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Garth Summit – Carved Tree Face loop from Pentyrch

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Garth Summit – Carved Tree Face loop from Pentyrch

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Garth Summit – Carved Tree Face loop from Pentyrch

02:05

6.80km

230m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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1.26 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 footpath climbing up off the road are fantastic on a clear day.

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1.69 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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3.04 km

View of Taff Vale and Nantgarw from Rocky Descent

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Rocky, narrow, but very scenic, descent into the woods with some glorious views across the Taff Vale toward Nantgarw.

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3.57 km

Carved Tree Face

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A dead tree has had a carving added to it. At Christmas 2023 the trees here were decorated.

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3.81 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 need to push or carry your bike from the short distance from the tarmac) with its Tumuli and 360 panorama, where you can see as far as Avonmouth and can look down on Castel Coch. Whilst in Taffs Well visit Wales is only Thermal Spring. There is a Free House here for refreshment.

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6.80 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.50 km

2.74 km

275 m

265 m

Surfaces

3.50 km

2.80 km

266 m

211 m

Elevation

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Garth Summit – Carved Tree Face loop from Pentyrch

View of Garth Mountain from Route des Alpes

Garth Summit

View of Taff Vale and Nantgarw from Rocky Descent

Carved Tree Face

Garth Hill Climb

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