lisvane. An ascent onto Craig yr Allt rewards with panoramic views overlooking Cardiff and Caerphilly. A well‐earned rest can be had on the train journey back to Taffs Well train station. Please remember to bring train fare and refreshments. SENSIBLE CLOTHING AND FOOTWEAR ESSENTIAL. Meet at Taffs Well train station £2      11km     You need to be fairly fit. 

31/05/2015   14:00 – 16:00  Peter’s tree walk 2015 

Friend of Parc Cefn Onn member, Peter Kent, will repeat his very popular guided walk identifying nearly 80 of the Park’s fascinating botanical specimens including our Champion Trees. Peter explores all corners of the Park identifying trees from the smallest to tallest, and from the most common to one which is only one of five in the entire UK. £1    2km   Easy walk.

25/06/2015    18:00 A WALK AROUND CEFN ONN

Led by Cardiff Parks Services, discover the fascinating history of this beautiful park. The walk is quite vigorous in places, those who feel unable to complete the full walk are welcome to come and enjoy the views of the swimming pool (upper pond) missing only the short, more demanding, section. Meet at Cefn Onn Car Park. Free  Slightly energetic walk, wheelchair accessible. 

05/09/2015    20:00‐22:00 BAT WALK AT CEFN ONN PARK

Led by the Park Rangers. Discover the bats feeding around the park and woods using bat detectors. Please bring torches with you. Meet at Cefn Onn Car Park. To book a place contact 07976 132824 or 029 2044 5911.  £1    2km   Easy walk.

10/10/2015    10:00‐16:00 NORTH CARDIFF RIDGEWAY WALK FROM CEFN ONN TO TAFFS WELL

A linear walk exploring the wooded Ridgeway footpath to the north of Cardiff, starting at Cefn Onn Country Park and ending at Taffs Well train station. An ascent onto Craig yr Allt rewards with panoramic views overlooking Cardiff and Caerphilly. A long gentle descent follows onto the Taff Trail to Taffs Well train station where a well‐earned rest can be had on the train journey back to Lisvane and Thornhill stations. Please remember to bring train fare and refreshments. SENSIBLE CLOTHING AND FOOTWEAR ESSENTIAL.  Meet at Cefn Onn car park.  £2    11km   You need to be fairly fit.

 

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