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Tarren y Bwllfa – Skyline Singletrack loop from Aberdare

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Rhondda Cynon Taf

Tarren y Bwllfa – Skyline Singletrack loop from Aberdare

Moderate

4.6

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78

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Tarren y Bwllfa – Skyline Singletrack loop from Aberdare

02:26

8.02km

270m

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: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

3.42 km

View of the Valley and Wind Turbines

Highlight • Viewpoint

2

3.85 km

Tarren y Bwllfa

Highlight • Viewpoint

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.

Tip by

3

3.93 km

View of Aberdare and Dare Valley from Tarren Y Bwllfa

Highlight • Climb

Climb well worth it for the views over Aberdare / Dare Valley Country Park

Tip by

4

4.05 km

Skyline Singletrack

Highlight • Trail

5.66 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

B

8.02 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.13 km

2.24 km

969 m

697 m

Surfaces

4.23 km

2.34 km

877 m

585 m

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Wednesday 21 October

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4°C

60 %

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