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Garth Summit – Gwaelod Y Garth Inn loop from Llantrisant

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Garth Summit – Gwaelod Y Garth Inn loop from Llantrisant

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Garth Summit – Gwaelod Y Garth Inn loop from Llantrisant

01:47

24.5km

470m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 11.4 km for 142 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.17 km

Climb Through Pentyrch Forest

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One of the many ways up to Pentyrch, quite possibly one of the nicest ways up. Good, interesting climb, gradient varies with a couple of short steeper sections, road is …

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8.46 km

View of Garth Mountain from Route des Alpes

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The road to the South of Garth Mountain is named the "Route Des Alpes" on Google maps. I'm thinking it isn't genuine, but I like it!

The views from the …

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8.90 km

Garth Summit

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Stunning little hill with commanding views just outside Cardiff with a trig pointed summit. It is a UK listed Marilyn.

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11.4 km

Trails Around The Garth

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12.0 km

Garth Hill Climb

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Its a steep uphill from Taffs Well direction. For an easier ascent aproach from Pentyrch direction. Be sure to take time though to visit "The Garth Pimple" (road cyclist will …

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12.1 km

Gwaelod Y Garth Inn

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Good food, super friendly and thirst quenching.

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24.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.8 km

4.12 km

1.83 km

1.56 km

262 m

Surfaces

13.9 km

8.85 km

1.50 km

298 m

Elevation

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

25°C

15°C

42 %

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Garth Summit – Gwaelod Y Garth Inn loop from Llantrisant

Climb Through Pentyrch Forest

View of Garth Mountain from Route des Alpes

Garth Summit

Trails Around The Garth

Garth Hill Climb

Gwaelod Y Garth Inn

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