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Gwaelod Y Garth Inn – Pentyrch Woods loop from Taffs Well

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Rhondda Cynon Taf

Gwaelod Y Garth Inn – Pentyrch Woods loop from Taffs Well

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Gwaelod Y Garth Inn – Pentyrch Woods loop from Taffs Well

00:44

9.82km

190m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

177 m

Start/end of the new section of the Taff Trail

Highlight • Trail

start of the new part of the taff trail

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2

608 m

Walnut Tree Viaduct Remaining Brick Pillar

Highlight • Monument

The Walnut Tree Viaduct spanned the valley between the ridges of the Garth and Castell Coch. The one remaining brick pillar is all that remains of this massive structure.

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3

1.15 km

Stone Bridge Over the River Taff

Highlight • Bridge

Wonderful bridge spanning the River Taff

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4

1.32 km

View from Ynys Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Unfortunately, the road over this bridge ends in a builder's yard. To access the Taff Trail from here you will have to negotiate the A470 junction.

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5

3.32 km

Gwaelod Y Garth Inn

Highlight • Pub

Good food, super friendly and thirst quenching.

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6

3.46 km

Garth Hill Climb

Highlight • Climb

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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7

7.65 km

Pentyrch Woods

Highlight • Forest

This is a gorgeous woodland situated at the foothills of the Garth Mountain between the two towns of Taffs Wells and Pentrych.

You'll be walking through a majestic display of …

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8

9.17 km

Bridge Over the River Taff

Highlight • River

B

9.82 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.15 km

1.03 km

559 m

387 m

360 m

184 m

163 m

Surfaces

7.62 km

1.50 km

447 m

238 m

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