Walks you can reach from Cardiff Bay by train
Glamorgan · Wales | Walks by foot
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Taffs Well Station to Caerphilly Station (Glamorgan)
15m direct from Cardiff Bay.
Tough: steep ascents. 9km. 3h.
Mountain paths with woodland, open moorland, and with strenuous climbs and descents. Can be very muddy or boggy.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Trefforest Station to Ystrad Mynach Station (Glamorgan)
30m direct from Cardiff Bay.
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 Cardiff Bay.
Tough: steep ascents. 13km. 5h30.
Long views. Hill and moorland paths with woodland and with substantial climbs.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Llanbradach Station to Trefforest Station (Glamorgan)
30m direct from Cardiff Bay.
Tough: steep ascents. 10km. 5h30.
Fantastic views. Hill and moorland paths with woodland, fields, and with substantial climbs.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Pontypridd Station to Mountain [Ash Station](/train-stations/wales/glamorgan/mountain-ash) (Glamorgan)
30m direct from Cardiff Bay.
Tough: steep ascents. 14km. 4h.
Great views. Hill and moorland paths with woodland and with substantial climbs.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Pontyclun Station to Pontypridd Station (Glamorgan)
30m direct from Cardiff Bay.
12km. 3h.
Great views. Disused railway path with woodland and open moorland.