Walks from Mountain Ash

Wonderful; spectacular views. Mountain paths with woodland, open moorland and with strenuous climbs and descents; surfaced.

Hilly: two fifths on high ground, rising above the surrounding land.

Woodland: a quarter under tree cover.

Time: 4h30–8h30

Warnings: Can be very muddy or boggy.

Walk details: Railwalks.

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

Hilly: a third on high ground, rising above the surrounding land.

Woodland: half under tree cover.

Time: 5h–10h30

Walk details: Railwalks.

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

Woodland: a quarter under tree cover.

Time: 4h–8h

Walk details: Railwalks.

Hill and moorland paths with woodland and with substantial climbs; rough in places.

Woodland: a third under tree cover.

Time: 6h–11h30

Warnings: Steep drops along the path.

Walk details: Railwalks.

Hill and moorland paths and with substantial climbs; stony in places.

Hilly: two fifths on high ground, rising above the surrounding land.

Woodland: two fifths under tree cover.

Time: 2h30–5h

Warnings: Sections can be overgrown.

Walk details: Railwalks.

Some great views. A demanding mountain route that follows the Taff Trail before a very big climb up and over towards Mountain Ash, passing through a mountain-bike centre and forestry and with great views from the top. The descent crosses vague ground through heather and can be slippery when wet. The route starts by following the Taff Trail.

Woodland: half under tree cover.

Time: 3h30–7h

Warnings: Beware fast-moving mountain bikes where the route shares ground with Bike Park Wales; keep your eyes and ears open. Fallen trees block the path in the forestry and detours are needed. The descent to Mountain Ash is vague through heather, and steep slopes are slippery when wet.

Walk details: Slow Ways.