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Gwaelod Y Garth Inn – Pentyrch Woods loop from Taffs Well

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Gwaelod Y Garth Inn – Pentyrch Woods loop from Taffs Well

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Gwaelod Y Garth Inn – Pentyrch Woods loop from Taffs Well

00:41

9.38km

190m

Cycling

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

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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389 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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930 m

Stone Bridge Over the River Taff

Highlight • Bridge

Wonderful bridge spanning the River Taff

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1.10 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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3.09 km

Gwaelod Y Garth Inn

Highlight • Pub

Good food, super friendly and thirst quenching.

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3.24 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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7.43 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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8.95 km

Bridge Over the River Taff

Highlight • River

9.38 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.09 km

769 m

498 m

466 m

348 m

175 m

Surfaces

7.33 km

1.30 km

488 m

228 m

Elevation

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Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Saturday 30 May

19°C

12°C

26 %

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Gwaelod Y Garth Inn – Pentyrch Woods loop from Taffs Well

Walnut Tree Viaduct Remaining Brick Pillar

Stone Bridge Over the River Taff

View from Ynys Bridge

Gwaelod Y Garth Inn

Garth Hill Climb

Pentyrch Woods

Bridge Over the River Taff

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