Walks you can reach from Garth (Bridgend) by train
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Maesteg Station to Treorchy Station (Glamorgan)
8m direct from Garth (Bridgend).
Tough: steep ascents. 17km. 5h30.
Mountain paths with woodland, open moorland, and with strenuous climbs and descents. Some footpaths shown on the OS map don't exist on the ground — follow the GPX.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Maesteg Station to Briton Ferry Station (Glamorgan)
8m direct from Garth (Bridgend).
Tough: steep ascents. 18km. 4h.
Delightful walk; wide views. Disused railway path with woodland and with substantial climbs; surfaced.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Sarn Station to Pencoed Station (Glamorgan)
15m direct from Garth (Bridgend).
Tough: steep ascents. 8km. 2h30.
Good views. Can be very muddy or boggy.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Bridgend Station to Llantwit Major Station (Glamorgan)
15m direct from Garth (Bridgend).
Tough: 27km. Moderate ascents. 7h30.
Long walk. Coastal path.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Llanharan Station to Trehafod Station (Glamorgan)
30m direct from Garth (Bridgend).
Tough: steep ascents. 13km. 4h30.
Impressive; panoramic views. Mountain paths and with strenuous climbs and descents; surfaced. Can be very muddy or boggy.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Pontyclun Station to Pontypridd Station (Glamorgan)
30m direct from Garth (Bridgend).
12km. 3h.
Great views. Disused railway path with woodland and open moorland.