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Rhondda River Rapids – Aberfan Memorial Cairn loop from Trehafod

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Rhondda River Rapids – Aberfan Memorial Cairn loop from Trehafod

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Rhondda River Rapids – Aberfan Memorial Cairn loop from Trehafod

08:39

28.8km

860m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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 12, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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273 m

Rhondda River Rapids

Highlight • River

712 m

Rhondda Heritage Park – Welsh Coal Mining Experience

Highlight • Monument

underground tour of the mines: rctcbc.gov.uk/EN/Tourism/RhonddaHeritagePark

Tip by

2.39 km

Aberfan Memorial Cairn

Highlight • Monument

it's forestry track up to here, perfect for gravel bikes, on an MTB you can go of piste on the many paths through the woodland

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12.1 km

St Mary's Statue, Penrhys

Highlight • Viewpoint

17.4 km

Brynfynnon Public House, Llanwonno

Highlight • Pub

Always worth a visit

Tip by

23.1 km

View of Trehafod Village

Highlight • Settlement

27.5 km

Barry Sidings Country Park Pond

Highlight • Lake

28.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.6 km

7.01 km

3.85 km

2.95 km

289 m

152 m

Surfaces

6.94 km

5.52 km

5.11 km

4.95 km

4.30 km

2.02 km

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Monday 18 May

14°C

9°C

85 %

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Max wind speed: 28.0 km/h

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Rhondda River Rapids – Aberfan Memorial Cairn loop from Trehafod

Rhondda River Rapids

Rhondda Heritage Park – Welsh Coal Mining Experience

Aberfan Memorial Cairn

St Mary's Statue, Penrhys

Brynfynnon Public House, Llanwonno

View of Trehafod Village

Barry Sidings Country Park Pond

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