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Rhondda Cynon Taf

Llantwit Fardre

Gwaelod Y Garth Inn – Garth Summit loop from Treforest Estate

Hiking trails & Routes

Rhondda Cynon Taf

Llantwit Fardre

Gwaelod Y Garth Inn – Garth Summit loop from Treforest Estate

Moderate

4.5

(2)

8

hikers

Gwaelod Y Garth Inn – Garth Summit loop from Treforest Estate

03:58

12.8km

460m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

4.17 km

Carved Tree Face

Highlight • Natural

A dead tree has had a carving added to it. At Christmas 2023 the trees here were decorated.

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2

4.42 km

Garth Hill Climb

Highlight • Climb

Its a steep uphill from Taffs Well direction. For an easier ascent aproach from Pentyrch direction. Be sure to take time though to visit "The Garth Pimple" (road cyclist will need to push or carry your bike from the short distance from the tarmac) with its Tumuli and 360 panorama, where you can see as far as Avonmouth and can look down on Castel Coch. Whilst in Taffs Well visit Wales is only Thermal Spring. There is a Free House here for refreshment.

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3

4.56 km

Gwaelod Y Garth Inn

Highlight • Pub

Good food, super friendly and thirst quenching.

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4

5.25 km

Trails Around The Garth

Highlight • Trail

5

7.06 km

View of Garth Mountain from Route des Alpes

Highlight • Viewpoint

The road to the South of Garth Mountain is named the "Route Des Alpes" on Google maps. I'm thinking it isn't genuine, but I like it!

The views from the footpath climbing up off the road are fantastic on a clear day.

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6

7.49 km

Garth Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stunning little hill with commanding views just outside Cardiff with a trig pointed summit. It is a UK listed Marilyn.

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7

8.09 km

Sunset View from Garth Hill

Highlight • Summit

8

8.66 km

View of Taff Vale and Nantgarw from Rocky Descent

Highlight • Viewpoint

Rocky, narrow, but very scenic, descent into the woods with some glorious views across the Taff Vale toward Nantgarw.

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B

12.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.53 km

4.35 km

1.85 km

1.03 km

Surfaces

5.64 km

3.67 km

2.09 km

1.35 km

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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