Best walks to Mountain Ash

Porth Station to Mountain Ash Station

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.

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Ystrad Rhondda Station to Mountain Ash Station

Tough: steep ascents. 16km. 6h.

Impressive colours. Mountain paths with woodland and with strenuous climbs and descents; surfaced. Good for bird-watching.

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Pontypridd Station to Mountain Ash Station

Tough: steep ascents. 14km. 4h.

Great views. Hill and moorland paths with woodland and with substantial climbs.

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Llwynypia Station to Mountain Ash Station

Tough: steep ascents. 13km. 4h.

Hill and moorland paths with woodland and with substantial climbs; rough in places. Steep drops along the path.

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Merthyr Vale Station to Mountain Ash Station

Tough: steep ascents. 7km. 2h30.

Hill and moorland paths and with substantial climbs; stony in places. Sections can be overgrown.

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