The Top 8 Peaks in Rhondda Cynon Taf
Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks in Rhondda Cynon Taf is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 8
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits in Rhondda Cynon Taf for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits in Rhondda Cynon Taf for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
Last updated: November 26, 2025
Craig yr Allt
Highlight • Trail
Craig yr Allt is a hill in South Wales with an unmarked summit overlooking Caerphilly to the east and the villages of Nantgarw and Taff's Well to the west. The …
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Cefn Eglwysilan Trig Point
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Cefn Eglwysilan is a hill in South Wales, the twin 382m summits of which lie 2 km east of Pontypridd in Rhondda Cynon Taf county borough. Its eastern side lies …
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Moel Penderyn Trig Point
Highlight • Natural Monument
Moel Penderyn is a hill on the edge of Penderyn village, in the Brecon Beacons National Park in the county borough of Rhondda Cynon Taff, South Wales. It also appeared …
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Twyn Brynbychan Trig Point
Highlight • Natural Monument
We walked miles. Up to the waterfall on Gillies trail, followed the path up onto the rocky and then to the trig point on Twyn Brynbychan, above the cynnon valleys. …
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Mynydd y Glyn Summit
Highlight • Summit
Mynydd y Glyn is a mountain in South Wales, between the towns of Pontypridd and Tonyrefail. It has a height above sea level of 377 metres.
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Mynydd Aberdar Summit
Highlight • Viewpoint
At 457 metres high, Mynydd Aberdar is a UK designated P100, or Hump, with a 100 metres of prominence. It is situated on a high point that forms a ridge …
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Twyn Crugyrafan (Graig Fawr) Summit
Highlight • Summit
Twyn Crugyrafan (Graig Fawr) 559m P36 (1834ft)
TP7409 - Crug Yr Afan S1596
Welsh Dewey and Dodd summit
Welsh Trig Pillar
TP7409 - Crug Yr Afan S1596
Welsh Dewey and Dodd summit
Welsh Trig Pillar
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Mynydd Ton Summit
Highlight • Summit
Mynydd Ton 539m P92 (1768ft)
TP5043 - Mount William Meyrick S2246
Welsh Dewey and Dodd summit
Welsh Trig Pillar
TP5043 - Mount William Meyrick S2246
Welsh Dewey and Dodd summit
Welsh Trig Pillar
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