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Rhondda Cynon Taf

Llantwit Fardre

View from Garth Hill – Garth Summit loop from Llantwit Fardre

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Hiking trails & Routes

South Wales

Rhondda Cynon Taf

Llantwit Fardre

View from Garth Hill – Garth Summit loop from Llantwit Fardre

Moderate

hikers

View from Garth Hill – Garth Summit loop from Llantwit Fardre

04:31

15.4km

410m

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 18, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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5.65 km

Sunset View from Garth Hill

Highlight • Summit

6.22 km

View of Taff Vale and Nantgarw from Rocky Descent

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Rocky, narrow, but very scenic, descent into the woods with some glorious views across the Taff Vale toward Nantgarw.

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6.83 km

View from Garth Hill

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very steep ascent but worth it the views!

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7.97 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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8.40 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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10.1 km

Beautiful Woods for Mountain Biking

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15.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.31 km

5.38 km

2.47 km

1.15 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.66 km

4.75 km

1.90 km

616 m

479 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Sunday 12 July

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View from Garth Hill – Garth Summit loop from Llantwit Fardre

Sunset View from Garth Hill

View of Taff Vale and Nantgarw from Rocky Descent

View from Garth Hill

Garth Summit

View of Garth Mountain from Route des Alpes

Beautiful Woods for Mountain Biking

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