Ramble to the Rugby
Lace up your walking boots for sports fans’ new favourite fundraising challenge. Walk the Taff Trail from Caerphilly to Cardiff to watch the Wales v England Six Nations game, all in support of Tŷ Hafan dads.
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Date
Saturday 7th February 2026
Location
Caerphilly to Cardiff
Along the Taff Trail
Fundraising target
£100
Tickets
£20 (+£2.38 booking fee) for adults
£10 (+£1.55 booking fee) for children
When you ramble to the rugby, you’ll set off from Cwrt Rawlin in Caerphilly and follow the scenic Taff Trail all the way to Cardiff. Celebrate the end of your journey with a curry at Callaghans, where you’ll cheer on your favourite team in the Wales vs England Six Nations showdown.
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A guaranteed space to watch the Wales v England Six Nations game at Callaghans
A curry at Callaghans
A marshalled walking route
A bespoke event medal
A bespoke event t-shirt.
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The impact
When you take part in Ramble to the Rugby, every penny you raise goes directly toward supporting the dads who turn to Tŷ Hafan during the most challenging times of their lives.
“Being the father of a child with a life-shortening condition can be very isolating and sometimes dads deal with things in a different way to other family members,” explains Dan, our Family Support Worker who works closely with Tŷ Hafan dads.
“Men sometimes find it hard to share their feelings – some would rather speak to another dad going through similar issues, some want to talk to me directly and some want to deal with things in their own way.”
At Tŷ Hafan, dads are offered tailored one-to-one and group support, designed to meet them wherever they are emotionally and practically.
“Sometimes I meet dads out in the community for a coffee and we talk about anything at all. Everyone’s different and I do whatever I can to support their individual needs,” explains Dan.
Support at Tŷ Hafan isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s creative, flexible, and deeply personal.
One of Dan’s most popular initiatives is an online group called Talking Nonsense and yes, it’s exactly what it sounds like.
“It happens once a month over Zoom and we talk about anything and everything. Recently, we all talked about how to survive a shark attack and stupidest thing we did as a child.
“We find out all sorts about people and build strong connections along the way. I think we could turn Talking Nonsense into a podcast because it’s so funny!”
By joining Ramble to the Rugby, you help make this possible.
Photo: Bike Boat Boot dads’ event
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