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Merthyr Tydfil

Merthyr Tydfil

The best walks and hikes around Merthyr Tydfil

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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: November 17, 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. Llwyn-on Reservoir Dam – Llwyn-on Reservoir loop from Llwyn-onn

9.02km

02:28

140m

Moderate 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

Moderate 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

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

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6. Pontsticill Reservoir loop from Pontsticill

13.5km

03:51

290m

280m

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

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

21.0km

06:06

550m

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

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8. Llwyn-on Reservoir – Llwyn-on Reservoir Dam loop from Llwyn-onn

9.92km

02:40

120m

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

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9. Pontsarn Viaduct – Pontsticill Reservoir loop from Merthyr Tydfil

18.3km

05:01

290m

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

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10. View of Cwm Cwmwyn Valley – Cribyn Summit loop from Pontsticill

22.1km

06:19

490m

Hard hike. Very 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. Llwyn-on Reservoir Dam – 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. Pontsticill Reservoir loop from Pontsticill

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

8. Llwyn-on Reservoir – Llwyn-on Reservoir Dam loop from Llwyn-onn

9. Pontsarn Viaduct – Pontsticill Reservoir loop from Merthyr Tydfil

10. View of Cwm Cwmwyn Valley – Cribyn Summit loop from Pontsticill

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