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Garth Hill Climb – Garth Summit loop from Pentyrch

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Garth Hill Climb – Garth Summit loop from Pentyrch

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Garth Hill Climb – Garth Summit loop from Pentyrch

01:03

8.64km

250m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.57 km

Trails Around The Garth

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3.11 km

Garth Hill Climb

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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 …

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3.33 km

Carved Tree Face on Forest Trail

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Recently chopped woods. Branches and logs left on track, difficult to ride

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6.91 km

Garth Summit

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

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7.34 km

View of Garth Mountain from Route des Alpes

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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 …

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8.64 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.92 km

2.72 km

1.77 km

191 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.11 km

3.83 km

471 m

233 m

Elevation

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Saturday 20 June

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Garth Hill Climb – Garth Summit loop from Pentyrch

Trails Around The Garth

Garth Hill Climb

Carved Tree Face on Forest Trail

Garth Summit

View of Garth Mountain from Route des Alpes

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