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Radyr Weir – Gwaelod Y Garth Inn loop from Treforest Estate

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United Kingdom
Wales
South Wales
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Llantwit Fardre

Radyr Weir – Gwaelod Y Garth Inn loop from Treforest Estate

Hard

34

runners

Radyr Weir – Gwaelod Y Garth Inn loop from Treforest Estate

03:15

30.3km

280m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

3.93 km

Taff Trail: Nantgarw to Pontypridd

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

The Taff Trail has some fantastic gravel stretches.

The section from the top of Bwlch Mountain is probably best ridden on a full suspension MTB, but the road down is …

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8.48 km

Coed Caedyrys

Forest

15.3 km

Forest Farm Country Park

Nature Reserve

4

16.9 km

Radyr Weir

Highlight • Structure

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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5

17.2 km

Melingriffith Watermill and Radyr Weir

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

2 pieces of Cardiff / River Taff history. The old watermill & the weir.

Tip by

6

24.2 km

First Light Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Great coffee in this tiny coffeehouse that loves walkers, runners & riders

Tip by

7

27.1 km

Gwaelod Y Garth Inn

Highlight • Pub

Good food, super friendly and thirst quenching.

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B

30.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.6 km

3.22 km

2.87 km

2.10 km

1.55 km

1.39 km

592 m

Surfaces

16.1 km

6.24 km

3.05 km

2.32 km

1.50 km

1.04 km

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Sunday 18 October

13°C

5°C

52 %

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