Walks you can reach from Skewen by train
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Maesteg Station to Briton Ferry Station (Glamorgan)
7m direct from Skewen.
Tough: steep ascents. 18km. 4h.
Delightful walk; wide views. Disused railway path with woodland and with substantial climbs; surfaced.
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Sarn Station to Pencoed Station (Glamorgan)
45m direct from Skewen.
Tough: steep ascents. 8km. 2h30.
Good views. Can be very muddy or boggy.
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Llanharan Station to Trehafod Station (Glamorgan)
45m direct from Skewen.
Tough: steep ascents. 13km. 4h30.
Impressive; panoramic views. Mountain paths and with strenuous climbs and descents; surfaced. Can be very muddy or boggy.
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Pontyclun Station to Pontypridd Station (Glamorgan)
45m direct from Skewen.
12km. 3h.
Great views. Disused railway path with woodland and open moorland.