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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.

Starting point Llanharan Rail Station, Chapel Road, Llanharan 

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OS GR: ST 001 830 O9:13 

Train from Cardiff Central arrives Llanharan 09:29.

Walkers are asked to carry In Case of Emergency information, this might be on a card, key fob or on their smartphone.

 

Wednesday, 11 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
Website:
https://www.cardifframblers.org.uk/walks

Local Grade: B

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 00170 83096
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 12484 83206
Nearest postcode:
CF15 7RN
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Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm

Taffs Well Train Station Approximate end time at station 4pm

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