Walks you can reach from Pontyclun by train

Llanharan Station to Trehafod Station (Glamorgan)

4m direct from Pontyclun.

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

Sarn Station to Pencoed Station (Glamorgan)

8m direct from Pontyclun.

Tough: steep ascents. 8km. 2h30.

Good views. Can be very muddy or boggy.

Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route

Cardiff Central Station to Cardiff Bay Station (Glamorgan)

15m direct from Pontyclun.

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 Pontyclun.

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 Pontyclun.

19km. Gentle ascents. 5h.

Impressive stretch; impressive.

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Bridgend Station to Llantwit Major Station (Glamorgan)

15m direct from Pontyclun.

Tough: 27km. Moderate ascents. 7h30.

Long walk. Coastal path.

Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route

Maesteg Station to Briton Ferry Station (Glamorgan)

30m direct from Pontyclun.

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

Maesteg Station to Treorchy Station (Glamorgan)

45m direct from Pontyclun.

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