Walks from Porth

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: 6h (4h30 walking, 1h30 lunch)

Warnings: Can be very muddy or boggy.

Walk details: Railwalks.

Woodland paths; surfaced.

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

Woodland: two fifths under tree cover.

Time: 5h (3h30 walking, 1h30 lunch)

Walk details: Railwalks.

Great views, Scenic. A very good but hilly mountain route, mostly on well-established forestry and farm tracks and with two climbs rewarded by great views over the Rhondda and Cynon valleys. Mostly open country with some forestry; the descent is steep at times and varies from stony forestry tracks to narrow rocky tracks. A couple of overgrown stiles and one overgrown 80m path section. Part of this Slow Way links in with the Great Glamorgan Way.

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

Woodland: two fifths under tree cover.

Time: 5h (3h30 walking, 1h30 lunch)

Warnings: A footpath near the top of Penrhiwgwynt Road into Porth is well overgrown at both ends and not accessible without clearing; the water-tanks access road is a good alternative. The path through Carreg Barn goes right through a property's yard.

Walk details: Slow Ways.

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

Woodland: a third under tree cover.

Time: 5h30 (4h walking, 1h30 lunch)

Walk details: Railwalks.