Walks you can reach from Treforest Estate by train
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Trefforest Station to Ystrad Mynach Station (Glamorgan)
4m direct from Treforest Estate.
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)
4m direct from Treforest Estate.
Tough: steep ascents. 13km. 5h30.
Long views. Hill and moorland paths with woodland and with substantial climbs.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Taffs Well Station to Caerphilly Station (Glamorgan)
4m direct from Treforest Estate.
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
Llanbradach Station to Trefforest Station (Glamorgan)
4m direct from Treforest Estate.
Tough: steep ascents. 10km. 5h30.
Fantastic views. Hill and moorland paths with woodland, fields, and with substantial climbs.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Pontypridd Station to Mountain [Ash Station](/train-stations/wales/glamorgan/mountain-ash) (Glamorgan)
7m direct from Treforest Estate.
Tough: steep ascents. 14km. 4h.
Great views. Hill and moorland paths with woodland and with substantial climbs.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Energlyn & Churchill Park Station to Pontypridd Station (Glamorgan)
7m direct from Treforest Estate.
Tough: steep ascents. 15km. 4h.
Mountain paths and with strenuous climbs and descents.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Pontyclun Station to Pontypridd Station (Glamorgan)
7m direct from Treforest Estate.
12km. 3h.
Great views. Disused railway path with woodland and open moorland.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Cardiff Central Station to Radyr Station (Glamorgan)
7m direct from Treforest Estate.
Easy: 9km, gentle ascents. 2h.
Canal towpath with woodland, parkland, and with gentle gradients; surfaced.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Trehafod Station to Abercynon Station (Glamorgan)
15m direct from Treforest Estate.
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)
15m direct from Treforest Estate.
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
Waun-gron Park Station to Danescourt Station (Glamorgan)
15m direct from Treforest Estate.
20km. Moderate ascents. 3h.
Pleasant. Field and woodland paths with street sections at either end and flat and easy-going.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Porth Station to Mountain [Ash Station](/train-stations/wales/glamorgan/mountain-ash) (Glamorgan)
15m direct from Treforest Estate.
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.