Walks you can reach from Penarth by train
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Cardiff Central Station to Cardiff Bay Station (Glamorgan)
15m direct from Penarth.
Easy: 10km, moderate ascents. 2h30.
Riverside path and flat and easy-going; surfaced. Can be very muddy or boggy.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Cardiff Central Station to Radyr Station (Glamorgan)
15m direct from Penarth.
Easy: 9km, gentle ascents. 2h.
Canal towpath with woodland, parkland, and with gentle gradients; surfaced.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Cadoxton Station to Cardiff Central Station (Glamorgan)
15m direct from Penarth.
19km. Gentle ascents. 5h.
Impressive stretch; impressive.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Lisvane and Thornhill Station to Risca and Pontymister Station (Glamorgan)
30m direct from Penarth.
Tough: steep ascents. 13km. 4h.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Taffs Well Station to Caerphilly Station (Glamorgan)
30m direct from Penarth.
Tough: steep ascents. 9km. 3h.
Mountain paths with woodland, open moorland, and with strenuous climbs and descents. Can be very muddy or boggy.