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Tarren y Bwllfa – Lake at Dare Valley Country Park loop from Cwmbach

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Tarren y Bwllfa – Lake at Dare Valley Country Park loop from Cwmbach

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Tarren y Bwllfa – Lake at Dare Valley Country Park loop from Cwmbach

04:58

17.4km

370m

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: May 21, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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7.10 km

View of Aberdare Valley

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8.15 km

Tarren y Bwllfa

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Wow! Tarren y Bwllfa looms large over the valley below. It is one of Britain's most Southerly glacial cwms.

Stunning views of the Brecon Beacons and the former industrial landscape nearby.

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8.58 km

View of the Valley and Wind Turbines

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10.8 km

Lake at Dare Valley Country Park

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Dare Valley Country Park has a visitor centre and cafe, check opening times before relying on facilities.

The paths can be wet and boggy at times, and if you're following …

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12.5 km

Gravity Bike Park

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17.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.84 km

4.91 km

4.44 km

115 m

Surfaces

5.46 km

5.15 km

3.53 km

1.22 km

1.17 km

228 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 23 July

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Tarren y Bwllfa – Lake at Dare Valley Country Park loop from Cwmbach

View of Aberdare Valley

Tarren y Bwllfa

View of the Valley and Wind Turbines

Lake at Dare Valley Country Park

Gravity Bike Park

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