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Rhondda Cynon Taf

Taffs Well

Gwaelod Y Garth Inn – Garth Summit loop from Nantgarw

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South Wales

Rhondda Cynon Taf

Taffs Well

Gwaelod Y Garth Inn – Garth Summit loop from Nantgarw

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4.9

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259

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Gwaelod Y Garth Inn – Garth Summit loop from Nantgarw

02:09

6.90km

260m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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642 m

Gwaelod Y Garth Inn

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Good food, super friendly and thirst quenching.

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789 m

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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2.22 km

View from Garth Hill

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very steep ascent but worth it the views!

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3.37 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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3.81 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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6.90 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.34 km

2.59 km

573 m

326 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.45 km

2.59 km

665 m

181 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 17 June

23°C

14°C

41 %

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Gwaelod Y Garth Inn – Garth Summit loop from Nantgarw

Gwaelod Y Garth Inn

Garth Hill Climb

View from Garth Hill

Garth Summit

View of Garth Mountain from Route des Alpes

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