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View of Rhondda Fawr Valley – Pen-Pych Waterfall loop from Blaencwm

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View of Rhondda Fawr Valley – Pen-Pych Waterfall loop from Blaencwm

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View of Rhondda Fawr Valley – Pen-Pych Waterfall loop from Blaencwm

03:27

11.4km

350m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.30 km

Rocky Forest Bridleway

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This bridleway has suffered so much erosion on the southern portion, it's best avoided. The bottom (so northern) third is fine, but once you're in the trees the water has …

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6.58 km

View of Blaencwm and Rhondda Fawr

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Great views over Pen Pych and down into Rhondda Fawr

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8.71 km

View of Rhondda Fawr Valley

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On a clear day, from here you are rewarded with great views along the Rhondda Fawr valley

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9.17 km

View of the Pen Pych Waterfall

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9.46 km

Pen-Pych Waterfall

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Resembling something which should be found in Iceland, Pen Pych waterfall is a series of cascades which tumble over a sheer sided sedimentary rock face.

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10.7 km

Pen Pych Forest Car Park

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11.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.99 km

4.08 km

450 m

337 m

Surfaces

5.73 km

3.26 km

1.56 km

450 m

420 m

Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

Weather

Saturday 11 July

30°C

14°C

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View of Rhondda Fawr Valley – Pen-Pych Waterfall loop from Blaencwm

Rocky Forest Bridleway

View of Blaencwm and Rhondda Fawr

View of Rhondda Fawr Valley

View of the Pen Pych Waterfall

Pen-Pych Waterfall

Pen Pych Forest Car Park

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