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Hiking Trails Under 5 km near Rhondda

There are 11 hikes near Rhondda in our database that fit. They average 2.6 km and 58 m (190 ft) of ascent.

That is 39 percent of the 28 routes we map near Rhondda. They are shorter than the local average, 2.6 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, 58 m (190 ft) against 566 m (1,857 ft), so they suit a recovery day or a group with mixed fitness.

Short routes for a spare couple of hours, an evening walk, or a day when the weather only gives you a window. 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

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
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 trainingWales0.7 km14 m9 minEasyApril to October
walk or endurance trainingWales1.6 km35 m23 minEasyApril to October
Vale of Neath WalkWales4.7 km103 m1 hr 8 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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