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Family-Friendly Hikes near Rhondda

13 routes near Rhondda qualify, ranked below by how much walkers rate them. They average 3.0 km and 66 m (217 ft) of ascent.

That is 46 percent of the 28 routes we map near Rhondda. They are shorter than the local average, 3.0 km against 25.7 km, which is what makes this a practical shortlist for a half day. They also climb less than the area average, 66 m (217 ft) against 566 m (1,857 ft), so they suit a recovery day or a group with mixed fitness.

Family routes here are short, gently graded and interesting enough to keep younger legs moving. Every one is under seven kilometres with limited climbing. Most of these are on the gentler end, which makes the list a good starting point if you are new to the area.

Trails

Easy

Coed Morgannwg Way

Wales · United Kingdom

Distance
2.6 km
/ 1.6 mi
Elevation gain
57 m
Typical duration
37 min
Easy

Bishton & Llanwern Loop

Wales · United Kingdom

Distance
5.0 km
/ 3.1 mi
Elevation gain
111 m
Typical duration
1 hr 13 min
Easy

Forge Walk

Wales · United Kingdom

Distance
4.5 km
/ 2.8 mi
Elevation gain
100 m
Typical duration
1 hr 6 min
Easy

Sgwd yr Eira Trail

Wales · United Kingdom

Distance
3.3 km
/ 2.1 mi
Elevation gain
73 m
Typical duration
48 min
Easy

Vale of Neath Walk

Wales · United Kingdom

Distance
4.7 km
/ 2.9 mi
Elevation gain
103 m
Typical duration
1 hr 8 min
Easy

Vaughan Walk

Wales · United Kingdom

Distance
0.9 km
/ 0.5 mi
Elevation gain
19 m
Typical duration
13 min

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
Henrhyd Falls and Nant Llech walk, East WalesWales2.7 km59 m39 minEasyApril to October
The Skirrid trail in the Sugar Loaf and Usk Valley, East WalesWales3.3 km73 m48 minEasyApril to October
Coed Morgannwg WayWales2.6 km57 m37 minEasyApril to October
Black Mountain Quarries WalkWales2.2 km48 m32 minEasyApril to October
Clytha Short Circular Walk in the Usk Valley, East WalesWales5.1 km111 m1 hr 13 minEasyApril to October
Bishton & Llanwern LoopWales5.0 km111 m1 hr 13 minEasyApril to October
Forge WalkWales4.5 km100 m1 hr 6 minEasyApril to October
Lodge Hill Circular WalkWales2.6 km58 m38 minEasyApril to October
Sgwd yr Eira TrailWales3.3 km73 m48 minEasyApril to October
walk or endurance trainingWales1.6 km35 m23 minEasyApril to October

If you only have time for one, start with Henrhyd Falls and Nant Llech walk, East Wales, The Skirrid trail in the Sugar Loaf and Usk Valley, East Wales, Coed Morgannwg Way. 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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