Walks you can reach from Pontypridd by train
Glamorgan · Wales | Walks by foot
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Trefforest Station to Ystrad Mynach Station (Glamorgan)
2m direct from Pontypridd.
Tough: steep ascents. 13km. 3h30.
Great views. Mountain paths and with strenuous climbs and descents.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Trefforest Station to Porth Station (Glamorgan)
2m direct from Pontypridd.
Tough: steep ascents. 13km. 5h30.
Long views. Hill and moorland paths with woodland and with substantial climbs.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Llanbradach Station to Trefforest Station (Glamorgan)
2m direct from Pontypridd.
Tough: steep ascents. 10km. 5h30.
Fantastic views. Hill and moorland paths with woodland, fields, and with substantial climbs.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Trehafod Station to Abercynon Station (Glamorgan)
5m direct from Pontypridd.
Tough: steep ascents. 12km. 5h.
Great views. Disused railway path with woodland and with substantial climbs; surfaced.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Llanharan Station to Trehafod Station (Glamorgan)
5m direct from Pontypridd.
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
Porth Station to Mountain [Ash Station](/train-stations/wales/glamorgan/mountain-ash) (Glamorgan)
8m direct from Pontypridd.
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.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Porth Station to Fernhill Station (Glamorgan)
8m direct from Pontypridd.
Tough: steep ascents. 12km. 3h30.
Woodland paths; surfaced.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Taffs Well Station to Caerphilly Station (Glamorgan)
15m direct from Pontypridd.
Tough: steep ascents. 9km. 3h.
Mountain paths with woodland, open moorland, and with strenuous climbs and descents. Can be very muddy or boggy.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Tir-Phil Station to Quakers Yard Station (Glamorgan)
15m direct from Pontypridd.
Tough: steep ascents. 19km. 5h30.
Hill and moorland paths with woodland and with substantial climbs; boggy in places. Can be very muddy or boggy.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Cardiff Central Station to Radyr Station (Glamorgan)
15m direct from Pontypridd.
Easy: 9km, gentle ascents. 2h.
Canal towpath with woodland, parkland, and with gentle gradients; surfaced.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Ystrad Rhondda Station to Mountain [Ash Station](/train-stations/wales/glamorgan/mountain-ash) (Glamorgan)
15m direct from Pontypridd.
Tough: steep ascents. 16km. 6h.
Impressive colours. Mountain paths with woodland and with strenuous climbs and descents; surfaced. Good for bird-watching.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Llwynypia Station to Mountain [Ash Station](/train-stations/wales/glamorgan/mountain-ash) (Glamorgan)
15m direct from Pontypridd.
Tough: steep ascents. 13km. 4h.
Hill and moorland paths with woodland and with substantial climbs; rough in places. Steep drops along the path.