Rail Ramble Llanharan to Taffs Well

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Overview

This is a linear walk approx 12 miles and 2000ft ascent, starting from Llanharan Train Station.

The route will include Llanharan, Llantrisant Forest, Old Llantrisant, Rhiwsaeson, Craig Gwilyn, Garth Hill , Gwaelod-y-garth. It will return across the Taff to Taffs Well for the return train.

Wednesday, 18 March 2026

Start time:: 9:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Strenuous
Distance:: 19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:: 609.6m / 2000ft
Type:: linear

Features

Accessible by public transport
No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:: ST 00177 83120
Nearest postcode:: CF72 9QA
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Start time:: 9:30 am

Llanharan Rail Station, Chapel Road, Llanharan w3w: lime.conceals.denoting (Not as above!) OS GR: ST 001 830 O9:13 Train from Cardiff Central arrives Llanharan 09:29.

Finishing point

Grid reference:: ST 12319 83614
Nearest postcode:: CF15 7QR
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Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Taffs Well Train Station Approximate end time at station 4pm

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