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Overview

Join me for a beautiful walk to the Our Lady of Penrhys statue, along the ridge to Ynyshir, then return along Afon Rhondda Fach

Sunday, 12 October 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
365.8m / 1200ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 01127 95831
Nearest postcode:
CF43 3HS
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wells.kind.tummy
Start time:
10:00 am

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