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Ogmore Castle Ruins – Merthyr Mawr Dipping Bridge loop from Bridgend

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Ogmore Castle Ruins – Merthyr Mawr Dipping Bridge loop from Bridgend

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Ogmore Castle Ruins – Merthyr Mawr Dipping Bridge loop from Bridgend

02:21

9.13km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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3.94 km

Ogmore castle overlookins a picturesque river crossing marked by a series of ancient stepping stones.

Along with the ruins of the stone structure, Ogmore castle's earliest defensive features of banks and ditches are still clearly visible, including the deep ditch around the inner ward, designed to fill with sea water at high tide.

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4.43 km

Stepsau Teilo Stepping Stones at Ogmore Castle

Highlight • River

These stepping stones have quite a history. Before the suspension bridge for pedestrian use was built there was, at that spot, a series of stepping stones. When the bridge came into use these stones were lifted and placed near Ogmore Castle, where they remain today, keeping their original name: Stepsau Teilo.

At one period towards the end of the last century a competition developed to see how quickly the crossing could be made without falling into the river. Many tried to take the stones at full speed and, cheered on by onlookers there were several slips.

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5.19 km

Merthyr Mawr Dipping Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Be sure to go see the dipping bridge if you're passing close by.

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9.13 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.70 km

2.66 km

1.99 km

729 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.36 km

2.88 km

2.46 km

377 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 3 July

20°C

15°C

17 %

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Ogmore Castle Ruins – Merthyr Mawr Dipping Bridge loop from Bridgend

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