Walks you can reach from Rhymney by train

Glamorgan · Wales | Walks by foot

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Tir-Phil Station to Quakers Yard Station (Glamorgan)

7m direct from Rhymney.

Tough: steep ascents. 19km. 5h30.

Hill and moorland paths with woodland and with substantial climbs; boggy in places. Can be very muddy or boggy.

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Ystrad Mynach Station to Bargoed Station (Glamorgan)

9m direct from Rhymney.

13km. Moderate ascents. 3h30.

Great views. Hill and moorland paths and with moderate climbs; boggy in places. Can be very muddy or boggy.

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Pengam Station to Bargoed Station (Glamorgan)

9m direct from Rhymney.

Tough: steep ascents. 6km. 1h30.

Field paths. Can be very muddy or boggy.

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Trefforest Station to Ystrad Mynach Station (Glamorgan)

30m direct from Rhymney.

Tough: steep ascents. 13km. 3h30.

Great views. Mountain paths and with strenuous climbs and descents.

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Llanbradach Station to Trefforest Station (Glamorgan)

30m direct from Rhymney.

Tough: steep ascents. 10km. 5h30.

Fantastic views. Hill and moorland paths with woodland, fields, and with substantial climbs.

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Risca and Pontymister Station to Aber Station (Monmouthshire)

30m direct from Rhymney.

Tough: steep ascents. 16km. 5h.

Great views; long views. Part of the Cambrian Way.

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Taffs Well Station to Caerphilly Station (Glamorgan)

30m direct from Rhymney.

Tough: steep ascents. 9km. 3h.

Mountain paths with woodland, open moorland, and with strenuous climbs and descents. Can be very muddy or boggy.

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Lisvane and Thornhill Station to Risca and Pontymister Station (Glamorgan)

45m direct from Rhymney.

Tough: steep ascents. 13km. 4h.

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Cardiff Central Station to Cardiff Bay Station (Glamorgan)

1h direct from Rhymney.

Easy: 10km, moderate ascents. 2h30.

Riverside path and flat and easy-going; surfaced. Can be very muddy or boggy.

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Cardiff Central Station to Radyr Station (Glamorgan)

1h direct from Rhymney.

Easy: 9km, gentle ascents. 2h.

Canal towpath with woodland, parkland, and with gentle gradients; surfaced.

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Cadoxton Station to Cardiff Central Station (Glamorgan)

1h direct from Rhymney.

19km. Gentle ascents. 5h.

Impressive stretch; impressive.

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