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Best Mountain Hikes near Rhondda

There are 8 hikes near Rhondda in our database that fit. They average 64.3 km and 1,414 m (4,639 ft) of ascent, with the longest running to 182 km.

That is 29 percent of the 28 routes we map near Rhondda. They run noticeably longer than average for the area, 64.3 km against 25.7 km, so budget more daylight than a typical outing here. The climbing is steeper too: 1,414 m (4,639 ft) on average versus 566 m (1,857 ft) across the wider area.

Mountain routes trade effort for scale. Expect sustained climbing, quick weather changes and views that make the numbers worth it. The mix is broad: 2 are rated easy and 5 are hard or harder, so there is something here whether you have two hours or a full day.

Trails

Expert

Wales Coast Path (South Wales)

Wales · United Kingdom

Distance
182 km
/ 113 mi
Elevation gain
4,010 m
Typical duration
49 hr
  • Coastal
  • Mountain
  • Long-distance path
Expert

Beacons Way

England · United Kingdom

Distance
155 km
/ 96.3 mi
Elevation gain
3,410 m
Typical duration
41 hr
  • Mountain
  • Long-distance path
Expert

Taff Trail

Wales · United Kingdom

Distance
101 km
/ 62.9 mi
Elevation gain
2,227 m
Typical duration
27 hr
  • Mountain
  • Long-distance path
Hard

Black Mountains Fell Race

Wales · United Kingdom

Distance
18.3 km
/ 11.4 mi
Elevation gain
402 m
Typical duration
4 hr 31 min
  • Mountain

The shortlist, side by side

The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.

Distance, ascent, walking time and difficulty for the top routes
RouteDistanceAscentTimeDifficultyBest season
Wales Coast Path (South Wales)Wales182 km4,010 m49 hrExpertApril to October
The Skirrid trail in the Sugar Loaf and Usk Valley, East WalesWales3.3 km73 m48 minEasyApril to October
Beacons WayEngland155 km3,410 m41 hrExpertApril to October
Taff TrailWales101 km2,227 m27 hrExpertApril to October
Rhymney Valley Ridgeway WalkWales45.0 km990 m11 hrExpertApril to October
Pen y Fan and Corn Du Circular Walk, East WalesWales7.0 km153 m1 hr 41 minModerateApril to October
Black Mountain Quarries WalkWales2.2 km48 m32 minEasyApril to October
Black Mountains Fell RaceWales18.3 km402 m4 hr 31 minHardApril to October

If you only have time for one, start with Wales Coast Path (South Wales), Beacons Way, Taff Trail. Those are the routes people come back to. Every route on this page links through to a full guide with the map, elevation profile, seasonal advice and what to bring.

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