Walks you can reach from Aberdare by train
Glamorgan · Wales | Walks by foot
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Ystrad Rhondda Station to Cwmbach Station (Glamorgan)
3m direct from Aberdare.
Tough: steep ascents. 15km. 5h.
Spectacular walk; panoramic views. Mountain paths with woodland, fields, and with strenuous climbs and descents. Sections can be overgrown.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Porth Station to Fernhill Station (Glamorgan)
6m direct from Aberdare.
Tough: steep ascents. 12km. 3h30.
Woodland paths; surfaced.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Porth Station to Mountain [Ash Station](/train-stations/wales/glamorgan/mountain-ash) (Glamorgan)
9m direct from Aberdare.
Tough: steep ascents. 16km. 4h.
Wonderful; spectacular views. Mountain paths with woodland, open moorland, and with strenuous climbs and descents; surfaced. Can be very muddy or boggy.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Ystrad Rhondda Station to Mountain [Ash Station](/train-stations/wales/glamorgan/mountain-ash) (Glamorgan)
9m direct from Aberdare.
Tough: steep ascents. 16km. 6h.
Impressive colours. Mountain paths with woodland and with strenuous climbs and descents; surfaced. Good for bird-watching.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Pontypridd Station to Mountain [Ash Station](/train-stations/wales/glamorgan/mountain-ash) (Glamorgan)
9m direct from Aberdare.
Tough: steep ascents. 14km. 4h.
Great views. Hill and moorland paths with woodland and with substantial climbs.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Llwynypia Station to Mountain [Ash Station](/train-stations/wales/glamorgan/mountain-ash) (Glamorgan)
9m direct from Aberdare.
Tough: steep ascents. 13km. 4h.
Hill and moorland paths with woodland and with substantial climbs; rough in places. Steep drops along the path.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Merthyr Vale Station to Mountain [Ash Station](/train-stations/wales/glamorgan/mountain-ash) (Glamorgan)
9m direct from Aberdare.
Tough: steep ascents. 7km. 2h30.
Hill and moorland paths and with substantial climbs; stony in places. Sections can be overgrown.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Trehafod Station to Abercynon Station (Glamorgan)
15m direct from Aberdare.
Tough: steep ascents. 12km. 5h.
Great views. Disused railway path with woodland and with substantial climbs; surfaced.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Energlyn & Churchill Park Station to Pontypridd Station (Glamorgan)
30m direct from Aberdare.
Tough: steep ascents. 15km. 4h.
Mountain paths and with strenuous climbs and descents.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Pontyclun Station to Pontypridd Station (Glamorgan)
30m direct from Aberdare.
12km. 3h.
Great views. Disused railway path with woodland and open moorland.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Trefforest Station to Ystrad Mynach Station (Glamorgan)
30m direct from Aberdare.
Tough: steep ascents. 13km. 3h30.
Great views. Mountain paths and with strenuous climbs and descents.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Trefforest Station to Porth Station (Glamorgan)
30m direct from Aberdare.
Tough: steep ascents. 13km. 5h30.
Long views. Hill and moorland paths with woodland and with substantial climbs.