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Radyr and Morganstown

Garth Summit – Craig yr Allt loop from Radyr

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Radyr and Morganstown

Garth Summit – Craig yr Allt loop from Radyr

Hard

5.0

(3)

25

hikers

Garth Summit – Craig yr Allt loop from Radyr

07:09

24.4km

660m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

8.51 km

View from Garth Hill

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very steep ascent but worth it the views!

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2

9.56 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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3

10.00 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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4

16.3 km

Craig yr Allt

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Craig yr Allt is a hill in South Wales with an unmarked summit overlooking Caerphilly to the east and the villages of Nantgarw and Taff's Well to the west. The …

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5

19.2 km

Fforest Fawr Woodland Trail

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Fforest Fawr offers numerous walking trails through the woods. There are three walking trails from the Fforest Fawr car park including a sculpture trail for families, and another walking trail …

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19.9 km

Fforest Fawr Sculpture Trail

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Lots of sculptures to be seen here on the Fforest Fawr Circular walk.

There are three heritage trails to choose from, a Sculpture Trail with wood carvings along the route, …

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7

20.3 km

View of Taffs Well from Fforest Fawr

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Enjoy wonderful vistas of Taffs Well and beyond toward Garth Mountain at the viewpoint with a bench in Fforest Fawr.

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20.9 km

Fforest Fawr

Forest

23.2 km

River Taff

Lake

10

23.6 km

Radyr Weir

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A pretty weir of the River Taff, the Radyr Weir runs today as a hydro power scheme and a focal point of Radyr town. Many wild salmon and sea trout …

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24.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.7 km

7.05 km

2.98 km

2.66 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.52 km

6.91 km

3.55 km

3.02 km

2.34 km

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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