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Merthyr Tydfil

Merthyr Tydfil

The best running trails around Merthyr Tydfil

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Running around Merthyr Tydfil is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes around Merthyr Tydfil—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: December 8, 2025

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1. Garwnant Forest and Lake loop from Llwyn-onn

5.48km

00:37

30m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Pen y Fan – Fan y Big loop from Merthyr Tydfil

52.8km

06:23

1,350m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Pontsticill Reservoir loop from Gellideg

22.7km

02:32

370m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Hengoed Viaduct – Wheel o Drams Sculpture loop from Quakers Yard

12.2km

01:16

60m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Running loop from Penybryn

5.42km

00:34

50m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Pontsarn Viaduct – Cwm Taf Fechan loop from Pant

15.6km

01:43

210m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Running loop from Merthyr Tydfil

6.69km

00:42

30m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Pontsticill Reservoir loop from Cefn-coed-y-cymmer

15.9km

01:43

220m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Pontsticill Reservoir loop from Pontsticill

17.8km

02:01

330m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Running loop from Pentre-bach

12.2km

01:18

150m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails around Merthyr Tydfil

1. Garwnant Forest and Lake loop from Llwyn-onn

2. Pen y Fan – Fan y Big loop from Merthyr Tydfil

3. Pontsticill Reservoir loop from Gellideg

4. Hengoed Viaduct – Wheel o Drams Sculpture loop from Quakers Yard

5. Running loop from Penybryn

6. Pontsarn Viaduct – Cwm Taf Fechan loop from Pant

7. Running loop from Merthyr Tydfil

8. Pontsticill Reservoir loop from Cefn-coed-y-cymmer

9. Pontsticill Reservoir loop from Pontsticill

10. Running loop from Pentre-bach

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