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Carved Tree Face – Garth Summit loop from Pentyrch

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Carved Tree Face – Garth Summit loop from Pentyrch

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Carved Tree Face – Garth Summit loop from Pentyrch

01:07

8.15km

340m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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2.60 km

View from Garth Hill

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very steep ascent but worth it the views!

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3.21 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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3.73 km

Carved Tree Face

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A dead tree has had a carving added to it. At Christmas 2023 the trees here were decorated.

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3.98 km

Garth Hill Climb

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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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6.40 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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6.83 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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8.15 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.01 km

3.69 km

241 m

173 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.92 km

3.75 km

247 m

233 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Thursday 14 May

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Carved Tree Face – Garth Summit loop from Pentyrch

View from Garth Hill

View of Taff Vale and Nantgarw from Rocky Descent

Carved Tree Face

Garth Hill Climb

Garth Summit

View of Garth Mountain from Route des Alpes

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