Walks and hikes around Merthyr Tydfil offer a diverse landscape that combines natural beauty with industrial heritage. This region in South Wales presents a mix of urban areas and expansive …

Last updated: October 4, 2025

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1. Llwyn-on Reservoir loop

5.50km

01:26

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. The Giant's Bite from Edwardsville — Taff Trail loop

6.99km

01:58

150m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Garwnant Visitor Centre – Llwyn-on Reservoir loop from Llwyn-onn

9.01km

02:28

140m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Pontsarn Viaduct – Morlais Quarry loop from Merthyr Tydfil

13.6km

03:40

180m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. View of Pontsticill Reservoir – Taf Fechan Forest Trail loop from Pontsticill

7.46km

02:01

100m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Llwyn-on Reservoir Dam – Llwyn-on Reservoir Dam Tower loop from Llwyn-onn

21.0km

06:06

550m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Pontsticill Reservoir loop from Pontsticill

13.5km

03:51

290m

280m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Pontsarn Viaduct – Morlais Quarry loop from Trefechan

6.29km

01:43

90m

100m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Pontsarn Viaduct – Morlais Quarry loop from Pant

5.80km

01:35

80m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Pontsarn Viaduct – Pontsticill Reservoir loop from Merthyr Tydfil

17.8km

04:51

270m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best walks and hikes around Merthyr Tydfil

1. Llwyn-on Reservoir loop

2. The Giant's Bite from Edwardsville — Taff Trail loop

3. Garwnant Visitor Centre – Llwyn-on Reservoir loop from Llwyn-onn

4. Pontsarn Viaduct – Morlais Quarry loop from Merthyr Tydfil

5. View of Pontsticill Reservoir – Taf Fechan Forest Trail loop from Pontsticill

6. Llwyn-on Reservoir Dam – Llwyn-on Reservoir Dam Tower loop from Llwyn-onn

7. Pontsticill Reservoir loop from Pontsticill

8. Pontsarn Viaduct – Morlais Quarry loop from Trefechan

9. Pontsarn Viaduct – Morlais Quarry loop from Pant

10. Pontsarn Viaduct – Pontsticill Reservoir loop from Merthyr Tydfil

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